“We used to print off drawings and do manual take-offs with a scale ruler. It took too much time… Now it’s a quicker, more accurate process that produces everything a QS would want. It’s money well spent — a good investment.”
RJC’s estimators were tied to paper: printing sets, highlighting services, and re-typing totals into quotes. Containment runs in particular were slow to measure and awkward to edit, and any late spec change risked rework. The team needed speed, consistency and QS-ready breakdowns without adding headcount.
RJC moved to Ensign MEP Take-off, Estimating & Project Commander as a single, digital workflow. Rapid PDF take-off for containment lets the team measure runs and fittings directly on drawings, with quantities appearing in a structured take-off ready for pricing.
With one click, the data flows into Ensign Estimating, producing clean cost breakdowns with labour-timed items and professional outputs that clients expect. QS-friendly reports mirror how work is delivered, speeding up reviews and clarifications, while UK in-house support ensures tenders keep moving, with the team noting, “The people at Ensign have gone out of their way to help.”
RJC saved significant time on every tender, particularly containment packages, resulting in fewer late nights and faster turnarounds. Structured take-offs and detailed breakdowns improved accuracy and confidence, reducing back-and-forth with QSs. Overall productivity increased, with the team noting, “Quicker, more accurate… gives you everything a QS would want,” freeing up time for other parts of the business.
Company Profile
Company
RJC Electrical
Trade
MEP
Overview
A UK MEP contractor replacing paper take-offs and spreadsheet quotes with Ensign’s connected workflow. RJC now prices faster, with clearer QS-level detail and a support team that keeps the process moving.
RJC streamlined take-offs, improved accuracy, and boosted productivity using Ensign MEP Take-off, Estimating and Project Commander. Book a demo today to see how Ensign can help your team save time, reduce errors, and deliver tenders with confidence.
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