General Contractor Estimating Services
From conceptual budgets to final GMP packages, we give general contractors the accurate, detailed cost data they need to bid confidently and win more work.
What's Included
- Conceptual and schematic design budget studies
- Design development and 50%/100% CD estimates
- GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) estimate packages
- Full CSI division takeoffs, Divisions 01 through 49
- Trade-by-trade subcontractor scope sheets
- Bid leveling and subcontractor bid analysis
- Owner's budget verification and independent cost checks
- Value engineering (VE) alternatives with cost/benefit analysis
- Phasing and sequencing cost breakdowns
- Change order cost analysis and negotiation support
Expert Estimating You Can Rely On
General contractors face intense competition on every bid. Whether you're pursuing a design-build hospital, a CM-at-risk school, or a hard-bid office building, the accuracy of your estimate determines whether you win the job and whether it's profitable. Tech MEP Estimates partners with GCs of all sizes to provide pre-construction budget studies, full CSI-division takeoffs, trade-by-trade pricing, and subcontractor bid analysis. We become an extension of your estimating department, without the overhead of full-time staff. Our GC estimating team covers all divisions, with particular depth in MEP, structural, and specialty systems.
How We Deliver Your Estimate
Project Kickoff & Scope Review
We review your drawings, specifications, project delivery method, and bidding strategy to tailor the estimate to your specific needs.
Full Takeoff & Trade Pricing
Our team performs a complete quantity takeoff across all trades and applies current market pricing using RSMeans, local labor rates, and subcontractor quotes.
Bid-Ready Package Delivery
You receive a complete estimate book with summary, detailed breakdown by CSI division, subcontractor comparison, and VE options, ready for your review and submission.
Our Track Record
500+ Projects Delivered Nationwide
Trusted by contractors, GCs, and developers across the country for accurate, timely cost estimates across every trade and project type.
Why Contractors Trust Us
All CSI Divisions Covered
From earthwork (Division 31) to MEP systems (Divisions 22–28), we estimate every component of your project under one roof, no need to coordinate multiple estimating firms.
Pre-Construction Expertise
We work with design teams during SD and DD phases to catch cost overruns early, before design is frozen and changes become expensive.
Subcontractor Bid Leveling
When sub bids come in, we analyze scope gaps and inclusions to create an apples-to-apples comparison, protecting you from low-ball subs who miss scope.
Value Engineering Analysis
We provide detailed VE options with full cost impact analysis, giving you and your client concrete alternatives backed by real pricing, not guesses.
RSMeans & Market Data
Our estimates leverage RSMeans cost data combined with local subcontractor pricing and current material costs, not outdated published rates.
Confidential & NDA Protected
All project data is handled under strict NDA. Your bid strategies, subcontractor relationships, and project details remain completely confidential.
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We offer a complete range of estimating services across all construction trades.
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