CSI MasterFormat divisions (United States)
Construction cost estimates & quantity takeoffs for United States
Upload your drawings and get a priced construction cost estimate and quantity takeoff for a United States project — organized by CSI MasterFormat divisions, in US dollars, with every unit rate source-cited. What used to take an estimator days takes minutes.
What your United States estimate includes
- Preliminaries
- Substructure & foundations
- Superstructure & walling
- Roofing
- Internal finishes
- Services (plumbing & electrical)
- External works
| Description | Unit | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation trench excavation | m³ | 22.0 |
| Mass concrete strip foundation, C20 | m | 46.0 |
| 230mm masonry walls, common bond | m² | 168.0 |
| Reinforced concrete lintels over openings | m | 24.0 |
| Roof trusses & covering | m² | 142.0 |
| Internal plaster & finishes | m² | 380.0 |
Rates and totals are priced in USD when you generate your own estimate.
How it works in United States
United States — frequently asked
What format is the cost estimate for United States?+
Estimates for United States are organized by CSI MasterFormat divisions — the standard structure US contractors and estimators use — priced in US dollars.
What currency is my estimate priced in?+
Every rate and total is priced in USD ($), the currency used in United States. You can also choose any other currency at generation.
How much does it cost?+
Generating and previewing is free. Unlocking the full estimate costs 1% of the estimated building cost, paid in your own currency.
How long does it take?+
A typical analysis for a United States project completes in a few minutes — versus the days or weeks a manual takeoff takes.
Can a quantity surveyor or contractor rely on it?+
The bill is grouped by trade and every unit rate carries a source, so a United States QS or contractor can check each figure. Treat it as a fast, auditable first-pass.