The best foundation for a successful project starts with a comprehensive construction estimate prepared by a group of professional estimators. Estimating requires the ability to prepare quantity surveys, determine labor productivity, price materials and know construction methodologies.

Estimating requires experienced, professional estimators knowledgeable in construction practices and procedures. It involves knowledge in civil, architectural, mechanical and electrical disciplines. It includes coordinating these disciplines into a total project scope for a complete, understandable estimate submittal.

Tempest Company has the skilled, experienced professional estimators needed for any estimating effort.

As an independent consulting firm, Tempest Company provides thoroughly researched, unbiased and accurate estimates for the construction industry. An ASPE Certified Professional Estimator prepares or reviews each estimate. Tempest Company’s estimate package includes the estimate and an estimate report. The estimate contains all of the information, not just a one page summary. The estimate narrative is a report on major features with recommendations for the project.

SITE INVESTIGATIONS

Site investigations are crucial to the success of an estimate. At Tempest Company we examine and document access restrictions, area climate, utilities, construction facilities and other conditions unique to the site.

QUANTITY SURVEYS

The quantities developed by Tempest Company are some of the most detailed, comprehensive listings possible. Drawings are studied for interference’s and conflicts, omissions or duplications. Plan views are compared to details and sections. The quantities are evaluated for waste amounts and included as appropriate.

DETERMINATION OF CONSTRUCTION METHODS

Individual parts of the project are analyzed for construction methods. Tempest Company looks at the scope, conformance to the documents and needs of the project. This involves the time of year for construction (weather conditions), completion status of other work (ease or difficulty) and other site specific requirements.

PRICING OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Once the materials and equipment are identified, Tempest Company solicits vendor quotations. These are documented on individual vendor quote sheets and kept as part of the estimate backup information.

DETAILING OF INDIRECTS

An integral part of each estimate is the cost of the indirects on the project. At Tempest Company, these include items such as mobilization and demobilization, staffing, temporary buildings and construction, temporary utilities, job office expenses, small tools and consumables, insurance, taxes, home office support and finance expenses.

ESTIMATE/BID EVALUATIONS

Our detailed estimates are used in performing analysis on other estimates and /or bid amounts. Comparisons and evaluations are started on a major division by division basis. As conditions warrant, the analysis can continue down to specific line items in the estimate. At the end of the analysis, there are no unanswered questions.

LABOR ANALYSIS AND WAGE RATES

Man-hours are determined by our previous experience or by crew analysis. Wage rates are detailed and documented. The total hourly rates include amounts for wages, fringe benefits and payroll burdens. Each craft then has applicable foremen and general foreman incorporated into the crew.

HOW MUCH AND HOW LONG?

When you want the answers to these two important questions for your projects, contact Tempest Company. Our professional estimators will get you real answers with real numbers, not wags and swags. It’s our business!

Wags, swags & guesstimates do not bring projects in on budget or as scheduled. In fact, they just might be the main reason projects get postponed or shelved entirely. Our organized and confidential estimates enable you to be aware of costs, time and construction needs. Tempest Company has the capability to fulfill the necessary estimating requirement, regardless of the project location.