Precise material estimates enabled accurate cost estimation for door and frames manufacturer

The client shared architectural input drawings of the construction project to calculate the number of doors, frames, windows, sidelites, transom, open case, and hardware both normal and fire rated made of metal and wood. It demanded having sound knowledge of specialty doors and windows like soundproof, bulletproof, fire rated, and other special products.

• A project team of 3 estimation experts was assembled to study the input drawings and milestones were defined
• Doors, frames and windows were shortlisted with the markup number for each room
• As the team studied the drawings it was provided with rigorous training from the chief estimator at the client’s end to explain their estimation needs
• An Excel Spreadsheet was prepared by the client’s in-house team of estimators which was thoroughly reviewed and understood by the team
• Quantity takeoff was calculated for door hardware, frames, transoms, etc. from a unit matrix developed from the architectural drawings
• Final material takeoffs were estimated for the complete project and populated in the templates developed by the client 
• Spreadsheets were checked on a random basis to ensure the quality of deliverables before shipping to the client