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May 31, 2023
4 Hacks for Estimating Construction Projects Better

There’s not a single, universal method for creating a construction estimate. That being said, there are steps that every estimator follows to arrive at the final estimate. Here are four hacks to help you work through some of those steps more efficiently and accurately.

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May 2, 2023
What the Data Says: Steel Costs

After structural steel costs increased 268% from the last quarter of 2020 and peaked high peak last year, costs have been on a steady decline. Over the past three quarters, they have decreased 35%, providing some relief to project owners. Read more about what the data is saying for steel material costs.

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April 21, 2023
Creating Accurate Unit Price Estimates

When you’re nearing the construction phase and need an accurate idea of what your project is going to cost, it might be time to prepare a unit price estimate. Find out how in this blog post.

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March 31, 2023
Construction Cost Trends: RSMeans Data Engineers Answer Your Most Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked construction cost questions.

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March 24, 2023
Creating Accurate Systems and Assemblies Estimates

When you’re ready for a more precise idea of your project’s cost, it might be time to prepare a systems and assemblies estimate. Find out how in this blog post.

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