WHAT DOES IT COST? DESIGNING EFFICIENCY AND ESTIMATING WITH ACCURACY SEMINAR
Presentation Outline
This unique presentation covers the subjects of pricing and efficiency from the perspectives of the fabricator, supplier, installer, and engineer. This crucial topic offers perspectives and knowledge gathered from each facet of the design and construction industries. Discussion begins by dispelling such myths as “lighter is cheaper,” ultimately including examples and guidance on how to make better decisions during the design process. Additional direction is given on how to improve the accuracy of a takeoff, and what pricing implications actually are. Whether an engineer, supplier, contractor, or estimator, the information offered is sure to provide insights and tools that can help you and your customers be more successful with projects and profitability.
Location
Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant 1601 Cumberland Mall SE, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30339-3162
Phone: 770-799-1580
Speaker
Mitch Hughes is the president and CEO of Differential Solutions, Incorporated, the parent corporation of DSi-Engineering, a full service structural engineering company, DSI Structures, LLC, a building system supplier, and DSi-Digital, a high technology Microsoft and Autodesk certified software Development Company. In following his strong belief in being a contributor to his community and industry, Mr. Hughes has held numerous board-of-director and committee seats including his former role as president of the Atlanta/SE Chapter of the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute, the Presidential Business Council, and the National BIM Standards committee of the National Institute of Building Sciences. Mr. Hughes is a regular speaker on construction technologies, marketing, and management, as well as having his work published in numerous magazines and trade publications.
subjects of pricing and efficiency from the perspectives of the fabricator, supplier, installer, and engineer. This crucial topic offers perspectives and knowledge gathered from each facet of the design and construction industries. Discussion begins by dispelling such myths as “lighter is cheaper,” ultimately including examples and guidance on how to make better decisions during the design process. Additional direction is given on how to improve the accuracy of a takeoff, and what pricing implications actually are. Whether an engineer, supplier, contractor, or estimator, the information offered is sure to 
provide insights and tools that can help you and your customers be more successful with projects and profitability. 
Mitch Hughes is the president and CEO of Differential Solutions, Incorporated, the parent corporation of DSi-Engineering, a full service structural engineering company, DSI Structures, LLC, a building system supplier, and DSi-Digital, a high technology Microsoft and Autodesk certified software Development Company. In following his strong belief in being a contributor to his community and industry, Mr. Hughes has held numerous board-of-director and committee seats including his former role as president of the Atlanta/SE Chapter of the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute, the Presidential Business Council, and the National BIM Standards committee of the National Institute of Building Sciences. Mr. Hughes is a regular speaker on construction technologies, marketing, and management, as well as having his work published in numerous magazines and trade publications. 