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Construction industry trends for 2026

What are the emerging construction trends for 2026? Here are some of the key developments in tech, sustainability, workforce and materials that are set to influence how construction projects are delivered.

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Trends in estimating for 2026

A fresh look at the factors shaping electrical estimating in 2026, based on research, new industry data, and insights from our team.

Manual vs. automated takeoffs: why contractors are making the switch

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Manual vs. automated takeoffs: why contractors are making the switch

Discover why more electrical estimators are replacing manual takeoffs with automated tools. Save time, reduce errors, and win more bids with Countfire.

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Benefits of using takeoff software

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Essential tools for electrical estimating

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Inside Countfire

What’s new in Countfire? Estimate upgrades, speed enhancements and more

We’ve introduced some exciting new upgrades and improvements this quarter. Find out what’s new in Countfire so far in 2022.

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Tom Ellard: joining Countfire as a product specialist

Tom joined Countfire as a product specialist. In this blog, he gives an insight into what it’s like to switch from estimating to the tech industry.

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How to do electrical estimating

A step-by-step guide on how to do electrical estimating using a modern workflow.

Intro to electrical estimating

How to choose the best electrical estimating software

What to look for when choosing electrical estimating software for fast, accurate estimating.

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Killing bad communication at Countfire

A look inside how we reduce distraction and increase focus using good communication practices at Countfire.

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4 useful Google Sheets formatting tips

Increase your efficiency by learning these four Google Sheets tips.

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How we structure our company wiki: best practices

Need a home for processes and a way to organise them? Here’s how we do this using a company wiki at Countfire.

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Slack for remote teams: tips and tricks we use at Countfire to increase effectiveness

Using Slack or another messaging system? Here are eight of our top tips on working smart, while working remote.

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A look back at Countfire 2020

A few thoughts and musings from the Countfire team, looking back at 2020.

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