Primary ZIP 60601 · Cook County, IL
Construction Estimating & Material Takeoffs in Chicago, IL
Win more residential, commercial, civil, and industrial bids in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County) with CSI Divisions 01–48 quantity takeoffs calibrated to local ZIP 60601 crew wages (118 cost index). 24–48 hour delivery, flat fee from $80.
Chicago Bid Metrics
- Primary USPS ZIP
- 60601
- City Labor Index
- 130.8
- Material Index
- 102.4
- Composite Index
- 118
- GPS Reference
- 41.886, -87.618
Chicago, IL Calibrated Construction Assembly Benchmarks
Installed commercial cost benchmarks adjusted by Chicago’s 1.18x local composite multiplier.
| CSI Code | Commercial Construction Assembly | Unit | Chicago Installed Rate | Trade Takeoff Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 30 53 | 6" Reinforced Industrial Slab-on-Grade (4,000 PSI + Vapor Barrier) | SF | $9.38 / SF | Concrete Takeoff |
| 05 12 23 | ASTM A992 Structural Wide-Flange Framing (Fab + Erected) | TON | $5015 / TON | Steel Takeoff |
| 07 54 23 | 60-Mil TPO Roof System + R-30 Polyiso Tapered Insulation | SQ | $1050 / SQ | Roofing Takeoff |
| 09 29 00 | 1-Hr UL Metal Stud & 5/8" Type X Drywall Partition (Level 4) | SF | $12.09 / SF | Drywall Takeoff |
| 23 31 13 | SMACNA 2" WG Galvanized Rectangular HVAC Ductwork | LB | $9.26 / LB | HVAC Takeoff |
| 26 05 33 | Commercial 480V Power Distribution, EMT Conduit & LED Package | SF | $23.13 / SF | Electrical Takeoff |
Chicago Code & Permitting Context
Chicago Building Code (mandating EMT/rigid metal conduit & cast-iron/copper DWV in key occupancies) + Illinois Energy Conservation Code statewide.
42-inch frost depth, Chicago caisson/belled-pier foundations to hardpan, winter concrete heating enclosures, and strict urban union rules.
Cook County Labor & Active Sectors
Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130) mandates county-specific prevailing wages + fringe benefits on all public works.
Chicago High-Rise Office & Multifamily
I-80 / O'Hare Intermodal Logistics
Healthcare & Research Universities
Food/Bioprocessing Plants
22 CSI Trade Estimating Services Serving Chicago, IL
General Construction (Div 01–48)
Electrical (Div 26–28)
Mechanical (Div 23 & 40)
HVAC (Div 23)
Plumbing (Div 22)
MEP Combined (Div 21, 22, 23, 26–28)
Fire Protection (Div 21 & 28)
Concrete (Div 03)
Masonry (Div 04)
Structural Steel (Div 05)
Carpentry & Wood (Div 06)
Roofing & Siding (Div 07)
Drywall & Insulation (Div 07 & 09)
Flooring (Div 09)
Painting & Coatings (Div 09 & 07)
Doors, Windows & Glazing (Div 08)
Excavation & Sitework (Div 31)
Civil & Infrastructure (Div 32–33)
Landscaping & Hardscape (Div 32)
Specialty & Technology (Div 10–14, 27–28, 48)
Demolition & Restoration (Div 02)
Industrial & Process (Div 40–46)