Services in United Kingdom

Construction estimating and design services in the UK

MASONORA supports UK contractors, subcontractors and developers with bills of quantities measured to RICS NRM2, cost plans to NRM1, drawings prepared to the Building Regulations and Approved Documents, structural design to the Eurocodes with UK National Annexes, and scheduling and contract administration under JCT and NEC contracts. Quantities are metric and pricing is in pounds sterling.

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AT A GLANCE: UNITED KINGDOM

Measurement: Metric: m, m², m³, tonnes, nr
Currency: Pounds sterling (GBP)
Estimate structure: NRM1 elements or NRM2 work sections
Common contracts: JCT Design and Build, JCT Standard, NEC4 ECC

01Local standards

Codes, measurement and contracts in United Kingdom

Building Regulations

Drawings are prepared to the Building Regulations and the Approved Documents in England, or the equivalent technical guidance in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and to the planning conditions on your consent.

RICS New Rules of Measurement

Cost plans follow NRM1 and bills of quantities follow NRM2, which replaced SMM7. Maintenance cost work can follow NRM3 where required.

Eurocodes

Structural design follows the Eurocodes with the UK National Annexes, for example EN 1992 for concrete and EN 1993 for steel.

Building safety and CDM

Higher-risk buildings follow the Building Safety Act regime, and all projects follow CDM 2015 duties. We prepare information for your principal designer and principal contractor rather than taking those roles.

02Services

What we do for clients in United Kingdom

UNITED KINGDOMQuantity takeoff and bill of quantities services in the UKTaking-off and bills of quantities for UK contractors, measured to RICS NRM2 work sections, with preliminaries and provisional sums set out.Read more →UNITED KINGDOMConstruction estimating services in the UKContractor’s estimates for UK tenders: measured work by NRM2 section or subcontract package, preliminaries, risk and overheads and profit.Read more →UNITED KINGDOMM&E estimating services in the UKM&E estimating for UK contractors: mechanical and electrical services measured to NRM2, with builder’s work in connection, priced in GBP.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 United Kingdom

Extensions and loft conversionsNew-build houses and small developmentsApartment blocksCommercial and retail fit-outsLight industrial unitsRefurbishment of existing buildings

How remote delivery works

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Tender documents in
Send the tender drawings, specification or employer’s requirements and the return date. Scope, fee and delivery are confirmed in writing.
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Time zones
Pakistan is 4 to 5 hours ahead of the UK, so a Pakistani office day overlaps with the UK morning and early afternoon.
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UK format
Bills in NRM2 work sections or elemental cost plans in NRM1 format, ready for your tender returns.

Questions answered

Do you measure bills of quantities to NRM2?

Yes. Bills of quantities are measured to NRM2 work sections, with preliminaries, provisional sums and prime cost items set out the way UK tenderers expect. Where a client issues its own bill format or measurement rules, we follow those instead and state any departures.

Can you prepare drawings for planning and Building Regulations?

Yes. We prepare planning and Building Regulations drawings for your architect or designer to review and submit. Building control approval, and any notifiable roles under the Building Safety Act or CDM 2015, stay with the appointed professionals on your project.

Can you support contractors on refurbishment work?

Yes. Much of UK construction is refurbishment and extension of existing buildings. We measure strip-out, alterations and new work separately, carry clear allowances for hidden conditions, and can model existing buildings from measured surveys or point clouds before the design starts.

04FAQ

Working with MASONORA in United Kingdom

Do you use NRM1 and NRM2?

Yes. Cost plans follow NRM1 and bills of quantities follow NRM2, unless your client specifies another method.

Do you work with JCT and NEC contracts?

Yes. Programming, valuations and contract administration follow the JCT or NEC form on your project.

Can you design to Eurocodes?

Yes. Structural design follows the Eurocodes with UK National Annexes, for review by your engineer where required.

Do you price in pounds sterling?

Yes. UK estimates are in GBP with metric quantities.

How quickly do you respond to UK inquiries?

We reply to every inquiry within 24 hours and confirm the delivery date in writing on the quote.

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