Construction estimating guides.
Practical, plain-English guides written for UK builders, contractors, and tradespeople. Each guide explains a method, document type, or project-specific approach to construction estimating.
Estimating fundamentals
Core methods: unit rates, approximate quantities, assembly-based estimating, cost per square metre, and more.
Estimate documents
Guide to every document type: estimates, quotes, tenders, bills of quantities, schedules, and more.
Estimating process
End-to-end estimating workflow: from enquiry and drawing review to pricing, submission, and handover.
Pricing & commercial
Overheads recovery, profit mark-ups, preliminaries build-ups, interim valuations, and final accounts.
Project types
Estimating guidance for extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments, new builds, and trade-specific works.
Regulations & market
Building control fees, Approved Documents, CDM 2015 allowances, material inflation, and market factors.
Tools & templates
Digital takeoff software, Excel spreadsheet templates, plan measures, and instant document generators.
Quick links & tools
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