Cost Commend

Cost Commend provides a straightforward construction cost planning tool primarily for domestic extensions and new build housing projects. Their tool is designed to assist self-builders, architects, architectural technologists, building contractors, and quantity surveyors in understanding and planning construction budgets from the initial concept design stage. The company is run by experienced Quantity Surveyors who are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and regularly update their cost information based on current material and labour rates.

Their service offers choice by providing multiple options for each building element, allowing users to select finishes aligned with project aspirations. Accuracy is maintained through regular updates of labour and material rates. The tool is designed to save clients time and money by helping them understand project budgets before significant financial commitments are made.

It also serves as a benchmarking tool to compare and challenge other pricing. The cost planning tool is delivered as an easy-to-use Microsoft Excel document. Users select desired finishes and enter measurements, and the tool automatically calculates estimated construction costs, including preliminary, contingency, and builder's add-on costs.

The completed form serves as a detailed budget report for informed financial decision-making. Users require an outline design, an idea of desired finishes, approximate measurements, and Microsoft Excel.