Services in Australia

Construction estimating and design services in Australia

MASONORA supports Australian builders, subcontractors and developers with takeoffs, estimates and bills of quantities measured to AIQS practice and the Australian Standard Method of Measurement, drawings prepared to the National Construction Code, structural design to AS/NZS 1170, AS 3600 and AS 4100, and scheduling for AS 4000 and ABIC contracts. Quantities are metric and pricing is in Australian dollars.

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AT A GLANCE: AUSTRALIA

Measurement: Metric: m, m², m³, tonnes
Currency: Australian dollars (AUD), GST shown separately
Estimate structure: AIQS elements and ASMM trades, or your template
Common contracts: AS 4000, AS 2124, ABIC, HIA and MBA forms

01Local standards

Codes, measurement and contracts in Australia

National Construction Code

The NCC sets the performance requirements for building work. Volume One covers most commercial and multi-residential classes, Volume Two covers houses and Class 10 structures, and Volume Three covers plumbing.

Measurement practice

Bills of quantities follow the Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works and AIQS practice, with elemental cost planning following the Australian Cost Management Manual.

Australian Standards

Structural design to AS/NZS 1170 for actions, AS 3600 for concrete, AS 4100 for steel and AS 1684 for residential timber framing.

Approvals

Development and building approval processes differ between states and councils. We confirm the pathway and the documents your certifier or council needs before drawing.

02Services

What we do for clients in Australia

AUSTRALIAQuantity takeoff and BOQ services in AustraliaQuantity takeoffs and bills of quantities for Australian builders, measured to the ASMM and AIQS practice in metric units, by trade or element.Read more →AUSTRALIAConstruction estimating services in AustraliaBuilder’s estimates for Australian projects: trade breakdowns, preliminaries, PC and PS allowances and margin, measured in metric units and priced in AUD.Read more →AUSTRALIAMEP and building services estimating in AustraliaBuilding services estimating in Australia: mechanical, electrical, hydraulics and fire services takeoffs measured in metric units and priced in AUD.Read more →

SERVICE 01Architecture DesignConcept to permit-ready sets, 3D visualization and BIM, drawn to the codes where you build.Explore Architecture Design →SERVICE 02Bid Management & TenderingTakeoffs, BOQs, trade and MEP estimates, and the tender support to submit on time.Explore Bid Management & Tendering →SERVICE 03Structure DesignCalculations, framing and foundation design coordinated to the architecture and your local code.Explore Structure Design →SERVICE 04Project & Construction ManagementPlanning, CPM schedules, cost control and site administration from pre-construction to handover.Explore Project & Construction Management →

03Typical projects

Projects we support in Australia

Class 1 houses and granny flatsTownhouses and duplexesClass 2 apartment buildingsCommercial and retail fit-outsIndustrial sheds and warehousesKnock-down rebuilds and renovations

How remote delivery works

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Tender documents in
Send drawings, specifications and the tender close date. We confirm scope, fee and delivery date in writing before starting.
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Time zones
Pakistan is 5 to 6 hours behind eastern Australia, so a Pakistani office day overlaps with the Australian afternoon.
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Australian format
Trade breakdowns and BOQs in AIQS-style elements or trades, with GST shown separately and metric units throughout.

Questions answered

Do you understand Australian trade breakdowns?

Yes. Australian builders usually price by trade, such as concreter, bricklayer, carpenter, plasterer and so on, and quantity surveyors report elementally for cost plans. We set up the estimate the way your tender or client requires, measured in metric units with the ASMM conventions for each trade.

Can you help with progress claims?

Yes. Our contract administration team prepares progress claims against your schedule of rates or BOQ, with supporting quantities, so they meet the requirements of your contract and the security of payment legislation in your state. Legal advice on disputed claims comes from your own advisers.

Do you work with Australian certifiers and engineers?

Yes. Drawings and structural designs are prepared for review by your building certifier, registered building practitioner or engineer, who remain responsible for approvals and certification. We respond to their comments and revise the documents as part of the agreed scope, so the approved set and the priced scope stay the same.

04FAQ

Working with MASONORA in Australia

Do you measure to the ASMM?

Yes. Bills of quantities follow the Australian Standard Method of Measurement and AIQS practice, or your own template if you have one.

Can you prepare drawings to the NCC?

Yes. We prepare drawings to the NCC volume and Australian Standards that apply to the building class, for your certifier or council and your registered practitioner where required.

Do you show GST separately?

Yes. Australian estimates are priced in AUD with GST shown as a separate line.

Do you work with residential builders?

Yes. We estimate and draw houses, granny flats, townhouses and renovations, as well as commercial and industrial projects.

How do I get a quote?

Send your drawings and tender date through the quote form or WhatsApp. We reply within 24 hours with scope, fee and delivery date.

Drop us a line and start the conversation today

Tell us about your project. Share drawings, your deadline and the format you need, and a specialist will confirm scope, fee and delivery date in writing.

Response time: We respond within 24 hours
Email: office@masonora.com
WhatsApp: Chat with a specialist