SITE CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING

Cost Estimating Consultants

We provide specialized cost modeling for public sector infrastructure, including parks, schools, trails, greenways, and open spaces. Our projections are built to withstand the scrutiny of public procurement processes, giving designers the confidence as they work through the design process.

Construction Estimating

We review initial conceptual plans and specifications to help establish an initial project budget then we continue alongside the design team to provide updated cost estimates for each phase of the project up until the bid.

EARTHWORK ANALYSIS

We provide advanced earthwork models that allow us to calculate soil export and import volumes. 

VALUE ENGINEERING

With our extensive experience, let us help you manage the budget by consulting on areas for value improvement.

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About SCE

Site Construction Estimating (SCE)  is owned by Travis Kalberer. Travis began his career as a landscape contractor before working his way up through roles as a landscape architect and construction project manager. Over more than 20 years in the field, that hands-on experience shaped him into one of the industry’s most detail-driven site estimators.

Our Clients

Many types of clients use SCE services including:

  • Engineers
  • Landscape Architects 
  • Architects 
  • Construction Management Firms

Our Projects

SCE has a wide array of projects including:

  • University campus planning projects
  • K-12 school projects
  • Municipal public safety projects
  • Municipal park projects
  • Athletic facilities

 

What They Say

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“I have had the pleasure of working with Travis for more than a decade in various capacities, including as a colleague, contractor, and sub-consultant. I am consistently impressed by his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and efficiency. Travis is always willing to collaborate with his clients, educate them, and provide clear explanations. His expertise, experience, and passion for his work make him a trusted partner, and I have complete peace of mind knowing he is on my team. I rely on Travis for all my cost-estimating needs, knowing that his approach is grounded in the best practices of the consulting, construction, and estimating industries.”

  – Mariana Mariscal, PLA, ASLA Principal and Founder of m3 Land Studio LLC, Principal and Founder of m3 Land Studio LLC

“Over the years, Travis has been an invaluable asset to RDLA, consistently providing expert estimating services that have become indispensable in navigating the complexities of today’s fast-evolving construction landscape. Travis’s deep understanding of site construction costs and his ability to anticipate market trends have been crucial for our projects. I wholeheartedly endorse Travis’s services, confident in his unparalleled expertise and precision in estimating. His contributions have been a cornerstone of our operations, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration.”

  – Ray Dunetz, Principal of RDLA