Author: Brian Seymour
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Estimating; More than count and measure
The world of estimating has changed with the introduction of digitised count-and-measure programs. Brian Seymour gives tips for small-to-medium sized businesses looking to organise their books. ... -
Understanding the labour unit
There’s much more to understanding the labour unit than just a price book selection. Brian Seymour writes. If I had a dollar for every time a ... -
Future trends with IoT
The Internet of Things is becoming a bigger part of our day-to-day lives. Brian Seymour writes about what it means for electrical contractors in the world ... -
Ignorance ain’t an excuse
Brian Seymour explores the notion of decisions and actions being made based on opinions rather than facts. “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you ... -
It ain’t fair: the estimator’s lament
Brian Seymour discusses the ups and downs of estimating and who takes the accolades and blame when wins and losses are experienced. AFL supporters will be ... -
Get estimating right, the first time
Contractors that fail to guard against defects are likely to be dropped right in the poo. Brian Seymour outlines the risks and remedies. No one in ... -
From the ground up: estimating jobs
A foundation is designed to support the superstructure, and an estimate does the same job when tendering for a project. Brian Seymour explains. The objective of ... -
Beat the squeeze: estimating job time in complex environments
Projects are increasing in complexity while the construction time is decreasing. Brian Seymour shows how to figure out what’s what. An accurate estimate requires a lot ... -
Pencil to keyboard
Electrical estimating software offers many benefits, but make sure it is Australian and fits your operations. Brian Seymour explains. Most businesses use some form of software ... -
Avoiding costly mistakes
A forward-looking strategy helps to avoid costly mistakes when pricing complex projects. Brian Seymour outlines the steps. As a young estimator many years ago I scored ...
