Underestimating Your Project Costs: 5 Signs You’re

5 Signs You’re Underestimating Your Project Costs Introduction If you’re a U.S.-based contractor or trade business owner, keeping your construction estimates accurate isn’t just important—it’s the lifeline of your profitability. Unfortunately, many small to mid-sized businesses underestimate project costs without realizing it until it’s too late. This blog outlines five key signs that you might […]

5 Critical Differences Between MTO vs QTO Every Contractor Must Know

MTO vs QTO: Definitions, Differences, and Use Cases Introduction For U.S. contractors, trade professionals, and general contractors, understanding the difference between Material Takeoff (MTO) and Quantity Takeoff (QTO) is essential to estimating accurately. Misunderstanding the difference between the two can result in missed materials, inaccurate bids, and lower profit margins. In this post, we’ll break […]

Bad Estimating: 7 Devastating Reasons Why U.S. Contractors Lose Bids

Why U.S. Contractors Lose Bids Due to Bad Estimating In a competitive construction landscape, the margin for error is razor-thin. U.S. contractors invest hours preparing proposals, gathering quotes, and assembling bid packages—only to lose out to competitors again and again. Often, the root cause isn’t pricing alone. It’s bad estimating. Bad estimating doesn’t just result […]

What Is Construction Estimating? A Complete Guide for Beginners

What Is Construction Estimating? A Complete Guide for Beginners Construction estimating is the backbone of any successful building project. Whether you’re planning a residential remodel, a commercial build-out, or bidding on subcontracting work, accurate estimating determines whether you’ll make a profit—or lose your shirt. This guide walks you through the fundamentals of construction estimating, the […]