MackOpsThe MackOps guides
Practical advice for the work behind the work. Pricing, planning and getting your finished jobs seen.
Pricing & estimates
Calculate electrical job prices with labour rates, material markup, service-call minimums and Ontario HST. Includes a worked $752.50 example.
Plans & quantities
Learn how a construction takeoff works: check PDF scale, count electrical symbols, measure runs and add clear waste allowances before pricing.
Software comparison
Compare contractor software pricing, estimating, scheduling and marketing in 2026, with Canadian budgeting examples and clear MackOps limitations.
Contractor marketing
Build a contractor closeout routine for project photos, honest Google review requests, social posts and website case studies. Includes a checklist.
Agency operations
Plan trade-client shoots, manage revisions, get clear content approvals and publish to Instagram and Facebook with a repeatable agency workflow.