NRM1 & NRM2 Structured Estimating · NRM2 Full Work Sections 1–41

UK Construction Estimating Services Across All 32 Building Trades

Complete multi-trade construction estimating combining scaled drawing measurement, trade-by-trade bills of quantities, waste allowances, and prelim schedules.

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How is construction measured under RICS NRM2?

Designed for UK main contractors, regional builders, specialist subcontractors, and developers bidding JCT Design & Build, Traditional, or NEC4 packages. Every item is cross-referenced directly to your architectural, structural, and MEP drawing register.

  • Quantities grouped by NRM2 work sections so main contractors can send clean enquiry packs straight to domestic subcontractors.
  • Distinct separation of materials, plant, wastage assumptions, and labour hours for transparent UK margin adjustment.

Which deliverables and drawings are involved?

  • Priced or unpriced NRM2 Excel BoQ
  • Marked-up PDF measurement sheets
  • Trade package summary & prelim checklist
  • RFI / drawing-gap schedule

Drawings & Inputs Accepted

  • Architectural GA plans & elevations
  • Structural & foundation drawings
  • MEP schematics (where in scope)
  • Specification / NBS schedules

Measurement & Deliverable Parameters

How are UK construction takeoffs structured for tender accuracy?

Construction Estimating — UK Measurement Units, Deliverables & Workflow Specification
Estimating ParameterTechnical SpecificationStandard / Audit Basis
Work Breakdown & UnitsNRM2 Full Work Sections 1–41 in m2, m3, m, nr, t, itemScaled PDF / DWG plans at 1:50 & 1:100 (dimensions in mm / m)
Waste & Prelim SeparationNet physical takeoff plus 5%–10% typical trade waste splitKeeps net order counts transparent for merchant tenders
Deliverable Workbook100% unlocked formula Excel + colour-coded PDF overlaysIncludes formal RFI log flagging drawing ambiguities
Turnaround & File Transfer24–48 hrs (domestic/single trade) · up to 25 MB uploads3–5 working days typical for multi-trade commercial tenders

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.

Where is construction estimating typically applied across UK projects?

New-build housing schemesCommercial offices & retail shellsCat A / Cat B fit-outsIndustrial logistics unitsMixed-use brownfield redevelopments

Targeted UK Coverage

Construction Estimating by UK City, County & Postcode District

Major Cities

Construction in LondonConstruction in ManchesterConstruction in BirminghamConstruction in LeedsConstruction in GlasgowConstruction in EdinburghConstruction in CardiffConstruction in BelfastConstruction in BristolConstruction in LiverpoolConstruction in Newcastle upon TyneConstruction in SheffieldConstruction in NottinghamConstruction in LeicesterConstruction in SouthamptonConstruction in PortsmouthConstruction in OxfordConstruction in CambridgeConstruction in ReadingConstruction in AberdeenConstruction in Swansea

Counties

KentEssexSurreyGreater ManchesterWest MidlandsWest YorkshireHampshireHertfordshireLancashireOxfordshireBuckinghamshireSomersetDevonCambridgeshireGlamorgan (Cardiff & Swansea Corridor)

Commercial Postcodes

SW1SE1B1EH1CF10BT1BS1L1NE1

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Construction Estimating FAQs

Which UK measurement standard do your construction estimates follow?

Schedules can be structured to RICS NRM2 work sections, SMM7 conventions, or your in-house contractor tender workbook format in Excel.

Can you isolate exclusions, provisional sums, and drawing ambiguities?

Yes. Every tender pack includes an RFI and clarification log flagging missing structural details, unscheduled ironmongery, or provisional M&E allowances.

Do we receive an editable Microsoft Excel workbook?

Yes. Every construction estimate is delivered as an open-formula Excel workbook paired with colour-coded PDF measurement check sheets.

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