Technology has transformed the American construction sector . This sector amounts to $1 trillion worth of the United States’ economy. The integration of technology has changed the way companies have worked to attract, recruit, and retain talent . Recruits in the construction industry have, normally, come from blue collar jobs. The workforce involved in “menial” […]

Construction costs are steadily rising since the beginning of this year and experts attribute it to the new tariffs. As data reveals, the cost of construction material, including a broad range of building materials, surged in April at the quickest year to year rate since 2011. Tariffs that are still in the pipeline, may increases […]

Before submitting a bid, professional estimators need to complete take-offs. This is the act of determining the costs involved in procuring the material and hiring labor for a particular job. A proper construction takeoff process ensures an accurate estimation of all of the costs, enabling you to file a bid that will most likely get […]

Zeroing in on the right construction estimating software that fits in your specific needs, is a serious task to do. The fact that your choice may have a profound impact on the bottom-line of your company makes you extra conscious and careful. Here are six simple questions to ask that will make your job of […]

Construction estimators play a pivotal role in the success of your company, don’t they? Drawing from their skills and experience, they can provide accurate project costs in the minimal amount of time possible, thus optimizing the chances of you being awarded the project. An efficient cost estimator at the “helm” improves the chances of your success. […]

Almost all construction processes involve six phases. You need to plan for all these phases well in advance and analyze various ways to use your resources with utmost efficiency. Do prep work to set up things before you press the ‘Go’ button. Even the smallest of issues may slow you down, so you need to […]

As a framing subcontractor, you’re responsible for erecting the skeleton of the  structure; creating its core support and shape. To keep your framing business moving, you need to make and keep your takeoff and bidding process faster and more accurate. Sophisticated software such as Square Takeoff, enables framing contractors to upload digital blueprints and complete […]

As a plumbing subcontractor, you are constantly on the lookout for ways to bring down your response time and while securing accurate takeoffs. Square Takeoff is a cloud-based software that enables you to upload digital blueprints and complete an online takeoff considerably faster. Square Takeoff offers full technical support and training and can help save […]

Did you know that by simply sharing Square Takeoff with your friends and fellow colleagues, you could earn a 20% commission when they subscribe? Here at Square Takeoff we understand that nobody can share the value of our product better than our customers can. We understand the importance of the referrals our customers send us […]

How a Checklist Can Help You Achieve Accuracy in Estimate Accurate and timely bids are closely linked to your company’s top and bottom lines, so you simply cannot leave it unchecked. Developing an extensive checklist and setting up a process for check listing will help you maintain foolproof accuracy. Who should check the estimate The […]