Whenever I start a new project, the early budgeting phase feels like the hardest part. There’s limited information, drawings keep changing, and it’s tough to predict costs accurately without overestimating or underestimating. I’m curious what methods others here use during the initial planning stage to keep estimates realistic.

I’ve noticed some teams rely on preliminary estimating services in USA to get early cost projections that help guide design decisions. If anyone has experience with this approach or knows a better way to manage early estimates, I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts.