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Cost Estimating

Precise, stage-appropriate cost estimates that give you a defensible number at every point in a project's life — from the earliest feasibility conversation to the final control budget.

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Conceptual

Estimate

A preliminary estimate built from limited project information — ideal for early planning and feasibility studies, before design has taken shape.

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Design Development Estimate

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Design-Build Estimate 

An estimate structured specifically to support design-build delivery, balancing design intent with construction realities from day one.

Construction Estimates

Precise, stage-appropriate cost estimates that give you a defensible number at every point in a project's life — from the earliest feasibility conversation to the final control budget.

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Take-Off Estimate (Quantity Survey)

A detailed, drawing-based quantity take-off that determines the exact materials, labor, and resources a project requires.

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LEMSO Breakdown

Costs broken down into Labor, Equipment, Materials, Subcontracts, and Other direct costs — full visibility into exactly where the budget goes.

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Unit Price Breakdown

A line-item estimate organized by individual unit cost, covering labor, materials, equipment, and every other pertinent component.

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Estimate with Alternates

An estimate that models alternative scope, materials, systems, or construction approaches side by side, so stakeholders can compare options before committing.

Additional Services

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Cost
Engineering 

Ongoing financial management and control across a project's full lifecycle — cost forecasting, budget development, risk analysis, and value engineering — designed to keep projects on budget from the first estimate to the last invoice.

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Bid Review (Bid Evaluation) 

A structured evaluation of submitted bids against project specifications, scope, and budget — comparing pricing, verifying scope coverage, and flagging risk before a contract is awarded.

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Claims + Change Analysis 

Detailed evaluation of project claims and change orders to determine their validity, cost impact, and alignment with the original agreement — supporting fair resolution and preventing avoidable cost overruns.

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Forensic Cost Analysis

An in-depth investigation of cost-related records — invoices, contracts, change orders — to identify discrepancies, resolve disputes, and provide clear, defensible findings when the numbers are in question.

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Earned-Value Management (EVM)

Integrated tracking of cost, schedule, and performance against the plan, using standard EVM indicators like CPI and SPI to catch issues early and keep projects on course.

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Constructability Review

An early assessment of project plans to identify design conflicts, sequencing issues, and cost inefficiencies before construction begins — when they're still inexpensive to fix.

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Documentation Review

A detailed audit of drawings, specifications, contracts, and change orders to catch discrepancies or omissions before they turn into cost overruns or disputes.

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