Construction Estimating & Scheduling
Numbers that
survive closeout.
Schedules that
actually hold.
We deliver estimates, takeoffs, and CPM schedules for general contractors, developers, and owners — with documented assumptions, audited accuracy, and turnarounds measured in days, not weeks.
EST-2417 · Detail estimateLive tool ↗
Concrete — Slab on Grade
12,400 SF · Hard bid · Rev 2
Mobilization$8,400
Excavation & backfill$24,180
Reinforcing steel — #4 @ 12" O.C.$31,500
Concrete — 4,000 PSI, pump & finish$58,920
Cure & protect$11,840
Subtotal$134,840
OH&P (12%)$16,181
Total$151,021
SCH-1108 · CPM ScheduleLive tool ↗
Site Work — 16 Week Program
4 phases · 12 activities · Critical path shown
Demolition
Earthwork & Grading
Foundations
Slab on Grade
Utilities — Underground
PRO-0093 · Proposal letterBuildwise
Proposal — Preconstruction Services
Detailed estimating + CPM scheduling
Fig. 01 / Sample deliverables
Interactive tools available
±2.4%
Estimate accuracy variance
142 closed projects · 2022–2025
1,000+
Projects delivered
Across 38 states
$1.2B
Estimated to date
Cumulative bid value
48hr
Residential turnaround
Standard delivery SLA
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Clients & Partners38 active
HARTWELL
Construction
NORTHFIELD
Development Co.
MERIDIAN
Builders Group
CEDAR & OAK
Contracting
VANGUARD
Steel Co.
PILLAR
Architects
RIVERWOOD
Homes
KEYSTONE
Civil
ATLAS
Mechanical
FOUNDRY
Real Estate
BLACKWOOD
Builders
SUMMIT
Healthcare TI
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What you receiveSample deliverables shown
Three core deliverables.
One standard of work.
Each engagement ships with documented assumptions, source-of-truth files, and a walkthrough call. No surprises at closeout.
Detailed estimates from concept to GMP.
Quantity takeoffs across all CSI 16 & 50 divisions, normalized to current regional pricing. Every line item carries an assumption, a unit cost source, and a confidence flag. Issued as PDF, Excel, and your estimating software's native format.
- D.01Conceptual / ROM EstimatesClass 5 → Class 1
- D.02Schematic & DD Budgets±5–10% accuracy
- D.03GMP & Hard Bid Estimates±2–3% accuracy
- D.04Change Order Pricing & AuditsDocumented variance
- D.05Value Engineering StudiesItemized savings log
Sample · BWC-2024-041CSI 16 & 50 Div
| Division | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 03 — Concrete | 24,500 SF | $318,500 |
| 05 — Steel | 87 tons | $204,900 |
| 08 — Glazing | 142 units | $98,400 |
| 09 — Finishes | 18,200 SF | $76,200 |
| 15 — Mechanical | 1 LS | $142,000 |
| VE — Glazing alt. | — | −$38,400 |
| Total | $801,600 | |
CPM schedules built for the field, not the wall.
Baseline schedules with documented logic, resource loading, and float analysis. Two-week look-aheads, monthly updates, and delay/recovery analysis when projects slip. Delivered in Primavera P6, MS Project, or Smartsheet — your choice.
- D.06Baseline CPM SchedulesP6 / MSP / Smartsheet
- D.072-Week Look-AheadsWeekly issue cadence
- D.08Monthly Schedule UpdatesVariance & float report
- D.09Delay & Impact AnalysisTIA / Window methodology
- D.10Recovery SchedulesResource-leveled
Sample · 16-Week BaselineCPM
W1W3W5W7W9W11W13W15
Mobilization
Demolition
Earthwork
Foundations
Structure
Envelope
MEP rough-in
Finishes
Closeout
Critical
Non-critical
Future
End-to-end bid coordination.
From scope-of-work development through subcontractor leveling and award recommendations. We run the bid process so your team can run the project — invitation lists, RFI tracking, scope normalization, and award memos.
- D.11Scope of Work PackagesPer CSI 16 & 50 division
- D.12Subcontractor ProcurementInvitation & RFI mgmt
- D.13Bid Leveling MatrixApples-to-apples
- D.14Award RecommendationsMemo + supporting data
Sample · Div. 09 Bid Level4 bidders
| Bidder | Base | Adj. | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Finishes | $76,400 | +2,100 | $78,500 |
| Northpoint Drywall | $71,200 | +1,800 | $73,000 |
| Crestline Inc. | $79,900 | +3,400 | $83,300 |
| Summit Trades | $74,800 | +5,600 | $80,400 |
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Recent work2024–2025 selected
Mixed-Use2025
Riverside Mixed-Use, Phase 2
Multifamily2025
87-Unit Multifamily, Madison WI
K–12 Education2024
Lakeside School District Renovation
Healthcare TI2024
Outpatient Surgery Center Fit-Out
Industrial2024
Distribution Warehouse Expansion
Residential2025
Custom Lakefront New-Build
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Buildwise vs. the alternativesWhy teams switch
| Criteria | Buildwise | In-house team | Generic outsourcing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | 5–14 days, fixed | 2–4 weeks, variable | 3–6 weeks, often slipped |
| Estimate accuracy | ±2.4% audited variance | Varies by estimator | Rarely tracked |
| Software stack | Bluebeam · P6 · Procore · Excel native | Whatever's licensed | PDF only, often |
| Fee structure | Fixed-fee, scoped up front | Fully loaded salary | Hourly, opaque |
| Revisions | Included until sign-off | N/A — internal | Per-revision charge |
| Documentation | Assumptions log + source-of-truth files | Tribal knowledge | Final PDF only |
| NDA & security | Standard, signed in 24 hrs | Built-in | Inconsistent |
Path 02 / Homeowners & Small Contractors
Flat-rate residential estimates. From $99.
Building, renovating, or pricing a remodel? Get a detailed line-item estimate in 48 hours — fixed price, no commitment, revisions included.
$99 — Up to 2,000 SF
$199 — 2,001–5,000 SF
$349 — Custom builds
§05
How we workFrom kickoff to handoff
From plans on day one to a deliverable on your desk in two weeks or less.
Step 01
Discovery call
30-minute scoping call. We confirm project type, deliverables, format, and timeline. You walk away with a fixed-fee proposal in 24 hours.
Day 1
Step 02
Document review
We process plans, specs, and BIM models. RFIs go out the same day. You see questions and assumptions before any numbers land.
Day 2–3
Step 03
Production
Takeoffs, cost modeling, and schedule logic — built in your preferred software. Daily check-ins for projects over $10M.
Day 3–10
Step 04
Walkthrough & revisions
Live review call, marked-up deliverable, and revisions included until you sign off. Source files always travel with the PDF.
Day 10–14
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What clients say3 of 47 testimonials
"
Buildwise turned around our GMP estimate in five days flat. The takeoff was tight, the assumptions were documented, and we won the bid by a hair. They're our first call now.
Marcus Reyes
Preconstruction Director · Hartwell Construction
"
We hired Buildwise for one delay analysis and ended up keeping them on retainer. The TIA report held up under scrutiny and saved us a six-figure exposure on a change order claim.
Diana Whitlock
VP Construction · Northfield Development
"
As an owner, the independent cost-to-complete reporting from Buildwise gave me real visibility into what my GC was telling me. Worth every dollar.
Edward Chen
Owner · Cedar & Oak Holdings
ASPE Member
AACE International
Bluebeam Certified
Primavera P6
AGC Affiliate
A+ BBB Rated
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FAQMost-asked, answered
The questions buyers ask before signing.
Estimates ship as PDF, Excel, and your estimating software's native format (Sage, ProEst, Bluebeam Revu). Schedules in Primavera P6, MS Project, or Smartsheet. Source files always travel with the deliverable.
Yes — standard mutual NDA signed within 24 hours of request. We can also work under your firm's NDA if preferred.
Schematic-level estimate: 3–5 business days. DD or GMP estimate: 7–10 business days. CPM baseline schedule: 5–7 business days. Bid leveling on a 4-bidder package: 3 business days from receipt of all bids.
Yes — we issue assumptions and RFIs for missing scope, then deliver a confidence-flagged estimate. Once drawings are complete, we re-baseline at no additional cost if within 30 days of original delivery.
Fixed-fee, scoped up front. Pricing is a function of project size, deliverable type, and turnaround. We send a written proposal within 24 hours of the discovery call — no hourly meters, no scope creep.
Yes. We've delivered estimates and schedules on Davis-Bacon, state-prevailing-wage, and DOT projects across 12 states. Wage decisions and burden rates are baked into the estimate and clearly footnoted.
Revisions are included until sign-off — there is no per-revision charge. A revision is anything within the original scope (e.g. design tweaks, alternate pricing, VE iterations). New scope is repriced as an addendum.
Yes. About a third of our commercial clients are on monthly retainers — typically 40–80 hours/month covering schedule updates, change-order pricing, and rolling estimates across an active pipeline.
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Request a proposal1-business-day SLA
Send us your plans. We'll send back a proposal in 24 hours.
Fixed-fee, scoped before you commit. Upload your plans or share a Drive/Dropbox link — we'll review and reply with scope, timeline, and price within one business day.
Emailprojects@buildwise.construction
Phone(727) 433-8329
HoursMon – Fri · 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM CT
Service areaNationwide · remote delivery
ResponseWithin 1 business day · always