Construction pricing basis
Construction Cost Estimating and Pricing Basis
Build a priced construction estimate with quantities and rate assumptions recorded in a format your team can review and update.
What the estimate covers
- Material, labor and equipment breakdown
- Quote and unit-rate references
- Allowances and exclusions
- Trade and project-level totals
What to send
Send drawings, project location, bid scope and any quotes or rates that should govern the estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Can your estimate include our own labor rates?
Yes. Provide the rates and applicable crew or production assumptions so the estimate can distinguish company pricing from other inputs.
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Documenting the unit-rate build-up
Show the unit, source date and basis for material, labor and equipment assumptions. Keep subcontractor quotes, freight and any project-specific factors separate. Document differences between measured quantity and the quantity used for purchasing.
What the estimate can show
- Scope and quantity detail arranged by the trade, system, phase or bid item.
- Document references so scope questions can be traced to the applicable plans or specifications.
- Assumptions and exclusions kept visible, with separate pricing or allowances when requested.
Have a bid set ready?
Tell us what you need priced, which drawings govern the bid and when it is due.