Architects

What architects can include to help builders price accurately

A guide for architects preparing tender packs that builders can price more consistently.

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5 min read by QuotifyUpdated 2026-07-12.

What builders need

Builders need drawings, specifications, schedules, client selections, site constraints and pricing instructions.

Make allowances explicit

If selections are undecided, say so. Clear allowance instructions help prices be compared fairly.

Help tender comparison

A consistent tender return format makes review about scope, value and risk rather than decoding formats.

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FAQs

What should an architect include in a tender pack?

Drawings, specification notes, schedules, pricing instructions, known selections and assumptions builders should use.

Why do builder tenders vary so much?

They often vary because builders make different assumptions about missing information and provisional work.

Use this thinking on a real project pack

Send drawings, specifications, notes or a current quote. Quotify will show how the project can be structured for review.

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