Construction Cost Estimating
Accurate. Transparent. Built for Winning Bids.
At Flow8 Build, we provide reliable and detailed construction cost estimating services that help contractors, developers, and architects bid smarter, plan better, and build profitably. Whether you’re pricing a residential home, commercial development, or large-scale industrial project, our certified estimators ensure that every cost is accounted for – down to the last nail.
- What Our Cost Estimates Include
We deliver detailed, line-by-line breakdowns tailored to your drawings, scope, and project size. Our estimates typically include:
- Material Takeoffs – Exact material quantities based on plans and specs
- Unit Cost Pricing – Accurate labor and material costs using regional data
- Labor Hour Estimation – Crew allocation and time-based projections
- Overhead & Profit Calculations – Markups, taxes, and contingencies
- Bid-Ready Reports – Easy-to-read Excel spreadsheets and annotated PDFs
- Optional Add-Ons – Value engineering, alternates, or phased budgeting
All estimates are built using leading tools like PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and are tailored to CSI divisions, trade scopes, or custom formats as needed.
- What Our Cost Estimates Include
We serve a wide range of industries and building types, including:
1. Commercial Projects
Retail centers, offices, mixed-use buildings, hospitality spaces
2. Residential Projects
Single-family homes, renovations, custom builds, and multifamily developments
Industrial & Infrastructure
Warehouses, energy facilities, public sector projects, manufacturing plants
3. Subcontractor Trades
We offer cost estimates for trades such as:
- Concrete
- Drywall
- Steel/metal
- Electrical & plumbing
- Flooring, painting, masonry
- Sitework & civil
