Site, earthwork & concrete
- Site clearing and selective demolition
- Earthwork cut, fill, excavation, and backfill
- Paving, curbs, walks, and site improvements
- Footings, foundations, slabs, walls, and related concrete work
Trade estimating coverage
Trade takeoffs organized by scope - not a wall of keywords
One Estimating reviews defined trade packages and multi-trade projects. Coverage depends on the documents, technical requirements, and deliverable requested, and is confirmed before quoting.
Masonry, metals & structure
- Unit masonry, veneer, reinforcement, and accessories
- Structural and miscellaneous metals within the agreed scope
- Cold-formed framing and related components
- Trade interfaces identified from structural and architectural documents
Envelope, roofing & openings
- Waterproofing, insulation, air and vapor barriers
- Roofing assemblies, sheet metal, flashings, and accessories
- Doors, frames, hardware, windows, glazing, and storefront
- Cladding and envelope systems shown in the supplied documents
Interiors & finishes
- Drywall, metal studs, ceilings, and related assemblies
- Painting, wall coverings, flooring, tile, and base
- Millwork, specialties, and finish schedules when included
- Room, floor, finish-type, or assembly breakdowns when supported
Lumber & residential assemblies
- Wall, floor, and roof framing
- Sheathing, blocking, engineered components, and trim scope
- Residential material takeoffs by level or phase
- Waste and package factors when specifically requested
Building MEP
- Electrical distribution, lighting, devices, and defined systems
- Plumbing fixtures, piping, and building service scope
- HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, insulation, and controls boundaries
- Building MEP scope confirmed against schedules and specifications
Define the boundary
What to include with a trade request
Clear trade boundaries reduce duplicated work and gaps between plans, specifications, and bid instructions.
- Relevant plans, details, schedules, and specifications
- Base bid, alternates, allowances, and unit-price requirements
- Included demolition, temporary work, accessories, and closeout scope
- Required breakdown by floor, area, phase, system, or bid item
- Whether you need quantities only or labor and material pricing
- Bid deadline, desired internal review date, and project ZIP code
Publication standard
Why there are no thin trade pages here
This hub provides useful scope guidance now. Individual trade routes will be published only after each has complete, accurate methodology, inputs, deliverables, risks, and FAQs - not by swapping a trade name into a template.
Need a specific trade?
Send the relevant sheets and define the output. The absence of a public trade page does not prevent us from reviewing a properly documented request.
Ready for a reviewed quote?
Send the trade scope and drawing set
Send the latest plans, scope, project location, and deadline. We’ll review the files and confirm the fee and delivery date before work begins.