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Construction estimators have one of the most vital jobs involved in the construction process. However, they do tend to be undervalued and misunderstood. It probably doesn't help that construction estimators are referred to by several professional titles - cost estimators, bid coordinators, or quantity surveyors to name a few. So, what exactly does a construction estimator do all day? According to the Canadian Construction Association , an estimator's job is to determine th