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Stay up-to-date on the latest building industry news and updates, tips for estimating construction projects, and information about Vision 2 Estimating with our collection of recent articles.
What Smart Builders Know About “Free Quotes” That You Don’t (Yet)
Most builders still offer free estimates. It seems like the standard thing to do, just part of the job. But…
Helping Home Owners Make Accurate, Confident Decisions
In this video, our client Adam from Veo Building Group shares why he chose to integrate 3D modelling into his…
You Didn’t Draw the Plans – So Why Should You Pay for Their Errors?
It’s the biggest joke in the building industry: You’re expected to deliver a perfect build using a set of documents…
Still Manually Transferring Estimates You’re Wasting Up to 8 Hours and $1,600 Per Job
Most builders I talk to are already drowning in admin: spreadsheets, costings, emails, retyping figures into their project software. It’s…
The #1 Estimating Mistake Silently Draining Your Building Profits
One of the hardest parts of estimating is working with what we’re given: 2D plans, engineering specs, interior design documents,…
5 Costly Surprises Builders Face When They Rely on 3D Renders (And How to Avoid Them)
Imagine this: You’re walking your client through the site of their dream home. The sun’s setting, and they’re brimming with…
Why Estimating from Scratch Is Costing You Thousands (And How a Price Book Can Save You Every Time)
Imagine this for a second. You’re pricing an $800,000.00 custom build without a Price Book. You’ve got 350 line items…
