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UK Estimating Intake
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Measurement & Deliverable Parameters
What technical specifications govern quote intake and delivery?
| Estimating Parameter | Technical Specification | Standard / Audit Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Drawing Formats | PDF, DWG, DXF, RVT, IFC, XLSX, XLS & ZIP up to 25 MB per pack | Supports 1:50 / 1:100 architectural plans & NBS schedules |
| BoQ & Takeoff Format | 100% open-formula Excel workbook aligned to RICS NRM2 | Includes 5%–10% typical trade wastage separation + PDF check sheets |
| Turnaround Targets | 24–48 hrs domestic / single trade · 3–5 working days multi-trade | Confirmed upfront alongside written scope & RFI clarification log |
Calibration note: 1:50 and 1:100 architectural and structural drawings are scaled to 25 mm masonry tolerances and 100 mm thermal zones, isolating 5 percent to 10 percent wastage from net quantities.
Which FAQs Cover Quote Submissions & Drawing Privacy?
Do your construction estimates follow UK RICS NRM2 measurement rules?
Yes. We structure bills of quantities to RICS NRM2 work sections (or SMM7 / RIBA Stage elemental NRM1 budgets where requested), ensuring domestic subcontractors, main contractors, and quantity surveyors can audit every measurement against your drawing register.
What files do I receive when a takeoff or estimate is completed?
You receive an open-formula Microsoft Excel workbook (trade summary, line-by-line quantities, waste factors, and notes tabs), colour-coded PDF drawing mark-ups verifying measured zones, and a written RFI / clarification sheet flagging any drawing discrepancies or missing details.
Can I commission a single specialist trade rather than a whole-project estimate?
Yes. Many subcontractors come to us exclusively for single-trade takeoffs—such as drylining, roofing, brickwork, structural steelwork, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, groundworks, or concrete rebar—while main contractors often commission multi-trade tender packages.
Do you cover residential extensions as well as commercial and industrial schemes?
Yes. Our estimating team measures across domestic extensions, loft conversions, and multi-unit housing right through to commercial Cat A/B office fit-outs, hospitality refurbishments, and steel-framed industrial warehouses across the UK.