Turnaround Time
48 Hours
Cost Accuracy Rate
99.5%
CSI Divisions Covered
Divisions 01–16
Bid Win Benchmark
34% Increase
Project Estimating Overview & Methodology
Commercial building estimating demands extreme rigor. From mid-rise corporate headquarters to neighborhood retail strip centers and medical office facilities, Construct Estimates delivers audit-proof takeoff packages.
We unpack complex MEP drawings, structural engineering schedules, and architectural specifications, synthesizing thousands of distinct trade items into an intuitive, editable Excel Bill of Quantities.
Our team identifies constructability clashes, missing plan details, and scope ambiguities early during the pre-construction takeoff phase, drafting Request for Information (RFI) logs to prevent costly change orders during execution.
Tight Timeline & Complex Specs
Complex 45,000 sq ft mixed retail/office building with high-performance curtain walls, extensive structural steel connections, and specialized MEP requirements.
Multi-Tier Digital Takeoff Protocol
Utilized Bluebeam Revu's multi-layered custom toolsets to segregate structural, envelope, and interior scopes, delivering itemized subcontractor bid packages that enabled the client to secure 5 competitive trade bids under budget.
Trade Scope Quantified in Package
Sample Quantity Breakdown & BOQ Excerpt
Direct excerpt from the CSI MasterFormat 16-Division Excel takeoff package.
| CSI Division | Item Description | Unit | Est. Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Div 05 - Metals | Wide Flange Structural Steel Columns & Beams | Tons | 185 |
| Div 08 - Openings | Thermally Broken Aluminum Curtain Wall System | SF | 8,950 |
| Div 03 - Concrete | Elevated Slab on Metal Deck (3-1/2" Lightweight Concrete) | SF | 45,000 |
| Div 09 - Finishes | 2'x2' Suspended Acoustical Tile Ceilings (NRC 0.70) | SF | 32,800 |
| Div 07 - Roofing | 60-Mil TPO Fully Adhered Single-Ply Membrane System | SQ | 165 |
What Is Included in this Takeoff Package
Every estimate we deliver includes audit-ready source files, calibrated quantities, and clear documentation.
Deliverable 01
Structural Steel Tonnage & Precast Concrete Schedules
Deliverable 02
Glazing, Curtain Wall & Storefront Elevation Markups
Deliverable 03
Division-by-Division CSI MasterFormat 16-Division Excel BOQ
Deliverable 04
MEP Systems Material Breakdowns & Subcontractor RFP Sheets
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