Trade-Specific Estimating

Estimating Expertise Across the Trades That Drive the Bid.

Detailed quantities, markups and estimating support organized around how contractors price and review each construction trade.

3D masonry takeoff example
Electrical takeoff example
Built around the actual scope8 Priority Trade Pages

Trade Architecture

One Estimating System. Trade-Specific Detail.

Each trade page focuses on the items contractors actually need measured, organized and reviewed. The layout stays consistent, while the scope, deliverables and real estimating imagery change by discipline.

This structure also preserves the established URLs already used by the current site for the existing trade pages.

Priority Trades

Detailed Estimating Support by Discipline

Choose the trade to see typical measured scope, deliverables, project types and related estimating services.

Concrete / Formwork / Rebar takeoff example

Structural Concrete

Concrete / Formwork / Rebar

Detailed concrete, reinforcement and formwork takeoffs for contractors who need a clear structural quantity package before pricing and bid review.

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Masonry takeoff example

Brick / CMU / Stone

Masonry

Organized masonry takeoffs for brick, CMU, stone and specialty assemblies, supported by visual markups and reviewable quantity schedules.

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Framing / Lumber takeoff example

Wood / Lumber Framing

Framing / Lumber

Detailed lumber and framing takeoffs for walls, floors and roofs — organized so builders and framing contractors can review materials by assembly.

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Drywall & Ceilings takeoff example

Interior Systems

Drywall & Ceilings

Trade-specific drywall and ceiling takeoffs for contractors who need clean quantities for walls, partitions, ceilings and associated finish systems.

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EIFS / Stucco / Cladding / Siding takeoff example

Exterior Finishes

EIFS / Stucco / Cladding / Siding

Accurate surface measurements and organized exterior-finish scope for EIFS, stucco, cladding and siding projects nationwide.

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Mechanical / HVAC takeoff example

Mechanical Systems

Mechanical / HVAC

HVAC quantity takeoffs and estimating support for ductwork, piping, equipment and associated mechanical systems.

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Electrical takeoff example

Power / Lighting / Low Voltage

Electrical

Detailed electrical takeoffs covering fixtures, distribution, conduit, wiring and other project-specific systems required by the bid scope.

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Plumbing takeoff example

Fixtures / Piping / Equipment

Plumbing

Detailed plumbing takeoffs for fixtures, piping, equipment and related systems across commercial, residential and institutional construction.

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Multi-Trade Capability

One Project Can Span More Than One Trade.

For GC and multi-trade scopes, we can organize several disciplines into one coordinated estimating package while keeping each trade reviewable.

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Separate Trade Breakdowns

Keep quantities organized by discipline for pricing and review.

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Shared Plan Context

Review related drawings and scope across coordinated systems.

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Consistent Deliverables

Use the same BOQ, markup and review standards across the package.

Additional Scope

Other Construction Trades

The priority pages above reflect the strongest launch focus. Painting & coatings, flooring & tile, roofing, and sitework / civil remain supported scopes and can be expanded into dedicated pages based on SEO and business priority.

Painting & CoatingsFlooring & TileRoofingSitework / Civil

Have a Trade Package to Bid?

Send the Plans. We’ll Review the Scope.

Tell us the trade, bid due date and project requirements. We’ll confirm scope, fee and turnaround before work begins.