SJEH / New Zealand construction

Project allowance planner

Use your quantities and current rates to explore a construction allowance. Keep contingency and GST visible in the calculation.

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A practical budget check

Use a current supplier or estimator rate to explore one work package. Choose a consistent unit: for example, floor area in m² and a rate per m².

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Start with your own rate

No market price is assumed. Enter an excluding-GST rate from your project documents.

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Allow for uncertainty

Add an allowance for this scenario. Contingency is not a substitute for complete scope or professional advice.

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Review the full scope

Land, fees, site works and other trades are only included if your rate covers them. This is arithmetic planning, not a quote.

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Construction allowance

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Check the tax treatment for your project with your adviser. IRD GST guidance.