What rates does the cost estimator use?

Indicative unit costs are sourced from real, live construction projects. They are for early-stage estimating — verify against current market rates before tender.

Yes — you get the full estimate structure and the first 25 items priced for free. Unlock full pricing and a clean export with a one-time purchase or a Pro subscription.

Can I price my own BOQ?

Yes. Upload an Excel/CSV of descriptions, units and quantities and the engine matches each line to the regional rate source and returns a priced version with a confidence badge per row.

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Construction estimating that actually does the maths.

A growing suite of estimating tools for contractors, quantity surveyors and estimators — priced against rates referenced from real, live projects. No sign-up to start. No invented numbers.

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Rates referenced from real, live projects India · UK · USA free to start

The toolkit

Every tool here is live today — same engine, same reference rates. More land every month.

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Construction Cost Estimator

Generate a structured cost estimate and quantity takeoff from a project template, or price your own takeoff.

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Rate Analysis

See the full material, labour and plant build-up behind any unit cost, with an explainable source note.

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Cost Database Lookup

Search reference items and unit costs with instant typeahead.

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Estimate Templates

Start from a ready-made estimate template and price it in one click.

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Sample Estimate

See a complete worked estimate — every section, quantity and unit cost with a costed total.

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MEP / HVAC Load Calculator

Size electrical and HVAC loads for a project from area and usage inputs.

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Sales Tax Calculator

Compute Sales tax on works contracts and material+labour splits.

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How it works

Pick region & project type

We load the matching template and the correct rate source.

Edit quantities inline

Amounts and section totals recompute live as you type.

Unlock & export

Price the full output and download XLSX / PDF when you're ready.

Where the rates come from

✓Reference rates drawn from real, live construction projects — not invented numbers.

✓Region-tuned for India, the UK and USA — local currency, units and terminology.

✓Every line carries a confidence indication and an explainable build-up.

⚠ Rates are indicative and for early-stage estimating. Always verify against current market rates before tender.

Frequently asked

What rates does the cost estimator use?: Indicative unit costs are sourced from real, live construction projects. They are for early-stage estimating — verify against current market rates before tender.
Is it free?: Yes — you get the full estimate structure and the first 25 items priced for free. Unlock full pricing and a clean export with a one-time purchase or a Pro subscription.
Can I price my own BOQ?: Yes. Upload an Excel/CSV of descriptions, units and quantities and the engine matches each line to the regional rate source and returns a priced version with a confidence badge per row.