Introduction
In today’s construction industry, the demand for accurate and timely cost estimates is higher than ever. But at the same time, estimator salaries are skyrocketing, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find experienced professionals who can handle complex scopes under pressure.
For contractors and developers, this presents a serious challenge: how do you scale your bidding capabilities without overloading your team or inflating your overheads?
Limitations of Depending Solely on In-House Teams
Building a strong internal estimating team may seem like the obvious solution, but it often comes with limitations:
- Increased Overheads – Hiring additional estimators means more salaries, software licenses, and long-term costs.
- Limited Capacity – Even a good team can get overwhelmed during busy bidding seasons, resulting in missed opportunities.
- Scalability Issues – How big should your estimating department really be? During quiet periods, a large team becomes a liability.
- Need for Accuracy Checks – Even experienced estimators need second opinions, especially for high-stakes or complex jobs.
Trusted Estimating Support That Expands Your Bidding Bandwidth
At True Bid Data, we solve this problem by offering on-demand estimating support from our team of 100+ qualified engineers and estimators, covering every construction discipline. Over the last 6 years, we’ve completed 5,000+ project estimates, helping GCs, subcontractors, and developers across the U.S. win more work — faster and smarter.
What Makes Our Estimating Team Different
Speed & Scale
With estimators working daily across multiple divisions (Architectural, Structural, MEP, Roofing, Façade, and more), we can deliver detailed cost breakdowns in record time — even during peak bidding periods.
Proven Accuracy That Drives Wins
We use up-to-date labor and material pricing, based on your exact project location and conditions. Most public bid contractors in New York rely on us — and our track record speaks for itself.
Flexible Support That Adapts to Your Needs
- Need a second opinion?
- Need an extra set of hands for this week’s deadlines?
- Need someone to price the full job from drawings to detailed takeoffs?
We’re built to flex with your needs.
Confidentiality You Can Count On
Each new estimate benefits from our deep internal project library, allowing us to benchmark costs, check assumptions, and fine-tune for scope and scale.
Privacy and Protection for Every Project
At True Bid Data, your privacy and competitive edge are our top priorities. That’s why we strictly follow a first-come, first-served policy. If you’ve requested an estimate for a private or public bid, we will not share that estimate with any of your competitors — ever.
We encourage every client to sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) so that you have complete peace of mind when sharing project information. Your project data is secure, confidential, and never reused. This is what makes us true to our name — True Bid Data.
24/7 Access to Estimates That Help You Win
All your estimates are stored securely and can be accessed anytime at
www.TrueBidData.com
Let us help you:
- Never miss a quote
- Save time and overhead
- Price accurately and competitively
- Win more work with less stress
Contact us today and see why True Bid Data is the most trusted name in construction estimating.