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How National Construction Estimator Functions

Construction Cost Estimating

This youtube construction video is based on National Construction Estimator developed by Craftsman Book Company. National Estimator refers to a construction estimating software program that offers the same functionality as a book. It is the software engine that is enriched with the Craftsman construction estimating databases.

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Elements of a Cost Estimate

Construction Cost Estimating

The foundation for a successful estimate depends on authentic takeoff of the quantities of the various materials involved in the project. The various elements that lead to an effective cost estimate are as: Labor Hours : Labor hour amounts can be prepared by crew analysis or applied on a unit man-hour basis.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. Just about every contractor has been there — a project starts out strong but, as it moves forward, delays and incidental added work and changes knock dollars and cents off of the bottom line. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Some Advice on Change Orders » A Change (Order) for the Better? When clients ask me about change orders, I’m reminded of a well-circulated photo. The yacht is named “Change Order.” Yes, change orders are nearly inevitable. STRATEGY |.

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3 Steps to Better Cost Control in Construction Projects

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In parallel with better planning, technology can help to reduce the common problems or elements that contribute to cost overruns, ensuring you can maximise efficiency and profits. Due to the competitive nature of the tendering process, estimates may suffer from wrongful expectations of the scope of work included in the project.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Healthy Competition » Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. change orders. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Being the Best » The New Estimating Tool – Superintendents. Estimating departments have added a new tool to their repertoire – superintendent and foremen input. With backlogs down and work less plentiful, field supervision has come into the office and become an integral part of the estimating process.