I AM Builders is a Construction Consultant specializing in Pre-Construction Cost Estimating for Developers, Investors, Owner-Builders, and Contractors.
I AM Builders pioneered the "Reverse-Engineered Estimating Process" which allows projects to be estimating quickly and accurately regardless of what stage in the design it's in, and in any city in the US.
CLIENTS WE'VE WORKED WITH
Vincor Development
67th & Main Mixed Use
$32.65M
67th & Main is a 5-Story Mixed-Use Apartment and Retail Center located in the heart of Los Angeles.
The Miami Beach wanted to build a multi-purpose facility in the center of mid-Miami Beach for its residents. The facility would include a prominent Retail Strip, Library and Community Center, Fitness Center, Aquatic Center, and Rooftop Olympic and Recreational pool
Trinity Developers was preparing to go into contract with a General Contractor quoting $51.9 million, and before moving forward, they asked us to validate their numbers as a third-party.
CorBEL Architects was acting Owner Representative for the Alviso Hotel company on this 214-Unit Hotel. We prepared a Design Development Estimate based on their 80% drawings.
When working on larger projects or obtaining financing from lenders or investors, it’s critical to have accurate cost estimates.
Schematic Design Estimates
We work directly with architects and designers to prepare estimates throughout the early, middle, and final stages of the design.
This avoid significant rework as an architect. No more revising drawings because of being over-budget.
Budget Creation
When working with Owners, it's helpful to prepare realistic budgets, especially in the final stages when transitioning into the CA (Construction Administration) phase.
We can help you prepare these budgets to hold your contractors accountable.
Value Engineering
Most commercial projects end up in value engineering.
It's a Catch 22 - you want to design spectacular spaces, but that often results in need to go back and reduce costs on projects. We can help you do that.
I AM Builders is a licensed General Contractor specializing in estimating and consulting for our clients. Our construction estimating services division brings you the power of a large estimating department without the large overhead.
Most Commercial Contractors spend tons of time running their jobsites and don't spend enough time estimating projects. We help you streamline the process and submit your bids so you don't miss out on great potential projects.
Accurate COMMERCIAL BIDS
The biggest challenge contractors have is preparing accurate bids with minimal amount of time. You're busy....
Our team is a licensed General Contractor and work nationwide on projects.
We prepare bids and estimates based on the zip code of the project. We save you countless hours of time preparing bids.
No more nights and weekends.
Pre-Construction Final Estimates
Once you’ve finalized your construction drawings, you’ll soon start receiving bids from GCs or Subcontractors. How do you know their pricing is at market value?
Better yet, how can you negotiate down those prices?
Our commercial pre-construction estimates are an invaluable tool that’ll show you where pricing should be at so you can negotiate and compare pricing.
It’ll also let you know if you need to redesign certain aspects of your project before it’s too late.
When working on larger projects or obtaining financing from lenders or investors, it’s critical to have accurate cost estimates.
Commercial Preliminary
Cost Estimates
Commercial Developers are in a unique position where they need to determine sometimes before plans are even produced or finalized. That's where we come in.
Because we’ve estimated more than $1.5 Billion in projects for our clients, we have the expertise and historical data to prepare preliminary pricing very early on in the planning.
Pre-Construction Final
Estimates and Budgets
Once you’ve finalized your construction drawings, you’ll soon start receiving bids from GCs or Subcontractors. How do you know their pricing is at market value? Better yet, how can you negotiate down those prices?
Our commercial pre-construction estimates are an invaluable tool that’ll show you where pricing should be at so you can negotiate and compare pricing. It’ll also let you know if you need to redesign certain aspects of your project before it’s too late.
"Most contractors are missing out on over $200,000 per month in project contracts and they don't even know it. They are busy, no time to estimate, and they are leaving money on the table. A lot of money.
Our goal is to help our clients win projects and ultimately be successful."
-Daniel Quindemil
Founder, I AM Builders
OUR PROVEN BLUEPRINT
Bid the right jobs, and negotiate correctly
If you need an estimate done by a deadline, we can perform your entire estimate for you asap.
If you want grow your business, get more leads, and estimate those jobs effectively, we can guide you by the hand and use our proven system.
1.GENERATE
Generate a system to have project leads pouring in. We've identified 27 Ways to get more project leads.
2. BIDDING & ESTIMATING
Bid 10x the number of projects even if you're busy. Our specialty is estimating so we can handle this completely for you. Our goal is that it'll take you only 15-20 minutes to review and finalize your estimates.
3. CLOSE
The exact same strategies that have allowed some of our clients to close as much as 50% of their bids