Estimator’s Edge

December 2024

Find the Cost

The 2024 hurricane season is finally ending, thank goodness.

November 2024

Luck of the Draw

Along with a welcome influx of neophyte “bidmeisters” gathering by my doorway as of late, I am greeted with a number of questions that could only be proposed by a such flock of interns and...

October 2024

Labor Shortage Reprised

A few months ago, I authored a two-part column on this page underscoring the concern of a growing labor shortage that has befallen troubled construction contractors of late.

September 2024

The Iron Triangle, Part 2

In my column last month, I introduced the concept of the “Iron Triangle.” This model in construction management consists of the elements of scope, budget and schedule.

August 2024

The Iron Triangle, Part 1

“Vince, you’ll never be a decent project manager unless you’re a successful estimator as well.”

May 2024

Labor: The Cloudy Component

I’m never at a loss for words when describing the difficulties confronting my estimating contemporaries in their daily endeavors.

April 2024

Compensation Fixation

When I say compensation, I’m not just referring to amount, but also the method of distribution.

March 2024

Caution: Speed Bump Ahead

As much as I hate to continue on a narrative of pessimism, some pretty authoritative voices are compelling me to do so

February 2024

Health Care, If You Dare

With a new year opening up before us like a yawning portal into a new and daunting dimension, I am compelled to succumb to a reflexive tug for throwing out a pithy prediction or two...