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Experience across our construction estimating and quantity take-off work.
WELCOME to SJEH — Construction Estimating Services New Zealand
Transforming architectural blueprints into construction budgets.Precision estimating for New Zealand.
A considered approach, in numbersWe believe in
We believe in
numbers with meaning.
Clear scope. Traceable quantities. A practical handover for your next New Zealand project.
SJEH / ESTIMATING AT A GLANCENZ PROJECTS
Industry experience
Practical estimating knowledge behind each document review and measured package.
A defined workflow
Review the documents, measure the scope and prepare the handover.
One shared view
Keep quantities, assumptions and outstanding queries together for review.
A clearer basis for your next NZ build
By turning complex architectural blueprints into precise, data-backed budgets, we ensure your high-value tenders are built on a rock-solid foundation.
We organise quantities, project-specific pricing assumptions and scope notes into a clear basis for review. Supplier rates, design requirements and site conditions are confirmed for the individual New Zealand project.
The SJEH estimating sequenceYour New Zealand project.
Your New Zealand project.
Three deliberate steps.
From the latest drawing revision to a structured quantity schedule, each stage makes your construction estimate easier to review.
- 01Define the brief
Start with the right information.
Share the plans, specifications, NZ project location and tender deadline. We agree the scope, drawing set and estimating fee before starting.
Your drawing checklist ↗ - 02Measure & review
Make the scope visible.
Measure the agreed trades and organise the quantities. Record assumptions, design gaps and pricing allowances so your team can review the basis.
Explore measured schedules ↗ - 03Handover & next steps
Put the detail to work.
Receive the agreed breakdown and query notes. Use them to compare supplier quotations, review budgets or prepare your New Zealand tender.
See your handover ↗
The SJEH scope explorerOne building.
One building.
A thousand details.
Follow a number into the detail. Preview a trade on hover, or open its study to explore drawings, scope and deliverables.
INTERACTIVE BUILDING STUDY / SELECT A NUMBEROriginal concept illustration. Not a construction drawing.
One connected project conversationWorking with your team.
Working with your team.
Focused on New Zealand.
From your first drawing to a clear handover, see how the work moves between your team and ours.
YOUR TEAM ↔ SJEH
See what changes for your business ↗
ILLUSTRATED PROJECT WORKFLOW01 / Brief aligned
A defined starting point.
Document set · Deliverables · Deadline
02 / Scope measured
Questions stay visible.
Marked-up drawings · Quantities · Query register
PACKAGE / REVIEW REGISTER
StructureReviewed ✓
Building envelopeReviewed ✓
Interior finishesReviewed ✓
Quantities + assumptions + next actions
03 / Handover prepared
Ready for your next decision.
A traceable basis for pricing and review
Choose the starting pointFind the right
Find the right
estimating method.
Your information shapes the workflow. Explore the input, measurement and handover for each approach.
01 / Quantity take-offIllustrative workflow / no project rates
Measure the work before applying rates.
A clear material or trade schedule provides the basis for your own pricing.
- 01Plans + agreed scope
- 02Trace & measure
- 03Trade quantities
02 / Residential estimateIllustrative workflow / no project rates
Follow the home from ground to finish.
Bring structure, envelope and interior selections into one estimating basis.
- 01Plans + specification
- 02Build stage review
- 03Home cost breakdown
03 / Commercial tenderIllustrative workflow / no project rates
Make the trade interfaces visible.
Coordinate packages, exclusions and unresolved tender queries before comparison.
- 01Tender documents
- 02Package coordination
- 03Scope comparison
04 / Merchant scheduleIllustrative workflow / no project rates
Connect measured demand to supply.
Organise quantities around the products and packages your team supplies.
- 01Product scope + plans
- 02Measure & group
- 03Supply enquiry
Changes every 3 seconds. Select a method to pause and explore.
People behind the quantitiesA dedicated team.
More room to build.
Estimating support for residential, commercial and industrial projects, with a team familiar with New Zealand building-code requirements and construction documentation.
Get to know SJEH ↗40+
In-house estimators
A dedicated estimating team, organised around project scopes.
480+
Projects delivered monthly
Across our residential, commercial and industrial estimating work.
Residential Homes & additionsCommercial Buildings & fit-outsIndustrial Facilities & packages
Project scope, programme and delivery dates are confirmed individually. Code-related details remain subject to the project designer’s and relevant specialists’ review.
What New Zealand's Industry Leaders Say
"Their accuracy saved us over $250k on our high-rise project. Truly unmatched in the NZ market."
"The fastest turnaround we've ever experienced. Their digital takeoff system is incredible."
"We won the tender thanks to their competitive bid strategy. A true Kiwi success story."
"Reliable, professional, and incredibly accurate. They set the standard for NZ estimators."
"Their AI cost modeling gave us the confidence to lock in budgets early. Absolute game changer."
"Their local knowledge of NZ codes and material pricing is second to none in Aotearoa."
"From takeoff to final bid, they made the process seamless. True professionals in every sense."
"Their accuracy saved us over $250k on our high-rise project. Truly unmatched in the NZ market."
"The fastest turnaround we've ever experienced. Their digital takeoff system is incredible."
"We won the tender thanks to their competitive bid strategy. A true Kiwi success story."
"Reliable, professional, and incredibly accurate. They set the standard for NZ estimators."
"Their AI cost modeling gave us the confidence to lock in budgets early. Absolute game changer."
"Their local knowledge of NZ codes and material pricing is second to none in Aotearoa."
"From takeoff to final bid, they made the process seamless. True professionals in every sense."
"Fantastic team. They understand the New Zealand construction market inside and out."
"They helped us identify cost savings we completely missed. Absolutely brilliant insights."
"If you need precise estimates for tight deadlines, they are your go-to partner in NZ."
"Their data-driven approach gave us a massive competitive advantage on our latest build."
"Highly responsive team. They adapted to our complex commercial needs perfectly."
"They made bidding on large-scale projects feel effortless and completely stress-free."
"Their AI tools and market intelligence are simply unmatched in the New Zealand industry."
"Fantastic team. They understand the New Zealand construction market inside and out."
"They helped us identify cost savings we completely missed. Absolutely brilliant insights."
"If you need precise estimates for tight deadlines, they are your go-to partner in NZ."
"Their data-driven approach gave us a massive competitive advantage on our latest build."
"Highly responsive team. They adapted to our complex commercial needs perfectly."
"They made bidding on large-scale projects feel effortless and completely stress-free."
"Their AI tools and market intelligence are simply unmatched in the New Zealand industry."
Information, made usefulBuilding precision into
Building precision into
construction data.
Explore the four habits behind a well-organised estimate. Hover, focus or tap a panel to discover more.
01 / SJEHDocument reviewStart from the latest drawing set and the agreed scope.↗
02 / SJEHMeasured quantitiesKeep units, descriptions and drawing references together.↗
03 / SJEHScope coordinationFlag gaps and interfaces before they become hidden allowances.↗
04 / SJEHA clearer handoverGive the next reviewer a practical basis for decisions.↗From measurement to reviewThe drawing is the start.
The drawing is the start.
The workflow makes it useful.
Three distinct examples: a home floor take-off, a commercial drawing revision and a material schedule. Scroll through the workflow or use the stage links.
01 / PlanSwift
Area & length take-off
Follow an area trace around a residential floor zone. The measurement closes back on its starting point before the quantity is recorded.
Watch the official PlanSwift tutorial ↗Original SJEH workflow illustration. Not a recording of PlanSwift or a vendor endorsement.
PackageUnitStatus
Floor aream²Measured
Wall lengthmReview
OpeningsnrScheduled
ILLUSTRATIVE DATA / NO PROJECT RATES● Workflow loop
02 / Bluebeam Revu
Mark-up & document review
Compare two revisions of a commercial fit-out. Highlight a relocated partition, record the door change and carry the query into the review register.
Watch the official Revu 18–20 tutorial ↗Original SJEH workflow illustration. Not a recording of Bluebeam Revu or a vendor endorsement.
COMMERCIAL FIT-OUT / R02 → R03
Change registerR03
01 Partition relocation Flagged
02 Door opening adjustment Review
03 Updated scope reference Recorded
ILLUSTRATIVE DATA / NO PROJECT RATES● Workflow loop
03 / Project-specific schedules
A handover built around your brief
Watch a sample material schedule connect quantities, waste allowances and package totals. Review the inputs before transferring the agreed schedule to your project workflow.
Explore the estimating handover ↗Original SJEH workflow illustration.
01 Quantities02 Allowances03 Summary
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Order basis = measured × (1 + allowance)| Package | Measured | Allowance | Order basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor finish | 80 m² | 5% | 84 m² |
| Wall lining | 120 m² | 10% | 132 m² |
| Skirting | 65 m | 5% | 68.25 m |
✓
Measured quantities remain separate from allowances.
Product sizes and rounding require review.
ILLUSTRATIVE DATA / NO PROJECT RATES● Workflow loop
The value is in the detailBeyond the number.
Beyond the number.
Clarity you can build on.
Know what has been measured, what has been allowed for and what still needs a decision. A useful estimate gives your team a clear basis for the next conversation.
Inside your estimate ↗SJEH / SCOPE NOTES01—04
A clearer handover
- Document registerThe drawing set and revisions
- Measured quantitiesOrganised by trade or material
- Visible assumptionsAllowances and scope boundaries
- Review & next stepsQueries that need a decision
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How can we help?
Find answers to the most pressing questions regarding high-stakes construction estimating in the New Zealand market.
The estimate should state its region, pricing date and rate sources. Share your current supplier or subcontractor quotes so the agreed pricing basis can be used. Allowances and items awaiting confirmation are identified for review.
An estimate measures and prices the agreed drawing scope. It does not replace design certification, engineering advice or building consent. Your designer and relevant authorities remain responsible for compliance decisions.
Clear quantities, trade boundaries and recorded assumptions help your team compare quotations and review its tender. We support that process; pricing decisions and the tender outcome remain with your team.
Use the quote form for project files, and include only the information needed to assess your enquiry. Ask the team about any confidentiality requirements before sharing sensitive documents. See our privacy policy for how website enquiries are handled.
Send the current drawing set, required scope and tender deadline. We will confirm the delivery programme with your quote after reviewing the size and complexity of the work.
Yes. Contact the team with the relevant drawing reference or schedule item. Clarifications, revisions and any additional work can then be agreed against the original scope.
Include the alternatives in your brief. Separate quantities and clearly stated rate assumptions can help compare the agreed options without mixing the base scope and proposed changes.
Send the revised files with their revision numbers and a description of the changes. The team can review the affected scope and confirm any change to the fee or delivery date.
Fees depend on the drawing set, trade coverage, required deliverables and deadline. Submit your plans for a project-specific quote before authorising the work.
Yes. Identify the package boundaries, available drawings and tender requirements. The team will confirm the agreed deliverables, fee and exclusions in the proposal.
Agree the stages, deliverables and invoice schedule with the team before starting. Include your purchase-order or invoice reference requirements in the project brief.
Payment terms are set out with your project quote. Review the proposal and ask the team to clarify any deposit, milestone or revision charges before accepting.
The quote form accepts all file types, including drawings, CAD/BIM files, spreadsheets and ZIP archives. Attach up to three files, with a maximum of 25 MB per file and 25 MB combined. For larger sets, contact the team to arrange a transfer.
Tell us your preferred spreadsheet layout, trade codes and import requirements. The team can confirm a compatible deliverable before work begins. Direct integrations should be agreed separately.
No. Ask AI explains construction and estimating topics, but has no live supplier prices or access to your uploaded plans. For a project quote, use the Get a Quote form and confirm the required pricing basis with the team.
No. Quote attachments are sent with your enquiry to the business mailbox. Ask AI sends the question and recent chat context to its AI provider, so avoid entering confidential project details in the chat.
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