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Estimating Controls

Cassell Construction Estimating

Bids are time‐consuming 2. Bids are time‐consuming: How are you doing your takeoff? Do you compile the estimate manually, 
then enter into a spreadsheet? Or do you build the bid directly from within your estimating
 software? You can’t open a box, and turn 
inconsistent estimating into a well‐oiled system.

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3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process

Construction Business Owner

3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process. How teams can get more from their bidding technology. In the guide, “3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process,” you’ll learn about the key categories—technology, people and process—that teams can use to fully optimize their bidding process and make the most of their digital tools.

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Line Item Construction Cost Estimating – 2020 and Beyond!

Job Order Contracting

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. A locally researched detailed line item construction cost estimating database plays a key role in this regards.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

To say that winning bids is the key to success in construction is a half-truth. Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable.

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Single Bid for Illinois Statehouse Renovation Comes in $73.5M Over Estimates

ENR Construction

The state blames inflation and a tight project schedule for the single, over-budget bid from Core Construction Services of $243.5

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Single Bid for Ill. Statehouse Renovation Is $73.5M Over Estimate

ENR Construction

State blames inflation and a tight project schedule for single over-budget bid from Core Construction Services of $243.5

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Construction Estimating Software: The Complete Guide 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

New opportunities and challenges highlight the importance of producing accurate estimates. In an industry with razor-thin margins, incorrect estimates can lead to a major hit in profitability and wreak havoc on your company’s finances. One of the best ways to do this is to use construction estimating software. .