Estimator’s Edge

As any astute bidmeister who plunges into the murky waters of specialty contract review will attest, the world of construction agreements is enough to make one’s head spin like a dervish dancer on crack.

The title for this writing most unambiguously shouts out a question that started echoing along cerebral pathways, beginning in the morning hours of February 28.

In my esteemed capacity as senior estimator, I am constantly compelled to dismiss a plethora of sometimes absurd questions presented by prospective “bidmeisters.”

You have probably become aware of some significant shifting in the economic winds.

Possible pitfalls when picking up specialty items.

I had to chuckle when an earlier “instructions to bid” (ITB) notice came to me attached to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

At the risk of offending several of my esteemed superiors, I am now prepared to address the delicate topic of general contractors (GCs).

Upon reviewing the many topics that I have touched upon in this column over the years, it amazes me that I hadn’t yet raised the issue of scheduling delays and their attendant impacts.