CONCRETE ESTIMATING AND TAKEOFF SERVICES
For many years, general contracting companies, concrete contractors, house builders, and real estate developers have relied on The Estimating Studio to provide division 3, concrete estimating services. Contractors that work on sidewalks, driveways, and pavement typically have to perform fieldwork on-site and struggle to estimate properly for bid proposals. We accept the duty of relieving their anxiety by offering them comprehensive and accurate concrete takeoff and estimate services to help them with their bids.
To offer concrete takeoff services, we employ a professional concrete cost estimator for division 3 trades, qualified with American estimators organizations such as the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS).
WHAT WE QUANTIFY IN OUR CONCRETE ESTIMATING SERVICES?
- – Sidewalks
- – Driveways
- – Parking Lots
- – Paving
- – Retaining Walls
- – Foundations-Concrete
- – Curbs
- – Structural Rebar
- – Stirrups
- – Dowels
- – Anchors
- – Wire Mesh
- – Basements
- – Formworks
- – Cast in Place
- – Concrete Repairs
- – Patios
- – Visqueen
- – Tie Beams
- – Lintels
- – Headers
- – Knockouts
- – Shear Walls
- – Decks
- – Columns
- – Piers
- – Caissons
- – Countertops
- – Slabs on Grade
- – Grading
- – Reinforced Concrete
- – Square Pilasters
- – Round Column Block
- – Lintel Block
- – Bond Beams
- – Sill Block
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OUR PORTFOLIO IN CONCRETE TAKEOFF SERVICES
- – Dams
- – Bridges
- – Residential Buildings
- – Commercial Buildings
- – Foundations For High Rise Buildings
- – Highways
- – Driveways
- – Culverts And Sewers
- – Marine Structures
- – Fences
We have provided general contractors, concrete contractors, asphalt contractors, foundation contractors, suppliers, and pavers with the most precise and in-depth concrete estimating services and material takeoffs services, from large construction organizations to small enterprises. We have a solid reputation in the blue book for being accurate.
For many different private and public projects, we have successfully offered concrete takeoff services for sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, concrete pavement, waterproofing, parking lots, flatwork, basements, concrete foundations, concrete curbs, concrete slabs, etc.
THE RANGE OF CONCRETE ESTIMATING SERVICES
- – Concrete Quantity Takeoffs
- – Budget & Bid Estimates
- – Bid Preparation
- – Design Estimates
- – Change Order Estimates
- – Value Engineering
- – Project Lead Generation
- – Concrete Contractor Marketing
- – Expert Witness
- – Litigation Assistance
Our deliverables for division 3 trade include:
- – Concrete takeoff spreadsheets
- – Material, labor & equipment costs
- – Man Hours
- – Marked up drawing plans
- – Takeoff summary including total costs for material, labor, equipment, overhead, profit, etc
- – Review of exclusions and inclusions
WHY YOU SHOULD OUTSOURCE YOUR CONCRETE ESTIMATES?
Their hectic schedules make contractors working on pavement, driveways, and sidewalks sometimes too busy to do reliable estimates independently. Consequently, they frequently overbid or underbid jobs. Having an accurate estimate of the cost and labor hours required for the project is crucial when submitting the lowest bid to secure jobs. Outsourcing your construction takeoff services to a reputable estimating business like ours provides the benefits listed below.
- You don’t have to buy expensive construction estimation software and hire and train professional staff for concrete estimating.
- You save on the extra expenses of hiring a fulltime concrete cost estimator.
- It improves your bid volume. With the help of professional service, you start bidding on more projects and ultimately winning more projects.
- With the assistance of expert estimators, your estimating efficiency is improved which can help in increasing your profit potential.
- You no longer miss out on any opportunity.
BENEFITS OF OUTSOURCING YOUR CONCRETE TAKEOFF TO US!
Many concrete contractors approach us for accurate and timely preparations of bids to get ahead of their competitors. With us you get the following benefits:
- Highly accurate concrete estimate and material takeoffs.
- Our estimates have a bid winning ratio of more than 92%.
- Estimates are delivered in the fastest turnaround time (24 to 48 hours).
- Our monthly takeoff packages save you 60% of the expense of a full-time estimator.
- Affordable estimates
- We have a dedicated and expert concrete cost estimator for division 3 concrete trades.
- We also offer consultation regarding bid filing and managing bidding network profiles of the contractors.
- We have certified construction estimators with credible accreditations like AACE, AIQS.
- Customer support is available 24/7.
OUR ESTIMATION PROCESS
In order to determine the scope of work, the concrete estimating process begins with a careful examination of the design plans given by the customer. The next step involves an on-screen takeoff utilising computer programmes like Bluebeam, Planswift, Accubid, etc. Additionally, the amounts are imported with thorough line item descriptions into the aforementioned EXCEL files.
Our concrete takeoff spreadsheet comprises the breakdown of all the following quantities:
- The volume of concrete needed for platforms, stairs, columns, lintels, grade beams, headers, grade piers, slabs, and other structures. The estimated cost of transportation and any necessary equipment, such as cranes, pumps, mixers, etc., are also included.
- The price of the formwork for concrete. The kind of formwork, whether you buy or rent it, repairs, any connected equipment, shipping expenses, labour costs, etc., all play a role.
- Reinforcements for concrete, such as anchors, stirrups, wire mesh, plastic mesh, and structural rebar.
Quick Turnarounds
We have a staff of skilled estimators that can estimate or takeoff home plans in as little as 24 to 48 hours, both for commercial and residential projects. Turnaround times for commercial estimates might change depending on the complexity and scale of the project.
Accurate Construction Cost Database
We deploy RSMeans and our developed construction cost database for material, labor and equipment pricing for up to date and zip code based costing.
OUR ESTIMATION PROCESS
The first step in the estimating process at The Estimating Studio is the review of the drawing plans by the MEP specialist, who has extensive prior experience working with Mechanical (HVAC), ducting, air-conditioning systems, refrigeration units, Electrical, low voltage equipment, and Plumbing takeoffs. The specifics, timelines, requirements, along with a few small general observations, are taken into account. Each drawing plan is then uploaded using our approved software like Trimble, Bluebeam, Plan Swift, Fast WRAP, Fast DUCT, etc. A senior estimator, who assures a cold-eyed evaluation from marked-up plans and takeoffs sheets in EXCEL, reviews the quantities from the plans after our qualified and certified estimator takes offs them and ensures that all considerations, correct standards, and codes are followed.
Each line item is quantified, stated, and given the appropriate explanation in accordance with the goal. It is defined what the job-winning approach will be for bid estimates, procurement, and supply needs. After the estimation department has undergone peer review, estimates for residential, commercial, and industrial projects are presented to clients.
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