CSI Estimates for
US GCs & Subs
in 48 Hours.
RSMeans-backed cost estimates and quantity takeoffs, structured to CSI MasterFormat 2020. Send plans — receive a bid-ready Excel workbook.
| Division | Amount |
|---|---|
| 03 — Concrete | $84,200 |
| 04 — Masonry | $21,600 |
| 05 — Metals | $62,400 |
| 07 — Thermal & Moisture | $38,750 |
| 08 — Openings | $45,900 |
| 09 — Finishes | $127,800 |
| 22/23/26 — MEP Allowances | $128,450 |
| Subtotal — Direct Cost | $509,100 |
This Is What You Receive
Every deliverable is a CSI-tabbed Excel workbook — one tab per division group, Summary tab, and Assumptions & Exclusions tab. Representative extract below.
| CSI Code | Description | Qty | Unit | Mat'l | Labor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIVISION 03 — CONCRETE | ||||||
| 03 30 00 | Cast-In-Place Concrete — Slab on Grade, 4" w/ 6×6 WWF | 14,800 | SF | $4.85 | $2.40 | $108,092 |
| 03 35 00 | Concrete Finishing — Broom Finish, Sealed | 14,800 | SF | $0.62 | $1.18 | $26,640 |
| DIV 03 SUBTOTAL | $134,732 | |||||
| DIVISION 09 — FINISHES | ||||||
| 09 21 16 | Gypsum Board — 5/8" Type X, Both Faces, Metal Stud | 22,400 | SF | $1.82 | $2.14 | $88,704 |
| 09 65 13 | Resilient Base — 4" Straight Rubber | 3,820 | LF | $1.95 | $1.35 | $12,588 |
| 09 68 13 | Carpet — Level Loop, 26 oz, Glue-Down | 8,640 | SF | $3.20 | $1.05 | $36,288 |
| 09 91 23 | Interior Paint — 2 Coats, Smooth Drywall | 22,400 | SF | $0.55 | $1.30 | $41,440 |
| DIV 09 SUBTOTAL | $179,020 | |||||
| DIVISION 22/23/26 — MEP ALLOWANCES | ||||||
| 22 00 00 | Plumbing — Allowance, 4 Restrooms + Break Room | 1 | LS | — | — | $68,000 |
| 23 00 00 | HVAC — Allowance, 14,800 SF Office, VAV System | 1 | LS | — | — | $148,000 |
| 26 00 00 | Electrical — Allowance, 14,800 SF Office Build-Out | 1 | LS | — | — | $118,400 |
| GRAND TOTAL — DIRECT CONSTRUCTION COST | $2,384,200 | |||||
RSMeans Online · Charlotte NC CCI 2025 · CSI MasterFormat 2020 · OH&P excluded by default · MEP as allowances
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Download the structure we use: CSI-coded line items + summary formatting. If you want your project done this way, upload drawings and scope.
Flat-Rate by Project Scope
No hourly billing surprises. Scope determines price — confirmed before we start.
Quantities only, no pricing
- CSI-organized quantities
- Excel export, your format or ours
- Marked-up plan reference
- No RSMeans pricing
- No MEP
CSI Div 01-09, RSMeans priced
- Full CSI Div 01-09
- RSMeans zip-code pricing
- MEP as allowances
- 12-tab Excel + PDF summary
- Assumptions & exclusions sheet
MEP drawings required
- Everything in Full Estimate
- Itemized Div 22/23/26
- RSMeans priced throughout
- Excel + PDF summary
- MEP coordination notes
Division-by-Division Coverage
CSI MasterFormat 2020, line-item takeoff and pricing — not ballpark $/SF.
Concrete & Demo
Demo quantities, slab-on-grade, footings, CIP walls — CY, SF, rebar weight, formwork. CCI-adjusted per state.
Masonry & Structural Steel
CMU courses, brick veneer. Steel tonnage, connection plates, metal deck SF, bar joists by LF and weight.
Framing & Thermal
Wood BF, cold-formed metal stud by LF + gauge. Roofing SQ, insulation R-value layering, air barrier, flashing LF.
Openings — Doors & Windows
Door schedule by type and frame. Window SF by glazing system, curtain wall LF, storefront SF, hardware per opening.
Finishes — Full Breakdown
GWB SF by assembly, carpet SF, LVT/tile SF, rubber base LF, ACT ceiling SF, interior paint by surface type.
MEP Allowances
Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical — allowances by building type and SF, or sub-quote formatted on request.
Tenant Improvement Build-Outs
Office, retail, medical, restaurant fit-outs $200K–$5M. Full Div 01–09, 22–26. Permit fees excluded and stated.
Light Commercial New Build
Warehouse shell, multi-family 5–50 units, retail $1M–$8M. Full envelope through finishes. Heavy civil excluded.
$/SF Feasibility Estimates
No drawings needed. Building type + SF + state → cost range in 24 hours. Developer feasibility or early bid vetting.
How Every Project Runs
Same four steps, every time. Predictable process means no surprises in your deliverable.
Send Plans + Scope
Upload drawings (PDF or DWG) and a brief scope description. No drawings? Send a scope narrative — we produce a Class D estimate from that. No 10-field form.
Under 5 minutesScope Review + Confirmation
Senior estimator confirms applicable CSI divisions, MEP treatment (allowance vs sub-quote), local CCI, and any ambiguities. We don't start until scope is locked.
Same business dayTakeoff + Pricing
PlanSwift digital takeoff on all quantifiable divisions. RSMeans Online pricing at your project's City Cost Index. Every line item carries its RSMeans reference — no naked guesses.
24–48 hours depending on scopeDeliver + QA Check
CSI-tabbed Excel workbook delivered — divisions, Summary, and Assumptions & Exclusions tabs. PDF summary export included. One revision round in all packages.
Within agreed windowExact Deliverable Contents
Named specifically — not "a complete estimate package."
CSI-Structured Excel Workbook
One tab per division group. CSI Code | Description | Qty | Unit | Material | Labor | Total. Editable formulas.
Summary Tab
All divisions rolled to a single grand total. Formatted for internal review or owner submission.
Assumptions & Exclusions Tab
Every assumption in writing. Every exclusion listed explicitly. Know what's in scope before you bid.
PDF Summary Export
Summary + Assumptions as PDF. Forward internally or attach to bid package — no need to share the working Excel.
One Revision Round Included
Scope change, addendum, quantity correction — one full revision pass included. Additional revisions hourly.
What's Always Excluded
Get a Budget Range Before You Send Plans
Instant RSMeans-based range estimate. No contact info required.
Start Your Estimate
Send drawings and scope. We confirm turnaround and flat fee same business day. No invoice until you approve scope.