Commercial estimating
Trade packages, vendor quotes and alternates for tenant improvements and ground-up bids.
Takeoffs · Estimates · Preconstruction
Know your scope before you bid.
Construction estimates and trade takeoffs organized around your drawings, bid packages and deadlines.
Construction Estimating Services
Construction estimating turns bid drawings into measured quantities and a documented cost basis. Request a quantity-only takeoff when your team supplies the rates. Request a priced estimate when the bid also needs labor, material and equipment costs.
Confirm the drawing revision before pricing.
General contractors can request an estimate organized by bid package. Subcontractors can request a takeoff for one trade, building or phase. Developers can use a preliminary budget to see how an early design choice changes the scope before the drawings are complete.
Estimating by project type
Residential estimating
Separate the structure, finishes and owner selections in your build or renovation budget.
Industrial estimating
Price installation scope, equipment interfaces and work windows by package.
Construction takeoffs by trade
Concrete
Placements, reinforcing, formwork and slab accessories.
Drywall
Partitions and ceilings organized by assembly, height and board layers.
MEP
Equipment, distribution, connections and control responsibilities.
Sitework
Grading, utility and paving scope with visible haul assumptions.
Roofing
Roof areas, edges, penetrations and assembly details.
Masonry
Units, grout, reinforcing and wall accessories by assembly.
Flooring
Room quantities, transitions and finish-specific preparation.
Structural steel
Member lists, connection assumptions and erection interfaces.
From drawing set to bid review
Share your plans
Send the current drawings, addenda, project location, deadline and the trades you need covered.
Review the quote
Agree on the deliverables, turnaround and boundaries of the estimate before work begins.
Review your estimate
Use the organized quantities, references and assumptions to price or check the package.
What a reviewable estimate looks like
A useful estimate records the measurement unit, plan reference and revision alongside the quantity. Separating the measured amount from waste and pricing assumptions lets a contractor change one input without losing the original basis.
Frequently asked questions
Can I request a quantity-only takeoff?
Yes. Specify the trade, the takeoff units and how you want the quantities broken down. A quantity-only sheet can be priced with your own crews and suppliers.
Which version of the drawings should I send?
Send the latest issued bid or design set and every applicable addendum. If a revised sheet replaces one from an earlier set, identify it in the request.
How is the fee determined?
The quote reflects the trades, drawing completeness, required output and deadline. A single-trade count and a full construction budget are scoped separately.
What happens if a plan detail is missing?
Identify the decision in an assumption or clarification log. Where a placeholder is needed, show the basis and the potential impact so your team can review it.
Who we prepare estimates for
- General contractors
- Trade contractors
- Custom home builders
- Developers
- Architects
- Design teams
- Renovation contractors
- Preconstruction teams
Bid scope by construction setting
Tenant improvements
Demolition, revised partitions and shared MEP connections.
Single-family homes
Foundations, framing and owner-selected finishes.
Industrial facilities
Equipment pads, utility runs and shutdown interfaces.
Civil site packages
Grading, utilities, paving and restoration limits.
Healthcare renovations
Room schedules, building systems and temporary protection.
Data centers
Power distribution, cooling and equipment interfaces.
Envelope packages
Roof areas, flashings and edge details.
Structural concrete
Slabs, reinforcing and contact form areas.
Construction estimating across the United States
Start with the project city or ZIP and bid documents. Browse the state pages for bid scope and drawing requirements.