Faster draft cycles
Lookalikes and assemblies reduce time spent chasing prior bids.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION INTELLIGENCE · ESTIMATING
Estimate with history, assemblies, and governed margin.
Turn bid documents and prior project evidence into draft assemblies and cost structures estimators can review, edit, or reject — then hand cleanly to takeoff and bid strategy.
Faster draft estimates with human approval on every consequential line.
Product overview
Where this module sits
Estimating is the starting gate of Pre-Construction Intelligence. It connects historical lookalikes, quantity context, and cost structure so bids start from operational evidence — not tribal memory.
Built for Estimators, pre-construction managers, and commercial leads.
Product proof
Real Ezelogs surfaces
Compare estimate revisions on one record
Keep estimate versions and cost rollups visible without spreadsheet reconstruction.
- Revision history
- Cost category views
- Shared project context
End-to-end workflow
Pre-Construction Intelligence path
One continuous family — current stage highlighted, full path visible.
Lifecycle position
Where pre-construction sits in the platform
Who uses this module
Role-specific value
Estimator
Draft assemblies and lookalikes for review — approve every line that enters the bid.
ExplorePre-Construction Manager
See margin drift and scope gaps as governed signals before proposals leave.
ExploreCommercial Lead
Connect estimate structure to bid strategy without re-keying cost codes.
ExploreAI ASSISTANCE — ADVISORY
AI proposes. Estimators decide.
Assistance is advisory. Consequential estimate lines require human approval before they land in the bid.
- Lookalike suggestionsHistorical estimates ranked against current bid documents for review.
- Assembly draftsSuggested assemblies linked to drawing and specification context.
- Margin drift signalsBid margin vs target band flagged for pre-con review.
- Scope gap flagsBid scope vs specification sections proposed for estimator review.
Inputs
What comes in
- Bid documents and specifications
- Historical estimates and assemblies
- Cost codes and production rates
- Quantity context from takeoff
Outputs
What continues downstream
- Draft estimate structure for review
- Approved assemblies and line items
- Margin and scope signals on the record
- Clean handoff to bid strategy
Connected modules
Intelligence connections
Estimating → Quantity Takeoff → Bid Management → Procurement → Job Costing → Field Management
Business outcomes
What teams gain
Governed margin
Drift surfaces before proposals leave — not as a post-mortem.
Operational continuity
Approved structure continues into buyout, controls, and field.
Construction examples
How it shows up on real work
Transportation bid package
Agency bid docs and lookalike subway work inform draft assemblies; estimators approve before leveling.
School renovation estimate
Historical education projects and trade assemblies support conceptual-to-CD estimate progression.
Multi-trade GC bid
Scope gaps between trades surface for review before the proposal is packaged.
Evidence & governance
Evidence stays with the decision
Role-aware governance
Consequential actions stay with accountable people and role-based controls.
Platform design principle
Evidence-backed recommendations
Recommendations carry the records that support them — logs, photos, inspections, and documents.
Intelligence layer pattern
Accessible public experiences
Keyboard-operable surfaces, clear focus, and readable contrast across the public website.
Accessibility practice
Reliable public and protected content
Public pages stay available while investor-private materials remain access-controlled.
Content protection practice
FAQ
Common questions
Does AI post estimate lines automatically?
No. AI proposes lookalikes, assemblies, and signals. Estimators approve, edit, or reject before lines enter the bid.
How does Estimating connect to Quantity Takeoff?
Quantity context from takeoff informs cost structure on the same operating record — no spreadsheet re-key between modules.
Can approved estimates feed project budgets?
Yes. After award, commercial structure continues into project setup, procurement, and job costing.
See Pre-Construction Intelligence in a demo
Walk Estimating → Quantity Takeoff → Bid Management as one governed suite.