Strategies to Improve the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Your Estimating Process, Kim McCarthy

No matter its size, a company must draft plans and get a realistic idea of total cost before beginning a project. Poor estimating can hurt the project, and maybe the company. This focus group will focus on improving the accuracy and effectiveness of your estimating process, risk management and adding value without compromising quality. We will also discuss the ever important General Contractor/Subcontractor relationship…understanding and sympathizing with each other’s obstacles and how to ensure that you are getting the best prices!  

Kim McCarthy is the Chief Estimator for a major mechanical and sheet metal contractor working in the heavy industrial construction market across Canada. Her 19 years of experience in estimating both in General Contracting and Major Trades gives her an edge in understanding the complexities of our industry.  As an award winner of the Hamilton 2013 Women of Distinction for Sciences and Technology, she is an advocate for educating and supporting all persons in the construction industry. In today’s competitive construction environment, where everyone is trying to do more with fewer resources and less time, companies know that they need an edge in order to prosper. Every small advantage that can help make an estimator more competitive could be the deciding factor in whether a bid is won or lost.