The role: Construction estimators are responsible for quoting the cost of a construction project during the bidding process, and, if successful in their bid, controlling costs during the lifetime of ...

You think finding a good superintendent or project manager is hard, have you tried recruiting an estimator lately? How about a senior estimator? “Forget about it!” Yikes, this can be one of the most ...

74th Annual Edition - Current building costs for residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Estimated prices for every common building material, the labor cost to install the material and a ...

Construction estimating is the process of forecasting a project’s costs. However, true project costs are only known once the project is completed. There are several types of construction cost ...

Finding the right person for your estimating department can be challenging. Whether you are looking for an estimator, a chief estimator, or an entry-level employee, you must match a person’s skill ...

Budgetary estimates are often an overflowing well of frustration for building owners and their representatives. There are just so many ways a budget can go bad. Often, budgeting mistakes can be traced ...

Most everyone understands that the construction industry is not only a big investment, but a long-term one for those who venture down its path. Contractors have a responsibility to do everything ...

Jointly developed Higharc-MarkSystems integration unifies design, configuration, estimating, and construction management into a single, connected workflow — Caspar Yen, Vice President of Product ...