Cost information organised early enough to influence better project decisions.
Dharmaa Architect provides quantity surveying and cost-estimation support to help clients understand project quantities, budgets, package values and cost changes. Reliable cost information is most useful when it develops alongside the design rather than after major decisions are already fixed.
01 — Overview
A coordinated approach to cost.
Project budgets are affected by area, specifications, structural systems, finishes, services, procurement strategy, market rates and scope changes. A single early estimate cannot remain accurate if the design continues to change without corresponding cost updates.
Our cost-management approach therefore focuses on traceable quantities, transparent assumptions and periodic updates. The objective is to give the project team a practical financial reference for decisions, tendering and change control.
02 — Scope
What the service can cover.
Preliminary estimates
Early cost planning based on available areas, project type, assumptions and design maturity.
Quantity take-offs
Measurement of defined construction items from available drawings and project information.
BOQ preparation
Structured bills of quantities or package schedules to support tendering and commercial comparison.
Rate analysis
Build-up and review of rates using defined material, labour, productivity and market assumptions.
Tender comparison
Normalisation and comparison of contractor or vendor quotations against the defined scope.
Cost tracking
Monitoring of approved changes, package values and budget movement through project delivery.
03 — Process
From first input to coordinated delivery.
Define
Establish the measurement scope, drawing status, cost basis, exclusions and required level of accuracy.
Measure
Take off quantities from coordinated information using a consistent measurement structure.
Price
Apply project-appropriate rates, assumptions and allowances to develop the cost view.
Review
Identify major cost drivers, omissions, scope gaps and areas requiring clarification.
Update
Revise quantities and estimates as drawings, specifications and package decisions evolve.
Track
Record changes, comparisons and budget movement so commercial decisions remain visible.
04 — Typical Deliverables
Information structured for the next project decision.
- 01Preliminary project estimates
- 02Detailed quantity take-offs
- 03BOQ / package schedules
- 04Rate analysis
- 05Budget summaries
- 06Tender comparison statements
- 07Scope-gap observations
- 08Variation / change tracking
- 09Package cost monitoring
- 10Periodic cost reports
05 — Project Types
Applicable across multiple building and development types.
07 — FAQ
Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation — common questions.
01What is the difference between cost estimation and quantity surveying?+
Cost estimation focuses on the expected project cost, while quantity surveying uses measured quantities, pricing structures, tender analysis and ongoing cost control to support commercial management.
02Can you prepare a BOQ from architectural drawings?+
Yes, provided the drawings contain sufficient information for the required measurement scope. Accuracy improves as architectural, structural and service information becomes more coordinated.
03Can you compare contractor quotations?+
Yes. Quotations can be normalised against a common scope so exclusions, quantities, rates and commercial differences are easier to identify.
04How accurate is an early-stage estimate?+
Early estimates depend heavily on available information and assumptions. They should be treated as planning tools and updated as design definition improves.
05Can you track variations during construction?+
Change and variation tracking can be included to maintain visibility of approved scope changes and their effect on the working project budget.
06Do you provide rate analysis?+
Rate analysis can be prepared for defined items using appropriate material, labour and other cost assumptions relevant to the project.
08 — Start a project
Planning a project that needs cost?
Share the site, project type, current stage and what you need help with. We can define the right scope before the project moves further.
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