Where Builders Waste the Most Time
And How to Fix It with Buildlogic
If you’ve ever wrapped up a week wondering “Where did all the time go?”, you’re not alone.
Construction managers, builders, and site supervisors juggle endless moving parts—quotes, variations, subcontractors, deliveries, compliance, invoicing, and more. But what if just a small fraction of those tasks were causing the majority of your delays, errors, and budget blowouts?
Welcome to the 80/20 Rule—also known as the Pareto Principle—and it’s transforming how construction professionals streamline their workflows with software like Buildlogic.
What is the 80/20 Rule?
The 80/20 Rule suggests that 80% of results come from 20% of effort or input. In construction, it means that 20% of your tasks or inefficiencies are often responsible for 80% of your project stress, cost overruns, and lost time.
Where Builders Waste the Most Time
Here’s where we see time being lost the most across hundreds of construction businesses:
🔹 Chasing subcontractor paperwork
🔹 Manually updating spreadsheets
🔹 Duplicating data between systems (e.g. accounting, estimating, and contracts)
🔹 Searching for the latest version of a document or plan
🔹 Waiting on internal approvals for claims, variations, and purchase orders
🔹 Answering the same questions from site teams repeatedly
These repetitive tasks eat up valuable hours and create bottlenecks that slow down entire teams.
Flip the 80/20 Rule in Your Favour with Buildlogic
By eliminating or automating the most time-consuming admin tasks, Buildlogic helps you reclaim your time and increase project control. Here’s how:
🔷 Centralised Project Management
Keep all documents, contracts, plans, and data in one secure, accessible place. No more digging through emails or folders.
🔷 Subbie Portal
Subcontractors submit claims, view documents, and track variations themselves—reducing back-and-forth with your office.
🔷 Automated Approvals
Set up multi-tiered workflows for invoices, progress claims, and variations to speed up turnaround and improve accountability.
🔷 Live Budget vs Actuals
Track real-time costs and performance across jobs, helping you make faster, more informed decisions.
🔷 Mobile Access
Site teams can submit timesheets, updates, and delivery logs directly from their phone or tablet—no paperwork needed.
🔷 Accounting Integrations
Sync with Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks to avoid double entry and streamline financial reporting.
The Result? Less Admin, More Impact
By automating and systemising these 20% of tasks, Buildlogic users unlock up to 80% of their weekly efficiency. That means:
✔️ Fewer errors
✔️ Faster approvals
✔️ Happier teams
✔️ Better cash flow
✔️ More time to actually build
Start Working Smarter Today
The best construction managers don’t work more—they work smarter. And with Buildlogic, you can flip the 80/20 Rule to eliminate time-wasting admin and focus on what really moves your projects forward.
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