Contractors and compliance guides

Plan-check workbooks, estimates and compliance trackers.

• What are the basic ADA clearance checks on a small commercial plan?The basic ADA clearance checks on a small commercial plan are three things. Can a wheelchair user turn around (turning space)? Can they reach what the
• How do I write a contractor estimate that covers labor, materials and overhead?A contractor estimate covers labor, materials and overhead by building the price in layers. Start with direct costs (labor and materials), add a share
• How do I do simple job costing for a one-person trade business?Simple job costing means tracking what each job actually costs you (your labor, materials, and a share of your overhead) and comparing it to what you
• What is the difference between markup and margin, and which one do I price with?Markup and margin both describe the same profit, but they measure it against different things. Markup is profit as a percentage of your cost. Margin i
• How do I track subcontractor insurance certificates and expiry dates?A subcontractor's certificate of insurance (COI) shows what coverage was reported on the day it was issued. To track them, keep one record per subcont