by Jeremy Arnold | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
When reviewing a steel project, it can be tempting to focus primarily on tonnage. After all, more steel typically means a larger project and a higher price. But as most fabricators know, tonnage is only part of the story. In fact, two projects with similar tonnage can...
by Jeremy Arnold | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most estimating mistakes are not caused by major omissions. More often, they come from small scope gaps that seem insignificant during bidding but create questions, change orders, or unexpected costs later in the project. The challenge is that many steel projects move...
by Jeremy Arnold | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
When reviewing a steel project, it can be tempting to focus primarily on tonnage. After all, more steel typically means a larger project and a higher price. But as most fabricators know, tonnage is only part of the story. In fact, two projects with similar tonnage can...
by Jeremy Arnold | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most estimators have experienced it. You send out an RFQ, pricing starts coming in, and the questions begin. A drawing is missing. A detail is unclear. An addendum wasn’t included. Scope assumptions start to vary from one bidder to the next. None of these issues...
by Jeremy Arnold | May 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
When steel bids come in, it can be tempting to focus on one number: the lowest price. But in construction, the lowest bid is not always the lowest cost. Differences in scope, assumptions, schedule, and execution can create expensive surprises later. A bid that looks...
