Commercial Flooring Estimating Backed by Document-Driven Preconstruction Review
Compass Global exists for one reason:
To eliminate risk before it shows up in your commercial flooring project.
We are not a freelance estimating service.
We are not an offshore takeoff shop.
And we are not here to simply “estimate quantities.”
We operate at the point where most projects begin to fail—preconstruction.
What We Actually Do
We produce defensible, document-driven preconstruction take-offs and reports for commercial flooring and finish scopes across Divisions 03, 09, and 12.
Our work goes beyond takeoffs. We break down your drawings and specifications to identify:
Scope gaps
Contradictions between plans and specs
Missing or undefined requirements
Attic stock exposures
Value engineering opportunities
Conditions that will turn into change orders later
If it exists in the documents, we find it. If it doesn’t exist, we expose that too.
Why We Exist
Most projects don’t fail in the field. They fail before the bid is ever submitted. Misaligned documents, incomplete scopes, and missed details create downstream problems that show up as:
Lost margin
Change orders
Schedule delays
Owner disputes
We exist to make those problems visible before you own them.
Our Approach
Every project is analyzed using a combination of:
Proprietary workflows built around commercial flooring scopes and SQUARES AI, our internally developed platform designed specifically for preconstruction document analysis
SQUARES AI is not generic AI.
It is trained on years of real project data, focused exclusively on identifying risk, inconsistency, and scope exposure within construction documents.
Accountability Over Excuses
We don’t hide behind “per plans and specs.” We don’t rely on hold harmless language. And we don’t disappear after the bid. We believe in ownership.
When we’re part of a project, our work is designed to hold up:
During buyout
During submittals
During installation
What Makes Us Different
Fully U.S.-based estimating team
Seven-day coverage, including nights and holidays
Fully insured, including Errors & Omissions
Document-driven reporting tied directly to drawings and specifications
Standardized exhibit-based deliverables for clarity and accountability
Rapid response times measured in minutes, not days
What You Should Expect
If you send us a set of drawings and specifications, you should not expect a generic takeoff.
You should expect:
A clear understanding of what is defined
A clear identification of what is not
A documented position on scope
And a foundation you can actually bid with confidence
Bottom Line
Anyone can measure a floor. Very few can tell you what that measurement actually means to your risk.
That’s where we operate.
Compass Global is a federally funded commercial estimating and construction technology firm developing AI for smarter preconstruction.
Please reach us at info@theccfegroup.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No—and that’s intentional.
AI can process drawings. It can count symbols. It can even attempt to quantify areas. But flooring take-offs aren’t just math—they’re judgment, interpretation, and risk management.
At Compass Global, experienced estimators complete the actual take-off using RFMS Measure. That work is accountable, reviewable, and backed by real-world trade knowledge.
Where AI comes in—through our internal SQUARES AI platform—is after and alongside the take-off process.
Yes—and if you’re not doing this, you’re leaving your number exposed.
Most take-offs, even solid ones, are built around quantities. What they don’t fully capture is the risk sitting behind those quantities. That’s where money gets lost.
Compass Global’s forensic reporting can be engaged independently of the take-off to audit and pressure-test your work.
SQUARES AI – Research-Driven Intelligence for Preconstruction
SQUARES AI is a proprietary, research-driven artificial intelligence platform developed by Compass Global to transform how preconstruction is analyzed, documented, and executed. Built specifically for commercial construction, SQUARES AI is not a generalized tool—it is a closed, domain-trained system engineered to interpret drawings, specifications, and project documentation with a level of depth and structure aligned to real-world estimating workflows.
At its core, SQUARES AI leverages advanced prompt engineering and large language model (LLM) orchestration to produce fully qualified preconstruction reports. These reports go beyond summarization. They systematically identify project vulnerabilities, including scope gaps, document contradictions, incomplete design intent, coordination issues, and specification inconsistencies—before they become costly problems in the field.
Unlike conventional AI applications that prioritize speed alone, SQUARES AI is built on the principle that visibility drives better outcomes. Every output is designed to be traceable, document-grounded, and defensible, enabling estimators, project managers, and stakeholders to make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.
The platform operates as an analytical layer alongside experienced estimators—not in place of them. By combining human expertise with structured AI-driven validation, SQUARES AI enhances consistency, reduces risk exposure, and strengthens the integrity of preconstruction deliverables.
Powered by over a decade of captured flooring data and continuously evolving through active research and development, SQUARES AI represents a new standard in preconstruction intelligence—where every assumption is examined, every gap is surfaced, and every decision is supported by data.
We specialize in Division 03, Division 09 & Division 12 specified finishes to include, but not limited to:
Carpet- Broadloom, Carpet Tile, Double Stick
Hard Tile- Ceramic, Porcelain, Quarry
Vinyl- Sheet Vinyl, VCT, SDT, BBT
Concrete- Stained, Polished, Sealed
Epoxy
Wood- Engineered, Solid, Reclaimed
Laminate
Rubber- Rolled, Tile
Base- Resilient, Wood, Integral
Stair Systems- Treads, Risers, Nosing
Prep- Major, Minor, Self-Leveling
Wallcovering- Vinyl, Wallpaper, Carpet
Waterjet Preparations, Sequencing
Corporate, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Multifamily, Religious, Retail, Senior Living, and Sports & Recreation
Built for contractors that need defensible numbers.
We support commercial flooring bids with a process built around:
Estimating
Document Review
Forensic Preconstruction Reporting
Risk Visibility before Award
We are helping contractors price smarter, qualify harder, and defend their scope.
Our Core Reporting Suite includes:
Scope of Work Report
Contradictions Report
Scope Gap Report
Risk Assessment Report
Overall Finish Schedule
Contract Administration Review
Specialty reviews
Targeted reviews are available for bid-critical conditions such as:
Slab Conditions
Slab on Grade vs. Gypcrete
Mud bed and Slab depressions
Waterproofing
Stairs
Showers & Tubs
Attic Stock
Alternates
RFI Conversion
Need pricing or want us to review a project?
Send us a message! We will review the request and respond with next steps.
800 Battery Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA
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