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CONSTRUCTION TRADES

Trade coverage aligned
to the project scope.

Quantity takeoff and estimating support across selected commercial construction divisions for general contractors and specialty subcontractors.

GENERAL CONTRACTORSMultiple divisions where suitable
SUBCONTRACTORSFocused specialty scopes
QUANTITIESMeasured by agreed units
PRICINGRegional or contractor inputs

POTENTIAL COVERAGE

From sitework through building systems and finishes.

The following list represents potential estimating and takeoff coverage—not a promise that every project or specialty will be accepted. Some scopes require specific document quality, specialized information or contractor-provided rates.

Send the current plans, specifications and requested trade. We will review the assignment and confirm suitability, deliverables, price and turnaround.

01

Sitework and earthwork

Potential quantities may include clearing, excavation, fill, grading, paving, utilities or related civil scope when the drawings provide suitable information.

02

Concrete and masonry

Foundations, slabs, walls, reinforcement, masonry units and associated materials can be reviewed where applicable.

03

Metals and carpentry

Structural or miscellaneous metals and selected rough or finish carpentry scopes may be considered after document review.

04

Envelope, openings and finishes

Potential coverage includes roofing, doors, openings, drywall, ceilings, painting, flooring and other defined finish packages.

05

Electrical, plumbing and HVAC

Building-system scopes may be reviewed when drawings, schedules, specifications and required pricing inputs are available.

SCOPE REVIEW

Trade names alone do not define responsibility.

Commercial projects often divide work differently between the GC, specialty contractors, vendors and owner. The estimate must follow the actual bid package rather than assume a standard division boundary.

01

Identify bid responsibility

Confirm which trade, division or work package is being priced.

02

Review related drawings

Check architectural, structural, civil and system information affecting the scope.

03

Note interfaces

Flag related work, allowances or responsibility gaps requiring contractor review.

04

Agree the output

Define units, breakdowns, markups and pricing requirements.

POSSIBLE BREAKDOWNS

Organize quantities for the way the trade is purchased or installed.

The best takeoff structure depends on the trade and the contractor’s workflow.

By materialProduct-oriented quantities
By assemblySystem or installation group
By area or floorLocation-based review
By drawing or detailReference-oriented checking
By base bid and alternateWhen documents clearly separate them

DELIVERABLES

Trade-specific output should be useful to the estimator reviewing it.

Depending on the assignment, files may include itemized quantities, Excel worksheets, color-coded drawing markups, labor/material breakdowns and scope assumptions.

Units, groupings and required pricing are discussed before work begins so the deliverable fits the intended bid review.

TRADE FAQ

Confirming coverage before commitment.

Do you cover every construction trade?

No. Potential coverage is broad, but each assignment is accepted only after reviewing the documents, requested scope and required expertise.

Can one project include several trades?

Yes, when the requested divisions are clearly defined and suitable for the available schedule.

Can you work with our cost codes?

Potentially. Provide the cost-code or workbook structure during scope review so its use can be confirmed.

What if the drawings are incomplete?

We will identify the limitation and determine whether assumptions, clarifications or additional documents are required before proceeding.

Which trade do you need estimated?

Send the plans and requested scope. We will confirm coverage before quoting the work.

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