PROCESS · STEPS 1–6

Six steps between your drawings and a signed-off number

The sequence is fixed. No step is skipped to hit a deadline — if a deadline can't be hit properly, we tell you at intake, not on bid day.

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QA/QC

The checklist every estimate clears

Before the senior reviewer sees an estimate, it has already passed this list. If any item fails, it goes back — not out.

Estimator on a review call with the takeoff and spreadsheet open
  • Complete scope — every division in the documents is covered or excluded in writing
  • Human-verified quantities, each traceable to a drawing sheet
  • U.S.-based pricing only — regional data and BuildScope historical costs
  • Assumptions and exclusions stated on the deliverable, not implied
  • Risks identified — long-lead items, volatile prices, scope gaps flagged

Step one starts when the plans arrive.

Plan review and the quote are free. You'll know scope, price, and turnaround before you commit.

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