Process improvement, business analysis & estimating

Better business processes.Better project costs.Clearer decisions.

Sidley helps businesses fix broken processes, cuts out repetitive work, and turns your business needs into clear, practical solutions. We also provide accurate cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for developers and project managers.

40+ years combined experienceGlobal flexible client support3 complementary specialties
SIDLEY SERVICESPROCESS + ANALYSIS + ESTIMATING

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

CURRENTScattered & inconsistent
IMPROVE
IMPROVED
ReceiveAssignCompleteConfirm ✓
Clear & repeatable

See the work · Fix the gaps · Standardize

BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Business needStakeholder input
ANALYZEClear requirements
Solution design Agile delivery

Analyze the need · Define · Deliver

COST ESTIMATING

fxQUANTITY TAKEOFF
ITEMQTYUNITCOST
Earthwork18,500CY$4.82M
Concrete9,240CY$7.64M
Utilities12,800LF$3.11M
COST COMPARISON
Earth$4.82M
Concrete$7.64M
Utilities$3.11M
ESTIMATED TOTAL$20.70M

Quantities · Units · Costs · Total

THREE SPECIALTIESAccuracy & clarity

What we do

Stronger operations, clearer requirements, and dependable project costs.

We provide business process improvement, business analysis, and construction estimating — three distinct specialties that can be used independently or together depending on your needs.

Our services

Choose the support your business or project needs.

01

Business Process Improvement Service

Process Improvement & Operational Support

We map how work actually gets done, identify where things break down, and build systems that improve organization, communication, and follow-through.

  • Workflow Reviews & Process Mapping
  • Procedures, Checklists & Documentation
  • Project, Task & Follow-Up Tracking
  • Reporting Dashboards & Management Tools
  • Practical AI & Workflow Automation
Discuss your operational needs
02

Business Analysis Service

Business Analysis & Requirements Support

We clarify the business need, gather stakeholder input, define clear requirements, and help teams move from an idea to a workable solution through Agile delivery.

  • Business Needs & Stakeholder Analysis
  • Requirements Elicitation & Documentation
  • User Stories & Acceptance Criteria
  • Process Modeling & Solution Evaluation
  • Agile Delivery & UAT Support
Discuss your business need
03

Construction Estimating Service

Construction Cost Estimating

Detailed, dependable estimates that help clients understand costs, prepare bids, and make informed project decisions.

  • Preconstruction Cost Estimating
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Quantity Takeoffs for Land Development
  • Quantity Takeoffs for Multifamily Projects
  • Budget Development & Project Support
Discuss your project

Common problems we help solve

When everyday work feels harder to manage than it should.

We help teams improve day-to-day operations, clarify business needs and requirements, and strengthen estimating and takeoff work.

For process improvement

Important information is scattered across emails, spreadsheets, and messages.

Follow-ups, deadlines, or handoffs are being missed.

Key procedures exist only in someone’s head.

Reporting and administrative work take too much time.

For business analysis needs

The business need is not clearly defined before a solution is selected.

Stakeholders have different expectations or priorities.

Requirements are incomplete, unclear, or change without being tracked.

Teams need help turning business needs into actionable, testable requirements.

For developers & project teams

Estimates take too long to turn around, or come back inconsistent between projects.

Quantity takeoffs are done differently depending on who’s doing them.

Budgets get built without a clear, repeatable process behind the numbers.

There’s no single point of contact who understands both the numbers and the process behind them.

Who we help

Focused expertise for businesses and project teams.

Our process improvement and business analysis services support businesses and project teams across industries. Our estimating services are designed specifically for construction projects and partners.

Businesses

Process improvement and business analysis for businesses that need stronger workflows, clearer requirements, better organization, and less repetitive work.

Professional Services & Project Teams

Flexible business analysis, documentation, tracking, reporting, and delivery support when focused expertise is needed.

Developers & Project Consultants

Cost estimating, quantity surveying, and takeoff support for land development, multifamily, and other project needs.

Why Sidley

A responsive partner focused on clear results.

Careful, Accurate Work

Clear requirements, well-organized processes, and dependable estimates prepared with care.

Experienced Support

More than 40 years of combined process improvement, business analysis, and estimating experience.

Clear Communication

Straightforward explanations, organized deliverables, and responsive service.

Project Focus

Support tailored to the scope, stage, and needs of each project.

Flexible Reach

Responsive support for clients and projects across the United States and internationally.

Complementary Expertise

Three connected specialties: process improvement, business analysis, and construction estimating.

About us

Experience that works together.

Sidley brings together process improvement, business analysis, and cost estimating expertise to help clients improve how work gets done, define what they need, and make decisions with clearer numbers.

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Rose Hammond-Akpebu, M.S., PMP

Business Analyst & Process Improvement Consultant

Rose helps clients improve workflows, reporting, and procedures; clarify business needs; gather and document requirements; translate goals into workable solutions; and support Agile delivery and opportunities for automation and AI-assisted work.

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Franklyn Akpebu, MBA

Preconstruction Estimator & Quantity Surveyor

Franklyn leads Sidley's estimating services and specializes in cost estimating, quantity takeoffs, budget development, and project support.

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