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Estimating to Production Handoff for Concrete

The Estimating to Production Handoff workflow helps concrete contractors ensure projects launch accurately and efficiently. It includes reviewing estimates, confirming scopes, sharing budgets, and distributing vendor or subcontractor details. Managers validate documentation, align production crews, and hold kickoff meetings to set expectations. By following this workflow, concrete companies reduce errors, protect margins, and improve efficiency. Clients benefit from seamless project starts supported by accurate estimating. Teams gain accountability with documented handoffs. With this workflow in place, concrete contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably with coordinated estimating-to-production practices.

Confirm signed contract or notice of award has been received

Schedule internal handoff meeting with estimator, project manager, and field lead

Review full scope of work and contract inclusions/exclusions

Walk through the final estimate, including labor hours, material budgets, and sub costs

Highlight key supplier and subcontractor quotes used in pricing

Discuss approved change orders, allowances, and unit pricing (if applicable)

Share site-specific notes, logistics considerations, and access requirements

Review proposed schedule, milestone dates, and client expectations

Transfer all estimating documents into project management system or shared folder

Assign responsibilities for procurement, subcontracts, and scheduling tasks

Identify open items or unknowns needing resolution before mobilization

Introduce production team to point of contact on client or GC side

Document meeting outcomes and confirm readiness to proceed

Confirm signed contract or notice of award has been received

Schedule internal handoff meeting with estimator, project manager, and field lead

Review full scope of work and contract inclusions/exclusions

Walk through the final estimate, including labor hours, material budgets, and sub costs

Highlight key supplier and subcontractor quotes used in pricing

Discuss approved change orders, allowances, and unit pricing (if applicable)

Share site-specific notes, logistics considerations, and access requirements

Review proposed schedule, milestone dates, and client expectations

Transfer all estimating documents into project management system or shared folder

Assign responsibilities for procurement, subcontracts, and scheduling tasks

Identify open items or unknowns needing resolution before mobilization

Introduce production team to point of contact on client or GC side

Document meeting outcomes and confirm readiness to proceed