Construction Estimating
Industrial Estimating
Plants, warehouses, data centers and process work, where the mechanical and electrical scope usually decides the number.
- Turnaround
- 48–96 hours depending on scope
- Delivered as
- Excel · PDF · marked-up plans
- Pricing
- Fixed fee, quoted up front
- Quality
- Second-estimator review
Overview
What this service does.
On industrial work the mechanical and electrical scope usually decides the number, and the drawings are at plot-plan scale. We quantify equipment pads, pipe racks, structural supports, process piping and heavy civil work with the same line-by-line traceability as a building estimate.
Who it’s for
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Manufacturing and process plants
- Data centers and utility-scale work
What’s included
- Heavy civil and foundation quantities
- Structural steel and pipe-rack tonnage
- Process piping and equipment setting
- Power distribution and controls
- Phasing for occupied or operating facilities
What you receive
Everything you need to bid. Nothing you have to redo.
Every estimate ships as the same four-part package, on the first job and the fiftieth.
=ROUND(C4*D4*(1+$E$2),2)| CSI | Line item | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 03 30 00 | Cast-in-place concrete | 46 CY |
| 3 | 03 20 00 | Reinforcing steel | 0.86 TON |
| 4 | 05 12 00 | Structural steel framing | 38.4 TON |
| 5 | 09 21 16 | Gypsum board assemblies | 18,420 SF |
| 6 | 09 65 19 | LVT flooring | 2,140 SF |
| 7 | 23 31 13 | Ductwork — galvanized | 4,860 LB |
| 8 | 26 05 19 | Building wire & cable | 12,300 LF |
- LVT flooring2,140 SF
- Partition type A412 LF
- Flush wood doors18 EA
- Sheet A-2013 items
Bid summary · Sample
3-story office — base bid
- Bid date
- Thu, 4:00 PM
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Set
- Addendum 2
- 03 Concrete22%
- 05 Metals14%
- 09 Finishes26%
- 22 Plumbing9%
- 23 HVAC17%
- 26 Electrical12%
Alternates and allowances listed separately · Page 1 of 3
Scope letter · Sample
Inclusions, exclusions & RFIs
Included
- Formwork & accessories
- Vapor barrier under slab
- Embeds per S-501
Excluded
- Winter protection
- Testing & inspection
- Dewatering
RFIs
- Slab thickness at grid C-4?
- Door 214 hardware set?
- Roof drain size conflict
How it works
From plan set to bid‑ready in three steps.
No retainer, no subscription and nothing measured until you approve the fee.
- Drop plans hereA-201 Floor plans.pdf12 MBProject manual.pdf4 MBStep 1
Upload your drawings
Plans, specs, addenda and the bid date — PDF, DWG or a plan-room link.
Takes 2 minutes Fixed quote
- Scope
- Div. 03–09
- Delivery
- Thu, 10:00 AM
- Revisions
- Addenda included
Step 2Get a fixed quote
An estimator reviews the scope and confirms the fee and delivery date.
Within the hour- estimate.xlsxbid-summary.pdfmarkup-set.pdfscope-and-rfis.pdfStep 3
Receive a bid-ready package
Live Excel workbook, PDF summary, marked-up plans and written scope.
Usually 24–48 h
FAQ
Industrial Estimating, answered.
Talk to an estimator
Not a salesperson. Same-day answers on working days.
+1 518 974 7222[email protected]Do you estimate process piping?
Yes, by size, schedule and material, with fittings, valves, supports and testing measured from the isometrics and P&IDs.
Can you work on operating facilities?
Yes. We carry shutdown windows, phasing and access constraints as stated assumptions so they are priced, not discovered.
Do you handle data center MEP?
Yes, including generators, UPS, switchgear, busway and cooling, which usually make up most of a data center's cost.
Can you use our cost book and labor rates?
Yes, and we prefer it. Your historical costs reflect your crews and your suppliers better than any published average. Send the template and we work inside it.
How does pricing work?
Pricing is per project and quoted before any work starts — no retainer, no minimum volume and no subscription.
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