Kubus LLC Launches “Estimate Academy”: Sharing the Art and Science of Cost Estimating

We’re excited to announce a new direction for Kubus LLC’s blog — alongside our construction and ADA insights, we’ll begin publishing practical estimating techniques and professional tools that help contractors, project managers, and designers improve accuracy and efficiency in preconstruction.

Our goal is simple: to make estimating more transparent, data-driven, and accessible for everyone in the construction industry.

What to Expect

Over the coming weeks, we’ll share:

• Step-by-step tutorials on quantity takeoff and cost breakdowns

• Tips for reducing estimate time using PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and Excel

• Best practices for value engineering and scope review

• Real project examples from California commercial and tenant improvement jobs

These posts will form the foundation for our upcoming Estimate Academy — a structured learning platform designed to teach modern estimating techniques, from fundamentals to advanced cost analysis.

Our Vision

The Estimate Academy will serve as a bridge between field experience and digital tools, helping builders and estimators strengthen their skills, produce accurate bids, and understand the “why” behind every number.

Stay tuned — the first tutorial, “How to Build a Fast CSI-Based Estimate from PDFs,” is coming soon.

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