Brings Accuracy to Every Stage of a New Build
A new build house begins with ideas, sketches, and a vision of the final home. Before construction starts, a realistic cost plan is essential to ensure the project remains financially viable. Fast Estimator transforms early design data into accurate, structured Bills of Quantities (BOQs), providing clarity and control from day one.
Cost Plan Stage
The cost plan purpose BOQ forms the foundation of financial planning. At this stage, design development is ongoing, and detailed structural drawings are still being finalised. The client has shared rainwater and landscape design drawings, which form the basis of early measurement and analysis.
Fast Estimator uses this information to produce an initial BOQ, offering a clear picture of expected quantities and material requirements. Once the structural engineer releases the full drawings, a tender-level BOQ will follow — a more detailed and itemized document that reflects the complete project scope.
Construction Method Overview
The proposed construction method includes the following elements:
- Ground Floor: Brickwork on traditional strip foundations
- First Floor: Concrete blockwork with battens and roof tiles
- Roof: Timber-framed structure
- External and Utility Walls: Traditional foundations (final depth pending structural confirmation)
The first-floor layout is currently under revision, with all bedrooms planned to feature en-suite bathrooms. This enhancement will be incorporated into the updated BOQ at the next stage.
BOQ Quantities Prepared at Cost Plan Stage
Fast Estimator has prepared initial quantities for the following key items:
- Bricks
- Breeze blocks
- Concrete blocks
- Roof tiles
- Wall tiles
- Timber for roof structure
- Windows and door schedule
- Concrete for ground floor slab (150mm with double mesh reinforcement)
These quantities serve as the basis for early cost planning, supplier engagement, and design evaluation.
Transition to Tender BOQ
Upon receipt of detailed structural drawings, Fast Estimator will develop a comprehensive Tender BOQ. This version will include:
- Full structural and architectural breakdowns
- Finishes and services coordination (MEP)
- Revised quantities reflecting layout changes
- Updated material and labour costs based on current market rates
This process ensures that the tender BOQ accurately represents the project’s scope, cost, and specification.
Key Advantages of Working with Fast Estimator
- Early-stage accuracy delivers dependable data when design information is limited.
- Adaptive cost planning evolves seamlessly as drawings and details develop.
- Quick turnaround supports timely decision-making for architects and clients.
- Market-aligned pricing reflects realistic UK material and labour rates.
Final Overview
The cost plan stage defines the financial path of a construction project. With a precise and well-structured BOQ, clients gain a clear understanding of costs, quantities, and design implications. Fast Estimator provides the confidence to move from early planning to tendering with clarity, ensuring that every stage of the build remains on track from the first measurement to final construction