Construction Estimating & Material Takeoffs in Houston, TX
Win more residential, commercial, civil, and industrial bids in Houston, Texas (Harris County) with CSI Divisions 01–48 quantity takeoffs calibrated to local ZIP 77002 crew wages (91.6 cost index). 24–48 hour delivery, flat fee from $80.
Houston Bid Metrics
- Primary USPS ZIP
- 77002
- City Labor Index
- 86.8
- Material Index
- 97.5
- Composite Index
- 91.6
- GPS Reference
- 29.759, -95.359
Houston, TX Calibrated Construction Assembly Benchmarks
Installed commercial cost benchmarks adjusted by Houston’s 0.92x local composite multiplier.
| CSI Code | Commercial Construction Assembly | Unit | Houston Installed Rate | Trade Takeoff Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 30 53 | 6" Reinforced Industrial Slab-on-Grade (4,000 PSI + Vapor Barrier) | SF | $7.28 / SF | Concrete Takeoff |
| 05 12 23 | ASTM A992 Structural Wide-Flange Framing (Fab + Erected) | TON | $3893 / TON | Steel Takeoff |
| 07 54 23 | 60-Mil TPO Roof System + R-30 Polyiso Tapered Insulation | SQ | $815 / SQ | Roofing Takeoff |
| 09 29 00 | 1-Hr UL Metal Stud & 5/8" Type X Drywall Partition (Level 4) | SF | $9.39 / SF | Drywall Takeoff |
| 23 31 13 | SMACNA 2" WG Galvanized Rectangular HVAC Ductwork | LB | $7.19 / LB | HVAC Takeoff |
| 26 05 33 | Commercial 480V Power Distribution, EMT Conduit & LED Package | SF | $17.95 / SF | Electrical Takeoff |
Houston Code & Permitting Context
Municipal IBC/NEC adoption (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth) + TDLR Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) & Windstorm (TWIA) along Gulf Coast.
Expansive blackland prairie clay post-tensioned waffle slabs/drilled piers, Gulf Coast 140–160 mph TDI windstorm certifications, and high-heat concrete.
Harris County Labor & Active Sectors
Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 requires prevailing wages (often Davis-Bacon or local survey) on all state, school ISD, and municipal public works.