Special Construction Estimating
Estimates for integrated building systems such as pre-engineered metal buildings, clean rooms and special-purpose rooms.
Special Construction Estimating Overview
Special construction covers systems that are designed and supplied as a package, such as pre-engineered metal buildings. The estimate combines the supplier package with the site work, foundations, erection and finishes needed to complete it, and states clearly which items depend on the manufacturer's design.
Swimming pools also fall in Division 13 but have their own page, because their scope and buyers are different.
Also covered on this page: Special construction (CSI Division 13), other than pools.
Scope of Work
What Our Special Construction Estimating Covers
Systems, materials and components we measure and price from your project documents.
Systems we estimate
- Pre-engineered metal buildings: frames, panels, trim and accessories
- Fabric and tension structures
- Clean rooms and controlled environments
- Sound-control and radiation-shielded rooms
- Modular and relocatable structures
What You Receive
- Building system quantities and erection labor
- Foundation and site interface quantities
- Allowances for manufacturer-designed components
- Priced special construction estimate
What We Need From You
- Building system drawings or manufacturer quotation
- Foundation and anchor bolt plans
- Division 13 specifications
Projects We Estimate
- Warehouses and agricultural buildings
- Manufacturing and laboratory facilities
- Healthcare imaging suites
- Sports and storage structures
How It Works
How We Prepare Your Special Construction Estimate
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Send your plans
Upload drawings, specifications and addenda through the quote form, email or WhatsApp.
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Confirm scope and fee
We confirm what will be measured, the estimate format and the delivery date before work starts.
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Takeoff and pricing
Quantities are measured from the drawings, then priced for material, labor and equipment as requested.
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Review together
We walk you through the estimate, answer questions and adjust it to your bid.
Construction Estimating FAQ
Special Construction Estimating Questions
Yes, as a budget estimate based on building size, clear span, eave height and loads. We mark the items that will change once the manufacturer's design is issued.
Related Services
Related Estimating Services
Scopes that are often estimated together with this one.
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