Div 01–48 Full-Scope CSI MasterFormat General Contracting
Turnaround: 24–48 hours
General Construction Estimating Services
Full-scope CSI MasterFormat and CIQS elemental estimates, quantity takeoffs, general requirements and bid-day levelling sheets for general contractors, developers and owners across Canada.
In short: Professional Estimating LLC delivers certified general construction takeoffs across Canada. Deliverables include editable CSI Div 01–48 Excel files, marked-up PDF drawings, and provincial labour calibrations in 24–48 hours from CA$65.
Technical Takeoff Scope & Engineering Overview
General contractors carry the full scope risk: self-performed work, subtrade buyout, general requirements, bonding, insurance, site logistics and the 10% statutory holdback. We break drawings down division by division, check architectural against structural and MEP sheets, separate GST/HST/PST/QST correctly, and calibrate labour to the province and city of your project.
Governing Canadian Codes & Specifications
- CCDC 2 stipulated price contract
- CIQS elemental cost format
- National Master Specification (MasterFormat)
- Provincial construction lien / prompt payment acts
Software Operated by Our Senior Estimators
Bluebeam Revu PlanSwift On-Screen Takeoff (OST) RSMeans Data Online (Canadian city cost indexes) ProEst
Sample Bill of Quantities Line Items (General Construction)
Excerpt showing itemized MasterFormat coding, metric/imperial unit quantities, and spec notes typical of our deliverables.
| CSI Code | Description | Unit | Sample Qty | Specification Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 50 00 | Temporary Facilities, Fencing & Site Controls | MO | 8 | Includes temp power pole, sanitary, perimeter fence |
| 03 30 00 | Cast-in-Place Foundation & Slab-on-Grade (30 MPa) | CY | 485 | Includes 10M/15M rebar, vapour barrier, pump & finish |
| 05 12 00 | Structural Wide-Flange Steel Framing (CSA G40.21 350W) | TON | 64 | Fabricated, primed, erected w/ high-strength bolts |
| 07 54 00 | 60-Mil Mechanically Attached TPO Roof System | SF | 18,400 | R-30 polyiso tapered insulation & flashings |
| 09 29 00 | 5/8" Type X Gypsum Board on 3-5/8" 20GA Metal Studs | SF | 26,200 | Level 4 finish, acoustic batt infill included |
Deliverables Checklist
What You Receive
- Unlocked Microsoft Excel Estimate (.xlsx)
- Color-coded marked-up drawings (.pdf)
- Unpriced Vendor BOM spreadsheet
- Canadian postal-code calibrated crew rates
- Dual-estimator QA certificate
Provincial Hubs for General Construction
Scope Catalog
Specialized General Construction Scopes (18 Services)
Click any specialized service below to view itemized measured quantities, bid risk checklists, and local urban coverage.
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Bid Intelligence FAQ
General Construction Estimating Services FAQ
Common questions about estimating general construction projects across Canadian jurisdictions.
How much do general construction estimating services cost? ▼
Single-scope general construction takeoffs start from CA$65, with most commercial bid packages quoted as guaranteed flat fees based on drawing sheet count and scope complexity. Upload your drawings for a firm quote in 15 minutes.
What deliverables are included with a General Construction estimate? ▼
Every package includes an unlocked, fully editable Microsoft Excel Bill of Quantities (BOQ) with formula links intact, color-coded marked-up PDF drawing layers, an unpriced vendor Bill of Materials (BOM) for supply house pricing, and a detailed scope inclusions and exclusions sheet.
What software platforms do your general construction estimators operate? ▼
Our estimators run Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), RSMeans Data Online (Canadian city cost indexes), ProEst. All deliverables are exported to universal Excel and PDF formats, requiring zero proprietary software on your end.
How are Canadian codes and standards addressed in General Construction? ▼
We cross-reference every line item against Canadian standards including CCDC 2 stipulated price contract, CIQS elemental cost format, National Master Specification (MasterFormat), Provincial construction lien / prompt payment acts, calibrating labor productivity and freight allowances to your project province and Forward Sortation Area (FSA).
Firm Flat-Fee Bid Proposal · 15-Minute Response
Get Your General Construction Estimating Services Estimate in 24–48 Hours
Upload your drawing sets for a firm flat-fee quote in 15 minutes. Complete CSI MasterFormat Excel & marked-up PDF packages from CA$65.
✓ 24–48h Turnaround
✓ Dual-Estimator QA Review
✓ Canadian Code & Currency (CAD)
✓ 100% Plan Confidentiality