preconstruction-software
Case Study

Clayco

Centralized estimating system

The software enables a live connection between estimates and clients' bid forms. 

Justin Wright
Justin Wright Director of Preconstruction
Company Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm.
Headquarters Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

Clayco uses DESTINI to carry estimates from early concept development through detailed bidding, building repeatable templates and a live connection between internal estimates and client bid forms for greater consistency and transparency.  

Impact

  • Connected estimate information maintained from concept development through detailed estimating
  • Live connection between estimates and client bid forms for greater transparency and trust
  • Project templates that create a repeatable, consistent approach across projects

The Challenge

As projects become increasingly dynamic, estimating teams need the ability to move from conceptual budgets to detailed project estimates without repeatedly recreating information.

Clayco sought a more structured approach to concept development, bidding, and estimate management that would improve consistency and reduce manual effort.

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The Solution

Using DESTINI, the team leveraged the Project Tab as a foundation for concept development and estimate refinement throughout the project lifecycle.

Templates could be created early in preconstruction and continuously refined as projects advanced.

The system also created stronger connections between estimates and client-facing bid forms.

The Results

By maintaining connected estimate information throughout preconstruction, Clayco established a more consistent source of project intelligence that strengthens internal decision-making while providing greater transparency and trust with clients.

Strategic Impact

The result was more than operational efficiency. Clayco strengthened its ability to maintain transparency, build trust with clients, and support data-driven decision-making throughout preconstruction.

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