Civil estimating and bid support for contractors
Civil quantity packages, revised-plan comparisons, independent bid reviews, and overflow estimating support for underground-utility and site-development contractors.
Pursue more civil opportunities without immediately adding another full-time estimator.
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Illustrative plan sheet · fictional dataFive focused services
From a quantity package to a proposed-grade model, start with the work you need completed.
Organized civil quantities and scope documentation for contractors retaining internal pricing and final bid control.
You receiveQuantity summaries and scope breakdowns and agreed supporting documentation.
Explore civil quantity package →An independent, structured second review before the contractor commits to a final civil bid.
You receiveReview observations and agreed supporting documentation.
Explore civil bid review →Project-defined capacity for contractors with more estimating work than one estimator can reasonably handle, but not enough sustained demand to add another full-time estimator.
You receiveDefined takeoff or estimating work and agreed supporting documentation.
Explore overflow estimating support →A comparison of identified plan sets and an organized record of civil changes that may affect the estimate.
You receiveRevision and discrepancy register and agreed supporting documentation.
Explore revised-plan impact review →Office-based preparation of proposed-grade models for contractors operating supported Topcon GPS-controlled equipment.
You receiveTopcon-compatible .tp3 model and agreed supporting documentation.
Explore 3d machine-control model preparation →See what you receive
A useful deliverable gives your estimator a clear basis for review: quantities, plan references, scope notes, and open questions.
Illustrative content only. Actual scope and output vary by engagement.
Fictional utility quantity package · Revision 01
Fictional utility plan C-101 and schedule C-102: original issue January 5, 2030; controlling revision 01 January 12, 2030. These invented dates identify this specimen only. No customer project is represented.
Water connection: The fictional plan and utility schedule show different connection details. Confirm the controlling detail before final pricing.
Quantity-only specimen. Labor, material, equipment, and other pricing inputs are excluded. Final pricing and bid submission remain with the contractor.
Civil scope familiarity
Underground utilities and site development, with included work confirmed for each project.
Grading, drainage relationships, and related quantities within the agreed scope.
Pipe, fittings, appurtenances, services, crossings, and structure schedules.
Aggregate base, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and related sitework.
Scope first
Direct professional involvement, documented assumptions, and review before delivery.
Provide available documents, timing, and the work you need.
Availability, scope, fee, deliverables, and terms are agreed in writing.
Horizon organizes and checks the work against the accepted assignment.
Receive the agreed files and clarification support defined for the engagement.
Yes. Choose quantity takeoff only. Customer-priced and customer-vendor-informed estimates are available when included in the agreed scope.
Compare estimate options →You can identify what is available, provide a customer-controlled secure document link, or indicate that documents are not ready. Online forms and uploads are unavailable. Email Horizon to agree how project documents will be shared.
No. Horizon confirms availability, scope, fee, and delivery timing in writing before work begins.