Builders Buddy 1.1
Continue to app
Free Version
Publisher Description
Builders Buddy is a construction cost estimator & calculator for new houses, renovations & additions or extensions. The calculator gives a preliminary estimate of building costs. It is only suitable for use before any detailed plans are made. Features * Unit of measure: feet or metres * Currency symbols: dollars, pounds or euros * Accounts for level of finishes * Factors-in site conditions * Editable defaults * Save estimates * Email estimates * Detailed help pages Calculation process Calculations are performed per unit of area (metres or feet). Different values can be set for outdoor spaces (decks, verandahs & patios), internal areas and garages. Defaults are provided for these values but it is important that users set their own default values. How to use Builders Buddy To use the calculator page simply tap on the up or down arrows (as shown on the screen shots) to increase the number of rooms or the room area. The estimated cost will increase or decrease automatically after each click. Tapping-and-holding will accelerate the rate at which the vales increase or decrease. The calculator factors in circulation which refers to hallways, stairs & entrances. For a basic low-budget house 10% is recommended. If you want the house to feel spacious use 20% - 25%. If rooms are different sizes use an average size. Use the set-up page (as shown above) to change the underlying values used to estimate the cost of construction. Default values built into Builders Buddy are as follows: (NOTE: You can change default values and set values more suitable for your area & project. Default values are not applied if you set your own costs on the set-up page.) * If the job is a renovation or addition double the base rate. * If the site is 'fair', and the project type is 'new building', add 7% to the base rate. * If the site is 'difficult', and the project type is 'new building', add 20% to the base rate. * If the quality of finishes is 'standard', add $300 per square metre or $30 oer square foot * If the quality of finishes is 'high', add $600 per square metre or $60 per square foot.
Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
About Builders Buddy
Builders Buddy is a free app for iOS published in the Office Suites & Tools list of apps, part of Business.
The company that develops Builders Buddy is Alan Bron. The latest version released by its developer is 1.1.
To install Builders Buddy on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2011-11-29 and was downloaded 4 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Builders Buddy as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Builders Buddy on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the Builders Buddy is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After Builders Buddy is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
