Preliminary estimate services involve preparing an early-stage cost projection based on limited project information. These estimates are usually created using conceptual drawings, sketches, scope descriptions, historical data, and industry benchmarks.
Unlike final estimates, preliminary estimates focus on giving a cost range rather than an exact number. They are used to:
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