Construction Marketing

MAY 29, 2025

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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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates are critical to best value outcomes for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities. The estimating process begins with a comprehensive understanding of your project’s scope of work.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It allows for real-time collaboration, enabling foremen, project managers, estimators, and executives to work with up-to-date information while syncing plan updates between the office and the field.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2023

Many in the public sector are unaware of the construction cost estimating issues caused by the use of national average cost data and location factoring. They are not intended to be used when preparing appropriation-quality estimates. Here’s short summary of those problems noted by independent third parties. Peitlock, B.A.,

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Buildern

JULY 3, 2025

The full picture of labor costs is the first step toward building realistic and profit-conscious construction estimates. Understanding both and how they correlate helps builders create accurate estimates and keep projects on budget. Table of Contents What Are Labor Costs in Construction? What Are Base Rates and Why Do They Matter?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2024

It’s estimated that we need to rebuild more than 230,000 bridges across the U.S., One of the biggest areas in which AI can help is the permitting process, which still largely relies on obsolete 2D drawings for projects. AI can also reimagine how high-stakes projects are built on condensed timelines.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council estimates the county will grow by a further approximate 8% by 2026. The team was charged with supporting the environmental assessment, planning, permitting for the project and implementing a wetland mitigation program. percent increase in 2023, according to the U.S. Census data.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

[LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY] — In April, the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) released a report which estimates the cost to rehabilitate the nation’s non-federal dams at $157.5 The cost to rehabilitate just the most critical dams is estimated at $34.1 A Methodology and Estimate, visit DamSafety.org/RehabEstimate.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 19, 2024

February Housing Starts Show Rebound, Biggest Gain in 9 Months ibush Tue, 03/19/2024 - 12:49 Housing starts and permits jumped in February, with single-family starts hitting 11.6% Building permits for privately owned housing units increased, too, rising by 1.9% higher than the revised January estimate and 9.6%

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This change permits lenders to consider ADU rental income in underwriting mortgages, improving borrowers' qualification prospects for FHA financing on properties with ADUs.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2023

Homebuilding Data Analytics Higharc automates the flow of information about home plans among the various homebuilding departments and stakeholders—from permitting officers to tradespeople to salespeople. Purchasing teams, for instance, can use the designs to generate estimates, so they can bid out jobs more quickly and effectively.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years as it grows and builds new businesses, apartment complexes, and more. The Minneapolis project was the largest job PCiRoads has faced, and Nap Scott, estimator and project manager, knew there would be unique logistics.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Permits and Approvals : Handling local zoning laws, building codes, and permit applications to ensure compliance. A construction company provides: Detailed Cost Estimates : Breaking down expenses for labor, materials, permits, and equipment. This stage is critical to avoid cost overruns and delays later in the project.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 4, 2023

The outputs include 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) models, carbon footprint estimates, equipment lists, operating and capital expenditure calculations, and many others. “Autodesk feels strongly that new and better ways of designing and making can lead to a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable world for all.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 8, 2023

based on county-level information about single- and multifamily permits in various urban and rural geographies. The index is a quarterly measure of housing construction growth across the U.S. Small metro core counties saw the lowest single-family year-over-year growth rates in Q3 of 2023, declining 18.6%, according to NAHB. “The

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Once the customer chooses the design, Dvele handles the entire process—from permitting to factory construction to onsite delivery to post-occupancy check-ins that ensure the homes perform as modeled. The options range from single-module, 1-bed, 1-bath homes of 705 sf that start at $310,000, to seven-module, 4-bed, 4.5-bath

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Make sure to get all the necessary permits before starting work. Permits: Dont forget those essential documents. Compare Costs Call around for estimates. OBTAINING NECESSARY PERMITS Renovating your house? Getting the right permits is non-negotiable if you want to avoid fines or delays. Dont skip this step.

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Buildern

JUNE 11, 2025

Easy Estimating and Invoicing. Generate estimates and invoices faster and more accurately, without manual errors. Store contracts, blueprints, permits, and change orders in one secure, accessible hub. Whether you’re pricing materials, labor, or markups, the estimating feature is fully customizable and built for transparency.

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PN - Project Management

JUNE 24, 2025

Permit windows that squeeze work hours. Documenting your handling plan in advance shows regulators you take stewardship seriously and can speed up permit approvals. Build a “what‑if” line in your estimate and revisit it after the pre‑job meeting to keep budgets realistic.

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Rabbet

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Labor costs for construction workers Site preparation and excavation Physical equipment and machinery Landscaping Utility installation These costs are typically easier to estimate because they involve physical, measurable items and standard labor rates. What are soft costs?

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Buildern

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Meanwhile, however challenging the task of predicting the total cost of a construction project may be, one thing is sure: precise construction cost estimation from the start is an absolute must. That said, what steps should a construction manager take in order to estimate the cost of any given project accurately?

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In Eight

APRIL 6, 2023

As an owner, the responsibility to pay for changes in estimated costs depends largely on the terms of the individual contract that was awarded. How many in our industry have prepared estimates with costs that shot up far beyond predictions without much advance notice? And how far off were those estimates when the project was completed?

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Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 24, 2024

The three phases include preliminary design and budget, final design and estimate, and construction. A building owner will get an early budget estimate to take to their financial team for approval in Phase I with this method. DB Construction Services are a three phased approach to complete a building.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Room Extension (Bump-Out) Cost Estimate: $10,000 to $50,000+ A room extension, or bump-out, adds extra space by either expanding an existing room or adding a new one. Sunroom Addition Cost Estimate: $5,000 to $80,000+ A sunroom gives you extra space and plenty of sunlight without the hassle of bugs, rain, or scorching heat.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 24, 2023

About the EchoWater Project The EchoWater Project began in 2010 when the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board issued new treatment requirements in Regional San’s wastewater discharge permit. The original estimate projected costs to be as much as $2.1 billion—drastically reducing the impact to customers’ rates.

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Buildern

MAY 27, 2025

In this sense, Buildern’s integrated platform helps home builders manage tedious tasks like: Estimating projects and creating detailed proposals with accurate data. This means that when a specific material or service is approved in the estimate, it can automatically trigger updates in the project schedule.

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Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Three-Phases to Design-Build Construction: Preliminary Design and Estimating Detailed Construction Drawings and Bidding Construction Step One/Phase I – Preliminary Design and Estimating In this First Step or Phase our Architect develops plans based on a needs analysis meeting with the building owner and representatives for a nominal fee.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 11, 2025

We need to accommodate cars, bikes, skiers, pedestrians and shuttles—all while thinking about natural resource protection and permitting.” Smiar adds that permitting is progressing positively with few natural resource concerns in the resort’s existing base area. Overall, the town has been supportive,” he says.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Document management: Store and retrieve blueprints, permits, and contracts digitally. Utilize Digital Estimating and Bidding Software Creating project estimates and managing bids manually is time-consuming and prone to errors. Benefits of Digital Estimating and Bidding: Accuracy: Reduce miscalculations and ensure precise bids.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I spoke with our Senior Estimator, Rob Johnson, about his take on economies of scale and his big message was, “as the scope increases, the square foot cost comes down”. He explained that when he is estimating a project, economies of scale are based on internal vs. external factors.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2025

Compare Estimates Once youve narrowed down your options, request detailed estimates from at least three builders. The estimates should include a breakdown of costs for labor, materials, permits, and additional features. While it may be tempting to choose the lowest bid, prioritize value over cost.

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PN - Project Management

AUGUST 15, 2022

This article offers insight on the top reasons to add new estimating software to your construction company. Benefits of estimating software ​ Better Overall Construction Job Planning The top reason to add construction estimating software to your repertoire of internal tools is that it helps you see the big picture.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2020

With the lengthy and complex permitting and approval process complete and almost all the other details worked out, construction could begin in mid-November on the estimated $100-million fix for San Francisco's 645-ft-tall Millennium Tower, which has settled more than 17 in. since its completion in 2009.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In today’s construction news, learn about a spike in permits that revealed that the lack of available housing continued to boost new construction even if U.S. Meanwhile, building permits for single-family homes increased at their quickest rate since May 2022, a sign of confidence in future demand. Future homebuilding permits rose 6.9%

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In today’s construction news, learn about a spike in permits that revealed that the lack of available housing continued to boost new construction even if U.S. Meanwhile, building permits for single-family homes increased at their quickest rate since May 2022, a sign of confidence in future demand. Future homebuilding permits rose 6.9%

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Budget forecasting: Estimating all costs, from materials to labor, to avoid surprise expenses later. Permit & code compliance: Making sure the plans meet local rules, safety codes, and zoning laws. Project Planning: Developing a clear roadmap that includes schedules, milestones, and cost estimates to guide the entire project.

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Buildern

MAY 20, 2025

Profit Margin Markup Definition Profit as a percentage of revenue Profit as a percentage of cost Formula (Revenue – Cost) / Revenue 100 (Revenue – Cost) / Cost 100 Focus Bottom-line profitability Pricing based on cost Use Case Reporting, financial analysis Estimating, bidding Main Question How much profit do I keep?

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