An accurate budget estimate begins with a clear, detailed Scope of Work. But how do you write a good scope?

A Scope of Work must be clear and complete for a construction project to succeed, and that means gathering a lot of data. But from where? Let’s explore a few sources of information that can help build a strong scope.

The construction industry is in a precarious moment. Prices are fluctuating wildly as inflation rages on. Popular materials are running scarce.

Value engineering offers a wealth of benefits. Higher value at lower costs. More efficient projects.

“I’m not trying to be an estimator” is a phrase you’ll likely hear if you spend even a few minutes discussing work with Elizabeth Battaglia.

With bowling and golf, one miscalculation will drastically alter the end result. Similarly, construction estimating is a precision sport. This article discusses strategies to adjust estimates to market conditions and avoid gutter balls and bogeys.

To successfully create collaborative construction cost estimates, you need to understand the roles being played, appreciate how roles affect each other, establish a common organizational framework and designate a “conductor.”

While reflecting on past experiences is often a solid foundation for planning, old construction cost data is often outdated and inaccurate.

Developing accurate, thorough and defendable cost estimates on a consistent basis is an arduous and – sometimes – imposing undertaking.