DIV 00
Procurement & Contracting Requirements
Bid and contract information that establishes how the work is procured and administered.
Common items: bidding requirements, procurement documents, contract conditions.
04 / CSI DIVISIONS
Scope organized
for the way
contractors estimate.
L&G Estimating uses CSI MasterFormat as a practical framework for organizing scope, quantities, labor, materials and pricing. The result is an estimate that is easier to review, compare against plans and carry into the bid process.
LANS & GILLETTE ESTIMATING LLC
From bid set to cost structure.
We identify the work shown in the drawings and specifications, organize it by trade and CSI division, measure the quantities, apply pricing and build the estimate around the scope your team is actually bidding.
SCOPE / QUANTITY / COST / BID REVIEW
01 / MASTERFORMAT STRUCTURE
Know where the work belongs.
CSI divisions give a project a common language for organizing construction work. For an estimator, that structure helps keep takeoffs, subcontractor scopes, material pricing, labor costs and bid comparisons tied to the right part of the project. We use the division structure as an estimating framework—not as a substitute for reading the drawings, specifications, addenda and project requirements.
DIV 01
General Requirements
Project-wide requirements that support execution of the work and often affect project cost.
Common items: mobilization, temporary facilities, project controls, quality requirements.
DIV 02
Existing Conditions
Work associated with existing buildings, structures and site conditions that must be addressed before new work.
Common items: demolition, selective demolition, hazardous-material-related scope where specified.
DIV 03
Concrete
Cast-in-place and related concrete work measured and priced from the project documents.
Common items: footings, slabs, walls, foundations, reinforcing and formwork.
DIV 04
Masonry
Masonry assemblies and related components included in the building scope.
Common items: CMU, brick, stone, mortar, reinforcement and masonry accessories.
DIV 05
Metals
Structural and miscellaneous metal work identified in the plans and specifications.
Common items: structural steel, metal framing, stairs, railings and miscellaneous metals.
DIV 06
Wood, Plastics & Composites
Wood framing, architectural woodwork and related manufactured components.
Common items: rough carpentry, finish carpentry, millwork and casework.
DIV 07
Thermal & Moisture Protection
Building-envelope materials that control water, air, heat and weather exposure.
Common items: roofing, waterproofing, insulation, flashing, sealants and air barriers.
DIV 08
Openings
Doors, frames, windows, glazing and other building openings included in the scope.
Common items: doors, hardware, storefront, curtain wall, glazing and windows.
DIV 09
Finishes
Interior and exterior finish materials that complete the visible surfaces of the project.
Common items: drywall, ceilings, flooring, tile, painting and wall finishes.
DIV 10
Specialties
Specialty products and accessories that do not fall within the primary building trade scopes.
Common items: toilet accessories, signage, specialties and protective products.
DIV 11
Equipment
Equipment furnished or installed as part of the project requirements.
Common items: commercial equipment, loading equipment and owner/project-specified equipment.
DIV 12
Furnishings
Fixed and movable furnishings included in the construction scope when applicable.
Common items: casework, window treatments, furniture and specialty furnishings.
DIV 13
Special Construction
Specialized construction systems that require project-specific estimating treatment.
Common items: special structures, integrated specialty construction and controlled-environment systems where specified.
DIV 14
Conveying Equipment
Vertical and horizontal transportation systems serving the building.
Common items: elevators, escalators and related conveying systems.
DIV 21
Fire Suppression
Fire protection systems that are part of the building's life-safety scope.
Common items: sprinkler systems, standpipes and fire suppression equipment.
DIV 22
Plumbing
Plumbing systems serving fixtures, equipment, water distribution and sanitary drainage.
Common items: domestic water, sanitary, storm drainage, fixtures and specialty plumbing.
DIV 23
Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning
Mechanical systems that provide heating, cooling, ventilation and air distribution.
Common items: HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, controls and insulation.
DIV 25
Integrated Automation
Controls and integrated building-automation functions that connect building systems.
Common items: control systems, integration, monitoring and automation components.
DIV 26
Electrical
Electrical power distribution, lighting and related electrical systems.
Common items: service, feeders, panels, branch power, lighting, grounding and low-voltage power components.
DIV 27
Communications
Communication and information-transport systems specified for the project.
Common items: structured cabling, data, voice, audio/video and communication pathways.
DIV 28
Electronic Safety & Security
Electronic systems supporting safety, security and monitoring.
Common items: fire alarm, access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection.
DIV 31
Earthwork
Site preparation and earth-moving operations required to establish project grades and subgrades.
Common items: excavation, grading, fill, backfill, trenching and site preparation.
DIV 32
Exterior Improvements
Site improvements surrounding the building and supporting exterior use.
Common items: paving, curbs, site concrete, landscaping, fencing and site furnishings.
DIV 33
Utilities
Utility systems serving and connecting the project site.
Common items: water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, gas and site utility distribution.
NEXT / ESTIMATING SUPPORT
Need an estimate organized around your actual scope?
Send the current bid set, drawings, specifications, addenda and project details. We can organize the measurable scope by trade and CSI division and build the estimate around the work your team is bidding.
REQUEST AN ESTIMATE ↗02 / HOW WE USE IT
Structure that supports the estimate.
CSI organization becomes useful when it connects directly to the estimator's workflow. We use the project documents first, then organize the measurable scope so quantities and pricing can be traced back to the work being bid.
STEP / 01
Review the bid set.
Drawings, specifications, addenda and scope requirements are reviewed so the estimate is based on the correct document set and current revisions.
STEP / 02
Break down the scope.
Work is organized by trade and CSI division so the estimator can see what is included, what is excluded and where each quantity belongs.
STEP / 03
Measure and price.
Quantities are taken from the drawings and paired with applicable unit costs, labor, material, equipment or subcontractor pricing as required by the estimate.
STEP / 04
Review for bid readiness.
The completed estimate is organized for review, scope comparison, subcontractor coordination and bid preparation.
03 / ESTIMATING OUTPUT
Built for the next decision.
A good estimate should do more than produce a total. It should help a contractor understand where the money is going, compare scopes, identify gaps and make a bid decision with organized information.
OUTPUT / 01
Trade & scope visibility
Costs can be organized by CSI division, trade or scope so the estimator or project team can quickly identify the major cost areas and review individual work packages.
OUTPUT / 02
Quantity-to-cost traceability
Measured quantities and unit costs are structured so the estimate can be reviewed against the drawings and the assumptions used to build the pricing.
OUTPUT / 03
Bid comparison support
Organized scope makes it easier to compare subcontractor or vendor pricing, spot missing scope and keep quote coverage aligned with the bid requirements.
OUTPUT / 04
Clear estimating records
Structured estimating deliverables give your team a practical record of the quantities, pricing and scope basis used for the estimate.
04 / PROJECT COVERAGE
Residential, commercial & renovation.
The same disciplined structure can be applied to a new home, tenant improvement, commercial build-out, renovation, addition or other construction project. The level of detail follows the drawings, specifications and scope available for the job.
PROJECT / RESIDENTIAL
Home builders & remodelers
Organize takeoffs and pricing across concrete, framing, roofing, finishes, MEP trades, site work and other residential scopes.
PROJECT / COMMERCIAL
General contractors & commercial teams
Build trade- and division-based estimating information for commercial construction, tenant improvements and build-outs.
PROJECT / RENOVATION
Existing conditions & remodel work
Separate demolition, existing-condition work and new construction scope so renovation pricing reflects what actually changes in the field.
PROJECT / SPECIALTY
Trade contractors & specialty scopes
Focus the estimate on the contractor's work package, with quantities and pricing organized around the scope that contractor is responsible for bidding.
05 / START A PROJECT
Have plans?
Let's price the scope.
Send your drawings, specifications, addenda and project details. L&G Estimating will review the information and respond with the next steps for your estimate.
PROJECT INTAKE / REQUEST AN ESTIMATE