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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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Construction industry

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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Estimating best practices

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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Project management

How safe are your business documents? Tips for online security

How reliable is your online security for storage of business documents? We’re looking at some of the risks and things you can do to keep your data safe:

Estimating best practices

The different stages of electrical estimating

What different stages are there to the electrical estimating process? Here’s what any budding estimator needs to know:

Project tendering

How to easily manage PDFs

At Countfire we work with PDFs often. In this guide we give you all of our top tips for easy PDF management.

Intro to electrical estimating

Automated take-off vs. digital take-off - What’s the difference?

What is the difference between digital take-off software and automated take-off software? We’re breaking down some key factors to look out for.

Construction industry

Is electrical prefabrication worth it?

Electrical prefabrication is growing in popularity. How does it stack up in terms of benefits for electrical contractors?

Estimating best practices

7 Tips for an accurate fire alarm system estimate

An accurate fire alarm system estimate means a better experience for your client and profitable project for your company. Here are some tips to consider:

Project tendering

Your guide to the electrical tender process

How is the electrical tender process structured? Here’s everything you need to know.

Electrical estimating careers

What makes for a good electrical estimator?

Is your company looking for a good electrical estimator? Here are some important traits to consider:

Project tendering

How to find electrical tender opportunities

Where do you find electrical tender opportunities? We’re breaking down a few ways to streamline the process:

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