As the financial foundation of contract pricing agreements, accurate construction bid estimates are often critical to a project’s success. Consort provides professional value engineering consulting services to help clients make informed, cost-effective decisions before entering into a construction contract.

Whether you require value-added estimates for a current project, assistance comparing multiple bid packages, or independent validation of a selected bid, Consort’s professionals have the experience and technical knowledge to guide you toward the right decision.

Developing reliable construction bid estimates requires a comprehensive understanding of project costs, market conditions, productivity, scheduling, materials, labor, equipment, and the estimating process itself.

Our Estimating Team Addresses Three Key Questions

Through a methodical yet practical approach, Consort’s construction bid estimates combine detailed quantity takeoffs, market-factored pricing, and scheduling services. Our estimating expertise also allows us to evaluate submitted bids for potential errors, omissions, inconsistencies, and other shortcomings.

Regardless of your estimating needs, Consort provides the insight and technical support required to strengthen project planning, control costs, reduce risk, and improve overall project performance.

Value Engineering Services Include:

• Pre-construction planning and coordination
• Construction cost management
• Construction cost estimating
• Quantity takeoffs
• Material escalation analysis
• Risk management techniques
• Risk management assessments

Whether you are an owner, program manager, contractor, architect, or construction manager, Consort’s consultants can supplement your team’s expertise with additional technical insight and cost-control support.

At any stage of a project, our value engineering services can assist with conceptual budgets, preliminary estimates, quantity takeoffs, bid estimates, contract pricing, and project cost validation.