How to price a construction project - Bills of quantities - Estimating Solutions

Learn how to price a construction project from approximate estimating to producing a fully priced bill of quantities.

Frequently asked questions.

What is a bill of quantities?
Bills of quantities are precise breakdowns of all the materials, labour, and parts required for a successful construction project.

What do building estimators do?
Building estimators calculate how much construction projects will cost, taking into account labour, material and equipment requirements.

What is a construction takeoff?
A construction takeoff is a process of listing and measuring the materials required for the project to calculate the cost to complete it.

What is cost planning?
Cost planning and control is the estimation of costs, the setting of an agreed budget, and the management of actual and forecast costs against that budget.

What is a builder quote?
A quote from a builder is a promise from the contractor to do the work at a fixed price.

How do the estimating lessons work?
The estimating lessons are six lessons to get you started and to learn how to price a construction project.