Microsoft Project, Microsoft's project management software, is a comprehensive software suite allowing for full and easy project supervision through the development of project plans. These plans allow ...

The purpose of the estimate is two-fold. First, it allows the contractor to enter into a contractual agreement with confidence. Second, it provides an organized, detailed plan to execute the project ...

A well-researched and planned cost estimation and budget is necessary for the successful completion of any project. Project managers need to thoroughly scope the project in order to secure sufficient ...

As the oil and gas industry explores new regions, the role of cost estimating to support the projects becomes more challenging. Cost estimating for the most part is a specialized field whose end ...

Every electrical contractor knows (or should know) that the greatest risk in construction is labor. Many factors and conditions can cause a project’s labor productivity to be less than optimum. In ...

As school districts nationwide plan for long-term maintenance and construction costs, they share a number of common concerns. Districts ask: • How much is a typical monthly maintenance bill, and what ...