Tender & Estimating

The manual work of estimating has largely been supplanted by either computerised systems or by the use of a ‘simple’ spreadsheet.

Never the less, the job of accurately forecasting the outturn cost of a construction job has never been more vital.

The following papers have been produced to help an estimator create a better estimate, to demonstrate how the estimate should be communicated to management and then, how a better ‘offer’ (Tender/Quotation/Submission/Bid) may result.

Like its sister publication: ‘Down To Earth’ the authors do not intend that all the information that follows is assessed in one sitting.

Members are encouraged, over a given period of time, to work systematically through the contents and to use those items and suggestions which have the biggest and most immediate improvement on their working life.