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Better Numbers, Stronger Margins & Live Events

Written by Association of Professional Builders | Mar 12, 2026 9:08:08 PM

Welcome to the APB Digest! This week, the last chance to secure APB Summit tickets before prices increase, a new action plan on how to calculate WIPAA, an article on why builders struggle to hold their margins, and the final opportunity to join the SORCI Beyond the Data webinar series.

Last Chance Before APB Summit Prices Increase

Tickets for the APB Summit 2026 are available now at the lowest price they’ll be offered. Round 1 pricing ends tonight, and prices will continue to increase with each release. With VIP already sold out and tickets heavily allocated, this is the best opportunity to secure your place before the next price jump.

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Free Live Events for Builders

Our Built to Scale live events are coming to Toronto, Washington DC, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Los Angeles. These free sessions show residential builders how to grow profitably using strong systems, clear structure, and capable leaders, so the business doesn’t depend on you to survive. Seats are limited, so reserve your place early.

Free for qualified builders only.

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New podcast episodes

 

Freedom Through Systems 

Rob Swanson, Director of Swanson Construction, shares his journey from carpentry apprentice to award-winning renovation builder, revealing how he transformed his business from a stressful, inconsistent operation into a systemised, profitable company.

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How Elite Builders Scale

Andy Skarda, Head Coach at APB, reveals the real data behind how APB's Elite Mentoring clients performed in 2025, and breaks down the practical lessons every building company owner can take from the industry's highest performers and apply to their own business.

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How to Calculate WIPAA©

If your profit numbers never seem to match what’s actually happening in your building company, Work In Progress could be the reason. When WIP isn’t calculated and adjusted correctly each month, your financial reports can paint a misleading picture. Our new and improved action plan, How to Calculate WIPAA, walks you through the process so you can get clarity on your real numbers and make better decisions with confidence.

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Catch the Final Episode Live

Our SORCI webinar series, Beyond the Data, is coming to a close. Don’t miss the final live episode: “What the Best Builders Do Differently to Keep Clients Happy.” Join us for the last session or catch up on all previous episodes and uncover the insights top-performing builders are using to raise the standard.

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Why Builders Struggle to Hit and Hold Their Margins

If you're running a residential building company and your net profit isn't where it needs to be, the cause almost always traces back to one of two problems. Either you can't charge the margins you need in the first place, or you start with the right margin but watch it erode as the project progresses. Both are fixable...

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