The topic for the essay is: "The Criteria for Recruiting a Top Building Estimator" Students are asked to investigate the field of building estimating in respect to the above topic. The essay is to focus on identifying aspects that are important when assessing a building estimator's ability to undertake this significant role within a construction company. This will require students to broadly understand building estimating/tendering activities and describe what is needed from people who work in this area so that a construction company can win profitable building projects