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Acon Engineering

Florida Construction takeoff services

Accurate, Fast, and Zip-Code Based Cost Estimates for Florida Contractors

Why Acon in Florida for takeoffs and cost estimates

Accurate, buildable quantities and clear cost ranges for projects across Florida. From Miami mid-rise work to Gulf Coast rebuilds, Acon Engineering delivers fast, audit-ready takeoffs and zip code priced estimates tailored to Florida codes and conditions.

  • Florida-specific pricing with RSMeans and Craftsman, adjusted by project zip code
  • Experience with hurricane design, HVHZ requirements, and Miami-Dade NOAs
  • Clear, trade-by-trade scopes that help subs quote faster and GCs level bids with confidence
  • Color-coded plans and locked spreadsheets you can share with owners and lenders
  • Fast turnarounds for addenda and VE alternatives when the weather shifts your schedule
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Our Services In Florida

We deliver precise material and cost breakdowns for all project types, ensuring you can quote with confidence.

Material Takeoffs

Precise material measurements from drawings to support accurate bids and ordering.

Construction Cost Estimating

Detailed cost breakdowns using Florida zip code and trade-based pricing data.

Conceptual and Preliminary Estimates

Early-phase estimates that guide project feasibility and budgeting decisions.

Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Estimating

Tailored estimating solutions for every project type and scale.

Value Engineering and Cost Optimization

Strategic analysis to reduce costs while maintaining project quality and scope.

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Top trades and what you get

Concrete

  • Slab on grade, grade beams, piers, podium, paving
  • CY, SF, LF, rebar weight and spacing, form area, vapor barrier, curing
  • Deliverables: concrete mix breakdowns, rebar schedules, formwork areas, placement labor
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Masonry

  • CMU and brick by wythe and strength
  • Block counts by size, mortar, grout, ties, lintels
  • Elevation-based quantities and corner adjustments
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Structural steel and metals

  • Beams, columns, plate, connections by weight
  • Decking and misc. metals
  • Bolt and weld allowances with shop vs field splits
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Wood framing

  • Shingle, metal, TPO, modified bitumen
  • Squares, underlayment, insulation, taper, flashing, accessories
  • Uplift-rated fastener schedules for coastal zones
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Roofing

  • Unit counts by type and size, hardware sets
  • Rough openings, sealants, anchor allowances
  • Impact-rated options for WBDR coastal counties
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Drywall and ceilings

  • Board SF by thickness, levels of finish
  • Framing LF, insulation, acoustics
  • Grid and tile for ACT ceilings
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Flooring and finishes

  • Carpet, LVT, tile, resinous, base
  • Prep, underlayment, transitions, waste factors
  • Paint SF by substrate and coat count
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Sitework and earthwork

  • Cut and fill with swell and shrink
  • Utilities LF by size and depth, structures and appurtenances
  • Pavement, curb, sidewalk, striping, signage
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Mechanical

  • Equipment schedules, duct and pipe takeoffs
  • Insulation, controls allowances, roof curbs
  • IECC efficiency options and SEER/EER considerations
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Electrical

  • Service gear, feeders, branch, lighting, devices
  • Conduit and wire by size and route
  • Low-voltage allowances and code clearances
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Plumbing and fire protection

  • Fixture counts, pipe by size and material
  • Hangers, insulation, specialties
  • Fire sprinkler head counts, mains, risers, testing
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RSMeans and Craftsman zip code pricing

We price with RSMeans and Craftsman National Construction Estimator, then apply location factors by Florida zip code. Typical adjusters vary between coastal HVHZ counties and inland markets. We show base cost, location factor, crew rate assumptions, and productivity.

Florida factors we plan for:

  • Hurricane design and HVHZ requirements in Miami-Dade and Broward
  • Wind speeds and uplift that affect roofing fasteners, sheathing, strapping, and window pressures
  • Flood zones and FFE that change foundations, fill, and waterproofing
  • Corrosion and salt air allowances for coatings, stainless hardware, and aluminum systems
  • Termite treatments and sill details common to Florida codes
  • Stormwater management with exfiltration trenches, ponds, and pervious ratios
  • Lead times and alternates for impact windows, doors, roofing, and generators
  • Energy code impacts on insulation, glazing, and HVAC selection

Some Cases in Florida

Miami mid rise concrete and impact openings

Scope included concrete, masonry, stucco, impact glazing, and roofing for a 10 story infill. We priced with RSMeans and Craftsman using 33132 factors and separated HVHZ items: impact windows and doors, uplift fastener schedules, peel and stick underlayments, stainless anchors, and coastal coatings. The GC used our alternates list to switch from a tile roof to a warranted membrane with tapered insulation that met wind and slope needs. Bid savings came from revising fastener patterns per updated wind maps and moving balcony waterproofing to a single vendor package.

Tampa medical fit out with phased turnover

A 25,000 SF clinic required clean phasing and weekend work premiums. We broke drywall, ceilings, MEP, and flooring by phase and included night work rates. Roofing and exterior work had coastal uplift checks and edge metal allowances due to proximity to the bay. The owner accepted our value engineering option for LVT and wall protection that kept infection control standards while cutting lead time. Our color coded ceiling plan sheets helped the electricians and HVAC contractor match device and diffuser counts quickly.

Jacksonville tilt wall warehouse in a flood zone

Sitework and foundations changed once the FFE was raised. We recalculated fill import, slab vapor mitigation, and flood vents for openings. Metal building components received corrosion allowances and exterior lighting poles were upsized for wind zones. The developer used our side by side pricing table to compare 32226 and a secondary inland site. Freight and uplift hardware costs made the inland site more competitive even with longer truck routes.

Simple pricing guidance

We price by scope and plan quality. To help you budget:

Plan review fee

No charge for a quick look to size the effort.

Takeoff and estimate fees

– Small residential or TI scopes: typical range 300 to 1,200 depending on trades and detail.
– Mid-size commercial scopes: typical range 1,000 to 4,000.
– Full multi-trade packages: quoted after plan review.

What drives cost

Number of sheets, trade count, alternates, addenda, and whether you need pricing only, quantities only, or both.

Deliverables included

CSI-coded Excel, plan markups, assumptions log, alternates and unit prices section, and ZIP-based pricing with RSMeans and Craftsman references.

Updates

Addenda and clarifications are billed proportionally to the change size.

Ask us for a firm quote after we review your drawings and bid form.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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