Estimation Trades & Descriptions

 

  1. Sitework & Earthwork
    Estimation of excavation, grading, backfilling, and site preparation including demolition and clearing.

  2. Concrete
    Covers all concrete scope including foundations, slabs, footings, and structural elements.

  3. Masonry
    Includes blockwork, brickwork, stonework, and related mortar and reinforcement quantities.

  4. Metals
    Estimation of structural steel, metal decking, framing, stairs, and railing systems.

  5. Wood & Plastics
    Quantifies lumber, plywood, framing materials, and finish carpentry components.

  6. Thermal & Moisture Protection
    Includes insulation, waterproofing, vapor barriers, roofing, and flashing systems.

  7. Openings
    Precise takeoffs for doors, windows, hardware, louvers, and skylights.

  8. Finishes
    Covers drywall, painting, tiling, flooring, ceilings, and all interior/exterior finishes.

  9. Specialties
    Estimation for toilet accessories, fire extinguishers, signage, lockers, and special items.

  10. Equipment
    Includes built-in systems such as kitchen equipment, medical fixtures, or shop installations.

  11. Furnishings
    Quantities for furniture, blinds, and fixed or movable interior furnishings.

  12. Special Construction
    Covers pools, pre-engineered structures, clean rooms, and sound-insulated spaces.

  13. Conveying Systems
    Estimation of elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters including full installation.

  14. Fire Suppression
    Covers sprinkler systems, standpipes, pumps, and other fire protection systems.

  15. Plumbing
    Takeoffs for water supply, drainage, vent lines, and plumbing fixtures.

  16. HVAC (Mechanical)
    Estimates for ductwork, piping, HVAC units, diffusers, and system insulation.

  17. Electrical
    Quantifies wiring, lighting, panels, conduits, fire alarms, and low-voltage systems.

  18. External Works (Civil)
    Includes paving, curbing, fencing, landscaping, and utility service connections.