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Estimating services

Quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for every bid type and every trade, delivered in Excel and ready for your bid.

Residential bids estimating
Bid type

Residential bids

Complete estimates for single-family homes, additions, remodels and multi-family buildings.

  • Foundations, framing and roofing packages
  • Windows, doors, siding and trim
  • Drywall, flooring, cabinets and paint
  • Plumbing, HVAC and electrical rough-in and trim
Commercial bids estimating
Bid type

Commercial bids

Offices, retail, restaurants, hotels and mixed-use buildings, priced trade by trade.

  • Structural steel and concrete frames
  • Storefronts, curtain wall and envelope
  • Tenant fit-outs and interior finishes
  • Full MEP with equipment schedules
Public bids estimating
Bid type

Public bids

Schools, municipal and government projects, priced to the owner's specifications and bid forms.

  • Bid form and unit-price schedules
  • Alternates and allowances priced separately
  • Specification-driven scope review
  • Addenda tracked and acknowledged
Material takeoffs for suppliers
Bid type

Material suppliers

Material quantity takeoffs for suppliers and manufacturers quoting to contractors.

  • Material lists by product and size
  • Counts for fixtures, doors and hardware
  • Waste factors shown separately
  • Delivery-phase quantities on request
Earthwork & site work estimating
Trade estimating

Earthwork & site work

Earthwork, grading, paving and underground utilities.

  • Cut and fill volumes
  • Paving, curbs and sidewalks
  • Storm, sanitary and water lines
  • Erosion control and landscaping
Concrete estimating
Trade estimating

Concrete

Every cubic yard and every pound of rebar, from footings to elevated slabs.

  • Footings, grade beams and foundation walls
  • Slabs on grade and elevated decks
  • Formwork area and rebar tonnage
  • Finishing, curing and embeds
Masonry estimating
Trade estimating

Masonry

Block, brick and stone quantities with grout, mortar and reinforcing.

  • CMU walls by size and fill
  • Brick and stone veneer
  • Grout, mortar and joint reinforcing
  • Lintels, flashing and accessories
Structural steel estimating
Trade estimating

Structural steel

Structural and miscellaneous steel, by piece and by ton.

  • Beams, columns and bracing
  • Metal deck and joists
  • Stairs, railings and embeds
  • Connections and erection allowances
Framing & carpentry estimating
Trade estimating

Framing & carpentry

Lumber packages and metal stud framing, ready to order.

  • Studs, plates, headers and blocking
  • Floor and roof trusses or joists
  • Sheathing and subfloor
  • Cold-formed metal framing
Roofing & envelope estimating
Trade estimating

Roofing & envelope

Roofing, insulation, waterproofing and air barriers.

  • Membrane, shingle, metal and tile roofs
  • Flashing, edge metal and gutters
  • Wall and roof insulation
  • Sealants and waterproofing
Drywall & finishes estimating
Trade estimating

Drywall & finishes

Drywall, ceilings, flooring, tile and paint for every room.

  • Gypsum board by type and layer
  • Acoustical and drywall ceilings
  • Flooring and tile by material
  • Paint and wall coverings
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Trade estimating

MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing takeoffs from the MEP drawings.

  • Ductwork, piping and HVAC equipment
  • Plumbing fixtures and piping by size
  • Conduit, wire, panels and devices
  • Lighting, fire alarm and low voltage
Trades we estimate

Every CSI division, line by line

Div. 02–03

Concrete

Footings, slabs, walls, formwork and rebar.

Div. 04

Masonry

Block, brick, stone veneer, grout and mortar.

Div. 05–06

Metals & wood

Structural steel, framing, sheathing and trim.

Div. 07–08

Envelope & openings

Roofing, insulation, waterproofing, doors and windows.

Div. 09

Finishes

Drywall, ceilings, flooring, tile and paint.

Div. 21–23

Fire, plumbing & HVAC

Sprinklers, piping, fixtures, ductwork and equipment.

Div. 26–28

Electrical

Conduit, wire, panels, lighting, data and security.

Div. 31–33

Site & utilities

Grading, paving, storm, sewer and water lines.

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