# Pre-Construction > Pre-construction templates for estimating, bidding and project planning: cost estimates, takeoffs, procurement schedules, startup checklists and proposals. - URL: https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/ - Publisher: Essential Construction (https://essential.construction/) - Products in this category: 24 --- Pre-construction templates for the work that happens before mobilization: estimating, bidding, business development and project planning. Find cost estimate and quantity takeoff spreadsheets, procurement schedules, startup checklists, letters of intent and proposals. Made for estimators, preconstruction managers, project managers and owners who want a project fully priced, planned and contracted before work starts. ## What's in pre-construction Pre-construction runs from the first client conversation to the notice to proceed. The documents here follow that sequence: - **Winning the work**: proposals, requests for quotation and feasibility studies in [Business Development](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/). - **Pricing**: cost estimates, takeoffs, summaries and value engineering in [Estimating](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/). - **Planning**: quality and execution plans, scope of work, procurement trackers and manpower charts in [Project Planning](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/project-planning/). - **Getting ready to build**: startup checklists, letters of intent and baseline schedules. Estimators own the pricing documents. Preconstruction and project managers use the planning and procurement templates to set the baseline that the field team will build to. ## Popular pre-construction templates - [Construction Cost Estimate Template - Excel](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-cost-estimating-excel-template/): build a line-item cost estimate. - [Quantity Takeoff Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/quantity-takeoff-template/): measure quantities from drawings before pricing. - [Construction Procurement Schedule - Detailed](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/construction-procurement-schedule-detailed/): plan buyout and long-lead items. - [Construction Startup Checklist](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/construction-startup-checklist/): confirm everything is in place before mobilizing. - [Letter of Intent Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/letter-of-intent-template/): signal award while the contract is finalized. - [Construction Risk Management Plan](https://essential.construction/files/construction/quality/construction-risk-management-plan/): identify and assign project risks early. - [Construction Value Engineering Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-value-engineering-template/): compare cost-saving alternatives. - [General Construction Schedule (With S-Curve)](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/general-construction-schedule-with-s-curve/): set a baseline schedule and planned progress curve. ## Related categories and guides Once the job is awarded, move on to [Scheduling](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/) and [Administration](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/). Contract templates are in [Legal](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/legal/). From the Academy: [The Ultimate Guide to Preconstruction Planning](https://essential.construction/academy/tutorials/the-ultimate-guide-to-preconstruction-planning/), [Why Your Project Needs A Project Startup Checklist](https://essential.construction/academy/tutorials/why-your-project-needs-a-project-startup-checklist/) and [Construction Tendering](https://essential.construction/academy/tutorials/construction-tendering-the-basics/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What should a pre-construction checklist include? Typical items are a confirmed scope, current drawings and specifications, an approved budget or estimate, a baseline schedule, permits, long-lead procurement, insurance and contract documents, a site logistics plan, a safety plan and a kickoff meeting. The Construction Startup Checklist covers many of these. ### What is the difference between pre-construction and project planning? Pre-construction is the whole phase before building starts, including selling, pricing and contracting the job. Project planning is one part of it: deciding how the work will be executed, in what order, with what resources and to what quality standard. ### Is there a pre-construction schedule template? Yes. Use the General Construction Schedule for the baseline and the Detailed Procurement Schedule to plan buyout and long-lead items. More schedule formats, including look-ahead and pull planning templates, are in the Scheduling category. ### Are these templates editable? They are meant to be filled in and adapted to each project. File type differs from product to product, so check the format listed on the product page before you download. ## Subcategories - [Business Development](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development.md?v=20261109) - [Estimating](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating.md?v=20261109) - [Project Planning](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/project-planning.md?v=20261109) ## Templates and files in this category - [Construction Cost Estimate Template – Excel](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-cost-estimating-excel-template.md?v=1793715209): Excel construction cost estimating spreadsheet for estimates, bids, quotes and cost comparisons on any project type and industry. Instant download – $60. - [Rebar Takeoff](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/rebar-takeoff.md?v=1793667247): Rebar takeoff spreadsheet to total rebar weights and counts and plan the most efficient cuts for your project. $2.99, or free with a 14-day trial. - [Construction Financial Forecast Template](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/finance/construction-financial-forecast-template.md?v=1660158099): Keep track of all of the costs on your construction project using this construction financial forecast spreadsheet template. - [Construction Procurement Schedule – Detailed](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/construction-procurement-schedule-detailed.md?v=1793716476): Detailed Excel procurement schedule tracking award, submittals, approvals and lead times for every package. $6.99, or free with a 14-day membership trial. - [Construction Startup Checklist](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/construction-startup-checklist.md?v=1793716364): Get your construction project organized early by following a startup checklist. - [Construction Time and Material Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/construction-time-and-material-template.md?v=1793716754): Ensure time and material changes are tracked properly by your team with this time and material (T&M) template for construction. - [Construction Cash Flow Forecast](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/finance/construction-cash-flow-forecast.md?v=1793667329): Construction cash flow projection template to forecast and track project spend by division against budget. Editable – $6.99, or free with a 14-day trial. - [Quantity Takeoff Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/quantity-takeoff-template.md?v=1793716495): Quantity takeoff spreadsheet that calculates count, length, area and volume from your measurements. Excel file – $4.99, or free with a 14-day trial. - [Letter of Intent Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/letter-of-intent-template.md?v=1656445340): Quickly award projects to vendors, contractors or subcontractors Protect yourself legally Clearly communicate details of your award - [Construction Purchase Order Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/construction-purchase-order-template.md?v=1793716726): Provide clear instruction to your vendors and suppliers on your construction project with this construction purchase order template.Site titleTitleSeparator - [Quotation Proposal Template -With Plan and Draft Contract](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/proposals/quotation-proposal-template-with-plan-and-draft-contract.md?v=1675277636): Quotation Proposal-With Plan,Scope of Works,Bill of Labor and Materials and Initial Contract - [General Construction Schedule (With S-Curve)](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/general-construction-schedule-with-s-curve.md?v=1793716676): Download this editable Excel Program for General Construction Schedule - [Construction Value Engineering Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-value-engineering-template.md?v=1632326716): Refine your estimate and offer savings to your owner by using and tracking construction value engineering items with this excel template. - [Construction Risk Management Plan](https://essential.construction/files/construction/quality/construction-risk-management-plan.md?v=1793667454): Construction risk management plan and register to identify, assess and control project risks by division. Excel – $4.99, or free with a 14-day trial. - [Construction Projects Execution and Quality Plan](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/construction-projects-execution-and-quality-plan.md?v=1629764002): Plan your project in advance with this construction project execution plan template. - [Quantity Calculator – Concrete, Steel and Brick](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/quantity-calculator-concrete-steel-and-brick.md?v=1631599147): Use this calculator to easily compute the quantities of materials such as concrete, rebar, steel and masonry, - [Construction Estimate Summary Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-estimate-summary-template.md?v=1793667394): Organize your estimates and provide a consistent summary to your clients with the construction estimate summary excel template. - [Construction Procurement Schedule](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/construction-procurement-schedule.md?v=1793667335): Excel procurement schedule to track award, submittal review and material lead times so items arrive on site on time. $4.99, or free with a 14-day trial. - [Demolition & Sitework Cost Estimate Excel Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/demolition-sitework-cost-estimate-excel-template.md?v=1793716394): The template, suitable for the demolition and sitework industry, caters to project planners, managers, estimators, organizers, and designers. Offering features like database creation, project phase division, and automatic report generation, it combines Excel's simplicity with crucial options of cost estimating software. The template allows the creation of a material and labor database, accessing multiple entries, and generating estimates quickly. With the ability to create an unlimited number of project phases, it provides detailed insights into each aspect. The template includes a database with 30 demolition and sitework materials and labors, and users can expand it with over a million rows. - [Construction Management Contract](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/legal/construction-management-contract.md?v=1793716448): Construction management contract template: CM services, authority, owner duties, fees and project costs. Word file – $8.99, or free with a 14-day trial. - [Business Plan Template – Construction Company](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/business-plan-template-construction-company.md?v=1793667498): Ready to edit Business Plan Template for your Construction Company. - [Project Details Sheet](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/project-details-sheet.md?v=1793716652): Construction project information sheet in Word: keep the key project details, contacts and contract data in one place. $2.99, or free with a 14-day trial. - [Purchase Order Price Comparison](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/finance/purchase-order-price-comparison.md?v=1619761833): Determine the most competitive quote for your construction PO. - [Construction Project Quality Plan](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/project-planning/construction-project-quality-plan.md?v=1630537170): Ensure the quality of your construction project with this ready-to-edit Construction Project Quality Plan. - [Scope of Work Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/scope-of-work-template.md?v=1793667372): Define the scope of work for a contractor to perform. - [House Construction Cost Estimate Excel Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/house-construction-cost-estimate-excel-template.md?v=1793716423): The MB Estimating Spreadsheet is your essential construction project cost estimating template, revolutionizing the way you estimate costs, manage expenses, and plan your new house construction. Here's why you should consider using it: Key Features and Benefits: Excel Simplicity with Advanced Capabilities: Leverage Excel's user-friendly interface while incorporating essential features of common cost estimating software. Easily create a database of materials, labor, and machines, enabling quick access to multiple entries and efficient estimate generation. Comprehensive Material and Labor Database: Access a pre-built database with around 200 common house construction materials and labors, including categories such as DEMOLITION & SITEWORK, CONCRETE, MASONRY, and more. Fill the database with over 1,000,000 rows of your construction material and labor items for extensive customization. Phased Project Management: Create an unlimited number of project phases as unique sheets, providing a detailed insight into each aspect of your construction project. Automatic Report Creation: Generate two types of reports (basic and detailed) automatically, offering an overview of your project's estimated costs for effective communication. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a user-friendly, simple, and effective interface, allowing you to access multiple database entries simultaneously and make fast estimates. Compatibility and Support: Suitable for Excel 2007 and newer versions on Windows computers and Excel for MAC 2016 and newer. Access unlimited pre and post-sale support to address any inquiries. - [Schedule Of Rates](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/schedule-of-rates.md?v=1793716524): Schedule of rates template to agree unit rates for labor, equipment and materials with subcontractors. Word document. $2.99, or free with a 14-day trial. - [Construction Procurement Tracker](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/construction-procurement-tracker.md?v=1793716658): Construction procurement log in Excel: track each material from submittal to release for order and jobsite delivery. $4.99, or free with a 14-day trial. - [Job Cost & Estimate For Small Projects](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/job-cost-estimate-for-small-projects.md?v=1648575539): Easy-to-use job costing (estimation) template in MS Excel format to calculate total costs and selling prices for small jobs / projects - [Construction Purchase Requisition](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/finance/construction-purchase-requisition.md?v=1619068533): Getting trades and suppliers on board can be a time consuming task. In order to speed it up and formalize the scope of work that a supplier or vendor is providing companies often issue purchase… - [Notice To Proceed](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/notice-to-proceed.md?v=1623340995): The Notice To Proceed is a formal notification given to the Contractor to officially begin the project. - [Productivity Estimation Sheet](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/productivity-estimation-sheet.md?v=1717256210): Use this sheet to track the productivity of various activities on your project and forecast their cost to complete. - [Quantity Takeoff Quality Checklist](https://essential.construction/files/construction/quality/quantity-takeoff-quality-checklist.md?v=1618702719): Ensure your quantity takeoffs are being completed accurately on your construction site. - [Request For Pricing (RFP)](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/request-for-pricing-rfp.md?v=1793667194): Editable construction RFP template to request pricing or proposals from contractors, designers, suppliers and subs. $4.99, or free with a 14-day trial. - [Construction Estimate Comparison Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-estimate-comparison-template.md?v=1605918459): Compare your estimates to one another Provide reasons for variations Easy to use spreadsheet template - [Drawing Issue Register](https://essential.construction/files/design/drawing-issue-register.md?v=1793667238): Spreadsheet register to log and track issues found during drawing and design reviews, from early design through quality control. $4.99, or free on trial. - [Bill Of Quantities (Pre-Populated)](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/bill-of-quantities-pre-populated.md?v=1626329081): This bill of quantities comes prepopulated with information from a proposed residential complex. The residential complex is an eight bedroom duplex. A bill of quantities is similar to an estimate sheet in that it allows… - [Construction Pricing Comparison](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-pricing-comparison.md?v=1619495720): Analyze each one of your vendors quotations to see who is the most competitive. - [Construction Risk Register Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/quality/construction-risk-register-template.md?v=1708400548): Manage risk on your construction project and avoid costly rework with this construction risk register template from Construction Repository. - [Project Cost Estimate-Worksheet and Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/project-cost-estimate-worksheet-and-template.md?v=1708514321): Project Cost Estimate-Worksheet and Template - [Weekly Accomplishment Monitoring](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/weekly-accomplishment-monitoring.md?v=1622218003): This template will help you track the weekly accomplishments of your construction project in terms of quantity and percentage. - [Construction Cost Forecast Template](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/finance/construction-cost-forecast-template.md?v=1645032640): Streamline cost planning Understand how much money is left to spend - [Construction Cost Estimates for Subdivision](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-cost-estimates-for-subdivision.md?v=1793715155): Editable Excel Program for Construction Cost Estimates for Subdivision - [Construction Bid Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-bid-template.md?v=1793667189): Construction bid proposal template in Word for quotes and bids to owners and general contractors, with a clear scope of work. $4.99, or free with a trial. - [CONTRACTOR WEEKLY PLANNER Excel Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/project-planning/contractor-weekly-planner-excel-template.md?v=1793715229): Highly customizable contractor schedule planner, made in Excel, which will help you organize your jobs, projects, and your work activities in general. - [Construction, Electrical and Plumbing Budget Estimate Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-electrical-and-plumbing-budget-estimate-template.md?v=1793715042): The organization is a very important thing that dictates your productivity as well as your free time. Our Construction, Electrical, and Plumbing Cost Estimate Template helps in organization and also in displaying different projects and solutions. This fantastic Cost Management Tool is the right thing for the perfect organization and quick completion of work. Its clarity and meticulous design make your work easier and more interesting. Instant download is available, just download and everything is ready to use! It is suitable for Excel 2007 and more recent versions. With this fantastic Project Tool, it will be easier for you to simultaneously track costs of several different projects, at the same time, everything will be neat and in its place, without the possibility of mixing data. This program can be used for Construction, Electrical, and Plumbing industry, but you can also use it for anything that suits you. - [Business Plan Template – Construction Company (Pools-14 Chapters)](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/business-plan-construction-company-pools.md?v=1741210055): Ready to edit Pool Construction Business Plan with Explanation on each Chapter. - [Quotation Proposal Template – With Plan](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/proposals/quotation-proposal-template-with-plan.md?v=1633522909): Quotation Proposal w/ Scope of Works, Plan and Detailed Bill of Labor and Materials - [Tender Recommendation Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/tender-recommendation-template.md?v=1618638000): If you work on a construction management project recommending sub trades to your owner is a vital part of the process. Once a tender has been completed you must submit a form to them indicating… - [Construction Quote Cover Letter Template](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/finance/construction-quote-cover-letter-template.md?v=1632326677): Submit professional looking changes Provide key information to ensure understanding Increase approval rate on your changes - [Drywall Project Cost Estimate Excel Budgeting Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/drywall-project-cost-estimate-excel-budgeting-template.md?v=1793715045): Key Features: User-friendly, simple, and effective Access multiple database entries for fast estimates Create an unlimited number of project phases for detailed insight Easily populate and modify the database with materials and labor Generate two types of reports (basic and detailed) in Word Fast, accurate, and time-saving - [Painting Productivity Monitoring Form](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/painting-productivity-monitoring-form.md?v=1623634069): The Painting Productivity Monitoring Form has been designed to standardize the monitoring of productivity for painting work. - [Staff Histogram and Manpower Loading Chart](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/staff-histogram-and-manpower-loading-chart.md?v=1793716643): Use this staff histogram / manpower loading chart on your project in order to better understand your planned vs actual staffing needs. - [Request For Quotation (RFQ)](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/request-for-quotation-rfq.md?v=1671253487): When you start a project it typically involves soliciting pricing. Whether it’s to obtain pricing from a contractor, designer, supplier or subcontractor a request for pricing or RFP is a standard practice amongst the industry.… - [Flow Chart – Purchase Requisition Process](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/project-planning/flow-chart-purchase-requisition-process.md?v=1662541593): Outline the process for your construction purchase orders. - [Bar Bending Schedule – Box Culvert](https://essential.construction/files/design/bar-bending-schedule-box-culvert.md?v=1719741697): This easy-to-use  BBS helps site engineer to easily identify required quantities of the various diameter of bars used in Box Culvert. - [Purchase Order Terms Of Purchase](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/finance/purchase-order-terms-of-purchase.md?v=1620006251): Protect your product by including terms of purchase in your POs. - [Development Planning for Construction Projects](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/development-planning-for-construction-projects.md?v=1651857679): An ebook on the process and strategies for development of property. - [Electrical and Plumbing Cost Estimating Spreadsheet Excel Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/electrical-and-plumbing-cost-estimation-spreadsheet-excel-template.md?v=1793716688): Electrical and plumbing estimating spreadsheet for Excel: about 850 materials with labor units, unlimited phases, reports. $60. Instant download. - [Water Pipe Installation Productivity Monitoring Form](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/water-pipe-installation-productivity-monitoring-form.md?v=1623633309): The Water Pipe Installation Productivity Monitoring Form has been designed to standardize the monitoring of productivity for water pipe installation. - [Job Information Report](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/project-planning/job-information-report.md?v=1635560155): Job Information form for your new project. - [Electrical Cost Estimate Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/electrical-cost-estimate-template.md?v=1793715060): This Electrical Project Cost Estimate template is an Excel-based template that is useful for any industry and any project. Electrical project planners, managers, estimators, organizers, or designers can greatly benefit from it. It can be used for electrical estimating, cost analysis, making bids, and quotes, but also for evaluating different solutions in the construction project-making phase - for example, one job can be done in several different ways, with different materials, machines, and workforce types. With our spreadsheet, you can easily compare different project solutions. - [Residential Professional Building Contract](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/finance/residential-professional-building-contract.md?v=1631600459): Use this residential construction building contract on your project to protect all parties on a project. - [Floor Tiling Productivity Monitoring Form](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/floor-tiling-productivity-monitoring-form.md?v=1623634334): The Floor Tiling Productivity Monitoring Form has been designed to standardize the monitoring of productivity for floor tiling. - [Project Communications Plan Template](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/project-communications-plan-template.md?v=1653410123): This document provides a guide on the topics usually included in a Communications Plan. - [Environmental Project Checklist](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/project-planning/environmental-project-checklist.md?v=1684801940): Use this project environmental checklist to keep your project in compliance with environmental regulations. - [Safety Hats – 50+ Construction Graphics](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/safety-hats-50-construction-graphics.md?v=1630598841): Construction Graphics and HD photos-Safety Hats You can use these compilation of graphics and high definition photos of hard hats on your design works/presentations, to inform, educate, or persuade your target audience. - [Architecture Firm Presentation Template – Red and White](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/presentations/architecture-firm-presentation-template-red-and-white.md?v=1633414937): Use this red and white professional architecture presentation to create consistency and present a professional image to clients, internal and external stakeholders. - [Safety Clothing and Vests – 50+ Construction Graphics](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/safety-clothing-and-vests-50-construction-graphics.md?v=1630704596): Construction Graphics and HD photos-Safety Clothings and Vests Use these compilation of graphics and high definition photos of construction clothings and vests on your design works/presentations, to inform, educate, or persuade your target audience. - [Construction Safety Startup Checklist](https://essential.construction/files/construction/safety/construction-safety-startup-checklist.md?v=1793716417): Ensure your teams are preparing their site safety properly. - [Flow Chart – Construction Tendering Process](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/flow-chart-construction-tendering-process.md?v=1677655336): Identify the process behind your construction tenders. - [Reinforcement Steel Placing Productivity Monitoring Form](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/reinforcement-steel-placing-productivity-monitoring-form.md?v=1623633930): The Reinforcement Placing and Fixing Productivity Monitoring Form has been designed to standardize the monitoring of productivity for reinforcement placing and fixing. - [Unit Price Bid Review And Analysis Spreadsheet](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/unit-price-bid-review-and-analysis-spreadsheet.md?v=1658229575): Compare various unit rate bid submissions to one another to help you decide who to award to. - [Contract Document Log Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/contract-document-log-template.md?v=1627165090): Track your documents on your construction project accurately with this contract document log spreadsheet based template from Construction Repository. - [Contractor Proposal Bid Excel Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/contractor-proposal-bid-excel-template.md?v=1793715047): Transform your construction projects with the MB Estimating Spreadsheet, a meticulously crafted and unparalleled construction cost estimator. - [Project Feasibility Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/project-feasibility-template.md?v=1793716788): Determine if your development is feasible with this useful spreadsheet. - [Home Remodel Project Cost Estimate Excel Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/home-remodel-project-cost-estimate-excel-template.md?v=1793715049): The Home Renovation Cost Estimate Excel Template is a powerful tool designed to simplify cost estimation and expense tracking for various remodeling projects, including home renovations, bathroom renovations, kitchen renovations, basement renovations, and more. Key Features and Benefits: Versatility: Suitable for any industry and project, catering to home renovation project planners, managers, estimators, organizers, or designers.Comprehensive Estimating: Use the template for project estimating, cost analysis, making bids, quotes, and evaluating different solutions in various project-making phases. Excel Simplicity with Advanced Options: Retains Excel's simplicity while incorporating crucial options of common cost estimating software, including an easily accessible database, project phase division, clear insight into phase costs, and automatic report creation. Customizable Database: Create your own database of materials, labor, and machines, with around 200 common house remodeling materials and labors already provided. Phased Project Management: Create an unlimited number of project phases as unique sheets for a detailed insight into each aspect of your project. Report Generation: Automatically generate two types of reports (basic and detailed) in Word format, providing an overview of your project's estimated costs. User-Friendly Interface: Simple, effective, and fast, saving time and ensuring accuracy in cost estimation. - [Construction Tender Tracking Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-tender-tracking-template.md?v=1617942728): Provides a central place to track information on your tender. Stay on top of the estimating process. Keep your estimating team aligned. - [Simple Home Repair Contract](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/legal/simple-home-repair-contract.md?v=1634794292): Proposal with contract template for your Home Repair projects. - [Monthly Cost Estimate Analysis](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/monthly-cost-estimate-analysis.md?v=1689200879): This spreadsheet helps you to analyze the monthly costs for your project. - [Ductwork Installation Productivity Monitoring Form](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/ductwork-installation-productivity-monitoring-form.md?v=1623634717): The Ductwork Installation Productivity Monitoring Form has been designed to standardize the monitoring of productivity for air-con ducting installation. - [Bill of quantities](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/bill-of-quantities.md?v=1625162868): List of materials and prices. - [Business Plan Template – Roofing Company](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/business-plan-template-roofing-company.md?v=1793667340): Ready-to-edit roofing company business plan with suggested content for strategy, partners and growth goals. Editable – $4.99, or free with a 14-day trial. - [Construction Tender Recap Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-tender-recap-template.md?v=1603237109): Subcontractor pricing is a challenge to analyze, do it more effectively with this construction tender recap template in Microsoft Excel.Site titleTitleSeparator - [Bid Compliance Certificate](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/bid-compliance-certificate.md?v=1619491529): Provide certainty on your tendered price. - [Drywall Install Productivity Monitoring Form](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/drywall-install-productivity-monitoring-form.md?v=1623633207): The Drywall Installation Productivity Monitoring Form has been designed to standardize the monitoring of productivity for drywall installation. - [Estimate with Cost And Sort Codes](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/estimate-with-cost-and-sort-codes.md?v=1720547415): Organize your estimating process with this estimate spreadsheet containing cost codes and sort codes. - [Construction Project Proposal (Grey and Green)](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/proposals/construction-project-proposal-grey-and-green.md?v=1633311218): All in one Company Profile and Construction Project Proposal. All colors/themes are editable including the graphics to suit any of your company logo/brandings. - [General Guide for Formwork and Falsework](https://essential.construction/files/information/guides/general-guide-for-formwork-and-falsework.md?v=1626109546): This General Guide provides information on how to manage formwork and falsework risks at a workplace. It is supported by specific guides on formwork, falsework, slip, jump and travelling forms and a formwork and falsework Information Sheet for small business. - [Tender Package Bidding Document](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/tender-package-bidding-document.md?v=1637901253): Use this tender package template to solicit bids from sub trades and suppliers. - [Permit Tracking Log and Schedule](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/project-planning/permit-tracking-log-and-schedule.md?v=1684518382): Track  and schedule your permits more closely with this building permit tracking log and schedule. - [Guide To Mobile Cranes](https://essential.construction/files/information/guides/guide-to-mobile-cranes.md?v=1627599404): This Guide provides information on mobile cranes and supports the General guide for cranes. - [Construction Company Profile Presentation](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/proposals/construction-company-profile-presentation.md?v=1655334631): Use this company profile presentation template to get more work. - [Construction Estimate Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-estimate-template.md?v=1785774870): A free excel template to help you prepare your next bid or construction estimate. Easy to use and simple data entry to speed up estimating. - [Estimate Comparison Summary](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/estimate-comparison-summary.md?v=1756272216): Understand the variances between budgets on your project better with this estimate comparison summary. - [Architecture Firm Presentation Template – Professional Brown and Light Grey](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/presentations/architecture-firm-presentation-template-professional-brown-and-light-grey.md?v=1682099052): Use this brown and light grey professional architecture presentation to create consistency and present a professional image to clients, internal and external stakeholders. - [General Guide For Cranes](https://essential.construction/files/information/guides/general-guide-for-cranes.md?v=1643355714): This General Guide provides information on how to manage the risks of cranes at a workplace. It is supported by specific guides on tower cranes, mobile cranes, inspecting and maintaining cranes, and information sheets on various cranes. - [Bar Bending Schedules](https://essential.construction/files/design/bar-bending-schedules.md?v=1639538189): Use this document to understand the weight and details of reinforcement steel in the structure. - [Guide To Tower Cranes](https://essential.construction/files/information/guides/guide-to-tower-cranes.md?v=1700059082): This Guide provides information on siting, erecting and using tower cranes and self-erecting tower cranes in the workplace and supports the Guide for cranes. - [Home Renovation Cost Estimate Excel Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/home-renovation-cost-estimate-excel-template.md?v=1793715044): The Home Renovation Planner Excel Template is a user-friendly tool designed for efficient cost organization and cost estimate. Features include user-friendliness, quick access to a material and labor database, creation of unlimited project phases, and automatic report generation. The template covers common house renovation categories, including demolition, sitework, concrete, masonry, metal, structural wood, roof, insulation, doors, windows, wall, and finishes. It allows users to fill the database with extensive construction material and labor items, providing fast, accurate, and time-saving estimates.