Security & Low-Voltage Estimating Software — AI-Powered Cost Estimating

Key Takeaways

• Turn security & low-voltage takeoff into a priced estimate with your local rates.
• Line-item audit trail — defensible, not a spreadsheet black box.
• Reference Security & Low-Voltage costs: $300-800/EA/camera installed, $400-900/EA/card reader, $3-10/LF/cable run.
• Estimate flows directly into AIA G702/G703 billing.

Security & Low-Voltage estimating, step by step

• Quantities come from takeoff — device counts and more.
• Price materials: Cameras, Access control readers, Intrusion devices, Cable (CAT6, fiber).
• Apply your burdened labor rate ($45-85/hr (low-voltage techs)).
• Add overhead (10-20%) and profit (5-15%) per your books.
• Sanity-check per SF or per unit against the ranges below.

Security & Low-Voltage cost reference

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Security & Low-Voltage estimating software?

It takes your security & low-voltage quantities and builds a priced estimate — material, labor, equipment, overhead, and profit — line by line, with your local rates instead of generic national averages.

How does Security & Low-Voltage estimating work in CyanBuild?

Takeoff produces quantities, which flow directly into the estimate. You price each line with your $45-85/hr rate and material costs, add overhead and profit, and export a defensible bid.

Can I use my own Security & Low-Voltage cost data?

Yes. Use the built-in reference ranges as a starting point, then override with your vendor quotes and historical job costs — your own data is always more accurate than national averages.

What Security & Low-Voltage costs should I budget?

Typical ranges: $300-800/EA for camera installed; $400-900/EA for card reader; $3-10/LF for cable run. Labor runs about $45-85/hr (low-voltage techs).

Does the estimate flow into billing?

Yes — your CyanBuild estimate becomes your Schedule of Values, which feeds AIA G702/G703 pay applications, so your estimate and billing stay in sync.