A few years back, a colleague shared an interesting exercise with me. He took a deck of cards, split it in half, turned one half face up, then mixed all the cards up on a table and asked me how many ...

Okay, so I’m just going to go ahead and say it: It is impossible to accurately estimate a software project of any significance. Now, a non-trivial number of you are going to read that sentence and ...

There are dozens of estimating software programs available for the construction industry. This makes sense because increasing volume of estimating is a key step in growing a construction business. And ...

Building out its project management platform further into preconstruction, Procore announced on Oct. 27 that it has acquired estimating software maker Esticom. based in Austin, Texas, Esticom ...

When well matched to a company's needs, estimating software may save time, increase accuracy, and increase the level of professionalism a bid conveys. Here are some popular options from a few of the ...

AI-powered construction estimating tools are transforming how contractors measure, price, and win projects. From reading blueprints in seconds to eliminating costly miscalculations, these systems free ...

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 ...

In Episode 18 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Don Kiper, president of Electrical ...

As the oil and gas industry explores new regions, the role of cost estimating to support the projects becomes more challenging. Cost estimating for the most part is a specialized field whose end ...

CEO and cofounder of software development company KITRUM. Have an incredible team of skilled developers spread all over the world. Once you come up with the idea of creating a software product and ...

Construction estimating has changed dramatically over the past decade. Advanced software tools can now scan drawings, ...