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Common construction cost estimating problems

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Incomplete Scope Definition: A poorly defined project scope can lead to scope creep, causing additional costs due to unforeseen changes and additions. Lack of Expertise: Inexperienced estimators may not have the necessary knowledge to accurately assess complex project requirements, leading to errors in calculations.

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Construction Cost Data Insight

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Adequate construction cost insight is foundational to improving repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build outcomes for both owners and design/builders. For decades, the construction industry has clung to the idea of “accurate estimates” as the gold standard for planning, budgeting, and managing capital projects.

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A Perfect Storm of Challenges: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

bubutu - stock.adobe.com Concrete contractors in 2025 are facing a perfect storm of challenges that are reshaping how work gets done on-site, impacting project timelines, budgets, and workforce stability. With an aging workforce and fewer younger workers entering the trade, contractors are stretched thin across projects.

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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

aboutmomentsimages - stock.adobe.com Marianna Kopsida, PhD, industry manager - IMF & Vertical Construction at Trimble, shares her insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Contractors have responded by accelerating the adoption of technology and optimizing project planning.

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The Future of Paving: Automation In Road Construction

For Construction Pros

I sat down with Laikram Narsingh, Product Manager at Wirtgen, who’s been walking the line between machine automation and human judgment long enough to see through the hype. You could design one to be waterproof so you can just leave it on—but now you’re talking another $100,000 just to eliminate one more manual task.”

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Key Factors of Designing a Concrete Washout Space

For Construction Pros

It takes a good amount of water and a thorough cleaning to make sure the next delivery is one mix-design. Anecdotally, some contractors place the excess (not the washout) for a smaller project for the customer. Balance the distance and time trucks must travel in the yard to the proximity to buildings.

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PCI Releases EPDs for Precast Concrete Products

For Construction Pros

These tools empower producers, designers, and decision-makers with credible, region-specific data to support lower-carbon solutions and informed choices. PCI is proud to lead with clarity and collaboration, supporting our members and the broader construction industry in building a more resilient future. billion in 2025 to $6.54