STRATACORECONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Cost estimation

Construction cost estimating, delivered by morning.

Quantity takeoffs, detailed estimates and bid leveling from a team that works overnight. Send plans at 5:00 pm Pacific and have a bid you can stand behind by 8:00 am.

Construction drawings on a drafting desk

What our estimating team delivers

Stratacore gives contractors the preconstruction capacity of a large firm without hiring a full in-house team. Every estimate is built from your drawings and specifications, trade by trade.

Quantity takeoffs

Materials, labor and resources measured from your drawings, trade by trade.

Detailed cost estimates

Labor, material and equipment by CSI division, including general conditions.

Conceptual and budget estimates

Early numbers at design stages to test feasibility.

Value engineering

Cost-saving options that do not compromise quality.

Bid packages and procurement

Detailed bid packages sent out, with a procurement matrix that puts every quote side by side.

Bid leveling

Sub quotes compared line by line, scope gaps flagged and post-bid adjustments made.

Change order pricing

Extra work priced fast, with backup the owner accepts.

The overnight estimating cycle

  1. 5:00 pm PT: plans and specs receivedYou send the drawings, specifications and addenda before you leave for the day.
  2. Overnight: takeoff, pricing and reviewOur team in Pune works through the night: takeoffs, pricing, and a review pass.
  3. By 8:00 am PT: estimate in your inboxYou start the day with a finished estimate and a clear list of assumptions and exclusions.

This follow-the-sun model is why contractors in the San Francisco Bay Area and across the US use us to keep bid dates without adding headcount.

Tools we work in

We fit into your existing setup instead of asking you to change it.

On CenterBluebeamSmartBidBuildingConnectedProcore

Who this is for

Frequently asked questions

How fast can you turn around a construction estimate?

Our typical estimate turnaround is under 24 hours. Because our estimating team works from Pune, India, a package sent at 5:00 pm Pacific is worked overnight and delivered by 8:00 am Pacific.

What do you need from us to start an estimate?

Send the plans, specifications, addenda, the bid date and any scope notes. If you have a preferred format for the estimate, such as your own cost codes or a particular spreadsheet, tell us and we will deliver in it.

Do you do bid leveling and subcontractor quote comparison?

Yes. We compare subcontractor quotes line by line, flag scope gaps, and make post-bid adjustments. For example, if the low bidder left out firestopping, we carry the missing cost so you compare like with like.

Which estimating tools and software do you use?

We work in On Center, Bluebeam, SmartBid, BuildingConnected and Procore, and can deliver in the formats your team already uses.

Can you price change orders?

Yes. We price extra work quickly and prepare the backup your owner or GC needs to accept it.

Do you provide early budget estimates before drawings are complete?

Yes. We prepare conceptual and budget estimates at design stages so you can test feasibility, and we can propose value engineering options that save money without compromising quality.

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