The purpose of the estimate is two-fold. First, it allows the contractor to enter into a contractual agreement with confidence. Second, it provides an organized, detailed plan to execute the project ...

Big-D Construction’s Minneapolis office has hired Kevin Bryan as estimator. Bryan’s duties include obtaining and evaluating bids from vendors and subcontractors, and collaborating with other Big-D ...

There are three main areas to estimate before your project starts--effort, duration, and cost. Of the three, you must estimate effort first to understand the total amount of work. The duration can be ...

If you’ve ever remodeled your kitchen, then you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. You decide you want a new kitchen. You get estimates from contractors. It’s expensive, but you take the plunge.

Assigning costs is necessary in every stage of planning, and, ultimately, constructing a building. Sometimes, unfavorable budgets, zoning requirements, or a tricky economy might preclude a building ...

The long-planned replacement of the Interstate 5 bridge connecting Portland and Vancouver is expected to cost between $5 billion and $7.5 billion, new project estimates show. The new ...