News & Guides
Practical guides and industry news for GC estimators — covering subcontractor management, bid management, prequalification, and construction communications.
Why GCs Lose Repeat Work From Owners (It's Not Your Price)
Owners rarely cut GCs over price. Here's what they actually remember, and why communication loses more repeat work than any number.
By Zachary Norman
Next Highway Bill: What a $500B-$600B Number Actually Means
The next surface transportation bill is shaping up around $500B–$600B. Here's what that number really means for GC workload and bid volume.
Via AGC News
What GCs Do When a Subcontractor Walks Off the Job Mid-Project
When a sub walks mid-project, the clock starts immediately. Here's how GCs protect the schedule and fill the scope gap fast.
By Zachary Norman
AGC Carbon Reporting Flow Charts: What GCs Need to Know
AGC released carbon reporting flow charts to help GCs navigate owner and state-level requirements. Scope creep is coming for preconstruction teams.
Via AGC News
Construction Jobs Up in 30 States, But Uncertainty Looms
Construction employment grew in 30 states year-over-year, but AGC warns tariffs and federal cuts could stall momentum. Here's what estimators should watch.
Via AGC News
Iowa Supreme Court Clears D.R. Horton in Sub Worker Injury Case
Iowa's Supreme Court overturned a $20.5M award against D.R. Horton, ruling the GC owed no duty of care to a subcontractor's injured worker.
Via Equipment World
What Separates Great GC Estimators From Fast Ones
The habits and systems that separate estimators who build accurate numbers from those who just build fast ones.
By Zachary Norman
Construction Is Hiring More White-Collar, Fewer Tradesmen
NAHB's 2024 ACS data shows construction's workforce is shifting away from trades toward management and technical roles. Here's what it means for GC estimators.
Via NAHB Eye on Housing
How Field Productivity Problems Hurt Your Next GC Estimate
Field productivity failures rarely make it back into the estimate. Here's how to close the loop and stop repeating the same costly mistakes.
By Zachary Norman
AI and Automation Are Moving Onto the Jobsite
AGC's Constructor Magazine examines how AI, automation, and connected data tools are shifting from novelty to standard practice on construction sites.
Via AGC Constructor Magazine
57% of Metro Areas Added Construction Jobs, But Risks Are Real
Construction employment grew in most metro areas year-over-year, but AGC is flagging serious headwinds that could stall momentum through the rest of 2026.
Via AGC News
Construction Backlog and Confidence Up, Data Centers Lead
Contractor backlog and confidence both beat year-ago levels in March. Data center work is driving the longest backlogs in the industry right now.
Via Construction Executive