Commercial Construction
Estimating Services
Accurate, bid-ready cost estimates for office, retail, healthcare, industrial, and all commercial project types — backed by our proprietary pricing database and live supplier quotes.
Commercial Estimating Services
From a 2,000 SF tenant improvement to a 500,000 SF distribution center, we deliver the cost clarity you need to bid confidently and build profitably.
GMP & Lump Sum Commercial Estimates
Complete guaranteed maximum price and lump sum estimates for commercial projects — covering all CSI divisions, general conditions, overhead, and profit.
- Full CSI Division Coverage
- General Conditions & Supervision Buildup
- Subcontractor Scope Packages
- Overhead, Profit & Contingency
- Owner Presentation Format
- Bid Alternates & Allowances
Office & Tenant Improvement Estimates
Detailed cost estimates for office build-outs, tenant improvements, and commercial interior renovations — from shell condition through turnkey delivery.
- Shell-to-Finish Cost Analysis
- Demising Wall & Partition Costs
- MEP Reconfiguration Estimates
- Ceiling, Flooring & Finish Costs
- IT & AV Infrastructure Rough-In
- Phased Occupancy Budgets
Retail & Restaurant Construction Estimates
Accurate cost estimates for retail stores, restaurants, and food service facilities — including specialized equipment, grease interceptors, hood systems, and high-finish interiors.
- Commercial Kitchen Equipment Costs
- Hood & Exhaust System Estimates
- Storefront & Glazing Costs
- High-Finish Interior Packages
- ADA Compliance Cost Analysis
- Signage & Branding Allowances
Healthcare & Medical Facility Estimates
Specialized cost estimates for medical offices, clinics, surgery centers, and healthcare facilities — including medical gas, infection control, and compliance requirements.
- Medical Gas System Costs
- Infection Control & ICRA Requirements
- Specialized MEP for Healthcare
- Lead-Lined Room Construction
- Clean Room & Sterile Environment Costs
- OSHPD / Healthcare Code Compliance
Industrial & Warehouse Estimates
Cost estimates for industrial buildings, warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities — including heavy structural, dock equipment, and process systems.
- Tilt-Up & Pre-Engineered Metal Building Costs
- Heavy Structural Steel Estimates
- Dock Leveler & Door Equipment
- Industrial Electrical & Power
- Process Piping & Mechanical
- Crane & Mezzanine Systems
Preconstruction & Design-Phase Budgets
Early-phase commercial cost planning from schematic design through construction documents — keeping projects on budget before design is locked.
- Conceptual & Schematic Estimates
- Design Development Cost Tracking
- Budget Reconciliation at Each Phase
- Value Engineering Options
- Cost Escalation Forecasting
- Owner & Lender Budget Reporting
Pricing Built From Real Market Data
For commercial contractor estimates, we use our proprietary pricing database built from years of real project data — supplemented by live quotes from our contracted suppliers and vendors. This means your estimate reflects current market conditions, not a generic national average. RSMeans is reserved exclusively for government, DOB, and official cost reports.
FAQ
Commercial Estimating Questions
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