estimation is new zealands leading building services quantity surveyors, construction cost and project management consultancy
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what we do

consulting services
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  budgets
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  measurements and pricing
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  project auditing
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  project management
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  contract administration
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  specialist services
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  computer software
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  expert witness
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  construction programming

budgets
estimation ltd
is able to provide accurate budgets for projects based upon our experience on previous projects and detailed knowledge of current costs within the building industry. preliminary budgets to detailed estimates are able to be produced accurately and economically to enable knowledgeable decisions to be made on project viability.

measurement and pricing
estimation ltd
have been involved in measuring and pricing an extensive range of commercial, industrial, residential and community projects. we are efficient and cost effective quantity surveyors able to produce reliable and accurate schedules of quantities in limited time.in the proper evaluation of projects it is vital that the quantity surveyor be familiar with the process of measuring and pricing of projects in detail. we are one of the few quantity surveying practices that have both the skill and experience of measuring in detail and pricing projects for contractors for them to submit tenders. this knowledge of current prices of construction costs is invaluable in providing accurate budgets for projects.

project auditing
estimation ltd have had extensive experience in auditing of projects for clients, contractors and sub-contractors on many projects throughout new zealand. this project auditing has included the preparation of detailed status reports to advise our clients as to the situation of the project with respect to cost, time and quality.

project management
estimation ltd has provided clients with project management services. we have project managed institutional, commercial and retail projects, and achieving pleasing project outcomes for various clients. our financial and program reporting allows tight control of project parameters.

contract administration
estimation ltd have been involved in many large projects measuring, pricing and vetting variations from standard contract projects to design and construct projects. our roles in post contract work of this nature have invariably resulted in favorable cost outcomes for our clients, within a framework of reasonableness

specialist services
estimation ltd are primarily involved on large projects with the specialist services such as hvac (heating, ventilation & air-conditioning) medical gases, electrical, fire and hydraulic services.

some of the projects include:-
middlemore hospital
vodafone technology & data centers
university of auckland campus

computer software

the use of modern technology being a key factor in our business. we are proud resellers of clik software. the clik software suite being an integral part of our business systems. http://www.cliksoftware.com/

expert witnesses
when disputes on projects are unfortunately unable to be resolved in an amicable manner, some proceed to litigation and arbitration. while estimation ltd, as a company, would always advocate the resolution of disputes without reference to the litigation or arbitration process, there are some projects that inevitably end in the courts. estimation ltd have on a number of occasions, in these cases, provided expert witness evidence to assist in resolution of the dispute.

construction programming

estimation ltd provides advice to clients on the status of projects and construction programming. accurate programming is vital in all areas of the project process. failure to program the project or to monitor the status can be costly. estimation ltd is able to keep our clients up to date on all project developments.