23 Jul Estimating Construction Takeoff Fundamentals 2026: From Blueprint to Bid Posted by James Harden January 1, 2026 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 2026 Posted by James Harden January 2, 2026 Construction estimating in 2026 is tough. Construction spending has declined for eight consecutive months, with 2025 running 1.8% below... Continue reading
23 Jul Estimating Understanding the CSI MasterFormat: Complete Division Guide Posted by James Harden August 11, 2025 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 2026 Posted by James Harden January 2, 2026 Looking for the right construction estimating software to supercharge your bidding process? The construction estimating software market... Continue reading
19 Jun Estimating How to Reduce Cost Overruns with Accurate Estimates? Posted by James Harden July 28, 2025 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 Posted by James Harden June 20, 2025 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 Posted by James Harden June 19, 2025 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 Posted by James Harden September 11, 2025 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 Posted by James Harden June 13, 2025 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 Posted by James Harden June 12, 2025 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