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Commercial Construction Estimating Services

Professional estimating support for commercial contractors—from quantity takeoffs and material quantification to complete bid preparation and scope review.

Whether you need a full estimate, a detailed quantity survey, or experienced support during bid season, MC2Estimating becomes an extension of your estimating department.

Complete estimates Overflow estimating capacity Bid-ready documentation
MC2 · COMPLETE ESTIMATE · REV 02ISSUED FOR REVIEW
BID SUMMARYQUANTITIESLABORALTERNATES
PROJECT ESTIMATE

Riverfront Medical Center

Commercial Roofing & Building Envelope

ESTIMATED COST$1,284,760REV 02 · BID SET
COST CODEDESCRIPTIONAMOUNT
07 54 23TPO roofing · 18,420 SF$628,400
07 21 13ISO insulation · 55,260 SF$284,160
07 62 00Sheet metal · 1,284 LF$168,900
01 00 00Field labor · 3,840 HR$203,300
MATERIAL$824,110LABOR3,840 HREQUIPMENT$38,400
ESTIMATE ID · MC2-0427INTERNAL QA COMPLETEBID DUE · 06/28/26
FROM CONCEPT TO BID SUBMISSIONBudgetingQuantificationCost DevelopmentScope ReviewBid Support
Complete estimating support

Use us for one estimate.
Or extend your department.

Services are scoped around the work your team needs completed—not around a one-size-fits-all report.

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Commercial Estimating

WHEN TO USE ITWhen you need a complete estimate—not just measured quantities.

Material quantificationLabor estimatingEquipment cost estimatingAlternates and allowances

A coordinated estimate your team can review, adjust, and carry into the bid.

TYPICAL DELIVERABLES

Estimate worksheet · cost summary · scope notes · bid summary

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Quantity Takeoffs

WHEN TO USE ITWhen your estimator needs accurate, traceable quantities for pricing.

Area, length, and count takeoffsAssembly breakdownsMaterial summariesDrawing markups

Less measurement time and a clearer path from drawing to material total.

TYPICAL DELIVERABLES

Marked plans · quantity tables · material takeoff · PDF report

03

Bid Support

WHEN TO USE ITWhen bid volume is high or a second estimator needs to review the file.

Scope and bid reviewChange order estimatesBid levelingClient review support

More estimating capacity without adding permanent overhead.

TYPICAL DELIVERABLES

Scope matrix · review log · comparison sheet · revised estimate

04

Preconstruction Services

WHEN TO USE ITWhen decisions are being made before the bid documents are complete.

Conceptual estimatesBudget estimatesValue engineeringCost planning

Early cost visibility for contractors, owners, and development teams.

TYPICAL DELIVERABLES

Concept budget · option comparison · VE log · cost plan

OUTSOURCED ESTIMATING DEPARTMENT

Add experienced estimating capacity without adding permanent overhead.

Support for individual projects, specialized scopes, overflow bidding, and recurring estimating needs. Scope, schedule, and responsibility are defined before work begins.

ESTIMATING STANDARDS

Clear scope, documented assumptions, and review-ready deliverables.

12+Years experience
01Defined scope
02Documented estimate
03Internal QA
04Bid-ready delivery
Professional estimating workflow

From first conversation
through final bid support.

The process is structured like a consulting engagement: defined scope, documented assumptions, internal QA, client review, and a controlled final delivery.

01
Discovery

Define the estimating need

Trade, project stage, bid date, estimate format, and internal responsibilities are confirmed.

REQUEST LOGGED
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02
Drawing review

Review the complete bid file

Plans, specifications, addenda, bid forms, and known scope conditions are logged.

BID SET REVIEWED
PROJECT 0427 · REV 02
03
Proposal

Agree on scope before work begins

Deliverables, assumptions, fee, turnaround, and client inputs are defined in writing.

PROPOSAL APPROVED
PROJECT 0427 · REV 02
04
Estimating

Build quantities and costs

Material, labor, equipment, alternates, and allowances are developed for the agreed scope.

ESTIMATE IN PROGRESS
REVIEWED BY MC2
05
Internal QA

Review the estimate before release

Scope alignment, quantities, units, formulas, cost codes, and documentation are checked.

INTERNAL QA COMPLETE
PROJECT 0427 · REV 02
06
Client review

Walk through the working estimate

Questions, qualifications, exclusions, and pricing decisions are reviewed with your team.

CLIENT REVIEWED
PROJECT 0427 · REV 02
07
Final delivery

Issue the agreed estimate package

Receive the estimate, quantity backup, marked drawings, summaries, and scope notes.

FINAL PACKAGE ISSUED
PROJECT 0427 · REV 02
08
Bid support

Stay supported through submission

Clarifications, addenda, alternates, and final bid adjustments can be addressed as agreed.

BID SUPPORT ACTIVE
PROJECT 0427 · REV 02
Why MC2Estimating

Estimating work your team can follow.

Numbers are more useful when the scope, source, assumptions, and review status are visible.

01

Commercial construction expertise

Plans, specifications, addenda, bid forms, and trade scope are reviewed as one estimating file.

02

Quantity verification

Areas, lengths, counts, assemblies, and units stay connected to their drawing references.

03

Complete cost development

Material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, allowance, and alternate costs can be carried into the estimate.

04

Professional documentation

Your team receives organized worksheets, marked drawings, summaries, and review-ready reports.

05

Scalable bid-season support

Use MC2Estimating for one deadline or as an extension of your estimating department during peak volume.

06

Clear communication

Scope, schedule, assumptions, exclusions, and deliverables are confirmed before estimating begins.

Markets and specialties

Commercial estimating across the work you pursue.

Commercial RoofingHealthcareEducationRetailIndustrialMunicipalOffice BuildingsWarehousesMulti-FamilyHospitality
Estimate portfolio

See the work behind the bid.

Each package is organized for review: cost summary, quantity backup, labor, equipment, alternates, scope notes, and assumptions.

07 50 00ESTIMATE PACKAGE
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE

Commercial Roofing Estimate

Riverfront Medical Center · Bid Set

PAGE 01 · ESTIMATE SUMMARY
MATERIALLABOR
DESCRIPTIONQUANTITYUNIT
TPO roofing18,420SF
Insulation55,260SF
Sheet metal1,284LF
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Commercial Roofing Estimate

PROJECT TYPEHealthcare addition

BUILDING SIZE186,000 SF

TRADECommercial roofing

SERVICES PROVIDEDComplete estimate · takeoff · labor · alternates

DELIVERABLESEstimate workbook · marked roof plans · bid summary

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COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE

Waterproofing Estimate

Riverfront Medical Center · Bid Set

PAGE 01 · ESTIMATE SUMMARY
MATERIALLABOR
DESCRIPTIONQUANTITYUNIT
Membrane27,960SF
Protection board25,410SF
Sealants1,128LF
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Waterproofing Estimate

PROJECT TYPEMunicipal facility

BUILDING SIZE92,000 SF

TRADEWaterproofing

SERVICES PROVIDEDQuantity takeoff · material quantification · scope review

DELIVERABLESMarked drawings · material schedule · scope notes

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COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE

Insulation Estimate

Riverfront Medical Center · Bid Set

PAGE 01 · ESTIMATE SUMMARY
MATERIALLABOR
DESCRIPTIONQUANTITYUNIT
Batt insulation31,240SF
Mineral wool12,680SF
Rigid board20,930SF
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Insulation Estimate

PROJECT TYPEEducation renovation

BUILDING SIZE148,000 SF

TRADEInsulation

SERVICES PROVIDEDTakeoff · labor estimate · alternate pricing

DELIVERABLESQuantity backup · labor worksheet · estimate summary

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COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE

Building Envelope Estimate

Riverfront Medical Center · Bid Set

PAGE 01 · ESTIMATE SUMMARY
MATERIALLABOR
DESCRIPTIONQUANTITYUNIT
Material$428,600LS
Labor3,840HR
Equipment$38,400LS
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Building Envelope Estimate

PROJECT TYPEMixed-use development

BUILDING SIZE312,000 SF

TRADEBuilding envelope

SERVICES PROVIDEDBudget estimate · bid leveling · value engineering

DELIVERABLESCost plan · comparison sheet · VE log

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The completed handoff

What Clients Receive.

A professional estimate package designed for pricing, internal review, bid submission, and project handoff.

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Estimate workbook

Material, labor, equipment, alternates, allowances, and cost codes organized for review.

02

Quantity backup

Traceable areas, lengths, counts, assemblies, units, and drawing references.

03

Marked drawings

Takeoff overlays and scope notes that show where each quantity originated.

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Bid summary

Scope, assumptions, exclusions, qualifications, and final totals in one clear handoff.

COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING EXPERIENCE12+

years across estimating, roofing, waterproofing, insulation, sheet metal, building envelope, and bid support.

About MC2Estimating

We do more than measure drawings.

MC2Estimating helps commercial contractors develop accurate, competitive, and professional bids. We combine field context, plan and specification review, digital takeoff systems, cost development, and bid documentation.

Engage us for a complete estimate, a specialized scope, or scalable support when your internal team is at capacity.

Commercial EstimatingPreconstructionBid SupportCost EstimatingBuilding Envelope
Before you send the bid set

Questions contractors ask.

Can MC2Estimating prepare a complete commercial estimate?+

Yes. Services can include quantity takeoffs, material pricing, labor, equipment, alternates, scope review, and bid preparation support. The exact deliverables are defined in the proposal.

Can you work as an extension of our estimating department?+

Yes. Contractors use MC2Estimating for overflow capacity, specialized scopes, second reviews, and ongoing estimating support during busy bid periods.

Which trades and project types do you support?+

Core experience includes commercial roofing, waterproofing, insulation, sheet metal, and building-envelope scopes across healthcare, education, retail, industrial, municipal, office, warehouse, multifamily, and hospitality projects.

What documents should we send?+

Send current drawings, specifications, addenda, bid forms, scope notes, project location, and bid due date. PDF documents are preferred.

Do you provide conceptual and budget estimates?+

Yes. Preconstruction support can include conceptual estimates, budget estimates, cost planning, alternates, and value-engineering comparisons.

Request estimate proposal

Need estimating support for your next project?

Send the bid information and current documents. We’ll review the request and respond with scope, deliverables, turnaround, and fee.

Let's build your next bid together.

NEW ESTIMATING REQUEST

Project and contact details

CONFIDENTIAL

Documents are reviewed confidentially. No obligation.