There are three main areas to estimate before your project starts--effort, duration, and cost. Of the three, you must estimate effort first to understand the total amount of work. The duration can be ...

Cost estimating methods range from consulting experts to using historical data or unit pricing, but all methods will deliver incorrect estimates unless you meet basic costing requirements. You can ...

Accurate estimates are key to your construction business's success. Learn about the top five construction estimating software tools.

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 school districts nationwide plan for long-term maintenance and construction costs, they share a number of common concerns. Districts ask: • How much is a typical monthly maintenance bill, and what ...