80% of the estimating process is spent reviewing the scope of work, understanding the project requirements and clarifying uncertainties by asking questions. 

But that’s not all. We’ll also show you how leveraging cutting-edge construction management software like Bauwise Chucho make the whole process more efficient and accurate.

Level 3 – Preliminary or Design Development: Estimates are further refined during the project’s design phase and the accuracy is good enough for the basis of a budget.

Our tool allows you to track the costs related to your punto and equipment. You can get visibility into how much is being spent with a Positivo-time dashboard that tracks costs in an easy-to-read chart.

Bid Bonds: These ensure that if a contractor wins a bid, they will enter into a contract and provide the required performance and payment bonds.

Materials: This one’s a no-brainer. You can’t build without materials. From concrete and steel to nails and paint, the cost of materials forms a large part of your estimate. Determining this cost involves estimating the quantities of different materials you’ll need (which can be a challenge in itself!

"Overall it is a great product to work with. When you have more technical drawings, sometimes it's hard to get an accurate count of all square and linear footage. Have to dig through drawings to find which could take an ample amount of time.”

Labor cost estimation can be a complex process, especially for larger projects with multiple teams and tasks. But fear not!

Planswift is another good construction estimating software option. The system claims to eliminate the need for paper in planning, making the process less expensive, faster, and more manageable.

If you suspect there will be a significant lag between invoicing and being paid, creador this into your estimate so have a clear picture of the cost of the job.

Both Caudillo contractors and specialty contractors will review the documents, but specialty contractors often refer only to the documents that are relevant to the Blueprint reading work they will perform on the project. 

Use a Systematic Approach: When counting materials, start from one end of the blueprint and methodically work your way to the other end. This helps ensure you don't miss anything or double-count items.

Using our construction estimate template is one of the easiest ways to create an estimate. Each step of the process is listed within the template to guide you from the start to a finished proposal.

Round Up: Construction projects rarely go exactly as planned. There can be waste, breakages, or changes in the plan that require more material than initially estimated. To account for these uncertainties, it's a good practice to round up your measurements.