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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

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  • 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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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.
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The Estimating Glossary: Building Terms & 1build Lingo

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  • March 30, 2022
The code words you need to estimate like a pro. Here at 1build, we are all about making…
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Construction Takeoff Software vs. Construction Estimating Services: Which one should you choose?

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  • March 22, 2022
Is it better to go with a construction estimator or do it yourself? Here’s what you need to know when you are shopping for estimating and construction takeoff software or professional estimating services.
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How to Share Your Construction Bid Proposal with Clients & Subs

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  • March 9, 2022
A professional line item construction cost estimate is not only going to showcase your project management skills, but also it can also help to provide validation of the overall project cost. Here are the steps to creating a construction bid proposal using the 1build platform.
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Estimate the Right Way with 1build Construction Estimate Software

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  • March 9, 2022
Contractors who are serious about surviving the instability and growing their business are adopting the latest technology tools to get ahead of the competition. That’s where 1build comes in.
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Rely on Accurate Construction Cost Data with 1build Material Rates

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  • January 20, 2022
With 1build’s local construction cost data, contractors can develop accurate estimates and submit bids with confidence.
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1build is the Construction Cost Estimating Platform the Industry Has Been Waiting For

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  • January 20, 2022
Need construction cost estimates? 1build combines up-to-date cost data and easy-to-use tools that allow builders to create accurate cost estimates.
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How to Find the Best Construction Estimating Options, Including Takeoff Software and Services

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  • January 20, 2022
When you're working on construction estimating, you know you've got your work cut out for you. But is standalone takeoff software the best option? Find out!
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