Umer Alam Email & Phone Number

Umer Alam is a Founder and CEO at Intelcost® based in Austin, Texas, United States, North America. Helping Construction Pros Estimate Smarter — Not Just Cheaper I have spent the last decade working behind the scenes on over 5,000 construction projects—supporting general contractors, subcontractors, and estimators across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. But my real passion? Sharing what I’ve learned. Every estimate tells a story—and I believe that better stories lead to better outcomes. I write and speak regularly about: How to standardize your estimating workflows When square foot costs fall short Why final estimate reviews catch more than you think What estimators need to know about certified payroll, SAM.gov, and the Buy American Act And how to avoid disqualification in government bids Whether it’s through in-house systems (like my Excel-based estimating tracker) or industry conversations, I aim to make construction estimating more transparent, thoughtful, and strategic. If you're navigating bid deadlines, value engineering, or just trying to make sense of another tight schedule, you're not alone. Let’s raise the bar on how estimation is done—and how it’s understood. I post weekly insights and lessons for estimators, project managers, and construction professionals. Follow along or reach out—especially if you're tired of the race to the bottom. Construction Estimating | Quantity Takeoff | Bid Strategy | Cost Control | Estimating Systems