Our Services
Outsourcing Estimating Services
Outsource estimating services to an experienced and efficient team for a cost-effective, accurate, and quick material estimate. In the competitive construction industry, a reliable bill of materials is crucial for an edge over the competition. An accurate estimate is vital for any project phase, from preliminary to detailed.
Our Portfolio
We provide reliable bills of materials for both public and private projects, making us a go-to choice for companies. Our portfolio includes:
- Residential: Single-family to multiple-family residential homes, Condominiums, Apartment buildings
- Commercial: Movie theaters, Offices, Warehouses, Auditoriums
- Industrial: Wastewater treatment plants, Power generation, Biofuels, Manufacturing units, Petrochemicals, and refineries
- Retail: Shopping malls, Grocery stores, restaurants, Showrooms
- Civil: Highways, Dams, Bridges
- Institutional: Schools, Universities, Medical centers, Community centers, Prisons
- Mining & Marine projects
- Renovations and remodeling
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Request an Outsourcing Estimating Proposal! Call +1 816 310 0657 or upload your plans for a quote in just five minutes
Outsource Estimating In All CSI Trades
Outsource estimates for all CSI trades, from concrete masonry to electrical. Get comprehensive estimating outsourcing services today.
- Concrete – Sidewalks, Driveways, Parking, Basement, Foundation, Paving, Retaining walls
- Masonry – CMU blocks, Bricks, Stones, Tiles, Veneer, Clay units, Glass units
- Sitework – Earthwork, Landscaping, Canopy, Playground, Swimming pool, Patios, Fencing, Docks
- Mechanical – Ductwork, HVAC systems
- Electrical – Lighting, Access Control, Electrical metering, Security, Fire alarm, Voltage distribution systems
- Plumbing – Piping and firing, Pumps, Valves, Water treatment equipment, Gas and vacuum systems, Compressed air systems, Surface Trench Drains
- Finishes – Drywall, Painting, Flooring, Carpeting, Textured finishing, Coatings
- Plastic/Wood composites – Lumber, Millwork, Rough carpentry, Decking Wood veneers, Plastic fabrications
- Thermal/Moisture protection – Insulation, Waterproofing, Fireproofing, Firestopping, Flashing, Dampproofing
- Metal – Structural steel, Railings, Trusses, Stairs, Ladders, Framing, Grating, Casting, Fastening, Metal decking
- Openings – Doors, Windows, Entrance
Services We Offer
- Bid estimates, Budget estimates, design estimates, Preliminary estimates
- Feasibility study
- Consultation & bid filing
- Litigation assistance
- Preconstruction & change order management
- Subcontractor marketing
- Projects lead
- Project scheduling
- Project cost management
- Structural steel shop drawing services
- MEP shop drawing services
- Masonry brick wall 3d designing services
Outsource Estimating Services To Us!
Our Promise for Accurate and Cost-Effective Estimates.
- Detailed estimates with precise line descriptions
- Cost-effective pricing for all our services
- Fast turnaround times of 24 to 48 hours
- The high bid-hit ratio of over 85% for accurate estimates
- Monthly takeoff packages can save up to 60% of your estimated expenses
- Consultation on bid preparation and handling bidding network profiles
- Certified construction estimator with credible accreditations
- 24/7 email support for all your queries and concerns.
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What are the Benefits of Outsourcing Estimating to a Professional Company?
Performing an accurate takeoff requires software proficiency and a keen eye for detail. For smaller contractors involved in businesses like drywall, lumber, painting, flooring, and more, doing material takeoffs on their own can be time-consuming, frustrating, and result in compromised accuracy. This can lead to losing bids and missed opportunities.
Having an in-house construction cost estimator requires proper training, expensive software purchases, and a significant expense in terms of salaries, bonuses, benefits, and more. Outsourcing to a professional estimating company that works with hundreds of companies like yours offers highly precise, reliable, and timely estimates, ensuring a good return on investment.
Outsourcing to a US-based estimating company that complies with standards, materials, and local pricing is crucial. Avoid offshore outsourcing of construction estimating and build an estimate with confidence by choosing a professional estimating company.
Our Software for Accurate Estimating
- Planswift
- Bluebeam
- RS Means
- FastPIPE
- FastDUCT
- IMHS Mark Systems
- Trimble
- Quest Estimating
Key Benefits of Outsourcing Construction Estimating Services
- Accurate material takeoffs, man-hours, and labor costs by professional estimating companies
- Avoid underquoting or over-quoting your bids with accurate estimates
- Timely delivery of estimates increases opportunities and eliminates missed chances
- Quick bill of material accelerates the bidding process leading to bidding on more projects and increasing chances of winning more
- Save expenses on expensive software and hiring and training estimating staff
- Utilize in-house estimator for bid filing and managing bidding network profiles
- Improve estimating efficiency and profit potential with expert assistance
- Professional estimates comply with international standards to avoid ambiguity
- Save time and energy to focus on core business, networking, and growth strategies
- Handle multiple projects at a time with ease
- Outsourcing keeps overhead expenses to a minimum and increases bid volume.
Reducing Overhead Expenses: How Our Estimating Services Helped a Florida-Based Company
Challenges Faced by a Florida-based Insulation Contracting Company
The Florida-based insulation contracting company was facing various challenges such as losing bids, time constraints, ordering discrepancies, delays in ordering, tight budgets, and more. These challenges were causing them to lose a lot of business and lag behind in their field.
Solution Provided by Our Estimating Company
To address these issues, we allocated our expert estimator and consultant to assist with bid filing, accurate bid estimates, proper project scheduling, change order management, and more.
The Outcome of Outsourcing to Our Estimating Company
By outsourcing to us, the company's estimating efficiency improved, leading to increased bid volume, more projects won, and a good profit potential. Additionally, the company saved 60% of the expense of having an in-house estimator.
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Don't miss out on accurate and timely estimates for your next project! Contact us today and take advantage of our limited-time offer. Upload your plans for a quick quote in the next 5 minutes. Let our expert estimators help you win more bids and increase your profits.
Follow The Simple Process
1Submit Your Drawing Plans
Attach the file to the contact us page and send us complete details by filling out the form. We accept PDF format and your plans can be Bid set, Schematic, Design Development, Construction document, or conceptual drawings. It can be a Dropbox link or portal link, etc.2Get a Quote
After reviewing the plan documents, you will quickly get the quote. Once accepted, you can pay the invoice via credit card, debit card, or PayPal, and our team will start working on your project.3Receive Estimate
You will receive an estimate that will contain all the material & labor quantities with pricing. We deliver the estimate and takeoff sheet in EXCEL or in our template or in the client's template, as per demand.
Build an Estimate has a portfolio of serving more than Thousands of companies, including General Contractors, subcontractors, home builders, developers, architects, and vendors in different regions of the world for projects ranging from small residential to complex commercial buildings. Our team of professional estimators provides precise building cost estimates along with marked-up plans at affordable rates and quick turnaround times. We follow the strict guidelines of certified American Estimators Organizations like the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS).
Who can benefit from our outsourcing construction estimate services?
Our services are ideal for contractors, developers, architects, and anyone involved in commercial, residential, civil, private, or public works who require accurate construction estimates and material takeoffs. We also provide specialized trade contractors with services such as concrete masonry works, site work, ductwork, HVAC systems, insulation, lumber, drywall, painting, flooring, and structural steel.
How fast can we provide an estimate?
Our delivery time depends on the size, complexity, and uniqueness of the project. However, we guarantee a turnaround time of 24 to 48 hours after receiving the project plans. For example, we can provide a drywall estimate for a single or two-story residential building within 24 hours.
What is our pricing?
Our pricing varies based on the size and complexity of the project. On average, our estimated charges are $200.
What document format do we use for material takeoff?
We prepare our estimates in Excel sheets, either in our format or customized to the client's needs. We can employ RS Means and our extensive database of zip code-based pricing for material and labor, or the client can email us their spreadsheet with cost codes and material codes. We will input the estimated quantities into the spreadsheet, and the client can send the material list to their vendors for pricing.
What is the format of our estimates?
We provide estimates in CSI MasterFormat or uni format, or we can customize them according to the client's requirements.
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