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The Problem
Estimators missing scope
Rates built on guesswork
Jobs won but losing money
Junior estimators thrown in with no real training
Software used without understanding the numbers behind it
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"If the numbers are wrong at tender stage, the job can be unprofitable before you even start."
The Solution
This course teaches estimating from first principles. It shows you how to build rates properly, how to structure them for real tenders, and how to apply a process you can repeat under real deadlines. You’ll work through real examples from housing and commercial projects, so the learning transfers directly into day-to-day pricing.
Who This Course Is For
Groundworks estimators
Construction estimators
Trainee QSs
Contractors pricing their own work
Businesses training junior staff
What’s Included
Self-paced video training modules
Live Teams sessions for walkthroughs and Q&A
First-principle rate building
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Rate library creation
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Housing site estimating templates
Commercial site estimating templates
Bluebeam measurement training
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Agtek cut & fill training
Course Options
There will be three versions of the product, depending on how much support you need — from rate build-ups only, to full measurement and implementation.
Choose the Training Level That Fits Your Role
Why Broadford Surveying
Specialist groundworks estimating business
Prices live tenders every week
Practical, no-fluff approach
Built by people who actually price jobs
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Case Studies
NEWSTREET GROUNDWORKS
Main contractor:
Contract works:
Value:
Contract type:
Our role:
Taylor Wimpey
Plot works for 190 plots
Circa £7 million
Lump Sum
Estimating & contract negotiation
CREATON CONSTRUCTION
Main contractor:
Contract works:
Value:
Contract type:
Bennimans
Foundations, drainage, external works & services
Circa £5 million
Remeasure
CREATON CONSTRUCTION
Main contractor:
Contract works:
Value:
Contract type:
Our role:
Bennimans
Live Road foul drainage, directional drilling & 278 works
Circa £1 million
Lump sum
Estimating & contract negotiation & Quantity surveying.
JJR CIVILS
Main contractor:
Contract works:
Value:
Contract type:
Lindum Construction
Foundations, drainage, oversites, external works, services
Circa £500k
Estimating & contract negotiation & Quantity surveying.
JA GROUNDWORKS
Main contractor:
Contract works:
Value:
Contract type:
OaklandBe ltd
Drainage, concrete yards, services & tarmac works
Circa £1 million
Estimating & contract negotiation & Quantity surveying.
What Our Clients Say
CONTACT US
Phone Number
07497 381 056
Email Address
tenders@broadfordsurveying.com
Office Address
181-183 Summer Road,Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6DX
Contact Us
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