Hey everyone, I’m John Fuchs. I’ve worked in construction since I was 16 and currently manage fit-out projects in the Netherlands and in the Philippines. Over the years, I’ve learned that schedules, subcontractors, variations, and impossible deadlines are only half the job the other half is staying calm when everything decides to go wrong before lunch. That experience also led me to become deeply interested in how contractors and project managers can think clearly under pressure, react less, and avoid carrying the entire project home in their heads. I joined to learn how others approach especially using AI in estimating, scheduling, systems, and growing a contracting business and hopefully contribute a few useful lessons from my own years in the industry. Curious: what creates the most unnecessary stress in your work clients, schedules, subcontractors, cash flow… or the famous “small change” that somehow changes everything?

Hello Everyone, I will be taking on the role as a construction estimator for a small General Contractor. Most projects are commercial renovations or new build businesses along with some residential new builds/ additions. I have done very basic takeoffs and entry level project manager tasks for about 3 months now. My goal is to be able to estimate a job from start to finish. I am excited to learn more about estimating and some techniques that will help make the process quicker.

I need to create a workflow for my workplace. It seems quite complicated and a little overwhelming when looking at the big picture. I want to break it down into bit size pieces, so I’m giving a call out to anyone here willing to help me step by step. I’m creating systems for estimating for a commercial interiors company. We do framing to plaster to fitting off. I feel my biggest issue is putting all the information and arranging it all so it’s easy to gather. Please help