by Carroll_Estimating | Dec 10, 2024 | Exterior
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is getting smarter by the minute, transforming how industries operate—including construction. Over the past decade, the tools available to contractors have completely changed. From software programs to AI-powered systems, the goal is to...
by Carroll_Estimating | Dec 3, 2024 | Exterior
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about outsourcing work, especially when it comes to Quantity Surveying. If you’ve never done it before, you’ve probably heard them and felt hesitant. If you have outsourced and had a bad experience, you’re probably backing...
by Carroll_Estimating | Nov 19, 2024 | Exterior
Changes to the scope of work are common on a construction site. It can happen whether adding, omitting, or substituting work outlined in the original contract. This is what we call a variation. But how do you navigate these variations when they come up? Understanding...
by Carroll_Estimating | Oct 29, 2024 | Building
When you’re working on a construction project, you might come across a Prime Cost (PC) sum. But what does that mean for you as a contractor? A PC sum is a value put aside in a building contract for items that haven’t been chosen or priced at the time the contract is...
by Carroll_Estimating | Oct 22, 2024 | Exterior
Your contract is everything when it comes to working in construction. If an issue comes up, it might seem easier just to say, “It’s grand; we’ll figure something out,” and try to sort things out yourself. But, when it comes to construction contracts, especially under...