Outsourced estimating for general contractors
Whole-project estimates across every CSI division for GCs.
Most general contractors lose bids simply because they didn't have time to price them. We work as an extension of your estimating department, preparing full-project estimates across every CSI division so you can bid more work without hiring more staff.
We price general conditions and general requirements, self-performed work and every subcontracted trade, then roll them up into a summary you can check against the sub quotes coming in on bid day. Use the estimate to check your numbers, fill gaps in sub coverage, or as your complete bid.
Who it's for
Project types we support
What's included
- All CSI divisions from general requirements to utilities
- General conditions: supervision, temporary facilities, equipment, cleanup
- Trade-by-trade estimates for comparing subcontractor quotes
- Bid-day summary with markups and alternates
- Scope gaps and plan conflicts flagged before you bid
- Schedule of values once you win the job
What you receive
- Excel estimate organized by CSI division
- Quantities with waste factors
- Unit material, labor and equipment costs
- Summary sheet with cost per square foot
- Colour-coded marked-up plans (PDF)
- Written assumptions, clarifications and exclusions
Our process
Send your plans
Email PDF drawings and specs, or share a Dropbox, Google Drive or bid-portal link. Bid sets, schematic, design development, construction documents and conceptual drawings all work.
Get a fixed quote
We review the set and reply with a price, turnaround time and delivery date for your scope. You approve before any work starts.
NDA and 50% deposit
We sign an NDA so your plans stay private. Work starts on a 50% deposit by card through our secure online checkout. A W-9 is available on request.
Receive your estimate
You get quantities and material and labor pricing in Excel, organized by CSI division, plus marked-up plans. The remaining 50% is due on delivery.
General Contractor Estimating: common questions
Can't find your answer? Call (850) 343-4090 or email info@premiumestimatings.com.
Can you price only the trades I'm short on?
Yes. Many GCs send us the trades where they expect thin sub coverage. We can price a single division, a few trades, or the full project.
Do you include general conditions?
Yes. We price supervision, temporary facilities, equipment, insurance, permits and other general requirements based on the project duration and size, or using your own rates.
Can you help with change orders after award?
Yes. Send us the revised drawings or bulletin and we'll quantify the added and deleted work so you can price the change order.
What file formats do you accept?
PDF drawings are best. We also work from DWG/DXF files and from plan links on bid portals, Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive. Include specifications and addenda if you have them.
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