Estimating
What is Estimating and how can it help you as a small developer?
In property development, producing a detailed Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for new build projects involves creating an itemized document that lists all the materials, labour, and resources required for construction, based on the project’s detailed architectural and engineering drawings. This process is known as estimating, which is a crucial step that helps developers and contractors understand the scope and cost of the project. By breaking down each element of the build—from foundation work and structural components to finishes and fittings—the BoQ provides a comprehensive cost estimate that aids in budgeting, tendering, and cost control throughout the construction process. Accurate estimating ensures that there are no significant surprises during the build and helps prevent cost overruns.
The Benefits of Estimating Services
Cost Breakdown
A detailed cost breakdown for the development giving clarity on the projected cost of the development.
Quantities Breakdown
A Bill of Quantities for each aspect of the build.
Budget Projection
A budget to work from while building the development so that you keep to our projections.
Project Comparisons
Comparisons to utilise against tenders received for the works.
Estimating is essential for:
Developers
Main Contractors
Subcontractors
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We pride ourselves in assisting local Contractors reach their goals. Whether this is part time assistance with tendering or the Commercial Management of entire developments, we ALWAYS treat each client as a priority and go over and above to provide them with the tools required to run or grow their Company whilst maximising profit. We develop strong relationships with each of our clients which is apparent as many of our clients have been with us long term. We promote our Clients using our vast relationships within the industry which have been built over the past 20 years assisting both the Contractor in growing their tender lists and Subcontractors growing their Client base. All our Quantity Surveyors have multiple years of experience within the industry therefore you can be confident that you would receive high quality assistance without the pressure of an additional overhead.
FAQ’s
Would you work remotely or be willing to work from our offices?
Either or both would be an option, we would work around your requirements and ensure our presence is no different to having an additional employee on the team
Why would using a Consultant benefit our Company more than an additional employee?
You would receive an experienced member of the team who could be utilised dependant on your requirements. You could utilise us as much or as little as you require each month rather than pay a full time employee that you may not require during quiet periods.
Would you provide us with a day rate or a fixed project fee?
This would depend on the project. We can offer both of these options however sometimes it is difficult to ascertain the time required so would maybe suggest a provisional timescale to give you an estimated cost for your budget purposes.
How could we be sure that you would prioritise our Company needs?
You would be allocated a specific member of the team to ensure continuity and all of our team are instructed to treat Clients as though they work for them directly. They would work alongside your current team and ensure you are their priority on contracted days as well as being available at all other times to assist with any queries that you may have.