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.

VE research takes days you don't have

The market intelligence you need exists, but gathering it manually takes time that tender deadlines and project programmes simply don’t allow.

Cost pressure from above. Design pushback from below

The savings vs. looks argument is rarely easy to settle. Finding alternatives that satisfy everyone in the room takes time and effort that most teams don’t have.

You source from who you know, not what's best

Subcontractors and agents recommend what’s familiar or what benefits them, leaving real savings on the table every time.

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
Access panels
22.5%
Average savings
Carpet rolls
Carpet rolls
29.7%
Average savings
Carpet tiles
Carpet tiles
22.3%
Average savings
LVT
Lighting
Lighting
65.4%
Average savings
Sanitary Ware
Sanitary Ware
46.7%
Average savings
Small power
Small power
62.4%
Average savings
Stone
Stone
33.6%
Average savings
Tiles
Tiles
14.2%
Average savings
Timber floor
Timber floor
27.0%
Average savings

Simple process. Serious savings.

No new tools, no lengthy onboarding. Send us your schedule, and we’ll do the rest.

Send us your spec, schedules or tender docs

Share your specification or product schedule in any format – PDF, Excel, or a screenshot. No preparation needed.

We scan the UK market for compliant alternatives

Our AI searches hundreds of reputable UK suppliers to find cost-effective, fully compliant alternatives to any product on your schedules.

Get vetted quotes with technical breakdown

Get costed alternatives alongside a technical comparison against your original spec. Compliant, transparent, and ready to present or procure.

Savings delivered.
Tender or procurement.

The results are consistent regardless of project stage – significant cost savings and hours returned to your team, every time.

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 cut costs without compromise

£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 your
finishes savings

Our ROI calculator estimates the potential impact of reviewing just a few finishes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We do not currently cover bespoke or one-off fabricated items.

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.

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