Construction can be overwhelming and very scary to your clients.It’s a good thing when they ask questions and it’s in the your best interest to devote the necessary time to listen. Yes, listen!! We all have two ears and one mouth; there must be a reason for some higher authority using that design. By just […]
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Tired of Doing It All?
Feel like you’re drowning in stress? No time for Estimating? Are you missing opportunities because you can’t get to them? Beginning to feel helpless? STOP!! At times we’re all guilty of taking on too much. Step back, take a breath, smell the air, admire the clouds. Spend time with your family. Do something special for […]
Construction Estimating Departments
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 to find and you will need to pay them well. This is an area not to scrimp on. […]
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 an experienced Construction Estimating Service They can provide a quantity take-off or a complete estimate or […]
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 Logistics and Environmental considerations Eliminating emotional ties for a particular Drawing from past experience Using […]
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 for establishing a solid foundation for any project. It all starts there. We’ve all heard about the […]