Like-for-like spec alternatives
that cut costs protect margins win more tenders
VE+ helps commercial teams identify compliant, cost-effective product alternatives from the wider UK market. Save up-to 60% on finishes and FF&E without compromising the spec.
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For high-value projects
where savings and design are non-negotiable
Reduce costs and protect margins while keeping the original design intent intact. VE+ is the simplest way to surface cost-saving options that preserve design intent, compliance and programme certainty.
Better value product options exist. Finding them is the problem.
Construction projects run on tight margins and tighter deadlines. The market has better value options, but accessing them consistently is harder than it should be.
Reviewing the wider market takes days you don't have
The market intelligence is out there, but gathering it manually takes time that tender deadlines and project programmes simply do not allow.
Budget pressure from above. Design pushback from below
The argument between budget and design is rarely easy to settle. Surfacing alternatives the team can stand behind takes time, most projects do not have.
Most teams source from who they know, not what's available
Subcontractors and agents recommend what is familiar to them – which is not always the best fit for the project, or the best price.
Low-effort, cost-saving alternatives that are easy for stakeholders to agree on
VE+ helps your team move beyond a single supply-chain suggestion, surfacing like-for-like products from reputable UK suppliers that are easier to review, justify and take forward.
Finishes and FF&E, benchmarked through quality UK suppliers
We help teams compare finishes and FF&E schedules against like-for-like products from reputable UK suppliers who are ready to price, support and supply your project.
Access panels
Carpet rolls
Carpet tiles
LVT
Lighting
Sanitary Ware
Small power
Stone
Tiles
Timber floor
Simple process. Serious savings.
No new tools, no lengthy onboarding. Send us your schedule, and we’ll help surface compliant, cost-saving product alternatives ready to be reviewed and taken forward.
Share your spec, schedule or tender docs
Send your product schedule in any format – PDF, Excel or screenshot. No clean-up or preparation needed.
We search the market while you move to other tasks
Our team reviews each line item, searches across hundreds of reputable suppliers and identifies cost-saving products that can be compared against the original specification.
Get costed options with a clear technical breakdown
Receive supplier options with pricing and a side-by-side product comparison against your original spec – ready for your team to review, present or procure.
Demonstrate savings at any project stage
Whether you are pricing a tender, reviewing a package or preparing to procure, VE+ helps your team surface cost-saving alternatives with the pricing and evidence needed to show where savings are available.
1.5-2.5%
Typical project impact for a residential £10m scheme.
150+
Hours saved on manual research and supplier outreach.
94%
Success rate in finding at least 10% savings per line item.
20-50%
Typical saving per individual line item.
What the industry is saying
From tender stage to final procurement, here’s what construction professionals say about working with VE+.
Proven savings across multiple project types
VE+ supports project teams with structured cost insight before procurement decisions are finalised.
24% saving in 3 days
How Karrada Developments maintained design intent and protected margins on a London development
£22K saved maintaining quality, appearance, and procurement timelines.
£34k saved and 56x ROI
How Two optimised finishes cost for a Shard fit-out project
A rapid, like-for-like finishes review during procurement unlocked £34K in savings.
Estimate the impact on your finishes package
Estimate the commercial impact of comparing your finishes against the wider UK supplier base.
Common questions from
project teams
Can’t find an answer to your question?
Drop us an email at info@ve.plus or get in touch.
What products/categories do you cover?
At the moment, we cover all architectural materials and finishes: access panels, carpet rolls, carpet tiles, LVT, lighting, sanitary ware, small power, stone, timber floor, and more. We’re constantly growing our offering to include more product categories.
Do you tell me who are the brands behind the products?
Yes we do. We always tell you exactly who the brand is behind each product, what the quoted price is, and how to get in touch. We only scan reputable UK suppliers.
How much does your service cost?
Our pricing works on a win-win basis. We only charge you if we’re able to find comparable options that save you at least 10% compared to your existing quotes. Pricing scales with usage – contact sales for more details.
Do you cover bespoke products?
We do not currently cover bespoke or one-off fabricated items.
Do you cover black materials?
We do not cover these categories at this time.
View a sample project report
Download a real project report showing how a finishes package was analysed, with like-for-like alternatives, full technical breakdown, and supplier pricing.
