Episode 102: The Importance Of Estimating With Tom Lawson

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Tom Lawson, from Vision2Estimating. Throughout this episode, Tom gets into the importance of accurate estimating, and how V2E generates accurate residential building estimates using unique 3D technology.

Episode 102: The Importance Of Estimating With Tom Lawson

Inside episode 102 you will discover

Why accurate project estimating is so important
The most important factors in estimating
What options builders have when it comes to estimating
Whether estimating is something you should tackle in-house
The pitfalls of getting your estimates wrong
And much, much more.

Listen to the full episode to find the key building blocks you need to craft the most accurate estimates for your clients.

Need help estimating? APB Members can claim a 8% cash rebate on their estimating costs with V2E when they register their interest through APB Rewards.

Tom Lawson – Business Development Manager at V2E

Vision 2 Estimating provides tailored and accurate residential building estimates – using unique 3D technology that’s developed and powered by experienced industry specialists. Tom has gone from developing the current Timber Framing Business into what it is today, to now overseeing the development of V2E’s Full Build Estimate service.

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Timeline

0:47 About V2E

2:14 The importance of accurate estimating

7:28 The implications of inaccurate estimates

18:58 What options do builders have when it comes to estimating

25:17 How 3D technology helps with estimating

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