PROJECT SIZE DEFINITIONS (SF GUIDELINES)
To help clients select the correct package, project sizes are generally defined by approximate square footage (SF).
Commercial square footage is based on ceiling SF per floor
(Not gross building footprint. Multi-story buildings are calculated per level.)
Multifamily projects are self-explanatory and follow industry norms.
These ranges are guidelines only. Final pricing is always confirmed after plan review.
PARTNER ESTIMATING PACKAGE (MONTHLY)
“Your Outsourced Estimating Department.”
Best for:
High-volume subcontractors & GCs.
Everything in Professional, plus
✔ Dedicated pricing profiles
✔ Multiple vendor libraries
✔ Priority turnaround
✔ Budget & conceptual estimates
✔ Ongoing workflow integration
Monthly Pricing
| Capacity | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 40 hrs | $1,600 |
| Up to 80 hrs | $3,000 |
| Up to 120 hrs | $4,200 |
Success Fee (Optional)
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$1,000 per awarded project
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT SIZE GUIDE
Single-Family Residential
| Size | Approx. SF |
|---|---|
| Small | Up to 2,500 SF |
| Medium | 2,500 – 4,000 SF |
| Large | 4,000 – 6,000 SF |
| Huge | 6,000 – 10,000 SF |
| Ginormous | 10,000+ SF |
Multifamily / Large Residential
| Size | Typical Description |
|---|---|
| Small | Duplex / Triplex |
| Medium | 4–10 units |
| Large | 10–30 units |
| Huge | 30–75 units |
| Ginormous | 75+ units |
COMMERCIAL PROJECT SIZE GUIDE
(Based on ceiling SF per floor)
| Project Size | Approx. SF (Per Floor) |
|---|---|
| Small | Up to 5,000 SF |
| Medium | 5,000 – 15,000 SF |
| Large | 15,000 – 30,000 SF |
| Huge | 30,000 – 75,000 SF |
| Ginormous | 75,000+ SF |
Examples:
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A 3-story building with 20,000 SF per floor = Large
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A warehouse with 90,000 SF single floor = Ginormous
OUR STANDARD ESTIMATING PROCESS
(Included in Every Package)
All estimating services follow our standardized, professional workflow to ensure consistency, accuracy, and bid-ready deliverables.
1. Client Setup & Pricing Configuration
We create a dedicated client account including company logo, contact details, labor rates (union or open shop), and either client-specific vendor pricing or our standardized pricing database.
2. Plan & Specification Survey
Complete review of drawings and specifications to confirm scope, labor assumptions, bid requirements, alternates, and project conditions.
3. Plan Markups
Clear, color-coded plan markups showing measured quantities aligned with plans and specifications.
4. Trade-Specific Takeoff Reports
Organized takeoff summaries by plan name and trade to ensure transparency, auditability, and scope clarity.
5. Bid-Ready Deliverables
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Excel takeoff spreadsheets
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Professional bid proposal including:
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Prepared for / Prepared by
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Company branding & logo
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Inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications
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Ready for direct submission to the RFP contact
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Each package below includes this workflow with varying levels of revisions, coordination, and support.
3️⃣ PARTNER ESTIMATING PACKAGE (MONTHLY)
“Your Outsourced Estimating Department.”
Best for:
High-volume subcontractors & GCs.
Everything in Professional, plus
✔ Dedicated pricing profiles
✔ Multiple vendor libraries
✔ Priority turnaround
✔ Budget & conceptual estimates
✔ Ongoing workflow integration
Monthly Pricing
| Capacity | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 40 hrs | $1,600 |
| Up to 80 hrs | $3,000 |
| Up to 120 hrs | $4,200 |
Success Fee
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$1,000 per awarded project
PARTNER ESTIMATING PACKAGE (MONTHLY) – COMPARISON CHART
| Feature | Subcontractor Partner (Monthly) | GC Partner (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| Target User | High-volume subcontractors | GCs needing ongoing preconstruction support |
| Standard Estimating Workflow | ✔ | ✔ |
| Client-specific Labor & Vendor Pricing | ✔ | ✔ |
| Plan/Spec Coordination & Revisions | Priority, ongoing | Priority, ongoing |
| Bid-day Support / Quantity Adjustments | ✔ | ✔ |
| Budget & Conceptual Estimates | ✔ | ✔ |
| Value Engineering & Alternate Pricing | ❌ | ❌ |
| Risk & Clarification Strategy | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strategic Support Fee | Optional $1,000/project | $2,000 per awarded project |
| Success Fee | Optional $1,000/project | $2,000 per awarded project |
| Revisions / Iterations | High-priority, ongoing | High-priority, ongoing |
In essence:
Subcontractor Partner (Monthly): Functions as an outsourced estimating department for subcontractors; includes priority turnaround, multiple pricing profiles, ongoing workflow support, and optional success-based bonus per awarded project.
GC Partner (Monthly): Provides ongoing monthly GC preconstruction support; includes conceptual budgeting, priority turnaround, multiple pricing profiles, and optional success-based bonus per awarded project.
