SERVICE — 01 / 06 · FROM NAPKIN TO GMP

Cost Estimating

Independent construction cost estimating for owners, architects, and engineers in Arizona and nationwide — from conceptual design through construction documents.

ROM
Conceptual estimates for early planning
CSI
Line-item estimates organized by MasterFormat
CD
Estimating through construction documents
HOW WE WORK

Phase by phase.

Every ProDims engagement is organized around a predictable phase cadence. You always know what deliverable is next, what decision it enables, and who owns it.
ROMConceptualPlanningSDSchematic DesignSystemsDDDesign DevelopmentQuantitiesCDConstruction DocumentsLine itemsCOChange OrdersAuditENGAGEMENT TIMELINE →
ROM · Planning
Conceptual / ROM
Program-level rough-order-of-magnitude using historical unit costs and parametric modeling.
SD · Systems
Schematic Design
Assembly-level estimates aligned to CSI MasterFormat at the major systems level.
DD · Quantities
Design Development
Quantity-informed pricing with supplier engagement on long-lead items.
CD · Line items
Construction Documents
Full line-item estimate with crew sizing, productivity and markup transparency.
CO · Audit
Change Orders
Independent review of contractor change order pricing using our cost database.
DELIVERABLES

What lands in your inbox.

01CSI MasterFormat line-item estimate
02Basis-of-estimate narrative
03Quantity takeoff drawings (marked-up plans)
04Risk register with contingency logic
05Independent review letter (peer estimate)
06Owner briefing deck
TOOLING

What we work in.

Bluebeam RevuOn-Screen TakeoffSage TimberlineHCSS HeavyBidRSMeansCost database
NEXT STEP

Scope this service for your project.

Send us the documents you have — even a program summary. Our team will review your needs and discuss scope, staffing, timing, and fees.

Email our team