Selective tendering is a procurement route where you invite a prequalified shortlist of suitable contractors to bid, typically 3 to 6 firms, using a clear ITT, evaluation criteria and fair communications to secure quality and value without running a full open competition. This guide explains how selective tendering works in the UK, when to use […]
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A dependable Building Cost Estimator UK turns your drawings into a measured cost plan: you input scope and area, it applies RICS NRM rules, benchmarks and live quotes, then adds prelims, overhead and profit, fees, inflation and contingency so you can budget with confidence. If you’re budgeting for a UK extension, loft or new build,
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“Estimators online” refers to accredited estimating services you access digitally: you upload drawings, set assumptions, and receive a clear estimate with quantities, notes and risk allowances aligned to RICS NRM and RIBA stages. In this guide we use Estimators Online as a generic term for online estimating services. We are not affiliated with any third-party
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To estimate building costs correctly, fix scope from drawings, choose the right method for your RIBA stage (order-of-cost, elemental, unit-rate or analytical), measure to RICS NRM, benchmark, then add prelims, overhead and profit, risk, fees and inflation with all assumptions stated. This is an educational guide for small builders and trades on how to estimate
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Estimator services UK help builders win more profitable work by turning drawings and scopes into accurate, presentable quotes faster, while reducing rework and pricing risk. Typical UK estimator service fees at Q4 2025 range from £180 to £480 per small residential estimate (takeoff + cost plan), £350 to £650 per day for complex support, or
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A tender is the formal process and documentation requesting prices and method statements, while a bid is your priced offer submitted in response to that tender. In UK construction, clients issue a tender (RFP/ITT) and contractors submit a bid that is evaluated on price and quality. Typical SME bid-preparation costs run £500 to £4,000 per
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Use this guide to master preliminary estimating in construction so you can set early budgets, steer design decisions, and brief clients clearly at RIBA Stages 1 to 3. Preliminary estimates use high level metrics like cost per m² and elemental allowances to set a defensible budget early, then tighten accuracy as design information improves. At
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Use this Building Cost Calculator UK guide to price typical home projects quickly, with clear assumptions, per m² rates, and example allowances you can copy into your brief. For a standard single storey rear extension in England at Q4 2025, most homeowners budget £2,000 to £3,000 per m² incl VAT for a complete build, excluding
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Discover the top free construction estimating software options available in the UK.
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Shortlist the right UK estimating software by budget, features and integrations, then plan a low risk migration with clear costs and timelines. Prefer a done-for-you setup and pricing comparison? Request a Custom Estimate and we will size your shortlist against your drawings, trades and workflow. This buyer’s guide pairs a practical scoring rubric with current
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