Construction Estimating Services

Comprehensive cost estimates covering all cost components for robust, bid-ready estimates

Our core estimating service covers the full lifecycle of pre-construction. We assess all cost components — labor, materials, subcontractor scopes, overheads, and contingencies — to deliver estimates that help you win more bids and improve project profitability.

End-to-End Estimating That Fits Your Workflow

Concept & Feasibility Estimates

Ballpark numbers when you need them most. We deliver early-phase estimates so you can validate budgets and scope before design locks in.

  • Order-of-magnitude and conceptual estimates
  • Feasibility and funding-level cost ranges
  • Square-foot and unit cost benchmarks
  • Quick turnaround for go/no-go decisions

Bid-Ready Estimate Packages

Fully built-out estimates tailored for competitive bidding. Every line item is defensible and aligned with your project location.

  • Division-by-division cost breakdowns
  • Subcontractor and supplier scope pricing
  • Alternates and allowances where needed
  • Formats that plug into your bid workflow

Value & Cost Control

We help you spot savings and control budget creep. From value engineering to change-order pricing, we keep numbers clear and current.

  • Value engineering and alternate options
  • Budget tracking and variance reporting
  • Change order and revision pricing
  • Recommendations to protect margin

Why Work With 360 for Your Estimates?

Numbers You Can Stand Behind

We build estimates that are detailed and defensible so you can bid confidently and explain every line to clients and subs.

24–48 Hour Turnaround

Tight deadlines are the norm. We prioritize speed without cutting corners so you can respond to RFPs on time.

Double-Checked Before It Ships

Every estimate is reviewed at two levels so errors are caught before they reach your desk or your client.

Professional estimating process

Our Estimating Process

1

Scope Review

We review your drawings and specs to lock in scope and identify any gaps or clarifications needed.

2

Takeoff & Quantities

We measure and count everything that affects cost, using PlanSwift and Bluebeam.

3

Pricing & Assembly

We apply location-based rates, add overhead and contingency, and build the full estimate.

4

QC & Delivery

Senior review, then we send you the full package in Excel and PDF so you can bid and present.

Complete Cost Component Analysis

Labor

Location-based labor rates and productivity factors so labor costs match your market.

Materials

Current material pricing from live data and supplier inputs, not outdated tables.

Subcontractor Scopes

Clear scope and pricing for each trade package so subs and GCs are aligned.

Overhead & Contingency

Realistic overhead and contingency so your bottom line reflects true risk and cost.

Tools and Data You Can Trust

Our team works in PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and RS Means so methodology and outputs are consistent and industry-standard.

  • PlanSwift for takeoff and estimate assembly
  • Bluebeam for markups and team collaboration
  • RS Means and regional data for unit costs
  • Expert Estimation for complex and multi-phase jobs

Priced for Your Location

Labor and material rates are tied to your project ZIP code so the estimate reflects your real market, not national averages.

Construction software and tools

What You Get With Every Estimate

  • Full estimate report with line-item detail
  • Division and trade cost summaries
  • Quantity takeoffs for materials and labor
  • Subcontractor scope and pricing sheets
  • Overhead, contingency, and margin breakdown
  • Excel files for your own analysis and bidding
  • PDF packages for clients and stakeholders

Need a Full Construction Estimate?

Send your plans and we’ll return a complete, location-based estimate in 24–48 hours—ready for bidding or internal planning.