Methodology First. Technology Second.
Active Estimating is built on three decades of construction estimating practice. The methodology is the product. We deliver it through software and expert services.
$2
Trillion
It's not bad estimators or lazy project managers. Traditional estimating tools weren't designed for how construction actually happens today. Design changes constantly, data lives in silos, and updates take so long that decisions get made without current cost information.
Annual global construction cost overruns
McKinsey Global Institute
Who We Are
Construction expertise meets software engineering.
Richard Schoener
CEO
Rich brings expertise in commercialization, monetization strategy, and data-integrated solution design at enterprise scale. At Hilti, he led financial strategy, planning and steering and conceived new selling models. At Stanley Black & Decker, he designed and launched solution selling and digital selling capabilities.
Paul Martin
Preconstruction Executive
The methodology behind Active Estimating is Paul's life work. Decades of hands-on estimating across healthcare, commercial, and infrastructure projects. He teaches estimating at UC Davis and has consulted for organizations including NASA. The Full-Cycle Cost Intelligence methodology is his own work, now protected by patent-pending technology.
Vishesh Singh, PhD
Head of Product Development
Vishesh combines deep construction knowledge with data science expertise. His PhD research at UC Berkeley focused on construction problems that needed machine learning solutions. He translates methodology into software that adapts to how different organizations work.
John Niederer, PhD
Head of Engineering
John brings extensive experience building applications for complex systems. His PhD in neuroscience taught him how interconnected systems process massive amounts of information. His scientific training ensures the platform handles the messy reality of construction data.
Richard Schoener
CEO
Rich brings expertise in commercialization, monetization strategy, and data-integrated solution design at enterprise scale. At Hilti, he led financial strategy, planning and steering and conceived new selling models. At Stanley Black & Decker, he designed and launched solution selling and digital selling capabilities.
Paul Martin
Preconstruction Executive
The methodology behind Active Estimating is Paul's life work. Decades of hands-on estimating across healthcare, commercial, and infrastructure projects. He teaches estimating at UC Davis and has consulted for organizations including NASA. The Full-Cycle Cost Intelligence methodology is his own work, now protected by patent-pending technology.
Vishesh Singh, PhD
Head of Product Development
Vishesh combines deep construction knowledge with data science expertise. His PhD research at UC Berkeley focused on construction problems that needed machine learning solutions. He translates methodology into software that adapts to how different organizations work.
John Niederer, PhD
Head of Engineering
John brings extensive experience building applications for complex systems. His PhD in neuroscience taught him how interconnected systems process massive amounts of information. His scientific training ensures the platform handles the messy reality of construction data.
Industry Leadership
Brad Roberts
Construction Technology Executive
Current President at KONE Americas. Former General Manager at Hilti North America. Former President of Stanley Black & Decker Construction Technology. Chief Revenue Officer at Fieldwire through Hilti acquisition. Three decades building and scaling construction technology businesses from startup through global enterprise.
Michael Wood, SASHE, CHC, MSM
Healthcare Construction and Facilities Executive
Former Vice President of Planning, Design, Construction and Energy at Medxcel, overseeing national construction and facilities programs across a major integrated health system. Member of the SmithGroup Health Advisory Council. Immediate Past President of the Association of Medical Facilities Professionals (AMFP), the premier professional association for healthcare facilities, design and construction leaders in the United States, affiliated with IFHE in 78 countries worldwide. Four decades leading healthcare capital strategy from owner, operator, and consultant perspectives.
Brad Roberts
Construction Technology Executive
Current President at KONE Americas. Former General Manager at Hilti North America. Former President of Stanley Black & Decker Construction Technology. Chief Revenue Officer at Fieldwire through Hilti acquisition. Three decades building and scaling construction technology businesses from startup through global enterprise.
Michael Wood, SASHE, CHC, MSM
Healthcare Construction and Facilities Executive
Former Vice President of Planning, Design, Construction and Energy at Medxcel, overseeing national construction and facilities programs across a major integrated health system. Member of the SmithGroup Health Advisory Council. Immediate Past President of the Association of Medical Facilities Professionals (AMFP), the premier professional association for healthcare facilities, design and construction leaders in the United States, affiliated with IFHE in 78 countries worldwide. Four decades leading healthcare capital strategy from owner, operator, and consultant perspectives.
We're Not For Everyone
Active Estimating works best in specific situations.
Good Fit
- Projects over $10M where overruns hurt
- Design changes frequently
- Estimate updates currently take weeks
- Repeat project types where templates pay off
Probably Not
- One-off projects with no reuse value
- Current process already working
- Simple scope with minimal change risk
- No BIM or limited digital design data
Think We Might Be a Fit?
Let's have a conversation. No pitch deck, just a discussion about your situation and whether we can help.