Estimators calculate how much it costs to supply products or services to a client before building works can start. 

Weighing up all the information about the building work and deciding exactly how much money it will take to do what the customer wants

Researching prices

Collecting quotes

Checking what the client wants

Using computer software

Collecting quotes from suppliers and sub-contractors

Drawing up bids for work

Keeping an eye on projects to make sure costs stay in line with forecasts

Drawing up detailed and accurate price lists for everything needed on a construction project

Adding up materials prices

Working out the costs for hiring heavy or specialist equipment

Calculating transport costs, fuel and labour

Considering Risk assessment, Health and Safety requirement, Inflation, Exchange rate, and Projected timescale costs.