AI and the Cost Estimating Profession – from the Consultant’s Perspective Artificial intelligence is rapidly finding its way into the cost estimating profession. New tools promise faster takeoffs, automated quantity generation, instant benchmarking, and even…
Written By: Grace Hagan, Certified Value Specialist A Rose by Any Other Name: Clarifying the Essence of Value Engineering “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell…
The Double Squeeze: How Tariffs and Labor Challenges Are Driving Up Construction Costs The Trump Administration has issued several Executive Orders ordering tariffs (taxes) on certain imported materials, several of which are used in construction….
Transforming Campus Accessibility: Axias and the Impact of the ADA In 1990, the 101st United States Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law prohibiting discrimination based on disability. The…
Replacement Values: How Axias Helps Property Owners Understand Important Estimates Building replacement values may not be at the forefront of our thoughts daily, but they are an important part of financial strategies, risk management, and…
Construction Support Services: Capturing Lost Money for Owners As estimators and cost management consultants, we take a deep dive into the numerical minutiae of a project, from hourly labor rates to materials and equipment pricing….