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 ...

From fluctuating material prices to unexpected changes in project scope, financial challenges often arise during the construction process. Traditionally, managing these costs required labor-intensive ...

Discover the essential construction calculators every contractor should use in 2026 to improve project accuracy, save time, ...

Whether building a new deck on the back of one’s house or the entire infrastructure for a missile defense program, the most basic and complex question in construction is always, “How much is it going ...

Developing accurate, thorough and defendable cost estimates on a consistent basis is an arduous and – sometimes – imposing undertaking. Every project estimate can take on a life of its own, with ...

As pressure increases to understand capital cost prior to the first spade touching dirt, more healthcare owners are turning to a Parallel Estimating process to improve understanding of exposure and ...

Estimators are often racing against the clock when preparing a construction takeoff and estimate. They juggle multiple projects and are frequently faced with the challenge of design plans that are ...

Every project owner wants a successful construction project—one that finishes on time, on budget, without defects in design or construction, and with minimum conflict among the project parties.