Michael Gavin

Carpenter that does Jitz

Local Union 443

Founder @ Contractors Takeoff

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

How to bid a paver patio without eating the base

Jobs don't lose money on the material everyone talks about. They lose it on tonnage, driving and walking.

Thoughts?

#bluecollar #SaaS #startup #landscapephotography #outdoors

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Twelve tools that don't talk to each other, and you're the integration.

Type it once. It carries all the way to paid.

https://t.co/UVfWHCDF4q

#startup #bluecollar #construction #SaaS #constructiontech #carpenter

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

5 places small contractors leak profit:

Change orders done on a handshake
Estimates built on gut feel
Material overages nobody tracks
Invoices sent weeks late
No idea which jobs actually made money

None are dramatic. All are expensive.

#bluecollar #trades #startup

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Slow takeoffs = slow bids = missed opportunities.

Contractors Takeoff puts AI-powered takeoffs, materials, estimates & project organization in one place.

https://t.co/bjD82iYERH⁠

#Contractor #Construction #BlueCollar #ConstructionTech #AIForBusiness

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Winning more jobs isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter.

Contractors Takeoff gives you AI-powered takeoffs, material lists, estimates, client logs, proposals, and invoices in one platform.

https://t.co/vtZ1z8qAbb

#ConstructionTech #BlueCollar #Contractors

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

@TRACEBUILD Absolutely agree

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Every missed item on an estimate eats into your profit.

Better takeoffs = better bids, stronger margins, and fewer surprises on the job.

Estimate smarter. Bid faster. Win more.

#BlueCollar #Construction #Carpentry #Trades #ConstructionBusiness #Estimating #Takeoff

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Your "office" is a clipboard, a notebook, and 8 different apps.

That's not hustle — that's unpaid admin work eating your margins.

We built something for you: Contractors Takeoff. AI handles the paperwork. You build.

https://t.co/UVfWHCDF4q

#bluecollar #startup #contractor

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

42% of construction disputes involve owner/client-requested changes.

Did you document yours?

The Contractors Takeoff Log Tool keeps every note, update, and conversation in one searchable timeline—giving you the records you need when it matters most.

#Construction #BlueCollar

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Stop counting materials by hand.

Upload a blueprint or drawing, and Contractors Takeoff generates a material list to jumpstart your estimate—so you can spend more time building and less time estimating.

#BlueCollar #ConstructionLife #Carpentry #GeneralContractor #Tradesmen

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Every missed item on an estimate eats into your profit.

Better takeoffs = better bids, stronger margins, and fewer surprises on the job.

Estimate smarter. Bid faster. Win more.

#BlueCollar #Construction #Carpentry #Trades #ConstructionBusiness #Estimating #Takeoff

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Most contractors don’t lose jobs because of their craftsmanship.

They lose profit before the project even starts.

Better takeoffs = better bids and fewer surprises.

Estimate smarter. Build better.

#BlueCollar #Carpentry #StartupLife #ContractorLife #ConstructionTech

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Scattered tools cost more than you think.

❌ Lost time
❌ Missed quantities
❌ Lower profit
❌ More stress

One platform. AI-powered takeoffs. Faster bids.

Build smarter: https://t.co/vtZ1z8qAbb

#GeneralContractor #BuilderLife #ConstructionSoftware #Founder #BlueCollar

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Estimate. Build. Invoice.

One workflow. Powered by AI.

Win back hours every week with Contractors Takeoff.

https://t.co/vtZ1z8qAbb

#Construction #ContractorSoftware #AITools #carpentry #bluecollar

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Make sure EVERYONE is on the same page with Contractors Takeoff Logs

Account for the work done, size of the crew, weather, and more!

Try for free, link in the bio!

#contractor #carpenter #plumber #bluecollar #startup

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Every missed measurement costs money. Every accurate bid builds your business.

Contractors Takeoff helps you estimate faster, generate material lists instantly, and win more work with confidence.

Start bidding smarter: https://t.co/vtZ1z8qAbb

#ConstructionTech #startup

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Save hours on takeoffs, generate material lists in seconds, and bid with confidence. Stop estimating the hard way.

Try Contractors Takeoff today: https://t.co/vtZ1z8qAbb

#smallbusiness #ConstructionTech #GeneralContractor #ConstructionBusiness

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

AI takeoffs. Instant estimates. Material lists. Professional reports.

Stop spending hours measuring plans and start winning more work.

Try it free: https://t.co/ckT8weyH9V

#ConstructionTech #AIForContractors #GeneralContractor #ConstructionBusiness #bluecollar #smallbusiness

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Stop wasting hours building estimates by hand.

Our AI creates a professional estimate in seconds and even generates a material list to help you get started.

Spend less time behind a desk and more time winning jobs.

🔗 https://t.co/vtZ1z8qAbb

#ConstructionTech #ContractorLife

[Michael Gavin @micgavjr]

Estimate smarter. Bid faster. Win more.

Try Contractors Takeoff today. Link in the bio!🚀

#ContractorsTakeoff #ConstructionTech #ConstructionSoftware #GeneralContractor #WinMoreJobs