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The “Excel Epiphany”: When You Spend All Night Wrestling With Spreadsheets and Suddenly Understand Why They Call It ‘Infrastructure Adventure’
Ah, the spreadsheet. For some, it’s a productivity powerhouse. For a cost estimator like me? Let’s say it’s the battleground where epic clashes occur between [more…]
My Weekend Plans? Rereading Every Infrastructure Contract Clause Ever Written (Because Sleep is for the Financially Carefree)
Ah, the allure of a relaxing weekend. For some, it’s catching up on sleep, indulging in hobbies, or spending time with loved ones. But for [more…]
The Hunger Games of Infrastructure Bidding: How to Survive Without Getting Eaten Alive (By Your Budget)
Ever feel like you’ve stepped into a real-life Hunger Games Infrastructure scenario? Well, buckle up, infrastructure enthusiasts, because the world of infrastructures bidding can sometimes feel [more…]
“Should We Tell Them?” Dilemma: When You Realise a Project Costs More Than a Rocket Launch (But It’s Just a Bus Stop)
Alright, infrastructure enthusiasts, gather for a confession that might make you both chuckle and cringe. We’ve all been there: the moment you crunch the numbers [more…]
Material Madness: When the Price of Steel Makes You Want to Take Up Knitting (But You Still Need to Build a Bridge)
Let’s face it: Infrastructure projects are ambitious undertakings requiring tonnes of materials. Lately, however, the price of those materials has been on a serious rollercoaster [more…]
Why My Shower Thoughts Are Never About What to Eat for Lunch (It’s Always About Infrastructure Costs)
Let’s be honest, folks. We all have those moments in the shower where brilliant ideas strike. But for a cost estimator like me, those “aha!” [more…]
The Most Expensive Wildlife You’ll Never See
The Elusive ‘Unforeseen Circumstance’ in Infrastructure Development Ah, infrastructure development. A noble pursuit fraught with challenges and…well, let’s face it, the occasional infrastructure-dwelling monster. Okay, maybe [more…]
Scope Creep versus Budget Reality
A Hilarious Dance You Never Signed Up For… But here you are, sweating. Let’s be honest, folks. Nobody sets out for a project to get tangled [more…]
