[03 // AUDIT-READY DELIVERABLES]
Interactive Sample Estimating Deliverable
Explore our standardized construction estimating format. Toggle between quantity takeoff, line-item cost modeling, division breakdowns, and executive bid summaries.
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CEI ESTIMATING WORKBOOK
|SAMPLE PROJECT: COMMERCIAL INTERIOR BUILDOUT (3,200 GSF)TRADE SCOPE:
| ITEM | CSI CODE | DESCRIPTION | QUANTITY | MAT RATE | LABOR RATE | TOTAL MAT | TOTAL LABOR | LINE TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 03 30 00.10 | 4" Slab-on-Grade Concrete (4,000 PSI, Vapor Barrier & WWF) | 1,250 SF | $4.85 | $3.40 | $6,062.50 | $4,250.00 | $11,125.00 |
| 02 | 03 11 00.20 | Continuous Foundation Footings (24" x 12" CIP, Rebar Included) | 34.5 CY | $185.00 | $110.00 | $6,382.50 | $3,795.00 | $11,040.00 |
| 03 | 09 22 16.10 | 3-5/8" 20ga Steel Stud Framing @ 16" O.C. (10' Wall Height) | 420 LF | $6.20 | $9.80 | $2,604.00 | $4,116.00 | $6,867.00 |
| 04 | 09 29 00.20 | 5/8" Type X Gypsum Wallboard (Taped, Finished Level 4) | 8,400 SF | $0.72 | $1.15 | $6,048.00 | $9,660.00 | $16,380.00 |
| 05 | 07 21 00.15 | R-13 Sound Attenuation Batt Insulation (Partitions) | 4,200 SF | $0.65 | $0.45 | $2,730.00 | $1,890.00 | $4,620.00 |
| 06 | 08 11 13.00 | 3'0" x 7'0" Hollow Metal Door, Welded Frame & Grade 1 Hardware Set | 14 EA | $890.00 | $240.00 | $12,460.00 | $3,360.00 | $15,820.00 |
| 07 | 09 51 00.10 | 2' x 2' Acoustical Suspended Ceiling System (Fine Fissured Tiles) | 2,100 SF | $2.10 | $2.30 | $4,410.00 | $4,830.00 | $9,555.00 |
| 08 | 09 65 00.25 | Commercial Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT 20mil Wear Layer & 4" Vinyl Base) | 1,850 SF | $3.45 | $2.15 | $6,382.50 | $3,977.50 | $10,545.00 |
| 09 | 26 51 00.30 | 2' x 4' LED Direct Troffers with 0-10V Dimming & Branch Wiring | 36 EA | $165.00 | $95.00 | $5,940.00 | $3,420.00 | $9,720.00 |
| 10 | 23 31 00.10 | Galvanized Sheet Metal Spiral Ductwork (Medium Pressure) & Diffusers | 320 LF | $28.50 | $38.00 | $9,120.00 | $12,160.00 | $22,720.00 |
| DIRECT TRADE COSTS SUBTOTAL: | $62,139.50 | $51,458.50 | $118,392.00 | |||||
ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE ONLY — Formatted to demonstrate CEI Estimation deliverable structure. Actual project costs are calibrated to specific architectural drawings, geographical zip code, and trade market conditions.
[01 // PROJECT PROFILES]
Illustrative Project Profiles & Scope Breakdowns
Realistic project profiles demonstrating how we quantify and structure deliverables across commercial, residential, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
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Commercial14,500 Gross SFILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE
Commercial Corporate Office Tenant Improvement
CATEGORY: Interior Tenant Improvement (TI)
Full interior demolition and fit-out of an existing open-floor office space into executive suites, conference rooms, breakrooms, and open workstation areas.
SERVICES PROVIDED:Material & Quantity Takeoffs • Construction Cost Estimating • CSI MasterFormat Estimating
TRADES COVERED:Demolition, Framing & Drywall, Ceilings, Flooring, Doors & Glass Storefronts, Electrical, HVAC
DRAWING SET AUDITED:Architectural Permit Set (A1.0 through A7.4) + MEP Drawings (M1.0, E1.0, P1.0)
QUANTITY TAKEOFF SUMMARY:1,820 LF light-gauge steel stud framing, 36,400 SF 5/8" gypsum board, 11,200 SF acoustic ceiling tile, 28 commercial door frames.
ESTIMATE VALUATION:$684,200 total estimated construction cost ($47.18/SF) itemized across CSI Divisions 01, 02, 06, 08, 09, 21, 22, 23, 26.
KEY ESTIMATING ASSUMPTIONS:
- Standard business hours work schedule with no overtime premium included.
- Existing HVAC rooftop unit capacity verified sufficient; distribution ductwork and VAV boxes quantified new.
- Union prevailing wage labor rates applied based on regional county wage determination.
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Residential5,800 SF Conditioned Space + 1,100 SF 3-Car GarageILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE
Custom Multi-Story Luxury Residence
CATEGORY: New Single-Family Residential
Ground-up construction of a contemporary 2-story custom residential home with stepped hillside foundations, engineered timber framing, and high-performance building envelope.
SERVICES PROVIDED:Material & Quantity Takeoffs • Bid Preparation & Proposal Support • Pre-Construction Budgeting
TRADES COVERED:Concrete Foundations, Lumber & Timber Framing, Roofing, Insulation, Exterior Cladding, Plumbing Rough-in, Finishes
DRAWING SET AUDITED:Full Architectural Construction Documents (Sheets A1-A12) + Structural Engineering (S1-S8)
QUANTITY TAKEOFF SUMMARY:240 CY concrete footings and grade beams, 48,500 Board Feet (MBF) lumber package, 6,200 SF standing seam metal roofing, 54 custom clad-wood windows.
ESTIMATE VALUATION:$1,860,000 preliminary direct construction cost ($269.56/SF conditioned) with trade leveling schedules.
KEY ESTIMATING ASSUMPTIONS:
- Site retaining walls and civil slope stabilization quantified per structural sheet S-3.
- Custom millwork and cabinetry modeled based on architectural interior elevation allowances.
- Builder overhead and profit calculated at 14% on direct costs.
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Industrial / Commercial120,000 GSF (3-Level Cast-in-Place Structure)ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE
Multi-Level Parking Structure & Foundation Package
CATEGORY: Structural Concrete & Civil Sitework
Detailed concrete trade estimate prepared for structural subcontractor tender submission including deep foundation piers, PT slabs, columns, and perimeter crash walls.
SERVICES PROVIDED:Material & Quantity Takeoffs • CSI MasterFormat Cost Estimating
TRADES COVERED:Earthwork, Concrete (Division 03), Reinforcing Steel, Pre-Cast / Post-Tensioning, Joint Sealants
DRAWING SET AUDITED:Structural Drawings (Sheets S1.0 through S18.0) + Geotechnical Soils Report
QUANTITY TAKEOFF SUMMARY:4,850 CY post-tensioned elevated deck concrete, 1,220 CY spread footings, 412 Tons deformed steel reinforcing bar, 84,000 SF formwork contact area.
ESTIMATE VALUATION:$3,420,000 concrete trade direct cost package with separate pump truck and placing labor breakdowns.
KEY ESTIMATING ASSUMPTIONS:
- Rebar lap splices calculated per ACI 318-19 Class B splice requirements.
- Concrete placement assumed via 38-meter pump truck with 10% batching waste allowance.
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Commercial / Healthcare28,000 SF Clinical SpaceILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE
Medical Office Center Drywall & Ceiling Package
CATEGORY: Specialty Trade Drywall Subcontractor Bid
Detailed subcontractor takeoff differentiating standard office partitions from acoustic STC-50 sound attenuation walls and lead-lined x-ray rooms.
SERVICES PROVIDED:Material & Quantity Takeoffs • Bid Preparation & Proposal Support
TRADES COVERED:Light Gauge Metal Framing, Drywall & Sheathing, Acoustical Ceilings, Thermal & Acoustic Insulation
DRAWING SET AUDITED:Architectural Floor Plans, Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCP), Partition Schedule & Details
QUANTITY TAKEOFF SUMMARY:3,450 LF 3-5/8" and 6" metal stud partitions, 78,000 SF 5/8" Type X and mold-resistant gypsum, 22,500 SF cleanable vinyl-faced acoustic tiles.
ESTIMATE VALUATION:$418,500 complete trade bid proposal with itemized materials list ready for drywall supplier purchase order.
KEY ESTIMATING ASSUMPTIONS:
- Waste factors: 8% on metal framing, 10% on gypsum board, 5% on acoustic grid.
- Lead-lined drywall quantified per medical equipment vendor room specification.
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Commercial / Retail18,200 Gross SF (6 Tenant Bays)ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE
Retail Strip Center Mechanical & Electrical Rough-in
CATEGORY: Multi-Tenant Commercial Vanilla Shell
Pre-construction estimating and value engineering for multi-tenant retail building shell including utility metering separation per bay.
SERVICES PROVIDED:Material & Quantity Takeoffs • Cost Analysis & Value Engineering
TRADES COVERED:Electrical (Div 26), Plumbing (Div 22), HVAC (Div 23)
DRAWING SET AUDITED:MEP Engineering Plan Sets (M101-M204, E101-E204, P101-P203)
QUANTITY TAKEOFF SUMMARY:12 Rooftop Package Heat Pump units, 4,200 LF galvanized duct, 6 commercial electrical service panels (400A each), 48 commercial water fixtures.
ESTIMATE VALUATION:$562,000 combined MEP rough-in and fixture package with $48,000 identified in value engineering equipment alternatives.
KEY ESTIMATING ASSUMPTIONS:
- Utility tap fees and transformer installation assumed by local municipal utility companies.
- Tenant finish fixtures priced as standard commercial specification baseline.
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Multi-Family24 Townhome Units (32,400 Total Conditioned SF)ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLE
Multi-Family Townhome Development (Phase 1)
CATEGORY: Multi-Family Wood-Framed Residential
Complete pre-construction cost modeling from civil grading through interior finishes to establish construction loan draw schedules.
SERVICES PROVIDED:Material & Quantity Takeoffs • Construction Cost Estimating • Pre-Construction Budgeting
TRADES COVERED:Sitework, Foundations, Framing, Roofing, Siding, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Finishes
DRAWING SET AUDITED:Civil (C1-C6) + Architectural (A1-A16) + Structural (S1-S10)
QUANTITY TAKEOFF SUMMARY:24 individual unit takeoffs plus common area grounds, party wall acoustic assemblies, and fire barrier separations.
ESTIMATE VALUATION:$5,920,000 total Phase 1 construction budget ($182.71/SF) categorized by trade package for general contractor bidding.
KEY ESTIMATING ASSUMPTIONS:
- Repetitive unit geometry utilized to optimize material procurement batching.
- 2-hour UL-listed fire separation assemblies quantified per building code requirements.
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