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For the last 44 years, there’s been a familiar ritual in our corner of the industry - the arrival of the new Rawlinsons Handbook and Cost Guide. For many of us, these books have been part of the job for years… sometimes decades. They’ve lived on desks, in site offices, in backpacks, and in courtrooms - dog-eared, bookmarked, and scribbled in. Our cost data has been a constant in a fast-moving industry, and one we’re proud to continue. We’re opening pre-orders for the 2026 hardcopy editions, ready for release in mid-to-late January. If you’re someone who likes the feel of a physical book, or simply enjoys that first flip through a new edition each year, you can now secure your copy. Here’s to another year of building with confidence - and to the legacy of the cost data that has supported so many projects across Australia. Learn more - www.rawlhouse.com.au #costmanagement #construction #quantitysurveying #Australianconstruction #building #costdata #valuer #architecture

Rawlinsons Musing #6 🚧 Think Value Engineering is just about cutting costs? Think again. VE is about maximising project value - achieving the required functions smarter, faster, and often cheaper - without compromising quality. How it works: 🧑🤝🧑 Collaboration between client, design team, contractor & QS 💡 Creative alternatives that save costs or boost performance 📊 Decisions based on accurate, up-to-date data Lessons from the field: 🔹 Start VE early to avoid costly redesigns 🔹 Foster collaboration to overcome resistance 🔹 Focus on long-term value, not short-term savings 🔹 Prioritise high-impact proposals 🔹 Track implementation to realise savings Bottom line: Involve the right people, at the right time, with reliable data and VE becomes a powerful tool, not a headache. #costmanagement #valueengineering #quantitysurveying #construction

Australia’s Construction Outlook | October Market Insight From rising costs and labour shortages to cautious optimism and strong public investment - our snapshot breaks down the key trends shaping the industry in Q4 2025. Whatever your role in the construction industry, Rawlinsons cost data helps you plan smarter and stay ahead. ▶️ Watch now and explore what’s driving change across Australia. 📥 Download the full Market Insight here - https://lnkd.in/gs66gyfi #Construction #MarketInsight #CostEscalation #ConstructionTrends #QuantitySurveying #BuiltEnvironment

Imagine cutting hours from each estimate without sacrificing accuracy. With Rawlinsons Cost Data you can quickly search and filter 22,000+ cost items, bookmark frequently used rates and add your own notes, all in one place. Access it anywhere, anytime, and turn complex costing tasks into a streamlined, repeatable process for your whole team.

Every successful renovation starts with a realistic understanding of costs. Rawlinsons Domestic Estimator gives builders, designers, renovators and residential estimators access to trusted, searchable cost data for houses, renovations and light commercial projects - fully online and seamlessly updated. Explore the Domestic Estimator and start planning with the right costs.

Cost blowouts damage your reputation. Rawlinsons Cost Data helps you manage risk with rigorously compiled figures from Rawlinsons (W.A.) Quantity Surveyors and their national network of contributors. Use top‑down or bottom‑up estimating, apply lifecycle cost insights, and rely on twice‑yearly updates to keep your budgets defensible.