Cast-in-Place Concrete Cost Estimating
Understand the process Unless you are a cost estimator for a specialty trade contractor, chances are you will need to do cost estimating for cast-in-place concrete. Also, for those using unit pricing cost estimating for concrete works, here is a breakdown of how the cost is considered and calculated. First things first. To properly determine […]
Cost Estimator – The Road to Professional Recognition
Cost estimator, quantity surveyor, and cost engineer. It can get confusing for the unfamiliar with the professional designations that require cost-estimating knowledge and experience. The common denominator between cost estimator and quantity surveyor/cost engineer is cost estimating knowledge and skills. The following paragraphs explain the main areas of expertise for all three groups. Cost Estimator A […]
Quick Overview for The Want-to-Be Cost Estimator
My 20+ years as a cost estimator and 30+ overall experience in construction taught me one thing: a cost estimator is a hot commodity during either slow or good economic times. The trick is to be versatile and look at the right construction sector during the ups and downs of the economy. Being narrowly specialized in […]
My View on Top 10 Bidding Mistakes
Construction Cost Estimating – Top 10 Bidding Mistakes Bidding mistakes can disrupt a company in a very serious way. Learning to identify and how to avoid them is fundamental for any construction business. If you have been working as a cost estimator for a considerable time, chances are you found a mistake in one of […]
The Rush For the Low Bid And How to Stay Competitive
The Rush to Bid Low In my early years as a cost estimator, I received the most useful piece of advice from the owner of the company I was working for at the time. He told me: “your job as a cost estimator is to figure out the best price our company can do this project […]
Apps Which Impact the Bottom Line
Yes, there is an app for everything! Not quite, but you get my point! Well, just a few years ago, I was one of those people who used to say: “all I need my phone for is to make and receive phone calls!”. Fast forward 5 years later, and here I am, a big fan […]