Hot take · 34:04
// THE QUOTE
“the best estimator is someone who's worked for 10 years on the tools”
— Jimmy Lorway · Anvil Construction Ltd.
Opinionated estimating philosophy: tool-time intuition beats RS Means data; learning through osmosis on site. Lands with anyone who bids work.
Full episode at 34:04Building a Cladding Company From Scratch: Estimating, Crew Culture, and Knowing When to Say No — Jimmy Lorway, Anvil Construction ▸
THE LESSON THIS CLIP CARRIES
Saying no to a project you cannot staff properly is more professional than saying yes and disappointing everyone; keep a referral list to soften the no.
“i'd love to help you, I can't, but here's a list of guys that might be able to help you out”
THE CHAPTER IT LIVES IN
Estimating as a Craft — and the Estimator as Puzzle-Solver
31:10
Clips like this, every two weeks.
SOURCE: 34:04 of Building a Cladding Company From Scratch: Estimating, Crew Culture, and Knowing When to Say No — Jimmy Lorway, Anvil Construction