Lock down your budget before you build.
Cost plans, bills of quantities and tender support for projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe, quality checked in Ireland and the UK before they reach you.
Before contract awardEverything priced before you commit.
Six pre-contract services that turn an early design into a budget you can build to, and a tender you can trust.
Tender management
A structured evaluation of each contractor's capability, risk and value, so you award on facts, not guesswork.
OutcomeThe right contractor at the right priceBill of quantities
A precise, fully measured BOQ that gives every contractor the same clear basis to price against.
OutcomeAccurate, comparable tendersCost planning
A reliable financial baseline set early in the design process, so the budget is realistic from day one.
OutcomeA realistic budget from day oneFinancial risk analysis
The financial pinch points identified and addressed before construction begins, not discovered once it is too late.
OutcomeRisks managed, not absorbedValue engineering
A review of materials and methods that looks for savings while protecting your design intent and quality.
OutcomeBetter value from the same budgetProcurement strategy
Responsibilities and risks defined upfront, so the route to building is clear and free of costly delays.
OutcomeFewer surprises, fewer delays
What each service includes.
The scope, the deliverables and what we aim to give you on every project.
Quantity takeoff and measurement
We provide quantity takeoff and measurement across building, civil engineering, infrastructure and mechanical and electrical (M&E) works. Our quantity surveyors measure from project drawings, specifications, schedules and other relevant documentation, so every quantity is accurately captured and clearly traceable to its source.
We apply recognised standard methods of measurement, including ARM4, ARM5 and NRM2, alongside any project-specific requirements, for consistency, transparency and compliance with the agreed standards. Working in CostX, Cubit, Bluebeam and PlanSwift, we deliver structured takeoffs ready for cost planning, tendering, procurement and commercial management.
Our services include
- Detailed measurement of substructure, superstructure, architectural finishes, external works and M&E packages
- Trade-based and elemental quantity takeoffs
- Measurement from 2D drawings and available digital design information
- Drawing revision reviews and quantity change assessments
- Cross-checking quantities against specifications, schedules and project documentation
- Independent quantity verification and quality assurance reviews
Accurate, consistent and fully traceable quantities that reduce measurement risk and support informed commercial decisions.
Bills of quantities
We prepare, review, revise and reconcile detailed bills of quantities for projects of varying size, complexity and procurement route.
Our BOQs follow the agreed standard method of measurement and project requirements, with clear descriptions, appropriate units, structured classifications and measurable quantities. The aim is tender and contract documentation that keeps ambiguity, omissions and potential commercial disputes to a minimum.
Our QA/QC procedures check measurement accuracy, item coverage, descriptions, drawing references and consistency between the BOQ and its supporting documentation.
Our services include
- Detailed trade-based and elemental bills of quantities
- BOQs to ARM4, ARM5, NRM2 and agreed project measurement standards
- Tender BOQs, contract BOQs and revised BOQs
- Independent BOQ reviews and quantity verification
- Identifying missing items, duplication, inconsistencies and measurement discrepancies
- BOQ reconciliation after drawing revisions, design changes and tender clarifications
- Measured schedules and supporting quantity breakdowns
Comprehensive, accurate and professionally structured BOQs that give you a reliable basis for tender pricing, procurement and cost control.
Estimating and tender support
We help contractors and subcontractors prepare accurate, competitive and commercially sound tender submissions, from the first documentation review and quantity assessment through pricing assistance and scope clarification to final tender preparation.
We work closely with you to identify omissions, design inconsistencies, commercial risks and opportunities for cost optimisation. When tender activity peaks, our flexible delivery model adds estimating capacity, so a demanding submission programme never costs you quality.
Our services include
- Detailed tender quantity takeoffs and measurement
- Pricing schedules and tender BOQs
- Labour, material, plant and subcontractor cost build-ups
- Review of tender drawings, specifications and scope documentation
- Scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications and tender risks identified
- Tender queries and clarification schedules
- Subcontractor quotation comparisons and tender analysis
- Tender revisions, addenda and final submission documentation
Accurate, competitive and well-supported tenders, with a lighter estimating workload and less commercial exposure.
pre-contract delivery process.
Good preparation sets the direction for a successful project. From your first brief to contract award, we bring together the people, cost advice and detail you need to move forward with confidence.
- Stage 01Understand your project
We review your brief, drawings and priorities, agreeing the scope, deliverables, programme and exclusions from the outset.
- Stage 02Bring the right team together
We appoint a project lead, quantity surveyors and reviewers to suit your project and delivery programme.
- Stage 03Build the budget
We prepare cost estimates and develop a realistic cost plan to guide decisions as your project takes shape.
- Stage 04Measure the detail
We prepare quantities and clear bills of quantities using the latest agreed drawings and specifications.
- Stage 05Review and refine
We check quantities, descriptions and calculations, resolve gaps and explore savings while keeping your priorities in focus.
- Stage 06Prepare and issue tenders
We bring the tender documents together, clearly setting out the scope, pricing requirements, assumptions and exclusions.
- Stage 07Assess and negotiate
We compare tender returns, clarify differences and support negotiations so you can make a well-informed appointment.
- Stage 08Finalise and hand over
We address comments, record agreed changes and help finalise the scope, price and contract documents for award.
Getting it right pre-contract.
A project's financial success is set long before the first contractor arrives.
Cost certainty built in early leaves less to dispute later.
A clear BOQ means contractors price the same scope, so you compare like with like.
Value engineering works best at design stage, before anything is fixed.
What clients ask us first.
How can a remote QS deliver the same quality?
The measurement and pricing work is delivered by our dedicated team, and every output is overseen and quality checked in Ireland and the UK before it reaches you. You get local accountability with the cost and flexibility of a remote team.
How quickly can you turn around a cost plan or BOQ?
Turnaround depends on the scale and stage of your project, but our model is built for speed. With 35+ quantity surveyors and estimators, we can scale a team to your deadline rather than make you wait on one person's availability. Tell us your timeline and we will confirm what is achievable.
Do you work on projects outside Ireland?
Yes. We support pre-contract work across Ireland, the UK and Europe, so you can use one partner wherever your projects are.
What sizes and sectors do you cover?
We work across data centres, housing developments, commercial buildings, education, modular construction and infrastructure, from single schemes to large rolling pipelines.
Can we see the standard of your work first?
Yes. Ask for a sample BOQ, or try us on a free trial project of up to two person-days on a live package. We confirm the scope with you first, and any work beyond two person-days is chargeable.
Three ways to get started.
Book a free consultation, see a sample of our work, or try us on a live package. We reply within one working day.