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The Builder
Field Manual

101 prompts for the work a builder actually does — construction contract terms explanation for clients, new build proposal cover letter, pricing strategy analysis for builders.

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Construction Contract Terms Explanation for Clients

You are a builder explaining the key terms of a to before they sign for their project at . The contract value is . Write a plain-language explanation covering: (1) Contract sum and what it includes/excludes. (2) Progress payment schedule — when payments are due and what triggers them. (3) Variations — how changes are requested, assessed, and approved. (4) Extensions of time — what counts as a legitimate delay (weather, council, supply chain) and how it is claimed. (5) Defect liability period — how long, what it covers, the client's obligations. (6) Dispute resolution — the steps if something goes wrong.
Your input: 5 blanks. The other 102 words do the thinking for you.

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Prompt 50/7 filled

New Build Proposal Cover Letter

You are a professional home builder preparing a proposal cover letter for for a at . The estimated contract price is . The estimated build timeline is . Write a clear, professional cover letter that: (1) References your initial consultation on and acknowledges their vision for the project. (2) Summarises the scope of work in plain language — what the build includes and the key features. (3) States the contract price and what pricing model applies — .
Your input: 7 blanks. The other 78 words do the thinking for you.
Prompt 10/6 filled

Pricing Strategy Analysis for Builders

You are a construction business pricing specialist helping optimise their pricing strategy. Current pricing model: [describe — e.g., "fixed-price contracts with 15% builder's margin on estimated costs, provisional sums for client selections, cost-plus for renovation work at 20% management fee"]. Business metrics: average project value: , typical margin: , win rate on quotes: , number of quotes per month: , revenue: . Analyse the pricing strategy: (1) Is the current margin sustainable given the overhead structure? Show the math. (2) How does the win rate compare to industry benchmarks?
Your input: 6 blanks. The other 89 words do the thinking for you.

Contents

Eight chapters, 101 prompts

  1. 01

    Pricing & quoting

    Quotes, hourly rate, value-stack, discount calls

  2. 02

    Estimates & proposals

    On-site walkthroughs, scopes, proposal copy

  3. 03

    Customer communication

    Hard emails, follow-ups, late payment chases

  4. 04

    Scheduling & jobs

    Routing, dispatch, no-show recovery

  5. 05

    Marketing on a budget

    Local SEO, postcards, Google profile, reviews

  6. 06

    Hiring & subs

    Job posts, screening, contractor agreements

  7. 07

    Finances & taxes

    Margin, runway, “should I take this job?” math

  8. 08

    The hard ones

    Firing a client, layoffs, mistakes you made

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