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Private Sector Estimating Services
ACON Engineering helps private contractors and developers win more bids without growing their team. You get a full estimating department on call, certified estimators, fast turnaround and pay-per-project rates, for a fraction of an in-house hire.
★★★★★ 4.9 from 312 reviews
● 9,800 plans estimated
● Reply within 4 business hours
● Built for GCs, subs, developers
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Trusted by 400 plus contractors and developers across the United States
What Our Private Sector Estimating Covers
Private work moves fast, and the bid is often won or lost in days. Acon Engineering gives you the numbers to move with it. We take off the full scope from your plans, across the sitework, concrete, steel, framing and finishes a private job carries. Each line is priced to current local rates, then checked by a senior estimator before it reaches you. Our team has over 15 years behind this work. You get a complete, bid-ready estimate that holds up once the job is yours.
Private Sector Scopes We Estimate
Each estimate below is measured from your plans and priced to your local rates. Together they cover the range of private work, from a storefront to a full development.
Commercial Estimating
Commercial buildings answer to a budget and a deadline. We estimate the office, retail and mixed-use projects you bid, across the structure, systems and finishes. Developers get a clear cost early, so they can commit to the project with the budget locked.
Residential Estimating
Homes are priced on the trades that go into them. We estimate the framing, roofing, finishes and site work a build needs, priced to your market with accurate labor and material costs included. Builders and homeowners get a number that wins the job and still holds a profit.
Industrial Estimating
Industrial buildings run on complex structure and big systems. We estimate the warehouses, plants and facilities you take on, with the concrete, steel and equipment foundations priced in. Industrial contractors bid the scope with confidence. Deeper detail links to our industrial page.
Retail Estimating
Homes are priced on the trades that go into them. We estimate the framing, roofing, finishes and site work a build needs, priced to your market with accurate local labor and material costs. Builders and homeowners get a number that wins the job and still holds a profit.
Site Clearance Estimating
Multifamily and office work repeats across floors. We estimate the apartments, condos and office builds, counted unit by unit and floor by floor. Developers get an accurate per-unit cost to plan the project. Deeper multifamily detail links to our page.
Tenant Improvement Estimating
A remodel starts by pricing what comes out and what goes back. We estimate the demolition, new construction and finishes a fit-out calls for. Owners and tenants get a clear cost to plan the renovation. Detailed scope links to our renovation page.
What We Deliver With Your Private Sector Estimate
We list the quantities by trade, with materials, labor and equipment priced in editable Excel. Every file comes with a color-coded markup and a clear list of inclusions and exclusions.
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Our 4 Step Private Sector Estimating Process
The process is simple, and you stay in the loop at each step. You work with estimators who know private construction.
01
Send Your Plans
You upload your drawings and scope of work. Our team reviews the project and sends you a quote.
02
Takeoff by Trade
We measure every quantity from your plans. The work is sorted by trade, so the scope reads clearly.
03
Pricing
We price the materials, labor and equipment to your local rates. Each line is costed on its own.
04
Review and Delivery
A senior estimator checks the numbers, then we deliver your estimate in Excel within 24 to 72 hours.
Industry Standard Private Sector Estimating Software
We run your takeoffs in PlanSwift and Bluebeam, and we price them with RSMeans. These are the standard tools for commercial and residential takeoffs. They keep the quantities accurate and the estimate fast to deliver.
Why Private Contractors Choose ACON
Private work runs on tight bids and tighter margins. A team that prices the job right helps you win it and keep the profit.
Full Trade Coverage
One team prices every trade on your job. From site work to finishes, the whole scope comes back in a single estimate, so you bid the project without piecing it together.
Margin Protection
A missed quantity comes out of your profit. We check the scope against your plans, so nothing is left off and the margin you bid is the margin you keep.
Fast Turnaround
Private bids move on short deadlines. Most estimates land within 24 to 72 hours, so you submit on time without rushing the numbers.
Certified Estimators
Your estimate comes from a team of certified estimators. That experience shows in the takeoff, the pricing and the calls that keep a bid accurate.
Local Pricing
We price the materials and labor to your zip code. Costs shift by region, so the bid reflects what the job runs in your market.
Up to 60% Savings
You get a full estimating team for less than an in-house hire. You pay per project, with no salary, software or overhead between bids.
Calculate Your Private Sector Takeoff Cost in 30 Seconds
Use our quick tool to get an estimated price for your private sector estimating services. This gives you a fast baseline before you request an official quote from our team.
Step 1 · Choose Your Project Type
Pick the work you want to bid on. We cover commercial, residential, industrial and retail projects, so the price fits the kind of job you have.
Step 2 · Set Your Project Size
Enter the total square footage or number of units. Project size sets the scope and the labor, so this gives us the scale of the estimate.
Step 3 · Select Your Required Scope
Pick the trades you need quantified. We cover site work, concrete, structure, MEP and finishes, so the estimate matches what your project needs.
Estimated fee
$1,250
Turnaround · 3 business days
Final fee depends on plan complexity. No charge until you approve.
Private Sector Estimating Services Pricing
Our rates match how you work. You pay a flat fee per project, or set up ongoing support, with no hidden costs. Get a single private sector takeoff, or keep an estimator on call for your whole pipeline.
Single Project
For contractors who need one private sector estimate for a specific bid.
From $750
- One complete private sector takeoff
- 3 business day turnaround
- One round of revisions
- PDF and Excel deliverables
Bid partner
Firms that bid on several projects a month and need steady support.
$2,495 / mo
- Up to 6 projects per month
- 24 hour rush option included
- Two rounds of revisions
- Dedicated project lead
- Procore and Dropbox sync
Enterprise
For large teams that bid heavy volume and need a dedicated estimator.
Custom
- Unlimited projects
- SLA backed turnaround
- Custom format and templates
- Quarterly business reviews
Zero risk start. Not happy with your first deliverable? You pay nothing, full stop.
Trusted by Contractors and Developers Nationwide
Builders, developers, and subs across the United States.
ACON Engineering is great to work with. The team is hardworking, professional, and takes pride in their work. They respond quickly, communicate clearly, and keep every project moving smoothly from start to finish.
Acon Engineering is a trustworthy and professional firm. They consistently deliver on time and are excellent to work with throughout the process. Their estimates are clear, organized, and supported by detailed documentation.
It was a pleasure working with them. The team was professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout the project. Their service was reliable, efficient, and delivered exactly what was promised.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Private work is competitive, ROI-driven bidding with no prevailing wage or bonding rules. The focus is on an accurate bid and a protected margin. We price the job to your local rates, not government wage tables.
Every quantity is taken off from your drawings, priced to current local rates, then checked by a senior estimator before it goes out. That review catches gaps before they reach your bid.
We estimate commercial, residential, industrial, retail, hospitality, multifamily and office projects, along with renovations and tenant improvements. Each is priced to the trades and scope it carries.
We cover site work, concrete, structural steel, masonry, framing, drywall, roofing, MEP and finishes. A single estimate carries every trade your project needs, so nothing gets left off the bid.
A tight estimate lets you bid competitively without underpricing the job. You submit a number low enough to win and high enough to hold your margin once the work starts.
Most estimates are ready within 24 to 72 hours, with a rush option for tight deadlines. You get the estimate in editable Excel, with quantities by trade and a color-coded markup.
Yes. We write for solo builders and small contractors, not just large developers. You pay per project, so you get a full estimate without carrying an in-house estimator.
Get Your Private Sector Estimate
Send us your plans and tell us the trades you need priced. You will get a complete takeoff and a bid-ready estimate, with the materials and labor costed to your market.
Insights
Field tested guides for builders who bid.
Long form playbooks our clients use to sharpen pricing, win more jobs, and protect margin.
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Los Angeles, CA
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Chicago, IL
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