In the world of construction, where rugged machinery and skilled craftsmanship take center stage, it's easy to overlook the significance of branding. With the strong influence of social media and new businesses popping up at such a rapid rate, establishing a strong and recognizable brand is essential for the long-term success of your construction business

Running a family-owned construction business can be a rewarding endeavor with a combined sense of tradition, teamwork, and shared goals. However, it also comes with  a unique set of challenges due to the more personal relationships and different boundaries.

As an estimator for a contracting company, I know that creating accurate and professional estimates is essential to winning new business. However, it can be time-consuming and difficult to create estimates by hand, especially when you need to include detailed measurements and photos. It’s so much easier to avoid mistakes due to poor handwriting and unclear instructions when you can create an estimate digitally with little to no errors. 

There's a powerful solution at your fingertips: the FlumePay app. Whether you're a seasoned business or just starting out, Flume simplifies the entire process of converting estimates into polished invoices, streamlining your financial workflow and allowing you to focus on what you do best – delivering exceptional products and services.

Gone are the days of traditional paper checks or time-consuming bank transfers. With the advent of innovative payment apps such as Flume, contractors now have the power to streamline their financial transactions like never before.

Flume created the Projects feature, to help contractors seamlessly organize their jobs, documents, people, and payments in one place organized under a project. Continue reading below for the highlights of Flume’s project feature, as well as a step-by-step guide on how to create and organize your projects.

AI brings a plethora of opportunities for the construction field. In this blog post, we’ll explore a few potential ways your construction business can use AI technology to help win new business or greatly enhance your capabilities.

In this blog post, we will delve into the ins and outs of creating invoices as a contractor. Whether you're just starting your contracting journey or looking to streamline your existing invoicing process, we hope to provide you with valuable insights, tips, and best practices to help you create professional invoices.

We're excited to highlight Flume’s recently released feature, Estimates. This feature streamlines and enhances the efficiency of Estimate workflows for contractors, paving the way for improvements to project planning and client communication.

In recent years, drone technology has revolutionized various industries, and the construction sector is no exception. Believe it or not – drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, have emerged as a game-changer in construction.

This article will list some ideas to help you manage the flow of timely information and ensure your team is getting paid on payday.

This post will help you understand the different types of content you should consider creating to organically build your construction business, and provide you with a clear idea on where you can begin. 

Juggling multiple projects can be very stressful, and yet probably worth it to be a thriving business owner. It’s important to recognize that constant stress can negatively impact your physical and mental health, as well as your job performance. In today’s blog, we'll discuss some ways that contractors can try to relieve stress and improve their overall well-being.

If you’re wondering how you can digitize your business and streamline your processes, read on to find out some of the benefits, and how Flume can help you reach your goals. 

This guide delivers all the information you need to create accurate builder estimates.

Builders, contractors, and subcontractors have the power of the internet in their pocket on a cell phone with Flume.

If you're running a construction company, then Flume is here to help make managing your business payments a breeze. 

We’ll help you understand your cash flow, show you how to create a monthly projection and budget, and provide additional tips to help you organize and keep your business expenses on track. 

"What matters most to me is saving time! Flume does that! It’s easy to navigate, and making a payment is really fast. I can swipe up and it’s instant. Thank you, Flume!"

“We’re running a business and doing our best to move that business forward. But without having good partners and good relationships it makes that more difficult. With Flume, we have the same access to the same information in one shared space. That just promotes the importance of partnership”

Meet Flume, a web platform and mobile app you can use to manage your business cash flow seamlessly.

How do you keep track of everything and everyone, without getting drowned in paperwork and missed payment deadlines?