Estimating capacity for housebuilders and main contractors
A specialist estimating and takeoff service built for development programmes — multiple plots, multiple packages, one consistent methodology from enquiry through to issue.
The challenge
Estimating under volume is a different problem than estimating one job at a time
Volume & deadlines
Multiple plots and packages competing for the same estimating time, against fixed tender dates.
Consistency across sites
Pricing and methodology that should match from one development to the next often doesn't, once more than one estimator is involved.
Margin under scrutiny
Procurement teams expect a clear, defensible basis for every figure submitted — not just a number.
- Structured takeoff from drawings and specifications
- Current market rates applied consistently across every package
- NRM2-aligned cost structure
- Documented basis of measurement for every estimate
- Issued as a branded, procurement-ready PDF
Capability
Four services. One estimating standard.
Estimating & takeoff
Material quantities and labour takeoff from your drawings, returned to your programme — not your queue.
Compliance documentation
Health & safety packs, method statements, COSHH assessments, and risk registers, built from your project brief.
Site reporting
Daily, weekly, and stage-completion reports compiled from site updates — issued in a consistent format across every plot.
Programme & scheduling
Sequenced programmes of works, trade by trade and package by package, ready to issue to clients and site teams.
A three-stage process, the same for every estimate.
Scope & brief
Share drawings and the project brief — the kind you'd hand to a colleague joining the job.
Estimate production
Quantities, labour, and current market rates are compiled to a consistent methodology.
Issue & review
A branded, line-item PDF is issued to your programme, with the basis of measurement documented for review.
What you can expect from every engagement.
The same standards apply whether it's one plot or a phased development.
| Traditional takeoff systems | WorkmAIte | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry | Manual, per estimator | Structured capture from drawings |
| Pricing | Sourced individually each time | Current market rates, applied consistently |
| Methodology | Varies by who's estimating | One method, every package |
| Compliance | Checked manually, case by case | Documentation built into the process |
| Continuity | Different contact each time | Named estimating lead throughout |
| Documents | One Single Format | Customisable Documentation |
Contractors Love Us
What real tradespeople are saying about WorkmAIte.
So glad I was introduced to this system, it's saving me countless hours when quoting for jobs. It's so easy to use, and brings up every option which eliminates me missing items when quoting. I'd highly recommend this to anyone — you will save days.
The Standard plan is perfect for my team of three. We all have access and can generate estimates from anywhere. My conversion rate has gone up 25% because clients get estimates faster.
Cracking bit of kit. Well thought out and going to change many trades' lives. One of the best uses of AI I've seen in ages. Quality!
Workmaite has totally streamlined my work week. I've been able to produce estimates accurately and in the blink of an eye. It has given me back my evenings — these were previously dominated by producing quotations.
Ready to add estimating capacity to your pre-construction team?
Book a 30-minute capability call. We'll walk through a worked example relevant to your current programme.