5 Minute Estimate was born out of a real-world frustration: UK builders spending hours of unpaid evenings measuring drawings and writing estimates by hand.
Alexandr Vreme is an experienced UK-based construction professional and project director. With over a decade of hands-on experience in residential refurbishments, loft conversions, and extensions across London, Alexandr brings deep industry insight into the practical realities, pricing challenges, and scope requirements of trade estimating.
Maksym Vasylkov is a software engineer and technical architect specializing in AI integration, mobile apps, and automated software solutions. He focuses on converting complex workflow dynamics into streamlined, accessible tools designed for speed and reliability.
Together, they bridge practical UK trade expertise with modern AI automation to power 5 Minute Estimate—helping builders turn hours of manual estimating into fast, review-ready client proposals.
Co-Founder & Industry Specialist / Project Director
Alexandr Vreme is a London-based construction director and founder with more than 10 years of leadership in UK residential building and property development. Having managed extensive home extensions, refurbishments, and structural conversions, he created the estimating framework to address the real-world operational delays and pricing pain points faced by modern tradespeople.
Technical Co-Founder & Lead Engineer
Maksym Vasylkov is a software engineer with extensive background in building automated workflows, custom AI integrations, and developer platforms. Focusing on developer experience, model context protocols (MCP), and real-time messaging interfaces, Maksym designs the technical core that powers rapid, accurate document generation for builders.
| Profile | Domain Focus | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandr Vreme | Construction & UK Trade Logistics | Founder/Director of UK building enterprises (e.g., My Trusted Builder LTD); extensive experience in London residential refurbishments and project scoping. |
| Maksym Vasylkov | AI Systems & Software Engineering | Engineering background in scalable web/mobile apps, automated agent pipelines, and real-time chat integrations. |
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