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Estimating ServicesBuilt Around Your Project

From a single trade to a complete GC estimate, ECUSA prepares organized estimating information from your plans and specifications.

Choose the level of support your project requires. Each deliverable is structured so your team can review, price, and carry it forward.

Concrete floors of a high-rise building under construction

What We Offer

01

Complete GC Estimates

Full estimates organized by CSI division, from sitework through finishes and MEP.

02

Trade Specific Estimates

Detailed estimates for concrete, masonry, metals, drywall, roofing, and other individual scopes.

03

Quantity Takeoffs

Measured quantities from your drawings, organized for review and pricing.

04

Bid Leveling and Scope Review

Side by side subcontractor comparisons to identify gaps, exclusions, and scope differences.

05

Owner and Developer Cost Estimates

Independent cost estimates for owners and developers throughout the design process.

Trades & Divisions We Estimate

Estimating coverage across the major divisions of CSI MasterFormat.

CSI MasterFormat Division
  • 00Procurement and Contracting Requirements
  • 01General Requirements
  • 02Existing Conditions
  • 03Concrete
  • 04Masonry
  • 05Metals
  • 06Wood, Plastics, and Composites
  • 07Thermal and Moisture Protection
  • 08Openings
  • 09Finishes
  • 10Specialties
  • 11Equipment
  • 12Furnishings
  • 13Special Construction
  • 14Conveying Equipment
  • 21Fire Suppression
  • 22Plumbing
  • 23Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • 25Integrated Automation
  • 26Electrical
  • 27Communications
  • 28Electronic Safety and Security
  • 31Earthwork
  • 32Exterior Improvements
  • 33Utilities

What You Receive

Each estimating package is prepared around the project scope and typically includes:

01

Quantity Takeoff

Measured quantities based on the project drawings.

02

Cost Estimate

Pricing organized around the agreed scope of work.

03

CSI Summary

Estimate summary organized by CSI division.

04

Exhibit A — Visual Scope of Work

Marked plans and visual references identifying the estimated scope.

05

Basis of Estimate / Bid Qualifications

Assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications used in preparing the estimate.

Estimating Methods

Commercial and residential construction cost estimates are prepared with the method that fits each project phase, from preconstruction budgets to final bid pricing:

Unit Cost Estimating

Detailed quantities for each item, priced with current unit costs.

Assembly Estimating

Building systems grouped into assemblies for early budgets and design comparisons.

Square-Foot (SF) Cost Estimates

Conceptual budgets based on building type, size, and historical square-foot costs.

RSMeans Cost Data Estimates

Pricing referenced to RSMeans cost data when a project or owner requires it.