Services

ESTIMATING SERVICES

WHY WE NEED ESTIMATING SERVICES

In a construction project material takeoff / Quantity is important of the Contractors, for Project Manager or for client. Precise estimating is key to project success. Estimating services can be a game-changer for contractors looking to save costs and improve their overall efficiency.

COST SAVING

  • Order Material As Needed
  • Reduce Wastage

TIME EFFICIENCY

  • Outsourcing estimating tasks allows contractors to focus on their core activities, such as project management and execution.
  • This can lead to quicker project starts and reduced downtime.

RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION

  • Identify The Most Cost-Effective Materials
  • Identify The Most Cost-Effective Labor
  • This can lead to lower overall project costs.

ENHANCED EFFICIENCY

  • Ensure that the right materials are available when they are needed
  • Reduce the risk of delays or interruptions.

EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE

  • Estimating services often come with a wealth of industry knowledge and experience
  • Utilizing estimating services not only helps contractors save money but also enhances their operational efficiency.


Construction Takeoffs

Analyzing the designs and specifications to ascertain the types and amounts of materials needed for a project is known as the construction take-off process. It covers anything from steel and wood framing to concrete and masonry, among other things. To obtain a comprehensive take-off list, estimates are also completed for other trades, such as site work, flooring, painting, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. For home builders, material take-off is highly helpful. With the help of expert estimating firms like Estimating Consultant, general contractors, subcontractors, and home builders can control spending, cut down on waste, and prevent delays brought on by a lack of materials.

Furthermore, our take-off estimators use cutting-edge estimating technologies like as Planswift and Bluebeam to provide the most accurate and timely material takeoff for any sort of construction project. We offer our services to anyone looking for material quantities or project cost estimates. Whether it’s new construction or upgrading an existing structure, we can handle the blueprint take off and give you with a thorough excel spreadsheet to assist you with bidding, material ordering, and project cost monitoring.






Construction experts may confuse construction takeoff with estimating and are unable to distinguish between the two. From an estimating standpoint, it is critical to understand the distinction between estimate and takeoff so that you can purchase what you need from an estimation firm. A construction takeoff is a list of the materials and quantities needed for a project. On the other hand, an estimate includes labor and material expenditures, as well as material takeoff. An MTO is important for getting an overview of the materials and quantities involved in a project. It is used by contractors and homeowners to place material orders and receive quotations from suppliers.

Material Takeoff is a excel sheet that contain all the quantities of the project as per defined scope of work. Depending upon different scopes in construction industry we provide all kinds of estimating services few of them are given below:

  • Concrete Material Takeoff
  • Metal Material Takeoff
  • Lumber Material Takeoff
  • Roofing Material Takeoff
  • Insulation Material Takeoff
  • MEP Material Takeoff
  • SITE Work Material Takeoff
  • Utilities Material Takeoff



MATERIAL TAKEOFF PROCESS

ANALYZING PLANS & SCOPE

  • Our quantity takeoff estimators start by going over all of the project’s pertinent plans and drawings, such as the architectural, structural, and civil plans and specifications. We check the plans for that scope and review the takeoff scope as specified by our clients.

MATERIAL TAKEOFF PROCESS

  • The PDF blueprints are loaded into our take-off software, such as Planswift or Bluebeam, by our material takeoff professionals. The quantity take-off is carried out and drawings are scaled.
  • It entails quantifying, measuring, and counting the different materials needed for the building project. Concrete, masonry, structural steel, lumber framing, roofing, siding, painting, flooring, and other materials are estimated one at a time.

EXCEL SHEET PREPARATION

  • We entered all of the materials into the excel spreadsheet along with their quantities according to their CSI trades.
  • The materials’ suitable waste factors are taken into account, and the final quantities are listed using the proper units of measurement.
  • If our customer requests it, we additionally provide a quote for the cost of the materials, labor, and equipment.

TAKEOFF DELIVERY

  • A material estimate in Excel, color-coded markups in PDF, and project related remarks and RFIs are among our final construction takeoff deliverables.
  • All deliverables are fully owned by our client.



SERVICES EXAMPLES




GRADING TAKEOFF:

Earth work is part of site work and it includes the leveling the ground with cut and fill.



GRADING TAKEOFF:

For Grading process we use “Kubla Cubed”. It is accurate measurement tool use by our professionals.



EXTERIOR IMPROVRMRNT TAKEOFF:

  • Pavement Takeoff
  • Pavement Markings
  • Signage




EARTH WORK TAKEOFF:

Earth work is part of site work and it includes the leveling the ground with cut and fill. For Grading process we use ““Earth work pro”. It is accurate measurement tool use by our professionals.



UTILITIES TAKEOFF:

Utilities Includes the Following items

  • RCP Pipes (Underground)
  • PVC Pipes (Underground)
  • Man Holes
  • Inlets, etc.




EROSION CONTROL TAKEOFF:

Erosion Control Includes the Following items:

  • Construction Entrance
  • Silt Fence
  • Inlet Protection
  • Washout Area, etc.




ELECTRICAL 1 MATERIAL TAKEOFF:

Electrical Includes the Following items

  • Electrical Power Receptacle
  • Electrical Switches
  • Electrical Lighting
  • Electrical Power
  • Disconnect Switches, etc.




FOUNDATION MATERIAL TAKEOFF:

Foundation Includes the Following items

  • Slab On Grade
  • Continuous Footing
  • Pad Footing
  • Concrete Piers
  • Concrete Piles, etc.



MASONRY MATERIAL TAKEOFF:

Masonry Includes the Following items

  • Slab On Grade
  • Continuous Footing
  • Pad Footing
  • Concrete Piers
  • Concrete Piles, etc.


HVAC MATERIAL TAKEOFF:

HVAC Includes the Following items

  • Ducts & Pipes
  • Air Devices
  • HVAC Equipment
  • Fixtures, etc.
  • Miscellaneous


CONCRETE MATERIAL TAKEOFF:

Concrete Includes the Following items

  • Concrete
  • Steel Rebar
  • Vapor Barrier
  • Back-Fill (Aggregate)
  • Farm Work, etc.


LUMBER MATERIAL TAKEOFF:

Lumber Includes the Following items

  • Wooden Beams
  • Wooden Headers
  • Wooden Trusses
  • Wooden Post
  • Metal Straps, Misc., etc.


PLUMBING MATERIAL TAKEOFF:

Plumbing Includes the Following items

  • Water Pipes
  • Vent & Waste Pipes
  • Pipes Fittings
  • Fixtures
  • Equipment, etc.


METAL WORK MATERIAL TAKEOFF:

Metal Includes the Following items

  • Metal Beas
  • Metal Columns
  • Metal Headers
  • Metal Base Plates
  • Metal Studs, etc.


ROOFING MATERIAL TAKEOFF:

Roofing Includes the Following items

  • Asphalt Shingles
  • Concrete Tiles
  • TPO / EPDM Roofing
  • Insulation
  • Gutters / Downspouts
  • Scuppers, etc.