WELCOME TO BUILDING CONNECTS
Building Connects is a platform of qualified and experienced construction managers, quantity estimators and cost controllers. Our engineers and construction estimators are expert in every type of construction with variety of experiences in providing construction cost estimates
We are a team of senior construction experts with experiences of 25 years, 20 years and 15 years in dealing residential projects, commercial projects and industrial projects of both government and private sectors.
We are providing comprehensive and detailed cost estimating services to all design phases (Rough order magnitude, conceptual phase, design phase and execution phase).
We are dealing with clients of parks & recreation, mixed used & multi family, education, entertainment, cultural & arts, commercial, Civic & public works, Aerospace & transportation & etc.
Building Connects estimators are expert in using every kind of construction estimating software available in market including but not limited to Revit, Bluebeam Revu, Plan swift, On-Screen Take off, Xactimate, Co-construct & pro-core. Building Connects has earned a repute of top estimating company in providing accurate, reliable and comprehensive cost estimates in USA
Estimating Support for Architects/ Designers
Based on our versatile experience of more than 25 years in construction industry, we are providing construction cost estimate to architects and designers coming from commercial, industrial and residential sectors. Building Connects has earned a repute of top estimating company in providing accurate, detailed and comprehensive cost estimates in USA. Based on our years of experience as an estimating company we have expertise dealing design discrepancies and missing information.
Estimates for General Contractors/Builders
Based on our versatile experience of more than 25 years in construction industry, we are providing construction cost estimates to general contractors, prime contractors and builders coming from commercial, industrial and residential sectors. Building Connects has earned a repute of top estimating company in providing accurate, detailed and comprehensive cost estimates in USA. Great people, Great work!!!
Estimates for Sub Contractors
Based on our versatile experience of more than 25 years in construction industry, we are providing construction cost estimates to general contractors, prime contractors and builders coming from commercial, industrial and residential sectors. Building Connects has earned a repute of top estimating company in providing accurate, detailed and comprehensive cost estimates in USA. Get a detailed take off spread sheet separated by each individual section and trade.
Estimates for Material Suppliers
Based on our versatile experience of more than 25 years in construction industry, we are providing construction cost estimates to material supplier’s best fitted their needs and requirements. Accurate and detailed construction cost estimates are absolute critical to the success of a project, so we know the importance of material estimates. Building Connects has earned a repute of top estimating company in providing accurate, detailed and comprehensive cost estimates in USA.
Comparison with In-house Estimators
Based on our versatile experience of more than 25 years in construction industry, we are providing construction cost estimates to construction & consultancy companies as well. Our senior quantity surveyors are doing a great job in finding mistakes, doing evaluation and quality reviews. Accurate and detailed construction cost estimates are absolute critical to the success of a project, so we know the importance of material estimates
Estimates for Owners (Govt & Private).
Based on our versatile experience of more than 25 years in construction industry, we are providing construction cost estimates to owners coming from both government and private division. Building Connects has proven itself a huge support for owners to award any construction project to general & sub-contractors. We are dealing with clients of parks & recreation, mixed used & multi family, education, entertainment, cultural & arts, commercial, Civic & public works, Aerospace & transportation & etc. Our cost consultants have great experience dealing union and non-union wage projects.
ESTIMATION & TAKE OFF SERVICES
Demolition/Hazardous Materials.
Building Connects has expertise to provide an accurate & reliable estimation services of selective removal & demolition, ACM Abatement, PCB & Lead generation and mercury abatement to general and sub-contractor. We have a team who are expert in doing hazardous material take offs using hazardous reports and field results and samples. We have expertise in providing estimating services with fast turnaround saving a lot of money. We have developed this confidence with years of experience in estimating department to all phases of construction (schematic, conceptual & design).
Civil Works, Site Works & Earthworks
Building Connects has expertise to provide an accurate & reliable estimation services of civil works and site works. We will provide a detailed estimation document separated into sub categories as; Excavation, Grading, Backfill, Sheeting & shoring, Concrete pavements & sidewalks, Curbs, Asphalt pavement, Markings & stripping, Playground equipment, Drainage structures, Drainage pipes, Manholes, Pavers, utilities, erosion & sediment controls, Landscaping & plantings, Irrigation & controls, site lightings, special site furnishing and etc. We have expertise in providing estimating services with fast turnaround saving a lot of money
Plumbing & Mechanical Estimates
Building Connects has expertise to provide an accurate & detailed estimation services to Plumbing & Mechanical sub-contractors. We will provide a detailed estimation document separated into sub categories as; Plumbing fixtures, cold water piping, hot water piping, gas piping, refrigerant piping, sewerage piping, slab cuttings & patching, Fire Protection Plan and Permits, Fire Sprinklers PVC – Rough, Fire Sprinklers PVC – Finish, Residential HVAC system, Commercial HVAC system, Solar system, chimney, Boilers & tanks, Ducts, Insulation, Hangers & supports, penetrations and fire stopping & smoke seals. We figure the costs of builder work in contact based on our best judgement and field experiences.
Masonry Estimates
Building Connects has expertise to provide an accurate & detailed estimation services to masonry sub-contractors. We will provide a detailed estimation document separated into sub categories as; unit masonry, CMU blocks, bond beams, grout, reinforcement, face bricks, fire bricks, stone assemblies, façade reinforcement, ties, masonry anchors, backup repair, crack repair, brick stitching, special shape bricks, brick headers/ jack arches, precast copings with respect to shapes and profiles, masonry restoration, masonry cleaning, brick pointing, masonry cuttings, waterproofing and thermal & moisture protections.
Steel Estimates
Building Connects has expertise to provide an accurate & detailed estimation services to masonry sub-contractors. We will provide a detailed estimation document separated into sub categories as; Steel beams, steel columns, steel plates, steel angles, metal decking, bolts, anchors, alum framing, stainless steel framing, metal assemblies, metal fabrications, railings, sheet metal works, steel gates, fences, canopies, painting, hot dip galvanizing, fireproofing and steel wastages. Our team is highly experienced in providing data driven advice on possible wastage, finding missing information from drawings and contacting architects for clarifications to the successful completion of a project.
Wood & Plastics Estimates
Building Connects has expertise to provide an accurate & detailed estimation services to wood, plastics and composite materials sub-contractors. We will provide a detailed estimation document separated into sub categories as; Rough carpentry, finish carpentry, lumber take off, deck framing, external sheeting, wood handrail & guardrail, wood stairs, fencing, cabinetry, , Trims, wood & plastic countertops, Glass fiber reinforced panels and external siding & trims. If you are having consistent trouble with your in house estimators while doing Lumber take off and wasting a lot of money, please contact Building Connects and we will surprise you with good results.
Roofing Estimates
Building Connects has expertise to provide an accurate & detailed estimation services to roofing sub-contractors. We will provide a detailed estimation document separated into sub categories as; Built up roofing, fluid applied roofing, Slate roofing, Metal seam roofing, Asphalt roofing, Clay roofing, Shingle roofing, Insulation, vapor barrier, roof patching, roof deck repair, fill/ screed repair, sheet metal flashing, Gutters & downspouts, snow guards, roof railings and roofing pavers. Our team is highly experienced in providing data driven advice on possible wastage, finding missing information from drawings and contacting architects for clarifications to the successful completion of a project
Finishes Estimates
Building Connects has expertise to provide an accurate & detailed estimation services to finishes sub-contractors. We will provide a detailed estimation document separated into sub categories as; Plaster & lath, Stucco, Fireplace plaster, Interior thin wall plaster, Tile flooring, waterproofing, Tile baseboard, Tile wainscoting, Tile countertop, Tile backsplash, Tile shower pans, Tile shower walls, Tile tub decks, Solid Surface Stone Countertops, Acoustical tile ceilings, metal ceilings, wood ceilings, ceiling clouds, Tile Fireplace Hearths and Surrounds, Wood flooring, Carpet, Vinyl flooring, LVT flooring, Rubber base, wall painting, ceiling painting, Taping, priming and spackling & door paintings. We assure 99% material accuracy to our client’s for any construction trade and this will avoid overestimating & underestimating.
Drywalls & GWB Assemblies
Building Connects has expertise to provide an accurate & detailed estimation services to finishes sub-contractors. We will provide a detailed estimation document separated into sub categories as; GWB layers and total square footage, Rigid board insulation based on thickness and R value, Fire rating of drywall partitions, Metal studs with respect to different sizes shapes & gauge, furring, Runners & tracks, Sealants, Fire stoppings, Wood blockings for equipment & accessories mountings, drywall screws, joint taping, drywall beads, liner panels and plywood sheathing. Over the years of practice in field we incorporate all missing details, design inaccuracy and material wastages. Our senior estimators give a thorough review to ensure quality results.
Electrical Estimates
Building Connects has expertise to provide an accurate & detailed estimation services to electrical sub-contractors. We will provide a detailed estimation document separated into sub categories as; Light fixtures, decorative light fixtures, Power fixtures, Controls, communication wiring and devices, security alarm system, sound & video, electrical identification, supports & hangers, street lights, trenching/ backfill, light poles, vehicle charging stations, types of wiring, wiring rolls, conduits, circuit breakers, panels, electrical penetrations, fire stopping and smoke seals, electrical ground and electrical rough in. We have a separate department to handle all the electrical projects.
Concrete Estimates
Building Connects has expertise to provide an accurate & reliable estimation services of civil works and site works. We will provide a detailed estimation document separated into sub categories as; Cast in place concrete, precast concrete, Formwork & Reinforcement, external waterproofing, internal waterproofing, insulation, thermal & moisture protection and gravels. These take offs are sub divided into footings with respect to types, slabs, foundations walls, elevators/ sump pits, mat footings, shear wall to stairs, shear walls to elevators, columns, piers/abutments. Our estimators have huge experience in doing reinforcement take offs from low to heavily reinforced structures. If you are having consistent trouble with your in house estimators while doing reinforcement take off and wasting a lot of money, please contact Building Connects and we will surprise you with good results.
Building Connects Platform
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Monthly Contract
Building Connects offers a great deal of monthly base contract to handle multiple projects with fast turnarounds. This package will suit best for big companies, general contractors & sub-contractors.
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Hourly Contract
Hourly Contract suits best for small size projects. Please attach pdf sets of plans & specifications and we will get back to you with total hours and rate/ per hour.
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Fixed Price Contract
Many general contractors, sub-contractors and architects work with us based on a fixed price contract. We will thoroughly review your project and give you a best fixed price for every project.
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Field Visits
Building Connects quantity surveyors can be hired for field visits, bid submissions, and site meetings. Our ultimate approach is to explain entire project within less time to all the parties working on a project.
Building Connects Quantity Surveyors Platform
Building Connects is a platform of qualified and experienced construction managers, quantity estimators and cost controllers. Our engineers and construction estimators are expert in every type of construction with variety of experiences in providing construction cost estimates
We are a team of senior construction experts with experiences of 25 years, 20 years and 15 years in dealing residential projects, commercial projects and industrial projects of both government and private sectors.
We are providing comprehensive and detailed cost estimating services to all design phases (Rough order magnitude, conceptual phase, design phase and execution phase).
We are dealing with clients of parks & recreation, mixed used & multi family, education, entertainment, cultural & arts, commercial, Civic & public works, Aerospace & transportation & etc.
What Our Clients Say About Us
We highly recommend building connects for estimating services on all your mid to large scale construction projects! Don’t even hesitate for a second. We have benefitted greatly!
MEP Giants
Howdy!!!! We are really happy by working with this company. Its been 5 months we are with this company and they helped us a lot in winning bids. They are really professional Thanks! Really appreciate Shawn and his team.
Pro Contractors
I’ve known this guy for a long time… He is very professional and provides detailed breakdown with his accurate estimates. The most importantly he is there when you need him, even with last minute cost estimate projects. Thanks
Jon Russel
FAQ
Building Connects estimators are expert in using every kind of construction estimating software available in market including but not limited to Revit, Bluebeam Revu, Plan swift, On-Screen Take off, Xactimate, Co-construct & pro-core
We are dealing with clients of parks & recreation, mixed used & multi family, education, entertainment, cultural & arts, commercial, Civic & public works, Aerospace & transportation & etc.
Building Connects can process payments through any payment method available in USA, particularly Pay Pal, Credit card or debit card.
Building Connects quantity estimators can work on hourly basis, fixed price contract and monthly basis.
We will provide you CSI format take off separated by different divisions and sub-divisions. Along with take-off, we will provide highlighted drawings, markups, RFI’s & important notes.
You can send us plans & specifications through dropbox, wetransfer, google drive, Microsoft teams and via website link.
Building Connects quantity surveyors will provide you take off with 24 to 48 hours of turnaround. For big projects, usually within a week.
Building connects is a platform of senior estimators and we are great in handling missing drawings, missing information, less detailing and conceptual plans to all design phases. We consistently update take off via clarifications, addenda and RFI responses.
Our estimators are available to the last minute of bid 24/7. Building Connects takes the full responsibility of every project. We are great people with great work.