Overview
Take control of your project pipeline with our intuitive building cost estimator for developers. With Cordell Estimator, you can have oversight of timely and comprehensive costings data to help guide decision making.
With almost 50 years’ experience collecting and refining Australian construction industry data, it’s no wonder we’re the trusted data source for developers.
Reliable costing data updated daily
Cordell Estimator provides the most up-to-date costing data for commercial and residential building projects and insurance claims.
Reliable costing data updated daily
Cordell Estimator provides the most up-to-date costing data for commercial and residential building projects and insurance claims.
Take control of your profit margin with up-to-date costing data for building materials, labour rates and more.
Find estimates for almost any internal and external fixture, and see up-to-date costings for any type of development project, small or large.
Use our recipe detail to show which items are behind unit rates, elements and models.
Adjust benchmark prices to address individual site specifications, unique location access issues and environmental factors like bushfire zones, coasts and cyclone-prone areas.
Building costs and elements are provided in square metres. This covers different building types, wet rooms, extensions, kitchens, granny flats, townhouses and more.
Our specialised construction research team uses advanced analytics to source thousands of item benchmarks from major suppliers.
Cost prices automatically updated
Cordell Estimator tracks price fluctuations so you don’t have to. With up-to-date data at your fingertips, you can avoid unnecessary complications that could lead to cost blowouts.
Cost prices automatically updated
Cordell Estimator tracks price fluctuations so you don’t have to. With up-to-date data at your fingertips, you can avoid unnecessary complications that could lead to cost blowouts.
Boost business efficiency by reducing cost overruns, manage leakages and complete every project within budget.
Create your own branded templates using detailed cost summary reports to deliver client-friendly quotes that stand out from the rest.
With cloud-based estimating in Chrome, Safari or Firefox, all pricings are stored in one location so you can record quantities for easy access – when and where you need them.
Enjoy complimentary training and support so you can get the most out of Cordell Estimator Platinum’s user-friendly interface.
Reduce the risk of outdated pricings
Cordell Estimator updates cost pricing daily helping to ensure accurate estimates and avoid cost leakage, giving you more control over your profit margins.
Reduce the risk of outdated pricings
Cordell Estimator updates cost pricing daily helping to ensure accurate estimates and avoid cost leakage, giving you more control over your profit margins.
Having better oversight over your margins can help you confidently provide fast, reliable estimates.
Keep an eye on costs at all stages of the project lifecycle, from planning through to completion, so you can streamline your processes to always stay on budget.
Make the best use of your time
Cordell Estimator, can save you time so you can focus on your business growth.. See the status of your project at all stages and manage any cost leakages, with our easy-to-use allowances and variations. Detailed estimating based on specific sections of the work area helps to minimise the risk of any elements being missed.
Make the best use of your time
Cordell Estimator, can save you time so you can focus on your business growth.. See the status of your project at all stages and manage any cost leakages, with our easy-to-use allowances and variations. Detailed estimating based on specific sections of the work area helps to minimise the risk of any elements being missed.
Our benchmark cost estimates help keep your projects on track, reducing wastage and gives you the flexibility to adjust profit margins as needed.
Use the built-in Project Scheduler to track each project’s status and budget, or adjust pricing data as needed for site-specific estimating.
Set budget allowances for items like ovens, dishwashers, sinks and taps, to help manage customer expectations.
Easily search for pricing data, using elements and complete price rates with recipe detail.
Latest news and research
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