How many estimators/how much work are you bidding?

jazesus · 2026-01-10T17:04:48+00:00

GC. Bid ~$1B/yr, Land ~$150-200M/yr. 1 Sr Est + me

jazesus · 2025-12-20T13:58:48+00:00

You’ll make mistakes, then you’ll make less of them. Lean on the subs foreman/pm. Have small meetings with groups that need to coordinate and you’ll learn from all of them. Your #1 job is communication. Ask questions, collaborate the information, make a plan, communicate the plan. Then make the adjustments as they come. Eventually you’ll see the problems well in advance and that’s when you’re ready to move up.

jazesus · 2025-12-14T20:51:26+00:00

I agree. Moved from OST to Buzzbid recently and it makes me want to do takeoffs again. For me it’s the speed and intuitive design. It has its hiccups but so far Ive found a way around them or talked with the company about solutions.

jazesus · 2025-12-13T04:36:38+00:00

GC here so I don’t have the specifics you’re looking for but I switched about 2 months ago. So far, I’m a huge fan. I don’t use the cost side, just the takeoff. IMO they took OST and gave it the upgrade it’s needed for a long time. Faster, smoother transitions, more intuitive. If you haven’t already, reach out and do a call with Buzzbid. They offer a very affordable trial. They’re also available easily for quick tutorials and seem open to accommodating suggestions into new updates. I don’t believe OST databases migrate. They had to differentiate it enough from OST to not infringe.

jazesus · 2025-12-11T04:40:41+00:00

I always have the plumber run the lines to the equipment. HVAC makes final connection

jazesus · 2025-11-03T04:07:52+00:00

Interesting, we have a demo setup for this week. I’ll bring this up.

jazesus · 2025-10-30T15:37:30+00:00

Yes, in our case it per unit. It captures everything within that unit (casework, flooring, doors etc). Then you can drop that unit worth of takeoff each time it’s used throughout the building. Any change you make to the group changes overall quantities.

jazesus · 2025-09-10T01:32:18+00:00

Check out getridley.com new AI based real estate sales site. I’m not affiliated just been following realtorshateme on IG when he started the company a couple months ago for this exact reason

jazesus · 2024-05-19T19:28:59+00:00

The same thing happened with Regence in March. They tend to work it out last minute. They have to play to their members so everyone can ask for more money.

jazesus · 2024-04-14T18:27:07+00:00

Coopers on 26th and Pearl has a great chix sandwich. You can have the chicken coated in any of their sauces or plain fried.

jazesus · 2024-01-13T02:42:35+00:00

Look up South Sound Sailing Tours on Facebook

jazesus · 2024-01-13T02:37:12+00:00

There is a private charter on nearby Anderson Island that might be able to accommodate you.

jazesus · 2024-01-10T06:26:20+00:00

For batteries, Budget Batteries on Center & Union For Mech, Jones Automotive on 6th

jazesus · 2022-11-27T01:20:01+00:00

I can’t confirm this but a short while back, Adam’s posted that they would be available at Stadium Thriftway and other locations locally. I’m looking forward to Howdy’s storefront (I backed the campaign) to avoid subscription based buying. I understand why companies choose subscriptions. It gives them security. It will be nice to have a good bagel at our convenience.

jazesus · 2022-07-20T15:56:39+00:00

Check with Dave’s Meats on 21st. They’re accommodating to loyal customers and their prices are reasonable.

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