General Contractor Estimating Services
From conceptual budgets to final GMP packages, we give GCs accurate, detailed cost data. That lets you 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. It might be a design-build hospital, a CM-at-risk school, or a hard-bid office. In each case, your estimate decides whether you win the job and whether it turns a profit. We provide pre-construction budgets, full CSI-division takeoffs, trade-by-trade pricing, and sub bid analysis. We become an extension of your estimating department, without the overhead of full-time staff. Our team covers all divisions, with deep strength in MEP, structural, and specialty systems.
Everything You Need to Know
What's Included
Our GC estimates span conceptual and schematic budgets through 50% and 100% CD estimates and final GMP. We deliver full CSI Division 01 through 49 takeoffs and trade-by-trade subcontractor scope sheets. We add bid leveling analysis, owner's budget verification, and value engineering alternatives with cost-benefit comparisons. Phasing and sequencing breakdowns are included for complex multi-stage schedules. We also provide change order cost analysis for work already underway.
Who It's For
General contractors pursuing design-build, CM-at-risk, or hard-bid work use this service. It acts as an extension of your estimating department, without full-time overhead. It fits firms that need every trade priced under one roof. That ranges from a hard-bid office to a complex hospital or school. Owners and developers also use it for an independent budget check before committing to a GC.
How the Process Works
We start by reviewing your drawings, specs, delivery method, and bidding strategy. That tailors the estimate to your needs and timeline. Our team performs a complete takeoff across all trades. We apply RSMeans data, local labor rates, and subcontractor quotes. You receive a bid-ready package with a summary, CSI breakdown, sub comparison, and VE options. It is organized so your team can move straight to submission.
Why Choose Tech MEP Estimates
We estimate every division under one roof, so you are not coordinating multiple firms. We work with your design team during SD and DD to catch overruns before design is frozen. When sub bids arrive, we level them for scope gaps. We back value engineering options with real pricing, not guesses. We protect every project under strict NDA. That single-source coverage saves GCs real time and money during a busy bid cycle.
Common Project Types We Handle
We support general contractors on healthcare and hospital construction. We also cover K-12 and higher education, corporate office, tenant improvement, multifamily, and industrial work. Our estimates range from a single-building hard bid to a multi-phase campus GMP package. Each one gives GCs the full-scope detail they need to bid with confidence. We also assist negotiated work that needs owner's budget reconciliation and phased cost tracking.
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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