Preparing a shell & core tender?
You selected Building, region London, scale Commercial (Large). COSTUS returned labour + material benchmarks showing a 5% increase in concrete works — so you adjusted your quote before submission.
Monitoring material costs during an active build?
You set trade-type Building, region South West, scale Office Project. COSTUS updates showed timber and steel trending up x% this month — letting you flag potential cost exposure.
Supporting client negotiations with data?
You used COSTUS to share verified regional benchmarks for Building, region North East, scale Commercial. That transparency strengthened trust and reduced dispute risk.