John Arndt·23h agoHow to Review a Construction Takeoff From PDF Plans Before You BidA practical checklist for checking drawing coverage, quantities and material prices before you submit a construction estimate.
Umair Ejaz·Oct 25Revision clouds miss things: how to compare two drawing revisions without missing a changeEvery estimator has a version of this story. The addendum comes in two days before bids are due. The reissued sheets have tidy clouds and a…
Design Estimation | Estimation - CAD Services |·Sep 3Stop Losing Money on Construction Estimates: The 2026 Pre-Con PlaybookThe most expensive mistake in commercial contracting is celebrating a bid you underpriced. You beat three regional competitors, the…
Travishere·Jul 28The AI Takeoff Trap: Why Automated Estimating Still Needs a Human in the LoopCost estimation and quantity surveying are among the most tedious, time-consuming phases of project delivery. Naturally, the industry has…
Timothy Craddock·Jul 24Construction Change Orders: Why Poor Estimates Lead to Budget OverrunsYour GC colleague bid a $2.5M commercial project six months ago. He was supposed to make 7% profit. The project is halfway through. So far…
Henry Thompson·Jun 20The Cost of Building in the Five Boroughs: Navigating NYC’s Preconstruction HurdleManaging a construction project anywhere in the United States is a balancing act of logistics, labor, and material procurement. However…
Eric Tollefson·Jan 7Estimating Commercial Construction ProjectsEfficiency, accuracy, and winning the bid.A response icon2A response icon2
Costestimatorltd·Feb 24, 2024The Unsung Heroes of Construction: EstimatorsA response icon1A response icon1
Michael Rock·Feb 12, 2024Crafting a Precise Construction Project Budget: A Step-by-Step GuideEstimating the budget for a construction project is a critical step that lays the foundation for its success. It involves a detailed…
