In the ever-evolving landscape of construction project management, clear communication and transparent cost analysis are more critical than ever. Active Estimating is addressing this need head-on by delivering comprehensive cost breakdowns that are tailored for all key stakeholders—from field teams to executive leadership. These insights allow for more confident decision-making, better resource allocation, and stronger project oversight.

Empowering Stakeholders with Data-Driven Intelligence

Instead of relying on generic estimating processes or siloed tools, Active Estimating equips users with dynamic and granular cost data that aligns with each phase of the project lifecycle. With role-based access and reporting, the right individuals see the right data at the right time—whether that’s during preconstruction planning or mid-project budget reconciliation.

What sets Active Estimating apart is its robust approach to Data-Driven Intelligence. This methodology pulls from real-world productivity and labor performance data to generate estimates that reflect actual jobsite conditions, not theoretical benchmarks.

Key Features Tailored for Stakeholder Review

• Production Rate Visibility: Understand how production assumptions impact labor forecasts and budget planning.
• Detailed Labor Summaries: See direct labor costs by system, phase, or floor level, enhancing trade coordination and schedule forecasting.
• System-Level Costing: Stakeholders can assess full-system costs, including material, labor, equipment, and overhead.
• Alternates and Change Tracking: Adjustments are recorded clearly and presented with total impact—ideal for owner presentations and team discussions.

From Preconstruction Through Closeout

The platform supports multiple workflows that reflect how construction estimating really happens—from fast conceptual estimates to detailed takeoffs and change order reconciliation. Active Estimating enables project managers and estimators to view cost summaries organized by CSI division, floor plan, or schedule phase. This structure makes it easier for stakeholders to evaluate cost risk, identify savings opportunities, and track evolving scope changes across the project timeline.

Benefits for Internal Teams and External Clients

Beyond internal coordination, the outputs from Active Estimating are presentation-ready. The structured reports help teams clearly communicate scope assumptions, labor expectations, and material sourcing decisions. This is especially useful in collaborative environments where owners, architects, and general contractors all have different informational needs.

Efficiency Built on Standardization and Customization

• Consistent cost data presentation across projects
• Flexible formatting and filtering options for audience-specific reporting
• Standardized breakdowns that reduce misinterpretation during bidding and review

With these tools, teams no longer have to translate or reformat data for each new stakeholder conversation. Everyone—from estimators to C-level executives—can see the same information through a lens tailored to their needs.

Active Estimating's

bridges the gap between field intelligence and executive reporting—transforming how data informs planning and decision-making in the construction industry.

Driving Forward with Accuracy and Trust

At its core, this platform is about creating transparency and confidence. When owners ask for detailed cost clarification, project teams are ready with system-based reporting. When field teams raise concerns about labor targets, estimators can point to the data that informed every decision. That alignment is what allows projects to move forward with clarity and mutual trust.

Active Estimating continues to raise the standard for how cost data is produced, shared, and acted upon in complex construction environments.

Contact Information:
Active Estimating
508 2nd Street, Suite 208
Davis
California
95616

Rich Schoener
richard@activeestimating.com
(877) 982-2848
https://www.activeestimating.com/drywall-estimating-software

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