23 Jul Estimating Construction Takeoff Fundamentals: From Blueprint to Bid July 28, 2025 By James Harden You’re looking at a stack of blueprints for a 50,000 square foot warehouse project and the deadline is breathing down your neck. Sound ... Continue reading
23 Jul Estimating The Complete Guide to Construction Estimating 2025 July 26, 2025 By James Harden Construction estimating in 2025 is tough. With construction spending at $2.2 trillion in 2024 but total construction activity down 13% ... Continue reading
23 Jul Estimating Understanding the CSI MasterFormat: Complete Division Guide August 11, 2025 By James Harden The CSI MasterFormat is the backbone of construction specifications and cost estimating in the United States. This standardized system,... Continue reading
23 Jul Estimating Best Construction Estimating Software in 2025 August 4, 2025 By James Harden Looking for the right construction estimating software to supercharge your bidding process? The global construction estimating software... Continue reading
19 Jun Estimating How to Reduce Cost Overruns with Accurate Estimates? July 28, 2025 By James Harden I’ve been in construction estimating services for over a decade, and if there’s one thing that’ll kill your project faster than a rooki... Continue reading
19 Jun Estimating Construction Cost Estimation vs Cost Planning: Key Differences June 20, 2025 By James Harden Cost estimation and cost planning are NOT the same thing, even though half the industry treats them like they are. Cost estimation give... Continue reading
13 Jun Estimating Importance of Accurate Estimating in Construction June 19, 2025 By James Harden You’re standing on a construction site, watching a contractor’s face turn white as he realizes his estimate was off by $50,000. I’ve se... Continue reading
13 Jun Estimating Construction Estimating Process: Step-by-Step Breakdown September 11, 2025 By James Harden Here’s the truth about construction estimating in 2025: it’s not just about crunching numbers anymore. With material costs up 5-7% annu... Continue reading
04 Jun Estimating The Complete Guide to Construction Bidding June 13, 2025 By James Harden The construction bidding process is the key to getting profitable projects and growing your construction business. Simply put, it’s a c... Continue reading
29 May Estimating 10 Overhead Costs to Include in Every Construction Estimate June 12, 2025 By James Harden If your construction estimates don’t account for overhead costs, you're leaving money on the table. Most contractors focus on direct co... Continue reading