
The firm relies on an estimator to provide all the information to determine if a particular project is suitable to bid on.Īpart from the personal efficiency, the construction companies are looking at technology to become more efficient, technology providers continue to release new products and integrations. His success hinges completely on how good his judgement and objectivity is in estimating.įor the large firm, the estimator may be a partner or an employee - even, one of several, on a team of estimators. In fact, it is the ability of the accomplished tradesman to estimate that allows him to take the step from employee to owner of his own business. In smaller firms, the roles of estimator and field superintendent are usually both done by the owner of a company. Estimating and takeoff technology can help. Primarily, in today’s competitive market environment, construction companies need to come in with low bids while still maintaining good margins to remain profitable.


One key area that will likely still remain a top priority in the year ahead is estimating efficiencies.Įstimating is important right now for a number of reasons. In anticipation of contractors’ needs in the year ahead, technology providers are continuing to offer new products and integrations for the construction industry.
