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BMS Estimating and Engineering

PART II: Estimating: From Concept to Cost

Session 8: Finalizing Estimates

Course Code: CENG-08

Goal: Understand post-estimate processes and documentation to support a smooth transition from estimating to execution, procurement, and project management.

Session Overview

Duration: 1 Hour
Format: Instructor-led (Microsoft Teams or in-person)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Resources Provided:

  • Material Summary.
  • Turnover Sheet.
  • RFI Page.
  • Part Ref Sheet.
  • Final Estimate Review Checklist.
  • Sample SOV Template

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Export material and labor data for procurement and scheduling.
  • Review and finalize estimate documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare a comprehensive turnover sheet for internal handoff.
  • Track RFIs and manage responses within the estimate.
  • Generate part reference sheets to support operations and field teams.
  • Create and manage a Schedule of Values aligned to billing structures

Session Agenda

8.1 Exporting Material to Material Request

  • Accessing the Material Summary to review part-level details.
  • Exporting material quantities by system, vendor, or category.
  • Preparing data for procurement using standard file formats (CSV, Excel).
  • Coordinating with purchasing teams to ensure alignment with vendor pricing

8.2 Exporting Labor to Schedule

  • Viewing total labor hours by classification and system.

  • Exporting labor data for scheduling, project planning, or subcontracting.

  • Aligning labor exports with operations milestones and manpower loading

8.3 Estimate Document Review

  • Performing a structured review of estimate data

    • System naming.

    • Quantities.

    • Pricing accuracy.

    • Scope alignment

  • Ensuring all required documentation is attached, labeled, and up to date.

  • Using an internal checklist for consistency across estimates

8.4 Turnover Sheet

  • Purpose of the Turnover Sheet in preparing for project execution.

  • Capturing key project details: system breakdown, SOW summary, special notes.

  • Reviewing client assumptions, exclusions, and required deliverables.

  • Exporting or generating a turnover document to share with project and operations teams

8.5 RFI Page & Response Tracking

  • Navigating the RFI Page within CUBE.

  • Logging RFIs during the estimate review process.

  • Recording client responses, internal clarifications, and cost/scope impacts.

  • Maintaining a full log for audit trail and handoff transparency.

8.6 Part Reference Sheets

  • Using the Part Ref Sheet to compile part-level documentation.

  • Listing part numbers, descriptions, vendors, and system associations.

  • Organizing reference sheets for field teams and engineering

8.7 Working with Schedule of Values (SOV)

  • What is an SOV and how it supports billing and project tracking.

  • Structuring cost breakdowns by system, phase, or milestone.

  • Exporting or generating an SOV document linked to estimate totals.

  • Sharing with project controls or finance for billing setup.

Hands-On Exercises

Participants will:

  • Export a Material Summary and prepare a basic Material Request.
  • Export labor details for scheduling purposes.
  • Review and finalize an estimate using a checklist.
  • Generate a Turnover Sheet based on a completed estimate.
  • Create and log a sample RFI.
  • Build a Part Reference Sheet for one system.
  • Create a draft Schedule of Values using the provided template

Post-Session Action Items

To reinforce session learning, participants are encouraged to:

  • Perform final reviews on active estimates using the checklist.
  • Coordinate with project managers to validate turnover content.
  • Maintain a live RFI log throughout the estimating process.
  • Standardize part reference sheets for frequently used systems.
  • Create a master SOV template for commonly repeated job types

Note: When scheduling, make sure to include this session code: CENG-08.

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