#Construction Estimator

Estimating is one of the most important parts of the job, but it shouldn’t take over your life. I used to spend hours hunched over a desk, double checking spreadsheets and losing sleep… But now, with Handoff, you can turn around professional bids in a fraction of the time without the “estimating fatigue.” Faster accuracy, faster bids, and you actually get your time back 🛠️ . . . Comment “ESTIMATE” if you want the link 🔗 👀🚧 . . . #constructiontips #construction #estimate #bidding #projectmanagement

Created a full construction estimate with pricing—all inside ChatGPT. Here’s how: 1. Described the scope of work (demo, rebuild, finish) 2. Asked it to break it down step-by-step like an estimator 3. Then told it to apply real commercial rates for Dallas 4. It gave me line items with quantities, units, pricing, and totals 5. And turned it into a professional PDF I can send to the client. No Excel. No estimate software. Just ChatGPT. If you’re a contractor and not using this—you’re leaving time and money on the table

Concrete Calculation 101 – Simple & Fast! #construction #womeninconstruction #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #concrete #surveyor #civilengineering #engineer #womenengineers#concrete #concreteconstruction#bluecollar

Contractors: your business lives or dies by estimating I made the mistake early on I built out my project management team before I locked in estimating And I paid for it Because no matter how good your team is If your estimate never lands, the job never happens Estimates are the gateway to revenue They’re the first decision point for every client In this clip, I break down the exact estimating process that transformed my business and how it can do the same for yours Watch the full video on YouTube Click the link in bio #construction #governmentcontracting #constructionbusiness #estimating

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Most construction projects blow the budget… Here’s the stats: • 9 out of 10 construction projects run over budget • And the average large project misses the mark by 80% on cost and 20% on schedule Now imagine being both the Estimator and the Project Manager. Congrats… you either set yourself up for a smooth ride or pulled the pin on your own grenade. You know what got cut. You know where you SWAG’d. You know which assumptions were a little too “optimistic.” So when things go sideways, there’s nobody else to blame. You either build your future self a clear roadmap… Or gift-wrap them a flaming dumpster of scope gaps, delay claims, and busted budgets. Who wears both hats on their jobs? How do you best set yourself up for success? How is it different from traditional stand alone Estimating and PM departments?

Surveying is one of many ESSENTIAL parts of the building process, and Ben is one of our skilled experts who has joined our team over the past year. He tells us a bit about his day to day, and what it's like to move from legal surveying over to TCL's exciting world of construction! #careersinconstruction #ottawaconstruction #surveying

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Are you maximizing your estimator’s site visits? A simple SOP and checklist can transform their efficiency and you’ll see your estimating department thrive as they become more organized and precise! - - #teamefficiency #contractorgrowth #constructionbusiness

There’s a common misconception that the cheapest price is always the best option. Every project is different. Yes, there are contractors out there who cut corners or operate unethically, but there are also contractors who take pride in doing things the right way. Recently, I’ve received multiple calls from homeowners who hired the lowest bidder, only to end up needing help after their contractor was removed from the job site. #contract #contractor #builder #budget #ethical #work #lacontractor #adu #homeinprovement #construction #designinspiration #architecture #design #designbuild #designbuilder #architect

Quantity Surveyor’s view in 12 seconds! #QuantitySurveyor #Construction #Engineer #Architect #QuantitySurveying #Civil #MEP #QS