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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Construction Estimating
Prepare the project pack, structure scope and build a price you can explain.
How to calculate labour cost in a construction estimate
A practical UK guide to calculating construction labour cost using employment cost, productive hours, output assumptions and project conditions.
Read the guideHow to check construction material prices before submitting a tender
A practical UK guide to checking construction material prices, supplier evidence, delivery costs, validity and allowances before submitting a tender.
Read the guideConstruction estimating checklist for fixed-price building work
Use this construction estimating checklist to review scope, quantities, rates, subcontractors, preliminaries, risk, margin and quote documents before submission.
Read the guideHow to create a scope of works from construction drawings
Learn how to turn construction drawings, specifications and schedules into a controlled scope of works before measuring quantities or applying rates.
Read the guideHow long does a construction estimate take?
Learn what determines construction estimating time, why a first pass differs from a final quote and how builders can reduce repetitive estimating work safely.
Read the guideHow to build a construction rate library that reflects how you price work
Learn how to build a construction rate library covering labour, materials, plant and subcontractors without hiding assumptions or using obsolete rates.
Read the guideHow to turn a construction specification into a pricing scope
Learn how to review a construction specification and convert products, workmanship, performance and testing requirements into a controlled pricing scope.
Read the guideConstruction estimating software for UK builders
What UK builders should look for in construction estimating software when pricing larger fixed-price extensions, refurbishments, conversions and light commercial projects.
Read the guideHow to price incomplete drawings before a fixed-price quote
A practical guide for UK builders pricing incomplete drawings: separate known scope, assumptions, provisional areas, exclusions and fixed-price risk before sending the quote.
Read the guidePut this into practice on your next project
Your first complete project is free, including the estimate, risk information, client reports and internal reports. Bring your drawings, specification and site notes, then review the working against how your business will deliver the job.