The Countfire blog

From fixed price to cost-only contracts, use this guide to work out which construction contracts you should be bidding on.

The modern estimator’s guide to thinking about AV requirements.

Creating cabling and data estimates is notoriously difficult but here’s how modern estimators are speeding up the process.

Want to produce fast and accurate lighting estimates? Here are our top tips.

We’re here with an up to date guide on the latest cloud-based software being used in the construction industry.

Sustainability is a hot topic in the construction industry. Here’s how it’s shaping up for the UK:

Many estimations start with an Excel spreadsheet. Here’s our guide on how to keep things simple and effective.

With much of the workforce working remotely, it’s important to know which cloud-based tools are worth investing in.

We often get asked if Countfire (and other takeoff software) can be used on an iPad. Here’s why we don’t recommend it and some alternatives to try.