Estimators vs QSs: Can We Finally Work as One Team? (EP 220)

Register your interest for the Strategy Summit Event at the Churchill War Rooms on June 26th here - https://c-link.com/C-Link-Churchill-War-Rooms-Event --------------------- Today, Paul’s guest is Mike Ashcroft, Estimator, Co-Founder of EstimateOne, and now Merger Partner at C-Link. This episode is a conversation years in the making — one driven by too many busted Excel sheets, missing elevations, and the gap between Estimators and QSs. Mike and I talk through how two different companies, built on opposite sides of the world, came together with a shared vision: connecting pre- and post-award teams on one integrated platform. We discuss:What Estimating and Quantity Surveying looks like in Australia (yes, they really do things differently down there). Why so many UK QSs are heading to Aus — and what both countries can learn from each other. The real handover issues between Estimators and QSs — and where the friction lies. The story of how EstimateOne and C-Link met, merged, and are building the future of procurement. Why our shared goal is simple: to help construction teams win better work and deliver it more profitably. You’ll also hear war stories about coffee machines that cost £40k more than expected, pricing off verbal quotes, and why sales skills are underestimated in construction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone working in estimating, QSing, or commercial management — and especially for those frustrated with how disconnected the tendering and delivery phases of construction can be. 🎧 For the full C-Link x E1 backstory with all four co-founders, check out the Merger Special in the feed. 📩 Have a question for Paul? Email paul@c-link.com to have it answered in an upcoming episode! 📩 If you"d like to read the two Own the Build eBooks based on 200+ episodes — Mastering Your Career in Quantity Surveying and The AI Revolution in Quantity Surveying — head to the show notes to download your free copy. Download them here - Free eBook Downloads. Send us a text Want to connect with Paul? Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link. Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Main Contractors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.