First Bidding started as a steel consulting group for metal framing contractors, steel erectors, steel manufacturers, distributors, and fabricators which later on developed as a total pre-construction estimating consultancy. Our team of skilled structural steel estimators and engineers have developed the best estimating practices to analyze and audit takeoffs and control construction costs for our clients.
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Many of the steel fabricators and manufacturers, even steel framing contractors have trouble reading the technical details from the plans and making accurate takeoffs with structural details due to less technical know-how. We specialize in providing a complete range of steel estimating and detailing services with the ability to handle complex structures.
- Our estimators and detailers are well conversant with the manufacturing process, specifications, techniques like laser welding, advanced cutting, etc.
- Fast turnaround within 24 to 48 hours to quickly quote prices to your clients.
- Detailed cost estimate comprising material, labor, welders, cranes, fuel, equipment, etc along with labor hours required for rebar erection.
- Easy to review and edit estimates with color-coded marked up plans.
- Complete structural steel detailing and shop drawing services for all types of infrastructures, residential, commercial, industrial projects from planning through completion.
- We render optimum bar bending schedules for structural steel, rebar, piping, sheet metal, and HVAC duct fabrications/erections.
- If required by the client, we also advise various alternatives that help save money.
- 24/7 support on live chat and email.
Our steel estimating services include:
- Detailed and accurate steel takeoffs and estimates ranging from budget, the order of magnitude, design, and bid estimate.
- Precast estimation
- Cold-form steel estimation
- Steel frames takeoffs
- Rebar estimation
- Structural steel takeoffs
- Bar bending schedules
- Change order management
- Rebar project management
- CPM scheduling
- Conflict Resolution
- Consultancy on smartly filing bids
Our estimates comply with the standards:
- AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
- ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials
- CRSI – Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
- RSIO – Reinforcing Steel Institute of Ontario
- ACI – American Concrete Institute
- BS – British Standard
WHAT WE QUANTIFY IN STEEL TAKEOFF SERVICES
Our estimates comprise the detailed breakdown of metals and steel including materials, plates, connectors, accessories, and erection costs that help in planning, procurement, cost control, reduced storage space at the site, to ensure maximum productivity and cost savings for your projects. All line items are quantified and takeoff in an EXCEL sheet accompanied by marked-up plans and pdf format files. As per your requirements, your estimate can be categorized by unit price, lump sum, and cost-plus formats. We quantify the following types of materials
- Fasteners
- Fastenings
- Rebar
- Steel framing
- Metal joists
- Metal decking
- Stud framing
- Stick framing
- Dome structures
- Access ramps
- Stairs
- Load-bearing wall framing
- Floor steel
- Roof steel
- Column steel
- Copper flashing
- Fireproofing
- Gusset plates
- Base plates
- Steel Girders
- Steel Anchors
- Nosing strips
- Corner beads
- Ornamental ironwork
- Lintels
- Ladders
- Railings
- Gratings
- Decking
- Canopy
- Bollards
- Treads and nosing
- Trench drains
- Castings
- Trusses
- Ironwork