Preconstruction Technology Updates

August 09, 2022

The History of Excel Use in Estimating

Excel is one of the most commonly used programs in the world of preconstruction, in spite of the fact that it was never developed specifically for …

August 04, 2022

4 Reasons Why Estimators Love Their Jobs

Everyone knows why estimators can hate their jobs. You’ve probably even complained about a few of these yourself—long hours, endless spreadsheets, a …

August 03, 2022

Reigniting Your Passion for Work

Beck Technology wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for our passion for construction, technology, and creating the future. You wouldn’t be where you are …

July 27, 2022

What Owners Really Want

If you’re in the market for a long-term relationship, the first thing you need to do is make sure you are attracting the right owners. If an owner …

July 26, 2022

Encourage Your Estimators to Work From Home

Remote work has become extremely popular, in part because it tends to be a net win for everyone involved. Employers get to save on overhead by not …

July 20, 2022

Is Estimating Right For You?

For people interested in construction, estimating may not be their first choice. Sometimes it's simply because they're in a specialized degree that …

July 14, 2022

Becoming An Estimator—Melissa Love

Estimating is a career full of wildly different experiences, backgrounds, and stories. Some people spend their whole lives in preconstruction, while …

July 13, 2022

Accepting Failure

“Successful people are motivated by failure and they don’t view it as a signal to quit; it’s their inspiration to work harder or try different …

July 01, 2022

The Top Construction Volume Insights 2022

We asked estimators from around the country if they are seeing construction volume slowing down, staying the same, or growing. And the results are in!

July 01, 2022

Music Made for Estimators—Your Preconstruction Playlist

Music affects your mood. It can calm, relax, motivate, and aggravate. It can bring you to tears or make you dance like no one’s watching. Music can …

June 22, 2022

Becoming an Estimator—Johnny Rhea's Story

Have you ever heard anyone outside of the construction industry ask you how to get into a career in estimating? Probably not. When most people think …

May 19, 2022

3 Things New Estimators Need to Know

When you started your estimating career, what do you wish you had known? You probably didn’t expect to become an Excel wizard, performing magic with …