Services in USA

Construction estimating and design services in the USA

MASONORA supports US general contractors, subcontractors, builders and developers with quantity takeoffs and estimates organized by CSI MasterFormat division, permit and construction sets prepared to the IBC and IRC as adopted locally, structural design to ASCE 7, AISC and ACI, and CPM scheduling in Primavera P6 or MS Project. Quantities are in imperial units and pricing in US dollars.

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AT A GLANCE: USA

Measurement: Imperial: sq ft, lf, cu yd, tons
Currency: US dollars (USD)
Estimate structure: CSI MasterFormat divisions, or your cost codes
Common contracts: AIA A101/A201, ConsensusDocs, subcontract forms

01Local standards

Codes, measurement and contracts in USA

Building codes

The International Building Code and International Residential Code are adopted by states and cities, often with local amendments. We prepare drawings to the code edition your jurisdiction enforces and ask for any local amendment list.

Estimate structure

There is no national method of measurement in the US, so estimates follow CSI MasterFormat divisions, from Division 02 Existing Conditions to Division 33 Utilities, or the cost codes your company already uses.

Structural standards

Loads to ASCE 7, steel to AISC 360 and concrete to ACI 318, with wood framing to the NDS and the prescriptive provisions of the IRC where they apply.

MEP and energy

Electrical work follows the NEC, plumbing and mechanical follow the IPC and IMC or the uniform codes, and energy compliance follows the IECC or the state energy code.

02Services

What we do for clients in USA

USAQuantity takeoff services in the USAQuantity takeoff services for US contractors: every trade measured from your bid set in imperial units, organized by CSI MasterFormat division.Read more →USAConstruction estimating services in the USAConstruction estimating for US general contractors: trade-by-trade estimates by CSI division, general conditions, and markups you control.Read more →USAMEP estimating services in the USAMEP estimating for US contractors: fire, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and low-voltage takeoffs by CSI division, with labor units and material pricing.Read more →

SERVICE 01Architecture DesignConcept to permit-ready sets, 3D visualization and BIM, drawn to the codes where you build.Explore Architecture Design →SERVICE 02Bid Management & TenderingTakeoffs, BOQs, trade and MEP estimates, and the tender support to submit on time.Explore Bid Management & Tendering →SERVICE 03Structure DesignCalculations, framing and foundation design coordinated to the architecture and your local code.Explore Structure Design →SERVICE 04Project & Construction ManagementPlanning, CPM schedules, cost control and site administration from pre-construction to handover.Explore Project & Construction Management →

03Typical projects

Projects we support in USA

Custom homes and ADUsMultifamily and mixed-useTenant improvementsRetail and restaurantsWarehouses and light industrialSchools and civic buildings

How remote delivery works

01
Bid documents in, quantities out
Send the bid set, addenda and your bid date. We confirm scope and delivery in writing and measure in PlanSwift, Bluebeam or On-Screen Takeoff.
02
Time zones
Pakistan is 9 to 10 hours ahead of US Eastern time, so work handed over at the end of your day progresses overnight. Call times are agreed at the start of each project.
03
Your format
Estimates in Excel by CSI division or your cost codes, ready to import into your estimating system.

Questions answered

How do you handle local code amendments?

Most US jurisdictions adopt the IBC and IRC with their own amendments, and the edition in force varies from place to place. When you send a project, we confirm the jurisdiction, the code edition and any local amendment or submission checklist. Drawings are prepared to that set, and your licensed architect or engineer of record reviews and seals them where required.

Can you price with local labor and material rates?

Yes. We can apply your own labor and material rates, which is usually the most accurate option for a contractor who knows their crews and suppliers. Where you ask us to, we use market rates for the project location and state the source and date, so the basis is clear when you review the bid.

04FAQ

Working with MASONORA in USA

Do you organize US estimates by CSI division?

Yes. US estimates are organized by CSI MasterFormat division by default, or mapped to your own cost codes if you prefer.

Can you prepare permit sets for my city or county?

Yes. Tell us the jurisdiction and we prepare the set to the code edition and submission checklist it enforces. Your licensed professional reviews and seals the drawings where a seal is required.

Do you work in imperial units?

Yes. US projects are measured in square feet, linear feet, cubic yards and tons, and priced in US dollars.

Which takeoff software do you use for US bids?

PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu and On-Screen Takeoff, plus Revit for model-based quantities.

How quickly can you respond to a US bid invitation?

We reply to every inquiry within 24 hours and confirm the delivery date in writing on the quote, planned back from your bid date.

Drop us a line and start the conversation today

Tell us about your project. Share drawings, your deadline and the format you need, and a specialist will confirm scope, fee and delivery date in writing.

Response time: We respond within 24 hours
Email: office@masonora.com
WhatsApp: Chat with a specialist