Our Process
How Your Estimate Gets Built
A documented workflow, from the moment your plans arrive to the moment your deliverable lands in your inbox.
- Construction Cost Estimating
- Material Takeoffs
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Bid Preparation
- Residential & Commercial
- USA Projects
How It Works
Five Steps From Plans To Estimate
A clear workflow so you always know where your estimate stands.
- 01
Submit Your Plans
Upload drawings, PDFs, specifications, photos, or project documents.
- 02
We Review Your Scope
Our team reviews the project information and identifies the required estimating scope.
- 03
We Prepare Your Estimate
Quantities, materials, labor, and applicable cost categories are organized into a professional estimate.
- 04
Quality Review
The estimate is reviewed for organization, scope coverage, assumptions, and exclusions.
- 05
Receive Your Estimate
Receive the completed deliverable according to the agreed scope and turnaround.
Inside The Takeoff
Color-Coded Markups Tied To Every Quantity
Demonstration example of the markup and quantity workflow used on estimating deliverables.
Original Plan
DemoDemonstration example — not a client project
Color-Coded Takeoff
DemoDemonstration markup — colors match the legend
Quantity Summary
Demo- Roof area38.0 SQ
- Duct (26-24 ga)8,600 LB
- Domestic water pipe540 LF
- Branch conduit & wire4,850 LF
- Slab concrete334 CY
- Structural steel58.4 TON
- General conditions10 MO
Demonstration quantities only
Legend
- Roofing
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Concrete
- Structural
- General
All visuals in this section are demonstration examples created to illustrate the markup and quantity workflow. They do not represent actual client drawings or project quantities.
Deliverables
What Can Your Estimate Include?
Deliverables are assembled around your scope, bid format, and internal workflow.
Excel Estimate
PDF Estimate
Marked-Up Plans
Quantity Takeoff
Material Takeoff
Labor Breakdown
Cost Summary
Bid Summary
Scope Analysis
Assumptions
Exclusions
Alternates
Ready When You Are
Have Plans? Let's Build Your Estimate.
Send us your project information and get started with a professional estimating review.