Construction Estimating for Every Trade
One team, every CSI division. Send us your drawings and we'll price the trades you need, concrete, steel, MEP, finishes, you name it, with 96% accuracy in 10 to 38 hours.
Every CSI Division. One Estimating Team.
Running takeoffs across multiple trades for the same bid is time-consuming. Frustrating, actually. You shouldn't need three different estimating firms to cover concrete, MEP, and finishes on a single project. Construction Estimating Inc covers all of them, or at least every major CSI division, so you send one set of plans and usually get one complete estimate back.
Browse by trade group below. Each card links to a dedicated service page with full detail on what we estimate, what's included, and how pricing works for that specific trade.
Sitework Estimating
Excavation, grading, cut-and-fill, soil disposal, site prep, and drainage. Quantities in cubic metres with current Canadian earthwork pricing.
Division 31 · EarthworkLandscaping Estimating
Soft and hard landscaping quantities, sodding, planting, paving, site furnishings, and irrigation. Priced per item and per square metre.
Division 32 · Exterior ImprovementsConcrete Estimating
Footings, slabs, columns, walls, and suspended decks. Material volumes in cubic metres, formwork areas, and rebar schedules all covered together or separately.
Division 03 · ConcreteRebar Estimating
Bar schedules by size and length, lap splice calculations, total weight by zone, and placement labour. Priced per kilogram with full marked-up drawings.
Division 03 / 05 · Concrete & MetalsMetals Estimating
Miscellaneous metals, structural framing, metal decking, railings, stairs, and connection hardware. Full Division 05 scope in one estimate.
Division 05 · MetalsStructural Steel Estimating
Wide-flange beams, columns, HSS, connection plates, and anchor bolts. Weight-based takeoff with current steel pricing per tonne. Works with IFC models too.
Division 05 · Structural SteelRebar Estimating
Bar schedules, lap splices, total weight by zone, and placement labour. See full details on the rebar page.
Division 03 / 05Lumber & Framing Estimating
Stud counts, header schedules, sheathing, engineered lumber, and blocking. Board footage and linear metre counts with current Canadian lumber pricing.
Division 06 · Wood & PlasticsMillwork Estimating
Casework, cabinetry, countertops, custom joinery, and architectural woodwork. Itemised by unit with material and fabrication labour split out.
Division 06 · MillworkNot sure which trade you need?
Send your drawings. We'll tell you exactly what's in scope and get a quote back within 15 to 20 minutes.
Thermal & Moisture Protection
Full Division 07 scope: roofing, waterproofing, insulation, air barriers, vapour retarders, and flashing. Residential and commercial.
Division 07Roofing Estimating
Flat and sloped roofs, membrane quantities, insulation board, flashing, and fastener counts. Material and labour split by zone.
Division 07 · RoofingInsulation Estimating
Batt, blown, and rigid board. Wall, ceiling, and below-grade applications. RSI values noted per zone, quantities and costs calculated separately.
Division 07 · InsulationFireproofing Estimating
Spray-applied and intumescent fireproofing quantities for structural steel and concrete. Coverage rates, thickness, and applied area by zone.
Division 07 · FireproofingInterior & Exterior Finishes Package
Division 09 all in one: drywall, flooring, painting, ceilings, tile, and specialty coatings. Typically the most efficient when you need the whole finishes scope priced together.
Division 09 · Finishes (Full)Drywall Takeoff
Board counts by type, joint compound, tape, fasteners, and metal stud framing for walls and ceilings. Commercial and residential.
Division 09 · DrywallFlooring Estimating
LVT, carpet tile, ceramic tile, polished concrete, and hardwood. Room-by-room areas with substrate prep, adhesive, and waste allowances per finish type.
Division 09 · FlooringPainting Estimating
Interior and exterior surfaces by type, primer and finish coats, coverage rates calculated per coat. Material and labour on separate lines.
Division 09 · PaintingMEP Combined Package
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing in one estimate. Trade-by-trade summaries plus a single rolled-up total. Generally the most efficient option when all three trades are in scope.
Divisions 22 / 23 / 26Plumbing Estimating
Fixture counts, pipe by diameter and material, fittings, valves, and rough-in labour. Done in FastPIPE so every spool is accounted for.
Division 22 · PlumbingHVAC Estimating
Ductwork quantities, equipment schedules, diffuser counts, and insulation. Done in FastDUCT with material and labour split by system zone.
Division 23 · HVACMechanical Estimating
HVAC, piping, equipment, and controls priced as a complete mechanical package. Usually most useful for industrial and commercial projects with complex mechanical scopes.
Division 23 · MechanicalPiping Estimating
Process piping, mechanical piping, and utility piping takeoffs. Linear metres by diameter, insulation, hangers, and fittings itemised by system.
Divisions 22 / 23 · PipingDuct Estimating
Rectangular and round ductwork quantities, fittings, insulation, hangers, and accessories. FastDUCT takeoff with shop-drawing-level detail when needed.
Division 23 · DuctworkGutter Estimating
Eavestroughs, downspouts, splash pads, and roof drainage accessories. Linear metres by profile and gauge with installation labour included.
Division 22 / 07 · DrainageOne Team for Every Trade Means One Set of Numbers
Coordinating three different estimating firms for one bid is a waste of time. When everything comes from the same team, the numbers typically reference the same drawings, the same assumptions, and the same format. No reconciling, no gaps.
10 to 38 Hour Turnaround
Most estimates across any trade come back within 10 to 38 hours. Same-day rush is available within 8 hours when your bid deadline is today.
96% Accuracy Rate
Every estimate goes through a multi-level senior review before it reaches you. The numbers have to be right. They really do. That's the whole point of the service.
From $100 Per Project
Project-by-project pricing, no contracts or retainers. Single trade or full multi-division package, the price reflects the scope you order.
Questions About Our Trade Estimating Services
Yes. Single-trade estimates are a big part of what we do. Concrete only, roofing only, MEP only, whatever you need. No minimum trade count. Pricing is based on the scope you order, nothing more.
Definitely. Multi-trade packages are common, especially for full commercial or industrial bids. Each trade gets its own section and we typically roll everything into a single total, so your PM and your subs can each read their own part without digging through the whole document.
All of them. Division 03 through 26, plus sitework (Division 31 and 32). Concrete, masonry, metals, wood framing, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, piping, duct, electrical, sitework, landscaping, millwork... the works. If it's a CSI division, we estimate it.
Most single-trade and multi-trade estimates are delivered within 10 to 38 hours. Large multi-division projects may take 3 to 5 days, depending on scope. Same-day rush is available for most scopes. Send your plans and we'll confirm the timeline with your quote in 15 to 20 minutes.
PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, and On-Screen Takeoff for quantity takeoffs and markups. RSMeans and Trimble for pricing. FastPIPE for plumbing and piping, FastDUCT for HVAC and ductwork. The right tool for each trade, not one tool forced onto everything.
Pricing starts from $100 CAD per project, quoted individually based on the trade, scope size, and how complete your drawings are. No contracts, no retainers. Send your plans and you'll have a price back within 15 to 20 minutes during business hours, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM MST.
Send Your Plans. We'll Price the Trades.
Quote back in 15 minutes. Estimate in 10 to 38 hours. Every CSI trade, all 10 Canadian provinces, from $100 per project.