Construction Cost Estimation

Budget withconfidence and clarity.

Explore comprehensive preconstruction estimation services that blend detailed quantity takeoffs, market intelligence, and risk analysis to shape dependable budgets. We guide owners and contractors from concept through bid day with proactive insights that keep financial goals aligned with project realities.

Fast-turn estimates for bids and feasibility
Aligned with your cost targets and risk profile

Typical deliverables

  • Complete material and labor quantity takeoff
  • Cost breakdown by trade, system, and phase
  • Allowance and contingency recommendations
  • Scenario-based “what if” pricing options

Need something specific, like alternates or phasing options? We tailor every estimate to your bid strategy and client expectations.

What you get in every estimate

A clear, auditable cost story that stands up to client reviews, internal approvals, and competitive bid day pressure.

Concept to Bid-Day Support

From early feasibility budgets to detailed bid-day estimates, we stay with you through every decision.

Trade & Discipline Breakdown

Clear, structured views by CSI division, trade, or building zone for fast value engineering.

Market-Calibrated Pricing

Rates informed by current material indices, labor trends, and your local contractor network.

Included in every engagement

  • Complete material and labor quantity takeoff
  • Cost breakdown by trade, system, and phase
  • Allowance and contingency recommendations
  • Scenario-based “what if” pricing options
  • Assumption log and risk register
  • Editable spreadsheets and PDF summaries

Use our estimates as a ready-to-present pack or integrate them into your own internal templates. We can mirror your formatting so stakeholders see something familiar, backed by our data and expertise.

How our estimation process works

A simple three-step workflow designed to keep you focused on strategy while we handle the detail.

1

Share Your Drawings

Upload plans, specs, and any markups. We align on scope, milestones, and preferred formats.

2

We Build the Estimate

Our team performs detailed quantity takeoff, applies rates, and runs checks against benchmarks.

3

Review & Refine Together

Walk through the estimate live, test scenarios, and finalize a version that supports your strategy.

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