CONCRETE TAKEOFF SERVICES
Buildit Estimating has been excelling in delivering top-notch Division 3 concrete estimating services for numerous years, catering to general contracting corporations, concrete contractors, home builders, and real estate developers. Among the various tasks involving sidewalks, driveways, and paving, contractors often find it challenging to conduct on-site fieldwork and accurately estimate costs for bidding proposals. However, our company takes on the responsibility of alleviating their burden by offering comprehensive and precise concrete estimating and takeoff services, thereby aiding them in their bidding endeavors.
To ensure the highest level of expertise, we have a specialized concrete cost estimator for Division 3 trades, who holds certifications from esteemed organizations such as the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) for concrete takeoff services.
Here is our portfolio showcasing the excellence of our concrete takeoff services:
- Dams
- Bridges
- Residential Buildings
- Commercial Buildings
- Foundations For High Rise Building
- Highways
- Driveways
- Culverts And Sewers
- Marine Structures
- Fences
From large construction companies to small businesses, our client includes a wide range of general contractors, concrete contractors, asphalt contractors, foundation contractors, vendors, and pavers. Over the years, we have garnered a reputation for delivering the most precise and highly detailed concrete estimating services and material takeoff services. Our accuracy in the blue book has made us a trusted name in the industry.
Our expertise extends across a diverse array of projects, both private and public. We have successfully provided concrete takeoff services for various elements such as sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, concrete pavement, waterproofing, parking lots, flatwork, basements, concrete foundations, curbs, slabs, and more. Regardless of the project’s scope and complexity, our commitment to accuracy remains unwavering, ensuring that our clients can rely on our services with confidence.
THE RANGE OF CONCRETE ESTIMATING SERVICES
- Concrete Quantity Takeoffs
- Budget & Bid Estimates
- Bid Preparation
- Design Estimates
- Change Order Estimates
- Value Engineering
- Project Lead Generation
- Concrete Contractor Marketing
- Expert Witness
- Litigation Assistance
Our deliverables for division 3 trade include:
- Concrete takeoff spreadsheets
- Material, labor & equipment costs
- Man Hours
- Marked up drawing plans
- Takeoff summary including total costs for material, labor, equipment, overhead, profit, etc
- Review of exclusions and inclusions
WHY YOU SHOULD OUTSOURCE YOUR CONCRETE ESTIMATES?
Contractors involved in paving, driveways, and sidewalks are so occupied in on-site activities that their busy schedule doesn’t allow them to perform accurate estimates on their own, and eventually, they tend to overbid or underbid on their projects.
When you are trying to bid on the lowest value to secure the jobs, you must have a precise estimate for the cost and man-hours involved in the project. Outsourcing your construction takeoff services to a professional estimating company like ours gives you confidence and comes with the following perks:
- You don’t have to buy expensive construction estimation software and hire and train professional staff for concrete estimating.
- You save on the extra expenses of hiring a fulltime concrete cost estimator.
- It improves your bid volume. With the help of professional service, you start bidding on more projects and ultimately winning more projects.
- With the assistance of expert estimators, your estimating efficiency is improved which can help in increasing your profit potential.
- You no longer miss out on any opportunity.
BENEFITS OF OUTSOURCING YOUR CONCRETE TAKEOFF TO US!
Many concrete contractors approach us for accurate and timely preparations of bids to get ahead of their competitors. With us you get the following benefits:
- Highly accurate concrete estimate and material takeoffs.
- Our estimates have a bid winning ratio of more than 92%.
- Estimates are delivered in the fastest turnaround time (24 to 48 hours).
- Our monthly takeoff packages save you 60% of the expense of a full-time estimator.
- Affordable estimates
- We have a dedicated and expert concrete cost estimator for division 3 concrete trades.
- We also offer consultation regarding bid filing and managing bidding network profiles of the contractors.
- We have certified construction estimators with credible accreditations like AACE, AIQS.
- Customer support is available 24/7.
OUR ESTIMATION PROCESS
The concrete estimation process starts with a thorough study of drawing plans submitted by the client to identify the scope of work. After that, an on-screen takeoff is performed using digital software like Bluebeam, Planswift, Accubid, etc. And the quantities are imported to EXCEL spreadsheets mentioned with detailed line item descriptions.
Our concrete takeoff spreadsheet comprises the breakdown of all the following quantities:
- The amount of concrete required for slabs, piers, footings, headers, grade beams, tie beams, foundation walls, columns, lintels, platforms, steps, etc. It also includes the estimate of transportation costs as well as the equipment required eg cranes, pumps, mixers, etc.
- The costs for concrete formwork. It depends on the type of formwork, whether you buy or rent, repairs, equipment associated, transportation costs, labor, etc.
- Concrete reinforcements including structural rebar, wire mesh, plastic mesh, stirrups, dowels, anchors, etc.
Man Hours are calculated to find labor costs for skilled and unskilled labor. Costs for material, labor, and equipment are estimated using RSMeans and our construction cost database for up to date and zip code based pricing. If required, costs for site preparation or grading are also calculated. It includes excavation, leveling, and compaction of the soil and transportation, equipment, and labor. And other miscellaneous costs are taken into account like storage costs, concrete tests, waste, spillage, logistics, etc. Contingency funds are also considered which include unforeseen costs, inflation, etc.
A final check is performed by the lead estimator to ensure everything fully meets the client’s requirements.
