As a staff writer for Forbes Advisor, SMB, Kristy helps small business owners find the tools they need to keep their businesses running. She uses the experience of managing her own writing and editing ...

In the construction industry of 2026, the traditional bidding process is being completely overhauled. Gone are the days of ...

Estimating construction costs used to be all about intuition and experience—people leaned on their memory, a few scribbled notes, and rate books stuffed in binders. Now, it’s a different game.

The BrickControl cloud construction program for general contractors is prepared to manage the entire work cycle. From small modifications to big construction projects, BrickControl adapts to any size ...

1build, a real-time data platform for construction estimating, today announced new features for its all-in-one construction and cost estimation platform — now with real-time pricing data for labor and ...

Most everyone understands that the construction industry is not only a big investment, but a long-term one for those who venture down its path. Contractors have a responsibility to do everything ...

Creating an accurate cost estimate in the present is challenging enough but extending that estimate into the future presents an even steeper incline. Whether it's a week, a year, or even a five-year ...

Developing accurate, thorough and defendable cost estimates on a consistent basis is an arduous and – sometimes – imposing undertaking. Every project estimate can take on a life of its own, with ...

Whether building a new deck on the back of one’s house or the entire infrastructure for a missile defense program, the most basic and complex question in construction is always, “How much is it going ...