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Is an LVL Beam Stronger Than a Steel Beam for the Same Span?

Insight

July 1, 2026

Is an LVL Beam Stronger Than a Steel Beam for the Same Span?

Steel is stronger than LVL for the same span but the best beam depends on load, cost, and installation needs.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

Concrete Slab: Types, Thickness Standards, and How to Calculate

Insight

June 28, 2026

Concrete Slab: Types, Thickness Standards, and How to Calculate

Concrete slab types, thickness standards, reinforcement, and how to calculate volume and cost for a durable foundation.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

What are the main features of Beam AI, and how does it compare to other AI tools?

Insight

June 23, 2026

What are the main features of Beam AI, and how does it compare to other AI tools?

Explore Beam AI's core features—AI takeoffs, cost estimation, and collaboration—and how it compares to other tools.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

A New Standard in Transparent Construction Estimating

Construction Estimation

June 11, 2026

Speed Without Blind Risk: A New Standard in AI Transparent Construction Estimating

Fast estimates mean nothing without visibility. Discover why transparent AI construction estimating software is becoming the new standard.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

Insight

June 9, 2026

Beam AI vs Autodesk Takeoff: Which Tool Is Right for Construction Estimators?

Beam AI vs Autodesk Takeoff — two very different tools for estimators. Here is how they compare on speed, accuracy, and bid capacity.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

Inside a Real Flooring Estimating Workflow from Takeoff to Bid

Construction Estimation

May 31, 2026

Inside a Real Flooring Estimating Workflow from Takeoff to Bid

Learn how modern flooring estimators use AI to reduce rework, manage revisions, and protect project margins.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

How Concrete Estimating Software Is Changing the Way Contractors Bid

Construction Estimation

May 25, 2026

How Concrete Estimating Software Is Changing the Way Contractors Bid

Learn how AI concrete estimating software speeds up takeoffs, handles revisions, and helps contractors bid smarter.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

How AI and Automation Are Transforming Construction Estimating Workflows

Construction Estimation

May 21, 2026

How AI and Automation Are Transforming Construction Estimating Workflows

AI & automation in construction estimating is transforming manual takeoffs into faster, AI-driven, accurate digital workflows.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

Beam AI vs Cubit: A Side-by-Side Comparison for Growth-Minded Contractors

Insight

May 8, 2026

Beam AI vs Cubit: A Side-by-Side Comparison for Growth-Minded Contractors

Compare Beam AI vs Cubit and discover which estimating workflow helps teams scale faster with less manual effort.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

Beam AI vs eTakeoff Dimension Comparison:

Insight

April 29, 2026

Beam AI vs eTakeoff Dimension Comparison: Features, Speed, and Accuracy

Compare Beam AI vs eTakeoff Dimension to see how AI-driven takeoffs improve speed, accuracy, and estimating workflows.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

Square Takeoff vs Beam AI: AI Takeoffs Compared

Insight

April 7, 2026

Square Takeoff vs Beam AI: AI Takeoffs Compared

Compare Square Takeoff vs Beam AI. Discover how AI-driven takeoffs boost speed, accuracy, and bid capacity in construction.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

The Role of Architecture in Scaling Estimating Solutions Across Construction Projects

Construction Estimation

March 30, 2026

The Role of Architecture in Scaling Estimating Solutions Across Construction Projects

Scale estimating with smart architecture—handle more bids, automate takeoffs, and boost accuracy with AI-powered workflows.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

Heavy Civil Estimating Software for Infrastructure Contractors: A Complete Guide

Construction Estimation

March 16, 2026

Heavy Civil Estimating Software for Infrastructure Contractors: A Complete Guide

AI-based takeoff software is transforming heavy civil estimating, saving time and boosting bid capacity.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

Bid Strategy by Sector: Infrastructure, Industrial, Commercial and Housing

Construction Bidding

March 12, 2026

Bid Strategy by Sector: Infrastructure, Industrial, Commercial and Housing

Bidding strategies vary by sector. Learn how infrastructure, industrial, commercial, and housing projects demand different approaches.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

AI in Preconstruction: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and Where to Start in 2026

Pre Construction Planning

February 24, 2026

AI in Preconstruction: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and Where to Start in 2026

AI is transforming takeoffs by automating measurements, reducing rework, and helping estimators bid faster and smarter.

Natasha Ao

Senior Analyst - Product & Content

Insight

5 mins read

How Do You Know If a Wall Is Load-Bearing Before You Tear It Down?

Ura Verma

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July 7, 2026

Why Enterprise Contractors Need Secure AI Estimating Software

Construction Estimation

5 mins read

Why Enterprise Contractors Need Secure AI Estimating Software

Riya Trehan

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July 3, 2026

Why Flat Roofs Leak and How Proper Drainage Design Prevents It

Insight

5 mins read

Why Flat Roofs Leak and How Proper Drainage Design Prevents It

Muskaan Sharma

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July 2, 2026

Insight

5 mins read

Is an LVL Beam Stronger Than a Steel Beam for the Same Span?

Natasha Ao

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July 1, 2026

The 6 Phases of Construction: A Complete Guide for Project Owners & Teams

Construction Estimation

5 mins read

The 6 Phases of Construction: A Complete Guide for Project Owners & Teams

Riya Trehan

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June 30, 2026

The Complete Steel Erection Process from Anchor Bolts to Final Bolt-Up

Insight

5 mins read

The Complete Steel Erection Process from Anchor Bolts to Final Bolt-Up

Mridula Joshi

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June 29, 2026