OUTSOURCE CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING SERVICES:
Is outsource construction estimating a good idea?
Did you know that contractors on average lose $200,000 a month in project contracts from doing their own estimates? The cost of in-house estimating may be much higher than you think, especially when you consider what it does to your business.
Wasting time on estimates can cost you job opportunities, limit your ability to make more bids, and distract you from growing your business. Here’s three reasons why you need to start outsourcing your estimating TODAY.
Why outsourcing construction estimating is a must?
It’s no question that it’s hard to manage a construction business these days. As a busy contractor, it’s in your best interest to delegate your busy work. Let’s go over three reasons why outsourcing your construction estimating is a must:
- You can land an unlimited number of jobs
- Not outsourcing makes estimating a wall to your business
- Outsourcing is the secret to “fighting fires”
Outsource estimating services to an experienced, reliable and efficient team of estimators for a cost-effective, accurate and quick material takeoff or estimate and never miss a deadline again!
The modern construction industry is highly competitive, and companies are working on small profit margins. Whether you are a contractor, developer, or construction manager, having an in-hands reliable and precise bill of material is crucial in order to get an edge over your competition. An accurate estimate plays a vital role in any phase of the construction project, be it a preliminary, conceptual, schematic, or detailed estimate.
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 theaters, 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
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Outsource Construction 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
- 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
Benefits Of Outsource Construction Estimating Services
- Professional estimating companies give you the assurance of high-quality services in terms of accurate material takeoffs, man-hours and labor costs.
- An accurate estimate saves you from underquoting and over quoting on your bids.
- By getting timely deliveries of your estimates, you no longer have to miss any opportunities.
- A quick bill of material fastens your bidding process, contributing towards bidding on more projects which increases the chances of winning more.
- You save the expense of buying expensive software and hiring and training estimating staff.
- Even if you have an in house estimator, his services can be utilized in bid filing and managing bidding network profiles rather than performing estimates.
- When you have experts to assist you, your estimating efficiency gets improved which leads to better profit potential.
- Professional estimates comply with international standards to avoid any misinterpretation and ambiguity.
- By saving time and energy, you can stay focused on your core business, developing strategies for growth, networking, meeting clients and possible partners.
- By outsourcing estimating, project managers can easily handle multiple projects at a time.
- Outsourcing keeps your overhead expenses to a minimum and increases your bid volume.
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.
