Sitework Estimating
Build AI Estimating delivers sitework estimating services built to give site contractors, landscaping contractors, land developers, and general contractors the accurate cut and fill data, 3D maps, and detailed takeoffs they need to win bids and control overhead. Site work covers a wide range of moving parts, grading, drainage, utilities, earthwork, landscaping, so our estimators approach every project with the specific scope in front of them rather than a generic template. Backed by hands-on estimating experience and AI-assisted quality checks, we help you move from raw site data to a bid-ready estimate fast.
Excavation contractors in particular often don’t have time to step away from the field to prepare accurate takeoffs. Our dedicated Division 2 site work estimators bring hands-on experience across public, commercial, and residential projects, filling that gap for you.
We understand that every client has different needs, and we shape our services around them. Our clients include:
- General Contractors
- Project Managers
- Subcontractors
- Investors
- Developers
- Homebuilders
- Architects
- Owners
What We Can Produce for You
- Cut/fill quantity estimates for site development and construction jobs
- 3D graphical representations of cut & fill areas and elevations with cross-sections
- Mass haul diagrams to reduce earth and soil movement
- Conversion of topological data into Civil 3D
- 3D surfaces built from surveying and GPS data points
- Existing surface and terrain models with contours
- Cross-sections with longitudinal profiles
- Volume and area calculations for land development, cut/fill, and earthworks
Our Sitework Portfolio
Residential Site Work, Commercial Site Work, and Industrial Site Work.
Every project is different, so our estimators carefully review each set of drawings using the latest sitework software, factoring in material, labor, man-hours, construction equipment, insurance, logistics, safety, permits, and contingencies.
If a full-time estimator or expensive software isn’t in the budget, or you just need extra support for your existing estimating team, we’re ready to help.
What we offer:
- Cost-effective solutions
- Efficiency and accuracy
- Fast turnaround
- Confidentiality
- Certified estimators
- 24/7 support via chat and email
Benefits of Working with Build AI Estimating
Highly accurate concrete estimates and material takeoffs
A strong track record of bid-winning estimates
Fast turnaround, typically 24 to 48 hours
Monthly takeoff packages that reduce the cost of a full-time estimator
A dedicated Division 3 concrete estimating specialist
Estimators credentialed through AACE and AIQS
Competitive, reliable and affordable pricing
Round-the-clock, 24/7 customer support
Our Deliverables
- Cut & fill takeoff list with takeoff summary
- Earth volumes, quantities, and sections
- Surface grading
- Cut & fill visual 3D reports
- 3D mapping and reviewed bid documents
- Landscaping estimates with soil volumes
Our team has estimated projects ranging from $10 million to several hundred million dollars, across project types including:
Commercial Facilities, Restaurants, Retail Spaces, Airports, Condominiums, Educational Facilities, High-Rise Buildings, Shopping Centers, Theaters & Museums, Sports Auditoriums, Exhibition Buildings, Prisons & Police Stations, Fire Stations, Courts, Office Buildings, Warehouses, Parking Garages, Libraries, Medical Facilities, Hotels & Motels, Airport Facilities, and Bus & Subway Facilities.
If you’re looking for an estimating partner you can count on, we’re ready to help. Upload your plans and get a quote in minutes.
Our Range of Sitework Estimating Services
- Quantity takeoffs and cost estimates (preliminary, comparison, conceptual, budget, and bid estimates)
- Sitework feasibility analysis (earthwork analysis, cut/fill volumes, feasibility cost estimates)
- Land development consultation on budgeting and cost control
- Bidding assistance (bid comparisons, reviews, filing consultation)
- Design phase estimating assistance
- Legal claims assistance
- Change order management
- Value engineering
Scope of Work
Erosion Control, Clearing & Demolition, Earthwork, Grading, Drainage, Utility Spoils, Storm Sewer, Water Distribution, Roadways, Sidewalks, Driveways, Pavements, Site Furnishing, Concrete Flatwork, Retaining Walls, Climbing Walls, Fences & Gates, Landscaping, Irrigation, Fountains, Patios, Gabions, and Docks.
Our Project Portfolio
Public Projects, Single & Multi-Family Residential Sitework, Commercial Buildings, Industrial Sitework, Water Treatment Sites, Planned Communities, Parks & Tracks, Schools, Golf Courses, Sports Complexes, Swimming Pools, Highways, Skateparks & Playgrounds, Bicycle Racks, and Underground Structures.
Earthwork Estimating Services
Excavators, site engineers, and specialized contractors rely on earthwork estimates to understand total land preparation costs before construction begins. We deliver fast, reliable earthwork volumes and material takeoffs to help you meet critical bid deadlines, accounting for every elevation point, ridge, swale, breakline, and pad elevation.
Our earthwork estimates include:
Site Excavation Reports, Cut/Fill Quantities, Export/Import Quantities, Volume Reports, and Top Soil Spreads.
Earthwork Volumes
Accurate earthwork volume estimates support bidding, profit margin planning, budgeting, and cost management. By comparing current and expected site conditions, our team calculates precise cut and fill quantities using the latest software, along with visual reports showing cut and fill areas.
We generally account for:
Clearing, Demolition, Soil Strata & Groundwater Elevations, Excavation & Backfill, Pre-Load, Structural Fill, Phasing & Staging, Sub-Grades, Embankment, and Distribution Analysis.
Bid Preparation
Our estimators support timely bid preparation with detailed cost estimates for your full sitework scope. We start with a thorough review of bid documents, identify the scope of work, and perform a digital takeoff, pricing each line item using RS Means and our own location-based database. Every bid estimate comes with marked-up plans in an easy-to-review Excel format, along with notes, clarifications, omissions, and additions.
Material Takeoff List
Using software like Civil 3D, AGTEK, InSite, Planswift, and AutoCAD, we digitally take off material quantities and deliver them in Excel, organized by MasterFormat or your own custom layout.
Our material takeoff sheets cover:
Clearing & Site Preparation, Soil Erosion & Sediment Control, Asphalt Paving, Earthwork, Sanitary & Storm Sewer, Water Distribution, Curbs & Pavement, Fences & Gates, Site Furnishings, Retaining Walls, Landscaping, Trenching (electric, gas, site lighting), Excavation & Backfill, Parking Appurtenances, and Striping & Signs.
Landscaping & Irrigation Estimating
We give landscaping professionals real-time cost analysis to support strong profit margins and business growth, using Planswift to perform on-screen landscape and irrigation takeoffs. Our material takeoff lists are easy to read and ready to send to local vendors for pricing.
Our portfolio includes golf course construction, landscaping grading, and consultancy work for sports complex projects, including cost control and project scheduling to help keep timelines on track. Architects and developers also come to us for conceptual and preliminary sitework estimates to support lending and bid decisions.
We generally quantify:
Soil, Grass Seeds, Pavers, Sod, Mulch, Gravel, Plants & Trees, Irrigation Piping, Sprinkler Systems, Fencing, Fertilization, Trimming, Aeration, Thatching, and Spraying.
Site Improvement Estimating
Site improvement and exterior improvement contractors need accurate bid estimates to land jobs. Our consultants provide excavation estimating and consultation across trades like fences, gates, retaining walls, fabricated bridges, sports surfacing, tennis courts, traffic signs, and playground surfaces, along with irrigation, planters, vegetated roofing, and tree staking.
Site improvement takeoffs include:
Fence & Gate Hardware, Fabricated Bridges, Vegetated Roofing, Edging, Grates & Guards, Roof Barriers, Tree Staking, Docks & Marine Structures, Turf & Grasses, Gabions, and Retaining Walls.
Software We Use
Planswift
Bluebeam
FastPIPE
FastDUCT
FastWRAP
Trimble
Xactimate
Quest
Why Outsource Your Estimating to Us
- Accuracy: Backed by a precise, extensive pricing database
- Data-Driven Comparisons: Estimates benchmarked and customized against past project data
- Certified Estimators: Credentialed through AACE and AIQS
- Fast Turnaround: Estimates delivered within 24 to 48 hours
- Software Proficiency: Skilled across all major estimating platforms
- Flexibility: Estimating support even with incomplete data
- Cost-Effective Solutions: Competitive, affordable pricing
- 24/7 Support: Chat and email support always available
Our Service Areas
Build AI Estimating has delivered construction estimating services across North America, the Caribbean, and Australia. Within the US, our project portfolio spans markets including New York, New Jersey, Florida, California, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Oregon, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Minnesota, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Colorado, Kentucky, Indiana, Louisiana, Alabama, Maryland, Connecticut, and Ohio.
FAQs
How well do you understand sitework activities?
Our estimators bring a strong understanding of sitework’s specific needs and site-level nuances, helping ensure accuracy across every activity.
Do your sitework estimates account for location-specific factors?
Yes, we factor in landform and regional conditions to keep every estimate accurate to the project’s actual location.
Can you handle land preparation for large-scale projects?
Yes, our sitework estimating capabilities scale to projects of any size or complexity.
What’s your typical turnaround time?
Turnaround varies by project, but a standard sitework estimate typically takes 24 to 48 hours.
Other Trades
- Concrete Estimating
- Electrical Estimating
- Electrical Estimating Outsourcing
- Telecom Estimating Services
- Interior & Exterior Finishes
- Drywall Takeoff Services
- Flooring Estimating Services
- Painting Estimating Services
- Masonry Estimating
- MEP Estimating
- Mechanical Estimating
- HVAC Estimating
- Duct Takeoff Services
- Gutter Estimating
- Piping Estimating
- Plumbing Estimating
- Metals Estimating
- Rebar Estimating
- Structural Steel Estimating
- Openings Estimating
- Thermal Estimating
- Insulation Estimating
- Roofing Estimating
- Fireproofing Estimating
- Sitework Estimating
- Lumber Takeoff
- Millwork Estimating
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Helping Contractors Win More Bids
Monthly Packages Built Around Your Workload
Contractors regularly turn to us for reliable, professional estimating and takeoff support. Many opt for our monthly packages since they cut costs while still delivering accurate, efficient takeoffs. We keep our pricing budget-friendly across the board, and our packages can reduce the cost of maintaining an in-house estimator by as much as 60 percent.
Beyond that, contractors come to us for specialized needs too, whether that’s roof takeoffs, plumbing takeoffs, or mechanical takeoffs. We handle each one carefully, factoring in labor, materials, equipment, and profit margins to keep every number realistic.
At the end of the day, our team works to make the estimating process smooth and productive for every contractor we partner with, adding value at every stage of the project.
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Customer Rating
Licensed Professional
Years Experience
How It Works
Our Work Process
Send Us Your Plans
Share your drawings and specs with us in PDF format, whether that’s a bid set, schematic, development, documents, or conceptual plans. Send them via file upload through our contact form.
Review Your Quote
We’ll review your plans and send back a quote within minutes, covering pricing, turnaround time, and delivery date. Accept it and pay securely by credit card, debit card, or PayPal to get started.
Get Your Estimate
Receive a full estimate with all material and labor quantities along with pricing, delivered in Excel. We can use our standard template or yours, whichever suits your workflow best.
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