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PDF General
Bid Day Checklist
The GC bid day playbook: from invitation to bid to submitted number
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XLSX Electrical
Electrical Takeoff & Quote Template
Electrical takeoff template: devices, conduit, wire and gear in one workbook
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XLSX HVAC
HVAC Estimate Summary Sheet
How to estimate commercial HVAC: equipment, ductwork and labor
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XLSX Plumbing
Plumbing Quote Comparison Sheet
Comparing plumbing supplier quotes line by line: PVC, copper, PEX and cast iron
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XLSX General
Bid Leveling Template
Bid leveling sheet: compare subcontractor bids apples to apples
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XLSX Doors & Windows
Window & Door Takeoff & Quote Template
Window and door takeoff from the schedule: a step-by-step workflow
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XLSX Wall & Ceiling
Wall Type Takeoff Worksheet
Drywall and metal stud takeoff: wall types, linear feet to square feet, and waste
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XLSX Steel
Steel Pricing Breakdown Sheet
Pricing structural and misc. steel: mill, service center and fabricator markups
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PDF General
Scope Gap Checklist
Scope gap checklist: the items that fall between trades
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XLSX HVAC
Ductwork Weight Calculator
Ductwork takeoff by weight: gauges, fittings and the pounds-per-foot method
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XLSX Plumbing
Plumbing Takeoff Template
Plumbing takeoff: fixtures, rough-in and pipe by system
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PDF Framing
Lumber Package Scope Sheet
Multifamily lumber packages: how to price a turnkey framing package
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PDF Electrical
Electrical Proposal Clarifications List
How electrical contractors build a winning bid: exclusions, alternates and allowances
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XLSX Concrete
Concrete Yardage Calculator
Concrete takeoff: footings, slabs, walls, rebar and the yardage math
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XLSX Doors & Windows
Landed Cost Comparison Sheet
Domestic vs. imported windows: comparing landed cost (FOB, freight and duty)
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PDF General
Escalation Clause Examples
Material escalation clauses: protecting your bid when prices move
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XLSX HVAC
HVAC Equipment Comparison Sheet
Rooftop units and split systems: comparing equipment quotes beyond the unit price
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XLSX Plumbing
Plumbing Labor Worksheet
Estimating plumbing labor: units, crew productivity and adjustment factors
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XLSX Steel
Steel Tonnage Worksheet
Steel takeoff from structural drawings: tonnage, connections and misc. metals
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XLSX General
Conceptual Budget Template
Conceptual estimating: from cost per square foot to a real budget
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XLSX Electrical
Electrical Labor Worksheet
Estimating electrical labor units and adjusting them for your crews
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XLSX Doors & Windows
Door Hardware Takeoff Sheet
Door, frame and hardware estimating: reading the hardware schedule
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XLSX Roofing
Roofing Takeoff Worksheet
Roofing takeoff: squares, slopes, flashing and edge metal
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PDF HVAC
Mechanical Bid Checklist
Mechanical bid checklist: scope, controls, balancing and startup
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XLSX Concrete
Concrete Cost per Yard Sheet
Ready-mix and rebar pricing: what drives your cost per yard
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XLSX General
Bid / No-Bid Scorecard
Bid/no-bid scorecard for GCs and trade contractors
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PDF Plumbing
Plumbing Clarifications List
Plumbing bid exclusions and clarifications that protect your margin
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XLSX Framing
Wood Framing Takeoff Template
Wood framing takeoff: studs, plates, sheathing and trusses by unit type
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XLSX Wall & Ceiling
Drywall Labor Worksheet
Estimating wall and ceiling labor: hang, tape and finish levels 1 to 5
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XLSX Electrical
Gear Quote Comparison Sheet
Comparing switchgear and panelboard quotes: lead time, spec and substitutions
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XLSX Sitework
Earthwork Calculator
Earthwork takeoff: cut and fill, swell and shrink
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XLSX General
RFQ & Quote Comparison Template
How to request and compare supplier quotes: an RFQ that gets apples-to-apples pricing
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PDF Doors & Windows
Doors, Frames & Glazing Bid Checklist
Bidding Division 08: alternates, substitutions and submittal risk
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XLSX Steel
Steel Quote Comparison Sheet
Domestic steel sourcing: comparing service center quotes
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XLSX Fire Protection
Sprinkler Estimate Worksheet
Estimating sprinkler systems: heads, mains and hazard classification
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PDF General
Takeoff QA Checklist
Digital takeoff basics: scale, layers and a quality check before you price
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XLSX Concrete
Concrete Labor Worksheet
Estimating concrete labor and forming: placing, finishing and form reuse
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XLSX Framing
Framing Cost Comparison Sheet
Wood vs. light-gauge steel framing: comparing cost for multifamily
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PDF Wall & Ceiling
Wall and Ceiling Scope Sheet
Wall and ceiling bids: scope sheets, firestopping and who owns the gaps
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XLSX Electrical
Lighting Takeoff Sheet
Lighting fixture takeoff and package pricing
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XLSX Roofing
Roofing System Comparison Sheet
TPO vs. EPDM vs. PVC roofing: comparing system costs
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XLSX General
Markup and Margin Calculator
Overhead, profit and markup: pricing a job so it actually makes money
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XLSX Sitework
Site Utility Pricing Sheet
Site utilities pricing: pipe, structures and trench costs
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XLSX HVAC
Hydronic Piping Worksheet
Estimating hydronic piping: pipe, fittings, valves and insulation
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XLSX Flooring & Finishes
Flooring Takeoff Worksheet
Flooring takeoff: square feet, waste, transitions and base
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XLSX Plumbing
Fixture Package Comparison
Plumbing fixture packages: comparing specified, or-equal and value-engineered options
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PDF Fire Protection
Fire Protection Bid Checklist
Fire protection bids: design responsibility, hydraulic calcs and permits
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XLSX Masonry
Masonry Quantity Calculator
Masonry estimating: CMU and brick counts, mortar, grout and reinforcing
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PDF Steel
Steel Bid Clarifications List
Steel bids: connection design, erection and misc. metals scope
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XLSX Low Voltage
Low Voltage Estimate Sheet
Estimating low voltage: data, security and access control
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PDF Sitework
Sitework Bid Checklist
Sitework bid checklist: dewatering, haul-off and testing
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XLSX Flooring & Finishes
Flooring Cost Comparison
LVT, carpet tile and polished concrete: comparing installed cost
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XLSX Wall & Ceiling
Ceiling Takeoff Worksheet
Ceiling systems takeoff and pricing: grid, tile and specialty ceilings
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PDF Framing
Framing Bid Checklist
Bidding multifamily framing packages: repetition, phasing and deliveries
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XLSX General
Bid Tracking Log
Post-bid review: tracking win rate and why you lose
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