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The success of any construction project relies heavily on the accuracy of its estimate. A reliable estimate will accurately forecast the financial and other resources needed to complete a project within a defined scope. Unfortunately, imprecise estimating is a common cause of cost overruns through the procurement and execution processes.

StoneTurn ’s estimating and cost planning services provide the framework for cost control through the lifecycle of your project. We take the guesswork out estimation and cost planning so you can move forward with your project with confidence.

Our estimating and cost planning services include:

  • Estimating plan, procedure, and guideline preparation
  • Work Breakdown Structure Identification
  • Quantity takeoff and bill of materials development
  • Order of magnitude (Class 5/Class D estimate) creation
  • Semi detailed Estimate (Class 3/Class C&B) preparation
  • Detailed Estimate (Class 2&1/Class A) preparation, using cost crew method
  • Construction Indirect Cost Estimate
  • Owners Indirect/General Cost Estimate
  • Staffing Plan (Man-power Forecast and Resource Leveling) for owners and contractors
  • Construction Escalation Analysis
  • Resource rates of labour, equipment, and material
  • Contractors’ tender procurement plan for estimating purpose
  • Sub-contractors bid package preparation
  • Sub-contractors quote solicitation, evaluation, and award
  • Estimate markups evaluation
  • Estimate report/basis of estimate preparation