World Estimating Services turns its attention to making the best outcome from the ongoing slow construction pace We ...

In Part 1 of this installment, featured in the April issue of EC&M, we covered departmental organization as it relates to an estimating department. Good organization allows for maximum productivity ...

Accurate estimates are essential to a construction firm’s success. Overprice a bid and you’ll likely lose the project. Underprice it and you risk losing money and damaging relationships with partners ...

CHANDLER, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / May 19, 2026 / McCormick Systems, leading provider of MEP takeoff & estimating software and a Foundation Software company, has published a new resource, "What Good ...

Preparing accurate cost estimates is a key function for a successful business, whether the estimate is for internal work or for a customer. Four major methods can be used to estimate what it will cost ...

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 ...

A well-researched and planned cost estimation and budget is necessary for the successful completion of any project. Project managers need to thoroughly scope the project in order to secure sufficient ...

In my September column, I outlined what not to do when trying to set up a commercial HVAC/plumbing estimating department. Using the worst remembered anecdotes and emotional souvenirs, I reviewed the ...

This article is the third and final installment in the “Estimating Departmental Checkup” series. Part one covered departmental organization. Good organization will allow for maximum productivity and ...

Accurate estimates are essential to a construction firm’s success. Overprice a bid and you’ll likely lose the project. Underprice it and you risk losing money and damaging relationships with partners ...