OpSpot Blog
29 October 2026
Subcontractor Pre-Qualification Checklist for Australian Head Contractors
Free subcontractor pre-qualification checklist for Australian head contractors: ABN, licence, insurance, workers comp, white cards, SWMS and when to re-check.
29 October 2026
Commercial Fit-Out Schedule Template: The Trade Sequence, Week by Week
Free commercial fit-out schedule template: the order trades go in, a six-week example programme and the hold points that stop costly rework.
29 October 2026
Building Variations in NSW, VIC and QLD: How to Price and Document a Variation
How to price a building variation and document it so you get paid: written variation rules in NSW, VIC and QLD, a worked example and a checklist.
15 October 2026
How to Check a Builder's Registration in Victoria
How to check a Victorian builder's registration on the BPC register, when registration is required, and the Home Warranty insurance rule.
15 October 2026
How to Check a QBCC Licence in Queensland
How to check a QBCC licence, when a licence is required in Queensland, and the home warranty insurance rule for jobs over $3,300.
15 October 2026
Home Warranty Insurance for Renovations: NSW, Victoria and Queensland Compared
When builders need home warranty insurance in NSW ($20,000), Victoria ($20,000) and Queensland ($3,300), what it covers and how to check it.
15 October 2026
Kitchen Renovation Scope of Works Template (Free, Line by Line)
A free, line-by-line kitchen renovation scope of works template: inclusions by stage, exclusions, PC items, provisional sums and variations.
15 October 2026
How to See Which Crews and Subcontractors Are Free Before You Book
Pick a job type on a booking and OpSpot shows every staff member and subcontractor who does that work, with four weeks of availability, so you book someone who's free.
14 October 2026
Construction Document Management: Who Sees Which Files on Your Projects
Keep plans, photos and contracts on each job, share the right files with subcontractors and keep pricing and contracts private with role-based permissions.
14 October 2026
How to Track Building Leads from Enquiry to Project Without Re-Entering Anything
Track every building enquiry through stages you define, follow up with assigned actions and reminders, and turn won leads into projects without retyping.