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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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Inside Countfire

A guide to your new takeoff experience

This guide will help existing users navigate the new interface, allowing you to work faster and more accurately than ever before.

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Construction industry

Construction industry trends for 2025

What are the construction industry trends in 2025? Here are some of the key elements shaping the construction landscape.

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Estimating best practices

Guide to marketing for electrical estimating companies

A modern day guide to marketing for electrical estimating companies.

Project tendering

How to use the law of averages to work out how many projects you’ll win this year

The law of averages can help you to win more electrical projects. Here’s what it means and how it works:

Estimating best practices

What happens to your manual counts each time you’re interrupted

Interruptions can be a real productivity-killer. As an estimator, they can also impact your accuracy. Here’s what you need to know about distractions and some tips for avoiding them: