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For estimators at commercial subcontractors and mid-market GCs. Measure the drawings, price the scope and submit the number from one project, with every addendum tracked along the way.

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Riverside Medical Office Bldg
Northgate Builders · Div 09 Finishes
1d 6h left
  1. Plans
  2. Takeoff
  3. 3Pricing
  4. 4Bid
  5. 5Export
ItemQtyUnitExtended
5/8 in. Type X GWB18,420SF$41,812
3-5/8 in. 20 ga studs6,115LF$22,630
ACT 2x2 lay-in9,880SF$38,532
Level 4 finish18,420SF$12,894
Subtotal · 4 of 64 items$115,868

Quantities land in the bid without re-keying.

Takeoff conditions feed the pricing grid directly. Waste applies to material only, then sales tax, overhead and bond stack in a fixed order that you can read line by line. Change a quantity on the sheet and the total follows.

Bid summaryDiv 09 Finishes · Base bid
Material$66,130
Waste 8%, material only$5,290
Labor$52,960
Sales tax 8.25% on material$5,892
Direct cost$130,272
Overhead 10%$13,027
Bond 1.5%$2,149
Bid total$145,448

Every addendum, compared sheet by sheet.

Drop in the revised set. Vectadiff matches each sheet to its previous revision, shows what moved, and lists the takeoff conditions that sit on the changed areas.

Addendum 2 · compared against Rev 14 of 42 sheets revised
SheetTitleChange
A101Floor plan, level 114 changes
A201Reflected ceiling plan3 to review
A501Wall typesNo change
A602Door and hardware schedule2 changes

Risky spec language, found before you price it.

The project manual is read for liquidated damages, retainage, warranty terms and scope traps. Each finding cites the section it came from, so you can check the source in one click.

  • Flagged: Liquidated damages of $2,500 per calendar day00 72 00 · General conditions
  • Flagged: Retainage held at 10% until final completion01 29 00 · Payment procedures
  • Flagged: Level 5 finish required in all corridors09 21 16 · Gypsum board assemblies
  • Flagged: Two-year installer warranty starting at owner occupancy01 78 36 · Warranties

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