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# 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.

## 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.

[[separating-estimating-concerns]]