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First and foremost contractors need to understand that a successful construction estimating department takes a serious commitment and a large investment to operate properly. Construction estimators are the nucleus of your construction business, greatly impacting it’s success or failure. Upper echelon estimators are not easy … Continue reading
Quantity Take-offs by Construction Estimating Services can benefit Builders & General Contractors
Is there a last minute bid opportunity that you need of assistance with? Do you have too many bids proposals to handle and not enough staff when a last minute “emergency” bid is due Send your your blue prints to … Continue reading
Building a Construction Estimate
Residential Estimating and Commercial Estimating projects require a similar approach for the construction estimate. Building a precise Construction Estimate has many components: Accurate quantity take-offs Proper crew sizing Applicable labor rates Production rates Material costs Subcontractor quotes Equipment costs … Continue reading
Tips for a Successful Project
Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance The Five “P’s” It’s true; we reap what we sow. It’s no accident when a construction project is built on time and within budget; without sacrificing quality workmanship or materials. From the outset, construction estimating is the backbone … Continue reading
Estimate Outsourcing; Year End Analysis = Overhead Savings
So another year is just about in the books. Construction estimating requires constant adjustment to stay competitive; to land your share of projects. How accurate were your project conclusions? It’s time to review your approach and measure those results; to … Continue reading
Responsible Construction Estimating loses to Irresponsible Construction Estimating. Who is the Real Loser?
The entire construction industry has undergone a change. Estimating for construction projects has become more difficult. Fewer project start-ups has more contractors bidding on less opportunities. Today’s world is a much different place than twenty years ago. Unfortunately, through a growing economy … Continue reading
Hear one, Hear all….. It’s Time to Estimate; It’s already Mid Fall
Hey Contractors….. are you prepared for winter? It’s mid November and winter is on the way. As the holiday season revs up, your project opportunities slow down. Along with the seasons distractions and rising spirits comes the reluctance of spending money on construction projects … Continue reading
Low Bids Benefit Building Owners
Does the owner benefit from the lowest bid? Not always. Scenario: A company needs to expand it’s facility. Their accounting department has established a project budget that can not be exceeded and, if adhered to, the project is feasible. The committee agreed that … Continue reading
I Got it, I Got it, I Got it… No you Got it
This was the project you wanted; no needed. You’ve heard about the project coming for sometime now and it’s here. You have a great working relationship with all the players; the Architect, Inspectors, Fire Marshall and you know the owner well. It is perfectly suited … Continue reading
Estimate Done, Bid Won but No Time to Relax
So bid day has come and gone. You’ve won that project and succeeded in achieving your goal. All the hours of estimating and project analysis have paid off. The sweet smell of success is in the air and you can now take a deep breath, right? … Continue reading
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