I had exactly the same issue a year ago, so you’re definitely not alone. At some point I realized that manual estimating was eating too much time and causing stress. What helped was looking into structured
ERP solutions for construction business in Dubai that focus specifically on estimation and planning. The big difference is that everything is connected: materials, labor, timelines, and revisions. You don’t have to guess or recheck numbers ten times. It doesn’t magically solve all problems, but it gives you a clearer picture and more confidence when talking to clients. For me, that transparency alone was worth it.