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Complete Construction Estimates for Serious Bid Work.
From measured scope to a structured cost estimate, we help contractors turn project documents into an organized basis for bid review.
ServiceConstruction Cost Estimating
Service Overview
From Project Scope to a Reviewable Estimate
Construction estimating is a core service with the same priority as quantity takeoffs. The estimate can combine measured quantities with labor, equipment, subcontractor allowances, overhead and profit depending on the project requirements and the pricing method agreed for the assignment.
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What’s Included
A Defined Scope With Reviewable Deliverables
The exact output is confirmed for the project before estimating begins. Typical elements include:
- Quantity and scope measurement
- Material cost structure
- Labor hours and labor pricing where applicable
- Equipment and subcontractor allowances
- Overhead and profit fields as required
- Trade and project cost summaries
How It Works
From Plan Set to Contractor Review
Scope Review
We review the information and confirm fee, scope and turnaround.
Estimating Work
The agreed takeoff, calculations and documentation are prepared.
Quality Review
Deliverables pass through the internal QA workflow before delivery.
Who This Is For
Designed for Teams That Need Reliable Estimating Capacity
GCs preparing competitive commercial bids
Subcontractors pricing complex trade scopes
Builders reviewing project feasibility and bid exposure
Preconstruction teams that need additional estimating capacity
Service FAQ
Questions About Construction Cost Estimating
Is this different from a quantity takeoff?
Yes. A quantity takeoff focuses on measured scope. Construction estimating extends the work into a structured cost estimate using the pricing approach agreed for the project.
Can we provide our own rates?
Yes. Client-supplied or client-approved material and labor rates can be incorporated into the estimating worksheet.
Can you research local pricing?
Local material and labor pricing is available as a separate full estimating service when required by the project.
Do you prepare estimates for multiple trades?
Yes. Multi-trade estimates can be organized by trade and summarized for GC-level review.
Remote Estimating Process
Documents, Pricing and Agreed Deliverables
All estimating and quantity takeoff services are provided 100% remotely throughout the United States. We do not perform site visits.
Location-Specific Cost Inputs
When cost estimating is requested, we use RSMeans Data as one of our primary sources for location-specific material and labor pricing. Inputs are selected for the project’s city/state and adjusted as appropriate for specifications, trade requirements, quantities, construction type and information supplied by the client.
A quantity-only takeoff does not include cost pricing unless it is part of the agreed scope.
What to Send
- Architectural, structural and/or MEP drawings in PDF
- Scope of Works, specifications and relevant schedules
- Addenda, revisions and trade-specific requirements
- Project location and preferred material, labor or supplier pricing
- Required inclusions, exclusions and bidding requirements
What You Receive
Depending on the agreed service and trade, deliverables may include a quantity takeoff / BOQ, material quantities, labor quantities or hours, drawing markups, trade breakdowns, inclusions and exclusions, and assumptions and clarifications. Material and labor costs are included when requested; 3D views are optional where applicable.
Missing or unclear information can be recorded as assumptions and exclusions. We confirm the scope and deliverables from the documents received before work begins.
Prepared using professional estimating tools including PlanSwift, Bluebeam, CostX and BuildSoft Cubit. See our service process and available support →
Have a Project 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.