Outsource estimating
Our offering
Get a cost-effective, accurate, and quick material takeoff or estimate prepared by a reliable, experienced, and efficient team of estimators enabling you to deliver your project within the deadline.
Due to the competitive nature of the modern construction industry, profit margins are becoming less and less. Do not let errors in estimating reduce your profits even more. As a construction manager, contractor, or developer precise bill of material always gives you an advantage over the competition. Therefore, your estimate should always be accurate in a preliminary, conceptual, schematic, and detailed state in any phase of your construction project.
The portfolio of Estimation Co ranges over 185 companies that include general contractors, sub-contractors, home builders, developers, architects, and vendors from North America, Australia, and the Caribbean region with a wide range of residential and commercial projects. The professional technical crew at Estimation Co precise building cost estimates joined with marked-up plans at affordable rates within the allocated time. Estimation Co strictly abide by the guidelines from the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE), American Society of Professional Engineers (ASPE, and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS).
Why do you require to outsource estimating to a professional company?
Accuracy in the bill of material is the backbone of every project. That requires a dedicated team of estimators at your disposal. Whether you have in-house estimators or you are performing estimating on your own, outsourcing always benefits you in every situation.
Calculating accurate takeoff does require proficiency in technical software and an eye on intricate details of the construction plan. That always requires time and effort, which are a scarce commodity for general contractors. As a result, contractors always bypass accuracy that costs them bids and a huge chunk of profit margins.
Employing an in-house estimating team also has its perks. For example, proper training, expensive computer equipment and software, estimator’s salary, bonuses, benefits, and many more financial expenses. That’s why outsourcing estimating to a professional company is always a low-cost and wise decision. The contractor saves money and gets top-notch estimating because the professional company is working with hundreds of clients that give it splendid accuracy, productivity, and efficiency. As a result, the contractor gets the best return on investment.
Keep in mind, you must outsource your estimating to a US-based estimating company that must be proficient in standards, pricing, and materials, along with all offshore construction estimating.
Benefits of outsourcing your estimating
- Assured high-quality services with accurate material takeoffs, man-hours, and labor costs.
- Elimination of under-quoting and over-quoting in your bids.
- Timely deliveries expand your opportunity horizon.
- Fastening your bidding process, along with increased bidding volume resulting in high chances of winning.
- Saving you from paying for software, salaries of estimators, and technical expenses.
- Opportunity to focus on placing bids rather than tedious estimating hustle all the time.
- Better profit potential due to increased accuracy in estimating.
- Compliance with all international standards saving you from bureaucratic troubles.
- Saving your time and energy, along with allowing you to network, grow your business, meet clients, and prospect for opportunities.
- Ability to handle multiple projects at a time.
- The minimum overhead expense and increased bid volumes.
Outsource estimating to us.
Estimation Co’ promise
- Precise and detailed estimate, along with line description
- Cost-effective estimate
- Delivery within 24 or 48 hours
- Over 85% chances of winning the bid
- 60% saving on monthly estimating package
- Available consultation on bid preparation and bidding network profiles
- Certified Estimators from ASPE, AACE, and AIQS
- 24/7 customer support on multiple channels
Offered services
- Bid estimates, Budget estimates, design estimates, Preliminary estimates
- Feasibility study
- Consultation & bid filing
- Litigation assistance
- Preconstruction & change order management
- Subcontractor marketing
- Projects leads
- Project scheduling
- Project cost management
- Structural steel shop drawing services
- MEP shop drawing services
- Masonry brick wall 3d designing services
Guaranteed Accuracy software in service
- Planswift
- Bluebeam
- RS Means
- FastPIPE
- FastDUCT
- IMHS Mark Systems
- Trimble
- Xactimate
- Quest Estimating
OUTSOURCE ESTIMATING IN ALL CSI TRADES
From concrete masonry to electrical estimating outsourcing, you can outsource estimates for all CSI trades:
- Concrete– Sidewalks, Driveways, Parking, Basement, Foundation, Paving, Retaining walls
- Masonry– CMU blocks, Bricks, Stones, Tiles, Veneer, Clay units, Glass units
- Sitework– Earthwork, Landscaping, Canopy, Playground, Swimming pool, Patios, Fencing, Docks
- Mechanical– Ductwork, HVAC systems
- Electrical– Lighting, Access Control, Electrical metering, Security, Fire alarm, Voltage distribution systems
- Plumbing– Piping and firing, Pumps, Valves, Water treatment equipment, Gas and vacuum systems, Compressed air systems, Surface Trench Drains
- Finishes– Drywall, Painting, Flooring, Carpeting, Textured finishing, Coatings
- Plastic/Wood composites– Lumber, Millwork, Rough carpentry, Decking Wood veneers, Plastic fabrications
- Thermal/Moisture protection– Insulation, Waterproofing, Fireproofing, Firestopping, Flashing, Dampproofing
- Metal– Structural steel, Railings, Trusses, Stairs, Ladders, Framing, Grating, Casting, Fastening, Metal decking
- Openings– Doors, Windows, Entrance
OUR PORTFOLIO
Companies involved in both public and private projects reach out to us for a reliable bill of materials. Our portfolio includes:
Residential; Single-family to multiple-family residential homes, Condominiums, Apartment buildings
Commercial; Movie theatres, Offices, Warehouses, Auditoriums
Industrial; Wastewater treatment plants, Power generation, Biofuels, Manufacturing units, Petrochemicals, and refineries
Retail; Shopping malls, Grocery stores, restaurants, Showrooms
Civil; Highways, Dams, Bridges
Institutional; Schools, Universities, Medical centers, Community centers, Prisons
Mining & Marine projects
Renovations and remodeling
HOW A FLORIDA BASED COMPANY HAS REDUCED ITS OVERHEAD EXPENSES BY OUTSOURCING ESTIMATING SERVICES TO US?
Challenge
The Florida based insulation contracting company was facing many problems including losing on bids, time constraints, ordering discrepancies, ordering delays, tight budgets, and much more. They were losing a lot of their business and lagging behind in the respective field due to these reasons. In short, they were badly in need of a professional estimating company to deal with these issues.
Solution
We allocated our expert estimator and consultant to address the issue by assisting in bid filing, accurate bid estimates, proper project scheduling, change order management, etc.
Outcome
By outsourcing to us, their estimating efficiency improved leading to increased bid volume, winning more projects, and good profit potential. At the same time, the company also saved 60% of the expense of an in-house estimator.
FOLLOW THE SIMPLE PROCESS
SUBMIT YOUR DRAWING PLANS
When you submit your drawing plans and specifications, we prepare a quote including the invoice, turnaround time, and the delivery date of the estimate. We accept PDF format and your plans can be Bid set, Schematic, Design Development, Construction document, or conceptual drawings. It can be a dropbox link or portal link etc. Attach the file in the contact us page and send us complete details by filling out the form.
GET A QUOTE
After reviewing the plan documents, you will quickly get the quote. As it gets accepted, you can pay the invoice via credit card, debit card or PayPal, and our team will start working on your project.
RECEIVE ESTIMATE
You will receive an estimate that will contain all the material & labor quantities with pricing. We deliver the estimate and takeoff sheet in EXCEL or in our own template or in the client’s template, as per demand.