The purpose of the estimate is two-fold. First, it allows the contractor to enter into a contractual agreement with confidence. Second, it provides an organized, detailed plan to execute the project ...

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 ...

The pre‑construction phase often feels like playing poker with half the cards still face‑down: you’re expected to anticipate costs, timelines, and resource needs long before the first scoop of dirt is ...

Estimating is a challenge because there are so many types of projects in various sectors. The types of projects that estimators are expected to work on vary from one contractor to another. Some ...

When planning a home improvement project, few things cause more anxiety than the construction estimate. Many homeowners find themselves confused by industry terminology, uncertain about pricing ...

As pressure increases to understand capital cost prior to the first spade touching dirt, more healthcare owners are turning to a Parallel Estimating process to improve understanding of exposure and ...

Marlee Benson is a tenacious advocate for both established and up-and-coming women in the construction industry. Through her role as a construction manager at Oppidan Investment Company and outside ...

Buildxact has introduced a new suite of AI-powered tools designed to help residential builders, remodelers, and contractors manage projects more efficiently and improve profitability. The platform’s ...