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What to Look for When Shopping for Construction Estimating Software

Construction Business Owner

What to Look for When Shopping for Construction Estimating Software. Tips to help you choose the right estimating software. Estimating software has become a necessity for contractors looking for a faster solution for their estimating and bidding. Estimating. foundation software. Greg Ragsdale. Main Image.

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3 Reasons to Use Current Construction Cost Data

Construction Business Owner

While reflecting on past experiences is often a solid foundation for planning, old construction cost data is often outdated and inaccurate. Continuing to create estimates with outdated data is unsustainable. Estimating. Why comprehensive, current construction cost data should serve as a check to your historical records.

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Construction Workforce Development Gets New Funding Boost

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Fortunately, three organizations—the Lowe’s Foundation, the estate of Herbert V. and the Harper Family Foundation—have stepped up recently with major funding for construction workforce development. An estimated 70,000 students this year alone will learn about the skilled trades needed in residential construction.

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COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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The nominees for Business Facilities’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards competition reflected a diverse cross-section of growth strategies, most of which are built on a foundation of new manufacturing capacity. workers and has 14 plants, including three in Puerto Rico. Project Impact Estimates. billion.

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