Estimating & Procurement · Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimate Template

Quick answer

Construction Cost Estimate Template: Division-level estimate with general conditions, contingency and fee. Its format is Excel. It is for Estimator, General Contractor, Owner's Rep. It includes Division summary; General conditions; Contingency; Fee & bond. It is a free download from Construction Logs.

Roll takeoffs and unit costs into a full estimate summary owners understand.

What's included

  • Division summary
  • General conditions
  • Contingency
  • Fee & bond
Construction Cost Estimate Template — template preview

Option 1 · Manual

Download free Excel template

Instant download. Opens in Excel, Google Sheets or Numbers.

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Option 2 · Modern

Run live in Daily Build

Your estimate becomes the cost codes your team tracks against all job long.

  • ■Fill it out from the field on any phone
  • ■Photos, signatures and timestamps attached
  • ■Automatic reports for owners and PMs
  • ■Free to start — no credit card

Quick summary

What it is
Division-level estimate with general conditions, contingency and fee.
Best for
Estimator, General Contractor, Owner's Rep
Format
Excel
Price
Free ($0.00)
Pillar
Estimating & Procurement

What's included

  • Division summary
  • General conditions
  • Contingency
  • Fee & bond

Template columns

DivisionDescriptionQtyUnitUnit CostTotal% of Total
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Excel vs. Daily Build

ExcelDaily Build
PriceFreeFree to start
Mobile field entryNoYes
Photos & attachmentsNoYes
Automatic reportsNoYes
Works offlineYesYes

FAQ

How much contingency is typical?

5% to 10% at bid; higher for early conceptual estimates or renovation work.

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