Save Time and Work Smarter: Practical Tips for Construction Estimators
For construction estimators, tight deadlines, the pressure to be precise, and the never-ending pile of work are just parts of a typical workday. It can feel tiresome, but finding a balance between accuracy and efficiency doesn’t have to be impossible. In short: Try these tips to help save time and increase efficiency: Batch similar tasks […]
6 Ways to Supercharge Your Estimating Workflow using Takeoff Boost™
In short: Set Up for Success: Pick the right plan type and set the correct page scale so you can get accurate results from the start. Customize Your Results: Select the results you want Takeoff Boost to return based on what matches your plan. Review the Results: Learn how to interpret Conditions, Takeoff, and Layers […]
ConstructConnect Improves Takeoff Boost™ (Again)
In short: Better Accuracy: Takeoff Boost™ now centers wall drawings to match construction plans more closely. Cleaner Area Detection: The tool no longer measures areas outside buildings, helping ceiling contractors be more accurate. More Updates Coming: New features are on the way, like better wall and area results, counting windows by type, and faster setup. […]
Discover the Power of AI in Construction Estimating: 7 Must-Knows
The construction world is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) more and more. This is great news for estimators because AI can make their work easier and faster. No more manual measurements and hours of calculations! Whether you’re an experienced pro or just starting out, this guide will show you how to choose the right AI tool […]
5 Steps to Build a Better Bid
Ask any cost estimator. Estimating is perfected through experience, practice, and intuition. They’ll also say estimators must doggedly pursue missing project details before finalizing their bid. Estimating can often feel like a high-stakes video game where you’re trying to avoid “Game Over” before your bid deadline. Whether leaning on subcontractors or digging for emails in […]
Real Estimators of Genius – We Salute You
If you’re any kind of a construction estimator, you’ve probably been involved in some crazy, complicated, weird—and wonderful—projects during your years in the construction business. Let’s face it, the world’s highest and longest glass bridge in China didn’t just appear out of thin air. Nope, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge started with a few gallons of coffee, […]
8 Common Construction Estimating Mistakes
Estimating is one of the most difficult jobs in construction. It is also one of the most important. Profits are typically won or lost based on how accurate your estimates are and how closely they match up to your final project costs. So, how accurate are your estimates? According to a survey from QuickBooks […]
On-Screen Takeoff Named to Capterra Shortlist!
It just keeps getting better for On-Screen Takeoff! Once again, OST was ranked as a top construction estimating tool by another peer review group. This time the honor was making the Top 10 cut on the 2021 Capterra Shortlist for Construction Estimating Software. Using exclusive data and user reviews, Capterra created its Shortlist after analyzing […]
On-Screen Takeoff Named Top Takeoff Software for 9th Year
On-Screen Takeoff has been ranked again as the No.1 Takeoff software in the 2020 Construction Technology Report by JBKnowledge. Ever since the survey began in 2012, On-Screen Takeoff has earned top takeoff and estimating honors in this report. This year’s respondents ranked On-Screen Takeoff as their top tool by a margin of 42%. Also ranking among the […]
10 Things to Know About $1 Million Tax Break
Are you thinking 2021 may be busier and less chaotic than 2020? It may be a great time to add new software, like takeoff and estimating tools, or new equipment and deduct all of it on this year’s taxes. Call it a win-win for small-to-medium size businesses, Section 179 of the U.S. Tax Code allows […]