Take-Off Services

Every good construction project starts with a GREAT material takeoff. The construction takeoff is the backbone of the Precision preconstruction process. Takeoffs form the foundation on which successful cost estimates and construction budgets are built. Our construction takeoff services - allowing for successful planning and execution of your project.

 

A material takeoff is an indispensable tool for everyone involved in the construction industry. With HCS, we understand all aspects of construction, so we are able to generate a comprehensive takeoff, even in the earliest stages of designing and planning. We are able to provide a takeoff report in any proprietary format you prefer.

All of our takeoff reports are accompanied by detailed takeoff drawings. These visual tools help our clients to quickly understand the project and how specific quantities were derived. We see the takeoff drawings as a key aspect of transferring project knowledge and understanding to our clients - giving them the confidence that the job was done right.

 

Color-coded digital takeoffs and quantity  surveys allow our clients to easily understand their projects and  reference appropriate scopes on demand. We also work with our clients to  format the Work Breakdown Structure or Bill of Materials to fit their  preferred project management methods.

Estimating & Budgeting

Construction Cost Estimating Servicess Pricing and Evaluation

Heights Construction Services specializes in construction cost estimating. As a specific service or as a part of overall construction management, HCS construction and engineering cost estimators provide our clients with detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing from a construction project’s conception phase to closeout.

HCS maintains databases of historical and current local, national, and international construction and engineering cost figures including labor, material, and equipment costs. HCS is equipped to  

prepare cost estimates and/or verify proposed construction costs at various stages throughout the construction process for projects around the world. By identifying and analyzing the project’s scope, time, cost, quality, and performance, HCS develops an accurate assessment of how the construction process is unfolding over the course of its duration. Our construction cost consultants assists clients in the following:

   

  • Conceptual Budget Concepts
  • Construction Bid Estimates
  • Contract Cost Review
  • Lump Sum Estimates
  • Fixed Price Estimates
  • Quantity Take-offs
  • Life Cycle Costing
  • Change Order Evaluations
  • Material Escalation Analysis
  • Project Closeout Costs
  • Claims, Pricing and Evaluations
  • Complete Bid Preparation
  • Proposals  

And so much more...

Role of An Estimator

The  estimator is one of the most important positions in a contractor's  organization because it is up to him/her to prepare estimates that will  either make or break the contractor. The estimator must determine the  the costs and duration of a project and whether it is profitable or not  to a company. An estimator must rely on the use of construction plans  and his own experience in the industry and published data and sub-quotes  to prepare reliable estimates.

Budgeting Services

 

Throughout the construction process, project budgeting takes on many  forms. We routinely provide conceptual budgeting services early in the  project, to assist you in making decisions that impact project scope.  All estimating activities are performed and secured in-house – which  allows us to keep your project confidential throughout the planning  process.

When a project is ready to be competitively bid, we release scope and  specification information to our trusted network of subcontractors to  establish the most competitive pricing available in the marketplace.  We  use this process to create a firm project price and scope that you can  rely on.  This allows you to finance a project with the confidence  your budget will not change.