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Should I Quote
Should I Quote?
This tool helps you evaluate if you should proceed to quoting a potential client.

YourQS2BIM Webinar
Watch our webinar: Bringing Cost Certainty to Residential Building The genesis of this idea formed 30 years ago while Nick Clements YourQS founder worked at Carters. Nick couldn’t see why the draftee’s computers couldn’t talk to the estimator’s computer. While this...
About YourQS
Fast, accurate quoting for residential builders We are an innovative start-up business that specialises in quantity surveying for residential builders. Our business is based around our 3D estimating technology that allows us to virtually build the project then use...
Updated YourQS Quantity Surveying Reports
We are pleased to release latest version of our main quantity surveying reports. We are constantly working at improving our systems and processes and these reports include recent improvement suggestions and feedback from our customers. Our estimating system utilises...
I’ve been pricing for years, why would I need a QS?
There is no doubt as an experienced builder, you can do a great job of pricing work. But is that the best use of your time? There are several factors to consider when trying to decide on the best approach for your business. You make real money by working on the...
How to beat a lower priced competitor
Nobody likes to lose out on a job, especially after you have poured hours and hours into evening meetings, phone calls, chasing prices from subbies and preparing a quote. So how do you combat low ball pricing and secure the job when you’ve put forward a higher price...
Compact Living is developing
Here is an interesting article about the changing nature of residential housing republished from our professional body, the NZIQS. With the obvious housing shortage, especially in Auckland, coupled with rising demand for retirement units and affordable housing...