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Demolition & Abatement - Ultimate Guide

Construction Estimating Ultimate Guide

The hidden costs of rework

The credibility checklist

GCs want quotes they can defend internally. Use standardized sections, keep structure auditable, and show change history.

Scope before storyboards

Define triggers & responsibilities

Why prompts matter in estimating

AI quoting is only as strong as the inputs you feed it. A specific prompt acts like a crisp project brief.

Why structure matters

Complex quotes fail for two reasons: unclear scope and hidden risk. Clear structure makes costs auditable, speeds approvals, and protects margin.

SOW sections that matter

Clear assumptions upfront

Scope the job correctly

Diagnose and document

Where margin leaks happen

The most common leaks are scope creep, rushed value engineering, and unpriced risk.

Bundle the scope

Package your SLA, not just hours

Decode the RFQ package

The usual suspects

Match model to uncertainty

Build the tech pack first

How to evaluate tools (framework)

Score options 1–5 by criteria and weight by priorities. Spreadsheets win on cost; AI-assisted tools like TIBR score on speed and structure.

Why SOWs drift

Vague deliverables and soft boundaries invite changes that erode margin and delay schedules.

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