ECI’S EARTHWORK TAKEOFF SERVICE: WHY WE SHOULD HANDLE IT FOR YOU
How many bids are you currently working on? Would you like to bid on more? Competition for construction projects bids is as fierce as ever so finding ways to speed up your bidding process should always be top of mind. The more projects you bid on the higher the chances that you’ll win more bids. One smart way to increase how many projects you bid on is by outsourcing your earthwork takeoffs (cut & fills).
When it comes to outsourcing, there are plenty of options. Searching through all the websites is necessary but time consuming. Finding a service provider whose approach and style aligns with your business is key. We understand the importance of contractors doing their due diligence when it comes to partnering with an outside service provider. For the past fifteen years, ECI has built its reputation grounded in building genuine relationships with our clients.
The Value of Takeoffs for Earthwork
Earthwork takeoffs are calculations on how much dirt/material is on the job site and what amounts will need to either be hauled away or brought in to fulfill the project’s requirements. If these calculations are done incorrectly or have errors, not only will your bid be affected but if awarded, it can have devastating impacts on your project’s success. Mistakes in cut & fill analyses result in extra time, resources, and expenses.
We often hear from our clients that although they know how to do an earthwork takeoff, they simply don’t have the time to do it. Not only that, but many prefer to have one of ECI’s engineers do it because they have a lot more experience because they produce them more regularly. Another benefit to having us do them is the investment in technology might not be feasible for a contractor but it is a necessity for our business. You can trust that our engineers are supplied with the latest technology and keep current when it comes to upgrades or new software. This allows us to turn jobs, like earthwork takeoffs, around quickly and precisely for our clients.
What Does it Cost?
You’re likely wondering what it might cost to have an earthwork takeoff done for you and you won’t be surprised to hear that it depends on the size of the project. You can expect to pay anywhere from a few hundred bucks for a small job site to a few thousand bucks or more for large job sites. We provide free estimates so you can submit accurate bids. If awarded to you, let us know and we’ll get to work on it right away and can usually turn it around in two weeks or less.
Why ECI?
The process for working with ECI is easy. We’ll simply need you to forward us the CAD & PDF files. Our engineer will review and let you know if there’s any missing information. If not, they’ll get to work on it so they can turn it around quickly. The cut & fill reports include the volumes and areas for the dirt, asphalt, gravel, and other materials. The report also provides a site improvements map and a Cut/ Fill map along with earthwork statistics like max cut, max fill, change in elevation to balance, and other metrics that help in the bidding process.
If you have questions about the report, the engineer is just a phone call away, always ready to answer questions. This is the top reason our clients say they prefer working with ECI – we answer our phones. We are prepared to walk you through the report or help you troubleshoot once you’re on the job site and encounter an issue. Keeping with our company’s core values, you can expect quality work, transparency, and communication to be a part of every interaction you have with our team. We understand the time crunch you’re under and we will go out of our way to help you get those bids done in time!