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Construction Cost Estimating

Accurate, practical, and reliable cost estimates, takeoffs, and quantities that support confident planning, smarter decisions, and successful project delivery.

BFEG provides construction cost estimating services to give owners, developers, and project teams a clear understanding of project costs at every stage of development. From early conceptual budgets to detailed estimate validation, our approach combines industry data, market knowledge, and practical experience.

Construction estimating team reviewing project plans and cost information during a commercial construction cost estimating and preconstruction planning meeting.

Dependable Numbers. Better Decisions.

Accurate & Defensible

Reliable estimates based

on relevant local market data and industry standards.

Cost Clarity

Understand costs early to strengthen planning, evaluate options, and reduce risk.

Budget Control

Realistic budgets that help you plan with confidence and avoid costly surprises.

Better Decisions

Clear cost insight to support feasibility, design choices, and strategic investments.

Project Confidence

Cost transparency that keeps projects on track and aligned with your goals.

Construction Estimates & Takeoffs

Our Estimating Services

Conceptual & Feasibility Estimates

  • Order of Magnitude budgets based on limited design information

  • Used for site-selection, feasibility, and early decision-making

  • Cost modeling based on similar projects and market data

Schematic & Design Development Estimates

  • Progressive refinement of project costs as design advances

  • System-based cost breakdowns aligned with drawings and specifications

  • Identification of cost drivers and potential value engineering opportunities 

Detailed Construction Estimates

  • Quantity based estimates built from construction documents

  • Trade-level cost breakdowns

  • Labor, material, and equipment cost analysis

Cost Validation & Review

  • Third-party review of contractor or design team estimates

  • Identification of inconsistencies, gaps, or risk areas

  • Benchmarking against industry data and similar projects

Change Order Analysis

  • Evaluation of proposed change orders for accuracy and justification

  • Cost impact analysis for scope changes

  • Support for negotiation and cost control

Our Estimating Process

1. Scope Review & Alignment

Understanding project intent, design stage, and assumptions

2. Data-Driven Cost Development

Industry databases, historical data, and local market conditions

3. Analysis & Validation

Identifying drivers and risks against benchmarks and project details

4. Clear Reporting

Delivering structured, easy to understand cost information 

Our Estimating Capabilities

  • Sitework

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  • Utilities

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  • Concrete

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  • Masonry

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  • Structural Steel

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  • Exterior Finishes

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  • Painting

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  • Flooring

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  • Drywall

  • Mechanical

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  • Electrical

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  • Plumbing

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  • Fire Protection

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  • Interior Finishes

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  • Thermal Protection

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  • Roofing

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  • Openings

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  • Access Control

Conceptual Estimates

Even though there are fewer details and specifications available at this stage of the process, our team can assist with determining the feasibility of the project and refining the scope of work to develop a more detailed project budget.

Design Estimates

As architectural, MEP, and preliminary structural drawings become available, a design estimate will account for individual project components in greater detail helping to create a more thorough account of the construction materials.​

Bid Estimates

We offer bid estimates for contractors to assist with preparing proposals for public and private projects. By incorporating material and labor pricing specific to the project's location, we create comprehensive estimates that cover each design element.​

Deliverables

Detailed Cost Estimates

Quantity Takeoffs

Cost breakdown by division/trade

Budget Comparisons and Analysis

Estimate Summaries and Executive Reports

Supporting Documentation and Assumptions

Build With Confidence

Reliable cost estimates provide the clarity needed to control budgets, reduce risk, and support confident decisions from planning through procurement.

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