What We Do
What We Do
Independent estimating for the public works sector.
Independent estimating for the public works sector.
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Backbone Estimating delivers independent, third-party cost estimating for infrastructure projects nationwide.
Backbone Estimating delivers independent, third-party cost estimating for infrastructure projects nationwide.
We help owners, agencies, and engineering firms confidently publish project estimates.
We help owners, agencies, and engineering firms confidently publish project estimates.
Engineer Estimates (Public Works)
Engineer Estimates (Public Works)
Engineer Estimates (Public Works)
Independent engineer estimates for public entities and civil engineering firms, providing accurate, defensible budgets and bid analysis for public works projects.
Independent engineer estimates for public entities and civil engineering firms, providing accurate, defensible budgets and bid analysis for public works projects.
Independent Cost Estimating (ICE)
Independent Cost Estimating (ICE)
Independent Cost Estimating (ICE)
Unbiased, third-party cost reviews for owners and agencies. Essential for federally funded or high-value projects to confirm costs are fair and aligned with the market.
Unbiased, third-party cost reviews for owners and agencies. Essential for federally funded or high-value projects to confirm costs are fair and aligned with the market.
Bid Analysis & Review
Bid Analysis & Review
Bid Analysis & Review
We analyze submitted bids against engineer’s estimates, flag outliers, and deliver narratives to support clear, defensible award decisions.
We analyze submitted bids against engineer’s estimates, flag outliers, and deliver narratives to support clear, defensible award decisions.
Spec reviews
Spec reviews
Accurate takeoffs
Accurate takeoffs
Detailed budgets
Detailed budgets
Historical data driven
Historical data driven
Not sure which service fits your project?
Not sure which service fits your project?
Reach out and we’ll figure it out together.
Reach out and we’ll figure it out together.
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Who We Serve
Public Agencies
Engineering Firms
Contractors