OUR APPROACH
Commercial Estimating Process
A practical overview of how commercial project scope, drawing inputs and estimating deliverables can be reviewed.
STEP BY STEP
Scope clarity before quantities.
- Review the drawing issue date, specifications and addenda.
- Define trades, inclusions and exclusions.
- Identify measurable assemblies, items and units.
- Document assumptions and unresolved drawing questions.
- Confirm deliverables and review requirements.
This describes common estimating practice, not a verified claim about a specific completed engagement.
DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT ↗Six review gates before a bid estimate
01 / Intake
Record the drawing issue, addenda, bid date and requested trades.
02 / Scope matrix
Separate included, excluded, alternate and owner-furnished items.
03 / Takeoff
Measure each assembly with a drawing reference and correct unit.
04 / Reconciliation
Cross-check schedules, details, revisions and subcontractor scope.
05 / Pricing basis
Record the source and date of rates, allowances and assumptions.
06 / Final review
List open questions, exclusions and the revision used for submission.
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