Primary ZIP 50309 · Polk County, IA
Construction Estimating & Material Takeoffs in Des Moines, IA
Win more residential, commercial, civil, and industrial bids in Des Moines, Iowa (Polk County) with CSI Divisions 01–48 quantity takeoffs calibrated to local ZIP 50309 crew wages (94.6 cost index). 24–48 hour delivery, flat fee from $80.
Des Moines Bid Metrics
- Primary USPS ZIP
- 50309
- City Labor Index
- 91.5
- Material Index
- 98.4
- Composite Index
- 94.6
- GPS Reference
- 41.589, -93.621
Des Moines, IA Calibrated Construction Assembly Benchmarks
Installed commercial cost benchmarks adjusted by Des Moines’s 0.95x local composite multiplier.
| CSI Code | Commercial Construction Assembly | Unit | Des Moines Installed Rate | Trade Takeoff Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 30 53 | 6" Reinforced Industrial Slab-on-Grade (4,000 PSI + Vapor Barrier) | SF | $7.52 / SF | Concrete Takeoff |
| 05 12 23 | ASTM A992 Structural Wide-Flange Framing (Fab + Erected) | TON | $4020 / TON | Steel Takeoff |
| 07 54 23 | 60-Mil TPO Roof System + R-30 Polyiso Tapered Insulation | SQ | $842 / SQ | Roofing Takeoff |
| 09 29 00 | 1-Hr UL Metal Stud & 5/8" Type X Drywall Partition (Level 4) | SF | $9.70 / SF | Drywall Takeoff |
| 23 31 13 | SMACNA 2" WG Galvanized Rectangular HVAC Ductwork | LB | $7.43 / LB | HVAC Takeoff |
| 26 05 33 | Commercial 480V Power Distribution, EMT Conduit & LED Package | SF | $18.54 / SF | Electrical Takeoff |
Des Moines Code & Permitting Context
Iowa State Building Code & Electrical Examining Board statewide NEC enforcement plus municipal IBC adoption.
48–60 inch deep frost footings, sub-zero winter enclosure allowances, and expansive glacial till subgrade stabilization.
Polk County Labor & Active Sectors
No statewide prevailing wage mandate; municipal/federal wage scales apply where specified.
Hyperscale Cloud Data Centers
Biofuel, Grain & Agribusiness Processing
Insurance/Financial HQ Campuses
Wind Energy Infrastructure
22 CSI Trade Estimating Services Serving Des Moines, IA
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)