@pricemyproject: his is where most builders start to lose money without even realising it… in the calculations. In this video, Conor from Price My Project walks through a real example of measuring and pricing foundations, showing how small details like dimensions, waste allowances, labour, plant, and sequencing all build up into your final cost. You need to think about: • Depth and width assumptions • Waste and bulking factors • Labour for digging and pouring • Plant and equipment like concrete pumps • Realistic day rates (even if the job takes less time) Because if you only price the obvious costs, you’re missing the bigger picture. And here’s the part most builders overlook: That total you calculate? That’s just your cost. If you don’t add overhead and profit, you’re effectively working for free by only covering materials, labour, and plant with nothing left for running your business. This is Episode 4 of our 8-part series on estimating construction jobs properly, helping builders price work accurately, avoid costly mistakes, and protect their margins. 👉 In the next episode, we’ll break down prelims and the hidden costs most builders forget to include. If you want help pricing your next project drop us a DM and lets chat.

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Monday 06 April 2026 17:00:00 GMT