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HCSS HeavyBid Pre-Construction Eases Estimating Workflow

Civil + Structural Engineer

HeavyBid Pre-Construction allows pre-construction teams to create activities and bid items instantly, either by generating them on the spot, duplicating them from past estimates, or selecting from a library of standardized work activities using HeavyBid construction estimating software.

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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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Making Sense of National Housing Shortfall Estimates

The Pro Builder

Making Sense of National Housing Shortfall Estimates ibush Wed, 01/31/2024 - 12:03 Is it 1.5 Why is there such a wide disparity between housing shortfall estimates? But while most experts agree that the deficit of homes is at the core of the nation's affordability woes, estimates of just how big the shortfall is vary widely.

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Cost estimate for California’s 72km water tunnel under river delta rises to $20bn

New Civil Engineer

The estimated cost for the construction of a rainwater storage tunnel underneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in California has risen to $20bn (£16bn). The post Cost estimate for California’s 72km water tunnel under river delta rises to $20bn appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs

You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario.  Contingency planning in construction is necessary.

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8 Common Construction Estimating Mistakes

Contruct Connect

Construction estimating is one of the most challenging, yet important jobs in our industry. Profits are won or lost based on how accurate your construction estimates are and how closely they match your final project costs. Here’s a look at some of the most common construction estimating mistakes and how to prevent them.

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How to Hire a Construction Estimator for Commercial & Residential Projects?

Civil Digital

Hiring a professional Construction Estimator for commercial and residential projects means your budget is safe! Do you know a minor estimate mistake can lead your projects to budget overruns? That is why you must rely on a competent and qualified construction estimator. appeared first on CivilDigital.