Our Services

Measure & More provides independent quantity surveying and project management services to help clients plan, control, and protect their construction budget from early design through to completion.

Our work is focused on providing clarity at key decision points, reducing avoidable risk, and supporting well‑informed outcomes for residential and commercial projects.

RESIDENTIAL Services

Measure & More provides independent quantity surveying services to help homeowners plan, manage, and control construction costs from the earliest design stages through to final account.

We work alongside architects and builders to provide realistic budgets, clear advice, and ongoing cost oversight — helping clients make informed decisions and avoid unexpected cost escalation during design and construction.

Our services can be engaged at any stage of a project and tailored to suit the level of certainty required, from early feasibility through to construction and completion.

  • At the very start of a project, the key question is whether the proposed build can realistically be delivered within budget. Early cost planning provides an independent assessment of likely construction costs before design decisions are finalised or commitments are made, helping establish clear expectations from the outset.

    As quantity surveyors, we provide feasibility cost advice that highlights key cost drivers and potential risks, allowing clients and architects to test options and adjust scope while changes are still simple and low‑cost. This early clarity helps avoid progressing designs that later prove unaffordable and reduces the risk of budget surprises further down the track.

  • As the design develops, costs can change quickly as materials, layout, and levels of finish are refined. Design‑stage cost planning provides updated quantity surveying advice to track how these decisions affect the overall budget as the project takes shape.

    By preparing structured cost plans during design, we help clients and architects understand the cost implications of changes early and make informed adjustments before prices are locked in. This reduces the risk of receiving tenders or quotes that exceed expectations and helps keep the project financially balanced.

  • Before committing to a builder, it is important to understand whether pricing fully reflects the design, scope, and risk profile of the project. Tender and builder price reviews provide an independent quantity surveyor assessment of quotes or tenders to check for completeness, pricing accuracy, and potential areas of exposure.

    Where required, this stage can also include review of the proposed construction contract and support with contract administration advice. Early involvement helps clients enter agreements with clarity, reduces the risk of disputes, and ensures cost responsibilities are properly understood before construction begins.

  • What it is
    Independent quantity surveyor cost reports prepared to meet bank, lender, or insurer funding requirements.

    How it benefits you
    Clear, independently prepared reports reduce approval delays and give lenders confidence the construction budget has been properly assessed.

  • Once construction is underway, ongoing cost control is critical to keeping the project on track financially. This stage involves independent quantity surveyor oversight of contractor progress claims and proposed variations to confirm that payments and changes accurately reflect the work completed and agreed scope.

    Independent review helps ensure you only pay for work that has actually been carried out, protects cashflow, and provides clarity around the cost impact of changes before they are approved. Variations are one of the most common causes of budget overruns, and clear advice at the time decisions are made helps avoid uncontrolled cost escalation and disputes as the build progresses.

  • At the conclusion of construction, the final account confirms the total cost of the project, including all approved variations and adjustments. Final account reviews involve an independent quantity surveyor assessing and agreeing the final value of the works.

    This process provides confidence that the final amount paid is fair and accurate, bringing financial certainty and clean closure at the end of the project.

COMMERCIAL Services

Measure & More provides independent quantity surveying and commercial cost management services to support informed decision‑making, risk control, and financial certainty throughout the development and construction process.

We work collaboratively with project teams to provide clear cost advice, transparent reporting, and disciplined cost control from early feasibility through to final account.

    • At feasibility stage, commercial decisions are often driven by viability, risk, and funding constraints. Early quantity surveying advice provides an independent assessment of likely construction costs, allowing projects to be tested against budget, yield, and funding expectations before significant commitments are made.

      This early cost clarity supports informed go‑or‑no‑go decisions, helps shape project scope, and reduces exposure to downstream redesign or viability risk.

    • As design progresses, commercial projects require disciplined cost planning to manage complexity, scope development, and consultant inputs. Design‑stage cost planning provides structured quantity surveying advice as the design evolves, identifying allowances, assumptions, and emerging cost risks.

      Ongoing cost visibility supports commercial decision‑making, reduces the risk of tender prices exceeding expectations, and helps maintain alignment between design intent, budget, and funding requirements.

    • Before contractor appointment, it is critical that pricing accurately reflects scope, risk allocation, and market conditions. Tender and procurement services involve independent quantity surveyor review of contractor tenders or negotiated pricing to confirm value, completeness, and commercial balance.

      Where required, this stage can also include review of proposed construction contracts and support with contract administration advice. Early clarity improves risk allocation, reduces the likelihood of disputes, and establishes a solid contractual foundation before construction commences.

    • Commercial projects often require independent cost reporting to support funding approvals and drawdowns. Quantity surveyor cost reports are prepared to assess construction budgets, procurement strategy, and cost risk on behalf of lenders or investors.

      Clear, independent reporting supports funding confidence, streamlines approval processes, and reduces delays at critical funding milestones.

  • Item descriptionDuring construction, commercial cost risk is most effectively managed through active quantity surveying oversight. This includes independent assessment of progress claims and variations to confirm value, entitlement, and alignment with contractual obligations.

    Ongoing cost control protects project cashflow, supports accurate financial reporting, and ensures changes are properly evaluated before approval, reducing the likelihood of uncontrolled cost escalation or end‑of‑project disputes.

  • At project completion, the final account confirms the true construction cost, including all variations and adjustments. Independent quantity surveyor review and agreement of final accounts ensures costs are properly substantiated and commercially resolved.

    This process provides financial certainty, supports project close‑out, and delivers clear cost outcomes for clients, funders, and stakeholders.

Project Management

Measure & More provides independent project management services to support structured delivery, clear coordination, and disciplined decision‑making throughout the design and construction process.

Our role is to reduce risk, maintain momentum, and provide clarity at key stages — allowing clients to focus on outcomes while projects are delivered in a controlled and transparent manner.

  • At the outset of a project, clear structure and coordination are critical to successful delivery. Early project management support helps establish scope, programme, roles, and decision pathways, ensuring the project starts with realistic expectations and clear accountability.

    Ongoing coordination during design supports timely decision‑making, reduces redesign, and helps maintain momentum as the project moves toward procurement and construction.

  • As a project moves into procurement and construction, independent oversight becomes essential to managing risk. Project management support at this stage includes coordinating procurement processes, supporting contract formation, and providing ongoing oversight once construction begins.

    Clear oversight helps manage programme, resolve issues early, and ensure construction progresses in line with agreed objectives, reducing the likelihood of disputes or disruption.

  • At completion, structured close‑out is important to ensure all project obligations are met and outstanding matters are resolved efficiently. Project management support during this stage helps manage handover processes, final coordination, and completion activities.

    A controlled close‑out provides confidence that the project has been delivered as intended and supports a smooth transition into occupation or operation.

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