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Design Changes Comparisons
Stay Ahead, Stay Profitable
Design updates can happen at any stage—before, during, or after tender. Make sure your pricing reflects the latest plans, costs, and market conditions.
When Do Design Changes Occur?
📌 Before Tender Submission – If changes happen early, you can revise pricing before finalizing your bid.
📌 During Tender Process – If updated plans are issued mid-tender, you need to adjust costs accordingly.
📌 Post-Tender, Before Award – If the design is modified before contracts are signed, you may have a chance to update your price.
📌 After Award (Variation) – If changes occur after the project is awarded, it becomes a variation that must be submitted for approval.
✅ The problem? If you don’t track and adjust for design changes, you risk losing money, working with outdated estimates, or absorbing unexpected costs.
What If the Design Didn’t Change—But Your Costs Did?
Even if the design remains the same, significant time gaps between tendering and finalization can affect your bottom line:
❌ Material Prices May Have Increased – Steel, pipes, concrete, and fittings often rise in cost.
❌ Labor & Equipment Rates Can Change – You may now need to hire an excavator instead of using your own.
❌ Fuel Prices May Be Higher – Diesel and transport costs fluctuate.
❌ Underestimated Items Can Be Fixed – If you accidentally underpriced an item during the tender, now is the chance to adjust it.
The Solution: Get It Right, Every Time
We help ensure your estimates reflect the most current plans, costs, and project conditions.
✔ Updated Cost Adjustments – Recalculate based on new drawings, price increases, and resource availability.
✔ Thorough Plan Reviews – Ensure all design updates are accounted for, avoiding costly surprises later.
✔ Strategic Pricing Revisions – Identify areas where costs have shifted and justify necessary adjustments.
✔ Eliminate Underquoting Risks – Double-check previous allowances and correct any missed or underpriced items.
How It Works – One Simple Step
📩 Email us the latest design plans and any updates.
✅ We analyze the changes, update pricing, and provide a detailed breakdown.
💡 Don’t let design changes impact your profitability. Get your estimates aligned with real costs—before it’s too late!