Construction Estimating Services
Complete, itemized cost estimates for residential, commercial, industrial and public projects — prepared from your drawings, specifications and addenda.
What we do
Our Services
Estimating, takeoff, drawings and scheduling — for every trade.
Quantity Takeoff Services
Accurate quantity and material takeoffs for every CSI division, delivered with marked-up plans so every number is traceable.
Shop Drawing Services
Coordinated, submittal-ready shop drawings for masonry, tile, steel, rebar, millwork and more — with resubmittal support after architect or engineer comments.
Structural Drafting Services
Structural drafting for foundations, framing, steel and concrete — prepared from engineer markups and sketches.
Permit Drawing Services
Permit-ready plan sets prepared to the requirements of your building department, with plan-review revisions.
CAD Drafting Services
General CAD and BIM drafting support for architects, engineers and contractors.
Solar Permit & Design Services
Permit-ready solar plan sets, single-line diagrams and estimates for residential and commercial PV installers.
CPM Project Scheduling
Critical-path schedules built from the estimate, in Primavera P6, MS Project or Excel.
Bid Preparation & Proposal Support
Bid leveling, scope sheets, qualifications and proposal packages prepared for you.
Budgeting & Cost Control Reports
Budgets, cost-to-complete and variance reports for owners and contractors.
Design Phase Estimating
Conceptual and design-development estimates that keep a project on budget before drawings are complete.
Pre-Bid Estimating Support
Solicitation review, addenda tracking, RFIs, takeoff, alternates and bid-form pricing before bid day.
Post-Bid Support
Bid tabulation review, bid leveling, clarifications, value engineering and buyout support after bid day.
Bid Solicitation Response Support
Compliance matrices, bid forms, qualifications and priced proposals for IFB, ITB, RFP and RFQ solicitations.
Material Takeoff Services
Purchase-ready material lists from your plans: quantities by size, grade and unit with waste, ordered by trade or CSI division.
Cost Estimating Services
Priced estimates built from measured quantities: labor, material, equipment, subcontracts, general conditions and markups, with assumptions written down.
CAD Drafting Services
2D AutoCAD drafting for working drawings, as-built drawings, redline updates and conversion of PDFs and sketches into editable DWG files.
Estimating by project type
Commercial Construction Estimating
Full-scope takeoff and cost estimates for offices, retail, self-storage, hospitality and mixed-use buildings.
Residential Construction Estimating
Itemized takeoffs and estimates for custom homes, remodels, additions and accessory dwelling units.
Multifamily Construction Estimating
Unit-based takeoffs and estimates for apartments, townhomes and student housing.
Industrial and Warehouse Estimating
Estimates for warehouses, distribution centers, tilt-up and pre-engineered metal buildings.
Public and Institutional Estimating
Estimates for schools, healthcare, civic buildings and public works from formal solicitations.
Estimating by CSI division and trade
Concrete EstimatingElectrical EstimatingMasonry EstimatingTile EstimatingMEP EstimatingMetal EstimatingInterior & Exterior Finishes EstimatingOpenings EstimatingSitework EstimatingRoofing EstimatingDrywall EstimatingGeneral Requirements Estimating (Division 01)Demolition and Existing Conditions Estimating (Division 02)Wood Framing and Carpentry Estimating (Division 06)Specialties Estimating (Division 10)Equipment Estimating (Division 11)Furnishings Estimating (Division 12)Special Construction Estimating (Division 13)Conveying Equipment Estimating (Division 14)Fire Suppression and Sprinkler Estimating (Division 21)Plumbing Estimating Services (Division 22)HVAC Estimating Services (Division 23)Integrated Automation and Controls Estimating (Division 25)Communications and Low-Voltage Estimating (Division 27)Electronic Safety and Security Estimating (Division 28)Exterior Improvements Estimating (Division 32)Utilities Estimating (Division 33)
Get an accurate construction estimate for your next bid
Upload your plans for a free quote on estimating, takeoff, structural or permit drawings. We reply with scope, price and turnaround.
Upload Plans & Get a QuoteBid Sharp at a glance: 3 steps, 50 states
Bid Sharp prepares construction estimates, takeoffs, shop drawings, structural and permit drawings and schedules for contractors and homeowners in all 50 states, on public and private projects. Typical turnaround is about 48 hours; the turnaround and a firm price are confirmed before any work starts.
- 1. Upload plans. Send PDF, DWG or a plan-room link with your bid due date.
- 2. Get a firm quote. Scope, price and turnaround in writing, with no obligation.
- 3. Receive deliverables. Excel and PDF files, plus DWG for drawings, checked by 2 team members.
Quick answers
How do I get a quote?
Upload your plans on the contact page; we reply with scope, price and turnaround before work begins.
Which states and trades do you cover?
All 50 states and CSI Divisions 01–33, plus solar. See services and locations.
Do you submit bids for contractors?
No. We prepare the takeoff, pricing and documents; the contractor reviews, signs and submits the bid. Read the FAQ.
Standards and official sources
Rules, wage rates, codes and procurement procedures change and differ by agency. Confirm the requirements that apply to your project with these primary sources and with the solicitation itself.
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