Union Estimating LLC

For General Contractors

General Contractor
Estimating Services

From conceptual budgets to final GMP — we provide the full estimating and preconstruction support stack that general contractors need to win work, control costs, and deliver projects on budget.

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GC Service Areas

48–72 hrs

Estimate Turnaround

8+

Project Types

All 50

States Served

What We Provide

GC Estimating Services

01

GMP & Lump Sum Bid Estimates

Comprehensive guaranteed maximum price and lump sum estimates built from complete drawing sets — covering all CSI divisions, general conditions, overhead, and profit.

  • Full CSI Division Coverage
  • General Conditions Buildup
  • Subcontractor Scope Packages
  • Overhead & Profit Analysis
  • Contingency & Allowance Recommendations
  • Owner Presentation Format
02

Preconstruction Cost Management

Early-phase cost planning from schematic design through construction documents — keeping your project on budget before a single shovel hits the ground.

  • Conceptual & Schematic Estimates
  • Design Development Cost Tracking
  • Budget Reconciliation at Each Phase
  • Cost Escalation Forecasting
  • Scope & Value Engineering Reviews
  • Owner Budget Reporting
03

Subcontractor Bid Management

End-to-end subcontractor solicitation, bid tracking, leveling, and award recommendation — so you get competitive, complete bids from qualified subs.

  • Scope Package Preparation
  • Subcontractor Solicitation & Follow-Up
  • Bid Tracking & Qualification Reviews
  • Bid Leveling & Scope Comparison
  • Scope Gap Identification
  • Award Recommendation Reports
04

Design-Build Estimating

Integrated cost estimating for design-build delivery — supporting your design team with real-time cost feedback from concept through permit-ready documents.

  • Concept-Phase ROM Estimates
  • Iterative Design Cost Feedback
  • System-Level Cost Comparisons
  • Constructability Reviews
  • Design-Build GMP Development
  • Owner Cost Reporting
05

Change Order & Claims Support

Defensible change order estimates and claims documentation for GCs responding to owner-directed changes, differing site conditions, and scope disputes.

  • Change Order Quantity Takeoffs
  • Labor & Material Cost Backup
  • Time Impact Analysis
  • Delay & Disruption Cost Analysis
  • Claims Documentation Support
  • Negotiation Data Packages
06

Cost Reporting & Budget Control

Ongoing cost reporting and budget control services for GCs managing active projects — tracking committed costs, forecasting final costs, and flagging budget risks.

  • Monthly Cost Reports
  • Committed vs. Budget Tracking
  • Cost-to-Complete Forecasting
  • Change Order Log Management
  • Contingency Drawdown Tracking
  • Owner & Lender Reporting

Project Types

Every Project Type. Every Delivery Method.

We support GCs across all project types and delivery methods — lump sum, GMP, design-build, CM at risk, and construction management.

Commercial Office

Office buildings, corporate campuses, mixed-use.

Multifamily Residential

Apartments, condos, senior living, student housing.

Healthcare

Hospitals, medical offices, outpatient facilities.

Education

K-12, universities, research buildings.

Industrial

Warehouses, manufacturing, data centers.

Hospitality

Hotels, resorts, restaurants, entertainment.

Government & Civic

Federal, state, municipal, public infrastructure.

Retail & Mixed-Use

Retail centers, lifestyle centers, urban mixed-use.

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Let Us Estimate Your Next Project

Upload your drawings and receive a complete GC estimate — GMP-ready, fully backed up, in 48 to 72 hours.