Metals Estimating Services
Metals Estimating Services
Having accurate and precise cost estimates is necessary for the success of metal construction and renovation projects. Second Estimation LLC offers exact and detailed cost estimates for all construction projects. We deliver metal estimating services to different stakeholders such as developers, builders, fabricators, framers, distributors, etc. However, our expert estimators make a detailed estimation and takeoff report that covers all components to determine the cost of the project. We ensure the delivery of authenticated and accurate solutions so that clients don’t face any problems during the construction process.
Key Components of Metals Estimation Services
Metal estimates help the clients in installing the metals to the construction project. However, below we have discussed the key components that estimators consider during performing the metals estimating services.
- Material cost: Expenses of raw metal materials required for the construction project.
- Labor cost: budget for man-hours to handle, fabricate, and install metal components.
- Fabrication cost: estimated cost to convert the raw metals into the finished/final components. So, machinery and labor costs are also included in this process.
- Installation cost: Expenses to transport, set up, and install the metal material.
- Overhead and contingencies: Additional costs to run the project smoothly that are not directly involved but affect the project indirectly.
Brief Details on Metal Estimates
Metal estimate report consists of the listing of the material with their cost to complete the project. So, the report covers all materials required for construction, fabrication, or manufacturing. These cost estimates help stakeholders plan the budget for the installation of the metals to complete the project. Thus, estimators break down all aspects to get high precision, calculate the cost of all materials, and then perform estimating services completely.
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Which Type of Metal (Steel) Estimating Services We Offer?
Second Estimation LLC offers its clients the highest quality metal estimating services. Our experts use highly advanced software to get precise and detailed estimates. However, we offer estimating services for metals projects, so you can contact us for details.
- Detailed & accurate steel takeoffs
- Precast estimations
- Change order management
- Rebar project management
- Estimates of budget, magnitude order, design, and bid estimate.
- Cold-form steel estimation
- Bar bending schedules
- Steel frames takeoffs
- Rebar estimation
- Structural steel takeoffs
- CPM scheduling
- Conflict management
- Guidance for filing bids
How We Benefit Our Clients?
At Second Estimation LLC, we have qualified estimators who are familiar with the latest market trends, conditions, and estimation rules. So, they perform best-estimating services with exceptional results. They prepare precise, competent, and on-time estimate reports and deliver them to clients so that they can start their projects on time.
Besides this, our professionals also help clients by suggesting the best ways to execute their projects effectively. So, you will get customized estimating services from us according to your specific project requirements. Our experts have great technical expertise and vast knowledge to conduct estimating services for all divisions of construction work, such as commercial, residential, or industrial sectors.
Our Clients of Metals Estimating Services
Second Estimating LLC has been offering a range of estimating services in this industry for a long time and has collaboration with different clients. We have completed their different construction projects successfully. Below we have mentioned our clients who trusted us and chose us over others.
- Installers
- Piping and Duct Fabricators
- Rebar & Structural Steel Fabricators
- Rebar & Structural Steel Erectors
- Sheet Metal Fabricators
- Distributors
- Framing Contractors
How Does Our Metal Estimating Service Comply with US Standards?
Our metals estimating services comply with the US standards as they cover certain criteria. Below, we share some points we consider while providing our services and making our results meet international standards.
- Experience and Expertise
- Detailed reporting
- Use of modern software
- Certification and qualifications
- Compliance with Industry Standards
- References and Reviews
Types of Metallic Construction Materials
We offer our cost estimating services for different kinds of metallic construction materials, so our focus is on certain important areas to meet US standards and deliver accurate estimates. Below, we have discussed the metallic construction materials on which our estimating services are based.
Metal Material Types
- Structural Steel.
- Aluminum
- Stainless Steel
- Metal Roofing and Siding
Standards & Codes
- Building Codes
- Fabrication & Welding
- Design Codes
Software & Tools
- AutoCAD
- Steel Estimating Software
- Tekla Structures
- Bluebeam Revu
Calculation Methods
- Material Takeoffs
- Cost Estimation
- Waste Factors
Detailed Reporting
- Material Quantities
- Cost Breakdown
- Specifications
- Regulatory Compliance
- Communication with Stakeholders
- Quality Assurance
Our Portfolios
Second Estimation LLC is an experienced firm that provides the best metal estimating services for different projects, regardless of their size and type. Our estimators team can deliver the estimating results for residential and commercial-level projects. Below is a list of our metalwork projects.
- Fasteners
- Fastenings
- Rebar
- Gratings
- Decking
- Canopy
- Treads and nosing
- Trench drains
- Bollards
- Steel framing
- Metal joists
- Metal decking
- Stud framing
- Stick framing
- Dome structures
- Access ramps
- Stairs
- Load-bearing wall
- Lintels
- Ladders
- Railings
- Castings
- Trusses
- Ironwork
Our Rebar & Structural Steel Estimating Services
At Second Estimation LLC, we deliver thorough and detailed cost estimates to rebar contractors, including materials, accessories, and erection expenses. Our rebar takeoff provides a detailed estimate and a clear scope of the project. Below, we have listed our Rebar Steel estimating services.
- Contract plans & figures
- Takeoffs Quantities
- Location
- Codes for Structural Activity (SAC)
- Codes of Parts (Rebar & wire mesh)
- Grade of steel (e.g., ASTM A108)
- Weight of Rebar
- Sections of Reference
- Appendix
Software We Use For Metal Estimates
As we already mentioned, at Second Estimation LLC, we use the highly advanced and latest software and technologies to perform metal estimation services. So, below are the different kinds of software that our estimators usually use.
- Planswift
- AutoCAD
- Rebar CAD
- ASA Rebar Estimating Software
- RGS Rebar
- Tekla Structures
- Soule Software
- ASA MicroStation