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As building surveyors, Ashridge Surveyors often provide reinstatement valuations as part of our survey services. BCIS has become our trusted source for these valuations, offering reliable and trusted data we can depend on.

The BCIS process is not only user-friendly but incredibly efficient, making it straightforward to access and apply the data we need. This streamlined approach has significantly reduced the time spent on valuations, enabling us to focus more on other fee-earning tasks. I highly recommend BCIS to any surveyors involved in reinstatement valuations. Its high-quality data and ease of use make it an invaluable tool in our work.

Nick Brown, Ashridge Surveyors

It’s very reassuring to know we have latest data at our fingertips when we tender for work, much of which is time-sensitive. Reliable and widely-adopted across the industry, BCIS provides an efficient service we’ve used for many years.

Batcheller Monkhouse

BCIS is widely recognised as the industry leader on rebuilding costs data. The service means we can prepare assessments, safe in the knowledge they’re suitable to use within our projects. It also gives us flexibility to adjust our models for our own requirements and more detailed elemental breakdowns. Modern, intuitive and easy-to-use, our team can access the data easily, from anywhere.

Roshan Sivapalan, Blakes Chartered Surveyors

We’d seen how BCIS had helped other firms over the years, so we were keen to give the service a try. We’re glad we did because aside from providing reliable building estimates, it’s saved us time because it’s so easy to use. The data can also be tailored for specific locations; this has proved invaluable as we have a solid foundation for estimating the cost of a project

Richard Cook, Pegasus Group

At Solent University, we’re keen to provide students with resources like BCIS, essential for their future careers. BCIS supports our Construction courses with reliable cost and pricing data, embedded into teaching and included on reading lists.

Students value BCIS for its accessibility online, offering detailed cost data for materials and labour both on and off campus, a significant improvement over print-only resources. This access helps students familiarise themselves with industry-specific tools, preparing them for professional environments

Solent University

BCIS provides the perfect solution with its comprehensive and regularly updated database, making production of analyses and schedule of works more efficient. It has played a crucial role in producing schedules of works when time is critical for tendering and cost analysis. The software provides quick access to construction cost data, improving estimate accuracy and reducing the time spent on research. The robust database and user-friendly interface simplify the schedule of works production, cost projections, and retrospective cost analyses—essential for client budgeting and project planning.

I would highly recommend BCIS to any professional needing to streamline their cost planning, schedule of rates production, and overall project budgeting processes. The customer support team is always responsive and ready to assist whenever needed. I highly recommend it to any organisation looking for reliable and efficient business software.

Jim Batten, Stamford Contracts

As quantity surveyors, staying up to date with tender price movements and construction costs is critical. BCIS, as the leading source of construction cost data in the UK, was the clear solution.

The online platform has significantly streamlined access to a wide range of current cost information, transforming the way we work. BCIS enables us to benchmark against similar project types, making cost data more readily available.

We value BCIS for its vast, easily accessible data that enhances our in-house analyses. It’s an essential, dependable tool for keeping pace with market trends, and we highly recommend it

Brian Edgar, Donleys Limited

BCIS is particularly useful when in-house cost data is unavailable, helping us with cost estimates, inflation calculations, and market conditions and forecasts.

The platform is easy to use, offering a variety of data across all sectors with flexible presentation options. BCIS is a continually updated, trusted tool that we highly recommend to construction professionals seeking reliable cost data.

Adam Penny, QuantumCLS

BCIS is an essential tool in the construction and property industry, providing accurate cost data, benchmarks, and analytics to tackle cost estimation, market fluctuations, and risk mitigation. Its trusted data, comprehensive coverage, and regular updates save time and improve decision-making.

A service that supports multi-disciplinary learning, BCIS has enhanced our teaching of cost planning, construction economics, and project management, ensuring graduates are industry-ready. We use it in seminars for real-world cost estimation and project planning and the detailed elemental cost breakdown is invaluable for analysis.

Sonja Emilie Rowan, Kingston University London

We use BCIS data across a wide range of projects and maintenance contracts on some of England’s most important and iconic structures. The data is readily accessible and well-organised with regular updates.

It’s also easy to examine building cost data in granular detail, which is essential when dealing with heritage and conservation projects that require specialist expertise. The data has proved to be a reliable source of information for predicting outturn costs, especially during the recent periods of uncertain cost and price fluctuation.

Sheriden Sleap, English Heritage

BCIS provides a wealth of reliable data on materials and labour that’s easy to retrieve from the archives. It’s proved invaluable when I’ve needed to present evidence in court for insurance claim disputes, as it’s helped stop disagreements from escalating.

I first heard about BCIS when I was employed in a large private practice some years ago but continue to use the service because it saves valuable time.

John Gillott, E-Value8 (UK) Ltd

As a team of cost consultants, we need a reliable, reputable source of cost data and indices to strengthen our internal cost library and support the advice we provide to clients. BCIS was the natural choice—its historic cost data and indices are widely recognised and trusted by clients, consultants, and contractors alike.

BCIS ensures we can respond to client requests quickly and provides a trusted and reliable source of data that we can rely on.

We also use BCIS to add project analyses to our benchmarking reports, which gives our clients more confidence in the numbers we provide.

In addition to this, we appreciate how easy it is to access up-to-date construction cost indices and relevant data that’s invaluable for benchmarking. The ability to tailor project cost analyses directly within BCIS is also a tremendous asset that saves us time and ensures greater accuracy.  

Mark Harris, Exi Cost Consultants Ltd

BCIS plays a crucial role in supporting our highways, estates, and development teams, especially in assessing project feasibility and planning maintenance. It’s our primary resource for early cost estimations across diverse schemes, from commercial developments to highway upgrades and affordability assessments.

BCIS also allows us to calculate rebuild costs for insurance premiums and provide essential data for our estates and insurance teams. The service has become integral to our workflow and as a reputable source with a good industry reputation, it’s invaluable to have this assurance when evidencing costings. 

Oliver Tyack, Torbay Council

BCIS provides essential build cost data for depreciated replacement cost (DRC) valuations and annual reinstatement assessments of our property portfolio. In the absence of building projects internally that could be analysed, BCIS offers the latest, most reliable market data; improving efficiency and robustness in our valuation processes. Its insights on indexation and tender price movements enhance capital valuation reviews, earning recognition from external auditors. The platform’s user-friendly interface allows quick access to data and easy downloads, streamlining our workflow.

Jo Evans, Bristol City Council

We needed to price some works that had been completed 18 years previous and provide the estimated cost at that date. BCIS saved us a considerable amount of time, as we didn’t have to search through data from previous years. We were also confident we could provide our client with information that had been calculated robustly.  The service is regularly updated to reflect changing market conditions, which also means we can provide up-to-date inflation forecasts.

Tom Francis, Varsity Consulting

BCIS offers a wide range of rates which can be used to help standardise our services, create budgets for clients and confidently advise our clients.

BCIS is accepted by most as the best place to obtain construction cost information; this means we can reference BCIS knowing our clients will accept the data is from a trusted source. The software also ensures we can find an array of costs in one place, as well as provide final costings in one document.

James Wellings, Wellings & Co. Surveyors

BCIS has become an essential tool for us, saving time and reducing administrative costs and we can trust the data is always in line with industry activity and costs. We choose BCIS because they are the market leaders, with a strong track record of reliability.

James Holmes, Wonnacott Partnership

I’ve been using the BCIS service for calculating reinstatement costs for residential property for seven years since starting out as a sole practitioner. Clear and easy to use, it allows me to undertake reinstatement calculations on a large range of property types in a relatively quick time frame. The platform provides a reliable assessment with a clear illustration of how I arrived at the final figure, should it ever be needed. This ensures I can be confident I’m offering my clients the best and most accurate service. I’d recommend it to any other professionals who need to provide reinstatement values of residential or commercial properties.

Ben Taylor, Open Door Surveyors

We turned to BCIS to address challenges in preparing claims for the effects of inflation on new housing developments. As the widely recognised and trusted RICS cost data service, BCIS was the natural choice. Since incorporating it into our processes, we’ve found it easy to obtain inflation claims, budget estimates, and insurance valuations. BCIS has improved both the accuracy and speed of our work, thanks to the easy-to-use platform and up-to-date data. We recommend BCIS for its authority as the UK’s leading cost data service, trusted across the industry for delivering reliable and comprehensive information.

Cliff Willis, Ivyhouse Consulting

We have subscribed to BCIS for many years as it allows us to provide our clients with accurate and up-to-date building cost data. We chose BCIS because of its affiliation with RICS, which assured us of its accuracy and integrity. With easy online access to relevant information, we’re able to compile project cost data and respond to client requests easily across the practice. The usability of the platform means we can ensure new members of the team are up to speed in a short time. The service also seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Office, which assists our internal quality procedures. A widely trusted brand with extensive data sets, BCIS is our go-to source for construction cost data and one we highly recommend to peers and colleagues.

Matthew Carswell, Powell Williams

The indices provided by BCIS are wide ranging and give you many options when taking on specialist subcontractors who need trade-specific indices. Because the indices have proved accurate in the past, we’re able to confidently bridge the gap between our tendered position and the costs we’re currently incurring – rather than making a judgement call on the level of price fluctuation risk to include within our contract.

Mike Cock, Lindner Group

This year we transitioned to the BCIS TotX package and we are pleased to report this has been a success which has allowed us as a business to see at a granular level who in the business is accessing which parts of the service for tracking/monitoring purposes. TotX is an improvement on the previous system with a more tailored approach and better user interface as well as some new features.

Edwin Chomer, Sheffield Hallam University

We needed help agreeing variations in our construction contracts by including annual construction inflation using an agreed form of indices. BCIS was the clear choice as its indices are more representative of our area of the industry. It simplifies variation agreements with contractors, using trusted indices reflective of real inflation. It’s made amending contracts easier without needing to re-tender or dispute QS estimates. We value the broad spectrum of indices, allowing us to select those most relevant. For our sector, it’s the only solution that accurately reflects the right material and labour components.

Ian Guest, Lee Valley Heat Network Operating Company Limited

Norse Group has had an overwhelmingly positive experience with BCIS, making it an essential tool in our operations. The comprehensive cost data and analytical tools help us make informed decisions, improving budgeting and project management. Access to accurate, up-to-date data enhances our planning capabilities, ensuring efficiency and reliability.

Additionally, the BCIS support team has been prompt and knowledgeable, helping us maximize the platform’s potential. BCIS is an indispensable resource, and we highly recommend it to any construction industry professional seeking reliable, detailed, and easily accessible cost information.

Simon Boyd, Norse Group

BCIS provides essential build cost data for depreciated replacement cost (DRC) valuations and annual reinstatement assessments of our property portfolio. In the absence of building projects internally that could be analysed, BCIS offers the latest, most reliable market data; improving efficiency and robustness in our valuation processes. Its insights on indexation and tender price movements enhance capital valuation reviews, earning recognition from external auditors. The platform’s user-friendly interface allows quick access to data and easy downloads, streamlining our workflow.

Stella Thomas, Robinson White Partnership

Using BCIS has enabled us to provide more detailed information to multiple stakeholders and benefited several departments beyond just property and assets. It’s significantly increased our efficiency, streamlining our workflow and improving our output. We value BCIS for its ease of use and the readily available support when needed. We highly recommend BCIS as an intuitive system – its widespread adoption leads to more data collection, ultimately improving industry-wide accuracy.

Peter Sylvester, West Sussex County Council

We deliver degree and master’s level courses in the built environment, where reliable costings and insight into economic trends are essential. BCIS offers an excellent range of cost data and industry-standard tools, accessible both on and off campus. We’ve subscribed for over thirty years – initially using hard copies – and are now benefiting from the seamless online experience. The depth and variety of real project data is unbeatable, and the platform is incredibly user-friendly. It’s an essential resource for our students and a core part of our teaching package. Highly recommended for its quality and ease of use.

Noel Painting, University of Brighton