How fast do you deliver construction estimates?

Most estimates are delivered within 24-48 hours of receiving your plans. Rush delivery within 24 hours is available for an additional fee.

What types of construction projects do you estimate?

We estimate all project types including commercial new construction, residential new construction, renovation, tenant improvement, and industrial projects across all 16 CSI divisions.

How accurate are your construction estimates?

Hawks Estimating Group maintains a 98% accuracy rate across all estimates, backed by RS Means live pricing data and certified estimators with 10+ years of experience.

Do you serve contractors nationwide?

Yes. We serve contractors in all 50 states. Our estimates are calibrated to local market pricing using RS Means regional data for every project.

What estimating software do you use?

We use industry-leading software including Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, RS Means, On-Screen Takeoff, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Excel to deliver accurate and professionally formatted estimates.

Construction Estimating Services | Hawks Estimating Group

Service 01

Construction Estimating

Our construction estimating service delivers detailed, line-item cost breakdowns for any project type — new construction, renovation, or tenant improvement. We cover all CSI divisions using current RS Means pricing and local market data.

Whether you’re a GC submitting a hard bid or an owner validating a budget, our estimates are thorough, transparent, and ready to submit.

Full line-item estimates across all 16 CSI divisions
Commercial, residential & industrial projects
Aligned with current RS Means & local pricing
Delivered in Excel, PDF, or your preferred format
Includes labor, material, equipment & subcontractor costs
Revision rounds included with every estimate

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Construction Estimating

Precise, bankable estimates for GCs, subcontractors, and developers — delivered in 24–48 hours.

New Construction Renovation Tenant Improvement All CSI Divisions Hard Bids Budget Estimates

98 %

Accuracy Rate

24 hr

Turnaround

500 +

Projects Done

01

Upload Your Plans

Send us your drawings, specs, and scope documents in any format — PDF, CAD, or Bluebeam.

02

We Quantify & Price

Our estimators perform a full quantity takeoff and apply current unit pricing from RS Means and local databases.

03

Review & Deliver

You receive a fully organized, formatted estimate with a summary and detail sheets — ready to submit or use internally.

What You Receive

Detailed line-item cost estimate (Excel & PDF)

Bid summary sheet with totals by division

Labor, material & equipment breakdown

Subcontractor & supplier allowances

Markup & overhead recommendations

Revision support included

Software Used

Service 02

Material Takeoffs

A precise material takeoff is the foundation of every winning bid. Our team performs detailed quantity surveys directly from your plans, producing exact counts of every material needed — no guesswork, no padding.

We provide takeoffs for any single trade or full project, giving you the data to sharpen your subcontractor bids and reduce material waste on-site.

Exact quantity counts from your plan set
Single-trade or full project takeoffs available
Organized by floor, zone, phase, or CSI division
Digital takeoff with plan markups included
Ideal for subcontractors, suppliers & GCs
Fast turnaround — most trades within 24 hours

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Material Takeoffs

Exact quantity counts from your drawings — organized, formatted, and ready to put to work.

Concrete Framing Drywall Roofing Electrical Plumbing HVAC Finishes

24 hr

Most Trades

2 %

Variance Target

50 +

Trade Types

01

Share Your Drawings

Upload your plan set — architectural, structural, MEP, or any combination. We work with any scale or format.

02

Digital Takeoff

We measure quantities directly from your digital plans using Bluebeam and PlanSwift, with color-coded markups for every item counted.

03

Organized Output

Receive your takeoff in a clean spreadsheet organized by trade, room, floor, or phase — however works best for your bid.

What You Receive

Quantity takeoff spreadsheet (Excel)

Color-coded plan markups (PDF)

Organized by trade, room, or phase

Unit of measure clearly labeled

Waste & overage factors noted

Revision support included

Service 03

Bid Preparation

Winning bids aren’t just about the number — they’re about presentation, completeness, and professionalism. Our bid preparation service compiles your estimate into a polished, owner-ready bid package that stands out from the competition.

We handle scope letters, bid forms, exclusions & clarifications, and subcontractor coordination so you can submit with confidence every time.

Complete bid package assembly — start to finish
Scope letters and detailed inclusions/exclusions
Subcontractor bid solicitation and follow-up
Bid form completion and review
Alternates, unit prices, and allowances included
Formatted to owner, GC, or RFP requirements

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Bid Preparation

From raw estimate to a polished, professional bid package — ready to hand to the owner and win the job.

Scope Letters Bid Forms Sub Coordination Exclusions Alternates RFP Compliance

48 hr

Package Delivery

100 %

RFP Compliant

01

Estimate & Scope Review

We start from your completed estimate and review the full scope, RFP requirements, and any owner-specific bid formats.

02

Package Assembly

We compile the scope letter, bid form, inclusions, exclusions, alternates, and allowances into a complete, formatted document.

03

Final Review & Submit

We review the full package for completeness and compliance, then hand it off — ready for your signature and submission.

What You Receive

Complete bid package (PDF & Word)

Scope letter with inclusions & exclusions

Filled-out bid form (owner format)

Alternates and unit price schedule

Subcontractor bid summary

Allowances and clarifications sheet

Service 04

Project Scheduling

An accurate schedule is as important as an accurate estimate. Our project scheduling service produces CPM schedules and Gantt charts that align directly with your estimate — so your labor, procurement, and milestones all line up from day one.

We build realistic, resource-loaded schedules that help you manage your project, satisfy owners, and avoid costly delays.

CPM (Critical Path Method) scheduling
Gantt charts tied to your estimate phases
Resource-loaded with labor and procurement timelines
Milestone and phasing schedules available
Baseline and updated schedule versions
Formatted for Primavera P6, MS Project, or PDF

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Project Scheduling

CPM schedules and Gantt charts built to match your project scope and help you manage every phase on time.

CPM Scheduling Gantt Charts Primavera P6 MS Project Resource Loading

72 hr

Schedule Delivery

3 +

Format Options

01

Scope & Duration Input

We review your estimate, drawings, and project scope to establish activity list, durations, and logical sequence.

02

Build the Schedule

We build the CPM network, establish the critical path, load resources, and define milestones and phase gates.

03

Deliver & Export

Receive your schedule in your preferred format — Primavera P6, MS Project, or a clean PDF Gantt chart ready for owner submittal.

What You Receive

CPM schedule with critical path highlighted

Gantt chart (PDF & editable file)

Resource-loaded activity list

Milestone & phasing schedule

Procurement & submittals timeline

Baseline schedule for future updates

Service 05

Value Engineering

When a project comes in over budget, value engineering is the difference between a lost job and a won one. Our team systematically identifies cost-saving alternatives across materials, methods, and systems — without compromising design intent or quality.

We present every VE item with a cost delta, scope impact, and recommendation so your team can make fast, informed decisions.

Systematic review of all major cost drivers
Material substitution analysis with cost deltas
Structural and MEP system alternatives reviewed
Spec section and scope reduction options
Ranked VE log with savings and impact notes
Works alongside your design team or independently

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Value Engineering

Find real savings without sacrificing scope or quality — backed by data, not guesswork.

Material Substitution System Alternative s Spec Review Cost Delta Analysis VE Log

5 – 15%

Avg. Savings Found

48 hr

VE Report Delivery

01

Cost Driver Analysis

We review your estimate and drawings to identify the top 20% of line items driving 80% of the cost — and flag the best VE candidates.

02

Alternatives Research

We research and price material substitutions, system alternatives, and scope reductions with full cost and impact documentation.

03

VE Log Delivery

You receive a ranked VE log with savings, risks, and recommendations — formatted for easy review by the owner or design team.

What You Receive

Ranked VE log with cost deltas

Material substitution analysis

System & spec alternatives report

Risk and impact notes per VE item

Updated estimate with accepted VEs

Executive summary for owner presentation

Service 06

Bid Review & Leveling

Receiving multiple subcontractor bids is only useful if you can compare them accurately. Our bid leveling service normalizes all incoming bids to the same scope baseline — exposing gaps, overlaps, exclusions, and pricing anomalies before you award the work.

We give you a clear, side-by-side comparison that makes the award decision straightforward, defensible, and risk-free.

Side-by-side subcontractor bid comparison
Scope gap and overlap identification
Exclusion and clarification review
Normalized apples-to-apples analysis
Low-bid risk flagging and recommendation
Award recommendation with supporting rationale

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Bid Review & Leveling

Make confident, defensible award decisions — every sub bid normalized to the same scope baseline.

Bid Leveling Scope Gap Analysis Sub Comparison Exclusion Review Award Rec.

24 hr

Leveling Report

100 %

Scope Verified

01

Collect Sub Bids

Send us the sub bids, the scope of work, and your bid documents. We accept bids in any format.

02

Normalize & Compare

We review each bid against the full scope, note all exclusions, gaps, and clarifications, and build a normalized comparison matrix.

03

Deliver the Leveling Report

You receive a clean, side-by-side bid leveling sheet with our recommended award and a summary of key risks per bidder.

What You Receive

Side-by-side bid leveling matrix (Excel)

Scope gap and exclusion log

Normalized apples-to-apples comparison

Low-bid risk flags and notes

Award recommendation summary

Clarification questions for each bidder

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