Commercial Estimating | Apex Accuracy Estimating
Professional cost estimating for office buildings, retail centers, hotels, medical facilities, and mixed-use developments with regional market expertise.
Our commercial estimating team delivers detailed, accurate cost analyses for projects of all sizes, from small tenant improvements to large-scale commercial developments. We combine advanced takeoff technology with comprehensive cost databases to provide competitive bids that win projects. Our estimators specialize in office, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and mixed-use buildings, with deep knowledge of local building codes, accessibility requirements, and commercial construction standards across every major US market.
Our Commercial Estimating Services
Office Building Estimating
Complete estimating for Class A, B, and C office buildings, tenant improvements, and corporate campuses
- Core and shell estimating
- TI finish levels analysis
- Building system coordination
- Parking structure estimating
Retail Space Estimating
Estimating for strip malls, big-box retail, shopping centers, and restaurant buildouts
- Shell and TI estimating
- FF&E coordination
- Signage and site work
- Tenant improvement packages
Hotel and Hospitality Estimating
Full-service hotel, resort, and extended-stay property estimating
- Guest room estimating
- Back-of-house systems
- FF&E and operating equipment
- Food service equipment
Medical Facility Estimating
Healthcare construction estimating for hospitals, clinics, medical offices, and surgical centers
- MEP system complexity
- Medical equipment coordination
- Infection control requirements
- HIPAA-compliant construction methods
Benefits of Our Commercial Estimating
- Win more commercial bids with data-driven estimates
- Reduce change orders with accurate initial pricing
- Comprehensive CSI MasterFormat breakdown
- Value engineering suggestions to reduce costs
- Multi-trade coordination for complex projects
- Guaranteed 100% accuracy on commercial estimates
Our Process
- 1 Upload construction documents, specifications, and addenda
- 2 Commercial estimator assignment based on project type and location
- 3 Comprehensive quantity takeoff using advanced software
- 4 Cost analysis with RSMeans, vendor quotes, and historical data
- 5 Peer review and quality control by senior commercial estimator
- 6 Delivery of bid-ready estimate with supporting documentation
Key Features
- CSI MasterFormat 2020 compliance
- Multi-trade coordination
- Value engineering analysis
- Cost trend forecasting
- Bid alternates and allowances
- Detailed exclusions list
- Schedule of values
- LEED and sustainable building support
Use Cases
- General contractors bidding commercial projects
- Subcontractors preparing detailed bids
- Developers validating project budgets
- Architects providing cost opinions
- Owners developing project budgets
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of commercial projects do you estimate?
We estimate all commercial project types including office buildings, retail centers, hotels, medical facilities, educational buildings, government projects, industrial facilities, and mixed-use developments. Our team has specialists for each project type.
How do you ensure accuracy on large commercial projects?
We use a multi-level quality control process: primary estimator, peer review, and senior estimator approval. We also cross-reference with historical project data, vendor quotes, and RSMeans cost databases specific to your market.
Can you handle Design-Build and CM at Risk projects?
Yes, our estimators are experienced in all project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM at Risk, and IPD. We can work from varying levels of design completion and provide estimates appropriate for each phase.
Do you provide estimating for public sector projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with public sector estimating including schools, government buildings, courthouses, and infrastructure. We are familiar with Davis-Bacon requirements, prevailing wages, and public procurement standards.
What software do you use for commercial estimating?
We use industry-leading software including PlanSwift, Bluebeam, McCormick, Conest, and RSMeans. Our estimators are certified in multiple platforms and select the best tool for each project type.