As a construction estimator we have many clients that require house extension estimates. Generally our clients are builders who are too busy building to undertake house extension estimates. Likewise architects who need us to estimate on their behalf for a client. We quote for small lean to’s, single story side or rear extension. Double storyContinue reading “House Extension Estimates”
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The UK Construction Market After Lockdown
The UK Construction Market is set for a post lockdown boost due to pent up demand for bigger houses. People want more space. This is because of the new work from home culture. The UK construction market has seen it’s sharpest recovery since 2014. The driving force behind this is the demand for new biggerContinue reading “The UK Construction Market After Lockdown”
Construction Take Off’s
The Freelance Quantity Surveyor use’s the Bluebeam Estimating Software tool for our estimating and construction take off’s. The program is a god send. Bluebeam is an outstanding measuring tool allowing us to forward our take off’s and workings directly to our clients in PDF format. The presentation and clarity of Bluebeam Estimating software allows usContinue reading “Construction Take Off’s”
Refurbishment Estimator
As a refurbishment estimator I regularly estimate luxury refurbishment projects in London and throughout the UK. A recent project that required a refurbishment estimator was this property in Mayfair, London. Subsequently the property requires demolition, window renovation, new doors, skirting’s, re-decoration, new kitchen, new flooring and some M & E alterations. We estimate a lotContinue reading “Refurbishment Estimator”
Quantity Surveyor
To be a good Quantity Surveyor you need to be good at time management, excellent with numbers, understand drawing details and specifications. You should also be good in Microsoft excel. I have been a QS since I was 18 years old, over 24 years now. I can say that no two days are the sameContinue reading “Quantity Surveyor”