ACCURATE ESTIMATING IS A SCIENCE IN WHICH WE HAVE A PhD.

We are cost-conscious to a fault. We treat every single dollar like it’s precious. It is.

Employing the traditional "Lump Sum Contracting" delivery system, Big-D painstakingly examines your completed construction drawings and specifications, and provides you with a single-entry amount (a fancy way of saying “lump sum”) to cover all labor, equipment, materials, services, overhead, and profit for completing your project.

Because cost is typically the decisive factor, our Big-D cost estimators utilize advanced estimating software that allows us to very precisely compute quantities and generate reduced-scale, color-coded drawings that clearly illustrate the various construction components included in your project's design.

Collaborating with first-rate subcontractors is critical to the success of the Lump Sum Contracting delivery method. Consequently, Big-D has spent over 40 years forming and preserving robust relationships with subcontractors throughout the Western United States. Subcontractors value our reputation for clearly defining job scope and expectations, establishing win-win environments and delivering on our promises. These relationships ensure lower costs and reduced risks on your project.

“Lump Sum Contracting” advantages:

The project will be completed at the lowest price for the pre-established design and specifications.
Our competitive bid process is especially beneficial when project parameters are well defined and owner changes are unlikely.

Final thought. We take extraordinary pride in being the lowest cost producer, while still providing the highest quality construction.