Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Estimating Services in Miami
I Am Builders is a national construction estimating firm dedicated to helping contractors win projects. Founded in 2015 by Daniel Quindemil, a licensed general contractor with over a decade of field experience, we specialize in providing accurate cost estimates and takeoff services tailored to local pricing. Our team of seasoned professionals, all with hands-on construction backgrounds, leverages a combination of advanced digital tools and a proprietary cost database to deliver precise bids. With a proven track record of estimating over $1.5 billion in projects, we serve general contractors, subcontractors, developers, and architects nationwide.Our unique double-verification process ensures accuracy, backed by a $1 million accuracy guarantee through errors and omissions insurance. We pride ourselves on understanding the challenges contractors face, offering flexible support from conceptual budgets to detailed construction documents. Our expertise extends to government, military, and private-sector projects, including high-profile assignments like U.S. embassy renovations. By handling the estimating process, we empower contractors to focus on operational excellence while maximizing bid success rates.
Services
Commercial Estimating
Residential Estimating
Drywall Estimating
Concrete Estimating
Construction Takeoffs
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Licensed general contractors with 10+ years of field experience
- $1 million accuracy guarantee through errors and omissions insurance
- Double-verification process ensures estimate precision
- Serves all 50 states and government/military projects
- Helped 1,400+ contractors win bids through accurate estimating
What people say
Saved nights and weekends
Accurate local pricing
Professional team support
Successful bid assistance
Quick turnaround times
Services
Commercial Estimating
Our commercial estimating services cover new construction and remodeling projects for office buildings, retail spaces, and mixed-use developments. We analyze blueprints to calculate material quantities and labor costs using local market data. Our team provides detailed cost breakdowns for contractors bidding on commercial projects.
Residential Estimating
We specialize in residential construction estimates for single-family homes, multifamily apartments, and condominium developments. Our estimators consider regional material prices and labor rates to create competitive bids. We help contractors win residential development contracts through precise cost projections.
Drywall Estimating
Our drywall estimating service calculates material quantities and installation costs for commercial and residential projects. We account for metal framing, wood framing, and finishing requirements. Clients receive detailed spreadsheets showing drywall sheet counts, joint compound needs, and labor hours.
Concrete Estimating
We provide comprehensive concrete cost estimates for foundations, slabs, and structural elements. Our calculations include material volumes, reinforcement requirements, and placement costs. We adjust pricing based on local concrete supplier rates and project complexity.
Construction Takeoffs
Our digital takeoff services identify exact material quantities from construction plans. We use specialized software to measure lumber, steel, electrical components, and other materials. Contractors receive quantified lists to create accurate bids and procurement plans.
People
Daniel Quindemil
Founder
Licensed general contractor with 10+ years in construction design and field operations. LEED-certified architect and member of the American Society of Professional Estimators. Previously worked on projects for Bacardi and the University of Miami before founding I Am Builders in 2015.
Questions
What types of construction estimates do you provide?
We specialize in commercial, residential, and industrial estimates for new construction, remodeling, high-rises, multifamily properties, and mixed-use developments.
How quickly can you complete an estimate?
Most projects take 6-9 business days, with rush options available for urgent bids needing completion in 6 days or less.
What pricing software do you use?
We use Craftsman National Construction Estimator Database Suite with zip-code-specific pricing and proprietary tools for final assemblies.
Do you work with incomplete plans?
Yes, we can estimate from preliminary drawings, sketches, or quantity inputs during early project planning stages.
How accurate are your estimates?
Our estimates include local labor/material adjustments and field experience factors, with Excel files for client final adjustments.
