The Art of Accurate Estimates

The Art of Accurate Estimates

Balancing Business, Family and the Future of Construction Estimating

In this episode, Haydn Simmons from Price A Plan joins Matt & Hamish from The Mindful Builder Podcast to talk about the realities of running a building business while balancing life, family and the constant pressure of rising construction costs. The conversation dives into parenting, mindset, qualifying leads, and the truth behind estimating in today’s market.

Key takeaways from this episode

  • The challenge of balancing business, family, and personal boundaries
  • Why qualifying clients before pricing saves builders time and stress
  • How Price A Plan’s systems help builders quote with confidence
  • The growing gap between budget and design in custom builds
  • The importance of data, process, and collaboration in modern estimating

Listen to the full podcast below and hear Haydn’s insights on building smarter systems, staying profitable, and keeping your sanity in the process.

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HAMISH & MATT – THE MINDFUL BUILDER PODCAST