Creating Tingley Construction as a Family Business with Bright Line’s Support
Tingley Construction started with a straightforward plan: four family members, Nick Tingley, his brothers Matt and Geoff, and their father, Matt, joining forces to build a company of their own. “Originally, we saw ourselves as just a spec builder,” Nick explains. “We would buy land, build a house, sell it, and move on to the next project.” But as soon as people heard we were doing residential construction, the calls started coming in for custom builds and additions. Referrals spread quickly, and within a short time, Tingley was fully dedicated to client work.
Over the next two years, Tingley Construction’s reputation and team grew, expanding from four family members to a full team of ten, managing over 30 client projects annually. Tingley's reputation for quality and reliability earned them widespread recognition, drawing the attention of other businesses eager to collaborate with them.
Through Tingley’s recommendation, additional companies like Branch Construction, Metcon Excavation, HHALT Properties, and Dawson Street Holdings were introduced to Bright Line, recognizing the benefits of streamlined financial management in the construction industry.
The Challenge: Growing fast without compromising quality
With the expansion came financial challenges. From the start, Nick had emphasized the need for organized finances, saying, “We just wanted to start out on the right foot, and make sure that we had all of our accounting very organized.” Yet as the project volume and client expectations increased, he knew that staying on top of expenses, client transparency, and accurate reporting could become overwhelming. Tingley needed a partner who could keep up with their growth and provide real-time financial insights to stay on track with every project.
The Solution: Bright Line’s Centre Line plan for growing businesses
To support their goals, Tingley joined forces with Bright Line. Bright Line’s onboarding made the transition easy, starting with a comprehensive review of Tingley’s existing files. “They took a file that was already existing and did an in-depth review so that we didn’t skip a beat,” Nick recalls.
Going Paperless
Going paperless with Bright Line’s digital tools was a game changer, giving Tingley instant access to financial data that brought new transparency, both within the team and with clients. “The biggest thing is when you have changes or extra costs on a project you can export copies of receipts as PDFs and send that to the client,” Nick explains, noting how streamlined communication and transparency boosted trust and saved time.
The Outcome: Expanding partnerships and positioning for future growth
Bright Line’s consistency across financial tracking became invaluable, especially with Nick’s busy schedule. “Everything’s just second nature,” he says, emphasizing how Bright Line’s tech freed him from endless admin work, enabling him to focus on expanding the business. Through their partnership with Tingley, Bright Line now proudly serves Branch Construction, HHALT Properties, and Dawson Street Holdings—a clear reflection of the trust Tingley places in Bright Line's financial expertise and commitment to transparency. Bright Line’s tools and processes have not only improved Tingley’s efficiency and client relations but have also built a financial foundation that supports future expansion into new types of projects, partners, and markets.
Through Bright Line’s support, Tingley Construction has transformed from a small family business into a trusted, growth-oriented company ready to take on new markets and clients—all while keeping the values of transparency and family at its core.
Key Results
Seamless Financial Management Across Companies: Bright Line’s digital tools helped Tingley Construction bring order to their finances—not just for their own company, but also for their growing network of businesses, including Branch Construction, HHALT Properties, and Dawson Street Holdings. With everything organized under one accounting team, managing multiple companies became easier and more efficient.
Real-Time Cost Tracking Building Client Trust and Transparency: With tools like Quickbooks, Dext, and Uncat, Tingley can now give their clients clear, real-time updates on costs. This transparency has built stronger client relationships and helped avoid the kinds of billing surprises that used to cause frustration.
Solid Financial Foundation Positions Tingley for Major Growth: Bright Line’s support has ensured that Tingley’s books are accurate and up to date, which has been a huge asset when it comes to securing financing and partnerships. With their finances in order, Tingley is now well-prepared to grow and can confidently approach new investors and lenders.