The Construction Link

08/25/2026

Winning bids is one thing.

Protecting your margin is another.

Accurate hauling costs are a big part of that.

Estimating Link's built-in haul calculator take the guesswork out of haul costs.

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08/22/2026

Excel got the job done—until it started getting in the way.

As projects became more complex, this heavy civil contractor needed a faster, more organized way to estimate without sacrificing accuracy. By moving to Estimating Link®, they streamlined their process, reduced manual work, and gained more confidence in every bid.

Read how they made the transition from spreadsheets to a purpose-built estimating solution.

See how Better Choice Development reduced estimating time by 60%, increased awarded work by 60%, and achieved 400% business growth with Estimating Link.

08/18/2026

Quick Tip: Temporary Pricing in Estimating Link® lets you plug pricing so you can keep the estimate moving but remind yourself to verify that price before you submit your proposal.

08/15/2026

You don’t need a full overhaul to get better results.

Start with your estimating process—

and build a system that actually works for you.

08/11/2026

Are you estimating to protect profit or just bidding work to win the job?

Estimating Link® gives heavy civil contractors the structure to build accurate, consistent bids that not only win the job but put money on your bottom line.

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08/08/2026

Strong estimating isn’t just about the numbers—it’s how easily you can build, adjust, and reuse your work.

From item libraries to job cost comparisons, having everything connected makes a difference you can see on every bid.

08/04/2026

Need to change a rate across your estimate?

Instead of updating items one by one, you can replace a resource or rate everywhere it’s used — all at once.

That means:

• Faster updates

• Consistent pricing

• Fewer manual errors

08/01/2026

Choosing estimating software isn’t just about features — it’s about value and the people behind it.

Site Work contractors of all sizes just like Paul rely on Estimating Link for structured estimating, dependable results, and support that’s there when it counts.

07/16/2026

Improve your construction bid accuracy with better cost data, production rates, labor assumptions, current pricing, and consistent estimating processes.

Improve construction bid accuracy with better cost data, production rates, labor assumptions, current pricing, and consistent estimating processes.

06/18/2026

What is historical cost data, and why does it matter?

Learn how contractors use historical cost data to improve estimate accuracy, bid with confidence, and make better business decisions.

From bid automation to estimate review tools, explore how AI is shaping the future of heavy civil estimating without replacing estimators.