A Year of Growth, Grit and Great Projects
Introduction
As of this month, QTY Surveyors turns one, and what an incredible year it's been. In twelve short months, we've gone from a small team with big ambitions, to trusted partners delivering impactful commercial and estimating support for design specialists to main and specialist contractors. This past year has been defined by growth, resilience, and strong client relationships—and we’re only just getting started.
Growth: Building Momentum from Day One
From our first project onward, QTY Surveyors has been on a steady upward trajectory. In our inaugural year, we’ve:
Supported Construction Projects: We’ve worked closely with businesses in groundworks, drylining, joinery, and interiors, providing actionable estimating, cost reporting, and project QS services that deliver results. We’ve also provided Cost Plans and managed procurement and selection processes for design partners.
Established Meaningful Partnerships: Our collaboration with Chalkstring stands out as a key alliance—together, we’re helping subcontractors adopt more efficient commercial workflows and tools.
Launched the QTY Surveyors Website: Sharing real stories, hard-won insights, and practical advice—our blog has become both a resource and a conversation starter within the industry. We have strived to find our place within the industry and found our voice in sharing our mission to provide commercial solutions that are collaborative, innovative and challenge the norm.
Developed Practical Tools & Templates: From SOPs and CVR checklists, to estimating frameworks, we’ve created repeatable tools that empower clients for the long run.
Grit: Facing Down Challenges and Emerging Stronger
No first year is without its trials. At QTY Surveyors, these challenges became catalysts for smarter solutions and deeper client trust:
Balancing Act: Juggling day-to-day project delivery with setting up a brand and refining operations wasn’t easy—but it sharpened our focus.
Finding our People: It really wasn’t until we started talking to those in the industry that we established precisely what motivated us and where we could add our own special value to this competitive area of the market. From Colleagues to clients, and our very own set of supporters (you know who you are).
Navigating Cashflow Complexities: Like so many in the industry, managing billing cycles and payments required diligence and creativity to stay sustainable.
Standing Out in a Crowded Marketplace: Differentiating ourselves meant not just offering QS services—but embodying partnership, commercial insight, and growth focus. We aren’t just an addition to your existing commercial function, we are the solution to the changes you need to make to remain ahead of your competitors, focusing on growing businesses.
Great Projects: Making a Real Impact
Looking back, our year is defined by the projects that showcase our values: precision, collaboration, and commercial sensibility. These highlights include:
Tenders Won Through Sharper Estimates: Helping subcontractors secure competitive bids with clear, confident pricing.
Commercial Strategy Delivered on Major Projects: Streamlining cost reporting, monitoring CVRs, and safeguarding margins.
Innovative Process Improvements: Tailoring templates and workflows that make estimating and commercial oversight repeatable and scalable.
Looking Forward: Our Ambition for Year Two
Year two is shaping up to be about scaling with purpose—expanding our reach while doubling down on quality, expertise, and partner-driven impact. Our vision includes:
Empowering More Subcontractors: Bringing improved estimating, CVR analysis, and commercial frameworks to help businesses grow sustainably.
Deepening Partnerships: Strengthening our collaboration with Chalkstring and forging new, strategic alliances.
Sharing More Knowledge: Expanding content—podcasts, blog posts, guides, and tools—to support a broader commercial evolution in the industry.
Growing the Team: Recruiting additional talent to meet demand while keeping our quality, responsiveness, and human touch intact.
Thank You—and Here’s to Year Two!
Year one has taught us that growth, grit, and great projects are all interwoven—and the best way forward is with partners, clients, and colleagues who share our belief in driving real commercial change. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who’s been part of this journey so far—and we’re even more excited for what lies ahead.
Stay tuned for year two—bigger projects, bolder wins, and stronger market impact.