From remodelling to building new structures, construction projects often have timelines and budgets. Therefore, construction estimating is a crucial part of the entire construction process, from bidding to the final stage of project completion. But what is construction estimating and why is it of the most important component of a construction project? As a [...]

Work sites are active, vibrant workplaces that offer a variety of challenges for construction managers. Here are some safety initiatives for your site: Training Training is essential to ensure the safe work of all employees. Anyone who is working on-site should undergo a thorough induction of the site and training in any processes [...]

Improvements & Fixes IFC Support for Surface Processing MudShark can now read IFC files, which can then be used to create existing, or proposed, site surfaces from the IFC information. Error checking on Boundary Input We have added error checking of boundary input [...]

Get ready, the latest version of Cubit is arriving soon. Cubit 10 Understanding and communicating with customers for their feedback, we've been working long and hard to innovate and improve the way you estimate, so that we may better meet your needs and offer greater help in the processes you perform every day. Included [...]

Bartender was updated on Sunday the 26th of January. Bartender 1.5 offers you some helpful improvements to make your work easier when choosing the right suppliers for your jobs. Here is what has improved. Select multiple non-consecutive rates or totals When you are inputting information on the Quotes Comparison page, you can [...]

Brightbox’s aim with MudShark has always been to make earthworks takeoff easy, simple and accurate. In the years since the software was first developed, they have developed many new tools and features to deliver on this aim. With MudShark 8, they are continuing to deliver the best earthworks takeoff software, with [...]

Bartender 1.3 The newest version of Bartender, the Buildsoft subcontractor comparison system, includes enhancements to ensure that you can have greater control over the way that you work and improve visibility to your job information. Improved Supplier Management Bartender allows you to collate and analyse your supplier or subcontractor [...]

Takeoff software aims to make the estimating process easier. It does this by using project plans and blueprints to make calculations on the materials and manpower needed at each section of a project build. Takeoff software is the latest in a long line of construction estimating software. Onscreen takeoff software is fast exceeding traditional methods of [...]

An automated construction estimating process involves using specialised software to increase the speed and accuracy of estimating and cost planning, a benefit that professional contractors do not receive with manual systems and spreadsheets. By using construction estimating software, contractors can eliminate errors and redundant data entry as well as increase collaboration and efficiency across different [...]

Construction estimating software has rapidly overtaken traditional estimation methods throughout the construction industry. As digital formats and information systems have been prevalent in other industries around the world, the construction industry has been quick to implement the latest software, although some companies still lag. There are numerous reasons for some companies to be slow [...]