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Construction Estimate: How to Estimate Construction Costs

by Construct-Ed | Feb 20, 2017 | Estimating & Bidding

Construction Estimate 101 – How To Estimate Construction Costs Learning how to do a construction estimate takes time, skill, and above all…. experience and practice. If you’re looking to learn how to estimate construction costs, than this article...

Learning to Estimate Concrete Footers for Better Profit

by Construct-Ed | Oct 31, 2016 | Estimating & Bidding

Estimating Concrete Footers Installations Are you a specialty contractor who deals with concrete footers? Are you a general contractor who supervises concrete subcontractors? If you answered yes, it is important that you learn to estimate concrete footers. What are...

3 Important Steps to Improve Your Project Estimates

by Construct-Ed | Sep 20, 2016 | Estimating & Bidding

Improve Your Project Estimates Every project starts with an estimate. Estimates are really just budgets for projects. They are your budget for what you think it will cost you as the contractor to complete the project for the homeowner or building owner. Are your...

Construction Estimating Training: Basic Formulas

by Construct-Ed | Nov 24, 2015 | Estimating & Bidding

Learn Basic Formulas for Construction Estimating Are you exploring construction estimating as a possible career option? Do you have strong math skills as well as strong organizational skills? These skills are critical skills for individuals who are interested in...

Assumptions Can Be The Achilles Heel of a Construction Estimator

by Construct-Ed | Sep 15, 2015 | Estimating & Bidding

Key to Being a Construction Estimator – Avoid Assumptions Developing an accurate estimate is a key skill required by any company looking to be successful in the construction industry. Without the ability to estimate accurately, companies cannot compete in the...

Mastering Take-Offs for Estimating Construction Projects: The Focus 4

by Construct-Ed | Mar 23, 2015 | Estimating & Bidding

The Focus 4: Estimating Construction Projects, Learn How to Complete Good Take-Offs Construction estimating and bid development require professional estimators to complete take-offs. Taking a project off is defined as the act of determining quantities that an...
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