CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING SERVICES
For over 15 years, Backus Estimating has provided extremely accurate and detailed construction estimating services and material takeoffs to Home Builders, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Engineering firms, Architects, Designers, Investors, Owners, and Developers in the construction industry. Our in-house construction estimating team consists of skilled estimators, engineers, quantity surveyors, trade experts, and field superintendents that can give your estimates in as little as 24 to 48 hours.
We typically interact with all trades and CSI divisions of construction, such as steelwork, concrete, masonry, electrical, mechanical, lumber, plumbing, finishes, and all industrial, commercial, and residential project portfolios, for the material takeoffs.
We serve every state in the US, Canada, and Australia with construction takeoff services. Our estimators adhere to the stringent rules and regulations set out by the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), two organizations that certify American estimators.
For all of your needs related to construction estimating services, Backus Estimating is the one-stop shop!
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OUR PORTFOLIO
Our construction estimate services portfolio is varied and includes estimates for civil, commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
- Multi-use residential
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Parks & recreation centers
- Restaurants
- Offices
- Warehouses
- Educational facilities
- Bridges
- Airports
- Highways
- Wastewater treatment plants
- Cogeneration plants
- Mining & Marine projects
Our Services
Bid Estimates: For public or private projects, subcontractors and contractors come to us with their bid estimates and proposals. We use our created building cost estimating database to combine location-specific labor and material pricing data. We have given bid estimates to the subcontractors working on almost every type of project, from basic mechanical HVAC work to airport roadways.
Design Estimates: Projects with less features and specifications are given design estimates and takeoffs. Our estimators are constantly accessible to meet the needs of our clients to the fullest extent possible. These projects necessitate assumptions backed by justifications that are ultimately credible and tenable for clients.
Preliminary Estimates: These are frequently created at the project’s preconstruction phase, either right before construction begins or while the project is still in the planning stages. Initial approximations are helpful in obtaining financing, creating client budgets, and performing a cost-benefit analysis of the property prior to purchasing and organizing a budget for hiring contractors.
Conceptual Estimates: In the early stages of a project, when there are fewer specifics and specifications designed, the conceptual estimate and takeoff are necessary. They must also be reviewed for the cost and benefit analysis that includes the project’s feasibility.
Structural steel and MEP shop drawings: In addition to providing estimating services, we also assist fabricators, manufacturers, and contractors by offering full CAD shop drawing services that streamline the production and installation of prefabricated parts. For CAD drafting, Solid Works, AutoCAD, and Revit are the programs used.
Monthly Takeoff Packages: By registering for one of our monthly takeoff packages, contractors can save 60% on the cost of hiring an internal construction estimate. Our knowledgeable estimators know how to use approved estimating software with ease. Because of this, they may more readily submit bids for more jobs, increasing their chances of getting hired.
Consultation: We provide our clients consultancy services to assist in their comprehension of budgeting and construction costs. We can help with bid filing and maintain the client’s bidding network profile, among other things.
Why Consider Engaging Professional Construction Estimators?
Make sure that your bid is correct and competitive if you want to win a profitable construction job. It’s crucial to have precise cost estimates for every project component because of this. Expert estimators assist in the bidding process by creating a compelling bid package that will make your offer stand out from the competitors.
By using our expert construction estimating services, you may improve your company’s success and raise your chances of landing big contracts. Our experts will provide thorough estimate solutions that don’t ignore any detail, streamlining your task from beginning to end. We will carefully examine your scope of work to make sure all costs associated with the project are covered and that it is accurate.
We also provide thorough budget reports that include information on all relevant taxes, fees, labor and material prices, equipment rents, and other job-related charges. This degree of openness reduces the possibility of project overspending and the hazards connected with unforeseen cost rises.
We make use of our many years of expertise, resources, and experience to ensure good results as quickly as feasible. To keep their skill sets current and relevant, all of our team members get continuous training on the newest methods, tools, and business trends. Therefore, using our estimation services is 100% certain to be successful.
WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Roofing takeoff
Millwork takeoff
Doors & windows takeoff
Cabinet takeoff
Flooring takeoff
Insulation takeoff
Site work takeoffs
Stucco takeoff
Precast takeoff
Reinforcing steel takeoff
Metal framing takeoff
Concrete takeoff
Masonry takeoff
Electric fixtures
Plumbing fixtures
Lumber takeoff
Drywall takeoff
Painting takeoff
Wall covering takeoff
Structural Steel Takeoff
Unless you are an excellent builder yourself, you need the correct help for anything you want created, whether it’s your multibillion-dollar skyscraper or your dream home. The greatest assistance you can afford and locate is required. This might come from a variety of sources, such as assistance from a building estimating business. Choosing the best assistance requires careful consideration of a number of variables. These variables include the company’s or the individuals’ team composition, legal status, knowledge, and experience, among others.
BENEFITS OF HIRING US
- We provide a 24- to 48-hour turnaround time.
- We offer thorough and incredibly accurate estimates.
- Our monthly takeoff packages can reduce an internal estimator’s cost by 60%.
- Our construction estimates have a bid winning ratio of greater than 85%.
- We employ trade-specific software and offer consulting services for building software.
- The American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), two reputable American estimator organizations, have rules that our trained construction estimators adhere to.
- We offer 24/7 client assistance.
OUR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING SOFTWARE
We employ Quest Estimating, Blue Beam, PlanSwift, Trimble, IMHS Mark Systems, ProEst, RS Means, and Bid Point XL, among other approved estimating programs. For MEP estimates, fastDUCT and fastPIPE are utilized.
OUR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING TEMPLATE
Nearly all of the top general contracting firms and enterprises have approved the construction estimating templates that we use. Takeoffs and estimates have been employed by the industry’s top developers to record bids and supplier information. As members of the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), we provide precise, affordable, and speedy takeoff and estimates in your time of need.
Our template can be edited on editable EXCEL sheets to suit your needs. Additionally, the contractor may supply his own material takeoff sheet template.
OUR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING SERVICES PROCESS
Drawing review:
Our estimating process typically begins with a study of the client’s plans and drawings and a meeting with material takeoff experts and expert estimators to go over the essential elements of the goods and trades that need to be taken off and quantified.
Estimation:
We employ certified software, such as BlueBeam, OST (OnScreenTakeoff), and Planswift. after meticulous takeoff planning, trade pricing, and identification of key effect line items. We provide the takeoff and estimate sheets in Excel sheets, our own template, or the client’s template.
Pricing:
Typically, we use CSI or drawing codes to structure the estimate. We then offset the amount against each pertinent transaction and code. We accept local vendor price in addition to pricing based on zip code. The primary factors influencing pricing are labor pay and political ramifications. additional issues like inflation and material logistics. Site limitations, etc., are taken into account.
FAQ:
Why should I choose you?
There are a lot of options available to you when it comes to building estimation services. All construction estimating businesses do not, however, back up their claims to be trustworthy, precise, and reasonably priced. However, our unmatched skill, decades of experience, 100% customer satisfaction, 100% attention to detail, 100% transparency, and the availability of reliable sources for data collection give us the advantage over the competition. We save our clients time and money by providing thorough and effective services, which makes us the ideal option for contractors, engineering firms, metalworkers, subcontractors, home builders, framers, owners, lenders, architects, and vendors.
Do you offer affordable solutions?
Yes, we’re dedicated to providing our clients with budget-friendly, low-cost estimating services solutions. Because of our affordable prices and dedication to excellence, you can be sure that our services will offer the most return on your investment. In order to satisfy each client’s particular needs, we also provide tailored solutions. We can offer you the most economical estimates for your project, regardless of the size of your construction company—we have the knowledge and resources to support both.
How do I know that you will offer absolute accuracy in all the numbers?
To guarantee that every estimate we provide is precise and trustworthy, we work with a group of seasoned experts in their respective fields, utilize cutting-edge tools, and consult dependable sources. We also employ a strict quality control procedure that goes over every aspect several times in order to get rid of any mistakes or inconsistencies. Before you begin your project, you can schedule a free consultation with us to gauge our accuracy and level of experience. During this time, our professionals will offer recommendations.
Does your cost use advanced technologies?
We think it’s important for our business to stay current with emerging trends. We use cutting-edge programs and technology to achieve this, enabling us to provide our clients with accurate results at a reasonable cost. For material takeoff and construction estimating services, we most frequently utilize the following programmers: Xactimate, Quest Estimating, Fast DUCT, Plan Quick, Bluebeam, Trimble, RS Means, Cost Works, and Fast PIPE.