Define the project scope and site requirements
Review architectural, structural, and civil drawings
Measure site area, access, and existing conditions
Identify required site preparation work
Estimate demolition, clearing, and grading costs
Estimate excavation and earthwork costs
Estimate temporary utilities and service connections
Estimate fencing, signage, and security costs
Estimate mobilization and demobilization costs
Estimate labor costs for site operations
Estimate equipment rental and operating costs
Estimate material costs for site works
Estimate permits, inspections, and compliance fees
Estimate waste disposal and haul-off costs
Estimate traffic control and safety measures
Estimate erosion and sediment control costs
Estimate drainage and dewatering costs
Estimate landscaping and restoration costs
Estimate subcontractor costs
Estimate overhead and administrative costs
Estimate contingency for risks and unknowns
Add profit margin
Compare estimates with market rates and recent bids
Adjust for location, site conditions, and project timeline
Total all direct and indirect costs
Review and validate the final estimate