Commercial Estimating Services
EON Estimating specializes in providing highly accurate and detailed Commercial Estimating Services that help you plan better, bid smarter, and confidently build. Starting a project without a solid Commercial Estimate is like building without a blueprint. Our services are made to fit your project goals, schedule, and budget.
We’ve worked on many projects across North America, the Caribbean, and Australia, including renovations, restorations, additions, and new builds. Every estimate is double-checked by senior project managers who have handled large commercial portfolios. Our skilled team of quantity surveyors, consultants, and engineers delivers accurate, on-time estimating services tailored to your needs.
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Commercial Estimating Key Features
Detailed and Accurate Commercial Estimates
Every estimate is carefully prepared with attention to scope, materials, labor, and location-specific pricing. “Our accurate estimates help you avoid unexpected costs and keep your project on budget from the very beginning. Every number we provide is backed by real data and local pricing.
Detailed line-item breakdowns with clear cost coding
Our estimates include individual line items for each material, task, or service involved in your project. These items are organized using clear cost codes (like CSI MasterFormat or Uniformat), so you can easily track and manage expenses across trades and project phases.
Marked-up drawings with visual references for takeoffs
We provide color-coded, marked-up drawings that show exactly where quantities and items have been taken from. These visual references help you quickly verify scopes, avoid missed details, and communicate clearly with your team or clients.
RSMeans and localized pricing based on project ZIP codes
We use RSMeans data and localized cost databases to calculate labor, material, and equipment prices based on the project’s specific ZIP code, giving you a highly accurate and region-specific estimate.
Material and labor takeoffs with man-hours and vendor details
Our takeoffs are comprehensive and ready for procurement. We list all materials with quantities, model numbers, and vendor options. Plus, we include labor man-hours required for each activity, helping you schedule and manage crews more effectively. Everything is delivered in Excel, fully editable, and sorted by your preferred format.
Our Process
Bid Estimates
We help contractors prepare complete bid packages that are built to win. With an 85 %+ success rate from our previous clients, our bid support services give you an edge by:
- Setting optimal profit margins
- Including notes, exclusions, and clarifications
- Highlightingkey scope items and project risks
- Attaching bid reviews with editable Excel spreadsheets
Commercial Construction Cost Estimator
EON Estimating provides fast, reliable, and highly detailed commercial construction estimates that give contractors, developers, and investors a clear understanding of project expenses from the ground up.
Construction costs can get out of hand quickly if not estimated correctly. A Commercial Building Cost Estimator plays a key role in keeping your project on budget. At EON Estimating, we use proven methods, advanced estimating software, and reliable cost databases (like RSMeans) to determine the actual cost of labor, materials, equipment, and other direct and indirect expenses specific to your project location.
Our expert team of estimators brings deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience across various commercial sectors. Whether you need preliminary cost projections or final estimates for a bid submission, we ensure your numbers are right the first time.
Conceptual & Feasibility Estimates
These are early cost estimates made before full project plans are ready. They help owners and developers decide if a project is affordable or worth starting. These estimates are based on general ideas, past projects, and rough measurements.
Pre-construction Estimates
These are detailed cost estimates made after the design and drawings are finished but before construction starts. They help with setting budgets, planning finances, and checking if contractor bids are fair.
Bid Estimates
These are cost estimates used to submit bids for a project. They include all the expected costs for materials, labor, and equipment, and are made to help contractors win jobs by offering competitive but profitable pricing.
Change Order Estimates
These estimates are made when changes are needed during a project, like adding or removing work. They show the extra (or reduced) costs due to those changes, helping keep the budget clear and fair.
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Value Engineering
This is a process where we look for smarter, cheaper ways to build without lowering quality. It helps save money by suggesting better materials, simpler designs, or faster methods that still meet the project goals.
Commercial Construction Estimating
We have worked on multi-million-dollar commercial projects across all major sectors, including:
- Shopping Centers & Retail Stores
- Restaurants & Cafés
- High-Rise & Office Buildings
- Hotels & Motels
- Medical & Healthcare Facilities
- Airports, Bus & Subway Terminals
- Libraries, Theaters & Museums
- Schools, Colleges & Universities
- Warehouses & Parking Structures
- Prisons, Courts, Police & Fire Stations
- Exhibition Halls & Sports Venues
With in-house trade-specific estimators, we deliver complete takeoff and cost estimating services across all CSI divisions:
- Sitework & Excavation
- Concrete & Masonry
- Structural Steel & Metals
- Doors, Windows & Glazing
- Lumber & Framing
- Interior & Exterior Finishes
- Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical
- Thermal & Moisture Protection
Our team uses the latest industry-leading software to ensure precise and professional results. We work with powerful tools like PlanSwift and Bluebeam Revu for accurate digital takeoffs, while RSMeans helps us apply up-to-date, location-based pricing.
For mechanical, electrical, and plumbing estimates, we rely on FastPIPE, FastDUCT, and FastWRAP. We also use Trimble, Quest Estimating, Xactimate, and IMHS Mark Systems to handle complex scopes and consistency. This wide range of tools allows us to deliver reliable and detailed commercial estimates for every type of project.
Our Estimation Process
Kickoff Meeting
Our team meets to define the project scope and assign specialized trade estimators.
Document Review
We examine your plans and specifications to understand the full job.
Digital Takeoffs
We use advanced software to measure all quantities on-screen using a point-and-click method.
Excel Reports
All quantities are exported to Excel, categorized by CSI divisions or your custom format.
Location-Based Pricing
We use RSMeansand connect with local vendors for zip-code-based labor and material rates (including union and overtime rates).
Final QA Review
Every estimate is reviewed by a senior estimator for quality control and accuracy.
Get Ahead with EON Estimating
With technology on your side, you’ll save time, reduce errors, and build with greater confidence. Partner with EON Estimating and experience the benefits of modern, accurate estimating solutions.