Category: Outsourcing

Quantity take-off

What is a Quantity Takeoff? Quantity take-offs are a detailed measurement of materials and labor needed to complete a construction project. They are developed by an estimator during the pre-construction phase. This process includes breaking the project down into smaller and more manageable units that are easier to measure or estimate. The level of detail […]

#1 For Construction Estimating | #1 For Takeoffs & Estimates

Quantity take-offs (QTO) are a detailed measurement of materials and labor needed to complete a construction project. They are developed by an estimator during the pre-construction phase. Tools Required to Perform a Construction Takeoff  Manual Construction Takeoff with Printed Plans Construction Project Drawings Printed to Scale Highlighters and/or Color Pencils Hand Tallying Tool (click counter) Digital […]

Siding Replacement Cost Estimator

How Much Does House Siding Cost to Install or Replace? $3 – $11 Per Square Foot $4,293 – $15,741 Average Total Siding costs between $3 and $11 per square foot with the average homeowner spending $4,300 to $15,800 to install on a 2,000-square-foot home. The total cost to replace siding depends on the size of your home, […]

Take off Estimating

The phrase “take-off” refers to the estimator taking each of the required materials off a project’s blueprint. You’ll often come across different terms in front of takeoff, such as ‘lumber takeoff. ‘ In this instance, the material is specified and means the total quantity of ‘lumber’ required to complete the project. What is a takeoff measurement? Quantity take-offs (QTO) are a detailed measurement of materials […]

why you need a good cost estimator?

Cost Estimation in Project Management A cost estimate is the approximation of the cost of a program, project, or operation. The cost estimate is the product of the cost estimating process. The cost estimate has a single total value and may have identifiable component values. A problem with a cost overrun can be avoided with a credible, reliable, and accurate […]

Building Construction Cost Estimation

Construction cost estimating is the process of forecasting the cost of building a physical structure. … It’s a core component of earned value management, a project management technique that tracks a project’s performance against the total time and cost estimate. How do you estimate building costs? Estimation of a Building with Plan Check dimension of each block is provided or not. The […]

Mechanical Estimating Services

Mechanical estimators analyze a project before it starts, accurately estimating costs related to labor, materials, equipment, and other relevant areas. These professionals are hired in many service companies, ranging from HVAC/plumbing operations to construction to other applications. MECHANICAL ESTIMATING Whether you are involved in the design, fabrication, or installation of heating or cooling systems, refrigeration systems, piping, plumbing systems, […]

Roof Repair Estimate

How much should roof repair cost? The national average roof repair cost is $933, with most homeowners spending between $364 and $1,533. Most common small roof repairs cost between$150and $400. Labor runs around $45 to $75 per hour. Average Cost to Replace a Roof House (& Roof**) by Square Foot Re-Roofing Cost* 1,800 (1,897) $6,700 […]