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What an estimate looks like.

A redacted extract from a real $3m commercial project. Division-by-division breakdown, trade notes, and the assumptions we document so there are no surprises.

Div.DescriptionAmount%Scope notes
01General Requirements$142,8004.8%Temp facilities, insurance, bonds, supervision, project management
02Existing Conditions$18,4000.6%Selective demolition, earthwork, site prep
03Concrete$284,6009.5%Footings, slab-on-grade, structural topping, stairs
04Masonry$96,2003.2%CMU backup wall, stone veneer feature wall, sills
05Metals$412,00013.8%Structural steel, metal deck, miscellaneous metals
06Wood & Plastics$88,4002.9%Rough carpentry, blocking, finish carpentry, millwork
07Thermal & Moisture$164,2005.5%Roofing, waterproofing, insulation, air/vapor barrier
08Openings$218,6007.3%Curtain wall, windows, hollow metal doors, hardware
09Finishes$306,40010.2%Drywall, ceilings, flooring, tile, paint
10Specialties$42,8001.4%Toilet partitions, signage, fire extinguishers, lockers
14Conveying$84,0002.8%Hydraulic elevator, installation, pit work
21Fire Suppression$68,4002.3%Wet pipe NFPA 13, clean agent IT room
22Plumbing$142,0004.7%Sanitary, domestic water, gas, fixtures
23HVAC$284,2009.5%RTU, VAV, ductwork, controls, balancing
26Electrical$318,60010.6%Service, distribution, lighting, fire alarm, data
31–33Site Work$186,4006.2%Grading, utilities, paving, curb & gutter, landscaping
Total construction cost$2,996,600100%
What this doesn’t show

The full deliverable includes: line-item quantity takeoffs for each division, unit cost justification, exclusion list, assumptions log, and a one-page executive summary. Scope clarification notes flag every grey area — so you know exactly what is and isn’t included before the bid goes out.

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