John B.

I help contractors and estimating teams prepare accurate takeoffs, BOQs, BOMs, RFQs, and tender support documents from drawings and specifications. I am a Construction Estimator / Quantity Takeoff Specialist with extensive years of experience in electrical, MEP, low voltage, quantity surveying, cost estimating, and tender support for commercial, residential, healthcare, industrial, high-rise, fit-out, and international projects. I help contractors, builders, project managers, and estimating teams prepare clear and organized tender documents, including: ✅ Material takeoffs ✅ BOQ / BOM preparation ✅ Electrical and MEP estimating ✅ Lighting and small power takeoffs ✅ Containment ✅ Mains and submains cable takeoffs ✅ Low voltage system takeoffs ✅ Structured cabling, CCTV, FDAS, access control, intercom, PA/BGM, CATV/IPTV ✅ RFQ preparation ✅ Supplier and subcontractor enquiries ✅ Quote comparison support ✅ Specification and drawing review ✅ Scope clarifications, exclusions, and assumptions ✅ Value engineering and cost-saving review I am experienced in reviewing IFC drawings, tender drawings, BOQs, specifications, addendums, supplier quotations, and subcontractor BOMs. I can also help identify missing information, scope gaps, design conflicts, and tender risks before submission. Software & Tools PlanSwift – Quantity takeoff and measurement Bluebeam Revu – PDF markup, takeoff, and drawing review Groundplan – Electrical and construction estimating Simpro – Estimating, job management, and pricing support AutoCAD – Drawing review and basic design coordination ELEK Cable Pro – Cable sizing and electrical calculations Espro – Electrical estimating support Microsoft Excel – BOQ, BOM, pricing sheets, and cost comparison Microsoft Office – Documentation and tender support Google Workspace – Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and file collaboration Dropbox – File sharing and project document management My goal is simple: to help you save time, reduce estimating errors, and submit a complete and competitive tender package. I can support projects in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, US, Middle East, and Philippines, and I am comfortable working with client BOQ formats, pricing workbooks, marked-up drawings, and tender return deadlines. Send me your drawings, specifications, and BOQ template, and I can help prepare a clear takeoff or BOM aligned with your required format.