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 […]
Construction Market in 2016 – The Good and The Bad
North American Construction Landscape in 2016 A positive outlook for the construction industry in 2016 is something that not all of us would expect. Particularly for those involved in the oil & gas and pipeline construction markets. The truth is the construction market keeps a positive momentum, just shifting from one sector to another. The […]
My Road Map to a Great Cost Estimate
What makes a great cost estimate? Construction cost estimating as a career choice? That was the question I asked myself many years ago. It was when I started working as a cost estimator (because I lacked a project management opportunity). I still make a living as a cost estimator and found the answer to my […]
How a Cost Estimator Can Help Small Contractors Increase Profit
Setting the Stage As a cost estimator, working for a large construction corporation or for a small contracting firm are two very different things. Most likely, the large construction firm has a cost estimating department led by an Estimating Manager, they have procedures and policies in place, learning and career growth opportunities, etc. All the […]
Cost Estimating Software – Choose the One That is Right for You
Cost Estimating Software – Your Friend or Your Enemy? With so many options out there, from apps to applications, it becomes harder and harder to choose the best tool for the job. It is no different for construction cost estimating. Back in the day, there were 3 or 4 cost estimating software on the market. […]
My Top Sources for Construction Cost Data
Construction Cost Data Sources The following are my top data sources for construction cost estimating. I use them successfully in my detail or conceptual cost estimating. They apply to most construction markets, from buildings to many industrial and infrastructure projects. Of course, nothing beats the actual cost data that we collect from completed projects. Unless […]