Accurate construction estimating to win more bids

BidAxis provides construction estimating, quantity takeoffs, cost planning, construction scheduling, shop drawings, drafting and design support, and related preconstruction services.

We support residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, civil, infrastructure, and specialty construction projects, including new construction, renovations, additions, and tenant improvements. We prepare conceptual, preliminary, budgetary, bid-stage, change-order, and detailed construction estimates. Depending on the project, estimates may include labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor allowances, overhead, and other agreed cost components.

Send us your project documents and describe the service you need. We review the scope, confirm the deliverables, fee, and turnaround, and begin after receiving your approval and any required payment. Completed files are then delivered in the agreed formats.

Yes. We can work from schematic or partially developed documents when sufficient information is available. All assumptions, allowances, exclusions, and required clarifications are clearly identified.

Pricing is developed using vendor quotes, RS Means, project documents, available cost references, and location-adjusted market information based on the project’s region and requirements.

Turnaround depends on the project size, complexity, document quality, and required service. A proposed delivery date is provided after reviewing the documents and scope.

Yes. We can work with client-provided estimate templates, cost codes, scope sheets, schedules, drawing standards, naming conventions, and deliverable formats when supplied at the beginning of the project.

Deliverables may include itemized estimates, quantity takeoffs, marked-up drawings, schedules, shop drawings, assumptions, exclusions, and clarification notes, depending on the approved scope.

Yes. Corrections and minor clarifications within the agreed scope are handled according to the proposal. Added scope, new drawings, or significant design changes may require an additional fee.

BidAxis gives clients flexible access to specialized project support without the continuing cost of recruiting, training, software, and full-time staffing. Services can be engaged according to workload, trade, and project requirements.

Project documents are used only for the agreed services and shared only with personnel assigned to the work. Confidentiality requirements or nondisclosure agreements can be reviewed before project commencement.

Yes. We can prepare baseline and project schedules showing major activities, anticipated durations, sequencing, milestones, and dependencies. The exact level of detail is confirmed before work begins.

Shop drawing support is available for selected architectural, structural, MEP, fabrication, and specialty scopes. The required discipline, level of detail, file format, and approval process are reviewed before the project is accepted.

We provide CAD drafting, drawing development, revisions, coordination, and technical design support. Services requiring a licensed architect or professional engineer are offered only when appropriately qualified professionals are assigned and any required certification or seal is specifically included in the proposal.