1. Strict Non-Disclosure of Architectural & Project Plans
At CEI Estimation LLC, we treat all client construction drawings, architectural plans, structural engineering calculations, MEP schematics, CAD/DWG files, and project specifications as strictly confidential proprietary information. We enforce strict commercial non-disclosure policies to ensure your tender documents are never shared, published, or disclosed to third parties or competing bidders.
2. Information Collected
We collect personal and business information only when you voluntarily submit it to request an estimate or contact our team, including:
- • Contact Details: Full Name, Company Name, Business Email Address, and Phone Number.
- • Project Parameters: Project Name, Location (City/State), Gross Square Footage, and Construction Type.
- • Technical Files: PDF drawing sets, CAD files, specification manuals, and scope instructions.
3. Use of Project Data & Segregation of Bids
Project data is used exclusively to conduct digital quantity takeoffs, prepare unit-cost models, organize CSI MasterFormat workbooks, and communicate with your project team. We maintain strict digital segregation between client projects, ensuring that competing contractors bidding on the same public or private project receive completely independent, confidential estimating support.
4. Data Security & Storage Standards
We implement industry-standard encryption protocols during file transmission and secure cloud storage. Uploaded drawing sets are stored in restricted access environments accessible solely by senior estimators assigned directly to your project scope.
5. Retention and Client Document Rights
Clients retain 100% intellectual property ownership of their submitted drawings and deliverables. We retain project calculation records for internal quality control and future revision audits. You may request permanent deletion of your project files at any time following project completion.
6. Inquiries & Privacy Contact
For privacy inquiries or custom commercial NDA execution, contact our legal and compliance desk at info@ceiestimation.com.