Division 3 Experts
Rated by Contractors Across USA

Accurate Concrete Estimating Services

Eliminate concrete overages and short-pours. We provide highly accurate material takeoffs for cubic yards of concrete, square footage of formwork, and tons of rebar.

CSI MasterFormat
24–48 Hour Turnaround
98% Bid Accuracy
USA Estimators
Active Project
Commercial Office Build
Estimating
Takeoff Progress75%
Trade
Electrical & HVAC
Estimated Delivery
48 Hours

TRUSTED BY AMERICA'S TOP CONTRACTORS

What is Concrete Estimating?

Concrete Estimating is the process of quantifying materials and calculating labor hours.

Who Needs It?

General Contractors and Subcontractors.

Comprehensive Division 3 Takeoffs

We cover every aspect of structural and architectural concrete.

Foundations & Footings

Accurate cubic yard calculations for continuous footings, spread footings, grade beams, and drilled piers.

Slabs & Flatwork

Detailed takeoffs for slabs-on-grade (SOG), elevated slabs, sidewalks, paving, and vapor barriers including welded wire mesh (WWM).

Formwork (SFCA)

Precise measurement of Square Foot Contact Area for columns, walls, elevated slabs, and stair treads.

Rebar Detailing

Extraction of rebar schedules to calculate total tonnage (lbs/tons), including overlaps, dowels, and epoxy-coated variations.

Our Concrete Takeoff Process

Fast, precise, and transparent.

1

Request a Quote

Send us your architectural and structural drawings, including footing schedules.

Day 1
2

Scope & Quote

We analyze the complexity (e.g., post-tensioned vs. standard slab) and send a fixed fee.

2-4 Hours
3

Digital Tracing

Using PlanSwift or Bluebeam, we calculate exact volumes, areas, and perimeters.

Days 2-3
4

Review & Deliver

We apply standard waste factors and deliver the final BOQ and markups.

Day 4
The Concrete Package

What You Receive

Rebar Weight Calculations

Rebar Weight Calculations

Accurate quantification of rebar weight calculations for procurement and bidding.

Formwork Area (SF)

Formwork Area (SF)

Accurate quantification of formwork area (sf) for procurement and bidding.

Slab Volume (CY)

Slab Volume (CY)

Accurate quantification of slab volume (cy) for procurement and bidding.

Mix Design Costing

Mix Design Costing

Accurate quantification of mix design costing for procurement and bidding.

Projects We Estimate

Specialized concrete estimating across all major facility types.

Foundations

Specialized estimating for foundations.

Parking Structures

Specialized estimating for parking structures.

Bridges

Specialized estimating for bridges.

Tilt-up Buildings

Specialized estimating for tilt-up buildings.

Why BuildMetric

Why BuildMetric

We provide highly localized estimating data for every state.

Concrete Estimating Across USA

Cross-Sector Expertise

Industries We Serve

Commercial

Retail and offices.

Healthcare

Hospitals.

Education

Schools.

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Pricing & Turnaround

Estimated Takeoff Complexity

Medium

Typical Turnaround Time

2-4 Business Days

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Sample Estimate Preview

Review the exact quality you will receive.

sample_estimate_commercial.xlsx
Item #
Description
Quantity
Unit Price
Total
26 05 19
Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors
4,500 LF
$2.40
$10,800.00
26 05 33
Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems
1,200 LF
$8.50
$10,200.00
26 24 16
Panelboards - 200A Main Breaker
4 EA
$1,500.00
$6,000.00
26 51 00
Interior Lighting - LED Troffers
120 EA
$250.00
$30,000.00

Concrete Estimating FAQs

Yes, we separate formwork area from concrete volume to accurately calculate rental and labor costs.
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Reviewed by the BuildMetric Estimating Team

This content has been written and reviewed by our senior estimating team. We are specialists in concrete, commercial, healthcare, and industrial estimating with decades of combined experience utilizing industry-leading software.