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 […]
Proper Planning
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? Wrong. Yes, all those efforts have paid off and you have that euphoric feeling, however this […]
Estimators love the Challenge
Good Estimators like to be challenged. To them there is something exciting about conquering your opponent, even if it’s only a set of drawings or is it more? That pile of paper on your desk is only half the equation. The battle must be fought on two fronts; in the confines of your office, which are within your control and the second being other contractors competing […]
Estimating is Critical to Your Success
Estimating is Critical to Your Success Are you left with the memories of a project gone bad and lost money? If you are fortunate you can absorb the loss, move on and learn from the incident, if not you’re out of business. There can be times when no matter how skilled you are or how […]
A Formula for Success
Our Formula for Success Chianelli Estimating – We make a Promise – and then deliver! We take our promises seriously and deliver even more in terms of quality than what our clients expect. We stick to the schedule established for your estimate and deliver it to you when you need it. Chianelli Estimating clients are […]
Estimate Types
There are many types and techniques used for construction estimating. Construction projects go through many phases of develop from their inception to completion. The construction estimate can be used at various stages of a project’s development to facilitate budget planning and to control costs. Construction estimating techniques have several different levels of detail and each is used […]