Industrial Construction Estimating for Complex Facilities

Industrial Estimating Expertise

Industrial construction is among the most complex and specialized segments of the building industry. Factories, power plants, data centers, and processing facilities require estimators who understand heavy structural steel, specialized MEP systems, process piping, and the unique safety and compliance requirements that drive costs in these projects.

PRO Estimating’s industrial team has delivered detailed cost projections for a wide range of industrial facilities. We understand the critical differences between industrial and commercial construction, from crane-intensive steel erection to process-specific mechanical systems.

Industrial Facility Types We Estimate

Manufacturing and Production Facilities

Modern manufacturing plants require precision in everything from foundation design to overhead crane systems. Our estimates cover structural steel, concrete work, process piping, electrical distribution, compressed air systems, and specialized ventilation.

Power Generation

Whether it is natural gas, solar, or wind, power generation facilities have unique estimating requirements. We account for turbine foundations, switchgear, high-voltage electrical distribution, and cooling systems.

Warehousing and Distribution

Industrial warehouses differ significantly from commercial warehouses. We estimate pre-engineered metal buildings, reinforced floor slabs for heavy racking, dock equipment, and industrial-grade fire suppression systems.

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Treatment plants involve specialized concrete structures, process equipment, chemical storage, instrumentation, and SCADA systems. Our estimators have experience with the unique requirements of water infrastructure projects.

Data Centers

Data center construction demands precision in electrical distribution, cooling systems, raised floors, and fire suppression. We estimate both shell-and-core and fully fitted data center projects.

What Sets Our Industrial Estimates Apart

Industrial projects require a different level of detail than commercial or residential work. Our industrial estimates include:

• Structural steel tonnage with connection details
• Process piping by diameter, material, and specification
• Electrical load analysis and distribution costs
• Specialty concrete (reinforced, post-tensioned, chemical-resistant)
• Equipment foundations and anchor bolt patterns
• Crane and heavy lift requirements
• Environmental and safety compliance costs

Accuracy Through Specialization

We use RSMeans heavy construction cost data combined with our proprietary database of industrial project costs built over 25+ years. This combination ensures that our industrial estimates reflect the true cost of heavy construction work, not residential or light commercial assumptions applied to industrial scopes.

Every industrial estimate includes a detailed breakdown by CSI division, making it easy to solicit competitive subcontractor bids and manage costs throughout the project lifecycle.