Multi-Division CSI Estimating with 24–48 Hour Turnaround
ConstructQuant prices one reconciled bid package for US general contractors: the CSI divisions on your bid, plus the gaps between trades. You receive an Excel estimate with live formulas, a quantity workbook, PDF plan markups, a bid summary, and a written assumptions sheet. This is paid project work, not a software seat and not a single-trade takeoff shop. Most estimates are typically $150–$1,000 and come back in 24–48 hours, depending on how large the scope is.
- Itemized Bill of Quantities (Excel with live formulas)
- Color-coded PDF plan markups and measurement layers
- Labor, material, and equipment cost breakdowns
- Explicit scope assumptions and exclusions sheet
Request an Estimate for Your Upcoming Bid
Describe your project scope, the documents you have, and your bid deadline. A typical proposal states a fee in the $150–$1,000 band and names a 24–48 hour delivery for the usual drawing set, then confirms both against the plans you send.
Which estimating service should a general contractor start with?
Start with construction estimating when you need the bid priced. Start with quantity takeoff when you will apply your own unit prices. Cost estimating is for budget stages before the bid set is complete. Bid estimating is for leveling trade quotes against the same scope. Each card below is a separate scope, not a copy of this page.
Construction Estimating
Comprehensive preconstruction cost estimates synthesizing drawing reviews, project specifications, direct costs, and site general conditions.
Explore Construction EstimatingQuantity Takeoff Services
Rigorous digital plan measurements delivering exact material square footages, linear footages, counts, and volumes formatted in exportable spreadsheets.
Explore Quantity TakeoffCost Estimating Services
Direct and indirect construction budget modeling at conceptual, design-development, and construction-document stages, with pricing assumptions documented.
Explore Cost EstimatingBid Estimating Services
Full-scope tender package preparation, subcontractor bid leveling, addenda coordination, and bid deadline management for General Contractors.
Explore Bid EstimatingMechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Coordination
Multidisciplinary MEP estimating engineered for trade subcontractors and prime general contractors requiring synchronized building systems quantification.
Conceptual visualization showing coordinated conduits, ductwork, and piping to demonstrate multidisciplinary quantification.
Electrical Estimating & Takeoffs
Lighting fixtures, switchgear, panel schedules, branch wiring, conduit linear footages, low-voltage, and fire alarm systems.
Plumbing Estimating & Takeoffs
Sanitary DWV, domestic water distribution, storm piping, fixture counts, water heaters, and medical gas piping where shown.
HVAC & Mechanical Systems
Sheet metal ductwork poundage, rooftop units, chillers, boilers, hydronic piping, dampers, diffusers, and mechanical insulation.
Architectural, Structural & Heavy Civil Trades
ConstructQuant covers the complete spectrum of construction trades with CSI-aligned material quantification.
How is a ConstructQuant estimate prepared?
Every project follows the same six steps, from the documents you provide to the final estimate package. Scope, format, timing, and fee are confirmed before work starts.
Plans/Documents
You share the drawings, specifications, addenda, and schedules available for the project.
Scope Review
The requested scope is checked against the documents, and assumptions, exclusions, and open questions are listed.
Quantity Takeoff
Quantities are measured from the drawings as counts, lengths, areas, and volumes, organized by trade or CSI division.
Pricing
Material, labor, and equipment pricing inputs agreed for the project are applied to the quantities.
QA/QC
Quantities, formulas, and scope boundaries are checked before delivery.
Final Estimate Delivery
You receive the agreed package: Excel estimate, Excel quantity takeoff, PDF markups, bid summary, and scope/assumptions.
Tailored by Construction Sector
Every construction sector introduces distinct code considerations, logistical allowances, and pricing variables.
Commercial Construction
Offices, retail, and corporate interiors with fast-track tenant fit-out modeling.
Explore Commercial →Residential Builders
Custom homes, residential developments, and custom framing takeoffs.
Explore Residential →Multifamily & Condos
Apartments and student housing with unit-matrix takeoff modeling.
Explore Multifamily →Industrial & Warehousing
Heavy distribution centers, tilt-up concrete, and PEMB structural framing.
Explore Industrial →Healthcare & Clinical
Hospitals and clinics requiring ICRA partitions and medical gas piping.
Explore Healthcare →Hospitality & Hotels
Guestrooms, luxury finishes, commercial kitchens, and amenities.
Explore Hospitality →Retail & Shopping Centers
Shell buildings, storefront glazing, and mall tenant build-outs.
Explore Retail →Public Works & Municipal
Public building bids priced to the bid form, alternates, and addenda.
Explore Public Works →United States first, with remote estimating for four other countries
ConstructQuant is built for projects in the United States. The same plans-based desk can also price drawings for work located in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. There is no office in those countries. The proposal confirms currency, measurement units, and the code edition named in the documents before work starts.
What should a contractor know before sending plans?
What does a ConstructQuant estimate include?
The agreed package is built from the drawings you send. It can include an Excel estimate with line-item formulas, an Excel quantity workbook, PDF plan markups, a bid summary, and a written sheet of scope assumptions, exclusions, and cross-trade gaps. Only the deliverables named in the quote are included.
How is a multi-division estimate different from a single-trade takeoff?
A single-trade takeoff measures one division, such as concrete, electrical, or roofing. A ConstructQuant multi-division estimate is for the general contractor package: the divisions you are carrying, plus items that sit between trades, such as sleeves, housekeeping pads, equipment connections, and hoisting. Those items are either priced or listed as excluded.
Does ConstructQuant sell estimating software?
No. ConstructQuant does not sell software seats or subscriptions. Each job is a paid, project-based estimate or quantity takeoff. Send the plans and the bid date to request a quote.
What should I send to get a quote?
Send the drawings, specifications, and addenda you have, the divisions or trades you want priced or measured, the project location, and the bid or budget deadline. ConstructQuant reviews that package and replies with a project-based proposal. The usual file is turned around in 24–48 hours, and that date is written into the proposal.
How much does an estimate cost?
Most estimates typically cost $150–$1,000. Project size and scope move the fee inside that band, and your quote states the figure for the package you ask for.
How fast?
Most estimates are typically ready across 24–48 hours. A larger set can take longer, with the date written once the plans are reviewed.
Can you estimate a project in Canada, the UK, Australia, or the UAE?
The United States is the primary market. The same remote desk can measure drawings for a project located in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, or the United Arab Emirates. ConstructQuant does not have an office in those countries. Currency, units, and the code edition in the issued documents are confirmed in the proposal before work starts.