15 January 2026 · 8 min read
How to analyse contractor tenders — a QS's complete guide
A practical, end-to-end method for comparing contractor tenders fairly and producing a recommendation that stands up to scrutiny.
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Insights on tender analysis, AI for quantity surveyors, and UK construction procurement.
29 January 2026 · 6 min read
The 7 most common mistakes in tender comparison
From comparing totals instead of rates to ignoring qualifications — the recurring errors that lead to weak recommendations, and how to avoid them.
Read article →12 February 2026 · 5 min read
Why Excel is failing QS practices in 2026
Spreadsheets are flexible but fragile. Here's why more practices are moving tender comparison off Excel onto purpose-built tools.
Read article →26 February 2026 · 6 min read
Defensible tender recommendations — what RICS expects
What makes a tender recommendation defensible, and how to document your reasoning so it stands up to professional scrutiny.
Read article →12 March 2026 · 5 min read
Tender qualifications and exclusions — the hidden risk
The real risk in a tender often hides in the qualifications. Here's how to capture, normalise and price them before you compare.
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