Commercial estimates organized the way bids are won.
Commercial construction estimates for offices, retail, healthcare, education, and tenant improvements, organized by CSI division for bid packages.
Commercial projects bring full specification books, multiple addenda, and scopes split across dozens of subcontractors. We read the drawings and the specs together, take off each division, and organize the estimate by CSI MasterFormat so it maps directly to your bid packages.
From ground-up shells to tenant improvements, we measure structural concrete and steel, exterior wall assemblies, interior partitions by type, ceilings, finishes, specialties, and MEP systems. Partition types, door hardware sets, and finish schedules are tracked so quantities match what the architect specified.
The result is an estimate you can use to check sub numbers, fill scope gaps, and defend your bid, with a clear record of the assumptions and clarifications behind it.
Who it is for
- General contractors
- Commercial subcontractors
- Developers and owners
- Architects and owner representatives
What's included
- Specification review: Drawings are read against the project manual so specified products, assemblies, and alternates are reflected in the takeoff.
- Structure and shell: Foundations, slabs on grade, elevated decks, structural steel, metal deck, and masonry measured in their proper units.
- Partitions by type: Interior walls measured by partition type, height, and rating, with studs, board layers, and insulation quantified separately.
- Doors, frames, and hardware: Door and frame counts by type and size, with hardware sets tallied from the schedule.
- Finishes and specialties: Ceilings, flooring, wall finishes, toilet accessories, partitions, signage, and fire extinguisher cabinets.
- MEP systems: Plumbing fixtures and piping, HVAC equipment and ductwork, and electrical gear, feeders, branch devices, and lighting.
- Alternates and addenda: Bid alternates priced as separate lines and addenda changes tracked so the estimate reflects the current set.
Deliverables
- Editable Excel estimate with CSI division summary
- Marked-up PDF takeoff drawings by trade
- Bid alternate and unit price breakouts
- Scope inclusions and exclusions by division
- Assumptions and clarifications list
- Plan and specification discrepancy notes
Typical projects
- Office buildings and tenant improvements
- Retail centers and restaurants
- Medical office buildings and clinics
- K-12 and higher education facilities
- Hotels and hospitality
- Churches and community buildings
- Mixed-use buildings
- Self-storage facilities
Related trades
Request a quote
Upload your plans and tell us the trades you need. We review the scope and reply with a written quote before any work starts.
Frequently asked questions
Do you review the specifications or only the drawings?
Both, when the project manual is provided. Specifications often define products, assemblies, and requirements that do not appear on the drawings, so we read them together.
Can you split the estimate into my bid packages?
Yes. We organize by CSI division by default and can regroup quantities to match your bid package structure or cost codes.
How do you handle addenda issued during bidding?
Send the addenda as they are issued. We update the affected quantities and note the changes. Any additional time or fee depends on the extent of the revisions and is confirmed before we proceed.