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..
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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..
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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..
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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.
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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..
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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..