first commit

estimating-philosophy.md

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+---
+tags:
+  - estimating/philosophy
+---
+# Estimating Philosophy
+
+Construction estimating is a highly opinionated field, and I am no exception.
+This page collects my opinions on topics related to the subject,
+usually as a response to those held by my peers.
+
+## The Purpose of Construction Cost Estimation
+
+The purpose of construction cost estimation in practice
+is not to determine the cost of the scope,
+which would take far longer than allotted for bid,
+
+## Estimating Tools
+
+I am likely one of likely very few estimators with the necessary background
+to appreciate the compromise-based nature of [[construction-estimating-software]].
+It's for this reason that I am so fiercely critical of existing examples of it.
+I am a fervent advocate for [[software-based-estimating]] _as a philosophy_,
+however, I'm on the fence if current examples implement it well enough to justify their use.
+
+There is an observable lack of creativity
+in the construction estimating software development space,
+consistent with ignorance of consumer need.
+[[ai-in-estimating]] is a depressing example
+of how little estimators can expect for innovative features from these companies.