Draw the project and track the cost at the same time.
FTB combines building design, working drawings and quantity surveying in one workflow. Instead of waiting for a completed drawing set before testing the cost, the estimate can be reviewed as the project evolves and important design decisions are still open.
A practical scope built around the project information.
Budget established early
The intended construction budget becomes part of the design brief.
Estimate updated with design
Cost information can be refined as plans, structure, finishes and scope develop.
Material decisions with context
Selections can be considered against their likely cost effect rather than broad allowances.
Less redesign after pricing
Potential budget pressure can be identified while changes are still easier to make.
One coordinated information set
The drawings, quantities and estimate are developed from the same project information.
Useful for builders and owners
The approach supports clearer conversations around scope, inclusions and likely construction cost.
The best time to manage a budget is before the design is locked in.
When design and estimating are separated, the real cost can arrive too late. FTB developed its process around the opposite idea: cost the work as the drawings develop, then use that information to make practical decisions before construction pricing exposes a major gap.
From initial information to a coordinated project output.
Set the project brief and budget
We start with the site, intended scope and available construction budget.
Develop the design
The working drawings progress with buildability and cost in view.
Review the estimate
Quantities and pricing are updated at useful design stages.
Refine the project
Scope, finishes and construction choices can be adjusted before final documentation.
Common questions about costing as we draw.
How is this different from getting a quote at the end?
A final quote arrives after many design decisions are already made. Costing as we draw gives the project team earlier information so the design can be adjusted before the documentation is complete.
Is a cost plan included with the drawings?
FTB can include construction cost estimating within the agreed documentation scope. The exact deliverables are confirmed in the proposal for each project.
Can the estimate change during design?
Yes. That is the point of the process. As the design becomes more detailed, the estimate becomes more specific and can reflect material or scope changes.
Can this approach be used for renovations and developments?
Yes. It can be applied to new homes, renovations, extensions, unit projects and selected commercial work.
Other services that often connect with this scope.
Tell us what you are building.
Send through the site, the project brief and anything you already have. We can help establish the right documentation and estimating scope from there.