ESTIMATING & BOQ SERVICES
Trade-ready quantity takeoffs, detailed Bills of Quantities, and complete bid packages — delivered in 48 to 72 hours so you can bid more projects without adding estimating headcount.
THE PROBLEM
Estimating is time-consuming and detail-intensive, and it can make or break project profitability. When estimating bottlenecks your bidding capacity, you miss opportunities. When estimates are rushed, you lose margin.
Most contractors face a predictable set of challenges that limit their ability to grow — and a small in-house team simply can’t absorb every RFP that comes in at once.
❌ 3–5 days per bid, creating bottlenecks on multiple RFPs
❌ Manual PDF takeoffs are error-prone — missed items erode margin
❌ Inconsistent formats make it hard to compare bids
❌ Small teams can’t scale bidding volume without costly new hires
❌ Rushed bids risk under-pricing and scope gaps
WHAT WE DELIVER
Measured from architectural and structural drawings (PDF, CAD, Bluebeam).
Built with current supplier pricing data for accurate, competitive numbers.
Calculated by trade and project phase using regional productivity rates.
Formatted for client or owner submission, organised by CSI division or trade.
Proposal formatting support to get your submission polished and on time.
Alternatives that improve competitiveness without cutting scope.
HOW IT WORKS
We review the full drawing set, identify trade scopes, and flag RFI items before takeoff begins.
A page-by-page digital takeoff measuring areas, linear footage, counts, and volumes.
Quantities are cross-checked against plan notes, specs, and typical waste factors.
Current material pricing and regional labour productivity rates are applied to each line item.
Quantities and costs are assembled into a formatted BOQ with a grand-total summary sheet.
A senior estimator reviews the estimate before delivery in Excel, PDF, or Procore.
TOOLS WE USE
Digital plan takeoff
PDF markup & takeoff
BOQ formatting & costing
Bid package management
Plan management & RFIs
Current material & labour cost data
KEY OUTCOMES
Aggregate results from commercial, industrial, and specialty trade projects.
Standard estimate turnaround
Estimate accuracy vs. final project cost
Bid win rate improvement reported by clients
Procore bid packages issued per project
Drawing sheets processed per engagement
CSI divisions covered in a single engagement
Scope gaps identified before submission
CLIENT RESULTS
“This was the most detailed estimate we had submitted in five years of bidding. The clearly itemised BOQ gave the owner real confidence in our scope understanding.”
Commercial General Contractor, Denver, CO
58 hrs delivery | ±2.1% accuracy | Won — $4.38M
“The flexibility of three alternate concrete mix designs was a deciding factor in being awarded this subcontract.”
Specialty Concrete Subcontractor, Houston, TX
44 hrs delivery | 3,820 CY calculated | Won — $1.92M
Public school renovation, Austin, TX — 6 scope gaps caught before submission, preventing a post-award dispute.
Mixed-use MEP project, Nashville, TN — 23 scope changes caught across 3 addenda, avoiding a $180K under-pricing error.
Share your next set of plans and your bid deadline — our estimator confirms scope within 4 business hours and delivers your BOQ within 48 to 72 hours.
