Reliable, tailored cost estimates from quantity surveyors in Perth, Western Australia, for roads, bridges, rail, utilities and other civil projects.
Roads & bridges
Civil cost estimation calculates the costs of a construction project: the quantities of materials, labour, equipment and other resources it needs. Getting this right helps contractors avoid unexpected costs, delays and material shortages, so the project runs smoothly from start to finish.
We provide civil cost estimation services in Perth and WA for civil contractors, subcontractors and construction companies who need dependable estimates for project planning, bidding and budgeting.
Detailed take-offs for every project component, giving you a complete view of resource requirements and helping you avoid shortages.
Detailed breakdowns of material costs that reflect current market conditions, so your budget matches what you will actually pay.
Labour broken down alongside materials and equipment, so every resource the job needs is accounted for.
All necessary equipment and tool costs, covering both hire and purchase options to suit your project.
We identify potential risks and build in contingency to protect your budget from unforeseen challenges.
A full breakdown of costs, risks and recommendations to support budgeting and competitive bidding.
An efficient process gets you detailed estimates quickly, so you stay on schedule. We confirm a timeline for your project up front.
InfrastructureEstimates for large-scale projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels and rail systems.
UtilitiesUtility infrastructure including water, gas and electricity.
Commercial & industrialCost estimation for commercial and industrial developments, from office buildings to manufacturing facilities.
Software we useWe review your project requirements and tailor our approach to your needs.
We analyse material, labour and equipment costs using up-to-date market data.
We assess potential risks and include contingency to protect your budget.
Detailed take-offs for all resources, preventing shortages and supporting resource planning.
Choose a trade to see the problem we solve for civil contractors, how we solve it, the result you get and how we do it.
Cut and fill modelled in Kubla, priced the way the job will run.
Earthworks can make or break a civil tender. Volumes are often rushed off tender drawings with no time to check them, so cut and fill doesn’t balance, import or cart-away gets missed, and plant and haulage are guessed. One wrong assumption about the ground and the margin is gone before the first machine is on site.
We model the site in Kubla and compare existing levels against the proposed design, using the geotech report to split the ground into its layers. That gives you cut, fill, import and export volumes that suit the real site conditions. We then build the estimate around how the job will actually be run, not a single lump-sum allowance.
Earthworks numbers you can stand behind at tender. You know where material is coming from and going to, what plant and crews the job needs, and what drives the cost. Every quantity traces back to the model and the drawings, so your team can check it, test it and submit a confident bid with fewer surprises once work starts.
Every element measured in Bluebeam, exactly as it will be built.
Civil concrete packages are full of repeated elements such as footings, slabs, pits, headwalls and walls. Under a tight tender deadline it is easy to miss one or count it twice. Quantities that don’t reflect how the job will be poured lead to the wrong crew, pump and supply plans, and the price blows out on site.
We measure each concrete element in Bluebeam exactly as it will be built, broken down by element and location. We then price the package from the ground up, working plant, labour and materials through realistic productivities and live supplier pricing, so nothing is hidden in a lump sum and every line can be checked.
A concrete estimate that matches the drawings and the way you plan to build. You get clear quantities to help plan pours, book plant and schedule crews and deliveries, and a priced breakdown your team can trace, check and defend. That means a sharper bid at tender and fewer surprises once the first pour is booked.
Formwork priced by area, type and reuse, not a rough allowance.
Formwork is often priced as a rough allowance, yet it is one of the most labour-heavy parts of civil concrete work. Missed edges, underestimated propping and no plan for reuse can turn a winning bid into a loss, especially on walls, columns and suspended slabs where forming time drives the cost.
We measure formwork from the drawings by area and type, separating edge, soffit, wall and column forms, and identify where propping is needed. We then look at how the job will be sequenced: how many times forms can be reused, the labour productivity for each type, and whether hiring or buying the system makes more sense for the job.
A formwork price built on how the job will actually be formed. You can see the areas, the reuse assumptions and the labour behind every line, test different approaches before you commit, and go into the tender knowing formwork won’t be the item that catches you out on site.
Reo measured by bar size and element, straight from the drawings.
Reo tonnages are easy to get wrong when time is short. Laps, chairs and bar sizes get overlooked, mesh is under-counted, and tonnages end up as a rule of thumb instead of a measure from the drawings. The result is a price that doesn’t hold up, ordering headaches, and fixing crews that take longer than planned.
We measure reinforcement from the drawings, element by element and by bar size, including laps, chairs and mesh. Quantities are set out in clear schedules that line up with the concrete take-off. We then price supply and fixing using realistic labour productivities and live pricing from reo suppliers and subcontractors.
Reo tonnages you can check against the drawings and rely on. You get a clear picture of supply and fixing costs, schedules that help with ordering, and fewer surprises on site. Your reinforcement price is backed by measured quantities rather than rules of thumb, so you can bid with confidence.
Estimators give you the upfront forecast to plan and bid; quantity surveyors manage those costs from planning to completion. We provide both.
| Civil estimator | Civil quantity surveyor | |
|---|---|---|
| Project phase | Pre-construction: planning and bidding | All phases, from planning to completion |
| Focus | Upfront cost forecasts for materials, labour and equipment, to help contractors bid competitively | Ongoing cost control and financial reporting to keep the project on budget |
| Tools | Cost databases for projections | Financial tools for tracking and reporting |
Fast, precise estimates help you secure more projects while you focus on delivery.
Use estimating support only when you need it, instead of carrying full-time estimating staff.
Detailed estimates help keep projects within budget and avoid costly overruns.
We track material price movements and market changes, so you don’t have to.
An objective, independent perspective on your quantities and costs.
Spend more time growing your business, knowing your estimating is in capable hands.
Measure Manage provided Quantity Surveying services for Whittens on some of our tenders recently. They produced bills of quantities for concrete and formwork on some complex wastewater treatment structures. The work was done to a finely detailed standard and we will happily use them again in the near future.
Great communicators with quick turnaround times for take offs.
You met my expectation and we confirmed the accuracy of your calculations.
Contact us for civil cost estimation in Perth and regional WA. Send through your project plans, scope of work and any other relevant documents, and we’ll confirm the scope and a timeline for your estimate.
Calculating the total costs of a construction project, including materials, labour, equipment and the other resources needed to complete it.
Contractors, subcontractors and construction companies who need reliable cost estimates for project planning, bidding and budgeting.
Detailed, precise estimates strengthen your bids by showing financial reliability and project preparedness, so you can submit competitive bids without compromising profitability. Our independent perspective keeps estimates objective.
Yes. We handle a wide range of civil construction projects, including roadworks, bridges, utilities and other infrastructure, and adapt to different project scales and requirements.
It depends on the size and complexity of the project. We offer fast turnaround and will give you a timeline based on your project’s requirements.
We combine RICS and AIQS Accredited quantity surveying with advanced estimating tools and a personal approach, so every client receives estimates tailored to their project.
Yes. Our estimates are detailed and precise, giving you a solid foundation for project budgeting and cost control.
We take client confidentiality seriously and follow strict data security protocols. All information is handled with care and discretion.
Your project plans, scope of work and any other relevant documents. From there we discuss your requirements and prepare a detailed estimate.
Call 0498 202 445, email info@measuremanage.com.au or use our contact page.
The role of a civil cost estimator. A civil cost estimator blends engineering knowledge, construction understanding and financial skill. They prepare detailed bids for project tenders, creating an itemised list of materials, tools and labour costs, which helps contractors avoid costly overruns by setting out all the resources a project needs.
Key responsibilities of a civil estimator:
Summing up. In civil construction, accurate cost estimation and effective cost management are both essential. Civil estimators provide the upfront forecasts needed to plan and bid for projects, and civil quantity surveyors make sure those costs are managed efficiently. Together, they help civil contractors stay on budget, avoid costly surprises and deliver high-quality projects.
