CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING NEWS (update Daily)

BuilderStorm - The newest cloud based Construction Project Management Software

Electrical Bid Manager Enterprise for Electrical Contractors

Roof Cost Estimator - why it is important

Construction Cost Estimating Software - a complete review

Construction Cost Estimating Software - a complete review

Autodesk expands its reach to the construction sectors by introducing Autodesk BIM 360 Layout app for iOS

Engineering & Design Firms can improve their project performance significantly with Bentley's cloud based ProjectWise Essentials

Trimble Accubid Classic Estimating

How to get rid of bleeding in concrete - Some useful tips

General Cost Estimator for Excel with Localized Cost Data

Simplify your estimating process for complex construction project with Trimble GCEstimator Software Suite

PowerEstimator Roof Contractor

Construction Programme Software Cost Estimating Solutions for the UK

Track and locate the construction equipment in a construction jobsite efficiently with Trimble Tracker RFID System

Generate conceptual and detailed cost estimates sheet

DAQRI Smart Helmet is a next generation tool for construction professionals

The Construction Estimating Sheet and its utility

ConsensusDocs introduced two new contract documents specifically drafted for Owners

Construction Project Sheet Estimation in Excel - How to Build?

Hive - A new test facility to assess ecological impact of construction materials in near future

RemodelCost Estimator for Excel - measuring cost data

Home Builders' Management software - a handy tool

CD Estimator 2014 - Complete Construction Estimator

Quick Calculator for Concrete wall and footings

Simplify your construction estimating process with these useful techniques

Materials List and Cost Estimate Worksheet

Sage Timberline Estimating Software

Six Best Home Cost Estimator for Excel

$6.8bn Mall of the world entertainment district, the world's biggest construction project, will be developed by Dubai Holding

Make your building smarter with these innovative construction technologies

Tuber Laser & Fiber Laser cost models are included in Costimator software to smooth the fabrication process

Construction engineering job Scenario high in United States, though Congress in doubt

Construction Designers and Engineers are up with their profession in UK

Professional Services Automation (PSA) is important to AEC firms

Liquid Roof is the key solution provider to restore the longevity of your roof

Reese Construction Management Programme is now accredited by the American Council for Construction Education

A course on construction management by US Public Constructing Institute

How to minimize the commercial construction costs - Some best practices

How to hold a subcontractor by the contractor to its bid

A guide to home safety

AEC firms are adopting prototype construction programs to reduce their project costs significantly

How to Build a Pool Surviving the Inground Pool Construction Inspections

Mobile based technology can speed up communication process among Construction jobsite

Additive manufacturing alias 3d printing technology becomes popular in construction & engineering

Myths Behind Construction Estimating

Streamline your estimating processes with Causeway Estimating software

An exclusive guide book for Project and construction management of government projects

Cost Estimating Sheet with Excel for the General Contractor

Perform Multi-Component Estimates inside One Framework through PRICE TruePlanning

Why Professionals keep away from Cost Estimating Software Technologies

General Construction Estimate Spreadsheet

Potential building cost estimating sheet

The importance of construction cost database

New home construction free estimating sheet

Elements of a Cost Estimate

Advantages of Using Construction Estimating Software

Reviving the Construction Industry

The application of BIM in construction cost estimation

Concrete Estimate Construction Template

Special Interest Efforts to Subvert Energy Efficiency Bill in Federal Buildings Opposed by Groups

Carrboro in Need of a Construction Management Plan

Signs to Know You Need Construction Management Software

70% Global Construction Growth Expected by 2025

The applications and advantages of construction cost estimating software

Balancing Risk & Cost to Make Projects Survive Severe Weather

Dawlish Rail Repair to Complete by Mid April

Skanska to Split 55:45 between Infrastructure & Buildings

Caterpillar Forecast Tops Estimates with the Recovery of Construction

iRoofing - The Construction Application for Roofing Contractors

ICF Concrete Additives, LLC introduces HiperLon to substitute steel rebar in concrete application

The world's most leading Construction Projects awaiting to be completed in near future

Decisive Political Support Required for Crossrail 2

Average site labour cost calculator sheet

Utility of Cost Management in Planning, Design & Development Process

Plumbing Cost Estimate Worksheet

Analyzing Completed Estimates

Construction Cost to complete using Excel

Cost Estimating for Small Construction Projects

Common Cost Estimation Practice Traits

Excel Spreadsheet design with Civil Engineering

iPhone and iPad Applications Best Suited for Construction Professionals

Home Construction Cost Estimate Sheet

New Cloud-Based Construction Project Management Application with Unique Features to be Launched

Some useful Recommendations for getting better construction estimating process

Plan Take off / Cost Estimating Sheet

2014 Northern California Construction Management Scholarship Program

QuickMeasure OnScreen, a useful PDF plan takeoff software

Gantt Chart and its various applications in construction projects

How to select a perfect bidder for awarding a construction project

Data carried forward from Takeoff Quantity Survey Sheet

Cloud Takeoff has collaborated with Australian simPRO Software for cloud based estimating

Earthwork Volume Calculation Sheet

A new standard of 3D-modeling for civil engineering projects

Make your technology purchasing decisions with the 2013 Constructech Residential Buyer's Guide

Free Download Construction Estimating Software

Plexxis Launches Drag and Drop Document Management solution for Drywall & other contractors

Ten Steps to Estimate Effort on your Project

Reed Construction Data introduced Intelligent leads to redefine construction project leads

The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress & construction management schools

IoT is the way for Turbid Stormwater Solutions

FREE Estimating Software Takeoff Spreadsheet Concrete Template

Stakeholder Management in Construction Sector

Construction program builds up department

An exclusive workshop on Construction Management

Some significant phases for successfully completing a Construction Project

Quantity Takeoff and Costing Spreadsheet Methods

How the estimating software was applied by Mattson/Witt Precision Products, Inc

Detailed Analysis of Construction Management

Some cutting age building materials to make your construction long lasting

Huge job openings for craft workers with industrial construction projects

Top most criteria for becoming a cost estimator

How to figure out accurate construction cost estimation

RoofCOST Estimator for Excel

ACI 318 revisions address concrete testing issues

The Prefab Plumbing System can reduce your plumbing installation costs significantly

Augmented reality provides great benefits to the AEC industry

The InBusiness Estimating Module is a helpful software application for construction estimators

Minster introduces roofing guide

Colombia unveils bidding for £2.4bn of PPP highways

Now a days construction business is becoming data-driven

Corecon Technologies offers free licence for newly launched cloud based construction software alias Corecon V7

Trimble accubid enterprise estimating

Calculate BM & SF for partially varying load on part of span with Bending Moment Calculator

BTEC Certificate and Diploma course in Construction and Built Environment

Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations - Mount Laurel, NJ

2013 north carolina federal construction, infrastructure & environmental (fedcon) summit

Learn to use Cloud Takeoff in 30 minutes or less

Wearable sensors and devices can construction process smarter

Quadcopters is the latest technology in construction industry

Construction bidding and managing the risks

Dodge DocuPro - An exclusive construction document management solution

Hundreds of Construction Companies Are Responding Faster to Bids and Cutting Costs with Box

4 Mistakes to Avoid in Construction Bidding

Leaders in Construction UAE Summit

KawneerPro - A comprehensive construction tool for glazing fabricators

Tablet Computers are making a sea change in Construction Industry

Some useful technologies to monitor environmental conditions on construction projects

UK Government has made changes to part L of the building regulations

Solidia Technologies can reduce carbon dioxide emissions in construction and building materials

How to Simplify Your Construction Project Reports

Detailed process for construction site preparation

New Construction Starts to Climb 6% in 2013, Says McGraw Hill Construction

Structural Drawings - Understand how it is utilized in Construction

USD 192.3 Billion will be invested in global construction equipment market by 2017

CIIA's popular basic estimating course returns

How to Estimate the Standard Deviation

Online construction classes

Green Building in the Cloud

Construction Estimating and Guessing

Senior Estimating Professional - Denver, CO

Benchmark Estimating Joins the Viewpoint Construction Software Development Partner Program

WPL Publishing to Host 'Construction Scheduling Tips and Tricks' Webinar

How Network helps construction professionals to send and receive information efficiently

Apply Construction Software and Robotics to complete the construction process quickly

The importance of construction takeoff software

How to make your construction data fit for project lifecycle

The Mobile App Revolution in Construction

Steps to Successful Schedules in Project Management

Construction Estimating using Excel

4Clicks Estimating with RSMeans - VIRTUALOFFERING

Estimating with Microsoft Excel - 3rd Edition

Industry tailored BIM management course launched

Rising costs in Hong Kong criticised

Central School Board surprised by high bids

Rigged tenders escape sanction

Bids wanted for P455-M Palawan dam

City council to consider construction bids today

Mentor City Council awards 2 construction bids

Capital bill aids building projects

Morton Takes On New Road Construction Project

Water board approves system project

Bidding to open for District 709 bus parking

Meriden chips away at cost of Platt project

County Commissioners review bids for roadwork

Uni takes on 57 major projects to upgrade campus

Council to request bids for Read Avenue project

Mac Construction submits $15.98M low bid for Clarksville sewer

Hwy 93 bypass project receives construction bids

Construction project list long, funding short

Integration Updates across Construction

Technip wins pipeline installation contract in Norway

BAM pioneers 6D BIM move

Bids open for Parliament Hill slope stabilization work

Software Solutions Create Accurate and Fast Estimates

Platt renovation bids come in high

New Buffalo Library Board reviews construction bids

'BIM for the Terrified' publication launched

Louisa County Accepting Bids for New High School Construction

Bids awarded for Nobles County projects

Architype has received planning permission for the largest Passivhaus development in the UK

The Hereford-based practice has received planning permission for a 150-home scheme.

Making building design more sustainable
What do you think UK SMEs would be most excited by in terms of what Autodesk is doing with sustainability?

BIG unveils design for Lego Visitor Centre

BIG has unveiled designs for the Lego Visitor Centre in Billund, the birthplace of the Lego Group in Denmark...

CFO on the go Reports Signs of Strength in Construction Software Market

Builders using software like Sage 100 Contractor and leveraging technology to manage construction projects, control costs in unpredictable economy...Continue

As Construction Picks Up, American Truck Makers Race

Economists look at many tea leaves as they try to determine the health of the economy. One of the most important surrounds vehicle sales, and more specifically pickup truck sales..Continue

Caterpillar Revenue Misses Estimates as China Sales Slow

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) (CAT), the world’s largest maker of construction equipment, reported a gain in first-quarter revenue that was less than analysts estimated after sales fell..Continue

UK returns to recession in first quarter on building slump

The UK economy shrank in the first quarter as construction output slumped, pushing Britain into its first double-dip recession since the 1970s. Continue

Mabel-Canton discusses bonding refunding, budget issues

The Mabel-Canton School Board discussed several items related to the budget for the next school year during its meeting last Tuesday evening. Continue

Morinville town hall reno costs rise to $4.2 million

Morinville’s new town hall will be $665,000 over budget, council learned this week, and the town has little choice but to foot the bill. Continue

RICS launches landmark new guidance to the construction sector

The organisation described it as one of the most significant launches by RICS in the past 30 years. The standards were presented to an audience of over 100 industry attendees... Continue

George Brown tops at TCA student bid challenge

When Michael Calisti’s team at MIGA Constructors submitted its bid for the construction of Raccoon City College A Wing, he was concerned the cost estimate was unsound. Continue

As Construction Returns in Earnest, Construction Risk Management is Critical

Construction has started picking up more rapidly in recent months. According to Forbes, construction starts in January were up 10% nationally from January 2011, and some major metros in particular like NYC, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix are seeing an uptick in new construction. Continue

Construction to start on downtown Issaquah parks

The downtown parks along Issaquah Creek — 15.5 acres referred to as the crown jewel in the municipal parks system — can soon start a long transformation into undulating paths, picnic areas and more. Continue

Free printable construction estimate

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US home construction slows

Construction slowed slightly in February after hitting the fastest pace in three years in January. Seasonal factors often affect groundbreakings, and analysts said the rise in new home construction early this year has been, in part, a response to an unusually warm winter. Continue

Nagarjuna Construction Company rises sharply on interest cost savings hopes

Nagarjuna Construction Company is seen as one of the key beneficiaries of the central bank's repo rate cut on Tuesday, rising as much as 10.60 percent, as it is expected to have major savings on interest cost. Continue

Modular construction is common in Philadelphia

Modular construction is not new to Philadelphia. A number of builders here have been using it, including Westrum Development Co. at its Hilltop at Falls Ridge Continue

Tussle of authorities leaves Ambedkar Market in limbo

If the inordinate delay in completing the construction of Dr BR Ambedkar’s multi-purpose building at Mahadevapura is any indication Continue

Construction Drags on U.K. Recovery

LONDON—The U.K.'s construction sector picked up in February, but grew at a much slower pace than it did during the same period in 2011 and 2010 Continue

State revenues above estimates

AUGUSTA -- After three-quarters of the budget year, revenues are $35 million above estimates and Finance Commissioner Sawin Millett says his pessimism is fast Continue

Dream home may now cost more

With property developers increasingly putting cost escalation clauses in home sales agreements, buyers of under-construction Continue

Cost estimates to expand Cumberland County Detention Center drop

The estimated cost to expand the Cumberland County Detention Center has dropped again, almost to the $15 million Continue

Presidents Plaza developers to choose contractor this week

The developers of the proposed 15-story Presidents Plaza said Wednesday that they expect to select the lead contractor Continue

Eos Group Announces Debut of Eos Group User's Forum for Clients on LinkedIn

Scottsdale, AZ, April 06, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Eos Group, Inc. is proud to announce the debut of their Eos Group User Forum on LinkedIn Continue

People on the Move

Domo appointed HEATHER DEASON ZYNCZAK as chief marketing officer (CMO). With close to 20 years Continue

State Capitol cleanup costs less than initial estimate

MADISON -- Cleaning and restoring the state Capitol after last year's massive protests will cost about $200,000 Continue

Kier to construct new Manchester Siemens building

Kier has been awarded a contract by Siemens to build a new office building in Manchester Continue

Xactware Launches Mobile Estimating App for the U.K.

LONDON — U.K. surveyors, adjusters, and contractors can now dimension and estimate property losses on the iPhone® and iPad® using Xactware's mobile estimating app, XactScope®. Continue

Documents show LRT construction concerns mounting for city

OTTAWA - Tree roots, vibrations in downtown buildings and concerns about a federal government research lab kilometres away have been some of the city's worries as it prepares to build its light-rail line, newly released documents show Continue

Digital billboard construction blocked in Franklin; litigation expected

FRANKLIN (SOMERSET) - Residents have expressed to authorities that they fear a proposed digital billboard negatively will impact their lives and nearby traffic. Echoing those fears, Township Council members voted on March 27 Continue

Busy construction year at the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport

BIG FLATS, N.Y. -- So far in 2012, passenger numbers at the Elmira Corning Regional Airport are up 3 percent from 2011 and that number is expected to rise Continue

Bremerton considers building bond refinance

The low interest rates making homeowners consider refinancing options is making waves in municipal circles as well Continue

Building approvals data confirm weakness

The latest building approvals figures confirm that building, both housing and non-residential, is still on the sick list Continue

Construction boom takes toll on green cover

LUCKNOW: Construction boom is the biggest factor taking a toll on the state's green cover. If one goes by the past 10 years' record, Construction work has beaten other infrastructural projects like power, irrigation and roads. At least 3,400 hectare forest area has gone for Continue

Model Energy Codes Could Add Thousands to The Cost of New Apartment Construction, Seriously Exacerbating Nation's Affordable Housing Shortage

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- New energy codes could add thousands of dollars to the construction costs of each individual apartment residence in a multifamily building, according to new research commissioned by the National Multi Housing Council Continue

Construction company Leighton Holdings sounds profit alarm

UPDATE: LEIGHTON shares have tumbled more than 7 per cent today after the construction giant warned of further deep losses at Victoria's desalination plant. The company issued this morning said that it expects the project to cost it an extra $106 million before tax this financial year, while the disastrous Brisbane airport road link will cost $146 million more than expected. Continue

CVN construction cost-control actions detailed

Although a plan to control cost growth on its new aircraft carriers is already in place, the Navy is continuing to conduct “a line-by-line review … to identify further opportunity to reduce cost and to mitigate risk,” the service told a key congressional critic. Continue

Rising construction costs could impact AHS additions

The Aiken County Board of Education has agreed to move toward a construction bid for Aiken High additions with the projected $9.8 million budget - although new estimates indicate the project could run about $1.8 million higher than anticipated. Continue

CBO lowers health reform cost estimate

CBS/AP) Congressional economists are estimating somewhat lower costs for covering the uninsured under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law, as well as slightly fewer people gaining coverage.Assuming the Supreme Court does not overturn the law, the Congressional Budget Office would reduce the number of uninsured by 30 million in 2016, or 2 million fewer people than estimated last year. Total costs from 2012-2021 are about $50 billion lower than estimated last year.Continue

Latest construction cost estimate for FasTracks: $7.8 billion

The latest construction-cost estimate for the Denver area's FasTracks transit project is out, and it's $7.8 billion, up from $6.9 billion in last year's estimate by the Regional Transportation District . Continue

Home builder sentiment remains steady in March

NEW YORK -- U.S. homebuilder sentiment was unchanged in March to hold at the highest level since June 2007, while sentiment in February was revised lower, the National Association of Home Builders said on Monday.Continue

Specialiized Construction Estimating Software Provides Accurate Bids

on estimating software is created equal for every kind of job. That is, if you're a landscape designer you shouldn't be using estimating software targeted for plumbing contractors. Construction estimating software is available for all kinds of contracting companies, such as electricians, mechanical contractors or general contractors.Continue

Material Takeoff Schedules

Material takeoff schedules list the sub-components or materials of any Vasari family. Material takeoff schedules have all the functionality and characteristics of other schedule views, but they allow you to show more detail about the assembly of a component. Any material that is placed in a component within Vasari can be scheduled. Continue

The Benefits of Architect & Development Firms to Hire Independent Cost Estimating Firms.

More then ever the construction industry is a whole new business now and companies are moving in any direction that will help keep them lean and profitable with out giving up quality of product.

Cross Sections and Quantities

In this lesson, you work with cross sections, sample lines, corridor quantities, and quantity reports. Cross-section views are inserted at sample line locations along the alignment and illustrate the materials to be used at that particular location. Section views display surface, corridor surface, corridor, pipe network, and material section data at the sample line locations. Section data in the section views is automatically updated when the corridor recalculates or section data changes. A section view is shown in the following illustration.Continue

Cost Estimating Certification | SCEA | Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis

The Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis (SCEA) has a wealth of information for manufacturing -specific to cost estimating. Their professional cost estimating certification program includes the following motto.Continue

First Flood Control Cost Estimates

The cost of building flood protection in the Lincoln School area of Minot will be between 110 and 130 million dollars. That's the estimate of engineers designing a flood protection system to run through Minot. Jim Olson reports on the first look at cost estimates for a small portion of the flood protection plan.Continue

A preliminary cost estimate for Landscape Planning and Design

A preliminary cost estimate to give streetscapes a makeover in the River District is expected to be presented at a public meeting Wednesday.Continue

Prefeasibility Cost Estimating And Economic Evaluation

Tnstruction will take place from 9:00AM to 5:00PM on the first and second day, with a lunch break from noon to 1:00PM and 15 minute snack breaks in mid-morning and mid-afternoon, and from 9:00AM to 12:00PM on the third day. Topics covered will include the following:Continue

Environmental Quality Regulations and Los Angeles Building Codes

California Building Codes and Los Angeles Building Codes include a number of provisions that address the environmental quality of projects. These provisions must be followed, and they are an integral part of the codes that govern almost every project that is developed in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, developers cannot just follow one simple set of codes. They must adhere to the correct state building codes for their project, as well as the state's environmental codes, and Los Angeles' environmental quality codes.Continue

Detailed process of learning construction takeoff

The quantity "takeoff" is an important part of the cost estimate. It must be as accurate as possible and should be based on all available engineering and design data. Use of appropriate automation tools is highly recommended. Accuracy and completeness are critical factors in all cost estimates.Continue

HomeFront Construction Management Software Named Top Product 2012 by Constructech Magazine

Another Year Brings More Honors for HomeFront Software - developers of home building and construction management software for small, medium and large builders and contractors. Calgary, Canada (PRWEB) February 15, 2012 HomeFront SoftwareT), developer of home building and construction management software to contractors throughout North America, has been named in two categories of the Residential Constructech Top Product awards for 2012.Continue

6 Reasons Why You Need a Cost Analysis for Medical Transcription Services

Do you really know exactly what you are paying for each month for your medical transcription services? If you are charged by the line, does that line include spaces, underlines, and bolds? And how many characters denote a line? Or, maybe you are charged by the Visible Black Character (VBC), by report, or by minute of dictation.Continue

Corecon V7 Software Selected as a 2012 Residential Top Product by Constructech Magazine

Corecon V7, a Web-based platform for estimating, project management, job cost control and scheduling was recently selected as a residential 2012 Constructech Magazine Top Product. The Constructech Residential Top Products Awards honor technology solutions that have demonstrated the greatest innovations geared toward the homebuilding market.Continue

Labour shortages remain key: Canadian Construction Association outgoing chair

Labour shortages, globalization and infrastructure investment were among the key issues the Canadian Construction Association'sContinue

Consider 'cost efficiency' for echo and chronic CAD

When it comes to cost effectiveness, echocardiography and chronic coronary artery disease (CAD), consider rethinking the terminology.Continue

Cordell Estimator V5 construction estimating software

Cordell Information presents the next version of their powerful estimating tool, Cordell Estimator construction estimating software.Continue

Broad Museum Cleared for Takeoff: Construction Permits Issued for $100 Million Art Complex

Construction activity at the Grand Avenue site of philanthropist Eli Broad's $100 million art museum has been limited to a three-level parking structure.Continue