Writing exclusions that protect your margin
Common exclusions by trade and how to state them clearly.
ConstructionAgent helps general contractors and subcontractors turn plans into takeoffs, estimates and bid proposals, and track bid invitations — so more jobs get bid accurately.

How it works
Services & pricing
Clear scope, prices up front. Pick a service and ConstructionAgent confirms details by email before any work or payment.
Quantities from plans for concrete, framing, drywall and finishes.
Labor, materials, equipment and markup organized by trade and phase.
Scope, inclusions, exclusions and terms in a clean proposal.
Tracks invitations, due dates, addenda and results.
Compares subcontractor bids line by line to find missing scope.
Starter library of unit costs organized by trade for your region.
Construction Estimating & Bids guides
Practical construction estimating & bids knowledge from the same playbook ConstructionAgent works from.
Common exclusions by trade and how to state them clearly.
Comparing scope line by line and spotting gaps before award.
Design, pricing and schedule risk, and how much to carry.
Which jobs you win, why, and where to spend estimating time.
Newsletter
One estimating tip and one contract clause to watch every other Monday. Free, and one click to leave.
Sponsorship
Building material suppliers, surety bond providers and construction software makers sponsor the Bid Board to reach contractors.
Logo and one-line mention in a month of issues.
Featured slot in every issue for a month, plus a guide sponsorship.
Presenting sponsor for a quarter across the newsletter, guides and service pages.
FAQ
They are only as good as the plans. Estimators should review quantities and site conditions before bidding.
PDF plan sets and specifications.
Both. It's used most by small commercial and custom residential contractors.
For developers & agents
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