Struvia Blog
Expert insights on construction estimating, AI technology, and bid management
Construction Cost Codes: What They Are and How to Use Them for Better Estimating
Construction cost codes organize every dollar on a job. Here's how to set up a cost code system that actually helps you estimate and track profitability.
Labor Unit Costs Construction: A Field Guide for GCs
Control labor costs and win more bids by mastering labor unit costs construction for your specific crew, market, and project conditions.
Construction Company Overhead Percentage: What's Normal?
Know if your construction company overhead percentage is competitive or costing you money—learn what's normal and how to calculate yours accurately.
Subcontractor Payment Schedule Construction: A GC's Guide
Avoid payment disputes and cash flow chaos with a proven subcontractor payment schedule system. Learn how GCs manage draws, lien waivers, and scope.
Bid Hit Ratio Construction: What Your Numbers Should Be
Discover what your bid hit ratio construction should be and why tracking wins matters more than counting submissions for contractor profitability.
Free Subcontractor Prequalification Form: What to Include
Vet subcontractors properly before hiring with our free subcontractor prequalification form. Avoid delays and project failures with key screening criteria.
Construction Bid Leveling Spreadsheet: A Step-by-Step Guide
Stop losing margin to hidden scope gaps. Learn how a construction bid leveling spreadsheet catches exclusions before you award the lowest bid.
Construction KPIs Every GC Should Track (With Benchmarks)
The construction KPIs that actually predict profitability — bid/win ratio, cost variance, schedule performance, and 7 others every GC should be tracking.
STACK Construction Software Pricing: Is It Worth the Cost?
Compare STACK construction software pricing against its actual value. Learn if the platform's cost justifies features for your estimating workflow and budget.
STACK Construction Software Review 2026: Features, Pricing, and Honest Verdict
STACK Construction Software pricing, features, and honest 2026 verdict. See plan costs, what estimators love, and when cheaper alternatives make more sense.
STACK vs Procore Estimating: Which Tool Wins in 2026?
Compare STACK vs Procore estimating to find which platform speeds up your bidding process and cuts estimation time without sacrificing accuracy or detail.
Togal AI Review: Is It Worth It for GC Estimators?
An honest Togal AI review for GC estimators: real accuracy numbers, pricing compared to PlanSwift and STACK, and which firm types it's actually worth it for.