Welcome to our company, where we specialize in providing professional and efficient commercial estimating services for contractors, developers, lenders, and design firms. Our team of experienced estimators is dedicated to delivering accurate estimates for a wide range of commercial projects, including renovation, restoration, addition, and new construction. We understand the critical role that accurate estimates play in budget creation and cost control throughout a project’s lifecycle.

At our company, each project is meticulously reviewed by senior project managers with extensive experience in estimating large commercial portfolios. Whether you need consultancy with the estimation and scheduling of commercial construction projects, assistance with preparing bill of materials for specific trades, sizes, or complexities, or guidance on preparing and filing bidding proposals – we have you covered.

Our services are tailored to your specific needs and delivered with precision and timeliness. We pride ourselves on providing accurate estimates that help our clients make informed decisions and achieve their project goals efficiently.

Why Choose Us:

• Experienced estimators with a wealth of knowledge in commercial projects
• Accurate estimates for various types of projects
• Senior project managers overseeing every project
• Tailored services to meet your specific needs

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to provide top-notch commercial estimating services that empower our clients to succeed in their projects. We strive to be a trusted partner in the construction industry by delivering accurate estimates and exceptional service every step of the way.

If you are looking for reliable estimating services that align with your project requirements and values, look no further than our company. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your next commercial project.

For Commercial Contractors

Most Accurate & Detailed Commercial Estimates

At Build Estimate, we pride ourselves on delivering the most accurate and detailed commercial estimates on the market. Our estimates include comprehensive line item descriptions and colored marked-up plans for maximum clarity. We use advanced construction cost databases and the trusted RSMeans system to price out materials, labor, and equipment with precision. Additionally, our estimates are tailored to the specific location of your project, with zip code-based pricing ensuring maximum accuracy. Trust us to deliver estimates you can count on.

Material & Labor Takeoffs

At Build Estimate, we provide a comprehensive list of materials for your project, complete with detailed descriptions, model information, and vendor details. We also include zip-code-based pricing and labor man-hours required to complete the job with accuracy. Our detailed takeoffs are delivered in organized EXCEL spreadsheets based on your preferred format, whether that’s CSI MasterFormat, Uniformat, cost code, or your customized format. Trust us to deliver the information you need to make informed decisions about your project.

Bid Estimates

At Build Estimate, we offer comprehensive bidding assistance to help you win more project leads. Our services include accurate bid estimates, profitable margin setting, and competitive bid filing. Our commercial estimates have an 85%+ bid-winning ratio. We provide detailed marked-up plans and organized bid proposals with all the necessary information for defining your project scope. Trust us to help you secure more project leads and grow your business.

Our services include:

• Bid Estimates
• Assistance in smartly filing bids
• Project Lead Generation
• Subcontractor Marketing
• Precise material & labor takeoffs for procurement
• Change Order Management
• Cold Eye Review
• Project Scheduling
• Cost Management
• Value engineering
• Legal claims

For Commercial Contractors

Preliminary Commercial Estimates

Commercial developers need reliable estimates to determine the feasibility of a project before development plans even begin. That’s where Build Estimate comes in. With our software expertise and access to historical data, we’re able to provide reliable preliminary commercial estimates and feasibility reports for real estate developers, owners, and investors. 

With a portfolio of million-dollar projects under our belt, we have the experience you can trust to help make informed decisions about your project’s feasibility. Trust Build an Estimate to provide the information you need to succeed.

Pre-Construction Final Commercial Estimates

Once construction drawings are complete, general contractors and subcontractors begin submitting bid proposals. But how can commercial developers ensure these bids are market value, and how can they negotiate prices with GCs and subs without the help of an expert estimating firm? That’s where Build Estimate comes in. 

Our highly detailed pre-construction final commercial estimates provide the foundation for planning proposals, securing loans, allocating funds, managing costs, and negotiating with contractors. With our help, you can be sure you’re getting the best value for your project. Trust Build an Estimate to provide the expert guidance you need to succeed.

For Commercial Architects & Designers

Design-Phase Estimates

At Build Estimate, our estimating team collaborates closely with architects and designers throughout the design phase of commercial projects. We provide cost evaluations for various design alternatives to help the design team analyze and customize design parameters according to their client’s budget limits, avoiding additional costs or overruns later on.

 Our design phase estimates cover conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction document estimates. Additionally, we review drawings and specifications for errors, exclusions, and trade consistency to ensure the accuracy of our estimates. Trust Build an Estimate to help you design with cost in mind and avoid costly surprises later on.

Budget Creation

At Build Estimate, we help commercial architects and designers create accurate budgets for their projects. Simply send us your design development and schematic drawings, and we’ll create budget estimates during the development phase of the design. Trust us to provide accurate, realistic, and achievable budgets for your project.

For Commercial Design-Build Firms

Our design-build estimating services are trusted by project owners with budget constraints. We determine all associated costs early on, even at 50% design completion, so owners can make critical decisions. Our estimates include architectural, engineering, mechanical, drafting, subcontractor, labor, material, equipment, man hours, and indirect costs. 

We promise quick turnaround times, market-competitive rates, detailed and accurate estimates, easy-to-understand reports, colored marked drawings, experienced and certified estimators, compliance with international standards, confidentiality, and 24/7 support. Our estimates cover a wide range of small and heavy construction types in all industries, from 10 million dollars to several million-dollar evaluations of projects.

Our Estimation Process

• Build Estimate offers commercial estimating services in all CSI divisions
• A formal meeting of estimators to discuss and identify the scope of work
• Allocation of tasks to trade specialist estimators
• Plans imported using the latest software and quantities measured through on-screen takeoffs
• Material quantities are exported to EXCEL spreadsheets and categorized by division or CSI costs
• Accurate zip code-based pricing for material and labor costs with respect to union and prevailing wages
• Cross-check performed by lead estimator for quality assurance and control of project deliverables