WHAT’S IN THE BOX

The Pro Builders Box Knowledge Base provides you full access to all documents, tools and training below. Subscriptions to specific software is not included.

  • How to research your area for indicators of success
  • Forming Your Business Entity Checklist
  • Insurance for affordability and proper coverages required before you start your business
  • Identifying ideal office space (can be home or office)
  • Setting Up Your Office Checklist (Internet, computers, printers, etc.)
  • Banking Setup Checklist
  • How to research your area for indicators of success
  • Forming Your Business Entity Checklist
  • Insurance for affordability and proper coverages required before you start your business
  • Identifying ideal office space (can be home or office)
  • Setting Up Your Office Checklist (Internet, computers, printers, etc.)
  • Banking Setup Checklist
  • Start-Up Strategies For:
    • Small Budgets (5k-20k)
    • Medium Budgets (25k-80k)
    • Large Budgets (100k+)
  • Break Even Analysis Spreadsheet
    • Estimate and Input Monthly Overhead
    • Estimate and Input Profit Margins/Markups
  • Interactive Pro Forma Spreadsheet
  • Cash Flow Management Spreadsheet
  • Construction Financing Options
  • Estimate Amount of Startup Capital Required to Bring You to Cash Flow Neutral
  • Identifying Lot & Communities for Potential Building
  • Website Evaluation and Selection
  • Populating Your Lot & Community Quick Reference Sheet (for website)
  • Select Plans from the Pro Builders library
  • Identify and Make Your Own Plans Available (for website)
  • Run Production Cost Reports for Each House Plan Selected
    • Using Caution for Dirt Work and Backfill
  • Research/Build Relationship with Your Preferred Real Estate Agent
    • For Client’s Lot Acquisition
    • Sign Builder/Agent Agreement
  • Set Your Marketing and Sales Budget
  • Choose Your Marketing and Sales Option
    • Option 1 – Setup Your Own System Under the Direction of Pro Builders
    • Option 2 – Hire and Use Pro Builders Marketing System to Deliver Leads to You
    • Option 3 – Hire and Use Pro Builders Marketing System to Deliver Clients to You
  • Setup and Configure Option Selected
  • Populate and Publish Your Builder’s Website (still not marketing yet)
  • Setup Your HubSpot Lead Database and Connect to Your Website’s Calls To Action
  • Add the Eagle Eye Visualizer Project Templates to House Plans on Website
  • Choose and Populate Selections Available to Client in the Eagle Eye Visualizer (paint colors, doors, fixtures, hardware, etc.)
  • Choose Which Professional Premade Designer Packages to Make Available (or create your own professional designer packages)
  • Enter the Cost Report Data into the Estimate Plus Software
  • Determine Desired and Attainable Profit Margins and Enter Markups in Estimate Plus
  • Update Marketing Campaigns with Advertised Retail Pricing for Construction
  • Subscribe to Construction Management Software (training provided by Contractor Foreman or Buildertrend only)
  • Configure Construction Management Software
    • Daily Logs
    • Selection Sign-Off by Owner
    • Budget Management
    • Schedule
    • Change Orders
  • Hiring Best Practices
  • Employee Documents (all customizable)
    • Job Descriptions and Interview Guidance
    • Job Postings and Advertising
    • Employment Offer Letter
    • Employment Rejection Letter
    • Employment Agreement
    • PTO, Holidays and Benefits
    • Equipment Responsibility Agreement
    • Mileage Reimbursement or Gas Card Agreement
    • Employee Handbook
    • Construction Safety and Health Plan
  • Training
  • Payroll Setup
  • Worker’s Comp
  • Construction Related Agreements
    • Residential Construction Agreement and Addendums
    • Subcontractor Agreements
    • Employment Agreements
  • Subcontractors
    • Populate Comprehensive Trade List Template (spreadsheet)
    • Request Subcontractor Bids for Advertised Building Plans (if feasible in your market)
    • Sign Subcontractor Trade Agreement (customizable)
  • Product Suppliers
    • Populate Comprehensive Supplier List Template (spreadsheet)
    • Request and Fill Out Credit Applications (where needed)
  • Redlining the plan
  • Creating the Site Plan
    • Caution When Reversing a House Plan
    • Coordinating with us when you have opted into our Builder Marketing+ module
  • Change Orders
    • Change Order Deadline Communications
    • Change Order Approvals
  • Managing the Construction Loan
    • Draw Sheet Template
    • Estimated Cost to Build with Estimate+
  • Management Tools Checklists
    • Blueprint Checklist
    • Call Log
    • Change Order Form
    • Completion and Closing Checklist
    • Daily Report Form
    • General Outline of Major Construction Phases
    • Materials Management Guidelines
    • Sample Job Description
    • Self-Evaluation Checklist
    • Site Meeting Checklist
    • Superintendent Training Program Outline
  • Quality Control Checklists
    • Brick
    • Cabinets
    • Exterior Concrete Flatwork
    • Interior Concrete Flatwork
    • Damp proofing
    • Drywall
    • Electrical
    • Final Walk-Through
    • Floor Coverings
    • Footings
    • Block Foundation
    • Poured Concrete Foundation
    • Framing
    • Frame Nailing
    • Framing Punch Out
    • Initial Grading Gutters and Downspouts
    • HVAC Finish
    • HVAC Rough
    • Interior Trim
    • Mirror, shelves, and bath accessories
    • Paint
    • Plumbing
    • Porches & Decks
    • Roofing
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Stucco/Parging
    • Windows & Exterior Doors
  • Trade Contractor Comfort Zone Checklists
    • All Trades
    • Excavators
    • Footer Crew
    • Foundation Crew
    • Concrete Prep Flatwork Crew
    • Framers
    • Roofers
    • Siding
    • HVAC
    • Plumbers
    • Electricians
    • Insulators
    • Drywallers
    • Cabinet Installer
    • Trim Carpenters
  • Create and Update Each Individual Home Construction Budget in Contractor Foreman
  • Merge Construction Budgets
  • Update Interactive Pro Forma with Historical Data as It Becomes Available
  • Adjust Forward Projections Based Updated Data
  • Watch and Plan for Any Months with Projected Negative Cash Flows
  • Planning for Income Taxes
  • Update template prices in Estimate+ as new bids are received
  • Builder’s Warranty Enrollment
  • Warranty Claim Management

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