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AI in Estimating: The Great Replacement? No, The Great Enablement!
AI in Estimating: The Great Replacement? No, The Great Enablement!

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the world of estimating and quantity surveying, and while many fear it may replace human roles, the truth is far more empowering. Rather than being a threat, AI is a tool—much like spreadsheets or CAD once were—that can amplify professional impact. As routine tasks become automated, estimators who embrace these tools will shift toward higher-value work, making faster, more accurate decisions with their experience guiding the technology. The real risk isn’t AI itself—it’s being left behind by peers who master it first. The future belongs to those who adopt and integrate AI early, freeing themselves to focus on judgment, communication, negotiation, and complex project insight. This isn’t The Great Replacement—it’s The Great Enablement.

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David Ryan

David Ryan

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Blueprint Crusher Joins JumpStart Trailblazer Accelerator!
Blueprint Crusher Joins JumpStart Trailblazer Accelerator!

We are thrilled to join the JumpStart Trailblazer Accelerator cohort! 🚀 This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with other Ohio startups, sharpen our go-to-market strategy, and accelerate our vision for Blueprint Crusher. Huge thanks to the JumpStart team for supporting tech innovation right here in Ohio.

Jason

Jason

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How AI Startups Are Transforming the Construction Industry—One Estimator at a Time
How AI Startups Are Transforming the Construction Industry—One Estimator at a Time

The construction industry is massive—valued at over $12 trillion globally and expected to grow steadily in the coming years.

Jason

Jason

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Both Jobs Are Messy. But Only One Leaves Blood on the Floor.
Both Jobs Are Messy. But Only One Leaves Blood on the Floor.

Here's the truth: P&C commercial underwriters work hard. They're hit with 10, 20, sometimes 50 submissions a week.

Jason

Jason

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Estimators vs. Game Masters: Who Has the Tougher Job?
Estimators vs. Game Masters: Who Has the Tougher Job?

I've worked on some of the most intense launches in gaming—World of Warcraft, live ops in Korea, Paris, and Taiwan.

Jason

Jason

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How Mid-Sized Contractors Can Beat the Big Guys—with AI
How Mid-Sized Contractors Can Beat the Big Guys—with AI

There's a myth in construction that the biggest firms always win.

Jason

Jason

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What I Learned from Watching 100 Hours of Estimating Work
What I Learned from Watching 100 Hours of Estimating Work

I've spent the last few months shadowing estimators—watching them tackle tender packages that are hundreds of pages deep, with deadlines that don't care.

Jason

Jason

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Why are Small and Mid-Sized Contractors Getting Left Behind Digitally & Parallels to Insuretech
Why are Small and Mid-Sized Contractors Getting Left Behind Digitally & Parallels to Insuretech

Spend any time around construction tech circles and you'll hear a familiar narrative: 'The industry is ripe for disruption.'

Jason

Jason

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6 Things I Learned About the Finland Startup Ecosystem (The Last One Will Surprise You)
6 Things I Learned About the Finland Startup Ecosystem (The Last One Will Surprise You)

I just spent 10 days immersed in Finland's startup ecosystem—and it blew me away.

Jason

Jason

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Why Construction Tendering is Broken (And How We're Fixing It)
Why Construction Tendering is Broken (And How We're Fixing It)

If you've ever worked in construction, especially on the bidding side, you know how painful and outdated the tendering process can be.

Jason

Jason

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