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HCSS Highlights HeavyBid for Heavy Construction Bidding and Estimating

Civil + Structural Engineer

By automating cost entry, HeavyBid enables self-performing contractors and estimators to work faster than ever with increased accuracy, building initial estimates in minutes with multiple layers of cost detail. The integration between these two products empowers estimators to build KPIs to measure their best work.

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Why Good Builders Don’t Always Make Good Estimators (and How to Bridge the Gap)

Construction Marketing

But heres something that might surprise you: not all great builders make great estimators. Building and estimating are simply two different skill sets. But when it comes to estimating, being a great builder is only part of the puzzle. Estimators have to think in terms of prediction and planning.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Construction Estimating Software: The Complete Guide 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The process of building isn’t what it used to be. 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. Top Technology for Construction Estimating.

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5 Financial Construction KPIs Every Contractor Should Track

Buildern

This may sound harsh, but as many contractors struggle with performance reviews, it is more than just a rhetorical question. Whether you’re managing one or ten projects, tracking key construction KPIs is what separates profitable businesses from those just getting by. What Are Financial KPIs in Construction?

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Construction Networking: Building Relationships That Make Projects Easier

Buildern

Here’s what effective construction networking looks like, and how to manage construction collaboration , build relationships that make the job easier and more profitable. This isn’t theory; it is the reality on project sites of every size, from custom home builds to complex commercial developments.

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A new risk landscape is reshaping owner-contractor relationships

Civil + Structural Engineer

Traditional design-bid-build models where the burden of risk was principally shouldered by contractors are gradually giving way to more collaborative models where risks and responsibilities are more evenly shared. Soaring inflation and interest rates are increasing project costs and affecting capital project cost estimates.