Clayco Case Study #2 | DESTINI Estimator

The templatization feature allows Clayco to quickly and consistently generate cost estimates by answering predefined questions.

Ryan Meyer Director of Preconstruction Integration

Company Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm.

Headquarters Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

Clayco used DESTINI’s templatization capabilities to build standardized estimating frameworks that teams apply consistently across projects, speeding up estimate development while keeping the flexibility each project needs.

Impact

Reusable templates that embed proven estimating methodologies
A scalable approach to preconstruction that strengthens consistency across projects and estimators
Higher quality cost data available for future projects

The Challenge

As organizations grow, maintaining consistency across multiple estimators, projects, and business units becomes increasingly difficult.

Clayco wanted a solution that could provide repeatable estimating structures while preserving flexibility for project-specific needs.

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The Solution

DESTINI's templatization capabilities enabled the organization to develop standardized estimating frameworks that could be applied consistently across projects.

Templates reduced repetitive work while ensuring teams followed proven methodologies.

The Results

By embedding proven estimating methodologies into reusable templates, Clayco created a scalable approach to preconstruction that strengthens consistency, preserves estimating knowledge, and improves the quality of cost data available for future projects.

Looking Forward

By combining standardization and flexibility, Clayco established a stronger foundation for scalable and repeatable preconstruction operations.