HOW CAN I BECOME AN ESTIMATOR? Thinking about Estimating as a career? We’ve talked about reasons it might be right for you, and the earning potential it has. We’ve talked about how Construction Estimator is now on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List as the government tries to encourage the teaching of estimating skills to younger […]
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Jun
Jun
GLEN’S SOAPBOX – PLANNING FOR SUCCESS Last week I talked about the first five steps to take selecting a new estimating package. It doesn’t stop there, though – there are 10 Steps to Success! To make the most of the software, there are a few more easy ways to gain value out of what you’ve […]
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May
May
GLEN’S SOAPBOX – PLANNING FOR SUCCESS I am passionate about quality estimating. It is one of the things that drove me to write estimating software in the first place back in the late 1980s. A lot has changed since then. So what do you need to know in order to guarantee success when rolling out […]
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May
May
Glen’s Soapbox – Best Practice Estimating Want to avoid the pitfalls talked about in Do You Make These Mistakes In Your Estimate? Follow these 3 rules to ensure you follow best practice no matter what you estimate. Best Practice Rule #1 – Break it down The most important thing to do when starting an estimate […]
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Aug
Aug
GLEN’S SOAPBOX – ESTIMATING AS A CAREER In my article How to Mentor Younger Estimators, I talk about how many estimators enter the field via TAFE or university study. But what about before that? How do you know if all of that study is worth the investment? Or what if you’re thinking about transitioning from […]