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Where BIM Falls Short for Quantity Takeoffs
" There’s a lot of buzz about both the disruption and efficiency of Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems. As the construction industry relies more and more on BIM for building projects,...
Use Tech to Jump Start Your Millennial Hiring
" From beer to the Big Mac, there’s a huge list of things millennials are being perennially blamed for ruining for the rest of the world. Judging by the latest headlines, you may be tempted to add...
Love ’Em or Hate ’Em: Spreadsheets Still Used by 70% of Estimators
" It has been almost a year since many in the finance industry reacted bitterly to an executive who threatened to drop the popular software program Excel. “You’ll have to pry Excel from our cold,...
Top Traits of a Great Estimator
" Let’s say you’re a landscaping contractor who needs an additional construction estimator. With an admin surfing plan rooms for projects to bid, you want someone with strong estimating skills to...
Cutting Through the Chaos of Peak Disruption
" Today’s construction industry is facing a wave of new technology that may – at times – feel more like a tsunami. With Silicon Valley pouring billions into artificial intelligence, virtual...
Winning Big with Integrated Estimating Tools
" Contractors today have their hands full. On average, they are running a six-month backlog of projects and many are booked through the remainder of 2018 and into 2019 (FMI/AGC Risk Survey)....
Don’t Let Risks Drag Down Productivity and Profits
" Contractors today are in an enviable position. All summer long, construction spending in the U.S. has been surging past the $1 trillion mark monthly. Experts believe demand for all types of...
Contractors Winning More with Estimating Software
" If you’re like most construction estimators today, you’re cranking out construction bids faster and faster. But if you’re preparing bids manually, how sure are you that your data is accurate?...
Real Estimators of Genius - We Salute You
" If you’re any kind of cost estimator, you’ve probably been involved in some crazy, complicated, weird—and wonderful—projects. Let’s face it, the world’s highest and longest glass bridge in China...
Don’t Gamble with Estimating Tools Without Training
" If you work in construction, you’re constantly playing a game of risk. Did you remember to calculate indirect or direct cost correctly? Does your bid include office overhead and rent or the...
Every Day is Bid Day for Bid Boss
" Between powerful new tech tools and soaring construction demand, the role of today’s construction estimator is evolving at a rapid pace. Digital tools are having a big impact on an estimator’s...
5 Tips for Onboarding Your New Cost Estimator
" Whew! Your construction company just landed a fantastic cost estimator. The new hire is detail-oriented and has extensive field experience. But before you plug them into your estimating...
3 Tips for Avoiding Costly Estimating Errors
" Ever feel like you’re in a car flying down the highway toward your next project, but you’re not sure what you’ll find when you get there? Juggling incomplete plans, late-arriving materials, and...
5 Tips for Adding New Estimating Software
" It’s a fact. Contractors from all trades—from roofing to walls and ceilings—still rely heavily on spreadsheets, manual entry, and software that lacks integration. The 2017 JB Knowledge...
3 Things to Remember for Your Estimator Offer Letter
" Eureka! You’ve found the perfect job candidate to join the ranks of your growing estimating department. You’re hyped to extend a winning offer. Whether you’re hiring a newbie, junior, or senior...
Construction Owners Breaking Away from Design-Bid-Build
" Conley Smith, Sr. Business Writer If the Design-Build project delivery system needed a slogan, it could easily promote itself as the “change-order light” version of Design-Bid-Build. The...
5 Tech Questions to Ask About New Estimating Software
" Whether you’re a concrete or flooring contractor, there are lots of tools and options in the takeoff and estimating software market. When it comes to evaluating and selecting a cost estimating...
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