Why trade packs matter
Builders lose time when every subcontractor interprets the documents differently. A pricing pack reduces ambiguity by giving each trade a specific scope basis and a structured place to return prices.
This is not a substitute for subcontractor review of the drawings, but it makes the request clearer and helps the builder compare responses.
What should be included
A trade pack should include project context, relevant inclusions, exclusions, measurement basis, provisional items, assumptions and a pricing table with quantities and units.
It should also make obvious what the subcontractor needs to confirm or qualify in their return quote.
How EstiFlow produces subbie packs
EstiFlow generates subcontractor pricing packs from the same trade structure used in the BOQ workbook and estimate report.
That keeps the report, workbook and trade quote request files aligned, reducing copy-paste errors and scope drift.
Common questions
Can I send EstiFlow subbie packs directly to trades?
Yes. The packs are designed to be sent to subcontractors as a pricing aid, subject to the builder checking the project context and scope first.
Do subcontractors still need the drawings?
Yes. The pricing pack supports the request, but trades should still review the relevant drawings, specifications and site information.
Are subbie packs included in every EstiFlow estimate?
Yes. EstiFlow estimate packs include subcontractor pricing packs alongside the report and editable BOQ workbook.