Adjusting for Labor Risk in Your Estimates
There are many risk factors when taking on a new project, but labor is by far the biggest one. Nothing will eat into profits quicker than a job that goes over on labor hours
There are many risk factors when taking on a new project, but labor is by far the biggest one. Nothing will eat into profits quicker than a job that goes over on labor hours
Carol Stream, Ill. - March 7, 2017 - This year is set to be a big year in construction, as new initiatives and IoT solutions lay the foundation for rebuilding America. To honor the solutions setting out to change the course
JDM Technology Group, a global group of leading software providers for the architecture, engineering and construction industries, announced today that it has acquired Manchester, NH based Conest, a leading provider of electrical estimating, takeoff, and project and service management software. The
Conest Software Systems, a provider of takeoff, estimating and project management software for the electrical and low voltage industries, announces that they are the recipient of a Constructech Top Products 2016 award. Evaluated by the Constructech editors, the Constructech Top Products
Color coding is a common method used to quickly and easily identify items and related comments. During takeoff and for each of your estimates, it's suggested that you highlight systems with their own color code. All notes pertaining to those
*Reprinted with permission from the July/Aug 2016 issue of Constructech magazine - constructech.com Conest Software Systems has created a niche in the bidding/estimating market for specialty contractors focusing on electrical, data/cabling, low voltage, instrumentation, and alternative energy. With such a focus,
The Estimator’s Report Card Job Cost Accounting provides contractors with the ability to track actual costs versus estimated costs. The process is quite simple; divide the project into tasks for ease of implementation and interim analysis of actual costs and budgets.
ConEst named one of the most influential construction technology providers for 7th consecutive year. Manchester, NH – July 8th, 2016 -- ConEst announced today that Constructech Magazine has recognized them as one of the most influential construction technology providers in the

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