Manage your entire bid with confidence. Tectonic helps general contractors verify sub bids, estimate self-performed work, and build complete project estimates faster.
As a GC, you coordinate dozens of trades and need to understand every scope. Tectonic gives you the tools to verify subcontractor quantities, estimate your own work, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Common pain points that slow down your estimating process
When subs submit bids, how do you know their quantities are right? You do not have time to take off every trade, but low bids with missing scope become change orders later.
For trades you handle in-house - concrete, carpentry, general labor - you need accurate takeoffs. But your estimators are busy managing the whole project.
When one sub assumes another is covering something, you end up paying twice or scrambling to fill gaps. Seeing all scopes together helps catch these issues.
Sub quotes rolling in, last-minute changes, and tight deadlines create stress. You need tools that help you compile and verify bids quickly.
AI-powered solutions designed for your workflow
Run AI takeoffs to verify sub bids. If a plumbing bid seems too low, check their fixture count against your takeoff in minutes.
Generate detailed takeoffs for trades you perform in-house. Concrete, rough carpentry, cleanup, and more - all from the same plans your subs are using.
See quantities across all trades in one place. Identify scope gaps or overlaps before they become problems on the job site.
Quickly check alternates, deducts, or scope questions as sub bids arrive. Answer GC addenda and make informed decisions under deadline pressure.
“We caught a $50,000 scope gap on a recent project because we ran Tectonic quantities before finalizing subcontracts. That alone paid for years of subscription.”
Chief Estimator
General Contractor
How contractors in your industry use Tectonic
Run quick takeoffs to verify that sub quotes include complete scope. Catch missing items before signing subcontracts.
Accurately estimate concrete, carpentry, and other trades your company handles directly. Get the same AI-powered accuracy as specialty contractors.
Quickly re-estimate alternate approaches. When the owner asks about different materials or methods, provide pricing fast.
Generate early-stage estimates from preliminary plans. Help owners understand costs before detailed drawings are complete.
Common questions about Tectonic for your use case
Run your own takeoff for any trade and compare quantities to sub bids. If numbers differ significantly, you can ask the sub to clarify their scope or adjust your buyout strategy.
Yes, Tectonic supports 14+ trades including concrete, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, roofing, and more. You can generate quantities for any scope from the plans.
Most GCs use Tectonic to: 1) estimate self-performed work in detail, 2) spot-check sub bids for complete scope, 3) quickly price alternates and VE options, and 4) provide early-stage budgets.
By seeing quantities across all trades from one plan set, you can identify potential gaps or overlaps. This visibility helps ensure every scope is covered exactly once in your bid.
Absolutely. Tectonic completes takeoffs in minutes instead of hours. When a sub calls with a question about scope or you need to verify a late bid, you can get answers quickly.
Join contractors who are cutting their takeoff time by 90% and winning more profitable work.
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