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Construction proposal, estimate, and quote — what's the actual difference?

May 14, 2026 • 8 min read

An estimate, a quote, and a proposal aren't the same document — and in Australian residential building, getting them confused creates legal exposure. An experienced builder explains the difference, when each one is appropriate, and what AU consumer law says about getting it wrong.

Dean Loader

Will AI replace construction estimators? An Australian developer's honest answer

May 11, 2026 • 12 min read

The honest answer from a developer actively building AI features into a construction estimating platform: no, AI won't replace construction estimators. But what's actually changing is more nuanced than the vendor blogs make out.

Cameron Kelsey