The Controls Desk
BAS Estimating & Preconstruction Support for Controls Contractors
About The Controls Desk
The Controls Desk provides outsourced building automation system (BAS) estimating and preconstruction support to controls contractors and system integrators throughout the United States. We help contractors increase estimating capacity, pursue more bid opportunities, and manage workload spikes without adding full-time estimating staff.
Backed by extensive real-world BAS project, design, and preconstruction experience, The Controls Desk provides practical, contractor-focused support including plan and specification review, controls scope development, equipment and point takeoffs, bill of materials development, labor estimating, RFIs, assumptions, and estimate preparation using client standards and pricing. Whether you need help with a single bid or ongoing estimating capacity, The Controls Desk can function as an extension of your preconstruction team.
Our Services
Estimating & Preconstruction Support
Plan and specification review, controls scope development, equipment and point takeoffs, bill of materials development, labor estimating, and estimate preparation using client standards and pricing.
RFIs, Assumptions & Scope Clarification
Identification and documentation of scope gaps, conflicts, exclusions, assumptions, and RFIs to help develop clear, defensible BAS estimates.
Flexible Estimating Capacity
Remote estimating support available on a project-by-project or ongoing basis to increase bid capacity, respond to workload spikes, and pursue more opportunities without adding full-time estimating staff.