Effective Date: August 15, 2024.
Last Updated: October 29, 2025.
At Profound Estimates, we are committed to accuracy, transparency, and accountability in all published content. Our editorial and research teams take every reasonable step to ensure that all information, data, and analysis presented on https://profoundestimates.com is correct, current, and supported by reliable sources at the time of publication.
Nonetheless, we recognize that errors, omissions, or outdated information may occasionally occur. This Corrections Policy outlines how we identify, evaluate, and correct inaccuracies in our content — ensuring continued trust in our expertise and editorial integrity.
1. Our Commitment to Accuracy
Accuracy is central to Profound Estimates’ mission of providing trustworthy construction estimating information and professional insights.
All factual statements are verified through:
- Review of industry-standard data and publications
- Validation by construction professionals and subject-matter experts
- Internal editorial review before and after publication
Despite these processes, mistakes can occur. We take immediate and transparent action to correct them once identified.
2. How We Identify and Review Errors
Errors may be identified through:
- Reader feedback and public submissions
- Internal editorial reviews and audits
- Updates in official data, regulations, or cost indexes
- Revisions from industry sources or professional organizations
Once an error is reported, our editorial team evaluates:
- The type of error (factual, typographical, contextual, or interpretive)
- The severity and impact of the error on readers’ understanding
- The appropriate corrective measure, including edit, note, or republication
3. Types of Corrections
Depending on the issue, Profound Estimates applies one or more of the following corrective actions:
a. Minor Edits
- For grammatical, spelling, or formatting errors that do not affect meaning or accuracy.
- Corrected silently (without a correction note).
b. Factual Corrections
- For incorrect data, misattributed quotes, or misleading figures.
- Corrected promptly and accompanied by a correction note at the end of the article.
- The note will read: Correction [Date]: A previous version of this article misstated [describe error briefly]. The information has been updated to reflect the correct data.
c. Substantive Updates
- For major content changes where new information significantly alters the article’s meaning or conclusions.
- A “Last Updated” timestamp is added, and the nature of the update is summarized at the end of the article.
d. Retractions
- In rare cases where content is found to be fundamentally inaccurate or misleading, the article may be retracted.
- A public retraction notice will replace the content, explaining the reason for removal.
4. Reader Submissions and Feedback
We welcome readers, clients, and industry professionals to help us uphold accuracy.
If you believe any content on Profound Estimates contains an error, please notify us through our
👉 Actionable Feedback Policy.
Your submission should include:
- The URL or title of the article
- A description of the suspected error
- Supporting evidence or references, if available
Our editorial team will acknowledge receipt, review the claim within a reasonable time frame, and respond once verification is complete.
5. Transparency in Corrections
When a correction is made:
- The change will be clearly identified where appropriate.
- The correction note will remain visible to preserve transparency.
- In cases of major retractions or republications, the updated date will be reflected in search and social metadata.
We do not remove correction notices after publication unless legally required or under extraordinary editorial circumstances.
6. Accountability and Editorial Review
All correction decisions are made collaboratively by the Editorial Lead or Senior Editor, and, where applicable, by subject-matter experts in construction estimating or project cost analysis.
This process ensures:
- Factual integrity
- Consistency with industry standards
- Transparency to our audience
7. Periodic Audits
Profound Estimates conducts routine audits of published content to verify:
- Continued data accuracy
- Validity of cost figures and methodologies
- Compliance with the Editorial Policy and Ethics Policy
Older content may be updated, annotated, or retired when significant changes occur in construction standards, cost indexes, or material pricing trends.
8. Contact Information
To request a correction or report an error, please contact.
Profound Estimates is dedicated to accuracy, responsibility, and transparency in all content. Our readers rely on us for dependable information — and maintaining that trust is our highest editorial obligation.