· TradeBid editorial team
Construction Takeoff Checklist Before Pricing a Job
A pre-pricing checklist that helps specialty contractors catch missing scope, revisions, and unclear assumptions.
The short answer: Before pricing, make sure the takeoff represents the current drawings and that every quantity has a clear unit, source, and trade context.
How to approach it
- Check drawing revisions.
- Review specifications and schedules.
- Confirm site constraints.
- List bid questions before pricing.
What to check before you submit
- Addenda included
- Units checked
- Scope gaps flagged
- Bid deadline confirmed
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