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Construction Cost Estimating Software vs. Spreadsheets – State of the Nation 2012

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While accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project, most construction cost estimators (over 55%) continue to rely primarily upon manual methods, hard copy documents, or electronic spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel. Christofferson, Jay.

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A Comparison of Construction Cost Estimating Software Tools 2015

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Accurate, timely, and transparent cost estimating is critical to the success of any renovation, repair, sustainability, or new construction project. Construction Estimating Using Excel” Lexington Technical Institute, University of Kentucky. Cost Estimating/Project Management Software – 4Clicks Project Estimator. Conclusion.