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Bid estimates, quantity takeoffs, budget pricing and change order pricing for general contractors and subcontractors, organized by trade and CSI division and delivered in Excel with marked-up plans.
What we deliver
Bid estimates
Complete, priced estimates for hard-bid and negotiated work, organized by CSI division with general conditions, overhead and profit.
Quantity takeoffs
Counts, lengths, areas and volumes for one trade or all of them, delivered in Excel with marked-up plans.
Budget and conceptual estimates
Early numbers for owners, developers and lenders from schematic or design-development drawings.
Change order pricing
Line-item pricing for scope changes and addenda so you can back up every change order.
Public-work estimates
IDOT, municipal and school-district bids priced to Illinois prevailing wage by county.
MEP and data center packages
Electrical, mechanical and plumbing estimates for data centers, healthcare and industrial work.
Every CSI MasterFormat division we estimate
Our estimates follow the Construction Specifications Institute’s MasterFormat, the numbering system used in most project specifications. Send one division or the full set; each is taken off and priced as its own section of the workbook.
Procurement and general requirements
Div 00
Procurement and Contracting Requirements
Bid forms, bond and insurance requirements, and alternates reviewed so the estimate matches what the owner asked for.
Div 01
General Requirements
General conditions: supervision, temporary facilities, permits, cleanup, testing and closeout.
Facility construction
Div 02
Existing Conditions
Demolition, selective removal, abatement and site investigation allowances.
Div 03
Concrete
Footings, foundations, slabs, walls, rebar, formwork and precast.
Div 04
Masonry
CMU, brick veneer, stone, grout, reinforcing and restoration.
Div 05
Metals
Structural steel, joists, deck, stairs, railings and miscellaneous metals.
Div 06
Wood, Plastics and Composites
Rough framing, trusses, sheathing, finish carpentry and casework.
Div 07
Thermal and Moisture Protection
Roofing, insulation, waterproofing, air barriers, flashing and sealants.
Div 08
Openings
Doors, frames, hardware, storefronts, curtain wall, windows and glazing.
Div 09
Finishes
Framing and drywall, ceilings, flooring, tile, paint and wall coverings.
Div 10
Specialties
Toilet partitions and accessories, signage, lockers and fire extinguishers.
Div 11
Equipment
Food service, loading dock, laboratory and athletic equipment.
Div 12
Furnishings
Window treatments, manufactured casework, countertops and fixed seating.
Div 13
Special Construction
Pre-engineered buildings, clean rooms and special-purpose structures.
Div 14
Conveying Equipment
Elevators, lifts, escalators and material handling conveyors.
Facility services (MEP)
Div 21
Fire Suppression
Sprinkler mains, branch lines, heads, standpipes and fire pumps.
Div 22
Plumbing
Domestic water, sanitary and storm piping, fixtures and water heaters.
Div 23
HVAC
Ductwork, equipment, hydronic piping, diffusers and controls.
Div 25
Integrated Automation
Building automation and integrated control systems.
Div 26
Electrical
Service, switchgear, panels, conduit, wire, devices and lighting.
Div 27
Communications
Structured cabling, pathways, data and audio-visual systems.
Div 28
Electronic Safety and Security
Fire alarm, access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection.
Site and infrastructure
Div 31
Earthwork
Clearing, cut and fill, excavation, backfill and soil stabilization.
Div 32
Exterior Improvements
Paving, curbs, sidewalks, fencing, landscaping and site furnishings.
Div 33
Utilities
Water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and site electrical utilities.
Div 34
Transportation
Roadway, bridge and rail work, including IDOT pay items.
Div 35
Waterway and Marine Construction
Seawalls, docks, shoreline protection and river structures.
Process equipment
Div 40
Process Interconnections
Process piping, ductwork and instrumentation between equipment.
Div 41
Material Processing and Handling Equipment
Cranes, hoists, conveyors and bulk material systems.
Div 42
Process Heating, Cooling and Drying Equipment
Industrial furnaces, boilers, chillers and dryers.
Div 43
Process Gas and Liquid Handling
Pumps, compressors, tanks and purification and storage equipment.
Div 44
Pollution and Waste Control Equipment
Dust collection, air pollution control and waste handling.
Div 45
Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment
Installation of production equipment for manufacturing plants.
Div 46
Water and Wastewater Equipment
Treatment plant equipment, clarifiers, filters and chemical feed.
Div 48
Electrical Power Generation
Generators, solar, battery storage and power generation equipment.
Want to see how a division is laid out? See sample estimates or our guide to takeoffs vs. estimates.
Quantity takeoffs by trade
Our takeoffs give subcontractors quantities they can price with confidence. Every count is marked on the drawings, so your team can check any number in seconds.
- Concrete and rebar takeoffs, including footings sized for Illinois frost depth
- Structural steel and miscellaneous metals by piece and tonnage
- Drywall, framing and ceiling takeoffs by room and wall type
- Electrical device, conduit and wire counts by circuit
- Sitework cut and fill, paving and underground utilities
What’s in every estimate
- Editable Excel workbook organized by CSI MasterFormat division
- Marked-up PDF plan sheets for every quantity
- Labor priced to Illinois union, open-shop or prevailing wage rates, as your bid requires
- Material pricing adjusted for your region: Chicagoland, central or southern Illinois
- Scope notes, exclusions and assumptions written out
- Free re-count for addenda issued before bid day
Software we work in
Bluebeam Revu and PlanSwift for takeoff, On-Screen Takeoff on request, and Excel for every deliverable. If your company prices in Trimble Accubid or another system, we export quantities in the format it imports.
Looking for the main page? Our Illinois construction estimating services overview covers turnaround and service area.
Before you send a project, see sample estimates and takeoffs and our flat-fee pricing. We serve contractors in Chicago and every Illinois county.
Service questions
Yes. Many subcontractors send a single scope such as drywall or electrical. We price it the same way, with quantities and marked-up plans.
No. We estimate from drawings and specifications. If you have site photos or existing-conditions notes, send them with the plans.
Yes. We sign your NDA before receiving plans, and we never share your drawings or numbers with other bidders.