One of the first tasks when managing a project is the cost estimate. A cost estimate must be accurate, transparent and reliable. These factors are particularly important for a small business because ...

Most everyone understands that the construction industry is not only a big investment, but a long-term one for those who venture down its path. Contractors have a responsibility to do everything ...

Accurate estimates are essential to a construction firm’s success. Overprice a bid and you’ll likely lose the project. Underprice it and you risk losing money and damaging relationships with partners ...

Profits in construction can be lean, even with the best of technology available to help. That’s partly why project management software is increasingly popular with contractors. It makes sense, since ...

From fluctuating material prices to unexpected changes in project scope, financial challenges often arise during the construction process. Traditionally, managing these costs required labor-intensive ...

When well matched to a company's needs, estimating software may save time, increase accuracy, and increase the level of professionalism a bid conveys. Here are some popular options from a few of the ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The majority of manufacturers estimate by experience, long hand calculations or similar jobs. The problem with these estimating methods is they ...

The BrickControl cloud construction program for general contractors is prepared to manage the entire work cycle. From small modifications to big construction projects, BrickControl adapts to any size ...

Developing accurate, thorough and defendable cost estimates on a consistent basis is an arduous and – sometimes – imposing undertaking. Every project estimate can take on a life of its own, with ...

For years, a large organization faced significant challenges in managing the complex and often unpredictable costs of maintaining, upgrading and adding to its aging building portfolio. The ...

Accurately estimating project costs is crucial to staying within budget. Get your estimate wrong and you could end up in the red or even unable to complete the project. While you can employ computer ...

Star*Key Software, creator of the estimating software program for newspapers and web offset printers, the Presstimator, has released an update to its standalone estimating application. Here are some ...