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March 17, 2025

AI in Construction: Friend or Foe? Takeaways from NY Build Expo 2025

Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at NY Build Expo 2025, the biggest gathering of construction professionals in NYC.

Shiva Dhawan

CEO & Co-Founder

The Evolving Role of Estimators in Construction

Construction Estimation

February 10, 2025

The Evolving Role of Estimators in Construction

Estimators are the real MVPs behind bidding competitively. But right now, they’re stuck poring over plans instead of perfecting bids or focusing on pricing jobs better.

Shiva Dhawan

CEO & Co-Founder

Insight

5 mins read

Soffit and Fascia: What They Are, Materials, and How to Estimate

Natasha Ao

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July 20, 2026

Insight

5 mins read

Bid Day Mistakes That Cost Contractors the Job (And How to Avoid Them)

Mridula Joshi

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July 19, 2026

Insight

5 mins read

What Is a Bid Bond? Cost, Process, and Requirements for Contractors

Natasha Ao

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July 18, 2026

Construction Estimation

5 mins read

Asphalt Estimation Process: A Complete Guide to Paving Estimating Software for Contractors

Shivangi Ojha

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July 16, 2026

What Is a Civil Takeoff and How Do Estimators Get It Right?

Takeoff Software

5 mins read

What Is a Civil Takeoff? A Complete Guide for Estimators

Shivangi Ojha

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July 15, 2026

Insight

5 mins read

Anchor Bolts vs Welded Connections: What Holds Better Under Seismic Load

Ura Verma

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July 13, 2026