Estimating Services For Commercial Projects
Our commercial estimating services are designed to meet the needs of commercial general contractors, subcontractors, developers, lenders, and architectural, engineering, and design firms.
Commercial estimating requires in-depth technical knowledge, precision, and extensive experience. An accurate estimate is essential for budget creation and cost control throughout the project lifecycle. At Estimate Florida Consulting, our estimators have extensive experience in commercial takeoffs and estimation, with a diversified portfolio that includes projects in North America, the Caribbean, and Australia.Â
This experience spans renovation, restoration, additions, and new construction. Each project is meticulously reviewed by senior project managers who have a wealth of experience in estimating large commercial portfolios.
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Our Expertise Includes:
- Consultancy for Commercial Construction Projects: We offer expert advice on estimation and scheduling to ensure your project runs smoothly and stays on budget.
- Bill of Materials Preparation: Whether your project involves a specific trade, size, or complexity, our team can handle it with precision.
- Bidding Proposal Preparation: We help you prepare and file competitive bidding proposals with confidence, setting you apart from the competition.
For Commercial Contractors
The Most Accurate & Detailed Commercial Estimates
At Estimate Florida Consulting, we provide highly accurate and detailed commercial estimates that include comprehensive line item descriptions and colored marked-up plans. Our goal is to ensure that you have a clear and precise understanding of your project costs.
Precision in Pricing
We determine the pricing for materials, labor, and equipment through our advanced construction cost databases and RSMeans. We also ensure that our estimates are accurate for your project’s location by using zip code-based pricing.
Material & Labor Takeoffs
Our company delivers a complete list of materials with detailed descriptions, model and vendor details, and zip code-based pricing. We also provide labor man-hours required to complete specific jobs. These takeoffs are organized in EXCEL spreadsheets, formatted according to CSI MasterFormat, Uniformat, cost code, or a customized format that suits your needs.
Bid Estimates
We offer a full package for bidding assistance, from preparing accurate bid estimates and setting profit margins to filing competitive bids. Our services are designed to help you win more projects. Our commercial estimates have a bid-winning ratio of over 85%, as evidenced by our past contractors’ success rates.
Our bid estimates come with detailed marked-up plans that are easy to review and edit in EXCEL spreadsheet format. The bidding proposals include bid reviews, notes, clarifications, exclusions, inclusions, and other related information to help you comprehensively understand the project scope and present a compelling bid to project owners.
At Estimate Florida Consulting, we are committed to helping you achieve success with precise and reliable estimating services tailored to your specific needs.
Our services include:
- Bid Estimates
- Assistance on smartly filing bids
- Project Lead Generation
- Subcontractor Marketing
- Precise material & labor takeoffs for procurement
- Change Order Management
- Cold Eye Review
- Project Scheduling
- Cost Management
- Value engineering
- Legal claims
For Commercial Developers
Preliminary Commercial Estimates
As a commercial developer, you need accurate estimates even before the plans are fully developed to assess the feasibility of your project. At Estimate Florida Consulting, we leverage our portfolio of million-dollar projects, software expertise, and historical data to create reliable preliminary commercial estimates and feasibility reports for real estate developers, owners, and investors.
Pre-Construction Final Commercial Estimates
Once construction drawings are completed and the design phase is nearing its end, general contractors and subcontractors begin submitting bid proposals. But how can commercial developers be sure these bids reflect market value? How can they effectively negotiate prices with general contractors and subcontractors without the services of an expert estimating firm?
Our highly detailed pre-construction final commercial estimates provide the foundation for planning proposals, securing loans, allocating funds, managing costs, and negotiating with contractors. By ensuring you have an accurate and comprehensive estimate, we help you make informed decisions and maintain control over your project’s financial aspects.
For Commercial Architects & Designers
Design-Phase Estimates
At Estimate Florida Consulting, we work closely with architects and designers on commercial projects, providing detailed cost evaluations for various design alternatives throughout the design phase. This collaboration allows the design team to align the project with their client’s budget, preventing unexpected costs or overruns later on. Our design-phase estimates cover conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction document estimates. Additionally, we review drawings and specifications for errors, exclusions, and trade consistency to ensure accuracy and coherence.
Budget Creation
Accurate estimation is crucial for budget creation during the design phase. We assist commercial architects and designers by transforming design development and schematic drawings into comprehensive budget estimates. By integrating our estimates early in the design process, we help ensure that projects stay within budget and meet financial expectations.
For Commercial Design-Build Firms
At Estimate Florida Consulting, we extend our estimating services and value engineering to design-build firms, which handle both design and construction under the same contract. These firms face unique budget constraints and require meticulous cost estimation and control throughout all project phases.
Comprehensive Design-Build Estimates:
Project owners who hire design-build firms need to manage costs for materials, labor, and equipment effectively. Our detailed design-build estimates provide clarity on all associated costs, even at early stages of design, typically around the 50% completion mark. This early insight helps owners make critical decisions and keep projects on track.
Our design-build estimates typically include:
- Architectural, Engineering, and Drafting Service Charges: Costs associated with the various design services required for the project.
- Subcontractor Fees: Fees for specialized trades such as mechanical and electrical work.
- Labor Costs: Detailed breakdown of labor expenses.
- Material Costs: Comprehensive list of materials and their costs.
- Equipment Costs: Expenses for necessary equipment.
- Man Hours: Estimated labor hours needed for project completion.
- Other Indirect Costs: Permits, taxes, logistics, storage, and other ancillary expenses.
At Estimate Florida Consulting, We Promise:
- Quick Turnaround Times: Get detailed estimates within 24 to 48 hours.
- Competitive Rates: Enjoy market-competitive pricing for our services.
- Detailed & Accurate Estimates: We provide precise and comprehensive estimates you can trust.
- Easy-to-Understand Reports: Our reports are clear and straightforward.
- Colored Marked Drawings: Review with ease using our color-coded marked drawings.
- Experienced Team: Our team consists of certified construction estimators with credentials from AACE and AIQS.
- Compliance with Standards: Our estimates meet international standards.
- Guaranteed Confidentiality: Your information is always secure with us.
- 24/7 Support: We offer round-the-clock support via chat and email.
At Estimate Florida Consulting, we have extensive experience evaluating projects ranging from $10 million to several hundred million dollars across various industries and construction types, including:
- Commercial Facilities: From office buildings to large-scale commercial complexes.
- Restaurants: Detailed estimates for both standalone and chain restaurants.
- Retail Spaces: Accurate cost assessments for malls, shopping centers, and individual retail stores.
- Airports: Comprehensive evaluations for terminal expansions and new constructions.
- Condominiums: Precise budgeting for high-rise residential buildings.
- Educational Facilities: Cost planning for schools, colleges, and universities.
- High Rise Buildings: In-depth estimates for skyscrapers and multi-story structures.
- Shopping Centers: Detailed financial projections for large retail hubs.
- Theaters & Museums: Budgeting for cultural and entertainment venues.
- Sports Auditoriums: Cost evaluations for stadiums and sports complexes.
- Exhibition Buildings: Financial planning for convention and exhibition centers.
- Public Safety Buildings: Estimates for prisons, police stations, and fire stations.
- Government Buildings: Detailed cost breakdowns for courts and municipal offices.
- Medical Facilities: Accurate estimates for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centers.
- Hotels & Motels: Comprehensive evaluations for hospitality projects.
- Transportation Facilities: Detailed assessments for airport, bus, and subway facilities.
- Parking Garages: Cost planning for multi-level parking structures.
- Libraries: Financial projections for public and private libraries.
- Warehouses: Precise budgeting for storage and distribution centers.
Comprehensive Commercial Estimating Services
With a team of in-house trade-specialized estimators, Estimate Florida Consulting provides expert commercial estimating services across all CSI divisions. You can count on us for precise takeoffs in the following areas:
- Sitework
- Masonry
- Concrete
- Structural Steel
- Doors and Windows
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Lumber
- Finishes
- Thermal and Moisture Protection
Comprehensive Commercial Estimating Services
With a team of in-house trade-specialized estimators, Estimate Florida Consulting provides expert commercial estimating services across all CSI divisions. You can count on us for precise takeoffs in the following areas:
- Sitework
- Masonry
- Concrete
- Structural Steel
- Doors and Windows
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Lumber
- Finishes
- Thermal and Moisture Protection
Expertise in Leading Estimating Software
Our team of expert estimators is highly skilled in utilizing the industry’s top software tools to ensure accurate and efficient estimates. We specialize in:
- Planswift
- Bluebeam
- RSMeans
- FastPIPE
- FastDUCT
- FastWRAP
- IMHS Mark Systems
- Xactimate
- Trimble
- Quest Estimating
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- Materials list updated to the zip code
- Fast delivery
- Data base of general contractors and sub-contractors
- Local estimators
Our Estimation Process
At Estimate Florida Consulting, our estimation process begins with a formal meeting of our estimators to discuss and define the scope of work. Tasks are then allocated to our trade specialist estimators for a streamlined and focused approach.
Step-by-Step Breakdown:
- Scope Identification: Our team of estimators gathers to identify and discuss the project’s scope, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the requirements.
- Document Review: Trade specialist estimators review the project documents and specifications provided by the client to gain detailed insights.
- Digital Takeoffs: Using the latest software, estimators import the plans and measure dimensions and scales using a point-and-click method for accurate digital takeoffs.
- Data Export: All material quantities are exported to Excel spreadsheets, categorized by division or CSI cost patterns for clear organization.
- Accurate Pricing: Leveraging our connections with local vendors and RSMeans, we provide accurate, zip code-based pricing for materials and labor. This includes categorizing costs according to union and prevailing wages, covering both standard time and overtime.
- Quality Assurance: The lead estimator performs a thorough cross-check to ensure the quality and accuracy of the project deliverables.
Conclusion
Our commercial estimating services cater to the unique needs of general contractors, subcontractors, developers, and design firms. Accurate estimates are crucial for budget creation and cost control throughout a project’s lifecycle. At Estimate Florida Consulting, our experienced estimators provide precise commercial takeoffs and estimates, supported by senior project managers. We offer consultancy, bid proposal preparation, material and labor takeoffs, and more. With a proven track record and expertise across diverse projects, we ensure reliable estimates that help you succeed in winning bids and managing project costs effectively. Trust Estimate Florida Consulting for detailed and accurate commercial estimating services.
FAQs
Commercial estimating services involve calculating the costs associated with commercial construction projects. These services are crucial for general contractors, subcontractors, developers, lenders, and architectural, engineering, and design firms. Accurate estimates are essential for budgeting and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
Accurate estimates are vital as they help in creating a budget, controlling costs, and ensuring that the project stays within financial constraints. They provide a clear understanding of material, labor, and equipment costs, allowing for better financial planning and project management.
We provide estimating services for a wide range of commercial projects, including:
- Office buildings
- Restaurants
- Retail spaces
- Airports
- Condominiums
- Educational facilities
- High-rise buildings
- Shopping centers
- Theaters and museums
- Sports auditoriums
- Exhibition buildings
- Public safety buildings
- Government buildings
- Medical facilities
- Hotels and motels
- Transportation facilities
- Parking garages
- Libraries
- Warehouses
For commercial contractors, we offer:
- Bid Estimates: Accurate and detailed estimates for bidding, including marked-up plans and competitive pricing.
- Material & Labor Takeoffs: Comprehensive lists of materials and labor hours, formatted in EXCEL spreadsheets or customized formats.
- Bidding Proposal Preparation: Assistance with preparing and filing competitive bids, including bid reviews and clarifications.
- Change Order Management: Handling of change orders and adjustments during the project.
- Project Scheduling: Assistance with creating project timelines and schedules.
- Cost Management: Monitoring and managing project costs.
- Value Engineering: Analyzing project designs to optimize value and reduce costs.
- Legal Claims: Support with legal claims related to project costs.
For commercial developers, we provide:
- Preliminary Commercial Estimates: Early-stage estimates to assess project feasibility before final plans are developed.
- Pre-Construction Final Commercial Estimates: Detailed estimates based on completed construction drawings, aiding in planning, securing loans, and negotiating with contractors.
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For architects and designers, we provide:
- Design-Phase Estimates: Detailed cost evaluations for various design alternatives, ensuring alignment with budget expectations.
- Budget Creation: Transforming design drawings into comprehensive budget estimates to keep projects within financial limits.
Design-build estimates cover all costs associated with a project, including architectural, engineering, subcontractor fees, labor, materials, equipment, and indirect costs. We provide detailed estimates to help design-build firms manage costs effectively throughout the project.
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Our experience with Estimate Florida Consulting's takeoff and estimating services has been outstanding. Their accuracy and attention to detail have greatly improved our project planning and budgeting. Their team is knowledgeable and always ready to assist with any queries. Since we started using their services, our efficiency has increased, and we've been able to bid more competitively on projects.
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Working with Estimate Florida Consulting has been a game changer for us. Their comprehensive and detailed takeoff and estimating services have enabled us to streamline our procurement process and manage our resources more effectively. They have a keen eye for details and their estimates often include insights that help us in making strategic decisions. It's rare to find a service that combines such high levels of accuracy and customer service.
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I highly recommend Estimate Florida Consulting for any commercial construction project. Their takeoff and estimating services are top-notch, providing us with reliable and detailed data that is essential for our project success. Their team is not only technically proficient but also friendly and approachable, making every interaction a pleasant experience.
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Process To Get Commercial Projects Cost Estimate Report
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