In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az sits down with Thomas, General Manager of V2E, one of Australia’s most trusted outsourced estimating teams — and the conversation quickly becomes a masterclass in how builders can finally take control of accuracy, margin, and trust.

Thomas explains why so many builders lose money before they even pour a slab, and how V2E’s approach flips the industry norm. Instead of pricing off allowances and guesswork, V2E builds full 3D construction models that capture every component of the home — down to battens, membrane layers, steel, fixings and even how many tubes of epoxy you need.

Builders then receive a transparent, objective BOQ plus a browser-based model viewer they can share with trades and clients. No software, no complexity, no more redoing takeoffs during construction.

Az and Thomas also dive into:

• Why most builders are estimating backwards

• The hidden losses caused by manual or package-based pricing

• How “builder DNA” affects every BOQ

• Why trust, transparency and time are the real competitive advantages

• The staffing shortage in estimating and how better systems reduce pressure

• The blueprint for a modern, scalable, profitable estimating workflow

If you have ever wondered where your margin goes — or how to stop losing it — this episode is essential listening.

Listen now and discover why V2E’s modelling and BOQ system is becoming one of the most valuable tools for builders across Australia.

For more: https://www.v2e.com.au/