Estimating Services for Metals
We provide precise, cost-effective, and timely structural steel, rebar, and miscellaneous metals estimating and detailing services for a wide range of construction projects, helping you minimize overhead, reduce waste, and contribute to environmental sustainability.
Smart Estimations began as a steel consulting firm for metal framing contractors, steel erectors, manufacturers, distributors, and fabricators. Over time, we evolved into a comprehensive pre-construction estimating consultancy. Our team of expert structural steel estimators and engineers has developed optimal estimating practices to thoroughly analyze and audit takeoffs, ultimately controlling construction costs for our clients.
For metals estimating services, we ensure all decks, trusses, railings, stud framing, joists, gratings, and castings are carefully described and quantified. Senior estimators double-check each detail to guarantee the precision of every aspect of the takeoff. Our focus on accuracy and detail not only reduces waste but also supports a greener environment by minimizing unnecessary orders at construction sites and preventing discarded materials. Visit our profile on The Blue Book for more details.
Many steel fabricators, manufacturers, and even steel framing contractors face challenges interpreting technical details from plans and making precise takeoffs due to limited technical expertise. We specialize in offering a complete range of steel estimating and detailing services, with the ability to handle complex structures.
Our estimators and detailers are highly skilled in manufacturing processes, specifications, and techniques such as laser welding and advanced cutting.
- Quick turnaround, typically within 24 to 48 hours, to provide fast quotes to your clients.
- Comprehensive cost estimates covering materials, labor, welders, cranes, fuel, equipment, and labor hours required for rebar erection.
- Easy-to-review and editable estimates with color-coded marked-up plans.
- Full structural steel detailing and shop drawing services for all types of infrastructure, including residential, commercial, and industrial projects, from planning to completion.
- Optimal bar bending schedules for structural steel, rebar, piping, sheet metal, and HVAC duct fabrications/erections.
Reinforcement walls detailing
Our steel estimating services cover:
- Comprehensive and precise steel takeoffs and estimates, including budget, order of magnitude, design, and bid estimates.
- Precast estimation
- Cold-formed steel estimation
- Steel frame takeoffs
- Rebar estimation
- Structural steel takeoffs
- Bar bending schedules
- Change order management
- Rebar project management
- CPM scheduling
- Conflict resolution
- Expert consultancy on efficiently filing bids
WHAT WE QUANTIFY IN STEEL TAKEOFF SERVICES
Our estimates provide a detailed breakdown of metals and steel, including materials, plates, connectors, accessories, and erection costs. This supports efficient planning, procurement, cost control, reduced storage space on-site, and ensures maximum productivity and cost savings for your projects.
All line items are quantified and listed in an EXCEL sheet, along with marked-up plans and PDF format files. Depending on your needs, your estimate can be organized by unit price, lump sum, or cost-plus formats. We quantify the following materials:
- Fasteners
- Fastenings
- Rebar
- Steel framing
- Metal joists
- Metal decking
- Stud framing
- Stick framing
- Dome structures
- Access ramps
- Stairs
- Load-bearing wall framing
- Ironwork
ELECTRICAL ESTIMATING SERVICES
We specialize in providing comprehensive estimating solutions for all types of electrical systems across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our services include electrical material takeoffs, bid estimates, bid preparation and submission, electrical cost per square foot, and electrical CAD drafting. We offer not only the most accurate estimates but also full support in preparing complete bids and developing the right markup plans. We quantify all electrical components, including lighting fixtures, lighting controls, gear, receptacles, panels, electrical fittings, hangers, supports, Liquidtite, grounding, conductors, fuses, circuit breakers, feeders, plates, switches, wiring, switchboards, branch devices, cable trays, motor control, low voltage systems, and other devices.
SOFTWARE WE USE
At Smart Estimations, we deliver accurate estimating services through the expertise of our estimators and detailers, proficient in using the following software:
- Planswift
- ASA Rebar Estimating Software
- Soule Software
- RGS Rebar
- Tekla Structures
- AutoCAD
- Rebar CAD
- ASA Microstation
Call Us Today
Smart Estimations
- +17372828012
- info@smartestimations.com