Value Engineering: The key to competitive tendering
The challenge One of the biggest headaches specialist contractors in construction face is pricing projects competitively, under tight deadlines. Even on modestly sized projects, a..
Chalkstring expands into Malaysia
Chalkstring is excited to announce its expansion into Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey. The opening of a new office in Kuala Lumpur..
A new leader for Chalkstring
Chalkstring is delighted to announce Sarah Crawford as our new Managing Director. With her extensive experience and dedication, Sarah has played a pivotal role in shaping..
Top tips for nailing software implementation
At Chalkstring, we help our clients on a daily basis to implement our cost management software successfully. Here are some best practice top tips to help you do the same.
How to eliminate inefficiencies & improve cost management on construction projects.
For many specialist subcontractors, there is an established process for managing the commercial aspects of a project at each stage - from estimating and tendering, through to..
5 signs you need help with cost control... and how you can fix it
If you're a specialist subcontractor, it's important to be aware of the signs that you need help with cost control. Without proper cost control, you could end up bidding on jobs..