Takeoffs and cost estimates for Twin Cities contractors and developers, priced for Minnesota’s statewide code, deep frost, long winters and the Minneapolis–St. Paul labor market.
Few U.S. cities design for cold the way Minneapolis does. Footings go deep to stay below frost, roofs carry heavy snow, building envelopes need high insulation values, and much of the construction calendar involves working through freezing temperatures. Downtown even connects its buildings with an enclosed skyway network so people can avoid the weather.
Our estimators price Twin Cities projects with all of that in mind. We take off your drawings trade by trade and add the winter-related items that are easy to underestimate, such as ground thawing, temporary heat, heated enclosures, snow removal and cold-weather concrete protection.
Whether you are bidding senior housing in the suburbs, a clinic renovation in St. Paul or an apartment building near the light rail, you receive a clear, CSI-organized estimate that fits your bid process.
Northern-climate conditions our estimators price into every Twin Cities project.
Footings and utilities sit well below grade, increasing excavation, concrete and backfill.
Temporary heat, ground thaw, enclosures and concrete blankets are common line items.
Roof structure and drift areas are designed for heavy snow accumulation.
Minnesota’s energy requirements raise insulation, air barrier and window performance.
Watershed district rules can add stormwater and shoreline requirements.
Roofing, paving and landscaping crews are in high demand from spring to fall.
Healthcare, medical technology, retail headquarters and food production are major parts of the local economy. Our clients bid hospital and clinic work, cleanroom and lab space for device manufacturers, corporate office interiors, food processing support buildings and a large volume of senior and multifamily housing.
We estimate projects in Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka and Washington counties, including St. Paul, Bloomington, Edina, Plymouth, Maple Grove and Eden Prairie.
Minnesota is one of the few states with a single, mandatory statewide building code. The Minnesota State Building Code is based on the International Codes with state amendments, and cities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul enforce it through their own plan review and inspections. The state energy code and accessibility rules apply across all jurisdictions.
Sites near lakes, creeks and wetlands may also fall under watershed district permits, which can require stormwater treatment, erosion control and buffer areas. When your civil drawings include these items, we measure and price them as separate site work lines so they are easy to review.
We prepare estimates for projects throughout Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding area. Send your plans from anywhere in the region.
What Minneapolis contractors ask before sending plans.
Yes. When the schedule includes cold-weather work, we price temporary heat, ground thaw, enclosures, blankets and snow removal.
We measure footings, frost walls and excavation to the depths shown on the structural drawings, which in Minnesota are deeper than in most states.
Yes. We cover the Twin Cities metro, including St. Paul, Bloomington, Edina, Plymouth, Maple Grove and Eden Prairie.
Yes. We estimate cleanroom walls and ceilings, specialty HVAC, process piping and electrical work from the drawings.
Most estimates are delivered within a few business days, and rush service is available for tight bid dates.
Send your drawings and bid date, and get Twin Cities pricing from our estimating team.
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