Estimating
Cost estimating and pricing calculators.
Labor Burden Calculator
Calculate the fully burdened labor rate for construction. Add payroll taxes (FICA, FUTA, SUTA), workers' comp, insurance, and benefits to a base wage to get the labor burden % and the true cost per productive hour for accurate bids. Free, no sign-up.
Man-Hours Calculator
Estimate construction labor man-hours, crew duration, and cost. Enter a quantity and a production rate or labor unit, your crew size, and a productivity factor to get total man-hours, work days, and labor cost. Free, no sign-up.
Retainage Calculator
Calculate construction retainage and your net progress payment. Enter the contract amount, percent complete, and retainage rate — with optional tiered reduction — to get the amount withheld, the net payment due this period, and the cumulative retainage held. Free, no sign-up.
Change Order Calculator
Price a construction change order with overhead, profit, and bond markup. Add labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs to get the total price, the markup added, and the true margin vs markup. Free, no sign-up.
Prevailing Wage Calculator (Davis-Bacon)
Calculate the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage. Enter the base rate and required fringe to get the total wage package, the fringe credit from the benefits you provide, the cash due in lieu, and the overtime rate. Free, no sign-up.
Equipment Rent vs Buy Calculator
Decide whether to rent or buy construction equipment. Compare the annual cost of ownership against rental rates to get the break-even utilization, your monthly cost either way, and a clear buy-or-rent recommendation. Free, no sign-up.