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Month: May 2022

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CConstruction Technology
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Client Focus: Sharing Construction Estimates that Make Sense

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  • October 9, 2022
How do you communicate the expectations of your client and how they will come to life in the real world? Here are our best practices for communicating with your potential client and sharing a cost estimate that makes sense.
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Takeoff Software: Learn to Create an Easy Construction Takeoff

  • by1build
  • October 9, 2022
Maybe you thought takeoffs meant drawing on paper plans and doing your calculations on a legal pad, but now a little technology goes a long way. Learn more about how digital takeoffs are the way forward for a growing business.
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Benefits of a Professional Construction Estimating Network

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  • October 9, 2022
Not quite ready to hire a full-time construction estimator, but need the extra help? Learn how the 1build Estimator Network can step in and handle the estimating process for you.
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How do I handle material cost inflation between bid time and contract time?

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  • May 11, 2022
Welcome to our advice column where our estimators offer thoughtful answers to your questions on estimating. Go here…
CConstruction Technology
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5 Features You Need in a Construction Takeoff Software

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  • May 6, 2022
What do you need to speed up your takeoff process? Here are five key features we've built into 1build construction takeoff software, with insight from our builders.
CCost Estimation
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How to Choose Construction Estimating Software

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  • May 4, 2022
Are you ready to level-up and leave pen and paper behind? Here's what contractors need to know to start their construction estimating software search.
EEstimator Advice
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How do I find the best subcontractors to confirm my budget pricing?

  • by1build
  • May 2, 2022
Welcome to our advice column where our estimators offer thoughtful answers to your questions on estimating. Go here…
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