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What does Design And Bids do?

We provide construction cost estimating, takeoff, and CAD services under one roof to contractors, builders, architects, and developers. Our company covers every trade in the construction field, so you can get accurate bids without the overhead of an in-house team.

Yes. We are an ISO certified construction estimating company. That means our processes meet international quality standards for accuracy and reliability across every project we handle.

We are known for our fast estimation and CAD services. Our turnaround time is 10 to 48 hours. However, it may vary with the project complexity and size. For large-scale projects, our team might take 3 to 5 business days to deliver accurate and tailored estimates or CAD drawings.

Outsourcing with an estimating company is best for you because it saves you the cost of salaries, software, and training. This also gives you access to experienced estimators so you get accurate numbers faster without adding overhead to your business.

Simply submit your project plans and specifications through our website contact form to get started with our estimation process. Our experts will review your documents and provide a free customized quote. Once you approve the quote, they begin your detailed material takeoff and prepare an accurate estimate.

What information do I need to provide to get started?

Share your project blueprints, architectural sketches, or BIM files along with basic project details. We can also start working with your preliminary drawings if the final plan is not ready. With this, your basic personal information is required to contact you and deliver your estimates. 

Our estimators review your project specifications, perform detailed quantity takeoffs, and calculate costs of materials and labor. We then compile every detail into a clear report that is broken down by trade, so you know exactly where every dollar goes. 

We use industry-standard tools, such as:

  • Xactimate
  • Bluebeam
  • Planswift
  • CoConstruct
  • Houzz Pro
  • BuildXact

These platforms ensure precise measurements and consistent formatting of your estimates that align with recognized industry standards and are easy to review.

Yes. If your project scope changes or you have questions about specific line items, our team will review your query and modify the estimate accordingly. They will work with you until the numbers exactly match your project requirements.

You will receive a detailed estimate report in Excel or PDF format that typically includes material takeoffs, labor costs, and marked-up plans. This formatting makes it easy to review and share it with your team. You can also submit it directly with your bid.

What personal details do I need to share with you?

Provide your name, company name, email, and phone number to get started with our estimation process. Along with that, we also need your project’s city or state to ensure compliance with local building codes. We use this data strictly to contact you and deliver your estimate.

The confidentiality of blueprints and project details shared by our clients is important to us. All files are stored securely, and access is only given to assigned estimators. We also sign a mutual NDA before any document is shared.

No. Your project details are only used to prepare your estimate and never sold or disclosed to any third parties without your explicit written consent. 

We use encrypted communication channels and secure cloud storage for all file uploads and deliverables. This encryption protects your financial details and project blueprints from unauthorized access throughout the entire estimating process. 

Absolutely. We routinely sign non-disclosure agreements for clients who require confidentiality assurances. You just have to request this agreement before submitting your documents, and our team will provide a signed agreement before sharing any file.