Div 03 · Foundations, Slabs, Formwork, Rebar & Precast Concrete
Starting from CA$75 CAD
Concrete Estimating
Cubic-metre concrete volumes, formwork contact area, metric rebar tonnage (10M–35M), post-tensioned slabs, precast and tilt-up, pump time and cold-weather protection.
Technical Overview
Concrete profit lives in the details: footing steps, thickened slab edges, form reuse cycles, lap splice lengths by bar size, vapour barriers, saw-cut joints and pump hours. We price to CSA A23.1 and add cold-weather protection — hoarding, heating and blankets below 5 °C — that Canadian winter pours require.
Governing Canadian Codes & Standards:
CSA A23.1/A23.2 concrete materials and construction CSA G30.18 reinforcing steel CSA A23.3 concrete design Cold-weather concreting per CSA A23.1
Service Highlights
From CA$75 CAD / trade scope
- ✓ Turnaround: 24–48 hours
- ✓ Deliverables: Unlocked Excel BOQ + Marked PDF
- ✓ Proposal: Firm 15-minute response in business hours
- ✓ Confidentiality: Strict corporate NDA on request
Quantities Measured in Concrete
- ▸ Slab-on-grade, elevated composite metal-deck pours, and post-tensioned structural decks
- ▸ Formwork contact area (SFCA), shoring/reshoring cycles, chamfers, waterstops & anchor bolts
- ▸ Reinforcing bar tonnage (#3–#11 uncoated/epoxy), WWF mesh, chairs, and boom pump days
Common Bid Traps We Catch
- ⚠ Underestimated concrete waste factors in earth-formed trenches (7–10%) vs formed walls (3–5%)
- ⚠ Missed rebar lap-splice multipliers, corner hooks, and dowel bar substitutors
- ⚠ Winter heating blankets/calcium-free admixtures or hot-weather chilled water batch premiums
Sample Bill of Quantities
Representative Line Items for Concrete
Every line item is delivered in an unlocked Excel sheet with formula-linked unit rates and Canadian code notes.
| CSI Code | Description | Unit | Sample Qty | Canadian Spec Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 30 00 | Continuous & Spread Footings — 30 MPa Ready-Mix Concrete | m³ | 237 | Includes 5% waste, chute/pump placement & vibration |
| 03 11 13 | Foundation Wall Gang Formwork (Modular Panel System) | m² contact | 785 | Includes form oil, snap ties, walers, strip & clean |
| 03 21 00 | CSA G30.18 Grade 400W Deformed Rebar (10M–25M) | tonne | 38.5 | Cut, bent, delivered & tied with chairs and bolsters |
| 03 30 53 | 150 mm Reinforced Slab-on-Grade with 15-mil Vapour Barrier | m² | 2,975 | Power-trowel finish, saw-cut joints, curing & winter protection allowance |
Scope Coverage
Concrete Sub-Services & Specialisations
Detailed quantity surveys available for every branch of this trade across Canada.
▪ Concrete Estimating
▪ Concrete Takeoff
▪ Reinforced Concrete Estimating
▪ Concrete Foundation Estimating
▪ Concrete Slab Estimating
▪ Concrete Wall Estimating
▪ Precast Concrete Estimating
▪ Cast-in-Place Concrete Estimating
▪ Concrete Formwork Estimating
▪ Rebar Estimating
▪ Concrete Pumping Estimating
▪ Flatwork Estimating
Concrete Takeoffs by Canadian Metro
Calibrated with indicative local labour factors and regional code amendments.
Bid Intelligence FAQ
Concrete Estimating FAQ
Clear answers about our Canadian estimation deliverables, turnaround, software and fees.
How much do concrete estimating cost in Canada? ▼
Single-scope concrete takeoffs start from CA$75 CAD. Most commercial bid packages are quoted as guaranteed flat fees based on drawing sheet count and scope complexity with zero hidden add-ons.
What deliverables are included with a Concrete estimate? ▼
Every package includes an unlocked, fully editable Microsoft Excel Bill of Quantities (BOQ) with all formula links intact, colour-coded marked-up PDF drawing layers, an unpriced vendor Bill of Materials (BOM) for supply house pricing, and a verified inclusions and exclusions sheet.
What software platforms and workflows do your concrete estimators use? ▼
Our estimators prepare takeoffs with industry-standard Canadian estimating and takeoff software. Deliverables are unlocked Microsoft Excel workbooks and colour-coded marked-up PDFs, so you do not need a software licence to review them.
How are Canadian codes and standards addressed in Concrete? ▼
We cross-reference every line item against Canadian standards including CSA A23.1/A23.2 concrete materials and construction, CSA G30.18 reinforcing steel, CSA A23.3 concrete design, Cold-weather concreting per CSA A23.1, calibrating labour productivity and freight allowances to your project province and Forward Sortation Area (FSA).
Are my bid figures and drawings kept confidential? ▼
Your project is safe with us. We never share your drawings, pricing, or bid figures with any other contractor. An NDA is available on request — just ask and we will sign one before you share your plans.
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✓ 24–48h Turnaround
✓ Dual-Estimator QA Review
✓ Canadian Code & Currency (CAD)
✓ NDA on Request