Local Engineering Context
Hampshire Geology & Substructure Drivers
South Downs Chalk contrasted with New Forest gravels and coastal estuarine clays along Solent ports.
South East England · England · NRM2 Full Work Sections 1–41
Construction Estimating for Hampshire Construction Tenders
Serving builders, specialist subcontractors, and developers working throughout Hampshire, our construction estimating service delivers transparent NRM2 Full Work Sections 1–41 bills of quantities calibrated around marine/commercial estates, solent logistics, family housing estates, and rural heritage brick-and-flint homes.
Local Engineering Context
County Planning & Material Specifications
Nitrate-neutrality drainage attenuation & New Forest conservation craft joinery specs.
Local Engineering Context
Transport & Site Prelims Considerations
Coastal salt-air marine-grade stainless steel & coated cladding requirements in portside zones.
Measurement & Deliverable Parameters
How are Hampshire construction packages measured and delivered?
| Estimating Parameter | Technical Specification | Standard / Audit Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement Section & Units | NRM2 Full Work Sections 1–41 measured in m2, m3, m, nr, t, item | Scaled GA plans at 1:50 / 1:100 or structural details in mm |
| Local Statutory Framework | Building Regulations (Approved Documents Parts A–S) & Building Safety Act (BSA) Gateways 1–3 | England statutory & local tender compliance notes |
| Wastage & Prelim Separation | Net quantities isolated with 5%–10% typical trade waste allowances | Hampshire County logistics and phased delivery allowances |
| Deliverables & Drawing Uploads | 100% open-formula Excel BoQ + colour-coded PDF overlays (up to 25 MB upload) | 24–48 hrs turnaround target for focused single-trade packages |
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.
What is measured in every Hampshire pack?
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 drawings and UK project types are supported?
- Architectural GA plans & elevations
- Structural & foundation drawings
- MEP schematics (where in scope)
- Specification / NBS schedules
Suitable UK Project Types
New-build housing schemesCommercial offices & retail shellsCat A / Cat B fit-outsIndustrial logistics unitsMixed-use brownfield redevelopments
Which other trades do we estimate in Hampshire?
Where else near Hampshire is Construction available?
Construction Estimating FAQs for Hampshire
What does a Hampshire construction estimate include?
Every workbook provides net measured quantities in m2, m3, m, nr, t, item, colour-coded PDF drawing mark-ups, separated material vs labour lines, and clarifications covering Hampshire site requirements.
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.