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About Us

BuildPartner was started by a group of architects, builders and developers who struggled to get quick, accurate and understandable price information for smaller works. Our view was that a central database of tasks and prices would increase efficiency, accuracy and transparency for all. So that's what we built, a collaborative and efficient framework for construction which collects, analyses, and presents live price information, enabling quick, accurate and understandable costs for construction

For Architects, Builders and Developers

Architects

Create quick cost plans and track changing prices as you design

Builders

Create ballpark and detailed quotes in a fraction of the usual time

Developers

Appraise projects accurately at the click of a few buttons

Simple Software Which Streamlines the Pricing Process

Save Time

The database of hundreds of common templates reduces the time spent creating schedules and quotes from days to minutes.

Save Money

Accurate, upfront information enables instant budgeting to make sure time and money are only spent on realistic projects and processes.

Save Stress

Clear, transparent prices ensure that expectations are managed appropriately and disputes are a thing of the past.

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"Wow. this is brilliant, I was really hoping it would be something like this… I can see it completely changing the way we work. Especially when the client doesn’t have a clue about budget and we have to try and help them figure it out."

Walter Davies
Amos Goldreich
architect, Amos Goldreich Architecture

"This is immensely useful, amazing, that’s something that would have taken me an eternity to do."

Walter Davies
Walter Davies
Developer, WD Real estate

"It’s revolutionising the way building projects are being priced."

Vicky Tippell
Architect, Holloway and Holloway

"This is great, the templates allow me to knock out schedules in about 10 minutes and they’re much more professional than the ones I used to do."

Malcolm Crayton,
Ollie Rhodes
Project Manager, Maltwood

"I love the benchmark prices, it’s so useful to be able to give them to the clients and discuss the implications of different specifications and options."

Siri Zanelli
Siri Zanelli
architect, Collective Works

"Very impressed how quick the tender returns were, that caught me by surprise actually."

Jason Davies
Jason Davies,
architect, De Rosee Sa

"I have to say, it’s very compelling, very clever, I like it."

Liam Russell
Liam Russell
architect, Liam Russell Architects

"It’s a very powerful tool, excellent for giving early-stage information on price."

Liam Russell
Aleksandar Stojakovic
architectural designer, Studio 8FOLD

"This is excellent, and it will be great for small practices, particularly the younger ones who are struggling to make money at the moment, and it’s a massively valuable service for contractors, they spend so much time doing quotes and still get them wrong."

Malcolm Crayton,
Malcolm Crayton
architect, Form Studio

"You’re taking away all the painful bits and leaving us the fun bits."

Malcolm Crayton,
Khuzema Hussain
architect, Collective Works

"Thanks for all your help, it’s a fantastic tool."

Barry Stirland
Barry Stirland
architect, Rider Stirland Architects

"BuildPartner has completely transformed how we budget projects, right from the start of the project. It allows us to design confidently, with accurate prices, so we no longer have to wait until a builder is on board. It’s a complete game-changer."

Walter Davies
Oli Leech
architect, Oliver Leech Architects

"It’s very impressive."

Walter Davies
Mads Dal
Project Manager, Better Home Company

"Having got my head around it on the Eden project I can see how this is going to be very useful."

Walter Davies
Hugh McEwen
architect, Office S & M

"I like how it helps everyone to work together to unlock value."

Walter Davies
Nilesh Shah
architect, Russian For Fish

"I don’t know how you’d do a project without it."

Walter Davies
Alex Smilansky
homeowner

"It was a lot better than I expected it to be if I’m honest."

Walter Davies
Farhan
contractor, London & Sons

"This is pretty close to my estimate, but it has all this extra detail, that’s great!"

Walter Davies
Tim O’Callghan
architect, Nimtim Architects

"Many thanks for taking the time to introduce us to BuildPartner the other day! We do think it’s a great piece of software and can definitely see where it adds value."

Walter Davies
Yuting Chen
architect, Fisher Cheng

"It struck a chord as i'm having a real problem with prices, I can't wait weeks for builders to get back to me, so it's great being able to create a feasibility study in minutes and then take it all the way through to tender."

Walter Davies
Carlton Bodkin
architect, Practical Architects

"Having live costing data and such an interactive tool at our fingertips to inform the design development stage has been empowering to both us as architects and to our clients. BuildPartner has contributed to freeing up and inform the iterative nature of design development especially on residential projects with modest and finite budgets."

Walter Davies
Dana Raydan
architect, Raydan Watkins

"It's always a bit of a worry when it comes to the tendering phase, I'm always wildly inconsistent with the amount of information I provide and customers can be so disappointed when the prices come back. This is so much more scientific and removes a lot of anxiety from the equation. It's an incredible system and product you've got here."

Walter Davies
Christopher Bradley
architect, CMBT Works

"This is something I often struggle with, I can do FF and E but it's very useful to be able to give an accurate indication of build cost as well."

Walter Davies
Ali Childs
interior designer, Studio Alexandra

"It's so helpful to be able to give prices for different options, even if it's something as simple as whether to have underfloor heating or radiators, we can now give concrete prices immediately."

Walter Davies
Greg Mathers
architect, Studio CMA

"I think the idea of the platform is wicked! I've used your platform now on every project to discuss what must be done with builders."

Walter Davies
Rahul Bernath
property developer, Highlight Projects

"This is a really neat tool, I'm very impressed. It's clever, really clever."

Walter Davies
Jamie Gould
Quantity surveyor, Contra Faba

"Where was this product when we were having to stay up all night pricing tenders!"

Walter Davies
Sam Hunt
Quantity surveyor, Materials market

"Hi guys, I have just set up the direct debit for our subscription. It has been great to use over the past month, so it was an easy decision for us!"

Walter Davies
Jonathan Duffett
Architect, Yard architects

"I love the way it spoon feeds you the information you need, it's a great means of sense checking and it does look, dare I say it, quite user friendly"

Walter Davies
Rob Lisle
Architect, Union Architects

"I love your platform, I think it's fantastic. It's so useful to have cost information up front and then we often have to revise the cost analysis which this makes very easy"

Walter Davies
Keren Querforth
Architect, Design Pomegranate

"It's handy on every project really. Every client's first question is how much? And their second qustion is how much now?"

Walter Davies
Ivor Hessian
Architect, TOG Architecture

"I find it very useful checking the assumptions on prime cost sums which we've always found it difficult to gauge. Especially for the high spec manufacturers who don't often advertise their prices."

Walter Davies
Jonathan Holt
Architect, Holt Architecture

"I have been waiting for a quick and easy non-numerical architect friendly cost plan programme like this for years to help frame initial/early-stage contact with domestic clients. "

Walter Davies
Ian Harvey
Architect, Harvey Norman

"I'm quite excited about this product, we were trying to build something similar ourselves. Quotations are a nightmare and they take up so much time. We want to make it quick but still detailed which I think you're doing very well. I've tested it against my projects and I'd say we're within 5%. "

Walter Davies
Richie Sirurusas
MD, Blackberry Build

"This is super useful, budgets always seem to creep up and this will help me control things."

Walter Davies
Rob Whitlock
Architect, Syte Architects

"The way you create the initial cost plan is super intuitive. I think this software is really amazing."

Walter Davies
Reggie Reynolds
Architect, OR Studio Architect

"It’s so good, pricing is not a problem any more."

Walter Davies
Nick Marin
builder, NCM Building
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How it works

Create cost plan

Enter basic information and choose from simple templates to create quick, accurate cost plans in minutes.


Edit tasks

The intuitive product makes it easy to edit the specifications and rates to refine the price.

Compare prices

Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers can be invited and their prices viewed in a clear, complete and comparable format.

Strength in numbers

BuildPartner provides up-to-the-minute price information based on the thousands of users of its product.

18,000+

Projects

7,000+

Users

£3.2bn+

Quoted

Features

Cost Planning

Scheduling

Comparison

Reporting

Valuations

Versioning

Building Better, Together

BuildPartner is built and owned by a community of professionals who have contributed their time, expertise and data to create an accurate, unbiased, and transparent source of information.
Jane Middlehurst
Jane Middlehurst
Architect
Paul Fitzgerald
Paul Fitzgerald
Builder
Khuzema Hussain
Khuzema Hussain
Architect
Dermot Steedman
Dermot Steedman
Builder

And doesn’t cost the earth

Software

£40pmc

Unlimited Use
+

Pricing

0.1%

Of project value

Accurate Data For Users of All Types

Pricing

  • Monthly
  • Annually

Basic

£ 288 + VAT

GBP per year

24 projects p.a.

  • Create quick cost plans
  • Check regional benchmarks
  • Add detail to schedule
  • Invite contractors and sub-contractors
  • Export as Excel, PDF and Word

Starter

£ 552 + VAT

GBP per year

60 projects p.a.

  • Create quick cost plans
  • Check regional benchmarks
  • Add detail to schedule
  • Invite contractors and sub-contractors
  • Export as Excel, PDF and Word
  • Edit a personalised database of rates
  • Invite team members

Standard

£ 816 + VAT

GBP per year

120 projects p.a.

  • Create quick cost plans
  • Check regional benchmarks
  • Add detail to schedule
  • Invite contractors and sub-contractors
  • Export as Excel, PDF and Word
  • Edit a personalised database of rates
  • Invite team members
  • Link to personalised materials suppliers
  • Client facing dashboard

Pro

£ 1,464 + VAT

GBP per year

240 projects p.a.

  • Create quick cost plans
  • Check regional benchmarks
  • Add detail to schedule
  • Invite contractors and sub-contractors
  • Export as Excel, PDF and Word
  • Edit a personalised database of rates
  • Invite team members
  • Link to personalised materials suppliers
  • Client facing dashboard
  • White label version
  • Custom integrations

Basic

£24 + VAT

GBP per month

2 projects pcm

  • Create quick cost plans
  • Check regional benchmarks
  • Add detail to schedule
  • Invite contractors and sub-contractors
  • Export as Excel, PDF and Word

Starter

£46 + VAT

GBP per month

5 projects pcm

  • Create quick cost plans
  • Check regional benchmarks
  • Add detail to schedule
  • Invite contractors and sub-contractors
  • Export as Excel, PDF and Word
  • Edit a personalised database of rates
  • Invite team members

Standard

£68 + VAT

GBP per month

10 projects pcm

  • Create quick cost plans
  • Check regional benchmarks
  • Add detail to schedule
  • Invite contractors and sub-contractors
  • Export as Excel, PDF and Word
  • Edit a personalised database of rates
  • Invite team members
  • Link to personalised materials suppliers
  • Client facing dashboard

Pro

£122 + VAT

GBP per month

20 projects pcm

  • Create quick cost plans
  • Check regional benchmarks
  • Add detail to schedule
  • Invite contractors and sub-contractors
  • Export as Excel, PDF and Word
  • Edit a personalised database of rates
  • Invite team members
  • Link to personalised materials suppliers
  • Client facing dashboard
  • White label version
  • Custom integrations

Personalised Pricing Support

We also have a range of services provided by experienced estimators and quantity surveyors.

FAQ

BuildPartner is a collaborative pricing platform for construction. It combines the latest data analysis techniques with live price information from the 5,000+ architects, builders and other property professionals on its product to enable instant, accurate pricing for construction work.
BuildPartner is the only collaborative price management software for construction work under £1m. Historically most pricing for small works would be carried out on Microsoft Excel. Which is not purpose-built for this problem and therefore prone to inefficiencies, inaccuracies and disputes.
The most common subscription packages are between £24pcm and £122pcm. However, bespoke prices are available to businesses with specific needs not covered in those plans.
You can sign up by starting your free trial here.
The material rates provided in our estimates come from saved and submitted costs from local UK builders and are checked against live prices from material suppliers.
We use a blend but tend to focus on database rates. These are less variable, easier to model from and reflect a more accurate baseline of costs.
We source materials rates from multiple suppliers so it would be challenging for us to take trade discounts into account at the moment. However, it is possible for you to save your specific material rates where you have negotiated particular deals.
We integrate with multiple takeoff and design software programmes. You can link directly or import and export the information.
Feel free to send any questions to contact@buildpartner.com and we'll reply as soon as possible.

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