Service
Preliminary Estimating
Before drawings are finished, owners and developers still need to know whether a project works financially. We produce early-stage budgets from concept designs, area programmes and comparable projects, then refine them as the design develops.
Benefits
Why use our preliminary estimating
Decide earlier
Understand likely cost before committing to detailed design.
Area and system based
Budgets use cost per area and system allowances, adjusted for your location.
Easy to update
Replace allowances with measured quantities as drawings mature.
Value options
Compare alternatives while changes are still cheap.
What you receive
- Feasibility budget
- Cost per area summary
- Allowances and assumptions
- Options comparison on request
Who it's for
- Developers and investors
- Architects
- Property owners
- Project managers
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is a preliminary estimate?
It is a budget range, not a bid. Accuracy improves as drawings and specifications become more detailed.
What do you need to start?
Concept drawings or a written programme with areas, building type, location and quality level.
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Ready for an estimate you can bid on?
Send us your drawings and project details. We'll confirm scope and timing, then get to work.