Cost estimating blueprints
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING

Bid with absolute confidence.

Full CSI-formatted construction cost estimates tailored to your project's exact zip code. We provide the granular material and labor data you need to win profitable jobs.

AccordEstimate_Commercial.xlsx
READY TO BID
Total Direct Costs
Zip Code: 90210
03
Concrete
$142,500
05
Metals
$98,200
09
Finishes
$64,400
Grand Total $0
CSI MasterFormat
Deliverables Include
EXCEL SPREADSHEETS
PDF SUMMARIES
COLOR-CODED PLANS
RSMEANS DATA
LABOR RATES
THE OUTPUT

Everything you need to submit a winning bid.

We don't just give you a bottom-line number. Our estimates are broken down systematically so you can defend your costs, negotiate with subcontractors, and plan your cash flow.

Detailed Excel spreadsheet breakdown
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Line-item material costs Exact quantities mapped to current supplier pricing and adjusted for waste factors.
Localized labor rates Union or open-shop labor rates tailored to your project's specific zip code.
Equipment & overhead Comprehensive factoring of heavy equipment rentals, general conditions, and profit margins.
Editable formats Delivered in fully unlocked Excel spreadsheets so you can tweak margins before submitting.
WHY ACCORD?

Focus on building. Let us count the bricks.

Estimating internally costs time you could spend managing your crews and closing deals. Partnering with Accord gives you an entire estimating department on demand.

Scale your bidding Bid on more projects without hiring full-time estimators.
Eliminate blind spots Our two-tier review process catches scope gaps before they become liabilities.
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THE PROCESS

Get your estimate in 3 simple steps.

Our workflow is designed to be frictionless, so you can upload your plans and get back to the job site.

STEP 01

Send the plans

Upload your drawings via our secure portal. PDF, DWG, or a link to your plan room—partial sets and sketches are fine.

STEP 02

Review our proposal

Within hours, we'll reply with a fixed-fee quote and guaranteed delivery date. No hidden fees or surprises.

STEP 03

Receive your estimate

Your dedicated estimator delivers the completed Excel spreadsheet and color-coded takeoff plans directly to your inbox.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Have questions about our estimates?

Yes. We estimate across all CSI MasterFormat divisions, including earthwork, concrete, framing, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), and finishes. We work with both General Contractors requiring full turn-key estimates, and Subcontractors needing precise trade-specific takeoffs.

Every estimate is delivered as a fully editable Excel spreadsheet (.xlsx), alongside a clean PDF summary and the color-coded takeoff plans so you can visually verify every measurement we made.

We do not rely on outdated national averages. We use a combination of RSMeans data, our proprietary localized supplier database, and direct regional vendor quotes tailored to the specific zip code of your project.

We can generate conceptual and schematic estimates based on historical data and square foot pricing, even if your plans are only 30% or 50% complete. We highlight assumptions clearly so you understand the baseline of the numbers.

Stop guessing. Start winning.

Every week you bid on instinct is a week you're either leaving money on the table or buying a job you'll lose money on. Let's fix the number first.