Trade-level clarity
Scope is organized the way trades work—by material, assembly, and count—so review is faster during bidding.
Trade Estimating
Construction Trade Estimating Services
Focused quantity and cost support for individual trades—organized from project drawings so contractors and suppliers can review scope with clearer, bid-ready information.
Introduction
Estimating organized by construction trade
Trade pages help contractors and project teams find quantity and cost support aligned to specific scopes of work.
Trade estimating breaks a project into the packages your team actually bids and buys. Instead of a single undifferentiated total, each trade page explains how quantities and cost information are developed for that scope.
Whether you need concrete volumes, electrical device counts, roofing areas, or sitework quantities, deliverables follow the drawings and specifications you provide—and the level of detail you request.
Structural
Structural Estimating
Concrete, masonry, steel/ironwork, rebar, and related structural estimating support.
Building Envelope
Building Envelope Estimating
Roofing, insulation, glazing, waterproofing, windows & doors, and exterior finishes.
Interior
Interior Estimating
Carpentry, drywall/plastering, flooring, painting, millwork, cabinetry, ceilings, and finishes.
MEP
MEP Estimating
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection quantity and cost estimating support.
Sitework
Sitework Estimating
Site work, excavation, paving, landscaping, and demolition estimating for site packages.
Specialty
Specialty Estimating
Specialty packages including elevators, signage, and general labor estimating support.
Material / Supplier Takeoffs
Material / Supplier Takeoffs Estimating
Material-focused takeoffs for lumber, flooring & tile, and steel suppliers.
Why Trade Pages Matter
Clearer paths for bidding and procurement
Drawing-based quantities
Measurements and counts start from the plans and specs you share, with assumptions noted when documents leave gaps.
Flexible depth
Request a focused takeoff, a cost-backed estimate, or both depending on how your team prices work.
Aligned deliverables
Formats and groupings can follow CSI divisions, locations, or your preferred bid sheet structure when requested.
Connected Services
Pair trade estimating with core services
Most trade requests connect to takeoffs, cost estimating, or bid support.
Construction Cost Estimating
Accurate residential, commercial, industrial, and public project cost estimates.
View serviceMaterial Takeoffs
Detailed material quantity identification from drawings and specifications.
View serviceQuantity Takeoffs
Precise quantity measurement for materials and labor where applicable.
View serviceBid Support
Estimate organization and bid preparation support for GCs and subcontractors.
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FAQ
Trade estimating questions
What is trade estimating?
Trade estimating focuses on one construction discipline—such as concrete, electrical, or roofing—measuring quantities and organizing cost information from the drawings and specifications for that package.
Do I need a full project estimate or a single trade?
Either works. Many teams request one trade for a bid deadline, then expand to additional packages as drawings and awards progress.
What documents are required?
Architectural, structural, MEP, and civil sheets relevant to the trade, plus specifications and any addenda. Clearer documents reduce assumptions in the deliverable.
How are exclusions handled?
Exclusions and open items are documented when scope is unclear or when a category is outside the requested deliverables.
Can multiple trades be combined?
Yes. Related trades can be packaged together when you want coordinated quantities across connected scopes.