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The trend of hiring independent consulting estimators is gaining momentum.

Most of us in the consulting estimating profession have been astounded by the expectations of our clients at various times.

Is it fair to place the burden of a quantity take-off on the contractor/sub-contractor?

Is it possible that DCD can be an even greater resource to you and your firm?

You probably remember when construction documents were printed on paper, and the thought of anything digital was very Back to the Future.

Estimators who work for general contractors may know this saga of stress, anxiety and comic relief all too well.

Partnering for the Estimating Consultant

So you have decided that now is the time to go out and become a consultant.

This year’s ASPE National Estimating Academy will feature a seminar on the topic of establishing and operating an estimating consulting.

There is nothing as satisfying as payday.

For the most part, we (the folks reading this article) are estimators, right?

Almost every estimator I have ever visited has considered what it would be like to start up a professional cost estimating consultancy.