Upload Plans & Get a QuoteESTIMATING DELIVERABLES
Bid-ready numbers.
Traceable scope.
Construction estimates and quantity takeoffs organized for real bid review—not generic reports. Receive measurable quantities, pricing detail, marked plans and scope qualifications matched to your trade and submission requirements.
YOUR ESTIMATE PACKAGE
Files built around the way contractors review a bid.
Ace Constructor prepares construction estimating deliverables for commercial general contractors and specialty subcontractors. Each assignment starts with the current drawings, specifications, addenda, bid forms and the exact scope you want measured.
We confirm whether you need quantities only, a priced estimate, or a broader bid-support package. Deliverables vary by project; the agreed scope, format, pricing basis and deadline are documented before work starts.
Editable quantity takeoff workbook
Line-item measurements organized by trade, CSI division, material, assembly, drawing area or location. Typical units include LF, SF, SY, CY, EA, LB and TON as appropriate to the scope.
Detailed construction cost estimate
Labor, material and equipment components can be separated at the line-item or assembly level. Pricing may use RSMeans regional data where appropriate, supplemented by contractor-provided local labor, supplier or subcontractor rates when supplied.
Color-coded drawing markups
Measured areas, lengths and counts are traced to the relevant plan sheets using PlanSwift, Bluebeam or On-Center workflows. Markups help your estimator check quantity coverage without rebuilding the takeoff.
Scope qualifications
Assumptions, exclusions, allowances, alternates, interpreted details and drawing gaps are documented so your team can align the estimate with the final proposal and bid instructions.
Bid summary and trade breakdown
When included in the assignment, totals can be summarized by division, trade, building area, phase or bid item for management review and proposal preparation.
Addenda and revision control
The estimate identifies the drawing issue and addenda reviewed. Later revisions are evaluated against the original scope and quoted separately when the change is material.
TWO DISTINCT SERVICES
Do not pay for pricing when you only need quantities.
The deliverable should fit your estimating process, internal pricing controls and bid deadline.
Material or quantity takeoff
Measured quantities, descriptions, units and marked drawings. Use this when your team will apply supplier quotes or internal labor and material rates.
Priced construction estimate
Quantity takeoff plus agreed labor, material and equipment pricing, cost summaries and scope notes.
General contractor estimating support
Multi-trade quantities, division-level organization, scope review and bid comparison structure for commercial opportunities.
Subcontractor estimating support
A focused trade package organized around your bid scope, preferred cost codes and proposal requirements.
WHAT WE REVIEW
The estimate starts with the complete bid set.
Drawing completeness and available information affect scope, fee and turnaround. Standard projects may be completed in approximately 24–48 hours when the scope and schedule allow; this is confirmed project by project.
SAMPLE REVIEW
See an anonymized or illustrative output before deciding.
Request a sample review to understand the workbook structure, quantity detail, markup method and qualification notes. Any illustrative example is identified clearly and does not represent current project pricing or a fabricated client engagement.
Confidential drawings and client estimates are never published without approval and appropriate anonymization.
DELIVERABLE FAQ
Know what will be included before work begins.
Will I receive editable Excel files?
Yes, Excel-based takeoff and estimate workbooks are intended for contractor review and adjustment unless another format is agreed for the project.
Does every takeoff include pricing?
No. Quantity-only takeoffs exclude pricing. A priced estimate is a separate scope that may include labor, material and equipment costs.
Can you use our labor and material rates?
Yes. Contractor-provided local rates can be incorporated when supplied in a usable format. Otherwise, the proposed pricing basis is confirmed before work starts.
Are marked-up drawings included?
Color-coded markups may be included where applicable and agreed. They support quantity review but do not replace contract drawings or professional design documents.
How are drawing changes handled?
The estimate records the plan issue and addenda reviewed. New drawings or material scope changes are assessed before revision work begins.
Have plans and a bid deadline?
Send the project location, trade or divisions, required service and current bid documents. We will review the scope and provide a project-specific quote.