Construction Estimating
Construction Estimating
Prime Estimating’s Construction Estimating service provides unsurpassed accuracy and precision for projects of all sizes. With years of industry experience, we excel in providing precise cost estimates based on your specific requirements. Our staff painstakingly examines plans and specifications, providing precise, marked-up estimates that indicate important cost drivers and potential reductions. We understand the complexities of building projects and can give quick estimates to keep your project on track and within budget. From project inception to project completion, we collaborate closely with you to ensure that every area of your project is thoroughly examined and managed. Prime Estimating provides expert insights and reliable cost assessments, allowing you to make informed decisions and achieve successful project outcomes.
Our range of construction cost estimation services
At Prime Estimating, we excel in construction estimating services, cost engineering, and material takeoffs, offering you exceptional benefits:
- Rapid Turnaround: Receive detailed estimates within 24-48 hours.
- Precision and Comprehensiveness: Our estimates are known for their accuracy and thoroughness.
- Cost-Efficiency: Save up to 60% compared to in-house estimator expenses with our monthly takeoff packages.
- High Success Rate: Our estimates boast a bid-winning ratio of over 85%.
- Advanced Software: We use industry-leading, trade-specific software and offer expert consultancy.
- Certified Expertise: Our estimators adhere to guidelines from respected organizations like the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS).
- 24/7 Support: Enjoy round-the-clock customer support for all your needs.
Partner with Prime Estimating for reliable, expert services tailored to your project’s success.
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Our Construction Estimating Template
Prime Estimating employs construction estimating templates that are generally accepted by leading general contractors and top building developers. Our takeoffs and estimates are widely accepted for bid paperwork and supplier requirements throughout the industry. As members of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) and the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE), we are dedicated to providing accurate, cost-effective, and timely estimates.
Our templates are very versatile and can be changed to meet your individual needs. We provide editable Excel sheets for your convenience, but you can also supply your own material takeoff templates if you like. Partner with us to get professional estimating solutions that exceed the highest industry standards.
Our Construction Estimating Process
Drawing review: Typically, our estimating process begins with a study of the client’s plans and drawings, followed by a meeting with experienced estimators and material takeoff experts to discuss the important elements of the items and trades to be quantified and taken off.
Estimation: We employ certified tools such as Planswift, BlueBeam, and OST (OnscreenTakeoff). Following thorough preparation for takeoff and pricing of trades and specific main impact line items. We provide the estimate and takeoff sheet in either the client’s template, our own template, or EXCEL sheets.
Pricing: We often organize the estimate using codes from the drawings or CSI codes, followed by balancing the value against each applicable trade and code. We provide zip code pricing and accept local vendor prices.