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.
4️⃣ WIN-ASSIST PREMIUM PACKAGE
“High-Value Bids. Strategic Execution.” Subcontractors Only!
Strategic Support Fee
| Project Size | Fee |
|---|---|
| Small–Medium | $500 |
| Large | $1,000 |
| Huge | $1,500 |
| Ginormous | $2,000 |
Success Fee:
✅ $2,500 per awarded project
WIN-ASSIST PREMIUM PACKAGE – SUBCONTRACTOR COMPARISON CHART
| Feature | Starter Estimate | Professional Bid Support | Partner (Monthly) | Win-Assist Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target User | One-off bidders | Frequent bidders | High-volume bidders | High-value, strategic bids |
| Standard Estimating Workflow | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Client-specific Labor & Vendor Pricing | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Plan/Spec Coordination & Revisions | 1 revision | Up to 3 revisions | Priority, ongoing | Priority + Advanced scope gap analysis |
| Bid-day Support / Quantity Adjustments | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ + negotiation prep |
| Budget & Conceptual Estimates | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Value Engineering & Alternate Pricing | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ included |
| Risk & Clarification Strategy | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ included |
| Strategic Support Fee | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | $500–$2,000 (based on project size) |
| Success Fee | ❌ | $500–$1,500 | Optional $1,000/project | $2,500 per awarded project |
| Revisions / Iterations | Basic single pass | Moderate | High-priority, ongoing | Full strategic review + post-bid prep |
In essence:
Starter Estimate: Basic, per-trade takeoffs; clean, bid-ready deliverables.
Professional Bid Support: Adds bid-day flexibility, deeper plan/spec review, and minor enhancements for frequent bidders.
Partner (Monthly): Functions as an outsourced estimating department; priority turnaround, multiple pricing profiles, and ongoing monthly workflow support.
Win-Assist Premium: Full strategic bid support, including advanced scope analysis, value engineering, alternate pricing scenarios, risk mitigation, and post-bid negotiation prep; designed for high-value or complex bids.
