The Gold Standard in Construction Estimating
Trusted by ENR Top 400 General Contractors, specialized trade subcontractors, and national developers. We deliver 99% accuracy, localized pricing, and rapid turnarounds so you can bid more and win more.
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99%
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4,500+
Projects Won
How We Help the Construction Industry
Preconstruction is not a one-size-fits-all process. We provide tailored estimating solutions based on your specific role in the project lifecycle. Select your discipline below to see how we accelerate your growth.
General Contractors
We act as your on-demand estimating department. We perform full-scope quantity takeoffs, manage subcontractor leveling, calculate complex general conditions, and assemble the final bid package for your executive review.
View GC Services →Trade Subcontractors
From measuring concrete cubic yardage to calculating SMACNA duct poundage, we provide hyper-specific, CSI Division-aligned material lists. Stop bidding blindly and start pricing with millimeter precision.
View Trade Services →Architects & Developers
Need to know if a project is financially viable before breaking ground? We provide conceptual budgeting, preliminary estimates, and value engineering analysis at the schematic design phase.
View Developer Services →Busy Estimators
Drowning in bid invitations? Use us as your overflow relief valve. Send us the tedious, time-consuming takeoffs so you can focus on high-level pricing strategy, subcontractor negotiations, and relationship building.
View Overflow Support →Our Core Preconstruction Services
A successful project is built on data. If the initial takeoff is flawed, every subsequent decision—from material procurement to labor scheduling—will bleed profit. We provide an end-to-end suite of services designed to eliminate risk from your bids.
View All ServicesQuantity Takeoff
The foundation. We extract highly accurate, 3D-aware material quantities directly from architectural and engineering blueprints.
Material Procurement
Translating raw quantities into actionable vendor supply lists, calculating waste factors, and coordinating delivery logistics.
Cost Estimating
Applying localized RSMeans pricing data, union labor rates, and equipment rental costs to generate executable project budgets.
Value Engineering
Analyzing alternative materials, structural systems, and MEP designs to reduce overall cost without sacrificing quality or performance.
Deep-Dive Trade Expertise
We do not believe in "jack-of-all-trades" estimators. A single person cannot master the structural complexities of rebar and the airflow dynamics of HVAC simultaneously. Your project is routed to our dedicated, CSI Division-specific specialists.
Built for Every Scale & Sector
Our portfolio spans thousands of successful bids across North America and Europe. From quick-turnaround retail fit-outs to multi-year heavy civil infrastructure projects, we understand the unique code requirements, material specifications, and labor constraints of every sector.
- 🏢Commercial & RetailOffices, Malls, Big Box
- 🏠Residential & Multi-FamilyCustom Homes, Apartments
- 🏭Industrial & Heavy CivilWarehouses, Plants, Earthwork
- 🏥Healthcare & InstitutionalHospitals (OSHPD), Schools
The Precision Advantage
In construction estimating, "close enough" is the fastest route to bankruptcy. We employ rigorous methodologies and senior-level expertise to ensure your numbers are bulletproof.
Certified Expertise
Our team isn't just data-entry clerks using software. We are former field engineers, project managers, and trade-specific veterans who understand how a building is actually constructed in the field, not just how it looks on paper.
Rigorous QA Workflows
Every takeoff goes through a two-tier quality assurance review. A senior estimator cross-references the architectural drawings with the structural and MEP plans to catch the "invisible" scope gaps that architects frequently miss.
Information Security
We understand that your estimating strategies and profit margins are proprietary. All files are handled via military-grade 256-bit AES encryption. We sign comprehensive NDAs before you even send us the drawings.
Our Simple 4-Step Process
We've streamlined our workflow to save you time and hassle. From NDA to final delivery.
Submit Your Blueprints
Upload your architectural, structural, and MEP drawings via our secure portal. We sign NDAs instantly upon request to protect your intellectual property.
Scope Review & Quote
Within hours, our senior estimators review the drawings, identify the required CSI divisions, and provide a fixed-fee quote with a guaranteed delivery date.
Precision Measurement
Using PlanSwift and Bluebeam, we perform a microscopic digital takeoff, cross-referencing addendums, RFI logs, and specifications to ensure zero scope gaps.
Delivery & Review
You receive a highly detailed, color-coded PDF markup and an unlocked, editable Excel spreadsheet containing every material quantity, labor hour, and cost code.
The Preconstruction Hub
Explore our library of estimating guides, proprietary calculators, and real-world case studies.
Estimating Guides
The 2026 Guide to Structural Concrete Pricing
A deep dive into mix designs, formwork sequencing, and how to avoid the most common concrete bidding errors.
Calculators
Free Concrete Yardage Calculator
Quickly convert your slab dimensions and footing depths into precise cubic yardage with built-in waste factors.
Project Success
Catching a $250k Scope Gap in a Hospital Build
How our subcontractor leveling process prevented a massive loss on a critical healthcare facility project.
Partnering with Industry Leaders
Don't just take our word for it. See what top General Contractors and Trade Subcontractors say about our precision and speed.
"Quantity Takeoff Experts have completely transformed our bidding process. We are bidding 4x more jobs than before, winning 30% more, and I finally have my weekends back."
Owner / General Contractor, Texas Commercial Builders
"Their drywall and framing takeoffs are the most accurate I've seen in my 20 years in the business. They even caught an architectural discrepancy regarding the shaftwall ratings."
Chief Estimator, Apex Drywall Systems
"Fast, reliable, and reasonably priced. The detailed, color-coded markups they provide make it incredibly easy for our field superintendents to verify the quantities on site."
Director of Preconstruction, London Property Developers
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a quantity takeoff take?
Most standard commercial and residential takeoffs are completed within 24 to 48 hours. Complex industrial or high-rise projects may take 3 to 5 days. We will provide an exact delivery date with your quote.
What software do you use for estimating?
We utilize industry-leading software including PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, RSMeans, and On-Screen Takeoff. We can export our quantities into formats compatible with your internal ERP or bidding software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend).
How much do your estimating services cost?
Our pricing is project-specific. A 2,000 sq ft residential addition costs significantly less than a 100,000 sq ft hospital. Send us your plans for a free, fixed-fee quote within hours.
Do you sign NDAs?
Absolutely. We take client confidentiality and proprietary bidding strategies very seriously. We will gladly sign your Non-Disclosure Agreement before reviewing a single page of your documents.
Do you use localized pricing?
Yes. A cubic yard of concrete costs different amounts in New York City versus rural Texas. We apply localized RSMeans zip-code data and prevailing wage rates specific to your project location.
Can you use my company’s custom Excel template?
Yes. If your estimating department uses a proprietary Excel workbook, simply provide it to us, and we will populate our takeoff quantities directly into your format.
Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Winning?
Stop stressing over tight bid deadlines and inaccurate material orders. Let our elite team handle the heavy lifting while you focus on growing your construction business.
- ✓ Free, Fixed-Fee Quotes in Hours
- ✓ Strict NDA Confidentiality
- ✓ Exportable to Excel, Procore, and Buildertrend