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Estimating to Production Handoff for Site Preparation

The Estimating to Production Handoff workflow provides site preparation contractors with a dependable method for transferring estimates to production. It includes reviewing scope details, budgets, subcontractor agreements, and equipment requirements. Managers confirm accuracy, share documentation, and align teams through kickoff meetings. By standardizing this process, site prep companies reduce miscommunication, protect profitability, and improve efficiency. Clients benefit from seamless project starts with fewer disruptions. Teams gain accountability with documented handoffs. With this workflow in place, site preparation contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably by bridging estimating and production effectively.

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