One of the first tasks when managing a project is the cost estimate. A cost estimate must be accurate, transparent and reliable. These factors are particularly important for a small business because ...

Properly estimating a Java development project is both an art and a science. Since Java and the J2EE specification are built for enterprise-class solutions, it only makes sense to take an enterprise ...

If you have ever shopped around for development help, you probably received a wide range of estimates. Why is that? How would it cost one team $500,000 and another team $100,000 to complete the same ...

The purpose of the estimate is two-fold. First, it allows the contractor to enter into a contractual agreement with confidence. Second, it provides an organized, detailed plan to execute the project ...

There are dozens of estimating software programs available for the construction industry. This makes sense because increasing volume of estimating is a key step in growing a construction business. And ...

Most everyone understands that the construction industry is not only a big investment, but a long-term one for those who venture down its path. Contractors have a responsibility to do everything ...