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Union Estimating

Construction Estimating & Quantity Takeoff Services — All Trades, All 50 States

Accurate Estimates.
Winning Bids.

Union Estimating delivers professional construction cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for every trade — drywall, electrical, framing, concrete, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, masonry, and more. Serving GCs, subcontractors, and developers nationwide with 48–72 hour turnaround.

A Next Generation Technologies Inc Company

500+

Projects Completed

98%

Client Satisfaction

48hr

Avg. Turnaround

13

Trades Covered

A Next Generation Technologies Inc Company

Registered in Canada · Operating Nationwide across the United States

Parent

Next Generation Technologies Inc

Brand

Union Estimating

Drywall Takeoffs
Electrical Estimating
Framing Takeoffs
Concrete Estimating
Plumbing Takeoffs
HVAC Estimating
Roofing Takeoffs
Masonry Estimating
Federal Projects
Live Supplier Pricing
48–72 Hr Turnaround
All 50 States
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What We Do

Precision Estimating.
Every Trade.

From drywall takeoffs and electrical estimating to concrete, framing, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and masonry — Union Estimating delivers certified, bid-ready estimates for GCs, subcontractors, developers, and federal agencies across all 50 states.

Cost Estimating

Trade-by-trade cost breakdowns for bids, budgets, and feasibility studies.

Quantity Takeoffs

Precise material quantities across all CSI divisions.

Bid Support

End-to-end bid prep, subcontractor pricing, and competitive analysis.

Federal Projects

IGEs and engineer estimates in full FAR compliance.

Who We Are

The Estimating
Firm That Delivers.

Union Estimating is a nationwide construction cost estimating and consulting firm serving General Contractors, Subcontractors, Developers, Architects, Engineers, Owners, Construction Managers, Government Agencies, Municipalities, and Federal Contractors.

We provide Construction Estimating, Quantity Takeoffs, Bid Management, Cost Consulting, Value Engineering, Preconstruction Services, DOB Reports, Independent Government Estimates, and more — all under one roof. Pricing for contractors is sourced from our proprietary database and live supplier and vendor quotes. RSMeans is used exclusively for government and DOB projects.

Our estimates are accurate, defensible, and delivered fast. Every number we put on paper is verified, documented, and ready to win.

A Next Generation Technologies Inc Company

Union Estimating

Operating division of Next Generation Technologies Inc — registered in Canada, serving clients across the United States.

Learn About Us

48–72 Hour Turnaround

Standard delivery for most projects. Rush 24-hour options available. We meet your bid deadline or we tell you upfront.

Live Vendor Pricing

Contractor bids use our proprietary database built from real project history and current supplier quotes — not generic national averages.

All Trades, All CSI Divisions

Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, concrete, framing, roofing, masonry, sitework, painting, flooring, millwork, and more.

Certified Estimators

Our team includes ASPE-certified and experienced construction cost professionals with backgrounds in GC, sub, and owner-side estimating.

Fixed-Fee Quotes

You get a firm fee before we start — no hourly billing surprises. Scope, price, and turnaround confirmed upfront.

Nationwide Coverage

We serve GCs, subcontractors, developers, architects, engineers, owners, and government agencies across all 50 states.

What We Do

Featured Services

01

Construction Cost Estimating

Detailed line-item cost estimates for commercial, residential, industrial, and government projects — all trades, all CSI divisions. Delivered in 48–72 hours.

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02

Quantity Takeoffs

Precise material quantity takeoffs from your plans — drywall, concrete, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and more. Digital and manual takeoff methods.

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03

Bid Management

Full bid package preparation, scope review, subcontractor leveling, and bid submission support — so you submit competitive, complete bids every time.

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04

Government & Federal Estimating

Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), FAR-compliant federal bid support, and public infrastructure cost analysis for agencies, municipalities, and federal contractors.

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05

Cost Reports

Certified construction cost reports for lenders, DOB permit filings, insurance replacement cost analyses, and feasibility studies — accepted by banks, city agencies, and insurers.

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06

Subcontractor Estimating

Trade-specific estimates for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, concrete, framing, roofing, masonry, painting, flooring, sitework, and more — priced from live vendor quotes.

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Our Process

How Our Process Works

01

Submit Your Plans

Upload your drawings, specs, and bid documents through our secure portal. Any format accepted — PDF, CAD, Revit, or paper scans.

02

Scope Confirmation

We review your documents and confirm the scope, trade coverage, and turnaround time before starting. No surprises.

03

Estimate & Takeoff

Our estimators perform a detailed quantity takeoff and price each line item using live vendor quotes and our project-history database.

04

Delivery & Support

You receive a formatted Excel estimate with annotated markups. We answer scope questions and provide revision support after delivery.

Google Reviews

What Our Clients Say

4.9
10 Reviews
Google

Rafael Alvarez

MGM Contractors

May 2026

"We hired Union Estimating a few years ago and it's been our go to company ever since, very professional and easy to work with they go above and beyond to make sure everything it's done the right way, always delivering a great estimate on a timely matter. I have nothing but great things to say about them — I highly recommend them!"

Daryl F. Scherer

President, DTS Electric Inc

Apr 2026

"Dan and his Team are a top shelf estimating powerhouse. Their attention to detail during and after the bid/take off process is unmatched. Our bid hit rate to date is approx. 22%. If you're looking for a change or starting up, I would highly suggest Dan and his Team."

Derwin Cain

Apr 2026

"Union Estimating is awesome. I trusted them with multiple projects and they delivered on time every time. Takeoff was extremely detailed and didn't miss a thing. One of the best investments I've made."

Mario Gutiérrez

General Contractor, Central Valley CA

Apr 2026

"Bilal and his team at Union Estimating have delivered every estimate on time and within budget. Every Walmart remodel estimate we have requested has been delivered. Communication is key — email, text, calls — all responded within appropriate time frames. Money well spent."

Houdes Ferreira

Apr 2026

"Very helpful, professional and on time with all my estimates."

Fred Woodley

Jun 2021

"Union Estimating has provided detailed affordable takeoffs for projects for us for nearly 5 years now."

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Trades We Estimate

Every Trade. Every Division.

Whether you need a drywall takeoff, electrical estimate, concrete bid, or a full multi-trade package — we cover every CSI division with the same precision and speed.

Why Union Estimating

The Estimating Firm
Contractors Trust.

Union Estimating is a nationwide construction cost estimating firm serving General Contractors, Subcontractors, Developers, Architects, Engineers, Owners, Government Agencies, and Federal Contractors. Contractor bids are priced from live vendor quotes and our proprietary project-history database. Government and DOB cost reports use RSMeans — the industry standard for defensible third-party cost analysis. 48–72 hour turnaround, all trades, all 50 states.

01

Certified Estimators

Every estimate is prepared by experienced, trade-certified estimators — not offshore labor or automated software. Our team has deep knowledge across all CSI divisions and project types.

02

RSMeans & Live Pricing

Contractor bids use our proprietary live-supplier pricing database. Government and DOB cost reports use RSMeans cost data — the industry standard for defensible, third-party cost analysis.

03

48–72 Hour Turnaround

Standard delivery is 48 to 72 hours for most projects. Rush delivery is available for urgent bid deadlines. We work around your schedule — not the other way around.

04

Every Trade, One Firm

Drywall, electrical, concrete, framing, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, masonry, sitework, painting, flooring, and more — all CSI divisions covered by a single estimating team.

05

Federal & Government Ready

We prepare Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), engineer estimates, and FAR-compliant bid support for federal agencies, municipalities, and government contractors.

06

4.9-Star Rated

Union Estimating holds a 4.9-star Google rating across verified client reviews. Our estimates are accurate, defensible, and delivered on time — every time.

500+

Projects Completed

4.9★

Google Rating

All 50

States Served

48–72 hr

Standard Turnaround

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