CONCRETE ESTIMATING AND TAKEOFF SERVICES
Smart Estimations thrives in providing division 3, concrete estimating services for many years to general contracting corporations, concrete contractors, home builders, and real estate developers. Usually, contractors involved in the work of sidewalks, driveways, paving have to work onsite for carrying out the fieldwork and struggle to estimate accurately for bidding proposals. We take the responsibility to alleviate their pressure by providing them with a thorough and precise concrete estimating and takeoff services to aid them in bidding.
We have a specialized concrete cost estimator for division 3 trades, certified with the American estimators organizations like American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) for concrete takeoff services.
OUR PORTFOLIO IN CONCRETE TAKEOFF SERVICES
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.
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Smart Estimations
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