Many electrical contractors believe the estimating process begins with the take-off, when in reality that’s step No. 3 or 4 down the line. The estimating process actually starts way before any ...

An accurate cost estimate can make or break a construction project. Starting with an excellent estimate leads to smooth sailing for all stakeholders—from architects and engineers to project managers ...

A version of this article was published in May 2022. New retirees frequently rhapsodize about the joys of tossing their alarm clocks into the trash and filling their days with whatever activities they ...

The tax estimating process is critical to several stages of the mortgage cycle: disclosures, underwriting and servicing. Accurate tax estimates benefit not only originators, but borrowers as well.

As retirement nears, understanding how much you'll receive from Social Security becomes a critical part of deciding when — and how — to stop working. Many retirees rely on Social Security for a ...

This is a workshop to advance methodologies for estimating facility renewal costs and foster collaboration and innovation in facility management. Workshop topics will include, but not be limited to, ...

Our industry uses ranges like 350 to 400 cfm (cubic feet per minute) per ton to estimate required cooling and heat pump airflow. With a few pieces of information, you can use similar ranges for gas ...

Last month in “Estimating 101,” we discussed methods to check your take-off, review quotes, and apply direct job expenses to your bid. Now that you’ve determined your take-off is accurate and applied ...

Many people have no clue what their Social Security benefits will actually be when they've clocked out of work for the last time — and that's a problem. While these benefits might replace only 40% of ...

Any project, supported or not by a committee, that is currently being worked on or is considered active, and will have an end date. This is a workshop to advance methodologies for estimating facility ...