How are the unit costs derived?

Each cost is built up from the underlying material, labour and plant resources with their coefficients, then overheads and profit are added. The resource costs are reference rates from real, live projects, so the numbers reflect what work actually costs rather than a fixed list.

Are these costs accurate enough to tender with?

They are indicative and intended for early-stage estimating, budgeting and cross-checking. Local market conditions, specification and scale all move the number — always verify against current quotations before you tender.

Do I have to pay to look up a cost?

No. Searching items and viewing the full cost build-up is free. You only pay if you want to generate and export a complete, fully-priced estimate in EstimateNext.

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Where these costs come from: reference rates from real, live projects. Figures are indicative for early-stage estimating — verify against current market costs before tender.

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How are the unit costs derived?: Each cost is built up from the underlying material, labour and plant resources with their coefficients, then overheads and profit are added. The resource costs are reference rates from real, live projects, so the numbers reflect what work actually costs rather than a fixed list.
Are these costs accurate enough to tender with?: They are indicative and intended for early-stage estimating, budgeting and cross-checking. Local market conditions, specification and scale all move the number — always verify against current quotations before you tender.
Do I have to pay to look up a cost?: No. Searching items and viewing the full cost build-up is free. You only pay if you want to generate and export a complete, fully-priced estimate in EstimateNext.