Audio Visual (AV) Estimating Services
For contractors and subcontractors who are bidding on residential, commercial and industrial audio visual (av) scope, Forte Estimating can offer you special AV estimating services. Our audio visual (av) estimators are trained in the trade and equipped with extensive AV takeoff software that will generate accurate takeoff estimates and are ready to submit for bid with up-todate pricing for materials and labor, AV estimating services and AV system takeoffs.
Specialty subcontractors who submit bids on their own, or general contractors who request an audio visual (av) estimate within a construction bid package can count on our team to provide trade specific detail to accurately price the work and submit profitable bids.
Based on your plans and specifications, we develop a complete commercial AV estimate package of the system, which can be customized to be input to suppliers for material pricing or for your review prior to bidding.
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What Is Audio Visual (AV) Estimating?
AV estimating entails speakers, display items, control systems required for the installation of a building’s sound, video and conferencing systems.
Our takeoffs include identifying AV devices by room and type, quantifying cabling between devices and equipment racks and identifying control systems and equipment specified on the AV drawings.
The correct amounts are not only critical for the bidding process, but are also vital in moving directly to material ordering and scheduling after the project has been awarded, which can create problems long after bid closing if the audio visual takeoff (av) is inaccurate.
Our Audio Visual (AV) Takeoff Process
Every commercial AV estimating project begins with a thorough examination of the relevant drawings and specifications and a detailed quantity takeoff is conducted based on the categories of takeoff that are most relevant.
Then, when quantities are measured, a second estimator reviews the takeoff to eliminate the chance of missing out on scope or measurement issues before you get to your bid.
What's Included in Our Audio Visual (AV) Estimate
One of the AV Integrator’s deliverables includes a device count by room, a quantity schedule of cabling by signal type and an equipment rack list for accurate AV Integrator quoting.
Files are e-mailed as a spreadsheet and/or PDF, and, if your company has an existing takeoff/bid template, it can be customized.
Key Considerations for Audio Visual (AV) Estimating
The complexity of the AV systems can range from simple attendance rooms with a single display, to multizone auditoria with multiple audio zones and intricate control programs. Unlike other companies, our estimators check room by room requirements against the AV consultant’s drawings, not making the assumption that the number of systems varies from room to room.
Residential vs. Commercial Audio Visual (AV) Estimating
Residential AV estimating is typically intended for home theater and distributed audio systems, whereas commercial AV estimating can be used for conference room systems, digital signage and large-scale auditorium and corporate AV systems.
Why Trade Contractors Choose Forte
When it comes to your audio visual (av) work, Forte knows its stuff from start to finish, so we’re calling on our estimators to make our selection. This information about the trade allows us to see scope details that a generalist estimator may not, and allows you to keep your margin when you’re not even submitting a number.
In addition, we can provide pricing flexibility for audio visual (av) estimating, which can be utilized for one time projects or a monthly retainer for subcontractors that estimate this scope regularly and on a consistent basis and look for a steady partner they can count on to provide estimates.
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Call us now and upload your construction project plans with all the specific details to explain the scope of work that includes construction drawings, specifications and other specific documentation.
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Our expert team of BIM Estimators manages to deliver the final draft for review and consult through an email or call to consult and finalize the construction project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any difference in the needs of different AV systems?
Yes, the complexity of the system does vary in regards to the AV design from room to room from conference room to multi-zone auditorium.
Do you have the ability to estimate digital signage systems apart from conferencing AV?
Yep, it is counted separately, it uses other equipment and content management than a conferencing system.
Do you include control system programming costs in the estimate?
Estimating of cost of control system hardware, and programming costs are normally estimated separately depending on the scope of the integrator system and the complexity.
Do you have an idea of the cost of home theater and home AV systems?
In fact, we create Residential AV systems (home theater, distributed audio and home automation systems) like commercial AV scopes.
How fast can you provide a quick turn around for an audio visual (av) estimate?
For standard size projects, most audio visual (av) estimates are finished in 24-48 hours and larger or more complex estimates are usually completed in 3-5 business days.
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