2025 January/February
The Fog of Uncertainty
Having had the past privilege of shepherding a number of prospective estimators from time to time, I’ve experienced an amusing misconception among many of these “bidmeister” “want-to-bes.”
Having had the past privilege of shepherding a number of prospective estimators from time to time, I’ve experienced an amusing misconception among many of these “bidmeister” “want-to-bes.”
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...
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.
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.
“Vince, you’ll never be a decent project manager unless you’re a successful estimator as well.”
I’m never at a loss for words when describing the difficulties confronting my estimating contemporaries in their daily endeavors.
When I say compensation, I’m not just referring to amount, but also the method of distribution.
As much as I hate to continue on a narrative of pessimism, some pretty authoritative voices are compelling me to do so
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