Pre-Construction Estimating Fee Structure
We provide upfront, flat-rate quotes on per-project plans so you know your costs with zero hidden fees. Compare our flexible packages.
Flexible Pre-Con Investment Plans
Choose a per-project quote for quick bidding needs or lock in a monthly retainer plan to secure guaranteed, on-demand cost engineer hours.
Single-Trade Takeoff
Ideal for specialty subcontractors who need absolute precision on a specific division (e.g., concrete volume, drywall board count, electrical fixtures).
Starting per project
- Precision quantity takeoff for one trade
- Color-coded digital markups (Bluebeam PDF)
- Structured Excel spreadsheet output
- Standard 48-hour delivery available
- RFI log drafting support
Full-Scope Bid Estimate
Comprehensive multi-trade estimating perfect for general contractors bidding on public, municipal, or private commercial tenders.
Starting per project
- Full-scope material & labor takeoff
- ZIP-code localized pricing (RSMeans + Local quotes)
- General Conditions and overhead modeling
- Subcontractor scope-of-work review panels
- Bid form filing assistance & bond checks
- Standard 3 to 5 business day delivery
Conceptual Feasibility & Budgeting
Strategic cost planning and risk registers designed for developers, architects, and owners in early-stage pre-construction phases.
Starting per project
- Parametric cost indexing & square-foot pricing models
- Value Engineering cost-saving recommendation matrix
- Design-to-budget boundary guidelines for architects
- Early infrastructure and civil site prep estimates
- Multi-option program configuration comparisons
- Comprehensive feasibility report for bank-proformas
Monthly Estimating Retainer
Your outsourced pre-construction estimating department. Dedicated estimator hours, rapid scaling, and instant turnaround on demand.
per month (min. 3 months)
- Dedicated senior trade estimators
- Priority turnaround (24-hour takeoff guarantee)
- Uncapped minor revision adjustments
- Direct phone and video consultation calls
- White-labeled Excel & PDF deliverables
- Subcontractor bid vetting & phone follow-ups
Scale Your Bid Flow: The Monthly Retainer Solution
Hiring a full-time, in-house Senior Cost Estimator is expensive, factoring in high salary bases, benefits, software licensing fees (Bluebeam, OST, Primavera), and office space overhead. On the other hand, bidding sporadically leads to lost contract momentum.
Our Monthly Retainer Plan provides general contractors and subcontractors with a secure, dedicated pre-construction estimating department. You secure priority turnaround guarantees (including rapid 24-hour deliveries on standard takeoffs), unlimited minor plan revisions, direct RFI support, and direct access to senior engineers—at a fraction of the cost of one full-time employee.
Have unique bid forms or localized union wage profiles?
We customize our takeoff outputs and pricing columns to merge seamlessly with your active corporate databases. Send us instructions.