Pictured: Lance Taylor
In an industry first, global construction and property advisor,
Rider Levett Bucknall has launched a free cost-based app for
desktop PCs and smartphones.
The Rider Levett Bucknall Intelligence App enables users to
access instant cost data, market trend information and analysis
without any subscription or purchase fees.
For those without access to a smartphone, the PC version can be
downloaded and saved as a desktop link and utilises the same
web-based, global cost database.
It is the natural step forward for the company which already
produces an annual cost and construction industry guide called the
Riders Digest, which is accessible via the app. Further features
include global cost comparison, tender price index data, worldwide
construction market analysis and commentary and access to the
latest Rider Levett Bucknall news.
For selected regional locations, including the UK, the app also
features rental market and yields analysis, provided in partnership
with Savills.
Lance Taylor, chief executive at Rider Levett Bucknall, said:
"We are already well known for our accurate and relevant cost
research, producing a number of reports during the year.
"With the increasing popularity of smart phones and desire to
access up to date information instantly we saw the opportunity to
develop an app which would provide people with the latest cost
data.
"We wanted this to be functional and useful, rather than a
simple replication of our website - if you're looking for an
initial indication of the cost of a proposed development you now
have access to an app whenever and wherever you need it."
The app uses Rider Levett Bucknall's regularly updated, location
specific cost data to provide a range of current expected building
costs for specified building types across the world.
Tender Price Index information compares modelled TPI figures
using both location and time parameters, enabling the user to
identify comparative price movements and trends.
Location-specific analysis of general construction market
conditions including activity across all sectors, price movements
and forecasts are also provided.
The smartphone version of the app is available on iPhone,
Android, Windows Phone 7 and Blackberry Operating Systems and can
be downloaded free of charge from various app stores by searching
for 'RLB' or 'Rider Levett Bucknall' or by visiting
www.rlb.com/app