General Construction Estimating
End-to-end estimating services covering all trades, providing general contractors with complete, bid-ready packages.
Service Overview
Managing the bidding process across dozens of trades is the most challenging aspect of being a general contractor. Our general construction estimating services act as your outsourced estimating department. We provide comprehensive, multi-trade takeoffs organized by the CSI MasterFormat. From conceptual budgeting based on schematic designs to hard-dollar bids on final construction documents, we synthesize structural, architectural, and MEP data into one master estimate. We help GCs level subcontractor bids, calculate general conditions, and submit highly competitive proposals.
What We Estimate
- Complete CSI MasterFormat estimating (Divisions 1-49)
- Conceptual and schematic design budgeting
- Hard-bid estimating from construction documents
- General conditions and site logistics pricing
- Subcontractor bid leveling and comparison
- Value engineering and cost reduction analysis
- Change order verification
- Quantity takeoffs for all self-performed work
- Project scheduling and phasing cost impacts
- Material escalation forecasting
Who We Serve
- General ContractorsExpand your bidding capacity without the overhead of hiring full-time senior estimators.
- Construction ManagersMaintain strict cost control and provide reliable budget updates to project owners.
- Owner's RepresentativesVerify contractor bids and evaluate the financial feasibility of capital projects.
- Real Estate DevelopersGet accurate pro-forma numbers early in the design phase to secure funding.
Our Estimating Process
Submit Project Plans
Send us your blueprints, drawings, or project specifications for a preliminary review.
Review & Quote
Our team analyzes the scope of work and provides a detailed quote and timeline.
Approval & Estimate
Once approved, we begin the comprehensive material takeoff and cost estimation process.
Delivered Project
You receive a fully detailed, bid-ready estimate delivered straight to your inbox.
What You Receive
- Master estimate summary by CSI Division
- Detailed line-item quantity takeoff
- General conditions and site overhead analysis
- Value engineering report
- Subcontractor bid leveling sheet
- Marked-up digital plans for reference
Project Types
Why Choose Our Service
Bid More, Win More
Increase your revenue by bidding on more projects than your internal team could handle alone.
Identify Scope Gaps
Our thorough process catches missing details in the plans before they become expensive change orders.
Accurate General Conditions
We accurately project the often-overlooked costs of supervision, equipment, and site logistics.
Professional Presentation
Submit clean, highly detailed bids that instill confidence in owners and architects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you price the entire project or just do the takeoffs?
We provide complete, fully-priced estimates including labor, material, and equipment. However, we can also provide just the quantity takeoff if you prefer to apply your own pricing.
How do you estimate general conditions?
We build a detailed general conditions estimate based on the project duration, including superintendent salary, temporary utilities, fencing, trailers, and cleanup.
Can you review my subcontractors' bids?
Yes, we offer bid leveling services. We compare your subcontractor quotes against our detailed takeoff to ensure they haven't missed any scope.
What format will the final estimate be in?
We provide highly organized Excel spreadsheets formatted to CSI MasterFormat, which can easily be imported into your project management software.
Scale Your Estimating Department Today
Partner with us for comprehensive general construction estimating and win your next major project.