Big-D Construction’s Minneapolis office has hired Kevin Bryan as estimator. Bryan’s duties include obtaining and evaluating bids from vendors and subcontractors, and collaborating with other Big-D ...

If you’ve ever remodeled your kitchen, then you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. You decide you want a new kitchen. You get estimates from contractors. It’s expensive, but you take the plunge.

Assigning costs is necessary in every stage of planning, and, ultimately, constructing a building. Sometimes, unfavorable budgets, zoning requirements, or a tricky economy might preclude a building ...

Developing accurate, thorough and defendable cost estimates on a consistent basis is an arduous and – sometimes – imposing undertaking. Every project estimate can take on a life of its own, with ...

Most of us see our family doctor for an annual checkup — a visit aimed at detecting potential problems that hopefully can be corrected before becoming a serious health issue. The doctor assesses our ...