Construction Cost Estimating
At Lone Star State Construction we take great pride in our ability to accurately estimate a project at all phases given a specific set of assumptions we apply to the estimating process. Our estimating is unique for the following reasons:
The same team that estimates the project builds the project, leading to increased ownership of the estimate up front, continuity of scope decisions, lack of overlapping, less items falling through the cracks, and a better understanding of the project on the day construction begins. We believe in the same team being involved in every stage of the project.
Through excellent subcontractor/Supplier relations, we are able to validate historical data prior to a subcontractor becoming a guaranteed member of the team. This ensures accuracy of estimates in our variable marketplace.
We create a fully scoped and detailed estimate with our own takeoffs in almost all areas. We detail each bidder's scope through a separate "Bid BooK" that ensures consistent and complete bidding between bidders. This eliminates doubling up on scope or overlooking vital scope.
We advocate accurate project bids. We are not afraid to help define a portion of the scope that may not be fully detailed in the plans and specifications in order to have a basis for subcontractors to accurately bid the project.
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