Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook (Spon's Estimating Costs Guides), 3rd Edition
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Sponrsquos First Stage
Estimating Handbook
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Handbook
Third edition
Bryan Spain
LONDON AND NEW YORK
Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating
First edition published 2000 by Spon Press
Second edition published 2006 by Taylor amp Francis
This edition published 2010 by Spon Press
2 Park Square Milton Park Abingdon Oxon OX14 4RN
Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Spon Press
270 Madison Avenue New York NY 10016 USA
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copy 2010 Bryan Spain
Publisherrsquos Note This book has been prepared from camera-ready copy supplied by the author
All rights reserved No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilized in any form or by any electronic mechanical or other means now known or
hereafter invented including photocopying and recording or in any information storage or retrieval system without permission in writing from the publishers
This publication presents material of a broad scope and applicability Despite
stringent efforts by all concerned in the publishing process some typographical or editorial errors may occur and readers are encouraged to bring these to our attention where they represent errors of substance The publisher and author
disclaim any liability in whole or in part arising from information contained in this publication The reader is urged to consult with an appropriate licensed
professional prior to taking any action or making any interpretation that is within the realm of a licensed professional practice
British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
ISBN 0-203-87593-1 Master e-book ISBN
ISBN 10 0-415-54715-6 (pbk) ISBN 10 0-203-87593-1 (ebk)
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Contents
Preface vi
Introduction viii
Chapter 1 Costs per square metre 1
Building work 1
Chapter 2 Costs per unit 7
Chapter 3 Elemental costs 9
Building work 9
Chapter 4 Composite and principal rates 43
Building work 43
External works 55
Landscaping 84
Civil engineering work 94
Mechanical work 131
Electrical work 137
Alterations and repairs 144
Chapter 5 Indices and regional variations 157
Chapter 6 Property insurance 159
Chapter 7 Professional fees 161
Chapter 8 Useful addresses 167
Chapter 9 Estimating data 171
Index 191
Preface
The construction industry particularly house building is currently going through a difficult period Both clients and contractors are experiencing difficulties in financial matters due to the recent upheaval in the banking system Nevertheless small and large construction projects are still being designed and planned and the need for the preparation of accurate financial assessments in the first stages of a projectrsquos life has never been greater
Assessing the total cost of a construction project is a continuous process that commences when the client asks his professional advisors what it will cost It ends when the cheque for the release of the last portion of the retention is paid and the final account is settled
Whether a project is profitable or not can often depend on decisions taken at the first stages of its life The people who carry out this assessment bear the responsibility of deciding whether the cost information available at the time warrants spending further time and money investigating the viability of a project that is usually still at the conceptual stage
It is vital therefore that the most accurate methods of calculating the probable costs of construction are used and I hope that the information in this book will help clients developers architects engineers and surveyors involved in this process
Time spent on the appraisal of projects that do not proceed is not always wastedmdashlessons can be learnt that will help the next project The greater waste lies in allowing jobs to proceed without the people making the key decisions having the best cost information available to them
It is not possible to provide totally accurate cost data in the early stages of a jobmdashonly a historical analysis of the final account can do that But guidelines can be set out that should allow the client commissioning the work to help make the right decision before becoming contractually committed to spending large sums of money on land purchase professional fees and construction costs
On a well-managed project the cost plan will be monitored continuously as changes are made to the original design or for other reasons If the first-stage budget is based on reliable cost data the project will have a better chance of being completed within budget
I have received a great deal of help in the preparation of this book and would like to thank those suppliers and contractors who gave me their time and support The information in Estimating Data on civil engineering outputs is based on data in Sponrsquos Civil Engineering and Highways Price Book 2009 edited by Davis Langdon
Preface vii
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information neither the Publishers nor I can accept any type of liability resulting from the use of the contents
On a more positive note I would welcome constructive criticism of ways to make the contents of this book more relevant to the changing needs of the construction industry for future editions
Bryan Spain
September 2009
Introduction
This is the third edition of Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook and it is aimed at all those members of the construction team who are involved in assessing construction costs during the early stages of the development of a project There are many factors that can affect the profitability of a job over which the construction team has little or no control
It is important therefore that areas that can be influenced by good management skills should be given special attention This applies particularly to the first stage estimating process when a solid base of the projectrsquos financial position can be established
The contents have been laid out in the order that most projects are financially assessed The quality of the cost information however is almost wholly dependent upon the quality of the specification and the design information that is available at that stage of the appraisal
Chapter 1 lists square metre rates for building work for a wide variety of building types The rates are expressed in a range based on historical costs and should provide a client with a broad indication of likely costs
Chapter 2 fulfils the same function but the costs are given in unit costs eg the cost per hospital bed or per pupil in a school This method of assessment can be surprisingly accurate but should always be backed up by more detailed methods of cost appraisal
Chapter 3 contains elemental cost analyses of 32 different types of buildings These analyses provide data on the percentage and cost breakdown of 24 elements for each building and are a useful tool in identifying imbalances between the elements of different buildings
Chapter 4 includes unit rates for building landscaping civil engineering electrical and alteration work Where possible composite rates are displayed that combine several different descriptions to provide a single rate for separate but linked activities For example excavation concrete and brickwork up to DPC level are combined to produce a single linear metre rate for strip foundations
The use of composite rates can save valuable time in the preparation of the cost plan Where item descriptions do not lend themselves to be combined with others they are listed as principal rates
Chapter 5 provides indices reflecting historical costs of construction costs and tender prices
Chapter 6 deals with property insurance and contains two examples of re-building costs for insurance purposes
Chapter 7 sets out the cost of employing professional advisors whose fees are now negotiable and not mandatory
Chapter 8 includes a list of useful addresses Chapter 9 contains estimating data that may be useful when preparing a first stage
estimate
Introduction ix
At this stage of a project the information available is limited and although the brief from a client can be minimal an approximation of costs must still be prepared Here is a simple example
It is proposed to construct a single story distribution warehouse (shell only) size 6000 square metres in the South West of England An outline plan has been prepared showing parking areas and a road layout It is known that local contractors are operating at almost full capacity so tender levels are expected to be high The work would commence in April 2010 with a nine month construction period
Main building pound
6000 m2 at pound622 (Chapter 1) 3732000
External works
(based on rough quantities and rates in Chapter 4)
Car park 180000
Roads 135000
Fencing 46000
Drains 42000
Soft landscaping 15000
Lighting 15000 433000
pound 4165000
Extra for anticipated high tender levels say 6 208250
pound 4373250
Allow for inflation say 9 months 3timespound4373250 98398
Carried forward pound 4471548
Brought forward
pound4471648
4069199 Professional fees (see chapter 5)
say 12times4069199 pound 488303
pound 4557502
Depending on the quality of the information on which the first stage estimate is based a basement and ceiling band of between 5 and 10 should be applied and reported to the client
Allow for regional variations (see Chapter 5) say South West
91timespound4471648
x Introduction
5 say pound4329626 to pound4546108
10 say pound4091497 to pound5013252
These costs exclude land purchase and VAT and any special costs connected to the project They also exclude any development grants or subsidies that may be available in the area involved
1Costs per square metre
BUILDING WORK
These square metre prices exclude the cost of external works fittings furniture professional fees and VAT They are expressed in a range and are intended to provide a broad indication of the cost of the work in the early stages of a projectrsquos financial appraisal
poundm2
Public service buildings
Banks
local 1600ndash1850
city 2150ndash2750
Building societies
local 1450ndash1750
city 1650ndash2050
Fire stations 1400ndash1750
Courts
magistrates 1450ndash1700
county 1800ndash2150
Police stations 1350ndash1800
Prisons 1700ndash2300
Post offices 950ndash1250
Halls
town 1000ndash1300
village 900ndash1200
Ambulance stations 1250ndash1600
Vehicle repair 1350ndash1500
Car showroom 1100ndash1300
Car repairs and maintenance 1400ndash1650
Petrol stations 1500ndash1900
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poundm2
Industrial buildings
Agricultural
livestock 450ndash600
storage 550ndash750
Advance factories for letting 650ndash850
Purpose built factories 750ndash950
Factories generally
heavy industrial 750ndash950
extra for owner occupation 300ndash350
extra for office accommodation 350ndash400
High tech laboratories 2800ndash3500
Warehousesstores shell only
up to 2000m2 floor area 450ndash550
over 2000m2 floor area 350ndash500
extra for owner occupation 250ndash300
Offices business park
high tech unit 1000ndash1300
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Offices city centre
3 to 5 floors 1100ndash1400
over 5 floors 1250ndash1650
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
prestige building 2000ndash2800
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Health and welfare facilities
Day surgeries 1250ndash1450
Group surgeries 1150ndash1400
Homes for the mentally handicapped 1100ndash1500
Health centres 1300ndash1500 Welfare centres
1400ndash1700
Dental surgeries 1200ndash1400
Childrenrsquos homes 1100ndash1350
Geriatric units 1400ndash1700
Costs per square metre 3
poundm2
Hospices 1500ndash1900
Hospitals general 1300ndash1700
Laboratories 1550ndash1950
Pharmacies 1000ndash1500
Private hospitals 1400ndash1800
Hospital teaching centres 980ndash1400
Nursing homes 1250ndash1600
Leisure facilities
Cinemas 1800ndash2150
Community centres 1100ndash1300
Concert halls 2300ndash3300
Exhibition buildings 1550ndash1850
1350ndash1550
Golf club houses 1300ndash1800
Public houses 1200ndash1550
Restaurants 1450ndash1850
Sports centres 800ndash200
Sports pavilions 1150ndash1550
Squash courts 950ndash1250
Swimming pools
school 1200ndash1450
local 1700ndash2200
fun 2600ndash3400
Youth clubs 1000ndash1300
Gymnasiums 1000ndash1300
Fitness clubs
with pool 1400ndash1900 without pool
1000ndash1500
Exhibition centres 1500ndash2000
Social clubs 1200ndash1600
Visitorsrsquo centres 900ndash2600
international 2800ndash3750
I ce rinks
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poundm2
Indoor tennis courts 400ndash800
Indoor bowling green 450ndash900
Theatres
small 1650ndash2250
prestige 3400ndash3950
Religious buildings
Churches chapels 1200ndash1850
Church halls meeting houses 950ndash1400
Convents 1300ndash1800
Crematoria 1500ndash2600
Temples synagogues mosques 1300ndash1900
Educational buildings
Colleges 1200ndash2100
Libraries
local 950ndash1750
city centre 1550ndash2200
Museums
local 1400ndash2000
city centre 1700ndash2200
Research facilities 1600ndash2000
Schools
nursery 1200ndash1500
primary 1100ndash1400
special 1050ndash1350
for physically handicapped 900ndash1600
sixth form colleges 1200ndash1900
Universities 1400ndash1750
Cregraveches 1200ndash1600
Computer buildings 1600ndash2600 Training colleges
1100ndash1500
secondary 1050ndash1350
Costs per square metre 5
poundm2
Residential buildings
Hotels
3 star 1600ndash1950
5 star 2350ndash3000
Private housing
bungalows 900ndash1050
houses detached 850ndash1100
houses semi-detached 800ndash1050
flats low rise 900ndash1100
flats standard 850ndash950
flats luxury 1750ndash2350
Public housing
bungalows 850ndash950
houses semi-detached 800ndash1000
flats low rise 850ndash1050
sheltered housing 900ndash1050
Sheltered housing
public 900ndash1350
private 1000ndash1700
Student accommodation 1000ndash1800
Youth hostels 900ndash1800
Nursesrsquo residences 1100ndash1850
Hostels for the homeless 800ndash1000
Transport
Car parking
multi-storey 300ndash500
underground 500ndash600
surface 90ndash110
Coach and bus stations 950ndash1400
Bus garages 1100ndash1200
Car washes 700ndash1000
Retail
Retail warehouses 800ndash1100
Shops
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small 700ndash900
medium 600ndash800
Department stores 650ndash850
Shops with offices over 900ndash1200
Shops with flats over 1000ndash1300
Supermarkets
shell only 450ndash650
fitting out 900ndash1150
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
poundm2
2Costs per unit
The following represent the cost per unit of a range of types of buildings This method of assessing construction costs is usually the first step in the process of the consideration of the viability of project
Unit pound
Health and welfare facilities
Hospitals (general) Bed 90000ndash150000
Hospitals (private) Room 115000ndash210000
Nursing home
old peoplesrsquo Bed 30000ndash75000
childrenrsquos Bed 25000ndash50000
Leisure
25000ndash35000
Sports stadium new stands
single tier stand Seat 1100ndash1350
multi-tier stands with
hospitality boxes Seat 3000ndash4000
Hotels
3 star Bedroom 35000ndash55000
5 star Bedroom 85000ndash180000
Residential
Local Authority housing Bedroom 30000ndash40000
Local Authority flats Bedroom 25000ndash35000
Theatres Seat
Sheltered housing Bedroom 45000ndash60000
Private housing Bedroom 55000ndash90000
Private flats Bedroom 60000ndash95000
Student accommodation Bedroom 40000ndash55000
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Unit pound
Car parking
multi storey Car 5000ndash10000
underground Car 15000ndash25000
surface Car 1200ndash1750
Educational buildings
Nursery schools Pupil 5000ndash10000
Primary schools Pupil 7000ndash12000
Secondary schools Pupil 8000ndash14000
Transport
3 Elemental costs
This chapter contains elemental cost breakdowns for building and electrical work The building work is comprised of 38 different types in 8 categories each building broken down into 24 cost elements
The cost data should be used with caution because imbalances can occur in the use of elemental costs in isolation The figures are an amalgam of the costs for a range of buildings in each category and represent a broad indication of costs rather than an accurate statement of detail
It should be remembered that the application of the information in this chapter is only one stage in the preparation of a budget estimate for a project It is hoped that any major discrepancies will be highlighted by a comparison between the following detailed breakdowns and specific projects
Nevertheless the information provided should be an invaluable tool in assessing the relative values of elements in different buildings The tables will be particularly useful in the early cost planning process and also in the evaluation of tenders
The costs cover building work only and exclude the costs of drainage external works contingency sums professional fees and VAT Due to rounding off there may be some minor discrepancies in individual elemental costs and totals The figures are based on costs prevailing in the first quarter of 2000 The following buildings are included
BUILDING WORK
Public service buildings
Ambulance station City bank County court Fire station Police station Village hall
Industrial buildings
Factory light industrial Factory heavy industrial Livestock building High tech laboratory Nursery units
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Health and welfare
Group surgery Health centre Old personsrsquo nursing home Welfare centre
Leisure
Golf club house Public house Restaurant Sports hall
Education
Library Primary school Secondary school Sixth form college Special school Teachersrsquo training college
Residential
Local Authority low rise flats Local Authority housing Private flats Luxury private flats
Transport
Multi-storey car park
Warehouse shell Warehouse complete
Elemental costs 11
Category Public serviceType Ambulance stationFloor area 375m2 Total cost pound 425625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46819 11 125
2 Substructure 38306 9 102
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 55331 13 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 34050 8 91
8 Windows and external doors 17025 4 45
9 Partitions and internal walls 12769 3 34
10 Internal doors 8513 2 23
11 Wall finishes 8513 2 23
12 Floor finishes 21281 5 57
13 Ceiling finishes 4256 1 11
14 Fittings and furnishings 29794 7 79
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17025 4 45
16 Hot and cold water services 8513 2 23
17 Heating and air treatment installation 17025 4 45
18 Ventilation installation 4256 1 11
19 Gas services 4256 1 11
20 Electric installation 34050 8 91
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8513 2 23
23 Special installationsservices equipment 17025 4 45
24 Buildersrsquo work 38306 9 102
425625 100 1135
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Category Public serviceType City bank Floor area 907m2 Total cost pound2222150
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 199994 9 221
2 Substructure 155551 7 172
3 Frame 222215 10 245
4 Upper floors 88886 4 98
5 Roof 133329 6 147
6 Staircases 44443 2 49
7 External walls 333323 15 368
8 Windows and external doors 111108 5 123
9 Partitions and internal walls 66665 3 74
10 Internal doors 44443 2 49
11 Wall finishes 44443 2 49
12 Floor finishes 88886 4 98
13 Ceiling finishes 66665 3 74
14 Fittings and furnishings 66665 3 74
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 22222 1 25
16 Hot and cold water services 44443 2 49
17 Heating and air treatment installation 66665 3 74
18 Ventilation installation 22222 1 25
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111108 5 123
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 66665 3 74
23 Special installationsservices equipment 66665 3 74
24 Buildersrsquo work 155551 7 172
2222150 100 2450
Elemental costs 13
Category Public serviceType County courtFloor area 948m2 Total cost pound1872300
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 187230 10 198
2 Substructure 93615 5 99
3 Frame 131061 7 138
4 Upper floors 93615 5 99
5 Roof 131061 7 138
6 Staircases 56169 3 59
7 External walls 168507 9 178
8 Windows and external doors 93615 5 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 56169 3 59
10 Internal doors 74892 4 79
11 Wall finishes 56169 3 59
12 Floor finishes 74892 4 79
13 Ceiling finishes 56169 3 59
14 Fittings and furnishings 93615 5 99
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 37446 2 40
16 Hot and cold water services 18723 1 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 37446 2 40
18 Ventilation installation 18723 1 20
19 Gas services 18723 1 20
20 Electric installation 112338 6 119
21 Lift and conveyor installation 37446 2 40
22 Protective amp communication installation 18723 1 20
37446 2 40
24 Buildersrsquo work 168507 9 178
1872300 100 1975
23 Special installationsservices equipment
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Category Public serviceType Fire stationFloor area 490m2 Total cost pound771750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 77175 10 158
2 Substructure 46305 6 95
3 Frame 578813 5 1181
4 Upper floors 23153 3 47
5 Roof 61740 8 126
6 Staircases 15435 2 32
7 External walls 77175 10 158
8 Windows and external doors 46305 6 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 23153 3 47
10 Internal doors 23153 3 47
11 Wall finishes 23153 3 47
12 Floor finishes 30870 4 63
13 Ceiling finishes 7718 1 16
14 Fittings and furnishings 15435 2 32
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 15435 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 23153 3 47
17 Heating and air treatment installation 23153 3 47
18 Ventilation installation 7718 1 16
19 Gas services 7718 1 16
20 Electric installation 77175 10 158
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15435 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23153 3 47
24 Buildersrsquo work 69458 9 142
771750 100 2678
Elemental costs 15
Category Public serviceType Police stationFloor area 342m2 Total cost pound530100
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 58311 11 171
2 Substructure 37107 7 109
3 Frame 26505 5 78
4 Upper floors 10602 2 31
5 Roof 37107 7 109
6 Staircases 15903 3 47
7 External walls 58311 11 171
8 Windows and external doors 37107 7 109
9 Partitions and internal walls 21204 4 62
10 Internal doors 15903 3 47
11 Wall finishes 15903 3 47
12 Floor finishes 21204 4 62
13 Ceiling finishes 10602 2 31
14 Fittings and furnishings 10602 2 31
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 10602 2 31
16 Hot and cold water services 10602 2 31
17 Heating and air treatment installation 10602 2 31
18 Ventilation installation 5301 1 16
19 Gas services 5301 1 16
20 Electric installation 42408 8 124
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15903 3 47
23 Special installationsservices equipment 10602 2 31
24 Buildersrsquo work 42408 8 124
530100 100 1550
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Category Public serviceType Village hall Floor area 380m2 Total cost pound408500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
1 Preliminaries 44935 11 118
2 Substructure 40850 10 108
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 36765 9 97
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 40850 10 108
8 Windows and external doors 28595 7 75
9 Partitions and internal walls 16340 4 43
10 Internal doors 12255 3 32
11 Wall finishes 12255 3 32
12 Floor finishes 16340 4 43
13 Ceiling finishes 8170 2 22
14 Fittings and furnishings 20425 5 54
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8170 2 22
16 Hot and cold water services 4085 1 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 12255 3 32
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49020 12 129
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12255 3 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 4085 1 11
24 Buildersrsquo work 40850 10 108
408500 100 1075
pound pound
Elemental costs 17
Category Industrial Type Factory light industrialFloor area 380m2 Total cost pound2375000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 166250 7 44
2 Substructure 308750 13 81
3 Frame 380000 16 99
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 237500 10 62
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 237500 10 62
8 Windows and external doors 95000 4 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 71250 3 19
10 Internal doors 23750 1 6
11 Wall finishes 23750 1 6
12 Floor finishes 47500 2 12
13 Ceiling finishes 23750 1 6
14 Fittings and furnishings 190000 8 50
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 23750 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 23750 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 95000 4 25
18 Ventilation installation 23750 1 6
19 Gas services 23750 1 6
20 Electric installation 190000 8 50
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 142500 6 37
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23750 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 23750 1 6
2375000 100 622
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Category Industrial Type Factory heavy industrialFloor area 10500m2 Total cost pound8925000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 803250 9 77
2 Substructure 892500 10 85
3 Frame 1071000 12 102
4 Upper floors 357000 4 34
5 Roof 803250 9 77
6 Staircases 89250 1 9
7 External walls 714000 8 68
8 Windows and external doors 267750 3 26
9 Partitions and internal walls 178500 2 17
10 Internal doors 89250 1 9
11 Wall finishes 178500 2 17
12 Floor finishes 178500 2 17
13 Ceiling finishes 89250 1 9
14 Fittings and furnishings 89250 1 9
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 178500 2 17
16 Hot and cold water services 178500 2 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 357000 4 34
18 Ventilation installation 357000 4 34
19 Gas services 178500 2 17
20 Electric installation 892500 10 85
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 178500 2 17
23 Special installationsservices equipment 178500 2 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 624750 7 60
8925000 100 850
Elemental costs 19
Category IndustrialType Livestock buildingFloor area 800m2 Total cost pound420000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46200 11 58
2 Substructure 29400 7 37
3 Frame 29400 7 37
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 33600 8 42
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 67200 16 84
8 Windows and external doors 12600 3 16
9 Partitions and internal walls 21000 5 26
10 Internal doors 4200 1 5
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 12600 3 16
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 8400 2 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 4200 1 5
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 67200 16 84
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8400 2 11
23 Special installationsservices equipment 29400 7 37
24 Buildersrsquo work 46200 11 58
420000 100 525
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Category IndustrialType LaboratoryFloor area 940m2 Total cost pound2961000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 266490 9 284
2 Substructure 177660 6 189
3 Frame 207270 7 221
4 Upper floors 207270 7 221
5 Roof 236880 8 252
6 Staircases 59220 2 63
7 External walls 177660 6 189
8 Windows and external doors 148050 5 158
9 Partitions and internal walls 118440 4 126
10 Internal doors 88830 3 95
11 Wall finishes 59220 2 63
12 Floor finishes 88830 3 95
13 Ceiling finishes 88830 3 95
14 Fittings and furnishings 118440 4 126
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 29610 1 32
16 Hot and cold water services 29610 1 32
17 Heating and air treatment installation 29610 1 32
18 Ventilation installation 29610 1 32
19 Gas services 29610 1 32
20 Electric installation 325710 11 347
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 59220 2 63
23 Special installationsservices equipment 88830 3 95
24 Buildersrsquo work 296100 10 315
2961000 100 3150
Elemental costs 21
Category IndustrialType Nursery unitsFloor area 2018m2 Total cost pound1654760
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 198571 12 98
2 Substructure 165476 10 82
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 264762 16 131
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 364047 22 180
8 Windows and external doors 49643 3 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 33095 2 16
10 Internal doors 16548 1 8
11 Wall finishes 16548 1 8
12 Floor finishes 33095 2 16
13 Ceiling finishes 16548 1 8
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 16548 1 8
16 Hot and cold water services 16548 1 8
17 Heating and air treatment installation 33095 2 16
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 16548 1 8
20 Electric installation 182024 11 90
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 33095 2 16
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 198571 12 98
1654760 100 820
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Category IndustrialType Warehouse shellFloor area 2864m2 Total cost pound1217200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 121720 10 43
2 Substructure 170408 14 60
3 Frame 194752 16 68
4 Upper floors 12172 1 4
5 Roof 158236 13 55
6 Staircases 12172 1 4
7 External walls 158236 13 55
8 Windows and external doors 60860 5 21
9 Partitions and internal walls 24344 2 9
10 Internal doors 24344 2 9
11 Wall finishes 12172 1 4
12 Floor finishes 36516 3 13
13 Ceiling finishes 12172 1 4
14 Fittings and furnishings 12172 1 4
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12172 1 4
16 Hot and cold water services 12172 1 4
17 Heating and air treatment installation 24344 2 9
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 85204 7 30
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12172 1 4
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12172 1 4
24 Buildersrsquo work 48688 4 17
1217200 100 425
Elemental costs 23
Category Industrial Type Warehouse completeFloor area 2120m2 Total cost pound1272000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 114480 9 54
2 Substructure 139920 11 66
3 Frame 165360 13 78
4 Upper floors 12720 1 6
5 Roof 165360 13 78
6 Staircases 12720 1 6
7 External walls 165360 13 78
8 Windows and external doors 50880 4 24
9 Partitions and internal walls 25440 2 12
10 Internal doors 25440 2 12
11 Wall finishes 25440 2 12
12 Floor finishes 38160 3 18
13 Ceiling finishes 25440 2 12
14 Fittings and furnishings 25440 2 12
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12720 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 12720 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 38160 3 18
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 12720 1 6
20 Electric installation 89040 7 42
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 38160 3 18
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12720 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 63600 5 30
1272000 100 600
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Category Health and welfareType Group surgery Floor area 395m2 Total cost pound582625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 69915 12 177
2 Substructure 58263 10 148
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 58263 10 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 69915 12 177
8 Windows and external doors 34958 6 89
9 Partitions and internal walls 34958 6 89
10 Internal doors 17479 3 44
11 Wall finishes 11653 2 30
12 Floor finishes 17479 3 44
13 Ceiling finishes 11653 2 30
14 Fittings and furnishings 11653 2 30
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11653 2 30
16 Hot and cold water services 5826 1 15
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5826 1 15
18 Ventilation installation 5826 1 15
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 64089 11 162
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11653 2 30
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11653 2 30
24 Buildersrsquo work 69915 12 177
582625 100 1475
Elemental costs 25
Category Health and welfareType Health centre Floor area 510m2 Total cost pound714000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 78540 11 154
2 Substructure 71400 10 140
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 78540 11 154
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 92820 13 182
8 Windows and external doors 28560 4 56
9 Partitions and internal walls 28560 4 56
10 Internal doors 21420 3 42
11 Wall finishes 14280 2 28
12 Floor finishes 21420 3 42
13 Ceiling finishes 14280 2 28
14 Fittings and furnishings 28560 4 56
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 21420 3 42
16 Hot and cold water services 7140 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 7140 1 14
18 Ventilation installation 7140 1 14
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49980 12 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21420 2 42
23 Special installationsservices equipment 7140 2 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 35700 11 70
714000 100 1246
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Category Health and welfareType Old personsrsquo nursing homeFloor area 1672m2 Total cost pound2382600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 262086 11 157
2 Substructure 190608 8 114
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 309738 13 185
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 142956 6 86
8 Windows and external doors 166782 7 100
9 Partitions and internal walls 95304 4 57
10 Internal doors 119130 5 71
11 Wall finishes 95304 4 57
12 Floor finishes 95304 4 57
13 Ceiling finishes 47652 2 29
14 Fittings and furnishings 142956 6 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71478 3 43
16 Hot and cold water services 71478 3 43
17 Heating and air treatment installation 166782 7 100
18 Ventilation installation 23826 1 14
19 Gas services 23826 1 14
20 Electric installation 142956 6 86
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71478 3 43
23 Special installationsservices equipment 71478 3 43
24 Buildersrsquo work 71478 3 43
2382600 100 1425
Elemental costs 27
Category Health and welfareType Welfare centre Floor area 612m2 Total cost pound976140
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 117137 12 191
2 Substructure 126898 13 207
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 107375 11 175
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 117137 12 191
8 Windows and external doors 39046 4 64
9 Partitions and internal walls 29284 3 48
10 Internal doors 29284 3 48
11 Wall finishes 29284 3 48
12 Floor finishes 29284 3 48
13 Ceiling finishes 19523 2 32
14 Fittings and furnishings 48807 5 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 19523 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 9761 1 16
17 Heating and air treatment installation 19523 2 32
18 Ventilation installation 9761 1 16
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 107375 11 175
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 19523 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 9761 1 16
24 Buildersrsquo work 87853 9 144
976140 100 1595
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Category LeisureType Golf club houseFloor area 675m2 Total cost pound875500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 87550 10 130
2 Substructure 61285 7 91
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 122570 14 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 96305 11 143
8 Windows and external doors 35020 4 52
9 Partitions and internal walls 26265 3 39
10 Internal doors 26265 3 39
11 Wall finishes 26265 3 39
12 Floor finishes 17510 2 26
13 Ceiling finishes 17510 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 70040 8 104
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17510 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 8755 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 8755 1 13
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 8755 1 13
20 Electric installation 122570 14 182
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication Installation 17510 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8755 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 96305 11 143
875500 100 1297
Elemental costs 29
Category LeisureType Public houseFloor area 780m2 Total cost pound1072500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 96525 9 124
2 Substructure 64350 6 83
3 Frame 21450 2 28
4 Upper floors 21450 2 28
5 Roof 107250 10 138
6 Staircases 32175 3 41
7 External walls 64350 6 83
8 Windows and external doors 42900 4 55
9 Partitions and internal walls 32175 3 41
10 Internal doors 42900 4 55
11 Wall finishes 53625 5 69
12 Floor finishes 53625 5 69
13 Ceiling finishes 42900 4 55
14 Fittings and furnishings 128700 12 165
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 32175 3 41
16 Hot and cold water services 10725 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 42900 4 55
18 Ventilation installation 10725 1 14
19 Gas services 10725 1 14
20 Electric installation 75075 7 96
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21450 2 28
23 Special installationsservices equipment 42900 4 55
24 Buildersrsquo work 21450 2 28
1072500 100 1375
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Category LeisureType RestaurantFloor area 340m2 Total cost pound561000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 50490 9 149
2 Substructure 44880 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 61710 11 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 72930 13 215
8 Windows and external doors 33660 6 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 39270 7 116
10 Internal doors 33660 6 99
11 Wall finishes 22440 4 66
12 Floor finishes 28050 5 83
13 Ceiling finishes 16830 3 50
14 Fittings and furnishings 39270 7 116
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 5610 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 5610 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5610 1 17
18 Ventilation installation 4046 1 12
19 Gas services 5610 1 17
20 Electric installation 78540 10 231
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11220 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 5610 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 61710 3 182
561000 100 1843
Elemental costs 31
Category LeisureType Sports hallFloor area 2016m2 Total cost pound2016000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 120960 6 60
2 Substructure 201600 10 100
3 Frame 241920 12 120
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 221760 11 110
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 141120 7 70
8 Windows and external doors 60480 3 30
9 Partitions and internal walls 60480 3 30
10 Internal doors 40320 2 20
11 Wall finishes 40320 2 20
12 Floor finishes 141120 7 70
13 Ceiling finishes 20160 1 10
14 Fittings and furnishings 161280 8 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 80640 4 40
16 Hot and cold water services 40320 2 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 80640 4 40
18 Ventilation installation 20160 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 161280 8 80
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 40320 2 20
23 Special installationsservices equipment 20160 1 10
24 Buildersrsquo work 120960 6 60
2016000 100 1000
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Category EducationType Library Floor area 616m2 Total cost pound831600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 99792 12 162
2 Substructure 74844 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 99792 12 162
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 116424 14 189
8 Windows and external doors 58212 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 16632 2 27
10 Internal doors 16632 2 27
11 Wall finishes 24948 3 41
12 Floor finishes 24948 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 16632 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 74844 9 122
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8316 1 14
16 Hot and cold water services 8316 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 16632 2 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 66528 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 16632 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8316 1 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 83160 10 135
831600 100 1350
Elemental costs 33
Category EducationType Primary schoolFloor area 2108m2 Total cost pound3583600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 322524 9 153
2 Substructure 250852 7 119
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 358360 10 170
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 394196 11 187
8 Windows and external doors 430032 12 204
9 Partitions and internal walls 215016 6 102
10 Internal doors 143344 4 68
11 Wall finishes 107508 3 51
12 Floor finishes 143344 4 68
13 Ceiling finishes 71672 2 34
14 Fittings and furnishings 215016 6 102
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 143344 4 68
16 Hot and cold water services 35836 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 143344 4 68
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 35836 1 17
20 Electric installation 286688 8 136
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71672 2 34
23 Special installationsservices equipment 35836 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 179180 5 85
3583600 100 1700
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Category EducationType Secondary schoolFloor area 2450m2 Total cost pound3123750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 281138 9 115
2 Substructure 218663 7 89
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 343613 11 140
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 312375 10 128
8 Windows and external doors 281138 9 115
9 Partitions and internal walls 156188 5 64
10 Internal doors 124950 4 51
11 Wall finishes 93713 3 38
12 Floor finishes 124950 4 51
13 Ceiling finishes 62475 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 281138 9 115
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 62475 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 31238 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 93713 3 38
18 Ventilation Installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 281138 9 115
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 62475 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 31238 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 281138 9 115
3123750 100 1275
Elemental costs 35
Category EducationType Sixth form collegeFloor area 1828m2 Total cost pound3016200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 301620 10 165
2 Substructure 241296 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 271458 9 149
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 361944 12 198
8 Windows and external doors 241296 8 132
9 Partitions and internal walls 150810 5 83
10 Internal doors 120648 4 66
11 Wall finishes 90486 3 50
12 Floor finishes 90486 3 50
13 Ceiling finishes 60324 2 33
14 Fittings and furnishings 361944 12 198
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 30162 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 30162 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 90486 3 50
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 241296 8 132
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 60324 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 30162 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 241296 8 132
3016200 100 1650
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Category EducationType Special schoolFloor area 1710m2 Total cost pound2308500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 253935 11 149
2 Substructure 207765 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 230850 10 135
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 253935 11 149
8 Windows and external doors 161595 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 115425 5 68
10 Internal doors 69255 3 41
11 Wall finishes 69255 3 41
12 Floor finishes 69255 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 46170 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 323190 14 189
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 46170 2 27
16 Hot and cold water services 23085 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 69255 3 41
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 184680 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 46170 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 46170 2 27
24 Buildersrsquo work 92340 4 54
2308500 100 1350
Elemental costs 37
Category Education Type Teachersrsquo training collegeFloor area 2620m2 Total cost pound3209500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 320950 10 123
2 Substructure 256760 8 98
3 Frame 192570 6 74
4 Upper floors 128380 4 49
5 Roof 320950 10 123
6 Staircases 96285 3 37
7 External walls 288855 9 110
8 Windows and external doors 192570 6 74
9 Partitions and internal walls 128380 4 49
10 Internal doors 128380 4 49
11 Wall finishes 96285 3 37
12 Floor finishes 96285 3 37
13 Ceiling finishes 64190 2 25
14 Fittings and furnishings 224665 7 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 64190 2 25
16 Hot and cold water services 32095 1 12
17 Heating and air treatment installation 64190 2 25
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 256760 8 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 64190 2 25
23 Special installationsservices equipment 32095 1 12
24 Buildersrsquo work 160475 5 61
3209500 100 1225
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Category Residential Type Local Authority low rise flatsFloor area 2349m2 Total cost pound2231550
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 223155 10 95
2 Substructure 223155 10 95
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 89262 4 38
5 Roof 245471 11 105
6 Staircases 44631 2 19
7 External walls 267786 12 114
8 Windows and external doors 178524 8 76
9 Partitions and internal walls 111578 5 48
10 Internal doors 89262 4 38
11 Wall finishes 66947 3 29
12 Floor finishes 66947 3 29
13 Ceiling finishes 111578 5 48
14 Fittings and furnishings 66947 3 29
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 44631 2 19
16 Hot and cold water services 22316 1 10
17 Heating and air treatment installation 133893 6 57
18 Ventilation installation 22316 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111578 5 48
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 44631 2 19
23 Special installationsservices equipment 44631 2 19
24 Buildersrsquo work 22316 1 10
2231550 100 950
Elemental costs 39
Category Residential Type Local Authority housingFloor area 3988m2 Total cost pound3589200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 323028 9 81
2 Substructure 215352 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 251244 7 63
5 Roof 466596 13 117
6 Staircases 107676 3 27
7 External walls 358920 10 90
8 Windows and external doors 215352 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 143568 4 36
10 Internal doors 107676 3 27
11 Wall finishes 143568 4 36
12 Floor finishes 71784 2 18
13 Ceiling finishes 71784 2 18
14 Fittings and furnishings 143568 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71784 2 18
16 Hot and cold water services 71784 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 107676 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 502488 14 126
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 0 0 0
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 215352 6 54
3589200 100 900
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Category ResidentialType Private flatsFloor area 1260m2 Total cost pound1134000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 68040 6 54
2 Substructure 68040 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 56700 5 45
5 Roof 136080 12 108
6 Staircases 34020 3 27
7 External walls 124740 11 99
8 Windows and external doors 68040 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 34020 3 27
10 Internal doors 45360 4 36
11 Wall finishes 34020 3 27
12 Floor finishes 34020 3 27
13 Ceiling finishes 34020 3 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 45360 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11340 1 9
16 Hot and cold water services 22680 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 34020 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 124740 11 99
21 Lift and conveyor installation 45360 4 36
22 Protective amp communication installation 34020 3 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11340 1 9
24 Buildersrsquo work 68040 6 54
1134000 100 900
Elemental costs 41
Category ResidentialType Luxury private flatsFloor area 2400m2 Total cost pound4920000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 344400 7 144
2 Substructure 295200 6 123
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 344400 7 144
5 Roof 442800 9 185
6 Staircases 147600 3 62
7 External walls 492000 10 205
8 Windows and external doors 344400 7 144
9 Partitions and internal walls 147600 3 62
10 Internal doors 196800 4 82
11 Wall finishes 147600 3 62
12 Floor finishes 98400 2 41
13 Ceiling finishes 98400 2 41
14 Fittings and furnishings 295200 6 123
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 98400 2 41
16 Hot and cold water services 98400 2 41
17 Heating and air treatment installation 147600 3 62
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 492000 10 205
21 Lift and conveyor installation 246000 5 103
22 Protective amp communication installation 147600 3 62
23 Special installationsservices equipment 49200 1 21
24 Buildersrsquo work 246000 5 103
4920000 100 2050
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Category Transport Type Multi-storey car parkFloor area 9600m2 Total cost pound3072000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 337920 11 35
2 Substructure 399360 13 42
3 Frame 645120 21 67
4 Upper floors 552960 18 58
5 Roof 30720 1 3
6 Staircases 153600 5 16
7 External walls 122880 4 13
8 Windows and external doors 30720 1 3
9 Partitions and internal walls 30720 1 3
10 Internal doors 30720 1 3
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 0 0 0
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 0 0 0
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 0 2 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric 276480 9 29
21 Lift and conveyor installation 215040 7 22
22 Protective amp communication installation 92160 3 10
23 Special installationsservices equipment 61440 2 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 30720 1 3
3072000 100 314
installation
4Composite and principal rates
When the appraisal of a project moves beyond the square metre stage it is likely that the client will commission a cost plan to be prepared This entails taking off rough quantities and applying global rates to produce an approximate cost of the project These rates are the result of combining various item descriptions and costs into what are called composite rates
Not all items can be combined with others to provide composite rates so principal rates are also included if their value is significant to the cost plan The following rates are presented under headings in the same order as the elements in Chapter 3
BUILDING WORK
PRELIMINARIES
These will usually be assessed by referring to the needs of each particular project but a figure of 75 to 125 of the construction costs is normal depending upon the nature of the project
SUBSTRUCTURES
Excavation pound
Excavate by machine to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m 700
spread and level on site m3 900
remove from site m3 2200
Excavate by machine for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
3
44 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Excavate by machine for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Breaking out and disposal
Extra over excavation for breaking out by machine 3
3
reinforced concrete m3 16000
brickwork or blockwork m3 6000
Extra over excavation for disposing of contaminated material to licensed tip m3 8000
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material 3
3
3
Foundation walling Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 11000
rock m 10000
concrete m 11000
m 1600
sand m 4800
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 45
wall height 1250mm m 16600
wall height 1500mm m 19600
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 11500
wall height 1000mm m 13000
wall height 1250mm m 14000
wall height 1500mm m 14500
600times225mm
wall height 750mm m 12500
wall height 1000mm m 14000
wall height 1250mm m 15000
wall height 1500mm m 15500
Excavate trench by hand dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 12400
wall height 1000mm m 15000
wall height 1250mm m 18000
wall height 1500mm m 21000
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 13000
wall height 1000mm m 14400
wall height 1250mm m 15400
wall height 1500mm m 16000
600times225mm
wall height 1000mm m 13600
pound
wall height 750mm m 14000
wall height 1000mm m 16500
wall height 1250mm m 17500
wall height 1500mm m 18000
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Bases pile caps and ground beams
pound
Reinforced concrete mix C15 in bases including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
formwork and reinforcement size
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in ground beams including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
Slabs
Ground slab including excavation by machine disposal hardcore bed blinded with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick 2
200mm thick 2
250mm thick 2
300mm thick 2
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4700
200mm thick m2 5200
250mm thick m2 5800
300mm thick m2 6400
Ground slab including excavation by hand disposal hardcore bed blinded with with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
600times600times300mm nr 3600
750times750times450mm nr 7500
1000times1000times450mm nr 13500
1200times1200times600mm nr 25800
750times750times600mm nr 4000
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in pile caps including excavation earthwork support
1000times1000times1000mm nr 14000
900times900times1000mm nr 8000
2000times2000times1000mm nr 26600
m 3900
m 4400
m 5000
m 5600
450times450mm m 4000
750times500mm m 7500
900times500mm m 9000
1000times1000mm m 20000
Composite and principal rates 47
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4200
200mm thick m2 4800
250mm thick m2 5200
300mm thick m2 5800
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 5000
200mm thick m2 5600
250mm thick m2 6000
300mm thick m2 6600
FRAME
Reinforced concrete mix C25 Including reinforcement and formwork
columns size
beams size
pound
600times1200mm
600times900mm
Reinforced concrete C30 Including reinforcement and formwork
70200
Fabricated galvanised steelwork BS4360 grade 40 erected on site Including connections
universal beams 140000
roof bracing 165000
purlins
trusses
225times225mm m 6000
300times300mm m 10800
300times450mm m 16800
450times450mm m 24000
450times600mm m 37200
450times900mm m 49200
225times225mm m 6500
300times450mm m 11700
300times600mm m 18200
450times450mm m 26000
450times600mm m 40300
450times900mm m 53300
m
m 93600
columns t 140000
t
t
t 135000
t 145000
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pound
UPPER FLOORS
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Hardwood mahogany flooring 22mm thick or joists size 2
2
2
2
125times50mm m 3600
150times50mm m 3720
175times50mm m 3840
Softwood flooring including 25mm thick tongued and grooved boarding on joists size
200times50mm m 3900
225times50mm m 4050
250times50mm m 4440
125times50mm m 2200
150times50mm m 2120
175times50mm m 2240
Chipboard flooring including 22mm thick flooring butt jointed on joists size
200times50mm m 2500
225times50mm m 2650
250times50mm m 3040
125times50mm m 9600
150times50mm m 9720
175times50mm m 9840
200times50mm m 9900
2
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs Including formwork
m2 8500
200mm thick m2 10500
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
ROOFS
The following items represent the costs of roofs measured on plan The costs for roof coverings are given separately
225times50mm m 10050
250times50mm m 10440
150mm thick
Flat roofs
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs including formwork
150mm thick 2m 8500 200mm thick m2 10500
Composite and principal rates 49
pound
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
Softwood flat roofing consisting of herringbone strutting wall plates joists and woodwool slabs
woodwool slabs 50mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 4600
joists 175times50mm m2 4800
joists 200times50mm m2 5000
joists 250times50mm m2 5200
woodwool slabs 75mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 5400
joists 175times50mm m2 5600
joists 200times50mm m2 5800
joists 250times50mm m2 6000
woodwool slabs 100mm thick
joists 150times50mm 2
joists 175times50mm 2
joists 200times50mm 2
joists 250times50mm 2
Flat roof decking
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 50mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 75mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 100mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Pitched roofs
Softwood trusses at 600mm centres
span 5m
pitch 225 degrees 2
pitch 30 degrees 2
m 6400
m 6600
m 6800
m 7000
m 6800
m 7600
m 7600
m 8400
m 8600
m 9400
m 2600
m 3000
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pitch 40 degrees m2 3600
pitch 45 degrees m2 4000
span 8m
pitch 225 degrees m2 3400
pitch 30 degrees m2 3800
pitch 40 degrees m2 4200
pitch 45 degrees m2 4800
pound
span 10m
pitch 225 degrees m2 4600
pitch 30 degrees m2 5400
pitch 40 degrees m2 6200
pitch 45 degrees m2 7000
Underlays
Roofing felt 2
2
Building paper m2 300
External quality plywood
12mm thick m2 2000
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2400
Chipboard
12mm thick m2 700
15mm thick m2 800
18mm thick m2 1000
22mm thick m2 1200
Insulation quilt
100mm thick m2 800
150mm thick m2 1200
200mm thick m2 1600
Roof coverings
The following costs include for underfelt roof battens and work to eaves verges and ridges The rates are based on sloping areas
unreinforced m 240
reinforced m 320
Composite and principal rates 51
pound
Welsh blue slates size 2
2
2
Westmoreland green slates size 2
2
2
Reconstructed stone slates size 2
2
Asbestos-free slates 2
2
2
Concrete interlocking tiles 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Eaves fascias and verges
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 16mm thick softwood soffit
200mm wide m 3400
400mm wide m 4200
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 12mm thick plywood soffit
200mm wide m 3000
400mm wide m 3800
Painted softwood barge board 250mm high to sloping roof with painted softwood soffit
150mm wide m 2800
250mm wide m 3200
610times305mm m 11000
510times255mm m 9800
405times205mm m 9000
610times305mm m 22000
405times255mm m 16000
355times205mm m 15000
457times305mm m 6000
457times457mm m 5500
400times200mm m 6500
500times250mm m 6000
600times300mm m 5500
400times330mm m 2800
380times230mm m 3200
325times330mm m 3000
420times220mm m 3000
430times380mm m 2400
Clay pantiles
340times240mm m 4200
470times280mm m 3800
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100mm
PVC-U
68mm
112mm
aluminium
63mm
76mm
102mm
Rainwater gutters
cast iron
115mm
125mm
150mm
pound
PVC-U
aluminium
Sheet coverings
Lead sheeting 2
2
Lead flashings
code 5
150mm girth m 1800
200 mm girth m 2200
300 mm girth m 3000
Rainwater goods
The following costs include for all fittings
Rainwater pipes
cast iron
65mm
75mm
100mm
76mm m 1600
112mm m 2000
100mm m 2800
125mm m 3600
code5 m 10200
code6 m 11000
m 3000
m 3200
m 3400
m 3800
m 2800
m 3200
m 4400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3000
m 3600
m 4200
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400 mm girth m 4200
600 mm girth m 5000
Aluminium flashings
060mm thick
200mm girth m 1800
400mm girth m 3200
090mm girth
200mm girth m 2400
400mm girth m 3800
Aluminium sheeting
060mm thick m2 10500
090mm thick m2 12000
pound
Copper sheeting
055mm thick m2 15000
060mm thick m2 16000
Zinc sheeting
065mm thick m2 8000
080mm thick m2 8500
Copper flashings
055mm thick
200mm girth m 4800
300mm girth m 5600
060mm thick
200mm girth m 5000
300mm girth m 5800
Zinc flashings
065mm thick
200mm girth m 3200
300mm girth m 4200
080mm thick
200mm girth m 3800
Lead valleys
code 5
300mm girth m 4800
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Bituminous built up roofing
two layer m2 1800
three layer m2 2600
Two coat asphalt
13mm thick m2 2000
20mm thick m2 3000
30mm thick m2 4500
pound
Roof cladding
Asbestos-free corrugated single skin cladding
grey m2 4800 2
Lightweight galvanised steel sheeting 50mm thick sheeting 50mm thick m2 3800
Aluminium profiled cladding with pre-painted finish m2 4800
STAIRCASES
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise granolithic finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise terrazzo finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Softwood construction 2600mm rise
straight flight 900mm wide no balustrade 70000
two flights with quarter landing softwood balustrade
coloured m 5200
900mm
1200mm nr 425000
900mm nr 380000
1200mm nr 395000
nr 350000
900mm nr 375000
1200mm nr 430000
900mm nr 420000
1200mm nr 460000
nr
nr 100000
two flights with half landing hardwood balustrade nr 120000
Composite and principal rates 55
Mild steel construction 3000mm rise (balustrades and handrails excluded)
straight flight 900mm wide nr 110000
two flights with quarter landing nr 135000
two flights with half landing nr 150000
Spiral staircase in steel including powder-coated mild steel balustrades and handrail 3500mm overall rise
1500mm diameter nr 265000
2000mm diameter nr 300000
EXTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 10000
one and a half brick thick m2 13000
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6500
one brick thick m2 12000
one and a half brick thick m2 15000
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 6400
one brick thick m2 10600
one and a half brick thick m2 13600
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12600
one and a half brick thick m2 15600
Facing bricks pound250 per 1000 in gauged mortar
pound
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12000
Facing bricks pound400 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8000
one brick thick m2 14500
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Class B engineering bricks pound250 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7500
one brick thick m2 13500
one and a half brick thick m2 17500
Class B engineering bricks pound350 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8500
one brick thick m2 15000
one and a half brick thick m2 19000
Lightweight concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium dens concrete blocks in walls in gauged mortar
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Concrete walls
Concrete (mix C20) in wall including reinforcement with
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13000
150mm thick m2 13500
200mm thick m2 14000
250mm thick m2 14500
300mm thick m2 15000
pound
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14000
150mm thick m2 14500
200mm thick m2 15000
250mm thick m2 15500
300mm thick m2 16000
Composite and principal rates 57
pound
Composite walls
ties 50mm thick insulation and outer skin of
common brick 102mm thick (pound140 per 1000) thick (pound140 per 1000) m2 9000
common brick 102mm thick (pound200 per 1000) thick (pound200 per 1000) m2 9500
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10000
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound400 per 1000) m2 11000
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10500
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound350 per 1000) thick (pound350 per 1000) m2 11500
In situ concrete wall 100mm thick thick m2 16000
in situ concrete wall 150mm thick thick m2 16500
in situ concrete wall 200mm thick thick m2 17000
in situ concrete wall 250mm thick thick m2 17500
in situ concrete wall 300mm thick m2 18000
Wall cladding
Precast concrete panels m2 27000
Precast concrete panels with exposed aggregate finish m2 31000
Precast concrete panels with reconstituted stone facing m2 48000
Precast concrete panels with Portland stone natural facing m2 59000
GRP panels including associated fixings insulation and flashings
single skin panels m2 24000
double skin panels m2 28000
Metal cladding systems
PVF2 coated profiled galvanised steel sheeting 80mm thick insulation and coated inner lining
m2 6800
Insulated PVF2 coated silver finished metal sandwich panel system m2 18000
Asbestos-free corrugated sheeting m2 2500
Galvanised steel troughed sheeting m2 2400
Galvanised steel profiled cladding m2 2200
Steel coated composite panel cladding m2 4600
Curtain walling
Single glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 49000
Double glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 70000
Cavity wall formed with lightweight block inner skin 100mm thick stainless steel wall
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pound
External finishes
Two coat render with painted finish m2 2800
Two coated masonry paint m2 1400
Clay tile hanging including battens and felt m2 4800
Boarding in Western Red Cedar m2 11000
WINDOWS AND EXTERNAL DOORS
Windows
Softwood painted windows
single glazed m2 28000
double glazed m2 32000
Hardwood stained windows
single glazed m2 48000
double glazed m2 56000
Steel painted windows
single glazed m2 24000
double glazed m2 27000
Aluminium painted windows
single glazed m2 26000
double glazed m2 31000
PVC-U windows
double glazed m2 45000
External doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood framed ledged and braced door nr 30000
Softwood flush door nr 39000
Softwood panelled door nr 50000
Hardwood flush door nr 75000
Hardwood four panelled door nr 90000
Steel roller shutters and grilles 2
2
PARTITIONS AND INTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound220 per 1000
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 13000
Manual m 30000
Electric m 42000
Composite and principal rates 59
Solid precast concrete blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4400
Hollow precast concrete blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4400
215mm thick m2 5600
Thermalite blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3800
200mm thick m2 4600
Solid Lignacite blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3800
pound
150mm thick m2 4600
Hollow Lignacite blocks in wall
140mm thick m2 4000
190mm thick m2 4800
215mm thick m2 5000
Concrete (21Nm 20mm aggregate) in wall including reinforcement
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13600
150mm thick m2 14800
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14600
150mm thick m2 15800
Stud partition faced with
gypsum plasterboard 95mm thick
one side m2 4000
two sides m2 4800
gypsum plasterboard 125mm thick
one side m2 4400
two sides m2 5200
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pound
thermal board 22mm thick
one side m2 5400
two sides m2 8000
thermal board 40mm thick
one side m2 5800
two sides m2 8800
Extra for
skim coat plaster
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
one mist and two coats of emulsion
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
Metal stud partition faced both sides with plasterboard one hour fire resistance
170mm thick m2 7600
200mm thick m2 8800
Doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 762times1981mm
plywood faced nr 31000
sapele faced nr 32500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 33000
sapele faced nr 34500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick half hour fire resistant size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 34000
sapele faced nr 35500
Four panel softwood door 44mm thick size
Softwood door with one panel open for glass size
Purpose-made mahogany door with one panel open for glass size
762times1981mm nr 44500
762times1981mm nr 42000
762times1981times50mm nr 42000
838times1981times50mm nr 45000
762times1981times63mm nr 46000
838times1981times63mm nr 49000
Composite and principal rates 61
pound
Purpose-made mahogany door with two panels open for glass size
Purpose made mahogany door with four panels open for glass size
WALL FINISHES
In situ finishings
One coat of plasterboard finish 3mm thick to plasterboard m2 800
Plasterwork to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1100
19mm thick m2 1400
Cement rendering in two coats to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1200
19mm thick m2 1500
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat undercoat and two coats gloss m2 2000
Gypsum plaster cove
100mm girth m 600
127mm girth m 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
Board linings
Dry plasterboard lining to walls for direct decoration with emulsion paint finish
95mm wallboard m2 1600
125mm wallboard m2 1800
762times1981times50mm nr 44000
838times1981times50mm nr 47000
762times1981times63mm nr 48000
838times1981times63mm nr 51000
762times1981times50mm nr 46000
838times1981times50mm nr 49000
762times1981times63mm nr 50000
838times1981times63mm nr 53000
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plywood 4mm thick m2 1800
plywood 6mm thick m2 2000
hardboard 32mm thick m2 1600
hardboard 48mm thick m2 1800
hardboard 64mm thick m2 2000
wallboard 95mm thick m2 2400
wallboard 125mm thick m2 2600
chipboard 12mm thick m2 1700
chipboard 15mm thick m2 1800
chipboard 18mm thick m2 1900
chipboard 25mm thick m2 2000
softwood boarding 13mm thick m2 2800
softwood boarding 25mm thick m2 3000
Tiling
Glazed ceramic wall tiling fixed with adhesive and grouted 2
2
2
FLOOR FINISHES
Timber flooring
Softwood flooring butt jointed
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 3000
25mm thick m2 3400
Softwood flooring tongued and grooved
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
Hardwood strip flooring tongued and grooved 25mm thick 2
maple m2 9000
Sheet linings on softwood battens plugged and screwed to walls
pound
108times108times45mm m 5000
152times152times55mm m 4000
200times200times65mm m 3600
iroko m2 8000
merbau m 7000
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Chipboard flooring butt jointed
18mm thick m2 1200
22mm thick m2 1400
Chipboard flooring tongued and grooved
18mm thick m2 1400
22mm thick m2 1600
Plywood flooring butt jointed
12mm thick m2 1600
15mm thick m2 2000
18mm thick m2 2600
pound
Plywood flooring tongued and grooved
12mm thick m2 1800
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2800
Screedsin situ finishings
Cement and sand (13) screed
25mm thick m2 1200
38mm thick m2 1500
50mm thick m2 1800
75mm thick 75m m2 2200
Latex screed
3mm thick m2 1000
5mm thick 5mm thick m2 1400
Granolithic screed
25mm thick m2 1600
32mm thick m2 1800
38mm thick m2 2000
50mm thick m2 2200
Mastic asphalt flooring
black
20mm thick m2 2200
25mm thick m2 2500
red
20mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
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pound
Epoxy floor finish 5mm thick m2 3000
Tile flooring
Quarry tiles 2
2
Welsh slate floor tiles m2 5600
Ceramic tiles 2
2
2
Flexible flooring
Rubber floor tiles 3mm thick
plain finish black m2 5400
studded finish black m2 6000
Linoleum sheeting
25mm thick m2 2600
32mm thick m2 2800
Linoleum tiling 32mm thick m2 2000
Thermoplastic tiling 2mm thick m2 1200
Vinyl sheeting
2mm thick m2 1800
25mm thick m2 2200
3mm thick m2 2400
Vinyl tiling 2mm thick m2 1800
Cork tiling
32mm thick m2 2200
48mm thick m2 2600
63mm thick m2 3000
800mm thick m2 3600
Woodblock flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
American oak m2 7800
European oak m2 9000 2
iroko m2 7000
150times150times125mm m 5400
194times194times25mm m 7600
100times100times85mm m 4000
150times150times85mm m 4600
200times200times12mm m 5000
merbau m 6400
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Wood strip flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
maple
oak m2 8400
merbau m2 6200
iroko m2 6400
Underlay to carpets
rubber m2 800
felt m2 600
Fitted carpets
contract quality m2 1400
medium duty m2 1800
heavy duty m2 2400
Carpet tiles 2
medium duty m2 3000
heavy duty m2 4000
pound
Skirtings
Softwood painted skirtings m 800
Hardwood stained skirtings m 1400
Vinyl coved skirtings
100mm high m 600
150mm high m 800
CEILING FINISHES
In situ finishings
Skim coat of plaster to ceilings m2 1000
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat Artex sealer and one coat Artex finish
plastered ceilings m2 600
plasterboard ceilings m2 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
domestic m 2000
m 6800 2
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pound
Board finishes
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
Suspended ceiling systems
Gyproc MF suspended ceiling system with 127mm thick wallboard m2 3400
Suspended ceiling system with acoustic tiles 2
2
SANITARY FITTINGSDISPOSAL INSTALLATIONS
Sanitary fittings (complete with water supply taps and waste pipework)
White
lavatory basin nr 21000
WC
urinal bowl nr 20000
shower cubicle nr 80000
sink
bath steel enamelled nr 54000
bath acrylic nr 40000
Coloured
lavatory basin nr 30000
WC
bath acrylic nr 49000
Pipework (including all fittings)
Waste pipes
copper
PVC-U
Overflow pipes
copper
300times300mm m 3000
600times600mm m 3400
35mm m 3000
42mm m 3600
54mm m 4200
32mm m 1000
40mm m 1200
22mm m 1600
28mm m 2200
nr 28000
nr 28000
nr 35000
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MuPVC
Traps polypropylene
S trap 32mm nr 1600
S trap 40mm nr 2000
P trap 32mm nr 1400
P trap 40mm nr 1800
Soil pipes
cast iron
PVC-U
HOT AND COLD WATER SERVICES
Pipework (including all fittings)
Copper pipes capillary fittings
pound
19mm m 800
75mm m 4800
100mm m 6400
110mm m 3000
54mm m 5400
42mm m 4400
35mm m 3800
28mm m 2200
82mm m 2600
15mm m 1500
22mm m 1700
Cisterns and cylinders (including all connections)
Polyethylene cold water cisterns capacity
nr 9400
nr 10000
54mm m 6200
42mm m 5000
35mm m 4400
15mm m 2000
22mm m 2200
28mm m 2600
36 litres
Copper pipes compression fittings
54 litres
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pound
86 litres nr 12000
114 litres nr 13200
154 litres nr 18000
227 litres nr 24000
Copper cylinders indirect capacity
96 litres nr 14000
114 litres nr 16000
117 litres nr 17600
140 litres nr 20400
68 litres nr 11000
BUILDERS WORK IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIALIST SERVICES
Holes for pipes up to 55mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1200
one brick wall nr 1600
one and a half brick wall nr 2000
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1000
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1200
blockwork 190mm thick nr 1400
Holes for pipes 55 to 110mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1600
one brick wall nr 2400
one and a half brick wall nr 2800
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1400
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1800
blockwork 190mm thick nr 2200
Chases in walls for pipes up to 20mm diameter in existing
Chases in walls for pipes 40mm to 110mm diameter in existing
brickwork m 1200
blockwork m 800
brickwork m 1400
blockwork m 1000
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EXTERNAL WORKS
Excavation pound
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Excavate to reduce levels and deposit on site in spoil heaps
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 1800
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2200
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 2400
Excavate to reduce levels and spread and level on site
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2400
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 900
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 1000
by hand m3 2800
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by machine m3 2000
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 2200
by hand m3 2800
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 2400
by hand m3 3000
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 2600
by hand m3 3200
Breaking up
Excavate in soft rock
by machine m3 4500
by hand m3 6500
pound
Excavate in hard rock
by machine m3 6000
by hand m3 10000
Excavate in concrete
by machine m3 5000
by hand m3 8000
Excavate in masonry
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 5000
Excavate in pavings 150mm thick
concrete
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 500
macadam
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 400
Excavate to reduce levels and remove to tip off site
depth not exceeding 025m
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Filling
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m3 1200
by machine m3 1800
sand
by machine m3 4000
by hand m3 5500
pound
hardcore
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m3 3400
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m3 3600
by hand m3 5000
Surface treatments
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 200 2
Trim
sloping excavated surfaces m2 300
sloping rock m2 1200
Beds to receive pavings
Hardcore in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 500
100mm thick
filling m 300
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
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pound
Sand in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 550
100mm thick
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
Granular fill DfT Type 1 in bed by machine
100mm thick m2 400
150mm thick m2 600
200mm thick m2 800
250mm thick m2 1000
300mm thick m2 1200
Pavings (laid on prepared bed)
In situ concrete with trowelled finish
100mm thick m2 1250
125mm thick m2 1600
150mm thick m2 1800
Precast concrete paving flags 50mm thick
600times450mm 2
2
natural m 2200
coloured m 2400
600times600mm 2
2
600times750mm 2
2
600times900mm 2
2
natural m 2000
coloured m 2200
natural m 1800
coloured m 2000
natural m 1600
coloured m 1800
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pound
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times60mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times80mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
York stone paving flags
size 600times600times50mm size 600times600 m2 14000
size 600times900times50mm m2 14500
laid flat
straight bond m2 4500
herringbone pattern m2 4800
laid on edge
straight bond m2 4800
herringbone pattern m2 5200
laid flat
straight bond m2 5000
herringbone pattern m2 5300
laid on edge
straight bond m2 5300
herringbone pattern m2 5700
natural m 2600
coloured m 2800
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 3000
coloured m 3200
125mm thick m2 10000
150mm thick m2 12000
Cobble paving average size 75mm m2 9400
Brick paving size 215times1025 65mm (pound300 per 1000) times
Brick pavers size 215times1025times65mm (pound400 per 1000)
Granite setts size 200times100times100mm
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Grass concrete paving soiled and seeded
100mm thick m2 3000
150mm thick 150mm m2 3600
Gravel paving
50m thick m2 800
75m thick m2 1000
pound
Reconstructed stone paving
2
2
Fencing (including excavating for post holes intermediate and end posts and concrete bases)
Chestnut fencing to BS1722 Part 4
100m high m 1400
125m high m 1600
150m high m 1800
180m high m 2000
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with galvanised wire mesh height galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with plastic coated wire mesh height
galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
600times450mm m 4800
450times450mm m 5000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 2200
m 2600
m 2800
Composite and principal rates 75
pound
Close boarded fencing to BS1772 Part 5
on timber posts
100m high m 3600
125m high m 4000
150m high m 4400
180m high m 4800
on concrete posts
100m high m 3800
125m high m 4200
150m high m 4600
180m high m 5000
Panel fencing to BS1722 Part 11
on timber posts
090m high m 2400
120m high m 2600
150m high m 2800
180m high m 3000
on concrete posts
090m high m 2800
120m high m 3000
150m high m 3200
180m high m 3400
Palisade fencing to BS1722 Part 6
on timber posts
090m high m 3000
120m high m 3200
150m high m 3400
180m high m 3600
on concrete posts
090m high m 3400
120m high m 3600
150m high m 3800
180m high m 4000
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Post and rail fencing to BS1722 Part 7
three rail morticed
110m high m 2600
three rail nailed
110m high m 2200
four rail morticed
110m high m 2800
130m high m 3000
four rail nailed
110m high m 2400
130m high m 2600
Drainage
pound
Excavate trench by machine lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3000
depth 075m m 3600
depth 100m m 4400
depth 125m m 5000
depth 150m m 5600
depth 175m m 6400
depth 200m m 7200
depth 225m m 8400
depth 250m m 9200
depth 275m m 10000
depth 300m m 10800
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
Composite and principal rates 77
pound
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 5400
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6800
depth 150m m 7400 depth 175m m 8200
depth 200m m 9000
depth 225m m 10200
depth 250m m 11000
depth 275m m 11800
depth 300m m 12600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4200
depth 075m m 4800
depth 100m m 5600
depth 125m m 6200
depth 150m m 6800
depth 175m m 7600
depth 200m m 8400
depth 225m m 9600
depth 250m m 10400
depth 275m m 11200
depth 300m m 12000
Excavate trench by machine lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible
pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
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granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4600
depth 075m m 5200
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6600
depth 150m m 7200
depth 175m m 8000
depth 200m m 8800
depth 225m m 10000
depth 250m m 10800
depth 275m m 11600
depth 300m m 12400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5600
depth 075m m 6200
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 7600
depth 150m m 8200
depth 175m m 9000
depth 200m m 9800
depth 225m m 11000
depth 250m m 11800
depth 275m m 12600
depth 300m m 13600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 5400
depth 075m m 6000
depth 100m m 6800
pound
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
Composite and principal rates 79
depth 200m m 9600
depth 225m m 10800
depth 250m m 11600
depth 275m m 12400
depth 300m m 13200
Excavate trench by hand lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
pound
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
depth 125m m 7400
depth 150m m 8000
depth 175m m 8800
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depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
pound
Excavate trench by hand lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
concrete to bed and haunching
Composite and principal rates 81
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
pound
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
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depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
Manholes
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching and cast iron inspection cover internal size
600times450mm
depth 500mm nr 50000
depth 750mm nr 60000
depth 1000mm nr 75000
depth 1250mm nr 90000
depth 1500mm nr 100000
750times450mm
depth 500mm nr 60000
depth 750mm nr 70000
depth 1000mm nr 85000
depth 1250mm nr 105000
depth 1500mm nr 120000
pound
900times600mm
depth 500mm nr 65000
depth 750mm nr 80000
depth 1000mm nr 110000
depth 1250mm nr 120000
depth 1500mm nr 140000
depth 1750mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 180000
depth 2500mm nr 200000
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching concrete reducing slab and cast iron inspection cover internal size
900times900mm
depth 1500mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 200000
Composite and principal rates 83
depth 2500mm nr 240000
depth 3000mm nr 260000
depth 3500mm nr 290000
depth 4000mm nr 320000
1200times750mm
depth 1500mm nr 180000
depth 2000mm nr 220000
depth 2500mm nr 260000
depth 3000mm nr 280000
depth 3500mm nr 310000
depth 4000mm nr 340000
900times1500mm
depth 1500mm nr 170000
depth 2000mm nr 195000
depth 2500mm nr 220000
depth 3000mm nr 300000
depth 3500mm nr 350000
depth 4000mm nr 400000
depth 1500mm nr 240000
depth 2000mm nr 280000
depth 2500mm nr 320000
depth 3000mm nr 360000
pound
depth 3500mm nr 400000
depth 4000mm nr 460000
Precast concrete manholes including base slab 225mm thick precast concrete rings reducing slab and access shaft for all manholes over 3m deep step irons channels and cast iron heavy duty manhole covers size
675mm diameter depth
1000mm nr 70000
1500mm nr 85000
2000mm nr 100000
3000mm nr 120000
1200times1800mm
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900mm diameter depth
1200 diameter depth
1500 diameter depth
LANDSCAPING
pound
1000mm nr 95000
1500mm nr 110000
2000mm nr 125000
3000mm nr 155000
1500mm nr 160000
2000mm nr 200000
3000mm nr 250000
4000mm nr 300000
2000mm nr 190000
3000mm nr 240000
4000mm nr 290000
Site clearance
Demolish existing buildings Including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
large m3 600
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 300
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 100
Temporary chestnut fencing 150m high m 1800
Clear away scrub vegetation shrub and hedges m2 250
small m 1200
medium m 900
small m 500
medium m 400
small m 300
medium m 200
Composite and principal rates 85
Cut down trees grub up stumps
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 7000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 15000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 30000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 35000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 45000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 55000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 65000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 75000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 85000
Backfill tree hole with excavated material
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 250
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 400
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 500
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 600
pound
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 800
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 1000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 1200
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 1600
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 2000
Backfill tree hole with sand
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1200
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 1600
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 2400
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 3600
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 4400
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 5000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 6000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 7000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 8000
Backfill tree hole lean concrete
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 4000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 7000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 10000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 13000
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trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 16000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 20000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 23000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 27000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 31000
Backfill tree hole with hardcore
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1500
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 2500
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 3500
pound
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 5000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 7000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 9000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 11500
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 13500
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 16000
Excavation and filling
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m2 1200
by hand m2 1800
sand
by machine m2 4000
by hand m2 5500
hardcore
by machine m2 3500
by hand m2 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m2 3400
by hand m2 4800
Composite and principal rates 87
200mm m2 160
300mm m2 175
400mm m2 200
Roll cultivated ground with self-propelled roller with self-propelled m2 100
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 180
filling m2 220
Trim surfaces of
sloping excavated surfaces m2 200
sloping rock m2 1000
Soil stabilisation
Tensar Polypropylene Geogrid geotextile
SS 20 laid flat m2 400
SS 20 laid sloping m2 500
SS 30 laid flat m2 500
SS 30 laid sloping m2 600
SS 40 laid flat m2 800
SS 40 laid sloping m2 900
pound
Terram 1000
laid flat m2 300
laid sloping m2 400
Terram 2000
laid flat m2 600
laid sloping m2 700
Grassblock precast concrete paving laid on sand bed filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick m2 2600
103mm thick m2 2800
125mm thick m2 3200
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m2 3600
by hand m2 5000
Surface treatments
100mm m2 150
roller
Break up existing ground with plough or rotovator depth
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zinc mesh
3
3
PVC coated wire mesh
3
3
broken stone and rock size
3
3
pound
Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork 2
bricks (pound2501000) in retaining wall
one brick thick wall
height 1500mm m 20400
height 2000mm m 26400
height 3000mm m 38400
one and a half brick thick wall
240 wall height 1500mm m 23400
320 wall height 2000mm m 30400
400 wall height 3000mm m 44400
Roads
Excavate for and lay road base tarmacadam sub-base and wearing course precast concrete kerbs both sides road width
5m
6m
7m
Paths
softwood edging boards
width 15m m 2800
width 20m m 3600
Retaining walls
Excavate for and place in position wire mesh gabion cages filled with broken stone and
rock size
2times1times05m m 16000
2times1times1m m 12000
2times1times05m m 16400
2times1times1m m 12400
6times2times025m m 12000
6times2times030m m 11000
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand covered in bark chippings laid between
Excavate for and place in position galvanised wire mesh gabion mattresses filled with
support concrete foundations 10 Nmm ndash40mm aggregate (136) engineering
m 57500
m 69000
m 80500
Composite and principal rates 89
width 25m m 4500
width 30m m 5400
pound
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand lay precast concrete blocks as fire
path infilled with top soil and seeded
width 30m m 9000
width 40m m 12000
width 50m m 15000
Precast concrete flags size 600times600times50mm laid separately as stepping stones including excavation and sand bed
Car parks
Excavate and lay sub-base to receive
tarmacadam 65mm thick
general area m2 4000
parking bay nr 80000
concrete blocks 65mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 72000
cellular precast concrete paving filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 78000
103mm thick
general area m2 3800
parking bay nr 84000
125mm thick
general area m2 4200
parking bay nr 96000
Sports grounds
harrowing rolling and one cut
general areas m2 035
football pitch nr 363300
rugby pitch nr 241500
hockey pitch nr 175100
tennis court nr 23500
Trim and grade prepared ground and apply weedkiller fertiliser grass seed including
nr 800
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Soiling seeding and turfing
Imported topsoil filling spread and levelled average thickness
by machine 2
2
2
2
by hand 2
2
2
2
pound
Topsoil filling from spoil heaps on site spread and levelled average thickness
by machine
100mm m2 060
150mm m2 090
200mm m2 120
250mm m2 150
by hand
100mm m2 200
150mm m2 300
200mm m2 400
250mm m2 500
Plough and harrow topsoil to fine tilth remove stones apply weed killer m2 030
Apply pesticide and weedkiller to prepared topsoil sow grass seed (pound80 per 25kg) harrow roll and one cut
by hand
10gm2 m2 025
15gm2 m2 027
20gm2 m2 028
25gm2 m2 030
30gm2 m2 040
35gm2 m2 046
40gm2 m2 065
50gm2 m2 070
100mm m 300
150mm m 450
200mm m 600
250mm m 750
100mm m 480
150mm m 720
200mm m 960
250mm m 1200
Composite and principal rates 91
by machine
10gm2 m2 015
15gm2 m2 016
20gm2 m2 017
25gm2 m2 018
30gm2 m2 020
35gm2 m2 022
pound
40gm2 m2 023
50gm2 m2 025
general sports use m2 600
special sports use m2 800 2
Treat turf with wooden paddle beater m2 030
Treat turf with light roller m2 050
boxing cuttings m2
025
Planting
Excavate for and plant transplants or seedlings backfill and water plant cost
pound050
pound100
pound150
domestic m 500
pound200
pound250
pound300
and 2 ties per tree) tree cost
pound500
pound1000
pound1500
pound2000
pound5000
pound7550
pound10000
First cut to turf 20mm high with man-operated power driven cylinder mower including
Excavate tree pit fork bottom plant tree backfill water surround with peat (1 stake
nr 125
nr 175
nr 225
nr 275
nr 325
nr 175
nr 3500
nr 4500
nr 6500
nr 7000
nr 10000
nr 12500
nr 15000
Imported turf size 4000times2000times19mm on prepared bed
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Form planting hole in cultivated area plant shrub backfill water surround with peat shrub cost
pound500
pound1000
Tree stake 100mm diameter and 2 ties
length 2m nr 1000
length 25m nr 1100
length 3m nr 1200
Galvanised wire tree guards 300mm diameter
height 1m nr 2500
height 15m nr 2800
height 2m nr 3200
Cast iron tree grille size
two part
nr 21500
nr 23000
1200mm diameter nr 22000
four part
nr 24000
pound
1200mm diameter nr 30000
Field drains
Excavate by hand vee-sided ditch width at bottom
300mm depth
750mm
1000mm
500mm depth
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
Excavate trench by machine and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2300
depth 500mm m 2675
1200times1200mm nr 32000
nr 3500
nr 4500
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
1000times1000mm
1200times1200mm
1000times1000mm
Composite and principal rates 93
pound
depth 700mm m 3425
depth 800mm m 3800
depth 900mm m 4175
depth 1000mm m 4550
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2600
depth 500mm m 2975
depth 600mm m 3450
depth 700mm m 3725
depth 800mm m 4100
depth 900mm m 4475
depth 1000mm m 4850
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4100
depth 500mm m 4475
depth 600mm m 3150
depth 600mm m 4950
depth 700mm m 5225
depth 800mm m 5600
depth 900mm m 5975
depth 1000mm m 6350
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2460
depth 500mm m 2900
depth 600mm m 3220
depth 700mm m 3740
depth 800mm m 4160
depth 900mm m 4580
depth 1000mm m 5000
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2760
depth 500mm m 3200
depth 600mm m 3520
Excavate trench by hand and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
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depth 700mm m 4040
depth 800mm m 4460
depth 900mm m 4880
depth 1000mm m 5300
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4260
depth 500mm m 4700
depth 600mm m 5020
depth 700mm m 5540
depth 800mm m 5960
depth 900mm m 6380
depth 1000mm m 6800
pound
CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK
Individual rates in civil engineering work cannot be compared to those in building because the value of the General Items can be as high as 50 compared to about 10 in building work This is mainly due to the freedom of civil engineering estimators to prepare bids to reflect their view of the timing and sequence of the works that is usually not available to their building counterparts
So when preparing first stage estimates in civil engineering it is important that the level of the General Items is assessed first so that the level of pricing of the individual rates can be adjusted accordingly
CLASS A GENERAL ITEMS
The items listed below are based on a civil contract worth approximately pound10m and a contract period of 78 weeks
Contractual requirements pound pound
Performance bond
1 for construction period
075 for maintenance period
timespound10m 150000
timespound10m 75000 225000
Composite and principal rates 95
Insurance of the Works
Insurance of the plant
included in hire charges nil
Insurance against damage to persons and property
included in head office overheads nil
Specified requirements
Offices for Engineerrsquos staff
Carried forward 1000 375000
pound pound
Brought forward 1000 375000
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Laboratory for the Engineerrsquos staff
erect 750
maintain and operate
(50 weekstimespound100) 5000
Cabins for the Engineerrsquos staff
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Services for the Engineer
1750cc car
(100 weekstimespound400) 40000
Land Rover
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
telephone installation 500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 78700
15timespound10m 150000
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
remove 750 6500
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
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Brought forward 525900
Attendance on the Engineer
driver
(50 weekstimespound450)
chainman
(50 weekstimespound350)
laboratory assistant
(30 weekstimespound450)
Testing of materials (included) nil
Testing of the Works (included) nil
Temporary works
traffic signals
(30 weekstimespound50) 1500
cleaning roads
(40 weekstimespound400) 16000
progress photography temporary lighting 1000
(40 weekstimespound70) 2800
temporary water supply connection pipework 2000
supply
(2m litrestimespound070 per kl) 1400
hardstanding
3000
Method related charges
Offices for contractor
pound pound
office equipment desks computer tables chairs filing cabinets sundries
(100 weekstimespound200) 20000
laboratory equipment
(50 weekstimespound150) 10000
surveying equipment
(78 weekstimespound100)
Carried forward 525900
Equipment for the Engineer
(200mtimespound12) 2400
remove 1000 31100
erect 1000
(lay 200m2timespound15)
52500
22500
17500
11700 41700
13500
Composite and principal rates 97
Brought forward 621500
Cabins for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound80) 6240
8240
Stores for contractor
maintain and operate
10000
Canteen and messroom for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound100) 7800
9800
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 8000
Supervisionadministration
(90 weekstimespound1300) 117000
sub agents (2)
(156 weekstimespound700) 109200
inspectors (2)
(156 weekstimespound600) 93600
setting out engineeer
(30 weekstimespound700) 21000
quantity surveyor
(110 weekstimespound850) 93500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Carried forward 621500
remove 1000 12000
pound pound
erect 1000
remove 1000
erect 1000
remove 1000
(100weekstimespound80) 8000
erect 1000
remove 1000
Electricity
install 1000
agent
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timekeeperwages clerk
(78 weekstimespound500) 39000 652700
Carried forward 1310240
Brought forward 1310240
storekeeper
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
watchman
(100 weekstimespound350) 35000
teaboy
(78 weekstimespound300) 23400
offloading and cleaning
gang (2)
(140 weekstimespound400) 56000 145600
Total 1455840
This total represents 1456 for General Items on a contract value of pound10m
CLASS B GROUND INVESTIGATION
pound
pound
Trial pits
Trial pits size 1times2m not in rock maximum depth
nr 2600
Trial pits size 1times2m 50 in rock maximum depth
not exceeding 1m nr 7000
Trial pits size 1times2m in rock maximum depth
section foremen (4)
(312 weekstimespound700) 218400
1ndash2m nr 4800
2ndash3m nr 5800
3ndash5m nr 7000
1ndash2m nr 14000
2ndash3m nr 21000
not exceeding 1m
3ndash5m nr 35000
not exceeding 1m nr 14000
1ndash2m
2ndash3m
3ndash5m
nr 28000
nr 42000
nr 70000
Composite and principal rates 99
An allowance of say pound3000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the following work
Light percussion boreholes 150mm diameter
depth not exceeding 5m m 3000
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 5000
depth 20ndash30m m 8000
depth 30ndash40m m 10000
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter without core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
depth 30ndash40m m 5400
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter with core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 9800
depth 5ndash10m m 10200
depth 10ndash20 m 10600
depth 20ndash30m m 11000
depth 30ndash40m m 11400
CLASS C GEOTECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIAL PROCESSES
Drilling
pound
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
to carry out the following work
Drilling for grout holes through materials other than rock or artificial hard materials
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
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downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
pound
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
Drilling for grout holes through rock
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
Composite and principal rates 101
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20 m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20m m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
pound
Grout materials and injections
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and renewal of plant and equipment to carry out grouting operations
Materials
Cement bentonite (21) t 16000
Cement PFA t 8600
Sand
Pea gravel t 2200
Diaphragm walls 3
allowance of pound60000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the work
Excavation in material other than rock or artificial hard material
maximum depth not
exceeding 5m m3 48000
maximum depth 5ndash10m m3 50000
t 2200
Bentonite t 20000
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 3000 m of excavation is required An
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Concrete designed mix to BS5328 grade 20 ordinary Portland cement to BS12 20mm aggregate to BS882 walls 1000mm thick
m3 18000
pound
High yield bar reinforcement To BS4449
nominal size 12mm t 140000
nominal size 16mm t 130000
nominal size 20mm t 110000
nominal size 25mm t 100000
Concrete guide wall at the side of excavation 1000mm widetimes500mm deep m 38000
Ground anchorages
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 75 anchors are to be installed and an allowance of pound6000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Ground anchorages in material other than rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 14000
temporary with double
maximum depth 10ndash15m m3 52000
maximum depth 15ndash20m m3 54000
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 18000
Total length of tendon in material other than rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 11000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 11500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 13000
temporary nr 12000
permanent nr 14000
temporary nr 10000
permanent nr 12000
Composite and principal rates 103
pound
Ground anchorages in material including rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 15000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 17000
permanent with single
corrosion protection
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 19000
Total length of tendon in material including rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 12000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 13500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 14000
Sand band and wick drains
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 100 vertical drains are to be installed and an allowance of pound7500 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Number of drains 70 nr
Pre-drilled holes 70 nr
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10m
cross section
permanent nr 15000
permanent nr 13000
temporary nr 11000
100ndash200mm m 1000
200ndash300mm m 1100
300ndash400mm m 1200
temporary nr 13000
nr 17000
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pound
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
CLASS D DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE
General clearance
General site clearance of areas
free from major obstructions ha 90000
woods small trees and shrubs ha 180000
Demolish existing buildings including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
3
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
Pull down trees (stumps measured separately) girth
nr 6000
2ndash3
100ndash200mm m 1100
200ndash300mm m 1200
300ndash400mm m 1300
100ndash200mm m 1200
200ndash300mm m 1300
300ndash400mm m 1400
small m 1200
medium m 900
large m 600
large m 300
medium m 400
small m 500
small m 300
medium m 200
large m 100
nr 10000
3ndash5m nr 90000
nr 40000
500mm 1 m
1ndash2m
ndash
Composite and principal rates 105
pound
Grub up stumps and backfill with displaced topsoil stump diameter
Dig out and remove drains depth 15m including granular bed and surround m 1000
Dig out and remove drains depth 2m including concrete bed and surround m 1300
Dredging
It is difficult to provide accurate cost information on dredging Various methods can be used including cutter-suction dredger barge-mounted excavator or grab hopper The depth of water disposal arrangements and tidal conditions are all key factors affecting costs
The cost per cubic metre of dredging solid material should be in the range of pound6 to pound8 per cubic metre but specialist advice should be obtained in the early stages of preparing the budget estimate
General excavation
Excavate to reduce levels
depth not exceeding 025m 3
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
depth 025 to 050m
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
3
depth 025 to 1m
normal ground m3 300
stiff clay m3 450 3
3
150ndash500mm nr 3000
nr 6000
1ndash2m nr 8000
topsoil m 200
chalk m 2000
chalk m 2000
rock m 3000
chalk m 2500
rock m 4000
500mm 1 ndash
CLASS E EARTHWORKS
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normal ground m3 400
stiff clay m3 550
chalk m3 3000
rock m3 5000
depth 2 to 5m
normal ground m3 700
stiff clay m3 900
chalk m3 3500
rock m3 6000
Disposal
Excavated material
deposited on site
100m distance 100m distance m3 400
deposited on site
300m distance m3 500
deposited off site
1km distance including
tipping fees m3 900
deposited off site
5km distance including
tipping fees m3 1800
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material m3 1600
sand m3 4800 3
DfT Type 1 m3 3800
DfT Type 2 m3 3600
CLASS F IN SITU CONCRETE
pound
Provision of concrete
Standard mix
ST1
ordinary Portland cement m3 8500
sulphate resisting cement m3 9500
depth 1m to 2m
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 107
pound
ST2
ordinary Portland cement m3 8700
sulphate resisting cement m3 9700
ST3
ordinary Portland cement m3 8900
sulphate resisting cement m3 9900
ST4
ordinary Portland cement m3 9000
sulphate resisting cement m3 10000
ST5
ordinary Portland cement m3 9200
sulphate resisting cement m3 10200
Designed mix ordinary Portland cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 8900
20mm aggregate m3 8600
40mm aggregate m3 8700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 9200
20mm aggregate m3 8900
40mm aggregate m3 9000
grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 9300
20mm aggregate m3 9000
40mm aggregate m3 9100
Designed mix sulphate resisting cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 9900
20mm aggregate m3 9600
40mm aggregate m3 9700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 10200
20mm aggregate m3 9900
40mm aggregate m3 10000
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grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 10300
20mm aggregate m3 10000
40mm aggregate m3 10100
Placing of concrete
Mass concrete in
blinding thickness
not exceeding 150mm m3 1800 3
3
Exceeding 500mm m3 1400
pound
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2500 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1900
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1600
Reinforced concrete in
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2600 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2000
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2900 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1700
150ndash300mm m 1600
300ndash500mm m 1500
150ndash300mm m 2200
300ndash500mm m 2000
150ndash300mm m 2000
300ndash500mm m 1800
150ndash300mm m 2300
300ndash500mm m 2100
150ndash300mm m 2100
300ndash500mm m 1900
Composite and principal rates 109
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 3800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2400
columns and piers
not exceeding 150mm m3 6800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 4800
CLASS G CONCRETE ANCILLARIES
pound
Formwork
Rough finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1400
02- 04m m2 5000 2
exceeding 122m m2 6600
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
m2 6800
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1600
150ndash300mm m 3000
300ndash500mm m 2600
150ndash300mm m 5800
300ndash500mm m 5000
01ndash02m m 1800
02ndash04m m 4800
04ndash122m m 5800
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2000
01ndash02m m 2200
04 exceeding 122m
02ndash04m m 5200
01ndash02m m 2200
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02- 04m m2 5200 2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2000
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
pound
Fair finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1400
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2800
02ndash04m m 8400
04ndash122m m 7400
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5400
04ndash122m m 6400
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
Composite and principal rates 111
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
pound
Reinforcement
Mild steel bars in straight lengths diameter
170000
150000
145000
140000
135000
130000
125000
120000
115000
High yield steel bars in straight lengths diameter
01ndash02m m 3000
02ndash04m m 8800
04ndash122m m 7800
6mm t
8mm t
10mm t
12mm t
16mm t
20mm t
25mm t
32mm t
40mm t
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
10mm 150000
12mm 145000
20mm 135000
25mm 130000
32mm 125000
40mm 120000
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
16mm 140000
Mild steel bars in bent lengths diameter
12mm 145000
10mm 150000
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pound
High yield steel bars in bent lengths diameter
Steel fabric weight
not exceeding 2km2 m2 500 2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
Joints
Open surface plain with joint filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
Formed surface plain with cork filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
16mm 140000
40mm 120000
32mm 125000
25mm 130000
20mm 135000
6mm t 180000
8mm t 160000
10mm t 155000
12mm t 150000
16mm t 145000
20mm t 140000
25mm t 135000
32mm t 130000
40mm t 125000
2ndash3gm m 600
3ndash4gm m 800
4ndash5gm m 1000
5ndash6gm m 1300
6ndash7gm m 1500
7ndash8gm m 1800
exceeding 2km m 2000
10mm m 800
20mm m 1200
25mm m 1400
10mm m 4000
20mm m 4400
25mm m 4800
Composite and principal rates 113
CLASS J PIPEWORKmdashFITTINGS AND VALVES
CLASS K PIPEWORKmdashMANHOLES AND PIPEWORK ANCILLARIES
CLASS L PIPEWORKmdashSUPPORTS AND PROTECTION
The items under this heading depart from the requirements of the Civil Engineering Method ofMeasurement (CESMM3) in that the trench excavation pipework and pipe supports are presentedseparately This will enable the reader to prepare budget estimates for this type of work more easily
Trench excavation
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 225mm backfilling and removing surplus from site
trench depth
1m
2m
site
trench depth
05m
1m
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
pound
CLASS H PRECAST CONCRETE
Copings sills and weir blocks weathered and throated size
CLASS I PIPEWORKmdashPIPES
150times75mm m 2600
200times75mm m 2800
300times75mm m 3000
05m m 600
15m m 2000
5m m 11000
3m m 4800
25m m 4000
35m m 5600
45m m 9000
4m m 7000
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 300mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 1200
m 2400
m 1000
m 1600
m 2600
m 3200
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
114 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
pound
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
4m
45m
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 400mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 525mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 900mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 8600
m 11000
m 13000
m 3400
m 4200
m 5800
m 7000
m 8400
m 10000
m 13000
m 16000
m 4200
m 5200
m 7400
m 8800
m 16000
m 12500
m 16000
m 20000
m 7400
m 9200
m 11400
m 15800
m 17600
m 21000
Composite and principal rates 115
45m
5m
Beds haunches and surrounds
Bed of sand 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of granular material 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of concrete 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
pound
Bed and haunching of concrete to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of sand to pipe diameter
225mm m 1600
300mm m 2200
400mm m 2800
525mm m 3600
900mm m 7000
225mm m 2600
300mm m 3600
400mm m 4400
525mm m 6400
900mm m 12000
m 28000
m 35000
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 1200
m 1600
m 2000
m 2600
m 4000
116 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bed and surround of granular material to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of concrete to pipe diameter
pound
Pipes laid in prepared trenches
Vitrified clay to BS65 spigot and socket joints with sealing ring nominal bore
225mm
300mm
400mm
450mm
Vitrified clay to BS65 plain ended with sleeve joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
Concrete pipes Class L with rebated flexible plain ended joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
450mm
525mm
750mm
900mm
Ductile spun iron pipes with spigot and socket Tyton joints nominal bore
225mm m 3400
300mm m 3800
400mm m 6400
525mm m 12000
900mm m 15400
225mm m 4600
300mm m 8000
400mm m 10600
525mm m 20800
900mm m 28000
1800mm m 46200
100mm
150mm
m 4400
m 6400
m 11600
m 14800
m 5200
m 7000
m 2800
m 3600
m 4800
m 5800
m 7600
m 10800
1200mm m 16600
1500mm m 34800
m 4400
m 5200
Composite and principal rates 117
250mm
400mm
600mm
pound
Unplasticised PVC pipes with ring seal joints nominal bore
82mm
110mm
160mm
Manholes
cover slab channels step irons and inspection cover
675mm internal diameter
depth 1m nr 75000
depth 15m nr 85000
depth 2m nr 95000
depth 25m nr 110000
depth 3m nr 120000
depth 35m nr 130000
depth 4m nr 140000
900mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 110000
depth 2m nr 125000
depth 25m nr 140000
depth 3m nr 155000
depth 35m nr 170000
depth 4m nr 185000
depth 45m nr 200000
depth 5m nr 220000
1200mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 160000
depth 2m nr 200000
depth 25m nr 225000
depth 3m nr 225000
depth 35m nr 270000
depth 4m nr 295000
depth 45m nr 315000
depth 5m nr 340000
Precast concrete manholes complete including excavation concrete surround base and
m 8400
m 14800
m 28200
m 1200
m 1500
m 2500
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pound
1500mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 190000
depth 25m nr 213000
depth 3m nr 240000
depth 35m nr 265000
depth 4m nr 290000
depth 45m nr 320000
depth 5m nr 350000
1800mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 220000
depth 25m nr 245000
depth 3m nr 270000
depth 35m nr 295000
depth 4m nr 350000
depth 45m nr 360000
depth 5m nr 420000
Gullies
Vitrified clay road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
Precast concrete road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround Class B engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
CLASS M STRUCTURAL METALWORK
Fabrication of members for frames straight-on-plan
beams
portal frames 170000
trusses and built up girders 175000
bracings purlins and cladding rails 150000
Permanent erection of members for frames 28000
Site bolts
black
HSFG general grade 325000
HSFG higher grade 360000
HSFG load indicating or load limit 425000
nr 39000
nr 28000
columns t 140000
t 140000
t
t
t
t
t 325000
t
t
t
Composite and principal rates 119
pound
Offsite surface treatment
blast cleaning m2 500
wire brushing m2 300
one coat chromate primer m2 450 2
CLASS N MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK
Stairways and landings t 425000
Walkways and platforms t 400000
Cat ladder in galvanized steel rungs at 300mm centres strings extended to form handrail 450mm wide length
3m
4m
5m
6m
7m
8m
9m 10m
Guard cage to cat ladder 10000
Galvanised steel staircase 900mm wide with chequer plate treads balustrade one side supported on universal columns
5500mm going 3000mm rise 16 treads and one landing nr 300000
10000mm going 5000mm rise 16 treads and one landings nr 350000
Steel spiral staircase 2000m diameter height
Steel balustrades 1100mm high
sloping
Steel door and frame
galvanizing m 1750
nr 90000
nr 120000
nr 150000
nr 180000
nr 210000
nr 240000
nr 270000 nr 300000
m
2500mm nr 400000
3000mm nr 450000
4000mm nr 500000
horizontal m 30000
m 35000
1000times2100mm nr 80000
1100times2100mm nr 100000
120 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
rail
with square vertical bars at 100mm centres
Security fencing
Galvanised steel security fencing height
1800mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm
Miscellaneous framing
Angle section
Channel section
Flooring
Galvanized mild steel lsquoDurbarrsquo pattern plate 8mm thick m2 12000
Galvanized open grid flooring 50mm thick m2 6000
Tubular section
CLASS O TIMBER
Greenheart timber in marine works
Galvanised tubular handrail 1050mm high standards at 2000mm centres with middle
Galvanised flat section handrail and members standards at 1000mm centres infilled
150times75times10mm m 2500
100times100times10mm m 2800
150times150times12mm m 3200
150times75times10mm m 3000
250times75times16mm m 4000
100times100times10mm m 5000
200times200times15mm m 14500
100times75mm m 2200
150times75mm m 2400
200times200mm m 7000
200times300mm m 9800
300times300mm m 12000
600times600mm m 32000
m 5600
m 6400
m 7000
m 7800
m 8400
m 9200
m 14000
m 16000
Composite and principal rates 121
pound
Wrought softwood in marine work
Hardwood decking thickness
Softwood decking thickness
Metalwork
Coach screws 10mm diameter length
75mm
100mm
150mm
Blackbolts nuts and washers M12 length
100mm
140mm
200mm
CLASS P PILING
CLASS Q PILING ANCILLARIES
Bored cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 5000
depth bored 15m m 5500
depth bored 20m m 6000
depth bored 25m m 6500
100times75mm m 1500
150times75mm m 1800
200times200mm m 4000
200times300mm m 6500
300times300mm m 7500
600times600mm m 22000
50mm m 11500
100mm m 17500
75mm m 14000
50mm m 6000
75mm m 7000
100mm m 10000
Allow pound6000 and pound10000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 2000
nr 300
nr 600
nr 900
nr 300
nr 400
nr 500
122 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 9000
depth bored 15m m 10000
depth bored 20m m 11000
depth bored 25m m 12000
pound
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 17000
depth bored 15m m 18000
depth bored 20m m 19000
depth bored 25m m 21000
Driven cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Driven concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 7000
depth driven 15m m 11000
depth driven 20m m 14000
depth driven 25m m 17500
Driven concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 9000
depth driven 15m m 13500
depth driven 20m m 18000
depth driven 25m m 22500
Driven concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 15000
depth driven 15m m 22500
depth driven 20m m 30000
depth driven 25m m 37500
Allow pound3500 and pound7000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 5000
m 3500
m 2000
m 5000
m 3500
Composite and principal rates 123
mass 100kgm length
mass 150kgm length
CLASS R ROADS AND PAVINGS
Sub-bases flexible road bases and surfacing
Hardcore road base m3 2200
depth 100mm m2 300
depth 150mm m2 400
depth 200mm m2 400
depth 250mm m2 600
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 2 m3 3600
depth 100mm m2 500
depth 150mm m2 600
pound
Isolated steel piles
Steel EN piles grade S275
mass 50kgm length
10m nr 55000
15m nr 75000
20m nr 90000
10m nr 100000
15m nr 140000
20m nr 170000
10m nr 130000
15m nr 175000
20m nr 225000
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Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 908 14mm aggregate base course depth
30mm m2 600
70mm m2 1000
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 913 wearing course depth
30mm m2 600
50mm m2 1000
Concrete pavements
Carriageway slabs concrete grade C30 depth
150mm m2 1800
200mm m2 2200
250mm m2 3000
300mm m2 3400
Steel fabric reinforcement to BS4483
reference A142 222 kgsm2 m2 700
reference B503 593 kgsm2 m2 1200
pound
m2 300
Joints in concrete pavements
sealed with polysulphide depth
150mm
220mm
250mm
Kerbs channels and edgings
Precast concrete kerbs to BS340 straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Concrete in bed to kerbs
150times150mm haunching m 150
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 1000
Longitudinal joints 10mm diametertimes750mm long mild steel dowels at 750mm centres
200times150mm m 420
300times150mm m 600
400times150mm m 800
m 2200
m 2800
m 3000
150times305mm m 1500
125times255mm m 1200
Waterproof membranes below concrete pavements plastic sheeting 500 microns
Composite and principal rates 125
Drop kerbs
Precast concrete channels straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
pound
Precast concrete edging straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Road markings
Reflectorised white
continuous lines
150mm wide m 100
200mm wide m 140
broken lines
100mm wide 1m line 3m gap m 100
100mm wide 2m line 5m gap m 110
100mm wide 4m line 2m gap m 120
arrow
4m length straight nr 3000
4m length turned nr 3000
6m length straight nr 3400
6m length turned letters nr 3400
16m high nr 1000
20m high nr 1400
30m high nr 1800
140times250mm reflecting studs with catsrsquo eye reflection nr 1600
CLASS S RAIL TRACK
Track foundation
Bottom ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 6000
Top ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 7000
Taking up track and turnouts dismantle and stack
Bullhead or flat bottom rail
plain track timber sleepers fishplate joints m 1000
turnouts timber sleepers fishplate joints nr 52000
plain track concrete sleepers fishplate joints m 1500
turnouts concrete sleepers fishplate joints nr 54000
125times255mm nr 1200
150times305mm nr 1400
255times125mm m 1400
150times50mm m 900
126 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Lifting packing and slewing
Bullhead rail track maximum slew 300mm maximum lift 100mm track length 10m
timber sleepers nr 2200
concrete sleepers nr 2400
Supplying only plain line material
Bullhead rails for jointed or welded track
mass 40ndash50 kgm section reference 95R t 110000
Sleepers softwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6000
Sleepers hardwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6500
Sleepers concrete type lsquoF27 with 2 nr cast iron lsquoPandrolrsquo fittings cast in nr 4000
Fittings
Chairs cast iron lsquoCCrsquo pattern nr 7000
pound
Fish plates standard set nr 7000
Fish plates insulated set nr 17500
Buffer stops 2ndash25 tonnes nr 275000
Laying only plain line material
Bullhead rails
plain track fishplates timber sleepers m 4000
plain track fishplates concrete sleepers m 3500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 5500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 4500
buffer stop single rake nr 25000
CLASS T TUNNELS
There are many different methods of boring and constructing tunnels so the following
tunnelling contractor should be sought
Excavation
Tunnels in rock straight diameter
18m m3 50000
30m m3 35000
Tunnels in clay straight diameter 3
3
Shafts in rock vertical diameter 3
3
18m m 30000
30m m 18000
30m m 24000
45m m 18000
rsquo
rates should treated with caution For costs on specific projects the advice of a
Composite and principal rates 127
pound
Shafts in clay vertical diameter 3
3
In situ lining to tunnels vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
In situ lining to shafts vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
Formwork rough finish diameter 2 9000 2
Formwork smooth finish diameter 2
2
Pre-formed segmental linings to tunnels
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
Pre-formed segmental linings to shafts
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
CLASS U BRICKWORK BLOCKWORK AND MASONRY
Common brickwork
Brickwork (pound140 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 6000
215mm thick m2 10000
327mm thick m2 13000
440mm thick m2 16000
45m m 11000
30m m 14000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m n
3m m 6000
2m m 10000
3m m 7000
2m nr 60000
3m nr 100000
3m
45m nr 120000
nr 90000
128 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
In columns and piers
Facing brickwork
Brickwork (pound400 per 1000) in gauged mortar (116)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8000
215mm thick m2 14500
Engineering brickwork (pound200 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
215mm thick m2 7000
327mm thick m2 12600
440mm thick m2 15600
Engineering brickwork (pound350 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
facing to vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8500
215mm thick m2 15000 440mm thick m2 19000
Lightweight blockwork
Blockwork in gauged mortar in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium concrete blockwork
Blockwork in cement mortar (13) in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3600
190mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blockwork
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Masonry
Random rubble walling in gauged mortar thickness
300mm thick m2 48000
450mm thick m2 75000
600mm thick m2 92000
215times215mm m 3000
327times327mm m 3500
440times440mm m 4000
Composite and principal rates 129
pound
CLASS V PAINTING
(Rates inclusive of all inclinations)
One coat primer on general surfaces exceeding 300mm 2
2
Two coats emulsion paint on general surfaces exceeding 300mm
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
Two coats of masonry paint
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
rough cast surfaces m2 900
Two undercoats and one coat gloss on primed
smooth concrete m2 600
steel sections m2 1200
pipe work m 400
CLASS W WATERPROOFING
Damp proofing
Waterproof sheeting 250 microns to
horizontal surfaces 300
width not exceeding 300mm m 140
m 210
Tanking
Two coats asphalt work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces
width not exceeding 300mm m 1200
m 2200
Roofing
Asphalt to BS908 two coat work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces m 3200
Built up felt roofing to BS747 three layer coverings m 2600
Protective layers one layer 1000 gauge polythene sheet fixed with adhesive m 300
Cement and sand (13) screed with waterproof additive m 1500
Sprayed or brushed waterproofing two coats of lsquoSynthaprufersquo to concrete surfaces m 600
metal m 300
timber m 300
m
horizontal 3200
2
upper surface inclined at an angle not exceeding 30 degrees to the
timber m 1100
2m
ndashwidth 300mm 1m
width 300mm 1m ndash
130 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Removing intrusions 3
3
Plugging laterals with concrete
bore not exceeding 300mm nr 9000
bore 500mm nr 14000
Local internal repairs
nr 5000 2
Stabilisation of existing sewers
Pointing with cement mortar (13) m2 4000
Renovation of existing sewers
Segmental lining in GRP diameter
Laterals to renovated sewers
Jointing
bore not exceeding 150mm nr 7000
bore 150ndash300mm nr 11000
bore 450mm nr 16000
Interruptions
Preparation of existing sewers
pound
CLASS X MISCELLANEOUS WORK
See Landscaping section
CLASS Y SEWER RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
Preparation of existing sewer
Cleaning sewer diameter
1000mm m 1600
1500mm m 2000
2000mm m 2600
brickwork m 9000
concrete m 14000
area 5m nr 20000
area 01ndash25m 2
1000mm m 32000
1500mm m 42000
2000mm m 51000
cleaning hour 40000
Composite and principal rates 131
See Building work
MECHANICAL WORK
pound
Pipework
Mild steel pipes heavy black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
Renovation
CLASS Z SIMPLE BUILDING WORKS INCIDENTAL TO CIVILENGINEERING WORKS
150mm
Stabilisation pointing hour 9000
linings hour 10000
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4200
m 5000
m 6000
m 7200
m 9800
m 12000
m 14800
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4600
m 5400
m 6400
m 9000
m 11000
m 13800
132 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Mild steel pipes medium black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
pound
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
Copper pipes B2871 part 1 table X including standard supports and fittings
capillary fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
35mm
42mm
54mm
compression fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
m 9600
m 11800
m 14600
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4600
m 5200
m 6200
m 8800
m 10800
m 13600
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3200
m 4000
m 4800
m 1700
m 2100
m 2700
Composite and principal rates 133
35mm
42mm
54mm
pound
Carbon steel pipes to BS3601 including standard supports and fittings
welded fittings pipe size
200mm
250mm
300mm
350mm
400mm
Ductwork
Rectangular galvanised sheet steel ductwork including supports doors stiffeners and joints
girth of 2 sides
250mm
500mm
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
1750mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm Circular galvanised steel spirally wound ductwork including supports and doors stiffeners and joints diameter
100mm
160mm
200mm
250mm
315mm
355mm
m 4200
m 5400
m 6000
m 12600
m 15600
m 18000
m 25400
m 39400
m 9000
m 9600
m 10200
m 11000
m 11400
m 14400
m 17000
m 20800
m 22000
m 27400
m 31200
m 39000
m 4000
m 4200
m 4500
m 6000
m 6800
m 7200
134 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
500mm
630mm
710mm
800mm
900mm
1000mm
Thermal insulation
Rigid mineral wool sections bright class lsquoOrsquo foil covered secured with aluminium bands at 300mm centres including for fixing around joints flanges valves and the like
Insulation thickness 25mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 40mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
400mm
450mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 50mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
m 7400
m 8000
m 9200
m 10200
m 10400
m 12000
m 13200
m 15600
m 800
m 850
m 900
m 950
m 1000
m 1100
m 1200
m 1400
m 1600
m 1000
m 1050
m 1100
m 1150
m 1200
m 1300
m 1400
m 1600
m 1800
m 1200
m 1250
m 1300
Composite and principal rates 135
pound
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Boilers
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers floor mounted balanced flue
nr 345000
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers wall mounted balanced flue
6ndash9kW
Commercial packaged sectional floor mounted gas fired boiler pressure jet burner connected to conventional flue complete
15ndash18kW nr 125000
18ndash21kW nr 135000
21ndash23kW nr 150000
23ndash29kW nr 180000
29ndash37kW nr 320000
37ndash41 kW
19ndash12kW nr 95000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
15ndash18kW nr 120000
18ndash22kW nr 130000
23ndash33kW nr 260000
35ndash50kW nr 315000
50ndash65kW nr 335000
80ndash100kW nr 410000
180ndash230kW nr 745000
16ndash26kW nr 250000
280ndash330kW nr 830000
230ndash280kW nr 780000
140ndash180kW nr 675000
120ndash140kW nr 600000
33ndash40kW nr 275000
100ndash120kW nr 530000
65ndash80kW nr 355000
m 1350
m 1400
m 1500
m 1600
m 1800
m 2200
9ndash12kW nr 100000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
nr 90000
136 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Commercial packaged floor mounted oil fired hot water boiler connected to conventional flue complete
Radiators
Pressed steel single panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
Pressed steel single panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
130ndash190kW nr 730000
200ndash250kW nr 750000
280ndash360kW nr 890000
375ndash500kW nr 995000
580ndash730kW nr 1275000
655ndash820kW nr 1270000
830ndash1040kW nr 1320000
1070ndash1400kW nr 1750000
1420ndash1850kW nr 2250000
1850ndash2350kW nr 2560000
2300ndash3000kW nr 2950000
2800ndash3500kW nr 3740000
500mm m 13000
600mm m 14000
800mm m 15000
1000mm m 15600
1200mm m 17500
1400mm m 19000
1600mm m 20000
1800mm m 24000
2000mm m 31000
m 15000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 18600
1200mm m 22500
1600mm m 34000
1800mm m 37000
2000mm m 40000
Composite and principal rates 137
pound
Pressed steel double panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
Pressed steel double panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
ELECTRICAL WORK
Transformers
Transformer 11kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase air cooled oil filled skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
impregnated skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
m 16000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 19000
1200mm m 23000
1600mm m 24000
1800mm m 30000
2000mm m 39000
m 17000
m 18000
m 19000
1000mm m 20000
1200mm m 26000
1400mm m 32000
1600mm m 39000
1800mm m 43000
2000mm m 47000
500kVA nr 850000
800kVA nr 950000
1000kVA nr 1050000
1250kVA nr 1400000
1500kVA nr 1500000
2000kVA nr 2000000
500kVA nr 1200000
800kVA nr 1400000
Transformer 11 kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase hermetically sealed sili cone
138 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Extra for
fluid temperature indicator nr 40000
plain roller nr 30000
pressure relief device nr 55000
Distribution boards
Mild steel MCB distribution board steel casting 12525amp incomers fixed to backgrounds
SPampN
4 way nr 5000
7 way nr 6000
pound
10 way nr 8000
16way nr 12000
TPampN
4 way nr 28000
6 way nr 30000
8 way nr 34000
12 way nr 38000
Trunking
Galvanised steel trunking
single compartment size
two compartment size
three compartment size
1000kVA nr 1600000
1250kVA nr 1700000
1500kVA nr 1900000
2000kVA nr 2200000
50times50mm m 1800
75times75mm m 2600
100times100mm m 3200
150times150mm m 5000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
100times100mm m 3800
150times150mm m 6000
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
Composite and principal rates 139
PVC heavy duty trunking
single compartment size
pound
two compartment size
m 3800
PVC extra super high impact grade mini trunking
single compartment size
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
50times50mm m 1800
50times75mm m 2600
50times100mm m 3000
50times150mm m 4400
75times75mm m 2800
100times100mm m 4000
150times150mm m 8000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
150times150mm
m 6000
three compartment size
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
16times10mm
m 500
16times16mm
m 550
16times25mm
m 600
16times38mm
m 600
25times38mm
m 650
50times25mm
m 800
38times38mm
m 2200
100times100mm
140 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Busbar trunking
Rising mains busbar insulated supports earth continuity bar fixed to backgrounds
200 Amp TPampN m 24000
end cap nr 3600
end feed unit nr 39000
top feed unit nr 39000
flat tee nr 24000
315Amp TPampN m 26000
end cap nr 4000
end feed unit nr 40000
top feed unit nr 40000
flat tee nr 26000
400 Amp TPampN m 28000
end cap nr 4400
end feed unit nr 43000
top feed unit nr 43000
flat tee nr 36000
630 Amp TPampN m 32000
end cap nr 5000
end feed unit nr 46000
top feed unit nr 46000
flat tee nr 48000
800 Amp TPampN m 44000
end cap nr 10000
end feed unit nr 51000
top feed unit nr 51000
flat tee nr 53000
Trunking including fittings
Galvanlsed steel trunkings complete with fittings fixed to backgrounds
single compartment
pound
75times50mm m 3000
75times75mm m 3200
100times50mm m 3200
100times75mm m 3400
50times50mm m 2800
Composite and principal rates 141
m 4000
m 4200
pound
twin compartment
triple compartment
m 3400
150times50mm m 3400
150times75mm m 3800
225times150mm m 4800
225times225mm m 5600
300times225mm m 6600
300times300mm m 7400
50times50mm m 3200
75times50mm m 3400
75times75mm m 3600
100times50mm m 3800
100times75mm m 4000
100times100mm m 4200
150times50mm m 4200
150times75mm m 4400
150times100mm m 4400
150times150mm m 5200
50times50mm m 3600
75times50mm m 3800
75times75mm m 4000
100times50mm m 4200
100times75mm m 4600
100times100mm m 4600
150times50mm m 4800
150times75mm m 5000
150times100mm m 6000
100times100mm
150times100mm
150times150mm
142 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Circuit breakers
Residual current circuit breakers for distribution boards including connection
SPampN
nr 11000
10mA 10ndash32Amp nr 11000
10mA 6Amp 45Amp nr 11000
30mA 6Amp nr 12000
30mA 10ndash40Amp nr 12000
30mA 50ndash63Amp nr 12000
100mA 6Amp nr 16000
100mA 10ndash40Amp nr 16000
100mA 50ndash63Amp nr 16000
pound
Cables and wiring
6001000 volt grade XLPE insulated SWA cable
2 core cable (6942)
2
2
100mm2 m 800
160mm2 m 900
250mm2 m 1200
350mm2 m 1300
3 core cable (6943) 2
2
2
2
2
160mm2 m 1050
10mA 6Amp
2
2
15mm m 350
25mm m 400
40mm m 500
60mm m 600
15mm m 400
25mm m 450
40mm m 600
60mm m 700 100mm m 1000
Composite and principal rates 143
2
2
2
2
2
2
100mm2 m 1200
160mm2 m 1300
250mm2 m 1800
350mm2 m 2000
pound
Cable trays
tees and reducers
50mm wide m 1000
75mm wide m 1200
100mm wide m 1500
150mm wide m 1800
225mm wide m 3600
300mm wide m 4400
Conduits
Steel conduit including all fittings and supports
galvanised
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
black enamelled
250mm m 1400
350mm m 1600
4 core cable (6944)
15mm m 450
25mm m 500
40mm m 750
60mm m 850
Galvanised steel slotted pattern perforated cable trays including supports fixings bends
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
m 1200
m 1400
m 2400
m 2800
m 3600
m 1000
m 1200
m 2200
m 2400
m 3000
144 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
PVC conduit including all fittings and supports
white light gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 400
20mm diameter m 400
25mm diameter m 900
32mm diameter m 1200
pound
white heavy gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 600
20mm diameter m 650
25mm diameter m 1000
32mm diameter m 1600
38mm diameter m 1800
50mm diameter m 2100
Luminaires
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire single tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times184mm 36watt nr 11000
1553times184mm 58watt nr 11500
1817times184mm 70watt nr 13600
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire twin tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times280mm 36watt nr 12000
1553times280mm 58watt nr 14000
1817times280mm 70watt nr 16000
ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
Taking down
Take down walls and remove rubble from site
external walls
half brick wall m2 1000
one brick wall m2 1400
one brick and a half wall m2 2000
two brick wall m2 3400
blockwork 140mm wall m2 800
blockwork 190mm wall m2 1600
blockwork 215mm wall m2 2200
Composite and principal rates 145
internal walls
half brick wall m2 2000
one brick wall m2 2800
blockwork 90mm wall m2 1000
blockwork 100mm wall m2 1100
blockwork 115mm wall m2 1300
blockwork 125mm wall m2 1500
blockwork 140mm wall m2 1800
Take down and remove chimney stack to below roof slop size
750times750times1200mm above roof nr 26000
1030times1030times1000mm above roof nr 38000
Take down chimney breast from roof to ground level (2 storey) nr 180000
pound
Forming openings
Form openings for windows or doors In existing in walls
in gauged mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3600
100mm blockwork m2 4000
140mm blockwork m2 4600
215mm blockwork m2 5000
half brick wall m2 4200
one brick wall m2 5000
one and a half brick wall m2 7000
two brick wall m2 8800
in cement mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3800
100mm blockwork m2 4400
140mm blockwork m2 5000
215mm blockwork m2 5600
half brick wall m2 4600
one brick wall m2 5600
one and a half brick wall m2 7600
two brick wall m2 9400
Cut opening in internal wall 900times2100mm suitable for new single door including squaring up jambs and head inserting lintel over making good to surrounding plasterwork
146 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
half brick wall nr 26000
one brick wall nr 80000
one and half brick wall nr 106000
75mm blockwork nr 14000
100mm blockwork nr 16000
140mm blockwork nr 20000
215mm blockwork nr 32000
pound
Cut opening in existing wall size 1200times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 110000
one and half brick wall nr 130000
140mm blockwork nr 85000
215mm blockwork nr 100000
Cut opening in existing wall size 2000times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 140000
one and half brick wall nr 160000
140mm blockwork nr 115000
215mm blockwork nr 130000
Form opening in reinforced concrete floor slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
Form opening in reinforced concrete suspended slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
100mm m 11000
150mm m 13000
200mm m 15000
250mm m 17000
300mm m 19000
100mm m 13000
150mm m 15000
200mm m 18000
250mm m 20000
300mm m 22000
Composite and principal rates 147
pound
Form opening in reinforced concrete wall and make good to all edges slab thickness
100mm m2 13000
150mm m2 15000
200mm m2 18000
250mm m2 20000
300mm m2 22000
Filling openings
Fill openings in common brickwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
one brick wall m2 18000
brickblock cavity wall m2 22000
Fill openings in blockwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
100mm thick blockwork wall m2 7000
215mm thick blockwork wall m2 8000
Fill openings in concrete floor slab with concrete
100mm thick m2 1400
150mm thick m2 2100
200mm thick m2 2800
250mm thick m2 3500
300mm thick m2 5000
Fill openings in suspended concrete floor slab with concrete including formwork to soffit
100mm thick m2 5400
150mm thick m2 6000
200mm thick m2 7000
250mm thick m2 7500
300mm thick m2 8500
Brickwork and blockwork
Cut out defective facing bricks in one brick wall and renew
pound350 per thousand
single brick nr 600
areas less than 1m2 m2 12200 2
pound500 per thousand
single brick nr 800
areas less than 1m2 m2 14000
areas over 1m2 m2 13000
2areas over 1m m 11600
148 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound350 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound500 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
nr 14000 concrete lintel and making good
Cut out defective terracotta air brick and replace
Rake out joints and point up in gauged mortar m2 1500
Rake out joints in gauged mortar re-fix loose flashing and point up on completion
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons
facings
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons m2 6200
facings m2 6400
Rake out joints of random rubble wall and point up in cement mortar
flush pointing m2 1000
flush pointing m2 1100
Roofing
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and remove
tiles m2 1000
slates m2 1000
timber boarding m2 1400
Renew concrete lintel 1500mm long including one course of brickwork inserting new
Cut out one course of half brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
Cut out one course of one brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
metal sheeting m2 800
corrugated sheeting m2 800
215times65mm nr 1000
215times140mm nr 1500
215times215mm nr 2000
horizontal m 1000
stepped
m 3600
m 3800
m 1400
2underfelt m 400
Composite and principal rates 149
metal sheeting m2 600
woodwool slabs m2 600
firings m2 300
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and carefully lay aside
tiles m2 1400
slates m2 1400
metal sheeting m2 1200
corrugated sheeting m2 1200
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and carefully lay aside
metal sheeting m2 1000
woodwool slabs m2 1000
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm
25 of area
250mm centres m2 400
450mm centres m2 350
600mm centres m2 300
pound
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm (contrsquod)
50 of area
250mm centres m2 600
450mm centres m2 500
600mm centres m2 400
250mm centres m2 800
450mm centres m2 700
600mm centres m2 600
100 of area
250mm centres m2 1000
450mm centres m2 850
600mm centres m2 700
Take off single slipped slate and re-fix nr 600
Take off single broken slate and renew with new Welsh Blue slate size
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and remove
bituminous felt m2 400
75 of area
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Take off broken slates in area approximately 1m2 and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
Take off double eaves course and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
pound
Take off single slipped tile and re-fix nr 400
Take off single broken tile and renew
nr 800
Marley Ludlow nr 800
Marley Bold Roll nr 800
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 800
Take off broken tiles in area approximately 1 m2 and renew
Marley Plain nr 6600
Marley Ludlow nr 2400
Marley Bold Roll nr 2400
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 3400
Take off defective ridge capping and re-fix
half round m 2200
Carpentry and joinery
Take down or cut out existing timbers and load into skips
structural timbers
405times205mm nr 800
510times255mm nr 1000
610times305mm nr 1200
405times205mm nr 11000
510times255mm nr 12000
610times305mm nr 11500
405times205mm nr 4800
510times255mm nr 6000
610times305mm nr 5500
Marley Plain
angular m 2400
50times100mm m 110
50times150mm m 150
75times100mm m 180
75times150mm m 200
100times150mm m 240
100times200mm m 280
Composite and principal rates 151
roof boarding m2 400
floor boarding m2 300
stud partition m2 500
skirting and grounds
100mm high m 110
150mm high m 130
200mm high m 180
pound
rails
50mm high m 030
75mm high m 040
100mm high m 150
fittings
wall cupboards nr 300
floor units nr 350
sink units nr 400
staircases
straight flight nr 3800
doors frames and linings
single internal nr 1000
single external nr 1200
double internal nr 1600
double external nr 2000
windows and frames
casement 1200times900mm nr 1000
casement 1800times900mm nr 1200
sash 900times1500mm nr 1600
landing nr 2600
sash 900times1800mm nr 1800
ironmongery to softwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 600
cylinder lock nr 800
door closer nr 800
casement stay nr 200
deadlock nr 600
nr 400
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casement fastener nr 200
shelf brackets nr 200
butts hinges
pound
ironmongery to hardwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 700
cylinder lock nr 900
door closer nr 900
casement stay nr 300
casement fastener nr 300
shelf brackets nr 400
butts hinges
100mm
125mm
Take off and lay aside for reuse
single doors nr 1800
double doors nr 2200
Take off and lay aside for reuse including frames and linings complete
single doors nr 2400
double doors nr 2800
Softwood windows including frames complete
casement 1200times900mm nr 1400
casement 1800times900mm nr 1600
sash 900times1500mm nr 2000
sash 900times1800mm nr 2200
Fittings
wall cupboards nr 800
floor units nr 1000
sink units nr 1400
125mm nr 500
100mm nr 450
75mm nr 400
deadlock nr 700
75mm
nr 500
nr 500
nr 550
nr 600
Composite and principal rates 153
pound
Cut out decayed structural softwood timber member and renew
floors
Cut out and renew decayed
m 1200
75mm high m 1400
dado rails
50mm high m 1200
75mm high m 1400
stair risers
stair treads
stair balusters 1000mm high
25mm diameter nr 1200
32mm diameter nr 1400
stair handrails
38mm diameter m 2000
Ease and adjust locks and hinges on
single doors nr 500
double doors nr 800
sash windows nr 1200
casement windows nr 800
Renew sash cord
sash windows nr 1800
50times150mm m 1000
50times175mm m 1200
50times200mm m 1400
roofs
50times150mm m 1200
50times175mm m 1400
50times200mm m 1600
picture rails
50mm high
19times210mm m 1500
25times210mm m 2400
25times275mm m 3800
32times275mm m 4200
3800
154 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Metalwork
Take down and load Into skips
metal doors
single garage nr 3000
metal windows
nr 1800
nr 2600
metal staircase
straight flight nr 4800
Take down and lay aside for reuse
nr 3200
nr 2800
nr 5000
Plumbing
Take down and load into skips
rainwater pipes and fittings m 100
rainwater gutters and fittings m 100
WC suites nr 800
wash basins nr 600
shower cubicles nr 800
single nr 2000
double nr 3500
double nr 4500
1200times2400mm nr 3400
landing nr 3400
metal doors
single nr 2200
double nr 3700
single garage
double nr 4700
metal windows
1200times1200mm nr 2000
1200times2400mm nr 3600
metal staircase
straight flight
landing nr 3600
baths nr 800
1200times1200mm
1200times1800mm
1200times1800mm
Composite and principal rates 155
pound
soil and vent pipe m 200
domestic hot and cold water system nr 9000
domestic central heating system nr 12000
Take down and renew rainwater goods including fittings
PVC pipes 68mm diameter m 2600
PVC pipes 68mm square m 2800
cast iron pipes 75mm diameter m 4000
cast iron pipes 100mm diameter m 5000
PVC gutters 76mm m 2600
PVC gutters 112mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 100mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 150mm m 5000
cast iron baths m 50000
acrylic baths m 40000
wash basins m 25000
acrylic baths m 40000
stainless steel sink m 25000
single urinals m 80000
Finishings
Hack off and load into skips
wall plaster m2 1000
ceiling plaster m2 800
quarry floor tiles m2 1600
cement and sand screed m2 1200 2 1400
Two coat plaster work
13mm thick to
walls m2 1800
10mm thick to
walls m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Cement and sand screed
12mm thick to walls m2 1400
18mm thick to walls m2 1800
Granolithic paving 25mm thick to floors m2 1700
granolithic m
156 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Quarry floor tiling 2
2
Wallboard 95mm thick and two coat plasterwork to
m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Clean existing painted timber framing and prepare to receive new finish m2 300
Burn off paint from timber framing rub down and prepare for new finish m2 600
150times150mm m 6000
200times200mm m 5600
walls
5 Indices and regional variations
Indices
Indices have been used for many years in the construction industry as a tool in the comparison of costs and tender prices between different periods of time They are essential when projecting cash flow forecasts on projects that may over run or for planning medium- to long-term projects where trends from historical cost databases can be identified and projected forwards
There are several indices available and the most appropriate must be selected to suit the project under consideration The main set of indices in the building industry is produced by the Building Cost Information Services (BCIS) and is published by the RICS The civil engineering industry sometimes use a price adjustment formula (usually called the Baxter formula after its originator) on contracts with a long construction period The formula is based on fewer headings than the BCIS and covers eleven categories
Construction indices usually present data under two headings construction costs and tender prices Construction costs represent the amounts paid by contractors for labour materials plant and other costs incurred in running a business Tender prices are the sums accepted by clients for the erection of projects and include profit and overheads
Tender prices tend to increase when there is a large volume of work available and decrease during lean periods In difficult times contractors may submit tenders at cost (or even below cost) in order to obtain work to keep the work force together and keep the plant occupied
Tender prices are compiled from accepted tenders based on statistics produced in quarterly periods and consolidated into annual figures The following table lists the construction costs and tender prices between 1984 and 2009mdashthe figures for 2008 and 2009 are estimated
Year Construction costs Tender prices
1984 236 210
1985 248 218
1986 262 229
1987 276 258
1988 293 309
1989 314 340
1990 337 309
1991 355 262
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1992 365 243
1993 372 235
1994 382 252
1995 401 265
1996 411 267
1997 421 283
1998 439 313
1999 460 332
2000 489 359
2001 507 384
2002 535 412
2003 568 429
2004 600 442
2005 641 465
2006 682 491
2007 718 525
2008 752 556
2009 789 584
Estimated
Regional variations
Construction costs vary in different parts of the UK and the following adjustments should be made to first stage estimates The costs in this book are set at 100
England
East Anglia 91
East Midlands 87
Inner London 106
North 90
North West 87
England
Outer London 100
South East 95
South West 91
Yorkshire and Humberside 90
Northern Ireland 72
Scotland
Wales 90
94
Year Construction costs Tender prices
6Property insurance
When preparing first stage estimates it is important that the fullest possible financial picture is presented to the client to enable him to make a decision on whether to proceed with the project or not
A calculation must be done for insurance purposes to assess the rebuilding costs if the building was damaged by fire or some other cause
The easiest way to achieve this is by using the square metre prices in Chapter 1 as a base The appropriate rate should be multiplied by the area of the building to be insured The resultant figure must then be adjusted by both the indices and regional variation factors in Chapter 5
The insurance cover must also include for the demolition of the damaged building (not just clearing away debris but grubbing up existing foundations and basements) and professional fees to plan and supervise the work of reconstruction Here is an example of how the calculation should be made
Example 1
Day Surgery in the East Anglia region constructed in 1982 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 600 m2
say pound1350 810000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 21600
831600
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for East Anglia
times91timespound831600 756756
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 56756
Carried forward pound 813512
Brought forward pound 813512
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 97621
Planning and building regulations say 25000 122621
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936133
VAT 175 163823
pound 1099956
The building should be insured for pound1100000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
Example 2
Heavy industrial factory in Scotland constructed in 1988 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 2400 m2 say pound900 2160000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 50400
2210400
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for Scotland
2077776
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 155833
Carried forward pound 2233609
Brought forward pound 2233609
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 268033
Planning and building regulations say 25000 293033
2526642
VAT 175 442162
pound 2968804
The building should be insured for pound3000000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
times94timespound2210400
7 Professional fees
The use of fee scales used to be mandatory but now clients are able to negotiate the level of fees with their professional advisers In the preparation of first stage estimates the cost of fees must be included on either an all-in fee basis for the professional team or separate fees for each discipline This chapter contains information for either method
An allowance should be made for expenses incurred in connection with the contract and VAT on professional fees should also be included The following categories of fees are included
bull architectsbull quantity surveyorsbull consulting engineersbull landscape architectsbull planningbull building regulations
Architectsrsquo fees
Details of Architectsrsquo fees are set out in lsquoEngaging an Architectrsquo and a copy can be obtained from RIBA Publications (0207 608 2375) The fees are based upon three classifications of buildings
simplemdashcar parks warehouses factories etcaveragemdashoffices retail outlets housing schools etccomplexmdashspecialist buildings hospitals laboratories etc
The work stages are set out below
Stages Proportion of fee
C Outline proposals 10ndash15
D Detailed proposals 15ndash20
E Final proposals 20
F Production information 20
G-L Tender and construction 25ndash35
The fees are assessed by applying the classification of the project to its value on a fee scale graph Extra fees may be due if the work is carried out in Stage A (Appraisal) and Stage B (Strategic Brief) or alteration work These fees would normally be charged on a time basis at an agreed rate Here are some typical examples of fees for new work
162 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Value of contract Fee as percentage of contract value
100000 85ndash110
500000 58ndash85
1000000 45ndash78
2000000 40ndash73
3000000 38ndash70
Quantity Surveyorsrsquo fees
The following examples of fees are set out in Professional Charges for Quantity Surveying Services obtainable from Surveyors Publications (01203 694757) Although Scale 36 (inclusive fees for quantity surveying services) has been abolished it is included here for general guidance
Scales 36 and 37mdashBuilding workThere are three basic categories of works
Category A complex with little repetition
Category B less complex with some repetition
Category C simple
For each category there are two types of fees
Scale 36 inclusive scale for complete services
Scale 37 itemised scale divided into pre- and post-contract services
Here are some examples of percentages and fees for varying sized projects
Scale 36mdashInclusive services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 9380 625 9060 604 7650 5 10
250000 14380 575 13760 550 11750 470
350000 19030 544 18060 516 15450 441
450000 23330 518 21960 488 18750 417
750000 34880 465 32010 427 27450 366
1250000 51880 415 46010 368 39950 320
2500000 90380 362 79010 316 68200 273
4000000 133880 333 116010 290 99200 248
pound
Professional fees 163
Scale 37mdashPre-contract services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 4730 315 4410 294 3930 262
250000 7030 281 6410 256 5730 229
350000 9080 259 8160 233 7230 227
450000 10880 242 9660 215 8430 417
750000 15830 211 13560 181 11580 154
1250000 23330 187 19060 152 16080 129
2500000 39080 156 31810 127 26330 105
4000000 56380 140 45810 115 37330 093
Scale 37mdashPost-contract services (Alternative 1)
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 3150 210 3150 210 2520 168
250000 4850 194 4850 194 4020 161
350000 6500 184 6450 184 5470 156
450000 8100 180 7950 177 6870 153
750000 12450 166 11850 158 10620 142
1250000 18950 152 17350 152 16120 129
2500000 34200 137 30100 120 27870 111
4000000 51200 128 44100 110 40370 101
For negotiating and agreeing prices with a contractor
Value of work Fee
pound pound
150000 750 050
250000 1050 042
350000 1350 039
450000 1650 037
750000 2400 032
1250000 3350 027
2500000 4600 018
4000000 6100 015
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Scale 38mdashCivil Engineering work
Category 1 Runways roads railways and earthworks and dredging and monolithic walls
Category 2 Piled quay walls suspended jetties bridges sewers storage and treatment tanks turbine halls reactor blocks
Pre-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 1960 065 3650 073
1500000 5040 034 8850 050
2500000 7540 030 12850 051
5000000 12790 026 21850 044
7000000 16790 024 28850 041
12000000 25790 021 45350 038
15000000 30290 020 54350 036
25000000 44790 018 83350 033
Post-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 5950 119 10750 215
750000 8250 110 15000 200
1500000 14250 095 26250 175
2500000 20750 083 38250 153
5000000 34000 068 65250 131
7000000 44000 063 86250 123
12000000 68000 057 135750 113
15000000 81500 054 162750 109
25000000 125000 050 249750 100
Consulting Engineersrsquo fees
Engineersrsquo fees are published by The Association for Consultancy and Engineering Alliance House 12 Caxton House London SW1H 0QL (tel 0207 222 6557) and copies can be obtained from them
Professional fees 165
Landscape Consultantsrsquo fees
The fees for work over the value of pound10000 are calculated in two parts Part 1 is assessed from a graph which indicates the fee percentage from 6 to 14 according to the value of the contract Part 2 is a coefficient ranging from 10 where the consultant has overall responsibility to his client for a job with a normal balance of hard and soft works
This may increase to 12 when the soft works element exceeds 50 of the landscape contract or for private contracts The coefficient may be decreased to 08 for other types of jobs such as golf courses and road landscaping Here is an example
Assume a project has a contract value of pound100000 including both hard and soft works in a new business park The fee graph shows that the percentage norm is 75 The coefficient is 12 because the soft work element exceeds 50 The job coefficient is 10 so the compounded coefficient is 10times12 The total percentage fee will be 75times12=90
The scale of fees allows for other methods of remuneration such as lump sum fees using a ceiling figure in conjunction with a time basis or having a retainer that can be reviewed after a period and paid according to the value of the actual work carried out
Similarly when only occasional work is required this can be charged on a time basis Site surveys would normally be paid on a lump sum basis of estimated time involved
Professional team all-in fees
Assessing the fees for professional teams working on a development project can be complicated due to the different methods of fee calculation adopted by the various professional bodies Worked examples of these are shown in this chapter relating to a range of contract values
Sometimes the client will prefer to deal with only one discipline and a lead professional will be appointed This firm will negotiate an overall fee for the whole team and the table below shows the effect of this arrangement The figures have been rounded off to the nearest pound1000
Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
13 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
200 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
300 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45
400 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60
500 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
600 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90
700 56 63 70 77 84 91 98 105
800 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120
900 72 81 90 99 108 117 126 135
1000 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
1200 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
1400 112 126 140 154 168 182 196 210
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Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
1 3 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
1600 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
1800 144 162 180 198 216 234 252 270
2000 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
2250 180 202 225 247 270 292 315 337
2500 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375
2750 220 247 275 302 330 357 385 412
3000 240 270 300 330 360 390 420 450
3250 260 292 325 357 390 422 455 487
3500 280 315 350 385 420 455 490 525
3750 300 337 375 412 450 487 525 562
4000 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600
5500 440 495 550 605 660 715 770 825
6000 480 540 600 660 720 780 840 900
7000 560 630 700 770 840 910 980 1050
8000 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
9000 720 810 900 990 1080 1170 1260 1350
10000 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
8 Useful addresses
Association of Consulting EngineersAlliance House12 Caxton StreetLondon SW1 OQL(0207 222 6557)
British Association of Landscape IndustriesLandscape HouseNational Agricultural CentreStoneleigh ParkWarwickshire CV8 2LG(0247 669 0333)
British Board of AgrementPO Box 195 Bucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordHerts WD2 7NG(01923 665300)
British Decorators Association32 Coton RoadNuneatonWarwickshire CV11 5TW(0247 635 3776)
British Flat Roofing Council186 Beardall StreetHucknallNottingham NG15 7JU(01159566666)
British Property Federation1 Warwick Row7th FloorLondon SW1E 5ER(0207 828 0111)
British Standards Institution389 Chiswick High StreetLondon W4 4AL(0208 996 9000)
British Woodworking Federation55 Tufton Street
168 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
London SW1 3QL(0870 458 6939)
Building Centre Group26 Store StreetLondon WC1E 7BT(0207 692 4000)
Building Cost Information ServiceRICS12 Great George StreetParliament SquareLondon SWIP 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Building Employers Confederation56ndash64 Leonard StreetLondon EC2A 4JX(0207 608 5000)
Building Research EstablishmentBucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordWD2 7JR (01923 664000)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators12 Bloomsbury SquareLondon WC1A 2LP(0207 421 7444)
Chartered Institute of BuildingEnglemere Kingsrsquos RideAscot Berkshire SL5 7BJ(01344 630700)
Concrete SocietyCentury HouseTelford AvenueCrowthorneBerkshire RG45 6YS(01344466007)
Confederation of British IndustryCentre Point103 New Oxford StreetLondon WC1A 1DU(0207 379 7400)
Electrical Contractors AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtBayswaterLondon W2 4HY(0207 313 4800)
Useful addresses 169
Federation of Master Builders14ndash15 Great James StreetLondon WC1N 3DP(0207 242 7583)
Glass and Glazing Federation44ndash48 Borough High StreetLondon SEI 1XB(0207 403 7177)
Heating and Ventilation Contractorsrsquo AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtLondon W2 4JG(0207 313 4900)
Housing Corporation HQ149 Tottenham Court RoadLondon W1P OBN(0207 393 2000)
Institute of Mechanical Engineers1 Birdcage WalkLondon SW1H 9JJ(0207 222 7894)
Institute of Plumbing64 Station LaneHornchurchEssex RN12 6NB(017108 472791)
Institution of Civil Engineers1ndash7 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AA(0207 222 7722)
Institution of Civil Engineering SurveyorsDominion HouseSibson RoadSaleCheshire M33 7PP(0161 9723100)
Institution of Electrical EngineersSavoy PlaceLondon WC2R OBL(0207 240 1871)
Institution of Structural Engineers11 Upper Belgrave StreetLondon SW1X 8BH(0207 235 4535)
170 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Joint Contracts Tribunal66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of British Architects66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors12 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Royal Town Planning Institute41 Botolph LaneLondon ER3R 8DL(0207 929 9494)
Timber Research and Development AssociationStocking LaneHughenden ValleyHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP14 4ND(01494 569 600)
Town and Country Planning Association17 Carlton House TerraceLondon SW1Y 5AS(0207 930 8903)
Water Services Association1 Queen Annrsquos GateLondon SW1H 9BT(0207 957 4567)
Welsh Development AgencyTreforest Industrial EstatePontypriddGlamorgan CS37 5UT(01345 775577)
Zinc Development Association6 Wrenrsquos Court56 Victoria RoadSutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB72 1SY(0121 3558386)
9 Estimating data
When preparing first stage estimates it is often necessary to take a broad view because of lack of time or information The data in this chapter are intended to help in this process
LABOUR
The rates in this book have been calculated based on the following labour hourly values
General operatives pound13
Craftsmen pound17
Plumbers pound18
Electricians pound19
The following hourly gang rates have also been used where applicable
Building
Groundwork gang pound70
Concreting gang pound60
Steel fixing gang pound60
Formwork gang pound90
Bricklaying gang pound50
Lightweight blockwork gang pound50
Dense blockwork gang pound50
Carpentry gang pound60
Drain laying gang pound35
Civil engineering
Concreting gang pound90
Shuttering gang pound75
Pipe laying (small bore) gang pound80
Pipe laying (large bore) gang pound90
Sub base laying gang pound75
Concrete paving gang pound90
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The metric system
Linear
1 centimetre (cm) = 10 millimetres (mm)
1 decimetre (dm) = 10 centimetres (cm)
1 metre (m) = 10 decimetres (dm)
1 kilometre (km) = 1000 metres (m)
Area
100 sq millimetres = 1 sq centimetre
100 sq centimetres = 1 sq decimetre
100 sq decimetres = 1 sq metre
1000 sq metres = 1 hectare
Capacity
1 millilitre (ml) = 1 cubic centimetre (cm3)
1 centilitre (cl) = 10 millilitres (ml)
1 decilitre (dl) = 10 centilitres (cl)
= 10 decilitres (dl)
Weight
1 centigram (cg) = 10 milligrams (mg)
1 decigram (dg) = 10 centigrams (cg)
1 gram (g) = 10 decigrams (dg)
1 decagram (dag) = 10 grams (g)
1 hectogram (hg) = 10 decagrams (dag)
Conversion equivalents (imperialmetric)
Length
inch = 254 mm
1 foot = 3048 mm
1 yard = 9144 mm
1 yard = 09144m
1 mile = 160934m
Area
1 sq inch = 64516 sq mm
1 sq ft = 0092903 sq m
1 sq yard = 08361 sq m
1 acre = 4840 sq yards
1 litre (l)
Estimating data 173
1 acre = 2471 hectares
Liquid
= 0454 litres
1 pint = 0568 litres
1 gallon = 4546 litres
Horse-power
1 hp = 746 watts
1 hp = 0746 kW
1 hp =
Weight
= 04536 kg
1 cwt = 508 kg
1 ton = 10161 kg
Conversion equivalents (metricimperial)
Length
1 mm = 003937 inches
1 centimetre = 03937 inches
1 metre = 1094 yards
1 metre = 3282 ft
1 kilometre = 0621373 miles
Area
1 sq millimetre = 000155 sq in
1 sq metre = 10764 sq ft
1 sq metre = 1196 sq yards
1 acre = 404686 sq m
1 hectare = 0404686 acres
Liquid
1 litre = 2202 Ibs
1 litre = 176 pints
1 litre = 022 gallons
Horse-power
1 watt = 000134 hp
1 kw = 134 hp
1 hp = 0759 kg ms
1 lb water
1 lb
33000 ftlbmin
174 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weight
1 kg = 2205 Ibs
1 kg = 001968 cwt
1 kg = 0000984 ton
Temperature equivalents
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius deduct 32 and multiply by 59To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply by 95 and add 32
Fahrenheit Celsius
230 1100
220 1044
210 989
200 933
190 878
180 822
170 767
160 711
150 656
140 600
130 544
120 489
110 433
100 378
90 322
80 267
70 211
60 156
50 100
40 44
30
20
10
0
11ndash
67
22
178
ndash
ndash
ndash
Estimating data 175
Areas and volumes
Figure Area Perimeter
Rectangle Lengthtimesbreadth Sum of sides
Triangle Basetimeshalf of perpendicular height
Sum of sides
Quadrilateral Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapezoidal Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapeziumperpendicular height
Sum of sides
Parallelogram Basetimesperpendicular height Sum of sides
Regular polygon Half sum of sidestimeshalf internal diameter
Sum of sides
Circle pitimesradius2
Figure Surface area Volume
Cylinder pitimes2timesradius2timeslength (curved surface only)
2
Sphere pitimesdiameter2 3
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Aggregate coarse 1500
Ashes 800
Ballast 600
Blockboard standard
Blockboard tempered 940ndash1060
Blocks natural aggregate
75mm 16000
100mm 21500
140mm 30000
Blocks lighweight aggregate
75mm 6000
100mm 8000
140mm 11200
Bricks Fletton 182000
Bricks engineering 225000
Bricks concrete 185000
Brickwork 1125mm 22000
940ndash1000
Half of sum of parallel sidestimes
pitimesradius timeslength
Diameter times05236
pitimesdiameter or pitimes2timesradius
176 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Brickwork 215mm 46500
Brickwork 3275mm 71000
Cement 1440
Chalk 2240
Chipboard standard 650ndash750
Chipboard flooring 680ndash800
Clay 1800
Concrete 2450
6mm 0091
8mm 0125
10mm 0158
12mm 0191
15mm 0280
18mm 0385
22mm 0531
28mm 0681
35mm 1133
42mm 1368
54mm 1769
Copper pipes table Y
6mm 0117
8mm 0162
10mm 0206
12mm 0251
15mm 0392
18mm 0476
22mm 0697
28mm 0899
35mm 1409
42mm 1700
54mm 2905
Copper pipes table Z
6mm 0077
8mm 0105
10mm 0133
12mm 0161
Copper pipes tabletimes
Estimating data 177
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm15mm 020318mm 029222mm 035928mm 045935mm 067042mm 092254mm 1334
Flint 2550Gravel 1750Hardcore 1900Hoggin 1750Glass clear sheet
3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 150010mm 250012mm 300015mm 375019mm 475025mm 6350
Glass float3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 1500
Glass patterned3mm 6004mm 7505mm 9506mm 115010mm 2150
Laminboard 500ndash700Lime ground 750Mild steel flat bars
25times953mm 191038times953mm 284050times1270 506050times1900 7590
Mild steel round bars6mm 02228mm 039510mm 0616
178 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
12mm 0888
16mm 1579
20mm 2466
25mm 3854
32mm 6313
40mm 9864
50mm 15413
Mild steel square bars
6mm 0283
8mm 0503
10mm 0784
12mm 1131
16mm 2010
20mm 3139
25mm 4905
32mm 8035
40mm 12554
50mm 19617
Plaster
780
Carlite tough coat 11 mm thick
780
Carlite bonding 8mm thick 710
Carlite bonding 11 mm thick 980
Thistle hardwall 11 mm thick 880
Thistle dri-coat 11 mm thick 830
Thistle renovating 11 mm thick
880
Sand 1600
Screed 125mm thick 2900
Stone Bath 2200
Stone crushed 1350
Stone Darley Dale 2400
Carlite browning 11mm thick
Estimating data 179
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2
Stone natural 2400
Stone Portland 2200
Stone reconstructed 2250
Stone York 2400
Terrazzo 25mm thick 4550
Timber
Ash 800
Baltic Spruce 480
Beech 815
Birch 720
Box 960
Cedar 480
Ebony 1215
Elm 625
Greenheart 960
Jarrah 815
Maple 750
Pine Pitchpine 800
Pine Red Deal 575
Pine Yellow Deal 530
Sycamore 530
Teak African 960
Teak Indian 655
Walnut 495
Top soil 1000
Water 950
Woodblock flooringsoftwood 1270
hardwood 1760
Zinc sheeting 46
EXCAVATION AND FILLINGShrinkage of deposited material
Clay minus10Gravel minus75Sandy soil minus125
180 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bulking excavated material
Clay 40
Gravel 25
Sand 20
Typical fuel comsumption for plant
Engine size kW Litres per hour
Compressors up to 20 40030 65040 82050 90075 1600100 2000125 2500150 3000
Concrete mixers up to5 10010 24015 38020 500
Dumpers5 1307 20010 30015 40020 49030 70050 1200
Excavators10 25020 45040 90060 130080 1700
Pumps5 11010 21015 32020 42025 550
Estimating data 181
CONCRETE WORKConcrete mixes
Mix Cement t Sand m3 Aggregate m3 Water litters
112 050 045 070 20800
1153 037 050 080 18500
124 030 054 085 17500
1255 025 055 085 16600
136 022 055 085 16000
BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK
Bricks per m2 (brick size 215times1035times65mm)
Half brick wall
stretcher bond 59
English bond 89
English garden wall bond 74
Flemish bond 79
One brick wall
English bond 118
Flemish bond 118
One and a half brick wall
English bond 178
Flemish bond 178
Two brick wall
English bond 238
Flemish bond 238
Metric modular bricks
200times100times75mm
90mm thick 133
190mm thick 200
200times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
190mm thick 100
290mm thick 150
300times100times75mm
90mm thick 44
300times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
Blocks per m2 (block size 414times215mm)
182 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
60mm thick 99
75mm thick 99
100mm thick 99
140mm thick 99
190mm thick 99
215mm thick 99
Mortar per m2 Wirecut m3 1 Frog m3 2 Frogs m3
Brick size 215times1035times65mm
half brick wall 0017 0024 0031
one brick wall 0045 0059 0073
one and a half brick wall 0072 0093 0114
two brick wall 0101 0128 0155
Brick size 200times100times75mm Solid m3 Perforated m3
90mm thick 0016 0019
190mm thick 0042 0048
290mm thick 0068 0078
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0013 0016
190mm thick 0036 0041
290mm thick 0059 0067
Solid m3 Perforated m3
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0015 0018
Block size 440times215mm
60mm thick 0004
75mm thick 0005
100mm thick 0006
140mm thick 0007
190mm thick 0008
215mm thick 0009
MASONRY
Mortar per m2 of random walling m3
300mm thick wall 0120
450mm thick wall 0160
550mm thick wall 0120
Estimating data 183
CARPENTRY AND JOINERYLength of boarding required mm2
Board width 75mm 1333
Board width 100mm 1000
Board width 125mm 800
Board width 150mm 667
Board width 175mm 571
Board width 200mm 500
ROOFING Lap mm Gauge mm Nrm2 Battens mm2
Clayconcrete tiles
267times165mm 65 100 6000 1000
65 98 6400 1050
65 90 6800 1130
387times230mm 75 300 1600 320
100 280 1740 350
420times330mm 75 340 1000 290
100 320 1074 310
Fibre slates
500times250mm 90 205 1950 485
80 210 1910 476
70 215 1860 465
600times300mm 105 250 1360 404
100 250 1340 400
90 255 1310 392
80 260 1290 385
70 263 1270 377
400times200mm 70 165 3000 606
75 162 3090 617
90 155 3230 645
500times250mm 70 215 1860 465
75 212 1890 472
90 205 1950 488
100 200 2000 500
110 195 2050 513
600times300mm 100 250 134 400
110 245 1360 408
184 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Natural slates
405times205mm 75 165 2959 870
405times255mm 75 165 2375 606
405times305mm 75 165 1900 500
460times230mm 75 195 2300 600
460times255mm 75 195 2037 520
460times305mm 75 195 1700 500
510times255mm 75 220 1802 460
510times305mm 75 220 1500 400
560times280mm 75 240 1481 412
560times280mm 75 240 1400 400
610times305mm 75 265 1227 374
Reconstructed stone slates
380times250mm 75 150 1600 320
PLASTERING AND TILING
Plaster coverage m2 per 1000kg
Carlite browning 11 mm thick 135ndash155
Carlite tough coat 11mm thick 135ndash150
Carlite bonding 11mm thick 100ndash115
Thistle hardwall 11mm thick 115ndash130
Thistle dri-coat 11mm thick 135ndash135
Thistle renovating 11mm thick 115ndash125
Tile coverage Nr per m2
4327
200times200mm 2500
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Roof drainage Area m2 Pipe mm Gutter mm
One end outlet 15 50 75
38 68 100
100 110 150
Centre outlet 30 50 75
75 68 100
200 110 150
152times152mm
Estimating data 185
PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING
Average coverage of paints m2 per litre
Timber Plastered surfaces Brickwork
Primer 10ndash12 9ndash11 5ndash7
Undercoat 10ndash12 11ndash14 6ndash8
Gloss 11ndash14 11ndash14 6ndash8
Emulsion 10ndash12 12ndash15 6ndash10
Wallpaper coverage per roll Rolls nr Wall height m Room perimeter m
4 250 8
5 250 9
5 250 10
6 250 11
6 250 12
7 250 13
7 250 14
8 250 15
8 250 16
8 250 17
9 250 18
10 250 19
10 250 20
10 250 21
11 250 22
11 250 23
12 250 24
13 250 25
13 250 26
14 250 27
5 280 8
5 280 9
5 280 10
7 280 11
7 280 12
7 280 13
8 280 14
8 280 15
9 280 16
186 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
10 280 17
10 280 18
11 280 19
11 280 20
12 280 21
13 280 22
13 280 23
14 280 24
14 280 25
15 280 26
15 280 27
Drainage
Trench widths Under 15m deep mm Over 15m deep mm
Pipe diameter 100mm 450 600
Pipe diameter 150mm 500 650
Pipe diameter 225mm 600 750
Pipe diameter 300mm 650 800
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and haunching (m3 per m) m3
Pipe diameter 100mm 0117
Pipe diameter 150mm 0152
Pipe diameter 225mm 0195
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and surround (m3 per m)
Pipe diameter 100mm 0185
Pipe diameter 150mm 0231
Pipe diameter 225mm 0285
Pipe diameter 300mm 0391
LANDSCAPING
Tree sizes Type Height Clear stem height
Girth
Light standard 250ndash275m 150ndash180m 6ndash8cm
Standard 275ndash300m 18m 8ndash10cm
Selected standard
300ndash350m 18m 10ndash12cm
Heavy standard 350ndash400m 18m 12ndash14cm
Extra heavy standard
400ndash500m 18m 14ndash16cm
Estimating data 187
gmm2 34 gmm2 50 gmm2 102 gmm2 500
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2)
50 75 150 200
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2)
18 27 54 72
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2)
350 525 1050 1400
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2)
23 35 69 92
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2)
368 552 1104 1472
area 6900m2)235 352 705 940
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2)
170 255 510 680
Weedkiller
litres per hectare
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2) 148
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2) 052
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2) 1028
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2) 067
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2) 1083
Rugby (size 100times69m area 6900m2) 690
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2) 500
CIVIL ENGINEERING OUTPUT
Placing ready-mixed concrete Labour gang (m3 per hour)
Mass concrete
blinding
150mm thick 550
150ndash300mm thick 625
300ndash500mm thick 700
bases
not exceeding 150mm thick 500
not exceeding 300mm thick 575
not exceeding 500mm thick 675
exceeding 150mm thick 700
sports fieldsQuantities of seed for
Rugby (size 100times69m
188 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced concrete
bases
not exceeding 300mm thick 550
not exceeding 500mm thick 625
exceeding 150mm thick 675
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm thick 375
not exceeding 300mm thick 475
exceeding 300mm thick 575
walls
not exceeding 150mm thick 350
not exceeding 300mm thick 450
exceeding 300mm thick 500
beams and columns
sectional area not exceeding 003m2) 200
sectional area not exceeding 003 -10m2) 250
sectional area exceeding 10m2) 350
Fixing bar reinforcement
The following figures exclude delivery craneage and hoisting in position The hours refer to tonnes per hour for a steelfixer and general operative
Height up to 6m (hours)
Height 7 to 12m (hours)
Height 13 to 19m (hours)
Height over 19m (hours)
Straight round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 006 008 012 016 to braces columns and sloping roofs
006 008 012 016
Bent round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 006 006 008to braces columns and sloping
roofs002 002 004 006
Straight indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 008 010 014 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 004 004 008
Bent indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 004 006 006 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 002 004 004
Estimating data 189
Erecting and striking formwork
Joiner m2 per hour General operative m2 per hour
Vertical wall face height
up to 15m 170 080
15 to 30m 140 070
30 to 45m 120 060
45 to 60m 100 050
Horizontal slabs height
up to 30m 111 111
30 to 36m 105 105
36 to 42m 100 100
42 to 48m 095 095
48 to 54m 090 090
54 to 60m 083 083
Formwork multipliers Multiplier
Battered walls 120
Circular walls to large radius 170
Circular walls to small radius 210
Formwork one use 100
Formwork two uses per use 085
Formwork three uses per use 075
Formwork four uses per use 072
ormwork five uses per use 068
Formwork six uses per use 066
Formwork seven uses per use 063
Drainage
Unit Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 15m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 30m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 45m deep
Lay and joint flexible-jointed clayware pipes diameter
100mm m 10 8 7
150mm m 7 6 5
225mm m 5 4 3
300mm m 4 3 2
375mm m 3 2 2
190 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
450mm m 2 2 1
Bends
100mm nr 20 17 14
150mm nr 17 14 13
225mm nr 13 10 8
300mm nr 10 8 7
375mm nr 7 6 5
450mm nr 3 3 2
Single junctions
100mm nr 13 10 8
150mm nr 7 6 5
225mm nr 6 5 4
300mm nr 4 3 3
375mm nr 3 2 2
450mm nr 2 2 1
Precast concrete manholes Unit Pipelayer General operative
675mm diameter shaft rings mhour 100 030
900mm diameter manhole rings mhour 060 020
1200mm diameter manhole rings mhour 040 010
1500mm diameter manhole rings mhour 030 010
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 100 030
1200 to 675mm tapers nrhour 060 020
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 050 020
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 250 080
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 200 070
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 140 050
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 090 030
Build in pipes and make good
150mm diameter nrhour 400 000
300mm diameter nrhour 200 000
450mm diameter nrhour 100 000
Benching 150mm thick m2hour 120 120
Benching 300mm thick m2hour 060 060
Render benching 25mm thick m2hour 110 110
Manhole cover and frame nrhour 130 130
Agricultural buildings 2Alterations and repairs 179ndash193Ambulance stations 1 13 16
Banks 1 13 17Beds 88ndash89Boilers 168ndash169Bowling greens 5Breaking up 86ndash87Brickwork blockwork and masonry 158ndash160
227ndash229Buildersrsquo work 84Building Societies 1Building work 51ndash84Busbar trunking 173ndash174
Cables and wiring 176Cable trays 177Car parking 8 12 15 47Car parks 109ndash110Carpentry and joinery 229Car repairs 2Car showroom 2Car washers 8Ceiling finishes 80ndash81Churches 5Church halls 5Cinemas 4Circuit breakers 175Civil engineering outputs 236ndash238Civil engineering work 116ndash163Coach and bus stations 8Colleges 6 40Community centres 4Composite and principal rates 49ndash193Computer buildings 6Concert halls 4Concrete ancillaries 134ndash137Concrete work 227Conduits 177ndash178Convents 5
Costs per square metre 1ndash9Costs per unit 11ndash12Courts 1 13 18Crematoria 5
Demolition and site clearance 128ndash129Dental surgeries 3Distribution boards 171ndash172Drainage 94ndash100 233 238Ductwork 166ndash167
Earthworks 129ndash130Electrical work 171ndash178Elemental costs 13ndash47Estimating data 217ndash239Excavation 85ndash86 105 225ndash226Exhibition buildings 4 5External doors 69ndash70External walls 64ndash69External works 85
Factories 2 14 20ndash21Fencing 92ndash94Field drains 113ndash115Fire stations 1 19Filling 87ndash88 105ndash106Finishings 192ndash193Flats 11 12 15 43 45 46Floor finishes 76ndash80Frame 54Fuel consumption 226
General items 116ndash120Geotechnical and other processes 122ndash127Golf club houses 4 14 83Ground investigation 120ndash121Gymnasia 5
Halls 1Health centres 2 30Hot and cold water services 83
Index
192 Index
Hotels 7 11Hospitals 3 11Housing 7 11 12 15 46
Ice rinks 4Indices 195ndash196In situ concrete 131ndash133Internal doors 72ndash74Internal walls 70ndash72
Laboratories 2 3 25Labour 217Landscaping 103ndash115 234ndash235Libraries 6 14Livestock buildings 24Luminaires 178
Magistratesrsquo courts 1Manholes 100ndash103 143ndash144 239Masonry 229Mechanical work 164ndash170Metric system 218ndash220Miscellaneous metalwork 145ndash148Miscellaneous work 162Museums 6
Nursery units 26Nursesrsquo residences 7Nursing homes 4 11
Offices 2ndash3Old personsrsquo homes 13 31
Painting 160Painting and wallpapering 232ndash233Partitions 70ndash72Paths 108ndash109Pavings 89ndash92Pharmacies 3Piling 149ndash151Pipework 82 138ndash143 164ndash166Planting 112ndash113Plastering and tiling 231Plumbing and heating 192 231Police stations 1 13 20Post offices 1Precast concrete 138Preliminaries 49Prisons 1Property insurance 199ndash201
Professional fees 203ndash209Public houses 4 14 34
Radiators 169ndash170Rail track 154ndash156Regional variations 196ndash197Research facilities 6Restaurants 4 14 35Retaining walls 107ndash108Roads 108Roads and pavings 151ndash154Roofing 229ndash231Roofs 56ndash63
Sanitary fittings 81Schools 6 12 14 38 39 40 41Sewer renovation and ancillary works 162ndash163Shopping malls 8Shops 8Site clearance 103ndash105Soil stabilisation 106ndash107Sixth form colleges 6 40Soiling seeding and turfing 110ndash113Sport centres 4Sports grounds 110Sports halls 14 36Sports stadia 11Sports pavillons 4Squash courts 4Staircases 63ndash64Structural metalwork 145Student accommodation 7 12Substructures 49ndash53Supermarkets 8Surface treatments 88 106Surgeries 3 14 29Swimming pools 4
Taking down 179Teachersrsquo training colleges 4 14 42Temperature equivalents 220Temples 5Tennis courts 5Theatres 5ndash11Thermal insulation 167ndash169Timber 148ndash149Transformers 171Trunking 172ndash175Tunnels 156ndash158
Index 203
Universities 6Upper floors 55ndash56Useful addresses 211ndash215
VAT xiVillage halls 14 20Visitorsrsquo centres 5
Wall finishes 74ndash75
Warehouses 8 27 28Waterproofing 161Weights of materials 221ndash225Welfare centres 13 32Windows 69ndash70
Youth clubs 4
Youth hostels 7
- Book Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Costs per square metre
- 2 Costs per unit
- 3 Elemental costs
- 4 Composite and principal rates
- 5 Indices and regional variations
- 6 Property insurance
- 7 Professional fees
- 8 Useful addresses
- 9 Estimating data
- Index
-
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Handbook
Third edition
Bryan Spain
LONDON AND NEW YORK
Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating
First edition published 2000 by Spon Press
Second edition published 2006 by Taylor amp Francis
This edition published 2010 by Spon Press
2 Park Square Milton Park Abingdon Oxon OX14 4RN
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copy 2010 Bryan Spain
Publisherrsquos Note This book has been prepared from camera-ready copy supplied by the author
All rights reserved No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilized in any form or by any electronic mechanical or other means now known or
hereafter invented including photocopying and recording or in any information storage or retrieval system without permission in writing from the publishers
This publication presents material of a broad scope and applicability Despite
stringent efforts by all concerned in the publishing process some typographical or editorial errors may occur and readers are encouraged to bring these to our attention where they represent errors of substance The publisher and author
disclaim any liability in whole or in part arising from information contained in this publication The reader is urged to consult with an appropriate licensed
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British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
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Contents
Preface vi
Introduction viii
Chapter 1 Costs per square metre 1
Building work 1
Chapter 2 Costs per unit 7
Chapter 3 Elemental costs 9
Building work 9
Chapter 4 Composite and principal rates 43
Building work 43
External works 55
Landscaping 84
Civil engineering work 94
Mechanical work 131
Electrical work 137
Alterations and repairs 144
Chapter 5 Indices and regional variations 157
Chapter 6 Property insurance 159
Chapter 7 Professional fees 161
Chapter 8 Useful addresses 167
Chapter 9 Estimating data 171
Index 191
Preface
The construction industry particularly house building is currently going through a difficult period Both clients and contractors are experiencing difficulties in financial matters due to the recent upheaval in the banking system Nevertheless small and large construction projects are still being designed and planned and the need for the preparation of accurate financial assessments in the first stages of a projectrsquos life has never been greater
Assessing the total cost of a construction project is a continuous process that commences when the client asks his professional advisors what it will cost It ends when the cheque for the release of the last portion of the retention is paid and the final account is settled
Whether a project is profitable or not can often depend on decisions taken at the first stages of its life The people who carry out this assessment bear the responsibility of deciding whether the cost information available at the time warrants spending further time and money investigating the viability of a project that is usually still at the conceptual stage
It is vital therefore that the most accurate methods of calculating the probable costs of construction are used and I hope that the information in this book will help clients developers architects engineers and surveyors involved in this process
Time spent on the appraisal of projects that do not proceed is not always wastedmdashlessons can be learnt that will help the next project The greater waste lies in allowing jobs to proceed without the people making the key decisions having the best cost information available to them
It is not possible to provide totally accurate cost data in the early stages of a jobmdashonly a historical analysis of the final account can do that But guidelines can be set out that should allow the client commissioning the work to help make the right decision before becoming contractually committed to spending large sums of money on land purchase professional fees and construction costs
On a well-managed project the cost plan will be monitored continuously as changes are made to the original design or for other reasons If the first-stage budget is based on reliable cost data the project will have a better chance of being completed within budget
I have received a great deal of help in the preparation of this book and would like to thank those suppliers and contractors who gave me their time and support The information in Estimating Data on civil engineering outputs is based on data in Sponrsquos Civil Engineering and Highways Price Book 2009 edited by Davis Langdon
Preface vii
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information neither the Publishers nor I can accept any type of liability resulting from the use of the contents
On a more positive note I would welcome constructive criticism of ways to make the contents of this book more relevant to the changing needs of the construction industry for future editions
Bryan Spain
September 2009
Introduction
This is the third edition of Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook and it is aimed at all those members of the construction team who are involved in assessing construction costs during the early stages of the development of a project There are many factors that can affect the profitability of a job over which the construction team has little or no control
It is important therefore that areas that can be influenced by good management skills should be given special attention This applies particularly to the first stage estimating process when a solid base of the projectrsquos financial position can be established
The contents have been laid out in the order that most projects are financially assessed The quality of the cost information however is almost wholly dependent upon the quality of the specification and the design information that is available at that stage of the appraisal
Chapter 1 lists square metre rates for building work for a wide variety of building types The rates are expressed in a range based on historical costs and should provide a client with a broad indication of likely costs
Chapter 2 fulfils the same function but the costs are given in unit costs eg the cost per hospital bed or per pupil in a school This method of assessment can be surprisingly accurate but should always be backed up by more detailed methods of cost appraisal
Chapter 3 contains elemental cost analyses of 32 different types of buildings These analyses provide data on the percentage and cost breakdown of 24 elements for each building and are a useful tool in identifying imbalances between the elements of different buildings
Chapter 4 includes unit rates for building landscaping civil engineering electrical and alteration work Where possible composite rates are displayed that combine several different descriptions to provide a single rate for separate but linked activities For example excavation concrete and brickwork up to DPC level are combined to produce a single linear metre rate for strip foundations
The use of composite rates can save valuable time in the preparation of the cost plan Where item descriptions do not lend themselves to be combined with others they are listed as principal rates
Chapter 5 provides indices reflecting historical costs of construction costs and tender prices
Chapter 6 deals with property insurance and contains two examples of re-building costs for insurance purposes
Chapter 7 sets out the cost of employing professional advisors whose fees are now negotiable and not mandatory
Chapter 8 includes a list of useful addresses Chapter 9 contains estimating data that may be useful when preparing a first stage
estimate
Introduction ix
At this stage of a project the information available is limited and although the brief from a client can be minimal an approximation of costs must still be prepared Here is a simple example
It is proposed to construct a single story distribution warehouse (shell only) size 6000 square metres in the South West of England An outline plan has been prepared showing parking areas and a road layout It is known that local contractors are operating at almost full capacity so tender levels are expected to be high The work would commence in April 2010 with a nine month construction period
Main building pound
6000 m2 at pound622 (Chapter 1) 3732000
External works
(based on rough quantities and rates in Chapter 4)
Car park 180000
Roads 135000
Fencing 46000
Drains 42000
Soft landscaping 15000
Lighting 15000 433000
pound 4165000
Extra for anticipated high tender levels say 6 208250
pound 4373250
Allow for inflation say 9 months 3timespound4373250 98398
Carried forward pound 4471548
Brought forward
pound4471648
4069199 Professional fees (see chapter 5)
say 12times4069199 pound 488303
pound 4557502
Depending on the quality of the information on which the first stage estimate is based a basement and ceiling band of between 5 and 10 should be applied and reported to the client
Allow for regional variations (see Chapter 5) say South West
91timespound4471648
x Introduction
5 say pound4329626 to pound4546108
10 say pound4091497 to pound5013252
These costs exclude land purchase and VAT and any special costs connected to the project They also exclude any development grants or subsidies that may be available in the area involved
1Costs per square metre
BUILDING WORK
These square metre prices exclude the cost of external works fittings furniture professional fees and VAT They are expressed in a range and are intended to provide a broad indication of the cost of the work in the early stages of a projectrsquos financial appraisal
poundm2
Public service buildings
Banks
local 1600ndash1850
city 2150ndash2750
Building societies
local 1450ndash1750
city 1650ndash2050
Fire stations 1400ndash1750
Courts
magistrates 1450ndash1700
county 1800ndash2150
Police stations 1350ndash1800
Prisons 1700ndash2300
Post offices 950ndash1250
Halls
town 1000ndash1300
village 900ndash1200
Ambulance stations 1250ndash1600
Vehicle repair 1350ndash1500
Car showroom 1100ndash1300
Car repairs and maintenance 1400ndash1650
Petrol stations 1500ndash1900
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poundm2
Industrial buildings
Agricultural
livestock 450ndash600
storage 550ndash750
Advance factories for letting 650ndash850
Purpose built factories 750ndash950
Factories generally
heavy industrial 750ndash950
extra for owner occupation 300ndash350
extra for office accommodation 350ndash400
High tech laboratories 2800ndash3500
Warehousesstores shell only
up to 2000m2 floor area 450ndash550
over 2000m2 floor area 350ndash500
extra for owner occupation 250ndash300
Offices business park
high tech unit 1000ndash1300
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Offices city centre
3 to 5 floors 1100ndash1400
over 5 floors 1250ndash1650
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
prestige building 2000ndash2800
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Health and welfare facilities
Day surgeries 1250ndash1450
Group surgeries 1150ndash1400
Homes for the mentally handicapped 1100ndash1500
Health centres 1300ndash1500 Welfare centres
1400ndash1700
Dental surgeries 1200ndash1400
Childrenrsquos homes 1100ndash1350
Geriatric units 1400ndash1700
Costs per square metre 3
poundm2
Hospices 1500ndash1900
Hospitals general 1300ndash1700
Laboratories 1550ndash1950
Pharmacies 1000ndash1500
Private hospitals 1400ndash1800
Hospital teaching centres 980ndash1400
Nursing homes 1250ndash1600
Leisure facilities
Cinemas 1800ndash2150
Community centres 1100ndash1300
Concert halls 2300ndash3300
Exhibition buildings 1550ndash1850
1350ndash1550
Golf club houses 1300ndash1800
Public houses 1200ndash1550
Restaurants 1450ndash1850
Sports centres 800ndash200
Sports pavilions 1150ndash1550
Squash courts 950ndash1250
Swimming pools
school 1200ndash1450
local 1700ndash2200
fun 2600ndash3400
Youth clubs 1000ndash1300
Gymnasiums 1000ndash1300
Fitness clubs
with pool 1400ndash1900 without pool
1000ndash1500
Exhibition centres 1500ndash2000
Social clubs 1200ndash1600
Visitorsrsquo centres 900ndash2600
international 2800ndash3750
I ce rinks
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poundm2
Indoor tennis courts 400ndash800
Indoor bowling green 450ndash900
Theatres
small 1650ndash2250
prestige 3400ndash3950
Religious buildings
Churches chapels 1200ndash1850
Church halls meeting houses 950ndash1400
Convents 1300ndash1800
Crematoria 1500ndash2600
Temples synagogues mosques 1300ndash1900
Educational buildings
Colleges 1200ndash2100
Libraries
local 950ndash1750
city centre 1550ndash2200
Museums
local 1400ndash2000
city centre 1700ndash2200
Research facilities 1600ndash2000
Schools
nursery 1200ndash1500
primary 1100ndash1400
special 1050ndash1350
for physically handicapped 900ndash1600
sixth form colleges 1200ndash1900
Universities 1400ndash1750
Cregraveches 1200ndash1600
Computer buildings 1600ndash2600 Training colleges
1100ndash1500
secondary 1050ndash1350
Costs per square metre 5
poundm2
Residential buildings
Hotels
3 star 1600ndash1950
5 star 2350ndash3000
Private housing
bungalows 900ndash1050
houses detached 850ndash1100
houses semi-detached 800ndash1050
flats low rise 900ndash1100
flats standard 850ndash950
flats luxury 1750ndash2350
Public housing
bungalows 850ndash950
houses semi-detached 800ndash1000
flats low rise 850ndash1050
sheltered housing 900ndash1050
Sheltered housing
public 900ndash1350
private 1000ndash1700
Student accommodation 1000ndash1800
Youth hostels 900ndash1800
Nursesrsquo residences 1100ndash1850
Hostels for the homeless 800ndash1000
Transport
Car parking
multi-storey 300ndash500
underground 500ndash600
surface 90ndash110
Coach and bus stations 950ndash1400
Bus garages 1100ndash1200
Car washes 700ndash1000
Retail
Retail warehouses 800ndash1100
Shops
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small 700ndash900
medium 600ndash800
Department stores 650ndash850
Shops with offices over 900ndash1200
Shops with flats over 1000ndash1300
Supermarkets
shell only 450ndash650
fitting out 900ndash1150
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
poundm2
2Costs per unit
The following represent the cost per unit of a range of types of buildings This method of assessing construction costs is usually the first step in the process of the consideration of the viability of project
Unit pound
Health and welfare facilities
Hospitals (general) Bed 90000ndash150000
Hospitals (private) Room 115000ndash210000
Nursing home
old peoplesrsquo Bed 30000ndash75000
childrenrsquos Bed 25000ndash50000
Leisure
25000ndash35000
Sports stadium new stands
single tier stand Seat 1100ndash1350
multi-tier stands with
hospitality boxes Seat 3000ndash4000
Hotels
3 star Bedroom 35000ndash55000
5 star Bedroom 85000ndash180000
Residential
Local Authority housing Bedroom 30000ndash40000
Local Authority flats Bedroom 25000ndash35000
Theatres Seat
Sheltered housing Bedroom 45000ndash60000
Private housing Bedroom 55000ndash90000
Private flats Bedroom 60000ndash95000
Student accommodation Bedroom 40000ndash55000
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Unit pound
Car parking
multi storey Car 5000ndash10000
underground Car 15000ndash25000
surface Car 1200ndash1750
Educational buildings
Nursery schools Pupil 5000ndash10000
Primary schools Pupil 7000ndash12000
Secondary schools Pupil 8000ndash14000
Transport
3 Elemental costs
This chapter contains elemental cost breakdowns for building and electrical work The building work is comprised of 38 different types in 8 categories each building broken down into 24 cost elements
The cost data should be used with caution because imbalances can occur in the use of elemental costs in isolation The figures are an amalgam of the costs for a range of buildings in each category and represent a broad indication of costs rather than an accurate statement of detail
It should be remembered that the application of the information in this chapter is only one stage in the preparation of a budget estimate for a project It is hoped that any major discrepancies will be highlighted by a comparison between the following detailed breakdowns and specific projects
Nevertheless the information provided should be an invaluable tool in assessing the relative values of elements in different buildings The tables will be particularly useful in the early cost planning process and also in the evaluation of tenders
The costs cover building work only and exclude the costs of drainage external works contingency sums professional fees and VAT Due to rounding off there may be some minor discrepancies in individual elemental costs and totals The figures are based on costs prevailing in the first quarter of 2000 The following buildings are included
BUILDING WORK
Public service buildings
Ambulance station City bank County court Fire station Police station Village hall
Industrial buildings
Factory light industrial Factory heavy industrial Livestock building High tech laboratory Nursery units
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Health and welfare
Group surgery Health centre Old personsrsquo nursing home Welfare centre
Leisure
Golf club house Public house Restaurant Sports hall
Education
Library Primary school Secondary school Sixth form college Special school Teachersrsquo training college
Residential
Local Authority low rise flats Local Authority housing Private flats Luxury private flats
Transport
Multi-storey car park
Warehouse shell Warehouse complete
Elemental costs 11
Category Public serviceType Ambulance stationFloor area 375m2 Total cost pound 425625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46819 11 125
2 Substructure 38306 9 102
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 55331 13 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 34050 8 91
8 Windows and external doors 17025 4 45
9 Partitions and internal walls 12769 3 34
10 Internal doors 8513 2 23
11 Wall finishes 8513 2 23
12 Floor finishes 21281 5 57
13 Ceiling finishes 4256 1 11
14 Fittings and furnishings 29794 7 79
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17025 4 45
16 Hot and cold water services 8513 2 23
17 Heating and air treatment installation 17025 4 45
18 Ventilation installation 4256 1 11
19 Gas services 4256 1 11
20 Electric installation 34050 8 91
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8513 2 23
23 Special installationsservices equipment 17025 4 45
24 Buildersrsquo work 38306 9 102
425625 100 1135
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Category Public serviceType City bank Floor area 907m2 Total cost pound2222150
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 199994 9 221
2 Substructure 155551 7 172
3 Frame 222215 10 245
4 Upper floors 88886 4 98
5 Roof 133329 6 147
6 Staircases 44443 2 49
7 External walls 333323 15 368
8 Windows and external doors 111108 5 123
9 Partitions and internal walls 66665 3 74
10 Internal doors 44443 2 49
11 Wall finishes 44443 2 49
12 Floor finishes 88886 4 98
13 Ceiling finishes 66665 3 74
14 Fittings and furnishings 66665 3 74
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 22222 1 25
16 Hot and cold water services 44443 2 49
17 Heating and air treatment installation 66665 3 74
18 Ventilation installation 22222 1 25
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111108 5 123
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 66665 3 74
23 Special installationsservices equipment 66665 3 74
24 Buildersrsquo work 155551 7 172
2222150 100 2450
Elemental costs 13
Category Public serviceType County courtFloor area 948m2 Total cost pound1872300
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 187230 10 198
2 Substructure 93615 5 99
3 Frame 131061 7 138
4 Upper floors 93615 5 99
5 Roof 131061 7 138
6 Staircases 56169 3 59
7 External walls 168507 9 178
8 Windows and external doors 93615 5 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 56169 3 59
10 Internal doors 74892 4 79
11 Wall finishes 56169 3 59
12 Floor finishes 74892 4 79
13 Ceiling finishes 56169 3 59
14 Fittings and furnishings 93615 5 99
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 37446 2 40
16 Hot and cold water services 18723 1 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 37446 2 40
18 Ventilation installation 18723 1 20
19 Gas services 18723 1 20
20 Electric installation 112338 6 119
21 Lift and conveyor installation 37446 2 40
22 Protective amp communication installation 18723 1 20
37446 2 40
24 Buildersrsquo work 168507 9 178
1872300 100 1975
23 Special installationsservices equipment
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Category Public serviceType Fire stationFloor area 490m2 Total cost pound771750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 77175 10 158
2 Substructure 46305 6 95
3 Frame 578813 5 1181
4 Upper floors 23153 3 47
5 Roof 61740 8 126
6 Staircases 15435 2 32
7 External walls 77175 10 158
8 Windows and external doors 46305 6 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 23153 3 47
10 Internal doors 23153 3 47
11 Wall finishes 23153 3 47
12 Floor finishes 30870 4 63
13 Ceiling finishes 7718 1 16
14 Fittings and furnishings 15435 2 32
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 15435 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 23153 3 47
17 Heating and air treatment installation 23153 3 47
18 Ventilation installation 7718 1 16
19 Gas services 7718 1 16
20 Electric installation 77175 10 158
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15435 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23153 3 47
24 Buildersrsquo work 69458 9 142
771750 100 2678
Elemental costs 15
Category Public serviceType Police stationFloor area 342m2 Total cost pound530100
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 58311 11 171
2 Substructure 37107 7 109
3 Frame 26505 5 78
4 Upper floors 10602 2 31
5 Roof 37107 7 109
6 Staircases 15903 3 47
7 External walls 58311 11 171
8 Windows and external doors 37107 7 109
9 Partitions and internal walls 21204 4 62
10 Internal doors 15903 3 47
11 Wall finishes 15903 3 47
12 Floor finishes 21204 4 62
13 Ceiling finishes 10602 2 31
14 Fittings and furnishings 10602 2 31
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 10602 2 31
16 Hot and cold water services 10602 2 31
17 Heating and air treatment installation 10602 2 31
18 Ventilation installation 5301 1 16
19 Gas services 5301 1 16
20 Electric installation 42408 8 124
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15903 3 47
23 Special installationsservices equipment 10602 2 31
24 Buildersrsquo work 42408 8 124
530100 100 1550
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Category Public serviceType Village hall Floor area 380m2 Total cost pound408500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
1 Preliminaries 44935 11 118
2 Substructure 40850 10 108
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 36765 9 97
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 40850 10 108
8 Windows and external doors 28595 7 75
9 Partitions and internal walls 16340 4 43
10 Internal doors 12255 3 32
11 Wall finishes 12255 3 32
12 Floor finishes 16340 4 43
13 Ceiling finishes 8170 2 22
14 Fittings and furnishings 20425 5 54
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8170 2 22
16 Hot and cold water services 4085 1 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 12255 3 32
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49020 12 129
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12255 3 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 4085 1 11
24 Buildersrsquo work 40850 10 108
408500 100 1075
pound pound
Elemental costs 17
Category Industrial Type Factory light industrialFloor area 380m2 Total cost pound2375000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 166250 7 44
2 Substructure 308750 13 81
3 Frame 380000 16 99
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 237500 10 62
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 237500 10 62
8 Windows and external doors 95000 4 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 71250 3 19
10 Internal doors 23750 1 6
11 Wall finishes 23750 1 6
12 Floor finishes 47500 2 12
13 Ceiling finishes 23750 1 6
14 Fittings and furnishings 190000 8 50
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 23750 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 23750 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 95000 4 25
18 Ventilation installation 23750 1 6
19 Gas services 23750 1 6
20 Electric installation 190000 8 50
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 142500 6 37
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23750 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 23750 1 6
2375000 100 622
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Category Industrial Type Factory heavy industrialFloor area 10500m2 Total cost pound8925000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 803250 9 77
2 Substructure 892500 10 85
3 Frame 1071000 12 102
4 Upper floors 357000 4 34
5 Roof 803250 9 77
6 Staircases 89250 1 9
7 External walls 714000 8 68
8 Windows and external doors 267750 3 26
9 Partitions and internal walls 178500 2 17
10 Internal doors 89250 1 9
11 Wall finishes 178500 2 17
12 Floor finishes 178500 2 17
13 Ceiling finishes 89250 1 9
14 Fittings and furnishings 89250 1 9
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 178500 2 17
16 Hot and cold water services 178500 2 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 357000 4 34
18 Ventilation installation 357000 4 34
19 Gas services 178500 2 17
20 Electric installation 892500 10 85
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 178500 2 17
23 Special installationsservices equipment 178500 2 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 624750 7 60
8925000 100 850
Elemental costs 19
Category IndustrialType Livestock buildingFloor area 800m2 Total cost pound420000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46200 11 58
2 Substructure 29400 7 37
3 Frame 29400 7 37
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 33600 8 42
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 67200 16 84
8 Windows and external doors 12600 3 16
9 Partitions and internal walls 21000 5 26
10 Internal doors 4200 1 5
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 12600 3 16
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 8400 2 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 4200 1 5
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 67200 16 84
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8400 2 11
23 Special installationsservices equipment 29400 7 37
24 Buildersrsquo work 46200 11 58
420000 100 525
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Category IndustrialType LaboratoryFloor area 940m2 Total cost pound2961000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 266490 9 284
2 Substructure 177660 6 189
3 Frame 207270 7 221
4 Upper floors 207270 7 221
5 Roof 236880 8 252
6 Staircases 59220 2 63
7 External walls 177660 6 189
8 Windows and external doors 148050 5 158
9 Partitions and internal walls 118440 4 126
10 Internal doors 88830 3 95
11 Wall finishes 59220 2 63
12 Floor finishes 88830 3 95
13 Ceiling finishes 88830 3 95
14 Fittings and furnishings 118440 4 126
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 29610 1 32
16 Hot and cold water services 29610 1 32
17 Heating and air treatment installation 29610 1 32
18 Ventilation installation 29610 1 32
19 Gas services 29610 1 32
20 Electric installation 325710 11 347
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 59220 2 63
23 Special installationsservices equipment 88830 3 95
24 Buildersrsquo work 296100 10 315
2961000 100 3150
Elemental costs 21
Category IndustrialType Nursery unitsFloor area 2018m2 Total cost pound1654760
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 198571 12 98
2 Substructure 165476 10 82
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 264762 16 131
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 364047 22 180
8 Windows and external doors 49643 3 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 33095 2 16
10 Internal doors 16548 1 8
11 Wall finishes 16548 1 8
12 Floor finishes 33095 2 16
13 Ceiling finishes 16548 1 8
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 16548 1 8
16 Hot and cold water services 16548 1 8
17 Heating and air treatment installation 33095 2 16
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 16548 1 8
20 Electric installation 182024 11 90
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 33095 2 16
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 198571 12 98
1654760 100 820
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Category IndustrialType Warehouse shellFloor area 2864m2 Total cost pound1217200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 121720 10 43
2 Substructure 170408 14 60
3 Frame 194752 16 68
4 Upper floors 12172 1 4
5 Roof 158236 13 55
6 Staircases 12172 1 4
7 External walls 158236 13 55
8 Windows and external doors 60860 5 21
9 Partitions and internal walls 24344 2 9
10 Internal doors 24344 2 9
11 Wall finishes 12172 1 4
12 Floor finishes 36516 3 13
13 Ceiling finishes 12172 1 4
14 Fittings and furnishings 12172 1 4
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12172 1 4
16 Hot and cold water services 12172 1 4
17 Heating and air treatment installation 24344 2 9
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 85204 7 30
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12172 1 4
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12172 1 4
24 Buildersrsquo work 48688 4 17
1217200 100 425
Elemental costs 23
Category Industrial Type Warehouse completeFloor area 2120m2 Total cost pound1272000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 114480 9 54
2 Substructure 139920 11 66
3 Frame 165360 13 78
4 Upper floors 12720 1 6
5 Roof 165360 13 78
6 Staircases 12720 1 6
7 External walls 165360 13 78
8 Windows and external doors 50880 4 24
9 Partitions and internal walls 25440 2 12
10 Internal doors 25440 2 12
11 Wall finishes 25440 2 12
12 Floor finishes 38160 3 18
13 Ceiling finishes 25440 2 12
14 Fittings and furnishings 25440 2 12
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12720 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 12720 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 38160 3 18
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 12720 1 6
20 Electric installation 89040 7 42
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 38160 3 18
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12720 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 63600 5 30
1272000 100 600
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Category Health and welfareType Group surgery Floor area 395m2 Total cost pound582625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 69915 12 177
2 Substructure 58263 10 148
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 58263 10 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 69915 12 177
8 Windows and external doors 34958 6 89
9 Partitions and internal walls 34958 6 89
10 Internal doors 17479 3 44
11 Wall finishes 11653 2 30
12 Floor finishes 17479 3 44
13 Ceiling finishes 11653 2 30
14 Fittings and furnishings 11653 2 30
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11653 2 30
16 Hot and cold water services 5826 1 15
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5826 1 15
18 Ventilation installation 5826 1 15
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 64089 11 162
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11653 2 30
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11653 2 30
24 Buildersrsquo work 69915 12 177
582625 100 1475
Elemental costs 25
Category Health and welfareType Health centre Floor area 510m2 Total cost pound714000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 78540 11 154
2 Substructure 71400 10 140
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 78540 11 154
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 92820 13 182
8 Windows and external doors 28560 4 56
9 Partitions and internal walls 28560 4 56
10 Internal doors 21420 3 42
11 Wall finishes 14280 2 28
12 Floor finishes 21420 3 42
13 Ceiling finishes 14280 2 28
14 Fittings and furnishings 28560 4 56
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 21420 3 42
16 Hot and cold water services 7140 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 7140 1 14
18 Ventilation installation 7140 1 14
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49980 12 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21420 2 42
23 Special installationsservices equipment 7140 2 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 35700 11 70
714000 100 1246
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Category Health and welfareType Old personsrsquo nursing homeFloor area 1672m2 Total cost pound2382600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 262086 11 157
2 Substructure 190608 8 114
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 309738 13 185
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 142956 6 86
8 Windows and external doors 166782 7 100
9 Partitions and internal walls 95304 4 57
10 Internal doors 119130 5 71
11 Wall finishes 95304 4 57
12 Floor finishes 95304 4 57
13 Ceiling finishes 47652 2 29
14 Fittings and furnishings 142956 6 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71478 3 43
16 Hot and cold water services 71478 3 43
17 Heating and air treatment installation 166782 7 100
18 Ventilation installation 23826 1 14
19 Gas services 23826 1 14
20 Electric installation 142956 6 86
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71478 3 43
23 Special installationsservices equipment 71478 3 43
24 Buildersrsquo work 71478 3 43
2382600 100 1425
Elemental costs 27
Category Health and welfareType Welfare centre Floor area 612m2 Total cost pound976140
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 117137 12 191
2 Substructure 126898 13 207
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 107375 11 175
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 117137 12 191
8 Windows and external doors 39046 4 64
9 Partitions and internal walls 29284 3 48
10 Internal doors 29284 3 48
11 Wall finishes 29284 3 48
12 Floor finishes 29284 3 48
13 Ceiling finishes 19523 2 32
14 Fittings and furnishings 48807 5 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 19523 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 9761 1 16
17 Heating and air treatment installation 19523 2 32
18 Ventilation installation 9761 1 16
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 107375 11 175
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 19523 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 9761 1 16
24 Buildersrsquo work 87853 9 144
976140 100 1595
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Category LeisureType Golf club houseFloor area 675m2 Total cost pound875500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 87550 10 130
2 Substructure 61285 7 91
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 122570 14 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 96305 11 143
8 Windows and external doors 35020 4 52
9 Partitions and internal walls 26265 3 39
10 Internal doors 26265 3 39
11 Wall finishes 26265 3 39
12 Floor finishes 17510 2 26
13 Ceiling finishes 17510 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 70040 8 104
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17510 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 8755 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 8755 1 13
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 8755 1 13
20 Electric installation 122570 14 182
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication Installation 17510 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8755 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 96305 11 143
875500 100 1297
Elemental costs 29
Category LeisureType Public houseFloor area 780m2 Total cost pound1072500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 96525 9 124
2 Substructure 64350 6 83
3 Frame 21450 2 28
4 Upper floors 21450 2 28
5 Roof 107250 10 138
6 Staircases 32175 3 41
7 External walls 64350 6 83
8 Windows and external doors 42900 4 55
9 Partitions and internal walls 32175 3 41
10 Internal doors 42900 4 55
11 Wall finishes 53625 5 69
12 Floor finishes 53625 5 69
13 Ceiling finishes 42900 4 55
14 Fittings and furnishings 128700 12 165
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 32175 3 41
16 Hot and cold water services 10725 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 42900 4 55
18 Ventilation installation 10725 1 14
19 Gas services 10725 1 14
20 Electric installation 75075 7 96
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21450 2 28
23 Special installationsservices equipment 42900 4 55
24 Buildersrsquo work 21450 2 28
1072500 100 1375
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Category LeisureType RestaurantFloor area 340m2 Total cost pound561000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 50490 9 149
2 Substructure 44880 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 61710 11 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 72930 13 215
8 Windows and external doors 33660 6 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 39270 7 116
10 Internal doors 33660 6 99
11 Wall finishes 22440 4 66
12 Floor finishes 28050 5 83
13 Ceiling finishes 16830 3 50
14 Fittings and furnishings 39270 7 116
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 5610 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 5610 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5610 1 17
18 Ventilation installation 4046 1 12
19 Gas services 5610 1 17
20 Electric installation 78540 10 231
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11220 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 5610 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 61710 3 182
561000 100 1843
Elemental costs 31
Category LeisureType Sports hallFloor area 2016m2 Total cost pound2016000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 120960 6 60
2 Substructure 201600 10 100
3 Frame 241920 12 120
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 221760 11 110
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 141120 7 70
8 Windows and external doors 60480 3 30
9 Partitions and internal walls 60480 3 30
10 Internal doors 40320 2 20
11 Wall finishes 40320 2 20
12 Floor finishes 141120 7 70
13 Ceiling finishes 20160 1 10
14 Fittings and furnishings 161280 8 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 80640 4 40
16 Hot and cold water services 40320 2 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 80640 4 40
18 Ventilation installation 20160 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 161280 8 80
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 40320 2 20
23 Special installationsservices equipment 20160 1 10
24 Buildersrsquo work 120960 6 60
2016000 100 1000
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Category EducationType Library Floor area 616m2 Total cost pound831600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 99792 12 162
2 Substructure 74844 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 99792 12 162
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 116424 14 189
8 Windows and external doors 58212 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 16632 2 27
10 Internal doors 16632 2 27
11 Wall finishes 24948 3 41
12 Floor finishes 24948 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 16632 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 74844 9 122
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8316 1 14
16 Hot and cold water services 8316 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 16632 2 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 66528 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 16632 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8316 1 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 83160 10 135
831600 100 1350
Elemental costs 33
Category EducationType Primary schoolFloor area 2108m2 Total cost pound3583600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 322524 9 153
2 Substructure 250852 7 119
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 358360 10 170
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 394196 11 187
8 Windows and external doors 430032 12 204
9 Partitions and internal walls 215016 6 102
10 Internal doors 143344 4 68
11 Wall finishes 107508 3 51
12 Floor finishes 143344 4 68
13 Ceiling finishes 71672 2 34
14 Fittings and furnishings 215016 6 102
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 143344 4 68
16 Hot and cold water services 35836 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 143344 4 68
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 35836 1 17
20 Electric installation 286688 8 136
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71672 2 34
23 Special installationsservices equipment 35836 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 179180 5 85
3583600 100 1700
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Category EducationType Secondary schoolFloor area 2450m2 Total cost pound3123750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 281138 9 115
2 Substructure 218663 7 89
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 343613 11 140
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 312375 10 128
8 Windows and external doors 281138 9 115
9 Partitions and internal walls 156188 5 64
10 Internal doors 124950 4 51
11 Wall finishes 93713 3 38
12 Floor finishes 124950 4 51
13 Ceiling finishes 62475 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 281138 9 115
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 62475 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 31238 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 93713 3 38
18 Ventilation Installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 281138 9 115
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 62475 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 31238 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 281138 9 115
3123750 100 1275
Elemental costs 35
Category EducationType Sixth form collegeFloor area 1828m2 Total cost pound3016200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 301620 10 165
2 Substructure 241296 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 271458 9 149
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 361944 12 198
8 Windows and external doors 241296 8 132
9 Partitions and internal walls 150810 5 83
10 Internal doors 120648 4 66
11 Wall finishes 90486 3 50
12 Floor finishes 90486 3 50
13 Ceiling finishes 60324 2 33
14 Fittings and furnishings 361944 12 198
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 30162 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 30162 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 90486 3 50
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 241296 8 132
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 60324 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 30162 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 241296 8 132
3016200 100 1650
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Category EducationType Special schoolFloor area 1710m2 Total cost pound2308500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 253935 11 149
2 Substructure 207765 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 230850 10 135
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 253935 11 149
8 Windows and external doors 161595 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 115425 5 68
10 Internal doors 69255 3 41
11 Wall finishes 69255 3 41
12 Floor finishes 69255 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 46170 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 323190 14 189
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 46170 2 27
16 Hot and cold water services 23085 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 69255 3 41
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 184680 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 46170 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 46170 2 27
24 Buildersrsquo work 92340 4 54
2308500 100 1350
Elemental costs 37
Category Education Type Teachersrsquo training collegeFloor area 2620m2 Total cost pound3209500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 320950 10 123
2 Substructure 256760 8 98
3 Frame 192570 6 74
4 Upper floors 128380 4 49
5 Roof 320950 10 123
6 Staircases 96285 3 37
7 External walls 288855 9 110
8 Windows and external doors 192570 6 74
9 Partitions and internal walls 128380 4 49
10 Internal doors 128380 4 49
11 Wall finishes 96285 3 37
12 Floor finishes 96285 3 37
13 Ceiling finishes 64190 2 25
14 Fittings and furnishings 224665 7 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 64190 2 25
16 Hot and cold water services 32095 1 12
17 Heating and air treatment installation 64190 2 25
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 256760 8 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 64190 2 25
23 Special installationsservices equipment 32095 1 12
24 Buildersrsquo work 160475 5 61
3209500 100 1225
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Category Residential Type Local Authority low rise flatsFloor area 2349m2 Total cost pound2231550
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 223155 10 95
2 Substructure 223155 10 95
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 89262 4 38
5 Roof 245471 11 105
6 Staircases 44631 2 19
7 External walls 267786 12 114
8 Windows and external doors 178524 8 76
9 Partitions and internal walls 111578 5 48
10 Internal doors 89262 4 38
11 Wall finishes 66947 3 29
12 Floor finishes 66947 3 29
13 Ceiling finishes 111578 5 48
14 Fittings and furnishings 66947 3 29
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 44631 2 19
16 Hot and cold water services 22316 1 10
17 Heating and air treatment installation 133893 6 57
18 Ventilation installation 22316 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111578 5 48
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 44631 2 19
23 Special installationsservices equipment 44631 2 19
24 Buildersrsquo work 22316 1 10
2231550 100 950
Elemental costs 39
Category Residential Type Local Authority housingFloor area 3988m2 Total cost pound3589200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 323028 9 81
2 Substructure 215352 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 251244 7 63
5 Roof 466596 13 117
6 Staircases 107676 3 27
7 External walls 358920 10 90
8 Windows and external doors 215352 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 143568 4 36
10 Internal doors 107676 3 27
11 Wall finishes 143568 4 36
12 Floor finishes 71784 2 18
13 Ceiling finishes 71784 2 18
14 Fittings and furnishings 143568 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71784 2 18
16 Hot and cold water services 71784 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 107676 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 502488 14 126
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 0 0 0
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 215352 6 54
3589200 100 900
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Category ResidentialType Private flatsFloor area 1260m2 Total cost pound1134000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 68040 6 54
2 Substructure 68040 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 56700 5 45
5 Roof 136080 12 108
6 Staircases 34020 3 27
7 External walls 124740 11 99
8 Windows and external doors 68040 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 34020 3 27
10 Internal doors 45360 4 36
11 Wall finishes 34020 3 27
12 Floor finishes 34020 3 27
13 Ceiling finishes 34020 3 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 45360 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11340 1 9
16 Hot and cold water services 22680 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 34020 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 124740 11 99
21 Lift and conveyor installation 45360 4 36
22 Protective amp communication installation 34020 3 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11340 1 9
24 Buildersrsquo work 68040 6 54
1134000 100 900
Elemental costs 41
Category ResidentialType Luxury private flatsFloor area 2400m2 Total cost pound4920000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 344400 7 144
2 Substructure 295200 6 123
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 344400 7 144
5 Roof 442800 9 185
6 Staircases 147600 3 62
7 External walls 492000 10 205
8 Windows and external doors 344400 7 144
9 Partitions and internal walls 147600 3 62
10 Internal doors 196800 4 82
11 Wall finishes 147600 3 62
12 Floor finishes 98400 2 41
13 Ceiling finishes 98400 2 41
14 Fittings and furnishings 295200 6 123
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 98400 2 41
16 Hot and cold water services 98400 2 41
17 Heating and air treatment installation 147600 3 62
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 492000 10 205
21 Lift and conveyor installation 246000 5 103
22 Protective amp communication installation 147600 3 62
23 Special installationsservices equipment 49200 1 21
24 Buildersrsquo work 246000 5 103
4920000 100 2050
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Category Transport Type Multi-storey car parkFloor area 9600m2 Total cost pound3072000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 337920 11 35
2 Substructure 399360 13 42
3 Frame 645120 21 67
4 Upper floors 552960 18 58
5 Roof 30720 1 3
6 Staircases 153600 5 16
7 External walls 122880 4 13
8 Windows and external doors 30720 1 3
9 Partitions and internal walls 30720 1 3
10 Internal doors 30720 1 3
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 0 0 0
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 0 0 0
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 0 2 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric 276480 9 29
21 Lift and conveyor installation 215040 7 22
22 Protective amp communication installation 92160 3 10
23 Special installationsservices equipment 61440 2 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 30720 1 3
3072000 100 314
installation
4Composite and principal rates
When the appraisal of a project moves beyond the square metre stage it is likely that the client will commission a cost plan to be prepared This entails taking off rough quantities and applying global rates to produce an approximate cost of the project These rates are the result of combining various item descriptions and costs into what are called composite rates
Not all items can be combined with others to provide composite rates so principal rates are also included if their value is significant to the cost plan The following rates are presented under headings in the same order as the elements in Chapter 3
BUILDING WORK
PRELIMINARIES
These will usually be assessed by referring to the needs of each particular project but a figure of 75 to 125 of the construction costs is normal depending upon the nature of the project
SUBSTRUCTURES
Excavation pound
Excavate by machine to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m 700
spread and level on site m3 900
remove from site m3 2200
Excavate by machine for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
3
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pound
Excavate by machine for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Breaking out and disposal
Extra over excavation for breaking out by machine 3
3
reinforced concrete m3 16000
brickwork or blockwork m3 6000
Extra over excavation for disposing of contaminated material to licensed tip m3 8000
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material 3
3
3
Foundation walling Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 11000
rock m 10000
concrete m 11000
m 1600
sand m 4800
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 45
wall height 1250mm m 16600
wall height 1500mm m 19600
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 11500
wall height 1000mm m 13000
wall height 1250mm m 14000
wall height 1500mm m 14500
600times225mm
wall height 750mm m 12500
wall height 1000mm m 14000
wall height 1250mm m 15000
wall height 1500mm m 15500
Excavate trench by hand dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 12400
wall height 1000mm m 15000
wall height 1250mm m 18000
wall height 1500mm m 21000
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 13000
wall height 1000mm m 14400
wall height 1250mm m 15400
wall height 1500mm m 16000
600times225mm
wall height 1000mm m 13600
pound
wall height 750mm m 14000
wall height 1000mm m 16500
wall height 1250mm m 17500
wall height 1500mm m 18000
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Bases pile caps and ground beams
pound
Reinforced concrete mix C15 in bases including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
formwork and reinforcement size
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in ground beams including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
Slabs
Ground slab including excavation by machine disposal hardcore bed blinded with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick 2
200mm thick 2
250mm thick 2
300mm thick 2
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4700
200mm thick m2 5200
250mm thick m2 5800
300mm thick m2 6400
Ground slab including excavation by hand disposal hardcore bed blinded with with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
600times600times300mm nr 3600
750times750times450mm nr 7500
1000times1000times450mm nr 13500
1200times1200times600mm nr 25800
750times750times600mm nr 4000
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in pile caps including excavation earthwork support
1000times1000times1000mm nr 14000
900times900times1000mm nr 8000
2000times2000times1000mm nr 26600
m 3900
m 4400
m 5000
m 5600
450times450mm m 4000
750times500mm m 7500
900times500mm m 9000
1000times1000mm m 20000
Composite and principal rates 47
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4200
200mm thick m2 4800
250mm thick m2 5200
300mm thick m2 5800
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 5000
200mm thick m2 5600
250mm thick m2 6000
300mm thick m2 6600
FRAME
Reinforced concrete mix C25 Including reinforcement and formwork
columns size
beams size
pound
600times1200mm
600times900mm
Reinforced concrete C30 Including reinforcement and formwork
70200
Fabricated galvanised steelwork BS4360 grade 40 erected on site Including connections
universal beams 140000
roof bracing 165000
purlins
trusses
225times225mm m 6000
300times300mm m 10800
300times450mm m 16800
450times450mm m 24000
450times600mm m 37200
450times900mm m 49200
225times225mm m 6500
300times450mm m 11700
300times600mm m 18200
450times450mm m 26000
450times600mm m 40300
450times900mm m 53300
m
m 93600
columns t 140000
t
t
t 135000
t 145000
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pound
UPPER FLOORS
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Hardwood mahogany flooring 22mm thick or joists size 2
2
2
2
125times50mm m 3600
150times50mm m 3720
175times50mm m 3840
Softwood flooring including 25mm thick tongued and grooved boarding on joists size
200times50mm m 3900
225times50mm m 4050
250times50mm m 4440
125times50mm m 2200
150times50mm m 2120
175times50mm m 2240
Chipboard flooring including 22mm thick flooring butt jointed on joists size
200times50mm m 2500
225times50mm m 2650
250times50mm m 3040
125times50mm m 9600
150times50mm m 9720
175times50mm m 9840
200times50mm m 9900
2
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs Including formwork
m2 8500
200mm thick m2 10500
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
ROOFS
The following items represent the costs of roofs measured on plan The costs for roof coverings are given separately
225times50mm m 10050
250times50mm m 10440
150mm thick
Flat roofs
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs including formwork
150mm thick 2m 8500 200mm thick m2 10500
Composite and principal rates 49
pound
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
Softwood flat roofing consisting of herringbone strutting wall plates joists and woodwool slabs
woodwool slabs 50mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 4600
joists 175times50mm m2 4800
joists 200times50mm m2 5000
joists 250times50mm m2 5200
woodwool slabs 75mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 5400
joists 175times50mm m2 5600
joists 200times50mm m2 5800
joists 250times50mm m2 6000
woodwool slabs 100mm thick
joists 150times50mm 2
joists 175times50mm 2
joists 200times50mm 2
joists 250times50mm 2
Flat roof decking
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 50mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 75mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 100mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Pitched roofs
Softwood trusses at 600mm centres
span 5m
pitch 225 degrees 2
pitch 30 degrees 2
m 6400
m 6600
m 6800
m 7000
m 6800
m 7600
m 7600
m 8400
m 8600
m 9400
m 2600
m 3000
50 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pitch 40 degrees m2 3600
pitch 45 degrees m2 4000
span 8m
pitch 225 degrees m2 3400
pitch 30 degrees m2 3800
pitch 40 degrees m2 4200
pitch 45 degrees m2 4800
pound
span 10m
pitch 225 degrees m2 4600
pitch 30 degrees m2 5400
pitch 40 degrees m2 6200
pitch 45 degrees m2 7000
Underlays
Roofing felt 2
2
Building paper m2 300
External quality plywood
12mm thick m2 2000
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2400
Chipboard
12mm thick m2 700
15mm thick m2 800
18mm thick m2 1000
22mm thick m2 1200
Insulation quilt
100mm thick m2 800
150mm thick m2 1200
200mm thick m2 1600
Roof coverings
The following costs include for underfelt roof battens and work to eaves verges and ridges The rates are based on sloping areas
unreinforced m 240
reinforced m 320
Composite and principal rates 51
pound
Welsh blue slates size 2
2
2
Westmoreland green slates size 2
2
2
Reconstructed stone slates size 2
2
Asbestos-free slates 2
2
2
Concrete interlocking tiles 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Eaves fascias and verges
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 16mm thick softwood soffit
200mm wide m 3400
400mm wide m 4200
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 12mm thick plywood soffit
200mm wide m 3000
400mm wide m 3800
Painted softwood barge board 250mm high to sloping roof with painted softwood soffit
150mm wide m 2800
250mm wide m 3200
610times305mm m 11000
510times255mm m 9800
405times205mm m 9000
610times305mm m 22000
405times255mm m 16000
355times205mm m 15000
457times305mm m 6000
457times457mm m 5500
400times200mm m 6500
500times250mm m 6000
600times300mm m 5500
400times330mm m 2800
380times230mm m 3200
325times330mm m 3000
420times220mm m 3000
430times380mm m 2400
Clay pantiles
340times240mm m 4200
470times280mm m 3800
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100mm
PVC-U
68mm
112mm
aluminium
63mm
76mm
102mm
Rainwater gutters
cast iron
115mm
125mm
150mm
pound
PVC-U
aluminium
Sheet coverings
Lead sheeting 2
2
Lead flashings
code 5
150mm girth m 1800
200 mm girth m 2200
300 mm girth m 3000
Rainwater goods
The following costs include for all fittings
Rainwater pipes
cast iron
65mm
75mm
100mm
76mm m 1600
112mm m 2000
100mm m 2800
125mm m 3600
code5 m 10200
code6 m 11000
m 3000
m 3200
m 3400
m 3800
m 2800
m 3200
m 4400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3000
m 3600
m 4200
Composite and principal rates 53
400 mm girth m 4200
600 mm girth m 5000
Aluminium flashings
060mm thick
200mm girth m 1800
400mm girth m 3200
090mm girth
200mm girth m 2400
400mm girth m 3800
Aluminium sheeting
060mm thick m2 10500
090mm thick m2 12000
pound
Copper sheeting
055mm thick m2 15000
060mm thick m2 16000
Zinc sheeting
065mm thick m2 8000
080mm thick m2 8500
Copper flashings
055mm thick
200mm girth m 4800
300mm girth m 5600
060mm thick
200mm girth m 5000
300mm girth m 5800
Zinc flashings
065mm thick
200mm girth m 3200
300mm girth m 4200
080mm thick
200mm girth m 3800
Lead valleys
code 5
300mm girth m 4800
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Bituminous built up roofing
two layer m2 1800
three layer m2 2600
Two coat asphalt
13mm thick m2 2000
20mm thick m2 3000
30mm thick m2 4500
pound
Roof cladding
Asbestos-free corrugated single skin cladding
grey m2 4800 2
Lightweight galvanised steel sheeting 50mm thick sheeting 50mm thick m2 3800
Aluminium profiled cladding with pre-painted finish m2 4800
STAIRCASES
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise granolithic finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise terrazzo finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Softwood construction 2600mm rise
straight flight 900mm wide no balustrade 70000
two flights with quarter landing softwood balustrade
coloured m 5200
900mm
1200mm nr 425000
900mm nr 380000
1200mm nr 395000
nr 350000
900mm nr 375000
1200mm nr 430000
900mm nr 420000
1200mm nr 460000
nr
nr 100000
two flights with half landing hardwood balustrade nr 120000
Composite and principal rates 55
Mild steel construction 3000mm rise (balustrades and handrails excluded)
straight flight 900mm wide nr 110000
two flights with quarter landing nr 135000
two flights with half landing nr 150000
Spiral staircase in steel including powder-coated mild steel balustrades and handrail 3500mm overall rise
1500mm diameter nr 265000
2000mm diameter nr 300000
EXTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 10000
one and a half brick thick m2 13000
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6500
one brick thick m2 12000
one and a half brick thick m2 15000
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 6400
one brick thick m2 10600
one and a half brick thick m2 13600
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12600
one and a half brick thick m2 15600
Facing bricks pound250 per 1000 in gauged mortar
pound
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12000
Facing bricks pound400 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8000
one brick thick m2 14500
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Class B engineering bricks pound250 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7500
one brick thick m2 13500
one and a half brick thick m2 17500
Class B engineering bricks pound350 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8500
one brick thick m2 15000
one and a half brick thick m2 19000
Lightweight concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium dens concrete blocks in walls in gauged mortar
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Concrete walls
Concrete (mix C20) in wall including reinforcement with
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13000
150mm thick m2 13500
200mm thick m2 14000
250mm thick m2 14500
300mm thick m2 15000
pound
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14000
150mm thick m2 14500
200mm thick m2 15000
250mm thick m2 15500
300mm thick m2 16000
Composite and principal rates 57
pound
Composite walls
ties 50mm thick insulation and outer skin of
common brick 102mm thick (pound140 per 1000) thick (pound140 per 1000) m2 9000
common brick 102mm thick (pound200 per 1000) thick (pound200 per 1000) m2 9500
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10000
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound400 per 1000) m2 11000
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10500
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound350 per 1000) thick (pound350 per 1000) m2 11500
In situ concrete wall 100mm thick thick m2 16000
in situ concrete wall 150mm thick thick m2 16500
in situ concrete wall 200mm thick thick m2 17000
in situ concrete wall 250mm thick thick m2 17500
in situ concrete wall 300mm thick m2 18000
Wall cladding
Precast concrete panels m2 27000
Precast concrete panels with exposed aggregate finish m2 31000
Precast concrete panels with reconstituted stone facing m2 48000
Precast concrete panels with Portland stone natural facing m2 59000
GRP panels including associated fixings insulation and flashings
single skin panels m2 24000
double skin panels m2 28000
Metal cladding systems
PVF2 coated profiled galvanised steel sheeting 80mm thick insulation and coated inner lining
m2 6800
Insulated PVF2 coated silver finished metal sandwich panel system m2 18000
Asbestos-free corrugated sheeting m2 2500
Galvanised steel troughed sheeting m2 2400
Galvanised steel profiled cladding m2 2200
Steel coated composite panel cladding m2 4600
Curtain walling
Single glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 49000
Double glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 70000
Cavity wall formed with lightweight block inner skin 100mm thick stainless steel wall
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pound
External finishes
Two coat render with painted finish m2 2800
Two coated masonry paint m2 1400
Clay tile hanging including battens and felt m2 4800
Boarding in Western Red Cedar m2 11000
WINDOWS AND EXTERNAL DOORS
Windows
Softwood painted windows
single glazed m2 28000
double glazed m2 32000
Hardwood stained windows
single glazed m2 48000
double glazed m2 56000
Steel painted windows
single glazed m2 24000
double glazed m2 27000
Aluminium painted windows
single glazed m2 26000
double glazed m2 31000
PVC-U windows
double glazed m2 45000
External doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood framed ledged and braced door nr 30000
Softwood flush door nr 39000
Softwood panelled door nr 50000
Hardwood flush door nr 75000
Hardwood four panelled door nr 90000
Steel roller shutters and grilles 2
2
PARTITIONS AND INTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound220 per 1000
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 13000
Manual m 30000
Electric m 42000
Composite and principal rates 59
Solid precast concrete blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4400
Hollow precast concrete blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4400
215mm thick m2 5600
Thermalite blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3800
200mm thick m2 4600
Solid Lignacite blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3800
pound
150mm thick m2 4600
Hollow Lignacite blocks in wall
140mm thick m2 4000
190mm thick m2 4800
215mm thick m2 5000
Concrete (21Nm 20mm aggregate) in wall including reinforcement
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13600
150mm thick m2 14800
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14600
150mm thick m2 15800
Stud partition faced with
gypsum plasterboard 95mm thick
one side m2 4000
two sides m2 4800
gypsum plasterboard 125mm thick
one side m2 4400
two sides m2 5200
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pound
thermal board 22mm thick
one side m2 5400
two sides m2 8000
thermal board 40mm thick
one side m2 5800
two sides m2 8800
Extra for
skim coat plaster
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
one mist and two coats of emulsion
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
Metal stud partition faced both sides with plasterboard one hour fire resistance
170mm thick m2 7600
200mm thick m2 8800
Doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 762times1981mm
plywood faced nr 31000
sapele faced nr 32500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 33000
sapele faced nr 34500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick half hour fire resistant size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 34000
sapele faced nr 35500
Four panel softwood door 44mm thick size
Softwood door with one panel open for glass size
Purpose-made mahogany door with one panel open for glass size
762times1981mm nr 44500
762times1981mm nr 42000
762times1981times50mm nr 42000
838times1981times50mm nr 45000
762times1981times63mm nr 46000
838times1981times63mm nr 49000
Composite and principal rates 61
pound
Purpose-made mahogany door with two panels open for glass size
Purpose made mahogany door with four panels open for glass size
WALL FINISHES
In situ finishings
One coat of plasterboard finish 3mm thick to plasterboard m2 800
Plasterwork to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1100
19mm thick m2 1400
Cement rendering in two coats to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1200
19mm thick m2 1500
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat undercoat and two coats gloss m2 2000
Gypsum plaster cove
100mm girth m 600
127mm girth m 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
Board linings
Dry plasterboard lining to walls for direct decoration with emulsion paint finish
95mm wallboard m2 1600
125mm wallboard m2 1800
762times1981times50mm nr 44000
838times1981times50mm nr 47000
762times1981times63mm nr 48000
838times1981times63mm nr 51000
762times1981times50mm nr 46000
838times1981times50mm nr 49000
762times1981times63mm nr 50000
838times1981times63mm nr 53000
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plywood 4mm thick m2 1800
plywood 6mm thick m2 2000
hardboard 32mm thick m2 1600
hardboard 48mm thick m2 1800
hardboard 64mm thick m2 2000
wallboard 95mm thick m2 2400
wallboard 125mm thick m2 2600
chipboard 12mm thick m2 1700
chipboard 15mm thick m2 1800
chipboard 18mm thick m2 1900
chipboard 25mm thick m2 2000
softwood boarding 13mm thick m2 2800
softwood boarding 25mm thick m2 3000
Tiling
Glazed ceramic wall tiling fixed with adhesive and grouted 2
2
2
FLOOR FINISHES
Timber flooring
Softwood flooring butt jointed
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 3000
25mm thick m2 3400
Softwood flooring tongued and grooved
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
Hardwood strip flooring tongued and grooved 25mm thick 2
maple m2 9000
Sheet linings on softwood battens plugged and screwed to walls
pound
108times108times45mm m 5000
152times152times55mm m 4000
200times200times65mm m 3600
iroko m2 8000
merbau m 7000
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Chipboard flooring butt jointed
18mm thick m2 1200
22mm thick m2 1400
Chipboard flooring tongued and grooved
18mm thick m2 1400
22mm thick m2 1600
Plywood flooring butt jointed
12mm thick m2 1600
15mm thick m2 2000
18mm thick m2 2600
pound
Plywood flooring tongued and grooved
12mm thick m2 1800
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2800
Screedsin situ finishings
Cement and sand (13) screed
25mm thick m2 1200
38mm thick m2 1500
50mm thick m2 1800
75mm thick 75m m2 2200
Latex screed
3mm thick m2 1000
5mm thick 5mm thick m2 1400
Granolithic screed
25mm thick m2 1600
32mm thick m2 1800
38mm thick m2 2000
50mm thick m2 2200
Mastic asphalt flooring
black
20mm thick m2 2200
25mm thick m2 2500
red
20mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
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pound
Epoxy floor finish 5mm thick m2 3000
Tile flooring
Quarry tiles 2
2
Welsh slate floor tiles m2 5600
Ceramic tiles 2
2
2
Flexible flooring
Rubber floor tiles 3mm thick
plain finish black m2 5400
studded finish black m2 6000
Linoleum sheeting
25mm thick m2 2600
32mm thick m2 2800
Linoleum tiling 32mm thick m2 2000
Thermoplastic tiling 2mm thick m2 1200
Vinyl sheeting
2mm thick m2 1800
25mm thick m2 2200
3mm thick m2 2400
Vinyl tiling 2mm thick m2 1800
Cork tiling
32mm thick m2 2200
48mm thick m2 2600
63mm thick m2 3000
800mm thick m2 3600
Woodblock flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
American oak m2 7800
European oak m2 9000 2
iroko m2 7000
150times150times125mm m 5400
194times194times25mm m 7600
100times100times85mm m 4000
150times150times85mm m 4600
200times200times12mm m 5000
merbau m 6400
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Wood strip flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
maple
oak m2 8400
merbau m2 6200
iroko m2 6400
Underlay to carpets
rubber m2 800
felt m2 600
Fitted carpets
contract quality m2 1400
medium duty m2 1800
heavy duty m2 2400
Carpet tiles 2
medium duty m2 3000
heavy duty m2 4000
pound
Skirtings
Softwood painted skirtings m 800
Hardwood stained skirtings m 1400
Vinyl coved skirtings
100mm high m 600
150mm high m 800
CEILING FINISHES
In situ finishings
Skim coat of plaster to ceilings m2 1000
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat Artex sealer and one coat Artex finish
plastered ceilings m2 600
plasterboard ceilings m2 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
domestic m 2000
m 6800 2
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pound
Board finishes
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
Suspended ceiling systems
Gyproc MF suspended ceiling system with 127mm thick wallboard m2 3400
Suspended ceiling system with acoustic tiles 2
2
SANITARY FITTINGSDISPOSAL INSTALLATIONS
Sanitary fittings (complete with water supply taps and waste pipework)
White
lavatory basin nr 21000
WC
urinal bowl nr 20000
shower cubicle nr 80000
sink
bath steel enamelled nr 54000
bath acrylic nr 40000
Coloured
lavatory basin nr 30000
WC
bath acrylic nr 49000
Pipework (including all fittings)
Waste pipes
copper
PVC-U
Overflow pipes
copper
300times300mm m 3000
600times600mm m 3400
35mm m 3000
42mm m 3600
54mm m 4200
32mm m 1000
40mm m 1200
22mm m 1600
28mm m 2200
nr 28000
nr 28000
nr 35000
Composite and principal rates 67
MuPVC
Traps polypropylene
S trap 32mm nr 1600
S trap 40mm nr 2000
P trap 32mm nr 1400
P trap 40mm nr 1800
Soil pipes
cast iron
PVC-U
HOT AND COLD WATER SERVICES
Pipework (including all fittings)
Copper pipes capillary fittings
pound
19mm m 800
75mm m 4800
100mm m 6400
110mm m 3000
54mm m 5400
42mm m 4400
35mm m 3800
28mm m 2200
82mm m 2600
15mm m 1500
22mm m 1700
Cisterns and cylinders (including all connections)
Polyethylene cold water cisterns capacity
nr 9400
nr 10000
54mm m 6200
42mm m 5000
35mm m 4400
15mm m 2000
22mm m 2200
28mm m 2600
36 litres
Copper pipes compression fittings
54 litres
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pound
86 litres nr 12000
114 litres nr 13200
154 litres nr 18000
227 litres nr 24000
Copper cylinders indirect capacity
96 litres nr 14000
114 litres nr 16000
117 litres nr 17600
140 litres nr 20400
68 litres nr 11000
BUILDERS WORK IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIALIST SERVICES
Holes for pipes up to 55mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1200
one brick wall nr 1600
one and a half brick wall nr 2000
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1000
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1200
blockwork 190mm thick nr 1400
Holes for pipes 55 to 110mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1600
one brick wall nr 2400
one and a half brick wall nr 2800
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1400
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1800
blockwork 190mm thick nr 2200
Chases in walls for pipes up to 20mm diameter in existing
Chases in walls for pipes 40mm to 110mm diameter in existing
brickwork m 1200
blockwork m 800
brickwork m 1400
blockwork m 1000
Composite and principal rates 69
EXTERNAL WORKS
Excavation pound
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Excavate to reduce levels and deposit on site in spoil heaps
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 1800
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2200
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 2400
Excavate to reduce levels and spread and level on site
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2400
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 900
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 1000
by hand m3 2800
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by machine m3 2000
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 2200
by hand m3 2800
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 2400
by hand m3 3000
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 2600
by hand m3 3200
Breaking up
Excavate in soft rock
by machine m3 4500
by hand m3 6500
pound
Excavate in hard rock
by machine m3 6000
by hand m3 10000
Excavate in concrete
by machine m3 5000
by hand m3 8000
Excavate in masonry
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 5000
Excavate in pavings 150mm thick
concrete
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 500
macadam
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 400
Excavate to reduce levels and remove to tip off site
depth not exceeding 025m
Composite and principal rates 71
Filling
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m3 1200
by machine m3 1800
sand
by machine m3 4000
by hand m3 5500
pound
hardcore
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m3 3400
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m3 3600
by hand m3 5000
Surface treatments
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 200 2
Trim
sloping excavated surfaces m2 300
sloping rock m2 1200
Beds to receive pavings
Hardcore in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 500
100mm thick
filling m 300
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
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pound
Sand in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 550
100mm thick
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
Granular fill DfT Type 1 in bed by machine
100mm thick m2 400
150mm thick m2 600
200mm thick m2 800
250mm thick m2 1000
300mm thick m2 1200
Pavings (laid on prepared bed)
In situ concrete with trowelled finish
100mm thick m2 1250
125mm thick m2 1600
150mm thick m2 1800
Precast concrete paving flags 50mm thick
600times450mm 2
2
natural m 2200
coloured m 2400
600times600mm 2
2
600times750mm 2
2
600times900mm 2
2
natural m 2000
coloured m 2200
natural m 1800
coloured m 2000
natural m 1600
coloured m 1800
Composite and principal rates 73
pound
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times60mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times80mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
York stone paving flags
size 600times600times50mm size 600times600 m2 14000
size 600times900times50mm m2 14500
laid flat
straight bond m2 4500
herringbone pattern m2 4800
laid on edge
straight bond m2 4800
herringbone pattern m2 5200
laid flat
straight bond m2 5000
herringbone pattern m2 5300
laid on edge
straight bond m2 5300
herringbone pattern m2 5700
natural m 2600
coloured m 2800
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 3000
coloured m 3200
125mm thick m2 10000
150mm thick m2 12000
Cobble paving average size 75mm m2 9400
Brick paving size 215times1025 65mm (pound300 per 1000) times
Brick pavers size 215times1025times65mm (pound400 per 1000)
Granite setts size 200times100times100mm
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Grass concrete paving soiled and seeded
100mm thick m2 3000
150mm thick 150mm m2 3600
Gravel paving
50m thick m2 800
75m thick m2 1000
pound
Reconstructed stone paving
2
2
Fencing (including excavating for post holes intermediate and end posts and concrete bases)
Chestnut fencing to BS1722 Part 4
100m high m 1400
125m high m 1600
150m high m 1800
180m high m 2000
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with galvanised wire mesh height galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with plastic coated wire mesh height
galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
600times450mm m 4800
450times450mm m 5000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 2200
m 2600
m 2800
Composite and principal rates 75
pound
Close boarded fencing to BS1772 Part 5
on timber posts
100m high m 3600
125m high m 4000
150m high m 4400
180m high m 4800
on concrete posts
100m high m 3800
125m high m 4200
150m high m 4600
180m high m 5000
Panel fencing to BS1722 Part 11
on timber posts
090m high m 2400
120m high m 2600
150m high m 2800
180m high m 3000
on concrete posts
090m high m 2800
120m high m 3000
150m high m 3200
180m high m 3400
Palisade fencing to BS1722 Part 6
on timber posts
090m high m 3000
120m high m 3200
150m high m 3400
180m high m 3600
on concrete posts
090m high m 3400
120m high m 3600
150m high m 3800
180m high m 4000
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Post and rail fencing to BS1722 Part 7
three rail morticed
110m high m 2600
three rail nailed
110m high m 2200
four rail morticed
110m high m 2800
130m high m 3000
four rail nailed
110m high m 2400
130m high m 2600
Drainage
pound
Excavate trench by machine lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3000
depth 075m m 3600
depth 100m m 4400
depth 125m m 5000
depth 150m m 5600
depth 175m m 6400
depth 200m m 7200
depth 225m m 8400
depth 250m m 9200
depth 275m m 10000
depth 300m m 10800
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
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pound
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 5400
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6800
depth 150m m 7400 depth 175m m 8200
depth 200m m 9000
depth 225m m 10200
depth 250m m 11000
depth 275m m 11800
depth 300m m 12600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4200
depth 075m m 4800
depth 100m m 5600
depth 125m m 6200
depth 150m m 6800
depth 175m m 7600
depth 200m m 8400
depth 225m m 9600
depth 250m m 10400
depth 275m m 11200
depth 300m m 12000
Excavate trench by machine lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible
pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
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granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4600
depth 075m m 5200
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6600
depth 150m m 7200
depth 175m m 8000
depth 200m m 8800
depth 225m m 10000
depth 250m m 10800
depth 275m m 11600
depth 300m m 12400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5600
depth 075m m 6200
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 7600
depth 150m m 8200
depth 175m m 9000
depth 200m m 9800
depth 225m m 11000
depth 250m m 11800
depth 275m m 12600
depth 300m m 13600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 5400
depth 075m m 6000
depth 100m m 6800
pound
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
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depth 200m m 9600
depth 225m m 10800
depth 250m m 11600
depth 275m m 12400
depth 300m m 13200
Excavate trench by hand lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
pound
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
depth 125m m 7400
depth 150m m 8000
depth 175m m 8800
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depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
pound
Excavate trench by hand lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
concrete to bed and haunching
Composite and principal rates 81
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
pound
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
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depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
Manholes
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching and cast iron inspection cover internal size
600times450mm
depth 500mm nr 50000
depth 750mm nr 60000
depth 1000mm nr 75000
depth 1250mm nr 90000
depth 1500mm nr 100000
750times450mm
depth 500mm nr 60000
depth 750mm nr 70000
depth 1000mm nr 85000
depth 1250mm nr 105000
depth 1500mm nr 120000
pound
900times600mm
depth 500mm nr 65000
depth 750mm nr 80000
depth 1000mm nr 110000
depth 1250mm nr 120000
depth 1500mm nr 140000
depth 1750mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 180000
depth 2500mm nr 200000
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching concrete reducing slab and cast iron inspection cover internal size
900times900mm
depth 1500mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 200000
Composite and principal rates 83
depth 2500mm nr 240000
depth 3000mm nr 260000
depth 3500mm nr 290000
depth 4000mm nr 320000
1200times750mm
depth 1500mm nr 180000
depth 2000mm nr 220000
depth 2500mm nr 260000
depth 3000mm nr 280000
depth 3500mm nr 310000
depth 4000mm nr 340000
900times1500mm
depth 1500mm nr 170000
depth 2000mm nr 195000
depth 2500mm nr 220000
depth 3000mm nr 300000
depth 3500mm nr 350000
depth 4000mm nr 400000
depth 1500mm nr 240000
depth 2000mm nr 280000
depth 2500mm nr 320000
depth 3000mm nr 360000
pound
depth 3500mm nr 400000
depth 4000mm nr 460000
Precast concrete manholes including base slab 225mm thick precast concrete rings reducing slab and access shaft for all manholes over 3m deep step irons channels and cast iron heavy duty manhole covers size
675mm diameter depth
1000mm nr 70000
1500mm nr 85000
2000mm nr 100000
3000mm nr 120000
1200times1800mm
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900mm diameter depth
1200 diameter depth
1500 diameter depth
LANDSCAPING
pound
1000mm nr 95000
1500mm nr 110000
2000mm nr 125000
3000mm nr 155000
1500mm nr 160000
2000mm nr 200000
3000mm nr 250000
4000mm nr 300000
2000mm nr 190000
3000mm nr 240000
4000mm nr 290000
Site clearance
Demolish existing buildings Including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
large m3 600
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 300
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 100
Temporary chestnut fencing 150m high m 1800
Clear away scrub vegetation shrub and hedges m2 250
small m 1200
medium m 900
small m 500
medium m 400
small m 300
medium m 200
Composite and principal rates 85
Cut down trees grub up stumps
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 7000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 15000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 30000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 35000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 45000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 55000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 65000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 75000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 85000
Backfill tree hole with excavated material
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 250
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 400
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 500
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 600
pound
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 800
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 1000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 1200
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 1600
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 2000
Backfill tree hole with sand
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1200
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 1600
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 2400
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 3600
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 4400
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 5000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 6000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 7000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 8000
Backfill tree hole lean concrete
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 4000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 7000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 10000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 13000
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trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 16000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 20000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 23000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 27000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 31000
Backfill tree hole with hardcore
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1500
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 2500
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 3500
pound
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 5000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 7000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 9000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 11500
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 13500
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 16000
Excavation and filling
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m2 1200
by hand m2 1800
sand
by machine m2 4000
by hand m2 5500
hardcore
by machine m2 3500
by hand m2 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m2 3400
by hand m2 4800
Composite and principal rates 87
200mm m2 160
300mm m2 175
400mm m2 200
Roll cultivated ground with self-propelled roller with self-propelled m2 100
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 180
filling m2 220
Trim surfaces of
sloping excavated surfaces m2 200
sloping rock m2 1000
Soil stabilisation
Tensar Polypropylene Geogrid geotextile
SS 20 laid flat m2 400
SS 20 laid sloping m2 500
SS 30 laid flat m2 500
SS 30 laid sloping m2 600
SS 40 laid flat m2 800
SS 40 laid sloping m2 900
pound
Terram 1000
laid flat m2 300
laid sloping m2 400
Terram 2000
laid flat m2 600
laid sloping m2 700
Grassblock precast concrete paving laid on sand bed filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick m2 2600
103mm thick m2 2800
125mm thick m2 3200
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m2 3600
by hand m2 5000
Surface treatments
100mm m2 150
roller
Break up existing ground with plough or rotovator depth
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zinc mesh
3
3
PVC coated wire mesh
3
3
broken stone and rock size
3
3
pound
Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork 2
bricks (pound2501000) in retaining wall
one brick thick wall
height 1500mm m 20400
height 2000mm m 26400
height 3000mm m 38400
one and a half brick thick wall
240 wall height 1500mm m 23400
320 wall height 2000mm m 30400
400 wall height 3000mm m 44400
Roads
Excavate for and lay road base tarmacadam sub-base and wearing course precast concrete kerbs both sides road width
5m
6m
7m
Paths
softwood edging boards
width 15m m 2800
width 20m m 3600
Retaining walls
Excavate for and place in position wire mesh gabion cages filled with broken stone and
rock size
2times1times05m m 16000
2times1times1m m 12000
2times1times05m m 16400
2times1times1m m 12400
6times2times025m m 12000
6times2times030m m 11000
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand covered in bark chippings laid between
Excavate for and place in position galvanised wire mesh gabion mattresses filled with
support concrete foundations 10 Nmm ndash40mm aggregate (136) engineering
m 57500
m 69000
m 80500
Composite and principal rates 89
width 25m m 4500
width 30m m 5400
pound
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand lay precast concrete blocks as fire
path infilled with top soil and seeded
width 30m m 9000
width 40m m 12000
width 50m m 15000
Precast concrete flags size 600times600times50mm laid separately as stepping stones including excavation and sand bed
Car parks
Excavate and lay sub-base to receive
tarmacadam 65mm thick
general area m2 4000
parking bay nr 80000
concrete blocks 65mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 72000
cellular precast concrete paving filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 78000
103mm thick
general area m2 3800
parking bay nr 84000
125mm thick
general area m2 4200
parking bay nr 96000
Sports grounds
harrowing rolling and one cut
general areas m2 035
football pitch nr 363300
rugby pitch nr 241500
hockey pitch nr 175100
tennis court nr 23500
Trim and grade prepared ground and apply weedkiller fertiliser grass seed including
nr 800
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Soiling seeding and turfing
Imported topsoil filling spread and levelled average thickness
by machine 2
2
2
2
by hand 2
2
2
2
pound
Topsoil filling from spoil heaps on site spread and levelled average thickness
by machine
100mm m2 060
150mm m2 090
200mm m2 120
250mm m2 150
by hand
100mm m2 200
150mm m2 300
200mm m2 400
250mm m2 500
Plough and harrow topsoil to fine tilth remove stones apply weed killer m2 030
Apply pesticide and weedkiller to prepared topsoil sow grass seed (pound80 per 25kg) harrow roll and one cut
by hand
10gm2 m2 025
15gm2 m2 027
20gm2 m2 028
25gm2 m2 030
30gm2 m2 040
35gm2 m2 046
40gm2 m2 065
50gm2 m2 070
100mm m 300
150mm m 450
200mm m 600
250mm m 750
100mm m 480
150mm m 720
200mm m 960
250mm m 1200
Composite and principal rates 91
by machine
10gm2 m2 015
15gm2 m2 016
20gm2 m2 017
25gm2 m2 018
30gm2 m2 020
35gm2 m2 022
pound
40gm2 m2 023
50gm2 m2 025
general sports use m2 600
special sports use m2 800 2
Treat turf with wooden paddle beater m2 030
Treat turf with light roller m2 050
boxing cuttings m2
025
Planting
Excavate for and plant transplants or seedlings backfill and water plant cost
pound050
pound100
pound150
domestic m 500
pound200
pound250
pound300
and 2 ties per tree) tree cost
pound500
pound1000
pound1500
pound2000
pound5000
pound7550
pound10000
First cut to turf 20mm high with man-operated power driven cylinder mower including
Excavate tree pit fork bottom plant tree backfill water surround with peat (1 stake
nr 125
nr 175
nr 225
nr 275
nr 325
nr 175
nr 3500
nr 4500
nr 6500
nr 7000
nr 10000
nr 12500
nr 15000
Imported turf size 4000times2000times19mm on prepared bed
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Form planting hole in cultivated area plant shrub backfill water surround with peat shrub cost
pound500
pound1000
Tree stake 100mm diameter and 2 ties
length 2m nr 1000
length 25m nr 1100
length 3m nr 1200
Galvanised wire tree guards 300mm diameter
height 1m nr 2500
height 15m nr 2800
height 2m nr 3200
Cast iron tree grille size
two part
nr 21500
nr 23000
1200mm diameter nr 22000
four part
nr 24000
pound
1200mm diameter nr 30000
Field drains
Excavate by hand vee-sided ditch width at bottom
300mm depth
750mm
1000mm
500mm depth
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
Excavate trench by machine and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2300
depth 500mm m 2675
1200times1200mm nr 32000
nr 3500
nr 4500
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
1000times1000mm
1200times1200mm
1000times1000mm
Composite and principal rates 93
pound
depth 700mm m 3425
depth 800mm m 3800
depth 900mm m 4175
depth 1000mm m 4550
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2600
depth 500mm m 2975
depth 600mm m 3450
depth 700mm m 3725
depth 800mm m 4100
depth 900mm m 4475
depth 1000mm m 4850
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4100
depth 500mm m 4475
depth 600mm m 3150
depth 600mm m 4950
depth 700mm m 5225
depth 800mm m 5600
depth 900mm m 5975
depth 1000mm m 6350
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2460
depth 500mm m 2900
depth 600mm m 3220
depth 700mm m 3740
depth 800mm m 4160
depth 900mm m 4580
depth 1000mm m 5000
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2760
depth 500mm m 3200
depth 600mm m 3520
Excavate trench by hand and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
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depth 700mm m 4040
depth 800mm m 4460
depth 900mm m 4880
depth 1000mm m 5300
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4260
depth 500mm m 4700
depth 600mm m 5020
depth 700mm m 5540
depth 800mm m 5960
depth 900mm m 6380
depth 1000mm m 6800
pound
CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK
Individual rates in civil engineering work cannot be compared to those in building because the value of the General Items can be as high as 50 compared to about 10 in building work This is mainly due to the freedom of civil engineering estimators to prepare bids to reflect their view of the timing and sequence of the works that is usually not available to their building counterparts
So when preparing first stage estimates in civil engineering it is important that the level of the General Items is assessed first so that the level of pricing of the individual rates can be adjusted accordingly
CLASS A GENERAL ITEMS
The items listed below are based on a civil contract worth approximately pound10m and a contract period of 78 weeks
Contractual requirements pound pound
Performance bond
1 for construction period
075 for maintenance period
timespound10m 150000
timespound10m 75000 225000
Composite and principal rates 95
Insurance of the Works
Insurance of the plant
included in hire charges nil
Insurance against damage to persons and property
included in head office overheads nil
Specified requirements
Offices for Engineerrsquos staff
Carried forward 1000 375000
pound pound
Brought forward 1000 375000
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Laboratory for the Engineerrsquos staff
erect 750
maintain and operate
(50 weekstimespound100) 5000
Cabins for the Engineerrsquos staff
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Services for the Engineer
1750cc car
(100 weekstimespound400) 40000
Land Rover
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
telephone installation 500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 78700
15timespound10m 150000
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
remove 750 6500
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
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Brought forward 525900
Attendance on the Engineer
driver
(50 weekstimespound450)
chainman
(50 weekstimespound350)
laboratory assistant
(30 weekstimespound450)
Testing of materials (included) nil
Testing of the Works (included) nil
Temporary works
traffic signals
(30 weekstimespound50) 1500
cleaning roads
(40 weekstimespound400) 16000
progress photography temporary lighting 1000
(40 weekstimespound70) 2800
temporary water supply connection pipework 2000
supply
(2m litrestimespound070 per kl) 1400
hardstanding
3000
Method related charges
Offices for contractor
pound pound
office equipment desks computer tables chairs filing cabinets sundries
(100 weekstimespound200) 20000
laboratory equipment
(50 weekstimespound150) 10000
surveying equipment
(78 weekstimespound100)
Carried forward 525900
Equipment for the Engineer
(200mtimespound12) 2400
remove 1000 31100
erect 1000
(lay 200m2timespound15)
52500
22500
17500
11700 41700
13500
Composite and principal rates 97
Brought forward 621500
Cabins for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound80) 6240
8240
Stores for contractor
maintain and operate
10000
Canteen and messroom for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound100) 7800
9800
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 8000
Supervisionadministration
(90 weekstimespound1300) 117000
sub agents (2)
(156 weekstimespound700) 109200
inspectors (2)
(156 weekstimespound600) 93600
setting out engineeer
(30 weekstimespound700) 21000
quantity surveyor
(110 weekstimespound850) 93500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Carried forward 621500
remove 1000 12000
pound pound
erect 1000
remove 1000
erect 1000
remove 1000
(100weekstimespound80) 8000
erect 1000
remove 1000
Electricity
install 1000
agent
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timekeeperwages clerk
(78 weekstimespound500) 39000 652700
Carried forward 1310240
Brought forward 1310240
storekeeper
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
watchman
(100 weekstimespound350) 35000
teaboy
(78 weekstimespound300) 23400
offloading and cleaning
gang (2)
(140 weekstimespound400) 56000 145600
Total 1455840
This total represents 1456 for General Items on a contract value of pound10m
CLASS B GROUND INVESTIGATION
pound
pound
Trial pits
Trial pits size 1times2m not in rock maximum depth
nr 2600
Trial pits size 1times2m 50 in rock maximum depth
not exceeding 1m nr 7000
Trial pits size 1times2m in rock maximum depth
section foremen (4)
(312 weekstimespound700) 218400
1ndash2m nr 4800
2ndash3m nr 5800
3ndash5m nr 7000
1ndash2m nr 14000
2ndash3m nr 21000
not exceeding 1m
3ndash5m nr 35000
not exceeding 1m nr 14000
1ndash2m
2ndash3m
3ndash5m
nr 28000
nr 42000
nr 70000
Composite and principal rates 99
An allowance of say pound3000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the following work
Light percussion boreholes 150mm diameter
depth not exceeding 5m m 3000
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 5000
depth 20ndash30m m 8000
depth 30ndash40m m 10000
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter without core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
depth 30ndash40m m 5400
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter with core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 9800
depth 5ndash10m m 10200
depth 10ndash20 m 10600
depth 20ndash30m m 11000
depth 30ndash40m m 11400
CLASS C GEOTECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIAL PROCESSES
Drilling
pound
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
to carry out the following work
Drilling for grout holes through materials other than rock or artificial hard materials
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
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downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
pound
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
Drilling for grout holes through rock
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
Composite and principal rates 101
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20 m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20m m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
pound
Grout materials and injections
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and renewal of plant and equipment to carry out grouting operations
Materials
Cement bentonite (21) t 16000
Cement PFA t 8600
Sand
Pea gravel t 2200
Diaphragm walls 3
allowance of pound60000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the work
Excavation in material other than rock or artificial hard material
maximum depth not
exceeding 5m m3 48000
maximum depth 5ndash10m m3 50000
t 2200
Bentonite t 20000
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 3000 m of excavation is required An
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Concrete designed mix to BS5328 grade 20 ordinary Portland cement to BS12 20mm aggregate to BS882 walls 1000mm thick
m3 18000
pound
High yield bar reinforcement To BS4449
nominal size 12mm t 140000
nominal size 16mm t 130000
nominal size 20mm t 110000
nominal size 25mm t 100000
Concrete guide wall at the side of excavation 1000mm widetimes500mm deep m 38000
Ground anchorages
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 75 anchors are to be installed and an allowance of pound6000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Ground anchorages in material other than rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 14000
temporary with double
maximum depth 10ndash15m m3 52000
maximum depth 15ndash20m m3 54000
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 18000
Total length of tendon in material other than rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 11000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 11500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 13000
temporary nr 12000
permanent nr 14000
temporary nr 10000
permanent nr 12000
Composite and principal rates 103
pound
Ground anchorages in material including rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 15000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 17000
permanent with single
corrosion protection
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 19000
Total length of tendon in material including rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 12000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 13500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 14000
Sand band and wick drains
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 100 vertical drains are to be installed and an allowance of pound7500 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Number of drains 70 nr
Pre-drilled holes 70 nr
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10m
cross section
permanent nr 15000
permanent nr 13000
temporary nr 11000
100ndash200mm m 1000
200ndash300mm m 1100
300ndash400mm m 1200
temporary nr 13000
nr 17000
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pound
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
CLASS D DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE
General clearance
General site clearance of areas
free from major obstructions ha 90000
woods small trees and shrubs ha 180000
Demolish existing buildings including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
3
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
Pull down trees (stumps measured separately) girth
nr 6000
2ndash3
100ndash200mm m 1100
200ndash300mm m 1200
300ndash400mm m 1300
100ndash200mm m 1200
200ndash300mm m 1300
300ndash400mm m 1400
small m 1200
medium m 900
large m 600
large m 300
medium m 400
small m 500
small m 300
medium m 200
large m 100
nr 10000
3ndash5m nr 90000
nr 40000
500mm 1 m
1ndash2m
ndash
Composite and principal rates 105
pound
Grub up stumps and backfill with displaced topsoil stump diameter
Dig out and remove drains depth 15m including granular bed and surround m 1000
Dig out and remove drains depth 2m including concrete bed and surround m 1300
Dredging
It is difficult to provide accurate cost information on dredging Various methods can be used including cutter-suction dredger barge-mounted excavator or grab hopper The depth of water disposal arrangements and tidal conditions are all key factors affecting costs
The cost per cubic metre of dredging solid material should be in the range of pound6 to pound8 per cubic metre but specialist advice should be obtained in the early stages of preparing the budget estimate
General excavation
Excavate to reduce levels
depth not exceeding 025m 3
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
depth 025 to 050m
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
3
depth 025 to 1m
normal ground m3 300
stiff clay m3 450 3
3
150ndash500mm nr 3000
nr 6000
1ndash2m nr 8000
topsoil m 200
chalk m 2000
chalk m 2000
rock m 3000
chalk m 2500
rock m 4000
500mm 1 ndash
CLASS E EARTHWORKS
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normal ground m3 400
stiff clay m3 550
chalk m3 3000
rock m3 5000
depth 2 to 5m
normal ground m3 700
stiff clay m3 900
chalk m3 3500
rock m3 6000
Disposal
Excavated material
deposited on site
100m distance 100m distance m3 400
deposited on site
300m distance m3 500
deposited off site
1km distance including
tipping fees m3 900
deposited off site
5km distance including
tipping fees m3 1800
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material m3 1600
sand m3 4800 3
DfT Type 1 m3 3800
DfT Type 2 m3 3600
CLASS F IN SITU CONCRETE
pound
Provision of concrete
Standard mix
ST1
ordinary Portland cement m3 8500
sulphate resisting cement m3 9500
depth 1m to 2m
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 107
pound
ST2
ordinary Portland cement m3 8700
sulphate resisting cement m3 9700
ST3
ordinary Portland cement m3 8900
sulphate resisting cement m3 9900
ST4
ordinary Portland cement m3 9000
sulphate resisting cement m3 10000
ST5
ordinary Portland cement m3 9200
sulphate resisting cement m3 10200
Designed mix ordinary Portland cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 8900
20mm aggregate m3 8600
40mm aggregate m3 8700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 9200
20mm aggregate m3 8900
40mm aggregate m3 9000
grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 9300
20mm aggregate m3 9000
40mm aggregate m3 9100
Designed mix sulphate resisting cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 9900
20mm aggregate m3 9600
40mm aggregate m3 9700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 10200
20mm aggregate m3 9900
40mm aggregate m3 10000
108 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 10300
20mm aggregate m3 10000
40mm aggregate m3 10100
Placing of concrete
Mass concrete in
blinding thickness
not exceeding 150mm m3 1800 3
3
Exceeding 500mm m3 1400
pound
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2500 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1900
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1600
Reinforced concrete in
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2600 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2000
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2900 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1700
150ndash300mm m 1600
300ndash500mm m 1500
150ndash300mm m 2200
300ndash500mm m 2000
150ndash300mm m 2000
300ndash500mm m 1800
150ndash300mm m 2300
300ndash500mm m 2100
150ndash300mm m 2100
300ndash500mm m 1900
Composite and principal rates 109
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 3800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2400
columns and piers
not exceeding 150mm m3 6800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 4800
CLASS G CONCRETE ANCILLARIES
pound
Formwork
Rough finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1400
02- 04m m2 5000 2
exceeding 122m m2 6600
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
m2 6800
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1600
150ndash300mm m 3000
300ndash500mm m 2600
150ndash300mm m 5800
300ndash500mm m 5000
01ndash02m m 1800
02ndash04m m 4800
04ndash122m m 5800
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2000
01ndash02m m 2200
04 exceeding 122m
02ndash04m m 5200
01ndash02m m 2200
110 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
02- 04m m2 5200 2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2000
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
pound
Fair finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1400
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2800
02ndash04m m 8400
04ndash122m m 7400
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5400
04ndash122m m 6400
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
Composite and principal rates 111
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
pound
Reinforcement
Mild steel bars in straight lengths diameter
170000
150000
145000
140000
135000
130000
125000
120000
115000
High yield steel bars in straight lengths diameter
01ndash02m m 3000
02ndash04m m 8800
04ndash122m m 7800
6mm t
8mm t
10mm t
12mm t
16mm t
20mm t
25mm t
32mm t
40mm t
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
10mm 150000
12mm 145000
20mm 135000
25mm 130000
32mm 125000
40mm 120000
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
16mm 140000
Mild steel bars in bent lengths diameter
12mm 145000
10mm 150000
112 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
High yield steel bars in bent lengths diameter
Steel fabric weight
not exceeding 2km2 m2 500 2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
Joints
Open surface plain with joint filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
Formed surface plain with cork filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
16mm 140000
40mm 120000
32mm 125000
25mm 130000
20mm 135000
6mm t 180000
8mm t 160000
10mm t 155000
12mm t 150000
16mm t 145000
20mm t 140000
25mm t 135000
32mm t 130000
40mm t 125000
2ndash3gm m 600
3ndash4gm m 800
4ndash5gm m 1000
5ndash6gm m 1300
6ndash7gm m 1500
7ndash8gm m 1800
exceeding 2km m 2000
10mm m 800
20mm m 1200
25mm m 1400
10mm m 4000
20mm m 4400
25mm m 4800
Composite and principal rates 113
CLASS J PIPEWORKmdashFITTINGS AND VALVES
CLASS K PIPEWORKmdashMANHOLES AND PIPEWORK ANCILLARIES
CLASS L PIPEWORKmdashSUPPORTS AND PROTECTION
The items under this heading depart from the requirements of the Civil Engineering Method ofMeasurement (CESMM3) in that the trench excavation pipework and pipe supports are presentedseparately This will enable the reader to prepare budget estimates for this type of work more easily
Trench excavation
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 225mm backfilling and removing surplus from site
trench depth
1m
2m
site
trench depth
05m
1m
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
pound
CLASS H PRECAST CONCRETE
Copings sills and weir blocks weathered and throated size
CLASS I PIPEWORKmdashPIPES
150times75mm m 2600
200times75mm m 2800
300times75mm m 3000
05m m 600
15m m 2000
5m m 11000
3m m 4800
25m m 4000
35m m 5600
45m m 9000
4m m 7000
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 300mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 1200
m 2400
m 1000
m 1600
m 2600
m 3200
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
114 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
pound
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
4m
45m
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 400mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 525mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 900mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 8600
m 11000
m 13000
m 3400
m 4200
m 5800
m 7000
m 8400
m 10000
m 13000
m 16000
m 4200
m 5200
m 7400
m 8800
m 16000
m 12500
m 16000
m 20000
m 7400
m 9200
m 11400
m 15800
m 17600
m 21000
Composite and principal rates 115
45m
5m
Beds haunches and surrounds
Bed of sand 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of granular material 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of concrete 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
pound
Bed and haunching of concrete to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of sand to pipe diameter
225mm m 1600
300mm m 2200
400mm m 2800
525mm m 3600
900mm m 7000
225mm m 2600
300mm m 3600
400mm m 4400
525mm m 6400
900mm m 12000
m 28000
m 35000
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 1200
m 1600
m 2000
m 2600
m 4000
116 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bed and surround of granular material to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of concrete to pipe diameter
pound
Pipes laid in prepared trenches
Vitrified clay to BS65 spigot and socket joints with sealing ring nominal bore
225mm
300mm
400mm
450mm
Vitrified clay to BS65 plain ended with sleeve joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
Concrete pipes Class L with rebated flexible plain ended joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
450mm
525mm
750mm
900mm
Ductile spun iron pipes with spigot and socket Tyton joints nominal bore
225mm m 3400
300mm m 3800
400mm m 6400
525mm m 12000
900mm m 15400
225mm m 4600
300mm m 8000
400mm m 10600
525mm m 20800
900mm m 28000
1800mm m 46200
100mm
150mm
m 4400
m 6400
m 11600
m 14800
m 5200
m 7000
m 2800
m 3600
m 4800
m 5800
m 7600
m 10800
1200mm m 16600
1500mm m 34800
m 4400
m 5200
Composite and principal rates 117
250mm
400mm
600mm
pound
Unplasticised PVC pipes with ring seal joints nominal bore
82mm
110mm
160mm
Manholes
cover slab channels step irons and inspection cover
675mm internal diameter
depth 1m nr 75000
depth 15m nr 85000
depth 2m nr 95000
depth 25m nr 110000
depth 3m nr 120000
depth 35m nr 130000
depth 4m nr 140000
900mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 110000
depth 2m nr 125000
depth 25m nr 140000
depth 3m nr 155000
depth 35m nr 170000
depth 4m nr 185000
depth 45m nr 200000
depth 5m nr 220000
1200mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 160000
depth 2m nr 200000
depth 25m nr 225000
depth 3m nr 225000
depth 35m nr 270000
depth 4m nr 295000
depth 45m nr 315000
depth 5m nr 340000
Precast concrete manholes complete including excavation concrete surround base and
m 8400
m 14800
m 28200
m 1200
m 1500
m 2500
118 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
1500mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 190000
depth 25m nr 213000
depth 3m nr 240000
depth 35m nr 265000
depth 4m nr 290000
depth 45m nr 320000
depth 5m nr 350000
1800mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 220000
depth 25m nr 245000
depth 3m nr 270000
depth 35m nr 295000
depth 4m nr 350000
depth 45m nr 360000
depth 5m nr 420000
Gullies
Vitrified clay road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
Precast concrete road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround Class B engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
CLASS M STRUCTURAL METALWORK
Fabrication of members for frames straight-on-plan
beams
portal frames 170000
trusses and built up girders 175000
bracings purlins and cladding rails 150000
Permanent erection of members for frames 28000
Site bolts
black
HSFG general grade 325000
HSFG higher grade 360000
HSFG load indicating or load limit 425000
nr 39000
nr 28000
columns t 140000
t 140000
t
t
t
t
t 325000
t
t
t
Composite and principal rates 119
pound
Offsite surface treatment
blast cleaning m2 500
wire brushing m2 300
one coat chromate primer m2 450 2
CLASS N MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK
Stairways and landings t 425000
Walkways and platforms t 400000
Cat ladder in galvanized steel rungs at 300mm centres strings extended to form handrail 450mm wide length
3m
4m
5m
6m
7m
8m
9m 10m
Guard cage to cat ladder 10000
Galvanised steel staircase 900mm wide with chequer plate treads balustrade one side supported on universal columns
5500mm going 3000mm rise 16 treads and one landing nr 300000
10000mm going 5000mm rise 16 treads and one landings nr 350000
Steel spiral staircase 2000m diameter height
Steel balustrades 1100mm high
sloping
Steel door and frame
galvanizing m 1750
nr 90000
nr 120000
nr 150000
nr 180000
nr 210000
nr 240000
nr 270000 nr 300000
m
2500mm nr 400000
3000mm nr 450000
4000mm nr 500000
horizontal m 30000
m 35000
1000times2100mm nr 80000
1100times2100mm nr 100000
120 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
rail
with square vertical bars at 100mm centres
Security fencing
Galvanised steel security fencing height
1800mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm
Miscellaneous framing
Angle section
Channel section
Flooring
Galvanized mild steel lsquoDurbarrsquo pattern plate 8mm thick m2 12000
Galvanized open grid flooring 50mm thick m2 6000
Tubular section
CLASS O TIMBER
Greenheart timber in marine works
Galvanised tubular handrail 1050mm high standards at 2000mm centres with middle
Galvanised flat section handrail and members standards at 1000mm centres infilled
150times75times10mm m 2500
100times100times10mm m 2800
150times150times12mm m 3200
150times75times10mm m 3000
250times75times16mm m 4000
100times100times10mm m 5000
200times200times15mm m 14500
100times75mm m 2200
150times75mm m 2400
200times200mm m 7000
200times300mm m 9800
300times300mm m 12000
600times600mm m 32000
m 5600
m 6400
m 7000
m 7800
m 8400
m 9200
m 14000
m 16000
Composite and principal rates 121
pound
Wrought softwood in marine work
Hardwood decking thickness
Softwood decking thickness
Metalwork
Coach screws 10mm diameter length
75mm
100mm
150mm
Blackbolts nuts and washers M12 length
100mm
140mm
200mm
CLASS P PILING
CLASS Q PILING ANCILLARIES
Bored cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 5000
depth bored 15m m 5500
depth bored 20m m 6000
depth bored 25m m 6500
100times75mm m 1500
150times75mm m 1800
200times200mm m 4000
200times300mm m 6500
300times300mm m 7500
600times600mm m 22000
50mm m 11500
100mm m 17500
75mm m 14000
50mm m 6000
75mm m 7000
100mm m 10000
Allow pound6000 and pound10000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 2000
nr 300
nr 600
nr 900
nr 300
nr 400
nr 500
122 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 9000
depth bored 15m m 10000
depth bored 20m m 11000
depth bored 25m m 12000
pound
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 17000
depth bored 15m m 18000
depth bored 20m m 19000
depth bored 25m m 21000
Driven cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Driven concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 7000
depth driven 15m m 11000
depth driven 20m m 14000
depth driven 25m m 17500
Driven concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 9000
depth driven 15m m 13500
depth driven 20m m 18000
depth driven 25m m 22500
Driven concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 15000
depth driven 15m m 22500
depth driven 20m m 30000
depth driven 25m m 37500
Allow pound3500 and pound7000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 5000
m 3500
m 2000
m 5000
m 3500
Composite and principal rates 123
mass 100kgm length
mass 150kgm length
CLASS R ROADS AND PAVINGS
Sub-bases flexible road bases and surfacing
Hardcore road base m3 2200
depth 100mm m2 300
depth 150mm m2 400
depth 200mm m2 400
depth 250mm m2 600
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 2 m3 3600
depth 100mm m2 500
depth 150mm m2 600
pound
Isolated steel piles
Steel EN piles grade S275
mass 50kgm length
10m nr 55000
15m nr 75000
20m nr 90000
10m nr 100000
15m nr 140000
20m nr 170000
10m nr 130000
15m nr 175000
20m nr 225000
124 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 908 14mm aggregate base course depth
30mm m2 600
70mm m2 1000
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 913 wearing course depth
30mm m2 600
50mm m2 1000
Concrete pavements
Carriageway slabs concrete grade C30 depth
150mm m2 1800
200mm m2 2200
250mm m2 3000
300mm m2 3400
Steel fabric reinforcement to BS4483
reference A142 222 kgsm2 m2 700
reference B503 593 kgsm2 m2 1200
pound
m2 300
Joints in concrete pavements
sealed with polysulphide depth
150mm
220mm
250mm
Kerbs channels and edgings
Precast concrete kerbs to BS340 straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Concrete in bed to kerbs
150times150mm haunching m 150
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 1000
Longitudinal joints 10mm diametertimes750mm long mild steel dowels at 750mm centres
200times150mm m 420
300times150mm m 600
400times150mm m 800
m 2200
m 2800
m 3000
150times305mm m 1500
125times255mm m 1200
Waterproof membranes below concrete pavements plastic sheeting 500 microns
Composite and principal rates 125
Drop kerbs
Precast concrete channels straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
pound
Precast concrete edging straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Road markings
Reflectorised white
continuous lines
150mm wide m 100
200mm wide m 140
broken lines
100mm wide 1m line 3m gap m 100
100mm wide 2m line 5m gap m 110
100mm wide 4m line 2m gap m 120
arrow
4m length straight nr 3000
4m length turned nr 3000
6m length straight nr 3400
6m length turned letters nr 3400
16m high nr 1000
20m high nr 1400
30m high nr 1800
140times250mm reflecting studs with catsrsquo eye reflection nr 1600
CLASS S RAIL TRACK
Track foundation
Bottom ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 6000
Top ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 7000
Taking up track and turnouts dismantle and stack
Bullhead or flat bottom rail
plain track timber sleepers fishplate joints m 1000
turnouts timber sleepers fishplate joints nr 52000
plain track concrete sleepers fishplate joints m 1500
turnouts concrete sleepers fishplate joints nr 54000
125times255mm nr 1200
150times305mm nr 1400
255times125mm m 1400
150times50mm m 900
126 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Lifting packing and slewing
Bullhead rail track maximum slew 300mm maximum lift 100mm track length 10m
timber sleepers nr 2200
concrete sleepers nr 2400
Supplying only plain line material
Bullhead rails for jointed or welded track
mass 40ndash50 kgm section reference 95R t 110000
Sleepers softwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6000
Sleepers hardwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6500
Sleepers concrete type lsquoF27 with 2 nr cast iron lsquoPandrolrsquo fittings cast in nr 4000
Fittings
Chairs cast iron lsquoCCrsquo pattern nr 7000
pound
Fish plates standard set nr 7000
Fish plates insulated set nr 17500
Buffer stops 2ndash25 tonnes nr 275000
Laying only plain line material
Bullhead rails
plain track fishplates timber sleepers m 4000
plain track fishplates concrete sleepers m 3500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 5500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 4500
buffer stop single rake nr 25000
CLASS T TUNNELS
There are many different methods of boring and constructing tunnels so the following
tunnelling contractor should be sought
Excavation
Tunnels in rock straight diameter
18m m3 50000
30m m3 35000
Tunnels in clay straight diameter 3
3
Shafts in rock vertical diameter 3
3
18m m 30000
30m m 18000
30m m 24000
45m m 18000
rsquo
rates should treated with caution For costs on specific projects the advice of a
Composite and principal rates 127
pound
Shafts in clay vertical diameter 3
3
In situ lining to tunnels vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
In situ lining to shafts vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
Formwork rough finish diameter 2 9000 2
Formwork smooth finish diameter 2
2
Pre-formed segmental linings to tunnels
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
Pre-formed segmental linings to shafts
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
CLASS U BRICKWORK BLOCKWORK AND MASONRY
Common brickwork
Brickwork (pound140 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 6000
215mm thick m2 10000
327mm thick m2 13000
440mm thick m2 16000
45m m 11000
30m m 14000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m n
3m m 6000
2m m 10000
3m m 7000
2m nr 60000
3m nr 100000
3m
45m nr 120000
nr 90000
128 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
In columns and piers
Facing brickwork
Brickwork (pound400 per 1000) in gauged mortar (116)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8000
215mm thick m2 14500
Engineering brickwork (pound200 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
215mm thick m2 7000
327mm thick m2 12600
440mm thick m2 15600
Engineering brickwork (pound350 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
facing to vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8500
215mm thick m2 15000 440mm thick m2 19000
Lightweight blockwork
Blockwork in gauged mortar in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium concrete blockwork
Blockwork in cement mortar (13) in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3600
190mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blockwork
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Masonry
Random rubble walling in gauged mortar thickness
300mm thick m2 48000
450mm thick m2 75000
600mm thick m2 92000
215times215mm m 3000
327times327mm m 3500
440times440mm m 4000
Composite and principal rates 129
pound
CLASS V PAINTING
(Rates inclusive of all inclinations)
One coat primer on general surfaces exceeding 300mm 2
2
Two coats emulsion paint on general surfaces exceeding 300mm
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
Two coats of masonry paint
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
rough cast surfaces m2 900
Two undercoats and one coat gloss on primed
smooth concrete m2 600
steel sections m2 1200
pipe work m 400
CLASS W WATERPROOFING
Damp proofing
Waterproof sheeting 250 microns to
horizontal surfaces 300
width not exceeding 300mm m 140
m 210
Tanking
Two coats asphalt work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces
width not exceeding 300mm m 1200
m 2200
Roofing
Asphalt to BS908 two coat work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces m 3200
Built up felt roofing to BS747 three layer coverings m 2600
Protective layers one layer 1000 gauge polythene sheet fixed with adhesive m 300
Cement and sand (13) screed with waterproof additive m 1500
Sprayed or brushed waterproofing two coats of lsquoSynthaprufersquo to concrete surfaces m 600
metal m 300
timber m 300
m
horizontal 3200
2
upper surface inclined at an angle not exceeding 30 degrees to the
timber m 1100
2m
ndashwidth 300mm 1m
width 300mm 1m ndash
130 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Removing intrusions 3
3
Plugging laterals with concrete
bore not exceeding 300mm nr 9000
bore 500mm nr 14000
Local internal repairs
nr 5000 2
Stabilisation of existing sewers
Pointing with cement mortar (13) m2 4000
Renovation of existing sewers
Segmental lining in GRP diameter
Laterals to renovated sewers
Jointing
bore not exceeding 150mm nr 7000
bore 150ndash300mm nr 11000
bore 450mm nr 16000
Interruptions
Preparation of existing sewers
pound
CLASS X MISCELLANEOUS WORK
See Landscaping section
CLASS Y SEWER RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
Preparation of existing sewer
Cleaning sewer diameter
1000mm m 1600
1500mm m 2000
2000mm m 2600
brickwork m 9000
concrete m 14000
area 5m nr 20000
area 01ndash25m 2
1000mm m 32000
1500mm m 42000
2000mm m 51000
cleaning hour 40000
Composite and principal rates 131
See Building work
MECHANICAL WORK
pound
Pipework
Mild steel pipes heavy black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
Renovation
CLASS Z SIMPLE BUILDING WORKS INCIDENTAL TO CIVILENGINEERING WORKS
150mm
Stabilisation pointing hour 9000
linings hour 10000
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4200
m 5000
m 6000
m 7200
m 9800
m 12000
m 14800
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4600
m 5400
m 6400
m 9000
m 11000
m 13800
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Mild steel pipes medium black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
pound
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
Copper pipes B2871 part 1 table X including standard supports and fittings
capillary fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
35mm
42mm
54mm
compression fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
m 9600
m 11800
m 14600
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4600
m 5200
m 6200
m 8800
m 10800
m 13600
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3200
m 4000
m 4800
m 1700
m 2100
m 2700
Composite and principal rates 133
35mm
42mm
54mm
pound
Carbon steel pipes to BS3601 including standard supports and fittings
welded fittings pipe size
200mm
250mm
300mm
350mm
400mm
Ductwork
Rectangular galvanised sheet steel ductwork including supports doors stiffeners and joints
girth of 2 sides
250mm
500mm
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
1750mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm Circular galvanised steel spirally wound ductwork including supports and doors stiffeners and joints diameter
100mm
160mm
200mm
250mm
315mm
355mm
m 4200
m 5400
m 6000
m 12600
m 15600
m 18000
m 25400
m 39400
m 9000
m 9600
m 10200
m 11000
m 11400
m 14400
m 17000
m 20800
m 22000
m 27400
m 31200
m 39000
m 4000
m 4200
m 4500
m 6000
m 6800
m 7200
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pound
500mm
630mm
710mm
800mm
900mm
1000mm
Thermal insulation
Rigid mineral wool sections bright class lsquoOrsquo foil covered secured with aluminium bands at 300mm centres including for fixing around joints flanges valves and the like
Insulation thickness 25mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 40mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
400mm
450mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 50mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
m 7400
m 8000
m 9200
m 10200
m 10400
m 12000
m 13200
m 15600
m 800
m 850
m 900
m 950
m 1000
m 1100
m 1200
m 1400
m 1600
m 1000
m 1050
m 1100
m 1150
m 1200
m 1300
m 1400
m 1600
m 1800
m 1200
m 1250
m 1300
Composite and principal rates 135
pound
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Boilers
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers floor mounted balanced flue
nr 345000
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers wall mounted balanced flue
6ndash9kW
Commercial packaged sectional floor mounted gas fired boiler pressure jet burner connected to conventional flue complete
15ndash18kW nr 125000
18ndash21kW nr 135000
21ndash23kW nr 150000
23ndash29kW nr 180000
29ndash37kW nr 320000
37ndash41 kW
19ndash12kW nr 95000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
15ndash18kW nr 120000
18ndash22kW nr 130000
23ndash33kW nr 260000
35ndash50kW nr 315000
50ndash65kW nr 335000
80ndash100kW nr 410000
180ndash230kW nr 745000
16ndash26kW nr 250000
280ndash330kW nr 830000
230ndash280kW nr 780000
140ndash180kW nr 675000
120ndash140kW nr 600000
33ndash40kW nr 275000
100ndash120kW nr 530000
65ndash80kW nr 355000
m 1350
m 1400
m 1500
m 1600
m 1800
m 2200
9ndash12kW nr 100000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
nr 90000
136 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Commercial packaged floor mounted oil fired hot water boiler connected to conventional flue complete
Radiators
Pressed steel single panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
Pressed steel single panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
130ndash190kW nr 730000
200ndash250kW nr 750000
280ndash360kW nr 890000
375ndash500kW nr 995000
580ndash730kW nr 1275000
655ndash820kW nr 1270000
830ndash1040kW nr 1320000
1070ndash1400kW nr 1750000
1420ndash1850kW nr 2250000
1850ndash2350kW nr 2560000
2300ndash3000kW nr 2950000
2800ndash3500kW nr 3740000
500mm m 13000
600mm m 14000
800mm m 15000
1000mm m 15600
1200mm m 17500
1400mm m 19000
1600mm m 20000
1800mm m 24000
2000mm m 31000
m 15000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 18600
1200mm m 22500
1600mm m 34000
1800mm m 37000
2000mm m 40000
Composite and principal rates 137
pound
Pressed steel double panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
Pressed steel double panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
ELECTRICAL WORK
Transformers
Transformer 11kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase air cooled oil filled skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
impregnated skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
m 16000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 19000
1200mm m 23000
1600mm m 24000
1800mm m 30000
2000mm m 39000
m 17000
m 18000
m 19000
1000mm m 20000
1200mm m 26000
1400mm m 32000
1600mm m 39000
1800mm m 43000
2000mm m 47000
500kVA nr 850000
800kVA nr 950000
1000kVA nr 1050000
1250kVA nr 1400000
1500kVA nr 1500000
2000kVA nr 2000000
500kVA nr 1200000
800kVA nr 1400000
Transformer 11 kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase hermetically sealed sili cone
138 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Extra for
fluid temperature indicator nr 40000
plain roller nr 30000
pressure relief device nr 55000
Distribution boards
Mild steel MCB distribution board steel casting 12525amp incomers fixed to backgrounds
SPampN
4 way nr 5000
7 way nr 6000
pound
10 way nr 8000
16way nr 12000
TPampN
4 way nr 28000
6 way nr 30000
8 way nr 34000
12 way nr 38000
Trunking
Galvanised steel trunking
single compartment size
two compartment size
three compartment size
1000kVA nr 1600000
1250kVA nr 1700000
1500kVA nr 1900000
2000kVA nr 2200000
50times50mm m 1800
75times75mm m 2600
100times100mm m 3200
150times150mm m 5000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
100times100mm m 3800
150times150mm m 6000
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
Composite and principal rates 139
PVC heavy duty trunking
single compartment size
pound
two compartment size
m 3800
PVC extra super high impact grade mini trunking
single compartment size
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
50times50mm m 1800
50times75mm m 2600
50times100mm m 3000
50times150mm m 4400
75times75mm m 2800
100times100mm m 4000
150times150mm m 8000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
150times150mm
m 6000
three compartment size
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
16times10mm
m 500
16times16mm
m 550
16times25mm
m 600
16times38mm
m 600
25times38mm
m 650
50times25mm
m 800
38times38mm
m 2200
100times100mm
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Busbar trunking
Rising mains busbar insulated supports earth continuity bar fixed to backgrounds
200 Amp TPampN m 24000
end cap nr 3600
end feed unit nr 39000
top feed unit nr 39000
flat tee nr 24000
315Amp TPampN m 26000
end cap nr 4000
end feed unit nr 40000
top feed unit nr 40000
flat tee nr 26000
400 Amp TPampN m 28000
end cap nr 4400
end feed unit nr 43000
top feed unit nr 43000
flat tee nr 36000
630 Amp TPampN m 32000
end cap nr 5000
end feed unit nr 46000
top feed unit nr 46000
flat tee nr 48000
800 Amp TPampN m 44000
end cap nr 10000
end feed unit nr 51000
top feed unit nr 51000
flat tee nr 53000
Trunking including fittings
Galvanlsed steel trunkings complete with fittings fixed to backgrounds
single compartment
pound
75times50mm m 3000
75times75mm m 3200
100times50mm m 3200
100times75mm m 3400
50times50mm m 2800
Composite and principal rates 141
m 4000
m 4200
pound
twin compartment
triple compartment
m 3400
150times50mm m 3400
150times75mm m 3800
225times150mm m 4800
225times225mm m 5600
300times225mm m 6600
300times300mm m 7400
50times50mm m 3200
75times50mm m 3400
75times75mm m 3600
100times50mm m 3800
100times75mm m 4000
100times100mm m 4200
150times50mm m 4200
150times75mm m 4400
150times100mm m 4400
150times150mm m 5200
50times50mm m 3600
75times50mm m 3800
75times75mm m 4000
100times50mm m 4200
100times75mm m 4600
100times100mm m 4600
150times50mm m 4800
150times75mm m 5000
150times100mm m 6000
100times100mm
150times100mm
150times150mm
142 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Circuit breakers
Residual current circuit breakers for distribution boards including connection
SPampN
nr 11000
10mA 10ndash32Amp nr 11000
10mA 6Amp 45Amp nr 11000
30mA 6Amp nr 12000
30mA 10ndash40Amp nr 12000
30mA 50ndash63Amp nr 12000
100mA 6Amp nr 16000
100mA 10ndash40Amp nr 16000
100mA 50ndash63Amp nr 16000
pound
Cables and wiring
6001000 volt grade XLPE insulated SWA cable
2 core cable (6942)
2
2
100mm2 m 800
160mm2 m 900
250mm2 m 1200
350mm2 m 1300
3 core cable (6943) 2
2
2
2
2
160mm2 m 1050
10mA 6Amp
2
2
15mm m 350
25mm m 400
40mm m 500
60mm m 600
15mm m 400
25mm m 450
40mm m 600
60mm m 700 100mm m 1000
Composite and principal rates 143
2
2
2
2
2
2
100mm2 m 1200
160mm2 m 1300
250mm2 m 1800
350mm2 m 2000
pound
Cable trays
tees and reducers
50mm wide m 1000
75mm wide m 1200
100mm wide m 1500
150mm wide m 1800
225mm wide m 3600
300mm wide m 4400
Conduits
Steel conduit including all fittings and supports
galvanised
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
black enamelled
250mm m 1400
350mm m 1600
4 core cable (6944)
15mm m 450
25mm m 500
40mm m 750
60mm m 850
Galvanised steel slotted pattern perforated cable trays including supports fixings bends
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
m 1200
m 1400
m 2400
m 2800
m 3600
m 1000
m 1200
m 2200
m 2400
m 3000
144 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
PVC conduit including all fittings and supports
white light gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 400
20mm diameter m 400
25mm diameter m 900
32mm diameter m 1200
pound
white heavy gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 600
20mm diameter m 650
25mm diameter m 1000
32mm diameter m 1600
38mm diameter m 1800
50mm diameter m 2100
Luminaires
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire single tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times184mm 36watt nr 11000
1553times184mm 58watt nr 11500
1817times184mm 70watt nr 13600
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire twin tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times280mm 36watt nr 12000
1553times280mm 58watt nr 14000
1817times280mm 70watt nr 16000
ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
Taking down
Take down walls and remove rubble from site
external walls
half brick wall m2 1000
one brick wall m2 1400
one brick and a half wall m2 2000
two brick wall m2 3400
blockwork 140mm wall m2 800
blockwork 190mm wall m2 1600
blockwork 215mm wall m2 2200
Composite and principal rates 145
internal walls
half brick wall m2 2000
one brick wall m2 2800
blockwork 90mm wall m2 1000
blockwork 100mm wall m2 1100
blockwork 115mm wall m2 1300
blockwork 125mm wall m2 1500
blockwork 140mm wall m2 1800
Take down and remove chimney stack to below roof slop size
750times750times1200mm above roof nr 26000
1030times1030times1000mm above roof nr 38000
Take down chimney breast from roof to ground level (2 storey) nr 180000
pound
Forming openings
Form openings for windows or doors In existing in walls
in gauged mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3600
100mm blockwork m2 4000
140mm blockwork m2 4600
215mm blockwork m2 5000
half brick wall m2 4200
one brick wall m2 5000
one and a half brick wall m2 7000
two brick wall m2 8800
in cement mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3800
100mm blockwork m2 4400
140mm blockwork m2 5000
215mm blockwork m2 5600
half brick wall m2 4600
one brick wall m2 5600
one and a half brick wall m2 7600
two brick wall m2 9400
Cut opening in internal wall 900times2100mm suitable for new single door including squaring up jambs and head inserting lintel over making good to surrounding plasterwork
146 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
half brick wall nr 26000
one brick wall nr 80000
one and half brick wall nr 106000
75mm blockwork nr 14000
100mm blockwork nr 16000
140mm blockwork nr 20000
215mm blockwork nr 32000
pound
Cut opening in existing wall size 1200times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 110000
one and half brick wall nr 130000
140mm blockwork nr 85000
215mm blockwork nr 100000
Cut opening in existing wall size 2000times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 140000
one and half brick wall nr 160000
140mm blockwork nr 115000
215mm blockwork nr 130000
Form opening in reinforced concrete floor slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
Form opening in reinforced concrete suspended slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
100mm m 11000
150mm m 13000
200mm m 15000
250mm m 17000
300mm m 19000
100mm m 13000
150mm m 15000
200mm m 18000
250mm m 20000
300mm m 22000
Composite and principal rates 147
pound
Form opening in reinforced concrete wall and make good to all edges slab thickness
100mm m2 13000
150mm m2 15000
200mm m2 18000
250mm m2 20000
300mm m2 22000
Filling openings
Fill openings in common brickwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
one brick wall m2 18000
brickblock cavity wall m2 22000
Fill openings in blockwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
100mm thick blockwork wall m2 7000
215mm thick blockwork wall m2 8000
Fill openings in concrete floor slab with concrete
100mm thick m2 1400
150mm thick m2 2100
200mm thick m2 2800
250mm thick m2 3500
300mm thick m2 5000
Fill openings in suspended concrete floor slab with concrete including formwork to soffit
100mm thick m2 5400
150mm thick m2 6000
200mm thick m2 7000
250mm thick m2 7500
300mm thick m2 8500
Brickwork and blockwork
Cut out defective facing bricks in one brick wall and renew
pound350 per thousand
single brick nr 600
areas less than 1m2 m2 12200 2
pound500 per thousand
single brick nr 800
areas less than 1m2 m2 14000
areas over 1m2 m2 13000
2areas over 1m m 11600
148 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound350 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound500 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
nr 14000 concrete lintel and making good
Cut out defective terracotta air brick and replace
Rake out joints and point up in gauged mortar m2 1500
Rake out joints in gauged mortar re-fix loose flashing and point up on completion
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons
facings
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons m2 6200
facings m2 6400
Rake out joints of random rubble wall and point up in cement mortar
flush pointing m2 1000
flush pointing m2 1100
Roofing
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and remove
tiles m2 1000
slates m2 1000
timber boarding m2 1400
Renew concrete lintel 1500mm long including one course of brickwork inserting new
Cut out one course of half brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
Cut out one course of one brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
metal sheeting m2 800
corrugated sheeting m2 800
215times65mm nr 1000
215times140mm nr 1500
215times215mm nr 2000
horizontal m 1000
stepped
m 3600
m 3800
m 1400
2underfelt m 400
Composite and principal rates 149
metal sheeting m2 600
woodwool slabs m2 600
firings m2 300
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and carefully lay aside
tiles m2 1400
slates m2 1400
metal sheeting m2 1200
corrugated sheeting m2 1200
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and carefully lay aside
metal sheeting m2 1000
woodwool slabs m2 1000
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm
25 of area
250mm centres m2 400
450mm centres m2 350
600mm centres m2 300
pound
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm (contrsquod)
50 of area
250mm centres m2 600
450mm centres m2 500
600mm centres m2 400
250mm centres m2 800
450mm centres m2 700
600mm centres m2 600
100 of area
250mm centres m2 1000
450mm centres m2 850
600mm centres m2 700
Take off single slipped slate and re-fix nr 600
Take off single broken slate and renew with new Welsh Blue slate size
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and remove
bituminous felt m2 400
75 of area
150 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Take off broken slates in area approximately 1m2 and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
Take off double eaves course and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
pound
Take off single slipped tile and re-fix nr 400
Take off single broken tile and renew
nr 800
Marley Ludlow nr 800
Marley Bold Roll nr 800
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 800
Take off broken tiles in area approximately 1 m2 and renew
Marley Plain nr 6600
Marley Ludlow nr 2400
Marley Bold Roll nr 2400
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 3400
Take off defective ridge capping and re-fix
half round m 2200
Carpentry and joinery
Take down or cut out existing timbers and load into skips
structural timbers
405times205mm nr 800
510times255mm nr 1000
610times305mm nr 1200
405times205mm nr 11000
510times255mm nr 12000
610times305mm nr 11500
405times205mm nr 4800
510times255mm nr 6000
610times305mm nr 5500
Marley Plain
angular m 2400
50times100mm m 110
50times150mm m 150
75times100mm m 180
75times150mm m 200
100times150mm m 240
100times200mm m 280
Composite and principal rates 151
roof boarding m2 400
floor boarding m2 300
stud partition m2 500
skirting and grounds
100mm high m 110
150mm high m 130
200mm high m 180
pound
rails
50mm high m 030
75mm high m 040
100mm high m 150
fittings
wall cupboards nr 300
floor units nr 350
sink units nr 400
staircases
straight flight nr 3800
doors frames and linings
single internal nr 1000
single external nr 1200
double internal nr 1600
double external nr 2000
windows and frames
casement 1200times900mm nr 1000
casement 1800times900mm nr 1200
sash 900times1500mm nr 1600
landing nr 2600
sash 900times1800mm nr 1800
ironmongery to softwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 600
cylinder lock nr 800
door closer nr 800
casement stay nr 200
deadlock nr 600
nr 400
152 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
casement fastener nr 200
shelf brackets nr 200
butts hinges
pound
ironmongery to hardwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 700
cylinder lock nr 900
door closer nr 900
casement stay nr 300
casement fastener nr 300
shelf brackets nr 400
butts hinges
100mm
125mm
Take off and lay aside for reuse
single doors nr 1800
double doors nr 2200
Take off and lay aside for reuse including frames and linings complete
single doors nr 2400
double doors nr 2800
Softwood windows including frames complete
casement 1200times900mm nr 1400
casement 1800times900mm nr 1600
sash 900times1500mm nr 2000
sash 900times1800mm nr 2200
Fittings
wall cupboards nr 800
floor units nr 1000
sink units nr 1400
125mm nr 500
100mm nr 450
75mm nr 400
deadlock nr 700
75mm
nr 500
nr 500
nr 550
nr 600
Composite and principal rates 153
pound
Cut out decayed structural softwood timber member and renew
floors
Cut out and renew decayed
m 1200
75mm high m 1400
dado rails
50mm high m 1200
75mm high m 1400
stair risers
stair treads
stair balusters 1000mm high
25mm diameter nr 1200
32mm diameter nr 1400
stair handrails
38mm diameter m 2000
Ease and adjust locks and hinges on
single doors nr 500
double doors nr 800
sash windows nr 1200
casement windows nr 800
Renew sash cord
sash windows nr 1800
50times150mm m 1000
50times175mm m 1200
50times200mm m 1400
roofs
50times150mm m 1200
50times175mm m 1400
50times200mm m 1600
picture rails
50mm high
19times210mm m 1500
25times210mm m 2400
25times275mm m 3800
32times275mm m 4200
3800
154 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Metalwork
Take down and load Into skips
metal doors
single garage nr 3000
metal windows
nr 1800
nr 2600
metal staircase
straight flight nr 4800
Take down and lay aside for reuse
nr 3200
nr 2800
nr 5000
Plumbing
Take down and load into skips
rainwater pipes and fittings m 100
rainwater gutters and fittings m 100
WC suites nr 800
wash basins nr 600
shower cubicles nr 800
single nr 2000
double nr 3500
double nr 4500
1200times2400mm nr 3400
landing nr 3400
metal doors
single nr 2200
double nr 3700
single garage
double nr 4700
metal windows
1200times1200mm nr 2000
1200times2400mm nr 3600
metal staircase
straight flight
landing nr 3600
baths nr 800
1200times1200mm
1200times1800mm
1200times1800mm
Composite and principal rates 155
pound
soil and vent pipe m 200
domestic hot and cold water system nr 9000
domestic central heating system nr 12000
Take down and renew rainwater goods including fittings
PVC pipes 68mm diameter m 2600
PVC pipes 68mm square m 2800
cast iron pipes 75mm diameter m 4000
cast iron pipes 100mm diameter m 5000
PVC gutters 76mm m 2600
PVC gutters 112mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 100mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 150mm m 5000
cast iron baths m 50000
acrylic baths m 40000
wash basins m 25000
acrylic baths m 40000
stainless steel sink m 25000
single urinals m 80000
Finishings
Hack off and load into skips
wall plaster m2 1000
ceiling plaster m2 800
quarry floor tiles m2 1600
cement and sand screed m2 1200 2 1400
Two coat plaster work
13mm thick to
walls m2 1800
10mm thick to
walls m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Cement and sand screed
12mm thick to walls m2 1400
18mm thick to walls m2 1800
Granolithic paving 25mm thick to floors m2 1700
granolithic m
156 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Quarry floor tiling 2
2
Wallboard 95mm thick and two coat plasterwork to
m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Clean existing painted timber framing and prepare to receive new finish m2 300
Burn off paint from timber framing rub down and prepare for new finish m2 600
150times150mm m 6000
200times200mm m 5600
walls
5 Indices and regional variations
Indices
Indices have been used for many years in the construction industry as a tool in the comparison of costs and tender prices between different periods of time They are essential when projecting cash flow forecasts on projects that may over run or for planning medium- to long-term projects where trends from historical cost databases can be identified and projected forwards
There are several indices available and the most appropriate must be selected to suit the project under consideration The main set of indices in the building industry is produced by the Building Cost Information Services (BCIS) and is published by the RICS The civil engineering industry sometimes use a price adjustment formula (usually called the Baxter formula after its originator) on contracts with a long construction period The formula is based on fewer headings than the BCIS and covers eleven categories
Construction indices usually present data under two headings construction costs and tender prices Construction costs represent the amounts paid by contractors for labour materials plant and other costs incurred in running a business Tender prices are the sums accepted by clients for the erection of projects and include profit and overheads
Tender prices tend to increase when there is a large volume of work available and decrease during lean periods In difficult times contractors may submit tenders at cost (or even below cost) in order to obtain work to keep the work force together and keep the plant occupied
Tender prices are compiled from accepted tenders based on statistics produced in quarterly periods and consolidated into annual figures The following table lists the construction costs and tender prices between 1984 and 2009mdashthe figures for 2008 and 2009 are estimated
Year Construction costs Tender prices
1984 236 210
1985 248 218
1986 262 229
1987 276 258
1988 293 309
1989 314 340
1990 337 309
1991 355 262
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1992 365 243
1993 372 235
1994 382 252
1995 401 265
1996 411 267
1997 421 283
1998 439 313
1999 460 332
2000 489 359
2001 507 384
2002 535 412
2003 568 429
2004 600 442
2005 641 465
2006 682 491
2007 718 525
2008 752 556
2009 789 584
Estimated
Regional variations
Construction costs vary in different parts of the UK and the following adjustments should be made to first stage estimates The costs in this book are set at 100
England
East Anglia 91
East Midlands 87
Inner London 106
North 90
North West 87
England
Outer London 100
South East 95
South West 91
Yorkshire and Humberside 90
Northern Ireland 72
Scotland
Wales 90
94
Year Construction costs Tender prices
6Property insurance
When preparing first stage estimates it is important that the fullest possible financial picture is presented to the client to enable him to make a decision on whether to proceed with the project or not
A calculation must be done for insurance purposes to assess the rebuilding costs if the building was damaged by fire or some other cause
The easiest way to achieve this is by using the square metre prices in Chapter 1 as a base The appropriate rate should be multiplied by the area of the building to be insured The resultant figure must then be adjusted by both the indices and regional variation factors in Chapter 5
The insurance cover must also include for the demolition of the damaged building (not just clearing away debris but grubbing up existing foundations and basements) and professional fees to plan and supervise the work of reconstruction Here is an example of how the calculation should be made
Example 1
Day Surgery in the East Anglia region constructed in 1982 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 600 m2
say pound1350 810000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 21600
831600
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for East Anglia
times91timespound831600 756756
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 56756
Carried forward pound 813512
Brought forward pound 813512
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 97621
Planning and building regulations say 25000 122621
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936133
VAT 175 163823
pound 1099956
The building should be insured for pound1100000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
Example 2
Heavy industrial factory in Scotland constructed in 1988 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 2400 m2 say pound900 2160000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 50400
2210400
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for Scotland
2077776
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 155833
Carried forward pound 2233609
Brought forward pound 2233609
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 268033
Planning and building regulations say 25000 293033
2526642
VAT 175 442162
pound 2968804
The building should be insured for pound3000000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
times94timespound2210400
7 Professional fees
The use of fee scales used to be mandatory but now clients are able to negotiate the level of fees with their professional advisers In the preparation of first stage estimates the cost of fees must be included on either an all-in fee basis for the professional team or separate fees for each discipline This chapter contains information for either method
An allowance should be made for expenses incurred in connection with the contract and VAT on professional fees should also be included The following categories of fees are included
bull architectsbull quantity surveyorsbull consulting engineersbull landscape architectsbull planningbull building regulations
Architectsrsquo fees
Details of Architectsrsquo fees are set out in lsquoEngaging an Architectrsquo and a copy can be obtained from RIBA Publications (0207 608 2375) The fees are based upon three classifications of buildings
simplemdashcar parks warehouses factories etcaveragemdashoffices retail outlets housing schools etccomplexmdashspecialist buildings hospitals laboratories etc
The work stages are set out below
Stages Proportion of fee
C Outline proposals 10ndash15
D Detailed proposals 15ndash20
E Final proposals 20
F Production information 20
G-L Tender and construction 25ndash35
The fees are assessed by applying the classification of the project to its value on a fee scale graph Extra fees may be due if the work is carried out in Stage A (Appraisal) and Stage B (Strategic Brief) or alteration work These fees would normally be charged on a time basis at an agreed rate Here are some typical examples of fees for new work
162 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Value of contract Fee as percentage of contract value
100000 85ndash110
500000 58ndash85
1000000 45ndash78
2000000 40ndash73
3000000 38ndash70
Quantity Surveyorsrsquo fees
The following examples of fees are set out in Professional Charges for Quantity Surveying Services obtainable from Surveyors Publications (01203 694757) Although Scale 36 (inclusive fees for quantity surveying services) has been abolished it is included here for general guidance
Scales 36 and 37mdashBuilding workThere are three basic categories of works
Category A complex with little repetition
Category B less complex with some repetition
Category C simple
For each category there are two types of fees
Scale 36 inclusive scale for complete services
Scale 37 itemised scale divided into pre- and post-contract services
Here are some examples of percentages and fees for varying sized projects
Scale 36mdashInclusive services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 9380 625 9060 604 7650 5 10
250000 14380 575 13760 550 11750 470
350000 19030 544 18060 516 15450 441
450000 23330 518 21960 488 18750 417
750000 34880 465 32010 427 27450 366
1250000 51880 415 46010 368 39950 320
2500000 90380 362 79010 316 68200 273
4000000 133880 333 116010 290 99200 248
pound
Professional fees 163
Scale 37mdashPre-contract services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 4730 315 4410 294 3930 262
250000 7030 281 6410 256 5730 229
350000 9080 259 8160 233 7230 227
450000 10880 242 9660 215 8430 417
750000 15830 211 13560 181 11580 154
1250000 23330 187 19060 152 16080 129
2500000 39080 156 31810 127 26330 105
4000000 56380 140 45810 115 37330 093
Scale 37mdashPost-contract services (Alternative 1)
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 3150 210 3150 210 2520 168
250000 4850 194 4850 194 4020 161
350000 6500 184 6450 184 5470 156
450000 8100 180 7950 177 6870 153
750000 12450 166 11850 158 10620 142
1250000 18950 152 17350 152 16120 129
2500000 34200 137 30100 120 27870 111
4000000 51200 128 44100 110 40370 101
For negotiating and agreeing prices with a contractor
Value of work Fee
pound pound
150000 750 050
250000 1050 042
350000 1350 039
450000 1650 037
750000 2400 032
1250000 3350 027
2500000 4600 018
4000000 6100 015
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Scale 38mdashCivil Engineering work
Category 1 Runways roads railways and earthworks and dredging and monolithic walls
Category 2 Piled quay walls suspended jetties bridges sewers storage and treatment tanks turbine halls reactor blocks
Pre-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 1960 065 3650 073
1500000 5040 034 8850 050
2500000 7540 030 12850 051
5000000 12790 026 21850 044
7000000 16790 024 28850 041
12000000 25790 021 45350 038
15000000 30290 020 54350 036
25000000 44790 018 83350 033
Post-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 5950 119 10750 215
750000 8250 110 15000 200
1500000 14250 095 26250 175
2500000 20750 083 38250 153
5000000 34000 068 65250 131
7000000 44000 063 86250 123
12000000 68000 057 135750 113
15000000 81500 054 162750 109
25000000 125000 050 249750 100
Consulting Engineersrsquo fees
Engineersrsquo fees are published by The Association for Consultancy and Engineering Alliance House 12 Caxton House London SW1H 0QL (tel 0207 222 6557) and copies can be obtained from them
Professional fees 165
Landscape Consultantsrsquo fees
The fees for work over the value of pound10000 are calculated in two parts Part 1 is assessed from a graph which indicates the fee percentage from 6 to 14 according to the value of the contract Part 2 is a coefficient ranging from 10 where the consultant has overall responsibility to his client for a job with a normal balance of hard and soft works
This may increase to 12 when the soft works element exceeds 50 of the landscape contract or for private contracts The coefficient may be decreased to 08 for other types of jobs such as golf courses and road landscaping Here is an example
Assume a project has a contract value of pound100000 including both hard and soft works in a new business park The fee graph shows that the percentage norm is 75 The coefficient is 12 because the soft work element exceeds 50 The job coefficient is 10 so the compounded coefficient is 10times12 The total percentage fee will be 75times12=90
The scale of fees allows for other methods of remuneration such as lump sum fees using a ceiling figure in conjunction with a time basis or having a retainer that can be reviewed after a period and paid according to the value of the actual work carried out
Similarly when only occasional work is required this can be charged on a time basis Site surveys would normally be paid on a lump sum basis of estimated time involved
Professional team all-in fees
Assessing the fees for professional teams working on a development project can be complicated due to the different methods of fee calculation adopted by the various professional bodies Worked examples of these are shown in this chapter relating to a range of contract values
Sometimes the client will prefer to deal with only one discipline and a lead professional will be appointed This firm will negotiate an overall fee for the whole team and the table below shows the effect of this arrangement The figures have been rounded off to the nearest pound1000
Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
13 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
200 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
300 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45
400 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60
500 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
600 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90
700 56 63 70 77 84 91 98 105
800 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120
900 72 81 90 99 108 117 126 135
1000 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
1200 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
1400 112 126 140 154 168 182 196 210
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Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
1 3 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
1600 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
1800 144 162 180 198 216 234 252 270
2000 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
2250 180 202 225 247 270 292 315 337
2500 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375
2750 220 247 275 302 330 357 385 412
3000 240 270 300 330 360 390 420 450
3250 260 292 325 357 390 422 455 487
3500 280 315 350 385 420 455 490 525
3750 300 337 375 412 450 487 525 562
4000 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600
5500 440 495 550 605 660 715 770 825
6000 480 540 600 660 720 780 840 900
7000 560 630 700 770 840 910 980 1050
8000 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
9000 720 810 900 990 1080 1170 1260 1350
10000 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
8 Useful addresses
Association of Consulting EngineersAlliance House12 Caxton StreetLondon SW1 OQL(0207 222 6557)
British Association of Landscape IndustriesLandscape HouseNational Agricultural CentreStoneleigh ParkWarwickshire CV8 2LG(0247 669 0333)
British Board of AgrementPO Box 195 Bucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordHerts WD2 7NG(01923 665300)
British Decorators Association32 Coton RoadNuneatonWarwickshire CV11 5TW(0247 635 3776)
British Flat Roofing Council186 Beardall StreetHucknallNottingham NG15 7JU(01159566666)
British Property Federation1 Warwick Row7th FloorLondon SW1E 5ER(0207 828 0111)
British Standards Institution389 Chiswick High StreetLondon W4 4AL(0208 996 9000)
British Woodworking Federation55 Tufton Street
168 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
London SW1 3QL(0870 458 6939)
Building Centre Group26 Store StreetLondon WC1E 7BT(0207 692 4000)
Building Cost Information ServiceRICS12 Great George StreetParliament SquareLondon SWIP 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Building Employers Confederation56ndash64 Leonard StreetLondon EC2A 4JX(0207 608 5000)
Building Research EstablishmentBucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordWD2 7JR (01923 664000)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators12 Bloomsbury SquareLondon WC1A 2LP(0207 421 7444)
Chartered Institute of BuildingEnglemere Kingsrsquos RideAscot Berkshire SL5 7BJ(01344 630700)
Concrete SocietyCentury HouseTelford AvenueCrowthorneBerkshire RG45 6YS(01344466007)
Confederation of British IndustryCentre Point103 New Oxford StreetLondon WC1A 1DU(0207 379 7400)
Electrical Contractors AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtBayswaterLondon W2 4HY(0207 313 4800)
Useful addresses 169
Federation of Master Builders14ndash15 Great James StreetLondon WC1N 3DP(0207 242 7583)
Glass and Glazing Federation44ndash48 Borough High StreetLondon SEI 1XB(0207 403 7177)
Heating and Ventilation Contractorsrsquo AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtLondon W2 4JG(0207 313 4900)
Housing Corporation HQ149 Tottenham Court RoadLondon W1P OBN(0207 393 2000)
Institute of Mechanical Engineers1 Birdcage WalkLondon SW1H 9JJ(0207 222 7894)
Institute of Plumbing64 Station LaneHornchurchEssex RN12 6NB(017108 472791)
Institution of Civil Engineers1ndash7 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AA(0207 222 7722)
Institution of Civil Engineering SurveyorsDominion HouseSibson RoadSaleCheshire M33 7PP(0161 9723100)
Institution of Electrical EngineersSavoy PlaceLondon WC2R OBL(0207 240 1871)
Institution of Structural Engineers11 Upper Belgrave StreetLondon SW1X 8BH(0207 235 4535)
170 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Joint Contracts Tribunal66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of British Architects66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors12 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Royal Town Planning Institute41 Botolph LaneLondon ER3R 8DL(0207 929 9494)
Timber Research and Development AssociationStocking LaneHughenden ValleyHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP14 4ND(01494 569 600)
Town and Country Planning Association17 Carlton House TerraceLondon SW1Y 5AS(0207 930 8903)
Water Services Association1 Queen Annrsquos GateLondon SW1H 9BT(0207 957 4567)
Welsh Development AgencyTreforest Industrial EstatePontypriddGlamorgan CS37 5UT(01345 775577)
Zinc Development Association6 Wrenrsquos Court56 Victoria RoadSutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB72 1SY(0121 3558386)
9 Estimating data
When preparing first stage estimates it is often necessary to take a broad view because of lack of time or information The data in this chapter are intended to help in this process
LABOUR
The rates in this book have been calculated based on the following labour hourly values
General operatives pound13
Craftsmen pound17
Plumbers pound18
Electricians pound19
The following hourly gang rates have also been used where applicable
Building
Groundwork gang pound70
Concreting gang pound60
Steel fixing gang pound60
Formwork gang pound90
Bricklaying gang pound50
Lightweight blockwork gang pound50
Dense blockwork gang pound50
Carpentry gang pound60
Drain laying gang pound35
Civil engineering
Concreting gang pound90
Shuttering gang pound75
Pipe laying (small bore) gang pound80
Pipe laying (large bore) gang pound90
Sub base laying gang pound75
Concrete paving gang pound90
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The metric system
Linear
1 centimetre (cm) = 10 millimetres (mm)
1 decimetre (dm) = 10 centimetres (cm)
1 metre (m) = 10 decimetres (dm)
1 kilometre (km) = 1000 metres (m)
Area
100 sq millimetres = 1 sq centimetre
100 sq centimetres = 1 sq decimetre
100 sq decimetres = 1 sq metre
1000 sq metres = 1 hectare
Capacity
1 millilitre (ml) = 1 cubic centimetre (cm3)
1 centilitre (cl) = 10 millilitres (ml)
1 decilitre (dl) = 10 centilitres (cl)
= 10 decilitres (dl)
Weight
1 centigram (cg) = 10 milligrams (mg)
1 decigram (dg) = 10 centigrams (cg)
1 gram (g) = 10 decigrams (dg)
1 decagram (dag) = 10 grams (g)
1 hectogram (hg) = 10 decagrams (dag)
Conversion equivalents (imperialmetric)
Length
inch = 254 mm
1 foot = 3048 mm
1 yard = 9144 mm
1 yard = 09144m
1 mile = 160934m
Area
1 sq inch = 64516 sq mm
1 sq ft = 0092903 sq m
1 sq yard = 08361 sq m
1 acre = 4840 sq yards
1 litre (l)
Estimating data 173
1 acre = 2471 hectares
Liquid
= 0454 litres
1 pint = 0568 litres
1 gallon = 4546 litres
Horse-power
1 hp = 746 watts
1 hp = 0746 kW
1 hp =
Weight
= 04536 kg
1 cwt = 508 kg
1 ton = 10161 kg
Conversion equivalents (metricimperial)
Length
1 mm = 003937 inches
1 centimetre = 03937 inches
1 metre = 1094 yards
1 metre = 3282 ft
1 kilometre = 0621373 miles
Area
1 sq millimetre = 000155 sq in
1 sq metre = 10764 sq ft
1 sq metre = 1196 sq yards
1 acre = 404686 sq m
1 hectare = 0404686 acres
Liquid
1 litre = 2202 Ibs
1 litre = 176 pints
1 litre = 022 gallons
Horse-power
1 watt = 000134 hp
1 kw = 134 hp
1 hp = 0759 kg ms
1 lb water
1 lb
33000 ftlbmin
174 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weight
1 kg = 2205 Ibs
1 kg = 001968 cwt
1 kg = 0000984 ton
Temperature equivalents
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius deduct 32 and multiply by 59To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply by 95 and add 32
Fahrenheit Celsius
230 1100
220 1044
210 989
200 933
190 878
180 822
170 767
160 711
150 656
140 600
130 544
120 489
110 433
100 378
90 322
80 267
70 211
60 156
50 100
40 44
30
20
10
0
11ndash
67
22
178
ndash
ndash
ndash
Estimating data 175
Areas and volumes
Figure Area Perimeter
Rectangle Lengthtimesbreadth Sum of sides
Triangle Basetimeshalf of perpendicular height
Sum of sides
Quadrilateral Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapezoidal Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapeziumperpendicular height
Sum of sides
Parallelogram Basetimesperpendicular height Sum of sides
Regular polygon Half sum of sidestimeshalf internal diameter
Sum of sides
Circle pitimesradius2
Figure Surface area Volume
Cylinder pitimes2timesradius2timeslength (curved surface only)
2
Sphere pitimesdiameter2 3
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Aggregate coarse 1500
Ashes 800
Ballast 600
Blockboard standard
Blockboard tempered 940ndash1060
Blocks natural aggregate
75mm 16000
100mm 21500
140mm 30000
Blocks lighweight aggregate
75mm 6000
100mm 8000
140mm 11200
Bricks Fletton 182000
Bricks engineering 225000
Bricks concrete 185000
Brickwork 1125mm 22000
940ndash1000
Half of sum of parallel sidestimes
pitimesradius timeslength
Diameter times05236
pitimesdiameter or pitimes2timesradius
176 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Brickwork 215mm 46500
Brickwork 3275mm 71000
Cement 1440
Chalk 2240
Chipboard standard 650ndash750
Chipboard flooring 680ndash800
Clay 1800
Concrete 2450
6mm 0091
8mm 0125
10mm 0158
12mm 0191
15mm 0280
18mm 0385
22mm 0531
28mm 0681
35mm 1133
42mm 1368
54mm 1769
Copper pipes table Y
6mm 0117
8mm 0162
10mm 0206
12mm 0251
15mm 0392
18mm 0476
22mm 0697
28mm 0899
35mm 1409
42mm 1700
54mm 2905
Copper pipes table Z
6mm 0077
8mm 0105
10mm 0133
12mm 0161
Copper pipes tabletimes
Estimating data 177
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm15mm 020318mm 029222mm 035928mm 045935mm 067042mm 092254mm 1334
Flint 2550Gravel 1750Hardcore 1900Hoggin 1750Glass clear sheet
3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 150010mm 250012mm 300015mm 375019mm 475025mm 6350
Glass float3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 1500
Glass patterned3mm 6004mm 7505mm 9506mm 115010mm 2150
Laminboard 500ndash700Lime ground 750Mild steel flat bars
25times953mm 191038times953mm 284050times1270 506050times1900 7590
Mild steel round bars6mm 02228mm 039510mm 0616
178 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
12mm 0888
16mm 1579
20mm 2466
25mm 3854
32mm 6313
40mm 9864
50mm 15413
Mild steel square bars
6mm 0283
8mm 0503
10mm 0784
12mm 1131
16mm 2010
20mm 3139
25mm 4905
32mm 8035
40mm 12554
50mm 19617
Plaster
780
Carlite tough coat 11 mm thick
780
Carlite bonding 8mm thick 710
Carlite bonding 11 mm thick 980
Thistle hardwall 11 mm thick 880
Thistle dri-coat 11 mm thick 830
Thistle renovating 11 mm thick
880
Sand 1600
Screed 125mm thick 2900
Stone Bath 2200
Stone crushed 1350
Stone Darley Dale 2400
Carlite browning 11mm thick
Estimating data 179
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2
Stone natural 2400
Stone Portland 2200
Stone reconstructed 2250
Stone York 2400
Terrazzo 25mm thick 4550
Timber
Ash 800
Baltic Spruce 480
Beech 815
Birch 720
Box 960
Cedar 480
Ebony 1215
Elm 625
Greenheart 960
Jarrah 815
Maple 750
Pine Pitchpine 800
Pine Red Deal 575
Pine Yellow Deal 530
Sycamore 530
Teak African 960
Teak Indian 655
Walnut 495
Top soil 1000
Water 950
Woodblock flooringsoftwood 1270
hardwood 1760
Zinc sheeting 46
EXCAVATION AND FILLINGShrinkage of deposited material
Clay minus10Gravel minus75Sandy soil minus125
180 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bulking excavated material
Clay 40
Gravel 25
Sand 20
Typical fuel comsumption for plant
Engine size kW Litres per hour
Compressors up to 20 40030 65040 82050 90075 1600100 2000125 2500150 3000
Concrete mixers up to5 10010 24015 38020 500
Dumpers5 1307 20010 30015 40020 49030 70050 1200
Excavators10 25020 45040 90060 130080 1700
Pumps5 11010 21015 32020 42025 550
Estimating data 181
CONCRETE WORKConcrete mixes
Mix Cement t Sand m3 Aggregate m3 Water litters
112 050 045 070 20800
1153 037 050 080 18500
124 030 054 085 17500
1255 025 055 085 16600
136 022 055 085 16000
BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK
Bricks per m2 (brick size 215times1035times65mm)
Half brick wall
stretcher bond 59
English bond 89
English garden wall bond 74
Flemish bond 79
One brick wall
English bond 118
Flemish bond 118
One and a half brick wall
English bond 178
Flemish bond 178
Two brick wall
English bond 238
Flemish bond 238
Metric modular bricks
200times100times75mm
90mm thick 133
190mm thick 200
200times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
190mm thick 100
290mm thick 150
300times100times75mm
90mm thick 44
300times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
Blocks per m2 (block size 414times215mm)
182 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
60mm thick 99
75mm thick 99
100mm thick 99
140mm thick 99
190mm thick 99
215mm thick 99
Mortar per m2 Wirecut m3 1 Frog m3 2 Frogs m3
Brick size 215times1035times65mm
half brick wall 0017 0024 0031
one brick wall 0045 0059 0073
one and a half brick wall 0072 0093 0114
two brick wall 0101 0128 0155
Brick size 200times100times75mm Solid m3 Perforated m3
90mm thick 0016 0019
190mm thick 0042 0048
290mm thick 0068 0078
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0013 0016
190mm thick 0036 0041
290mm thick 0059 0067
Solid m3 Perforated m3
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0015 0018
Block size 440times215mm
60mm thick 0004
75mm thick 0005
100mm thick 0006
140mm thick 0007
190mm thick 0008
215mm thick 0009
MASONRY
Mortar per m2 of random walling m3
300mm thick wall 0120
450mm thick wall 0160
550mm thick wall 0120
Estimating data 183
CARPENTRY AND JOINERYLength of boarding required mm2
Board width 75mm 1333
Board width 100mm 1000
Board width 125mm 800
Board width 150mm 667
Board width 175mm 571
Board width 200mm 500
ROOFING Lap mm Gauge mm Nrm2 Battens mm2
Clayconcrete tiles
267times165mm 65 100 6000 1000
65 98 6400 1050
65 90 6800 1130
387times230mm 75 300 1600 320
100 280 1740 350
420times330mm 75 340 1000 290
100 320 1074 310
Fibre slates
500times250mm 90 205 1950 485
80 210 1910 476
70 215 1860 465
600times300mm 105 250 1360 404
100 250 1340 400
90 255 1310 392
80 260 1290 385
70 263 1270 377
400times200mm 70 165 3000 606
75 162 3090 617
90 155 3230 645
500times250mm 70 215 1860 465
75 212 1890 472
90 205 1950 488
100 200 2000 500
110 195 2050 513
600times300mm 100 250 134 400
110 245 1360 408
184 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Natural slates
405times205mm 75 165 2959 870
405times255mm 75 165 2375 606
405times305mm 75 165 1900 500
460times230mm 75 195 2300 600
460times255mm 75 195 2037 520
460times305mm 75 195 1700 500
510times255mm 75 220 1802 460
510times305mm 75 220 1500 400
560times280mm 75 240 1481 412
560times280mm 75 240 1400 400
610times305mm 75 265 1227 374
Reconstructed stone slates
380times250mm 75 150 1600 320
PLASTERING AND TILING
Plaster coverage m2 per 1000kg
Carlite browning 11 mm thick 135ndash155
Carlite tough coat 11mm thick 135ndash150
Carlite bonding 11mm thick 100ndash115
Thistle hardwall 11mm thick 115ndash130
Thistle dri-coat 11mm thick 135ndash135
Thistle renovating 11mm thick 115ndash125
Tile coverage Nr per m2
4327
200times200mm 2500
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Roof drainage Area m2 Pipe mm Gutter mm
One end outlet 15 50 75
38 68 100
100 110 150
Centre outlet 30 50 75
75 68 100
200 110 150
152times152mm
Estimating data 185
PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING
Average coverage of paints m2 per litre
Timber Plastered surfaces Brickwork
Primer 10ndash12 9ndash11 5ndash7
Undercoat 10ndash12 11ndash14 6ndash8
Gloss 11ndash14 11ndash14 6ndash8
Emulsion 10ndash12 12ndash15 6ndash10
Wallpaper coverage per roll Rolls nr Wall height m Room perimeter m
4 250 8
5 250 9
5 250 10
6 250 11
6 250 12
7 250 13
7 250 14
8 250 15
8 250 16
8 250 17
9 250 18
10 250 19
10 250 20
10 250 21
11 250 22
11 250 23
12 250 24
13 250 25
13 250 26
14 250 27
5 280 8
5 280 9
5 280 10
7 280 11
7 280 12
7 280 13
8 280 14
8 280 15
9 280 16
186 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
10 280 17
10 280 18
11 280 19
11 280 20
12 280 21
13 280 22
13 280 23
14 280 24
14 280 25
15 280 26
15 280 27
Drainage
Trench widths Under 15m deep mm Over 15m deep mm
Pipe diameter 100mm 450 600
Pipe diameter 150mm 500 650
Pipe diameter 225mm 600 750
Pipe diameter 300mm 650 800
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and haunching (m3 per m) m3
Pipe diameter 100mm 0117
Pipe diameter 150mm 0152
Pipe diameter 225mm 0195
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and surround (m3 per m)
Pipe diameter 100mm 0185
Pipe diameter 150mm 0231
Pipe diameter 225mm 0285
Pipe diameter 300mm 0391
LANDSCAPING
Tree sizes Type Height Clear stem height
Girth
Light standard 250ndash275m 150ndash180m 6ndash8cm
Standard 275ndash300m 18m 8ndash10cm
Selected standard
300ndash350m 18m 10ndash12cm
Heavy standard 350ndash400m 18m 12ndash14cm
Extra heavy standard
400ndash500m 18m 14ndash16cm
Estimating data 187
gmm2 34 gmm2 50 gmm2 102 gmm2 500
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2)
50 75 150 200
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2)
18 27 54 72
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2)
350 525 1050 1400
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2)
23 35 69 92
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2)
368 552 1104 1472
area 6900m2)235 352 705 940
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2)
170 255 510 680
Weedkiller
litres per hectare
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2) 148
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2) 052
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2) 1028
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2) 067
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2) 1083
Rugby (size 100times69m area 6900m2) 690
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2) 500
CIVIL ENGINEERING OUTPUT
Placing ready-mixed concrete Labour gang (m3 per hour)
Mass concrete
blinding
150mm thick 550
150ndash300mm thick 625
300ndash500mm thick 700
bases
not exceeding 150mm thick 500
not exceeding 300mm thick 575
not exceeding 500mm thick 675
exceeding 150mm thick 700
sports fieldsQuantities of seed for
Rugby (size 100times69m
188 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced concrete
bases
not exceeding 300mm thick 550
not exceeding 500mm thick 625
exceeding 150mm thick 675
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm thick 375
not exceeding 300mm thick 475
exceeding 300mm thick 575
walls
not exceeding 150mm thick 350
not exceeding 300mm thick 450
exceeding 300mm thick 500
beams and columns
sectional area not exceeding 003m2) 200
sectional area not exceeding 003 -10m2) 250
sectional area exceeding 10m2) 350
Fixing bar reinforcement
The following figures exclude delivery craneage and hoisting in position The hours refer to tonnes per hour for a steelfixer and general operative
Height up to 6m (hours)
Height 7 to 12m (hours)
Height 13 to 19m (hours)
Height over 19m (hours)
Straight round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 006 008 012 016 to braces columns and sloping roofs
006 008 012 016
Bent round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 006 006 008to braces columns and sloping
roofs002 002 004 006
Straight indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 008 010 014 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 004 004 008
Bent indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 004 006 006 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 002 004 004
Estimating data 189
Erecting and striking formwork
Joiner m2 per hour General operative m2 per hour
Vertical wall face height
up to 15m 170 080
15 to 30m 140 070
30 to 45m 120 060
45 to 60m 100 050
Horizontal slabs height
up to 30m 111 111
30 to 36m 105 105
36 to 42m 100 100
42 to 48m 095 095
48 to 54m 090 090
54 to 60m 083 083
Formwork multipliers Multiplier
Battered walls 120
Circular walls to large radius 170
Circular walls to small radius 210
Formwork one use 100
Formwork two uses per use 085
Formwork three uses per use 075
Formwork four uses per use 072
ormwork five uses per use 068
Formwork six uses per use 066
Formwork seven uses per use 063
Drainage
Unit Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 15m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 30m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 45m deep
Lay and joint flexible-jointed clayware pipes diameter
100mm m 10 8 7
150mm m 7 6 5
225mm m 5 4 3
300mm m 4 3 2
375mm m 3 2 2
190 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
450mm m 2 2 1
Bends
100mm nr 20 17 14
150mm nr 17 14 13
225mm nr 13 10 8
300mm nr 10 8 7
375mm nr 7 6 5
450mm nr 3 3 2
Single junctions
100mm nr 13 10 8
150mm nr 7 6 5
225mm nr 6 5 4
300mm nr 4 3 3
375mm nr 3 2 2
450mm nr 2 2 1
Precast concrete manholes Unit Pipelayer General operative
675mm diameter shaft rings mhour 100 030
900mm diameter manhole rings mhour 060 020
1200mm diameter manhole rings mhour 040 010
1500mm diameter manhole rings mhour 030 010
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 100 030
1200 to 675mm tapers nrhour 060 020
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 050 020
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 250 080
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 200 070
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 140 050
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 090 030
Build in pipes and make good
150mm diameter nrhour 400 000
300mm diameter nrhour 200 000
450mm diameter nrhour 100 000
Benching 150mm thick m2hour 120 120
Benching 300mm thick m2hour 060 060
Render benching 25mm thick m2hour 110 110
Manhole cover and frame nrhour 130 130
Agricultural buildings 2Alterations and repairs 179ndash193Ambulance stations 1 13 16
Banks 1 13 17Beds 88ndash89Boilers 168ndash169Bowling greens 5Breaking up 86ndash87Brickwork blockwork and masonry 158ndash160
227ndash229Buildersrsquo work 84Building Societies 1Building work 51ndash84Busbar trunking 173ndash174
Cables and wiring 176Cable trays 177Car parking 8 12 15 47Car parks 109ndash110Carpentry and joinery 229Car repairs 2Car showroom 2Car washers 8Ceiling finishes 80ndash81Churches 5Church halls 5Cinemas 4Circuit breakers 175Civil engineering outputs 236ndash238Civil engineering work 116ndash163Coach and bus stations 8Colleges 6 40Community centres 4Composite and principal rates 49ndash193Computer buildings 6Concert halls 4Concrete ancillaries 134ndash137Concrete work 227Conduits 177ndash178Convents 5
Costs per square metre 1ndash9Costs per unit 11ndash12Courts 1 13 18Crematoria 5
Demolition and site clearance 128ndash129Dental surgeries 3Distribution boards 171ndash172Drainage 94ndash100 233 238Ductwork 166ndash167
Earthworks 129ndash130Electrical work 171ndash178Elemental costs 13ndash47Estimating data 217ndash239Excavation 85ndash86 105 225ndash226Exhibition buildings 4 5External doors 69ndash70External walls 64ndash69External works 85
Factories 2 14 20ndash21Fencing 92ndash94Field drains 113ndash115Fire stations 1 19Filling 87ndash88 105ndash106Finishings 192ndash193Flats 11 12 15 43 45 46Floor finishes 76ndash80Frame 54Fuel consumption 226
General items 116ndash120Geotechnical and other processes 122ndash127Golf club houses 4 14 83Ground investigation 120ndash121Gymnasia 5
Halls 1Health centres 2 30Hot and cold water services 83
Index
192 Index
Hotels 7 11Hospitals 3 11Housing 7 11 12 15 46
Ice rinks 4Indices 195ndash196In situ concrete 131ndash133Internal doors 72ndash74Internal walls 70ndash72
Laboratories 2 3 25Labour 217Landscaping 103ndash115 234ndash235Libraries 6 14Livestock buildings 24Luminaires 178
Magistratesrsquo courts 1Manholes 100ndash103 143ndash144 239Masonry 229Mechanical work 164ndash170Metric system 218ndash220Miscellaneous metalwork 145ndash148Miscellaneous work 162Museums 6
Nursery units 26Nursesrsquo residences 7Nursing homes 4 11
Offices 2ndash3Old personsrsquo homes 13 31
Painting 160Painting and wallpapering 232ndash233Partitions 70ndash72Paths 108ndash109Pavings 89ndash92Pharmacies 3Piling 149ndash151Pipework 82 138ndash143 164ndash166Planting 112ndash113Plastering and tiling 231Plumbing and heating 192 231Police stations 1 13 20Post offices 1Precast concrete 138Preliminaries 49Prisons 1Property insurance 199ndash201
Professional fees 203ndash209Public houses 4 14 34
Radiators 169ndash170Rail track 154ndash156Regional variations 196ndash197Research facilities 6Restaurants 4 14 35Retaining walls 107ndash108Roads 108Roads and pavings 151ndash154Roofing 229ndash231Roofs 56ndash63
Sanitary fittings 81Schools 6 12 14 38 39 40 41Sewer renovation and ancillary works 162ndash163Shopping malls 8Shops 8Site clearance 103ndash105Soil stabilisation 106ndash107Sixth form colleges 6 40Soiling seeding and turfing 110ndash113Sport centres 4Sports grounds 110Sports halls 14 36Sports stadia 11Sports pavillons 4Squash courts 4Staircases 63ndash64Structural metalwork 145Student accommodation 7 12Substructures 49ndash53Supermarkets 8Surface treatments 88 106Surgeries 3 14 29Swimming pools 4
Taking down 179Teachersrsquo training colleges 4 14 42Temperature equivalents 220Temples 5Tennis courts 5Theatres 5ndash11Thermal insulation 167ndash169Timber 148ndash149Transformers 171Trunking 172ndash175Tunnels 156ndash158
Index 203
Universities 6Upper floors 55ndash56Useful addresses 211ndash215
VAT xiVillage halls 14 20Visitorsrsquo centres 5
Wall finishes 74ndash75
Warehouses 8 27 28Waterproofing 161Weights of materials 221ndash225Welfare centres 13 32Windows 69ndash70
Youth clubs 4
Youth hostels 7
- Book Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Costs per square metre
- 2 Costs per unit
- 3 Elemental costs
- 4 Composite and principal rates
- 5 Indices and regional variations
- 6 Property insurance
- 7 Professional fees
- 8 Useful addresses
- 9 Estimating data
- Index
-
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Handbook
Third edition
Bryan Spain
LONDON AND NEW YORK
Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating
First edition published 2000 by Spon Press
Second edition published 2006 by Taylor amp Francis
This edition published 2010 by Spon Press
2 Park Square Milton Park Abingdon Oxon OX14 4RN
Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Spon Press
270 Madison Avenue New York NY 10016 USA
This edition published in the Taylor amp Francis e-Library 2010
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copy 2010 Bryan Spain
Publisherrsquos Note This book has been prepared from camera-ready copy supplied by the author
All rights reserved No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilized in any form or by any electronic mechanical or other means now known or
hereafter invented including photocopying and recording or in any information storage or retrieval system without permission in writing from the publishers
This publication presents material of a broad scope and applicability Despite
stringent efforts by all concerned in the publishing process some typographical or editorial errors may occur and readers are encouraged to bring these to our attention where they represent errors of substance The publisher and author
disclaim any liability in whole or in part arising from information contained in this publication The reader is urged to consult with an appropriate licensed
professional prior to taking any action or making any interpretation that is within the realm of a licensed professional practice
British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
ISBN 0-203-87593-1 Master e-book ISBN
ISBN 10 0-415-54715-6 (pbk) ISBN 10 0-203-87593-1 (ebk)
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Contents
Preface vi
Introduction viii
Chapter 1 Costs per square metre 1
Building work 1
Chapter 2 Costs per unit 7
Chapter 3 Elemental costs 9
Building work 9
Chapter 4 Composite and principal rates 43
Building work 43
External works 55
Landscaping 84
Civil engineering work 94
Mechanical work 131
Electrical work 137
Alterations and repairs 144
Chapter 5 Indices and regional variations 157
Chapter 6 Property insurance 159
Chapter 7 Professional fees 161
Chapter 8 Useful addresses 167
Chapter 9 Estimating data 171
Index 191
Preface
The construction industry particularly house building is currently going through a difficult period Both clients and contractors are experiencing difficulties in financial matters due to the recent upheaval in the banking system Nevertheless small and large construction projects are still being designed and planned and the need for the preparation of accurate financial assessments in the first stages of a projectrsquos life has never been greater
Assessing the total cost of a construction project is a continuous process that commences when the client asks his professional advisors what it will cost It ends when the cheque for the release of the last portion of the retention is paid and the final account is settled
Whether a project is profitable or not can often depend on decisions taken at the first stages of its life The people who carry out this assessment bear the responsibility of deciding whether the cost information available at the time warrants spending further time and money investigating the viability of a project that is usually still at the conceptual stage
It is vital therefore that the most accurate methods of calculating the probable costs of construction are used and I hope that the information in this book will help clients developers architects engineers and surveyors involved in this process
Time spent on the appraisal of projects that do not proceed is not always wastedmdashlessons can be learnt that will help the next project The greater waste lies in allowing jobs to proceed without the people making the key decisions having the best cost information available to them
It is not possible to provide totally accurate cost data in the early stages of a jobmdashonly a historical analysis of the final account can do that But guidelines can be set out that should allow the client commissioning the work to help make the right decision before becoming contractually committed to spending large sums of money on land purchase professional fees and construction costs
On a well-managed project the cost plan will be monitored continuously as changes are made to the original design or for other reasons If the first-stage budget is based on reliable cost data the project will have a better chance of being completed within budget
I have received a great deal of help in the preparation of this book and would like to thank those suppliers and contractors who gave me their time and support The information in Estimating Data on civil engineering outputs is based on data in Sponrsquos Civil Engineering and Highways Price Book 2009 edited by Davis Langdon
Preface vii
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information neither the Publishers nor I can accept any type of liability resulting from the use of the contents
On a more positive note I would welcome constructive criticism of ways to make the contents of this book more relevant to the changing needs of the construction industry for future editions
Bryan Spain
September 2009
Introduction
This is the third edition of Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook and it is aimed at all those members of the construction team who are involved in assessing construction costs during the early stages of the development of a project There are many factors that can affect the profitability of a job over which the construction team has little or no control
It is important therefore that areas that can be influenced by good management skills should be given special attention This applies particularly to the first stage estimating process when a solid base of the projectrsquos financial position can be established
The contents have been laid out in the order that most projects are financially assessed The quality of the cost information however is almost wholly dependent upon the quality of the specification and the design information that is available at that stage of the appraisal
Chapter 1 lists square metre rates for building work for a wide variety of building types The rates are expressed in a range based on historical costs and should provide a client with a broad indication of likely costs
Chapter 2 fulfils the same function but the costs are given in unit costs eg the cost per hospital bed or per pupil in a school This method of assessment can be surprisingly accurate but should always be backed up by more detailed methods of cost appraisal
Chapter 3 contains elemental cost analyses of 32 different types of buildings These analyses provide data on the percentage and cost breakdown of 24 elements for each building and are a useful tool in identifying imbalances between the elements of different buildings
Chapter 4 includes unit rates for building landscaping civil engineering electrical and alteration work Where possible composite rates are displayed that combine several different descriptions to provide a single rate for separate but linked activities For example excavation concrete and brickwork up to DPC level are combined to produce a single linear metre rate for strip foundations
The use of composite rates can save valuable time in the preparation of the cost plan Where item descriptions do not lend themselves to be combined with others they are listed as principal rates
Chapter 5 provides indices reflecting historical costs of construction costs and tender prices
Chapter 6 deals with property insurance and contains two examples of re-building costs for insurance purposes
Chapter 7 sets out the cost of employing professional advisors whose fees are now negotiable and not mandatory
Chapter 8 includes a list of useful addresses Chapter 9 contains estimating data that may be useful when preparing a first stage
estimate
Introduction ix
At this stage of a project the information available is limited and although the brief from a client can be minimal an approximation of costs must still be prepared Here is a simple example
It is proposed to construct a single story distribution warehouse (shell only) size 6000 square metres in the South West of England An outline plan has been prepared showing parking areas and a road layout It is known that local contractors are operating at almost full capacity so tender levels are expected to be high The work would commence in April 2010 with a nine month construction period
Main building pound
6000 m2 at pound622 (Chapter 1) 3732000
External works
(based on rough quantities and rates in Chapter 4)
Car park 180000
Roads 135000
Fencing 46000
Drains 42000
Soft landscaping 15000
Lighting 15000 433000
pound 4165000
Extra for anticipated high tender levels say 6 208250
pound 4373250
Allow for inflation say 9 months 3timespound4373250 98398
Carried forward pound 4471548
Brought forward
pound4471648
4069199 Professional fees (see chapter 5)
say 12times4069199 pound 488303
pound 4557502
Depending on the quality of the information on which the first stage estimate is based a basement and ceiling band of between 5 and 10 should be applied and reported to the client
Allow for regional variations (see Chapter 5) say South West
91timespound4471648
x Introduction
5 say pound4329626 to pound4546108
10 say pound4091497 to pound5013252
These costs exclude land purchase and VAT and any special costs connected to the project They also exclude any development grants or subsidies that may be available in the area involved
1Costs per square metre
BUILDING WORK
These square metre prices exclude the cost of external works fittings furniture professional fees and VAT They are expressed in a range and are intended to provide a broad indication of the cost of the work in the early stages of a projectrsquos financial appraisal
poundm2
Public service buildings
Banks
local 1600ndash1850
city 2150ndash2750
Building societies
local 1450ndash1750
city 1650ndash2050
Fire stations 1400ndash1750
Courts
magistrates 1450ndash1700
county 1800ndash2150
Police stations 1350ndash1800
Prisons 1700ndash2300
Post offices 950ndash1250
Halls
town 1000ndash1300
village 900ndash1200
Ambulance stations 1250ndash1600
Vehicle repair 1350ndash1500
Car showroom 1100ndash1300
Car repairs and maintenance 1400ndash1650
Petrol stations 1500ndash1900
2 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
poundm2
Industrial buildings
Agricultural
livestock 450ndash600
storage 550ndash750
Advance factories for letting 650ndash850
Purpose built factories 750ndash950
Factories generally
heavy industrial 750ndash950
extra for owner occupation 300ndash350
extra for office accommodation 350ndash400
High tech laboratories 2800ndash3500
Warehousesstores shell only
up to 2000m2 floor area 450ndash550
over 2000m2 floor area 350ndash500
extra for owner occupation 250ndash300
Offices business park
high tech unit 1000ndash1300
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Offices city centre
3 to 5 floors 1100ndash1400
over 5 floors 1250ndash1650
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
prestige building 2000ndash2800
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Health and welfare facilities
Day surgeries 1250ndash1450
Group surgeries 1150ndash1400
Homes for the mentally handicapped 1100ndash1500
Health centres 1300ndash1500 Welfare centres
1400ndash1700
Dental surgeries 1200ndash1400
Childrenrsquos homes 1100ndash1350
Geriatric units 1400ndash1700
Costs per square metre 3
poundm2
Hospices 1500ndash1900
Hospitals general 1300ndash1700
Laboratories 1550ndash1950
Pharmacies 1000ndash1500
Private hospitals 1400ndash1800
Hospital teaching centres 980ndash1400
Nursing homes 1250ndash1600
Leisure facilities
Cinemas 1800ndash2150
Community centres 1100ndash1300
Concert halls 2300ndash3300
Exhibition buildings 1550ndash1850
1350ndash1550
Golf club houses 1300ndash1800
Public houses 1200ndash1550
Restaurants 1450ndash1850
Sports centres 800ndash200
Sports pavilions 1150ndash1550
Squash courts 950ndash1250
Swimming pools
school 1200ndash1450
local 1700ndash2200
fun 2600ndash3400
Youth clubs 1000ndash1300
Gymnasiums 1000ndash1300
Fitness clubs
with pool 1400ndash1900 without pool
1000ndash1500
Exhibition centres 1500ndash2000
Social clubs 1200ndash1600
Visitorsrsquo centres 900ndash2600
international 2800ndash3750
I ce rinks
4 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
poundm2
Indoor tennis courts 400ndash800
Indoor bowling green 450ndash900
Theatres
small 1650ndash2250
prestige 3400ndash3950
Religious buildings
Churches chapels 1200ndash1850
Church halls meeting houses 950ndash1400
Convents 1300ndash1800
Crematoria 1500ndash2600
Temples synagogues mosques 1300ndash1900
Educational buildings
Colleges 1200ndash2100
Libraries
local 950ndash1750
city centre 1550ndash2200
Museums
local 1400ndash2000
city centre 1700ndash2200
Research facilities 1600ndash2000
Schools
nursery 1200ndash1500
primary 1100ndash1400
special 1050ndash1350
for physically handicapped 900ndash1600
sixth form colleges 1200ndash1900
Universities 1400ndash1750
Cregraveches 1200ndash1600
Computer buildings 1600ndash2600 Training colleges
1100ndash1500
secondary 1050ndash1350
Costs per square metre 5
poundm2
Residential buildings
Hotels
3 star 1600ndash1950
5 star 2350ndash3000
Private housing
bungalows 900ndash1050
houses detached 850ndash1100
houses semi-detached 800ndash1050
flats low rise 900ndash1100
flats standard 850ndash950
flats luxury 1750ndash2350
Public housing
bungalows 850ndash950
houses semi-detached 800ndash1000
flats low rise 850ndash1050
sheltered housing 900ndash1050
Sheltered housing
public 900ndash1350
private 1000ndash1700
Student accommodation 1000ndash1800
Youth hostels 900ndash1800
Nursesrsquo residences 1100ndash1850
Hostels for the homeless 800ndash1000
Transport
Car parking
multi-storey 300ndash500
underground 500ndash600
surface 90ndash110
Coach and bus stations 950ndash1400
Bus garages 1100ndash1200
Car washes 700ndash1000
Retail
Retail warehouses 800ndash1100
Shops
6 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
small 700ndash900
medium 600ndash800
Department stores 650ndash850
Shops with offices over 900ndash1200
Shops with flats over 1000ndash1300
Supermarkets
shell only 450ndash650
fitting out 900ndash1150
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
poundm2
2Costs per unit
The following represent the cost per unit of a range of types of buildings This method of assessing construction costs is usually the first step in the process of the consideration of the viability of project
Unit pound
Health and welfare facilities
Hospitals (general) Bed 90000ndash150000
Hospitals (private) Room 115000ndash210000
Nursing home
old peoplesrsquo Bed 30000ndash75000
childrenrsquos Bed 25000ndash50000
Leisure
25000ndash35000
Sports stadium new stands
single tier stand Seat 1100ndash1350
multi-tier stands with
hospitality boxes Seat 3000ndash4000
Hotels
3 star Bedroom 35000ndash55000
5 star Bedroom 85000ndash180000
Residential
Local Authority housing Bedroom 30000ndash40000
Local Authority flats Bedroom 25000ndash35000
Theatres Seat
Sheltered housing Bedroom 45000ndash60000
Private housing Bedroom 55000ndash90000
Private flats Bedroom 60000ndash95000
Student accommodation Bedroom 40000ndash55000
8 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Unit pound
Car parking
multi storey Car 5000ndash10000
underground Car 15000ndash25000
surface Car 1200ndash1750
Educational buildings
Nursery schools Pupil 5000ndash10000
Primary schools Pupil 7000ndash12000
Secondary schools Pupil 8000ndash14000
Transport
3 Elemental costs
This chapter contains elemental cost breakdowns for building and electrical work The building work is comprised of 38 different types in 8 categories each building broken down into 24 cost elements
The cost data should be used with caution because imbalances can occur in the use of elemental costs in isolation The figures are an amalgam of the costs for a range of buildings in each category and represent a broad indication of costs rather than an accurate statement of detail
It should be remembered that the application of the information in this chapter is only one stage in the preparation of a budget estimate for a project It is hoped that any major discrepancies will be highlighted by a comparison between the following detailed breakdowns and specific projects
Nevertheless the information provided should be an invaluable tool in assessing the relative values of elements in different buildings The tables will be particularly useful in the early cost planning process and also in the evaluation of tenders
The costs cover building work only and exclude the costs of drainage external works contingency sums professional fees and VAT Due to rounding off there may be some minor discrepancies in individual elemental costs and totals The figures are based on costs prevailing in the first quarter of 2000 The following buildings are included
BUILDING WORK
Public service buildings
Ambulance station City bank County court Fire station Police station Village hall
Industrial buildings
Factory light industrial Factory heavy industrial Livestock building High tech laboratory Nursery units
10 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Health and welfare
Group surgery Health centre Old personsrsquo nursing home Welfare centre
Leisure
Golf club house Public house Restaurant Sports hall
Education
Library Primary school Secondary school Sixth form college Special school Teachersrsquo training college
Residential
Local Authority low rise flats Local Authority housing Private flats Luxury private flats
Transport
Multi-storey car park
Warehouse shell Warehouse complete
Elemental costs 11
Category Public serviceType Ambulance stationFloor area 375m2 Total cost pound 425625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46819 11 125
2 Substructure 38306 9 102
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 55331 13 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 34050 8 91
8 Windows and external doors 17025 4 45
9 Partitions and internal walls 12769 3 34
10 Internal doors 8513 2 23
11 Wall finishes 8513 2 23
12 Floor finishes 21281 5 57
13 Ceiling finishes 4256 1 11
14 Fittings and furnishings 29794 7 79
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17025 4 45
16 Hot and cold water services 8513 2 23
17 Heating and air treatment installation 17025 4 45
18 Ventilation installation 4256 1 11
19 Gas services 4256 1 11
20 Electric installation 34050 8 91
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8513 2 23
23 Special installationsservices equipment 17025 4 45
24 Buildersrsquo work 38306 9 102
425625 100 1135
12 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Public serviceType City bank Floor area 907m2 Total cost pound2222150
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 199994 9 221
2 Substructure 155551 7 172
3 Frame 222215 10 245
4 Upper floors 88886 4 98
5 Roof 133329 6 147
6 Staircases 44443 2 49
7 External walls 333323 15 368
8 Windows and external doors 111108 5 123
9 Partitions and internal walls 66665 3 74
10 Internal doors 44443 2 49
11 Wall finishes 44443 2 49
12 Floor finishes 88886 4 98
13 Ceiling finishes 66665 3 74
14 Fittings and furnishings 66665 3 74
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 22222 1 25
16 Hot and cold water services 44443 2 49
17 Heating and air treatment installation 66665 3 74
18 Ventilation installation 22222 1 25
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111108 5 123
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 66665 3 74
23 Special installationsservices equipment 66665 3 74
24 Buildersrsquo work 155551 7 172
2222150 100 2450
Elemental costs 13
Category Public serviceType County courtFloor area 948m2 Total cost pound1872300
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 187230 10 198
2 Substructure 93615 5 99
3 Frame 131061 7 138
4 Upper floors 93615 5 99
5 Roof 131061 7 138
6 Staircases 56169 3 59
7 External walls 168507 9 178
8 Windows and external doors 93615 5 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 56169 3 59
10 Internal doors 74892 4 79
11 Wall finishes 56169 3 59
12 Floor finishes 74892 4 79
13 Ceiling finishes 56169 3 59
14 Fittings and furnishings 93615 5 99
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 37446 2 40
16 Hot and cold water services 18723 1 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 37446 2 40
18 Ventilation installation 18723 1 20
19 Gas services 18723 1 20
20 Electric installation 112338 6 119
21 Lift and conveyor installation 37446 2 40
22 Protective amp communication installation 18723 1 20
37446 2 40
24 Buildersrsquo work 168507 9 178
1872300 100 1975
23 Special installationsservices equipment
14 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Public serviceType Fire stationFloor area 490m2 Total cost pound771750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 77175 10 158
2 Substructure 46305 6 95
3 Frame 578813 5 1181
4 Upper floors 23153 3 47
5 Roof 61740 8 126
6 Staircases 15435 2 32
7 External walls 77175 10 158
8 Windows and external doors 46305 6 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 23153 3 47
10 Internal doors 23153 3 47
11 Wall finishes 23153 3 47
12 Floor finishes 30870 4 63
13 Ceiling finishes 7718 1 16
14 Fittings and furnishings 15435 2 32
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 15435 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 23153 3 47
17 Heating and air treatment installation 23153 3 47
18 Ventilation installation 7718 1 16
19 Gas services 7718 1 16
20 Electric installation 77175 10 158
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15435 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23153 3 47
24 Buildersrsquo work 69458 9 142
771750 100 2678
Elemental costs 15
Category Public serviceType Police stationFloor area 342m2 Total cost pound530100
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 58311 11 171
2 Substructure 37107 7 109
3 Frame 26505 5 78
4 Upper floors 10602 2 31
5 Roof 37107 7 109
6 Staircases 15903 3 47
7 External walls 58311 11 171
8 Windows and external doors 37107 7 109
9 Partitions and internal walls 21204 4 62
10 Internal doors 15903 3 47
11 Wall finishes 15903 3 47
12 Floor finishes 21204 4 62
13 Ceiling finishes 10602 2 31
14 Fittings and furnishings 10602 2 31
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 10602 2 31
16 Hot and cold water services 10602 2 31
17 Heating and air treatment installation 10602 2 31
18 Ventilation installation 5301 1 16
19 Gas services 5301 1 16
20 Electric installation 42408 8 124
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15903 3 47
23 Special installationsservices equipment 10602 2 31
24 Buildersrsquo work 42408 8 124
530100 100 1550
16 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Public serviceType Village hall Floor area 380m2 Total cost pound408500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
1 Preliminaries 44935 11 118
2 Substructure 40850 10 108
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 36765 9 97
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 40850 10 108
8 Windows and external doors 28595 7 75
9 Partitions and internal walls 16340 4 43
10 Internal doors 12255 3 32
11 Wall finishes 12255 3 32
12 Floor finishes 16340 4 43
13 Ceiling finishes 8170 2 22
14 Fittings and furnishings 20425 5 54
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8170 2 22
16 Hot and cold water services 4085 1 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 12255 3 32
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49020 12 129
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12255 3 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 4085 1 11
24 Buildersrsquo work 40850 10 108
408500 100 1075
pound pound
Elemental costs 17
Category Industrial Type Factory light industrialFloor area 380m2 Total cost pound2375000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 166250 7 44
2 Substructure 308750 13 81
3 Frame 380000 16 99
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 237500 10 62
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 237500 10 62
8 Windows and external doors 95000 4 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 71250 3 19
10 Internal doors 23750 1 6
11 Wall finishes 23750 1 6
12 Floor finishes 47500 2 12
13 Ceiling finishes 23750 1 6
14 Fittings and furnishings 190000 8 50
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 23750 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 23750 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 95000 4 25
18 Ventilation installation 23750 1 6
19 Gas services 23750 1 6
20 Electric installation 190000 8 50
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 142500 6 37
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23750 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 23750 1 6
2375000 100 622
18 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Industrial Type Factory heavy industrialFloor area 10500m2 Total cost pound8925000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 803250 9 77
2 Substructure 892500 10 85
3 Frame 1071000 12 102
4 Upper floors 357000 4 34
5 Roof 803250 9 77
6 Staircases 89250 1 9
7 External walls 714000 8 68
8 Windows and external doors 267750 3 26
9 Partitions and internal walls 178500 2 17
10 Internal doors 89250 1 9
11 Wall finishes 178500 2 17
12 Floor finishes 178500 2 17
13 Ceiling finishes 89250 1 9
14 Fittings and furnishings 89250 1 9
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 178500 2 17
16 Hot and cold water services 178500 2 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 357000 4 34
18 Ventilation installation 357000 4 34
19 Gas services 178500 2 17
20 Electric installation 892500 10 85
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 178500 2 17
23 Special installationsservices equipment 178500 2 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 624750 7 60
8925000 100 850
Elemental costs 19
Category IndustrialType Livestock buildingFloor area 800m2 Total cost pound420000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46200 11 58
2 Substructure 29400 7 37
3 Frame 29400 7 37
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 33600 8 42
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 67200 16 84
8 Windows and external doors 12600 3 16
9 Partitions and internal walls 21000 5 26
10 Internal doors 4200 1 5
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 12600 3 16
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 8400 2 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 4200 1 5
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 67200 16 84
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8400 2 11
23 Special installationsservices equipment 29400 7 37
24 Buildersrsquo work 46200 11 58
420000 100 525
20 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category IndustrialType LaboratoryFloor area 940m2 Total cost pound2961000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 266490 9 284
2 Substructure 177660 6 189
3 Frame 207270 7 221
4 Upper floors 207270 7 221
5 Roof 236880 8 252
6 Staircases 59220 2 63
7 External walls 177660 6 189
8 Windows and external doors 148050 5 158
9 Partitions and internal walls 118440 4 126
10 Internal doors 88830 3 95
11 Wall finishes 59220 2 63
12 Floor finishes 88830 3 95
13 Ceiling finishes 88830 3 95
14 Fittings and furnishings 118440 4 126
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 29610 1 32
16 Hot and cold water services 29610 1 32
17 Heating and air treatment installation 29610 1 32
18 Ventilation installation 29610 1 32
19 Gas services 29610 1 32
20 Electric installation 325710 11 347
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 59220 2 63
23 Special installationsservices equipment 88830 3 95
24 Buildersrsquo work 296100 10 315
2961000 100 3150
Elemental costs 21
Category IndustrialType Nursery unitsFloor area 2018m2 Total cost pound1654760
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 198571 12 98
2 Substructure 165476 10 82
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 264762 16 131
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 364047 22 180
8 Windows and external doors 49643 3 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 33095 2 16
10 Internal doors 16548 1 8
11 Wall finishes 16548 1 8
12 Floor finishes 33095 2 16
13 Ceiling finishes 16548 1 8
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 16548 1 8
16 Hot and cold water services 16548 1 8
17 Heating and air treatment installation 33095 2 16
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 16548 1 8
20 Electric installation 182024 11 90
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 33095 2 16
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 198571 12 98
1654760 100 820
22 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category IndustrialType Warehouse shellFloor area 2864m2 Total cost pound1217200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 121720 10 43
2 Substructure 170408 14 60
3 Frame 194752 16 68
4 Upper floors 12172 1 4
5 Roof 158236 13 55
6 Staircases 12172 1 4
7 External walls 158236 13 55
8 Windows and external doors 60860 5 21
9 Partitions and internal walls 24344 2 9
10 Internal doors 24344 2 9
11 Wall finishes 12172 1 4
12 Floor finishes 36516 3 13
13 Ceiling finishes 12172 1 4
14 Fittings and furnishings 12172 1 4
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12172 1 4
16 Hot and cold water services 12172 1 4
17 Heating and air treatment installation 24344 2 9
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 85204 7 30
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12172 1 4
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12172 1 4
24 Buildersrsquo work 48688 4 17
1217200 100 425
Elemental costs 23
Category Industrial Type Warehouse completeFloor area 2120m2 Total cost pound1272000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 114480 9 54
2 Substructure 139920 11 66
3 Frame 165360 13 78
4 Upper floors 12720 1 6
5 Roof 165360 13 78
6 Staircases 12720 1 6
7 External walls 165360 13 78
8 Windows and external doors 50880 4 24
9 Partitions and internal walls 25440 2 12
10 Internal doors 25440 2 12
11 Wall finishes 25440 2 12
12 Floor finishes 38160 3 18
13 Ceiling finishes 25440 2 12
14 Fittings and furnishings 25440 2 12
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12720 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 12720 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 38160 3 18
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 12720 1 6
20 Electric installation 89040 7 42
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 38160 3 18
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12720 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 63600 5 30
1272000 100 600
24 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Health and welfareType Group surgery Floor area 395m2 Total cost pound582625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 69915 12 177
2 Substructure 58263 10 148
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 58263 10 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 69915 12 177
8 Windows and external doors 34958 6 89
9 Partitions and internal walls 34958 6 89
10 Internal doors 17479 3 44
11 Wall finishes 11653 2 30
12 Floor finishes 17479 3 44
13 Ceiling finishes 11653 2 30
14 Fittings and furnishings 11653 2 30
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11653 2 30
16 Hot and cold water services 5826 1 15
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5826 1 15
18 Ventilation installation 5826 1 15
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 64089 11 162
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11653 2 30
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11653 2 30
24 Buildersrsquo work 69915 12 177
582625 100 1475
Elemental costs 25
Category Health and welfareType Health centre Floor area 510m2 Total cost pound714000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 78540 11 154
2 Substructure 71400 10 140
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 78540 11 154
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 92820 13 182
8 Windows and external doors 28560 4 56
9 Partitions and internal walls 28560 4 56
10 Internal doors 21420 3 42
11 Wall finishes 14280 2 28
12 Floor finishes 21420 3 42
13 Ceiling finishes 14280 2 28
14 Fittings and furnishings 28560 4 56
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 21420 3 42
16 Hot and cold water services 7140 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 7140 1 14
18 Ventilation installation 7140 1 14
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49980 12 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21420 2 42
23 Special installationsservices equipment 7140 2 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 35700 11 70
714000 100 1246
26 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Health and welfareType Old personsrsquo nursing homeFloor area 1672m2 Total cost pound2382600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 262086 11 157
2 Substructure 190608 8 114
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 309738 13 185
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 142956 6 86
8 Windows and external doors 166782 7 100
9 Partitions and internal walls 95304 4 57
10 Internal doors 119130 5 71
11 Wall finishes 95304 4 57
12 Floor finishes 95304 4 57
13 Ceiling finishes 47652 2 29
14 Fittings and furnishings 142956 6 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71478 3 43
16 Hot and cold water services 71478 3 43
17 Heating and air treatment installation 166782 7 100
18 Ventilation installation 23826 1 14
19 Gas services 23826 1 14
20 Electric installation 142956 6 86
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71478 3 43
23 Special installationsservices equipment 71478 3 43
24 Buildersrsquo work 71478 3 43
2382600 100 1425
Elemental costs 27
Category Health and welfareType Welfare centre Floor area 612m2 Total cost pound976140
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 117137 12 191
2 Substructure 126898 13 207
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 107375 11 175
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 117137 12 191
8 Windows and external doors 39046 4 64
9 Partitions and internal walls 29284 3 48
10 Internal doors 29284 3 48
11 Wall finishes 29284 3 48
12 Floor finishes 29284 3 48
13 Ceiling finishes 19523 2 32
14 Fittings and furnishings 48807 5 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 19523 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 9761 1 16
17 Heating and air treatment installation 19523 2 32
18 Ventilation installation 9761 1 16
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 107375 11 175
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 19523 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 9761 1 16
24 Buildersrsquo work 87853 9 144
976140 100 1595
28 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category LeisureType Golf club houseFloor area 675m2 Total cost pound875500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 87550 10 130
2 Substructure 61285 7 91
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 122570 14 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 96305 11 143
8 Windows and external doors 35020 4 52
9 Partitions and internal walls 26265 3 39
10 Internal doors 26265 3 39
11 Wall finishes 26265 3 39
12 Floor finishes 17510 2 26
13 Ceiling finishes 17510 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 70040 8 104
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17510 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 8755 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 8755 1 13
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 8755 1 13
20 Electric installation 122570 14 182
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication Installation 17510 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8755 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 96305 11 143
875500 100 1297
Elemental costs 29
Category LeisureType Public houseFloor area 780m2 Total cost pound1072500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 96525 9 124
2 Substructure 64350 6 83
3 Frame 21450 2 28
4 Upper floors 21450 2 28
5 Roof 107250 10 138
6 Staircases 32175 3 41
7 External walls 64350 6 83
8 Windows and external doors 42900 4 55
9 Partitions and internal walls 32175 3 41
10 Internal doors 42900 4 55
11 Wall finishes 53625 5 69
12 Floor finishes 53625 5 69
13 Ceiling finishes 42900 4 55
14 Fittings and furnishings 128700 12 165
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 32175 3 41
16 Hot and cold water services 10725 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 42900 4 55
18 Ventilation installation 10725 1 14
19 Gas services 10725 1 14
20 Electric installation 75075 7 96
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21450 2 28
23 Special installationsservices equipment 42900 4 55
24 Buildersrsquo work 21450 2 28
1072500 100 1375
30 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category LeisureType RestaurantFloor area 340m2 Total cost pound561000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 50490 9 149
2 Substructure 44880 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 61710 11 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 72930 13 215
8 Windows and external doors 33660 6 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 39270 7 116
10 Internal doors 33660 6 99
11 Wall finishes 22440 4 66
12 Floor finishes 28050 5 83
13 Ceiling finishes 16830 3 50
14 Fittings and furnishings 39270 7 116
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 5610 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 5610 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5610 1 17
18 Ventilation installation 4046 1 12
19 Gas services 5610 1 17
20 Electric installation 78540 10 231
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11220 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 5610 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 61710 3 182
561000 100 1843
Elemental costs 31
Category LeisureType Sports hallFloor area 2016m2 Total cost pound2016000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 120960 6 60
2 Substructure 201600 10 100
3 Frame 241920 12 120
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 221760 11 110
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 141120 7 70
8 Windows and external doors 60480 3 30
9 Partitions and internal walls 60480 3 30
10 Internal doors 40320 2 20
11 Wall finishes 40320 2 20
12 Floor finishes 141120 7 70
13 Ceiling finishes 20160 1 10
14 Fittings and furnishings 161280 8 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 80640 4 40
16 Hot and cold water services 40320 2 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 80640 4 40
18 Ventilation installation 20160 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 161280 8 80
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 40320 2 20
23 Special installationsservices equipment 20160 1 10
24 Buildersrsquo work 120960 6 60
2016000 100 1000
32 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category EducationType Library Floor area 616m2 Total cost pound831600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 99792 12 162
2 Substructure 74844 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 99792 12 162
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 116424 14 189
8 Windows and external doors 58212 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 16632 2 27
10 Internal doors 16632 2 27
11 Wall finishes 24948 3 41
12 Floor finishes 24948 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 16632 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 74844 9 122
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8316 1 14
16 Hot and cold water services 8316 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 16632 2 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 66528 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 16632 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8316 1 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 83160 10 135
831600 100 1350
Elemental costs 33
Category EducationType Primary schoolFloor area 2108m2 Total cost pound3583600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 322524 9 153
2 Substructure 250852 7 119
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 358360 10 170
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 394196 11 187
8 Windows and external doors 430032 12 204
9 Partitions and internal walls 215016 6 102
10 Internal doors 143344 4 68
11 Wall finishes 107508 3 51
12 Floor finishes 143344 4 68
13 Ceiling finishes 71672 2 34
14 Fittings and furnishings 215016 6 102
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 143344 4 68
16 Hot and cold water services 35836 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 143344 4 68
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 35836 1 17
20 Electric installation 286688 8 136
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71672 2 34
23 Special installationsservices equipment 35836 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 179180 5 85
3583600 100 1700
34 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category EducationType Secondary schoolFloor area 2450m2 Total cost pound3123750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 281138 9 115
2 Substructure 218663 7 89
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 343613 11 140
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 312375 10 128
8 Windows and external doors 281138 9 115
9 Partitions and internal walls 156188 5 64
10 Internal doors 124950 4 51
11 Wall finishes 93713 3 38
12 Floor finishes 124950 4 51
13 Ceiling finishes 62475 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 281138 9 115
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 62475 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 31238 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 93713 3 38
18 Ventilation Installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 281138 9 115
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 62475 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 31238 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 281138 9 115
3123750 100 1275
Elemental costs 35
Category EducationType Sixth form collegeFloor area 1828m2 Total cost pound3016200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 301620 10 165
2 Substructure 241296 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 271458 9 149
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 361944 12 198
8 Windows and external doors 241296 8 132
9 Partitions and internal walls 150810 5 83
10 Internal doors 120648 4 66
11 Wall finishes 90486 3 50
12 Floor finishes 90486 3 50
13 Ceiling finishes 60324 2 33
14 Fittings and furnishings 361944 12 198
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 30162 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 30162 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 90486 3 50
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 241296 8 132
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 60324 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 30162 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 241296 8 132
3016200 100 1650
36 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category EducationType Special schoolFloor area 1710m2 Total cost pound2308500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 253935 11 149
2 Substructure 207765 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 230850 10 135
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 253935 11 149
8 Windows and external doors 161595 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 115425 5 68
10 Internal doors 69255 3 41
11 Wall finishes 69255 3 41
12 Floor finishes 69255 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 46170 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 323190 14 189
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 46170 2 27
16 Hot and cold water services 23085 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 69255 3 41
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 184680 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 46170 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 46170 2 27
24 Buildersrsquo work 92340 4 54
2308500 100 1350
Elemental costs 37
Category Education Type Teachersrsquo training collegeFloor area 2620m2 Total cost pound3209500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 320950 10 123
2 Substructure 256760 8 98
3 Frame 192570 6 74
4 Upper floors 128380 4 49
5 Roof 320950 10 123
6 Staircases 96285 3 37
7 External walls 288855 9 110
8 Windows and external doors 192570 6 74
9 Partitions and internal walls 128380 4 49
10 Internal doors 128380 4 49
11 Wall finishes 96285 3 37
12 Floor finishes 96285 3 37
13 Ceiling finishes 64190 2 25
14 Fittings and furnishings 224665 7 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 64190 2 25
16 Hot and cold water services 32095 1 12
17 Heating and air treatment installation 64190 2 25
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 256760 8 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 64190 2 25
23 Special installationsservices equipment 32095 1 12
24 Buildersrsquo work 160475 5 61
3209500 100 1225
38 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Residential Type Local Authority low rise flatsFloor area 2349m2 Total cost pound2231550
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 223155 10 95
2 Substructure 223155 10 95
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 89262 4 38
5 Roof 245471 11 105
6 Staircases 44631 2 19
7 External walls 267786 12 114
8 Windows and external doors 178524 8 76
9 Partitions and internal walls 111578 5 48
10 Internal doors 89262 4 38
11 Wall finishes 66947 3 29
12 Floor finishes 66947 3 29
13 Ceiling finishes 111578 5 48
14 Fittings and furnishings 66947 3 29
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 44631 2 19
16 Hot and cold water services 22316 1 10
17 Heating and air treatment installation 133893 6 57
18 Ventilation installation 22316 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111578 5 48
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 44631 2 19
23 Special installationsservices equipment 44631 2 19
24 Buildersrsquo work 22316 1 10
2231550 100 950
Elemental costs 39
Category Residential Type Local Authority housingFloor area 3988m2 Total cost pound3589200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 323028 9 81
2 Substructure 215352 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 251244 7 63
5 Roof 466596 13 117
6 Staircases 107676 3 27
7 External walls 358920 10 90
8 Windows and external doors 215352 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 143568 4 36
10 Internal doors 107676 3 27
11 Wall finishes 143568 4 36
12 Floor finishes 71784 2 18
13 Ceiling finishes 71784 2 18
14 Fittings and furnishings 143568 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71784 2 18
16 Hot and cold water services 71784 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 107676 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 502488 14 126
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 0 0 0
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 215352 6 54
3589200 100 900
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Category ResidentialType Private flatsFloor area 1260m2 Total cost pound1134000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 68040 6 54
2 Substructure 68040 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 56700 5 45
5 Roof 136080 12 108
6 Staircases 34020 3 27
7 External walls 124740 11 99
8 Windows and external doors 68040 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 34020 3 27
10 Internal doors 45360 4 36
11 Wall finishes 34020 3 27
12 Floor finishes 34020 3 27
13 Ceiling finishes 34020 3 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 45360 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11340 1 9
16 Hot and cold water services 22680 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 34020 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 124740 11 99
21 Lift and conveyor installation 45360 4 36
22 Protective amp communication installation 34020 3 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11340 1 9
24 Buildersrsquo work 68040 6 54
1134000 100 900
Elemental costs 41
Category ResidentialType Luxury private flatsFloor area 2400m2 Total cost pound4920000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 344400 7 144
2 Substructure 295200 6 123
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 344400 7 144
5 Roof 442800 9 185
6 Staircases 147600 3 62
7 External walls 492000 10 205
8 Windows and external doors 344400 7 144
9 Partitions and internal walls 147600 3 62
10 Internal doors 196800 4 82
11 Wall finishes 147600 3 62
12 Floor finishes 98400 2 41
13 Ceiling finishes 98400 2 41
14 Fittings and furnishings 295200 6 123
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 98400 2 41
16 Hot and cold water services 98400 2 41
17 Heating and air treatment installation 147600 3 62
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 492000 10 205
21 Lift and conveyor installation 246000 5 103
22 Protective amp communication installation 147600 3 62
23 Special installationsservices equipment 49200 1 21
24 Buildersrsquo work 246000 5 103
4920000 100 2050
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Category Transport Type Multi-storey car parkFloor area 9600m2 Total cost pound3072000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 337920 11 35
2 Substructure 399360 13 42
3 Frame 645120 21 67
4 Upper floors 552960 18 58
5 Roof 30720 1 3
6 Staircases 153600 5 16
7 External walls 122880 4 13
8 Windows and external doors 30720 1 3
9 Partitions and internal walls 30720 1 3
10 Internal doors 30720 1 3
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 0 0 0
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 0 0 0
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 0 2 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric 276480 9 29
21 Lift and conveyor installation 215040 7 22
22 Protective amp communication installation 92160 3 10
23 Special installationsservices equipment 61440 2 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 30720 1 3
3072000 100 314
installation
4Composite and principal rates
When the appraisal of a project moves beyond the square metre stage it is likely that the client will commission a cost plan to be prepared This entails taking off rough quantities and applying global rates to produce an approximate cost of the project These rates are the result of combining various item descriptions and costs into what are called composite rates
Not all items can be combined with others to provide composite rates so principal rates are also included if their value is significant to the cost plan The following rates are presented under headings in the same order as the elements in Chapter 3
BUILDING WORK
PRELIMINARIES
These will usually be assessed by referring to the needs of each particular project but a figure of 75 to 125 of the construction costs is normal depending upon the nature of the project
SUBSTRUCTURES
Excavation pound
Excavate by machine to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m 700
spread and level on site m3 900
remove from site m3 2200
Excavate by machine for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
3
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pound
Excavate by machine for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Breaking out and disposal
Extra over excavation for breaking out by machine 3
3
reinforced concrete m3 16000
brickwork or blockwork m3 6000
Extra over excavation for disposing of contaminated material to licensed tip m3 8000
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material 3
3
3
Foundation walling Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 11000
rock m 10000
concrete m 11000
m 1600
sand m 4800
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 45
wall height 1250mm m 16600
wall height 1500mm m 19600
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 11500
wall height 1000mm m 13000
wall height 1250mm m 14000
wall height 1500mm m 14500
600times225mm
wall height 750mm m 12500
wall height 1000mm m 14000
wall height 1250mm m 15000
wall height 1500mm m 15500
Excavate trench by hand dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 12400
wall height 1000mm m 15000
wall height 1250mm m 18000
wall height 1500mm m 21000
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 13000
wall height 1000mm m 14400
wall height 1250mm m 15400
wall height 1500mm m 16000
600times225mm
wall height 1000mm m 13600
pound
wall height 750mm m 14000
wall height 1000mm m 16500
wall height 1250mm m 17500
wall height 1500mm m 18000
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Bases pile caps and ground beams
pound
Reinforced concrete mix C15 in bases including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
formwork and reinforcement size
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in ground beams including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
Slabs
Ground slab including excavation by machine disposal hardcore bed blinded with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick 2
200mm thick 2
250mm thick 2
300mm thick 2
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4700
200mm thick m2 5200
250mm thick m2 5800
300mm thick m2 6400
Ground slab including excavation by hand disposal hardcore bed blinded with with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
600times600times300mm nr 3600
750times750times450mm nr 7500
1000times1000times450mm nr 13500
1200times1200times600mm nr 25800
750times750times600mm nr 4000
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in pile caps including excavation earthwork support
1000times1000times1000mm nr 14000
900times900times1000mm nr 8000
2000times2000times1000mm nr 26600
m 3900
m 4400
m 5000
m 5600
450times450mm m 4000
750times500mm m 7500
900times500mm m 9000
1000times1000mm m 20000
Composite and principal rates 47
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4200
200mm thick m2 4800
250mm thick m2 5200
300mm thick m2 5800
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 5000
200mm thick m2 5600
250mm thick m2 6000
300mm thick m2 6600
FRAME
Reinforced concrete mix C25 Including reinforcement and formwork
columns size
beams size
pound
600times1200mm
600times900mm
Reinforced concrete C30 Including reinforcement and formwork
70200
Fabricated galvanised steelwork BS4360 grade 40 erected on site Including connections
universal beams 140000
roof bracing 165000
purlins
trusses
225times225mm m 6000
300times300mm m 10800
300times450mm m 16800
450times450mm m 24000
450times600mm m 37200
450times900mm m 49200
225times225mm m 6500
300times450mm m 11700
300times600mm m 18200
450times450mm m 26000
450times600mm m 40300
450times900mm m 53300
m
m 93600
columns t 140000
t
t
t 135000
t 145000
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pound
UPPER FLOORS
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Hardwood mahogany flooring 22mm thick or joists size 2
2
2
2
125times50mm m 3600
150times50mm m 3720
175times50mm m 3840
Softwood flooring including 25mm thick tongued and grooved boarding on joists size
200times50mm m 3900
225times50mm m 4050
250times50mm m 4440
125times50mm m 2200
150times50mm m 2120
175times50mm m 2240
Chipboard flooring including 22mm thick flooring butt jointed on joists size
200times50mm m 2500
225times50mm m 2650
250times50mm m 3040
125times50mm m 9600
150times50mm m 9720
175times50mm m 9840
200times50mm m 9900
2
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs Including formwork
m2 8500
200mm thick m2 10500
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
ROOFS
The following items represent the costs of roofs measured on plan The costs for roof coverings are given separately
225times50mm m 10050
250times50mm m 10440
150mm thick
Flat roofs
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs including formwork
150mm thick 2m 8500 200mm thick m2 10500
Composite and principal rates 49
pound
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
Softwood flat roofing consisting of herringbone strutting wall plates joists and woodwool slabs
woodwool slabs 50mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 4600
joists 175times50mm m2 4800
joists 200times50mm m2 5000
joists 250times50mm m2 5200
woodwool slabs 75mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 5400
joists 175times50mm m2 5600
joists 200times50mm m2 5800
joists 250times50mm m2 6000
woodwool slabs 100mm thick
joists 150times50mm 2
joists 175times50mm 2
joists 200times50mm 2
joists 250times50mm 2
Flat roof decking
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 50mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 75mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 100mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Pitched roofs
Softwood trusses at 600mm centres
span 5m
pitch 225 degrees 2
pitch 30 degrees 2
m 6400
m 6600
m 6800
m 7000
m 6800
m 7600
m 7600
m 8400
m 8600
m 9400
m 2600
m 3000
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pitch 40 degrees m2 3600
pitch 45 degrees m2 4000
span 8m
pitch 225 degrees m2 3400
pitch 30 degrees m2 3800
pitch 40 degrees m2 4200
pitch 45 degrees m2 4800
pound
span 10m
pitch 225 degrees m2 4600
pitch 30 degrees m2 5400
pitch 40 degrees m2 6200
pitch 45 degrees m2 7000
Underlays
Roofing felt 2
2
Building paper m2 300
External quality plywood
12mm thick m2 2000
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2400
Chipboard
12mm thick m2 700
15mm thick m2 800
18mm thick m2 1000
22mm thick m2 1200
Insulation quilt
100mm thick m2 800
150mm thick m2 1200
200mm thick m2 1600
Roof coverings
The following costs include for underfelt roof battens and work to eaves verges and ridges The rates are based on sloping areas
unreinforced m 240
reinforced m 320
Composite and principal rates 51
pound
Welsh blue slates size 2
2
2
Westmoreland green slates size 2
2
2
Reconstructed stone slates size 2
2
Asbestos-free slates 2
2
2
Concrete interlocking tiles 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Eaves fascias and verges
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 16mm thick softwood soffit
200mm wide m 3400
400mm wide m 4200
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 12mm thick plywood soffit
200mm wide m 3000
400mm wide m 3800
Painted softwood barge board 250mm high to sloping roof with painted softwood soffit
150mm wide m 2800
250mm wide m 3200
610times305mm m 11000
510times255mm m 9800
405times205mm m 9000
610times305mm m 22000
405times255mm m 16000
355times205mm m 15000
457times305mm m 6000
457times457mm m 5500
400times200mm m 6500
500times250mm m 6000
600times300mm m 5500
400times330mm m 2800
380times230mm m 3200
325times330mm m 3000
420times220mm m 3000
430times380mm m 2400
Clay pantiles
340times240mm m 4200
470times280mm m 3800
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100mm
PVC-U
68mm
112mm
aluminium
63mm
76mm
102mm
Rainwater gutters
cast iron
115mm
125mm
150mm
pound
PVC-U
aluminium
Sheet coverings
Lead sheeting 2
2
Lead flashings
code 5
150mm girth m 1800
200 mm girth m 2200
300 mm girth m 3000
Rainwater goods
The following costs include for all fittings
Rainwater pipes
cast iron
65mm
75mm
100mm
76mm m 1600
112mm m 2000
100mm m 2800
125mm m 3600
code5 m 10200
code6 m 11000
m 3000
m 3200
m 3400
m 3800
m 2800
m 3200
m 4400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3000
m 3600
m 4200
Composite and principal rates 53
400 mm girth m 4200
600 mm girth m 5000
Aluminium flashings
060mm thick
200mm girth m 1800
400mm girth m 3200
090mm girth
200mm girth m 2400
400mm girth m 3800
Aluminium sheeting
060mm thick m2 10500
090mm thick m2 12000
pound
Copper sheeting
055mm thick m2 15000
060mm thick m2 16000
Zinc sheeting
065mm thick m2 8000
080mm thick m2 8500
Copper flashings
055mm thick
200mm girth m 4800
300mm girth m 5600
060mm thick
200mm girth m 5000
300mm girth m 5800
Zinc flashings
065mm thick
200mm girth m 3200
300mm girth m 4200
080mm thick
200mm girth m 3800
Lead valleys
code 5
300mm girth m 4800
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Bituminous built up roofing
two layer m2 1800
three layer m2 2600
Two coat asphalt
13mm thick m2 2000
20mm thick m2 3000
30mm thick m2 4500
pound
Roof cladding
Asbestos-free corrugated single skin cladding
grey m2 4800 2
Lightweight galvanised steel sheeting 50mm thick sheeting 50mm thick m2 3800
Aluminium profiled cladding with pre-painted finish m2 4800
STAIRCASES
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise granolithic finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise terrazzo finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Softwood construction 2600mm rise
straight flight 900mm wide no balustrade 70000
two flights with quarter landing softwood balustrade
coloured m 5200
900mm
1200mm nr 425000
900mm nr 380000
1200mm nr 395000
nr 350000
900mm nr 375000
1200mm nr 430000
900mm nr 420000
1200mm nr 460000
nr
nr 100000
two flights with half landing hardwood balustrade nr 120000
Composite and principal rates 55
Mild steel construction 3000mm rise (balustrades and handrails excluded)
straight flight 900mm wide nr 110000
two flights with quarter landing nr 135000
two flights with half landing nr 150000
Spiral staircase in steel including powder-coated mild steel balustrades and handrail 3500mm overall rise
1500mm diameter nr 265000
2000mm diameter nr 300000
EXTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 10000
one and a half brick thick m2 13000
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6500
one brick thick m2 12000
one and a half brick thick m2 15000
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 6400
one brick thick m2 10600
one and a half brick thick m2 13600
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12600
one and a half brick thick m2 15600
Facing bricks pound250 per 1000 in gauged mortar
pound
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12000
Facing bricks pound400 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8000
one brick thick m2 14500
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Class B engineering bricks pound250 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7500
one brick thick m2 13500
one and a half brick thick m2 17500
Class B engineering bricks pound350 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8500
one brick thick m2 15000
one and a half brick thick m2 19000
Lightweight concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium dens concrete blocks in walls in gauged mortar
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Concrete walls
Concrete (mix C20) in wall including reinforcement with
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13000
150mm thick m2 13500
200mm thick m2 14000
250mm thick m2 14500
300mm thick m2 15000
pound
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14000
150mm thick m2 14500
200mm thick m2 15000
250mm thick m2 15500
300mm thick m2 16000
Composite and principal rates 57
pound
Composite walls
ties 50mm thick insulation and outer skin of
common brick 102mm thick (pound140 per 1000) thick (pound140 per 1000) m2 9000
common brick 102mm thick (pound200 per 1000) thick (pound200 per 1000) m2 9500
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10000
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound400 per 1000) m2 11000
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10500
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound350 per 1000) thick (pound350 per 1000) m2 11500
In situ concrete wall 100mm thick thick m2 16000
in situ concrete wall 150mm thick thick m2 16500
in situ concrete wall 200mm thick thick m2 17000
in situ concrete wall 250mm thick thick m2 17500
in situ concrete wall 300mm thick m2 18000
Wall cladding
Precast concrete panels m2 27000
Precast concrete panels with exposed aggregate finish m2 31000
Precast concrete panels with reconstituted stone facing m2 48000
Precast concrete panels with Portland stone natural facing m2 59000
GRP panels including associated fixings insulation and flashings
single skin panels m2 24000
double skin panels m2 28000
Metal cladding systems
PVF2 coated profiled galvanised steel sheeting 80mm thick insulation and coated inner lining
m2 6800
Insulated PVF2 coated silver finished metal sandwich panel system m2 18000
Asbestos-free corrugated sheeting m2 2500
Galvanised steel troughed sheeting m2 2400
Galvanised steel profiled cladding m2 2200
Steel coated composite panel cladding m2 4600
Curtain walling
Single glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 49000
Double glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 70000
Cavity wall formed with lightweight block inner skin 100mm thick stainless steel wall
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pound
External finishes
Two coat render with painted finish m2 2800
Two coated masonry paint m2 1400
Clay tile hanging including battens and felt m2 4800
Boarding in Western Red Cedar m2 11000
WINDOWS AND EXTERNAL DOORS
Windows
Softwood painted windows
single glazed m2 28000
double glazed m2 32000
Hardwood stained windows
single glazed m2 48000
double glazed m2 56000
Steel painted windows
single glazed m2 24000
double glazed m2 27000
Aluminium painted windows
single glazed m2 26000
double glazed m2 31000
PVC-U windows
double glazed m2 45000
External doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood framed ledged and braced door nr 30000
Softwood flush door nr 39000
Softwood panelled door nr 50000
Hardwood flush door nr 75000
Hardwood four panelled door nr 90000
Steel roller shutters and grilles 2
2
PARTITIONS AND INTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound220 per 1000
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 13000
Manual m 30000
Electric m 42000
Composite and principal rates 59
Solid precast concrete blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4400
Hollow precast concrete blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4400
215mm thick m2 5600
Thermalite blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3800
200mm thick m2 4600
Solid Lignacite blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3800
pound
150mm thick m2 4600
Hollow Lignacite blocks in wall
140mm thick m2 4000
190mm thick m2 4800
215mm thick m2 5000
Concrete (21Nm 20mm aggregate) in wall including reinforcement
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13600
150mm thick m2 14800
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14600
150mm thick m2 15800
Stud partition faced with
gypsum plasterboard 95mm thick
one side m2 4000
two sides m2 4800
gypsum plasterboard 125mm thick
one side m2 4400
two sides m2 5200
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pound
thermal board 22mm thick
one side m2 5400
two sides m2 8000
thermal board 40mm thick
one side m2 5800
two sides m2 8800
Extra for
skim coat plaster
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
one mist and two coats of emulsion
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
Metal stud partition faced both sides with plasterboard one hour fire resistance
170mm thick m2 7600
200mm thick m2 8800
Doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 762times1981mm
plywood faced nr 31000
sapele faced nr 32500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 33000
sapele faced nr 34500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick half hour fire resistant size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 34000
sapele faced nr 35500
Four panel softwood door 44mm thick size
Softwood door with one panel open for glass size
Purpose-made mahogany door with one panel open for glass size
762times1981mm nr 44500
762times1981mm nr 42000
762times1981times50mm nr 42000
838times1981times50mm nr 45000
762times1981times63mm nr 46000
838times1981times63mm nr 49000
Composite and principal rates 61
pound
Purpose-made mahogany door with two panels open for glass size
Purpose made mahogany door with four panels open for glass size
WALL FINISHES
In situ finishings
One coat of plasterboard finish 3mm thick to plasterboard m2 800
Plasterwork to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1100
19mm thick m2 1400
Cement rendering in two coats to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1200
19mm thick m2 1500
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat undercoat and two coats gloss m2 2000
Gypsum plaster cove
100mm girth m 600
127mm girth m 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
Board linings
Dry plasterboard lining to walls for direct decoration with emulsion paint finish
95mm wallboard m2 1600
125mm wallboard m2 1800
762times1981times50mm nr 44000
838times1981times50mm nr 47000
762times1981times63mm nr 48000
838times1981times63mm nr 51000
762times1981times50mm nr 46000
838times1981times50mm nr 49000
762times1981times63mm nr 50000
838times1981times63mm nr 53000
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plywood 4mm thick m2 1800
plywood 6mm thick m2 2000
hardboard 32mm thick m2 1600
hardboard 48mm thick m2 1800
hardboard 64mm thick m2 2000
wallboard 95mm thick m2 2400
wallboard 125mm thick m2 2600
chipboard 12mm thick m2 1700
chipboard 15mm thick m2 1800
chipboard 18mm thick m2 1900
chipboard 25mm thick m2 2000
softwood boarding 13mm thick m2 2800
softwood boarding 25mm thick m2 3000
Tiling
Glazed ceramic wall tiling fixed with adhesive and grouted 2
2
2
FLOOR FINISHES
Timber flooring
Softwood flooring butt jointed
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 3000
25mm thick m2 3400
Softwood flooring tongued and grooved
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
Hardwood strip flooring tongued and grooved 25mm thick 2
maple m2 9000
Sheet linings on softwood battens plugged and screwed to walls
pound
108times108times45mm m 5000
152times152times55mm m 4000
200times200times65mm m 3600
iroko m2 8000
merbau m 7000
Composite and principal rates 63
Chipboard flooring butt jointed
18mm thick m2 1200
22mm thick m2 1400
Chipboard flooring tongued and grooved
18mm thick m2 1400
22mm thick m2 1600
Plywood flooring butt jointed
12mm thick m2 1600
15mm thick m2 2000
18mm thick m2 2600
pound
Plywood flooring tongued and grooved
12mm thick m2 1800
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2800
Screedsin situ finishings
Cement and sand (13) screed
25mm thick m2 1200
38mm thick m2 1500
50mm thick m2 1800
75mm thick 75m m2 2200
Latex screed
3mm thick m2 1000
5mm thick 5mm thick m2 1400
Granolithic screed
25mm thick m2 1600
32mm thick m2 1800
38mm thick m2 2000
50mm thick m2 2200
Mastic asphalt flooring
black
20mm thick m2 2200
25mm thick m2 2500
red
20mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
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pound
Epoxy floor finish 5mm thick m2 3000
Tile flooring
Quarry tiles 2
2
Welsh slate floor tiles m2 5600
Ceramic tiles 2
2
2
Flexible flooring
Rubber floor tiles 3mm thick
plain finish black m2 5400
studded finish black m2 6000
Linoleum sheeting
25mm thick m2 2600
32mm thick m2 2800
Linoleum tiling 32mm thick m2 2000
Thermoplastic tiling 2mm thick m2 1200
Vinyl sheeting
2mm thick m2 1800
25mm thick m2 2200
3mm thick m2 2400
Vinyl tiling 2mm thick m2 1800
Cork tiling
32mm thick m2 2200
48mm thick m2 2600
63mm thick m2 3000
800mm thick m2 3600
Woodblock flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
American oak m2 7800
European oak m2 9000 2
iroko m2 7000
150times150times125mm m 5400
194times194times25mm m 7600
100times100times85mm m 4000
150times150times85mm m 4600
200times200times12mm m 5000
merbau m 6400
Composite and principal rates 65
Wood strip flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
maple
oak m2 8400
merbau m2 6200
iroko m2 6400
Underlay to carpets
rubber m2 800
felt m2 600
Fitted carpets
contract quality m2 1400
medium duty m2 1800
heavy duty m2 2400
Carpet tiles 2
medium duty m2 3000
heavy duty m2 4000
pound
Skirtings
Softwood painted skirtings m 800
Hardwood stained skirtings m 1400
Vinyl coved skirtings
100mm high m 600
150mm high m 800
CEILING FINISHES
In situ finishings
Skim coat of plaster to ceilings m2 1000
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat Artex sealer and one coat Artex finish
plastered ceilings m2 600
plasterboard ceilings m2 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
domestic m 2000
m 6800 2
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pound
Board finishes
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
Suspended ceiling systems
Gyproc MF suspended ceiling system with 127mm thick wallboard m2 3400
Suspended ceiling system with acoustic tiles 2
2
SANITARY FITTINGSDISPOSAL INSTALLATIONS
Sanitary fittings (complete with water supply taps and waste pipework)
White
lavatory basin nr 21000
WC
urinal bowl nr 20000
shower cubicle nr 80000
sink
bath steel enamelled nr 54000
bath acrylic nr 40000
Coloured
lavatory basin nr 30000
WC
bath acrylic nr 49000
Pipework (including all fittings)
Waste pipes
copper
PVC-U
Overflow pipes
copper
300times300mm m 3000
600times600mm m 3400
35mm m 3000
42mm m 3600
54mm m 4200
32mm m 1000
40mm m 1200
22mm m 1600
28mm m 2200
nr 28000
nr 28000
nr 35000
Composite and principal rates 67
MuPVC
Traps polypropylene
S trap 32mm nr 1600
S trap 40mm nr 2000
P trap 32mm nr 1400
P trap 40mm nr 1800
Soil pipes
cast iron
PVC-U
HOT AND COLD WATER SERVICES
Pipework (including all fittings)
Copper pipes capillary fittings
pound
19mm m 800
75mm m 4800
100mm m 6400
110mm m 3000
54mm m 5400
42mm m 4400
35mm m 3800
28mm m 2200
82mm m 2600
15mm m 1500
22mm m 1700
Cisterns and cylinders (including all connections)
Polyethylene cold water cisterns capacity
nr 9400
nr 10000
54mm m 6200
42mm m 5000
35mm m 4400
15mm m 2000
22mm m 2200
28mm m 2600
36 litres
Copper pipes compression fittings
54 litres
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pound
86 litres nr 12000
114 litres nr 13200
154 litres nr 18000
227 litres nr 24000
Copper cylinders indirect capacity
96 litres nr 14000
114 litres nr 16000
117 litres nr 17600
140 litres nr 20400
68 litres nr 11000
BUILDERS WORK IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIALIST SERVICES
Holes for pipes up to 55mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1200
one brick wall nr 1600
one and a half brick wall nr 2000
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1000
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1200
blockwork 190mm thick nr 1400
Holes for pipes 55 to 110mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1600
one brick wall nr 2400
one and a half brick wall nr 2800
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1400
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1800
blockwork 190mm thick nr 2200
Chases in walls for pipes up to 20mm diameter in existing
Chases in walls for pipes 40mm to 110mm diameter in existing
brickwork m 1200
blockwork m 800
brickwork m 1400
blockwork m 1000
Composite and principal rates 69
EXTERNAL WORKS
Excavation pound
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Excavate to reduce levels and deposit on site in spoil heaps
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 1800
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2200
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 2400
Excavate to reduce levels and spread and level on site
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2400
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 900
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 1000
by hand m3 2800
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by machine m3 2000
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 2200
by hand m3 2800
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 2400
by hand m3 3000
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 2600
by hand m3 3200
Breaking up
Excavate in soft rock
by machine m3 4500
by hand m3 6500
pound
Excavate in hard rock
by machine m3 6000
by hand m3 10000
Excavate in concrete
by machine m3 5000
by hand m3 8000
Excavate in masonry
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 5000
Excavate in pavings 150mm thick
concrete
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 500
macadam
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 400
Excavate to reduce levels and remove to tip off site
depth not exceeding 025m
Composite and principal rates 71
Filling
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m3 1200
by machine m3 1800
sand
by machine m3 4000
by hand m3 5500
pound
hardcore
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m3 3400
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m3 3600
by hand m3 5000
Surface treatments
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 200 2
Trim
sloping excavated surfaces m2 300
sloping rock m2 1200
Beds to receive pavings
Hardcore in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 500
100mm thick
filling m 300
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
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pound
Sand in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 550
100mm thick
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
Granular fill DfT Type 1 in bed by machine
100mm thick m2 400
150mm thick m2 600
200mm thick m2 800
250mm thick m2 1000
300mm thick m2 1200
Pavings (laid on prepared bed)
In situ concrete with trowelled finish
100mm thick m2 1250
125mm thick m2 1600
150mm thick m2 1800
Precast concrete paving flags 50mm thick
600times450mm 2
2
natural m 2200
coloured m 2400
600times600mm 2
2
600times750mm 2
2
600times900mm 2
2
natural m 2000
coloured m 2200
natural m 1800
coloured m 2000
natural m 1600
coloured m 1800
Composite and principal rates 73
pound
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times60mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times80mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
York stone paving flags
size 600times600times50mm size 600times600 m2 14000
size 600times900times50mm m2 14500
laid flat
straight bond m2 4500
herringbone pattern m2 4800
laid on edge
straight bond m2 4800
herringbone pattern m2 5200
laid flat
straight bond m2 5000
herringbone pattern m2 5300
laid on edge
straight bond m2 5300
herringbone pattern m2 5700
natural m 2600
coloured m 2800
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 3000
coloured m 3200
125mm thick m2 10000
150mm thick m2 12000
Cobble paving average size 75mm m2 9400
Brick paving size 215times1025 65mm (pound300 per 1000) times
Brick pavers size 215times1025times65mm (pound400 per 1000)
Granite setts size 200times100times100mm
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Grass concrete paving soiled and seeded
100mm thick m2 3000
150mm thick 150mm m2 3600
Gravel paving
50m thick m2 800
75m thick m2 1000
pound
Reconstructed stone paving
2
2
Fencing (including excavating for post holes intermediate and end posts and concrete bases)
Chestnut fencing to BS1722 Part 4
100m high m 1400
125m high m 1600
150m high m 1800
180m high m 2000
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with galvanised wire mesh height galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with plastic coated wire mesh height
galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
600times450mm m 4800
450times450mm m 5000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 2200
m 2600
m 2800
Composite and principal rates 75
pound
Close boarded fencing to BS1772 Part 5
on timber posts
100m high m 3600
125m high m 4000
150m high m 4400
180m high m 4800
on concrete posts
100m high m 3800
125m high m 4200
150m high m 4600
180m high m 5000
Panel fencing to BS1722 Part 11
on timber posts
090m high m 2400
120m high m 2600
150m high m 2800
180m high m 3000
on concrete posts
090m high m 2800
120m high m 3000
150m high m 3200
180m high m 3400
Palisade fencing to BS1722 Part 6
on timber posts
090m high m 3000
120m high m 3200
150m high m 3400
180m high m 3600
on concrete posts
090m high m 3400
120m high m 3600
150m high m 3800
180m high m 4000
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Post and rail fencing to BS1722 Part 7
three rail morticed
110m high m 2600
three rail nailed
110m high m 2200
four rail morticed
110m high m 2800
130m high m 3000
four rail nailed
110m high m 2400
130m high m 2600
Drainage
pound
Excavate trench by machine lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3000
depth 075m m 3600
depth 100m m 4400
depth 125m m 5000
depth 150m m 5600
depth 175m m 6400
depth 200m m 7200
depth 225m m 8400
depth 250m m 9200
depth 275m m 10000
depth 300m m 10800
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
Composite and principal rates 77
pound
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 5400
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6800
depth 150m m 7400 depth 175m m 8200
depth 200m m 9000
depth 225m m 10200
depth 250m m 11000
depth 275m m 11800
depth 300m m 12600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4200
depth 075m m 4800
depth 100m m 5600
depth 125m m 6200
depth 150m m 6800
depth 175m m 7600
depth 200m m 8400
depth 225m m 9600
depth 250m m 10400
depth 275m m 11200
depth 300m m 12000
Excavate trench by machine lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible
pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
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granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4600
depth 075m m 5200
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6600
depth 150m m 7200
depth 175m m 8000
depth 200m m 8800
depth 225m m 10000
depth 250m m 10800
depth 275m m 11600
depth 300m m 12400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5600
depth 075m m 6200
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 7600
depth 150m m 8200
depth 175m m 9000
depth 200m m 9800
depth 225m m 11000
depth 250m m 11800
depth 275m m 12600
depth 300m m 13600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 5400
depth 075m m 6000
depth 100m m 6800
pound
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
Composite and principal rates 79
depth 200m m 9600
depth 225m m 10800
depth 250m m 11600
depth 275m m 12400
depth 300m m 13200
Excavate trench by hand lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
pound
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
depth 125m m 7400
depth 150m m 8000
depth 175m m 8800
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depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
pound
Excavate trench by hand lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
concrete to bed and haunching
Composite and principal rates 81
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
pound
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
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depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
Manholes
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching and cast iron inspection cover internal size
600times450mm
depth 500mm nr 50000
depth 750mm nr 60000
depth 1000mm nr 75000
depth 1250mm nr 90000
depth 1500mm nr 100000
750times450mm
depth 500mm nr 60000
depth 750mm nr 70000
depth 1000mm nr 85000
depth 1250mm nr 105000
depth 1500mm nr 120000
pound
900times600mm
depth 500mm nr 65000
depth 750mm nr 80000
depth 1000mm nr 110000
depth 1250mm nr 120000
depth 1500mm nr 140000
depth 1750mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 180000
depth 2500mm nr 200000
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching concrete reducing slab and cast iron inspection cover internal size
900times900mm
depth 1500mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 200000
Composite and principal rates 83
depth 2500mm nr 240000
depth 3000mm nr 260000
depth 3500mm nr 290000
depth 4000mm nr 320000
1200times750mm
depth 1500mm nr 180000
depth 2000mm nr 220000
depth 2500mm nr 260000
depth 3000mm nr 280000
depth 3500mm nr 310000
depth 4000mm nr 340000
900times1500mm
depth 1500mm nr 170000
depth 2000mm nr 195000
depth 2500mm nr 220000
depth 3000mm nr 300000
depth 3500mm nr 350000
depth 4000mm nr 400000
depth 1500mm nr 240000
depth 2000mm nr 280000
depth 2500mm nr 320000
depth 3000mm nr 360000
pound
depth 3500mm nr 400000
depth 4000mm nr 460000
Precast concrete manholes including base slab 225mm thick precast concrete rings reducing slab and access shaft for all manholes over 3m deep step irons channels and cast iron heavy duty manhole covers size
675mm diameter depth
1000mm nr 70000
1500mm nr 85000
2000mm nr 100000
3000mm nr 120000
1200times1800mm
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900mm diameter depth
1200 diameter depth
1500 diameter depth
LANDSCAPING
pound
1000mm nr 95000
1500mm nr 110000
2000mm nr 125000
3000mm nr 155000
1500mm nr 160000
2000mm nr 200000
3000mm nr 250000
4000mm nr 300000
2000mm nr 190000
3000mm nr 240000
4000mm nr 290000
Site clearance
Demolish existing buildings Including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
large m3 600
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 300
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 100
Temporary chestnut fencing 150m high m 1800
Clear away scrub vegetation shrub and hedges m2 250
small m 1200
medium m 900
small m 500
medium m 400
small m 300
medium m 200
Composite and principal rates 85
Cut down trees grub up stumps
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 7000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 15000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 30000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 35000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 45000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 55000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 65000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 75000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 85000
Backfill tree hole with excavated material
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 250
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 400
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 500
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 600
pound
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 800
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 1000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 1200
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 1600
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 2000
Backfill tree hole with sand
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1200
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 1600
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 2400
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 3600
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 4400
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 5000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 6000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 7000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 8000
Backfill tree hole lean concrete
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 4000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 7000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 10000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 13000
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trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 16000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 20000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 23000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 27000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 31000
Backfill tree hole with hardcore
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1500
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 2500
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 3500
pound
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 5000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 7000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 9000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 11500
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 13500
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 16000
Excavation and filling
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m2 1200
by hand m2 1800
sand
by machine m2 4000
by hand m2 5500
hardcore
by machine m2 3500
by hand m2 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m2 3400
by hand m2 4800
Composite and principal rates 87
200mm m2 160
300mm m2 175
400mm m2 200
Roll cultivated ground with self-propelled roller with self-propelled m2 100
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 180
filling m2 220
Trim surfaces of
sloping excavated surfaces m2 200
sloping rock m2 1000
Soil stabilisation
Tensar Polypropylene Geogrid geotextile
SS 20 laid flat m2 400
SS 20 laid sloping m2 500
SS 30 laid flat m2 500
SS 30 laid sloping m2 600
SS 40 laid flat m2 800
SS 40 laid sloping m2 900
pound
Terram 1000
laid flat m2 300
laid sloping m2 400
Terram 2000
laid flat m2 600
laid sloping m2 700
Grassblock precast concrete paving laid on sand bed filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick m2 2600
103mm thick m2 2800
125mm thick m2 3200
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m2 3600
by hand m2 5000
Surface treatments
100mm m2 150
roller
Break up existing ground with plough or rotovator depth
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zinc mesh
3
3
PVC coated wire mesh
3
3
broken stone and rock size
3
3
pound
Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork 2
bricks (pound2501000) in retaining wall
one brick thick wall
height 1500mm m 20400
height 2000mm m 26400
height 3000mm m 38400
one and a half brick thick wall
240 wall height 1500mm m 23400
320 wall height 2000mm m 30400
400 wall height 3000mm m 44400
Roads
Excavate for and lay road base tarmacadam sub-base and wearing course precast concrete kerbs both sides road width
5m
6m
7m
Paths
softwood edging boards
width 15m m 2800
width 20m m 3600
Retaining walls
Excavate for and place in position wire mesh gabion cages filled with broken stone and
rock size
2times1times05m m 16000
2times1times1m m 12000
2times1times05m m 16400
2times1times1m m 12400
6times2times025m m 12000
6times2times030m m 11000
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand covered in bark chippings laid between
Excavate for and place in position galvanised wire mesh gabion mattresses filled with
support concrete foundations 10 Nmm ndash40mm aggregate (136) engineering
m 57500
m 69000
m 80500
Composite and principal rates 89
width 25m m 4500
width 30m m 5400
pound
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand lay precast concrete blocks as fire
path infilled with top soil and seeded
width 30m m 9000
width 40m m 12000
width 50m m 15000
Precast concrete flags size 600times600times50mm laid separately as stepping stones including excavation and sand bed
Car parks
Excavate and lay sub-base to receive
tarmacadam 65mm thick
general area m2 4000
parking bay nr 80000
concrete blocks 65mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 72000
cellular precast concrete paving filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 78000
103mm thick
general area m2 3800
parking bay nr 84000
125mm thick
general area m2 4200
parking bay nr 96000
Sports grounds
harrowing rolling and one cut
general areas m2 035
football pitch nr 363300
rugby pitch nr 241500
hockey pitch nr 175100
tennis court nr 23500
Trim and grade prepared ground and apply weedkiller fertiliser grass seed including
nr 800
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Soiling seeding and turfing
Imported topsoil filling spread and levelled average thickness
by machine 2
2
2
2
by hand 2
2
2
2
pound
Topsoil filling from spoil heaps on site spread and levelled average thickness
by machine
100mm m2 060
150mm m2 090
200mm m2 120
250mm m2 150
by hand
100mm m2 200
150mm m2 300
200mm m2 400
250mm m2 500
Plough and harrow topsoil to fine tilth remove stones apply weed killer m2 030
Apply pesticide and weedkiller to prepared topsoil sow grass seed (pound80 per 25kg) harrow roll and one cut
by hand
10gm2 m2 025
15gm2 m2 027
20gm2 m2 028
25gm2 m2 030
30gm2 m2 040
35gm2 m2 046
40gm2 m2 065
50gm2 m2 070
100mm m 300
150mm m 450
200mm m 600
250mm m 750
100mm m 480
150mm m 720
200mm m 960
250mm m 1200
Composite and principal rates 91
by machine
10gm2 m2 015
15gm2 m2 016
20gm2 m2 017
25gm2 m2 018
30gm2 m2 020
35gm2 m2 022
pound
40gm2 m2 023
50gm2 m2 025
general sports use m2 600
special sports use m2 800 2
Treat turf with wooden paddle beater m2 030
Treat turf with light roller m2 050
boxing cuttings m2
025
Planting
Excavate for and plant transplants or seedlings backfill and water plant cost
pound050
pound100
pound150
domestic m 500
pound200
pound250
pound300
and 2 ties per tree) tree cost
pound500
pound1000
pound1500
pound2000
pound5000
pound7550
pound10000
First cut to turf 20mm high with man-operated power driven cylinder mower including
Excavate tree pit fork bottom plant tree backfill water surround with peat (1 stake
nr 125
nr 175
nr 225
nr 275
nr 325
nr 175
nr 3500
nr 4500
nr 6500
nr 7000
nr 10000
nr 12500
nr 15000
Imported turf size 4000times2000times19mm on prepared bed
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Form planting hole in cultivated area plant shrub backfill water surround with peat shrub cost
pound500
pound1000
Tree stake 100mm diameter and 2 ties
length 2m nr 1000
length 25m nr 1100
length 3m nr 1200
Galvanised wire tree guards 300mm diameter
height 1m nr 2500
height 15m nr 2800
height 2m nr 3200
Cast iron tree grille size
two part
nr 21500
nr 23000
1200mm diameter nr 22000
four part
nr 24000
pound
1200mm diameter nr 30000
Field drains
Excavate by hand vee-sided ditch width at bottom
300mm depth
750mm
1000mm
500mm depth
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
Excavate trench by machine and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2300
depth 500mm m 2675
1200times1200mm nr 32000
nr 3500
nr 4500
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
1000times1000mm
1200times1200mm
1000times1000mm
Composite and principal rates 93
pound
depth 700mm m 3425
depth 800mm m 3800
depth 900mm m 4175
depth 1000mm m 4550
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2600
depth 500mm m 2975
depth 600mm m 3450
depth 700mm m 3725
depth 800mm m 4100
depth 900mm m 4475
depth 1000mm m 4850
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4100
depth 500mm m 4475
depth 600mm m 3150
depth 600mm m 4950
depth 700mm m 5225
depth 800mm m 5600
depth 900mm m 5975
depth 1000mm m 6350
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2460
depth 500mm m 2900
depth 600mm m 3220
depth 700mm m 3740
depth 800mm m 4160
depth 900mm m 4580
depth 1000mm m 5000
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2760
depth 500mm m 3200
depth 600mm m 3520
Excavate trench by hand and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
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depth 700mm m 4040
depth 800mm m 4460
depth 900mm m 4880
depth 1000mm m 5300
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4260
depth 500mm m 4700
depth 600mm m 5020
depth 700mm m 5540
depth 800mm m 5960
depth 900mm m 6380
depth 1000mm m 6800
pound
CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK
Individual rates in civil engineering work cannot be compared to those in building because the value of the General Items can be as high as 50 compared to about 10 in building work This is mainly due to the freedom of civil engineering estimators to prepare bids to reflect their view of the timing and sequence of the works that is usually not available to their building counterparts
So when preparing first stage estimates in civil engineering it is important that the level of the General Items is assessed first so that the level of pricing of the individual rates can be adjusted accordingly
CLASS A GENERAL ITEMS
The items listed below are based on a civil contract worth approximately pound10m and a contract period of 78 weeks
Contractual requirements pound pound
Performance bond
1 for construction period
075 for maintenance period
timespound10m 150000
timespound10m 75000 225000
Composite and principal rates 95
Insurance of the Works
Insurance of the plant
included in hire charges nil
Insurance against damage to persons and property
included in head office overheads nil
Specified requirements
Offices for Engineerrsquos staff
Carried forward 1000 375000
pound pound
Brought forward 1000 375000
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Laboratory for the Engineerrsquos staff
erect 750
maintain and operate
(50 weekstimespound100) 5000
Cabins for the Engineerrsquos staff
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Services for the Engineer
1750cc car
(100 weekstimespound400) 40000
Land Rover
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
telephone installation 500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 78700
15timespound10m 150000
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
remove 750 6500
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
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Brought forward 525900
Attendance on the Engineer
driver
(50 weekstimespound450)
chainman
(50 weekstimespound350)
laboratory assistant
(30 weekstimespound450)
Testing of materials (included) nil
Testing of the Works (included) nil
Temporary works
traffic signals
(30 weekstimespound50) 1500
cleaning roads
(40 weekstimespound400) 16000
progress photography temporary lighting 1000
(40 weekstimespound70) 2800
temporary water supply connection pipework 2000
supply
(2m litrestimespound070 per kl) 1400
hardstanding
3000
Method related charges
Offices for contractor
pound pound
office equipment desks computer tables chairs filing cabinets sundries
(100 weekstimespound200) 20000
laboratory equipment
(50 weekstimespound150) 10000
surveying equipment
(78 weekstimespound100)
Carried forward 525900
Equipment for the Engineer
(200mtimespound12) 2400
remove 1000 31100
erect 1000
(lay 200m2timespound15)
52500
22500
17500
11700 41700
13500
Composite and principal rates 97
Brought forward 621500
Cabins for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound80) 6240
8240
Stores for contractor
maintain and operate
10000
Canteen and messroom for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound100) 7800
9800
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 8000
Supervisionadministration
(90 weekstimespound1300) 117000
sub agents (2)
(156 weekstimespound700) 109200
inspectors (2)
(156 weekstimespound600) 93600
setting out engineeer
(30 weekstimespound700) 21000
quantity surveyor
(110 weekstimespound850) 93500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Carried forward 621500
remove 1000 12000
pound pound
erect 1000
remove 1000
erect 1000
remove 1000
(100weekstimespound80) 8000
erect 1000
remove 1000
Electricity
install 1000
agent
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timekeeperwages clerk
(78 weekstimespound500) 39000 652700
Carried forward 1310240
Brought forward 1310240
storekeeper
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
watchman
(100 weekstimespound350) 35000
teaboy
(78 weekstimespound300) 23400
offloading and cleaning
gang (2)
(140 weekstimespound400) 56000 145600
Total 1455840
This total represents 1456 for General Items on a contract value of pound10m
CLASS B GROUND INVESTIGATION
pound
pound
Trial pits
Trial pits size 1times2m not in rock maximum depth
nr 2600
Trial pits size 1times2m 50 in rock maximum depth
not exceeding 1m nr 7000
Trial pits size 1times2m in rock maximum depth
section foremen (4)
(312 weekstimespound700) 218400
1ndash2m nr 4800
2ndash3m nr 5800
3ndash5m nr 7000
1ndash2m nr 14000
2ndash3m nr 21000
not exceeding 1m
3ndash5m nr 35000
not exceeding 1m nr 14000
1ndash2m
2ndash3m
3ndash5m
nr 28000
nr 42000
nr 70000
Composite and principal rates 99
An allowance of say pound3000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the following work
Light percussion boreholes 150mm diameter
depth not exceeding 5m m 3000
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 5000
depth 20ndash30m m 8000
depth 30ndash40m m 10000
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter without core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
depth 30ndash40m m 5400
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter with core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 9800
depth 5ndash10m m 10200
depth 10ndash20 m 10600
depth 20ndash30m m 11000
depth 30ndash40m m 11400
CLASS C GEOTECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIAL PROCESSES
Drilling
pound
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
to carry out the following work
Drilling for grout holes through materials other than rock or artificial hard materials
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
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downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
pound
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
Drilling for grout holes through rock
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
Composite and principal rates 101
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20 m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20m m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
pound
Grout materials and injections
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and renewal of plant and equipment to carry out grouting operations
Materials
Cement bentonite (21) t 16000
Cement PFA t 8600
Sand
Pea gravel t 2200
Diaphragm walls 3
allowance of pound60000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the work
Excavation in material other than rock or artificial hard material
maximum depth not
exceeding 5m m3 48000
maximum depth 5ndash10m m3 50000
t 2200
Bentonite t 20000
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 3000 m of excavation is required An
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Concrete designed mix to BS5328 grade 20 ordinary Portland cement to BS12 20mm aggregate to BS882 walls 1000mm thick
m3 18000
pound
High yield bar reinforcement To BS4449
nominal size 12mm t 140000
nominal size 16mm t 130000
nominal size 20mm t 110000
nominal size 25mm t 100000
Concrete guide wall at the side of excavation 1000mm widetimes500mm deep m 38000
Ground anchorages
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 75 anchors are to be installed and an allowance of pound6000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Ground anchorages in material other than rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 14000
temporary with double
maximum depth 10ndash15m m3 52000
maximum depth 15ndash20m m3 54000
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 18000
Total length of tendon in material other than rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 11000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 11500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 13000
temporary nr 12000
permanent nr 14000
temporary nr 10000
permanent nr 12000
Composite and principal rates 103
pound
Ground anchorages in material including rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 15000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 17000
permanent with single
corrosion protection
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 19000
Total length of tendon in material including rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 12000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 13500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 14000
Sand band and wick drains
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 100 vertical drains are to be installed and an allowance of pound7500 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Number of drains 70 nr
Pre-drilled holes 70 nr
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10m
cross section
permanent nr 15000
permanent nr 13000
temporary nr 11000
100ndash200mm m 1000
200ndash300mm m 1100
300ndash400mm m 1200
temporary nr 13000
nr 17000
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pound
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
CLASS D DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE
General clearance
General site clearance of areas
free from major obstructions ha 90000
woods small trees and shrubs ha 180000
Demolish existing buildings including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
3
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
Pull down trees (stumps measured separately) girth
nr 6000
2ndash3
100ndash200mm m 1100
200ndash300mm m 1200
300ndash400mm m 1300
100ndash200mm m 1200
200ndash300mm m 1300
300ndash400mm m 1400
small m 1200
medium m 900
large m 600
large m 300
medium m 400
small m 500
small m 300
medium m 200
large m 100
nr 10000
3ndash5m nr 90000
nr 40000
500mm 1 m
1ndash2m
ndash
Composite and principal rates 105
pound
Grub up stumps and backfill with displaced topsoil stump diameter
Dig out and remove drains depth 15m including granular bed and surround m 1000
Dig out and remove drains depth 2m including concrete bed and surround m 1300
Dredging
It is difficult to provide accurate cost information on dredging Various methods can be used including cutter-suction dredger barge-mounted excavator or grab hopper The depth of water disposal arrangements and tidal conditions are all key factors affecting costs
The cost per cubic metre of dredging solid material should be in the range of pound6 to pound8 per cubic metre but specialist advice should be obtained in the early stages of preparing the budget estimate
General excavation
Excavate to reduce levels
depth not exceeding 025m 3
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
depth 025 to 050m
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
3
depth 025 to 1m
normal ground m3 300
stiff clay m3 450 3
3
150ndash500mm nr 3000
nr 6000
1ndash2m nr 8000
topsoil m 200
chalk m 2000
chalk m 2000
rock m 3000
chalk m 2500
rock m 4000
500mm 1 ndash
CLASS E EARTHWORKS
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normal ground m3 400
stiff clay m3 550
chalk m3 3000
rock m3 5000
depth 2 to 5m
normal ground m3 700
stiff clay m3 900
chalk m3 3500
rock m3 6000
Disposal
Excavated material
deposited on site
100m distance 100m distance m3 400
deposited on site
300m distance m3 500
deposited off site
1km distance including
tipping fees m3 900
deposited off site
5km distance including
tipping fees m3 1800
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material m3 1600
sand m3 4800 3
DfT Type 1 m3 3800
DfT Type 2 m3 3600
CLASS F IN SITU CONCRETE
pound
Provision of concrete
Standard mix
ST1
ordinary Portland cement m3 8500
sulphate resisting cement m3 9500
depth 1m to 2m
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 107
pound
ST2
ordinary Portland cement m3 8700
sulphate resisting cement m3 9700
ST3
ordinary Portland cement m3 8900
sulphate resisting cement m3 9900
ST4
ordinary Portland cement m3 9000
sulphate resisting cement m3 10000
ST5
ordinary Portland cement m3 9200
sulphate resisting cement m3 10200
Designed mix ordinary Portland cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 8900
20mm aggregate m3 8600
40mm aggregate m3 8700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 9200
20mm aggregate m3 8900
40mm aggregate m3 9000
grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 9300
20mm aggregate m3 9000
40mm aggregate m3 9100
Designed mix sulphate resisting cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 9900
20mm aggregate m3 9600
40mm aggregate m3 9700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 10200
20mm aggregate m3 9900
40mm aggregate m3 10000
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grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 10300
20mm aggregate m3 10000
40mm aggregate m3 10100
Placing of concrete
Mass concrete in
blinding thickness
not exceeding 150mm m3 1800 3
3
Exceeding 500mm m3 1400
pound
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2500 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1900
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1600
Reinforced concrete in
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2600 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2000
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2900 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1700
150ndash300mm m 1600
300ndash500mm m 1500
150ndash300mm m 2200
300ndash500mm m 2000
150ndash300mm m 2000
300ndash500mm m 1800
150ndash300mm m 2300
300ndash500mm m 2100
150ndash300mm m 2100
300ndash500mm m 1900
Composite and principal rates 109
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 3800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2400
columns and piers
not exceeding 150mm m3 6800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 4800
CLASS G CONCRETE ANCILLARIES
pound
Formwork
Rough finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1400
02- 04m m2 5000 2
exceeding 122m m2 6600
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
m2 6800
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1600
150ndash300mm m 3000
300ndash500mm m 2600
150ndash300mm m 5800
300ndash500mm m 5000
01ndash02m m 1800
02ndash04m m 4800
04ndash122m m 5800
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2000
01ndash02m m 2200
04 exceeding 122m
02ndash04m m 5200
01ndash02m m 2200
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02- 04m m2 5200 2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2000
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
pound
Fair finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1400
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2800
02ndash04m m 8400
04ndash122m m 7400
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5400
04ndash122m m 6400
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
Composite and principal rates 111
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
pound
Reinforcement
Mild steel bars in straight lengths diameter
170000
150000
145000
140000
135000
130000
125000
120000
115000
High yield steel bars in straight lengths diameter
01ndash02m m 3000
02ndash04m m 8800
04ndash122m m 7800
6mm t
8mm t
10mm t
12mm t
16mm t
20mm t
25mm t
32mm t
40mm t
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
10mm 150000
12mm 145000
20mm 135000
25mm 130000
32mm 125000
40mm 120000
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
16mm 140000
Mild steel bars in bent lengths diameter
12mm 145000
10mm 150000
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pound
High yield steel bars in bent lengths diameter
Steel fabric weight
not exceeding 2km2 m2 500 2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
Joints
Open surface plain with joint filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
Formed surface plain with cork filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
16mm 140000
40mm 120000
32mm 125000
25mm 130000
20mm 135000
6mm t 180000
8mm t 160000
10mm t 155000
12mm t 150000
16mm t 145000
20mm t 140000
25mm t 135000
32mm t 130000
40mm t 125000
2ndash3gm m 600
3ndash4gm m 800
4ndash5gm m 1000
5ndash6gm m 1300
6ndash7gm m 1500
7ndash8gm m 1800
exceeding 2km m 2000
10mm m 800
20mm m 1200
25mm m 1400
10mm m 4000
20mm m 4400
25mm m 4800
Composite and principal rates 113
CLASS J PIPEWORKmdashFITTINGS AND VALVES
CLASS K PIPEWORKmdashMANHOLES AND PIPEWORK ANCILLARIES
CLASS L PIPEWORKmdashSUPPORTS AND PROTECTION
The items under this heading depart from the requirements of the Civil Engineering Method ofMeasurement (CESMM3) in that the trench excavation pipework and pipe supports are presentedseparately This will enable the reader to prepare budget estimates for this type of work more easily
Trench excavation
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 225mm backfilling and removing surplus from site
trench depth
1m
2m
site
trench depth
05m
1m
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
pound
CLASS H PRECAST CONCRETE
Copings sills and weir blocks weathered and throated size
CLASS I PIPEWORKmdashPIPES
150times75mm m 2600
200times75mm m 2800
300times75mm m 3000
05m m 600
15m m 2000
5m m 11000
3m m 4800
25m m 4000
35m m 5600
45m m 9000
4m m 7000
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 300mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 1200
m 2400
m 1000
m 1600
m 2600
m 3200
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
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5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
pound
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
4m
45m
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 400mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 525mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 900mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 8600
m 11000
m 13000
m 3400
m 4200
m 5800
m 7000
m 8400
m 10000
m 13000
m 16000
m 4200
m 5200
m 7400
m 8800
m 16000
m 12500
m 16000
m 20000
m 7400
m 9200
m 11400
m 15800
m 17600
m 21000
Composite and principal rates 115
45m
5m
Beds haunches and surrounds
Bed of sand 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of granular material 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of concrete 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
pound
Bed and haunching of concrete to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of sand to pipe diameter
225mm m 1600
300mm m 2200
400mm m 2800
525mm m 3600
900mm m 7000
225mm m 2600
300mm m 3600
400mm m 4400
525mm m 6400
900mm m 12000
m 28000
m 35000
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 1200
m 1600
m 2000
m 2600
m 4000
116 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bed and surround of granular material to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of concrete to pipe diameter
pound
Pipes laid in prepared trenches
Vitrified clay to BS65 spigot and socket joints with sealing ring nominal bore
225mm
300mm
400mm
450mm
Vitrified clay to BS65 plain ended with sleeve joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
Concrete pipes Class L with rebated flexible plain ended joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
450mm
525mm
750mm
900mm
Ductile spun iron pipes with spigot and socket Tyton joints nominal bore
225mm m 3400
300mm m 3800
400mm m 6400
525mm m 12000
900mm m 15400
225mm m 4600
300mm m 8000
400mm m 10600
525mm m 20800
900mm m 28000
1800mm m 46200
100mm
150mm
m 4400
m 6400
m 11600
m 14800
m 5200
m 7000
m 2800
m 3600
m 4800
m 5800
m 7600
m 10800
1200mm m 16600
1500mm m 34800
m 4400
m 5200
Composite and principal rates 117
250mm
400mm
600mm
pound
Unplasticised PVC pipes with ring seal joints nominal bore
82mm
110mm
160mm
Manholes
cover slab channels step irons and inspection cover
675mm internal diameter
depth 1m nr 75000
depth 15m nr 85000
depth 2m nr 95000
depth 25m nr 110000
depth 3m nr 120000
depth 35m nr 130000
depth 4m nr 140000
900mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 110000
depth 2m nr 125000
depth 25m nr 140000
depth 3m nr 155000
depth 35m nr 170000
depth 4m nr 185000
depth 45m nr 200000
depth 5m nr 220000
1200mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 160000
depth 2m nr 200000
depth 25m nr 225000
depth 3m nr 225000
depth 35m nr 270000
depth 4m nr 295000
depth 45m nr 315000
depth 5m nr 340000
Precast concrete manholes complete including excavation concrete surround base and
m 8400
m 14800
m 28200
m 1200
m 1500
m 2500
118 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
1500mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 190000
depth 25m nr 213000
depth 3m nr 240000
depth 35m nr 265000
depth 4m nr 290000
depth 45m nr 320000
depth 5m nr 350000
1800mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 220000
depth 25m nr 245000
depth 3m nr 270000
depth 35m nr 295000
depth 4m nr 350000
depth 45m nr 360000
depth 5m nr 420000
Gullies
Vitrified clay road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
Precast concrete road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround Class B engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
CLASS M STRUCTURAL METALWORK
Fabrication of members for frames straight-on-plan
beams
portal frames 170000
trusses and built up girders 175000
bracings purlins and cladding rails 150000
Permanent erection of members for frames 28000
Site bolts
black
HSFG general grade 325000
HSFG higher grade 360000
HSFG load indicating or load limit 425000
nr 39000
nr 28000
columns t 140000
t 140000
t
t
t
t
t 325000
t
t
t
Composite and principal rates 119
pound
Offsite surface treatment
blast cleaning m2 500
wire brushing m2 300
one coat chromate primer m2 450 2
CLASS N MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK
Stairways and landings t 425000
Walkways and platforms t 400000
Cat ladder in galvanized steel rungs at 300mm centres strings extended to form handrail 450mm wide length
3m
4m
5m
6m
7m
8m
9m 10m
Guard cage to cat ladder 10000
Galvanised steel staircase 900mm wide with chequer plate treads balustrade one side supported on universal columns
5500mm going 3000mm rise 16 treads and one landing nr 300000
10000mm going 5000mm rise 16 treads and one landings nr 350000
Steel spiral staircase 2000m diameter height
Steel balustrades 1100mm high
sloping
Steel door and frame
galvanizing m 1750
nr 90000
nr 120000
nr 150000
nr 180000
nr 210000
nr 240000
nr 270000 nr 300000
m
2500mm nr 400000
3000mm nr 450000
4000mm nr 500000
horizontal m 30000
m 35000
1000times2100mm nr 80000
1100times2100mm nr 100000
120 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
rail
with square vertical bars at 100mm centres
Security fencing
Galvanised steel security fencing height
1800mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm
Miscellaneous framing
Angle section
Channel section
Flooring
Galvanized mild steel lsquoDurbarrsquo pattern plate 8mm thick m2 12000
Galvanized open grid flooring 50mm thick m2 6000
Tubular section
CLASS O TIMBER
Greenheart timber in marine works
Galvanised tubular handrail 1050mm high standards at 2000mm centres with middle
Galvanised flat section handrail and members standards at 1000mm centres infilled
150times75times10mm m 2500
100times100times10mm m 2800
150times150times12mm m 3200
150times75times10mm m 3000
250times75times16mm m 4000
100times100times10mm m 5000
200times200times15mm m 14500
100times75mm m 2200
150times75mm m 2400
200times200mm m 7000
200times300mm m 9800
300times300mm m 12000
600times600mm m 32000
m 5600
m 6400
m 7000
m 7800
m 8400
m 9200
m 14000
m 16000
Composite and principal rates 121
pound
Wrought softwood in marine work
Hardwood decking thickness
Softwood decking thickness
Metalwork
Coach screws 10mm diameter length
75mm
100mm
150mm
Blackbolts nuts and washers M12 length
100mm
140mm
200mm
CLASS P PILING
CLASS Q PILING ANCILLARIES
Bored cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 5000
depth bored 15m m 5500
depth bored 20m m 6000
depth bored 25m m 6500
100times75mm m 1500
150times75mm m 1800
200times200mm m 4000
200times300mm m 6500
300times300mm m 7500
600times600mm m 22000
50mm m 11500
100mm m 17500
75mm m 14000
50mm m 6000
75mm m 7000
100mm m 10000
Allow pound6000 and pound10000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 2000
nr 300
nr 600
nr 900
nr 300
nr 400
nr 500
122 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 9000
depth bored 15m m 10000
depth bored 20m m 11000
depth bored 25m m 12000
pound
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 17000
depth bored 15m m 18000
depth bored 20m m 19000
depth bored 25m m 21000
Driven cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Driven concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 7000
depth driven 15m m 11000
depth driven 20m m 14000
depth driven 25m m 17500
Driven concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 9000
depth driven 15m m 13500
depth driven 20m m 18000
depth driven 25m m 22500
Driven concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 15000
depth driven 15m m 22500
depth driven 20m m 30000
depth driven 25m m 37500
Allow pound3500 and pound7000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 5000
m 3500
m 2000
m 5000
m 3500
Composite and principal rates 123
mass 100kgm length
mass 150kgm length
CLASS R ROADS AND PAVINGS
Sub-bases flexible road bases and surfacing
Hardcore road base m3 2200
depth 100mm m2 300
depth 150mm m2 400
depth 200mm m2 400
depth 250mm m2 600
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 2 m3 3600
depth 100mm m2 500
depth 150mm m2 600
pound
Isolated steel piles
Steel EN piles grade S275
mass 50kgm length
10m nr 55000
15m nr 75000
20m nr 90000
10m nr 100000
15m nr 140000
20m nr 170000
10m nr 130000
15m nr 175000
20m nr 225000
124 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 908 14mm aggregate base course depth
30mm m2 600
70mm m2 1000
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 913 wearing course depth
30mm m2 600
50mm m2 1000
Concrete pavements
Carriageway slabs concrete grade C30 depth
150mm m2 1800
200mm m2 2200
250mm m2 3000
300mm m2 3400
Steel fabric reinforcement to BS4483
reference A142 222 kgsm2 m2 700
reference B503 593 kgsm2 m2 1200
pound
m2 300
Joints in concrete pavements
sealed with polysulphide depth
150mm
220mm
250mm
Kerbs channels and edgings
Precast concrete kerbs to BS340 straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Concrete in bed to kerbs
150times150mm haunching m 150
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 1000
Longitudinal joints 10mm diametertimes750mm long mild steel dowels at 750mm centres
200times150mm m 420
300times150mm m 600
400times150mm m 800
m 2200
m 2800
m 3000
150times305mm m 1500
125times255mm m 1200
Waterproof membranes below concrete pavements plastic sheeting 500 microns
Composite and principal rates 125
Drop kerbs
Precast concrete channels straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
pound
Precast concrete edging straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Road markings
Reflectorised white
continuous lines
150mm wide m 100
200mm wide m 140
broken lines
100mm wide 1m line 3m gap m 100
100mm wide 2m line 5m gap m 110
100mm wide 4m line 2m gap m 120
arrow
4m length straight nr 3000
4m length turned nr 3000
6m length straight nr 3400
6m length turned letters nr 3400
16m high nr 1000
20m high nr 1400
30m high nr 1800
140times250mm reflecting studs with catsrsquo eye reflection nr 1600
CLASS S RAIL TRACK
Track foundation
Bottom ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 6000
Top ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 7000
Taking up track and turnouts dismantle and stack
Bullhead or flat bottom rail
plain track timber sleepers fishplate joints m 1000
turnouts timber sleepers fishplate joints nr 52000
plain track concrete sleepers fishplate joints m 1500
turnouts concrete sleepers fishplate joints nr 54000
125times255mm nr 1200
150times305mm nr 1400
255times125mm m 1400
150times50mm m 900
126 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Lifting packing and slewing
Bullhead rail track maximum slew 300mm maximum lift 100mm track length 10m
timber sleepers nr 2200
concrete sleepers nr 2400
Supplying only plain line material
Bullhead rails for jointed or welded track
mass 40ndash50 kgm section reference 95R t 110000
Sleepers softwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6000
Sleepers hardwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6500
Sleepers concrete type lsquoF27 with 2 nr cast iron lsquoPandrolrsquo fittings cast in nr 4000
Fittings
Chairs cast iron lsquoCCrsquo pattern nr 7000
pound
Fish plates standard set nr 7000
Fish plates insulated set nr 17500
Buffer stops 2ndash25 tonnes nr 275000
Laying only plain line material
Bullhead rails
plain track fishplates timber sleepers m 4000
plain track fishplates concrete sleepers m 3500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 5500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 4500
buffer stop single rake nr 25000
CLASS T TUNNELS
There are many different methods of boring and constructing tunnels so the following
tunnelling contractor should be sought
Excavation
Tunnels in rock straight diameter
18m m3 50000
30m m3 35000
Tunnels in clay straight diameter 3
3
Shafts in rock vertical diameter 3
3
18m m 30000
30m m 18000
30m m 24000
45m m 18000
rsquo
rates should treated with caution For costs on specific projects the advice of a
Composite and principal rates 127
pound
Shafts in clay vertical diameter 3
3
In situ lining to tunnels vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
In situ lining to shafts vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
Formwork rough finish diameter 2 9000 2
Formwork smooth finish diameter 2
2
Pre-formed segmental linings to tunnels
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
Pre-formed segmental linings to shafts
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
CLASS U BRICKWORK BLOCKWORK AND MASONRY
Common brickwork
Brickwork (pound140 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 6000
215mm thick m2 10000
327mm thick m2 13000
440mm thick m2 16000
45m m 11000
30m m 14000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m n
3m m 6000
2m m 10000
3m m 7000
2m nr 60000
3m nr 100000
3m
45m nr 120000
nr 90000
128 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
In columns and piers
Facing brickwork
Brickwork (pound400 per 1000) in gauged mortar (116)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8000
215mm thick m2 14500
Engineering brickwork (pound200 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
215mm thick m2 7000
327mm thick m2 12600
440mm thick m2 15600
Engineering brickwork (pound350 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
facing to vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8500
215mm thick m2 15000 440mm thick m2 19000
Lightweight blockwork
Blockwork in gauged mortar in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium concrete blockwork
Blockwork in cement mortar (13) in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3600
190mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blockwork
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Masonry
Random rubble walling in gauged mortar thickness
300mm thick m2 48000
450mm thick m2 75000
600mm thick m2 92000
215times215mm m 3000
327times327mm m 3500
440times440mm m 4000
Composite and principal rates 129
pound
CLASS V PAINTING
(Rates inclusive of all inclinations)
One coat primer on general surfaces exceeding 300mm 2
2
Two coats emulsion paint on general surfaces exceeding 300mm
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
Two coats of masonry paint
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
rough cast surfaces m2 900
Two undercoats and one coat gloss on primed
smooth concrete m2 600
steel sections m2 1200
pipe work m 400
CLASS W WATERPROOFING
Damp proofing
Waterproof sheeting 250 microns to
horizontal surfaces 300
width not exceeding 300mm m 140
m 210
Tanking
Two coats asphalt work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces
width not exceeding 300mm m 1200
m 2200
Roofing
Asphalt to BS908 two coat work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces m 3200
Built up felt roofing to BS747 three layer coverings m 2600
Protective layers one layer 1000 gauge polythene sheet fixed with adhesive m 300
Cement and sand (13) screed with waterproof additive m 1500
Sprayed or brushed waterproofing two coats of lsquoSynthaprufersquo to concrete surfaces m 600
metal m 300
timber m 300
m
horizontal 3200
2
upper surface inclined at an angle not exceeding 30 degrees to the
timber m 1100
2m
ndashwidth 300mm 1m
width 300mm 1m ndash
130 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Removing intrusions 3
3
Plugging laterals with concrete
bore not exceeding 300mm nr 9000
bore 500mm nr 14000
Local internal repairs
nr 5000 2
Stabilisation of existing sewers
Pointing with cement mortar (13) m2 4000
Renovation of existing sewers
Segmental lining in GRP diameter
Laterals to renovated sewers
Jointing
bore not exceeding 150mm nr 7000
bore 150ndash300mm nr 11000
bore 450mm nr 16000
Interruptions
Preparation of existing sewers
pound
CLASS X MISCELLANEOUS WORK
See Landscaping section
CLASS Y SEWER RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
Preparation of existing sewer
Cleaning sewer diameter
1000mm m 1600
1500mm m 2000
2000mm m 2600
brickwork m 9000
concrete m 14000
area 5m nr 20000
area 01ndash25m 2
1000mm m 32000
1500mm m 42000
2000mm m 51000
cleaning hour 40000
Composite and principal rates 131
See Building work
MECHANICAL WORK
pound
Pipework
Mild steel pipes heavy black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
Renovation
CLASS Z SIMPLE BUILDING WORKS INCIDENTAL TO CIVILENGINEERING WORKS
150mm
Stabilisation pointing hour 9000
linings hour 10000
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4200
m 5000
m 6000
m 7200
m 9800
m 12000
m 14800
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4600
m 5400
m 6400
m 9000
m 11000
m 13800
132 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Mild steel pipes medium black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
pound
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
Copper pipes B2871 part 1 table X including standard supports and fittings
capillary fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
35mm
42mm
54mm
compression fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
m 9600
m 11800
m 14600
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4600
m 5200
m 6200
m 8800
m 10800
m 13600
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3200
m 4000
m 4800
m 1700
m 2100
m 2700
Composite and principal rates 133
35mm
42mm
54mm
pound
Carbon steel pipes to BS3601 including standard supports and fittings
welded fittings pipe size
200mm
250mm
300mm
350mm
400mm
Ductwork
Rectangular galvanised sheet steel ductwork including supports doors stiffeners and joints
girth of 2 sides
250mm
500mm
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
1750mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm Circular galvanised steel spirally wound ductwork including supports and doors stiffeners and joints diameter
100mm
160mm
200mm
250mm
315mm
355mm
m 4200
m 5400
m 6000
m 12600
m 15600
m 18000
m 25400
m 39400
m 9000
m 9600
m 10200
m 11000
m 11400
m 14400
m 17000
m 20800
m 22000
m 27400
m 31200
m 39000
m 4000
m 4200
m 4500
m 6000
m 6800
m 7200
134 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
500mm
630mm
710mm
800mm
900mm
1000mm
Thermal insulation
Rigid mineral wool sections bright class lsquoOrsquo foil covered secured with aluminium bands at 300mm centres including for fixing around joints flanges valves and the like
Insulation thickness 25mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 40mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
400mm
450mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 50mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
m 7400
m 8000
m 9200
m 10200
m 10400
m 12000
m 13200
m 15600
m 800
m 850
m 900
m 950
m 1000
m 1100
m 1200
m 1400
m 1600
m 1000
m 1050
m 1100
m 1150
m 1200
m 1300
m 1400
m 1600
m 1800
m 1200
m 1250
m 1300
Composite and principal rates 135
pound
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Boilers
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers floor mounted balanced flue
nr 345000
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers wall mounted balanced flue
6ndash9kW
Commercial packaged sectional floor mounted gas fired boiler pressure jet burner connected to conventional flue complete
15ndash18kW nr 125000
18ndash21kW nr 135000
21ndash23kW nr 150000
23ndash29kW nr 180000
29ndash37kW nr 320000
37ndash41 kW
19ndash12kW nr 95000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
15ndash18kW nr 120000
18ndash22kW nr 130000
23ndash33kW nr 260000
35ndash50kW nr 315000
50ndash65kW nr 335000
80ndash100kW nr 410000
180ndash230kW nr 745000
16ndash26kW nr 250000
280ndash330kW nr 830000
230ndash280kW nr 780000
140ndash180kW nr 675000
120ndash140kW nr 600000
33ndash40kW nr 275000
100ndash120kW nr 530000
65ndash80kW nr 355000
m 1350
m 1400
m 1500
m 1600
m 1800
m 2200
9ndash12kW nr 100000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
nr 90000
136 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Commercial packaged floor mounted oil fired hot water boiler connected to conventional flue complete
Radiators
Pressed steel single panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
Pressed steel single panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
130ndash190kW nr 730000
200ndash250kW nr 750000
280ndash360kW nr 890000
375ndash500kW nr 995000
580ndash730kW nr 1275000
655ndash820kW nr 1270000
830ndash1040kW nr 1320000
1070ndash1400kW nr 1750000
1420ndash1850kW nr 2250000
1850ndash2350kW nr 2560000
2300ndash3000kW nr 2950000
2800ndash3500kW nr 3740000
500mm m 13000
600mm m 14000
800mm m 15000
1000mm m 15600
1200mm m 17500
1400mm m 19000
1600mm m 20000
1800mm m 24000
2000mm m 31000
m 15000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 18600
1200mm m 22500
1600mm m 34000
1800mm m 37000
2000mm m 40000
Composite and principal rates 137
pound
Pressed steel double panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
Pressed steel double panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
ELECTRICAL WORK
Transformers
Transformer 11kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase air cooled oil filled skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
impregnated skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
m 16000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 19000
1200mm m 23000
1600mm m 24000
1800mm m 30000
2000mm m 39000
m 17000
m 18000
m 19000
1000mm m 20000
1200mm m 26000
1400mm m 32000
1600mm m 39000
1800mm m 43000
2000mm m 47000
500kVA nr 850000
800kVA nr 950000
1000kVA nr 1050000
1250kVA nr 1400000
1500kVA nr 1500000
2000kVA nr 2000000
500kVA nr 1200000
800kVA nr 1400000
Transformer 11 kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase hermetically sealed sili cone
138 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Extra for
fluid temperature indicator nr 40000
plain roller nr 30000
pressure relief device nr 55000
Distribution boards
Mild steel MCB distribution board steel casting 12525amp incomers fixed to backgrounds
SPampN
4 way nr 5000
7 way nr 6000
pound
10 way nr 8000
16way nr 12000
TPampN
4 way nr 28000
6 way nr 30000
8 way nr 34000
12 way nr 38000
Trunking
Galvanised steel trunking
single compartment size
two compartment size
three compartment size
1000kVA nr 1600000
1250kVA nr 1700000
1500kVA nr 1900000
2000kVA nr 2200000
50times50mm m 1800
75times75mm m 2600
100times100mm m 3200
150times150mm m 5000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
100times100mm m 3800
150times150mm m 6000
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
Composite and principal rates 139
PVC heavy duty trunking
single compartment size
pound
two compartment size
m 3800
PVC extra super high impact grade mini trunking
single compartment size
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
50times50mm m 1800
50times75mm m 2600
50times100mm m 3000
50times150mm m 4400
75times75mm m 2800
100times100mm m 4000
150times150mm m 8000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
150times150mm
m 6000
three compartment size
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
16times10mm
m 500
16times16mm
m 550
16times25mm
m 600
16times38mm
m 600
25times38mm
m 650
50times25mm
m 800
38times38mm
m 2200
100times100mm
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Busbar trunking
Rising mains busbar insulated supports earth continuity bar fixed to backgrounds
200 Amp TPampN m 24000
end cap nr 3600
end feed unit nr 39000
top feed unit nr 39000
flat tee nr 24000
315Amp TPampN m 26000
end cap nr 4000
end feed unit nr 40000
top feed unit nr 40000
flat tee nr 26000
400 Amp TPampN m 28000
end cap nr 4400
end feed unit nr 43000
top feed unit nr 43000
flat tee nr 36000
630 Amp TPampN m 32000
end cap nr 5000
end feed unit nr 46000
top feed unit nr 46000
flat tee nr 48000
800 Amp TPampN m 44000
end cap nr 10000
end feed unit nr 51000
top feed unit nr 51000
flat tee nr 53000
Trunking including fittings
Galvanlsed steel trunkings complete with fittings fixed to backgrounds
single compartment
pound
75times50mm m 3000
75times75mm m 3200
100times50mm m 3200
100times75mm m 3400
50times50mm m 2800
Composite and principal rates 141
m 4000
m 4200
pound
twin compartment
triple compartment
m 3400
150times50mm m 3400
150times75mm m 3800
225times150mm m 4800
225times225mm m 5600
300times225mm m 6600
300times300mm m 7400
50times50mm m 3200
75times50mm m 3400
75times75mm m 3600
100times50mm m 3800
100times75mm m 4000
100times100mm m 4200
150times50mm m 4200
150times75mm m 4400
150times100mm m 4400
150times150mm m 5200
50times50mm m 3600
75times50mm m 3800
75times75mm m 4000
100times50mm m 4200
100times75mm m 4600
100times100mm m 4600
150times50mm m 4800
150times75mm m 5000
150times100mm m 6000
100times100mm
150times100mm
150times150mm
142 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Circuit breakers
Residual current circuit breakers for distribution boards including connection
SPampN
nr 11000
10mA 10ndash32Amp nr 11000
10mA 6Amp 45Amp nr 11000
30mA 6Amp nr 12000
30mA 10ndash40Amp nr 12000
30mA 50ndash63Amp nr 12000
100mA 6Amp nr 16000
100mA 10ndash40Amp nr 16000
100mA 50ndash63Amp nr 16000
pound
Cables and wiring
6001000 volt grade XLPE insulated SWA cable
2 core cable (6942)
2
2
100mm2 m 800
160mm2 m 900
250mm2 m 1200
350mm2 m 1300
3 core cable (6943) 2
2
2
2
2
160mm2 m 1050
10mA 6Amp
2
2
15mm m 350
25mm m 400
40mm m 500
60mm m 600
15mm m 400
25mm m 450
40mm m 600
60mm m 700 100mm m 1000
Composite and principal rates 143
2
2
2
2
2
2
100mm2 m 1200
160mm2 m 1300
250mm2 m 1800
350mm2 m 2000
pound
Cable trays
tees and reducers
50mm wide m 1000
75mm wide m 1200
100mm wide m 1500
150mm wide m 1800
225mm wide m 3600
300mm wide m 4400
Conduits
Steel conduit including all fittings and supports
galvanised
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
black enamelled
250mm m 1400
350mm m 1600
4 core cable (6944)
15mm m 450
25mm m 500
40mm m 750
60mm m 850
Galvanised steel slotted pattern perforated cable trays including supports fixings bends
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
m 1200
m 1400
m 2400
m 2800
m 3600
m 1000
m 1200
m 2200
m 2400
m 3000
144 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
PVC conduit including all fittings and supports
white light gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 400
20mm diameter m 400
25mm diameter m 900
32mm diameter m 1200
pound
white heavy gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 600
20mm diameter m 650
25mm diameter m 1000
32mm diameter m 1600
38mm diameter m 1800
50mm diameter m 2100
Luminaires
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire single tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times184mm 36watt nr 11000
1553times184mm 58watt nr 11500
1817times184mm 70watt nr 13600
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire twin tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times280mm 36watt nr 12000
1553times280mm 58watt nr 14000
1817times280mm 70watt nr 16000
ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
Taking down
Take down walls and remove rubble from site
external walls
half brick wall m2 1000
one brick wall m2 1400
one brick and a half wall m2 2000
two brick wall m2 3400
blockwork 140mm wall m2 800
blockwork 190mm wall m2 1600
blockwork 215mm wall m2 2200
Composite and principal rates 145
internal walls
half brick wall m2 2000
one brick wall m2 2800
blockwork 90mm wall m2 1000
blockwork 100mm wall m2 1100
blockwork 115mm wall m2 1300
blockwork 125mm wall m2 1500
blockwork 140mm wall m2 1800
Take down and remove chimney stack to below roof slop size
750times750times1200mm above roof nr 26000
1030times1030times1000mm above roof nr 38000
Take down chimney breast from roof to ground level (2 storey) nr 180000
pound
Forming openings
Form openings for windows or doors In existing in walls
in gauged mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3600
100mm blockwork m2 4000
140mm blockwork m2 4600
215mm blockwork m2 5000
half brick wall m2 4200
one brick wall m2 5000
one and a half brick wall m2 7000
two brick wall m2 8800
in cement mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3800
100mm blockwork m2 4400
140mm blockwork m2 5000
215mm blockwork m2 5600
half brick wall m2 4600
one brick wall m2 5600
one and a half brick wall m2 7600
two brick wall m2 9400
Cut opening in internal wall 900times2100mm suitable for new single door including squaring up jambs and head inserting lintel over making good to surrounding plasterwork
146 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
half brick wall nr 26000
one brick wall nr 80000
one and half brick wall nr 106000
75mm blockwork nr 14000
100mm blockwork nr 16000
140mm blockwork nr 20000
215mm blockwork nr 32000
pound
Cut opening in existing wall size 1200times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 110000
one and half brick wall nr 130000
140mm blockwork nr 85000
215mm blockwork nr 100000
Cut opening in existing wall size 2000times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 140000
one and half brick wall nr 160000
140mm blockwork nr 115000
215mm blockwork nr 130000
Form opening in reinforced concrete floor slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
Form opening in reinforced concrete suspended slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
100mm m 11000
150mm m 13000
200mm m 15000
250mm m 17000
300mm m 19000
100mm m 13000
150mm m 15000
200mm m 18000
250mm m 20000
300mm m 22000
Composite and principal rates 147
pound
Form opening in reinforced concrete wall and make good to all edges slab thickness
100mm m2 13000
150mm m2 15000
200mm m2 18000
250mm m2 20000
300mm m2 22000
Filling openings
Fill openings in common brickwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
one brick wall m2 18000
brickblock cavity wall m2 22000
Fill openings in blockwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
100mm thick blockwork wall m2 7000
215mm thick blockwork wall m2 8000
Fill openings in concrete floor slab with concrete
100mm thick m2 1400
150mm thick m2 2100
200mm thick m2 2800
250mm thick m2 3500
300mm thick m2 5000
Fill openings in suspended concrete floor slab with concrete including formwork to soffit
100mm thick m2 5400
150mm thick m2 6000
200mm thick m2 7000
250mm thick m2 7500
300mm thick m2 8500
Brickwork and blockwork
Cut out defective facing bricks in one brick wall and renew
pound350 per thousand
single brick nr 600
areas less than 1m2 m2 12200 2
pound500 per thousand
single brick nr 800
areas less than 1m2 m2 14000
areas over 1m2 m2 13000
2areas over 1m m 11600
148 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound350 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound500 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
nr 14000 concrete lintel and making good
Cut out defective terracotta air brick and replace
Rake out joints and point up in gauged mortar m2 1500
Rake out joints in gauged mortar re-fix loose flashing and point up on completion
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons
facings
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons m2 6200
facings m2 6400
Rake out joints of random rubble wall and point up in cement mortar
flush pointing m2 1000
flush pointing m2 1100
Roofing
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and remove
tiles m2 1000
slates m2 1000
timber boarding m2 1400
Renew concrete lintel 1500mm long including one course of brickwork inserting new
Cut out one course of half brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
Cut out one course of one brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
metal sheeting m2 800
corrugated sheeting m2 800
215times65mm nr 1000
215times140mm nr 1500
215times215mm nr 2000
horizontal m 1000
stepped
m 3600
m 3800
m 1400
2underfelt m 400
Composite and principal rates 149
metal sheeting m2 600
woodwool slabs m2 600
firings m2 300
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and carefully lay aside
tiles m2 1400
slates m2 1400
metal sheeting m2 1200
corrugated sheeting m2 1200
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and carefully lay aside
metal sheeting m2 1000
woodwool slabs m2 1000
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm
25 of area
250mm centres m2 400
450mm centres m2 350
600mm centres m2 300
pound
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm (contrsquod)
50 of area
250mm centres m2 600
450mm centres m2 500
600mm centres m2 400
250mm centres m2 800
450mm centres m2 700
600mm centres m2 600
100 of area
250mm centres m2 1000
450mm centres m2 850
600mm centres m2 700
Take off single slipped slate and re-fix nr 600
Take off single broken slate and renew with new Welsh Blue slate size
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and remove
bituminous felt m2 400
75 of area
150 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Take off broken slates in area approximately 1m2 and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
Take off double eaves course and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
pound
Take off single slipped tile and re-fix nr 400
Take off single broken tile and renew
nr 800
Marley Ludlow nr 800
Marley Bold Roll nr 800
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 800
Take off broken tiles in area approximately 1 m2 and renew
Marley Plain nr 6600
Marley Ludlow nr 2400
Marley Bold Roll nr 2400
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 3400
Take off defective ridge capping and re-fix
half round m 2200
Carpentry and joinery
Take down or cut out existing timbers and load into skips
structural timbers
405times205mm nr 800
510times255mm nr 1000
610times305mm nr 1200
405times205mm nr 11000
510times255mm nr 12000
610times305mm nr 11500
405times205mm nr 4800
510times255mm nr 6000
610times305mm nr 5500
Marley Plain
angular m 2400
50times100mm m 110
50times150mm m 150
75times100mm m 180
75times150mm m 200
100times150mm m 240
100times200mm m 280
Composite and principal rates 151
roof boarding m2 400
floor boarding m2 300
stud partition m2 500
skirting and grounds
100mm high m 110
150mm high m 130
200mm high m 180
pound
rails
50mm high m 030
75mm high m 040
100mm high m 150
fittings
wall cupboards nr 300
floor units nr 350
sink units nr 400
staircases
straight flight nr 3800
doors frames and linings
single internal nr 1000
single external nr 1200
double internal nr 1600
double external nr 2000
windows and frames
casement 1200times900mm nr 1000
casement 1800times900mm nr 1200
sash 900times1500mm nr 1600
landing nr 2600
sash 900times1800mm nr 1800
ironmongery to softwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 600
cylinder lock nr 800
door closer nr 800
casement stay nr 200
deadlock nr 600
nr 400
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casement fastener nr 200
shelf brackets nr 200
butts hinges
pound
ironmongery to hardwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 700
cylinder lock nr 900
door closer nr 900
casement stay nr 300
casement fastener nr 300
shelf brackets nr 400
butts hinges
100mm
125mm
Take off and lay aside for reuse
single doors nr 1800
double doors nr 2200
Take off and lay aside for reuse including frames and linings complete
single doors nr 2400
double doors nr 2800
Softwood windows including frames complete
casement 1200times900mm nr 1400
casement 1800times900mm nr 1600
sash 900times1500mm nr 2000
sash 900times1800mm nr 2200
Fittings
wall cupboards nr 800
floor units nr 1000
sink units nr 1400
125mm nr 500
100mm nr 450
75mm nr 400
deadlock nr 700
75mm
nr 500
nr 500
nr 550
nr 600
Composite and principal rates 153
pound
Cut out decayed structural softwood timber member and renew
floors
Cut out and renew decayed
m 1200
75mm high m 1400
dado rails
50mm high m 1200
75mm high m 1400
stair risers
stair treads
stair balusters 1000mm high
25mm diameter nr 1200
32mm diameter nr 1400
stair handrails
38mm diameter m 2000
Ease and adjust locks and hinges on
single doors nr 500
double doors nr 800
sash windows nr 1200
casement windows nr 800
Renew sash cord
sash windows nr 1800
50times150mm m 1000
50times175mm m 1200
50times200mm m 1400
roofs
50times150mm m 1200
50times175mm m 1400
50times200mm m 1600
picture rails
50mm high
19times210mm m 1500
25times210mm m 2400
25times275mm m 3800
32times275mm m 4200
3800
154 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Metalwork
Take down and load Into skips
metal doors
single garage nr 3000
metal windows
nr 1800
nr 2600
metal staircase
straight flight nr 4800
Take down and lay aside for reuse
nr 3200
nr 2800
nr 5000
Plumbing
Take down and load into skips
rainwater pipes and fittings m 100
rainwater gutters and fittings m 100
WC suites nr 800
wash basins nr 600
shower cubicles nr 800
single nr 2000
double nr 3500
double nr 4500
1200times2400mm nr 3400
landing nr 3400
metal doors
single nr 2200
double nr 3700
single garage
double nr 4700
metal windows
1200times1200mm nr 2000
1200times2400mm nr 3600
metal staircase
straight flight
landing nr 3600
baths nr 800
1200times1200mm
1200times1800mm
1200times1800mm
Composite and principal rates 155
pound
soil and vent pipe m 200
domestic hot and cold water system nr 9000
domestic central heating system nr 12000
Take down and renew rainwater goods including fittings
PVC pipes 68mm diameter m 2600
PVC pipes 68mm square m 2800
cast iron pipes 75mm diameter m 4000
cast iron pipes 100mm diameter m 5000
PVC gutters 76mm m 2600
PVC gutters 112mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 100mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 150mm m 5000
cast iron baths m 50000
acrylic baths m 40000
wash basins m 25000
acrylic baths m 40000
stainless steel sink m 25000
single urinals m 80000
Finishings
Hack off and load into skips
wall plaster m2 1000
ceiling plaster m2 800
quarry floor tiles m2 1600
cement and sand screed m2 1200 2 1400
Two coat plaster work
13mm thick to
walls m2 1800
10mm thick to
walls m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Cement and sand screed
12mm thick to walls m2 1400
18mm thick to walls m2 1800
Granolithic paving 25mm thick to floors m2 1700
granolithic m
156 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Quarry floor tiling 2
2
Wallboard 95mm thick and two coat plasterwork to
m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Clean existing painted timber framing and prepare to receive new finish m2 300
Burn off paint from timber framing rub down and prepare for new finish m2 600
150times150mm m 6000
200times200mm m 5600
walls
5 Indices and regional variations
Indices
Indices have been used for many years in the construction industry as a tool in the comparison of costs and tender prices between different periods of time They are essential when projecting cash flow forecasts on projects that may over run or for planning medium- to long-term projects where trends from historical cost databases can be identified and projected forwards
There are several indices available and the most appropriate must be selected to suit the project under consideration The main set of indices in the building industry is produced by the Building Cost Information Services (BCIS) and is published by the RICS The civil engineering industry sometimes use a price adjustment formula (usually called the Baxter formula after its originator) on contracts with a long construction period The formula is based on fewer headings than the BCIS and covers eleven categories
Construction indices usually present data under two headings construction costs and tender prices Construction costs represent the amounts paid by contractors for labour materials plant and other costs incurred in running a business Tender prices are the sums accepted by clients for the erection of projects and include profit and overheads
Tender prices tend to increase when there is a large volume of work available and decrease during lean periods In difficult times contractors may submit tenders at cost (or even below cost) in order to obtain work to keep the work force together and keep the plant occupied
Tender prices are compiled from accepted tenders based on statistics produced in quarterly periods and consolidated into annual figures The following table lists the construction costs and tender prices between 1984 and 2009mdashthe figures for 2008 and 2009 are estimated
Year Construction costs Tender prices
1984 236 210
1985 248 218
1986 262 229
1987 276 258
1988 293 309
1989 314 340
1990 337 309
1991 355 262
158 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
1992 365 243
1993 372 235
1994 382 252
1995 401 265
1996 411 267
1997 421 283
1998 439 313
1999 460 332
2000 489 359
2001 507 384
2002 535 412
2003 568 429
2004 600 442
2005 641 465
2006 682 491
2007 718 525
2008 752 556
2009 789 584
Estimated
Regional variations
Construction costs vary in different parts of the UK and the following adjustments should be made to first stage estimates The costs in this book are set at 100
England
East Anglia 91
East Midlands 87
Inner London 106
North 90
North West 87
England
Outer London 100
South East 95
South West 91
Yorkshire and Humberside 90
Northern Ireland 72
Scotland
Wales 90
94
Year Construction costs Tender prices
6Property insurance
When preparing first stage estimates it is important that the fullest possible financial picture is presented to the client to enable him to make a decision on whether to proceed with the project or not
A calculation must be done for insurance purposes to assess the rebuilding costs if the building was damaged by fire or some other cause
The easiest way to achieve this is by using the square metre prices in Chapter 1 as a base The appropriate rate should be multiplied by the area of the building to be insured The resultant figure must then be adjusted by both the indices and regional variation factors in Chapter 5
The insurance cover must also include for the demolition of the damaged building (not just clearing away debris but grubbing up existing foundations and basements) and professional fees to plan and supervise the work of reconstruction Here is an example of how the calculation should be made
Example 1
Day Surgery in the East Anglia region constructed in 1982 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 600 m2
say pound1350 810000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 21600
831600
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for East Anglia
times91timespound831600 756756
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 56756
Carried forward pound 813512
Brought forward pound 813512
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 97621
Planning and building regulations say 25000 122621
160 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
936133
VAT 175 163823
pound 1099956
The building should be insured for pound1100000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
Example 2
Heavy industrial factory in Scotland constructed in 1988 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 2400 m2 say pound900 2160000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 50400
2210400
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for Scotland
2077776
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 155833
Carried forward pound 2233609
Brought forward pound 2233609
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 268033
Planning and building regulations say 25000 293033
2526642
VAT 175 442162
pound 2968804
The building should be insured for pound3000000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
times94timespound2210400
7 Professional fees
The use of fee scales used to be mandatory but now clients are able to negotiate the level of fees with their professional advisers In the preparation of first stage estimates the cost of fees must be included on either an all-in fee basis for the professional team or separate fees for each discipline This chapter contains information for either method
An allowance should be made for expenses incurred in connection with the contract and VAT on professional fees should also be included The following categories of fees are included
bull architectsbull quantity surveyorsbull consulting engineersbull landscape architectsbull planningbull building regulations
Architectsrsquo fees
Details of Architectsrsquo fees are set out in lsquoEngaging an Architectrsquo and a copy can be obtained from RIBA Publications (0207 608 2375) The fees are based upon three classifications of buildings
simplemdashcar parks warehouses factories etcaveragemdashoffices retail outlets housing schools etccomplexmdashspecialist buildings hospitals laboratories etc
The work stages are set out below
Stages Proportion of fee
C Outline proposals 10ndash15
D Detailed proposals 15ndash20
E Final proposals 20
F Production information 20
G-L Tender and construction 25ndash35
The fees are assessed by applying the classification of the project to its value on a fee scale graph Extra fees may be due if the work is carried out in Stage A (Appraisal) and Stage B (Strategic Brief) or alteration work These fees would normally be charged on a time basis at an agreed rate Here are some typical examples of fees for new work
162 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Value of contract Fee as percentage of contract value
100000 85ndash110
500000 58ndash85
1000000 45ndash78
2000000 40ndash73
3000000 38ndash70
Quantity Surveyorsrsquo fees
The following examples of fees are set out in Professional Charges for Quantity Surveying Services obtainable from Surveyors Publications (01203 694757) Although Scale 36 (inclusive fees for quantity surveying services) has been abolished it is included here for general guidance
Scales 36 and 37mdashBuilding workThere are three basic categories of works
Category A complex with little repetition
Category B less complex with some repetition
Category C simple
For each category there are two types of fees
Scale 36 inclusive scale for complete services
Scale 37 itemised scale divided into pre- and post-contract services
Here are some examples of percentages and fees for varying sized projects
Scale 36mdashInclusive services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 9380 625 9060 604 7650 5 10
250000 14380 575 13760 550 11750 470
350000 19030 544 18060 516 15450 441
450000 23330 518 21960 488 18750 417
750000 34880 465 32010 427 27450 366
1250000 51880 415 46010 368 39950 320
2500000 90380 362 79010 316 68200 273
4000000 133880 333 116010 290 99200 248
pound
Professional fees 163
Scale 37mdashPre-contract services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 4730 315 4410 294 3930 262
250000 7030 281 6410 256 5730 229
350000 9080 259 8160 233 7230 227
450000 10880 242 9660 215 8430 417
750000 15830 211 13560 181 11580 154
1250000 23330 187 19060 152 16080 129
2500000 39080 156 31810 127 26330 105
4000000 56380 140 45810 115 37330 093
Scale 37mdashPost-contract services (Alternative 1)
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 3150 210 3150 210 2520 168
250000 4850 194 4850 194 4020 161
350000 6500 184 6450 184 5470 156
450000 8100 180 7950 177 6870 153
750000 12450 166 11850 158 10620 142
1250000 18950 152 17350 152 16120 129
2500000 34200 137 30100 120 27870 111
4000000 51200 128 44100 110 40370 101
For negotiating and agreeing prices with a contractor
Value of work Fee
pound pound
150000 750 050
250000 1050 042
350000 1350 039
450000 1650 037
750000 2400 032
1250000 3350 027
2500000 4600 018
4000000 6100 015
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Scale 38mdashCivil Engineering work
Category 1 Runways roads railways and earthworks and dredging and monolithic walls
Category 2 Piled quay walls suspended jetties bridges sewers storage and treatment tanks turbine halls reactor blocks
Pre-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 1960 065 3650 073
1500000 5040 034 8850 050
2500000 7540 030 12850 051
5000000 12790 026 21850 044
7000000 16790 024 28850 041
12000000 25790 021 45350 038
15000000 30290 020 54350 036
25000000 44790 018 83350 033
Post-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 5950 119 10750 215
750000 8250 110 15000 200
1500000 14250 095 26250 175
2500000 20750 083 38250 153
5000000 34000 068 65250 131
7000000 44000 063 86250 123
12000000 68000 057 135750 113
15000000 81500 054 162750 109
25000000 125000 050 249750 100
Consulting Engineersrsquo fees
Engineersrsquo fees are published by The Association for Consultancy and Engineering Alliance House 12 Caxton House London SW1H 0QL (tel 0207 222 6557) and copies can be obtained from them
Professional fees 165
Landscape Consultantsrsquo fees
The fees for work over the value of pound10000 are calculated in two parts Part 1 is assessed from a graph which indicates the fee percentage from 6 to 14 according to the value of the contract Part 2 is a coefficient ranging from 10 where the consultant has overall responsibility to his client for a job with a normal balance of hard and soft works
This may increase to 12 when the soft works element exceeds 50 of the landscape contract or for private contracts The coefficient may be decreased to 08 for other types of jobs such as golf courses and road landscaping Here is an example
Assume a project has a contract value of pound100000 including both hard and soft works in a new business park The fee graph shows that the percentage norm is 75 The coefficient is 12 because the soft work element exceeds 50 The job coefficient is 10 so the compounded coefficient is 10times12 The total percentage fee will be 75times12=90
The scale of fees allows for other methods of remuneration such as lump sum fees using a ceiling figure in conjunction with a time basis or having a retainer that can be reviewed after a period and paid according to the value of the actual work carried out
Similarly when only occasional work is required this can be charged on a time basis Site surveys would normally be paid on a lump sum basis of estimated time involved
Professional team all-in fees
Assessing the fees for professional teams working on a development project can be complicated due to the different methods of fee calculation adopted by the various professional bodies Worked examples of these are shown in this chapter relating to a range of contract values
Sometimes the client will prefer to deal with only one discipline and a lead professional will be appointed This firm will negotiate an overall fee for the whole team and the table below shows the effect of this arrangement The figures have been rounded off to the nearest pound1000
Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
13 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
200 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
300 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45
400 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60
500 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
600 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90
700 56 63 70 77 84 91 98 105
800 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120
900 72 81 90 99 108 117 126 135
1000 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
1200 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
1400 112 126 140 154 168 182 196 210
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Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
1 3 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
1600 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
1800 144 162 180 198 216 234 252 270
2000 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
2250 180 202 225 247 270 292 315 337
2500 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375
2750 220 247 275 302 330 357 385 412
3000 240 270 300 330 360 390 420 450
3250 260 292 325 357 390 422 455 487
3500 280 315 350 385 420 455 490 525
3750 300 337 375 412 450 487 525 562
4000 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600
5500 440 495 550 605 660 715 770 825
6000 480 540 600 660 720 780 840 900
7000 560 630 700 770 840 910 980 1050
8000 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
9000 720 810 900 990 1080 1170 1260 1350
10000 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
8 Useful addresses
Association of Consulting EngineersAlliance House12 Caxton StreetLondon SW1 OQL(0207 222 6557)
British Association of Landscape IndustriesLandscape HouseNational Agricultural CentreStoneleigh ParkWarwickshire CV8 2LG(0247 669 0333)
British Board of AgrementPO Box 195 Bucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordHerts WD2 7NG(01923 665300)
British Decorators Association32 Coton RoadNuneatonWarwickshire CV11 5TW(0247 635 3776)
British Flat Roofing Council186 Beardall StreetHucknallNottingham NG15 7JU(01159566666)
British Property Federation1 Warwick Row7th FloorLondon SW1E 5ER(0207 828 0111)
British Standards Institution389 Chiswick High StreetLondon W4 4AL(0208 996 9000)
British Woodworking Federation55 Tufton Street
168 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
London SW1 3QL(0870 458 6939)
Building Centre Group26 Store StreetLondon WC1E 7BT(0207 692 4000)
Building Cost Information ServiceRICS12 Great George StreetParliament SquareLondon SWIP 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Building Employers Confederation56ndash64 Leonard StreetLondon EC2A 4JX(0207 608 5000)
Building Research EstablishmentBucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordWD2 7JR (01923 664000)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators12 Bloomsbury SquareLondon WC1A 2LP(0207 421 7444)
Chartered Institute of BuildingEnglemere Kingsrsquos RideAscot Berkshire SL5 7BJ(01344 630700)
Concrete SocietyCentury HouseTelford AvenueCrowthorneBerkshire RG45 6YS(01344466007)
Confederation of British IndustryCentre Point103 New Oxford StreetLondon WC1A 1DU(0207 379 7400)
Electrical Contractors AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtBayswaterLondon W2 4HY(0207 313 4800)
Useful addresses 169
Federation of Master Builders14ndash15 Great James StreetLondon WC1N 3DP(0207 242 7583)
Glass and Glazing Federation44ndash48 Borough High StreetLondon SEI 1XB(0207 403 7177)
Heating and Ventilation Contractorsrsquo AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtLondon W2 4JG(0207 313 4900)
Housing Corporation HQ149 Tottenham Court RoadLondon W1P OBN(0207 393 2000)
Institute of Mechanical Engineers1 Birdcage WalkLondon SW1H 9JJ(0207 222 7894)
Institute of Plumbing64 Station LaneHornchurchEssex RN12 6NB(017108 472791)
Institution of Civil Engineers1ndash7 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AA(0207 222 7722)
Institution of Civil Engineering SurveyorsDominion HouseSibson RoadSaleCheshire M33 7PP(0161 9723100)
Institution of Electrical EngineersSavoy PlaceLondon WC2R OBL(0207 240 1871)
Institution of Structural Engineers11 Upper Belgrave StreetLondon SW1X 8BH(0207 235 4535)
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Joint Contracts Tribunal66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of British Architects66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors12 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Royal Town Planning Institute41 Botolph LaneLondon ER3R 8DL(0207 929 9494)
Timber Research and Development AssociationStocking LaneHughenden ValleyHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP14 4ND(01494 569 600)
Town and Country Planning Association17 Carlton House TerraceLondon SW1Y 5AS(0207 930 8903)
Water Services Association1 Queen Annrsquos GateLondon SW1H 9BT(0207 957 4567)
Welsh Development AgencyTreforest Industrial EstatePontypriddGlamorgan CS37 5UT(01345 775577)
Zinc Development Association6 Wrenrsquos Court56 Victoria RoadSutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB72 1SY(0121 3558386)
9 Estimating data
When preparing first stage estimates it is often necessary to take a broad view because of lack of time or information The data in this chapter are intended to help in this process
LABOUR
The rates in this book have been calculated based on the following labour hourly values
General operatives pound13
Craftsmen pound17
Plumbers pound18
Electricians pound19
The following hourly gang rates have also been used where applicable
Building
Groundwork gang pound70
Concreting gang pound60
Steel fixing gang pound60
Formwork gang pound90
Bricklaying gang pound50
Lightweight blockwork gang pound50
Dense blockwork gang pound50
Carpentry gang pound60
Drain laying gang pound35
Civil engineering
Concreting gang pound90
Shuttering gang pound75
Pipe laying (small bore) gang pound80
Pipe laying (large bore) gang pound90
Sub base laying gang pound75
Concrete paving gang pound90
172 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
The metric system
Linear
1 centimetre (cm) = 10 millimetres (mm)
1 decimetre (dm) = 10 centimetres (cm)
1 metre (m) = 10 decimetres (dm)
1 kilometre (km) = 1000 metres (m)
Area
100 sq millimetres = 1 sq centimetre
100 sq centimetres = 1 sq decimetre
100 sq decimetres = 1 sq metre
1000 sq metres = 1 hectare
Capacity
1 millilitre (ml) = 1 cubic centimetre (cm3)
1 centilitre (cl) = 10 millilitres (ml)
1 decilitre (dl) = 10 centilitres (cl)
= 10 decilitres (dl)
Weight
1 centigram (cg) = 10 milligrams (mg)
1 decigram (dg) = 10 centigrams (cg)
1 gram (g) = 10 decigrams (dg)
1 decagram (dag) = 10 grams (g)
1 hectogram (hg) = 10 decagrams (dag)
Conversion equivalents (imperialmetric)
Length
inch = 254 mm
1 foot = 3048 mm
1 yard = 9144 mm
1 yard = 09144m
1 mile = 160934m
Area
1 sq inch = 64516 sq mm
1 sq ft = 0092903 sq m
1 sq yard = 08361 sq m
1 acre = 4840 sq yards
1 litre (l)
Estimating data 173
1 acre = 2471 hectares
Liquid
= 0454 litres
1 pint = 0568 litres
1 gallon = 4546 litres
Horse-power
1 hp = 746 watts
1 hp = 0746 kW
1 hp =
Weight
= 04536 kg
1 cwt = 508 kg
1 ton = 10161 kg
Conversion equivalents (metricimperial)
Length
1 mm = 003937 inches
1 centimetre = 03937 inches
1 metre = 1094 yards
1 metre = 3282 ft
1 kilometre = 0621373 miles
Area
1 sq millimetre = 000155 sq in
1 sq metre = 10764 sq ft
1 sq metre = 1196 sq yards
1 acre = 404686 sq m
1 hectare = 0404686 acres
Liquid
1 litre = 2202 Ibs
1 litre = 176 pints
1 litre = 022 gallons
Horse-power
1 watt = 000134 hp
1 kw = 134 hp
1 hp = 0759 kg ms
1 lb water
1 lb
33000 ftlbmin
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Weight
1 kg = 2205 Ibs
1 kg = 001968 cwt
1 kg = 0000984 ton
Temperature equivalents
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius deduct 32 and multiply by 59To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply by 95 and add 32
Fahrenheit Celsius
230 1100
220 1044
210 989
200 933
190 878
180 822
170 767
160 711
150 656
140 600
130 544
120 489
110 433
100 378
90 322
80 267
70 211
60 156
50 100
40 44
30
20
10
0
11ndash
67
22
178
ndash
ndash
ndash
Estimating data 175
Areas and volumes
Figure Area Perimeter
Rectangle Lengthtimesbreadth Sum of sides
Triangle Basetimeshalf of perpendicular height
Sum of sides
Quadrilateral Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapezoidal Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapeziumperpendicular height
Sum of sides
Parallelogram Basetimesperpendicular height Sum of sides
Regular polygon Half sum of sidestimeshalf internal diameter
Sum of sides
Circle pitimesradius2
Figure Surface area Volume
Cylinder pitimes2timesradius2timeslength (curved surface only)
2
Sphere pitimesdiameter2 3
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Aggregate coarse 1500
Ashes 800
Ballast 600
Blockboard standard
Blockboard tempered 940ndash1060
Blocks natural aggregate
75mm 16000
100mm 21500
140mm 30000
Blocks lighweight aggregate
75mm 6000
100mm 8000
140mm 11200
Bricks Fletton 182000
Bricks engineering 225000
Bricks concrete 185000
Brickwork 1125mm 22000
940ndash1000
Half of sum of parallel sidestimes
pitimesradius timeslength
Diameter times05236
pitimesdiameter or pitimes2timesradius
176 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Brickwork 215mm 46500
Brickwork 3275mm 71000
Cement 1440
Chalk 2240
Chipboard standard 650ndash750
Chipboard flooring 680ndash800
Clay 1800
Concrete 2450
6mm 0091
8mm 0125
10mm 0158
12mm 0191
15mm 0280
18mm 0385
22mm 0531
28mm 0681
35mm 1133
42mm 1368
54mm 1769
Copper pipes table Y
6mm 0117
8mm 0162
10mm 0206
12mm 0251
15mm 0392
18mm 0476
22mm 0697
28mm 0899
35mm 1409
42mm 1700
54mm 2905
Copper pipes table Z
6mm 0077
8mm 0105
10mm 0133
12mm 0161
Copper pipes tabletimes
Estimating data 177
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm15mm 020318mm 029222mm 035928mm 045935mm 067042mm 092254mm 1334
Flint 2550Gravel 1750Hardcore 1900Hoggin 1750Glass clear sheet
3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 150010mm 250012mm 300015mm 375019mm 475025mm 6350
Glass float3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 1500
Glass patterned3mm 6004mm 7505mm 9506mm 115010mm 2150
Laminboard 500ndash700Lime ground 750Mild steel flat bars
25times953mm 191038times953mm 284050times1270 506050times1900 7590
Mild steel round bars6mm 02228mm 039510mm 0616
178 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
12mm 0888
16mm 1579
20mm 2466
25mm 3854
32mm 6313
40mm 9864
50mm 15413
Mild steel square bars
6mm 0283
8mm 0503
10mm 0784
12mm 1131
16mm 2010
20mm 3139
25mm 4905
32mm 8035
40mm 12554
50mm 19617
Plaster
780
Carlite tough coat 11 mm thick
780
Carlite bonding 8mm thick 710
Carlite bonding 11 mm thick 980
Thistle hardwall 11 mm thick 880
Thistle dri-coat 11 mm thick 830
Thistle renovating 11 mm thick
880
Sand 1600
Screed 125mm thick 2900
Stone Bath 2200
Stone crushed 1350
Stone Darley Dale 2400
Carlite browning 11mm thick
Estimating data 179
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2
Stone natural 2400
Stone Portland 2200
Stone reconstructed 2250
Stone York 2400
Terrazzo 25mm thick 4550
Timber
Ash 800
Baltic Spruce 480
Beech 815
Birch 720
Box 960
Cedar 480
Ebony 1215
Elm 625
Greenheart 960
Jarrah 815
Maple 750
Pine Pitchpine 800
Pine Red Deal 575
Pine Yellow Deal 530
Sycamore 530
Teak African 960
Teak Indian 655
Walnut 495
Top soil 1000
Water 950
Woodblock flooringsoftwood 1270
hardwood 1760
Zinc sheeting 46
EXCAVATION AND FILLINGShrinkage of deposited material
Clay minus10Gravel minus75Sandy soil minus125
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Bulking excavated material
Clay 40
Gravel 25
Sand 20
Typical fuel comsumption for plant
Engine size kW Litres per hour
Compressors up to 20 40030 65040 82050 90075 1600100 2000125 2500150 3000
Concrete mixers up to5 10010 24015 38020 500
Dumpers5 1307 20010 30015 40020 49030 70050 1200
Excavators10 25020 45040 90060 130080 1700
Pumps5 11010 21015 32020 42025 550
Estimating data 181
CONCRETE WORKConcrete mixes
Mix Cement t Sand m3 Aggregate m3 Water litters
112 050 045 070 20800
1153 037 050 080 18500
124 030 054 085 17500
1255 025 055 085 16600
136 022 055 085 16000
BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK
Bricks per m2 (brick size 215times1035times65mm)
Half brick wall
stretcher bond 59
English bond 89
English garden wall bond 74
Flemish bond 79
One brick wall
English bond 118
Flemish bond 118
One and a half brick wall
English bond 178
Flemish bond 178
Two brick wall
English bond 238
Flemish bond 238
Metric modular bricks
200times100times75mm
90mm thick 133
190mm thick 200
200times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
190mm thick 100
290mm thick 150
300times100times75mm
90mm thick 44
300times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
Blocks per m2 (block size 414times215mm)
182 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
60mm thick 99
75mm thick 99
100mm thick 99
140mm thick 99
190mm thick 99
215mm thick 99
Mortar per m2 Wirecut m3 1 Frog m3 2 Frogs m3
Brick size 215times1035times65mm
half brick wall 0017 0024 0031
one brick wall 0045 0059 0073
one and a half brick wall 0072 0093 0114
two brick wall 0101 0128 0155
Brick size 200times100times75mm Solid m3 Perforated m3
90mm thick 0016 0019
190mm thick 0042 0048
290mm thick 0068 0078
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0013 0016
190mm thick 0036 0041
290mm thick 0059 0067
Solid m3 Perforated m3
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0015 0018
Block size 440times215mm
60mm thick 0004
75mm thick 0005
100mm thick 0006
140mm thick 0007
190mm thick 0008
215mm thick 0009
MASONRY
Mortar per m2 of random walling m3
300mm thick wall 0120
450mm thick wall 0160
550mm thick wall 0120
Estimating data 183
CARPENTRY AND JOINERYLength of boarding required mm2
Board width 75mm 1333
Board width 100mm 1000
Board width 125mm 800
Board width 150mm 667
Board width 175mm 571
Board width 200mm 500
ROOFING Lap mm Gauge mm Nrm2 Battens mm2
Clayconcrete tiles
267times165mm 65 100 6000 1000
65 98 6400 1050
65 90 6800 1130
387times230mm 75 300 1600 320
100 280 1740 350
420times330mm 75 340 1000 290
100 320 1074 310
Fibre slates
500times250mm 90 205 1950 485
80 210 1910 476
70 215 1860 465
600times300mm 105 250 1360 404
100 250 1340 400
90 255 1310 392
80 260 1290 385
70 263 1270 377
400times200mm 70 165 3000 606
75 162 3090 617
90 155 3230 645
500times250mm 70 215 1860 465
75 212 1890 472
90 205 1950 488
100 200 2000 500
110 195 2050 513
600times300mm 100 250 134 400
110 245 1360 408
184 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Natural slates
405times205mm 75 165 2959 870
405times255mm 75 165 2375 606
405times305mm 75 165 1900 500
460times230mm 75 195 2300 600
460times255mm 75 195 2037 520
460times305mm 75 195 1700 500
510times255mm 75 220 1802 460
510times305mm 75 220 1500 400
560times280mm 75 240 1481 412
560times280mm 75 240 1400 400
610times305mm 75 265 1227 374
Reconstructed stone slates
380times250mm 75 150 1600 320
PLASTERING AND TILING
Plaster coverage m2 per 1000kg
Carlite browning 11 mm thick 135ndash155
Carlite tough coat 11mm thick 135ndash150
Carlite bonding 11mm thick 100ndash115
Thistle hardwall 11mm thick 115ndash130
Thistle dri-coat 11mm thick 135ndash135
Thistle renovating 11mm thick 115ndash125
Tile coverage Nr per m2
4327
200times200mm 2500
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Roof drainage Area m2 Pipe mm Gutter mm
One end outlet 15 50 75
38 68 100
100 110 150
Centre outlet 30 50 75
75 68 100
200 110 150
152times152mm
Estimating data 185
PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING
Average coverage of paints m2 per litre
Timber Plastered surfaces Brickwork
Primer 10ndash12 9ndash11 5ndash7
Undercoat 10ndash12 11ndash14 6ndash8
Gloss 11ndash14 11ndash14 6ndash8
Emulsion 10ndash12 12ndash15 6ndash10
Wallpaper coverage per roll Rolls nr Wall height m Room perimeter m
4 250 8
5 250 9
5 250 10
6 250 11
6 250 12
7 250 13
7 250 14
8 250 15
8 250 16
8 250 17
9 250 18
10 250 19
10 250 20
10 250 21
11 250 22
11 250 23
12 250 24
13 250 25
13 250 26
14 250 27
5 280 8
5 280 9
5 280 10
7 280 11
7 280 12
7 280 13
8 280 14
8 280 15
9 280 16
186 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
10 280 17
10 280 18
11 280 19
11 280 20
12 280 21
13 280 22
13 280 23
14 280 24
14 280 25
15 280 26
15 280 27
Drainage
Trench widths Under 15m deep mm Over 15m deep mm
Pipe diameter 100mm 450 600
Pipe diameter 150mm 500 650
Pipe diameter 225mm 600 750
Pipe diameter 300mm 650 800
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and haunching (m3 per m) m3
Pipe diameter 100mm 0117
Pipe diameter 150mm 0152
Pipe diameter 225mm 0195
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and surround (m3 per m)
Pipe diameter 100mm 0185
Pipe diameter 150mm 0231
Pipe diameter 225mm 0285
Pipe diameter 300mm 0391
LANDSCAPING
Tree sizes Type Height Clear stem height
Girth
Light standard 250ndash275m 150ndash180m 6ndash8cm
Standard 275ndash300m 18m 8ndash10cm
Selected standard
300ndash350m 18m 10ndash12cm
Heavy standard 350ndash400m 18m 12ndash14cm
Extra heavy standard
400ndash500m 18m 14ndash16cm
Estimating data 187
gmm2 34 gmm2 50 gmm2 102 gmm2 500
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2)
50 75 150 200
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2)
18 27 54 72
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2)
350 525 1050 1400
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2)
23 35 69 92
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2)
368 552 1104 1472
area 6900m2)235 352 705 940
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2)
170 255 510 680
Weedkiller
litres per hectare
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2) 148
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2) 052
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2) 1028
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2) 067
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2) 1083
Rugby (size 100times69m area 6900m2) 690
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2) 500
CIVIL ENGINEERING OUTPUT
Placing ready-mixed concrete Labour gang (m3 per hour)
Mass concrete
blinding
150mm thick 550
150ndash300mm thick 625
300ndash500mm thick 700
bases
not exceeding 150mm thick 500
not exceeding 300mm thick 575
not exceeding 500mm thick 675
exceeding 150mm thick 700
sports fieldsQuantities of seed for
Rugby (size 100times69m
188 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced concrete
bases
not exceeding 300mm thick 550
not exceeding 500mm thick 625
exceeding 150mm thick 675
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm thick 375
not exceeding 300mm thick 475
exceeding 300mm thick 575
walls
not exceeding 150mm thick 350
not exceeding 300mm thick 450
exceeding 300mm thick 500
beams and columns
sectional area not exceeding 003m2) 200
sectional area not exceeding 003 -10m2) 250
sectional area exceeding 10m2) 350
Fixing bar reinforcement
The following figures exclude delivery craneage and hoisting in position The hours refer to tonnes per hour for a steelfixer and general operative
Height up to 6m (hours)
Height 7 to 12m (hours)
Height 13 to 19m (hours)
Height over 19m (hours)
Straight round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 006 008 012 016 to braces columns and sloping roofs
006 008 012 016
Bent round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 006 006 008to braces columns and sloping
roofs002 002 004 006
Straight indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 008 010 014 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 004 004 008
Bent indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 004 006 006 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 002 004 004
Estimating data 189
Erecting and striking formwork
Joiner m2 per hour General operative m2 per hour
Vertical wall face height
up to 15m 170 080
15 to 30m 140 070
30 to 45m 120 060
45 to 60m 100 050
Horizontal slabs height
up to 30m 111 111
30 to 36m 105 105
36 to 42m 100 100
42 to 48m 095 095
48 to 54m 090 090
54 to 60m 083 083
Formwork multipliers Multiplier
Battered walls 120
Circular walls to large radius 170
Circular walls to small radius 210
Formwork one use 100
Formwork two uses per use 085
Formwork three uses per use 075
Formwork four uses per use 072
ormwork five uses per use 068
Formwork six uses per use 066
Formwork seven uses per use 063
Drainage
Unit Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 15m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 30m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 45m deep
Lay and joint flexible-jointed clayware pipes diameter
100mm m 10 8 7
150mm m 7 6 5
225mm m 5 4 3
300mm m 4 3 2
375mm m 3 2 2
190 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
450mm m 2 2 1
Bends
100mm nr 20 17 14
150mm nr 17 14 13
225mm nr 13 10 8
300mm nr 10 8 7
375mm nr 7 6 5
450mm nr 3 3 2
Single junctions
100mm nr 13 10 8
150mm nr 7 6 5
225mm nr 6 5 4
300mm nr 4 3 3
375mm nr 3 2 2
450mm nr 2 2 1
Precast concrete manholes Unit Pipelayer General operative
675mm diameter shaft rings mhour 100 030
900mm diameter manhole rings mhour 060 020
1200mm diameter manhole rings mhour 040 010
1500mm diameter manhole rings mhour 030 010
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 100 030
1200 to 675mm tapers nrhour 060 020
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 050 020
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 250 080
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 200 070
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 140 050
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 090 030
Build in pipes and make good
150mm diameter nrhour 400 000
300mm diameter nrhour 200 000
450mm diameter nrhour 100 000
Benching 150mm thick m2hour 120 120
Benching 300mm thick m2hour 060 060
Render benching 25mm thick m2hour 110 110
Manhole cover and frame nrhour 130 130
Agricultural buildings 2Alterations and repairs 179ndash193Ambulance stations 1 13 16
Banks 1 13 17Beds 88ndash89Boilers 168ndash169Bowling greens 5Breaking up 86ndash87Brickwork blockwork and masonry 158ndash160
227ndash229Buildersrsquo work 84Building Societies 1Building work 51ndash84Busbar trunking 173ndash174
Cables and wiring 176Cable trays 177Car parking 8 12 15 47Car parks 109ndash110Carpentry and joinery 229Car repairs 2Car showroom 2Car washers 8Ceiling finishes 80ndash81Churches 5Church halls 5Cinemas 4Circuit breakers 175Civil engineering outputs 236ndash238Civil engineering work 116ndash163Coach and bus stations 8Colleges 6 40Community centres 4Composite and principal rates 49ndash193Computer buildings 6Concert halls 4Concrete ancillaries 134ndash137Concrete work 227Conduits 177ndash178Convents 5
Costs per square metre 1ndash9Costs per unit 11ndash12Courts 1 13 18Crematoria 5
Demolition and site clearance 128ndash129Dental surgeries 3Distribution boards 171ndash172Drainage 94ndash100 233 238Ductwork 166ndash167
Earthworks 129ndash130Electrical work 171ndash178Elemental costs 13ndash47Estimating data 217ndash239Excavation 85ndash86 105 225ndash226Exhibition buildings 4 5External doors 69ndash70External walls 64ndash69External works 85
Factories 2 14 20ndash21Fencing 92ndash94Field drains 113ndash115Fire stations 1 19Filling 87ndash88 105ndash106Finishings 192ndash193Flats 11 12 15 43 45 46Floor finishes 76ndash80Frame 54Fuel consumption 226
General items 116ndash120Geotechnical and other processes 122ndash127Golf club houses 4 14 83Ground investigation 120ndash121Gymnasia 5
Halls 1Health centres 2 30Hot and cold water services 83
Index
192 Index
Hotels 7 11Hospitals 3 11Housing 7 11 12 15 46
Ice rinks 4Indices 195ndash196In situ concrete 131ndash133Internal doors 72ndash74Internal walls 70ndash72
Laboratories 2 3 25Labour 217Landscaping 103ndash115 234ndash235Libraries 6 14Livestock buildings 24Luminaires 178
Magistratesrsquo courts 1Manholes 100ndash103 143ndash144 239Masonry 229Mechanical work 164ndash170Metric system 218ndash220Miscellaneous metalwork 145ndash148Miscellaneous work 162Museums 6
Nursery units 26Nursesrsquo residences 7Nursing homes 4 11
Offices 2ndash3Old personsrsquo homes 13 31
Painting 160Painting and wallpapering 232ndash233Partitions 70ndash72Paths 108ndash109Pavings 89ndash92Pharmacies 3Piling 149ndash151Pipework 82 138ndash143 164ndash166Planting 112ndash113Plastering and tiling 231Plumbing and heating 192 231Police stations 1 13 20Post offices 1Precast concrete 138Preliminaries 49Prisons 1Property insurance 199ndash201
Professional fees 203ndash209Public houses 4 14 34
Radiators 169ndash170Rail track 154ndash156Regional variations 196ndash197Research facilities 6Restaurants 4 14 35Retaining walls 107ndash108Roads 108Roads and pavings 151ndash154Roofing 229ndash231Roofs 56ndash63
Sanitary fittings 81Schools 6 12 14 38 39 40 41Sewer renovation and ancillary works 162ndash163Shopping malls 8Shops 8Site clearance 103ndash105Soil stabilisation 106ndash107Sixth form colleges 6 40Soiling seeding and turfing 110ndash113Sport centres 4Sports grounds 110Sports halls 14 36Sports stadia 11Sports pavillons 4Squash courts 4Staircases 63ndash64Structural metalwork 145Student accommodation 7 12Substructures 49ndash53Supermarkets 8Surface treatments 88 106Surgeries 3 14 29Swimming pools 4
Taking down 179Teachersrsquo training colleges 4 14 42Temperature equivalents 220Temples 5Tennis courts 5Theatres 5ndash11Thermal insulation 167ndash169Timber 148ndash149Transformers 171Trunking 172ndash175Tunnels 156ndash158
Index 203
Universities 6Upper floors 55ndash56Useful addresses 211ndash215
VAT xiVillage halls 14 20Visitorsrsquo centres 5
Wall finishes 74ndash75
Warehouses 8 27 28Waterproofing 161Weights of materials 221ndash225Welfare centres 13 32Windows 69ndash70
Youth clubs 4
Youth hostels 7
- Book Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Costs per square metre
- 2 Costs per unit
- 3 Elemental costs
- 4 Composite and principal rates
- 5 Indices and regional variations
- 6 Property insurance
- 7 Professional fees
- 8 Useful addresses
- 9 Estimating data
- Index
-
Handbook
Third edition
Bryan Spain
LONDON AND NEW YORK
Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating
First edition published 2000 by Spon Press
Second edition published 2006 by Taylor amp Francis
This edition published 2010 by Spon Press
2 Park Square Milton Park Abingdon Oxon OX14 4RN
Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Spon Press
270 Madison Avenue New York NY 10016 USA
This edition published in the Taylor amp Francis e-Library 2010
To purchase your own copy of this or any of Taylor amp Francis or Routledgersquos collection of thousands of eBooks
please go to wwweBookstoretandfcouk
Spon Press is an imprint of the Taylor amp Francis Group an informa business
copy 2010 Bryan Spain
Publisherrsquos Note This book has been prepared from camera-ready copy supplied by the author
All rights reserved No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilized in any form or by any electronic mechanical or other means now known or
hereafter invented including photocopying and recording or in any information storage or retrieval system without permission in writing from the publishers
This publication presents material of a broad scope and applicability Despite
stringent efforts by all concerned in the publishing process some typographical or editorial errors may occur and readers are encouraged to bring these to our attention where they represent errors of substance The publisher and author
disclaim any liability in whole or in part arising from information contained in this publication The reader is urged to consult with an appropriate licensed
professional prior to taking any action or making any interpretation that is within the realm of a licensed professional practice
British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
ISBN 0-203-87593-1 Master e-book ISBN
ISBN 10 0-415-54715-6 (pbk) ISBN 10 0-203-87593-1 (ebk)
ISBN 13 978-0-415-54715-4 (pbk) ISBN 13 978-0-203-87593-3 (ebk)
Contents
Preface vi
Introduction viii
Chapter 1 Costs per square metre 1
Building work 1
Chapter 2 Costs per unit 7
Chapter 3 Elemental costs 9
Building work 9
Chapter 4 Composite and principal rates 43
Building work 43
External works 55
Landscaping 84
Civil engineering work 94
Mechanical work 131
Electrical work 137
Alterations and repairs 144
Chapter 5 Indices and regional variations 157
Chapter 6 Property insurance 159
Chapter 7 Professional fees 161
Chapter 8 Useful addresses 167
Chapter 9 Estimating data 171
Index 191
Preface
The construction industry particularly house building is currently going through a difficult period Both clients and contractors are experiencing difficulties in financial matters due to the recent upheaval in the banking system Nevertheless small and large construction projects are still being designed and planned and the need for the preparation of accurate financial assessments in the first stages of a projectrsquos life has never been greater
Assessing the total cost of a construction project is a continuous process that commences when the client asks his professional advisors what it will cost It ends when the cheque for the release of the last portion of the retention is paid and the final account is settled
Whether a project is profitable or not can often depend on decisions taken at the first stages of its life The people who carry out this assessment bear the responsibility of deciding whether the cost information available at the time warrants spending further time and money investigating the viability of a project that is usually still at the conceptual stage
It is vital therefore that the most accurate methods of calculating the probable costs of construction are used and I hope that the information in this book will help clients developers architects engineers and surveyors involved in this process
Time spent on the appraisal of projects that do not proceed is not always wastedmdashlessons can be learnt that will help the next project The greater waste lies in allowing jobs to proceed without the people making the key decisions having the best cost information available to them
It is not possible to provide totally accurate cost data in the early stages of a jobmdashonly a historical analysis of the final account can do that But guidelines can be set out that should allow the client commissioning the work to help make the right decision before becoming contractually committed to spending large sums of money on land purchase professional fees and construction costs
On a well-managed project the cost plan will be monitored continuously as changes are made to the original design or for other reasons If the first-stage budget is based on reliable cost data the project will have a better chance of being completed within budget
I have received a great deal of help in the preparation of this book and would like to thank those suppliers and contractors who gave me their time and support The information in Estimating Data on civil engineering outputs is based on data in Sponrsquos Civil Engineering and Highways Price Book 2009 edited by Davis Langdon
Preface vii
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information neither the Publishers nor I can accept any type of liability resulting from the use of the contents
On a more positive note I would welcome constructive criticism of ways to make the contents of this book more relevant to the changing needs of the construction industry for future editions
Bryan Spain
September 2009
Introduction
This is the third edition of Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook and it is aimed at all those members of the construction team who are involved in assessing construction costs during the early stages of the development of a project There are many factors that can affect the profitability of a job over which the construction team has little or no control
It is important therefore that areas that can be influenced by good management skills should be given special attention This applies particularly to the first stage estimating process when a solid base of the projectrsquos financial position can be established
The contents have been laid out in the order that most projects are financially assessed The quality of the cost information however is almost wholly dependent upon the quality of the specification and the design information that is available at that stage of the appraisal
Chapter 1 lists square metre rates for building work for a wide variety of building types The rates are expressed in a range based on historical costs and should provide a client with a broad indication of likely costs
Chapter 2 fulfils the same function but the costs are given in unit costs eg the cost per hospital bed or per pupil in a school This method of assessment can be surprisingly accurate but should always be backed up by more detailed methods of cost appraisal
Chapter 3 contains elemental cost analyses of 32 different types of buildings These analyses provide data on the percentage and cost breakdown of 24 elements for each building and are a useful tool in identifying imbalances between the elements of different buildings
Chapter 4 includes unit rates for building landscaping civil engineering electrical and alteration work Where possible composite rates are displayed that combine several different descriptions to provide a single rate for separate but linked activities For example excavation concrete and brickwork up to DPC level are combined to produce a single linear metre rate for strip foundations
The use of composite rates can save valuable time in the preparation of the cost plan Where item descriptions do not lend themselves to be combined with others they are listed as principal rates
Chapter 5 provides indices reflecting historical costs of construction costs and tender prices
Chapter 6 deals with property insurance and contains two examples of re-building costs for insurance purposes
Chapter 7 sets out the cost of employing professional advisors whose fees are now negotiable and not mandatory
Chapter 8 includes a list of useful addresses Chapter 9 contains estimating data that may be useful when preparing a first stage
estimate
Introduction ix
At this stage of a project the information available is limited and although the brief from a client can be minimal an approximation of costs must still be prepared Here is a simple example
It is proposed to construct a single story distribution warehouse (shell only) size 6000 square metres in the South West of England An outline plan has been prepared showing parking areas and a road layout It is known that local contractors are operating at almost full capacity so tender levels are expected to be high The work would commence in April 2010 with a nine month construction period
Main building pound
6000 m2 at pound622 (Chapter 1) 3732000
External works
(based on rough quantities and rates in Chapter 4)
Car park 180000
Roads 135000
Fencing 46000
Drains 42000
Soft landscaping 15000
Lighting 15000 433000
pound 4165000
Extra for anticipated high tender levels say 6 208250
pound 4373250
Allow for inflation say 9 months 3timespound4373250 98398
Carried forward pound 4471548
Brought forward
pound4471648
4069199 Professional fees (see chapter 5)
say 12times4069199 pound 488303
pound 4557502
Depending on the quality of the information on which the first stage estimate is based a basement and ceiling band of between 5 and 10 should be applied and reported to the client
Allow for regional variations (see Chapter 5) say South West
91timespound4471648
x Introduction
5 say pound4329626 to pound4546108
10 say pound4091497 to pound5013252
These costs exclude land purchase and VAT and any special costs connected to the project They also exclude any development grants or subsidies that may be available in the area involved
1Costs per square metre
BUILDING WORK
These square metre prices exclude the cost of external works fittings furniture professional fees and VAT They are expressed in a range and are intended to provide a broad indication of the cost of the work in the early stages of a projectrsquos financial appraisal
poundm2
Public service buildings
Banks
local 1600ndash1850
city 2150ndash2750
Building societies
local 1450ndash1750
city 1650ndash2050
Fire stations 1400ndash1750
Courts
magistrates 1450ndash1700
county 1800ndash2150
Police stations 1350ndash1800
Prisons 1700ndash2300
Post offices 950ndash1250
Halls
town 1000ndash1300
village 900ndash1200
Ambulance stations 1250ndash1600
Vehicle repair 1350ndash1500
Car showroom 1100ndash1300
Car repairs and maintenance 1400ndash1650
Petrol stations 1500ndash1900
2 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
poundm2
Industrial buildings
Agricultural
livestock 450ndash600
storage 550ndash750
Advance factories for letting 650ndash850
Purpose built factories 750ndash950
Factories generally
heavy industrial 750ndash950
extra for owner occupation 300ndash350
extra for office accommodation 350ndash400
High tech laboratories 2800ndash3500
Warehousesstores shell only
up to 2000m2 floor area 450ndash550
over 2000m2 floor area 350ndash500
extra for owner occupation 250ndash300
Offices business park
high tech unit 1000ndash1300
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Offices city centre
3 to 5 floors 1100ndash1400
over 5 floors 1250ndash1650
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
prestige building 2000ndash2800
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Health and welfare facilities
Day surgeries 1250ndash1450
Group surgeries 1150ndash1400
Homes for the mentally handicapped 1100ndash1500
Health centres 1300ndash1500 Welfare centres
1400ndash1700
Dental surgeries 1200ndash1400
Childrenrsquos homes 1100ndash1350
Geriatric units 1400ndash1700
Costs per square metre 3
poundm2
Hospices 1500ndash1900
Hospitals general 1300ndash1700
Laboratories 1550ndash1950
Pharmacies 1000ndash1500
Private hospitals 1400ndash1800
Hospital teaching centres 980ndash1400
Nursing homes 1250ndash1600
Leisure facilities
Cinemas 1800ndash2150
Community centres 1100ndash1300
Concert halls 2300ndash3300
Exhibition buildings 1550ndash1850
1350ndash1550
Golf club houses 1300ndash1800
Public houses 1200ndash1550
Restaurants 1450ndash1850
Sports centres 800ndash200
Sports pavilions 1150ndash1550
Squash courts 950ndash1250
Swimming pools
school 1200ndash1450
local 1700ndash2200
fun 2600ndash3400
Youth clubs 1000ndash1300
Gymnasiums 1000ndash1300
Fitness clubs
with pool 1400ndash1900 without pool
1000ndash1500
Exhibition centres 1500ndash2000
Social clubs 1200ndash1600
Visitorsrsquo centres 900ndash2600
international 2800ndash3750
I ce rinks
4 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
poundm2
Indoor tennis courts 400ndash800
Indoor bowling green 450ndash900
Theatres
small 1650ndash2250
prestige 3400ndash3950
Religious buildings
Churches chapels 1200ndash1850
Church halls meeting houses 950ndash1400
Convents 1300ndash1800
Crematoria 1500ndash2600
Temples synagogues mosques 1300ndash1900
Educational buildings
Colleges 1200ndash2100
Libraries
local 950ndash1750
city centre 1550ndash2200
Museums
local 1400ndash2000
city centre 1700ndash2200
Research facilities 1600ndash2000
Schools
nursery 1200ndash1500
primary 1100ndash1400
special 1050ndash1350
for physically handicapped 900ndash1600
sixth form colleges 1200ndash1900
Universities 1400ndash1750
Cregraveches 1200ndash1600
Computer buildings 1600ndash2600 Training colleges
1100ndash1500
secondary 1050ndash1350
Costs per square metre 5
poundm2
Residential buildings
Hotels
3 star 1600ndash1950
5 star 2350ndash3000
Private housing
bungalows 900ndash1050
houses detached 850ndash1100
houses semi-detached 800ndash1050
flats low rise 900ndash1100
flats standard 850ndash950
flats luxury 1750ndash2350
Public housing
bungalows 850ndash950
houses semi-detached 800ndash1000
flats low rise 850ndash1050
sheltered housing 900ndash1050
Sheltered housing
public 900ndash1350
private 1000ndash1700
Student accommodation 1000ndash1800
Youth hostels 900ndash1800
Nursesrsquo residences 1100ndash1850
Hostels for the homeless 800ndash1000
Transport
Car parking
multi-storey 300ndash500
underground 500ndash600
surface 90ndash110
Coach and bus stations 950ndash1400
Bus garages 1100ndash1200
Car washes 700ndash1000
Retail
Retail warehouses 800ndash1100
Shops
6 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
small 700ndash900
medium 600ndash800
Department stores 650ndash850
Shops with offices over 900ndash1200
Shops with flats over 1000ndash1300
Supermarkets
shell only 450ndash650
fitting out 900ndash1150
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
poundm2
2Costs per unit
The following represent the cost per unit of a range of types of buildings This method of assessing construction costs is usually the first step in the process of the consideration of the viability of project
Unit pound
Health and welfare facilities
Hospitals (general) Bed 90000ndash150000
Hospitals (private) Room 115000ndash210000
Nursing home
old peoplesrsquo Bed 30000ndash75000
childrenrsquos Bed 25000ndash50000
Leisure
25000ndash35000
Sports stadium new stands
single tier stand Seat 1100ndash1350
multi-tier stands with
hospitality boxes Seat 3000ndash4000
Hotels
3 star Bedroom 35000ndash55000
5 star Bedroom 85000ndash180000
Residential
Local Authority housing Bedroom 30000ndash40000
Local Authority flats Bedroom 25000ndash35000
Theatres Seat
Sheltered housing Bedroom 45000ndash60000
Private housing Bedroom 55000ndash90000
Private flats Bedroom 60000ndash95000
Student accommodation Bedroom 40000ndash55000
8 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Unit pound
Car parking
multi storey Car 5000ndash10000
underground Car 15000ndash25000
surface Car 1200ndash1750
Educational buildings
Nursery schools Pupil 5000ndash10000
Primary schools Pupil 7000ndash12000
Secondary schools Pupil 8000ndash14000
Transport
3 Elemental costs
This chapter contains elemental cost breakdowns for building and electrical work The building work is comprised of 38 different types in 8 categories each building broken down into 24 cost elements
The cost data should be used with caution because imbalances can occur in the use of elemental costs in isolation The figures are an amalgam of the costs for a range of buildings in each category and represent a broad indication of costs rather than an accurate statement of detail
It should be remembered that the application of the information in this chapter is only one stage in the preparation of a budget estimate for a project It is hoped that any major discrepancies will be highlighted by a comparison between the following detailed breakdowns and specific projects
Nevertheless the information provided should be an invaluable tool in assessing the relative values of elements in different buildings The tables will be particularly useful in the early cost planning process and also in the evaluation of tenders
The costs cover building work only and exclude the costs of drainage external works contingency sums professional fees and VAT Due to rounding off there may be some minor discrepancies in individual elemental costs and totals The figures are based on costs prevailing in the first quarter of 2000 The following buildings are included
BUILDING WORK
Public service buildings
Ambulance station City bank County court Fire station Police station Village hall
Industrial buildings
Factory light industrial Factory heavy industrial Livestock building High tech laboratory Nursery units
10 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Health and welfare
Group surgery Health centre Old personsrsquo nursing home Welfare centre
Leisure
Golf club house Public house Restaurant Sports hall
Education
Library Primary school Secondary school Sixth form college Special school Teachersrsquo training college
Residential
Local Authority low rise flats Local Authority housing Private flats Luxury private flats
Transport
Multi-storey car park
Warehouse shell Warehouse complete
Elemental costs 11
Category Public serviceType Ambulance stationFloor area 375m2 Total cost pound 425625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46819 11 125
2 Substructure 38306 9 102
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 55331 13 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 34050 8 91
8 Windows and external doors 17025 4 45
9 Partitions and internal walls 12769 3 34
10 Internal doors 8513 2 23
11 Wall finishes 8513 2 23
12 Floor finishes 21281 5 57
13 Ceiling finishes 4256 1 11
14 Fittings and furnishings 29794 7 79
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17025 4 45
16 Hot and cold water services 8513 2 23
17 Heating and air treatment installation 17025 4 45
18 Ventilation installation 4256 1 11
19 Gas services 4256 1 11
20 Electric installation 34050 8 91
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8513 2 23
23 Special installationsservices equipment 17025 4 45
24 Buildersrsquo work 38306 9 102
425625 100 1135
12 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Public serviceType City bank Floor area 907m2 Total cost pound2222150
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 199994 9 221
2 Substructure 155551 7 172
3 Frame 222215 10 245
4 Upper floors 88886 4 98
5 Roof 133329 6 147
6 Staircases 44443 2 49
7 External walls 333323 15 368
8 Windows and external doors 111108 5 123
9 Partitions and internal walls 66665 3 74
10 Internal doors 44443 2 49
11 Wall finishes 44443 2 49
12 Floor finishes 88886 4 98
13 Ceiling finishes 66665 3 74
14 Fittings and furnishings 66665 3 74
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 22222 1 25
16 Hot and cold water services 44443 2 49
17 Heating and air treatment installation 66665 3 74
18 Ventilation installation 22222 1 25
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111108 5 123
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 66665 3 74
23 Special installationsservices equipment 66665 3 74
24 Buildersrsquo work 155551 7 172
2222150 100 2450
Elemental costs 13
Category Public serviceType County courtFloor area 948m2 Total cost pound1872300
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 187230 10 198
2 Substructure 93615 5 99
3 Frame 131061 7 138
4 Upper floors 93615 5 99
5 Roof 131061 7 138
6 Staircases 56169 3 59
7 External walls 168507 9 178
8 Windows and external doors 93615 5 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 56169 3 59
10 Internal doors 74892 4 79
11 Wall finishes 56169 3 59
12 Floor finishes 74892 4 79
13 Ceiling finishes 56169 3 59
14 Fittings and furnishings 93615 5 99
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 37446 2 40
16 Hot and cold water services 18723 1 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 37446 2 40
18 Ventilation installation 18723 1 20
19 Gas services 18723 1 20
20 Electric installation 112338 6 119
21 Lift and conveyor installation 37446 2 40
22 Protective amp communication installation 18723 1 20
37446 2 40
24 Buildersrsquo work 168507 9 178
1872300 100 1975
23 Special installationsservices equipment
14 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Public serviceType Fire stationFloor area 490m2 Total cost pound771750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 77175 10 158
2 Substructure 46305 6 95
3 Frame 578813 5 1181
4 Upper floors 23153 3 47
5 Roof 61740 8 126
6 Staircases 15435 2 32
7 External walls 77175 10 158
8 Windows and external doors 46305 6 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 23153 3 47
10 Internal doors 23153 3 47
11 Wall finishes 23153 3 47
12 Floor finishes 30870 4 63
13 Ceiling finishes 7718 1 16
14 Fittings and furnishings 15435 2 32
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 15435 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 23153 3 47
17 Heating and air treatment installation 23153 3 47
18 Ventilation installation 7718 1 16
19 Gas services 7718 1 16
20 Electric installation 77175 10 158
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15435 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23153 3 47
24 Buildersrsquo work 69458 9 142
771750 100 2678
Elemental costs 15
Category Public serviceType Police stationFloor area 342m2 Total cost pound530100
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 58311 11 171
2 Substructure 37107 7 109
3 Frame 26505 5 78
4 Upper floors 10602 2 31
5 Roof 37107 7 109
6 Staircases 15903 3 47
7 External walls 58311 11 171
8 Windows and external doors 37107 7 109
9 Partitions and internal walls 21204 4 62
10 Internal doors 15903 3 47
11 Wall finishes 15903 3 47
12 Floor finishes 21204 4 62
13 Ceiling finishes 10602 2 31
14 Fittings and furnishings 10602 2 31
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 10602 2 31
16 Hot and cold water services 10602 2 31
17 Heating and air treatment installation 10602 2 31
18 Ventilation installation 5301 1 16
19 Gas services 5301 1 16
20 Electric installation 42408 8 124
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15903 3 47
23 Special installationsservices equipment 10602 2 31
24 Buildersrsquo work 42408 8 124
530100 100 1550
16 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Public serviceType Village hall Floor area 380m2 Total cost pound408500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
1 Preliminaries 44935 11 118
2 Substructure 40850 10 108
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 36765 9 97
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 40850 10 108
8 Windows and external doors 28595 7 75
9 Partitions and internal walls 16340 4 43
10 Internal doors 12255 3 32
11 Wall finishes 12255 3 32
12 Floor finishes 16340 4 43
13 Ceiling finishes 8170 2 22
14 Fittings and furnishings 20425 5 54
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8170 2 22
16 Hot and cold water services 4085 1 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 12255 3 32
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49020 12 129
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12255 3 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 4085 1 11
24 Buildersrsquo work 40850 10 108
408500 100 1075
pound pound
Elemental costs 17
Category Industrial Type Factory light industrialFloor area 380m2 Total cost pound2375000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 166250 7 44
2 Substructure 308750 13 81
3 Frame 380000 16 99
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 237500 10 62
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 237500 10 62
8 Windows and external doors 95000 4 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 71250 3 19
10 Internal doors 23750 1 6
11 Wall finishes 23750 1 6
12 Floor finishes 47500 2 12
13 Ceiling finishes 23750 1 6
14 Fittings and furnishings 190000 8 50
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 23750 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 23750 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 95000 4 25
18 Ventilation installation 23750 1 6
19 Gas services 23750 1 6
20 Electric installation 190000 8 50
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 142500 6 37
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23750 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 23750 1 6
2375000 100 622
18 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Industrial Type Factory heavy industrialFloor area 10500m2 Total cost pound8925000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 803250 9 77
2 Substructure 892500 10 85
3 Frame 1071000 12 102
4 Upper floors 357000 4 34
5 Roof 803250 9 77
6 Staircases 89250 1 9
7 External walls 714000 8 68
8 Windows and external doors 267750 3 26
9 Partitions and internal walls 178500 2 17
10 Internal doors 89250 1 9
11 Wall finishes 178500 2 17
12 Floor finishes 178500 2 17
13 Ceiling finishes 89250 1 9
14 Fittings and furnishings 89250 1 9
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 178500 2 17
16 Hot and cold water services 178500 2 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 357000 4 34
18 Ventilation installation 357000 4 34
19 Gas services 178500 2 17
20 Electric installation 892500 10 85
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 178500 2 17
23 Special installationsservices equipment 178500 2 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 624750 7 60
8925000 100 850
Elemental costs 19
Category IndustrialType Livestock buildingFloor area 800m2 Total cost pound420000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46200 11 58
2 Substructure 29400 7 37
3 Frame 29400 7 37
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 33600 8 42
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 67200 16 84
8 Windows and external doors 12600 3 16
9 Partitions and internal walls 21000 5 26
10 Internal doors 4200 1 5
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 12600 3 16
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 8400 2 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 4200 1 5
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 67200 16 84
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8400 2 11
23 Special installationsservices equipment 29400 7 37
24 Buildersrsquo work 46200 11 58
420000 100 525
20 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category IndustrialType LaboratoryFloor area 940m2 Total cost pound2961000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 266490 9 284
2 Substructure 177660 6 189
3 Frame 207270 7 221
4 Upper floors 207270 7 221
5 Roof 236880 8 252
6 Staircases 59220 2 63
7 External walls 177660 6 189
8 Windows and external doors 148050 5 158
9 Partitions and internal walls 118440 4 126
10 Internal doors 88830 3 95
11 Wall finishes 59220 2 63
12 Floor finishes 88830 3 95
13 Ceiling finishes 88830 3 95
14 Fittings and furnishings 118440 4 126
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 29610 1 32
16 Hot and cold water services 29610 1 32
17 Heating and air treatment installation 29610 1 32
18 Ventilation installation 29610 1 32
19 Gas services 29610 1 32
20 Electric installation 325710 11 347
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 59220 2 63
23 Special installationsservices equipment 88830 3 95
24 Buildersrsquo work 296100 10 315
2961000 100 3150
Elemental costs 21
Category IndustrialType Nursery unitsFloor area 2018m2 Total cost pound1654760
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 198571 12 98
2 Substructure 165476 10 82
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 264762 16 131
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 364047 22 180
8 Windows and external doors 49643 3 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 33095 2 16
10 Internal doors 16548 1 8
11 Wall finishes 16548 1 8
12 Floor finishes 33095 2 16
13 Ceiling finishes 16548 1 8
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 16548 1 8
16 Hot and cold water services 16548 1 8
17 Heating and air treatment installation 33095 2 16
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 16548 1 8
20 Electric installation 182024 11 90
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 33095 2 16
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 198571 12 98
1654760 100 820
22 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category IndustrialType Warehouse shellFloor area 2864m2 Total cost pound1217200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 121720 10 43
2 Substructure 170408 14 60
3 Frame 194752 16 68
4 Upper floors 12172 1 4
5 Roof 158236 13 55
6 Staircases 12172 1 4
7 External walls 158236 13 55
8 Windows and external doors 60860 5 21
9 Partitions and internal walls 24344 2 9
10 Internal doors 24344 2 9
11 Wall finishes 12172 1 4
12 Floor finishes 36516 3 13
13 Ceiling finishes 12172 1 4
14 Fittings and furnishings 12172 1 4
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12172 1 4
16 Hot and cold water services 12172 1 4
17 Heating and air treatment installation 24344 2 9
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 85204 7 30
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12172 1 4
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12172 1 4
24 Buildersrsquo work 48688 4 17
1217200 100 425
Elemental costs 23
Category Industrial Type Warehouse completeFloor area 2120m2 Total cost pound1272000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 114480 9 54
2 Substructure 139920 11 66
3 Frame 165360 13 78
4 Upper floors 12720 1 6
5 Roof 165360 13 78
6 Staircases 12720 1 6
7 External walls 165360 13 78
8 Windows and external doors 50880 4 24
9 Partitions and internal walls 25440 2 12
10 Internal doors 25440 2 12
11 Wall finishes 25440 2 12
12 Floor finishes 38160 3 18
13 Ceiling finishes 25440 2 12
14 Fittings and furnishings 25440 2 12
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12720 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 12720 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 38160 3 18
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 12720 1 6
20 Electric installation 89040 7 42
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 38160 3 18
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12720 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 63600 5 30
1272000 100 600
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Category Health and welfareType Group surgery Floor area 395m2 Total cost pound582625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 69915 12 177
2 Substructure 58263 10 148
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 58263 10 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 69915 12 177
8 Windows and external doors 34958 6 89
9 Partitions and internal walls 34958 6 89
10 Internal doors 17479 3 44
11 Wall finishes 11653 2 30
12 Floor finishes 17479 3 44
13 Ceiling finishes 11653 2 30
14 Fittings and furnishings 11653 2 30
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11653 2 30
16 Hot and cold water services 5826 1 15
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5826 1 15
18 Ventilation installation 5826 1 15
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 64089 11 162
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11653 2 30
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11653 2 30
24 Buildersrsquo work 69915 12 177
582625 100 1475
Elemental costs 25
Category Health and welfareType Health centre Floor area 510m2 Total cost pound714000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 78540 11 154
2 Substructure 71400 10 140
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 78540 11 154
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 92820 13 182
8 Windows and external doors 28560 4 56
9 Partitions and internal walls 28560 4 56
10 Internal doors 21420 3 42
11 Wall finishes 14280 2 28
12 Floor finishes 21420 3 42
13 Ceiling finishes 14280 2 28
14 Fittings and furnishings 28560 4 56
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 21420 3 42
16 Hot and cold water services 7140 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 7140 1 14
18 Ventilation installation 7140 1 14
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49980 12 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21420 2 42
23 Special installationsservices equipment 7140 2 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 35700 11 70
714000 100 1246
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Category Health and welfareType Old personsrsquo nursing homeFloor area 1672m2 Total cost pound2382600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 262086 11 157
2 Substructure 190608 8 114
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 309738 13 185
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 142956 6 86
8 Windows and external doors 166782 7 100
9 Partitions and internal walls 95304 4 57
10 Internal doors 119130 5 71
11 Wall finishes 95304 4 57
12 Floor finishes 95304 4 57
13 Ceiling finishes 47652 2 29
14 Fittings and furnishings 142956 6 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71478 3 43
16 Hot and cold water services 71478 3 43
17 Heating and air treatment installation 166782 7 100
18 Ventilation installation 23826 1 14
19 Gas services 23826 1 14
20 Electric installation 142956 6 86
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71478 3 43
23 Special installationsservices equipment 71478 3 43
24 Buildersrsquo work 71478 3 43
2382600 100 1425
Elemental costs 27
Category Health and welfareType Welfare centre Floor area 612m2 Total cost pound976140
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 117137 12 191
2 Substructure 126898 13 207
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 107375 11 175
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 117137 12 191
8 Windows and external doors 39046 4 64
9 Partitions and internal walls 29284 3 48
10 Internal doors 29284 3 48
11 Wall finishes 29284 3 48
12 Floor finishes 29284 3 48
13 Ceiling finishes 19523 2 32
14 Fittings and furnishings 48807 5 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 19523 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 9761 1 16
17 Heating and air treatment installation 19523 2 32
18 Ventilation installation 9761 1 16
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 107375 11 175
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 19523 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 9761 1 16
24 Buildersrsquo work 87853 9 144
976140 100 1595
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Category LeisureType Golf club houseFloor area 675m2 Total cost pound875500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 87550 10 130
2 Substructure 61285 7 91
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 122570 14 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 96305 11 143
8 Windows and external doors 35020 4 52
9 Partitions and internal walls 26265 3 39
10 Internal doors 26265 3 39
11 Wall finishes 26265 3 39
12 Floor finishes 17510 2 26
13 Ceiling finishes 17510 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 70040 8 104
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17510 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 8755 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 8755 1 13
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 8755 1 13
20 Electric installation 122570 14 182
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication Installation 17510 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8755 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 96305 11 143
875500 100 1297
Elemental costs 29
Category LeisureType Public houseFloor area 780m2 Total cost pound1072500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 96525 9 124
2 Substructure 64350 6 83
3 Frame 21450 2 28
4 Upper floors 21450 2 28
5 Roof 107250 10 138
6 Staircases 32175 3 41
7 External walls 64350 6 83
8 Windows and external doors 42900 4 55
9 Partitions and internal walls 32175 3 41
10 Internal doors 42900 4 55
11 Wall finishes 53625 5 69
12 Floor finishes 53625 5 69
13 Ceiling finishes 42900 4 55
14 Fittings and furnishings 128700 12 165
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 32175 3 41
16 Hot and cold water services 10725 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 42900 4 55
18 Ventilation installation 10725 1 14
19 Gas services 10725 1 14
20 Electric installation 75075 7 96
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21450 2 28
23 Special installationsservices equipment 42900 4 55
24 Buildersrsquo work 21450 2 28
1072500 100 1375
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Category LeisureType RestaurantFloor area 340m2 Total cost pound561000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 50490 9 149
2 Substructure 44880 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 61710 11 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 72930 13 215
8 Windows and external doors 33660 6 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 39270 7 116
10 Internal doors 33660 6 99
11 Wall finishes 22440 4 66
12 Floor finishes 28050 5 83
13 Ceiling finishes 16830 3 50
14 Fittings and furnishings 39270 7 116
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 5610 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 5610 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5610 1 17
18 Ventilation installation 4046 1 12
19 Gas services 5610 1 17
20 Electric installation 78540 10 231
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11220 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 5610 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 61710 3 182
561000 100 1843
Elemental costs 31
Category LeisureType Sports hallFloor area 2016m2 Total cost pound2016000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 120960 6 60
2 Substructure 201600 10 100
3 Frame 241920 12 120
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 221760 11 110
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 141120 7 70
8 Windows and external doors 60480 3 30
9 Partitions and internal walls 60480 3 30
10 Internal doors 40320 2 20
11 Wall finishes 40320 2 20
12 Floor finishes 141120 7 70
13 Ceiling finishes 20160 1 10
14 Fittings and furnishings 161280 8 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 80640 4 40
16 Hot and cold water services 40320 2 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 80640 4 40
18 Ventilation installation 20160 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 161280 8 80
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 40320 2 20
23 Special installationsservices equipment 20160 1 10
24 Buildersrsquo work 120960 6 60
2016000 100 1000
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Category EducationType Library Floor area 616m2 Total cost pound831600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 99792 12 162
2 Substructure 74844 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 99792 12 162
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 116424 14 189
8 Windows and external doors 58212 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 16632 2 27
10 Internal doors 16632 2 27
11 Wall finishes 24948 3 41
12 Floor finishes 24948 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 16632 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 74844 9 122
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8316 1 14
16 Hot and cold water services 8316 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 16632 2 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 66528 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 16632 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8316 1 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 83160 10 135
831600 100 1350
Elemental costs 33
Category EducationType Primary schoolFloor area 2108m2 Total cost pound3583600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 322524 9 153
2 Substructure 250852 7 119
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 358360 10 170
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 394196 11 187
8 Windows and external doors 430032 12 204
9 Partitions and internal walls 215016 6 102
10 Internal doors 143344 4 68
11 Wall finishes 107508 3 51
12 Floor finishes 143344 4 68
13 Ceiling finishes 71672 2 34
14 Fittings and furnishings 215016 6 102
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 143344 4 68
16 Hot and cold water services 35836 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 143344 4 68
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 35836 1 17
20 Electric installation 286688 8 136
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71672 2 34
23 Special installationsservices equipment 35836 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 179180 5 85
3583600 100 1700
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Category EducationType Secondary schoolFloor area 2450m2 Total cost pound3123750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 281138 9 115
2 Substructure 218663 7 89
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 343613 11 140
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 312375 10 128
8 Windows and external doors 281138 9 115
9 Partitions and internal walls 156188 5 64
10 Internal doors 124950 4 51
11 Wall finishes 93713 3 38
12 Floor finishes 124950 4 51
13 Ceiling finishes 62475 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 281138 9 115
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 62475 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 31238 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 93713 3 38
18 Ventilation Installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 281138 9 115
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 62475 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 31238 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 281138 9 115
3123750 100 1275
Elemental costs 35
Category EducationType Sixth form collegeFloor area 1828m2 Total cost pound3016200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 301620 10 165
2 Substructure 241296 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 271458 9 149
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 361944 12 198
8 Windows and external doors 241296 8 132
9 Partitions and internal walls 150810 5 83
10 Internal doors 120648 4 66
11 Wall finishes 90486 3 50
12 Floor finishes 90486 3 50
13 Ceiling finishes 60324 2 33
14 Fittings and furnishings 361944 12 198
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 30162 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 30162 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 90486 3 50
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 241296 8 132
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 60324 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 30162 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 241296 8 132
3016200 100 1650
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Category EducationType Special schoolFloor area 1710m2 Total cost pound2308500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 253935 11 149
2 Substructure 207765 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 230850 10 135
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 253935 11 149
8 Windows and external doors 161595 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 115425 5 68
10 Internal doors 69255 3 41
11 Wall finishes 69255 3 41
12 Floor finishes 69255 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 46170 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 323190 14 189
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 46170 2 27
16 Hot and cold water services 23085 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 69255 3 41
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 184680 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 46170 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 46170 2 27
24 Buildersrsquo work 92340 4 54
2308500 100 1350
Elemental costs 37
Category Education Type Teachersrsquo training collegeFloor area 2620m2 Total cost pound3209500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 320950 10 123
2 Substructure 256760 8 98
3 Frame 192570 6 74
4 Upper floors 128380 4 49
5 Roof 320950 10 123
6 Staircases 96285 3 37
7 External walls 288855 9 110
8 Windows and external doors 192570 6 74
9 Partitions and internal walls 128380 4 49
10 Internal doors 128380 4 49
11 Wall finishes 96285 3 37
12 Floor finishes 96285 3 37
13 Ceiling finishes 64190 2 25
14 Fittings and furnishings 224665 7 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 64190 2 25
16 Hot and cold water services 32095 1 12
17 Heating and air treatment installation 64190 2 25
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 256760 8 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 64190 2 25
23 Special installationsservices equipment 32095 1 12
24 Buildersrsquo work 160475 5 61
3209500 100 1225
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Category Residential Type Local Authority low rise flatsFloor area 2349m2 Total cost pound2231550
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 223155 10 95
2 Substructure 223155 10 95
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 89262 4 38
5 Roof 245471 11 105
6 Staircases 44631 2 19
7 External walls 267786 12 114
8 Windows and external doors 178524 8 76
9 Partitions and internal walls 111578 5 48
10 Internal doors 89262 4 38
11 Wall finishes 66947 3 29
12 Floor finishes 66947 3 29
13 Ceiling finishes 111578 5 48
14 Fittings and furnishings 66947 3 29
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 44631 2 19
16 Hot and cold water services 22316 1 10
17 Heating and air treatment installation 133893 6 57
18 Ventilation installation 22316 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111578 5 48
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 44631 2 19
23 Special installationsservices equipment 44631 2 19
24 Buildersrsquo work 22316 1 10
2231550 100 950
Elemental costs 39
Category Residential Type Local Authority housingFloor area 3988m2 Total cost pound3589200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 323028 9 81
2 Substructure 215352 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 251244 7 63
5 Roof 466596 13 117
6 Staircases 107676 3 27
7 External walls 358920 10 90
8 Windows and external doors 215352 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 143568 4 36
10 Internal doors 107676 3 27
11 Wall finishes 143568 4 36
12 Floor finishes 71784 2 18
13 Ceiling finishes 71784 2 18
14 Fittings and furnishings 143568 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71784 2 18
16 Hot and cold water services 71784 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 107676 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 502488 14 126
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 0 0 0
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 215352 6 54
3589200 100 900
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Category ResidentialType Private flatsFloor area 1260m2 Total cost pound1134000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 68040 6 54
2 Substructure 68040 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 56700 5 45
5 Roof 136080 12 108
6 Staircases 34020 3 27
7 External walls 124740 11 99
8 Windows and external doors 68040 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 34020 3 27
10 Internal doors 45360 4 36
11 Wall finishes 34020 3 27
12 Floor finishes 34020 3 27
13 Ceiling finishes 34020 3 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 45360 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11340 1 9
16 Hot and cold water services 22680 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 34020 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 124740 11 99
21 Lift and conveyor installation 45360 4 36
22 Protective amp communication installation 34020 3 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11340 1 9
24 Buildersrsquo work 68040 6 54
1134000 100 900
Elemental costs 41
Category ResidentialType Luxury private flatsFloor area 2400m2 Total cost pound4920000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 344400 7 144
2 Substructure 295200 6 123
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 344400 7 144
5 Roof 442800 9 185
6 Staircases 147600 3 62
7 External walls 492000 10 205
8 Windows and external doors 344400 7 144
9 Partitions and internal walls 147600 3 62
10 Internal doors 196800 4 82
11 Wall finishes 147600 3 62
12 Floor finishes 98400 2 41
13 Ceiling finishes 98400 2 41
14 Fittings and furnishings 295200 6 123
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 98400 2 41
16 Hot and cold water services 98400 2 41
17 Heating and air treatment installation 147600 3 62
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 492000 10 205
21 Lift and conveyor installation 246000 5 103
22 Protective amp communication installation 147600 3 62
23 Special installationsservices equipment 49200 1 21
24 Buildersrsquo work 246000 5 103
4920000 100 2050
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Category Transport Type Multi-storey car parkFloor area 9600m2 Total cost pound3072000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 337920 11 35
2 Substructure 399360 13 42
3 Frame 645120 21 67
4 Upper floors 552960 18 58
5 Roof 30720 1 3
6 Staircases 153600 5 16
7 External walls 122880 4 13
8 Windows and external doors 30720 1 3
9 Partitions and internal walls 30720 1 3
10 Internal doors 30720 1 3
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 0 0 0
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 0 0 0
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 0 2 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric 276480 9 29
21 Lift and conveyor installation 215040 7 22
22 Protective amp communication installation 92160 3 10
23 Special installationsservices equipment 61440 2 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 30720 1 3
3072000 100 314
installation
4Composite and principal rates
When the appraisal of a project moves beyond the square metre stage it is likely that the client will commission a cost plan to be prepared This entails taking off rough quantities and applying global rates to produce an approximate cost of the project These rates are the result of combining various item descriptions and costs into what are called composite rates
Not all items can be combined with others to provide composite rates so principal rates are also included if their value is significant to the cost plan The following rates are presented under headings in the same order as the elements in Chapter 3
BUILDING WORK
PRELIMINARIES
These will usually be assessed by referring to the needs of each particular project but a figure of 75 to 125 of the construction costs is normal depending upon the nature of the project
SUBSTRUCTURES
Excavation pound
Excavate by machine to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m 700
spread and level on site m3 900
remove from site m3 2200
Excavate by machine for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
3
44 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Excavate by machine for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Breaking out and disposal
Extra over excavation for breaking out by machine 3
3
reinforced concrete m3 16000
brickwork or blockwork m3 6000
Extra over excavation for disposing of contaminated material to licensed tip m3 8000
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material 3
3
3
Foundation walling Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 11000
rock m 10000
concrete m 11000
m 1600
sand m 4800
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 45
wall height 1250mm m 16600
wall height 1500mm m 19600
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 11500
wall height 1000mm m 13000
wall height 1250mm m 14000
wall height 1500mm m 14500
600times225mm
wall height 750mm m 12500
wall height 1000mm m 14000
wall height 1250mm m 15000
wall height 1500mm m 15500
Excavate trench by hand dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 12400
wall height 1000mm m 15000
wall height 1250mm m 18000
wall height 1500mm m 21000
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 13000
wall height 1000mm m 14400
wall height 1250mm m 15400
wall height 1500mm m 16000
600times225mm
wall height 1000mm m 13600
pound
wall height 750mm m 14000
wall height 1000mm m 16500
wall height 1250mm m 17500
wall height 1500mm m 18000
46 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bases pile caps and ground beams
pound
Reinforced concrete mix C15 in bases including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
formwork and reinforcement size
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in ground beams including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
Slabs
Ground slab including excavation by machine disposal hardcore bed blinded with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick 2
200mm thick 2
250mm thick 2
300mm thick 2
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4700
200mm thick m2 5200
250mm thick m2 5800
300mm thick m2 6400
Ground slab including excavation by hand disposal hardcore bed blinded with with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
600times600times300mm nr 3600
750times750times450mm nr 7500
1000times1000times450mm nr 13500
1200times1200times600mm nr 25800
750times750times600mm nr 4000
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in pile caps including excavation earthwork support
1000times1000times1000mm nr 14000
900times900times1000mm nr 8000
2000times2000times1000mm nr 26600
m 3900
m 4400
m 5000
m 5600
450times450mm m 4000
750times500mm m 7500
900times500mm m 9000
1000times1000mm m 20000
Composite and principal rates 47
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4200
200mm thick m2 4800
250mm thick m2 5200
300mm thick m2 5800
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 5000
200mm thick m2 5600
250mm thick m2 6000
300mm thick m2 6600
FRAME
Reinforced concrete mix C25 Including reinforcement and formwork
columns size
beams size
pound
600times1200mm
600times900mm
Reinforced concrete C30 Including reinforcement and formwork
70200
Fabricated galvanised steelwork BS4360 grade 40 erected on site Including connections
universal beams 140000
roof bracing 165000
purlins
trusses
225times225mm m 6000
300times300mm m 10800
300times450mm m 16800
450times450mm m 24000
450times600mm m 37200
450times900mm m 49200
225times225mm m 6500
300times450mm m 11700
300times600mm m 18200
450times450mm m 26000
450times600mm m 40300
450times900mm m 53300
m
m 93600
columns t 140000
t
t
t 135000
t 145000
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UPPER FLOORS
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Hardwood mahogany flooring 22mm thick or joists size 2
2
2
2
125times50mm m 3600
150times50mm m 3720
175times50mm m 3840
Softwood flooring including 25mm thick tongued and grooved boarding on joists size
200times50mm m 3900
225times50mm m 4050
250times50mm m 4440
125times50mm m 2200
150times50mm m 2120
175times50mm m 2240
Chipboard flooring including 22mm thick flooring butt jointed on joists size
200times50mm m 2500
225times50mm m 2650
250times50mm m 3040
125times50mm m 9600
150times50mm m 9720
175times50mm m 9840
200times50mm m 9900
2
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs Including formwork
m2 8500
200mm thick m2 10500
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
ROOFS
The following items represent the costs of roofs measured on plan The costs for roof coverings are given separately
225times50mm m 10050
250times50mm m 10440
150mm thick
Flat roofs
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs including formwork
150mm thick 2m 8500 200mm thick m2 10500
Composite and principal rates 49
pound
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
Softwood flat roofing consisting of herringbone strutting wall plates joists and woodwool slabs
woodwool slabs 50mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 4600
joists 175times50mm m2 4800
joists 200times50mm m2 5000
joists 250times50mm m2 5200
woodwool slabs 75mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 5400
joists 175times50mm m2 5600
joists 200times50mm m2 5800
joists 250times50mm m2 6000
woodwool slabs 100mm thick
joists 150times50mm 2
joists 175times50mm 2
joists 200times50mm 2
joists 250times50mm 2
Flat roof decking
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 50mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 75mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 100mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Pitched roofs
Softwood trusses at 600mm centres
span 5m
pitch 225 degrees 2
pitch 30 degrees 2
m 6400
m 6600
m 6800
m 7000
m 6800
m 7600
m 7600
m 8400
m 8600
m 9400
m 2600
m 3000
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pitch 40 degrees m2 3600
pitch 45 degrees m2 4000
span 8m
pitch 225 degrees m2 3400
pitch 30 degrees m2 3800
pitch 40 degrees m2 4200
pitch 45 degrees m2 4800
pound
span 10m
pitch 225 degrees m2 4600
pitch 30 degrees m2 5400
pitch 40 degrees m2 6200
pitch 45 degrees m2 7000
Underlays
Roofing felt 2
2
Building paper m2 300
External quality plywood
12mm thick m2 2000
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2400
Chipboard
12mm thick m2 700
15mm thick m2 800
18mm thick m2 1000
22mm thick m2 1200
Insulation quilt
100mm thick m2 800
150mm thick m2 1200
200mm thick m2 1600
Roof coverings
The following costs include for underfelt roof battens and work to eaves verges and ridges The rates are based on sloping areas
unreinforced m 240
reinforced m 320
Composite and principal rates 51
pound
Welsh blue slates size 2
2
2
Westmoreland green slates size 2
2
2
Reconstructed stone slates size 2
2
Asbestos-free slates 2
2
2
Concrete interlocking tiles 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Eaves fascias and verges
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 16mm thick softwood soffit
200mm wide m 3400
400mm wide m 4200
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 12mm thick plywood soffit
200mm wide m 3000
400mm wide m 3800
Painted softwood barge board 250mm high to sloping roof with painted softwood soffit
150mm wide m 2800
250mm wide m 3200
610times305mm m 11000
510times255mm m 9800
405times205mm m 9000
610times305mm m 22000
405times255mm m 16000
355times205mm m 15000
457times305mm m 6000
457times457mm m 5500
400times200mm m 6500
500times250mm m 6000
600times300mm m 5500
400times330mm m 2800
380times230mm m 3200
325times330mm m 3000
420times220mm m 3000
430times380mm m 2400
Clay pantiles
340times240mm m 4200
470times280mm m 3800
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100mm
PVC-U
68mm
112mm
aluminium
63mm
76mm
102mm
Rainwater gutters
cast iron
115mm
125mm
150mm
pound
PVC-U
aluminium
Sheet coverings
Lead sheeting 2
2
Lead flashings
code 5
150mm girth m 1800
200 mm girth m 2200
300 mm girth m 3000
Rainwater goods
The following costs include for all fittings
Rainwater pipes
cast iron
65mm
75mm
100mm
76mm m 1600
112mm m 2000
100mm m 2800
125mm m 3600
code5 m 10200
code6 m 11000
m 3000
m 3200
m 3400
m 3800
m 2800
m 3200
m 4400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3000
m 3600
m 4200
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400 mm girth m 4200
600 mm girth m 5000
Aluminium flashings
060mm thick
200mm girth m 1800
400mm girth m 3200
090mm girth
200mm girth m 2400
400mm girth m 3800
Aluminium sheeting
060mm thick m2 10500
090mm thick m2 12000
pound
Copper sheeting
055mm thick m2 15000
060mm thick m2 16000
Zinc sheeting
065mm thick m2 8000
080mm thick m2 8500
Copper flashings
055mm thick
200mm girth m 4800
300mm girth m 5600
060mm thick
200mm girth m 5000
300mm girth m 5800
Zinc flashings
065mm thick
200mm girth m 3200
300mm girth m 4200
080mm thick
200mm girth m 3800
Lead valleys
code 5
300mm girth m 4800
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Bituminous built up roofing
two layer m2 1800
three layer m2 2600
Two coat asphalt
13mm thick m2 2000
20mm thick m2 3000
30mm thick m2 4500
pound
Roof cladding
Asbestos-free corrugated single skin cladding
grey m2 4800 2
Lightweight galvanised steel sheeting 50mm thick sheeting 50mm thick m2 3800
Aluminium profiled cladding with pre-painted finish m2 4800
STAIRCASES
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise granolithic finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise terrazzo finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Softwood construction 2600mm rise
straight flight 900mm wide no balustrade 70000
two flights with quarter landing softwood balustrade
coloured m 5200
900mm
1200mm nr 425000
900mm nr 380000
1200mm nr 395000
nr 350000
900mm nr 375000
1200mm nr 430000
900mm nr 420000
1200mm nr 460000
nr
nr 100000
two flights with half landing hardwood balustrade nr 120000
Composite and principal rates 55
Mild steel construction 3000mm rise (balustrades and handrails excluded)
straight flight 900mm wide nr 110000
two flights with quarter landing nr 135000
two flights with half landing nr 150000
Spiral staircase in steel including powder-coated mild steel balustrades and handrail 3500mm overall rise
1500mm diameter nr 265000
2000mm diameter nr 300000
EXTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 10000
one and a half brick thick m2 13000
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6500
one brick thick m2 12000
one and a half brick thick m2 15000
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 6400
one brick thick m2 10600
one and a half brick thick m2 13600
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12600
one and a half brick thick m2 15600
Facing bricks pound250 per 1000 in gauged mortar
pound
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12000
Facing bricks pound400 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8000
one brick thick m2 14500
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Class B engineering bricks pound250 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7500
one brick thick m2 13500
one and a half brick thick m2 17500
Class B engineering bricks pound350 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8500
one brick thick m2 15000
one and a half brick thick m2 19000
Lightweight concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium dens concrete blocks in walls in gauged mortar
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Concrete walls
Concrete (mix C20) in wall including reinforcement with
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13000
150mm thick m2 13500
200mm thick m2 14000
250mm thick m2 14500
300mm thick m2 15000
pound
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14000
150mm thick m2 14500
200mm thick m2 15000
250mm thick m2 15500
300mm thick m2 16000
Composite and principal rates 57
pound
Composite walls
ties 50mm thick insulation and outer skin of
common brick 102mm thick (pound140 per 1000) thick (pound140 per 1000) m2 9000
common brick 102mm thick (pound200 per 1000) thick (pound200 per 1000) m2 9500
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10000
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound400 per 1000) m2 11000
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10500
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound350 per 1000) thick (pound350 per 1000) m2 11500
In situ concrete wall 100mm thick thick m2 16000
in situ concrete wall 150mm thick thick m2 16500
in situ concrete wall 200mm thick thick m2 17000
in situ concrete wall 250mm thick thick m2 17500
in situ concrete wall 300mm thick m2 18000
Wall cladding
Precast concrete panels m2 27000
Precast concrete panels with exposed aggregate finish m2 31000
Precast concrete panels with reconstituted stone facing m2 48000
Precast concrete panels with Portland stone natural facing m2 59000
GRP panels including associated fixings insulation and flashings
single skin panels m2 24000
double skin panels m2 28000
Metal cladding systems
PVF2 coated profiled galvanised steel sheeting 80mm thick insulation and coated inner lining
m2 6800
Insulated PVF2 coated silver finished metal sandwich panel system m2 18000
Asbestos-free corrugated sheeting m2 2500
Galvanised steel troughed sheeting m2 2400
Galvanised steel profiled cladding m2 2200
Steel coated composite panel cladding m2 4600
Curtain walling
Single glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 49000
Double glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 70000
Cavity wall formed with lightweight block inner skin 100mm thick stainless steel wall
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External finishes
Two coat render with painted finish m2 2800
Two coated masonry paint m2 1400
Clay tile hanging including battens and felt m2 4800
Boarding in Western Red Cedar m2 11000
WINDOWS AND EXTERNAL DOORS
Windows
Softwood painted windows
single glazed m2 28000
double glazed m2 32000
Hardwood stained windows
single glazed m2 48000
double glazed m2 56000
Steel painted windows
single glazed m2 24000
double glazed m2 27000
Aluminium painted windows
single glazed m2 26000
double glazed m2 31000
PVC-U windows
double glazed m2 45000
External doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood framed ledged and braced door nr 30000
Softwood flush door nr 39000
Softwood panelled door nr 50000
Hardwood flush door nr 75000
Hardwood four panelled door nr 90000
Steel roller shutters and grilles 2
2
PARTITIONS AND INTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound220 per 1000
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 13000
Manual m 30000
Electric m 42000
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Solid precast concrete blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4400
Hollow precast concrete blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4400
215mm thick m2 5600
Thermalite blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3800
200mm thick m2 4600
Solid Lignacite blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3800
pound
150mm thick m2 4600
Hollow Lignacite blocks in wall
140mm thick m2 4000
190mm thick m2 4800
215mm thick m2 5000
Concrete (21Nm 20mm aggregate) in wall including reinforcement
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13600
150mm thick m2 14800
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14600
150mm thick m2 15800
Stud partition faced with
gypsum plasterboard 95mm thick
one side m2 4000
two sides m2 4800
gypsum plasterboard 125mm thick
one side m2 4400
two sides m2 5200
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thermal board 22mm thick
one side m2 5400
two sides m2 8000
thermal board 40mm thick
one side m2 5800
two sides m2 8800
Extra for
skim coat plaster
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
one mist and two coats of emulsion
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
Metal stud partition faced both sides with plasterboard one hour fire resistance
170mm thick m2 7600
200mm thick m2 8800
Doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 762times1981mm
plywood faced nr 31000
sapele faced nr 32500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 33000
sapele faced nr 34500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick half hour fire resistant size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 34000
sapele faced nr 35500
Four panel softwood door 44mm thick size
Softwood door with one panel open for glass size
Purpose-made mahogany door with one panel open for glass size
762times1981mm nr 44500
762times1981mm nr 42000
762times1981times50mm nr 42000
838times1981times50mm nr 45000
762times1981times63mm nr 46000
838times1981times63mm nr 49000
Composite and principal rates 61
pound
Purpose-made mahogany door with two panels open for glass size
Purpose made mahogany door with four panels open for glass size
WALL FINISHES
In situ finishings
One coat of plasterboard finish 3mm thick to plasterboard m2 800
Plasterwork to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1100
19mm thick m2 1400
Cement rendering in two coats to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1200
19mm thick m2 1500
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat undercoat and two coats gloss m2 2000
Gypsum plaster cove
100mm girth m 600
127mm girth m 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
Board linings
Dry plasterboard lining to walls for direct decoration with emulsion paint finish
95mm wallboard m2 1600
125mm wallboard m2 1800
762times1981times50mm nr 44000
838times1981times50mm nr 47000
762times1981times63mm nr 48000
838times1981times63mm nr 51000
762times1981times50mm nr 46000
838times1981times50mm nr 49000
762times1981times63mm nr 50000
838times1981times63mm nr 53000
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plywood 4mm thick m2 1800
plywood 6mm thick m2 2000
hardboard 32mm thick m2 1600
hardboard 48mm thick m2 1800
hardboard 64mm thick m2 2000
wallboard 95mm thick m2 2400
wallboard 125mm thick m2 2600
chipboard 12mm thick m2 1700
chipboard 15mm thick m2 1800
chipboard 18mm thick m2 1900
chipboard 25mm thick m2 2000
softwood boarding 13mm thick m2 2800
softwood boarding 25mm thick m2 3000
Tiling
Glazed ceramic wall tiling fixed with adhesive and grouted 2
2
2
FLOOR FINISHES
Timber flooring
Softwood flooring butt jointed
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 3000
25mm thick m2 3400
Softwood flooring tongued and grooved
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
Hardwood strip flooring tongued and grooved 25mm thick 2
maple m2 9000
Sheet linings on softwood battens plugged and screwed to walls
pound
108times108times45mm m 5000
152times152times55mm m 4000
200times200times65mm m 3600
iroko m2 8000
merbau m 7000
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Chipboard flooring butt jointed
18mm thick m2 1200
22mm thick m2 1400
Chipboard flooring tongued and grooved
18mm thick m2 1400
22mm thick m2 1600
Plywood flooring butt jointed
12mm thick m2 1600
15mm thick m2 2000
18mm thick m2 2600
pound
Plywood flooring tongued and grooved
12mm thick m2 1800
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2800
Screedsin situ finishings
Cement and sand (13) screed
25mm thick m2 1200
38mm thick m2 1500
50mm thick m2 1800
75mm thick 75m m2 2200
Latex screed
3mm thick m2 1000
5mm thick 5mm thick m2 1400
Granolithic screed
25mm thick m2 1600
32mm thick m2 1800
38mm thick m2 2000
50mm thick m2 2200
Mastic asphalt flooring
black
20mm thick m2 2200
25mm thick m2 2500
red
20mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
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Epoxy floor finish 5mm thick m2 3000
Tile flooring
Quarry tiles 2
2
Welsh slate floor tiles m2 5600
Ceramic tiles 2
2
2
Flexible flooring
Rubber floor tiles 3mm thick
plain finish black m2 5400
studded finish black m2 6000
Linoleum sheeting
25mm thick m2 2600
32mm thick m2 2800
Linoleum tiling 32mm thick m2 2000
Thermoplastic tiling 2mm thick m2 1200
Vinyl sheeting
2mm thick m2 1800
25mm thick m2 2200
3mm thick m2 2400
Vinyl tiling 2mm thick m2 1800
Cork tiling
32mm thick m2 2200
48mm thick m2 2600
63mm thick m2 3000
800mm thick m2 3600
Woodblock flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
American oak m2 7800
European oak m2 9000 2
iroko m2 7000
150times150times125mm m 5400
194times194times25mm m 7600
100times100times85mm m 4000
150times150times85mm m 4600
200times200times12mm m 5000
merbau m 6400
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Wood strip flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
maple
oak m2 8400
merbau m2 6200
iroko m2 6400
Underlay to carpets
rubber m2 800
felt m2 600
Fitted carpets
contract quality m2 1400
medium duty m2 1800
heavy duty m2 2400
Carpet tiles 2
medium duty m2 3000
heavy duty m2 4000
pound
Skirtings
Softwood painted skirtings m 800
Hardwood stained skirtings m 1400
Vinyl coved skirtings
100mm high m 600
150mm high m 800
CEILING FINISHES
In situ finishings
Skim coat of plaster to ceilings m2 1000
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat Artex sealer and one coat Artex finish
plastered ceilings m2 600
plasterboard ceilings m2 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
domestic m 2000
m 6800 2
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Board finishes
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
Suspended ceiling systems
Gyproc MF suspended ceiling system with 127mm thick wallboard m2 3400
Suspended ceiling system with acoustic tiles 2
2
SANITARY FITTINGSDISPOSAL INSTALLATIONS
Sanitary fittings (complete with water supply taps and waste pipework)
White
lavatory basin nr 21000
WC
urinal bowl nr 20000
shower cubicle nr 80000
sink
bath steel enamelled nr 54000
bath acrylic nr 40000
Coloured
lavatory basin nr 30000
WC
bath acrylic nr 49000
Pipework (including all fittings)
Waste pipes
copper
PVC-U
Overflow pipes
copper
300times300mm m 3000
600times600mm m 3400
35mm m 3000
42mm m 3600
54mm m 4200
32mm m 1000
40mm m 1200
22mm m 1600
28mm m 2200
nr 28000
nr 28000
nr 35000
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MuPVC
Traps polypropylene
S trap 32mm nr 1600
S trap 40mm nr 2000
P trap 32mm nr 1400
P trap 40mm nr 1800
Soil pipes
cast iron
PVC-U
HOT AND COLD WATER SERVICES
Pipework (including all fittings)
Copper pipes capillary fittings
pound
19mm m 800
75mm m 4800
100mm m 6400
110mm m 3000
54mm m 5400
42mm m 4400
35mm m 3800
28mm m 2200
82mm m 2600
15mm m 1500
22mm m 1700
Cisterns and cylinders (including all connections)
Polyethylene cold water cisterns capacity
nr 9400
nr 10000
54mm m 6200
42mm m 5000
35mm m 4400
15mm m 2000
22mm m 2200
28mm m 2600
36 litres
Copper pipes compression fittings
54 litres
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86 litres nr 12000
114 litres nr 13200
154 litres nr 18000
227 litres nr 24000
Copper cylinders indirect capacity
96 litres nr 14000
114 litres nr 16000
117 litres nr 17600
140 litres nr 20400
68 litres nr 11000
BUILDERS WORK IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIALIST SERVICES
Holes for pipes up to 55mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1200
one brick wall nr 1600
one and a half brick wall nr 2000
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1000
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1200
blockwork 190mm thick nr 1400
Holes for pipes 55 to 110mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1600
one brick wall nr 2400
one and a half brick wall nr 2800
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1400
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1800
blockwork 190mm thick nr 2200
Chases in walls for pipes up to 20mm diameter in existing
Chases in walls for pipes 40mm to 110mm diameter in existing
brickwork m 1200
blockwork m 800
brickwork m 1400
blockwork m 1000
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EXTERNAL WORKS
Excavation pound
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Excavate to reduce levels and deposit on site in spoil heaps
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 1800
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2200
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 2400
Excavate to reduce levels and spread and level on site
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2400
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 900
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 1000
by hand m3 2800
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by machine m3 2000
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 2200
by hand m3 2800
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 2400
by hand m3 3000
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 2600
by hand m3 3200
Breaking up
Excavate in soft rock
by machine m3 4500
by hand m3 6500
pound
Excavate in hard rock
by machine m3 6000
by hand m3 10000
Excavate in concrete
by machine m3 5000
by hand m3 8000
Excavate in masonry
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 5000
Excavate in pavings 150mm thick
concrete
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 500
macadam
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 400
Excavate to reduce levels and remove to tip off site
depth not exceeding 025m
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Filling
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m3 1200
by machine m3 1800
sand
by machine m3 4000
by hand m3 5500
pound
hardcore
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m3 3400
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m3 3600
by hand m3 5000
Surface treatments
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 200 2
Trim
sloping excavated surfaces m2 300
sloping rock m2 1200
Beds to receive pavings
Hardcore in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 500
100mm thick
filling m 300
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
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Sand in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 550
100mm thick
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
Granular fill DfT Type 1 in bed by machine
100mm thick m2 400
150mm thick m2 600
200mm thick m2 800
250mm thick m2 1000
300mm thick m2 1200
Pavings (laid on prepared bed)
In situ concrete with trowelled finish
100mm thick m2 1250
125mm thick m2 1600
150mm thick m2 1800
Precast concrete paving flags 50mm thick
600times450mm 2
2
natural m 2200
coloured m 2400
600times600mm 2
2
600times750mm 2
2
600times900mm 2
2
natural m 2000
coloured m 2200
natural m 1800
coloured m 2000
natural m 1600
coloured m 1800
Composite and principal rates 73
pound
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times60mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times80mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
York stone paving flags
size 600times600times50mm size 600times600 m2 14000
size 600times900times50mm m2 14500
laid flat
straight bond m2 4500
herringbone pattern m2 4800
laid on edge
straight bond m2 4800
herringbone pattern m2 5200
laid flat
straight bond m2 5000
herringbone pattern m2 5300
laid on edge
straight bond m2 5300
herringbone pattern m2 5700
natural m 2600
coloured m 2800
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 3000
coloured m 3200
125mm thick m2 10000
150mm thick m2 12000
Cobble paving average size 75mm m2 9400
Brick paving size 215times1025 65mm (pound300 per 1000) times
Brick pavers size 215times1025times65mm (pound400 per 1000)
Granite setts size 200times100times100mm
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Grass concrete paving soiled and seeded
100mm thick m2 3000
150mm thick 150mm m2 3600
Gravel paving
50m thick m2 800
75m thick m2 1000
pound
Reconstructed stone paving
2
2
Fencing (including excavating for post holes intermediate and end posts and concrete bases)
Chestnut fencing to BS1722 Part 4
100m high m 1400
125m high m 1600
150m high m 1800
180m high m 2000
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with galvanised wire mesh height galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with plastic coated wire mesh height
galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
600times450mm m 4800
450times450mm m 5000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 2200
m 2600
m 2800
Composite and principal rates 75
pound
Close boarded fencing to BS1772 Part 5
on timber posts
100m high m 3600
125m high m 4000
150m high m 4400
180m high m 4800
on concrete posts
100m high m 3800
125m high m 4200
150m high m 4600
180m high m 5000
Panel fencing to BS1722 Part 11
on timber posts
090m high m 2400
120m high m 2600
150m high m 2800
180m high m 3000
on concrete posts
090m high m 2800
120m high m 3000
150m high m 3200
180m high m 3400
Palisade fencing to BS1722 Part 6
on timber posts
090m high m 3000
120m high m 3200
150m high m 3400
180m high m 3600
on concrete posts
090m high m 3400
120m high m 3600
150m high m 3800
180m high m 4000
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Post and rail fencing to BS1722 Part 7
three rail morticed
110m high m 2600
three rail nailed
110m high m 2200
four rail morticed
110m high m 2800
130m high m 3000
four rail nailed
110m high m 2400
130m high m 2600
Drainage
pound
Excavate trench by machine lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3000
depth 075m m 3600
depth 100m m 4400
depth 125m m 5000
depth 150m m 5600
depth 175m m 6400
depth 200m m 7200
depth 225m m 8400
depth 250m m 9200
depth 275m m 10000
depth 300m m 10800
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
Composite and principal rates 77
pound
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 5400
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6800
depth 150m m 7400 depth 175m m 8200
depth 200m m 9000
depth 225m m 10200
depth 250m m 11000
depth 275m m 11800
depth 300m m 12600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4200
depth 075m m 4800
depth 100m m 5600
depth 125m m 6200
depth 150m m 6800
depth 175m m 7600
depth 200m m 8400
depth 225m m 9600
depth 250m m 10400
depth 275m m 11200
depth 300m m 12000
Excavate trench by machine lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible
pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
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granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4600
depth 075m m 5200
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6600
depth 150m m 7200
depth 175m m 8000
depth 200m m 8800
depth 225m m 10000
depth 250m m 10800
depth 275m m 11600
depth 300m m 12400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5600
depth 075m m 6200
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 7600
depth 150m m 8200
depth 175m m 9000
depth 200m m 9800
depth 225m m 11000
depth 250m m 11800
depth 275m m 12600
depth 300m m 13600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 5400
depth 075m m 6000
depth 100m m 6800
pound
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
Composite and principal rates 79
depth 200m m 9600
depth 225m m 10800
depth 250m m 11600
depth 275m m 12400
depth 300m m 13200
Excavate trench by hand lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
pound
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
depth 125m m 7400
depth 150m m 8000
depth 175m m 8800
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depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
pound
Excavate trench by hand lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
concrete to bed and haunching
Composite and principal rates 81
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
pound
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
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depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
Manholes
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching and cast iron inspection cover internal size
600times450mm
depth 500mm nr 50000
depth 750mm nr 60000
depth 1000mm nr 75000
depth 1250mm nr 90000
depth 1500mm nr 100000
750times450mm
depth 500mm nr 60000
depth 750mm nr 70000
depth 1000mm nr 85000
depth 1250mm nr 105000
depth 1500mm nr 120000
pound
900times600mm
depth 500mm nr 65000
depth 750mm nr 80000
depth 1000mm nr 110000
depth 1250mm nr 120000
depth 1500mm nr 140000
depth 1750mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 180000
depth 2500mm nr 200000
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching concrete reducing slab and cast iron inspection cover internal size
900times900mm
depth 1500mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 200000
Composite and principal rates 83
depth 2500mm nr 240000
depth 3000mm nr 260000
depth 3500mm nr 290000
depth 4000mm nr 320000
1200times750mm
depth 1500mm nr 180000
depth 2000mm nr 220000
depth 2500mm nr 260000
depth 3000mm nr 280000
depth 3500mm nr 310000
depth 4000mm nr 340000
900times1500mm
depth 1500mm nr 170000
depth 2000mm nr 195000
depth 2500mm nr 220000
depth 3000mm nr 300000
depth 3500mm nr 350000
depth 4000mm nr 400000
depth 1500mm nr 240000
depth 2000mm nr 280000
depth 2500mm nr 320000
depth 3000mm nr 360000
pound
depth 3500mm nr 400000
depth 4000mm nr 460000
Precast concrete manholes including base slab 225mm thick precast concrete rings reducing slab and access shaft for all manholes over 3m deep step irons channels and cast iron heavy duty manhole covers size
675mm diameter depth
1000mm nr 70000
1500mm nr 85000
2000mm nr 100000
3000mm nr 120000
1200times1800mm
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900mm diameter depth
1200 diameter depth
1500 diameter depth
LANDSCAPING
pound
1000mm nr 95000
1500mm nr 110000
2000mm nr 125000
3000mm nr 155000
1500mm nr 160000
2000mm nr 200000
3000mm nr 250000
4000mm nr 300000
2000mm nr 190000
3000mm nr 240000
4000mm nr 290000
Site clearance
Demolish existing buildings Including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
large m3 600
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 300
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 100
Temporary chestnut fencing 150m high m 1800
Clear away scrub vegetation shrub and hedges m2 250
small m 1200
medium m 900
small m 500
medium m 400
small m 300
medium m 200
Composite and principal rates 85
Cut down trees grub up stumps
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 7000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 15000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 30000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 35000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 45000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 55000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 65000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 75000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 85000
Backfill tree hole with excavated material
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 250
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 400
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 500
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 600
pound
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 800
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 1000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 1200
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 1600
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 2000
Backfill tree hole with sand
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1200
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 1600
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 2400
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 3600
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 4400
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 5000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 6000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 7000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 8000
Backfill tree hole lean concrete
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 4000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 7000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 10000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 13000
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trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 16000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 20000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 23000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 27000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 31000
Backfill tree hole with hardcore
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1500
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 2500
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 3500
pound
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 5000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 7000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 9000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 11500
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 13500
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 16000
Excavation and filling
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m2 1200
by hand m2 1800
sand
by machine m2 4000
by hand m2 5500
hardcore
by machine m2 3500
by hand m2 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m2 3400
by hand m2 4800
Composite and principal rates 87
200mm m2 160
300mm m2 175
400mm m2 200
Roll cultivated ground with self-propelled roller with self-propelled m2 100
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 180
filling m2 220
Trim surfaces of
sloping excavated surfaces m2 200
sloping rock m2 1000
Soil stabilisation
Tensar Polypropylene Geogrid geotextile
SS 20 laid flat m2 400
SS 20 laid sloping m2 500
SS 30 laid flat m2 500
SS 30 laid sloping m2 600
SS 40 laid flat m2 800
SS 40 laid sloping m2 900
pound
Terram 1000
laid flat m2 300
laid sloping m2 400
Terram 2000
laid flat m2 600
laid sloping m2 700
Grassblock precast concrete paving laid on sand bed filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick m2 2600
103mm thick m2 2800
125mm thick m2 3200
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m2 3600
by hand m2 5000
Surface treatments
100mm m2 150
roller
Break up existing ground with plough or rotovator depth
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zinc mesh
3
3
PVC coated wire mesh
3
3
broken stone and rock size
3
3
pound
Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork 2
bricks (pound2501000) in retaining wall
one brick thick wall
height 1500mm m 20400
height 2000mm m 26400
height 3000mm m 38400
one and a half brick thick wall
240 wall height 1500mm m 23400
320 wall height 2000mm m 30400
400 wall height 3000mm m 44400
Roads
Excavate for and lay road base tarmacadam sub-base and wearing course precast concrete kerbs both sides road width
5m
6m
7m
Paths
softwood edging boards
width 15m m 2800
width 20m m 3600
Retaining walls
Excavate for and place in position wire mesh gabion cages filled with broken stone and
rock size
2times1times05m m 16000
2times1times1m m 12000
2times1times05m m 16400
2times1times1m m 12400
6times2times025m m 12000
6times2times030m m 11000
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand covered in bark chippings laid between
Excavate for and place in position galvanised wire mesh gabion mattresses filled with
support concrete foundations 10 Nmm ndash40mm aggregate (136) engineering
m 57500
m 69000
m 80500
Composite and principal rates 89
width 25m m 4500
width 30m m 5400
pound
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand lay precast concrete blocks as fire
path infilled with top soil and seeded
width 30m m 9000
width 40m m 12000
width 50m m 15000
Precast concrete flags size 600times600times50mm laid separately as stepping stones including excavation and sand bed
Car parks
Excavate and lay sub-base to receive
tarmacadam 65mm thick
general area m2 4000
parking bay nr 80000
concrete blocks 65mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 72000
cellular precast concrete paving filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 78000
103mm thick
general area m2 3800
parking bay nr 84000
125mm thick
general area m2 4200
parking bay nr 96000
Sports grounds
harrowing rolling and one cut
general areas m2 035
football pitch nr 363300
rugby pitch nr 241500
hockey pitch nr 175100
tennis court nr 23500
Trim and grade prepared ground and apply weedkiller fertiliser grass seed including
nr 800
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Soiling seeding and turfing
Imported topsoil filling spread and levelled average thickness
by machine 2
2
2
2
by hand 2
2
2
2
pound
Topsoil filling from spoil heaps on site spread and levelled average thickness
by machine
100mm m2 060
150mm m2 090
200mm m2 120
250mm m2 150
by hand
100mm m2 200
150mm m2 300
200mm m2 400
250mm m2 500
Plough and harrow topsoil to fine tilth remove stones apply weed killer m2 030
Apply pesticide and weedkiller to prepared topsoil sow grass seed (pound80 per 25kg) harrow roll and one cut
by hand
10gm2 m2 025
15gm2 m2 027
20gm2 m2 028
25gm2 m2 030
30gm2 m2 040
35gm2 m2 046
40gm2 m2 065
50gm2 m2 070
100mm m 300
150mm m 450
200mm m 600
250mm m 750
100mm m 480
150mm m 720
200mm m 960
250mm m 1200
Composite and principal rates 91
by machine
10gm2 m2 015
15gm2 m2 016
20gm2 m2 017
25gm2 m2 018
30gm2 m2 020
35gm2 m2 022
pound
40gm2 m2 023
50gm2 m2 025
general sports use m2 600
special sports use m2 800 2
Treat turf with wooden paddle beater m2 030
Treat turf with light roller m2 050
boxing cuttings m2
025
Planting
Excavate for and plant transplants or seedlings backfill and water plant cost
pound050
pound100
pound150
domestic m 500
pound200
pound250
pound300
and 2 ties per tree) tree cost
pound500
pound1000
pound1500
pound2000
pound5000
pound7550
pound10000
First cut to turf 20mm high with man-operated power driven cylinder mower including
Excavate tree pit fork bottom plant tree backfill water surround with peat (1 stake
nr 125
nr 175
nr 225
nr 275
nr 325
nr 175
nr 3500
nr 4500
nr 6500
nr 7000
nr 10000
nr 12500
nr 15000
Imported turf size 4000times2000times19mm on prepared bed
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Form planting hole in cultivated area plant shrub backfill water surround with peat shrub cost
pound500
pound1000
Tree stake 100mm diameter and 2 ties
length 2m nr 1000
length 25m nr 1100
length 3m nr 1200
Galvanised wire tree guards 300mm diameter
height 1m nr 2500
height 15m nr 2800
height 2m nr 3200
Cast iron tree grille size
two part
nr 21500
nr 23000
1200mm diameter nr 22000
four part
nr 24000
pound
1200mm diameter nr 30000
Field drains
Excavate by hand vee-sided ditch width at bottom
300mm depth
750mm
1000mm
500mm depth
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
Excavate trench by machine and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2300
depth 500mm m 2675
1200times1200mm nr 32000
nr 3500
nr 4500
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
1000times1000mm
1200times1200mm
1000times1000mm
Composite and principal rates 93
pound
depth 700mm m 3425
depth 800mm m 3800
depth 900mm m 4175
depth 1000mm m 4550
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2600
depth 500mm m 2975
depth 600mm m 3450
depth 700mm m 3725
depth 800mm m 4100
depth 900mm m 4475
depth 1000mm m 4850
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4100
depth 500mm m 4475
depth 600mm m 3150
depth 600mm m 4950
depth 700mm m 5225
depth 800mm m 5600
depth 900mm m 5975
depth 1000mm m 6350
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2460
depth 500mm m 2900
depth 600mm m 3220
depth 700mm m 3740
depth 800mm m 4160
depth 900mm m 4580
depth 1000mm m 5000
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2760
depth 500mm m 3200
depth 600mm m 3520
Excavate trench by hand and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
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depth 700mm m 4040
depth 800mm m 4460
depth 900mm m 4880
depth 1000mm m 5300
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4260
depth 500mm m 4700
depth 600mm m 5020
depth 700mm m 5540
depth 800mm m 5960
depth 900mm m 6380
depth 1000mm m 6800
pound
CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK
Individual rates in civil engineering work cannot be compared to those in building because the value of the General Items can be as high as 50 compared to about 10 in building work This is mainly due to the freedom of civil engineering estimators to prepare bids to reflect their view of the timing and sequence of the works that is usually not available to their building counterparts
So when preparing first stage estimates in civil engineering it is important that the level of the General Items is assessed first so that the level of pricing of the individual rates can be adjusted accordingly
CLASS A GENERAL ITEMS
The items listed below are based on a civil contract worth approximately pound10m and a contract period of 78 weeks
Contractual requirements pound pound
Performance bond
1 for construction period
075 for maintenance period
timespound10m 150000
timespound10m 75000 225000
Composite and principal rates 95
Insurance of the Works
Insurance of the plant
included in hire charges nil
Insurance against damage to persons and property
included in head office overheads nil
Specified requirements
Offices for Engineerrsquos staff
Carried forward 1000 375000
pound pound
Brought forward 1000 375000
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Laboratory for the Engineerrsquos staff
erect 750
maintain and operate
(50 weekstimespound100) 5000
Cabins for the Engineerrsquos staff
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Services for the Engineer
1750cc car
(100 weekstimespound400) 40000
Land Rover
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
telephone installation 500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 78700
15timespound10m 150000
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
remove 750 6500
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
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Brought forward 525900
Attendance on the Engineer
driver
(50 weekstimespound450)
chainman
(50 weekstimespound350)
laboratory assistant
(30 weekstimespound450)
Testing of materials (included) nil
Testing of the Works (included) nil
Temporary works
traffic signals
(30 weekstimespound50) 1500
cleaning roads
(40 weekstimespound400) 16000
progress photography temporary lighting 1000
(40 weekstimespound70) 2800
temporary water supply connection pipework 2000
supply
(2m litrestimespound070 per kl) 1400
hardstanding
3000
Method related charges
Offices for contractor
pound pound
office equipment desks computer tables chairs filing cabinets sundries
(100 weekstimespound200) 20000
laboratory equipment
(50 weekstimespound150) 10000
surveying equipment
(78 weekstimespound100)
Carried forward 525900
Equipment for the Engineer
(200mtimespound12) 2400
remove 1000 31100
erect 1000
(lay 200m2timespound15)
52500
22500
17500
11700 41700
13500
Composite and principal rates 97
Brought forward 621500
Cabins for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound80) 6240
8240
Stores for contractor
maintain and operate
10000
Canteen and messroom for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound100) 7800
9800
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 8000
Supervisionadministration
(90 weekstimespound1300) 117000
sub agents (2)
(156 weekstimespound700) 109200
inspectors (2)
(156 weekstimespound600) 93600
setting out engineeer
(30 weekstimespound700) 21000
quantity surveyor
(110 weekstimespound850) 93500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Carried forward 621500
remove 1000 12000
pound pound
erect 1000
remove 1000
erect 1000
remove 1000
(100weekstimespound80) 8000
erect 1000
remove 1000
Electricity
install 1000
agent
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timekeeperwages clerk
(78 weekstimespound500) 39000 652700
Carried forward 1310240
Brought forward 1310240
storekeeper
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
watchman
(100 weekstimespound350) 35000
teaboy
(78 weekstimespound300) 23400
offloading and cleaning
gang (2)
(140 weekstimespound400) 56000 145600
Total 1455840
This total represents 1456 for General Items on a contract value of pound10m
CLASS B GROUND INVESTIGATION
pound
pound
Trial pits
Trial pits size 1times2m not in rock maximum depth
nr 2600
Trial pits size 1times2m 50 in rock maximum depth
not exceeding 1m nr 7000
Trial pits size 1times2m in rock maximum depth
section foremen (4)
(312 weekstimespound700) 218400
1ndash2m nr 4800
2ndash3m nr 5800
3ndash5m nr 7000
1ndash2m nr 14000
2ndash3m nr 21000
not exceeding 1m
3ndash5m nr 35000
not exceeding 1m nr 14000
1ndash2m
2ndash3m
3ndash5m
nr 28000
nr 42000
nr 70000
Composite and principal rates 99
An allowance of say pound3000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the following work
Light percussion boreholes 150mm diameter
depth not exceeding 5m m 3000
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 5000
depth 20ndash30m m 8000
depth 30ndash40m m 10000
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter without core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
depth 30ndash40m m 5400
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter with core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 9800
depth 5ndash10m m 10200
depth 10ndash20 m 10600
depth 20ndash30m m 11000
depth 30ndash40m m 11400
CLASS C GEOTECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIAL PROCESSES
Drilling
pound
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
to carry out the following work
Drilling for grout holes through materials other than rock or artificial hard materials
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
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downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
pound
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
Drilling for grout holes through rock
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
Composite and principal rates 101
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20 m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20m m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
pound
Grout materials and injections
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and renewal of plant and equipment to carry out grouting operations
Materials
Cement bentonite (21) t 16000
Cement PFA t 8600
Sand
Pea gravel t 2200
Diaphragm walls 3
allowance of pound60000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the work
Excavation in material other than rock or artificial hard material
maximum depth not
exceeding 5m m3 48000
maximum depth 5ndash10m m3 50000
t 2200
Bentonite t 20000
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 3000 m of excavation is required An
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Concrete designed mix to BS5328 grade 20 ordinary Portland cement to BS12 20mm aggregate to BS882 walls 1000mm thick
m3 18000
pound
High yield bar reinforcement To BS4449
nominal size 12mm t 140000
nominal size 16mm t 130000
nominal size 20mm t 110000
nominal size 25mm t 100000
Concrete guide wall at the side of excavation 1000mm widetimes500mm deep m 38000
Ground anchorages
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 75 anchors are to be installed and an allowance of pound6000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Ground anchorages in material other than rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 14000
temporary with double
maximum depth 10ndash15m m3 52000
maximum depth 15ndash20m m3 54000
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 18000
Total length of tendon in material other than rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 11000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 11500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 13000
temporary nr 12000
permanent nr 14000
temporary nr 10000
permanent nr 12000
Composite and principal rates 103
pound
Ground anchorages in material including rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 15000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 17000
permanent with single
corrosion protection
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 19000
Total length of tendon in material including rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 12000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 13500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 14000
Sand band and wick drains
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 100 vertical drains are to be installed and an allowance of pound7500 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Number of drains 70 nr
Pre-drilled holes 70 nr
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10m
cross section
permanent nr 15000
permanent nr 13000
temporary nr 11000
100ndash200mm m 1000
200ndash300mm m 1100
300ndash400mm m 1200
temporary nr 13000
nr 17000
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pound
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
CLASS D DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE
General clearance
General site clearance of areas
free from major obstructions ha 90000
woods small trees and shrubs ha 180000
Demolish existing buildings including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
3
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
Pull down trees (stumps measured separately) girth
nr 6000
2ndash3
100ndash200mm m 1100
200ndash300mm m 1200
300ndash400mm m 1300
100ndash200mm m 1200
200ndash300mm m 1300
300ndash400mm m 1400
small m 1200
medium m 900
large m 600
large m 300
medium m 400
small m 500
small m 300
medium m 200
large m 100
nr 10000
3ndash5m nr 90000
nr 40000
500mm 1 m
1ndash2m
ndash
Composite and principal rates 105
pound
Grub up stumps and backfill with displaced topsoil stump diameter
Dig out and remove drains depth 15m including granular bed and surround m 1000
Dig out and remove drains depth 2m including concrete bed and surround m 1300
Dredging
It is difficult to provide accurate cost information on dredging Various methods can be used including cutter-suction dredger barge-mounted excavator or grab hopper The depth of water disposal arrangements and tidal conditions are all key factors affecting costs
The cost per cubic metre of dredging solid material should be in the range of pound6 to pound8 per cubic metre but specialist advice should be obtained in the early stages of preparing the budget estimate
General excavation
Excavate to reduce levels
depth not exceeding 025m 3
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
depth 025 to 050m
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
3
depth 025 to 1m
normal ground m3 300
stiff clay m3 450 3
3
150ndash500mm nr 3000
nr 6000
1ndash2m nr 8000
topsoil m 200
chalk m 2000
chalk m 2000
rock m 3000
chalk m 2500
rock m 4000
500mm 1 ndash
CLASS E EARTHWORKS
106 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
normal ground m3 400
stiff clay m3 550
chalk m3 3000
rock m3 5000
depth 2 to 5m
normal ground m3 700
stiff clay m3 900
chalk m3 3500
rock m3 6000
Disposal
Excavated material
deposited on site
100m distance 100m distance m3 400
deposited on site
300m distance m3 500
deposited off site
1km distance including
tipping fees m3 900
deposited off site
5km distance including
tipping fees m3 1800
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material m3 1600
sand m3 4800 3
DfT Type 1 m3 3800
DfT Type 2 m3 3600
CLASS F IN SITU CONCRETE
pound
Provision of concrete
Standard mix
ST1
ordinary Portland cement m3 8500
sulphate resisting cement m3 9500
depth 1m to 2m
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 107
pound
ST2
ordinary Portland cement m3 8700
sulphate resisting cement m3 9700
ST3
ordinary Portland cement m3 8900
sulphate resisting cement m3 9900
ST4
ordinary Portland cement m3 9000
sulphate resisting cement m3 10000
ST5
ordinary Portland cement m3 9200
sulphate resisting cement m3 10200
Designed mix ordinary Portland cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 8900
20mm aggregate m3 8600
40mm aggregate m3 8700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 9200
20mm aggregate m3 8900
40mm aggregate m3 9000
grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 9300
20mm aggregate m3 9000
40mm aggregate m3 9100
Designed mix sulphate resisting cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 9900
20mm aggregate m3 9600
40mm aggregate m3 9700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 10200
20mm aggregate m3 9900
40mm aggregate m3 10000
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grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 10300
20mm aggregate m3 10000
40mm aggregate m3 10100
Placing of concrete
Mass concrete in
blinding thickness
not exceeding 150mm m3 1800 3
3
Exceeding 500mm m3 1400
pound
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2500 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1900
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1600
Reinforced concrete in
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2600 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2000
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2900 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1700
150ndash300mm m 1600
300ndash500mm m 1500
150ndash300mm m 2200
300ndash500mm m 2000
150ndash300mm m 2000
300ndash500mm m 1800
150ndash300mm m 2300
300ndash500mm m 2100
150ndash300mm m 2100
300ndash500mm m 1900
Composite and principal rates 109
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 3800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2400
columns and piers
not exceeding 150mm m3 6800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 4800
CLASS G CONCRETE ANCILLARIES
pound
Formwork
Rough finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1400
02- 04m m2 5000 2
exceeding 122m m2 6600
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
m2 6800
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1600
150ndash300mm m 3000
300ndash500mm m 2600
150ndash300mm m 5800
300ndash500mm m 5000
01ndash02m m 1800
02ndash04m m 4800
04ndash122m m 5800
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2000
01ndash02m m 2200
04 exceeding 122m
02ndash04m m 5200
01ndash02m m 2200
110 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
02- 04m m2 5200 2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2000
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
pound
Fair finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1400
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2800
02ndash04m m 8400
04ndash122m m 7400
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5400
04ndash122m m 6400
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
Composite and principal rates 111
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
pound
Reinforcement
Mild steel bars in straight lengths diameter
170000
150000
145000
140000
135000
130000
125000
120000
115000
High yield steel bars in straight lengths diameter
01ndash02m m 3000
02ndash04m m 8800
04ndash122m m 7800
6mm t
8mm t
10mm t
12mm t
16mm t
20mm t
25mm t
32mm t
40mm t
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
10mm 150000
12mm 145000
20mm 135000
25mm 130000
32mm 125000
40mm 120000
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
16mm 140000
Mild steel bars in bent lengths diameter
12mm 145000
10mm 150000
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pound
High yield steel bars in bent lengths diameter
Steel fabric weight
not exceeding 2km2 m2 500 2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
Joints
Open surface plain with joint filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
Formed surface plain with cork filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
16mm 140000
40mm 120000
32mm 125000
25mm 130000
20mm 135000
6mm t 180000
8mm t 160000
10mm t 155000
12mm t 150000
16mm t 145000
20mm t 140000
25mm t 135000
32mm t 130000
40mm t 125000
2ndash3gm m 600
3ndash4gm m 800
4ndash5gm m 1000
5ndash6gm m 1300
6ndash7gm m 1500
7ndash8gm m 1800
exceeding 2km m 2000
10mm m 800
20mm m 1200
25mm m 1400
10mm m 4000
20mm m 4400
25mm m 4800
Composite and principal rates 113
CLASS J PIPEWORKmdashFITTINGS AND VALVES
CLASS K PIPEWORKmdashMANHOLES AND PIPEWORK ANCILLARIES
CLASS L PIPEWORKmdashSUPPORTS AND PROTECTION
The items under this heading depart from the requirements of the Civil Engineering Method ofMeasurement (CESMM3) in that the trench excavation pipework and pipe supports are presentedseparately This will enable the reader to prepare budget estimates for this type of work more easily
Trench excavation
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 225mm backfilling and removing surplus from site
trench depth
1m
2m
site
trench depth
05m
1m
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
pound
CLASS H PRECAST CONCRETE
Copings sills and weir blocks weathered and throated size
CLASS I PIPEWORKmdashPIPES
150times75mm m 2600
200times75mm m 2800
300times75mm m 3000
05m m 600
15m m 2000
5m m 11000
3m m 4800
25m m 4000
35m m 5600
45m m 9000
4m m 7000
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 300mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 1200
m 2400
m 1000
m 1600
m 2600
m 3200
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
114 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
pound
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
4m
45m
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 400mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 525mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 900mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 8600
m 11000
m 13000
m 3400
m 4200
m 5800
m 7000
m 8400
m 10000
m 13000
m 16000
m 4200
m 5200
m 7400
m 8800
m 16000
m 12500
m 16000
m 20000
m 7400
m 9200
m 11400
m 15800
m 17600
m 21000
Composite and principal rates 115
45m
5m
Beds haunches and surrounds
Bed of sand 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of granular material 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of concrete 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
pound
Bed and haunching of concrete to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of sand to pipe diameter
225mm m 1600
300mm m 2200
400mm m 2800
525mm m 3600
900mm m 7000
225mm m 2600
300mm m 3600
400mm m 4400
525mm m 6400
900mm m 12000
m 28000
m 35000
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 1200
m 1600
m 2000
m 2600
m 4000
116 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bed and surround of granular material to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of concrete to pipe diameter
pound
Pipes laid in prepared trenches
Vitrified clay to BS65 spigot and socket joints with sealing ring nominal bore
225mm
300mm
400mm
450mm
Vitrified clay to BS65 plain ended with sleeve joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
Concrete pipes Class L with rebated flexible plain ended joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
450mm
525mm
750mm
900mm
Ductile spun iron pipes with spigot and socket Tyton joints nominal bore
225mm m 3400
300mm m 3800
400mm m 6400
525mm m 12000
900mm m 15400
225mm m 4600
300mm m 8000
400mm m 10600
525mm m 20800
900mm m 28000
1800mm m 46200
100mm
150mm
m 4400
m 6400
m 11600
m 14800
m 5200
m 7000
m 2800
m 3600
m 4800
m 5800
m 7600
m 10800
1200mm m 16600
1500mm m 34800
m 4400
m 5200
Composite and principal rates 117
250mm
400mm
600mm
pound
Unplasticised PVC pipes with ring seal joints nominal bore
82mm
110mm
160mm
Manholes
cover slab channels step irons and inspection cover
675mm internal diameter
depth 1m nr 75000
depth 15m nr 85000
depth 2m nr 95000
depth 25m nr 110000
depth 3m nr 120000
depth 35m nr 130000
depth 4m nr 140000
900mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 110000
depth 2m nr 125000
depth 25m nr 140000
depth 3m nr 155000
depth 35m nr 170000
depth 4m nr 185000
depth 45m nr 200000
depth 5m nr 220000
1200mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 160000
depth 2m nr 200000
depth 25m nr 225000
depth 3m nr 225000
depth 35m nr 270000
depth 4m nr 295000
depth 45m nr 315000
depth 5m nr 340000
Precast concrete manholes complete including excavation concrete surround base and
m 8400
m 14800
m 28200
m 1200
m 1500
m 2500
118 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
1500mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 190000
depth 25m nr 213000
depth 3m nr 240000
depth 35m nr 265000
depth 4m nr 290000
depth 45m nr 320000
depth 5m nr 350000
1800mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 220000
depth 25m nr 245000
depth 3m nr 270000
depth 35m nr 295000
depth 4m nr 350000
depth 45m nr 360000
depth 5m nr 420000
Gullies
Vitrified clay road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
Precast concrete road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround Class B engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
CLASS M STRUCTURAL METALWORK
Fabrication of members for frames straight-on-plan
beams
portal frames 170000
trusses and built up girders 175000
bracings purlins and cladding rails 150000
Permanent erection of members for frames 28000
Site bolts
black
HSFG general grade 325000
HSFG higher grade 360000
HSFG load indicating or load limit 425000
nr 39000
nr 28000
columns t 140000
t 140000
t
t
t
t
t 325000
t
t
t
Composite and principal rates 119
pound
Offsite surface treatment
blast cleaning m2 500
wire brushing m2 300
one coat chromate primer m2 450 2
CLASS N MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK
Stairways and landings t 425000
Walkways and platforms t 400000
Cat ladder in galvanized steel rungs at 300mm centres strings extended to form handrail 450mm wide length
3m
4m
5m
6m
7m
8m
9m 10m
Guard cage to cat ladder 10000
Galvanised steel staircase 900mm wide with chequer plate treads balustrade one side supported on universal columns
5500mm going 3000mm rise 16 treads and one landing nr 300000
10000mm going 5000mm rise 16 treads and one landings nr 350000
Steel spiral staircase 2000m diameter height
Steel balustrades 1100mm high
sloping
Steel door and frame
galvanizing m 1750
nr 90000
nr 120000
nr 150000
nr 180000
nr 210000
nr 240000
nr 270000 nr 300000
m
2500mm nr 400000
3000mm nr 450000
4000mm nr 500000
horizontal m 30000
m 35000
1000times2100mm nr 80000
1100times2100mm nr 100000
120 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
rail
with square vertical bars at 100mm centres
Security fencing
Galvanised steel security fencing height
1800mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm
Miscellaneous framing
Angle section
Channel section
Flooring
Galvanized mild steel lsquoDurbarrsquo pattern plate 8mm thick m2 12000
Galvanized open grid flooring 50mm thick m2 6000
Tubular section
CLASS O TIMBER
Greenheart timber in marine works
Galvanised tubular handrail 1050mm high standards at 2000mm centres with middle
Galvanised flat section handrail and members standards at 1000mm centres infilled
150times75times10mm m 2500
100times100times10mm m 2800
150times150times12mm m 3200
150times75times10mm m 3000
250times75times16mm m 4000
100times100times10mm m 5000
200times200times15mm m 14500
100times75mm m 2200
150times75mm m 2400
200times200mm m 7000
200times300mm m 9800
300times300mm m 12000
600times600mm m 32000
m 5600
m 6400
m 7000
m 7800
m 8400
m 9200
m 14000
m 16000
Composite and principal rates 121
pound
Wrought softwood in marine work
Hardwood decking thickness
Softwood decking thickness
Metalwork
Coach screws 10mm diameter length
75mm
100mm
150mm
Blackbolts nuts and washers M12 length
100mm
140mm
200mm
CLASS P PILING
CLASS Q PILING ANCILLARIES
Bored cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 5000
depth bored 15m m 5500
depth bored 20m m 6000
depth bored 25m m 6500
100times75mm m 1500
150times75mm m 1800
200times200mm m 4000
200times300mm m 6500
300times300mm m 7500
600times600mm m 22000
50mm m 11500
100mm m 17500
75mm m 14000
50mm m 6000
75mm m 7000
100mm m 10000
Allow pound6000 and pound10000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 2000
nr 300
nr 600
nr 900
nr 300
nr 400
nr 500
122 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 9000
depth bored 15m m 10000
depth bored 20m m 11000
depth bored 25m m 12000
pound
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 17000
depth bored 15m m 18000
depth bored 20m m 19000
depth bored 25m m 21000
Driven cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Driven concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 7000
depth driven 15m m 11000
depth driven 20m m 14000
depth driven 25m m 17500
Driven concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 9000
depth driven 15m m 13500
depth driven 20m m 18000
depth driven 25m m 22500
Driven concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 15000
depth driven 15m m 22500
depth driven 20m m 30000
depth driven 25m m 37500
Allow pound3500 and pound7000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 5000
m 3500
m 2000
m 5000
m 3500
Composite and principal rates 123
mass 100kgm length
mass 150kgm length
CLASS R ROADS AND PAVINGS
Sub-bases flexible road bases and surfacing
Hardcore road base m3 2200
depth 100mm m2 300
depth 150mm m2 400
depth 200mm m2 400
depth 250mm m2 600
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 2 m3 3600
depth 100mm m2 500
depth 150mm m2 600
pound
Isolated steel piles
Steel EN piles grade S275
mass 50kgm length
10m nr 55000
15m nr 75000
20m nr 90000
10m nr 100000
15m nr 140000
20m nr 170000
10m nr 130000
15m nr 175000
20m nr 225000
124 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 908 14mm aggregate base course depth
30mm m2 600
70mm m2 1000
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 913 wearing course depth
30mm m2 600
50mm m2 1000
Concrete pavements
Carriageway slabs concrete grade C30 depth
150mm m2 1800
200mm m2 2200
250mm m2 3000
300mm m2 3400
Steel fabric reinforcement to BS4483
reference A142 222 kgsm2 m2 700
reference B503 593 kgsm2 m2 1200
pound
m2 300
Joints in concrete pavements
sealed with polysulphide depth
150mm
220mm
250mm
Kerbs channels and edgings
Precast concrete kerbs to BS340 straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Concrete in bed to kerbs
150times150mm haunching m 150
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 1000
Longitudinal joints 10mm diametertimes750mm long mild steel dowels at 750mm centres
200times150mm m 420
300times150mm m 600
400times150mm m 800
m 2200
m 2800
m 3000
150times305mm m 1500
125times255mm m 1200
Waterproof membranes below concrete pavements plastic sheeting 500 microns
Composite and principal rates 125
Drop kerbs
Precast concrete channels straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
pound
Precast concrete edging straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Road markings
Reflectorised white
continuous lines
150mm wide m 100
200mm wide m 140
broken lines
100mm wide 1m line 3m gap m 100
100mm wide 2m line 5m gap m 110
100mm wide 4m line 2m gap m 120
arrow
4m length straight nr 3000
4m length turned nr 3000
6m length straight nr 3400
6m length turned letters nr 3400
16m high nr 1000
20m high nr 1400
30m high nr 1800
140times250mm reflecting studs with catsrsquo eye reflection nr 1600
CLASS S RAIL TRACK
Track foundation
Bottom ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 6000
Top ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 7000
Taking up track and turnouts dismantle and stack
Bullhead or flat bottom rail
plain track timber sleepers fishplate joints m 1000
turnouts timber sleepers fishplate joints nr 52000
plain track concrete sleepers fishplate joints m 1500
turnouts concrete sleepers fishplate joints nr 54000
125times255mm nr 1200
150times305mm nr 1400
255times125mm m 1400
150times50mm m 900
126 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Lifting packing and slewing
Bullhead rail track maximum slew 300mm maximum lift 100mm track length 10m
timber sleepers nr 2200
concrete sleepers nr 2400
Supplying only plain line material
Bullhead rails for jointed or welded track
mass 40ndash50 kgm section reference 95R t 110000
Sleepers softwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6000
Sleepers hardwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6500
Sleepers concrete type lsquoF27 with 2 nr cast iron lsquoPandrolrsquo fittings cast in nr 4000
Fittings
Chairs cast iron lsquoCCrsquo pattern nr 7000
pound
Fish plates standard set nr 7000
Fish plates insulated set nr 17500
Buffer stops 2ndash25 tonnes nr 275000
Laying only plain line material
Bullhead rails
plain track fishplates timber sleepers m 4000
plain track fishplates concrete sleepers m 3500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 5500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 4500
buffer stop single rake nr 25000
CLASS T TUNNELS
There are many different methods of boring and constructing tunnels so the following
tunnelling contractor should be sought
Excavation
Tunnels in rock straight diameter
18m m3 50000
30m m3 35000
Tunnels in clay straight diameter 3
3
Shafts in rock vertical diameter 3
3
18m m 30000
30m m 18000
30m m 24000
45m m 18000
rsquo
rates should treated with caution For costs on specific projects the advice of a
Composite and principal rates 127
pound
Shafts in clay vertical diameter 3
3
In situ lining to tunnels vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
In situ lining to shafts vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
Formwork rough finish diameter 2 9000 2
Formwork smooth finish diameter 2
2
Pre-formed segmental linings to tunnels
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
Pre-formed segmental linings to shafts
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
CLASS U BRICKWORK BLOCKWORK AND MASONRY
Common brickwork
Brickwork (pound140 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 6000
215mm thick m2 10000
327mm thick m2 13000
440mm thick m2 16000
45m m 11000
30m m 14000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m n
3m m 6000
2m m 10000
3m m 7000
2m nr 60000
3m nr 100000
3m
45m nr 120000
nr 90000
128 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
In columns and piers
Facing brickwork
Brickwork (pound400 per 1000) in gauged mortar (116)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8000
215mm thick m2 14500
Engineering brickwork (pound200 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
215mm thick m2 7000
327mm thick m2 12600
440mm thick m2 15600
Engineering brickwork (pound350 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
facing to vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8500
215mm thick m2 15000 440mm thick m2 19000
Lightweight blockwork
Blockwork in gauged mortar in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium concrete blockwork
Blockwork in cement mortar (13) in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3600
190mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blockwork
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Masonry
Random rubble walling in gauged mortar thickness
300mm thick m2 48000
450mm thick m2 75000
600mm thick m2 92000
215times215mm m 3000
327times327mm m 3500
440times440mm m 4000
Composite and principal rates 129
pound
CLASS V PAINTING
(Rates inclusive of all inclinations)
One coat primer on general surfaces exceeding 300mm 2
2
Two coats emulsion paint on general surfaces exceeding 300mm
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
Two coats of masonry paint
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
rough cast surfaces m2 900
Two undercoats and one coat gloss on primed
smooth concrete m2 600
steel sections m2 1200
pipe work m 400
CLASS W WATERPROOFING
Damp proofing
Waterproof sheeting 250 microns to
horizontal surfaces 300
width not exceeding 300mm m 140
m 210
Tanking
Two coats asphalt work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces
width not exceeding 300mm m 1200
m 2200
Roofing
Asphalt to BS908 two coat work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces m 3200
Built up felt roofing to BS747 three layer coverings m 2600
Protective layers one layer 1000 gauge polythene sheet fixed with adhesive m 300
Cement and sand (13) screed with waterproof additive m 1500
Sprayed or brushed waterproofing two coats of lsquoSynthaprufersquo to concrete surfaces m 600
metal m 300
timber m 300
m
horizontal 3200
2
upper surface inclined at an angle not exceeding 30 degrees to the
timber m 1100
2m
ndashwidth 300mm 1m
width 300mm 1m ndash
130 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Removing intrusions 3
3
Plugging laterals with concrete
bore not exceeding 300mm nr 9000
bore 500mm nr 14000
Local internal repairs
nr 5000 2
Stabilisation of existing sewers
Pointing with cement mortar (13) m2 4000
Renovation of existing sewers
Segmental lining in GRP diameter
Laterals to renovated sewers
Jointing
bore not exceeding 150mm nr 7000
bore 150ndash300mm nr 11000
bore 450mm nr 16000
Interruptions
Preparation of existing sewers
pound
CLASS X MISCELLANEOUS WORK
See Landscaping section
CLASS Y SEWER RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
Preparation of existing sewer
Cleaning sewer diameter
1000mm m 1600
1500mm m 2000
2000mm m 2600
brickwork m 9000
concrete m 14000
area 5m nr 20000
area 01ndash25m 2
1000mm m 32000
1500mm m 42000
2000mm m 51000
cleaning hour 40000
Composite and principal rates 131
See Building work
MECHANICAL WORK
pound
Pipework
Mild steel pipes heavy black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
Renovation
CLASS Z SIMPLE BUILDING WORKS INCIDENTAL TO CIVILENGINEERING WORKS
150mm
Stabilisation pointing hour 9000
linings hour 10000
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4200
m 5000
m 6000
m 7200
m 9800
m 12000
m 14800
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4600
m 5400
m 6400
m 9000
m 11000
m 13800
132 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Mild steel pipes medium black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
pound
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
Copper pipes B2871 part 1 table X including standard supports and fittings
capillary fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
35mm
42mm
54mm
compression fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
m 9600
m 11800
m 14600
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4600
m 5200
m 6200
m 8800
m 10800
m 13600
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3200
m 4000
m 4800
m 1700
m 2100
m 2700
Composite and principal rates 133
35mm
42mm
54mm
pound
Carbon steel pipes to BS3601 including standard supports and fittings
welded fittings pipe size
200mm
250mm
300mm
350mm
400mm
Ductwork
Rectangular galvanised sheet steel ductwork including supports doors stiffeners and joints
girth of 2 sides
250mm
500mm
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
1750mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm Circular galvanised steel spirally wound ductwork including supports and doors stiffeners and joints diameter
100mm
160mm
200mm
250mm
315mm
355mm
m 4200
m 5400
m 6000
m 12600
m 15600
m 18000
m 25400
m 39400
m 9000
m 9600
m 10200
m 11000
m 11400
m 14400
m 17000
m 20800
m 22000
m 27400
m 31200
m 39000
m 4000
m 4200
m 4500
m 6000
m 6800
m 7200
134 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
500mm
630mm
710mm
800mm
900mm
1000mm
Thermal insulation
Rigid mineral wool sections bright class lsquoOrsquo foil covered secured with aluminium bands at 300mm centres including for fixing around joints flanges valves and the like
Insulation thickness 25mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 40mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
400mm
450mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 50mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
m 7400
m 8000
m 9200
m 10200
m 10400
m 12000
m 13200
m 15600
m 800
m 850
m 900
m 950
m 1000
m 1100
m 1200
m 1400
m 1600
m 1000
m 1050
m 1100
m 1150
m 1200
m 1300
m 1400
m 1600
m 1800
m 1200
m 1250
m 1300
Composite and principal rates 135
pound
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Boilers
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers floor mounted balanced flue
nr 345000
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers wall mounted balanced flue
6ndash9kW
Commercial packaged sectional floor mounted gas fired boiler pressure jet burner connected to conventional flue complete
15ndash18kW nr 125000
18ndash21kW nr 135000
21ndash23kW nr 150000
23ndash29kW nr 180000
29ndash37kW nr 320000
37ndash41 kW
19ndash12kW nr 95000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
15ndash18kW nr 120000
18ndash22kW nr 130000
23ndash33kW nr 260000
35ndash50kW nr 315000
50ndash65kW nr 335000
80ndash100kW nr 410000
180ndash230kW nr 745000
16ndash26kW nr 250000
280ndash330kW nr 830000
230ndash280kW nr 780000
140ndash180kW nr 675000
120ndash140kW nr 600000
33ndash40kW nr 275000
100ndash120kW nr 530000
65ndash80kW nr 355000
m 1350
m 1400
m 1500
m 1600
m 1800
m 2200
9ndash12kW nr 100000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
nr 90000
136 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Commercial packaged floor mounted oil fired hot water boiler connected to conventional flue complete
Radiators
Pressed steel single panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
Pressed steel single panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
130ndash190kW nr 730000
200ndash250kW nr 750000
280ndash360kW nr 890000
375ndash500kW nr 995000
580ndash730kW nr 1275000
655ndash820kW nr 1270000
830ndash1040kW nr 1320000
1070ndash1400kW nr 1750000
1420ndash1850kW nr 2250000
1850ndash2350kW nr 2560000
2300ndash3000kW nr 2950000
2800ndash3500kW nr 3740000
500mm m 13000
600mm m 14000
800mm m 15000
1000mm m 15600
1200mm m 17500
1400mm m 19000
1600mm m 20000
1800mm m 24000
2000mm m 31000
m 15000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 18600
1200mm m 22500
1600mm m 34000
1800mm m 37000
2000mm m 40000
Composite and principal rates 137
pound
Pressed steel double panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
Pressed steel double panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
ELECTRICAL WORK
Transformers
Transformer 11kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase air cooled oil filled skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
impregnated skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
m 16000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 19000
1200mm m 23000
1600mm m 24000
1800mm m 30000
2000mm m 39000
m 17000
m 18000
m 19000
1000mm m 20000
1200mm m 26000
1400mm m 32000
1600mm m 39000
1800mm m 43000
2000mm m 47000
500kVA nr 850000
800kVA nr 950000
1000kVA nr 1050000
1250kVA nr 1400000
1500kVA nr 1500000
2000kVA nr 2000000
500kVA nr 1200000
800kVA nr 1400000
Transformer 11 kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase hermetically sealed sili cone
138 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Extra for
fluid temperature indicator nr 40000
plain roller nr 30000
pressure relief device nr 55000
Distribution boards
Mild steel MCB distribution board steel casting 12525amp incomers fixed to backgrounds
SPampN
4 way nr 5000
7 way nr 6000
pound
10 way nr 8000
16way nr 12000
TPampN
4 way nr 28000
6 way nr 30000
8 way nr 34000
12 way nr 38000
Trunking
Galvanised steel trunking
single compartment size
two compartment size
three compartment size
1000kVA nr 1600000
1250kVA nr 1700000
1500kVA nr 1900000
2000kVA nr 2200000
50times50mm m 1800
75times75mm m 2600
100times100mm m 3200
150times150mm m 5000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
100times100mm m 3800
150times150mm m 6000
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
Composite and principal rates 139
PVC heavy duty trunking
single compartment size
pound
two compartment size
m 3800
PVC extra super high impact grade mini trunking
single compartment size
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
50times50mm m 1800
50times75mm m 2600
50times100mm m 3000
50times150mm m 4400
75times75mm m 2800
100times100mm m 4000
150times150mm m 8000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
150times150mm
m 6000
three compartment size
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
16times10mm
m 500
16times16mm
m 550
16times25mm
m 600
16times38mm
m 600
25times38mm
m 650
50times25mm
m 800
38times38mm
m 2200
100times100mm
140 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Busbar trunking
Rising mains busbar insulated supports earth continuity bar fixed to backgrounds
200 Amp TPampN m 24000
end cap nr 3600
end feed unit nr 39000
top feed unit nr 39000
flat tee nr 24000
315Amp TPampN m 26000
end cap nr 4000
end feed unit nr 40000
top feed unit nr 40000
flat tee nr 26000
400 Amp TPampN m 28000
end cap nr 4400
end feed unit nr 43000
top feed unit nr 43000
flat tee nr 36000
630 Amp TPampN m 32000
end cap nr 5000
end feed unit nr 46000
top feed unit nr 46000
flat tee nr 48000
800 Amp TPampN m 44000
end cap nr 10000
end feed unit nr 51000
top feed unit nr 51000
flat tee nr 53000
Trunking including fittings
Galvanlsed steel trunkings complete with fittings fixed to backgrounds
single compartment
pound
75times50mm m 3000
75times75mm m 3200
100times50mm m 3200
100times75mm m 3400
50times50mm m 2800
Composite and principal rates 141
m 4000
m 4200
pound
twin compartment
triple compartment
m 3400
150times50mm m 3400
150times75mm m 3800
225times150mm m 4800
225times225mm m 5600
300times225mm m 6600
300times300mm m 7400
50times50mm m 3200
75times50mm m 3400
75times75mm m 3600
100times50mm m 3800
100times75mm m 4000
100times100mm m 4200
150times50mm m 4200
150times75mm m 4400
150times100mm m 4400
150times150mm m 5200
50times50mm m 3600
75times50mm m 3800
75times75mm m 4000
100times50mm m 4200
100times75mm m 4600
100times100mm m 4600
150times50mm m 4800
150times75mm m 5000
150times100mm m 6000
100times100mm
150times100mm
150times150mm
142 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Circuit breakers
Residual current circuit breakers for distribution boards including connection
SPampN
nr 11000
10mA 10ndash32Amp nr 11000
10mA 6Amp 45Amp nr 11000
30mA 6Amp nr 12000
30mA 10ndash40Amp nr 12000
30mA 50ndash63Amp nr 12000
100mA 6Amp nr 16000
100mA 10ndash40Amp nr 16000
100mA 50ndash63Amp nr 16000
pound
Cables and wiring
6001000 volt grade XLPE insulated SWA cable
2 core cable (6942)
2
2
100mm2 m 800
160mm2 m 900
250mm2 m 1200
350mm2 m 1300
3 core cable (6943) 2
2
2
2
2
160mm2 m 1050
10mA 6Amp
2
2
15mm m 350
25mm m 400
40mm m 500
60mm m 600
15mm m 400
25mm m 450
40mm m 600
60mm m 700 100mm m 1000
Composite and principal rates 143
2
2
2
2
2
2
100mm2 m 1200
160mm2 m 1300
250mm2 m 1800
350mm2 m 2000
pound
Cable trays
tees and reducers
50mm wide m 1000
75mm wide m 1200
100mm wide m 1500
150mm wide m 1800
225mm wide m 3600
300mm wide m 4400
Conduits
Steel conduit including all fittings and supports
galvanised
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
black enamelled
250mm m 1400
350mm m 1600
4 core cable (6944)
15mm m 450
25mm m 500
40mm m 750
60mm m 850
Galvanised steel slotted pattern perforated cable trays including supports fixings bends
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
m 1200
m 1400
m 2400
m 2800
m 3600
m 1000
m 1200
m 2200
m 2400
m 3000
144 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
PVC conduit including all fittings and supports
white light gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 400
20mm diameter m 400
25mm diameter m 900
32mm diameter m 1200
pound
white heavy gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 600
20mm diameter m 650
25mm diameter m 1000
32mm diameter m 1600
38mm diameter m 1800
50mm diameter m 2100
Luminaires
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire single tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times184mm 36watt nr 11000
1553times184mm 58watt nr 11500
1817times184mm 70watt nr 13600
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire twin tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times280mm 36watt nr 12000
1553times280mm 58watt nr 14000
1817times280mm 70watt nr 16000
ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
Taking down
Take down walls and remove rubble from site
external walls
half brick wall m2 1000
one brick wall m2 1400
one brick and a half wall m2 2000
two brick wall m2 3400
blockwork 140mm wall m2 800
blockwork 190mm wall m2 1600
blockwork 215mm wall m2 2200
Composite and principal rates 145
internal walls
half brick wall m2 2000
one brick wall m2 2800
blockwork 90mm wall m2 1000
blockwork 100mm wall m2 1100
blockwork 115mm wall m2 1300
blockwork 125mm wall m2 1500
blockwork 140mm wall m2 1800
Take down and remove chimney stack to below roof slop size
750times750times1200mm above roof nr 26000
1030times1030times1000mm above roof nr 38000
Take down chimney breast from roof to ground level (2 storey) nr 180000
pound
Forming openings
Form openings for windows or doors In existing in walls
in gauged mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3600
100mm blockwork m2 4000
140mm blockwork m2 4600
215mm blockwork m2 5000
half brick wall m2 4200
one brick wall m2 5000
one and a half brick wall m2 7000
two brick wall m2 8800
in cement mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3800
100mm blockwork m2 4400
140mm blockwork m2 5000
215mm blockwork m2 5600
half brick wall m2 4600
one brick wall m2 5600
one and a half brick wall m2 7600
two brick wall m2 9400
Cut opening in internal wall 900times2100mm suitable for new single door including squaring up jambs and head inserting lintel over making good to surrounding plasterwork
146 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
half brick wall nr 26000
one brick wall nr 80000
one and half brick wall nr 106000
75mm blockwork nr 14000
100mm blockwork nr 16000
140mm blockwork nr 20000
215mm blockwork nr 32000
pound
Cut opening in existing wall size 1200times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 110000
one and half brick wall nr 130000
140mm blockwork nr 85000
215mm blockwork nr 100000
Cut opening in existing wall size 2000times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 140000
one and half brick wall nr 160000
140mm blockwork nr 115000
215mm blockwork nr 130000
Form opening in reinforced concrete floor slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
Form opening in reinforced concrete suspended slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
100mm m 11000
150mm m 13000
200mm m 15000
250mm m 17000
300mm m 19000
100mm m 13000
150mm m 15000
200mm m 18000
250mm m 20000
300mm m 22000
Composite and principal rates 147
pound
Form opening in reinforced concrete wall and make good to all edges slab thickness
100mm m2 13000
150mm m2 15000
200mm m2 18000
250mm m2 20000
300mm m2 22000
Filling openings
Fill openings in common brickwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
one brick wall m2 18000
brickblock cavity wall m2 22000
Fill openings in blockwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
100mm thick blockwork wall m2 7000
215mm thick blockwork wall m2 8000
Fill openings in concrete floor slab with concrete
100mm thick m2 1400
150mm thick m2 2100
200mm thick m2 2800
250mm thick m2 3500
300mm thick m2 5000
Fill openings in suspended concrete floor slab with concrete including formwork to soffit
100mm thick m2 5400
150mm thick m2 6000
200mm thick m2 7000
250mm thick m2 7500
300mm thick m2 8500
Brickwork and blockwork
Cut out defective facing bricks in one brick wall and renew
pound350 per thousand
single brick nr 600
areas less than 1m2 m2 12200 2
pound500 per thousand
single brick nr 800
areas less than 1m2 m2 14000
areas over 1m2 m2 13000
2areas over 1m m 11600
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pound
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound350 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound500 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
nr 14000 concrete lintel and making good
Cut out defective terracotta air brick and replace
Rake out joints and point up in gauged mortar m2 1500
Rake out joints in gauged mortar re-fix loose flashing and point up on completion
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons
facings
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons m2 6200
facings m2 6400
Rake out joints of random rubble wall and point up in cement mortar
flush pointing m2 1000
flush pointing m2 1100
Roofing
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and remove
tiles m2 1000
slates m2 1000
timber boarding m2 1400
Renew concrete lintel 1500mm long including one course of brickwork inserting new
Cut out one course of half brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
Cut out one course of one brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
metal sheeting m2 800
corrugated sheeting m2 800
215times65mm nr 1000
215times140mm nr 1500
215times215mm nr 2000
horizontal m 1000
stepped
m 3600
m 3800
m 1400
2underfelt m 400
Composite and principal rates 149
metal sheeting m2 600
woodwool slabs m2 600
firings m2 300
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and carefully lay aside
tiles m2 1400
slates m2 1400
metal sheeting m2 1200
corrugated sheeting m2 1200
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and carefully lay aside
metal sheeting m2 1000
woodwool slabs m2 1000
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm
25 of area
250mm centres m2 400
450mm centres m2 350
600mm centres m2 300
pound
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm (contrsquod)
50 of area
250mm centres m2 600
450mm centres m2 500
600mm centres m2 400
250mm centres m2 800
450mm centres m2 700
600mm centres m2 600
100 of area
250mm centres m2 1000
450mm centres m2 850
600mm centres m2 700
Take off single slipped slate and re-fix nr 600
Take off single broken slate and renew with new Welsh Blue slate size
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and remove
bituminous felt m2 400
75 of area
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Take off broken slates in area approximately 1m2 and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
Take off double eaves course and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
pound
Take off single slipped tile and re-fix nr 400
Take off single broken tile and renew
nr 800
Marley Ludlow nr 800
Marley Bold Roll nr 800
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 800
Take off broken tiles in area approximately 1 m2 and renew
Marley Plain nr 6600
Marley Ludlow nr 2400
Marley Bold Roll nr 2400
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 3400
Take off defective ridge capping and re-fix
half round m 2200
Carpentry and joinery
Take down or cut out existing timbers and load into skips
structural timbers
405times205mm nr 800
510times255mm nr 1000
610times305mm nr 1200
405times205mm nr 11000
510times255mm nr 12000
610times305mm nr 11500
405times205mm nr 4800
510times255mm nr 6000
610times305mm nr 5500
Marley Plain
angular m 2400
50times100mm m 110
50times150mm m 150
75times100mm m 180
75times150mm m 200
100times150mm m 240
100times200mm m 280
Composite and principal rates 151
roof boarding m2 400
floor boarding m2 300
stud partition m2 500
skirting and grounds
100mm high m 110
150mm high m 130
200mm high m 180
pound
rails
50mm high m 030
75mm high m 040
100mm high m 150
fittings
wall cupboards nr 300
floor units nr 350
sink units nr 400
staircases
straight flight nr 3800
doors frames and linings
single internal nr 1000
single external nr 1200
double internal nr 1600
double external nr 2000
windows and frames
casement 1200times900mm nr 1000
casement 1800times900mm nr 1200
sash 900times1500mm nr 1600
landing nr 2600
sash 900times1800mm nr 1800
ironmongery to softwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 600
cylinder lock nr 800
door closer nr 800
casement stay nr 200
deadlock nr 600
nr 400
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casement fastener nr 200
shelf brackets nr 200
butts hinges
pound
ironmongery to hardwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 700
cylinder lock nr 900
door closer nr 900
casement stay nr 300
casement fastener nr 300
shelf brackets nr 400
butts hinges
100mm
125mm
Take off and lay aside for reuse
single doors nr 1800
double doors nr 2200
Take off and lay aside for reuse including frames and linings complete
single doors nr 2400
double doors nr 2800
Softwood windows including frames complete
casement 1200times900mm nr 1400
casement 1800times900mm nr 1600
sash 900times1500mm nr 2000
sash 900times1800mm nr 2200
Fittings
wall cupboards nr 800
floor units nr 1000
sink units nr 1400
125mm nr 500
100mm nr 450
75mm nr 400
deadlock nr 700
75mm
nr 500
nr 500
nr 550
nr 600
Composite and principal rates 153
pound
Cut out decayed structural softwood timber member and renew
floors
Cut out and renew decayed
m 1200
75mm high m 1400
dado rails
50mm high m 1200
75mm high m 1400
stair risers
stair treads
stair balusters 1000mm high
25mm diameter nr 1200
32mm diameter nr 1400
stair handrails
38mm diameter m 2000
Ease and adjust locks and hinges on
single doors nr 500
double doors nr 800
sash windows nr 1200
casement windows nr 800
Renew sash cord
sash windows nr 1800
50times150mm m 1000
50times175mm m 1200
50times200mm m 1400
roofs
50times150mm m 1200
50times175mm m 1400
50times200mm m 1600
picture rails
50mm high
19times210mm m 1500
25times210mm m 2400
25times275mm m 3800
32times275mm m 4200
3800
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pound
Metalwork
Take down and load Into skips
metal doors
single garage nr 3000
metal windows
nr 1800
nr 2600
metal staircase
straight flight nr 4800
Take down and lay aside for reuse
nr 3200
nr 2800
nr 5000
Plumbing
Take down and load into skips
rainwater pipes and fittings m 100
rainwater gutters and fittings m 100
WC suites nr 800
wash basins nr 600
shower cubicles nr 800
single nr 2000
double nr 3500
double nr 4500
1200times2400mm nr 3400
landing nr 3400
metal doors
single nr 2200
double nr 3700
single garage
double nr 4700
metal windows
1200times1200mm nr 2000
1200times2400mm nr 3600
metal staircase
straight flight
landing nr 3600
baths nr 800
1200times1200mm
1200times1800mm
1200times1800mm
Composite and principal rates 155
pound
soil and vent pipe m 200
domestic hot and cold water system nr 9000
domestic central heating system nr 12000
Take down and renew rainwater goods including fittings
PVC pipes 68mm diameter m 2600
PVC pipes 68mm square m 2800
cast iron pipes 75mm diameter m 4000
cast iron pipes 100mm diameter m 5000
PVC gutters 76mm m 2600
PVC gutters 112mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 100mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 150mm m 5000
cast iron baths m 50000
acrylic baths m 40000
wash basins m 25000
acrylic baths m 40000
stainless steel sink m 25000
single urinals m 80000
Finishings
Hack off and load into skips
wall plaster m2 1000
ceiling plaster m2 800
quarry floor tiles m2 1600
cement and sand screed m2 1200 2 1400
Two coat plaster work
13mm thick to
walls m2 1800
10mm thick to
walls m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Cement and sand screed
12mm thick to walls m2 1400
18mm thick to walls m2 1800
Granolithic paving 25mm thick to floors m2 1700
granolithic m
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pound
Quarry floor tiling 2
2
Wallboard 95mm thick and two coat plasterwork to
m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Clean existing painted timber framing and prepare to receive new finish m2 300
Burn off paint from timber framing rub down and prepare for new finish m2 600
150times150mm m 6000
200times200mm m 5600
walls
5 Indices and regional variations
Indices
Indices have been used for many years in the construction industry as a tool in the comparison of costs and tender prices between different periods of time They are essential when projecting cash flow forecasts on projects that may over run or for planning medium- to long-term projects where trends from historical cost databases can be identified and projected forwards
There are several indices available and the most appropriate must be selected to suit the project under consideration The main set of indices in the building industry is produced by the Building Cost Information Services (BCIS) and is published by the RICS The civil engineering industry sometimes use a price adjustment formula (usually called the Baxter formula after its originator) on contracts with a long construction period The formula is based on fewer headings than the BCIS and covers eleven categories
Construction indices usually present data under two headings construction costs and tender prices Construction costs represent the amounts paid by contractors for labour materials plant and other costs incurred in running a business Tender prices are the sums accepted by clients for the erection of projects and include profit and overheads
Tender prices tend to increase when there is a large volume of work available and decrease during lean periods In difficult times contractors may submit tenders at cost (or even below cost) in order to obtain work to keep the work force together and keep the plant occupied
Tender prices are compiled from accepted tenders based on statistics produced in quarterly periods and consolidated into annual figures The following table lists the construction costs and tender prices between 1984 and 2009mdashthe figures for 2008 and 2009 are estimated
Year Construction costs Tender prices
1984 236 210
1985 248 218
1986 262 229
1987 276 258
1988 293 309
1989 314 340
1990 337 309
1991 355 262
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1992 365 243
1993 372 235
1994 382 252
1995 401 265
1996 411 267
1997 421 283
1998 439 313
1999 460 332
2000 489 359
2001 507 384
2002 535 412
2003 568 429
2004 600 442
2005 641 465
2006 682 491
2007 718 525
2008 752 556
2009 789 584
Estimated
Regional variations
Construction costs vary in different parts of the UK and the following adjustments should be made to first stage estimates The costs in this book are set at 100
England
East Anglia 91
East Midlands 87
Inner London 106
North 90
North West 87
England
Outer London 100
South East 95
South West 91
Yorkshire and Humberside 90
Northern Ireland 72
Scotland
Wales 90
94
Year Construction costs Tender prices
6Property insurance
When preparing first stage estimates it is important that the fullest possible financial picture is presented to the client to enable him to make a decision on whether to proceed with the project or not
A calculation must be done for insurance purposes to assess the rebuilding costs if the building was damaged by fire or some other cause
The easiest way to achieve this is by using the square metre prices in Chapter 1 as a base The appropriate rate should be multiplied by the area of the building to be insured The resultant figure must then be adjusted by both the indices and regional variation factors in Chapter 5
The insurance cover must also include for the demolition of the damaged building (not just clearing away debris but grubbing up existing foundations and basements) and professional fees to plan and supervise the work of reconstruction Here is an example of how the calculation should be made
Example 1
Day Surgery in the East Anglia region constructed in 1982 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 600 m2
say pound1350 810000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 21600
831600
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for East Anglia
times91timespound831600 756756
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 56756
Carried forward pound 813512
Brought forward pound 813512
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 97621
Planning and building regulations say 25000 122621
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936133
VAT 175 163823
pound 1099956
The building should be insured for pound1100000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
Example 2
Heavy industrial factory in Scotland constructed in 1988 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 2400 m2 say pound900 2160000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 50400
2210400
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for Scotland
2077776
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 155833
Carried forward pound 2233609
Brought forward pound 2233609
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 268033
Planning and building regulations say 25000 293033
2526642
VAT 175 442162
pound 2968804
The building should be insured for pound3000000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
times94timespound2210400
7 Professional fees
The use of fee scales used to be mandatory but now clients are able to negotiate the level of fees with their professional advisers In the preparation of first stage estimates the cost of fees must be included on either an all-in fee basis for the professional team or separate fees for each discipline This chapter contains information for either method
An allowance should be made for expenses incurred in connection with the contract and VAT on professional fees should also be included The following categories of fees are included
bull architectsbull quantity surveyorsbull consulting engineersbull landscape architectsbull planningbull building regulations
Architectsrsquo fees
Details of Architectsrsquo fees are set out in lsquoEngaging an Architectrsquo and a copy can be obtained from RIBA Publications (0207 608 2375) The fees are based upon three classifications of buildings
simplemdashcar parks warehouses factories etcaveragemdashoffices retail outlets housing schools etccomplexmdashspecialist buildings hospitals laboratories etc
The work stages are set out below
Stages Proportion of fee
C Outline proposals 10ndash15
D Detailed proposals 15ndash20
E Final proposals 20
F Production information 20
G-L Tender and construction 25ndash35
The fees are assessed by applying the classification of the project to its value on a fee scale graph Extra fees may be due if the work is carried out in Stage A (Appraisal) and Stage B (Strategic Brief) or alteration work These fees would normally be charged on a time basis at an agreed rate Here are some typical examples of fees for new work
162 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Value of contract Fee as percentage of contract value
100000 85ndash110
500000 58ndash85
1000000 45ndash78
2000000 40ndash73
3000000 38ndash70
Quantity Surveyorsrsquo fees
The following examples of fees are set out in Professional Charges for Quantity Surveying Services obtainable from Surveyors Publications (01203 694757) Although Scale 36 (inclusive fees for quantity surveying services) has been abolished it is included here for general guidance
Scales 36 and 37mdashBuilding workThere are three basic categories of works
Category A complex with little repetition
Category B less complex with some repetition
Category C simple
For each category there are two types of fees
Scale 36 inclusive scale for complete services
Scale 37 itemised scale divided into pre- and post-contract services
Here are some examples of percentages and fees for varying sized projects
Scale 36mdashInclusive services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 9380 625 9060 604 7650 5 10
250000 14380 575 13760 550 11750 470
350000 19030 544 18060 516 15450 441
450000 23330 518 21960 488 18750 417
750000 34880 465 32010 427 27450 366
1250000 51880 415 46010 368 39950 320
2500000 90380 362 79010 316 68200 273
4000000 133880 333 116010 290 99200 248
pound
Professional fees 163
Scale 37mdashPre-contract services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 4730 315 4410 294 3930 262
250000 7030 281 6410 256 5730 229
350000 9080 259 8160 233 7230 227
450000 10880 242 9660 215 8430 417
750000 15830 211 13560 181 11580 154
1250000 23330 187 19060 152 16080 129
2500000 39080 156 31810 127 26330 105
4000000 56380 140 45810 115 37330 093
Scale 37mdashPost-contract services (Alternative 1)
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 3150 210 3150 210 2520 168
250000 4850 194 4850 194 4020 161
350000 6500 184 6450 184 5470 156
450000 8100 180 7950 177 6870 153
750000 12450 166 11850 158 10620 142
1250000 18950 152 17350 152 16120 129
2500000 34200 137 30100 120 27870 111
4000000 51200 128 44100 110 40370 101
For negotiating and agreeing prices with a contractor
Value of work Fee
pound pound
150000 750 050
250000 1050 042
350000 1350 039
450000 1650 037
750000 2400 032
1250000 3350 027
2500000 4600 018
4000000 6100 015
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Scale 38mdashCivil Engineering work
Category 1 Runways roads railways and earthworks and dredging and monolithic walls
Category 2 Piled quay walls suspended jetties bridges sewers storage and treatment tanks turbine halls reactor blocks
Pre-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 1960 065 3650 073
1500000 5040 034 8850 050
2500000 7540 030 12850 051
5000000 12790 026 21850 044
7000000 16790 024 28850 041
12000000 25790 021 45350 038
15000000 30290 020 54350 036
25000000 44790 018 83350 033
Post-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 5950 119 10750 215
750000 8250 110 15000 200
1500000 14250 095 26250 175
2500000 20750 083 38250 153
5000000 34000 068 65250 131
7000000 44000 063 86250 123
12000000 68000 057 135750 113
15000000 81500 054 162750 109
25000000 125000 050 249750 100
Consulting Engineersrsquo fees
Engineersrsquo fees are published by The Association for Consultancy and Engineering Alliance House 12 Caxton House London SW1H 0QL (tel 0207 222 6557) and copies can be obtained from them
Professional fees 165
Landscape Consultantsrsquo fees
The fees for work over the value of pound10000 are calculated in two parts Part 1 is assessed from a graph which indicates the fee percentage from 6 to 14 according to the value of the contract Part 2 is a coefficient ranging from 10 where the consultant has overall responsibility to his client for a job with a normal balance of hard and soft works
This may increase to 12 when the soft works element exceeds 50 of the landscape contract or for private contracts The coefficient may be decreased to 08 for other types of jobs such as golf courses and road landscaping Here is an example
Assume a project has a contract value of pound100000 including both hard and soft works in a new business park The fee graph shows that the percentage norm is 75 The coefficient is 12 because the soft work element exceeds 50 The job coefficient is 10 so the compounded coefficient is 10times12 The total percentage fee will be 75times12=90
The scale of fees allows for other methods of remuneration such as lump sum fees using a ceiling figure in conjunction with a time basis or having a retainer that can be reviewed after a period and paid according to the value of the actual work carried out
Similarly when only occasional work is required this can be charged on a time basis Site surveys would normally be paid on a lump sum basis of estimated time involved
Professional team all-in fees
Assessing the fees for professional teams working on a development project can be complicated due to the different methods of fee calculation adopted by the various professional bodies Worked examples of these are shown in this chapter relating to a range of contract values
Sometimes the client will prefer to deal with only one discipline and a lead professional will be appointed This firm will negotiate an overall fee for the whole team and the table below shows the effect of this arrangement The figures have been rounded off to the nearest pound1000
Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
13 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
200 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
300 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45
400 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60
500 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
600 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90
700 56 63 70 77 84 91 98 105
800 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120
900 72 81 90 99 108 117 126 135
1000 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
1200 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
1400 112 126 140 154 168 182 196 210
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Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
1 3 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
1600 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
1800 144 162 180 198 216 234 252 270
2000 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
2250 180 202 225 247 270 292 315 337
2500 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375
2750 220 247 275 302 330 357 385 412
3000 240 270 300 330 360 390 420 450
3250 260 292 325 357 390 422 455 487
3500 280 315 350 385 420 455 490 525
3750 300 337 375 412 450 487 525 562
4000 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600
5500 440 495 550 605 660 715 770 825
6000 480 540 600 660 720 780 840 900
7000 560 630 700 770 840 910 980 1050
8000 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
9000 720 810 900 990 1080 1170 1260 1350
10000 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
8 Useful addresses
Association of Consulting EngineersAlliance House12 Caxton StreetLondon SW1 OQL(0207 222 6557)
British Association of Landscape IndustriesLandscape HouseNational Agricultural CentreStoneleigh ParkWarwickshire CV8 2LG(0247 669 0333)
British Board of AgrementPO Box 195 Bucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordHerts WD2 7NG(01923 665300)
British Decorators Association32 Coton RoadNuneatonWarwickshire CV11 5TW(0247 635 3776)
British Flat Roofing Council186 Beardall StreetHucknallNottingham NG15 7JU(01159566666)
British Property Federation1 Warwick Row7th FloorLondon SW1E 5ER(0207 828 0111)
British Standards Institution389 Chiswick High StreetLondon W4 4AL(0208 996 9000)
British Woodworking Federation55 Tufton Street
168 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
London SW1 3QL(0870 458 6939)
Building Centre Group26 Store StreetLondon WC1E 7BT(0207 692 4000)
Building Cost Information ServiceRICS12 Great George StreetParliament SquareLondon SWIP 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Building Employers Confederation56ndash64 Leonard StreetLondon EC2A 4JX(0207 608 5000)
Building Research EstablishmentBucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordWD2 7JR (01923 664000)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators12 Bloomsbury SquareLondon WC1A 2LP(0207 421 7444)
Chartered Institute of BuildingEnglemere Kingsrsquos RideAscot Berkshire SL5 7BJ(01344 630700)
Concrete SocietyCentury HouseTelford AvenueCrowthorneBerkshire RG45 6YS(01344466007)
Confederation of British IndustryCentre Point103 New Oxford StreetLondon WC1A 1DU(0207 379 7400)
Electrical Contractors AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtBayswaterLondon W2 4HY(0207 313 4800)
Useful addresses 169
Federation of Master Builders14ndash15 Great James StreetLondon WC1N 3DP(0207 242 7583)
Glass and Glazing Federation44ndash48 Borough High StreetLondon SEI 1XB(0207 403 7177)
Heating and Ventilation Contractorsrsquo AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtLondon W2 4JG(0207 313 4900)
Housing Corporation HQ149 Tottenham Court RoadLondon W1P OBN(0207 393 2000)
Institute of Mechanical Engineers1 Birdcage WalkLondon SW1H 9JJ(0207 222 7894)
Institute of Plumbing64 Station LaneHornchurchEssex RN12 6NB(017108 472791)
Institution of Civil Engineers1ndash7 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AA(0207 222 7722)
Institution of Civil Engineering SurveyorsDominion HouseSibson RoadSaleCheshire M33 7PP(0161 9723100)
Institution of Electrical EngineersSavoy PlaceLondon WC2R OBL(0207 240 1871)
Institution of Structural Engineers11 Upper Belgrave StreetLondon SW1X 8BH(0207 235 4535)
170 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Joint Contracts Tribunal66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of British Architects66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors12 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Royal Town Planning Institute41 Botolph LaneLondon ER3R 8DL(0207 929 9494)
Timber Research and Development AssociationStocking LaneHughenden ValleyHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP14 4ND(01494 569 600)
Town and Country Planning Association17 Carlton House TerraceLondon SW1Y 5AS(0207 930 8903)
Water Services Association1 Queen Annrsquos GateLondon SW1H 9BT(0207 957 4567)
Welsh Development AgencyTreforest Industrial EstatePontypriddGlamorgan CS37 5UT(01345 775577)
Zinc Development Association6 Wrenrsquos Court56 Victoria RoadSutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB72 1SY(0121 3558386)
9 Estimating data
When preparing first stage estimates it is often necessary to take a broad view because of lack of time or information The data in this chapter are intended to help in this process
LABOUR
The rates in this book have been calculated based on the following labour hourly values
General operatives pound13
Craftsmen pound17
Plumbers pound18
Electricians pound19
The following hourly gang rates have also been used where applicable
Building
Groundwork gang pound70
Concreting gang pound60
Steel fixing gang pound60
Formwork gang pound90
Bricklaying gang pound50
Lightweight blockwork gang pound50
Dense blockwork gang pound50
Carpentry gang pound60
Drain laying gang pound35
Civil engineering
Concreting gang pound90
Shuttering gang pound75
Pipe laying (small bore) gang pound80
Pipe laying (large bore) gang pound90
Sub base laying gang pound75
Concrete paving gang pound90
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The metric system
Linear
1 centimetre (cm) = 10 millimetres (mm)
1 decimetre (dm) = 10 centimetres (cm)
1 metre (m) = 10 decimetres (dm)
1 kilometre (km) = 1000 metres (m)
Area
100 sq millimetres = 1 sq centimetre
100 sq centimetres = 1 sq decimetre
100 sq decimetres = 1 sq metre
1000 sq metres = 1 hectare
Capacity
1 millilitre (ml) = 1 cubic centimetre (cm3)
1 centilitre (cl) = 10 millilitres (ml)
1 decilitre (dl) = 10 centilitres (cl)
= 10 decilitres (dl)
Weight
1 centigram (cg) = 10 milligrams (mg)
1 decigram (dg) = 10 centigrams (cg)
1 gram (g) = 10 decigrams (dg)
1 decagram (dag) = 10 grams (g)
1 hectogram (hg) = 10 decagrams (dag)
Conversion equivalents (imperialmetric)
Length
inch = 254 mm
1 foot = 3048 mm
1 yard = 9144 mm
1 yard = 09144m
1 mile = 160934m
Area
1 sq inch = 64516 sq mm
1 sq ft = 0092903 sq m
1 sq yard = 08361 sq m
1 acre = 4840 sq yards
1 litre (l)
Estimating data 173
1 acre = 2471 hectares
Liquid
= 0454 litres
1 pint = 0568 litres
1 gallon = 4546 litres
Horse-power
1 hp = 746 watts
1 hp = 0746 kW
1 hp =
Weight
= 04536 kg
1 cwt = 508 kg
1 ton = 10161 kg
Conversion equivalents (metricimperial)
Length
1 mm = 003937 inches
1 centimetre = 03937 inches
1 metre = 1094 yards
1 metre = 3282 ft
1 kilometre = 0621373 miles
Area
1 sq millimetre = 000155 sq in
1 sq metre = 10764 sq ft
1 sq metre = 1196 sq yards
1 acre = 404686 sq m
1 hectare = 0404686 acres
Liquid
1 litre = 2202 Ibs
1 litre = 176 pints
1 litre = 022 gallons
Horse-power
1 watt = 000134 hp
1 kw = 134 hp
1 hp = 0759 kg ms
1 lb water
1 lb
33000 ftlbmin
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Weight
1 kg = 2205 Ibs
1 kg = 001968 cwt
1 kg = 0000984 ton
Temperature equivalents
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius deduct 32 and multiply by 59To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply by 95 and add 32
Fahrenheit Celsius
230 1100
220 1044
210 989
200 933
190 878
180 822
170 767
160 711
150 656
140 600
130 544
120 489
110 433
100 378
90 322
80 267
70 211
60 156
50 100
40 44
30
20
10
0
11ndash
67
22
178
ndash
ndash
ndash
Estimating data 175
Areas and volumes
Figure Area Perimeter
Rectangle Lengthtimesbreadth Sum of sides
Triangle Basetimeshalf of perpendicular height
Sum of sides
Quadrilateral Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapezoidal Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapeziumperpendicular height
Sum of sides
Parallelogram Basetimesperpendicular height Sum of sides
Regular polygon Half sum of sidestimeshalf internal diameter
Sum of sides
Circle pitimesradius2
Figure Surface area Volume
Cylinder pitimes2timesradius2timeslength (curved surface only)
2
Sphere pitimesdiameter2 3
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Aggregate coarse 1500
Ashes 800
Ballast 600
Blockboard standard
Blockboard tempered 940ndash1060
Blocks natural aggregate
75mm 16000
100mm 21500
140mm 30000
Blocks lighweight aggregate
75mm 6000
100mm 8000
140mm 11200
Bricks Fletton 182000
Bricks engineering 225000
Bricks concrete 185000
Brickwork 1125mm 22000
940ndash1000
Half of sum of parallel sidestimes
pitimesradius timeslength
Diameter times05236
pitimesdiameter or pitimes2timesradius
176 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Brickwork 215mm 46500
Brickwork 3275mm 71000
Cement 1440
Chalk 2240
Chipboard standard 650ndash750
Chipboard flooring 680ndash800
Clay 1800
Concrete 2450
6mm 0091
8mm 0125
10mm 0158
12mm 0191
15mm 0280
18mm 0385
22mm 0531
28mm 0681
35mm 1133
42mm 1368
54mm 1769
Copper pipes table Y
6mm 0117
8mm 0162
10mm 0206
12mm 0251
15mm 0392
18mm 0476
22mm 0697
28mm 0899
35mm 1409
42mm 1700
54mm 2905
Copper pipes table Z
6mm 0077
8mm 0105
10mm 0133
12mm 0161
Copper pipes tabletimes
Estimating data 177
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm15mm 020318mm 029222mm 035928mm 045935mm 067042mm 092254mm 1334
Flint 2550Gravel 1750Hardcore 1900Hoggin 1750Glass clear sheet
3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 150010mm 250012mm 300015mm 375019mm 475025mm 6350
Glass float3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 1500
Glass patterned3mm 6004mm 7505mm 9506mm 115010mm 2150
Laminboard 500ndash700Lime ground 750Mild steel flat bars
25times953mm 191038times953mm 284050times1270 506050times1900 7590
Mild steel round bars6mm 02228mm 039510mm 0616
178 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
12mm 0888
16mm 1579
20mm 2466
25mm 3854
32mm 6313
40mm 9864
50mm 15413
Mild steel square bars
6mm 0283
8mm 0503
10mm 0784
12mm 1131
16mm 2010
20mm 3139
25mm 4905
32mm 8035
40mm 12554
50mm 19617
Plaster
780
Carlite tough coat 11 mm thick
780
Carlite bonding 8mm thick 710
Carlite bonding 11 mm thick 980
Thistle hardwall 11 mm thick 880
Thistle dri-coat 11 mm thick 830
Thistle renovating 11 mm thick
880
Sand 1600
Screed 125mm thick 2900
Stone Bath 2200
Stone crushed 1350
Stone Darley Dale 2400
Carlite browning 11mm thick
Estimating data 179
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2
Stone natural 2400
Stone Portland 2200
Stone reconstructed 2250
Stone York 2400
Terrazzo 25mm thick 4550
Timber
Ash 800
Baltic Spruce 480
Beech 815
Birch 720
Box 960
Cedar 480
Ebony 1215
Elm 625
Greenheart 960
Jarrah 815
Maple 750
Pine Pitchpine 800
Pine Red Deal 575
Pine Yellow Deal 530
Sycamore 530
Teak African 960
Teak Indian 655
Walnut 495
Top soil 1000
Water 950
Woodblock flooringsoftwood 1270
hardwood 1760
Zinc sheeting 46
EXCAVATION AND FILLINGShrinkage of deposited material
Clay minus10Gravel minus75Sandy soil minus125
180 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bulking excavated material
Clay 40
Gravel 25
Sand 20
Typical fuel comsumption for plant
Engine size kW Litres per hour
Compressors up to 20 40030 65040 82050 90075 1600100 2000125 2500150 3000
Concrete mixers up to5 10010 24015 38020 500
Dumpers5 1307 20010 30015 40020 49030 70050 1200
Excavators10 25020 45040 90060 130080 1700
Pumps5 11010 21015 32020 42025 550
Estimating data 181
CONCRETE WORKConcrete mixes
Mix Cement t Sand m3 Aggregate m3 Water litters
112 050 045 070 20800
1153 037 050 080 18500
124 030 054 085 17500
1255 025 055 085 16600
136 022 055 085 16000
BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK
Bricks per m2 (brick size 215times1035times65mm)
Half brick wall
stretcher bond 59
English bond 89
English garden wall bond 74
Flemish bond 79
One brick wall
English bond 118
Flemish bond 118
One and a half brick wall
English bond 178
Flemish bond 178
Two brick wall
English bond 238
Flemish bond 238
Metric modular bricks
200times100times75mm
90mm thick 133
190mm thick 200
200times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
190mm thick 100
290mm thick 150
300times100times75mm
90mm thick 44
300times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
Blocks per m2 (block size 414times215mm)
182 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
60mm thick 99
75mm thick 99
100mm thick 99
140mm thick 99
190mm thick 99
215mm thick 99
Mortar per m2 Wirecut m3 1 Frog m3 2 Frogs m3
Brick size 215times1035times65mm
half brick wall 0017 0024 0031
one brick wall 0045 0059 0073
one and a half brick wall 0072 0093 0114
two brick wall 0101 0128 0155
Brick size 200times100times75mm Solid m3 Perforated m3
90mm thick 0016 0019
190mm thick 0042 0048
290mm thick 0068 0078
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0013 0016
190mm thick 0036 0041
290mm thick 0059 0067
Solid m3 Perforated m3
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0015 0018
Block size 440times215mm
60mm thick 0004
75mm thick 0005
100mm thick 0006
140mm thick 0007
190mm thick 0008
215mm thick 0009
MASONRY
Mortar per m2 of random walling m3
300mm thick wall 0120
450mm thick wall 0160
550mm thick wall 0120
Estimating data 183
CARPENTRY AND JOINERYLength of boarding required mm2
Board width 75mm 1333
Board width 100mm 1000
Board width 125mm 800
Board width 150mm 667
Board width 175mm 571
Board width 200mm 500
ROOFING Lap mm Gauge mm Nrm2 Battens mm2
Clayconcrete tiles
267times165mm 65 100 6000 1000
65 98 6400 1050
65 90 6800 1130
387times230mm 75 300 1600 320
100 280 1740 350
420times330mm 75 340 1000 290
100 320 1074 310
Fibre slates
500times250mm 90 205 1950 485
80 210 1910 476
70 215 1860 465
600times300mm 105 250 1360 404
100 250 1340 400
90 255 1310 392
80 260 1290 385
70 263 1270 377
400times200mm 70 165 3000 606
75 162 3090 617
90 155 3230 645
500times250mm 70 215 1860 465
75 212 1890 472
90 205 1950 488
100 200 2000 500
110 195 2050 513
600times300mm 100 250 134 400
110 245 1360 408
184 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Natural slates
405times205mm 75 165 2959 870
405times255mm 75 165 2375 606
405times305mm 75 165 1900 500
460times230mm 75 195 2300 600
460times255mm 75 195 2037 520
460times305mm 75 195 1700 500
510times255mm 75 220 1802 460
510times305mm 75 220 1500 400
560times280mm 75 240 1481 412
560times280mm 75 240 1400 400
610times305mm 75 265 1227 374
Reconstructed stone slates
380times250mm 75 150 1600 320
PLASTERING AND TILING
Plaster coverage m2 per 1000kg
Carlite browning 11 mm thick 135ndash155
Carlite tough coat 11mm thick 135ndash150
Carlite bonding 11mm thick 100ndash115
Thistle hardwall 11mm thick 115ndash130
Thistle dri-coat 11mm thick 135ndash135
Thistle renovating 11mm thick 115ndash125
Tile coverage Nr per m2
4327
200times200mm 2500
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Roof drainage Area m2 Pipe mm Gutter mm
One end outlet 15 50 75
38 68 100
100 110 150
Centre outlet 30 50 75
75 68 100
200 110 150
152times152mm
Estimating data 185
PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING
Average coverage of paints m2 per litre
Timber Plastered surfaces Brickwork
Primer 10ndash12 9ndash11 5ndash7
Undercoat 10ndash12 11ndash14 6ndash8
Gloss 11ndash14 11ndash14 6ndash8
Emulsion 10ndash12 12ndash15 6ndash10
Wallpaper coverage per roll Rolls nr Wall height m Room perimeter m
4 250 8
5 250 9
5 250 10
6 250 11
6 250 12
7 250 13
7 250 14
8 250 15
8 250 16
8 250 17
9 250 18
10 250 19
10 250 20
10 250 21
11 250 22
11 250 23
12 250 24
13 250 25
13 250 26
14 250 27
5 280 8
5 280 9
5 280 10
7 280 11
7 280 12
7 280 13
8 280 14
8 280 15
9 280 16
186 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
10 280 17
10 280 18
11 280 19
11 280 20
12 280 21
13 280 22
13 280 23
14 280 24
14 280 25
15 280 26
15 280 27
Drainage
Trench widths Under 15m deep mm Over 15m deep mm
Pipe diameter 100mm 450 600
Pipe diameter 150mm 500 650
Pipe diameter 225mm 600 750
Pipe diameter 300mm 650 800
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and haunching (m3 per m) m3
Pipe diameter 100mm 0117
Pipe diameter 150mm 0152
Pipe diameter 225mm 0195
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and surround (m3 per m)
Pipe diameter 100mm 0185
Pipe diameter 150mm 0231
Pipe diameter 225mm 0285
Pipe diameter 300mm 0391
LANDSCAPING
Tree sizes Type Height Clear stem height
Girth
Light standard 250ndash275m 150ndash180m 6ndash8cm
Standard 275ndash300m 18m 8ndash10cm
Selected standard
300ndash350m 18m 10ndash12cm
Heavy standard 350ndash400m 18m 12ndash14cm
Extra heavy standard
400ndash500m 18m 14ndash16cm
Estimating data 187
gmm2 34 gmm2 50 gmm2 102 gmm2 500
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2)
50 75 150 200
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2)
18 27 54 72
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2)
350 525 1050 1400
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2)
23 35 69 92
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2)
368 552 1104 1472
area 6900m2)235 352 705 940
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2)
170 255 510 680
Weedkiller
litres per hectare
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2) 148
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2) 052
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2) 1028
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2) 067
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2) 1083
Rugby (size 100times69m area 6900m2) 690
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2) 500
CIVIL ENGINEERING OUTPUT
Placing ready-mixed concrete Labour gang (m3 per hour)
Mass concrete
blinding
150mm thick 550
150ndash300mm thick 625
300ndash500mm thick 700
bases
not exceeding 150mm thick 500
not exceeding 300mm thick 575
not exceeding 500mm thick 675
exceeding 150mm thick 700
sports fieldsQuantities of seed for
Rugby (size 100times69m
188 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced concrete
bases
not exceeding 300mm thick 550
not exceeding 500mm thick 625
exceeding 150mm thick 675
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm thick 375
not exceeding 300mm thick 475
exceeding 300mm thick 575
walls
not exceeding 150mm thick 350
not exceeding 300mm thick 450
exceeding 300mm thick 500
beams and columns
sectional area not exceeding 003m2) 200
sectional area not exceeding 003 -10m2) 250
sectional area exceeding 10m2) 350
Fixing bar reinforcement
The following figures exclude delivery craneage and hoisting in position The hours refer to tonnes per hour for a steelfixer and general operative
Height up to 6m (hours)
Height 7 to 12m (hours)
Height 13 to 19m (hours)
Height over 19m (hours)
Straight round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 006 008 012 016 to braces columns and sloping roofs
006 008 012 016
Bent round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 006 006 008to braces columns and sloping
roofs002 002 004 006
Straight indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 008 010 014 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 004 004 008
Bent indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 004 006 006 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 002 004 004
Estimating data 189
Erecting and striking formwork
Joiner m2 per hour General operative m2 per hour
Vertical wall face height
up to 15m 170 080
15 to 30m 140 070
30 to 45m 120 060
45 to 60m 100 050
Horizontal slabs height
up to 30m 111 111
30 to 36m 105 105
36 to 42m 100 100
42 to 48m 095 095
48 to 54m 090 090
54 to 60m 083 083
Formwork multipliers Multiplier
Battered walls 120
Circular walls to large radius 170
Circular walls to small radius 210
Formwork one use 100
Formwork two uses per use 085
Formwork three uses per use 075
Formwork four uses per use 072
ormwork five uses per use 068
Formwork six uses per use 066
Formwork seven uses per use 063
Drainage
Unit Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 15m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 30m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 45m deep
Lay and joint flexible-jointed clayware pipes diameter
100mm m 10 8 7
150mm m 7 6 5
225mm m 5 4 3
300mm m 4 3 2
375mm m 3 2 2
190 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
450mm m 2 2 1
Bends
100mm nr 20 17 14
150mm nr 17 14 13
225mm nr 13 10 8
300mm nr 10 8 7
375mm nr 7 6 5
450mm nr 3 3 2
Single junctions
100mm nr 13 10 8
150mm nr 7 6 5
225mm nr 6 5 4
300mm nr 4 3 3
375mm nr 3 2 2
450mm nr 2 2 1
Precast concrete manholes Unit Pipelayer General operative
675mm diameter shaft rings mhour 100 030
900mm diameter manhole rings mhour 060 020
1200mm diameter manhole rings mhour 040 010
1500mm diameter manhole rings mhour 030 010
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 100 030
1200 to 675mm tapers nrhour 060 020
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 050 020
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 250 080
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 200 070
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 140 050
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 090 030
Build in pipes and make good
150mm diameter nrhour 400 000
300mm diameter nrhour 200 000
450mm diameter nrhour 100 000
Benching 150mm thick m2hour 120 120
Benching 300mm thick m2hour 060 060
Render benching 25mm thick m2hour 110 110
Manhole cover and frame nrhour 130 130
Agricultural buildings 2Alterations and repairs 179ndash193Ambulance stations 1 13 16
Banks 1 13 17Beds 88ndash89Boilers 168ndash169Bowling greens 5Breaking up 86ndash87Brickwork blockwork and masonry 158ndash160
227ndash229Buildersrsquo work 84Building Societies 1Building work 51ndash84Busbar trunking 173ndash174
Cables and wiring 176Cable trays 177Car parking 8 12 15 47Car parks 109ndash110Carpentry and joinery 229Car repairs 2Car showroom 2Car washers 8Ceiling finishes 80ndash81Churches 5Church halls 5Cinemas 4Circuit breakers 175Civil engineering outputs 236ndash238Civil engineering work 116ndash163Coach and bus stations 8Colleges 6 40Community centres 4Composite and principal rates 49ndash193Computer buildings 6Concert halls 4Concrete ancillaries 134ndash137Concrete work 227Conduits 177ndash178Convents 5
Costs per square metre 1ndash9Costs per unit 11ndash12Courts 1 13 18Crematoria 5
Demolition and site clearance 128ndash129Dental surgeries 3Distribution boards 171ndash172Drainage 94ndash100 233 238Ductwork 166ndash167
Earthworks 129ndash130Electrical work 171ndash178Elemental costs 13ndash47Estimating data 217ndash239Excavation 85ndash86 105 225ndash226Exhibition buildings 4 5External doors 69ndash70External walls 64ndash69External works 85
Factories 2 14 20ndash21Fencing 92ndash94Field drains 113ndash115Fire stations 1 19Filling 87ndash88 105ndash106Finishings 192ndash193Flats 11 12 15 43 45 46Floor finishes 76ndash80Frame 54Fuel consumption 226
General items 116ndash120Geotechnical and other processes 122ndash127Golf club houses 4 14 83Ground investigation 120ndash121Gymnasia 5
Halls 1Health centres 2 30Hot and cold water services 83
Index
192 Index
Hotels 7 11Hospitals 3 11Housing 7 11 12 15 46
Ice rinks 4Indices 195ndash196In situ concrete 131ndash133Internal doors 72ndash74Internal walls 70ndash72
Laboratories 2 3 25Labour 217Landscaping 103ndash115 234ndash235Libraries 6 14Livestock buildings 24Luminaires 178
Magistratesrsquo courts 1Manholes 100ndash103 143ndash144 239Masonry 229Mechanical work 164ndash170Metric system 218ndash220Miscellaneous metalwork 145ndash148Miscellaneous work 162Museums 6
Nursery units 26Nursesrsquo residences 7Nursing homes 4 11
Offices 2ndash3Old personsrsquo homes 13 31
Painting 160Painting and wallpapering 232ndash233Partitions 70ndash72Paths 108ndash109Pavings 89ndash92Pharmacies 3Piling 149ndash151Pipework 82 138ndash143 164ndash166Planting 112ndash113Plastering and tiling 231Plumbing and heating 192 231Police stations 1 13 20Post offices 1Precast concrete 138Preliminaries 49Prisons 1Property insurance 199ndash201
Professional fees 203ndash209Public houses 4 14 34
Radiators 169ndash170Rail track 154ndash156Regional variations 196ndash197Research facilities 6Restaurants 4 14 35Retaining walls 107ndash108Roads 108Roads and pavings 151ndash154Roofing 229ndash231Roofs 56ndash63
Sanitary fittings 81Schools 6 12 14 38 39 40 41Sewer renovation and ancillary works 162ndash163Shopping malls 8Shops 8Site clearance 103ndash105Soil stabilisation 106ndash107Sixth form colleges 6 40Soiling seeding and turfing 110ndash113Sport centres 4Sports grounds 110Sports halls 14 36Sports stadia 11Sports pavillons 4Squash courts 4Staircases 63ndash64Structural metalwork 145Student accommodation 7 12Substructures 49ndash53Supermarkets 8Surface treatments 88 106Surgeries 3 14 29Swimming pools 4
Taking down 179Teachersrsquo training colleges 4 14 42Temperature equivalents 220Temples 5Tennis courts 5Theatres 5ndash11Thermal insulation 167ndash169Timber 148ndash149Transformers 171Trunking 172ndash175Tunnels 156ndash158
Index 203
Universities 6Upper floors 55ndash56Useful addresses 211ndash215
VAT xiVillage halls 14 20Visitorsrsquo centres 5
Wall finishes 74ndash75
Warehouses 8 27 28Waterproofing 161Weights of materials 221ndash225Welfare centres 13 32Windows 69ndash70
Youth clubs 4
Youth hostels 7
- Book Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Costs per square metre
- 2 Costs per unit
- 3 Elemental costs
- 4 Composite and principal rates
- 5 Indices and regional variations
- 6 Property insurance
- 7 Professional fees
- 8 Useful addresses
- 9 Estimating data
- Index
-
First edition published 2000 by Spon Press
Second edition published 2006 by Taylor amp Francis
This edition published 2010 by Spon Press
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Spon Press is an imprint of the Taylor amp Francis Group an informa business
copy 2010 Bryan Spain
Publisherrsquos Note This book has been prepared from camera-ready copy supplied by the author
All rights reserved No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilized in any form or by any electronic mechanical or other means now known or
hereafter invented including photocopying and recording or in any information storage or retrieval system without permission in writing from the publishers
This publication presents material of a broad scope and applicability Despite
stringent efforts by all concerned in the publishing process some typographical or editorial errors may occur and readers are encouraged to bring these to our attention where they represent errors of substance The publisher and author
disclaim any liability in whole or in part arising from information contained in this publication The reader is urged to consult with an appropriate licensed
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Contents
Preface vi
Introduction viii
Chapter 1 Costs per square metre 1
Building work 1
Chapter 2 Costs per unit 7
Chapter 3 Elemental costs 9
Building work 9
Chapter 4 Composite and principal rates 43
Building work 43
External works 55
Landscaping 84
Civil engineering work 94
Mechanical work 131
Electrical work 137
Alterations and repairs 144
Chapter 5 Indices and regional variations 157
Chapter 6 Property insurance 159
Chapter 7 Professional fees 161
Chapter 8 Useful addresses 167
Chapter 9 Estimating data 171
Index 191
Preface
The construction industry particularly house building is currently going through a difficult period Both clients and contractors are experiencing difficulties in financial matters due to the recent upheaval in the banking system Nevertheless small and large construction projects are still being designed and planned and the need for the preparation of accurate financial assessments in the first stages of a projectrsquos life has never been greater
Assessing the total cost of a construction project is a continuous process that commences when the client asks his professional advisors what it will cost It ends when the cheque for the release of the last portion of the retention is paid and the final account is settled
Whether a project is profitable or not can often depend on decisions taken at the first stages of its life The people who carry out this assessment bear the responsibility of deciding whether the cost information available at the time warrants spending further time and money investigating the viability of a project that is usually still at the conceptual stage
It is vital therefore that the most accurate methods of calculating the probable costs of construction are used and I hope that the information in this book will help clients developers architects engineers and surveyors involved in this process
Time spent on the appraisal of projects that do not proceed is not always wastedmdashlessons can be learnt that will help the next project The greater waste lies in allowing jobs to proceed without the people making the key decisions having the best cost information available to them
It is not possible to provide totally accurate cost data in the early stages of a jobmdashonly a historical analysis of the final account can do that But guidelines can be set out that should allow the client commissioning the work to help make the right decision before becoming contractually committed to spending large sums of money on land purchase professional fees and construction costs
On a well-managed project the cost plan will be monitored continuously as changes are made to the original design or for other reasons If the first-stage budget is based on reliable cost data the project will have a better chance of being completed within budget
I have received a great deal of help in the preparation of this book and would like to thank those suppliers and contractors who gave me their time and support The information in Estimating Data on civil engineering outputs is based on data in Sponrsquos Civil Engineering and Highways Price Book 2009 edited by Davis Langdon
Preface vii
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information neither the Publishers nor I can accept any type of liability resulting from the use of the contents
On a more positive note I would welcome constructive criticism of ways to make the contents of this book more relevant to the changing needs of the construction industry for future editions
Bryan Spain
September 2009
Introduction
This is the third edition of Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook and it is aimed at all those members of the construction team who are involved in assessing construction costs during the early stages of the development of a project There are many factors that can affect the profitability of a job over which the construction team has little or no control
It is important therefore that areas that can be influenced by good management skills should be given special attention This applies particularly to the first stage estimating process when a solid base of the projectrsquos financial position can be established
The contents have been laid out in the order that most projects are financially assessed The quality of the cost information however is almost wholly dependent upon the quality of the specification and the design information that is available at that stage of the appraisal
Chapter 1 lists square metre rates for building work for a wide variety of building types The rates are expressed in a range based on historical costs and should provide a client with a broad indication of likely costs
Chapter 2 fulfils the same function but the costs are given in unit costs eg the cost per hospital bed or per pupil in a school This method of assessment can be surprisingly accurate but should always be backed up by more detailed methods of cost appraisal
Chapter 3 contains elemental cost analyses of 32 different types of buildings These analyses provide data on the percentage and cost breakdown of 24 elements for each building and are a useful tool in identifying imbalances between the elements of different buildings
Chapter 4 includes unit rates for building landscaping civil engineering electrical and alteration work Where possible composite rates are displayed that combine several different descriptions to provide a single rate for separate but linked activities For example excavation concrete and brickwork up to DPC level are combined to produce a single linear metre rate for strip foundations
The use of composite rates can save valuable time in the preparation of the cost plan Where item descriptions do not lend themselves to be combined with others they are listed as principal rates
Chapter 5 provides indices reflecting historical costs of construction costs and tender prices
Chapter 6 deals with property insurance and contains two examples of re-building costs for insurance purposes
Chapter 7 sets out the cost of employing professional advisors whose fees are now negotiable and not mandatory
Chapter 8 includes a list of useful addresses Chapter 9 contains estimating data that may be useful when preparing a first stage
estimate
Introduction ix
At this stage of a project the information available is limited and although the brief from a client can be minimal an approximation of costs must still be prepared Here is a simple example
It is proposed to construct a single story distribution warehouse (shell only) size 6000 square metres in the South West of England An outline plan has been prepared showing parking areas and a road layout It is known that local contractors are operating at almost full capacity so tender levels are expected to be high The work would commence in April 2010 with a nine month construction period
Main building pound
6000 m2 at pound622 (Chapter 1) 3732000
External works
(based on rough quantities and rates in Chapter 4)
Car park 180000
Roads 135000
Fencing 46000
Drains 42000
Soft landscaping 15000
Lighting 15000 433000
pound 4165000
Extra for anticipated high tender levels say 6 208250
pound 4373250
Allow for inflation say 9 months 3timespound4373250 98398
Carried forward pound 4471548
Brought forward
pound4471648
4069199 Professional fees (see chapter 5)
say 12times4069199 pound 488303
pound 4557502
Depending on the quality of the information on which the first stage estimate is based a basement and ceiling band of between 5 and 10 should be applied and reported to the client
Allow for regional variations (see Chapter 5) say South West
91timespound4471648
x Introduction
5 say pound4329626 to pound4546108
10 say pound4091497 to pound5013252
These costs exclude land purchase and VAT and any special costs connected to the project They also exclude any development grants or subsidies that may be available in the area involved
1Costs per square metre
BUILDING WORK
These square metre prices exclude the cost of external works fittings furniture professional fees and VAT They are expressed in a range and are intended to provide a broad indication of the cost of the work in the early stages of a projectrsquos financial appraisal
poundm2
Public service buildings
Banks
local 1600ndash1850
city 2150ndash2750
Building societies
local 1450ndash1750
city 1650ndash2050
Fire stations 1400ndash1750
Courts
magistrates 1450ndash1700
county 1800ndash2150
Police stations 1350ndash1800
Prisons 1700ndash2300
Post offices 950ndash1250
Halls
town 1000ndash1300
village 900ndash1200
Ambulance stations 1250ndash1600
Vehicle repair 1350ndash1500
Car showroom 1100ndash1300
Car repairs and maintenance 1400ndash1650
Petrol stations 1500ndash1900
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poundm2
Industrial buildings
Agricultural
livestock 450ndash600
storage 550ndash750
Advance factories for letting 650ndash850
Purpose built factories 750ndash950
Factories generally
heavy industrial 750ndash950
extra for owner occupation 300ndash350
extra for office accommodation 350ndash400
High tech laboratories 2800ndash3500
Warehousesstores shell only
up to 2000m2 floor area 450ndash550
over 2000m2 floor area 350ndash500
extra for owner occupation 250ndash300
Offices business park
high tech unit 1000ndash1300
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Offices city centre
3 to 5 floors 1100ndash1400
over 5 floors 1250ndash1650
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
prestige building 2000ndash2800
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Health and welfare facilities
Day surgeries 1250ndash1450
Group surgeries 1150ndash1400
Homes for the mentally handicapped 1100ndash1500
Health centres 1300ndash1500 Welfare centres
1400ndash1700
Dental surgeries 1200ndash1400
Childrenrsquos homes 1100ndash1350
Geriatric units 1400ndash1700
Costs per square metre 3
poundm2
Hospices 1500ndash1900
Hospitals general 1300ndash1700
Laboratories 1550ndash1950
Pharmacies 1000ndash1500
Private hospitals 1400ndash1800
Hospital teaching centres 980ndash1400
Nursing homes 1250ndash1600
Leisure facilities
Cinemas 1800ndash2150
Community centres 1100ndash1300
Concert halls 2300ndash3300
Exhibition buildings 1550ndash1850
1350ndash1550
Golf club houses 1300ndash1800
Public houses 1200ndash1550
Restaurants 1450ndash1850
Sports centres 800ndash200
Sports pavilions 1150ndash1550
Squash courts 950ndash1250
Swimming pools
school 1200ndash1450
local 1700ndash2200
fun 2600ndash3400
Youth clubs 1000ndash1300
Gymnasiums 1000ndash1300
Fitness clubs
with pool 1400ndash1900 without pool
1000ndash1500
Exhibition centres 1500ndash2000
Social clubs 1200ndash1600
Visitorsrsquo centres 900ndash2600
international 2800ndash3750
I ce rinks
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poundm2
Indoor tennis courts 400ndash800
Indoor bowling green 450ndash900
Theatres
small 1650ndash2250
prestige 3400ndash3950
Religious buildings
Churches chapels 1200ndash1850
Church halls meeting houses 950ndash1400
Convents 1300ndash1800
Crematoria 1500ndash2600
Temples synagogues mosques 1300ndash1900
Educational buildings
Colleges 1200ndash2100
Libraries
local 950ndash1750
city centre 1550ndash2200
Museums
local 1400ndash2000
city centre 1700ndash2200
Research facilities 1600ndash2000
Schools
nursery 1200ndash1500
primary 1100ndash1400
special 1050ndash1350
for physically handicapped 900ndash1600
sixth form colleges 1200ndash1900
Universities 1400ndash1750
Cregraveches 1200ndash1600
Computer buildings 1600ndash2600 Training colleges
1100ndash1500
secondary 1050ndash1350
Costs per square metre 5
poundm2
Residential buildings
Hotels
3 star 1600ndash1950
5 star 2350ndash3000
Private housing
bungalows 900ndash1050
houses detached 850ndash1100
houses semi-detached 800ndash1050
flats low rise 900ndash1100
flats standard 850ndash950
flats luxury 1750ndash2350
Public housing
bungalows 850ndash950
houses semi-detached 800ndash1000
flats low rise 850ndash1050
sheltered housing 900ndash1050
Sheltered housing
public 900ndash1350
private 1000ndash1700
Student accommodation 1000ndash1800
Youth hostels 900ndash1800
Nursesrsquo residences 1100ndash1850
Hostels for the homeless 800ndash1000
Transport
Car parking
multi-storey 300ndash500
underground 500ndash600
surface 90ndash110
Coach and bus stations 950ndash1400
Bus garages 1100ndash1200
Car washes 700ndash1000
Retail
Retail warehouses 800ndash1100
Shops
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small 700ndash900
medium 600ndash800
Department stores 650ndash850
Shops with offices over 900ndash1200
Shops with flats over 1000ndash1300
Supermarkets
shell only 450ndash650
fitting out 900ndash1150
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
poundm2
2Costs per unit
The following represent the cost per unit of a range of types of buildings This method of assessing construction costs is usually the first step in the process of the consideration of the viability of project
Unit pound
Health and welfare facilities
Hospitals (general) Bed 90000ndash150000
Hospitals (private) Room 115000ndash210000
Nursing home
old peoplesrsquo Bed 30000ndash75000
childrenrsquos Bed 25000ndash50000
Leisure
25000ndash35000
Sports stadium new stands
single tier stand Seat 1100ndash1350
multi-tier stands with
hospitality boxes Seat 3000ndash4000
Hotels
3 star Bedroom 35000ndash55000
5 star Bedroom 85000ndash180000
Residential
Local Authority housing Bedroom 30000ndash40000
Local Authority flats Bedroom 25000ndash35000
Theatres Seat
Sheltered housing Bedroom 45000ndash60000
Private housing Bedroom 55000ndash90000
Private flats Bedroom 60000ndash95000
Student accommodation Bedroom 40000ndash55000
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Unit pound
Car parking
multi storey Car 5000ndash10000
underground Car 15000ndash25000
surface Car 1200ndash1750
Educational buildings
Nursery schools Pupil 5000ndash10000
Primary schools Pupil 7000ndash12000
Secondary schools Pupil 8000ndash14000
Transport
3 Elemental costs
This chapter contains elemental cost breakdowns for building and electrical work The building work is comprised of 38 different types in 8 categories each building broken down into 24 cost elements
The cost data should be used with caution because imbalances can occur in the use of elemental costs in isolation The figures are an amalgam of the costs for a range of buildings in each category and represent a broad indication of costs rather than an accurate statement of detail
It should be remembered that the application of the information in this chapter is only one stage in the preparation of a budget estimate for a project It is hoped that any major discrepancies will be highlighted by a comparison between the following detailed breakdowns and specific projects
Nevertheless the information provided should be an invaluable tool in assessing the relative values of elements in different buildings The tables will be particularly useful in the early cost planning process and also in the evaluation of tenders
The costs cover building work only and exclude the costs of drainage external works contingency sums professional fees and VAT Due to rounding off there may be some minor discrepancies in individual elemental costs and totals The figures are based on costs prevailing in the first quarter of 2000 The following buildings are included
BUILDING WORK
Public service buildings
Ambulance station City bank County court Fire station Police station Village hall
Industrial buildings
Factory light industrial Factory heavy industrial Livestock building High tech laboratory Nursery units
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Health and welfare
Group surgery Health centre Old personsrsquo nursing home Welfare centre
Leisure
Golf club house Public house Restaurant Sports hall
Education
Library Primary school Secondary school Sixth form college Special school Teachersrsquo training college
Residential
Local Authority low rise flats Local Authority housing Private flats Luxury private flats
Transport
Multi-storey car park
Warehouse shell Warehouse complete
Elemental costs 11
Category Public serviceType Ambulance stationFloor area 375m2 Total cost pound 425625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46819 11 125
2 Substructure 38306 9 102
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 55331 13 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 34050 8 91
8 Windows and external doors 17025 4 45
9 Partitions and internal walls 12769 3 34
10 Internal doors 8513 2 23
11 Wall finishes 8513 2 23
12 Floor finishes 21281 5 57
13 Ceiling finishes 4256 1 11
14 Fittings and furnishings 29794 7 79
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17025 4 45
16 Hot and cold water services 8513 2 23
17 Heating and air treatment installation 17025 4 45
18 Ventilation installation 4256 1 11
19 Gas services 4256 1 11
20 Electric installation 34050 8 91
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8513 2 23
23 Special installationsservices equipment 17025 4 45
24 Buildersrsquo work 38306 9 102
425625 100 1135
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Category Public serviceType City bank Floor area 907m2 Total cost pound2222150
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 199994 9 221
2 Substructure 155551 7 172
3 Frame 222215 10 245
4 Upper floors 88886 4 98
5 Roof 133329 6 147
6 Staircases 44443 2 49
7 External walls 333323 15 368
8 Windows and external doors 111108 5 123
9 Partitions and internal walls 66665 3 74
10 Internal doors 44443 2 49
11 Wall finishes 44443 2 49
12 Floor finishes 88886 4 98
13 Ceiling finishes 66665 3 74
14 Fittings and furnishings 66665 3 74
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 22222 1 25
16 Hot and cold water services 44443 2 49
17 Heating and air treatment installation 66665 3 74
18 Ventilation installation 22222 1 25
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111108 5 123
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 66665 3 74
23 Special installationsservices equipment 66665 3 74
24 Buildersrsquo work 155551 7 172
2222150 100 2450
Elemental costs 13
Category Public serviceType County courtFloor area 948m2 Total cost pound1872300
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 187230 10 198
2 Substructure 93615 5 99
3 Frame 131061 7 138
4 Upper floors 93615 5 99
5 Roof 131061 7 138
6 Staircases 56169 3 59
7 External walls 168507 9 178
8 Windows and external doors 93615 5 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 56169 3 59
10 Internal doors 74892 4 79
11 Wall finishes 56169 3 59
12 Floor finishes 74892 4 79
13 Ceiling finishes 56169 3 59
14 Fittings and furnishings 93615 5 99
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 37446 2 40
16 Hot and cold water services 18723 1 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 37446 2 40
18 Ventilation installation 18723 1 20
19 Gas services 18723 1 20
20 Electric installation 112338 6 119
21 Lift and conveyor installation 37446 2 40
22 Protective amp communication installation 18723 1 20
37446 2 40
24 Buildersrsquo work 168507 9 178
1872300 100 1975
23 Special installationsservices equipment
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Category Public serviceType Fire stationFloor area 490m2 Total cost pound771750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 77175 10 158
2 Substructure 46305 6 95
3 Frame 578813 5 1181
4 Upper floors 23153 3 47
5 Roof 61740 8 126
6 Staircases 15435 2 32
7 External walls 77175 10 158
8 Windows and external doors 46305 6 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 23153 3 47
10 Internal doors 23153 3 47
11 Wall finishes 23153 3 47
12 Floor finishes 30870 4 63
13 Ceiling finishes 7718 1 16
14 Fittings and furnishings 15435 2 32
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 15435 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 23153 3 47
17 Heating and air treatment installation 23153 3 47
18 Ventilation installation 7718 1 16
19 Gas services 7718 1 16
20 Electric installation 77175 10 158
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15435 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23153 3 47
24 Buildersrsquo work 69458 9 142
771750 100 2678
Elemental costs 15
Category Public serviceType Police stationFloor area 342m2 Total cost pound530100
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 58311 11 171
2 Substructure 37107 7 109
3 Frame 26505 5 78
4 Upper floors 10602 2 31
5 Roof 37107 7 109
6 Staircases 15903 3 47
7 External walls 58311 11 171
8 Windows and external doors 37107 7 109
9 Partitions and internal walls 21204 4 62
10 Internal doors 15903 3 47
11 Wall finishes 15903 3 47
12 Floor finishes 21204 4 62
13 Ceiling finishes 10602 2 31
14 Fittings and furnishings 10602 2 31
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 10602 2 31
16 Hot and cold water services 10602 2 31
17 Heating and air treatment installation 10602 2 31
18 Ventilation installation 5301 1 16
19 Gas services 5301 1 16
20 Electric installation 42408 8 124
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15903 3 47
23 Special installationsservices equipment 10602 2 31
24 Buildersrsquo work 42408 8 124
530100 100 1550
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Category Public serviceType Village hall Floor area 380m2 Total cost pound408500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
1 Preliminaries 44935 11 118
2 Substructure 40850 10 108
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 36765 9 97
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 40850 10 108
8 Windows and external doors 28595 7 75
9 Partitions and internal walls 16340 4 43
10 Internal doors 12255 3 32
11 Wall finishes 12255 3 32
12 Floor finishes 16340 4 43
13 Ceiling finishes 8170 2 22
14 Fittings and furnishings 20425 5 54
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8170 2 22
16 Hot and cold water services 4085 1 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 12255 3 32
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49020 12 129
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12255 3 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 4085 1 11
24 Buildersrsquo work 40850 10 108
408500 100 1075
pound pound
Elemental costs 17
Category Industrial Type Factory light industrialFloor area 380m2 Total cost pound2375000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 166250 7 44
2 Substructure 308750 13 81
3 Frame 380000 16 99
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 237500 10 62
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 237500 10 62
8 Windows and external doors 95000 4 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 71250 3 19
10 Internal doors 23750 1 6
11 Wall finishes 23750 1 6
12 Floor finishes 47500 2 12
13 Ceiling finishes 23750 1 6
14 Fittings and furnishings 190000 8 50
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 23750 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 23750 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 95000 4 25
18 Ventilation installation 23750 1 6
19 Gas services 23750 1 6
20 Electric installation 190000 8 50
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 142500 6 37
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23750 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 23750 1 6
2375000 100 622
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Category Industrial Type Factory heavy industrialFloor area 10500m2 Total cost pound8925000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 803250 9 77
2 Substructure 892500 10 85
3 Frame 1071000 12 102
4 Upper floors 357000 4 34
5 Roof 803250 9 77
6 Staircases 89250 1 9
7 External walls 714000 8 68
8 Windows and external doors 267750 3 26
9 Partitions and internal walls 178500 2 17
10 Internal doors 89250 1 9
11 Wall finishes 178500 2 17
12 Floor finishes 178500 2 17
13 Ceiling finishes 89250 1 9
14 Fittings and furnishings 89250 1 9
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 178500 2 17
16 Hot and cold water services 178500 2 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 357000 4 34
18 Ventilation installation 357000 4 34
19 Gas services 178500 2 17
20 Electric installation 892500 10 85
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 178500 2 17
23 Special installationsservices equipment 178500 2 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 624750 7 60
8925000 100 850
Elemental costs 19
Category IndustrialType Livestock buildingFloor area 800m2 Total cost pound420000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46200 11 58
2 Substructure 29400 7 37
3 Frame 29400 7 37
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 33600 8 42
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 67200 16 84
8 Windows and external doors 12600 3 16
9 Partitions and internal walls 21000 5 26
10 Internal doors 4200 1 5
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 12600 3 16
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 8400 2 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 4200 1 5
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 67200 16 84
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8400 2 11
23 Special installationsservices equipment 29400 7 37
24 Buildersrsquo work 46200 11 58
420000 100 525
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Category IndustrialType LaboratoryFloor area 940m2 Total cost pound2961000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 266490 9 284
2 Substructure 177660 6 189
3 Frame 207270 7 221
4 Upper floors 207270 7 221
5 Roof 236880 8 252
6 Staircases 59220 2 63
7 External walls 177660 6 189
8 Windows and external doors 148050 5 158
9 Partitions and internal walls 118440 4 126
10 Internal doors 88830 3 95
11 Wall finishes 59220 2 63
12 Floor finishes 88830 3 95
13 Ceiling finishes 88830 3 95
14 Fittings and furnishings 118440 4 126
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 29610 1 32
16 Hot and cold water services 29610 1 32
17 Heating and air treatment installation 29610 1 32
18 Ventilation installation 29610 1 32
19 Gas services 29610 1 32
20 Electric installation 325710 11 347
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 59220 2 63
23 Special installationsservices equipment 88830 3 95
24 Buildersrsquo work 296100 10 315
2961000 100 3150
Elemental costs 21
Category IndustrialType Nursery unitsFloor area 2018m2 Total cost pound1654760
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 198571 12 98
2 Substructure 165476 10 82
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 264762 16 131
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 364047 22 180
8 Windows and external doors 49643 3 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 33095 2 16
10 Internal doors 16548 1 8
11 Wall finishes 16548 1 8
12 Floor finishes 33095 2 16
13 Ceiling finishes 16548 1 8
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 16548 1 8
16 Hot and cold water services 16548 1 8
17 Heating and air treatment installation 33095 2 16
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 16548 1 8
20 Electric installation 182024 11 90
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 33095 2 16
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 198571 12 98
1654760 100 820
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Category IndustrialType Warehouse shellFloor area 2864m2 Total cost pound1217200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 121720 10 43
2 Substructure 170408 14 60
3 Frame 194752 16 68
4 Upper floors 12172 1 4
5 Roof 158236 13 55
6 Staircases 12172 1 4
7 External walls 158236 13 55
8 Windows and external doors 60860 5 21
9 Partitions and internal walls 24344 2 9
10 Internal doors 24344 2 9
11 Wall finishes 12172 1 4
12 Floor finishes 36516 3 13
13 Ceiling finishes 12172 1 4
14 Fittings and furnishings 12172 1 4
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12172 1 4
16 Hot and cold water services 12172 1 4
17 Heating and air treatment installation 24344 2 9
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 85204 7 30
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12172 1 4
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12172 1 4
24 Buildersrsquo work 48688 4 17
1217200 100 425
Elemental costs 23
Category Industrial Type Warehouse completeFloor area 2120m2 Total cost pound1272000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 114480 9 54
2 Substructure 139920 11 66
3 Frame 165360 13 78
4 Upper floors 12720 1 6
5 Roof 165360 13 78
6 Staircases 12720 1 6
7 External walls 165360 13 78
8 Windows and external doors 50880 4 24
9 Partitions and internal walls 25440 2 12
10 Internal doors 25440 2 12
11 Wall finishes 25440 2 12
12 Floor finishes 38160 3 18
13 Ceiling finishes 25440 2 12
14 Fittings and furnishings 25440 2 12
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12720 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 12720 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 38160 3 18
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 12720 1 6
20 Electric installation 89040 7 42
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 38160 3 18
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12720 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 63600 5 30
1272000 100 600
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Category Health and welfareType Group surgery Floor area 395m2 Total cost pound582625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 69915 12 177
2 Substructure 58263 10 148
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 58263 10 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 69915 12 177
8 Windows and external doors 34958 6 89
9 Partitions and internal walls 34958 6 89
10 Internal doors 17479 3 44
11 Wall finishes 11653 2 30
12 Floor finishes 17479 3 44
13 Ceiling finishes 11653 2 30
14 Fittings and furnishings 11653 2 30
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11653 2 30
16 Hot and cold water services 5826 1 15
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5826 1 15
18 Ventilation installation 5826 1 15
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 64089 11 162
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11653 2 30
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11653 2 30
24 Buildersrsquo work 69915 12 177
582625 100 1475
Elemental costs 25
Category Health and welfareType Health centre Floor area 510m2 Total cost pound714000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 78540 11 154
2 Substructure 71400 10 140
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 78540 11 154
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 92820 13 182
8 Windows and external doors 28560 4 56
9 Partitions and internal walls 28560 4 56
10 Internal doors 21420 3 42
11 Wall finishes 14280 2 28
12 Floor finishes 21420 3 42
13 Ceiling finishes 14280 2 28
14 Fittings and furnishings 28560 4 56
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 21420 3 42
16 Hot and cold water services 7140 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 7140 1 14
18 Ventilation installation 7140 1 14
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49980 12 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21420 2 42
23 Special installationsservices equipment 7140 2 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 35700 11 70
714000 100 1246
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Category Health and welfareType Old personsrsquo nursing homeFloor area 1672m2 Total cost pound2382600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 262086 11 157
2 Substructure 190608 8 114
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 309738 13 185
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 142956 6 86
8 Windows and external doors 166782 7 100
9 Partitions and internal walls 95304 4 57
10 Internal doors 119130 5 71
11 Wall finishes 95304 4 57
12 Floor finishes 95304 4 57
13 Ceiling finishes 47652 2 29
14 Fittings and furnishings 142956 6 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71478 3 43
16 Hot and cold water services 71478 3 43
17 Heating and air treatment installation 166782 7 100
18 Ventilation installation 23826 1 14
19 Gas services 23826 1 14
20 Electric installation 142956 6 86
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71478 3 43
23 Special installationsservices equipment 71478 3 43
24 Buildersrsquo work 71478 3 43
2382600 100 1425
Elemental costs 27
Category Health and welfareType Welfare centre Floor area 612m2 Total cost pound976140
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 117137 12 191
2 Substructure 126898 13 207
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 107375 11 175
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 117137 12 191
8 Windows and external doors 39046 4 64
9 Partitions and internal walls 29284 3 48
10 Internal doors 29284 3 48
11 Wall finishes 29284 3 48
12 Floor finishes 29284 3 48
13 Ceiling finishes 19523 2 32
14 Fittings and furnishings 48807 5 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 19523 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 9761 1 16
17 Heating and air treatment installation 19523 2 32
18 Ventilation installation 9761 1 16
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 107375 11 175
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 19523 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 9761 1 16
24 Buildersrsquo work 87853 9 144
976140 100 1595
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Category LeisureType Golf club houseFloor area 675m2 Total cost pound875500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 87550 10 130
2 Substructure 61285 7 91
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 122570 14 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 96305 11 143
8 Windows and external doors 35020 4 52
9 Partitions and internal walls 26265 3 39
10 Internal doors 26265 3 39
11 Wall finishes 26265 3 39
12 Floor finishes 17510 2 26
13 Ceiling finishes 17510 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 70040 8 104
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17510 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 8755 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 8755 1 13
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 8755 1 13
20 Electric installation 122570 14 182
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication Installation 17510 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8755 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 96305 11 143
875500 100 1297
Elemental costs 29
Category LeisureType Public houseFloor area 780m2 Total cost pound1072500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 96525 9 124
2 Substructure 64350 6 83
3 Frame 21450 2 28
4 Upper floors 21450 2 28
5 Roof 107250 10 138
6 Staircases 32175 3 41
7 External walls 64350 6 83
8 Windows and external doors 42900 4 55
9 Partitions and internal walls 32175 3 41
10 Internal doors 42900 4 55
11 Wall finishes 53625 5 69
12 Floor finishes 53625 5 69
13 Ceiling finishes 42900 4 55
14 Fittings and furnishings 128700 12 165
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 32175 3 41
16 Hot and cold water services 10725 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 42900 4 55
18 Ventilation installation 10725 1 14
19 Gas services 10725 1 14
20 Electric installation 75075 7 96
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21450 2 28
23 Special installationsservices equipment 42900 4 55
24 Buildersrsquo work 21450 2 28
1072500 100 1375
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Category LeisureType RestaurantFloor area 340m2 Total cost pound561000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 50490 9 149
2 Substructure 44880 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 61710 11 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 72930 13 215
8 Windows and external doors 33660 6 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 39270 7 116
10 Internal doors 33660 6 99
11 Wall finishes 22440 4 66
12 Floor finishes 28050 5 83
13 Ceiling finishes 16830 3 50
14 Fittings and furnishings 39270 7 116
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 5610 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 5610 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5610 1 17
18 Ventilation installation 4046 1 12
19 Gas services 5610 1 17
20 Electric installation 78540 10 231
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11220 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 5610 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 61710 3 182
561000 100 1843
Elemental costs 31
Category LeisureType Sports hallFloor area 2016m2 Total cost pound2016000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 120960 6 60
2 Substructure 201600 10 100
3 Frame 241920 12 120
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 221760 11 110
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 141120 7 70
8 Windows and external doors 60480 3 30
9 Partitions and internal walls 60480 3 30
10 Internal doors 40320 2 20
11 Wall finishes 40320 2 20
12 Floor finishes 141120 7 70
13 Ceiling finishes 20160 1 10
14 Fittings and furnishings 161280 8 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 80640 4 40
16 Hot and cold water services 40320 2 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 80640 4 40
18 Ventilation installation 20160 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 161280 8 80
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 40320 2 20
23 Special installationsservices equipment 20160 1 10
24 Buildersrsquo work 120960 6 60
2016000 100 1000
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Category EducationType Library Floor area 616m2 Total cost pound831600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 99792 12 162
2 Substructure 74844 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 99792 12 162
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 116424 14 189
8 Windows and external doors 58212 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 16632 2 27
10 Internal doors 16632 2 27
11 Wall finishes 24948 3 41
12 Floor finishes 24948 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 16632 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 74844 9 122
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8316 1 14
16 Hot and cold water services 8316 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 16632 2 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 66528 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 16632 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8316 1 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 83160 10 135
831600 100 1350
Elemental costs 33
Category EducationType Primary schoolFloor area 2108m2 Total cost pound3583600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 322524 9 153
2 Substructure 250852 7 119
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 358360 10 170
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 394196 11 187
8 Windows and external doors 430032 12 204
9 Partitions and internal walls 215016 6 102
10 Internal doors 143344 4 68
11 Wall finishes 107508 3 51
12 Floor finishes 143344 4 68
13 Ceiling finishes 71672 2 34
14 Fittings and furnishings 215016 6 102
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 143344 4 68
16 Hot and cold water services 35836 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 143344 4 68
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 35836 1 17
20 Electric installation 286688 8 136
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71672 2 34
23 Special installationsservices equipment 35836 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 179180 5 85
3583600 100 1700
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Category EducationType Secondary schoolFloor area 2450m2 Total cost pound3123750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 281138 9 115
2 Substructure 218663 7 89
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 343613 11 140
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 312375 10 128
8 Windows and external doors 281138 9 115
9 Partitions and internal walls 156188 5 64
10 Internal doors 124950 4 51
11 Wall finishes 93713 3 38
12 Floor finishes 124950 4 51
13 Ceiling finishes 62475 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 281138 9 115
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 62475 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 31238 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 93713 3 38
18 Ventilation Installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 281138 9 115
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 62475 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 31238 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 281138 9 115
3123750 100 1275
Elemental costs 35
Category EducationType Sixth form collegeFloor area 1828m2 Total cost pound3016200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 301620 10 165
2 Substructure 241296 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 271458 9 149
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 361944 12 198
8 Windows and external doors 241296 8 132
9 Partitions and internal walls 150810 5 83
10 Internal doors 120648 4 66
11 Wall finishes 90486 3 50
12 Floor finishes 90486 3 50
13 Ceiling finishes 60324 2 33
14 Fittings and furnishings 361944 12 198
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 30162 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 30162 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 90486 3 50
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 241296 8 132
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 60324 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 30162 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 241296 8 132
3016200 100 1650
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Category EducationType Special schoolFloor area 1710m2 Total cost pound2308500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 253935 11 149
2 Substructure 207765 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 230850 10 135
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 253935 11 149
8 Windows and external doors 161595 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 115425 5 68
10 Internal doors 69255 3 41
11 Wall finishes 69255 3 41
12 Floor finishes 69255 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 46170 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 323190 14 189
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 46170 2 27
16 Hot and cold water services 23085 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 69255 3 41
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 184680 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 46170 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 46170 2 27
24 Buildersrsquo work 92340 4 54
2308500 100 1350
Elemental costs 37
Category Education Type Teachersrsquo training collegeFloor area 2620m2 Total cost pound3209500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 320950 10 123
2 Substructure 256760 8 98
3 Frame 192570 6 74
4 Upper floors 128380 4 49
5 Roof 320950 10 123
6 Staircases 96285 3 37
7 External walls 288855 9 110
8 Windows and external doors 192570 6 74
9 Partitions and internal walls 128380 4 49
10 Internal doors 128380 4 49
11 Wall finishes 96285 3 37
12 Floor finishes 96285 3 37
13 Ceiling finishes 64190 2 25
14 Fittings and furnishings 224665 7 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 64190 2 25
16 Hot and cold water services 32095 1 12
17 Heating and air treatment installation 64190 2 25
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 256760 8 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 64190 2 25
23 Special installationsservices equipment 32095 1 12
24 Buildersrsquo work 160475 5 61
3209500 100 1225
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Category Residential Type Local Authority low rise flatsFloor area 2349m2 Total cost pound2231550
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 223155 10 95
2 Substructure 223155 10 95
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 89262 4 38
5 Roof 245471 11 105
6 Staircases 44631 2 19
7 External walls 267786 12 114
8 Windows and external doors 178524 8 76
9 Partitions and internal walls 111578 5 48
10 Internal doors 89262 4 38
11 Wall finishes 66947 3 29
12 Floor finishes 66947 3 29
13 Ceiling finishes 111578 5 48
14 Fittings and furnishings 66947 3 29
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 44631 2 19
16 Hot and cold water services 22316 1 10
17 Heating and air treatment installation 133893 6 57
18 Ventilation installation 22316 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111578 5 48
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 44631 2 19
23 Special installationsservices equipment 44631 2 19
24 Buildersrsquo work 22316 1 10
2231550 100 950
Elemental costs 39
Category Residential Type Local Authority housingFloor area 3988m2 Total cost pound3589200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 323028 9 81
2 Substructure 215352 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 251244 7 63
5 Roof 466596 13 117
6 Staircases 107676 3 27
7 External walls 358920 10 90
8 Windows and external doors 215352 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 143568 4 36
10 Internal doors 107676 3 27
11 Wall finishes 143568 4 36
12 Floor finishes 71784 2 18
13 Ceiling finishes 71784 2 18
14 Fittings and furnishings 143568 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71784 2 18
16 Hot and cold water services 71784 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 107676 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 502488 14 126
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 0 0 0
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 215352 6 54
3589200 100 900
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Category ResidentialType Private flatsFloor area 1260m2 Total cost pound1134000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 68040 6 54
2 Substructure 68040 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 56700 5 45
5 Roof 136080 12 108
6 Staircases 34020 3 27
7 External walls 124740 11 99
8 Windows and external doors 68040 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 34020 3 27
10 Internal doors 45360 4 36
11 Wall finishes 34020 3 27
12 Floor finishes 34020 3 27
13 Ceiling finishes 34020 3 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 45360 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11340 1 9
16 Hot and cold water services 22680 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 34020 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 124740 11 99
21 Lift and conveyor installation 45360 4 36
22 Protective amp communication installation 34020 3 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11340 1 9
24 Buildersrsquo work 68040 6 54
1134000 100 900
Elemental costs 41
Category ResidentialType Luxury private flatsFloor area 2400m2 Total cost pound4920000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 344400 7 144
2 Substructure 295200 6 123
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 344400 7 144
5 Roof 442800 9 185
6 Staircases 147600 3 62
7 External walls 492000 10 205
8 Windows and external doors 344400 7 144
9 Partitions and internal walls 147600 3 62
10 Internal doors 196800 4 82
11 Wall finishes 147600 3 62
12 Floor finishes 98400 2 41
13 Ceiling finishes 98400 2 41
14 Fittings and furnishings 295200 6 123
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 98400 2 41
16 Hot and cold water services 98400 2 41
17 Heating and air treatment installation 147600 3 62
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 492000 10 205
21 Lift and conveyor installation 246000 5 103
22 Protective amp communication installation 147600 3 62
23 Special installationsservices equipment 49200 1 21
24 Buildersrsquo work 246000 5 103
4920000 100 2050
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Category Transport Type Multi-storey car parkFloor area 9600m2 Total cost pound3072000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 337920 11 35
2 Substructure 399360 13 42
3 Frame 645120 21 67
4 Upper floors 552960 18 58
5 Roof 30720 1 3
6 Staircases 153600 5 16
7 External walls 122880 4 13
8 Windows and external doors 30720 1 3
9 Partitions and internal walls 30720 1 3
10 Internal doors 30720 1 3
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 0 0 0
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 0 0 0
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 0 2 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric 276480 9 29
21 Lift and conveyor installation 215040 7 22
22 Protective amp communication installation 92160 3 10
23 Special installationsservices equipment 61440 2 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 30720 1 3
3072000 100 314
installation
4Composite and principal rates
When the appraisal of a project moves beyond the square metre stage it is likely that the client will commission a cost plan to be prepared This entails taking off rough quantities and applying global rates to produce an approximate cost of the project These rates are the result of combining various item descriptions and costs into what are called composite rates
Not all items can be combined with others to provide composite rates so principal rates are also included if their value is significant to the cost plan The following rates are presented under headings in the same order as the elements in Chapter 3
BUILDING WORK
PRELIMINARIES
These will usually be assessed by referring to the needs of each particular project but a figure of 75 to 125 of the construction costs is normal depending upon the nature of the project
SUBSTRUCTURES
Excavation pound
Excavate by machine to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m 700
spread and level on site m3 900
remove from site m3 2200
Excavate by machine for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
3
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pound
Excavate by machine for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Breaking out and disposal
Extra over excavation for breaking out by machine 3
3
reinforced concrete m3 16000
brickwork or blockwork m3 6000
Extra over excavation for disposing of contaminated material to licensed tip m3 8000
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material 3
3
3
Foundation walling Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 11000
rock m 10000
concrete m 11000
m 1600
sand m 4800
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 45
wall height 1250mm m 16600
wall height 1500mm m 19600
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 11500
wall height 1000mm m 13000
wall height 1250mm m 14000
wall height 1500mm m 14500
600times225mm
wall height 750mm m 12500
wall height 1000mm m 14000
wall height 1250mm m 15000
wall height 1500mm m 15500
Excavate trench by hand dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 12400
wall height 1000mm m 15000
wall height 1250mm m 18000
wall height 1500mm m 21000
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 13000
wall height 1000mm m 14400
wall height 1250mm m 15400
wall height 1500mm m 16000
600times225mm
wall height 1000mm m 13600
pound
wall height 750mm m 14000
wall height 1000mm m 16500
wall height 1250mm m 17500
wall height 1500mm m 18000
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Bases pile caps and ground beams
pound
Reinforced concrete mix C15 in bases including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
formwork and reinforcement size
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in ground beams including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
Slabs
Ground slab including excavation by machine disposal hardcore bed blinded with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick 2
200mm thick 2
250mm thick 2
300mm thick 2
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4700
200mm thick m2 5200
250mm thick m2 5800
300mm thick m2 6400
Ground slab including excavation by hand disposal hardcore bed blinded with with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
600times600times300mm nr 3600
750times750times450mm nr 7500
1000times1000times450mm nr 13500
1200times1200times600mm nr 25800
750times750times600mm nr 4000
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in pile caps including excavation earthwork support
1000times1000times1000mm nr 14000
900times900times1000mm nr 8000
2000times2000times1000mm nr 26600
m 3900
m 4400
m 5000
m 5600
450times450mm m 4000
750times500mm m 7500
900times500mm m 9000
1000times1000mm m 20000
Composite and principal rates 47
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4200
200mm thick m2 4800
250mm thick m2 5200
300mm thick m2 5800
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 5000
200mm thick m2 5600
250mm thick m2 6000
300mm thick m2 6600
FRAME
Reinforced concrete mix C25 Including reinforcement and formwork
columns size
beams size
pound
600times1200mm
600times900mm
Reinforced concrete C30 Including reinforcement and formwork
70200
Fabricated galvanised steelwork BS4360 grade 40 erected on site Including connections
universal beams 140000
roof bracing 165000
purlins
trusses
225times225mm m 6000
300times300mm m 10800
300times450mm m 16800
450times450mm m 24000
450times600mm m 37200
450times900mm m 49200
225times225mm m 6500
300times450mm m 11700
300times600mm m 18200
450times450mm m 26000
450times600mm m 40300
450times900mm m 53300
m
m 93600
columns t 140000
t
t
t 135000
t 145000
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pound
UPPER FLOORS
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Hardwood mahogany flooring 22mm thick or joists size 2
2
2
2
125times50mm m 3600
150times50mm m 3720
175times50mm m 3840
Softwood flooring including 25mm thick tongued and grooved boarding on joists size
200times50mm m 3900
225times50mm m 4050
250times50mm m 4440
125times50mm m 2200
150times50mm m 2120
175times50mm m 2240
Chipboard flooring including 22mm thick flooring butt jointed on joists size
200times50mm m 2500
225times50mm m 2650
250times50mm m 3040
125times50mm m 9600
150times50mm m 9720
175times50mm m 9840
200times50mm m 9900
2
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs Including formwork
m2 8500
200mm thick m2 10500
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
ROOFS
The following items represent the costs of roofs measured on plan The costs for roof coverings are given separately
225times50mm m 10050
250times50mm m 10440
150mm thick
Flat roofs
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs including formwork
150mm thick 2m 8500 200mm thick m2 10500
Composite and principal rates 49
pound
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
Softwood flat roofing consisting of herringbone strutting wall plates joists and woodwool slabs
woodwool slabs 50mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 4600
joists 175times50mm m2 4800
joists 200times50mm m2 5000
joists 250times50mm m2 5200
woodwool slabs 75mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 5400
joists 175times50mm m2 5600
joists 200times50mm m2 5800
joists 250times50mm m2 6000
woodwool slabs 100mm thick
joists 150times50mm 2
joists 175times50mm 2
joists 200times50mm 2
joists 250times50mm 2
Flat roof decking
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 50mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 75mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 100mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Pitched roofs
Softwood trusses at 600mm centres
span 5m
pitch 225 degrees 2
pitch 30 degrees 2
m 6400
m 6600
m 6800
m 7000
m 6800
m 7600
m 7600
m 8400
m 8600
m 9400
m 2600
m 3000
50 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pitch 40 degrees m2 3600
pitch 45 degrees m2 4000
span 8m
pitch 225 degrees m2 3400
pitch 30 degrees m2 3800
pitch 40 degrees m2 4200
pitch 45 degrees m2 4800
pound
span 10m
pitch 225 degrees m2 4600
pitch 30 degrees m2 5400
pitch 40 degrees m2 6200
pitch 45 degrees m2 7000
Underlays
Roofing felt 2
2
Building paper m2 300
External quality plywood
12mm thick m2 2000
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2400
Chipboard
12mm thick m2 700
15mm thick m2 800
18mm thick m2 1000
22mm thick m2 1200
Insulation quilt
100mm thick m2 800
150mm thick m2 1200
200mm thick m2 1600
Roof coverings
The following costs include for underfelt roof battens and work to eaves verges and ridges The rates are based on sloping areas
unreinforced m 240
reinforced m 320
Composite and principal rates 51
pound
Welsh blue slates size 2
2
2
Westmoreland green slates size 2
2
2
Reconstructed stone slates size 2
2
Asbestos-free slates 2
2
2
Concrete interlocking tiles 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Eaves fascias and verges
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 16mm thick softwood soffit
200mm wide m 3400
400mm wide m 4200
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 12mm thick plywood soffit
200mm wide m 3000
400mm wide m 3800
Painted softwood barge board 250mm high to sloping roof with painted softwood soffit
150mm wide m 2800
250mm wide m 3200
610times305mm m 11000
510times255mm m 9800
405times205mm m 9000
610times305mm m 22000
405times255mm m 16000
355times205mm m 15000
457times305mm m 6000
457times457mm m 5500
400times200mm m 6500
500times250mm m 6000
600times300mm m 5500
400times330mm m 2800
380times230mm m 3200
325times330mm m 3000
420times220mm m 3000
430times380mm m 2400
Clay pantiles
340times240mm m 4200
470times280mm m 3800
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100mm
PVC-U
68mm
112mm
aluminium
63mm
76mm
102mm
Rainwater gutters
cast iron
115mm
125mm
150mm
pound
PVC-U
aluminium
Sheet coverings
Lead sheeting 2
2
Lead flashings
code 5
150mm girth m 1800
200 mm girth m 2200
300 mm girth m 3000
Rainwater goods
The following costs include for all fittings
Rainwater pipes
cast iron
65mm
75mm
100mm
76mm m 1600
112mm m 2000
100mm m 2800
125mm m 3600
code5 m 10200
code6 m 11000
m 3000
m 3200
m 3400
m 3800
m 2800
m 3200
m 4400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3000
m 3600
m 4200
Composite and principal rates 53
400 mm girth m 4200
600 mm girth m 5000
Aluminium flashings
060mm thick
200mm girth m 1800
400mm girth m 3200
090mm girth
200mm girth m 2400
400mm girth m 3800
Aluminium sheeting
060mm thick m2 10500
090mm thick m2 12000
pound
Copper sheeting
055mm thick m2 15000
060mm thick m2 16000
Zinc sheeting
065mm thick m2 8000
080mm thick m2 8500
Copper flashings
055mm thick
200mm girth m 4800
300mm girth m 5600
060mm thick
200mm girth m 5000
300mm girth m 5800
Zinc flashings
065mm thick
200mm girth m 3200
300mm girth m 4200
080mm thick
200mm girth m 3800
Lead valleys
code 5
300mm girth m 4800
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Bituminous built up roofing
two layer m2 1800
three layer m2 2600
Two coat asphalt
13mm thick m2 2000
20mm thick m2 3000
30mm thick m2 4500
pound
Roof cladding
Asbestos-free corrugated single skin cladding
grey m2 4800 2
Lightweight galvanised steel sheeting 50mm thick sheeting 50mm thick m2 3800
Aluminium profiled cladding with pre-painted finish m2 4800
STAIRCASES
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise granolithic finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise terrazzo finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Softwood construction 2600mm rise
straight flight 900mm wide no balustrade 70000
two flights with quarter landing softwood balustrade
coloured m 5200
900mm
1200mm nr 425000
900mm nr 380000
1200mm nr 395000
nr 350000
900mm nr 375000
1200mm nr 430000
900mm nr 420000
1200mm nr 460000
nr
nr 100000
two flights with half landing hardwood balustrade nr 120000
Composite and principal rates 55
Mild steel construction 3000mm rise (balustrades and handrails excluded)
straight flight 900mm wide nr 110000
two flights with quarter landing nr 135000
two flights with half landing nr 150000
Spiral staircase in steel including powder-coated mild steel balustrades and handrail 3500mm overall rise
1500mm diameter nr 265000
2000mm diameter nr 300000
EXTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 10000
one and a half brick thick m2 13000
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6500
one brick thick m2 12000
one and a half brick thick m2 15000
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 6400
one brick thick m2 10600
one and a half brick thick m2 13600
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12600
one and a half brick thick m2 15600
Facing bricks pound250 per 1000 in gauged mortar
pound
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12000
Facing bricks pound400 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8000
one brick thick m2 14500
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Class B engineering bricks pound250 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7500
one brick thick m2 13500
one and a half brick thick m2 17500
Class B engineering bricks pound350 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8500
one brick thick m2 15000
one and a half brick thick m2 19000
Lightweight concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium dens concrete blocks in walls in gauged mortar
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Concrete walls
Concrete (mix C20) in wall including reinforcement with
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13000
150mm thick m2 13500
200mm thick m2 14000
250mm thick m2 14500
300mm thick m2 15000
pound
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14000
150mm thick m2 14500
200mm thick m2 15000
250mm thick m2 15500
300mm thick m2 16000
Composite and principal rates 57
pound
Composite walls
ties 50mm thick insulation and outer skin of
common brick 102mm thick (pound140 per 1000) thick (pound140 per 1000) m2 9000
common brick 102mm thick (pound200 per 1000) thick (pound200 per 1000) m2 9500
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10000
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound400 per 1000) m2 11000
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10500
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound350 per 1000) thick (pound350 per 1000) m2 11500
In situ concrete wall 100mm thick thick m2 16000
in situ concrete wall 150mm thick thick m2 16500
in situ concrete wall 200mm thick thick m2 17000
in situ concrete wall 250mm thick thick m2 17500
in situ concrete wall 300mm thick m2 18000
Wall cladding
Precast concrete panels m2 27000
Precast concrete panels with exposed aggregate finish m2 31000
Precast concrete panels with reconstituted stone facing m2 48000
Precast concrete panels with Portland stone natural facing m2 59000
GRP panels including associated fixings insulation and flashings
single skin panels m2 24000
double skin panels m2 28000
Metal cladding systems
PVF2 coated profiled galvanised steel sheeting 80mm thick insulation and coated inner lining
m2 6800
Insulated PVF2 coated silver finished metal sandwich panel system m2 18000
Asbestos-free corrugated sheeting m2 2500
Galvanised steel troughed sheeting m2 2400
Galvanised steel profiled cladding m2 2200
Steel coated composite panel cladding m2 4600
Curtain walling
Single glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 49000
Double glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 70000
Cavity wall formed with lightweight block inner skin 100mm thick stainless steel wall
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pound
External finishes
Two coat render with painted finish m2 2800
Two coated masonry paint m2 1400
Clay tile hanging including battens and felt m2 4800
Boarding in Western Red Cedar m2 11000
WINDOWS AND EXTERNAL DOORS
Windows
Softwood painted windows
single glazed m2 28000
double glazed m2 32000
Hardwood stained windows
single glazed m2 48000
double glazed m2 56000
Steel painted windows
single glazed m2 24000
double glazed m2 27000
Aluminium painted windows
single glazed m2 26000
double glazed m2 31000
PVC-U windows
double glazed m2 45000
External doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood framed ledged and braced door nr 30000
Softwood flush door nr 39000
Softwood panelled door nr 50000
Hardwood flush door nr 75000
Hardwood four panelled door nr 90000
Steel roller shutters and grilles 2
2
PARTITIONS AND INTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound220 per 1000
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 13000
Manual m 30000
Electric m 42000
Composite and principal rates 59
Solid precast concrete blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4400
Hollow precast concrete blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4400
215mm thick m2 5600
Thermalite blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3800
200mm thick m2 4600
Solid Lignacite blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3800
pound
150mm thick m2 4600
Hollow Lignacite blocks in wall
140mm thick m2 4000
190mm thick m2 4800
215mm thick m2 5000
Concrete (21Nm 20mm aggregate) in wall including reinforcement
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13600
150mm thick m2 14800
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14600
150mm thick m2 15800
Stud partition faced with
gypsum plasterboard 95mm thick
one side m2 4000
two sides m2 4800
gypsum plasterboard 125mm thick
one side m2 4400
two sides m2 5200
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pound
thermal board 22mm thick
one side m2 5400
two sides m2 8000
thermal board 40mm thick
one side m2 5800
two sides m2 8800
Extra for
skim coat plaster
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
one mist and two coats of emulsion
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
Metal stud partition faced both sides with plasterboard one hour fire resistance
170mm thick m2 7600
200mm thick m2 8800
Doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 762times1981mm
plywood faced nr 31000
sapele faced nr 32500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 33000
sapele faced nr 34500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick half hour fire resistant size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 34000
sapele faced nr 35500
Four panel softwood door 44mm thick size
Softwood door with one panel open for glass size
Purpose-made mahogany door with one panel open for glass size
762times1981mm nr 44500
762times1981mm nr 42000
762times1981times50mm nr 42000
838times1981times50mm nr 45000
762times1981times63mm nr 46000
838times1981times63mm nr 49000
Composite and principal rates 61
pound
Purpose-made mahogany door with two panels open for glass size
Purpose made mahogany door with four panels open for glass size
WALL FINISHES
In situ finishings
One coat of plasterboard finish 3mm thick to plasterboard m2 800
Plasterwork to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1100
19mm thick m2 1400
Cement rendering in two coats to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1200
19mm thick m2 1500
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat undercoat and two coats gloss m2 2000
Gypsum plaster cove
100mm girth m 600
127mm girth m 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
Board linings
Dry plasterboard lining to walls for direct decoration with emulsion paint finish
95mm wallboard m2 1600
125mm wallboard m2 1800
762times1981times50mm nr 44000
838times1981times50mm nr 47000
762times1981times63mm nr 48000
838times1981times63mm nr 51000
762times1981times50mm nr 46000
838times1981times50mm nr 49000
762times1981times63mm nr 50000
838times1981times63mm nr 53000
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plywood 4mm thick m2 1800
plywood 6mm thick m2 2000
hardboard 32mm thick m2 1600
hardboard 48mm thick m2 1800
hardboard 64mm thick m2 2000
wallboard 95mm thick m2 2400
wallboard 125mm thick m2 2600
chipboard 12mm thick m2 1700
chipboard 15mm thick m2 1800
chipboard 18mm thick m2 1900
chipboard 25mm thick m2 2000
softwood boarding 13mm thick m2 2800
softwood boarding 25mm thick m2 3000
Tiling
Glazed ceramic wall tiling fixed with adhesive and grouted 2
2
2
FLOOR FINISHES
Timber flooring
Softwood flooring butt jointed
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 3000
25mm thick m2 3400
Softwood flooring tongued and grooved
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
Hardwood strip flooring tongued and grooved 25mm thick 2
maple m2 9000
Sheet linings on softwood battens plugged and screwed to walls
pound
108times108times45mm m 5000
152times152times55mm m 4000
200times200times65mm m 3600
iroko m2 8000
merbau m 7000
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Chipboard flooring butt jointed
18mm thick m2 1200
22mm thick m2 1400
Chipboard flooring tongued and grooved
18mm thick m2 1400
22mm thick m2 1600
Plywood flooring butt jointed
12mm thick m2 1600
15mm thick m2 2000
18mm thick m2 2600
pound
Plywood flooring tongued and grooved
12mm thick m2 1800
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2800
Screedsin situ finishings
Cement and sand (13) screed
25mm thick m2 1200
38mm thick m2 1500
50mm thick m2 1800
75mm thick 75m m2 2200
Latex screed
3mm thick m2 1000
5mm thick 5mm thick m2 1400
Granolithic screed
25mm thick m2 1600
32mm thick m2 1800
38mm thick m2 2000
50mm thick m2 2200
Mastic asphalt flooring
black
20mm thick m2 2200
25mm thick m2 2500
red
20mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
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pound
Epoxy floor finish 5mm thick m2 3000
Tile flooring
Quarry tiles 2
2
Welsh slate floor tiles m2 5600
Ceramic tiles 2
2
2
Flexible flooring
Rubber floor tiles 3mm thick
plain finish black m2 5400
studded finish black m2 6000
Linoleum sheeting
25mm thick m2 2600
32mm thick m2 2800
Linoleum tiling 32mm thick m2 2000
Thermoplastic tiling 2mm thick m2 1200
Vinyl sheeting
2mm thick m2 1800
25mm thick m2 2200
3mm thick m2 2400
Vinyl tiling 2mm thick m2 1800
Cork tiling
32mm thick m2 2200
48mm thick m2 2600
63mm thick m2 3000
800mm thick m2 3600
Woodblock flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
American oak m2 7800
European oak m2 9000 2
iroko m2 7000
150times150times125mm m 5400
194times194times25mm m 7600
100times100times85mm m 4000
150times150times85mm m 4600
200times200times12mm m 5000
merbau m 6400
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Wood strip flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
maple
oak m2 8400
merbau m2 6200
iroko m2 6400
Underlay to carpets
rubber m2 800
felt m2 600
Fitted carpets
contract quality m2 1400
medium duty m2 1800
heavy duty m2 2400
Carpet tiles 2
medium duty m2 3000
heavy duty m2 4000
pound
Skirtings
Softwood painted skirtings m 800
Hardwood stained skirtings m 1400
Vinyl coved skirtings
100mm high m 600
150mm high m 800
CEILING FINISHES
In situ finishings
Skim coat of plaster to ceilings m2 1000
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat Artex sealer and one coat Artex finish
plastered ceilings m2 600
plasterboard ceilings m2 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
domestic m 2000
m 6800 2
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pound
Board finishes
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
Suspended ceiling systems
Gyproc MF suspended ceiling system with 127mm thick wallboard m2 3400
Suspended ceiling system with acoustic tiles 2
2
SANITARY FITTINGSDISPOSAL INSTALLATIONS
Sanitary fittings (complete with water supply taps and waste pipework)
White
lavatory basin nr 21000
WC
urinal bowl nr 20000
shower cubicle nr 80000
sink
bath steel enamelled nr 54000
bath acrylic nr 40000
Coloured
lavatory basin nr 30000
WC
bath acrylic nr 49000
Pipework (including all fittings)
Waste pipes
copper
PVC-U
Overflow pipes
copper
300times300mm m 3000
600times600mm m 3400
35mm m 3000
42mm m 3600
54mm m 4200
32mm m 1000
40mm m 1200
22mm m 1600
28mm m 2200
nr 28000
nr 28000
nr 35000
Composite and principal rates 67
MuPVC
Traps polypropylene
S trap 32mm nr 1600
S trap 40mm nr 2000
P trap 32mm nr 1400
P trap 40mm nr 1800
Soil pipes
cast iron
PVC-U
HOT AND COLD WATER SERVICES
Pipework (including all fittings)
Copper pipes capillary fittings
pound
19mm m 800
75mm m 4800
100mm m 6400
110mm m 3000
54mm m 5400
42mm m 4400
35mm m 3800
28mm m 2200
82mm m 2600
15mm m 1500
22mm m 1700
Cisterns and cylinders (including all connections)
Polyethylene cold water cisterns capacity
nr 9400
nr 10000
54mm m 6200
42mm m 5000
35mm m 4400
15mm m 2000
22mm m 2200
28mm m 2600
36 litres
Copper pipes compression fittings
54 litres
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pound
86 litres nr 12000
114 litres nr 13200
154 litres nr 18000
227 litres nr 24000
Copper cylinders indirect capacity
96 litres nr 14000
114 litres nr 16000
117 litres nr 17600
140 litres nr 20400
68 litres nr 11000
BUILDERS WORK IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIALIST SERVICES
Holes for pipes up to 55mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1200
one brick wall nr 1600
one and a half brick wall nr 2000
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1000
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1200
blockwork 190mm thick nr 1400
Holes for pipes 55 to 110mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1600
one brick wall nr 2400
one and a half brick wall nr 2800
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1400
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1800
blockwork 190mm thick nr 2200
Chases in walls for pipes up to 20mm diameter in existing
Chases in walls for pipes 40mm to 110mm diameter in existing
brickwork m 1200
blockwork m 800
brickwork m 1400
blockwork m 1000
Composite and principal rates 69
EXTERNAL WORKS
Excavation pound
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Excavate to reduce levels and deposit on site in spoil heaps
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 1800
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2200
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 2400
Excavate to reduce levels and spread and level on site
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2400
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 900
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 1000
by hand m3 2800
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by machine m3 2000
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 2200
by hand m3 2800
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 2400
by hand m3 3000
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 2600
by hand m3 3200
Breaking up
Excavate in soft rock
by machine m3 4500
by hand m3 6500
pound
Excavate in hard rock
by machine m3 6000
by hand m3 10000
Excavate in concrete
by machine m3 5000
by hand m3 8000
Excavate in masonry
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 5000
Excavate in pavings 150mm thick
concrete
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 500
macadam
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 400
Excavate to reduce levels and remove to tip off site
depth not exceeding 025m
Composite and principal rates 71
Filling
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m3 1200
by machine m3 1800
sand
by machine m3 4000
by hand m3 5500
pound
hardcore
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m3 3400
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m3 3600
by hand m3 5000
Surface treatments
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 200 2
Trim
sloping excavated surfaces m2 300
sloping rock m2 1200
Beds to receive pavings
Hardcore in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 500
100mm thick
filling m 300
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
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pound
Sand in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 550
100mm thick
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
Granular fill DfT Type 1 in bed by machine
100mm thick m2 400
150mm thick m2 600
200mm thick m2 800
250mm thick m2 1000
300mm thick m2 1200
Pavings (laid on prepared bed)
In situ concrete with trowelled finish
100mm thick m2 1250
125mm thick m2 1600
150mm thick m2 1800
Precast concrete paving flags 50mm thick
600times450mm 2
2
natural m 2200
coloured m 2400
600times600mm 2
2
600times750mm 2
2
600times900mm 2
2
natural m 2000
coloured m 2200
natural m 1800
coloured m 2000
natural m 1600
coloured m 1800
Composite and principal rates 73
pound
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times60mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times80mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
York stone paving flags
size 600times600times50mm size 600times600 m2 14000
size 600times900times50mm m2 14500
laid flat
straight bond m2 4500
herringbone pattern m2 4800
laid on edge
straight bond m2 4800
herringbone pattern m2 5200
laid flat
straight bond m2 5000
herringbone pattern m2 5300
laid on edge
straight bond m2 5300
herringbone pattern m2 5700
natural m 2600
coloured m 2800
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 3000
coloured m 3200
125mm thick m2 10000
150mm thick m2 12000
Cobble paving average size 75mm m2 9400
Brick paving size 215times1025 65mm (pound300 per 1000) times
Brick pavers size 215times1025times65mm (pound400 per 1000)
Granite setts size 200times100times100mm
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Grass concrete paving soiled and seeded
100mm thick m2 3000
150mm thick 150mm m2 3600
Gravel paving
50m thick m2 800
75m thick m2 1000
pound
Reconstructed stone paving
2
2
Fencing (including excavating for post holes intermediate and end posts and concrete bases)
Chestnut fencing to BS1722 Part 4
100m high m 1400
125m high m 1600
150m high m 1800
180m high m 2000
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with galvanised wire mesh height galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with plastic coated wire mesh height
galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
600times450mm m 4800
450times450mm m 5000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 2200
m 2600
m 2800
Composite and principal rates 75
pound
Close boarded fencing to BS1772 Part 5
on timber posts
100m high m 3600
125m high m 4000
150m high m 4400
180m high m 4800
on concrete posts
100m high m 3800
125m high m 4200
150m high m 4600
180m high m 5000
Panel fencing to BS1722 Part 11
on timber posts
090m high m 2400
120m high m 2600
150m high m 2800
180m high m 3000
on concrete posts
090m high m 2800
120m high m 3000
150m high m 3200
180m high m 3400
Palisade fencing to BS1722 Part 6
on timber posts
090m high m 3000
120m high m 3200
150m high m 3400
180m high m 3600
on concrete posts
090m high m 3400
120m high m 3600
150m high m 3800
180m high m 4000
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Post and rail fencing to BS1722 Part 7
three rail morticed
110m high m 2600
three rail nailed
110m high m 2200
four rail morticed
110m high m 2800
130m high m 3000
four rail nailed
110m high m 2400
130m high m 2600
Drainage
pound
Excavate trench by machine lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3000
depth 075m m 3600
depth 100m m 4400
depth 125m m 5000
depth 150m m 5600
depth 175m m 6400
depth 200m m 7200
depth 225m m 8400
depth 250m m 9200
depth 275m m 10000
depth 300m m 10800
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
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pound
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 5400
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6800
depth 150m m 7400 depth 175m m 8200
depth 200m m 9000
depth 225m m 10200
depth 250m m 11000
depth 275m m 11800
depth 300m m 12600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4200
depth 075m m 4800
depth 100m m 5600
depth 125m m 6200
depth 150m m 6800
depth 175m m 7600
depth 200m m 8400
depth 225m m 9600
depth 250m m 10400
depth 275m m 11200
depth 300m m 12000
Excavate trench by machine lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible
pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
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granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4600
depth 075m m 5200
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6600
depth 150m m 7200
depth 175m m 8000
depth 200m m 8800
depth 225m m 10000
depth 250m m 10800
depth 275m m 11600
depth 300m m 12400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5600
depth 075m m 6200
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 7600
depth 150m m 8200
depth 175m m 9000
depth 200m m 9800
depth 225m m 11000
depth 250m m 11800
depth 275m m 12600
depth 300m m 13600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 5400
depth 075m m 6000
depth 100m m 6800
pound
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
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depth 200m m 9600
depth 225m m 10800
depth 250m m 11600
depth 275m m 12400
depth 300m m 13200
Excavate trench by hand lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
pound
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
depth 125m m 7400
depth 150m m 8000
depth 175m m 8800
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depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
pound
Excavate trench by hand lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
concrete to bed and haunching
Composite and principal rates 81
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
pound
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
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depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
Manholes
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching and cast iron inspection cover internal size
600times450mm
depth 500mm nr 50000
depth 750mm nr 60000
depth 1000mm nr 75000
depth 1250mm nr 90000
depth 1500mm nr 100000
750times450mm
depth 500mm nr 60000
depth 750mm nr 70000
depth 1000mm nr 85000
depth 1250mm nr 105000
depth 1500mm nr 120000
pound
900times600mm
depth 500mm nr 65000
depth 750mm nr 80000
depth 1000mm nr 110000
depth 1250mm nr 120000
depth 1500mm nr 140000
depth 1750mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 180000
depth 2500mm nr 200000
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching concrete reducing slab and cast iron inspection cover internal size
900times900mm
depth 1500mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 200000
Composite and principal rates 83
depth 2500mm nr 240000
depth 3000mm nr 260000
depth 3500mm nr 290000
depth 4000mm nr 320000
1200times750mm
depth 1500mm nr 180000
depth 2000mm nr 220000
depth 2500mm nr 260000
depth 3000mm nr 280000
depth 3500mm nr 310000
depth 4000mm nr 340000
900times1500mm
depth 1500mm nr 170000
depth 2000mm nr 195000
depth 2500mm nr 220000
depth 3000mm nr 300000
depth 3500mm nr 350000
depth 4000mm nr 400000
depth 1500mm nr 240000
depth 2000mm nr 280000
depth 2500mm nr 320000
depth 3000mm nr 360000
pound
depth 3500mm nr 400000
depth 4000mm nr 460000
Precast concrete manholes including base slab 225mm thick precast concrete rings reducing slab and access shaft for all manholes over 3m deep step irons channels and cast iron heavy duty manhole covers size
675mm diameter depth
1000mm nr 70000
1500mm nr 85000
2000mm nr 100000
3000mm nr 120000
1200times1800mm
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900mm diameter depth
1200 diameter depth
1500 diameter depth
LANDSCAPING
pound
1000mm nr 95000
1500mm nr 110000
2000mm nr 125000
3000mm nr 155000
1500mm nr 160000
2000mm nr 200000
3000mm nr 250000
4000mm nr 300000
2000mm nr 190000
3000mm nr 240000
4000mm nr 290000
Site clearance
Demolish existing buildings Including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
large m3 600
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 300
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 100
Temporary chestnut fencing 150m high m 1800
Clear away scrub vegetation shrub and hedges m2 250
small m 1200
medium m 900
small m 500
medium m 400
small m 300
medium m 200
Composite and principal rates 85
Cut down trees grub up stumps
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 7000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 15000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 30000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 35000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 45000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 55000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 65000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 75000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 85000
Backfill tree hole with excavated material
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 250
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 400
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 500
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 600
pound
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 800
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 1000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 1200
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 1600
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 2000
Backfill tree hole with sand
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1200
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 1600
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 2400
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 3600
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 4400
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 5000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 6000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 7000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 8000
Backfill tree hole lean concrete
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 4000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 7000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 10000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 13000
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trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 16000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 20000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 23000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 27000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 31000
Backfill tree hole with hardcore
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1500
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 2500
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 3500
pound
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 5000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 7000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 9000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 11500
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 13500
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 16000
Excavation and filling
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m2 1200
by hand m2 1800
sand
by machine m2 4000
by hand m2 5500
hardcore
by machine m2 3500
by hand m2 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m2 3400
by hand m2 4800
Composite and principal rates 87
200mm m2 160
300mm m2 175
400mm m2 200
Roll cultivated ground with self-propelled roller with self-propelled m2 100
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 180
filling m2 220
Trim surfaces of
sloping excavated surfaces m2 200
sloping rock m2 1000
Soil stabilisation
Tensar Polypropylene Geogrid geotextile
SS 20 laid flat m2 400
SS 20 laid sloping m2 500
SS 30 laid flat m2 500
SS 30 laid sloping m2 600
SS 40 laid flat m2 800
SS 40 laid sloping m2 900
pound
Terram 1000
laid flat m2 300
laid sloping m2 400
Terram 2000
laid flat m2 600
laid sloping m2 700
Grassblock precast concrete paving laid on sand bed filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick m2 2600
103mm thick m2 2800
125mm thick m2 3200
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m2 3600
by hand m2 5000
Surface treatments
100mm m2 150
roller
Break up existing ground with plough or rotovator depth
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zinc mesh
3
3
PVC coated wire mesh
3
3
broken stone and rock size
3
3
pound
Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork 2
bricks (pound2501000) in retaining wall
one brick thick wall
height 1500mm m 20400
height 2000mm m 26400
height 3000mm m 38400
one and a half brick thick wall
240 wall height 1500mm m 23400
320 wall height 2000mm m 30400
400 wall height 3000mm m 44400
Roads
Excavate for and lay road base tarmacadam sub-base and wearing course precast concrete kerbs both sides road width
5m
6m
7m
Paths
softwood edging boards
width 15m m 2800
width 20m m 3600
Retaining walls
Excavate for and place in position wire mesh gabion cages filled with broken stone and
rock size
2times1times05m m 16000
2times1times1m m 12000
2times1times05m m 16400
2times1times1m m 12400
6times2times025m m 12000
6times2times030m m 11000
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand covered in bark chippings laid between
Excavate for and place in position galvanised wire mesh gabion mattresses filled with
support concrete foundations 10 Nmm ndash40mm aggregate (136) engineering
m 57500
m 69000
m 80500
Composite and principal rates 89
width 25m m 4500
width 30m m 5400
pound
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand lay precast concrete blocks as fire
path infilled with top soil and seeded
width 30m m 9000
width 40m m 12000
width 50m m 15000
Precast concrete flags size 600times600times50mm laid separately as stepping stones including excavation and sand bed
Car parks
Excavate and lay sub-base to receive
tarmacadam 65mm thick
general area m2 4000
parking bay nr 80000
concrete blocks 65mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 72000
cellular precast concrete paving filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 78000
103mm thick
general area m2 3800
parking bay nr 84000
125mm thick
general area m2 4200
parking bay nr 96000
Sports grounds
harrowing rolling and one cut
general areas m2 035
football pitch nr 363300
rugby pitch nr 241500
hockey pitch nr 175100
tennis court nr 23500
Trim and grade prepared ground and apply weedkiller fertiliser grass seed including
nr 800
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Soiling seeding and turfing
Imported topsoil filling spread and levelled average thickness
by machine 2
2
2
2
by hand 2
2
2
2
pound
Topsoil filling from spoil heaps on site spread and levelled average thickness
by machine
100mm m2 060
150mm m2 090
200mm m2 120
250mm m2 150
by hand
100mm m2 200
150mm m2 300
200mm m2 400
250mm m2 500
Plough and harrow topsoil to fine tilth remove stones apply weed killer m2 030
Apply pesticide and weedkiller to prepared topsoil sow grass seed (pound80 per 25kg) harrow roll and one cut
by hand
10gm2 m2 025
15gm2 m2 027
20gm2 m2 028
25gm2 m2 030
30gm2 m2 040
35gm2 m2 046
40gm2 m2 065
50gm2 m2 070
100mm m 300
150mm m 450
200mm m 600
250mm m 750
100mm m 480
150mm m 720
200mm m 960
250mm m 1200
Composite and principal rates 91
by machine
10gm2 m2 015
15gm2 m2 016
20gm2 m2 017
25gm2 m2 018
30gm2 m2 020
35gm2 m2 022
pound
40gm2 m2 023
50gm2 m2 025
general sports use m2 600
special sports use m2 800 2
Treat turf with wooden paddle beater m2 030
Treat turf with light roller m2 050
boxing cuttings m2
025
Planting
Excavate for and plant transplants or seedlings backfill and water plant cost
pound050
pound100
pound150
domestic m 500
pound200
pound250
pound300
and 2 ties per tree) tree cost
pound500
pound1000
pound1500
pound2000
pound5000
pound7550
pound10000
First cut to turf 20mm high with man-operated power driven cylinder mower including
Excavate tree pit fork bottom plant tree backfill water surround with peat (1 stake
nr 125
nr 175
nr 225
nr 275
nr 325
nr 175
nr 3500
nr 4500
nr 6500
nr 7000
nr 10000
nr 12500
nr 15000
Imported turf size 4000times2000times19mm on prepared bed
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Form planting hole in cultivated area plant shrub backfill water surround with peat shrub cost
pound500
pound1000
Tree stake 100mm diameter and 2 ties
length 2m nr 1000
length 25m nr 1100
length 3m nr 1200
Galvanised wire tree guards 300mm diameter
height 1m nr 2500
height 15m nr 2800
height 2m nr 3200
Cast iron tree grille size
two part
nr 21500
nr 23000
1200mm diameter nr 22000
four part
nr 24000
pound
1200mm diameter nr 30000
Field drains
Excavate by hand vee-sided ditch width at bottom
300mm depth
750mm
1000mm
500mm depth
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
Excavate trench by machine and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2300
depth 500mm m 2675
1200times1200mm nr 32000
nr 3500
nr 4500
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
1000times1000mm
1200times1200mm
1000times1000mm
Composite and principal rates 93
pound
depth 700mm m 3425
depth 800mm m 3800
depth 900mm m 4175
depth 1000mm m 4550
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2600
depth 500mm m 2975
depth 600mm m 3450
depth 700mm m 3725
depth 800mm m 4100
depth 900mm m 4475
depth 1000mm m 4850
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4100
depth 500mm m 4475
depth 600mm m 3150
depth 600mm m 4950
depth 700mm m 5225
depth 800mm m 5600
depth 900mm m 5975
depth 1000mm m 6350
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2460
depth 500mm m 2900
depth 600mm m 3220
depth 700mm m 3740
depth 800mm m 4160
depth 900mm m 4580
depth 1000mm m 5000
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2760
depth 500mm m 3200
depth 600mm m 3520
Excavate trench by hand and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
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depth 700mm m 4040
depth 800mm m 4460
depth 900mm m 4880
depth 1000mm m 5300
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4260
depth 500mm m 4700
depth 600mm m 5020
depth 700mm m 5540
depth 800mm m 5960
depth 900mm m 6380
depth 1000mm m 6800
pound
CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK
Individual rates in civil engineering work cannot be compared to those in building because the value of the General Items can be as high as 50 compared to about 10 in building work This is mainly due to the freedom of civil engineering estimators to prepare bids to reflect their view of the timing and sequence of the works that is usually not available to their building counterparts
So when preparing first stage estimates in civil engineering it is important that the level of the General Items is assessed first so that the level of pricing of the individual rates can be adjusted accordingly
CLASS A GENERAL ITEMS
The items listed below are based on a civil contract worth approximately pound10m and a contract period of 78 weeks
Contractual requirements pound pound
Performance bond
1 for construction period
075 for maintenance period
timespound10m 150000
timespound10m 75000 225000
Composite and principal rates 95
Insurance of the Works
Insurance of the plant
included in hire charges nil
Insurance against damage to persons and property
included in head office overheads nil
Specified requirements
Offices for Engineerrsquos staff
Carried forward 1000 375000
pound pound
Brought forward 1000 375000
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Laboratory for the Engineerrsquos staff
erect 750
maintain and operate
(50 weekstimespound100) 5000
Cabins for the Engineerrsquos staff
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Services for the Engineer
1750cc car
(100 weekstimespound400) 40000
Land Rover
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
telephone installation 500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 78700
15timespound10m 150000
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
remove 750 6500
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
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Brought forward 525900
Attendance on the Engineer
driver
(50 weekstimespound450)
chainman
(50 weekstimespound350)
laboratory assistant
(30 weekstimespound450)
Testing of materials (included) nil
Testing of the Works (included) nil
Temporary works
traffic signals
(30 weekstimespound50) 1500
cleaning roads
(40 weekstimespound400) 16000
progress photography temporary lighting 1000
(40 weekstimespound70) 2800
temporary water supply connection pipework 2000
supply
(2m litrestimespound070 per kl) 1400
hardstanding
3000
Method related charges
Offices for contractor
pound pound
office equipment desks computer tables chairs filing cabinets sundries
(100 weekstimespound200) 20000
laboratory equipment
(50 weekstimespound150) 10000
surveying equipment
(78 weekstimespound100)
Carried forward 525900
Equipment for the Engineer
(200mtimespound12) 2400
remove 1000 31100
erect 1000
(lay 200m2timespound15)
52500
22500
17500
11700 41700
13500
Composite and principal rates 97
Brought forward 621500
Cabins for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound80) 6240
8240
Stores for contractor
maintain and operate
10000
Canteen and messroom for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound100) 7800
9800
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 8000
Supervisionadministration
(90 weekstimespound1300) 117000
sub agents (2)
(156 weekstimespound700) 109200
inspectors (2)
(156 weekstimespound600) 93600
setting out engineeer
(30 weekstimespound700) 21000
quantity surveyor
(110 weekstimespound850) 93500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Carried forward 621500
remove 1000 12000
pound pound
erect 1000
remove 1000
erect 1000
remove 1000
(100weekstimespound80) 8000
erect 1000
remove 1000
Electricity
install 1000
agent
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timekeeperwages clerk
(78 weekstimespound500) 39000 652700
Carried forward 1310240
Brought forward 1310240
storekeeper
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
watchman
(100 weekstimespound350) 35000
teaboy
(78 weekstimespound300) 23400
offloading and cleaning
gang (2)
(140 weekstimespound400) 56000 145600
Total 1455840
This total represents 1456 for General Items on a contract value of pound10m
CLASS B GROUND INVESTIGATION
pound
pound
Trial pits
Trial pits size 1times2m not in rock maximum depth
nr 2600
Trial pits size 1times2m 50 in rock maximum depth
not exceeding 1m nr 7000
Trial pits size 1times2m in rock maximum depth
section foremen (4)
(312 weekstimespound700) 218400
1ndash2m nr 4800
2ndash3m nr 5800
3ndash5m nr 7000
1ndash2m nr 14000
2ndash3m nr 21000
not exceeding 1m
3ndash5m nr 35000
not exceeding 1m nr 14000
1ndash2m
2ndash3m
3ndash5m
nr 28000
nr 42000
nr 70000
Composite and principal rates 99
An allowance of say pound3000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the following work
Light percussion boreholes 150mm diameter
depth not exceeding 5m m 3000
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 5000
depth 20ndash30m m 8000
depth 30ndash40m m 10000
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter without core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
depth 30ndash40m m 5400
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter with core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 9800
depth 5ndash10m m 10200
depth 10ndash20 m 10600
depth 20ndash30m m 11000
depth 30ndash40m m 11400
CLASS C GEOTECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIAL PROCESSES
Drilling
pound
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
to carry out the following work
Drilling for grout holes through materials other than rock or artificial hard materials
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
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downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
pound
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
Drilling for grout holes through rock
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
Composite and principal rates 101
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20 m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20m m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
pound
Grout materials and injections
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and renewal of plant and equipment to carry out grouting operations
Materials
Cement bentonite (21) t 16000
Cement PFA t 8600
Sand
Pea gravel t 2200
Diaphragm walls 3
allowance of pound60000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the work
Excavation in material other than rock or artificial hard material
maximum depth not
exceeding 5m m3 48000
maximum depth 5ndash10m m3 50000
t 2200
Bentonite t 20000
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 3000 m of excavation is required An
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Concrete designed mix to BS5328 grade 20 ordinary Portland cement to BS12 20mm aggregate to BS882 walls 1000mm thick
m3 18000
pound
High yield bar reinforcement To BS4449
nominal size 12mm t 140000
nominal size 16mm t 130000
nominal size 20mm t 110000
nominal size 25mm t 100000
Concrete guide wall at the side of excavation 1000mm widetimes500mm deep m 38000
Ground anchorages
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 75 anchors are to be installed and an allowance of pound6000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Ground anchorages in material other than rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 14000
temporary with double
maximum depth 10ndash15m m3 52000
maximum depth 15ndash20m m3 54000
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 18000
Total length of tendon in material other than rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 11000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 11500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 13000
temporary nr 12000
permanent nr 14000
temporary nr 10000
permanent nr 12000
Composite and principal rates 103
pound
Ground anchorages in material including rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 15000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 17000
permanent with single
corrosion protection
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 19000
Total length of tendon in material including rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 12000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 13500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 14000
Sand band and wick drains
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 100 vertical drains are to be installed and an allowance of pound7500 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Number of drains 70 nr
Pre-drilled holes 70 nr
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10m
cross section
permanent nr 15000
permanent nr 13000
temporary nr 11000
100ndash200mm m 1000
200ndash300mm m 1100
300ndash400mm m 1200
temporary nr 13000
nr 17000
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pound
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
CLASS D DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE
General clearance
General site clearance of areas
free from major obstructions ha 90000
woods small trees and shrubs ha 180000
Demolish existing buildings including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
3
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
Pull down trees (stumps measured separately) girth
nr 6000
2ndash3
100ndash200mm m 1100
200ndash300mm m 1200
300ndash400mm m 1300
100ndash200mm m 1200
200ndash300mm m 1300
300ndash400mm m 1400
small m 1200
medium m 900
large m 600
large m 300
medium m 400
small m 500
small m 300
medium m 200
large m 100
nr 10000
3ndash5m nr 90000
nr 40000
500mm 1 m
1ndash2m
ndash
Composite and principal rates 105
pound
Grub up stumps and backfill with displaced topsoil stump diameter
Dig out and remove drains depth 15m including granular bed and surround m 1000
Dig out and remove drains depth 2m including concrete bed and surround m 1300
Dredging
It is difficult to provide accurate cost information on dredging Various methods can be used including cutter-suction dredger barge-mounted excavator or grab hopper The depth of water disposal arrangements and tidal conditions are all key factors affecting costs
The cost per cubic metre of dredging solid material should be in the range of pound6 to pound8 per cubic metre but specialist advice should be obtained in the early stages of preparing the budget estimate
General excavation
Excavate to reduce levels
depth not exceeding 025m 3
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
depth 025 to 050m
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
3
depth 025 to 1m
normal ground m3 300
stiff clay m3 450 3
3
150ndash500mm nr 3000
nr 6000
1ndash2m nr 8000
topsoil m 200
chalk m 2000
chalk m 2000
rock m 3000
chalk m 2500
rock m 4000
500mm 1 ndash
CLASS E EARTHWORKS
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normal ground m3 400
stiff clay m3 550
chalk m3 3000
rock m3 5000
depth 2 to 5m
normal ground m3 700
stiff clay m3 900
chalk m3 3500
rock m3 6000
Disposal
Excavated material
deposited on site
100m distance 100m distance m3 400
deposited on site
300m distance m3 500
deposited off site
1km distance including
tipping fees m3 900
deposited off site
5km distance including
tipping fees m3 1800
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material m3 1600
sand m3 4800 3
DfT Type 1 m3 3800
DfT Type 2 m3 3600
CLASS F IN SITU CONCRETE
pound
Provision of concrete
Standard mix
ST1
ordinary Portland cement m3 8500
sulphate resisting cement m3 9500
depth 1m to 2m
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 107
pound
ST2
ordinary Portland cement m3 8700
sulphate resisting cement m3 9700
ST3
ordinary Portland cement m3 8900
sulphate resisting cement m3 9900
ST4
ordinary Portland cement m3 9000
sulphate resisting cement m3 10000
ST5
ordinary Portland cement m3 9200
sulphate resisting cement m3 10200
Designed mix ordinary Portland cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 8900
20mm aggregate m3 8600
40mm aggregate m3 8700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 9200
20mm aggregate m3 8900
40mm aggregate m3 9000
grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 9300
20mm aggregate m3 9000
40mm aggregate m3 9100
Designed mix sulphate resisting cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 9900
20mm aggregate m3 9600
40mm aggregate m3 9700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 10200
20mm aggregate m3 9900
40mm aggregate m3 10000
108 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 10300
20mm aggregate m3 10000
40mm aggregate m3 10100
Placing of concrete
Mass concrete in
blinding thickness
not exceeding 150mm m3 1800 3
3
Exceeding 500mm m3 1400
pound
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2500 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1900
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1600
Reinforced concrete in
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2600 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2000
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2900 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1700
150ndash300mm m 1600
300ndash500mm m 1500
150ndash300mm m 2200
300ndash500mm m 2000
150ndash300mm m 2000
300ndash500mm m 1800
150ndash300mm m 2300
300ndash500mm m 2100
150ndash300mm m 2100
300ndash500mm m 1900
Composite and principal rates 109
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 3800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2400
columns and piers
not exceeding 150mm m3 6800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 4800
CLASS G CONCRETE ANCILLARIES
pound
Formwork
Rough finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1400
02- 04m m2 5000 2
exceeding 122m m2 6600
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
m2 6800
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1600
150ndash300mm m 3000
300ndash500mm m 2600
150ndash300mm m 5800
300ndash500mm m 5000
01ndash02m m 1800
02ndash04m m 4800
04ndash122m m 5800
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2000
01ndash02m m 2200
04 exceeding 122m
02ndash04m m 5200
01ndash02m m 2200
110 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
02- 04m m2 5200 2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2000
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
pound
Fair finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1400
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2800
02ndash04m m 8400
04ndash122m m 7400
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5400
04ndash122m m 6400
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
Composite and principal rates 111
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
pound
Reinforcement
Mild steel bars in straight lengths diameter
170000
150000
145000
140000
135000
130000
125000
120000
115000
High yield steel bars in straight lengths diameter
01ndash02m m 3000
02ndash04m m 8800
04ndash122m m 7800
6mm t
8mm t
10mm t
12mm t
16mm t
20mm t
25mm t
32mm t
40mm t
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
10mm 150000
12mm 145000
20mm 135000
25mm 130000
32mm 125000
40mm 120000
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
16mm 140000
Mild steel bars in bent lengths diameter
12mm 145000
10mm 150000
112 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
High yield steel bars in bent lengths diameter
Steel fabric weight
not exceeding 2km2 m2 500 2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
Joints
Open surface plain with joint filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
Formed surface plain with cork filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
16mm 140000
40mm 120000
32mm 125000
25mm 130000
20mm 135000
6mm t 180000
8mm t 160000
10mm t 155000
12mm t 150000
16mm t 145000
20mm t 140000
25mm t 135000
32mm t 130000
40mm t 125000
2ndash3gm m 600
3ndash4gm m 800
4ndash5gm m 1000
5ndash6gm m 1300
6ndash7gm m 1500
7ndash8gm m 1800
exceeding 2km m 2000
10mm m 800
20mm m 1200
25mm m 1400
10mm m 4000
20mm m 4400
25mm m 4800
Composite and principal rates 113
CLASS J PIPEWORKmdashFITTINGS AND VALVES
CLASS K PIPEWORKmdashMANHOLES AND PIPEWORK ANCILLARIES
CLASS L PIPEWORKmdashSUPPORTS AND PROTECTION
The items under this heading depart from the requirements of the Civil Engineering Method ofMeasurement (CESMM3) in that the trench excavation pipework and pipe supports are presentedseparately This will enable the reader to prepare budget estimates for this type of work more easily
Trench excavation
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 225mm backfilling and removing surplus from site
trench depth
1m
2m
site
trench depth
05m
1m
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
pound
CLASS H PRECAST CONCRETE
Copings sills and weir blocks weathered and throated size
CLASS I PIPEWORKmdashPIPES
150times75mm m 2600
200times75mm m 2800
300times75mm m 3000
05m m 600
15m m 2000
5m m 11000
3m m 4800
25m m 4000
35m m 5600
45m m 9000
4m m 7000
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 300mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 1200
m 2400
m 1000
m 1600
m 2600
m 3200
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
114 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
pound
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
4m
45m
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 400mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 525mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 900mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 8600
m 11000
m 13000
m 3400
m 4200
m 5800
m 7000
m 8400
m 10000
m 13000
m 16000
m 4200
m 5200
m 7400
m 8800
m 16000
m 12500
m 16000
m 20000
m 7400
m 9200
m 11400
m 15800
m 17600
m 21000
Composite and principal rates 115
45m
5m
Beds haunches and surrounds
Bed of sand 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of granular material 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of concrete 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
pound
Bed and haunching of concrete to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of sand to pipe diameter
225mm m 1600
300mm m 2200
400mm m 2800
525mm m 3600
900mm m 7000
225mm m 2600
300mm m 3600
400mm m 4400
525mm m 6400
900mm m 12000
m 28000
m 35000
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 1200
m 1600
m 2000
m 2600
m 4000
116 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bed and surround of granular material to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of concrete to pipe diameter
pound
Pipes laid in prepared trenches
Vitrified clay to BS65 spigot and socket joints with sealing ring nominal bore
225mm
300mm
400mm
450mm
Vitrified clay to BS65 plain ended with sleeve joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
Concrete pipes Class L with rebated flexible plain ended joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
450mm
525mm
750mm
900mm
Ductile spun iron pipes with spigot and socket Tyton joints nominal bore
225mm m 3400
300mm m 3800
400mm m 6400
525mm m 12000
900mm m 15400
225mm m 4600
300mm m 8000
400mm m 10600
525mm m 20800
900mm m 28000
1800mm m 46200
100mm
150mm
m 4400
m 6400
m 11600
m 14800
m 5200
m 7000
m 2800
m 3600
m 4800
m 5800
m 7600
m 10800
1200mm m 16600
1500mm m 34800
m 4400
m 5200
Composite and principal rates 117
250mm
400mm
600mm
pound
Unplasticised PVC pipes with ring seal joints nominal bore
82mm
110mm
160mm
Manholes
cover slab channels step irons and inspection cover
675mm internal diameter
depth 1m nr 75000
depth 15m nr 85000
depth 2m nr 95000
depth 25m nr 110000
depth 3m nr 120000
depth 35m nr 130000
depth 4m nr 140000
900mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 110000
depth 2m nr 125000
depth 25m nr 140000
depth 3m nr 155000
depth 35m nr 170000
depth 4m nr 185000
depth 45m nr 200000
depth 5m nr 220000
1200mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 160000
depth 2m nr 200000
depth 25m nr 225000
depth 3m nr 225000
depth 35m nr 270000
depth 4m nr 295000
depth 45m nr 315000
depth 5m nr 340000
Precast concrete manholes complete including excavation concrete surround base and
m 8400
m 14800
m 28200
m 1200
m 1500
m 2500
118 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
1500mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 190000
depth 25m nr 213000
depth 3m nr 240000
depth 35m nr 265000
depth 4m nr 290000
depth 45m nr 320000
depth 5m nr 350000
1800mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 220000
depth 25m nr 245000
depth 3m nr 270000
depth 35m nr 295000
depth 4m nr 350000
depth 45m nr 360000
depth 5m nr 420000
Gullies
Vitrified clay road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
Precast concrete road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround Class B engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
CLASS M STRUCTURAL METALWORK
Fabrication of members for frames straight-on-plan
beams
portal frames 170000
trusses and built up girders 175000
bracings purlins and cladding rails 150000
Permanent erection of members for frames 28000
Site bolts
black
HSFG general grade 325000
HSFG higher grade 360000
HSFG load indicating or load limit 425000
nr 39000
nr 28000
columns t 140000
t 140000
t
t
t
t
t 325000
t
t
t
Composite and principal rates 119
pound
Offsite surface treatment
blast cleaning m2 500
wire brushing m2 300
one coat chromate primer m2 450 2
CLASS N MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK
Stairways and landings t 425000
Walkways and platforms t 400000
Cat ladder in galvanized steel rungs at 300mm centres strings extended to form handrail 450mm wide length
3m
4m
5m
6m
7m
8m
9m 10m
Guard cage to cat ladder 10000
Galvanised steel staircase 900mm wide with chequer plate treads balustrade one side supported on universal columns
5500mm going 3000mm rise 16 treads and one landing nr 300000
10000mm going 5000mm rise 16 treads and one landings nr 350000
Steel spiral staircase 2000m diameter height
Steel balustrades 1100mm high
sloping
Steel door and frame
galvanizing m 1750
nr 90000
nr 120000
nr 150000
nr 180000
nr 210000
nr 240000
nr 270000 nr 300000
m
2500mm nr 400000
3000mm nr 450000
4000mm nr 500000
horizontal m 30000
m 35000
1000times2100mm nr 80000
1100times2100mm nr 100000
120 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
rail
with square vertical bars at 100mm centres
Security fencing
Galvanised steel security fencing height
1800mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm
Miscellaneous framing
Angle section
Channel section
Flooring
Galvanized mild steel lsquoDurbarrsquo pattern plate 8mm thick m2 12000
Galvanized open grid flooring 50mm thick m2 6000
Tubular section
CLASS O TIMBER
Greenheart timber in marine works
Galvanised tubular handrail 1050mm high standards at 2000mm centres with middle
Galvanised flat section handrail and members standards at 1000mm centres infilled
150times75times10mm m 2500
100times100times10mm m 2800
150times150times12mm m 3200
150times75times10mm m 3000
250times75times16mm m 4000
100times100times10mm m 5000
200times200times15mm m 14500
100times75mm m 2200
150times75mm m 2400
200times200mm m 7000
200times300mm m 9800
300times300mm m 12000
600times600mm m 32000
m 5600
m 6400
m 7000
m 7800
m 8400
m 9200
m 14000
m 16000
Composite and principal rates 121
pound
Wrought softwood in marine work
Hardwood decking thickness
Softwood decking thickness
Metalwork
Coach screws 10mm diameter length
75mm
100mm
150mm
Blackbolts nuts and washers M12 length
100mm
140mm
200mm
CLASS P PILING
CLASS Q PILING ANCILLARIES
Bored cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 5000
depth bored 15m m 5500
depth bored 20m m 6000
depth bored 25m m 6500
100times75mm m 1500
150times75mm m 1800
200times200mm m 4000
200times300mm m 6500
300times300mm m 7500
600times600mm m 22000
50mm m 11500
100mm m 17500
75mm m 14000
50mm m 6000
75mm m 7000
100mm m 10000
Allow pound6000 and pound10000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 2000
nr 300
nr 600
nr 900
nr 300
nr 400
nr 500
122 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 9000
depth bored 15m m 10000
depth bored 20m m 11000
depth bored 25m m 12000
pound
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 17000
depth bored 15m m 18000
depth bored 20m m 19000
depth bored 25m m 21000
Driven cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Driven concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 7000
depth driven 15m m 11000
depth driven 20m m 14000
depth driven 25m m 17500
Driven concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 9000
depth driven 15m m 13500
depth driven 20m m 18000
depth driven 25m m 22500
Driven concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 15000
depth driven 15m m 22500
depth driven 20m m 30000
depth driven 25m m 37500
Allow pound3500 and pound7000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 5000
m 3500
m 2000
m 5000
m 3500
Composite and principal rates 123
mass 100kgm length
mass 150kgm length
CLASS R ROADS AND PAVINGS
Sub-bases flexible road bases and surfacing
Hardcore road base m3 2200
depth 100mm m2 300
depth 150mm m2 400
depth 200mm m2 400
depth 250mm m2 600
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 2 m3 3600
depth 100mm m2 500
depth 150mm m2 600
pound
Isolated steel piles
Steel EN piles grade S275
mass 50kgm length
10m nr 55000
15m nr 75000
20m nr 90000
10m nr 100000
15m nr 140000
20m nr 170000
10m nr 130000
15m nr 175000
20m nr 225000
124 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 908 14mm aggregate base course depth
30mm m2 600
70mm m2 1000
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 913 wearing course depth
30mm m2 600
50mm m2 1000
Concrete pavements
Carriageway slabs concrete grade C30 depth
150mm m2 1800
200mm m2 2200
250mm m2 3000
300mm m2 3400
Steel fabric reinforcement to BS4483
reference A142 222 kgsm2 m2 700
reference B503 593 kgsm2 m2 1200
pound
m2 300
Joints in concrete pavements
sealed with polysulphide depth
150mm
220mm
250mm
Kerbs channels and edgings
Precast concrete kerbs to BS340 straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Concrete in bed to kerbs
150times150mm haunching m 150
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 1000
Longitudinal joints 10mm diametertimes750mm long mild steel dowels at 750mm centres
200times150mm m 420
300times150mm m 600
400times150mm m 800
m 2200
m 2800
m 3000
150times305mm m 1500
125times255mm m 1200
Waterproof membranes below concrete pavements plastic sheeting 500 microns
Composite and principal rates 125
Drop kerbs
Precast concrete channels straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
pound
Precast concrete edging straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Road markings
Reflectorised white
continuous lines
150mm wide m 100
200mm wide m 140
broken lines
100mm wide 1m line 3m gap m 100
100mm wide 2m line 5m gap m 110
100mm wide 4m line 2m gap m 120
arrow
4m length straight nr 3000
4m length turned nr 3000
6m length straight nr 3400
6m length turned letters nr 3400
16m high nr 1000
20m high nr 1400
30m high nr 1800
140times250mm reflecting studs with catsrsquo eye reflection nr 1600
CLASS S RAIL TRACK
Track foundation
Bottom ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 6000
Top ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 7000
Taking up track and turnouts dismantle and stack
Bullhead or flat bottom rail
plain track timber sleepers fishplate joints m 1000
turnouts timber sleepers fishplate joints nr 52000
plain track concrete sleepers fishplate joints m 1500
turnouts concrete sleepers fishplate joints nr 54000
125times255mm nr 1200
150times305mm nr 1400
255times125mm m 1400
150times50mm m 900
126 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Lifting packing and slewing
Bullhead rail track maximum slew 300mm maximum lift 100mm track length 10m
timber sleepers nr 2200
concrete sleepers nr 2400
Supplying only plain line material
Bullhead rails for jointed or welded track
mass 40ndash50 kgm section reference 95R t 110000
Sleepers softwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6000
Sleepers hardwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6500
Sleepers concrete type lsquoF27 with 2 nr cast iron lsquoPandrolrsquo fittings cast in nr 4000
Fittings
Chairs cast iron lsquoCCrsquo pattern nr 7000
pound
Fish plates standard set nr 7000
Fish plates insulated set nr 17500
Buffer stops 2ndash25 tonnes nr 275000
Laying only plain line material
Bullhead rails
plain track fishplates timber sleepers m 4000
plain track fishplates concrete sleepers m 3500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 5500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 4500
buffer stop single rake nr 25000
CLASS T TUNNELS
There are many different methods of boring and constructing tunnels so the following
tunnelling contractor should be sought
Excavation
Tunnels in rock straight diameter
18m m3 50000
30m m3 35000
Tunnels in clay straight diameter 3
3
Shafts in rock vertical diameter 3
3
18m m 30000
30m m 18000
30m m 24000
45m m 18000
rsquo
rates should treated with caution For costs on specific projects the advice of a
Composite and principal rates 127
pound
Shafts in clay vertical diameter 3
3
In situ lining to tunnels vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
In situ lining to shafts vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
Formwork rough finish diameter 2 9000 2
Formwork smooth finish diameter 2
2
Pre-formed segmental linings to tunnels
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
Pre-formed segmental linings to shafts
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
CLASS U BRICKWORK BLOCKWORK AND MASONRY
Common brickwork
Brickwork (pound140 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 6000
215mm thick m2 10000
327mm thick m2 13000
440mm thick m2 16000
45m m 11000
30m m 14000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m n
3m m 6000
2m m 10000
3m m 7000
2m nr 60000
3m nr 100000
3m
45m nr 120000
nr 90000
128 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
In columns and piers
Facing brickwork
Brickwork (pound400 per 1000) in gauged mortar (116)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8000
215mm thick m2 14500
Engineering brickwork (pound200 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
215mm thick m2 7000
327mm thick m2 12600
440mm thick m2 15600
Engineering brickwork (pound350 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
facing to vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8500
215mm thick m2 15000 440mm thick m2 19000
Lightweight blockwork
Blockwork in gauged mortar in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium concrete blockwork
Blockwork in cement mortar (13) in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3600
190mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blockwork
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Masonry
Random rubble walling in gauged mortar thickness
300mm thick m2 48000
450mm thick m2 75000
600mm thick m2 92000
215times215mm m 3000
327times327mm m 3500
440times440mm m 4000
Composite and principal rates 129
pound
CLASS V PAINTING
(Rates inclusive of all inclinations)
One coat primer on general surfaces exceeding 300mm 2
2
Two coats emulsion paint on general surfaces exceeding 300mm
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
Two coats of masonry paint
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
rough cast surfaces m2 900
Two undercoats and one coat gloss on primed
smooth concrete m2 600
steel sections m2 1200
pipe work m 400
CLASS W WATERPROOFING
Damp proofing
Waterproof sheeting 250 microns to
horizontal surfaces 300
width not exceeding 300mm m 140
m 210
Tanking
Two coats asphalt work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces
width not exceeding 300mm m 1200
m 2200
Roofing
Asphalt to BS908 two coat work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces m 3200
Built up felt roofing to BS747 three layer coverings m 2600
Protective layers one layer 1000 gauge polythene sheet fixed with adhesive m 300
Cement and sand (13) screed with waterproof additive m 1500
Sprayed or brushed waterproofing two coats of lsquoSynthaprufersquo to concrete surfaces m 600
metal m 300
timber m 300
m
horizontal 3200
2
upper surface inclined at an angle not exceeding 30 degrees to the
timber m 1100
2m
ndashwidth 300mm 1m
width 300mm 1m ndash
130 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Removing intrusions 3
3
Plugging laterals with concrete
bore not exceeding 300mm nr 9000
bore 500mm nr 14000
Local internal repairs
nr 5000 2
Stabilisation of existing sewers
Pointing with cement mortar (13) m2 4000
Renovation of existing sewers
Segmental lining in GRP diameter
Laterals to renovated sewers
Jointing
bore not exceeding 150mm nr 7000
bore 150ndash300mm nr 11000
bore 450mm nr 16000
Interruptions
Preparation of existing sewers
pound
CLASS X MISCELLANEOUS WORK
See Landscaping section
CLASS Y SEWER RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
Preparation of existing sewer
Cleaning sewer diameter
1000mm m 1600
1500mm m 2000
2000mm m 2600
brickwork m 9000
concrete m 14000
area 5m nr 20000
area 01ndash25m 2
1000mm m 32000
1500mm m 42000
2000mm m 51000
cleaning hour 40000
Composite and principal rates 131
See Building work
MECHANICAL WORK
pound
Pipework
Mild steel pipes heavy black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
Renovation
CLASS Z SIMPLE BUILDING WORKS INCIDENTAL TO CIVILENGINEERING WORKS
150mm
Stabilisation pointing hour 9000
linings hour 10000
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4200
m 5000
m 6000
m 7200
m 9800
m 12000
m 14800
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4600
m 5400
m 6400
m 9000
m 11000
m 13800
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Mild steel pipes medium black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
pound
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
Copper pipes B2871 part 1 table X including standard supports and fittings
capillary fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
35mm
42mm
54mm
compression fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
m 9600
m 11800
m 14600
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4600
m 5200
m 6200
m 8800
m 10800
m 13600
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3200
m 4000
m 4800
m 1700
m 2100
m 2700
Composite and principal rates 133
35mm
42mm
54mm
pound
Carbon steel pipes to BS3601 including standard supports and fittings
welded fittings pipe size
200mm
250mm
300mm
350mm
400mm
Ductwork
Rectangular galvanised sheet steel ductwork including supports doors stiffeners and joints
girth of 2 sides
250mm
500mm
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
1750mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm Circular galvanised steel spirally wound ductwork including supports and doors stiffeners and joints diameter
100mm
160mm
200mm
250mm
315mm
355mm
m 4200
m 5400
m 6000
m 12600
m 15600
m 18000
m 25400
m 39400
m 9000
m 9600
m 10200
m 11000
m 11400
m 14400
m 17000
m 20800
m 22000
m 27400
m 31200
m 39000
m 4000
m 4200
m 4500
m 6000
m 6800
m 7200
134 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
500mm
630mm
710mm
800mm
900mm
1000mm
Thermal insulation
Rigid mineral wool sections bright class lsquoOrsquo foil covered secured with aluminium bands at 300mm centres including for fixing around joints flanges valves and the like
Insulation thickness 25mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 40mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
400mm
450mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 50mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
m 7400
m 8000
m 9200
m 10200
m 10400
m 12000
m 13200
m 15600
m 800
m 850
m 900
m 950
m 1000
m 1100
m 1200
m 1400
m 1600
m 1000
m 1050
m 1100
m 1150
m 1200
m 1300
m 1400
m 1600
m 1800
m 1200
m 1250
m 1300
Composite and principal rates 135
pound
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Boilers
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers floor mounted balanced flue
nr 345000
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers wall mounted balanced flue
6ndash9kW
Commercial packaged sectional floor mounted gas fired boiler pressure jet burner connected to conventional flue complete
15ndash18kW nr 125000
18ndash21kW nr 135000
21ndash23kW nr 150000
23ndash29kW nr 180000
29ndash37kW nr 320000
37ndash41 kW
19ndash12kW nr 95000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
15ndash18kW nr 120000
18ndash22kW nr 130000
23ndash33kW nr 260000
35ndash50kW nr 315000
50ndash65kW nr 335000
80ndash100kW nr 410000
180ndash230kW nr 745000
16ndash26kW nr 250000
280ndash330kW nr 830000
230ndash280kW nr 780000
140ndash180kW nr 675000
120ndash140kW nr 600000
33ndash40kW nr 275000
100ndash120kW nr 530000
65ndash80kW nr 355000
m 1350
m 1400
m 1500
m 1600
m 1800
m 2200
9ndash12kW nr 100000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
nr 90000
136 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Commercial packaged floor mounted oil fired hot water boiler connected to conventional flue complete
Radiators
Pressed steel single panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
Pressed steel single panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
130ndash190kW nr 730000
200ndash250kW nr 750000
280ndash360kW nr 890000
375ndash500kW nr 995000
580ndash730kW nr 1275000
655ndash820kW nr 1270000
830ndash1040kW nr 1320000
1070ndash1400kW nr 1750000
1420ndash1850kW nr 2250000
1850ndash2350kW nr 2560000
2300ndash3000kW nr 2950000
2800ndash3500kW nr 3740000
500mm m 13000
600mm m 14000
800mm m 15000
1000mm m 15600
1200mm m 17500
1400mm m 19000
1600mm m 20000
1800mm m 24000
2000mm m 31000
m 15000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 18600
1200mm m 22500
1600mm m 34000
1800mm m 37000
2000mm m 40000
Composite and principal rates 137
pound
Pressed steel double panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
Pressed steel double panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
ELECTRICAL WORK
Transformers
Transformer 11kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase air cooled oil filled skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
impregnated skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
m 16000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 19000
1200mm m 23000
1600mm m 24000
1800mm m 30000
2000mm m 39000
m 17000
m 18000
m 19000
1000mm m 20000
1200mm m 26000
1400mm m 32000
1600mm m 39000
1800mm m 43000
2000mm m 47000
500kVA nr 850000
800kVA nr 950000
1000kVA nr 1050000
1250kVA nr 1400000
1500kVA nr 1500000
2000kVA nr 2000000
500kVA nr 1200000
800kVA nr 1400000
Transformer 11 kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase hermetically sealed sili cone
138 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Extra for
fluid temperature indicator nr 40000
plain roller nr 30000
pressure relief device nr 55000
Distribution boards
Mild steel MCB distribution board steel casting 12525amp incomers fixed to backgrounds
SPampN
4 way nr 5000
7 way nr 6000
pound
10 way nr 8000
16way nr 12000
TPampN
4 way nr 28000
6 way nr 30000
8 way nr 34000
12 way nr 38000
Trunking
Galvanised steel trunking
single compartment size
two compartment size
three compartment size
1000kVA nr 1600000
1250kVA nr 1700000
1500kVA nr 1900000
2000kVA nr 2200000
50times50mm m 1800
75times75mm m 2600
100times100mm m 3200
150times150mm m 5000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
100times100mm m 3800
150times150mm m 6000
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
Composite and principal rates 139
PVC heavy duty trunking
single compartment size
pound
two compartment size
m 3800
PVC extra super high impact grade mini trunking
single compartment size
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
50times50mm m 1800
50times75mm m 2600
50times100mm m 3000
50times150mm m 4400
75times75mm m 2800
100times100mm m 4000
150times150mm m 8000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
150times150mm
m 6000
three compartment size
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
16times10mm
m 500
16times16mm
m 550
16times25mm
m 600
16times38mm
m 600
25times38mm
m 650
50times25mm
m 800
38times38mm
m 2200
100times100mm
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Busbar trunking
Rising mains busbar insulated supports earth continuity bar fixed to backgrounds
200 Amp TPampN m 24000
end cap nr 3600
end feed unit nr 39000
top feed unit nr 39000
flat tee nr 24000
315Amp TPampN m 26000
end cap nr 4000
end feed unit nr 40000
top feed unit nr 40000
flat tee nr 26000
400 Amp TPampN m 28000
end cap nr 4400
end feed unit nr 43000
top feed unit nr 43000
flat tee nr 36000
630 Amp TPampN m 32000
end cap nr 5000
end feed unit nr 46000
top feed unit nr 46000
flat tee nr 48000
800 Amp TPampN m 44000
end cap nr 10000
end feed unit nr 51000
top feed unit nr 51000
flat tee nr 53000
Trunking including fittings
Galvanlsed steel trunkings complete with fittings fixed to backgrounds
single compartment
pound
75times50mm m 3000
75times75mm m 3200
100times50mm m 3200
100times75mm m 3400
50times50mm m 2800
Composite and principal rates 141
m 4000
m 4200
pound
twin compartment
triple compartment
m 3400
150times50mm m 3400
150times75mm m 3800
225times150mm m 4800
225times225mm m 5600
300times225mm m 6600
300times300mm m 7400
50times50mm m 3200
75times50mm m 3400
75times75mm m 3600
100times50mm m 3800
100times75mm m 4000
100times100mm m 4200
150times50mm m 4200
150times75mm m 4400
150times100mm m 4400
150times150mm m 5200
50times50mm m 3600
75times50mm m 3800
75times75mm m 4000
100times50mm m 4200
100times75mm m 4600
100times100mm m 4600
150times50mm m 4800
150times75mm m 5000
150times100mm m 6000
100times100mm
150times100mm
150times150mm
142 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Circuit breakers
Residual current circuit breakers for distribution boards including connection
SPampN
nr 11000
10mA 10ndash32Amp nr 11000
10mA 6Amp 45Amp nr 11000
30mA 6Amp nr 12000
30mA 10ndash40Amp nr 12000
30mA 50ndash63Amp nr 12000
100mA 6Amp nr 16000
100mA 10ndash40Amp nr 16000
100mA 50ndash63Amp nr 16000
pound
Cables and wiring
6001000 volt grade XLPE insulated SWA cable
2 core cable (6942)
2
2
100mm2 m 800
160mm2 m 900
250mm2 m 1200
350mm2 m 1300
3 core cable (6943) 2
2
2
2
2
160mm2 m 1050
10mA 6Amp
2
2
15mm m 350
25mm m 400
40mm m 500
60mm m 600
15mm m 400
25mm m 450
40mm m 600
60mm m 700 100mm m 1000
Composite and principal rates 143
2
2
2
2
2
2
100mm2 m 1200
160mm2 m 1300
250mm2 m 1800
350mm2 m 2000
pound
Cable trays
tees and reducers
50mm wide m 1000
75mm wide m 1200
100mm wide m 1500
150mm wide m 1800
225mm wide m 3600
300mm wide m 4400
Conduits
Steel conduit including all fittings and supports
galvanised
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
black enamelled
250mm m 1400
350mm m 1600
4 core cable (6944)
15mm m 450
25mm m 500
40mm m 750
60mm m 850
Galvanised steel slotted pattern perforated cable trays including supports fixings bends
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
m 1200
m 1400
m 2400
m 2800
m 3600
m 1000
m 1200
m 2200
m 2400
m 3000
144 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
PVC conduit including all fittings and supports
white light gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 400
20mm diameter m 400
25mm diameter m 900
32mm diameter m 1200
pound
white heavy gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 600
20mm diameter m 650
25mm diameter m 1000
32mm diameter m 1600
38mm diameter m 1800
50mm diameter m 2100
Luminaires
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire single tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times184mm 36watt nr 11000
1553times184mm 58watt nr 11500
1817times184mm 70watt nr 13600
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire twin tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times280mm 36watt nr 12000
1553times280mm 58watt nr 14000
1817times280mm 70watt nr 16000
ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
Taking down
Take down walls and remove rubble from site
external walls
half brick wall m2 1000
one brick wall m2 1400
one brick and a half wall m2 2000
two brick wall m2 3400
blockwork 140mm wall m2 800
blockwork 190mm wall m2 1600
blockwork 215mm wall m2 2200
Composite and principal rates 145
internal walls
half brick wall m2 2000
one brick wall m2 2800
blockwork 90mm wall m2 1000
blockwork 100mm wall m2 1100
blockwork 115mm wall m2 1300
blockwork 125mm wall m2 1500
blockwork 140mm wall m2 1800
Take down and remove chimney stack to below roof slop size
750times750times1200mm above roof nr 26000
1030times1030times1000mm above roof nr 38000
Take down chimney breast from roof to ground level (2 storey) nr 180000
pound
Forming openings
Form openings for windows or doors In existing in walls
in gauged mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3600
100mm blockwork m2 4000
140mm blockwork m2 4600
215mm blockwork m2 5000
half brick wall m2 4200
one brick wall m2 5000
one and a half brick wall m2 7000
two brick wall m2 8800
in cement mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3800
100mm blockwork m2 4400
140mm blockwork m2 5000
215mm blockwork m2 5600
half brick wall m2 4600
one brick wall m2 5600
one and a half brick wall m2 7600
two brick wall m2 9400
Cut opening in internal wall 900times2100mm suitable for new single door including squaring up jambs and head inserting lintel over making good to surrounding plasterwork
146 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
half brick wall nr 26000
one brick wall nr 80000
one and half brick wall nr 106000
75mm blockwork nr 14000
100mm blockwork nr 16000
140mm blockwork nr 20000
215mm blockwork nr 32000
pound
Cut opening in existing wall size 1200times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 110000
one and half brick wall nr 130000
140mm blockwork nr 85000
215mm blockwork nr 100000
Cut opening in existing wall size 2000times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 140000
one and half brick wall nr 160000
140mm blockwork nr 115000
215mm blockwork nr 130000
Form opening in reinforced concrete floor slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
Form opening in reinforced concrete suspended slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
100mm m 11000
150mm m 13000
200mm m 15000
250mm m 17000
300mm m 19000
100mm m 13000
150mm m 15000
200mm m 18000
250mm m 20000
300mm m 22000
Composite and principal rates 147
pound
Form opening in reinforced concrete wall and make good to all edges slab thickness
100mm m2 13000
150mm m2 15000
200mm m2 18000
250mm m2 20000
300mm m2 22000
Filling openings
Fill openings in common brickwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
one brick wall m2 18000
brickblock cavity wall m2 22000
Fill openings in blockwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
100mm thick blockwork wall m2 7000
215mm thick blockwork wall m2 8000
Fill openings in concrete floor slab with concrete
100mm thick m2 1400
150mm thick m2 2100
200mm thick m2 2800
250mm thick m2 3500
300mm thick m2 5000
Fill openings in suspended concrete floor slab with concrete including formwork to soffit
100mm thick m2 5400
150mm thick m2 6000
200mm thick m2 7000
250mm thick m2 7500
300mm thick m2 8500
Brickwork and blockwork
Cut out defective facing bricks in one brick wall and renew
pound350 per thousand
single brick nr 600
areas less than 1m2 m2 12200 2
pound500 per thousand
single brick nr 800
areas less than 1m2 m2 14000
areas over 1m2 m2 13000
2areas over 1m m 11600
148 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound350 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound500 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
nr 14000 concrete lintel and making good
Cut out defective terracotta air brick and replace
Rake out joints and point up in gauged mortar m2 1500
Rake out joints in gauged mortar re-fix loose flashing and point up on completion
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons
facings
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons m2 6200
facings m2 6400
Rake out joints of random rubble wall and point up in cement mortar
flush pointing m2 1000
flush pointing m2 1100
Roofing
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and remove
tiles m2 1000
slates m2 1000
timber boarding m2 1400
Renew concrete lintel 1500mm long including one course of brickwork inserting new
Cut out one course of half brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
Cut out one course of one brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
metal sheeting m2 800
corrugated sheeting m2 800
215times65mm nr 1000
215times140mm nr 1500
215times215mm nr 2000
horizontal m 1000
stepped
m 3600
m 3800
m 1400
2underfelt m 400
Composite and principal rates 149
metal sheeting m2 600
woodwool slabs m2 600
firings m2 300
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and carefully lay aside
tiles m2 1400
slates m2 1400
metal sheeting m2 1200
corrugated sheeting m2 1200
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and carefully lay aside
metal sheeting m2 1000
woodwool slabs m2 1000
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm
25 of area
250mm centres m2 400
450mm centres m2 350
600mm centres m2 300
pound
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm (contrsquod)
50 of area
250mm centres m2 600
450mm centres m2 500
600mm centres m2 400
250mm centres m2 800
450mm centres m2 700
600mm centres m2 600
100 of area
250mm centres m2 1000
450mm centres m2 850
600mm centres m2 700
Take off single slipped slate and re-fix nr 600
Take off single broken slate and renew with new Welsh Blue slate size
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and remove
bituminous felt m2 400
75 of area
150 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Take off broken slates in area approximately 1m2 and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
Take off double eaves course and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
pound
Take off single slipped tile and re-fix nr 400
Take off single broken tile and renew
nr 800
Marley Ludlow nr 800
Marley Bold Roll nr 800
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 800
Take off broken tiles in area approximately 1 m2 and renew
Marley Plain nr 6600
Marley Ludlow nr 2400
Marley Bold Roll nr 2400
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 3400
Take off defective ridge capping and re-fix
half round m 2200
Carpentry and joinery
Take down or cut out existing timbers and load into skips
structural timbers
405times205mm nr 800
510times255mm nr 1000
610times305mm nr 1200
405times205mm nr 11000
510times255mm nr 12000
610times305mm nr 11500
405times205mm nr 4800
510times255mm nr 6000
610times305mm nr 5500
Marley Plain
angular m 2400
50times100mm m 110
50times150mm m 150
75times100mm m 180
75times150mm m 200
100times150mm m 240
100times200mm m 280
Composite and principal rates 151
roof boarding m2 400
floor boarding m2 300
stud partition m2 500
skirting and grounds
100mm high m 110
150mm high m 130
200mm high m 180
pound
rails
50mm high m 030
75mm high m 040
100mm high m 150
fittings
wall cupboards nr 300
floor units nr 350
sink units nr 400
staircases
straight flight nr 3800
doors frames and linings
single internal nr 1000
single external nr 1200
double internal nr 1600
double external nr 2000
windows and frames
casement 1200times900mm nr 1000
casement 1800times900mm nr 1200
sash 900times1500mm nr 1600
landing nr 2600
sash 900times1800mm nr 1800
ironmongery to softwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 600
cylinder lock nr 800
door closer nr 800
casement stay nr 200
deadlock nr 600
nr 400
152 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
casement fastener nr 200
shelf brackets nr 200
butts hinges
pound
ironmongery to hardwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 700
cylinder lock nr 900
door closer nr 900
casement stay nr 300
casement fastener nr 300
shelf brackets nr 400
butts hinges
100mm
125mm
Take off and lay aside for reuse
single doors nr 1800
double doors nr 2200
Take off and lay aside for reuse including frames and linings complete
single doors nr 2400
double doors nr 2800
Softwood windows including frames complete
casement 1200times900mm nr 1400
casement 1800times900mm nr 1600
sash 900times1500mm nr 2000
sash 900times1800mm nr 2200
Fittings
wall cupboards nr 800
floor units nr 1000
sink units nr 1400
125mm nr 500
100mm nr 450
75mm nr 400
deadlock nr 700
75mm
nr 500
nr 500
nr 550
nr 600
Composite and principal rates 153
pound
Cut out decayed structural softwood timber member and renew
floors
Cut out and renew decayed
m 1200
75mm high m 1400
dado rails
50mm high m 1200
75mm high m 1400
stair risers
stair treads
stair balusters 1000mm high
25mm diameter nr 1200
32mm diameter nr 1400
stair handrails
38mm diameter m 2000
Ease and adjust locks and hinges on
single doors nr 500
double doors nr 800
sash windows nr 1200
casement windows nr 800
Renew sash cord
sash windows nr 1800
50times150mm m 1000
50times175mm m 1200
50times200mm m 1400
roofs
50times150mm m 1200
50times175mm m 1400
50times200mm m 1600
picture rails
50mm high
19times210mm m 1500
25times210mm m 2400
25times275mm m 3800
32times275mm m 4200
3800
154 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Metalwork
Take down and load Into skips
metal doors
single garage nr 3000
metal windows
nr 1800
nr 2600
metal staircase
straight flight nr 4800
Take down and lay aside for reuse
nr 3200
nr 2800
nr 5000
Plumbing
Take down and load into skips
rainwater pipes and fittings m 100
rainwater gutters and fittings m 100
WC suites nr 800
wash basins nr 600
shower cubicles nr 800
single nr 2000
double nr 3500
double nr 4500
1200times2400mm nr 3400
landing nr 3400
metal doors
single nr 2200
double nr 3700
single garage
double nr 4700
metal windows
1200times1200mm nr 2000
1200times2400mm nr 3600
metal staircase
straight flight
landing nr 3600
baths nr 800
1200times1200mm
1200times1800mm
1200times1800mm
Composite and principal rates 155
pound
soil and vent pipe m 200
domestic hot and cold water system nr 9000
domestic central heating system nr 12000
Take down and renew rainwater goods including fittings
PVC pipes 68mm diameter m 2600
PVC pipes 68mm square m 2800
cast iron pipes 75mm diameter m 4000
cast iron pipes 100mm diameter m 5000
PVC gutters 76mm m 2600
PVC gutters 112mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 100mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 150mm m 5000
cast iron baths m 50000
acrylic baths m 40000
wash basins m 25000
acrylic baths m 40000
stainless steel sink m 25000
single urinals m 80000
Finishings
Hack off and load into skips
wall plaster m2 1000
ceiling plaster m2 800
quarry floor tiles m2 1600
cement and sand screed m2 1200 2 1400
Two coat plaster work
13mm thick to
walls m2 1800
10mm thick to
walls m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Cement and sand screed
12mm thick to walls m2 1400
18mm thick to walls m2 1800
Granolithic paving 25mm thick to floors m2 1700
granolithic m
156 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Quarry floor tiling 2
2
Wallboard 95mm thick and two coat plasterwork to
m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Clean existing painted timber framing and prepare to receive new finish m2 300
Burn off paint from timber framing rub down and prepare for new finish m2 600
150times150mm m 6000
200times200mm m 5600
walls
5 Indices and regional variations
Indices
Indices have been used for many years in the construction industry as a tool in the comparison of costs and tender prices between different periods of time They are essential when projecting cash flow forecasts on projects that may over run or for planning medium- to long-term projects where trends from historical cost databases can be identified and projected forwards
There are several indices available and the most appropriate must be selected to suit the project under consideration The main set of indices in the building industry is produced by the Building Cost Information Services (BCIS) and is published by the RICS The civil engineering industry sometimes use a price adjustment formula (usually called the Baxter formula after its originator) on contracts with a long construction period The formula is based on fewer headings than the BCIS and covers eleven categories
Construction indices usually present data under two headings construction costs and tender prices Construction costs represent the amounts paid by contractors for labour materials plant and other costs incurred in running a business Tender prices are the sums accepted by clients for the erection of projects and include profit and overheads
Tender prices tend to increase when there is a large volume of work available and decrease during lean periods In difficult times contractors may submit tenders at cost (or even below cost) in order to obtain work to keep the work force together and keep the plant occupied
Tender prices are compiled from accepted tenders based on statistics produced in quarterly periods and consolidated into annual figures The following table lists the construction costs and tender prices between 1984 and 2009mdashthe figures for 2008 and 2009 are estimated
Year Construction costs Tender prices
1984 236 210
1985 248 218
1986 262 229
1987 276 258
1988 293 309
1989 314 340
1990 337 309
1991 355 262
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1992 365 243
1993 372 235
1994 382 252
1995 401 265
1996 411 267
1997 421 283
1998 439 313
1999 460 332
2000 489 359
2001 507 384
2002 535 412
2003 568 429
2004 600 442
2005 641 465
2006 682 491
2007 718 525
2008 752 556
2009 789 584
Estimated
Regional variations
Construction costs vary in different parts of the UK and the following adjustments should be made to first stage estimates The costs in this book are set at 100
England
East Anglia 91
East Midlands 87
Inner London 106
North 90
North West 87
England
Outer London 100
South East 95
South West 91
Yorkshire and Humberside 90
Northern Ireland 72
Scotland
Wales 90
94
Year Construction costs Tender prices
6Property insurance
When preparing first stage estimates it is important that the fullest possible financial picture is presented to the client to enable him to make a decision on whether to proceed with the project or not
A calculation must be done for insurance purposes to assess the rebuilding costs if the building was damaged by fire or some other cause
The easiest way to achieve this is by using the square metre prices in Chapter 1 as a base The appropriate rate should be multiplied by the area of the building to be insured The resultant figure must then be adjusted by both the indices and regional variation factors in Chapter 5
The insurance cover must also include for the demolition of the damaged building (not just clearing away debris but grubbing up existing foundations and basements) and professional fees to plan and supervise the work of reconstruction Here is an example of how the calculation should be made
Example 1
Day Surgery in the East Anglia region constructed in 1982 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 600 m2
say pound1350 810000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 21600
831600
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for East Anglia
times91timespound831600 756756
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 56756
Carried forward pound 813512
Brought forward pound 813512
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 97621
Planning and building regulations say 25000 122621
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936133
VAT 175 163823
pound 1099956
The building should be insured for pound1100000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
Example 2
Heavy industrial factory in Scotland constructed in 1988 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 2400 m2 say pound900 2160000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 50400
2210400
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for Scotland
2077776
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 155833
Carried forward pound 2233609
Brought forward pound 2233609
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 268033
Planning and building regulations say 25000 293033
2526642
VAT 175 442162
pound 2968804
The building should be insured for pound3000000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
times94timespound2210400
7 Professional fees
The use of fee scales used to be mandatory but now clients are able to negotiate the level of fees with their professional advisers In the preparation of first stage estimates the cost of fees must be included on either an all-in fee basis for the professional team or separate fees for each discipline This chapter contains information for either method
An allowance should be made for expenses incurred in connection with the contract and VAT on professional fees should also be included The following categories of fees are included
bull architectsbull quantity surveyorsbull consulting engineersbull landscape architectsbull planningbull building regulations
Architectsrsquo fees
Details of Architectsrsquo fees are set out in lsquoEngaging an Architectrsquo and a copy can be obtained from RIBA Publications (0207 608 2375) The fees are based upon three classifications of buildings
simplemdashcar parks warehouses factories etcaveragemdashoffices retail outlets housing schools etccomplexmdashspecialist buildings hospitals laboratories etc
The work stages are set out below
Stages Proportion of fee
C Outline proposals 10ndash15
D Detailed proposals 15ndash20
E Final proposals 20
F Production information 20
G-L Tender and construction 25ndash35
The fees are assessed by applying the classification of the project to its value on a fee scale graph Extra fees may be due if the work is carried out in Stage A (Appraisal) and Stage B (Strategic Brief) or alteration work These fees would normally be charged on a time basis at an agreed rate Here are some typical examples of fees for new work
162 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Value of contract Fee as percentage of contract value
100000 85ndash110
500000 58ndash85
1000000 45ndash78
2000000 40ndash73
3000000 38ndash70
Quantity Surveyorsrsquo fees
The following examples of fees are set out in Professional Charges for Quantity Surveying Services obtainable from Surveyors Publications (01203 694757) Although Scale 36 (inclusive fees for quantity surveying services) has been abolished it is included here for general guidance
Scales 36 and 37mdashBuilding workThere are three basic categories of works
Category A complex with little repetition
Category B less complex with some repetition
Category C simple
For each category there are two types of fees
Scale 36 inclusive scale for complete services
Scale 37 itemised scale divided into pre- and post-contract services
Here are some examples of percentages and fees for varying sized projects
Scale 36mdashInclusive services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 9380 625 9060 604 7650 5 10
250000 14380 575 13760 550 11750 470
350000 19030 544 18060 516 15450 441
450000 23330 518 21960 488 18750 417
750000 34880 465 32010 427 27450 366
1250000 51880 415 46010 368 39950 320
2500000 90380 362 79010 316 68200 273
4000000 133880 333 116010 290 99200 248
pound
Professional fees 163
Scale 37mdashPre-contract services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 4730 315 4410 294 3930 262
250000 7030 281 6410 256 5730 229
350000 9080 259 8160 233 7230 227
450000 10880 242 9660 215 8430 417
750000 15830 211 13560 181 11580 154
1250000 23330 187 19060 152 16080 129
2500000 39080 156 31810 127 26330 105
4000000 56380 140 45810 115 37330 093
Scale 37mdashPost-contract services (Alternative 1)
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 3150 210 3150 210 2520 168
250000 4850 194 4850 194 4020 161
350000 6500 184 6450 184 5470 156
450000 8100 180 7950 177 6870 153
750000 12450 166 11850 158 10620 142
1250000 18950 152 17350 152 16120 129
2500000 34200 137 30100 120 27870 111
4000000 51200 128 44100 110 40370 101
For negotiating and agreeing prices with a contractor
Value of work Fee
pound pound
150000 750 050
250000 1050 042
350000 1350 039
450000 1650 037
750000 2400 032
1250000 3350 027
2500000 4600 018
4000000 6100 015
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Scale 38mdashCivil Engineering work
Category 1 Runways roads railways and earthworks and dredging and monolithic walls
Category 2 Piled quay walls suspended jetties bridges sewers storage and treatment tanks turbine halls reactor blocks
Pre-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 1960 065 3650 073
1500000 5040 034 8850 050
2500000 7540 030 12850 051
5000000 12790 026 21850 044
7000000 16790 024 28850 041
12000000 25790 021 45350 038
15000000 30290 020 54350 036
25000000 44790 018 83350 033
Post-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 5950 119 10750 215
750000 8250 110 15000 200
1500000 14250 095 26250 175
2500000 20750 083 38250 153
5000000 34000 068 65250 131
7000000 44000 063 86250 123
12000000 68000 057 135750 113
15000000 81500 054 162750 109
25000000 125000 050 249750 100
Consulting Engineersrsquo fees
Engineersrsquo fees are published by The Association for Consultancy and Engineering Alliance House 12 Caxton House London SW1H 0QL (tel 0207 222 6557) and copies can be obtained from them
Professional fees 165
Landscape Consultantsrsquo fees
The fees for work over the value of pound10000 are calculated in two parts Part 1 is assessed from a graph which indicates the fee percentage from 6 to 14 according to the value of the contract Part 2 is a coefficient ranging from 10 where the consultant has overall responsibility to his client for a job with a normal balance of hard and soft works
This may increase to 12 when the soft works element exceeds 50 of the landscape contract or for private contracts The coefficient may be decreased to 08 for other types of jobs such as golf courses and road landscaping Here is an example
Assume a project has a contract value of pound100000 including both hard and soft works in a new business park The fee graph shows that the percentage norm is 75 The coefficient is 12 because the soft work element exceeds 50 The job coefficient is 10 so the compounded coefficient is 10times12 The total percentage fee will be 75times12=90
The scale of fees allows for other methods of remuneration such as lump sum fees using a ceiling figure in conjunction with a time basis or having a retainer that can be reviewed after a period and paid according to the value of the actual work carried out
Similarly when only occasional work is required this can be charged on a time basis Site surveys would normally be paid on a lump sum basis of estimated time involved
Professional team all-in fees
Assessing the fees for professional teams working on a development project can be complicated due to the different methods of fee calculation adopted by the various professional bodies Worked examples of these are shown in this chapter relating to a range of contract values
Sometimes the client will prefer to deal with only one discipline and a lead professional will be appointed This firm will negotiate an overall fee for the whole team and the table below shows the effect of this arrangement The figures have been rounded off to the nearest pound1000
Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
13 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
200 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
300 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45
400 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60
500 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
600 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90
700 56 63 70 77 84 91 98 105
800 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120
900 72 81 90 99 108 117 126 135
1000 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
1200 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
1400 112 126 140 154 168 182 196 210
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Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
1 3 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
1600 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
1800 144 162 180 198 216 234 252 270
2000 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
2250 180 202 225 247 270 292 315 337
2500 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375
2750 220 247 275 302 330 357 385 412
3000 240 270 300 330 360 390 420 450
3250 260 292 325 357 390 422 455 487
3500 280 315 350 385 420 455 490 525
3750 300 337 375 412 450 487 525 562
4000 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600
5500 440 495 550 605 660 715 770 825
6000 480 540 600 660 720 780 840 900
7000 560 630 700 770 840 910 980 1050
8000 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
9000 720 810 900 990 1080 1170 1260 1350
10000 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
8 Useful addresses
Association of Consulting EngineersAlliance House12 Caxton StreetLondon SW1 OQL(0207 222 6557)
British Association of Landscape IndustriesLandscape HouseNational Agricultural CentreStoneleigh ParkWarwickshire CV8 2LG(0247 669 0333)
British Board of AgrementPO Box 195 Bucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordHerts WD2 7NG(01923 665300)
British Decorators Association32 Coton RoadNuneatonWarwickshire CV11 5TW(0247 635 3776)
British Flat Roofing Council186 Beardall StreetHucknallNottingham NG15 7JU(01159566666)
British Property Federation1 Warwick Row7th FloorLondon SW1E 5ER(0207 828 0111)
British Standards Institution389 Chiswick High StreetLondon W4 4AL(0208 996 9000)
British Woodworking Federation55 Tufton Street
168 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
London SW1 3QL(0870 458 6939)
Building Centre Group26 Store StreetLondon WC1E 7BT(0207 692 4000)
Building Cost Information ServiceRICS12 Great George StreetParliament SquareLondon SWIP 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Building Employers Confederation56ndash64 Leonard StreetLondon EC2A 4JX(0207 608 5000)
Building Research EstablishmentBucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordWD2 7JR (01923 664000)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators12 Bloomsbury SquareLondon WC1A 2LP(0207 421 7444)
Chartered Institute of BuildingEnglemere Kingsrsquos RideAscot Berkshire SL5 7BJ(01344 630700)
Concrete SocietyCentury HouseTelford AvenueCrowthorneBerkshire RG45 6YS(01344466007)
Confederation of British IndustryCentre Point103 New Oxford StreetLondon WC1A 1DU(0207 379 7400)
Electrical Contractors AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtBayswaterLondon W2 4HY(0207 313 4800)
Useful addresses 169
Federation of Master Builders14ndash15 Great James StreetLondon WC1N 3DP(0207 242 7583)
Glass and Glazing Federation44ndash48 Borough High StreetLondon SEI 1XB(0207 403 7177)
Heating and Ventilation Contractorsrsquo AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtLondon W2 4JG(0207 313 4900)
Housing Corporation HQ149 Tottenham Court RoadLondon W1P OBN(0207 393 2000)
Institute of Mechanical Engineers1 Birdcage WalkLondon SW1H 9JJ(0207 222 7894)
Institute of Plumbing64 Station LaneHornchurchEssex RN12 6NB(017108 472791)
Institution of Civil Engineers1ndash7 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AA(0207 222 7722)
Institution of Civil Engineering SurveyorsDominion HouseSibson RoadSaleCheshire M33 7PP(0161 9723100)
Institution of Electrical EngineersSavoy PlaceLondon WC2R OBL(0207 240 1871)
Institution of Structural Engineers11 Upper Belgrave StreetLondon SW1X 8BH(0207 235 4535)
170 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Joint Contracts Tribunal66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of British Architects66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors12 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Royal Town Planning Institute41 Botolph LaneLondon ER3R 8DL(0207 929 9494)
Timber Research and Development AssociationStocking LaneHughenden ValleyHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP14 4ND(01494 569 600)
Town and Country Planning Association17 Carlton House TerraceLondon SW1Y 5AS(0207 930 8903)
Water Services Association1 Queen Annrsquos GateLondon SW1H 9BT(0207 957 4567)
Welsh Development AgencyTreforest Industrial EstatePontypriddGlamorgan CS37 5UT(01345 775577)
Zinc Development Association6 Wrenrsquos Court56 Victoria RoadSutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB72 1SY(0121 3558386)
9 Estimating data
When preparing first stage estimates it is often necessary to take a broad view because of lack of time or information The data in this chapter are intended to help in this process
LABOUR
The rates in this book have been calculated based on the following labour hourly values
General operatives pound13
Craftsmen pound17
Plumbers pound18
Electricians pound19
The following hourly gang rates have also been used where applicable
Building
Groundwork gang pound70
Concreting gang pound60
Steel fixing gang pound60
Formwork gang pound90
Bricklaying gang pound50
Lightweight blockwork gang pound50
Dense blockwork gang pound50
Carpentry gang pound60
Drain laying gang pound35
Civil engineering
Concreting gang pound90
Shuttering gang pound75
Pipe laying (small bore) gang pound80
Pipe laying (large bore) gang pound90
Sub base laying gang pound75
Concrete paving gang pound90
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The metric system
Linear
1 centimetre (cm) = 10 millimetres (mm)
1 decimetre (dm) = 10 centimetres (cm)
1 metre (m) = 10 decimetres (dm)
1 kilometre (km) = 1000 metres (m)
Area
100 sq millimetres = 1 sq centimetre
100 sq centimetres = 1 sq decimetre
100 sq decimetres = 1 sq metre
1000 sq metres = 1 hectare
Capacity
1 millilitre (ml) = 1 cubic centimetre (cm3)
1 centilitre (cl) = 10 millilitres (ml)
1 decilitre (dl) = 10 centilitres (cl)
= 10 decilitres (dl)
Weight
1 centigram (cg) = 10 milligrams (mg)
1 decigram (dg) = 10 centigrams (cg)
1 gram (g) = 10 decigrams (dg)
1 decagram (dag) = 10 grams (g)
1 hectogram (hg) = 10 decagrams (dag)
Conversion equivalents (imperialmetric)
Length
inch = 254 mm
1 foot = 3048 mm
1 yard = 9144 mm
1 yard = 09144m
1 mile = 160934m
Area
1 sq inch = 64516 sq mm
1 sq ft = 0092903 sq m
1 sq yard = 08361 sq m
1 acre = 4840 sq yards
1 litre (l)
Estimating data 173
1 acre = 2471 hectares
Liquid
= 0454 litres
1 pint = 0568 litres
1 gallon = 4546 litres
Horse-power
1 hp = 746 watts
1 hp = 0746 kW
1 hp =
Weight
= 04536 kg
1 cwt = 508 kg
1 ton = 10161 kg
Conversion equivalents (metricimperial)
Length
1 mm = 003937 inches
1 centimetre = 03937 inches
1 metre = 1094 yards
1 metre = 3282 ft
1 kilometre = 0621373 miles
Area
1 sq millimetre = 000155 sq in
1 sq metre = 10764 sq ft
1 sq metre = 1196 sq yards
1 acre = 404686 sq m
1 hectare = 0404686 acres
Liquid
1 litre = 2202 Ibs
1 litre = 176 pints
1 litre = 022 gallons
Horse-power
1 watt = 000134 hp
1 kw = 134 hp
1 hp = 0759 kg ms
1 lb water
1 lb
33000 ftlbmin
174 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weight
1 kg = 2205 Ibs
1 kg = 001968 cwt
1 kg = 0000984 ton
Temperature equivalents
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius deduct 32 and multiply by 59To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply by 95 and add 32
Fahrenheit Celsius
230 1100
220 1044
210 989
200 933
190 878
180 822
170 767
160 711
150 656
140 600
130 544
120 489
110 433
100 378
90 322
80 267
70 211
60 156
50 100
40 44
30
20
10
0
11ndash
67
22
178
ndash
ndash
ndash
Estimating data 175
Areas and volumes
Figure Area Perimeter
Rectangle Lengthtimesbreadth Sum of sides
Triangle Basetimeshalf of perpendicular height
Sum of sides
Quadrilateral Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapezoidal Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapeziumperpendicular height
Sum of sides
Parallelogram Basetimesperpendicular height Sum of sides
Regular polygon Half sum of sidestimeshalf internal diameter
Sum of sides
Circle pitimesradius2
Figure Surface area Volume
Cylinder pitimes2timesradius2timeslength (curved surface only)
2
Sphere pitimesdiameter2 3
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Aggregate coarse 1500
Ashes 800
Ballast 600
Blockboard standard
Blockboard tempered 940ndash1060
Blocks natural aggregate
75mm 16000
100mm 21500
140mm 30000
Blocks lighweight aggregate
75mm 6000
100mm 8000
140mm 11200
Bricks Fletton 182000
Bricks engineering 225000
Bricks concrete 185000
Brickwork 1125mm 22000
940ndash1000
Half of sum of parallel sidestimes
pitimesradius timeslength
Diameter times05236
pitimesdiameter or pitimes2timesradius
176 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Brickwork 215mm 46500
Brickwork 3275mm 71000
Cement 1440
Chalk 2240
Chipboard standard 650ndash750
Chipboard flooring 680ndash800
Clay 1800
Concrete 2450
6mm 0091
8mm 0125
10mm 0158
12mm 0191
15mm 0280
18mm 0385
22mm 0531
28mm 0681
35mm 1133
42mm 1368
54mm 1769
Copper pipes table Y
6mm 0117
8mm 0162
10mm 0206
12mm 0251
15mm 0392
18mm 0476
22mm 0697
28mm 0899
35mm 1409
42mm 1700
54mm 2905
Copper pipes table Z
6mm 0077
8mm 0105
10mm 0133
12mm 0161
Copper pipes tabletimes
Estimating data 177
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm15mm 020318mm 029222mm 035928mm 045935mm 067042mm 092254mm 1334
Flint 2550Gravel 1750Hardcore 1900Hoggin 1750Glass clear sheet
3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 150010mm 250012mm 300015mm 375019mm 475025mm 6350
Glass float3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 1500
Glass patterned3mm 6004mm 7505mm 9506mm 115010mm 2150
Laminboard 500ndash700Lime ground 750Mild steel flat bars
25times953mm 191038times953mm 284050times1270 506050times1900 7590
Mild steel round bars6mm 02228mm 039510mm 0616
178 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
12mm 0888
16mm 1579
20mm 2466
25mm 3854
32mm 6313
40mm 9864
50mm 15413
Mild steel square bars
6mm 0283
8mm 0503
10mm 0784
12mm 1131
16mm 2010
20mm 3139
25mm 4905
32mm 8035
40mm 12554
50mm 19617
Plaster
780
Carlite tough coat 11 mm thick
780
Carlite bonding 8mm thick 710
Carlite bonding 11 mm thick 980
Thistle hardwall 11 mm thick 880
Thistle dri-coat 11 mm thick 830
Thistle renovating 11 mm thick
880
Sand 1600
Screed 125mm thick 2900
Stone Bath 2200
Stone crushed 1350
Stone Darley Dale 2400
Carlite browning 11mm thick
Estimating data 179
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2
Stone natural 2400
Stone Portland 2200
Stone reconstructed 2250
Stone York 2400
Terrazzo 25mm thick 4550
Timber
Ash 800
Baltic Spruce 480
Beech 815
Birch 720
Box 960
Cedar 480
Ebony 1215
Elm 625
Greenheart 960
Jarrah 815
Maple 750
Pine Pitchpine 800
Pine Red Deal 575
Pine Yellow Deal 530
Sycamore 530
Teak African 960
Teak Indian 655
Walnut 495
Top soil 1000
Water 950
Woodblock flooringsoftwood 1270
hardwood 1760
Zinc sheeting 46
EXCAVATION AND FILLINGShrinkage of deposited material
Clay minus10Gravel minus75Sandy soil minus125
180 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bulking excavated material
Clay 40
Gravel 25
Sand 20
Typical fuel comsumption for plant
Engine size kW Litres per hour
Compressors up to 20 40030 65040 82050 90075 1600100 2000125 2500150 3000
Concrete mixers up to5 10010 24015 38020 500
Dumpers5 1307 20010 30015 40020 49030 70050 1200
Excavators10 25020 45040 90060 130080 1700
Pumps5 11010 21015 32020 42025 550
Estimating data 181
CONCRETE WORKConcrete mixes
Mix Cement t Sand m3 Aggregate m3 Water litters
112 050 045 070 20800
1153 037 050 080 18500
124 030 054 085 17500
1255 025 055 085 16600
136 022 055 085 16000
BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK
Bricks per m2 (brick size 215times1035times65mm)
Half brick wall
stretcher bond 59
English bond 89
English garden wall bond 74
Flemish bond 79
One brick wall
English bond 118
Flemish bond 118
One and a half brick wall
English bond 178
Flemish bond 178
Two brick wall
English bond 238
Flemish bond 238
Metric modular bricks
200times100times75mm
90mm thick 133
190mm thick 200
200times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
190mm thick 100
290mm thick 150
300times100times75mm
90mm thick 44
300times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
Blocks per m2 (block size 414times215mm)
182 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
60mm thick 99
75mm thick 99
100mm thick 99
140mm thick 99
190mm thick 99
215mm thick 99
Mortar per m2 Wirecut m3 1 Frog m3 2 Frogs m3
Brick size 215times1035times65mm
half brick wall 0017 0024 0031
one brick wall 0045 0059 0073
one and a half brick wall 0072 0093 0114
two brick wall 0101 0128 0155
Brick size 200times100times75mm Solid m3 Perforated m3
90mm thick 0016 0019
190mm thick 0042 0048
290mm thick 0068 0078
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0013 0016
190mm thick 0036 0041
290mm thick 0059 0067
Solid m3 Perforated m3
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0015 0018
Block size 440times215mm
60mm thick 0004
75mm thick 0005
100mm thick 0006
140mm thick 0007
190mm thick 0008
215mm thick 0009
MASONRY
Mortar per m2 of random walling m3
300mm thick wall 0120
450mm thick wall 0160
550mm thick wall 0120
Estimating data 183
CARPENTRY AND JOINERYLength of boarding required mm2
Board width 75mm 1333
Board width 100mm 1000
Board width 125mm 800
Board width 150mm 667
Board width 175mm 571
Board width 200mm 500
ROOFING Lap mm Gauge mm Nrm2 Battens mm2
Clayconcrete tiles
267times165mm 65 100 6000 1000
65 98 6400 1050
65 90 6800 1130
387times230mm 75 300 1600 320
100 280 1740 350
420times330mm 75 340 1000 290
100 320 1074 310
Fibre slates
500times250mm 90 205 1950 485
80 210 1910 476
70 215 1860 465
600times300mm 105 250 1360 404
100 250 1340 400
90 255 1310 392
80 260 1290 385
70 263 1270 377
400times200mm 70 165 3000 606
75 162 3090 617
90 155 3230 645
500times250mm 70 215 1860 465
75 212 1890 472
90 205 1950 488
100 200 2000 500
110 195 2050 513
600times300mm 100 250 134 400
110 245 1360 408
184 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Natural slates
405times205mm 75 165 2959 870
405times255mm 75 165 2375 606
405times305mm 75 165 1900 500
460times230mm 75 195 2300 600
460times255mm 75 195 2037 520
460times305mm 75 195 1700 500
510times255mm 75 220 1802 460
510times305mm 75 220 1500 400
560times280mm 75 240 1481 412
560times280mm 75 240 1400 400
610times305mm 75 265 1227 374
Reconstructed stone slates
380times250mm 75 150 1600 320
PLASTERING AND TILING
Plaster coverage m2 per 1000kg
Carlite browning 11 mm thick 135ndash155
Carlite tough coat 11mm thick 135ndash150
Carlite bonding 11mm thick 100ndash115
Thistle hardwall 11mm thick 115ndash130
Thistle dri-coat 11mm thick 135ndash135
Thistle renovating 11mm thick 115ndash125
Tile coverage Nr per m2
4327
200times200mm 2500
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Roof drainage Area m2 Pipe mm Gutter mm
One end outlet 15 50 75
38 68 100
100 110 150
Centre outlet 30 50 75
75 68 100
200 110 150
152times152mm
Estimating data 185
PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING
Average coverage of paints m2 per litre
Timber Plastered surfaces Brickwork
Primer 10ndash12 9ndash11 5ndash7
Undercoat 10ndash12 11ndash14 6ndash8
Gloss 11ndash14 11ndash14 6ndash8
Emulsion 10ndash12 12ndash15 6ndash10
Wallpaper coverage per roll Rolls nr Wall height m Room perimeter m
4 250 8
5 250 9
5 250 10
6 250 11
6 250 12
7 250 13
7 250 14
8 250 15
8 250 16
8 250 17
9 250 18
10 250 19
10 250 20
10 250 21
11 250 22
11 250 23
12 250 24
13 250 25
13 250 26
14 250 27
5 280 8
5 280 9
5 280 10
7 280 11
7 280 12
7 280 13
8 280 14
8 280 15
9 280 16
186 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
10 280 17
10 280 18
11 280 19
11 280 20
12 280 21
13 280 22
13 280 23
14 280 24
14 280 25
15 280 26
15 280 27
Drainage
Trench widths Under 15m deep mm Over 15m deep mm
Pipe diameter 100mm 450 600
Pipe diameter 150mm 500 650
Pipe diameter 225mm 600 750
Pipe diameter 300mm 650 800
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and haunching (m3 per m) m3
Pipe diameter 100mm 0117
Pipe diameter 150mm 0152
Pipe diameter 225mm 0195
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and surround (m3 per m)
Pipe diameter 100mm 0185
Pipe diameter 150mm 0231
Pipe diameter 225mm 0285
Pipe diameter 300mm 0391
LANDSCAPING
Tree sizes Type Height Clear stem height
Girth
Light standard 250ndash275m 150ndash180m 6ndash8cm
Standard 275ndash300m 18m 8ndash10cm
Selected standard
300ndash350m 18m 10ndash12cm
Heavy standard 350ndash400m 18m 12ndash14cm
Extra heavy standard
400ndash500m 18m 14ndash16cm
Estimating data 187
gmm2 34 gmm2 50 gmm2 102 gmm2 500
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2)
50 75 150 200
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2)
18 27 54 72
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2)
350 525 1050 1400
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2)
23 35 69 92
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2)
368 552 1104 1472
area 6900m2)235 352 705 940
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2)
170 255 510 680
Weedkiller
litres per hectare
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2) 148
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2) 052
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2) 1028
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2) 067
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2) 1083
Rugby (size 100times69m area 6900m2) 690
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2) 500
CIVIL ENGINEERING OUTPUT
Placing ready-mixed concrete Labour gang (m3 per hour)
Mass concrete
blinding
150mm thick 550
150ndash300mm thick 625
300ndash500mm thick 700
bases
not exceeding 150mm thick 500
not exceeding 300mm thick 575
not exceeding 500mm thick 675
exceeding 150mm thick 700
sports fieldsQuantities of seed for
Rugby (size 100times69m
188 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced concrete
bases
not exceeding 300mm thick 550
not exceeding 500mm thick 625
exceeding 150mm thick 675
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm thick 375
not exceeding 300mm thick 475
exceeding 300mm thick 575
walls
not exceeding 150mm thick 350
not exceeding 300mm thick 450
exceeding 300mm thick 500
beams and columns
sectional area not exceeding 003m2) 200
sectional area not exceeding 003 -10m2) 250
sectional area exceeding 10m2) 350
Fixing bar reinforcement
The following figures exclude delivery craneage and hoisting in position The hours refer to tonnes per hour for a steelfixer and general operative
Height up to 6m (hours)
Height 7 to 12m (hours)
Height 13 to 19m (hours)
Height over 19m (hours)
Straight round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 006 008 012 016 to braces columns and sloping roofs
006 008 012 016
Bent round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 006 006 008to braces columns and sloping
roofs002 002 004 006
Straight indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 008 010 014 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 004 004 008
Bent indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 004 006 006 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 002 004 004
Estimating data 189
Erecting and striking formwork
Joiner m2 per hour General operative m2 per hour
Vertical wall face height
up to 15m 170 080
15 to 30m 140 070
30 to 45m 120 060
45 to 60m 100 050
Horizontal slabs height
up to 30m 111 111
30 to 36m 105 105
36 to 42m 100 100
42 to 48m 095 095
48 to 54m 090 090
54 to 60m 083 083
Formwork multipliers Multiplier
Battered walls 120
Circular walls to large radius 170
Circular walls to small radius 210
Formwork one use 100
Formwork two uses per use 085
Formwork three uses per use 075
Formwork four uses per use 072
ormwork five uses per use 068
Formwork six uses per use 066
Formwork seven uses per use 063
Drainage
Unit Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 15m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 30m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 45m deep
Lay and joint flexible-jointed clayware pipes diameter
100mm m 10 8 7
150mm m 7 6 5
225mm m 5 4 3
300mm m 4 3 2
375mm m 3 2 2
190 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
450mm m 2 2 1
Bends
100mm nr 20 17 14
150mm nr 17 14 13
225mm nr 13 10 8
300mm nr 10 8 7
375mm nr 7 6 5
450mm nr 3 3 2
Single junctions
100mm nr 13 10 8
150mm nr 7 6 5
225mm nr 6 5 4
300mm nr 4 3 3
375mm nr 3 2 2
450mm nr 2 2 1
Precast concrete manholes Unit Pipelayer General operative
675mm diameter shaft rings mhour 100 030
900mm diameter manhole rings mhour 060 020
1200mm diameter manhole rings mhour 040 010
1500mm diameter manhole rings mhour 030 010
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 100 030
1200 to 675mm tapers nrhour 060 020
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 050 020
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 250 080
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 200 070
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 140 050
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 090 030
Build in pipes and make good
150mm diameter nrhour 400 000
300mm diameter nrhour 200 000
450mm diameter nrhour 100 000
Benching 150mm thick m2hour 120 120
Benching 300mm thick m2hour 060 060
Render benching 25mm thick m2hour 110 110
Manhole cover and frame nrhour 130 130
Agricultural buildings 2Alterations and repairs 179ndash193Ambulance stations 1 13 16
Banks 1 13 17Beds 88ndash89Boilers 168ndash169Bowling greens 5Breaking up 86ndash87Brickwork blockwork and masonry 158ndash160
227ndash229Buildersrsquo work 84Building Societies 1Building work 51ndash84Busbar trunking 173ndash174
Cables and wiring 176Cable trays 177Car parking 8 12 15 47Car parks 109ndash110Carpentry and joinery 229Car repairs 2Car showroom 2Car washers 8Ceiling finishes 80ndash81Churches 5Church halls 5Cinemas 4Circuit breakers 175Civil engineering outputs 236ndash238Civil engineering work 116ndash163Coach and bus stations 8Colleges 6 40Community centres 4Composite and principal rates 49ndash193Computer buildings 6Concert halls 4Concrete ancillaries 134ndash137Concrete work 227Conduits 177ndash178Convents 5
Costs per square metre 1ndash9Costs per unit 11ndash12Courts 1 13 18Crematoria 5
Demolition and site clearance 128ndash129Dental surgeries 3Distribution boards 171ndash172Drainage 94ndash100 233 238Ductwork 166ndash167
Earthworks 129ndash130Electrical work 171ndash178Elemental costs 13ndash47Estimating data 217ndash239Excavation 85ndash86 105 225ndash226Exhibition buildings 4 5External doors 69ndash70External walls 64ndash69External works 85
Factories 2 14 20ndash21Fencing 92ndash94Field drains 113ndash115Fire stations 1 19Filling 87ndash88 105ndash106Finishings 192ndash193Flats 11 12 15 43 45 46Floor finishes 76ndash80Frame 54Fuel consumption 226
General items 116ndash120Geotechnical and other processes 122ndash127Golf club houses 4 14 83Ground investigation 120ndash121Gymnasia 5
Halls 1Health centres 2 30Hot and cold water services 83
Index
192 Index
Hotels 7 11Hospitals 3 11Housing 7 11 12 15 46
Ice rinks 4Indices 195ndash196In situ concrete 131ndash133Internal doors 72ndash74Internal walls 70ndash72
Laboratories 2 3 25Labour 217Landscaping 103ndash115 234ndash235Libraries 6 14Livestock buildings 24Luminaires 178
Magistratesrsquo courts 1Manholes 100ndash103 143ndash144 239Masonry 229Mechanical work 164ndash170Metric system 218ndash220Miscellaneous metalwork 145ndash148Miscellaneous work 162Museums 6
Nursery units 26Nursesrsquo residences 7Nursing homes 4 11
Offices 2ndash3Old personsrsquo homes 13 31
Painting 160Painting and wallpapering 232ndash233Partitions 70ndash72Paths 108ndash109Pavings 89ndash92Pharmacies 3Piling 149ndash151Pipework 82 138ndash143 164ndash166Planting 112ndash113Plastering and tiling 231Plumbing and heating 192 231Police stations 1 13 20Post offices 1Precast concrete 138Preliminaries 49Prisons 1Property insurance 199ndash201
Professional fees 203ndash209Public houses 4 14 34
Radiators 169ndash170Rail track 154ndash156Regional variations 196ndash197Research facilities 6Restaurants 4 14 35Retaining walls 107ndash108Roads 108Roads and pavings 151ndash154Roofing 229ndash231Roofs 56ndash63
Sanitary fittings 81Schools 6 12 14 38 39 40 41Sewer renovation and ancillary works 162ndash163Shopping malls 8Shops 8Site clearance 103ndash105Soil stabilisation 106ndash107Sixth form colleges 6 40Soiling seeding and turfing 110ndash113Sport centres 4Sports grounds 110Sports halls 14 36Sports stadia 11Sports pavillons 4Squash courts 4Staircases 63ndash64Structural metalwork 145Student accommodation 7 12Substructures 49ndash53Supermarkets 8Surface treatments 88 106Surgeries 3 14 29Swimming pools 4
Taking down 179Teachersrsquo training colleges 4 14 42Temperature equivalents 220Temples 5Tennis courts 5Theatres 5ndash11Thermal insulation 167ndash169Timber 148ndash149Transformers 171Trunking 172ndash175Tunnels 156ndash158
Index 203
Universities 6Upper floors 55ndash56Useful addresses 211ndash215
VAT xiVillage halls 14 20Visitorsrsquo centres 5
Wall finishes 74ndash75
Warehouses 8 27 28Waterproofing 161Weights of materials 221ndash225Welfare centres 13 32Windows 69ndash70
Youth clubs 4
Youth hostels 7
- Book Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Costs per square metre
- 2 Costs per unit
- 3 Elemental costs
- 4 Composite and principal rates
- 5 Indices and regional variations
- 6 Property insurance
- 7 Professional fees
- 8 Useful addresses
- 9 Estimating data
- Index
-
Contents
Preface vi
Introduction viii
Chapter 1 Costs per square metre 1
Building work 1
Chapter 2 Costs per unit 7
Chapter 3 Elemental costs 9
Building work 9
Chapter 4 Composite and principal rates 43
Building work 43
External works 55
Landscaping 84
Civil engineering work 94
Mechanical work 131
Electrical work 137
Alterations and repairs 144
Chapter 5 Indices and regional variations 157
Chapter 6 Property insurance 159
Chapter 7 Professional fees 161
Chapter 8 Useful addresses 167
Chapter 9 Estimating data 171
Index 191
Preface
The construction industry particularly house building is currently going through a difficult period Both clients and contractors are experiencing difficulties in financial matters due to the recent upheaval in the banking system Nevertheless small and large construction projects are still being designed and planned and the need for the preparation of accurate financial assessments in the first stages of a projectrsquos life has never been greater
Assessing the total cost of a construction project is a continuous process that commences when the client asks his professional advisors what it will cost It ends when the cheque for the release of the last portion of the retention is paid and the final account is settled
Whether a project is profitable or not can often depend on decisions taken at the first stages of its life The people who carry out this assessment bear the responsibility of deciding whether the cost information available at the time warrants spending further time and money investigating the viability of a project that is usually still at the conceptual stage
It is vital therefore that the most accurate methods of calculating the probable costs of construction are used and I hope that the information in this book will help clients developers architects engineers and surveyors involved in this process
Time spent on the appraisal of projects that do not proceed is not always wastedmdashlessons can be learnt that will help the next project The greater waste lies in allowing jobs to proceed without the people making the key decisions having the best cost information available to them
It is not possible to provide totally accurate cost data in the early stages of a jobmdashonly a historical analysis of the final account can do that But guidelines can be set out that should allow the client commissioning the work to help make the right decision before becoming contractually committed to spending large sums of money on land purchase professional fees and construction costs
On a well-managed project the cost plan will be monitored continuously as changes are made to the original design or for other reasons If the first-stage budget is based on reliable cost data the project will have a better chance of being completed within budget
I have received a great deal of help in the preparation of this book and would like to thank those suppliers and contractors who gave me their time and support The information in Estimating Data on civil engineering outputs is based on data in Sponrsquos Civil Engineering and Highways Price Book 2009 edited by Davis Langdon
Preface vii
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information neither the Publishers nor I can accept any type of liability resulting from the use of the contents
On a more positive note I would welcome constructive criticism of ways to make the contents of this book more relevant to the changing needs of the construction industry for future editions
Bryan Spain
September 2009
Introduction
This is the third edition of Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook and it is aimed at all those members of the construction team who are involved in assessing construction costs during the early stages of the development of a project There are many factors that can affect the profitability of a job over which the construction team has little or no control
It is important therefore that areas that can be influenced by good management skills should be given special attention This applies particularly to the first stage estimating process when a solid base of the projectrsquos financial position can be established
The contents have been laid out in the order that most projects are financially assessed The quality of the cost information however is almost wholly dependent upon the quality of the specification and the design information that is available at that stage of the appraisal
Chapter 1 lists square metre rates for building work for a wide variety of building types The rates are expressed in a range based on historical costs and should provide a client with a broad indication of likely costs
Chapter 2 fulfils the same function but the costs are given in unit costs eg the cost per hospital bed or per pupil in a school This method of assessment can be surprisingly accurate but should always be backed up by more detailed methods of cost appraisal
Chapter 3 contains elemental cost analyses of 32 different types of buildings These analyses provide data on the percentage and cost breakdown of 24 elements for each building and are a useful tool in identifying imbalances between the elements of different buildings
Chapter 4 includes unit rates for building landscaping civil engineering electrical and alteration work Where possible composite rates are displayed that combine several different descriptions to provide a single rate for separate but linked activities For example excavation concrete and brickwork up to DPC level are combined to produce a single linear metre rate for strip foundations
The use of composite rates can save valuable time in the preparation of the cost plan Where item descriptions do not lend themselves to be combined with others they are listed as principal rates
Chapter 5 provides indices reflecting historical costs of construction costs and tender prices
Chapter 6 deals with property insurance and contains two examples of re-building costs for insurance purposes
Chapter 7 sets out the cost of employing professional advisors whose fees are now negotiable and not mandatory
Chapter 8 includes a list of useful addresses Chapter 9 contains estimating data that may be useful when preparing a first stage
estimate
Introduction ix
At this stage of a project the information available is limited and although the brief from a client can be minimal an approximation of costs must still be prepared Here is a simple example
It is proposed to construct a single story distribution warehouse (shell only) size 6000 square metres in the South West of England An outline plan has been prepared showing parking areas and a road layout It is known that local contractors are operating at almost full capacity so tender levels are expected to be high The work would commence in April 2010 with a nine month construction period
Main building pound
6000 m2 at pound622 (Chapter 1) 3732000
External works
(based on rough quantities and rates in Chapter 4)
Car park 180000
Roads 135000
Fencing 46000
Drains 42000
Soft landscaping 15000
Lighting 15000 433000
pound 4165000
Extra for anticipated high tender levels say 6 208250
pound 4373250
Allow for inflation say 9 months 3timespound4373250 98398
Carried forward pound 4471548
Brought forward
pound4471648
4069199 Professional fees (see chapter 5)
say 12times4069199 pound 488303
pound 4557502
Depending on the quality of the information on which the first stage estimate is based a basement and ceiling band of between 5 and 10 should be applied and reported to the client
Allow for regional variations (see Chapter 5) say South West
91timespound4471648
x Introduction
5 say pound4329626 to pound4546108
10 say pound4091497 to pound5013252
These costs exclude land purchase and VAT and any special costs connected to the project They also exclude any development grants or subsidies that may be available in the area involved
1Costs per square metre
BUILDING WORK
These square metre prices exclude the cost of external works fittings furniture professional fees and VAT They are expressed in a range and are intended to provide a broad indication of the cost of the work in the early stages of a projectrsquos financial appraisal
poundm2
Public service buildings
Banks
local 1600ndash1850
city 2150ndash2750
Building societies
local 1450ndash1750
city 1650ndash2050
Fire stations 1400ndash1750
Courts
magistrates 1450ndash1700
county 1800ndash2150
Police stations 1350ndash1800
Prisons 1700ndash2300
Post offices 950ndash1250
Halls
town 1000ndash1300
village 900ndash1200
Ambulance stations 1250ndash1600
Vehicle repair 1350ndash1500
Car showroom 1100ndash1300
Car repairs and maintenance 1400ndash1650
Petrol stations 1500ndash1900
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poundm2
Industrial buildings
Agricultural
livestock 450ndash600
storage 550ndash750
Advance factories for letting 650ndash850
Purpose built factories 750ndash950
Factories generally
heavy industrial 750ndash950
extra for owner occupation 300ndash350
extra for office accommodation 350ndash400
High tech laboratories 2800ndash3500
Warehousesstores shell only
up to 2000m2 floor area 450ndash550
over 2000m2 floor area 350ndash500
extra for owner occupation 250ndash300
Offices business park
high tech unit 1000ndash1300
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Offices city centre
3 to 5 floors 1100ndash1400
over 5 floors 1250ndash1650
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
prestige building 2000ndash2800
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Health and welfare facilities
Day surgeries 1250ndash1450
Group surgeries 1150ndash1400
Homes for the mentally handicapped 1100ndash1500
Health centres 1300ndash1500 Welfare centres
1400ndash1700
Dental surgeries 1200ndash1400
Childrenrsquos homes 1100ndash1350
Geriatric units 1400ndash1700
Costs per square metre 3
poundm2
Hospices 1500ndash1900
Hospitals general 1300ndash1700
Laboratories 1550ndash1950
Pharmacies 1000ndash1500
Private hospitals 1400ndash1800
Hospital teaching centres 980ndash1400
Nursing homes 1250ndash1600
Leisure facilities
Cinemas 1800ndash2150
Community centres 1100ndash1300
Concert halls 2300ndash3300
Exhibition buildings 1550ndash1850
1350ndash1550
Golf club houses 1300ndash1800
Public houses 1200ndash1550
Restaurants 1450ndash1850
Sports centres 800ndash200
Sports pavilions 1150ndash1550
Squash courts 950ndash1250
Swimming pools
school 1200ndash1450
local 1700ndash2200
fun 2600ndash3400
Youth clubs 1000ndash1300
Gymnasiums 1000ndash1300
Fitness clubs
with pool 1400ndash1900 without pool
1000ndash1500
Exhibition centres 1500ndash2000
Social clubs 1200ndash1600
Visitorsrsquo centres 900ndash2600
international 2800ndash3750
I ce rinks
4 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
poundm2
Indoor tennis courts 400ndash800
Indoor bowling green 450ndash900
Theatres
small 1650ndash2250
prestige 3400ndash3950
Religious buildings
Churches chapels 1200ndash1850
Church halls meeting houses 950ndash1400
Convents 1300ndash1800
Crematoria 1500ndash2600
Temples synagogues mosques 1300ndash1900
Educational buildings
Colleges 1200ndash2100
Libraries
local 950ndash1750
city centre 1550ndash2200
Museums
local 1400ndash2000
city centre 1700ndash2200
Research facilities 1600ndash2000
Schools
nursery 1200ndash1500
primary 1100ndash1400
special 1050ndash1350
for physically handicapped 900ndash1600
sixth form colleges 1200ndash1900
Universities 1400ndash1750
Cregraveches 1200ndash1600
Computer buildings 1600ndash2600 Training colleges
1100ndash1500
secondary 1050ndash1350
Costs per square metre 5
poundm2
Residential buildings
Hotels
3 star 1600ndash1950
5 star 2350ndash3000
Private housing
bungalows 900ndash1050
houses detached 850ndash1100
houses semi-detached 800ndash1050
flats low rise 900ndash1100
flats standard 850ndash950
flats luxury 1750ndash2350
Public housing
bungalows 850ndash950
houses semi-detached 800ndash1000
flats low rise 850ndash1050
sheltered housing 900ndash1050
Sheltered housing
public 900ndash1350
private 1000ndash1700
Student accommodation 1000ndash1800
Youth hostels 900ndash1800
Nursesrsquo residences 1100ndash1850
Hostels for the homeless 800ndash1000
Transport
Car parking
multi-storey 300ndash500
underground 500ndash600
surface 90ndash110
Coach and bus stations 950ndash1400
Bus garages 1100ndash1200
Car washes 700ndash1000
Retail
Retail warehouses 800ndash1100
Shops
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small 700ndash900
medium 600ndash800
Department stores 650ndash850
Shops with offices over 900ndash1200
Shops with flats over 1000ndash1300
Supermarkets
shell only 450ndash650
fitting out 900ndash1150
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
poundm2
2Costs per unit
The following represent the cost per unit of a range of types of buildings This method of assessing construction costs is usually the first step in the process of the consideration of the viability of project
Unit pound
Health and welfare facilities
Hospitals (general) Bed 90000ndash150000
Hospitals (private) Room 115000ndash210000
Nursing home
old peoplesrsquo Bed 30000ndash75000
childrenrsquos Bed 25000ndash50000
Leisure
25000ndash35000
Sports stadium new stands
single tier stand Seat 1100ndash1350
multi-tier stands with
hospitality boxes Seat 3000ndash4000
Hotels
3 star Bedroom 35000ndash55000
5 star Bedroom 85000ndash180000
Residential
Local Authority housing Bedroom 30000ndash40000
Local Authority flats Bedroom 25000ndash35000
Theatres Seat
Sheltered housing Bedroom 45000ndash60000
Private housing Bedroom 55000ndash90000
Private flats Bedroom 60000ndash95000
Student accommodation Bedroom 40000ndash55000
8 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Unit pound
Car parking
multi storey Car 5000ndash10000
underground Car 15000ndash25000
surface Car 1200ndash1750
Educational buildings
Nursery schools Pupil 5000ndash10000
Primary schools Pupil 7000ndash12000
Secondary schools Pupil 8000ndash14000
Transport
3 Elemental costs
This chapter contains elemental cost breakdowns for building and electrical work The building work is comprised of 38 different types in 8 categories each building broken down into 24 cost elements
The cost data should be used with caution because imbalances can occur in the use of elemental costs in isolation The figures are an amalgam of the costs for a range of buildings in each category and represent a broad indication of costs rather than an accurate statement of detail
It should be remembered that the application of the information in this chapter is only one stage in the preparation of a budget estimate for a project It is hoped that any major discrepancies will be highlighted by a comparison between the following detailed breakdowns and specific projects
Nevertheless the information provided should be an invaluable tool in assessing the relative values of elements in different buildings The tables will be particularly useful in the early cost planning process and also in the evaluation of tenders
The costs cover building work only and exclude the costs of drainage external works contingency sums professional fees and VAT Due to rounding off there may be some minor discrepancies in individual elemental costs and totals The figures are based on costs prevailing in the first quarter of 2000 The following buildings are included
BUILDING WORK
Public service buildings
Ambulance station City bank County court Fire station Police station Village hall
Industrial buildings
Factory light industrial Factory heavy industrial Livestock building High tech laboratory Nursery units
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Health and welfare
Group surgery Health centre Old personsrsquo nursing home Welfare centre
Leisure
Golf club house Public house Restaurant Sports hall
Education
Library Primary school Secondary school Sixth form college Special school Teachersrsquo training college
Residential
Local Authority low rise flats Local Authority housing Private flats Luxury private flats
Transport
Multi-storey car park
Warehouse shell Warehouse complete
Elemental costs 11
Category Public serviceType Ambulance stationFloor area 375m2 Total cost pound 425625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46819 11 125
2 Substructure 38306 9 102
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 55331 13 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 34050 8 91
8 Windows and external doors 17025 4 45
9 Partitions and internal walls 12769 3 34
10 Internal doors 8513 2 23
11 Wall finishes 8513 2 23
12 Floor finishes 21281 5 57
13 Ceiling finishes 4256 1 11
14 Fittings and furnishings 29794 7 79
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17025 4 45
16 Hot and cold water services 8513 2 23
17 Heating and air treatment installation 17025 4 45
18 Ventilation installation 4256 1 11
19 Gas services 4256 1 11
20 Electric installation 34050 8 91
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8513 2 23
23 Special installationsservices equipment 17025 4 45
24 Buildersrsquo work 38306 9 102
425625 100 1135
12 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Public serviceType City bank Floor area 907m2 Total cost pound2222150
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 199994 9 221
2 Substructure 155551 7 172
3 Frame 222215 10 245
4 Upper floors 88886 4 98
5 Roof 133329 6 147
6 Staircases 44443 2 49
7 External walls 333323 15 368
8 Windows and external doors 111108 5 123
9 Partitions and internal walls 66665 3 74
10 Internal doors 44443 2 49
11 Wall finishes 44443 2 49
12 Floor finishes 88886 4 98
13 Ceiling finishes 66665 3 74
14 Fittings and furnishings 66665 3 74
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 22222 1 25
16 Hot and cold water services 44443 2 49
17 Heating and air treatment installation 66665 3 74
18 Ventilation installation 22222 1 25
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111108 5 123
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 66665 3 74
23 Special installationsservices equipment 66665 3 74
24 Buildersrsquo work 155551 7 172
2222150 100 2450
Elemental costs 13
Category Public serviceType County courtFloor area 948m2 Total cost pound1872300
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 187230 10 198
2 Substructure 93615 5 99
3 Frame 131061 7 138
4 Upper floors 93615 5 99
5 Roof 131061 7 138
6 Staircases 56169 3 59
7 External walls 168507 9 178
8 Windows and external doors 93615 5 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 56169 3 59
10 Internal doors 74892 4 79
11 Wall finishes 56169 3 59
12 Floor finishes 74892 4 79
13 Ceiling finishes 56169 3 59
14 Fittings and furnishings 93615 5 99
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 37446 2 40
16 Hot and cold water services 18723 1 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 37446 2 40
18 Ventilation installation 18723 1 20
19 Gas services 18723 1 20
20 Electric installation 112338 6 119
21 Lift and conveyor installation 37446 2 40
22 Protective amp communication installation 18723 1 20
37446 2 40
24 Buildersrsquo work 168507 9 178
1872300 100 1975
23 Special installationsservices equipment
14 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Public serviceType Fire stationFloor area 490m2 Total cost pound771750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 77175 10 158
2 Substructure 46305 6 95
3 Frame 578813 5 1181
4 Upper floors 23153 3 47
5 Roof 61740 8 126
6 Staircases 15435 2 32
7 External walls 77175 10 158
8 Windows and external doors 46305 6 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 23153 3 47
10 Internal doors 23153 3 47
11 Wall finishes 23153 3 47
12 Floor finishes 30870 4 63
13 Ceiling finishes 7718 1 16
14 Fittings and furnishings 15435 2 32
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 15435 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 23153 3 47
17 Heating and air treatment installation 23153 3 47
18 Ventilation installation 7718 1 16
19 Gas services 7718 1 16
20 Electric installation 77175 10 158
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15435 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23153 3 47
24 Buildersrsquo work 69458 9 142
771750 100 2678
Elemental costs 15
Category Public serviceType Police stationFloor area 342m2 Total cost pound530100
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 58311 11 171
2 Substructure 37107 7 109
3 Frame 26505 5 78
4 Upper floors 10602 2 31
5 Roof 37107 7 109
6 Staircases 15903 3 47
7 External walls 58311 11 171
8 Windows and external doors 37107 7 109
9 Partitions and internal walls 21204 4 62
10 Internal doors 15903 3 47
11 Wall finishes 15903 3 47
12 Floor finishes 21204 4 62
13 Ceiling finishes 10602 2 31
14 Fittings and furnishings 10602 2 31
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 10602 2 31
16 Hot and cold water services 10602 2 31
17 Heating and air treatment installation 10602 2 31
18 Ventilation installation 5301 1 16
19 Gas services 5301 1 16
20 Electric installation 42408 8 124
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15903 3 47
23 Special installationsservices equipment 10602 2 31
24 Buildersrsquo work 42408 8 124
530100 100 1550
16 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Public serviceType Village hall Floor area 380m2 Total cost pound408500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
1 Preliminaries 44935 11 118
2 Substructure 40850 10 108
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 36765 9 97
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 40850 10 108
8 Windows and external doors 28595 7 75
9 Partitions and internal walls 16340 4 43
10 Internal doors 12255 3 32
11 Wall finishes 12255 3 32
12 Floor finishes 16340 4 43
13 Ceiling finishes 8170 2 22
14 Fittings and furnishings 20425 5 54
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8170 2 22
16 Hot and cold water services 4085 1 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 12255 3 32
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49020 12 129
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12255 3 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 4085 1 11
24 Buildersrsquo work 40850 10 108
408500 100 1075
pound pound
Elemental costs 17
Category Industrial Type Factory light industrialFloor area 380m2 Total cost pound2375000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 166250 7 44
2 Substructure 308750 13 81
3 Frame 380000 16 99
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 237500 10 62
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 237500 10 62
8 Windows and external doors 95000 4 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 71250 3 19
10 Internal doors 23750 1 6
11 Wall finishes 23750 1 6
12 Floor finishes 47500 2 12
13 Ceiling finishes 23750 1 6
14 Fittings and furnishings 190000 8 50
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 23750 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 23750 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 95000 4 25
18 Ventilation installation 23750 1 6
19 Gas services 23750 1 6
20 Electric installation 190000 8 50
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 142500 6 37
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23750 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 23750 1 6
2375000 100 622
18 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Industrial Type Factory heavy industrialFloor area 10500m2 Total cost pound8925000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 803250 9 77
2 Substructure 892500 10 85
3 Frame 1071000 12 102
4 Upper floors 357000 4 34
5 Roof 803250 9 77
6 Staircases 89250 1 9
7 External walls 714000 8 68
8 Windows and external doors 267750 3 26
9 Partitions and internal walls 178500 2 17
10 Internal doors 89250 1 9
11 Wall finishes 178500 2 17
12 Floor finishes 178500 2 17
13 Ceiling finishes 89250 1 9
14 Fittings and furnishings 89250 1 9
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 178500 2 17
16 Hot and cold water services 178500 2 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 357000 4 34
18 Ventilation installation 357000 4 34
19 Gas services 178500 2 17
20 Electric installation 892500 10 85
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 178500 2 17
23 Special installationsservices equipment 178500 2 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 624750 7 60
8925000 100 850
Elemental costs 19
Category IndustrialType Livestock buildingFloor area 800m2 Total cost pound420000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46200 11 58
2 Substructure 29400 7 37
3 Frame 29400 7 37
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 33600 8 42
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 67200 16 84
8 Windows and external doors 12600 3 16
9 Partitions and internal walls 21000 5 26
10 Internal doors 4200 1 5
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 12600 3 16
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 8400 2 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 4200 1 5
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 67200 16 84
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8400 2 11
23 Special installationsservices equipment 29400 7 37
24 Buildersrsquo work 46200 11 58
420000 100 525
20 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category IndustrialType LaboratoryFloor area 940m2 Total cost pound2961000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 266490 9 284
2 Substructure 177660 6 189
3 Frame 207270 7 221
4 Upper floors 207270 7 221
5 Roof 236880 8 252
6 Staircases 59220 2 63
7 External walls 177660 6 189
8 Windows and external doors 148050 5 158
9 Partitions and internal walls 118440 4 126
10 Internal doors 88830 3 95
11 Wall finishes 59220 2 63
12 Floor finishes 88830 3 95
13 Ceiling finishes 88830 3 95
14 Fittings and furnishings 118440 4 126
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 29610 1 32
16 Hot and cold water services 29610 1 32
17 Heating and air treatment installation 29610 1 32
18 Ventilation installation 29610 1 32
19 Gas services 29610 1 32
20 Electric installation 325710 11 347
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 59220 2 63
23 Special installationsservices equipment 88830 3 95
24 Buildersrsquo work 296100 10 315
2961000 100 3150
Elemental costs 21
Category IndustrialType Nursery unitsFloor area 2018m2 Total cost pound1654760
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 198571 12 98
2 Substructure 165476 10 82
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 264762 16 131
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 364047 22 180
8 Windows and external doors 49643 3 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 33095 2 16
10 Internal doors 16548 1 8
11 Wall finishes 16548 1 8
12 Floor finishes 33095 2 16
13 Ceiling finishes 16548 1 8
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 16548 1 8
16 Hot and cold water services 16548 1 8
17 Heating and air treatment installation 33095 2 16
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 16548 1 8
20 Electric installation 182024 11 90
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 33095 2 16
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 198571 12 98
1654760 100 820
22 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category IndustrialType Warehouse shellFloor area 2864m2 Total cost pound1217200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 121720 10 43
2 Substructure 170408 14 60
3 Frame 194752 16 68
4 Upper floors 12172 1 4
5 Roof 158236 13 55
6 Staircases 12172 1 4
7 External walls 158236 13 55
8 Windows and external doors 60860 5 21
9 Partitions and internal walls 24344 2 9
10 Internal doors 24344 2 9
11 Wall finishes 12172 1 4
12 Floor finishes 36516 3 13
13 Ceiling finishes 12172 1 4
14 Fittings and furnishings 12172 1 4
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12172 1 4
16 Hot and cold water services 12172 1 4
17 Heating and air treatment installation 24344 2 9
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 85204 7 30
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12172 1 4
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12172 1 4
24 Buildersrsquo work 48688 4 17
1217200 100 425
Elemental costs 23
Category Industrial Type Warehouse completeFloor area 2120m2 Total cost pound1272000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 114480 9 54
2 Substructure 139920 11 66
3 Frame 165360 13 78
4 Upper floors 12720 1 6
5 Roof 165360 13 78
6 Staircases 12720 1 6
7 External walls 165360 13 78
8 Windows and external doors 50880 4 24
9 Partitions and internal walls 25440 2 12
10 Internal doors 25440 2 12
11 Wall finishes 25440 2 12
12 Floor finishes 38160 3 18
13 Ceiling finishes 25440 2 12
14 Fittings and furnishings 25440 2 12
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12720 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 12720 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 38160 3 18
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 12720 1 6
20 Electric installation 89040 7 42
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 38160 3 18
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12720 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 63600 5 30
1272000 100 600
24 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Health and welfareType Group surgery Floor area 395m2 Total cost pound582625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 69915 12 177
2 Substructure 58263 10 148
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 58263 10 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 69915 12 177
8 Windows and external doors 34958 6 89
9 Partitions and internal walls 34958 6 89
10 Internal doors 17479 3 44
11 Wall finishes 11653 2 30
12 Floor finishes 17479 3 44
13 Ceiling finishes 11653 2 30
14 Fittings and furnishings 11653 2 30
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11653 2 30
16 Hot and cold water services 5826 1 15
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5826 1 15
18 Ventilation installation 5826 1 15
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 64089 11 162
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11653 2 30
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11653 2 30
24 Buildersrsquo work 69915 12 177
582625 100 1475
Elemental costs 25
Category Health and welfareType Health centre Floor area 510m2 Total cost pound714000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 78540 11 154
2 Substructure 71400 10 140
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 78540 11 154
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 92820 13 182
8 Windows and external doors 28560 4 56
9 Partitions and internal walls 28560 4 56
10 Internal doors 21420 3 42
11 Wall finishes 14280 2 28
12 Floor finishes 21420 3 42
13 Ceiling finishes 14280 2 28
14 Fittings and furnishings 28560 4 56
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 21420 3 42
16 Hot and cold water services 7140 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 7140 1 14
18 Ventilation installation 7140 1 14
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49980 12 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21420 2 42
23 Special installationsservices equipment 7140 2 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 35700 11 70
714000 100 1246
26 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Health and welfareType Old personsrsquo nursing homeFloor area 1672m2 Total cost pound2382600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 262086 11 157
2 Substructure 190608 8 114
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 309738 13 185
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 142956 6 86
8 Windows and external doors 166782 7 100
9 Partitions and internal walls 95304 4 57
10 Internal doors 119130 5 71
11 Wall finishes 95304 4 57
12 Floor finishes 95304 4 57
13 Ceiling finishes 47652 2 29
14 Fittings and furnishings 142956 6 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71478 3 43
16 Hot and cold water services 71478 3 43
17 Heating and air treatment installation 166782 7 100
18 Ventilation installation 23826 1 14
19 Gas services 23826 1 14
20 Electric installation 142956 6 86
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71478 3 43
23 Special installationsservices equipment 71478 3 43
24 Buildersrsquo work 71478 3 43
2382600 100 1425
Elemental costs 27
Category Health and welfareType Welfare centre Floor area 612m2 Total cost pound976140
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 117137 12 191
2 Substructure 126898 13 207
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 107375 11 175
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 117137 12 191
8 Windows and external doors 39046 4 64
9 Partitions and internal walls 29284 3 48
10 Internal doors 29284 3 48
11 Wall finishes 29284 3 48
12 Floor finishes 29284 3 48
13 Ceiling finishes 19523 2 32
14 Fittings and furnishings 48807 5 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 19523 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 9761 1 16
17 Heating and air treatment installation 19523 2 32
18 Ventilation installation 9761 1 16
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 107375 11 175
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 19523 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 9761 1 16
24 Buildersrsquo work 87853 9 144
976140 100 1595
28 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category LeisureType Golf club houseFloor area 675m2 Total cost pound875500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 87550 10 130
2 Substructure 61285 7 91
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 122570 14 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 96305 11 143
8 Windows and external doors 35020 4 52
9 Partitions and internal walls 26265 3 39
10 Internal doors 26265 3 39
11 Wall finishes 26265 3 39
12 Floor finishes 17510 2 26
13 Ceiling finishes 17510 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 70040 8 104
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17510 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 8755 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 8755 1 13
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 8755 1 13
20 Electric installation 122570 14 182
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication Installation 17510 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8755 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 96305 11 143
875500 100 1297
Elemental costs 29
Category LeisureType Public houseFloor area 780m2 Total cost pound1072500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 96525 9 124
2 Substructure 64350 6 83
3 Frame 21450 2 28
4 Upper floors 21450 2 28
5 Roof 107250 10 138
6 Staircases 32175 3 41
7 External walls 64350 6 83
8 Windows and external doors 42900 4 55
9 Partitions and internal walls 32175 3 41
10 Internal doors 42900 4 55
11 Wall finishes 53625 5 69
12 Floor finishes 53625 5 69
13 Ceiling finishes 42900 4 55
14 Fittings and furnishings 128700 12 165
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 32175 3 41
16 Hot and cold water services 10725 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 42900 4 55
18 Ventilation installation 10725 1 14
19 Gas services 10725 1 14
20 Electric installation 75075 7 96
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21450 2 28
23 Special installationsservices equipment 42900 4 55
24 Buildersrsquo work 21450 2 28
1072500 100 1375
30 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category LeisureType RestaurantFloor area 340m2 Total cost pound561000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 50490 9 149
2 Substructure 44880 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 61710 11 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 72930 13 215
8 Windows and external doors 33660 6 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 39270 7 116
10 Internal doors 33660 6 99
11 Wall finishes 22440 4 66
12 Floor finishes 28050 5 83
13 Ceiling finishes 16830 3 50
14 Fittings and furnishings 39270 7 116
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 5610 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 5610 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5610 1 17
18 Ventilation installation 4046 1 12
19 Gas services 5610 1 17
20 Electric installation 78540 10 231
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11220 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 5610 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 61710 3 182
561000 100 1843
Elemental costs 31
Category LeisureType Sports hallFloor area 2016m2 Total cost pound2016000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 120960 6 60
2 Substructure 201600 10 100
3 Frame 241920 12 120
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 221760 11 110
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 141120 7 70
8 Windows and external doors 60480 3 30
9 Partitions and internal walls 60480 3 30
10 Internal doors 40320 2 20
11 Wall finishes 40320 2 20
12 Floor finishes 141120 7 70
13 Ceiling finishes 20160 1 10
14 Fittings and furnishings 161280 8 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 80640 4 40
16 Hot and cold water services 40320 2 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 80640 4 40
18 Ventilation installation 20160 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 161280 8 80
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 40320 2 20
23 Special installationsservices equipment 20160 1 10
24 Buildersrsquo work 120960 6 60
2016000 100 1000
32 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category EducationType Library Floor area 616m2 Total cost pound831600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 99792 12 162
2 Substructure 74844 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 99792 12 162
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 116424 14 189
8 Windows and external doors 58212 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 16632 2 27
10 Internal doors 16632 2 27
11 Wall finishes 24948 3 41
12 Floor finishes 24948 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 16632 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 74844 9 122
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8316 1 14
16 Hot and cold water services 8316 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 16632 2 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 66528 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 16632 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8316 1 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 83160 10 135
831600 100 1350
Elemental costs 33
Category EducationType Primary schoolFloor area 2108m2 Total cost pound3583600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 322524 9 153
2 Substructure 250852 7 119
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 358360 10 170
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 394196 11 187
8 Windows and external doors 430032 12 204
9 Partitions and internal walls 215016 6 102
10 Internal doors 143344 4 68
11 Wall finishes 107508 3 51
12 Floor finishes 143344 4 68
13 Ceiling finishes 71672 2 34
14 Fittings and furnishings 215016 6 102
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 143344 4 68
16 Hot and cold water services 35836 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 143344 4 68
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 35836 1 17
20 Electric installation 286688 8 136
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71672 2 34
23 Special installationsservices equipment 35836 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 179180 5 85
3583600 100 1700
34 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category EducationType Secondary schoolFloor area 2450m2 Total cost pound3123750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 281138 9 115
2 Substructure 218663 7 89
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 343613 11 140
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 312375 10 128
8 Windows and external doors 281138 9 115
9 Partitions and internal walls 156188 5 64
10 Internal doors 124950 4 51
11 Wall finishes 93713 3 38
12 Floor finishes 124950 4 51
13 Ceiling finishes 62475 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 281138 9 115
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 62475 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 31238 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 93713 3 38
18 Ventilation Installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 281138 9 115
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 62475 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 31238 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 281138 9 115
3123750 100 1275
Elemental costs 35
Category EducationType Sixth form collegeFloor area 1828m2 Total cost pound3016200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 301620 10 165
2 Substructure 241296 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 271458 9 149
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 361944 12 198
8 Windows and external doors 241296 8 132
9 Partitions and internal walls 150810 5 83
10 Internal doors 120648 4 66
11 Wall finishes 90486 3 50
12 Floor finishes 90486 3 50
13 Ceiling finishes 60324 2 33
14 Fittings and furnishings 361944 12 198
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 30162 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 30162 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 90486 3 50
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 241296 8 132
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 60324 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 30162 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 241296 8 132
3016200 100 1650
36 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category EducationType Special schoolFloor area 1710m2 Total cost pound2308500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 253935 11 149
2 Substructure 207765 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 230850 10 135
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 253935 11 149
8 Windows and external doors 161595 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 115425 5 68
10 Internal doors 69255 3 41
11 Wall finishes 69255 3 41
12 Floor finishes 69255 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 46170 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 323190 14 189
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 46170 2 27
16 Hot and cold water services 23085 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 69255 3 41
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 184680 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 46170 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 46170 2 27
24 Buildersrsquo work 92340 4 54
2308500 100 1350
Elemental costs 37
Category Education Type Teachersrsquo training collegeFloor area 2620m2 Total cost pound3209500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 320950 10 123
2 Substructure 256760 8 98
3 Frame 192570 6 74
4 Upper floors 128380 4 49
5 Roof 320950 10 123
6 Staircases 96285 3 37
7 External walls 288855 9 110
8 Windows and external doors 192570 6 74
9 Partitions and internal walls 128380 4 49
10 Internal doors 128380 4 49
11 Wall finishes 96285 3 37
12 Floor finishes 96285 3 37
13 Ceiling finishes 64190 2 25
14 Fittings and furnishings 224665 7 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 64190 2 25
16 Hot and cold water services 32095 1 12
17 Heating and air treatment installation 64190 2 25
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 256760 8 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 64190 2 25
23 Special installationsservices equipment 32095 1 12
24 Buildersrsquo work 160475 5 61
3209500 100 1225
38 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Residential Type Local Authority low rise flatsFloor area 2349m2 Total cost pound2231550
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 223155 10 95
2 Substructure 223155 10 95
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 89262 4 38
5 Roof 245471 11 105
6 Staircases 44631 2 19
7 External walls 267786 12 114
8 Windows and external doors 178524 8 76
9 Partitions and internal walls 111578 5 48
10 Internal doors 89262 4 38
11 Wall finishes 66947 3 29
12 Floor finishes 66947 3 29
13 Ceiling finishes 111578 5 48
14 Fittings and furnishings 66947 3 29
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 44631 2 19
16 Hot and cold water services 22316 1 10
17 Heating and air treatment installation 133893 6 57
18 Ventilation installation 22316 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111578 5 48
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 44631 2 19
23 Special installationsservices equipment 44631 2 19
24 Buildersrsquo work 22316 1 10
2231550 100 950
Elemental costs 39
Category Residential Type Local Authority housingFloor area 3988m2 Total cost pound3589200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 323028 9 81
2 Substructure 215352 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 251244 7 63
5 Roof 466596 13 117
6 Staircases 107676 3 27
7 External walls 358920 10 90
8 Windows and external doors 215352 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 143568 4 36
10 Internal doors 107676 3 27
11 Wall finishes 143568 4 36
12 Floor finishes 71784 2 18
13 Ceiling finishes 71784 2 18
14 Fittings and furnishings 143568 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71784 2 18
16 Hot and cold water services 71784 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 107676 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 502488 14 126
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 0 0 0
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 215352 6 54
3589200 100 900
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Category ResidentialType Private flatsFloor area 1260m2 Total cost pound1134000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 68040 6 54
2 Substructure 68040 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 56700 5 45
5 Roof 136080 12 108
6 Staircases 34020 3 27
7 External walls 124740 11 99
8 Windows and external doors 68040 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 34020 3 27
10 Internal doors 45360 4 36
11 Wall finishes 34020 3 27
12 Floor finishes 34020 3 27
13 Ceiling finishes 34020 3 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 45360 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11340 1 9
16 Hot and cold water services 22680 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 34020 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 124740 11 99
21 Lift and conveyor installation 45360 4 36
22 Protective amp communication installation 34020 3 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11340 1 9
24 Buildersrsquo work 68040 6 54
1134000 100 900
Elemental costs 41
Category ResidentialType Luxury private flatsFloor area 2400m2 Total cost pound4920000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 344400 7 144
2 Substructure 295200 6 123
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 344400 7 144
5 Roof 442800 9 185
6 Staircases 147600 3 62
7 External walls 492000 10 205
8 Windows and external doors 344400 7 144
9 Partitions and internal walls 147600 3 62
10 Internal doors 196800 4 82
11 Wall finishes 147600 3 62
12 Floor finishes 98400 2 41
13 Ceiling finishes 98400 2 41
14 Fittings and furnishings 295200 6 123
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 98400 2 41
16 Hot and cold water services 98400 2 41
17 Heating and air treatment installation 147600 3 62
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 492000 10 205
21 Lift and conveyor installation 246000 5 103
22 Protective amp communication installation 147600 3 62
23 Special installationsservices equipment 49200 1 21
24 Buildersrsquo work 246000 5 103
4920000 100 2050
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Category Transport Type Multi-storey car parkFloor area 9600m2 Total cost pound3072000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 337920 11 35
2 Substructure 399360 13 42
3 Frame 645120 21 67
4 Upper floors 552960 18 58
5 Roof 30720 1 3
6 Staircases 153600 5 16
7 External walls 122880 4 13
8 Windows and external doors 30720 1 3
9 Partitions and internal walls 30720 1 3
10 Internal doors 30720 1 3
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 0 0 0
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 0 0 0
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 0 2 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric 276480 9 29
21 Lift and conveyor installation 215040 7 22
22 Protective amp communication installation 92160 3 10
23 Special installationsservices equipment 61440 2 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 30720 1 3
3072000 100 314
installation
4Composite and principal rates
When the appraisal of a project moves beyond the square metre stage it is likely that the client will commission a cost plan to be prepared This entails taking off rough quantities and applying global rates to produce an approximate cost of the project These rates are the result of combining various item descriptions and costs into what are called composite rates
Not all items can be combined with others to provide composite rates so principal rates are also included if their value is significant to the cost plan The following rates are presented under headings in the same order as the elements in Chapter 3
BUILDING WORK
PRELIMINARIES
These will usually be assessed by referring to the needs of each particular project but a figure of 75 to 125 of the construction costs is normal depending upon the nature of the project
SUBSTRUCTURES
Excavation pound
Excavate by machine to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m 700
spread and level on site m3 900
remove from site m3 2200
Excavate by machine for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
3
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pound
Excavate by machine for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Breaking out and disposal
Extra over excavation for breaking out by machine 3
3
reinforced concrete m3 16000
brickwork or blockwork m3 6000
Extra over excavation for disposing of contaminated material to licensed tip m3 8000
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material 3
3
3
Foundation walling Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 11000
rock m 10000
concrete m 11000
m 1600
sand m 4800
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 45
wall height 1250mm m 16600
wall height 1500mm m 19600
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 11500
wall height 1000mm m 13000
wall height 1250mm m 14000
wall height 1500mm m 14500
600times225mm
wall height 750mm m 12500
wall height 1000mm m 14000
wall height 1250mm m 15000
wall height 1500mm m 15500
Excavate trench by hand dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 12400
wall height 1000mm m 15000
wall height 1250mm m 18000
wall height 1500mm m 21000
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 13000
wall height 1000mm m 14400
wall height 1250mm m 15400
wall height 1500mm m 16000
600times225mm
wall height 1000mm m 13600
pound
wall height 750mm m 14000
wall height 1000mm m 16500
wall height 1250mm m 17500
wall height 1500mm m 18000
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Bases pile caps and ground beams
pound
Reinforced concrete mix C15 in bases including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
formwork and reinforcement size
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in ground beams including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
Slabs
Ground slab including excavation by machine disposal hardcore bed blinded with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick 2
200mm thick 2
250mm thick 2
300mm thick 2
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4700
200mm thick m2 5200
250mm thick m2 5800
300mm thick m2 6400
Ground slab including excavation by hand disposal hardcore bed blinded with with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
600times600times300mm nr 3600
750times750times450mm nr 7500
1000times1000times450mm nr 13500
1200times1200times600mm nr 25800
750times750times600mm nr 4000
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in pile caps including excavation earthwork support
1000times1000times1000mm nr 14000
900times900times1000mm nr 8000
2000times2000times1000mm nr 26600
m 3900
m 4400
m 5000
m 5600
450times450mm m 4000
750times500mm m 7500
900times500mm m 9000
1000times1000mm m 20000
Composite and principal rates 47
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4200
200mm thick m2 4800
250mm thick m2 5200
300mm thick m2 5800
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 5000
200mm thick m2 5600
250mm thick m2 6000
300mm thick m2 6600
FRAME
Reinforced concrete mix C25 Including reinforcement and formwork
columns size
beams size
pound
600times1200mm
600times900mm
Reinforced concrete C30 Including reinforcement and formwork
70200
Fabricated galvanised steelwork BS4360 grade 40 erected on site Including connections
universal beams 140000
roof bracing 165000
purlins
trusses
225times225mm m 6000
300times300mm m 10800
300times450mm m 16800
450times450mm m 24000
450times600mm m 37200
450times900mm m 49200
225times225mm m 6500
300times450mm m 11700
300times600mm m 18200
450times450mm m 26000
450times600mm m 40300
450times900mm m 53300
m
m 93600
columns t 140000
t
t
t 135000
t 145000
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pound
UPPER FLOORS
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Hardwood mahogany flooring 22mm thick or joists size 2
2
2
2
125times50mm m 3600
150times50mm m 3720
175times50mm m 3840
Softwood flooring including 25mm thick tongued and grooved boarding on joists size
200times50mm m 3900
225times50mm m 4050
250times50mm m 4440
125times50mm m 2200
150times50mm m 2120
175times50mm m 2240
Chipboard flooring including 22mm thick flooring butt jointed on joists size
200times50mm m 2500
225times50mm m 2650
250times50mm m 3040
125times50mm m 9600
150times50mm m 9720
175times50mm m 9840
200times50mm m 9900
2
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs Including formwork
m2 8500
200mm thick m2 10500
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
ROOFS
The following items represent the costs of roofs measured on plan The costs for roof coverings are given separately
225times50mm m 10050
250times50mm m 10440
150mm thick
Flat roofs
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs including formwork
150mm thick 2m 8500 200mm thick m2 10500
Composite and principal rates 49
pound
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
Softwood flat roofing consisting of herringbone strutting wall plates joists and woodwool slabs
woodwool slabs 50mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 4600
joists 175times50mm m2 4800
joists 200times50mm m2 5000
joists 250times50mm m2 5200
woodwool slabs 75mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 5400
joists 175times50mm m2 5600
joists 200times50mm m2 5800
joists 250times50mm m2 6000
woodwool slabs 100mm thick
joists 150times50mm 2
joists 175times50mm 2
joists 200times50mm 2
joists 250times50mm 2
Flat roof decking
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 50mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 75mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 100mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Pitched roofs
Softwood trusses at 600mm centres
span 5m
pitch 225 degrees 2
pitch 30 degrees 2
m 6400
m 6600
m 6800
m 7000
m 6800
m 7600
m 7600
m 8400
m 8600
m 9400
m 2600
m 3000
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pitch 40 degrees m2 3600
pitch 45 degrees m2 4000
span 8m
pitch 225 degrees m2 3400
pitch 30 degrees m2 3800
pitch 40 degrees m2 4200
pitch 45 degrees m2 4800
pound
span 10m
pitch 225 degrees m2 4600
pitch 30 degrees m2 5400
pitch 40 degrees m2 6200
pitch 45 degrees m2 7000
Underlays
Roofing felt 2
2
Building paper m2 300
External quality plywood
12mm thick m2 2000
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2400
Chipboard
12mm thick m2 700
15mm thick m2 800
18mm thick m2 1000
22mm thick m2 1200
Insulation quilt
100mm thick m2 800
150mm thick m2 1200
200mm thick m2 1600
Roof coverings
The following costs include for underfelt roof battens and work to eaves verges and ridges The rates are based on sloping areas
unreinforced m 240
reinforced m 320
Composite and principal rates 51
pound
Welsh blue slates size 2
2
2
Westmoreland green slates size 2
2
2
Reconstructed stone slates size 2
2
Asbestos-free slates 2
2
2
Concrete interlocking tiles 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Eaves fascias and verges
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 16mm thick softwood soffit
200mm wide m 3400
400mm wide m 4200
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 12mm thick plywood soffit
200mm wide m 3000
400mm wide m 3800
Painted softwood barge board 250mm high to sloping roof with painted softwood soffit
150mm wide m 2800
250mm wide m 3200
610times305mm m 11000
510times255mm m 9800
405times205mm m 9000
610times305mm m 22000
405times255mm m 16000
355times205mm m 15000
457times305mm m 6000
457times457mm m 5500
400times200mm m 6500
500times250mm m 6000
600times300mm m 5500
400times330mm m 2800
380times230mm m 3200
325times330mm m 3000
420times220mm m 3000
430times380mm m 2400
Clay pantiles
340times240mm m 4200
470times280mm m 3800
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100mm
PVC-U
68mm
112mm
aluminium
63mm
76mm
102mm
Rainwater gutters
cast iron
115mm
125mm
150mm
pound
PVC-U
aluminium
Sheet coverings
Lead sheeting 2
2
Lead flashings
code 5
150mm girth m 1800
200 mm girth m 2200
300 mm girth m 3000
Rainwater goods
The following costs include for all fittings
Rainwater pipes
cast iron
65mm
75mm
100mm
76mm m 1600
112mm m 2000
100mm m 2800
125mm m 3600
code5 m 10200
code6 m 11000
m 3000
m 3200
m 3400
m 3800
m 2800
m 3200
m 4400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3000
m 3600
m 4200
Composite and principal rates 53
400 mm girth m 4200
600 mm girth m 5000
Aluminium flashings
060mm thick
200mm girth m 1800
400mm girth m 3200
090mm girth
200mm girth m 2400
400mm girth m 3800
Aluminium sheeting
060mm thick m2 10500
090mm thick m2 12000
pound
Copper sheeting
055mm thick m2 15000
060mm thick m2 16000
Zinc sheeting
065mm thick m2 8000
080mm thick m2 8500
Copper flashings
055mm thick
200mm girth m 4800
300mm girth m 5600
060mm thick
200mm girth m 5000
300mm girth m 5800
Zinc flashings
065mm thick
200mm girth m 3200
300mm girth m 4200
080mm thick
200mm girth m 3800
Lead valleys
code 5
300mm girth m 4800
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Bituminous built up roofing
two layer m2 1800
three layer m2 2600
Two coat asphalt
13mm thick m2 2000
20mm thick m2 3000
30mm thick m2 4500
pound
Roof cladding
Asbestos-free corrugated single skin cladding
grey m2 4800 2
Lightweight galvanised steel sheeting 50mm thick sheeting 50mm thick m2 3800
Aluminium profiled cladding with pre-painted finish m2 4800
STAIRCASES
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise granolithic finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise terrazzo finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Softwood construction 2600mm rise
straight flight 900mm wide no balustrade 70000
two flights with quarter landing softwood balustrade
coloured m 5200
900mm
1200mm nr 425000
900mm nr 380000
1200mm nr 395000
nr 350000
900mm nr 375000
1200mm nr 430000
900mm nr 420000
1200mm nr 460000
nr
nr 100000
two flights with half landing hardwood balustrade nr 120000
Composite and principal rates 55
Mild steel construction 3000mm rise (balustrades and handrails excluded)
straight flight 900mm wide nr 110000
two flights with quarter landing nr 135000
two flights with half landing nr 150000
Spiral staircase in steel including powder-coated mild steel balustrades and handrail 3500mm overall rise
1500mm diameter nr 265000
2000mm diameter nr 300000
EXTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 10000
one and a half brick thick m2 13000
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6500
one brick thick m2 12000
one and a half brick thick m2 15000
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 6400
one brick thick m2 10600
one and a half brick thick m2 13600
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12600
one and a half brick thick m2 15600
Facing bricks pound250 per 1000 in gauged mortar
pound
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12000
Facing bricks pound400 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8000
one brick thick m2 14500
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Class B engineering bricks pound250 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7500
one brick thick m2 13500
one and a half brick thick m2 17500
Class B engineering bricks pound350 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8500
one brick thick m2 15000
one and a half brick thick m2 19000
Lightweight concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium dens concrete blocks in walls in gauged mortar
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Concrete walls
Concrete (mix C20) in wall including reinforcement with
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13000
150mm thick m2 13500
200mm thick m2 14000
250mm thick m2 14500
300mm thick m2 15000
pound
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14000
150mm thick m2 14500
200mm thick m2 15000
250mm thick m2 15500
300mm thick m2 16000
Composite and principal rates 57
pound
Composite walls
ties 50mm thick insulation and outer skin of
common brick 102mm thick (pound140 per 1000) thick (pound140 per 1000) m2 9000
common brick 102mm thick (pound200 per 1000) thick (pound200 per 1000) m2 9500
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10000
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound400 per 1000) m2 11000
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10500
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound350 per 1000) thick (pound350 per 1000) m2 11500
In situ concrete wall 100mm thick thick m2 16000
in situ concrete wall 150mm thick thick m2 16500
in situ concrete wall 200mm thick thick m2 17000
in situ concrete wall 250mm thick thick m2 17500
in situ concrete wall 300mm thick m2 18000
Wall cladding
Precast concrete panels m2 27000
Precast concrete panels with exposed aggregate finish m2 31000
Precast concrete panels with reconstituted stone facing m2 48000
Precast concrete panels with Portland stone natural facing m2 59000
GRP panels including associated fixings insulation and flashings
single skin panels m2 24000
double skin panels m2 28000
Metal cladding systems
PVF2 coated profiled galvanised steel sheeting 80mm thick insulation and coated inner lining
m2 6800
Insulated PVF2 coated silver finished metal sandwich panel system m2 18000
Asbestos-free corrugated sheeting m2 2500
Galvanised steel troughed sheeting m2 2400
Galvanised steel profiled cladding m2 2200
Steel coated composite panel cladding m2 4600
Curtain walling
Single glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 49000
Double glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 70000
Cavity wall formed with lightweight block inner skin 100mm thick stainless steel wall
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pound
External finishes
Two coat render with painted finish m2 2800
Two coated masonry paint m2 1400
Clay tile hanging including battens and felt m2 4800
Boarding in Western Red Cedar m2 11000
WINDOWS AND EXTERNAL DOORS
Windows
Softwood painted windows
single glazed m2 28000
double glazed m2 32000
Hardwood stained windows
single glazed m2 48000
double glazed m2 56000
Steel painted windows
single glazed m2 24000
double glazed m2 27000
Aluminium painted windows
single glazed m2 26000
double glazed m2 31000
PVC-U windows
double glazed m2 45000
External doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood framed ledged and braced door nr 30000
Softwood flush door nr 39000
Softwood panelled door nr 50000
Hardwood flush door nr 75000
Hardwood four panelled door nr 90000
Steel roller shutters and grilles 2
2
PARTITIONS AND INTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound220 per 1000
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 13000
Manual m 30000
Electric m 42000
Composite and principal rates 59
Solid precast concrete blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4400
Hollow precast concrete blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4400
215mm thick m2 5600
Thermalite blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3800
200mm thick m2 4600
Solid Lignacite blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3800
pound
150mm thick m2 4600
Hollow Lignacite blocks in wall
140mm thick m2 4000
190mm thick m2 4800
215mm thick m2 5000
Concrete (21Nm 20mm aggregate) in wall including reinforcement
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13600
150mm thick m2 14800
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14600
150mm thick m2 15800
Stud partition faced with
gypsum plasterboard 95mm thick
one side m2 4000
two sides m2 4800
gypsum plasterboard 125mm thick
one side m2 4400
two sides m2 5200
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pound
thermal board 22mm thick
one side m2 5400
two sides m2 8000
thermal board 40mm thick
one side m2 5800
two sides m2 8800
Extra for
skim coat plaster
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
one mist and two coats of emulsion
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
Metal stud partition faced both sides with plasterboard one hour fire resistance
170mm thick m2 7600
200mm thick m2 8800
Doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 762times1981mm
plywood faced nr 31000
sapele faced nr 32500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 33000
sapele faced nr 34500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick half hour fire resistant size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 34000
sapele faced nr 35500
Four panel softwood door 44mm thick size
Softwood door with one panel open for glass size
Purpose-made mahogany door with one panel open for glass size
762times1981mm nr 44500
762times1981mm nr 42000
762times1981times50mm nr 42000
838times1981times50mm nr 45000
762times1981times63mm nr 46000
838times1981times63mm nr 49000
Composite and principal rates 61
pound
Purpose-made mahogany door with two panels open for glass size
Purpose made mahogany door with four panels open for glass size
WALL FINISHES
In situ finishings
One coat of plasterboard finish 3mm thick to plasterboard m2 800
Plasterwork to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1100
19mm thick m2 1400
Cement rendering in two coats to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1200
19mm thick m2 1500
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat undercoat and two coats gloss m2 2000
Gypsum plaster cove
100mm girth m 600
127mm girth m 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
Board linings
Dry plasterboard lining to walls for direct decoration with emulsion paint finish
95mm wallboard m2 1600
125mm wallboard m2 1800
762times1981times50mm nr 44000
838times1981times50mm nr 47000
762times1981times63mm nr 48000
838times1981times63mm nr 51000
762times1981times50mm nr 46000
838times1981times50mm nr 49000
762times1981times63mm nr 50000
838times1981times63mm nr 53000
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plywood 4mm thick m2 1800
plywood 6mm thick m2 2000
hardboard 32mm thick m2 1600
hardboard 48mm thick m2 1800
hardboard 64mm thick m2 2000
wallboard 95mm thick m2 2400
wallboard 125mm thick m2 2600
chipboard 12mm thick m2 1700
chipboard 15mm thick m2 1800
chipboard 18mm thick m2 1900
chipboard 25mm thick m2 2000
softwood boarding 13mm thick m2 2800
softwood boarding 25mm thick m2 3000
Tiling
Glazed ceramic wall tiling fixed with adhesive and grouted 2
2
2
FLOOR FINISHES
Timber flooring
Softwood flooring butt jointed
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 3000
25mm thick m2 3400
Softwood flooring tongued and grooved
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
Hardwood strip flooring tongued and grooved 25mm thick 2
maple m2 9000
Sheet linings on softwood battens plugged and screwed to walls
pound
108times108times45mm m 5000
152times152times55mm m 4000
200times200times65mm m 3600
iroko m2 8000
merbau m 7000
Composite and principal rates 63
Chipboard flooring butt jointed
18mm thick m2 1200
22mm thick m2 1400
Chipboard flooring tongued and grooved
18mm thick m2 1400
22mm thick m2 1600
Plywood flooring butt jointed
12mm thick m2 1600
15mm thick m2 2000
18mm thick m2 2600
pound
Plywood flooring tongued and grooved
12mm thick m2 1800
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2800
Screedsin situ finishings
Cement and sand (13) screed
25mm thick m2 1200
38mm thick m2 1500
50mm thick m2 1800
75mm thick 75m m2 2200
Latex screed
3mm thick m2 1000
5mm thick 5mm thick m2 1400
Granolithic screed
25mm thick m2 1600
32mm thick m2 1800
38mm thick m2 2000
50mm thick m2 2200
Mastic asphalt flooring
black
20mm thick m2 2200
25mm thick m2 2500
red
20mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
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pound
Epoxy floor finish 5mm thick m2 3000
Tile flooring
Quarry tiles 2
2
Welsh slate floor tiles m2 5600
Ceramic tiles 2
2
2
Flexible flooring
Rubber floor tiles 3mm thick
plain finish black m2 5400
studded finish black m2 6000
Linoleum sheeting
25mm thick m2 2600
32mm thick m2 2800
Linoleum tiling 32mm thick m2 2000
Thermoplastic tiling 2mm thick m2 1200
Vinyl sheeting
2mm thick m2 1800
25mm thick m2 2200
3mm thick m2 2400
Vinyl tiling 2mm thick m2 1800
Cork tiling
32mm thick m2 2200
48mm thick m2 2600
63mm thick m2 3000
800mm thick m2 3600
Woodblock flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
American oak m2 7800
European oak m2 9000 2
iroko m2 7000
150times150times125mm m 5400
194times194times25mm m 7600
100times100times85mm m 4000
150times150times85mm m 4600
200times200times12mm m 5000
merbau m 6400
Composite and principal rates 65
Wood strip flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
maple
oak m2 8400
merbau m2 6200
iroko m2 6400
Underlay to carpets
rubber m2 800
felt m2 600
Fitted carpets
contract quality m2 1400
medium duty m2 1800
heavy duty m2 2400
Carpet tiles 2
medium duty m2 3000
heavy duty m2 4000
pound
Skirtings
Softwood painted skirtings m 800
Hardwood stained skirtings m 1400
Vinyl coved skirtings
100mm high m 600
150mm high m 800
CEILING FINISHES
In situ finishings
Skim coat of plaster to ceilings m2 1000
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat Artex sealer and one coat Artex finish
plastered ceilings m2 600
plasterboard ceilings m2 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
domestic m 2000
m 6800 2
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pound
Board finishes
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
Suspended ceiling systems
Gyproc MF suspended ceiling system with 127mm thick wallboard m2 3400
Suspended ceiling system with acoustic tiles 2
2
SANITARY FITTINGSDISPOSAL INSTALLATIONS
Sanitary fittings (complete with water supply taps and waste pipework)
White
lavatory basin nr 21000
WC
urinal bowl nr 20000
shower cubicle nr 80000
sink
bath steel enamelled nr 54000
bath acrylic nr 40000
Coloured
lavatory basin nr 30000
WC
bath acrylic nr 49000
Pipework (including all fittings)
Waste pipes
copper
PVC-U
Overflow pipes
copper
300times300mm m 3000
600times600mm m 3400
35mm m 3000
42mm m 3600
54mm m 4200
32mm m 1000
40mm m 1200
22mm m 1600
28mm m 2200
nr 28000
nr 28000
nr 35000
Composite and principal rates 67
MuPVC
Traps polypropylene
S trap 32mm nr 1600
S trap 40mm nr 2000
P trap 32mm nr 1400
P trap 40mm nr 1800
Soil pipes
cast iron
PVC-U
HOT AND COLD WATER SERVICES
Pipework (including all fittings)
Copper pipes capillary fittings
pound
19mm m 800
75mm m 4800
100mm m 6400
110mm m 3000
54mm m 5400
42mm m 4400
35mm m 3800
28mm m 2200
82mm m 2600
15mm m 1500
22mm m 1700
Cisterns and cylinders (including all connections)
Polyethylene cold water cisterns capacity
nr 9400
nr 10000
54mm m 6200
42mm m 5000
35mm m 4400
15mm m 2000
22mm m 2200
28mm m 2600
36 litres
Copper pipes compression fittings
54 litres
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pound
86 litres nr 12000
114 litres nr 13200
154 litres nr 18000
227 litres nr 24000
Copper cylinders indirect capacity
96 litres nr 14000
114 litres nr 16000
117 litres nr 17600
140 litres nr 20400
68 litres nr 11000
BUILDERS WORK IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIALIST SERVICES
Holes for pipes up to 55mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1200
one brick wall nr 1600
one and a half brick wall nr 2000
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1000
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1200
blockwork 190mm thick nr 1400
Holes for pipes 55 to 110mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1600
one brick wall nr 2400
one and a half brick wall nr 2800
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1400
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1800
blockwork 190mm thick nr 2200
Chases in walls for pipes up to 20mm diameter in existing
Chases in walls for pipes 40mm to 110mm diameter in existing
brickwork m 1200
blockwork m 800
brickwork m 1400
blockwork m 1000
Composite and principal rates 69
EXTERNAL WORKS
Excavation pound
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Excavate to reduce levels and deposit on site in spoil heaps
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 1800
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2200
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 2400
Excavate to reduce levels and spread and level on site
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2400
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 900
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 1000
by hand m3 2800
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by machine m3 2000
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 2200
by hand m3 2800
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 2400
by hand m3 3000
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 2600
by hand m3 3200
Breaking up
Excavate in soft rock
by machine m3 4500
by hand m3 6500
pound
Excavate in hard rock
by machine m3 6000
by hand m3 10000
Excavate in concrete
by machine m3 5000
by hand m3 8000
Excavate in masonry
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 5000
Excavate in pavings 150mm thick
concrete
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 500
macadam
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 400
Excavate to reduce levels and remove to tip off site
depth not exceeding 025m
Composite and principal rates 71
Filling
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m3 1200
by machine m3 1800
sand
by machine m3 4000
by hand m3 5500
pound
hardcore
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m3 3400
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m3 3600
by hand m3 5000
Surface treatments
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 200 2
Trim
sloping excavated surfaces m2 300
sloping rock m2 1200
Beds to receive pavings
Hardcore in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 500
100mm thick
filling m 300
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
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pound
Sand in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 550
100mm thick
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
Granular fill DfT Type 1 in bed by machine
100mm thick m2 400
150mm thick m2 600
200mm thick m2 800
250mm thick m2 1000
300mm thick m2 1200
Pavings (laid on prepared bed)
In situ concrete with trowelled finish
100mm thick m2 1250
125mm thick m2 1600
150mm thick m2 1800
Precast concrete paving flags 50mm thick
600times450mm 2
2
natural m 2200
coloured m 2400
600times600mm 2
2
600times750mm 2
2
600times900mm 2
2
natural m 2000
coloured m 2200
natural m 1800
coloured m 2000
natural m 1600
coloured m 1800
Composite and principal rates 73
pound
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times60mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times80mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
York stone paving flags
size 600times600times50mm size 600times600 m2 14000
size 600times900times50mm m2 14500
laid flat
straight bond m2 4500
herringbone pattern m2 4800
laid on edge
straight bond m2 4800
herringbone pattern m2 5200
laid flat
straight bond m2 5000
herringbone pattern m2 5300
laid on edge
straight bond m2 5300
herringbone pattern m2 5700
natural m 2600
coloured m 2800
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 3000
coloured m 3200
125mm thick m2 10000
150mm thick m2 12000
Cobble paving average size 75mm m2 9400
Brick paving size 215times1025 65mm (pound300 per 1000) times
Brick pavers size 215times1025times65mm (pound400 per 1000)
Granite setts size 200times100times100mm
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Grass concrete paving soiled and seeded
100mm thick m2 3000
150mm thick 150mm m2 3600
Gravel paving
50m thick m2 800
75m thick m2 1000
pound
Reconstructed stone paving
2
2
Fencing (including excavating for post holes intermediate and end posts and concrete bases)
Chestnut fencing to BS1722 Part 4
100m high m 1400
125m high m 1600
150m high m 1800
180m high m 2000
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with galvanised wire mesh height galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with plastic coated wire mesh height
galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
600times450mm m 4800
450times450mm m 5000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 2200
m 2600
m 2800
Composite and principal rates 75
pound
Close boarded fencing to BS1772 Part 5
on timber posts
100m high m 3600
125m high m 4000
150m high m 4400
180m high m 4800
on concrete posts
100m high m 3800
125m high m 4200
150m high m 4600
180m high m 5000
Panel fencing to BS1722 Part 11
on timber posts
090m high m 2400
120m high m 2600
150m high m 2800
180m high m 3000
on concrete posts
090m high m 2800
120m high m 3000
150m high m 3200
180m high m 3400
Palisade fencing to BS1722 Part 6
on timber posts
090m high m 3000
120m high m 3200
150m high m 3400
180m high m 3600
on concrete posts
090m high m 3400
120m high m 3600
150m high m 3800
180m high m 4000
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Post and rail fencing to BS1722 Part 7
three rail morticed
110m high m 2600
three rail nailed
110m high m 2200
four rail morticed
110m high m 2800
130m high m 3000
four rail nailed
110m high m 2400
130m high m 2600
Drainage
pound
Excavate trench by machine lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3000
depth 075m m 3600
depth 100m m 4400
depth 125m m 5000
depth 150m m 5600
depth 175m m 6400
depth 200m m 7200
depth 225m m 8400
depth 250m m 9200
depth 275m m 10000
depth 300m m 10800
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
Composite and principal rates 77
pound
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 5400
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6800
depth 150m m 7400 depth 175m m 8200
depth 200m m 9000
depth 225m m 10200
depth 250m m 11000
depth 275m m 11800
depth 300m m 12600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4200
depth 075m m 4800
depth 100m m 5600
depth 125m m 6200
depth 150m m 6800
depth 175m m 7600
depth 200m m 8400
depth 225m m 9600
depth 250m m 10400
depth 275m m 11200
depth 300m m 12000
Excavate trench by machine lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible
pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
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granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4600
depth 075m m 5200
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6600
depth 150m m 7200
depth 175m m 8000
depth 200m m 8800
depth 225m m 10000
depth 250m m 10800
depth 275m m 11600
depth 300m m 12400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5600
depth 075m m 6200
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 7600
depth 150m m 8200
depth 175m m 9000
depth 200m m 9800
depth 225m m 11000
depth 250m m 11800
depth 275m m 12600
depth 300m m 13600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 5400
depth 075m m 6000
depth 100m m 6800
pound
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
Composite and principal rates 79
depth 200m m 9600
depth 225m m 10800
depth 250m m 11600
depth 275m m 12400
depth 300m m 13200
Excavate trench by hand lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
pound
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
depth 125m m 7400
depth 150m m 8000
depth 175m m 8800
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depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
pound
Excavate trench by hand lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
concrete to bed and haunching
Composite and principal rates 81
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
pound
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
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depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
Manholes
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching and cast iron inspection cover internal size
600times450mm
depth 500mm nr 50000
depth 750mm nr 60000
depth 1000mm nr 75000
depth 1250mm nr 90000
depth 1500mm nr 100000
750times450mm
depth 500mm nr 60000
depth 750mm nr 70000
depth 1000mm nr 85000
depth 1250mm nr 105000
depth 1500mm nr 120000
pound
900times600mm
depth 500mm nr 65000
depth 750mm nr 80000
depth 1000mm nr 110000
depth 1250mm nr 120000
depth 1500mm nr 140000
depth 1750mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 180000
depth 2500mm nr 200000
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching concrete reducing slab and cast iron inspection cover internal size
900times900mm
depth 1500mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 200000
Composite and principal rates 83
depth 2500mm nr 240000
depth 3000mm nr 260000
depth 3500mm nr 290000
depth 4000mm nr 320000
1200times750mm
depth 1500mm nr 180000
depth 2000mm nr 220000
depth 2500mm nr 260000
depth 3000mm nr 280000
depth 3500mm nr 310000
depth 4000mm nr 340000
900times1500mm
depth 1500mm nr 170000
depth 2000mm nr 195000
depth 2500mm nr 220000
depth 3000mm nr 300000
depth 3500mm nr 350000
depth 4000mm nr 400000
depth 1500mm nr 240000
depth 2000mm nr 280000
depth 2500mm nr 320000
depth 3000mm nr 360000
pound
depth 3500mm nr 400000
depth 4000mm nr 460000
Precast concrete manholes including base slab 225mm thick precast concrete rings reducing slab and access shaft for all manholes over 3m deep step irons channels and cast iron heavy duty manhole covers size
675mm diameter depth
1000mm nr 70000
1500mm nr 85000
2000mm nr 100000
3000mm nr 120000
1200times1800mm
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900mm diameter depth
1200 diameter depth
1500 diameter depth
LANDSCAPING
pound
1000mm nr 95000
1500mm nr 110000
2000mm nr 125000
3000mm nr 155000
1500mm nr 160000
2000mm nr 200000
3000mm nr 250000
4000mm nr 300000
2000mm nr 190000
3000mm nr 240000
4000mm nr 290000
Site clearance
Demolish existing buildings Including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
large m3 600
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 300
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 100
Temporary chestnut fencing 150m high m 1800
Clear away scrub vegetation shrub and hedges m2 250
small m 1200
medium m 900
small m 500
medium m 400
small m 300
medium m 200
Composite and principal rates 85
Cut down trees grub up stumps
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 7000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 15000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 30000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 35000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 45000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 55000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 65000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 75000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 85000
Backfill tree hole with excavated material
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 250
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 400
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 500
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 600
pound
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 800
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 1000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 1200
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 1600
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 2000
Backfill tree hole with sand
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1200
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 1600
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 2400
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 3600
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 4400
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 5000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 6000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 7000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 8000
Backfill tree hole lean concrete
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 4000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 7000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 10000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 13000
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trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 16000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 20000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 23000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 27000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 31000
Backfill tree hole with hardcore
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1500
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 2500
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 3500
pound
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 5000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 7000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 9000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 11500
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 13500
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 16000
Excavation and filling
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m2 1200
by hand m2 1800
sand
by machine m2 4000
by hand m2 5500
hardcore
by machine m2 3500
by hand m2 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m2 3400
by hand m2 4800
Composite and principal rates 87
200mm m2 160
300mm m2 175
400mm m2 200
Roll cultivated ground with self-propelled roller with self-propelled m2 100
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 180
filling m2 220
Trim surfaces of
sloping excavated surfaces m2 200
sloping rock m2 1000
Soil stabilisation
Tensar Polypropylene Geogrid geotextile
SS 20 laid flat m2 400
SS 20 laid sloping m2 500
SS 30 laid flat m2 500
SS 30 laid sloping m2 600
SS 40 laid flat m2 800
SS 40 laid sloping m2 900
pound
Terram 1000
laid flat m2 300
laid sloping m2 400
Terram 2000
laid flat m2 600
laid sloping m2 700
Grassblock precast concrete paving laid on sand bed filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick m2 2600
103mm thick m2 2800
125mm thick m2 3200
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m2 3600
by hand m2 5000
Surface treatments
100mm m2 150
roller
Break up existing ground with plough or rotovator depth
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zinc mesh
3
3
PVC coated wire mesh
3
3
broken stone and rock size
3
3
pound
Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork 2
bricks (pound2501000) in retaining wall
one brick thick wall
height 1500mm m 20400
height 2000mm m 26400
height 3000mm m 38400
one and a half brick thick wall
240 wall height 1500mm m 23400
320 wall height 2000mm m 30400
400 wall height 3000mm m 44400
Roads
Excavate for and lay road base tarmacadam sub-base and wearing course precast concrete kerbs both sides road width
5m
6m
7m
Paths
softwood edging boards
width 15m m 2800
width 20m m 3600
Retaining walls
Excavate for and place in position wire mesh gabion cages filled with broken stone and
rock size
2times1times05m m 16000
2times1times1m m 12000
2times1times05m m 16400
2times1times1m m 12400
6times2times025m m 12000
6times2times030m m 11000
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand covered in bark chippings laid between
Excavate for and place in position galvanised wire mesh gabion mattresses filled with
support concrete foundations 10 Nmm ndash40mm aggregate (136) engineering
m 57500
m 69000
m 80500
Composite and principal rates 89
width 25m m 4500
width 30m m 5400
pound
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand lay precast concrete blocks as fire
path infilled with top soil and seeded
width 30m m 9000
width 40m m 12000
width 50m m 15000
Precast concrete flags size 600times600times50mm laid separately as stepping stones including excavation and sand bed
Car parks
Excavate and lay sub-base to receive
tarmacadam 65mm thick
general area m2 4000
parking bay nr 80000
concrete blocks 65mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 72000
cellular precast concrete paving filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 78000
103mm thick
general area m2 3800
parking bay nr 84000
125mm thick
general area m2 4200
parking bay nr 96000
Sports grounds
harrowing rolling and one cut
general areas m2 035
football pitch nr 363300
rugby pitch nr 241500
hockey pitch nr 175100
tennis court nr 23500
Trim and grade prepared ground and apply weedkiller fertiliser grass seed including
nr 800
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Soiling seeding and turfing
Imported topsoil filling spread and levelled average thickness
by machine 2
2
2
2
by hand 2
2
2
2
pound
Topsoil filling from spoil heaps on site spread and levelled average thickness
by machine
100mm m2 060
150mm m2 090
200mm m2 120
250mm m2 150
by hand
100mm m2 200
150mm m2 300
200mm m2 400
250mm m2 500
Plough and harrow topsoil to fine tilth remove stones apply weed killer m2 030
Apply pesticide and weedkiller to prepared topsoil sow grass seed (pound80 per 25kg) harrow roll and one cut
by hand
10gm2 m2 025
15gm2 m2 027
20gm2 m2 028
25gm2 m2 030
30gm2 m2 040
35gm2 m2 046
40gm2 m2 065
50gm2 m2 070
100mm m 300
150mm m 450
200mm m 600
250mm m 750
100mm m 480
150mm m 720
200mm m 960
250mm m 1200
Composite and principal rates 91
by machine
10gm2 m2 015
15gm2 m2 016
20gm2 m2 017
25gm2 m2 018
30gm2 m2 020
35gm2 m2 022
pound
40gm2 m2 023
50gm2 m2 025
general sports use m2 600
special sports use m2 800 2
Treat turf with wooden paddle beater m2 030
Treat turf with light roller m2 050
boxing cuttings m2
025
Planting
Excavate for and plant transplants or seedlings backfill and water plant cost
pound050
pound100
pound150
domestic m 500
pound200
pound250
pound300
and 2 ties per tree) tree cost
pound500
pound1000
pound1500
pound2000
pound5000
pound7550
pound10000
First cut to turf 20mm high with man-operated power driven cylinder mower including
Excavate tree pit fork bottom plant tree backfill water surround with peat (1 stake
nr 125
nr 175
nr 225
nr 275
nr 325
nr 175
nr 3500
nr 4500
nr 6500
nr 7000
nr 10000
nr 12500
nr 15000
Imported turf size 4000times2000times19mm on prepared bed
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Form planting hole in cultivated area plant shrub backfill water surround with peat shrub cost
pound500
pound1000
Tree stake 100mm diameter and 2 ties
length 2m nr 1000
length 25m nr 1100
length 3m nr 1200
Galvanised wire tree guards 300mm diameter
height 1m nr 2500
height 15m nr 2800
height 2m nr 3200
Cast iron tree grille size
two part
nr 21500
nr 23000
1200mm diameter nr 22000
four part
nr 24000
pound
1200mm diameter nr 30000
Field drains
Excavate by hand vee-sided ditch width at bottom
300mm depth
750mm
1000mm
500mm depth
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
Excavate trench by machine and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2300
depth 500mm m 2675
1200times1200mm nr 32000
nr 3500
nr 4500
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
1000times1000mm
1200times1200mm
1000times1000mm
Composite and principal rates 93
pound
depth 700mm m 3425
depth 800mm m 3800
depth 900mm m 4175
depth 1000mm m 4550
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2600
depth 500mm m 2975
depth 600mm m 3450
depth 700mm m 3725
depth 800mm m 4100
depth 900mm m 4475
depth 1000mm m 4850
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4100
depth 500mm m 4475
depth 600mm m 3150
depth 600mm m 4950
depth 700mm m 5225
depth 800mm m 5600
depth 900mm m 5975
depth 1000mm m 6350
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2460
depth 500mm m 2900
depth 600mm m 3220
depth 700mm m 3740
depth 800mm m 4160
depth 900mm m 4580
depth 1000mm m 5000
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2760
depth 500mm m 3200
depth 600mm m 3520
Excavate trench by hand and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
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depth 700mm m 4040
depth 800mm m 4460
depth 900mm m 4880
depth 1000mm m 5300
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4260
depth 500mm m 4700
depth 600mm m 5020
depth 700mm m 5540
depth 800mm m 5960
depth 900mm m 6380
depth 1000mm m 6800
pound
CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK
Individual rates in civil engineering work cannot be compared to those in building because the value of the General Items can be as high as 50 compared to about 10 in building work This is mainly due to the freedom of civil engineering estimators to prepare bids to reflect their view of the timing and sequence of the works that is usually not available to their building counterparts
So when preparing first stage estimates in civil engineering it is important that the level of the General Items is assessed first so that the level of pricing of the individual rates can be adjusted accordingly
CLASS A GENERAL ITEMS
The items listed below are based on a civil contract worth approximately pound10m and a contract period of 78 weeks
Contractual requirements pound pound
Performance bond
1 for construction period
075 for maintenance period
timespound10m 150000
timespound10m 75000 225000
Composite and principal rates 95
Insurance of the Works
Insurance of the plant
included in hire charges nil
Insurance against damage to persons and property
included in head office overheads nil
Specified requirements
Offices for Engineerrsquos staff
Carried forward 1000 375000
pound pound
Brought forward 1000 375000
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Laboratory for the Engineerrsquos staff
erect 750
maintain and operate
(50 weekstimespound100) 5000
Cabins for the Engineerrsquos staff
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Services for the Engineer
1750cc car
(100 weekstimespound400) 40000
Land Rover
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
telephone installation 500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 78700
15timespound10m 150000
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
remove 750 6500
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
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Brought forward 525900
Attendance on the Engineer
driver
(50 weekstimespound450)
chainman
(50 weekstimespound350)
laboratory assistant
(30 weekstimespound450)
Testing of materials (included) nil
Testing of the Works (included) nil
Temporary works
traffic signals
(30 weekstimespound50) 1500
cleaning roads
(40 weekstimespound400) 16000
progress photography temporary lighting 1000
(40 weekstimespound70) 2800
temporary water supply connection pipework 2000
supply
(2m litrestimespound070 per kl) 1400
hardstanding
3000
Method related charges
Offices for contractor
pound pound
office equipment desks computer tables chairs filing cabinets sundries
(100 weekstimespound200) 20000
laboratory equipment
(50 weekstimespound150) 10000
surveying equipment
(78 weekstimespound100)
Carried forward 525900
Equipment for the Engineer
(200mtimespound12) 2400
remove 1000 31100
erect 1000
(lay 200m2timespound15)
52500
22500
17500
11700 41700
13500
Composite and principal rates 97
Brought forward 621500
Cabins for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound80) 6240
8240
Stores for contractor
maintain and operate
10000
Canteen and messroom for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound100) 7800
9800
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 8000
Supervisionadministration
(90 weekstimespound1300) 117000
sub agents (2)
(156 weekstimespound700) 109200
inspectors (2)
(156 weekstimespound600) 93600
setting out engineeer
(30 weekstimespound700) 21000
quantity surveyor
(110 weekstimespound850) 93500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Carried forward 621500
remove 1000 12000
pound pound
erect 1000
remove 1000
erect 1000
remove 1000
(100weekstimespound80) 8000
erect 1000
remove 1000
Electricity
install 1000
agent
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timekeeperwages clerk
(78 weekstimespound500) 39000 652700
Carried forward 1310240
Brought forward 1310240
storekeeper
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
watchman
(100 weekstimespound350) 35000
teaboy
(78 weekstimespound300) 23400
offloading and cleaning
gang (2)
(140 weekstimespound400) 56000 145600
Total 1455840
This total represents 1456 for General Items on a contract value of pound10m
CLASS B GROUND INVESTIGATION
pound
pound
Trial pits
Trial pits size 1times2m not in rock maximum depth
nr 2600
Trial pits size 1times2m 50 in rock maximum depth
not exceeding 1m nr 7000
Trial pits size 1times2m in rock maximum depth
section foremen (4)
(312 weekstimespound700) 218400
1ndash2m nr 4800
2ndash3m nr 5800
3ndash5m nr 7000
1ndash2m nr 14000
2ndash3m nr 21000
not exceeding 1m
3ndash5m nr 35000
not exceeding 1m nr 14000
1ndash2m
2ndash3m
3ndash5m
nr 28000
nr 42000
nr 70000
Composite and principal rates 99
An allowance of say pound3000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the following work
Light percussion boreholes 150mm diameter
depth not exceeding 5m m 3000
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 5000
depth 20ndash30m m 8000
depth 30ndash40m m 10000
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter without core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
depth 30ndash40m m 5400
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter with core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 9800
depth 5ndash10m m 10200
depth 10ndash20 m 10600
depth 20ndash30m m 11000
depth 30ndash40m m 11400
CLASS C GEOTECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIAL PROCESSES
Drilling
pound
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
to carry out the following work
Drilling for grout holes through materials other than rock or artificial hard materials
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
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downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
pound
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
Drilling for grout holes through rock
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
Composite and principal rates 101
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20 m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20m m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
pound
Grout materials and injections
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and renewal of plant and equipment to carry out grouting operations
Materials
Cement bentonite (21) t 16000
Cement PFA t 8600
Sand
Pea gravel t 2200
Diaphragm walls 3
allowance of pound60000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the work
Excavation in material other than rock or artificial hard material
maximum depth not
exceeding 5m m3 48000
maximum depth 5ndash10m m3 50000
t 2200
Bentonite t 20000
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 3000 m of excavation is required An
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Concrete designed mix to BS5328 grade 20 ordinary Portland cement to BS12 20mm aggregate to BS882 walls 1000mm thick
m3 18000
pound
High yield bar reinforcement To BS4449
nominal size 12mm t 140000
nominal size 16mm t 130000
nominal size 20mm t 110000
nominal size 25mm t 100000
Concrete guide wall at the side of excavation 1000mm widetimes500mm deep m 38000
Ground anchorages
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 75 anchors are to be installed and an allowance of pound6000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Ground anchorages in material other than rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 14000
temporary with double
maximum depth 10ndash15m m3 52000
maximum depth 15ndash20m m3 54000
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 18000
Total length of tendon in material other than rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 11000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 11500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 13000
temporary nr 12000
permanent nr 14000
temporary nr 10000
permanent nr 12000
Composite and principal rates 103
pound
Ground anchorages in material including rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 15000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 17000
permanent with single
corrosion protection
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 19000
Total length of tendon in material including rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 12000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 13500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 14000
Sand band and wick drains
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 100 vertical drains are to be installed and an allowance of pound7500 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Number of drains 70 nr
Pre-drilled holes 70 nr
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10m
cross section
permanent nr 15000
permanent nr 13000
temporary nr 11000
100ndash200mm m 1000
200ndash300mm m 1100
300ndash400mm m 1200
temporary nr 13000
nr 17000
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pound
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
CLASS D DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE
General clearance
General site clearance of areas
free from major obstructions ha 90000
woods small trees and shrubs ha 180000
Demolish existing buildings including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
3
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
Pull down trees (stumps measured separately) girth
nr 6000
2ndash3
100ndash200mm m 1100
200ndash300mm m 1200
300ndash400mm m 1300
100ndash200mm m 1200
200ndash300mm m 1300
300ndash400mm m 1400
small m 1200
medium m 900
large m 600
large m 300
medium m 400
small m 500
small m 300
medium m 200
large m 100
nr 10000
3ndash5m nr 90000
nr 40000
500mm 1 m
1ndash2m
ndash
Composite and principal rates 105
pound
Grub up stumps and backfill with displaced topsoil stump diameter
Dig out and remove drains depth 15m including granular bed and surround m 1000
Dig out and remove drains depth 2m including concrete bed and surround m 1300
Dredging
It is difficult to provide accurate cost information on dredging Various methods can be used including cutter-suction dredger barge-mounted excavator or grab hopper The depth of water disposal arrangements and tidal conditions are all key factors affecting costs
The cost per cubic metre of dredging solid material should be in the range of pound6 to pound8 per cubic metre but specialist advice should be obtained in the early stages of preparing the budget estimate
General excavation
Excavate to reduce levels
depth not exceeding 025m 3
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
depth 025 to 050m
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
3
depth 025 to 1m
normal ground m3 300
stiff clay m3 450 3
3
150ndash500mm nr 3000
nr 6000
1ndash2m nr 8000
topsoil m 200
chalk m 2000
chalk m 2000
rock m 3000
chalk m 2500
rock m 4000
500mm 1 ndash
CLASS E EARTHWORKS
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normal ground m3 400
stiff clay m3 550
chalk m3 3000
rock m3 5000
depth 2 to 5m
normal ground m3 700
stiff clay m3 900
chalk m3 3500
rock m3 6000
Disposal
Excavated material
deposited on site
100m distance 100m distance m3 400
deposited on site
300m distance m3 500
deposited off site
1km distance including
tipping fees m3 900
deposited off site
5km distance including
tipping fees m3 1800
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material m3 1600
sand m3 4800 3
DfT Type 1 m3 3800
DfT Type 2 m3 3600
CLASS F IN SITU CONCRETE
pound
Provision of concrete
Standard mix
ST1
ordinary Portland cement m3 8500
sulphate resisting cement m3 9500
depth 1m to 2m
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 107
pound
ST2
ordinary Portland cement m3 8700
sulphate resisting cement m3 9700
ST3
ordinary Portland cement m3 8900
sulphate resisting cement m3 9900
ST4
ordinary Portland cement m3 9000
sulphate resisting cement m3 10000
ST5
ordinary Portland cement m3 9200
sulphate resisting cement m3 10200
Designed mix ordinary Portland cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 8900
20mm aggregate m3 8600
40mm aggregate m3 8700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 9200
20mm aggregate m3 8900
40mm aggregate m3 9000
grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 9300
20mm aggregate m3 9000
40mm aggregate m3 9100
Designed mix sulphate resisting cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 9900
20mm aggregate m3 9600
40mm aggregate m3 9700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 10200
20mm aggregate m3 9900
40mm aggregate m3 10000
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grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 10300
20mm aggregate m3 10000
40mm aggregate m3 10100
Placing of concrete
Mass concrete in
blinding thickness
not exceeding 150mm m3 1800 3
3
Exceeding 500mm m3 1400
pound
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2500 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1900
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1600
Reinforced concrete in
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2600 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2000
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2900 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1700
150ndash300mm m 1600
300ndash500mm m 1500
150ndash300mm m 2200
300ndash500mm m 2000
150ndash300mm m 2000
300ndash500mm m 1800
150ndash300mm m 2300
300ndash500mm m 2100
150ndash300mm m 2100
300ndash500mm m 1900
Composite and principal rates 109
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 3800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2400
columns and piers
not exceeding 150mm m3 6800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 4800
CLASS G CONCRETE ANCILLARIES
pound
Formwork
Rough finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1400
02- 04m m2 5000 2
exceeding 122m m2 6600
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
m2 6800
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1600
150ndash300mm m 3000
300ndash500mm m 2600
150ndash300mm m 5800
300ndash500mm m 5000
01ndash02m m 1800
02ndash04m m 4800
04ndash122m m 5800
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2000
01ndash02m m 2200
04 exceeding 122m
02ndash04m m 5200
01ndash02m m 2200
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02- 04m m2 5200 2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2000
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
pound
Fair finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1400
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2800
02ndash04m m 8400
04ndash122m m 7400
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5400
04ndash122m m 6400
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
Composite and principal rates 111
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
pound
Reinforcement
Mild steel bars in straight lengths diameter
170000
150000
145000
140000
135000
130000
125000
120000
115000
High yield steel bars in straight lengths diameter
01ndash02m m 3000
02ndash04m m 8800
04ndash122m m 7800
6mm t
8mm t
10mm t
12mm t
16mm t
20mm t
25mm t
32mm t
40mm t
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
10mm 150000
12mm 145000
20mm 135000
25mm 130000
32mm 125000
40mm 120000
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
16mm 140000
Mild steel bars in bent lengths diameter
12mm 145000
10mm 150000
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pound
High yield steel bars in bent lengths diameter
Steel fabric weight
not exceeding 2km2 m2 500 2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
Joints
Open surface plain with joint filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
Formed surface plain with cork filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
16mm 140000
40mm 120000
32mm 125000
25mm 130000
20mm 135000
6mm t 180000
8mm t 160000
10mm t 155000
12mm t 150000
16mm t 145000
20mm t 140000
25mm t 135000
32mm t 130000
40mm t 125000
2ndash3gm m 600
3ndash4gm m 800
4ndash5gm m 1000
5ndash6gm m 1300
6ndash7gm m 1500
7ndash8gm m 1800
exceeding 2km m 2000
10mm m 800
20mm m 1200
25mm m 1400
10mm m 4000
20mm m 4400
25mm m 4800
Composite and principal rates 113
CLASS J PIPEWORKmdashFITTINGS AND VALVES
CLASS K PIPEWORKmdashMANHOLES AND PIPEWORK ANCILLARIES
CLASS L PIPEWORKmdashSUPPORTS AND PROTECTION
The items under this heading depart from the requirements of the Civil Engineering Method ofMeasurement (CESMM3) in that the trench excavation pipework and pipe supports are presentedseparately This will enable the reader to prepare budget estimates for this type of work more easily
Trench excavation
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 225mm backfilling and removing surplus from site
trench depth
1m
2m
site
trench depth
05m
1m
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
pound
CLASS H PRECAST CONCRETE
Copings sills and weir blocks weathered and throated size
CLASS I PIPEWORKmdashPIPES
150times75mm m 2600
200times75mm m 2800
300times75mm m 3000
05m m 600
15m m 2000
5m m 11000
3m m 4800
25m m 4000
35m m 5600
45m m 9000
4m m 7000
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 300mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 1200
m 2400
m 1000
m 1600
m 2600
m 3200
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
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5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
pound
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
4m
45m
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 400mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 525mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 900mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 8600
m 11000
m 13000
m 3400
m 4200
m 5800
m 7000
m 8400
m 10000
m 13000
m 16000
m 4200
m 5200
m 7400
m 8800
m 16000
m 12500
m 16000
m 20000
m 7400
m 9200
m 11400
m 15800
m 17600
m 21000
Composite and principal rates 115
45m
5m
Beds haunches and surrounds
Bed of sand 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of granular material 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of concrete 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
pound
Bed and haunching of concrete to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of sand to pipe diameter
225mm m 1600
300mm m 2200
400mm m 2800
525mm m 3600
900mm m 7000
225mm m 2600
300mm m 3600
400mm m 4400
525mm m 6400
900mm m 12000
m 28000
m 35000
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 1200
m 1600
m 2000
m 2600
m 4000
116 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bed and surround of granular material to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of concrete to pipe diameter
pound
Pipes laid in prepared trenches
Vitrified clay to BS65 spigot and socket joints with sealing ring nominal bore
225mm
300mm
400mm
450mm
Vitrified clay to BS65 plain ended with sleeve joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
Concrete pipes Class L with rebated flexible plain ended joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
450mm
525mm
750mm
900mm
Ductile spun iron pipes with spigot and socket Tyton joints nominal bore
225mm m 3400
300mm m 3800
400mm m 6400
525mm m 12000
900mm m 15400
225mm m 4600
300mm m 8000
400mm m 10600
525mm m 20800
900mm m 28000
1800mm m 46200
100mm
150mm
m 4400
m 6400
m 11600
m 14800
m 5200
m 7000
m 2800
m 3600
m 4800
m 5800
m 7600
m 10800
1200mm m 16600
1500mm m 34800
m 4400
m 5200
Composite and principal rates 117
250mm
400mm
600mm
pound
Unplasticised PVC pipes with ring seal joints nominal bore
82mm
110mm
160mm
Manholes
cover slab channels step irons and inspection cover
675mm internal diameter
depth 1m nr 75000
depth 15m nr 85000
depth 2m nr 95000
depth 25m nr 110000
depth 3m nr 120000
depth 35m nr 130000
depth 4m nr 140000
900mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 110000
depth 2m nr 125000
depth 25m nr 140000
depth 3m nr 155000
depth 35m nr 170000
depth 4m nr 185000
depth 45m nr 200000
depth 5m nr 220000
1200mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 160000
depth 2m nr 200000
depth 25m nr 225000
depth 3m nr 225000
depth 35m nr 270000
depth 4m nr 295000
depth 45m nr 315000
depth 5m nr 340000
Precast concrete manholes complete including excavation concrete surround base and
m 8400
m 14800
m 28200
m 1200
m 1500
m 2500
118 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
1500mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 190000
depth 25m nr 213000
depth 3m nr 240000
depth 35m nr 265000
depth 4m nr 290000
depth 45m nr 320000
depth 5m nr 350000
1800mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 220000
depth 25m nr 245000
depth 3m nr 270000
depth 35m nr 295000
depth 4m nr 350000
depth 45m nr 360000
depth 5m nr 420000
Gullies
Vitrified clay road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
Precast concrete road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround Class B engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
CLASS M STRUCTURAL METALWORK
Fabrication of members for frames straight-on-plan
beams
portal frames 170000
trusses and built up girders 175000
bracings purlins and cladding rails 150000
Permanent erection of members for frames 28000
Site bolts
black
HSFG general grade 325000
HSFG higher grade 360000
HSFG load indicating or load limit 425000
nr 39000
nr 28000
columns t 140000
t 140000
t
t
t
t
t 325000
t
t
t
Composite and principal rates 119
pound
Offsite surface treatment
blast cleaning m2 500
wire brushing m2 300
one coat chromate primer m2 450 2
CLASS N MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK
Stairways and landings t 425000
Walkways and platforms t 400000
Cat ladder in galvanized steel rungs at 300mm centres strings extended to form handrail 450mm wide length
3m
4m
5m
6m
7m
8m
9m 10m
Guard cage to cat ladder 10000
Galvanised steel staircase 900mm wide with chequer plate treads balustrade one side supported on universal columns
5500mm going 3000mm rise 16 treads and one landing nr 300000
10000mm going 5000mm rise 16 treads and one landings nr 350000
Steel spiral staircase 2000m diameter height
Steel balustrades 1100mm high
sloping
Steel door and frame
galvanizing m 1750
nr 90000
nr 120000
nr 150000
nr 180000
nr 210000
nr 240000
nr 270000 nr 300000
m
2500mm nr 400000
3000mm nr 450000
4000mm nr 500000
horizontal m 30000
m 35000
1000times2100mm nr 80000
1100times2100mm nr 100000
120 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
rail
with square vertical bars at 100mm centres
Security fencing
Galvanised steel security fencing height
1800mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm
Miscellaneous framing
Angle section
Channel section
Flooring
Galvanized mild steel lsquoDurbarrsquo pattern plate 8mm thick m2 12000
Galvanized open grid flooring 50mm thick m2 6000
Tubular section
CLASS O TIMBER
Greenheart timber in marine works
Galvanised tubular handrail 1050mm high standards at 2000mm centres with middle
Galvanised flat section handrail and members standards at 1000mm centres infilled
150times75times10mm m 2500
100times100times10mm m 2800
150times150times12mm m 3200
150times75times10mm m 3000
250times75times16mm m 4000
100times100times10mm m 5000
200times200times15mm m 14500
100times75mm m 2200
150times75mm m 2400
200times200mm m 7000
200times300mm m 9800
300times300mm m 12000
600times600mm m 32000
m 5600
m 6400
m 7000
m 7800
m 8400
m 9200
m 14000
m 16000
Composite and principal rates 121
pound
Wrought softwood in marine work
Hardwood decking thickness
Softwood decking thickness
Metalwork
Coach screws 10mm diameter length
75mm
100mm
150mm
Blackbolts nuts and washers M12 length
100mm
140mm
200mm
CLASS P PILING
CLASS Q PILING ANCILLARIES
Bored cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 5000
depth bored 15m m 5500
depth bored 20m m 6000
depth bored 25m m 6500
100times75mm m 1500
150times75mm m 1800
200times200mm m 4000
200times300mm m 6500
300times300mm m 7500
600times600mm m 22000
50mm m 11500
100mm m 17500
75mm m 14000
50mm m 6000
75mm m 7000
100mm m 10000
Allow pound6000 and pound10000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 2000
nr 300
nr 600
nr 900
nr 300
nr 400
nr 500
122 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 9000
depth bored 15m m 10000
depth bored 20m m 11000
depth bored 25m m 12000
pound
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 17000
depth bored 15m m 18000
depth bored 20m m 19000
depth bored 25m m 21000
Driven cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Driven concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 7000
depth driven 15m m 11000
depth driven 20m m 14000
depth driven 25m m 17500
Driven concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 9000
depth driven 15m m 13500
depth driven 20m m 18000
depth driven 25m m 22500
Driven concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 15000
depth driven 15m m 22500
depth driven 20m m 30000
depth driven 25m m 37500
Allow pound3500 and pound7000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 5000
m 3500
m 2000
m 5000
m 3500
Composite and principal rates 123
mass 100kgm length
mass 150kgm length
CLASS R ROADS AND PAVINGS
Sub-bases flexible road bases and surfacing
Hardcore road base m3 2200
depth 100mm m2 300
depth 150mm m2 400
depth 200mm m2 400
depth 250mm m2 600
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 2 m3 3600
depth 100mm m2 500
depth 150mm m2 600
pound
Isolated steel piles
Steel EN piles grade S275
mass 50kgm length
10m nr 55000
15m nr 75000
20m nr 90000
10m nr 100000
15m nr 140000
20m nr 170000
10m nr 130000
15m nr 175000
20m nr 225000
124 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 908 14mm aggregate base course depth
30mm m2 600
70mm m2 1000
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 913 wearing course depth
30mm m2 600
50mm m2 1000
Concrete pavements
Carriageway slabs concrete grade C30 depth
150mm m2 1800
200mm m2 2200
250mm m2 3000
300mm m2 3400
Steel fabric reinforcement to BS4483
reference A142 222 kgsm2 m2 700
reference B503 593 kgsm2 m2 1200
pound
m2 300
Joints in concrete pavements
sealed with polysulphide depth
150mm
220mm
250mm
Kerbs channels and edgings
Precast concrete kerbs to BS340 straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Concrete in bed to kerbs
150times150mm haunching m 150
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 1000
Longitudinal joints 10mm diametertimes750mm long mild steel dowels at 750mm centres
200times150mm m 420
300times150mm m 600
400times150mm m 800
m 2200
m 2800
m 3000
150times305mm m 1500
125times255mm m 1200
Waterproof membranes below concrete pavements plastic sheeting 500 microns
Composite and principal rates 125
Drop kerbs
Precast concrete channels straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
pound
Precast concrete edging straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Road markings
Reflectorised white
continuous lines
150mm wide m 100
200mm wide m 140
broken lines
100mm wide 1m line 3m gap m 100
100mm wide 2m line 5m gap m 110
100mm wide 4m line 2m gap m 120
arrow
4m length straight nr 3000
4m length turned nr 3000
6m length straight nr 3400
6m length turned letters nr 3400
16m high nr 1000
20m high nr 1400
30m high nr 1800
140times250mm reflecting studs with catsrsquo eye reflection nr 1600
CLASS S RAIL TRACK
Track foundation
Bottom ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 6000
Top ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 7000
Taking up track and turnouts dismantle and stack
Bullhead or flat bottom rail
plain track timber sleepers fishplate joints m 1000
turnouts timber sleepers fishplate joints nr 52000
plain track concrete sleepers fishplate joints m 1500
turnouts concrete sleepers fishplate joints nr 54000
125times255mm nr 1200
150times305mm nr 1400
255times125mm m 1400
150times50mm m 900
126 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Lifting packing and slewing
Bullhead rail track maximum slew 300mm maximum lift 100mm track length 10m
timber sleepers nr 2200
concrete sleepers nr 2400
Supplying only plain line material
Bullhead rails for jointed or welded track
mass 40ndash50 kgm section reference 95R t 110000
Sleepers softwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6000
Sleepers hardwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6500
Sleepers concrete type lsquoF27 with 2 nr cast iron lsquoPandrolrsquo fittings cast in nr 4000
Fittings
Chairs cast iron lsquoCCrsquo pattern nr 7000
pound
Fish plates standard set nr 7000
Fish plates insulated set nr 17500
Buffer stops 2ndash25 tonnes nr 275000
Laying only plain line material
Bullhead rails
plain track fishplates timber sleepers m 4000
plain track fishplates concrete sleepers m 3500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 5500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 4500
buffer stop single rake nr 25000
CLASS T TUNNELS
There are many different methods of boring and constructing tunnels so the following
tunnelling contractor should be sought
Excavation
Tunnels in rock straight diameter
18m m3 50000
30m m3 35000
Tunnels in clay straight diameter 3
3
Shafts in rock vertical diameter 3
3
18m m 30000
30m m 18000
30m m 24000
45m m 18000
rsquo
rates should treated with caution For costs on specific projects the advice of a
Composite and principal rates 127
pound
Shafts in clay vertical diameter 3
3
In situ lining to tunnels vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
In situ lining to shafts vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
Formwork rough finish diameter 2 9000 2
Formwork smooth finish diameter 2
2
Pre-formed segmental linings to tunnels
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
Pre-formed segmental linings to shafts
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
CLASS U BRICKWORK BLOCKWORK AND MASONRY
Common brickwork
Brickwork (pound140 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 6000
215mm thick m2 10000
327mm thick m2 13000
440mm thick m2 16000
45m m 11000
30m m 14000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m n
3m m 6000
2m m 10000
3m m 7000
2m nr 60000
3m nr 100000
3m
45m nr 120000
nr 90000
128 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
In columns and piers
Facing brickwork
Brickwork (pound400 per 1000) in gauged mortar (116)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8000
215mm thick m2 14500
Engineering brickwork (pound200 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
215mm thick m2 7000
327mm thick m2 12600
440mm thick m2 15600
Engineering brickwork (pound350 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
facing to vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8500
215mm thick m2 15000 440mm thick m2 19000
Lightweight blockwork
Blockwork in gauged mortar in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium concrete blockwork
Blockwork in cement mortar (13) in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3600
190mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blockwork
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Masonry
Random rubble walling in gauged mortar thickness
300mm thick m2 48000
450mm thick m2 75000
600mm thick m2 92000
215times215mm m 3000
327times327mm m 3500
440times440mm m 4000
Composite and principal rates 129
pound
CLASS V PAINTING
(Rates inclusive of all inclinations)
One coat primer on general surfaces exceeding 300mm 2
2
Two coats emulsion paint on general surfaces exceeding 300mm
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
Two coats of masonry paint
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
rough cast surfaces m2 900
Two undercoats and one coat gloss on primed
smooth concrete m2 600
steel sections m2 1200
pipe work m 400
CLASS W WATERPROOFING
Damp proofing
Waterproof sheeting 250 microns to
horizontal surfaces 300
width not exceeding 300mm m 140
m 210
Tanking
Two coats asphalt work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces
width not exceeding 300mm m 1200
m 2200
Roofing
Asphalt to BS908 two coat work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces m 3200
Built up felt roofing to BS747 three layer coverings m 2600
Protective layers one layer 1000 gauge polythene sheet fixed with adhesive m 300
Cement and sand (13) screed with waterproof additive m 1500
Sprayed or brushed waterproofing two coats of lsquoSynthaprufersquo to concrete surfaces m 600
metal m 300
timber m 300
m
horizontal 3200
2
upper surface inclined at an angle not exceeding 30 degrees to the
timber m 1100
2m
ndashwidth 300mm 1m
width 300mm 1m ndash
130 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Removing intrusions 3
3
Plugging laterals with concrete
bore not exceeding 300mm nr 9000
bore 500mm nr 14000
Local internal repairs
nr 5000 2
Stabilisation of existing sewers
Pointing with cement mortar (13) m2 4000
Renovation of existing sewers
Segmental lining in GRP diameter
Laterals to renovated sewers
Jointing
bore not exceeding 150mm nr 7000
bore 150ndash300mm nr 11000
bore 450mm nr 16000
Interruptions
Preparation of existing sewers
pound
CLASS X MISCELLANEOUS WORK
See Landscaping section
CLASS Y SEWER RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
Preparation of existing sewer
Cleaning sewer diameter
1000mm m 1600
1500mm m 2000
2000mm m 2600
brickwork m 9000
concrete m 14000
area 5m nr 20000
area 01ndash25m 2
1000mm m 32000
1500mm m 42000
2000mm m 51000
cleaning hour 40000
Composite and principal rates 131
See Building work
MECHANICAL WORK
pound
Pipework
Mild steel pipes heavy black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
Renovation
CLASS Z SIMPLE BUILDING WORKS INCIDENTAL TO CIVILENGINEERING WORKS
150mm
Stabilisation pointing hour 9000
linings hour 10000
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4200
m 5000
m 6000
m 7200
m 9800
m 12000
m 14800
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4600
m 5400
m 6400
m 9000
m 11000
m 13800
132 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Mild steel pipes medium black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
pound
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
Copper pipes B2871 part 1 table X including standard supports and fittings
capillary fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
35mm
42mm
54mm
compression fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
m 9600
m 11800
m 14600
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4600
m 5200
m 6200
m 8800
m 10800
m 13600
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3200
m 4000
m 4800
m 1700
m 2100
m 2700
Composite and principal rates 133
35mm
42mm
54mm
pound
Carbon steel pipes to BS3601 including standard supports and fittings
welded fittings pipe size
200mm
250mm
300mm
350mm
400mm
Ductwork
Rectangular galvanised sheet steel ductwork including supports doors stiffeners and joints
girth of 2 sides
250mm
500mm
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
1750mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm Circular galvanised steel spirally wound ductwork including supports and doors stiffeners and joints diameter
100mm
160mm
200mm
250mm
315mm
355mm
m 4200
m 5400
m 6000
m 12600
m 15600
m 18000
m 25400
m 39400
m 9000
m 9600
m 10200
m 11000
m 11400
m 14400
m 17000
m 20800
m 22000
m 27400
m 31200
m 39000
m 4000
m 4200
m 4500
m 6000
m 6800
m 7200
134 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
500mm
630mm
710mm
800mm
900mm
1000mm
Thermal insulation
Rigid mineral wool sections bright class lsquoOrsquo foil covered secured with aluminium bands at 300mm centres including for fixing around joints flanges valves and the like
Insulation thickness 25mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 40mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
400mm
450mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 50mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
m 7400
m 8000
m 9200
m 10200
m 10400
m 12000
m 13200
m 15600
m 800
m 850
m 900
m 950
m 1000
m 1100
m 1200
m 1400
m 1600
m 1000
m 1050
m 1100
m 1150
m 1200
m 1300
m 1400
m 1600
m 1800
m 1200
m 1250
m 1300
Composite and principal rates 135
pound
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Boilers
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers floor mounted balanced flue
nr 345000
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers wall mounted balanced flue
6ndash9kW
Commercial packaged sectional floor mounted gas fired boiler pressure jet burner connected to conventional flue complete
15ndash18kW nr 125000
18ndash21kW nr 135000
21ndash23kW nr 150000
23ndash29kW nr 180000
29ndash37kW nr 320000
37ndash41 kW
19ndash12kW nr 95000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
15ndash18kW nr 120000
18ndash22kW nr 130000
23ndash33kW nr 260000
35ndash50kW nr 315000
50ndash65kW nr 335000
80ndash100kW nr 410000
180ndash230kW nr 745000
16ndash26kW nr 250000
280ndash330kW nr 830000
230ndash280kW nr 780000
140ndash180kW nr 675000
120ndash140kW nr 600000
33ndash40kW nr 275000
100ndash120kW nr 530000
65ndash80kW nr 355000
m 1350
m 1400
m 1500
m 1600
m 1800
m 2200
9ndash12kW nr 100000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
nr 90000
136 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Commercial packaged floor mounted oil fired hot water boiler connected to conventional flue complete
Radiators
Pressed steel single panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
Pressed steel single panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
130ndash190kW nr 730000
200ndash250kW nr 750000
280ndash360kW nr 890000
375ndash500kW nr 995000
580ndash730kW nr 1275000
655ndash820kW nr 1270000
830ndash1040kW nr 1320000
1070ndash1400kW nr 1750000
1420ndash1850kW nr 2250000
1850ndash2350kW nr 2560000
2300ndash3000kW nr 2950000
2800ndash3500kW nr 3740000
500mm m 13000
600mm m 14000
800mm m 15000
1000mm m 15600
1200mm m 17500
1400mm m 19000
1600mm m 20000
1800mm m 24000
2000mm m 31000
m 15000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 18600
1200mm m 22500
1600mm m 34000
1800mm m 37000
2000mm m 40000
Composite and principal rates 137
pound
Pressed steel double panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
Pressed steel double panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
ELECTRICAL WORK
Transformers
Transformer 11kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase air cooled oil filled skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
impregnated skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
m 16000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 19000
1200mm m 23000
1600mm m 24000
1800mm m 30000
2000mm m 39000
m 17000
m 18000
m 19000
1000mm m 20000
1200mm m 26000
1400mm m 32000
1600mm m 39000
1800mm m 43000
2000mm m 47000
500kVA nr 850000
800kVA nr 950000
1000kVA nr 1050000
1250kVA nr 1400000
1500kVA nr 1500000
2000kVA nr 2000000
500kVA nr 1200000
800kVA nr 1400000
Transformer 11 kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase hermetically sealed sili cone
138 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Extra for
fluid temperature indicator nr 40000
plain roller nr 30000
pressure relief device nr 55000
Distribution boards
Mild steel MCB distribution board steel casting 12525amp incomers fixed to backgrounds
SPampN
4 way nr 5000
7 way nr 6000
pound
10 way nr 8000
16way nr 12000
TPampN
4 way nr 28000
6 way nr 30000
8 way nr 34000
12 way nr 38000
Trunking
Galvanised steel trunking
single compartment size
two compartment size
three compartment size
1000kVA nr 1600000
1250kVA nr 1700000
1500kVA nr 1900000
2000kVA nr 2200000
50times50mm m 1800
75times75mm m 2600
100times100mm m 3200
150times150mm m 5000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
100times100mm m 3800
150times150mm m 6000
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
Composite and principal rates 139
PVC heavy duty trunking
single compartment size
pound
two compartment size
m 3800
PVC extra super high impact grade mini trunking
single compartment size
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
50times50mm m 1800
50times75mm m 2600
50times100mm m 3000
50times150mm m 4400
75times75mm m 2800
100times100mm m 4000
150times150mm m 8000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
150times150mm
m 6000
three compartment size
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
16times10mm
m 500
16times16mm
m 550
16times25mm
m 600
16times38mm
m 600
25times38mm
m 650
50times25mm
m 800
38times38mm
m 2200
100times100mm
140 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Busbar trunking
Rising mains busbar insulated supports earth continuity bar fixed to backgrounds
200 Amp TPampN m 24000
end cap nr 3600
end feed unit nr 39000
top feed unit nr 39000
flat tee nr 24000
315Amp TPampN m 26000
end cap nr 4000
end feed unit nr 40000
top feed unit nr 40000
flat tee nr 26000
400 Amp TPampN m 28000
end cap nr 4400
end feed unit nr 43000
top feed unit nr 43000
flat tee nr 36000
630 Amp TPampN m 32000
end cap nr 5000
end feed unit nr 46000
top feed unit nr 46000
flat tee nr 48000
800 Amp TPampN m 44000
end cap nr 10000
end feed unit nr 51000
top feed unit nr 51000
flat tee nr 53000
Trunking including fittings
Galvanlsed steel trunkings complete with fittings fixed to backgrounds
single compartment
pound
75times50mm m 3000
75times75mm m 3200
100times50mm m 3200
100times75mm m 3400
50times50mm m 2800
Composite and principal rates 141
m 4000
m 4200
pound
twin compartment
triple compartment
m 3400
150times50mm m 3400
150times75mm m 3800
225times150mm m 4800
225times225mm m 5600
300times225mm m 6600
300times300mm m 7400
50times50mm m 3200
75times50mm m 3400
75times75mm m 3600
100times50mm m 3800
100times75mm m 4000
100times100mm m 4200
150times50mm m 4200
150times75mm m 4400
150times100mm m 4400
150times150mm m 5200
50times50mm m 3600
75times50mm m 3800
75times75mm m 4000
100times50mm m 4200
100times75mm m 4600
100times100mm m 4600
150times50mm m 4800
150times75mm m 5000
150times100mm m 6000
100times100mm
150times100mm
150times150mm
142 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Circuit breakers
Residual current circuit breakers for distribution boards including connection
SPampN
nr 11000
10mA 10ndash32Amp nr 11000
10mA 6Amp 45Amp nr 11000
30mA 6Amp nr 12000
30mA 10ndash40Amp nr 12000
30mA 50ndash63Amp nr 12000
100mA 6Amp nr 16000
100mA 10ndash40Amp nr 16000
100mA 50ndash63Amp nr 16000
pound
Cables and wiring
6001000 volt grade XLPE insulated SWA cable
2 core cable (6942)
2
2
100mm2 m 800
160mm2 m 900
250mm2 m 1200
350mm2 m 1300
3 core cable (6943) 2
2
2
2
2
160mm2 m 1050
10mA 6Amp
2
2
15mm m 350
25mm m 400
40mm m 500
60mm m 600
15mm m 400
25mm m 450
40mm m 600
60mm m 700 100mm m 1000
Composite and principal rates 143
2
2
2
2
2
2
100mm2 m 1200
160mm2 m 1300
250mm2 m 1800
350mm2 m 2000
pound
Cable trays
tees and reducers
50mm wide m 1000
75mm wide m 1200
100mm wide m 1500
150mm wide m 1800
225mm wide m 3600
300mm wide m 4400
Conduits
Steel conduit including all fittings and supports
galvanised
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
black enamelled
250mm m 1400
350mm m 1600
4 core cable (6944)
15mm m 450
25mm m 500
40mm m 750
60mm m 850
Galvanised steel slotted pattern perforated cable trays including supports fixings bends
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
m 1200
m 1400
m 2400
m 2800
m 3600
m 1000
m 1200
m 2200
m 2400
m 3000
144 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
PVC conduit including all fittings and supports
white light gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 400
20mm diameter m 400
25mm diameter m 900
32mm diameter m 1200
pound
white heavy gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 600
20mm diameter m 650
25mm diameter m 1000
32mm diameter m 1600
38mm diameter m 1800
50mm diameter m 2100
Luminaires
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire single tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times184mm 36watt nr 11000
1553times184mm 58watt nr 11500
1817times184mm 70watt nr 13600
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire twin tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times280mm 36watt nr 12000
1553times280mm 58watt nr 14000
1817times280mm 70watt nr 16000
ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
Taking down
Take down walls and remove rubble from site
external walls
half brick wall m2 1000
one brick wall m2 1400
one brick and a half wall m2 2000
two brick wall m2 3400
blockwork 140mm wall m2 800
blockwork 190mm wall m2 1600
blockwork 215mm wall m2 2200
Composite and principal rates 145
internal walls
half brick wall m2 2000
one brick wall m2 2800
blockwork 90mm wall m2 1000
blockwork 100mm wall m2 1100
blockwork 115mm wall m2 1300
blockwork 125mm wall m2 1500
blockwork 140mm wall m2 1800
Take down and remove chimney stack to below roof slop size
750times750times1200mm above roof nr 26000
1030times1030times1000mm above roof nr 38000
Take down chimney breast from roof to ground level (2 storey) nr 180000
pound
Forming openings
Form openings for windows or doors In existing in walls
in gauged mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3600
100mm blockwork m2 4000
140mm blockwork m2 4600
215mm blockwork m2 5000
half brick wall m2 4200
one brick wall m2 5000
one and a half brick wall m2 7000
two brick wall m2 8800
in cement mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3800
100mm blockwork m2 4400
140mm blockwork m2 5000
215mm blockwork m2 5600
half brick wall m2 4600
one brick wall m2 5600
one and a half brick wall m2 7600
two brick wall m2 9400
Cut opening in internal wall 900times2100mm suitable for new single door including squaring up jambs and head inserting lintel over making good to surrounding plasterwork
146 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
half brick wall nr 26000
one brick wall nr 80000
one and half brick wall nr 106000
75mm blockwork nr 14000
100mm blockwork nr 16000
140mm blockwork nr 20000
215mm blockwork nr 32000
pound
Cut opening in existing wall size 1200times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 110000
one and half brick wall nr 130000
140mm blockwork nr 85000
215mm blockwork nr 100000
Cut opening in existing wall size 2000times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 140000
one and half brick wall nr 160000
140mm blockwork nr 115000
215mm blockwork nr 130000
Form opening in reinforced concrete floor slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
Form opening in reinforced concrete suspended slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
100mm m 11000
150mm m 13000
200mm m 15000
250mm m 17000
300mm m 19000
100mm m 13000
150mm m 15000
200mm m 18000
250mm m 20000
300mm m 22000
Composite and principal rates 147
pound
Form opening in reinforced concrete wall and make good to all edges slab thickness
100mm m2 13000
150mm m2 15000
200mm m2 18000
250mm m2 20000
300mm m2 22000
Filling openings
Fill openings in common brickwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
one brick wall m2 18000
brickblock cavity wall m2 22000
Fill openings in blockwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
100mm thick blockwork wall m2 7000
215mm thick blockwork wall m2 8000
Fill openings in concrete floor slab with concrete
100mm thick m2 1400
150mm thick m2 2100
200mm thick m2 2800
250mm thick m2 3500
300mm thick m2 5000
Fill openings in suspended concrete floor slab with concrete including formwork to soffit
100mm thick m2 5400
150mm thick m2 6000
200mm thick m2 7000
250mm thick m2 7500
300mm thick m2 8500
Brickwork and blockwork
Cut out defective facing bricks in one brick wall and renew
pound350 per thousand
single brick nr 600
areas less than 1m2 m2 12200 2
pound500 per thousand
single brick nr 800
areas less than 1m2 m2 14000
areas over 1m2 m2 13000
2areas over 1m m 11600
148 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound350 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound500 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
nr 14000 concrete lintel and making good
Cut out defective terracotta air brick and replace
Rake out joints and point up in gauged mortar m2 1500
Rake out joints in gauged mortar re-fix loose flashing and point up on completion
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons
facings
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons m2 6200
facings m2 6400
Rake out joints of random rubble wall and point up in cement mortar
flush pointing m2 1000
flush pointing m2 1100
Roofing
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and remove
tiles m2 1000
slates m2 1000
timber boarding m2 1400
Renew concrete lintel 1500mm long including one course of brickwork inserting new
Cut out one course of half brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
Cut out one course of one brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
metal sheeting m2 800
corrugated sheeting m2 800
215times65mm nr 1000
215times140mm nr 1500
215times215mm nr 2000
horizontal m 1000
stepped
m 3600
m 3800
m 1400
2underfelt m 400
Composite and principal rates 149
metal sheeting m2 600
woodwool slabs m2 600
firings m2 300
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and carefully lay aside
tiles m2 1400
slates m2 1400
metal sheeting m2 1200
corrugated sheeting m2 1200
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and carefully lay aside
metal sheeting m2 1000
woodwool slabs m2 1000
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm
25 of area
250mm centres m2 400
450mm centres m2 350
600mm centres m2 300
pound
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm (contrsquod)
50 of area
250mm centres m2 600
450mm centres m2 500
600mm centres m2 400
250mm centres m2 800
450mm centres m2 700
600mm centres m2 600
100 of area
250mm centres m2 1000
450mm centres m2 850
600mm centres m2 700
Take off single slipped slate and re-fix nr 600
Take off single broken slate and renew with new Welsh Blue slate size
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and remove
bituminous felt m2 400
75 of area
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Take off broken slates in area approximately 1m2 and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
Take off double eaves course and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
pound
Take off single slipped tile and re-fix nr 400
Take off single broken tile and renew
nr 800
Marley Ludlow nr 800
Marley Bold Roll nr 800
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 800
Take off broken tiles in area approximately 1 m2 and renew
Marley Plain nr 6600
Marley Ludlow nr 2400
Marley Bold Roll nr 2400
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 3400
Take off defective ridge capping and re-fix
half round m 2200
Carpentry and joinery
Take down or cut out existing timbers and load into skips
structural timbers
405times205mm nr 800
510times255mm nr 1000
610times305mm nr 1200
405times205mm nr 11000
510times255mm nr 12000
610times305mm nr 11500
405times205mm nr 4800
510times255mm nr 6000
610times305mm nr 5500
Marley Plain
angular m 2400
50times100mm m 110
50times150mm m 150
75times100mm m 180
75times150mm m 200
100times150mm m 240
100times200mm m 280
Composite and principal rates 151
roof boarding m2 400
floor boarding m2 300
stud partition m2 500
skirting and grounds
100mm high m 110
150mm high m 130
200mm high m 180
pound
rails
50mm high m 030
75mm high m 040
100mm high m 150
fittings
wall cupboards nr 300
floor units nr 350
sink units nr 400
staircases
straight flight nr 3800
doors frames and linings
single internal nr 1000
single external nr 1200
double internal nr 1600
double external nr 2000
windows and frames
casement 1200times900mm nr 1000
casement 1800times900mm nr 1200
sash 900times1500mm nr 1600
landing nr 2600
sash 900times1800mm nr 1800
ironmongery to softwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 600
cylinder lock nr 800
door closer nr 800
casement stay nr 200
deadlock nr 600
nr 400
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casement fastener nr 200
shelf brackets nr 200
butts hinges
pound
ironmongery to hardwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 700
cylinder lock nr 900
door closer nr 900
casement stay nr 300
casement fastener nr 300
shelf brackets nr 400
butts hinges
100mm
125mm
Take off and lay aside for reuse
single doors nr 1800
double doors nr 2200
Take off and lay aside for reuse including frames and linings complete
single doors nr 2400
double doors nr 2800
Softwood windows including frames complete
casement 1200times900mm nr 1400
casement 1800times900mm nr 1600
sash 900times1500mm nr 2000
sash 900times1800mm nr 2200
Fittings
wall cupboards nr 800
floor units nr 1000
sink units nr 1400
125mm nr 500
100mm nr 450
75mm nr 400
deadlock nr 700
75mm
nr 500
nr 500
nr 550
nr 600
Composite and principal rates 153
pound
Cut out decayed structural softwood timber member and renew
floors
Cut out and renew decayed
m 1200
75mm high m 1400
dado rails
50mm high m 1200
75mm high m 1400
stair risers
stair treads
stair balusters 1000mm high
25mm diameter nr 1200
32mm diameter nr 1400
stair handrails
38mm diameter m 2000
Ease and adjust locks and hinges on
single doors nr 500
double doors nr 800
sash windows nr 1200
casement windows nr 800
Renew sash cord
sash windows nr 1800
50times150mm m 1000
50times175mm m 1200
50times200mm m 1400
roofs
50times150mm m 1200
50times175mm m 1400
50times200mm m 1600
picture rails
50mm high
19times210mm m 1500
25times210mm m 2400
25times275mm m 3800
32times275mm m 4200
3800
154 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Metalwork
Take down and load Into skips
metal doors
single garage nr 3000
metal windows
nr 1800
nr 2600
metal staircase
straight flight nr 4800
Take down and lay aside for reuse
nr 3200
nr 2800
nr 5000
Plumbing
Take down and load into skips
rainwater pipes and fittings m 100
rainwater gutters and fittings m 100
WC suites nr 800
wash basins nr 600
shower cubicles nr 800
single nr 2000
double nr 3500
double nr 4500
1200times2400mm nr 3400
landing nr 3400
metal doors
single nr 2200
double nr 3700
single garage
double nr 4700
metal windows
1200times1200mm nr 2000
1200times2400mm nr 3600
metal staircase
straight flight
landing nr 3600
baths nr 800
1200times1200mm
1200times1800mm
1200times1800mm
Composite and principal rates 155
pound
soil and vent pipe m 200
domestic hot and cold water system nr 9000
domestic central heating system nr 12000
Take down and renew rainwater goods including fittings
PVC pipes 68mm diameter m 2600
PVC pipes 68mm square m 2800
cast iron pipes 75mm diameter m 4000
cast iron pipes 100mm diameter m 5000
PVC gutters 76mm m 2600
PVC gutters 112mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 100mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 150mm m 5000
cast iron baths m 50000
acrylic baths m 40000
wash basins m 25000
acrylic baths m 40000
stainless steel sink m 25000
single urinals m 80000
Finishings
Hack off and load into skips
wall plaster m2 1000
ceiling plaster m2 800
quarry floor tiles m2 1600
cement and sand screed m2 1200 2 1400
Two coat plaster work
13mm thick to
walls m2 1800
10mm thick to
walls m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Cement and sand screed
12mm thick to walls m2 1400
18mm thick to walls m2 1800
Granolithic paving 25mm thick to floors m2 1700
granolithic m
156 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Quarry floor tiling 2
2
Wallboard 95mm thick and two coat plasterwork to
m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Clean existing painted timber framing and prepare to receive new finish m2 300
Burn off paint from timber framing rub down and prepare for new finish m2 600
150times150mm m 6000
200times200mm m 5600
walls
5 Indices and regional variations
Indices
Indices have been used for many years in the construction industry as a tool in the comparison of costs and tender prices between different periods of time They are essential when projecting cash flow forecasts on projects that may over run or for planning medium- to long-term projects where trends from historical cost databases can be identified and projected forwards
There are several indices available and the most appropriate must be selected to suit the project under consideration The main set of indices in the building industry is produced by the Building Cost Information Services (BCIS) and is published by the RICS The civil engineering industry sometimes use a price adjustment formula (usually called the Baxter formula after its originator) on contracts with a long construction period The formula is based on fewer headings than the BCIS and covers eleven categories
Construction indices usually present data under two headings construction costs and tender prices Construction costs represent the amounts paid by contractors for labour materials plant and other costs incurred in running a business Tender prices are the sums accepted by clients for the erection of projects and include profit and overheads
Tender prices tend to increase when there is a large volume of work available and decrease during lean periods In difficult times contractors may submit tenders at cost (or even below cost) in order to obtain work to keep the work force together and keep the plant occupied
Tender prices are compiled from accepted tenders based on statistics produced in quarterly periods and consolidated into annual figures The following table lists the construction costs and tender prices between 1984 and 2009mdashthe figures for 2008 and 2009 are estimated
Year Construction costs Tender prices
1984 236 210
1985 248 218
1986 262 229
1987 276 258
1988 293 309
1989 314 340
1990 337 309
1991 355 262
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1992 365 243
1993 372 235
1994 382 252
1995 401 265
1996 411 267
1997 421 283
1998 439 313
1999 460 332
2000 489 359
2001 507 384
2002 535 412
2003 568 429
2004 600 442
2005 641 465
2006 682 491
2007 718 525
2008 752 556
2009 789 584
Estimated
Regional variations
Construction costs vary in different parts of the UK and the following adjustments should be made to first stage estimates The costs in this book are set at 100
England
East Anglia 91
East Midlands 87
Inner London 106
North 90
North West 87
England
Outer London 100
South East 95
South West 91
Yorkshire and Humberside 90
Northern Ireland 72
Scotland
Wales 90
94
Year Construction costs Tender prices
6Property insurance
When preparing first stage estimates it is important that the fullest possible financial picture is presented to the client to enable him to make a decision on whether to proceed with the project or not
A calculation must be done for insurance purposes to assess the rebuilding costs if the building was damaged by fire or some other cause
The easiest way to achieve this is by using the square metre prices in Chapter 1 as a base The appropriate rate should be multiplied by the area of the building to be insured The resultant figure must then be adjusted by both the indices and regional variation factors in Chapter 5
The insurance cover must also include for the demolition of the damaged building (not just clearing away debris but grubbing up existing foundations and basements) and professional fees to plan and supervise the work of reconstruction Here is an example of how the calculation should be made
Example 1
Day Surgery in the East Anglia region constructed in 1982 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 600 m2
say pound1350 810000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 21600
831600
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for East Anglia
times91timespound831600 756756
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 56756
Carried forward pound 813512
Brought forward pound 813512
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 97621
Planning and building regulations say 25000 122621
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936133
VAT 175 163823
pound 1099956
The building should be insured for pound1100000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
Example 2
Heavy industrial factory in Scotland constructed in 1988 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 2400 m2 say pound900 2160000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 50400
2210400
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for Scotland
2077776
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 155833
Carried forward pound 2233609
Brought forward pound 2233609
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 268033
Planning and building regulations say 25000 293033
2526642
VAT 175 442162
pound 2968804
The building should be insured for pound3000000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
times94timespound2210400
7 Professional fees
The use of fee scales used to be mandatory but now clients are able to negotiate the level of fees with their professional advisers In the preparation of first stage estimates the cost of fees must be included on either an all-in fee basis for the professional team or separate fees for each discipline This chapter contains information for either method
An allowance should be made for expenses incurred in connection with the contract and VAT on professional fees should also be included The following categories of fees are included
bull architectsbull quantity surveyorsbull consulting engineersbull landscape architectsbull planningbull building regulations
Architectsrsquo fees
Details of Architectsrsquo fees are set out in lsquoEngaging an Architectrsquo and a copy can be obtained from RIBA Publications (0207 608 2375) The fees are based upon three classifications of buildings
simplemdashcar parks warehouses factories etcaveragemdashoffices retail outlets housing schools etccomplexmdashspecialist buildings hospitals laboratories etc
The work stages are set out below
Stages Proportion of fee
C Outline proposals 10ndash15
D Detailed proposals 15ndash20
E Final proposals 20
F Production information 20
G-L Tender and construction 25ndash35
The fees are assessed by applying the classification of the project to its value on a fee scale graph Extra fees may be due if the work is carried out in Stage A (Appraisal) and Stage B (Strategic Brief) or alteration work These fees would normally be charged on a time basis at an agreed rate Here are some typical examples of fees for new work
162 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Value of contract Fee as percentage of contract value
100000 85ndash110
500000 58ndash85
1000000 45ndash78
2000000 40ndash73
3000000 38ndash70
Quantity Surveyorsrsquo fees
The following examples of fees are set out in Professional Charges for Quantity Surveying Services obtainable from Surveyors Publications (01203 694757) Although Scale 36 (inclusive fees for quantity surveying services) has been abolished it is included here for general guidance
Scales 36 and 37mdashBuilding workThere are three basic categories of works
Category A complex with little repetition
Category B less complex with some repetition
Category C simple
For each category there are two types of fees
Scale 36 inclusive scale for complete services
Scale 37 itemised scale divided into pre- and post-contract services
Here are some examples of percentages and fees for varying sized projects
Scale 36mdashInclusive services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 9380 625 9060 604 7650 5 10
250000 14380 575 13760 550 11750 470
350000 19030 544 18060 516 15450 441
450000 23330 518 21960 488 18750 417
750000 34880 465 32010 427 27450 366
1250000 51880 415 46010 368 39950 320
2500000 90380 362 79010 316 68200 273
4000000 133880 333 116010 290 99200 248
pound
Professional fees 163
Scale 37mdashPre-contract services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 4730 315 4410 294 3930 262
250000 7030 281 6410 256 5730 229
350000 9080 259 8160 233 7230 227
450000 10880 242 9660 215 8430 417
750000 15830 211 13560 181 11580 154
1250000 23330 187 19060 152 16080 129
2500000 39080 156 31810 127 26330 105
4000000 56380 140 45810 115 37330 093
Scale 37mdashPost-contract services (Alternative 1)
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 3150 210 3150 210 2520 168
250000 4850 194 4850 194 4020 161
350000 6500 184 6450 184 5470 156
450000 8100 180 7950 177 6870 153
750000 12450 166 11850 158 10620 142
1250000 18950 152 17350 152 16120 129
2500000 34200 137 30100 120 27870 111
4000000 51200 128 44100 110 40370 101
For negotiating and agreeing prices with a contractor
Value of work Fee
pound pound
150000 750 050
250000 1050 042
350000 1350 039
450000 1650 037
750000 2400 032
1250000 3350 027
2500000 4600 018
4000000 6100 015
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Scale 38mdashCivil Engineering work
Category 1 Runways roads railways and earthworks and dredging and monolithic walls
Category 2 Piled quay walls suspended jetties bridges sewers storage and treatment tanks turbine halls reactor blocks
Pre-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 1960 065 3650 073
1500000 5040 034 8850 050
2500000 7540 030 12850 051
5000000 12790 026 21850 044
7000000 16790 024 28850 041
12000000 25790 021 45350 038
15000000 30290 020 54350 036
25000000 44790 018 83350 033
Post-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 5950 119 10750 215
750000 8250 110 15000 200
1500000 14250 095 26250 175
2500000 20750 083 38250 153
5000000 34000 068 65250 131
7000000 44000 063 86250 123
12000000 68000 057 135750 113
15000000 81500 054 162750 109
25000000 125000 050 249750 100
Consulting Engineersrsquo fees
Engineersrsquo fees are published by The Association for Consultancy and Engineering Alliance House 12 Caxton House London SW1H 0QL (tel 0207 222 6557) and copies can be obtained from them
Professional fees 165
Landscape Consultantsrsquo fees
The fees for work over the value of pound10000 are calculated in two parts Part 1 is assessed from a graph which indicates the fee percentage from 6 to 14 according to the value of the contract Part 2 is a coefficient ranging from 10 where the consultant has overall responsibility to his client for a job with a normal balance of hard and soft works
This may increase to 12 when the soft works element exceeds 50 of the landscape contract or for private contracts The coefficient may be decreased to 08 for other types of jobs such as golf courses and road landscaping Here is an example
Assume a project has a contract value of pound100000 including both hard and soft works in a new business park The fee graph shows that the percentage norm is 75 The coefficient is 12 because the soft work element exceeds 50 The job coefficient is 10 so the compounded coefficient is 10times12 The total percentage fee will be 75times12=90
The scale of fees allows for other methods of remuneration such as lump sum fees using a ceiling figure in conjunction with a time basis or having a retainer that can be reviewed after a period and paid according to the value of the actual work carried out
Similarly when only occasional work is required this can be charged on a time basis Site surveys would normally be paid on a lump sum basis of estimated time involved
Professional team all-in fees
Assessing the fees for professional teams working on a development project can be complicated due to the different methods of fee calculation adopted by the various professional bodies Worked examples of these are shown in this chapter relating to a range of contract values
Sometimes the client will prefer to deal with only one discipline and a lead professional will be appointed This firm will negotiate an overall fee for the whole team and the table below shows the effect of this arrangement The figures have been rounded off to the nearest pound1000
Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
13 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
200 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
300 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45
400 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60
500 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
600 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90
700 56 63 70 77 84 91 98 105
800 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120
900 72 81 90 99 108 117 126 135
1000 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
1200 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
1400 112 126 140 154 168 182 196 210
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Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
1 3 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
1600 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
1800 144 162 180 198 216 234 252 270
2000 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
2250 180 202 225 247 270 292 315 337
2500 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375
2750 220 247 275 302 330 357 385 412
3000 240 270 300 330 360 390 420 450
3250 260 292 325 357 390 422 455 487
3500 280 315 350 385 420 455 490 525
3750 300 337 375 412 450 487 525 562
4000 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600
5500 440 495 550 605 660 715 770 825
6000 480 540 600 660 720 780 840 900
7000 560 630 700 770 840 910 980 1050
8000 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
9000 720 810 900 990 1080 1170 1260 1350
10000 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
8 Useful addresses
Association of Consulting EngineersAlliance House12 Caxton StreetLondon SW1 OQL(0207 222 6557)
British Association of Landscape IndustriesLandscape HouseNational Agricultural CentreStoneleigh ParkWarwickshire CV8 2LG(0247 669 0333)
British Board of AgrementPO Box 195 Bucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordHerts WD2 7NG(01923 665300)
British Decorators Association32 Coton RoadNuneatonWarwickshire CV11 5TW(0247 635 3776)
British Flat Roofing Council186 Beardall StreetHucknallNottingham NG15 7JU(01159566666)
British Property Federation1 Warwick Row7th FloorLondon SW1E 5ER(0207 828 0111)
British Standards Institution389 Chiswick High StreetLondon W4 4AL(0208 996 9000)
British Woodworking Federation55 Tufton Street
168 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
London SW1 3QL(0870 458 6939)
Building Centre Group26 Store StreetLondon WC1E 7BT(0207 692 4000)
Building Cost Information ServiceRICS12 Great George StreetParliament SquareLondon SWIP 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Building Employers Confederation56ndash64 Leonard StreetLondon EC2A 4JX(0207 608 5000)
Building Research EstablishmentBucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordWD2 7JR (01923 664000)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators12 Bloomsbury SquareLondon WC1A 2LP(0207 421 7444)
Chartered Institute of BuildingEnglemere Kingsrsquos RideAscot Berkshire SL5 7BJ(01344 630700)
Concrete SocietyCentury HouseTelford AvenueCrowthorneBerkshire RG45 6YS(01344466007)
Confederation of British IndustryCentre Point103 New Oxford StreetLondon WC1A 1DU(0207 379 7400)
Electrical Contractors AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtBayswaterLondon W2 4HY(0207 313 4800)
Useful addresses 169
Federation of Master Builders14ndash15 Great James StreetLondon WC1N 3DP(0207 242 7583)
Glass and Glazing Federation44ndash48 Borough High StreetLondon SEI 1XB(0207 403 7177)
Heating and Ventilation Contractorsrsquo AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtLondon W2 4JG(0207 313 4900)
Housing Corporation HQ149 Tottenham Court RoadLondon W1P OBN(0207 393 2000)
Institute of Mechanical Engineers1 Birdcage WalkLondon SW1H 9JJ(0207 222 7894)
Institute of Plumbing64 Station LaneHornchurchEssex RN12 6NB(017108 472791)
Institution of Civil Engineers1ndash7 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AA(0207 222 7722)
Institution of Civil Engineering SurveyorsDominion HouseSibson RoadSaleCheshire M33 7PP(0161 9723100)
Institution of Electrical EngineersSavoy PlaceLondon WC2R OBL(0207 240 1871)
Institution of Structural Engineers11 Upper Belgrave StreetLondon SW1X 8BH(0207 235 4535)
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Joint Contracts Tribunal66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of British Architects66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors12 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Royal Town Planning Institute41 Botolph LaneLondon ER3R 8DL(0207 929 9494)
Timber Research and Development AssociationStocking LaneHughenden ValleyHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP14 4ND(01494 569 600)
Town and Country Planning Association17 Carlton House TerraceLondon SW1Y 5AS(0207 930 8903)
Water Services Association1 Queen Annrsquos GateLondon SW1H 9BT(0207 957 4567)
Welsh Development AgencyTreforest Industrial EstatePontypriddGlamorgan CS37 5UT(01345 775577)
Zinc Development Association6 Wrenrsquos Court56 Victoria RoadSutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB72 1SY(0121 3558386)
9 Estimating data
When preparing first stage estimates it is often necessary to take a broad view because of lack of time or information The data in this chapter are intended to help in this process
LABOUR
The rates in this book have been calculated based on the following labour hourly values
General operatives pound13
Craftsmen pound17
Plumbers pound18
Electricians pound19
The following hourly gang rates have also been used where applicable
Building
Groundwork gang pound70
Concreting gang pound60
Steel fixing gang pound60
Formwork gang pound90
Bricklaying gang pound50
Lightweight blockwork gang pound50
Dense blockwork gang pound50
Carpentry gang pound60
Drain laying gang pound35
Civil engineering
Concreting gang pound90
Shuttering gang pound75
Pipe laying (small bore) gang pound80
Pipe laying (large bore) gang pound90
Sub base laying gang pound75
Concrete paving gang pound90
172 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
The metric system
Linear
1 centimetre (cm) = 10 millimetres (mm)
1 decimetre (dm) = 10 centimetres (cm)
1 metre (m) = 10 decimetres (dm)
1 kilometre (km) = 1000 metres (m)
Area
100 sq millimetres = 1 sq centimetre
100 sq centimetres = 1 sq decimetre
100 sq decimetres = 1 sq metre
1000 sq metres = 1 hectare
Capacity
1 millilitre (ml) = 1 cubic centimetre (cm3)
1 centilitre (cl) = 10 millilitres (ml)
1 decilitre (dl) = 10 centilitres (cl)
= 10 decilitres (dl)
Weight
1 centigram (cg) = 10 milligrams (mg)
1 decigram (dg) = 10 centigrams (cg)
1 gram (g) = 10 decigrams (dg)
1 decagram (dag) = 10 grams (g)
1 hectogram (hg) = 10 decagrams (dag)
Conversion equivalents (imperialmetric)
Length
inch = 254 mm
1 foot = 3048 mm
1 yard = 9144 mm
1 yard = 09144m
1 mile = 160934m
Area
1 sq inch = 64516 sq mm
1 sq ft = 0092903 sq m
1 sq yard = 08361 sq m
1 acre = 4840 sq yards
1 litre (l)
Estimating data 173
1 acre = 2471 hectares
Liquid
= 0454 litres
1 pint = 0568 litres
1 gallon = 4546 litres
Horse-power
1 hp = 746 watts
1 hp = 0746 kW
1 hp =
Weight
= 04536 kg
1 cwt = 508 kg
1 ton = 10161 kg
Conversion equivalents (metricimperial)
Length
1 mm = 003937 inches
1 centimetre = 03937 inches
1 metre = 1094 yards
1 metre = 3282 ft
1 kilometre = 0621373 miles
Area
1 sq millimetre = 000155 sq in
1 sq metre = 10764 sq ft
1 sq metre = 1196 sq yards
1 acre = 404686 sq m
1 hectare = 0404686 acres
Liquid
1 litre = 2202 Ibs
1 litre = 176 pints
1 litre = 022 gallons
Horse-power
1 watt = 000134 hp
1 kw = 134 hp
1 hp = 0759 kg ms
1 lb water
1 lb
33000 ftlbmin
174 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weight
1 kg = 2205 Ibs
1 kg = 001968 cwt
1 kg = 0000984 ton
Temperature equivalents
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius deduct 32 and multiply by 59To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply by 95 and add 32
Fahrenheit Celsius
230 1100
220 1044
210 989
200 933
190 878
180 822
170 767
160 711
150 656
140 600
130 544
120 489
110 433
100 378
90 322
80 267
70 211
60 156
50 100
40 44
30
20
10
0
11ndash
67
22
178
ndash
ndash
ndash
Estimating data 175
Areas and volumes
Figure Area Perimeter
Rectangle Lengthtimesbreadth Sum of sides
Triangle Basetimeshalf of perpendicular height
Sum of sides
Quadrilateral Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapezoidal Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapeziumperpendicular height
Sum of sides
Parallelogram Basetimesperpendicular height Sum of sides
Regular polygon Half sum of sidestimeshalf internal diameter
Sum of sides
Circle pitimesradius2
Figure Surface area Volume
Cylinder pitimes2timesradius2timeslength (curved surface only)
2
Sphere pitimesdiameter2 3
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Aggregate coarse 1500
Ashes 800
Ballast 600
Blockboard standard
Blockboard tempered 940ndash1060
Blocks natural aggregate
75mm 16000
100mm 21500
140mm 30000
Blocks lighweight aggregate
75mm 6000
100mm 8000
140mm 11200
Bricks Fletton 182000
Bricks engineering 225000
Bricks concrete 185000
Brickwork 1125mm 22000
940ndash1000
Half of sum of parallel sidestimes
pitimesradius timeslength
Diameter times05236
pitimesdiameter or pitimes2timesradius
176 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Brickwork 215mm 46500
Brickwork 3275mm 71000
Cement 1440
Chalk 2240
Chipboard standard 650ndash750
Chipboard flooring 680ndash800
Clay 1800
Concrete 2450
6mm 0091
8mm 0125
10mm 0158
12mm 0191
15mm 0280
18mm 0385
22mm 0531
28mm 0681
35mm 1133
42mm 1368
54mm 1769
Copper pipes table Y
6mm 0117
8mm 0162
10mm 0206
12mm 0251
15mm 0392
18mm 0476
22mm 0697
28mm 0899
35mm 1409
42mm 1700
54mm 2905
Copper pipes table Z
6mm 0077
8mm 0105
10mm 0133
12mm 0161
Copper pipes tabletimes
Estimating data 177
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm15mm 020318mm 029222mm 035928mm 045935mm 067042mm 092254mm 1334
Flint 2550Gravel 1750Hardcore 1900Hoggin 1750Glass clear sheet
3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 150010mm 250012mm 300015mm 375019mm 475025mm 6350
Glass float3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 1500
Glass patterned3mm 6004mm 7505mm 9506mm 115010mm 2150
Laminboard 500ndash700Lime ground 750Mild steel flat bars
25times953mm 191038times953mm 284050times1270 506050times1900 7590
Mild steel round bars6mm 02228mm 039510mm 0616
178 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
12mm 0888
16mm 1579
20mm 2466
25mm 3854
32mm 6313
40mm 9864
50mm 15413
Mild steel square bars
6mm 0283
8mm 0503
10mm 0784
12mm 1131
16mm 2010
20mm 3139
25mm 4905
32mm 8035
40mm 12554
50mm 19617
Plaster
780
Carlite tough coat 11 mm thick
780
Carlite bonding 8mm thick 710
Carlite bonding 11 mm thick 980
Thistle hardwall 11 mm thick 880
Thistle dri-coat 11 mm thick 830
Thistle renovating 11 mm thick
880
Sand 1600
Screed 125mm thick 2900
Stone Bath 2200
Stone crushed 1350
Stone Darley Dale 2400
Carlite browning 11mm thick
Estimating data 179
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2
Stone natural 2400
Stone Portland 2200
Stone reconstructed 2250
Stone York 2400
Terrazzo 25mm thick 4550
Timber
Ash 800
Baltic Spruce 480
Beech 815
Birch 720
Box 960
Cedar 480
Ebony 1215
Elm 625
Greenheart 960
Jarrah 815
Maple 750
Pine Pitchpine 800
Pine Red Deal 575
Pine Yellow Deal 530
Sycamore 530
Teak African 960
Teak Indian 655
Walnut 495
Top soil 1000
Water 950
Woodblock flooringsoftwood 1270
hardwood 1760
Zinc sheeting 46
EXCAVATION AND FILLINGShrinkage of deposited material
Clay minus10Gravel minus75Sandy soil minus125
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Bulking excavated material
Clay 40
Gravel 25
Sand 20
Typical fuel comsumption for plant
Engine size kW Litres per hour
Compressors up to 20 40030 65040 82050 90075 1600100 2000125 2500150 3000
Concrete mixers up to5 10010 24015 38020 500
Dumpers5 1307 20010 30015 40020 49030 70050 1200
Excavators10 25020 45040 90060 130080 1700
Pumps5 11010 21015 32020 42025 550
Estimating data 181
CONCRETE WORKConcrete mixes
Mix Cement t Sand m3 Aggregate m3 Water litters
112 050 045 070 20800
1153 037 050 080 18500
124 030 054 085 17500
1255 025 055 085 16600
136 022 055 085 16000
BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK
Bricks per m2 (brick size 215times1035times65mm)
Half brick wall
stretcher bond 59
English bond 89
English garden wall bond 74
Flemish bond 79
One brick wall
English bond 118
Flemish bond 118
One and a half brick wall
English bond 178
Flemish bond 178
Two brick wall
English bond 238
Flemish bond 238
Metric modular bricks
200times100times75mm
90mm thick 133
190mm thick 200
200times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
190mm thick 100
290mm thick 150
300times100times75mm
90mm thick 44
300times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
Blocks per m2 (block size 414times215mm)
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60mm thick 99
75mm thick 99
100mm thick 99
140mm thick 99
190mm thick 99
215mm thick 99
Mortar per m2 Wirecut m3 1 Frog m3 2 Frogs m3
Brick size 215times1035times65mm
half brick wall 0017 0024 0031
one brick wall 0045 0059 0073
one and a half brick wall 0072 0093 0114
two brick wall 0101 0128 0155
Brick size 200times100times75mm Solid m3 Perforated m3
90mm thick 0016 0019
190mm thick 0042 0048
290mm thick 0068 0078
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0013 0016
190mm thick 0036 0041
290mm thick 0059 0067
Solid m3 Perforated m3
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0015 0018
Block size 440times215mm
60mm thick 0004
75mm thick 0005
100mm thick 0006
140mm thick 0007
190mm thick 0008
215mm thick 0009
MASONRY
Mortar per m2 of random walling m3
300mm thick wall 0120
450mm thick wall 0160
550mm thick wall 0120
Estimating data 183
CARPENTRY AND JOINERYLength of boarding required mm2
Board width 75mm 1333
Board width 100mm 1000
Board width 125mm 800
Board width 150mm 667
Board width 175mm 571
Board width 200mm 500
ROOFING Lap mm Gauge mm Nrm2 Battens mm2
Clayconcrete tiles
267times165mm 65 100 6000 1000
65 98 6400 1050
65 90 6800 1130
387times230mm 75 300 1600 320
100 280 1740 350
420times330mm 75 340 1000 290
100 320 1074 310
Fibre slates
500times250mm 90 205 1950 485
80 210 1910 476
70 215 1860 465
600times300mm 105 250 1360 404
100 250 1340 400
90 255 1310 392
80 260 1290 385
70 263 1270 377
400times200mm 70 165 3000 606
75 162 3090 617
90 155 3230 645
500times250mm 70 215 1860 465
75 212 1890 472
90 205 1950 488
100 200 2000 500
110 195 2050 513
600times300mm 100 250 134 400
110 245 1360 408
184 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Natural slates
405times205mm 75 165 2959 870
405times255mm 75 165 2375 606
405times305mm 75 165 1900 500
460times230mm 75 195 2300 600
460times255mm 75 195 2037 520
460times305mm 75 195 1700 500
510times255mm 75 220 1802 460
510times305mm 75 220 1500 400
560times280mm 75 240 1481 412
560times280mm 75 240 1400 400
610times305mm 75 265 1227 374
Reconstructed stone slates
380times250mm 75 150 1600 320
PLASTERING AND TILING
Plaster coverage m2 per 1000kg
Carlite browning 11 mm thick 135ndash155
Carlite tough coat 11mm thick 135ndash150
Carlite bonding 11mm thick 100ndash115
Thistle hardwall 11mm thick 115ndash130
Thistle dri-coat 11mm thick 135ndash135
Thistle renovating 11mm thick 115ndash125
Tile coverage Nr per m2
4327
200times200mm 2500
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Roof drainage Area m2 Pipe mm Gutter mm
One end outlet 15 50 75
38 68 100
100 110 150
Centre outlet 30 50 75
75 68 100
200 110 150
152times152mm
Estimating data 185
PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING
Average coverage of paints m2 per litre
Timber Plastered surfaces Brickwork
Primer 10ndash12 9ndash11 5ndash7
Undercoat 10ndash12 11ndash14 6ndash8
Gloss 11ndash14 11ndash14 6ndash8
Emulsion 10ndash12 12ndash15 6ndash10
Wallpaper coverage per roll Rolls nr Wall height m Room perimeter m
4 250 8
5 250 9
5 250 10
6 250 11
6 250 12
7 250 13
7 250 14
8 250 15
8 250 16
8 250 17
9 250 18
10 250 19
10 250 20
10 250 21
11 250 22
11 250 23
12 250 24
13 250 25
13 250 26
14 250 27
5 280 8
5 280 9
5 280 10
7 280 11
7 280 12
7 280 13
8 280 14
8 280 15
9 280 16
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10 280 17
10 280 18
11 280 19
11 280 20
12 280 21
13 280 22
13 280 23
14 280 24
14 280 25
15 280 26
15 280 27
Drainage
Trench widths Under 15m deep mm Over 15m deep mm
Pipe diameter 100mm 450 600
Pipe diameter 150mm 500 650
Pipe diameter 225mm 600 750
Pipe diameter 300mm 650 800
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and haunching (m3 per m) m3
Pipe diameter 100mm 0117
Pipe diameter 150mm 0152
Pipe diameter 225mm 0195
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and surround (m3 per m)
Pipe diameter 100mm 0185
Pipe diameter 150mm 0231
Pipe diameter 225mm 0285
Pipe diameter 300mm 0391
LANDSCAPING
Tree sizes Type Height Clear stem height
Girth
Light standard 250ndash275m 150ndash180m 6ndash8cm
Standard 275ndash300m 18m 8ndash10cm
Selected standard
300ndash350m 18m 10ndash12cm
Heavy standard 350ndash400m 18m 12ndash14cm
Extra heavy standard
400ndash500m 18m 14ndash16cm
Estimating data 187
gmm2 34 gmm2 50 gmm2 102 gmm2 500
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2)
50 75 150 200
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2)
18 27 54 72
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2)
350 525 1050 1400
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2)
23 35 69 92
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2)
368 552 1104 1472
area 6900m2)235 352 705 940
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2)
170 255 510 680
Weedkiller
litres per hectare
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2) 148
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2) 052
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2) 1028
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2) 067
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2) 1083
Rugby (size 100times69m area 6900m2) 690
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2) 500
CIVIL ENGINEERING OUTPUT
Placing ready-mixed concrete Labour gang (m3 per hour)
Mass concrete
blinding
150mm thick 550
150ndash300mm thick 625
300ndash500mm thick 700
bases
not exceeding 150mm thick 500
not exceeding 300mm thick 575
not exceeding 500mm thick 675
exceeding 150mm thick 700
sports fieldsQuantities of seed for
Rugby (size 100times69m
188 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced concrete
bases
not exceeding 300mm thick 550
not exceeding 500mm thick 625
exceeding 150mm thick 675
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm thick 375
not exceeding 300mm thick 475
exceeding 300mm thick 575
walls
not exceeding 150mm thick 350
not exceeding 300mm thick 450
exceeding 300mm thick 500
beams and columns
sectional area not exceeding 003m2) 200
sectional area not exceeding 003 -10m2) 250
sectional area exceeding 10m2) 350
Fixing bar reinforcement
The following figures exclude delivery craneage and hoisting in position The hours refer to tonnes per hour for a steelfixer and general operative
Height up to 6m (hours)
Height 7 to 12m (hours)
Height 13 to 19m (hours)
Height over 19m (hours)
Straight round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 006 008 012 016 to braces columns and sloping roofs
006 008 012 016
Bent round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 006 006 008to braces columns and sloping
roofs002 002 004 006
Straight indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 008 010 014 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 004 004 008
Bent indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 004 006 006 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 002 004 004
Estimating data 189
Erecting and striking formwork
Joiner m2 per hour General operative m2 per hour
Vertical wall face height
up to 15m 170 080
15 to 30m 140 070
30 to 45m 120 060
45 to 60m 100 050
Horizontal slabs height
up to 30m 111 111
30 to 36m 105 105
36 to 42m 100 100
42 to 48m 095 095
48 to 54m 090 090
54 to 60m 083 083
Formwork multipliers Multiplier
Battered walls 120
Circular walls to large radius 170
Circular walls to small radius 210
Formwork one use 100
Formwork two uses per use 085
Formwork three uses per use 075
Formwork four uses per use 072
ormwork five uses per use 068
Formwork six uses per use 066
Formwork seven uses per use 063
Drainage
Unit Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 15m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 30m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 45m deep
Lay and joint flexible-jointed clayware pipes diameter
100mm m 10 8 7
150mm m 7 6 5
225mm m 5 4 3
300mm m 4 3 2
375mm m 3 2 2
190 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
450mm m 2 2 1
Bends
100mm nr 20 17 14
150mm nr 17 14 13
225mm nr 13 10 8
300mm nr 10 8 7
375mm nr 7 6 5
450mm nr 3 3 2
Single junctions
100mm nr 13 10 8
150mm nr 7 6 5
225mm nr 6 5 4
300mm nr 4 3 3
375mm nr 3 2 2
450mm nr 2 2 1
Precast concrete manholes Unit Pipelayer General operative
675mm diameter shaft rings mhour 100 030
900mm diameter manhole rings mhour 060 020
1200mm diameter manhole rings mhour 040 010
1500mm diameter manhole rings mhour 030 010
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 100 030
1200 to 675mm tapers nrhour 060 020
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 050 020
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 250 080
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 200 070
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 140 050
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 090 030
Build in pipes and make good
150mm diameter nrhour 400 000
300mm diameter nrhour 200 000
450mm diameter nrhour 100 000
Benching 150mm thick m2hour 120 120
Benching 300mm thick m2hour 060 060
Render benching 25mm thick m2hour 110 110
Manhole cover and frame nrhour 130 130
Agricultural buildings 2Alterations and repairs 179ndash193Ambulance stations 1 13 16
Banks 1 13 17Beds 88ndash89Boilers 168ndash169Bowling greens 5Breaking up 86ndash87Brickwork blockwork and masonry 158ndash160
227ndash229Buildersrsquo work 84Building Societies 1Building work 51ndash84Busbar trunking 173ndash174
Cables and wiring 176Cable trays 177Car parking 8 12 15 47Car parks 109ndash110Carpentry and joinery 229Car repairs 2Car showroom 2Car washers 8Ceiling finishes 80ndash81Churches 5Church halls 5Cinemas 4Circuit breakers 175Civil engineering outputs 236ndash238Civil engineering work 116ndash163Coach and bus stations 8Colleges 6 40Community centres 4Composite and principal rates 49ndash193Computer buildings 6Concert halls 4Concrete ancillaries 134ndash137Concrete work 227Conduits 177ndash178Convents 5
Costs per square metre 1ndash9Costs per unit 11ndash12Courts 1 13 18Crematoria 5
Demolition and site clearance 128ndash129Dental surgeries 3Distribution boards 171ndash172Drainage 94ndash100 233 238Ductwork 166ndash167
Earthworks 129ndash130Electrical work 171ndash178Elemental costs 13ndash47Estimating data 217ndash239Excavation 85ndash86 105 225ndash226Exhibition buildings 4 5External doors 69ndash70External walls 64ndash69External works 85
Factories 2 14 20ndash21Fencing 92ndash94Field drains 113ndash115Fire stations 1 19Filling 87ndash88 105ndash106Finishings 192ndash193Flats 11 12 15 43 45 46Floor finishes 76ndash80Frame 54Fuel consumption 226
General items 116ndash120Geotechnical and other processes 122ndash127Golf club houses 4 14 83Ground investigation 120ndash121Gymnasia 5
Halls 1Health centres 2 30Hot and cold water services 83
Index
192 Index
Hotels 7 11Hospitals 3 11Housing 7 11 12 15 46
Ice rinks 4Indices 195ndash196In situ concrete 131ndash133Internal doors 72ndash74Internal walls 70ndash72
Laboratories 2 3 25Labour 217Landscaping 103ndash115 234ndash235Libraries 6 14Livestock buildings 24Luminaires 178
Magistratesrsquo courts 1Manholes 100ndash103 143ndash144 239Masonry 229Mechanical work 164ndash170Metric system 218ndash220Miscellaneous metalwork 145ndash148Miscellaneous work 162Museums 6
Nursery units 26Nursesrsquo residences 7Nursing homes 4 11
Offices 2ndash3Old personsrsquo homes 13 31
Painting 160Painting and wallpapering 232ndash233Partitions 70ndash72Paths 108ndash109Pavings 89ndash92Pharmacies 3Piling 149ndash151Pipework 82 138ndash143 164ndash166Planting 112ndash113Plastering and tiling 231Plumbing and heating 192 231Police stations 1 13 20Post offices 1Precast concrete 138Preliminaries 49Prisons 1Property insurance 199ndash201
Professional fees 203ndash209Public houses 4 14 34
Radiators 169ndash170Rail track 154ndash156Regional variations 196ndash197Research facilities 6Restaurants 4 14 35Retaining walls 107ndash108Roads 108Roads and pavings 151ndash154Roofing 229ndash231Roofs 56ndash63
Sanitary fittings 81Schools 6 12 14 38 39 40 41Sewer renovation and ancillary works 162ndash163Shopping malls 8Shops 8Site clearance 103ndash105Soil stabilisation 106ndash107Sixth form colleges 6 40Soiling seeding and turfing 110ndash113Sport centres 4Sports grounds 110Sports halls 14 36Sports stadia 11Sports pavillons 4Squash courts 4Staircases 63ndash64Structural metalwork 145Student accommodation 7 12Substructures 49ndash53Supermarkets 8Surface treatments 88 106Surgeries 3 14 29Swimming pools 4
Taking down 179Teachersrsquo training colleges 4 14 42Temperature equivalents 220Temples 5Tennis courts 5Theatres 5ndash11Thermal insulation 167ndash169Timber 148ndash149Transformers 171Trunking 172ndash175Tunnels 156ndash158
Index 203
Universities 6Upper floors 55ndash56Useful addresses 211ndash215
VAT xiVillage halls 14 20Visitorsrsquo centres 5
Wall finishes 74ndash75
Warehouses 8 27 28Waterproofing 161Weights of materials 221ndash225Welfare centres 13 32Windows 69ndash70
Youth clubs 4
Youth hostels 7
- Book Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Costs per square metre
- 2 Costs per unit
- 3 Elemental costs
- 4 Composite and principal rates
- 5 Indices and regional variations
- 6 Property insurance
- 7 Professional fees
- 8 Useful addresses
- 9 Estimating data
- Index
-
Preface
The construction industry particularly house building is currently going through a difficult period Both clients and contractors are experiencing difficulties in financial matters due to the recent upheaval in the banking system Nevertheless small and large construction projects are still being designed and planned and the need for the preparation of accurate financial assessments in the first stages of a projectrsquos life has never been greater
Assessing the total cost of a construction project is a continuous process that commences when the client asks his professional advisors what it will cost It ends when the cheque for the release of the last portion of the retention is paid and the final account is settled
Whether a project is profitable or not can often depend on decisions taken at the first stages of its life The people who carry out this assessment bear the responsibility of deciding whether the cost information available at the time warrants spending further time and money investigating the viability of a project that is usually still at the conceptual stage
It is vital therefore that the most accurate methods of calculating the probable costs of construction are used and I hope that the information in this book will help clients developers architects engineers and surveyors involved in this process
Time spent on the appraisal of projects that do not proceed is not always wastedmdashlessons can be learnt that will help the next project The greater waste lies in allowing jobs to proceed without the people making the key decisions having the best cost information available to them
It is not possible to provide totally accurate cost data in the early stages of a jobmdashonly a historical analysis of the final account can do that But guidelines can be set out that should allow the client commissioning the work to help make the right decision before becoming contractually committed to spending large sums of money on land purchase professional fees and construction costs
On a well-managed project the cost plan will be monitored continuously as changes are made to the original design or for other reasons If the first-stage budget is based on reliable cost data the project will have a better chance of being completed within budget
I have received a great deal of help in the preparation of this book and would like to thank those suppliers and contractors who gave me their time and support The information in Estimating Data on civil engineering outputs is based on data in Sponrsquos Civil Engineering and Highways Price Book 2009 edited by Davis Langdon
Preface vii
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information neither the Publishers nor I can accept any type of liability resulting from the use of the contents
On a more positive note I would welcome constructive criticism of ways to make the contents of this book more relevant to the changing needs of the construction industry for future editions
Bryan Spain
September 2009
Introduction
This is the third edition of Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook and it is aimed at all those members of the construction team who are involved in assessing construction costs during the early stages of the development of a project There are many factors that can affect the profitability of a job over which the construction team has little or no control
It is important therefore that areas that can be influenced by good management skills should be given special attention This applies particularly to the first stage estimating process when a solid base of the projectrsquos financial position can be established
The contents have been laid out in the order that most projects are financially assessed The quality of the cost information however is almost wholly dependent upon the quality of the specification and the design information that is available at that stage of the appraisal
Chapter 1 lists square metre rates for building work for a wide variety of building types The rates are expressed in a range based on historical costs and should provide a client with a broad indication of likely costs
Chapter 2 fulfils the same function but the costs are given in unit costs eg the cost per hospital bed or per pupil in a school This method of assessment can be surprisingly accurate but should always be backed up by more detailed methods of cost appraisal
Chapter 3 contains elemental cost analyses of 32 different types of buildings These analyses provide data on the percentage and cost breakdown of 24 elements for each building and are a useful tool in identifying imbalances between the elements of different buildings
Chapter 4 includes unit rates for building landscaping civil engineering electrical and alteration work Where possible composite rates are displayed that combine several different descriptions to provide a single rate for separate but linked activities For example excavation concrete and brickwork up to DPC level are combined to produce a single linear metre rate for strip foundations
The use of composite rates can save valuable time in the preparation of the cost plan Where item descriptions do not lend themselves to be combined with others they are listed as principal rates
Chapter 5 provides indices reflecting historical costs of construction costs and tender prices
Chapter 6 deals with property insurance and contains two examples of re-building costs for insurance purposes
Chapter 7 sets out the cost of employing professional advisors whose fees are now negotiable and not mandatory
Chapter 8 includes a list of useful addresses Chapter 9 contains estimating data that may be useful when preparing a first stage
estimate
Introduction ix
At this stage of a project the information available is limited and although the brief from a client can be minimal an approximation of costs must still be prepared Here is a simple example
It is proposed to construct a single story distribution warehouse (shell only) size 6000 square metres in the South West of England An outline plan has been prepared showing parking areas and a road layout It is known that local contractors are operating at almost full capacity so tender levels are expected to be high The work would commence in April 2010 with a nine month construction period
Main building pound
6000 m2 at pound622 (Chapter 1) 3732000
External works
(based on rough quantities and rates in Chapter 4)
Car park 180000
Roads 135000
Fencing 46000
Drains 42000
Soft landscaping 15000
Lighting 15000 433000
pound 4165000
Extra for anticipated high tender levels say 6 208250
pound 4373250
Allow for inflation say 9 months 3timespound4373250 98398
Carried forward pound 4471548
Brought forward
pound4471648
4069199 Professional fees (see chapter 5)
say 12times4069199 pound 488303
pound 4557502
Depending on the quality of the information on which the first stage estimate is based a basement and ceiling band of between 5 and 10 should be applied and reported to the client
Allow for regional variations (see Chapter 5) say South West
91timespound4471648
x Introduction
5 say pound4329626 to pound4546108
10 say pound4091497 to pound5013252
These costs exclude land purchase and VAT and any special costs connected to the project They also exclude any development grants or subsidies that may be available in the area involved
1Costs per square metre
BUILDING WORK
These square metre prices exclude the cost of external works fittings furniture professional fees and VAT They are expressed in a range and are intended to provide a broad indication of the cost of the work in the early stages of a projectrsquos financial appraisal
poundm2
Public service buildings
Banks
local 1600ndash1850
city 2150ndash2750
Building societies
local 1450ndash1750
city 1650ndash2050
Fire stations 1400ndash1750
Courts
magistrates 1450ndash1700
county 1800ndash2150
Police stations 1350ndash1800
Prisons 1700ndash2300
Post offices 950ndash1250
Halls
town 1000ndash1300
village 900ndash1200
Ambulance stations 1250ndash1600
Vehicle repair 1350ndash1500
Car showroom 1100ndash1300
Car repairs and maintenance 1400ndash1650
Petrol stations 1500ndash1900
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poundm2
Industrial buildings
Agricultural
livestock 450ndash600
storage 550ndash750
Advance factories for letting 650ndash850
Purpose built factories 750ndash950
Factories generally
heavy industrial 750ndash950
extra for owner occupation 300ndash350
extra for office accommodation 350ndash400
High tech laboratories 2800ndash3500
Warehousesstores shell only
up to 2000m2 floor area 450ndash550
over 2000m2 floor area 350ndash500
extra for owner occupation 250ndash300
Offices business park
high tech unit 1000ndash1300
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Offices city centre
3 to 5 floors 1100ndash1400
over 5 floors 1250ndash1650
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
prestige building 2000ndash2800
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Health and welfare facilities
Day surgeries 1250ndash1450
Group surgeries 1150ndash1400
Homes for the mentally handicapped 1100ndash1500
Health centres 1300ndash1500 Welfare centres
1400ndash1700
Dental surgeries 1200ndash1400
Childrenrsquos homes 1100ndash1350
Geriatric units 1400ndash1700
Costs per square metre 3
poundm2
Hospices 1500ndash1900
Hospitals general 1300ndash1700
Laboratories 1550ndash1950
Pharmacies 1000ndash1500
Private hospitals 1400ndash1800
Hospital teaching centres 980ndash1400
Nursing homes 1250ndash1600
Leisure facilities
Cinemas 1800ndash2150
Community centres 1100ndash1300
Concert halls 2300ndash3300
Exhibition buildings 1550ndash1850
1350ndash1550
Golf club houses 1300ndash1800
Public houses 1200ndash1550
Restaurants 1450ndash1850
Sports centres 800ndash200
Sports pavilions 1150ndash1550
Squash courts 950ndash1250
Swimming pools
school 1200ndash1450
local 1700ndash2200
fun 2600ndash3400
Youth clubs 1000ndash1300
Gymnasiums 1000ndash1300
Fitness clubs
with pool 1400ndash1900 without pool
1000ndash1500
Exhibition centres 1500ndash2000
Social clubs 1200ndash1600
Visitorsrsquo centres 900ndash2600
international 2800ndash3750
I ce rinks
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poundm2
Indoor tennis courts 400ndash800
Indoor bowling green 450ndash900
Theatres
small 1650ndash2250
prestige 3400ndash3950
Religious buildings
Churches chapels 1200ndash1850
Church halls meeting houses 950ndash1400
Convents 1300ndash1800
Crematoria 1500ndash2600
Temples synagogues mosques 1300ndash1900
Educational buildings
Colleges 1200ndash2100
Libraries
local 950ndash1750
city centre 1550ndash2200
Museums
local 1400ndash2000
city centre 1700ndash2200
Research facilities 1600ndash2000
Schools
nursery 1200ndash1500
primary 1100ndash1400
special 1050ndash1350
for physically handicapped 900ndash1600
sixth form colleges 1200ndash1900
Universities 1400ndash1750
Cregraveches 1200ndash1600
Computer buildings 1600ndash2600 Training colleges
1100ndash1500
secondary 1050ndash1350
Costs per square metre 5
poundm2
Residential buildings
Hotels
3 star 1600ndash1950
5 star 2350ndash3000
Private housing
bungalows 900ndash1050
houses detached 850ndash1100
houses semi-detached 800ndash1050
flats low rise 900ndash1100
flats standard 850ndash950
flats luxury 1750ndash2350
Public housing
bungalows 850ndash950
houses semi-detached 800ndash1000
flats low rise 850ndash1050
sheltered housing 900ndash1050
Sheltered housing
public 900ndash1350
private 1000ndash1700
Student accommodation 1000ndash1800
Youth hostels 900ndash1800
Nursesrsquo residences 1100ndash1850
Hostels for the homeless 800ndash1000
Transport
Car parking
multi-storey 300ndash500
underground 500ndash600
surface 90ndash110
Coach and bus stations 950ndash1400
Bus garages 1100ndash1200
Car washes 700ndash1000
Retail
Retail warehouses 800ndash1100
Shops
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small 700ndash900
medium 600ndash800
Department stores 650ndash850
Shops with offices over 900ndash1200
Shops with flats over 1000ndash1300
Supermarkets
shell only 450ndash650
fitting out 900ndash1150
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
poundm2
2Costs per unit
The following represent the cost per unit of a range of types of buildings This method of assessing construction costs is usually the first step in the process of the consideration of the viability of project
Unit pound
Health and welfare facilities
Hospitals (general) Bed 90000ndash150000
Hospitals (private) Room 115000ndash210000
Nursing home
old peoplesrsquo Bed 30000ndash75000
childrenrsquos Bed 25000ndash50000
Leisure
25000ndash35000
Sports stadium new stands
single tier stand Seat 1100ndash1350
multi-tier stands with
hospitality boxes Seat 3000ndash4000
Hotels
3 star Bedroom 35000ndash55000
5 star Bedroom 85000ndash180000
Residential
Local Authority housing Bedroom 30000ndash40000
Local Authority flats Bedroom 25000ndash35000
Theatres Seat
Sheltered housing Bedroom 45000ndash60000
Private housing Bedroom 55000ndash90000
Private flats Bedroom 60000ndash95000
Student accommodation Bedroom 40000ndash55000
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Unit pound
Car parking
multi storey Car 5000ndash10000
underground Car 15000ndash25000
surface Car 1200ndash1750
Educational buildings
Nursery schools Pupil 5000ndash10000
Primary schools Pupil 7000ndash12000
Secondary schools Pupil 8000ndash14000
Transport
3 Elemental costs
This chapter contains elemental cost breakdowns for building and electrical work The building work is comprised of 38 different types in 8 categories each building broken down into 24 cost elements
The cost data should be used with caution because imbalances can occur in the use of elemental costs in isolation The figures are an amalgam of the costs for a range of buildings in each category and represent a broad indication of costs rather than an accurate statement of detail
It should be remembered that the application of the information in this chapter is only one stage in the preparation of a budget estimate for a project It is hoped that any major discrepancies will be highlighted by a comparison between the following detailed breakdowns and specific projects
Nevertheless the information provided should be an invaluable tool in assessing the relative values of elements in different buildings The tables will be particularly useful in the early cost planning process and also in the evaluation of tenders
The costs cover building work only and exclude the costs of drainage external works contingency sums professional fees and VAT Due to rounding off there may be some minor discrepancies in individual elemental costs and totals The figures are based on costs prevailing in the first quarter of 2000 The following buildings are included
BUILDING WORK
Public service buildings
Ambulance station City bank County court Fire station Police station Village hall
Industrial buildings
Factory light industrial Factory heavy industrial Livestock building High tech laboratory Nursery units
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Health and welfare
Group surgery Health centre Old personsrsquo nursing home Welfare centre
Leisure
Golf club house Public house Restaurant Sports hall
Education
Library Primary school Secondary school Sixth form college Special school Teachersrsquo training college
Residential
Local Authority low rise flats Local Authority housing Private flats Luxury private flats
Transport
Multi-storey car park
Warehouse shell Warehouse complete
Elemental costs 11
Category Public serviceType Ambulance stationFloor area 375m2 Total cost pound 425625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46819 11 125
2 Substructure 38306 9 102
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 55331 13 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 34050 8 91
8 Windows and external doors 17025 4 45
9 Partitions and internal walls 12769 3 34
10 Internal doors 8513 2 23
11 Wall finishes 8513 2 23
12 Floor finishes 21281 5 57
13 Ceiling finishes 4256 1 11
14 Fittings and furnishings 29794 7 79
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17025 4 45
16 Hot and cold water services 8513 2 23
17 Heating and air treatment installation 17025 4 45
18 Ventilation installation 4256 1 11
19 Gas services 4256 1 11
20 Electric installation 34050 8 91
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8513 2 23
23 Special installationsservices equipment 17025 4 45
24 Buildersrsquo work 38306 9 102
425625 100 1135
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Category Public serviceType City bank Floor area 907m2 Total cost pound2222150
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 199994 9 221
2 Substructure 155551 7 172
3 Frame 222215 10 245
4 Upper floors 88886 4 98
5 Roof 133329 6 147
6 Staircases 44443 2 49
7 External walls 333323 15 368
8 Windows and external doors 111108 5 123
9 Partitions and internal walls 66665 3 74
10 Internal doors 44443 2 49
11 Wall finishes 44443 2 49
12 Floor finishes 88886 4 98
13 Ceiling finishes 66665 3 74
14 Fittings and furnishings 66665 3 74
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 22222 1 25
16 Hot and cold water services 44443 2 49
17 Heating and air treatment installation 66665 3 74
18 Ventilation installation 22222 1 25
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111108 5 123
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 66665 3 74
23 Special installationsservices equipment 66665 3 74
24 Buildersrsquo work 155551 7 172
2222150 100 2450
Elemental costs 13
Category Public serviceType County courtFloor area 948m2 Total cost pound1872300
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 187230 10 198
2 Substructure 93615 5 99
3 Frame 131061 7 138
4 Upper floors 93615 5 99
5 Roof 131061 7 138
6 Staircases 56169 3 59
7 External walls 168507 9 178
8 Windows and external doors 93615 5 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 56169 3 59
10 Internal doors 74892 4 79
11 Wall finishes 56169 3 59
12 Floor finishes 74892 4 79
13 Ceiling finishes 56169 3 59
14 Fittings and furnishings 93615 5 99
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 37446 2 40
16 Hot and cold water services 18723 1 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 37446 2 40
18 Ventilation installation 18723 1 20
19 Gas services 18723 1 20
20 Electric installation 112338 6 119
21 Lift and conveyor installation 37446 2 40
22 Protective amp communication installation 18723 1 20
37446 2 40
24 Buildersrsquo work 168507 9 178
1872300 100 1975
23 Special installationsservices equipment
14 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Public serviceType Fire stationFloor area 490m2 Total cost pound771750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 77175 10 158
2 Substructure 46305 6 95
3 Frame 578813 5 1181
4 Upper floors 23153 3 47
5 Roof 61740 8 126
6 Staircases 15435 2 32
7 External walls 77175 10 158
8 Windows and external doors 46305 6 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 23153 3 47
10 Internal doors 23153 3 47
11 Wall finishes 23153 3 47
12 Floor finishes 30870 4 63
13 Ceiling finishes 7718 1 16
14 Fittings and furnishings 15435 2 32
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 15435 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 23153 3 47
17 Heating and air treatment installation 23153 3 47
18 Ventilation installation 7718 1 16
19 Gas services 7718 1 16
20 Electric installation 77175 10 158
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15435 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23153 3 47
24 Buildersrsquo work 69458 9 142
771750 100 2678
Elemental costs 15
Category Public serviceType Police stationFloor area 342m2 Total cost pound530100
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 58311 11 171
2 Substructure 37107 7 109
3 Frame 26505 5 78
4 Upper floors 10602 2 31
5 Roof 37107 7 109
6 Staircases 15903 3 47
7 External walls 58311 11 171
8 Windows and external doors 37107 7 109
9 Partitions and internal walls 21204 4 62
10 Internal doors 15903 3 47
11 Wall finishes 15903 3 47
12 Floor finishes 21204 4 62
13 Ceiling finishes 10602 2 31
14 Fittings and furnishings 10602 2 31
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 10602 2 31
16 Hot and cold water services 10602 2 31
17 Heating and air treatment installation 10602 2 31
18 Ventilation installation 5301 1 16
19 Gas services 5301 1 16
20 Electric installation 42408 8 124
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15903 3 47
23 Special installationsservices equipment 10602 2 31
24 Buildersrsquo work 42408 8 124
530100 100 1550
16 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Public serviceType Village hall Floor area 380m2 Total cost pound408500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
1 Preliminaries 44935 11 118
2 Substructure 40850 10 108
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 36765 9 97
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 40850 10 108
8 Windows and external doors 28595 7 75
9 Partitions and internal walls 16340 4 43
10 Internal doors 12255 3 32
11 Wall finishes 12255 3 32
12 Floor finishes 16340 4 43
13 Ceiling finishes 8170 2 22
14 Fittings and furnishings 20425 5 54
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8170 2 22
16 Hot and cold water services 4085 1 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 12255 3 32
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49020 12 129
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12255 3 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 4085 1 11
24 Buildersrsquo work 40850 10 108
408500 100 1075
pound pound
Elemental costs 17
Category Industrial Type Factory light industrialFloor area 380m2 Total cost pound2375000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 166250 7 44
2 Substructure 308750 13 81
3 Frame 380000 16 99
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 237500 10 62
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 237500 10 62
8 Windows and external doors 95000 4 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 71250 3 19
10 Internal doors 23750 1 6
11 Wall finishes 23750 1 6
12 Floor finishes 47500 2 12
13 Ceiling finishes 23750 1 6
14 Fittings and furnishings 190000 8 50
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 23750 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 23750 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 95000 4 25
18 Ventilation installation 23750 1 6
19 Gas services 23750 1 6
20 Electric installation 190000 8 50
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 142500 6 37
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23750 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 23750 1 6
2375000 100 622
18 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Industrial Type Factory heavy industrialFloor area 10500m2 Total cost pound8925000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 803250 9 77
2 Substructure 892500 10 85
3 Frame 1071000 12 102
4 Upper floors 357000 4 34
5 Roof 803250 9 77
6 Staircases 89250 1 9
7 External walls 714000 8 68
8 Windows and external doors 267750 3 26
9 Partitions and internal walls 178500 2 17
10 Internal doors 89250 1 9
11 Wall finishes 178500 2 17
12 Floor finishes 178500 2 17
13 Ceiling finishes 89250 1 9
14 Fittings and furnishings 89250 1 9
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 178500 2 17
16 Hot and cold water services 178500 2 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 357000 4 34
18 Ventilation installation 357000 4 34
19 Gas services 178500 2 17
20 Electric installation 892500 10 85
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 178500 2 17
23 Special installationsservices equipment 178500 2 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 624750 7 60
8925000 100 850
Elemental costs 19
Category IndustrialType Livestock buildingFloor area 800m2 Total cost pound420000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46200 11 58
2 Substructure 29400 7 37
3 Frame 29400 7 37
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 33600 8 42
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 67200 16 84
8 Windows and external doors 12600 3 16
9 Partitions and internal walls 21000 5 26
10 Internal doors 4200 1 5
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 12600 3 16
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 8400 2 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 4200 1 5
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 67200 16 84
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8400 2 11
23 Special installationsservices equipment 29400 7 37
24 Buildersrsquo work 46200 11 58
420000 100 525
20 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category IndustrialType LaboratoryFloor area 940m2 Total cost pound2961000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 266490 9 284
2 Substructure 177660 6 189
3 Frame 207270 7 221
4 Upper floors 207270 7 221
5 Roof 236880 8 252
6 Staircases 59220 2 63
7 External walls 177660 6 189
8 Windows and external doors 148050 5 158
9 Partitions and internal walls 118440 4 126
10 Internal doors 88830 3 95
11 Wall finishes 59220 2 63
12 Floor finishes 88830 3 95
13 Ceiling finishes 88830 3 95
14 Fittings and furnishings 118440 4 126
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 29610 1 32
16 Hot and cold water services 29610 1 32
17 Heating and air treatment installation 29610 1 32
18 Ventilation installation 29610 1 32
19 Gas services 29610 1 32
20 Electric installation 325710 11 347
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 59220 2 63
23 Special installationsservices equipment 88830 3 95
24 Buildersrsquo work 296100 10 315
2961000 100 3150
Elemental costs 21
Category IndustrialType Nursery unitsFloor area 2018m2 Total cost pound1654760
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 198571 12 98
2 Substructure 165476 10 82
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 264762 16 131
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 364047 22 180
8 Windows and external doors 49643 3 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 33095 2 16
10 Internal doors 16548 1 8
11 Wall finishes 16548 1 8
12 Floor finishes 33095 2 16
13 Ceiling finishes 16548 1 8
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 16548 1 8
16 Hot and cold water services 16548 1 8
17 Heating and air treatment installation 33095 2 16
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 16548 1 8
20 Electric installation 182024 11 90
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 33095 2 16
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 198571 12 98
1654760 100 820
22 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category IndustrialType Warehouse shellFloor area 2864m2 Total cost pound1217200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 121720 10 43
2 Substructure 170408 14 60
3 Frame 194752 16 68
4 Upper floors 12172 1 4
5 Roof 158236 13 55
6 Staircases 12172 1 4
7 External walls 158236 13 55
8 Windows and external doors 60860 5 21
9 Partitions and internal walls 24344 2 9
10 Internal doors 24344 2 9
11 Wall finishes 12172 1 4
12 Floor finishes 36516 3 13
13 Ceiling finishes 12172 1 4
14 Fittings and furnishings 12172 1 4
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12172 1 4
16 Hot and cold water services 12172 1 4
17 Heating and air treatment installation 24344 2 9
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 85204 7 30
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12172 1 4
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12172 1 4
24 Buildersrsquo work 48688 4 17
1217200 100 425
Elemental costs 23
Category Industrial Type Warehouse completeFloor area 2120m2 Total cost pound1272000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 114480 9 54
2 Substructure 139920 11 66
3 Frame 165360 13 78
4 Upper floors 12720 1 6
5 Roof 165360 13 78
6 Staircases 12720 1 6
7 External walls 165360 13 78
8 Windows and external doors 50880 4 24
9 Partitions and internal walls 25440 2 12
10 Internal doors 25440 2 12
11 Wall finishes 25440 2 12
12 Floor finishes 38160 3 18
13 Ceiling finishes 25440 2 12
14 Fittings and furnishings 25440 2 12
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12720 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 12720 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 38160 3 18
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 12720 1 6
20 Electric installation 89040 7 42
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 38160 3 18
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12720 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 63600 5 30
1272000 100 600
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Category Health and welfareType Group surgery Floor area 395m2 Total cost pound582625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 69915 12 177
2 Substructure 58263 10 148
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 58263 10 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 69915 12 177
8 Windows and external doors 34958 6 89
9 Partitions and internal walls 34958 6 89
10 Internal doors 17479 3 44
11 Wall finishes 11653 2 30
12 Floor finishes 17479 3 44
13 Ceiling finishes 11653 2 30
14 Fittings and furnishings 11653 2 30
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11653 2 30
16 Hot and cold water services 5826 1 15
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5826 1 15
18 Ventilation installation 5826 1 15
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 64089 11 162
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11653 2 30
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11653 2 30
24 Buildersrsquo work 69915 12 177
582625 100 1475
Elemental costs 25
Category Health and welfareType Health centre Floor area 510m2 Total cost pound714000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 78540 11 154
2 Substructure 71400 10 140
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 78540 11 154
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 92820 13 182
8 Windows and external doors 28560 4 56
9 Partitions and internal walls 28560 4 56
10 Internal doors 21420 3 42
11 Wall finishes 14280 2 28
12 Floor finishes 21420 3 42
13 Ceiling finishes 14280 2 28
14 Fittings and furnishings 28560 4 56
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 21420 3 42
16 Hot and cold water services 7140 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 7140 1 14
18 Ventilation installation 7140 1 14
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49980 12 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21420 2 42
23 Special installationsservices equipment 7140 2 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 35700 11 70
714000 100 1246
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Category Health and welfareType Old personsrsquo nursing homeFloor area 1672m2 Total cost pound2382600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 262086 11 157
2 Substructure 190608 8 114
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 309738 13 185
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 142956 6 86
8 Windows and external doors 166782 7 100
9 Partitions and internal walls 95304 4 57
10 Internal doors 119130 5 71
11 Wall finishes 95304 4 57
12 Floor finishes 95304 4 57
13 Ceiling finishes 47652 2 29
14 Fittings and furnishings 142956 6 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71478 3 43
16 Hot and cold water services 71478 3 43
17 Heating and air treatment installation 166782 7 100
18 Ventilation installation 23826 1 14
19 Gas services 23826 1 14
20 Electric installation 142956 6 86
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71478 3 43
23 Special installationsservices equipment 71478 3 43
24 Buildersrsquo work 71478 3 43
2382600 100 1425
Elemental costs 27
Category Health and welfareType Welfare centre Floor area 612m2 Total cost pound976140
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 117137 12 191
2 Substructure 126898 13 207
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 107375 11 175
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 117137 12 191
8 Windows and external doors 39046 4 64
9 Partitions and internal walls 29284 3 48
10 Internal doors 29284 3 48
11 Wall finishes 29284 3 48
12 Floor finishes 29284 3 48
13 Ceiling finishes 19523 2 32
14 Fittings and furnishings 48807 5 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 19523 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 9761 1 16
17 Heating and air treatment installation 19523 2 32
18 Ventilation installation 9761 1 16
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 107375 11 175
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 19523 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 9761 1 16
24 Buildersrsquo work 87853 9 144
976140 100 1595
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Category LeisureType Golf club houseFloor area 675m2 Total cost pound875500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 87550 10 130
2 Substructure 61285 7 91
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 122570 14 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 96305 11 143
8 Windows and external doors 35020 4 52
9 Partitions and internal walls 26265 3 39
10 Internal doors 26265 3 39
11 Wall finishes 26265 3 39
12 Floor finishes 17510 2 26
13 Ceiling finishes 17510 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 70040 8 104
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17510 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 8755 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 8755 1 13
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 8755 1 13
20 Electric installation 122570 14 182
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication Installation 17510 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8755 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 96305 11 143
875500 100 1297
Elemental costs 29
Category LeisureType Public houseFloor area 780m2 Total cost pound1072500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 96525 9 124
2 Substructure 64350 6 83
3 Frame 21450 2 28
4 Upper floors 21450 2 28
5 Roof 107250 10 138
6 Staircases 32175 3 41
7 External walls 64350 6 83
8 Windows and external doors 42900 4 55
9 Partitions and internal walls 32175 3 41
10 Internal doors 42900 4 55
11 Wall finishes 53625 5 69
12 Floor finishes 53625 5 69
13 Ceiling finishes 42900 4 55
14 Fittings and furnishings 128700 12 165
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 32175 3 41
16 Hot and cold water services 10725 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 42900 4 55
18 Ventilation installation 10725 1 14
19 Gas services 10725 1 14
20 Electric installation 75075 7 96
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21450 2 28
23 Special installationsservices equipment 42900 4 55
24 Buildersrsquo work 21450 2 28
1072500 100 1375
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Category LeisureType RestaurantFloor area 340m2 Total cost pound561000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 50490 9 149
2 Substructure 44880 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 61710 11 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 72930 13 215
8 Windows and external doors 33660 6 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 39270 7 116
10 Internal doors 33660 6 99
11 Wall finishes 22440 4 66
12 Floor finishes 28050 5 83
13 Ceiling finishes 16830 3 50
14 Fittings and furnishings 39270 7 116
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 5610 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 5610 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5610 1 17
18 Ventilation installation 4046 1 12
19 Gas services 5610 1 17
20 Electric installation 78540 10 231
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11220 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 5610 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 61710 3 182
561000 100 1843
Elemental costs 31
Category LeisureType Sports hallFloor area 2016m2 Total cost pound2016000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 120960 6 60
2 Substructure 201600 10 100
3 Frame 241920 12 120
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 221760 11 110
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 141120 7 70
8 Windows and external doors 60480 3 30
9 Partitions and internal walls 60480 3 30
10 Internal doors 40320 2 20
11 Wall finishes 40320 2 20
12 Floor finishes 141120 7 70
13 Ceiling finishes 20160 1 10
14 Fittings and furnishings 161280 8 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 80640 4 40
16 Hot and cold water services 40320 2 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 80640 4 40
18 Ventilation installation 20160 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 161280 8 80
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 40320 2 20
23 Special installationsservices equipment 20160 1 10
24 Buildersrsquo work 120960 6 60
2016000 100 1000
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Category EducationType Library Floor area 616m2 Total cost pound831600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 99792 12 162
2 Substructure 74844 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 99792 12 162
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 116424 14 189
8 Windows and external doors 58212 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 16632 2 27
10 Internal doors 16632 2 27
11 Wall finishes 24948 3 41
12 Floor finishes 24948 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 16632 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 74844 9 122
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8316 1 14
16 Hot and cold water services 8316 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 16632 2 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 66528 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 16632 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8316 1 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 83160 10 135
831600 100 1350
Elemental costs 33
Category EducationType Primary schoolFloor area 2108m2 Total cost pound3583600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 322524 9 153
2 Substructure 250852 7 119
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 358360 10 170
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 394196 11 187
8 Windows and external doors 430032 12 204
9 Partitions and internal walls 215016 6 102
10 Internal doors 143344 4 68
11 Wall finishes 107508 3 51
12 Floor finishes 143344 4 68
13 Ceiling finishes 71672 2 34
14 Fittings and furnishings 215016 6 102
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 143344 4 68
16 Hot and cold water services 35836 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 143344 4 68
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 35836 1 17
20 Electric installation 286688 8 136
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71672 2 34
23 Special installationsservices equipment 35836 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 179180 5 85
3583600 100 1700
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Category EducationType Secondary schoolFloor area 2450m2 Total cost pound3123750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 281138 9 115
2 Substructure 218663 7 89
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 343613 11 140
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 312375 10 128
8 Windows and external doors 281138 9 115
9 Partitions and internal walls 156188 5 64
10 Internal doors 124950 4 51
11 Wall finishes 93713 3 38
12 Floor finishes 124950 4 51
13 Ceiling finishes 62475 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 281138 9 115
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 62475 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 31238 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 93713 3 38
18 Ventilation Installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 281138 9 115
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 62475 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 31238 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 281138 9 115
3123750 100 1275
Elemental costs 35
Category EducationType Sixth form collegeFloor area 1828m2 Total cost pound3016200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 301620 10 165
2 Substructure 241296 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 271458 9 149
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 361944 12 198
8 Windows and external doors 241296 8 132
9 Partitions and internal walls 150810 5 83
10 Internal doors 120648 4 66
11 Wall finishes 90486 3 50
12 Floor finishes 90486 3 50
13 Ceiling finishes 60324 2 33
14 Fittings and furnishings 361944 12 198
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 30162 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 30162 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 90486 3 50
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 241296 8 132
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 60324 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 30162 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 241296 8 132
3016200 100 1650
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Category EducationType Special schoolFloor area 1710m2 Total cost pound2308500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 253935 11 149
2 Substructure 207765 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 230850 10 135
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 253935 11 149
8 Windows and external doors 161595 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 115425 5 68
10 Internal doors 69255 3 41
11 Wall finishes 69255 3 41
12 Floor finishes 69255 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 46170 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 323190 14 189
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 46170 2 27
16 Hot and cold water services 23085 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 69255 3 41
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 184680 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 46170 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 46170 2 27
24 Buildersrsquo work 92340 4 54
2308500 100 1350
Elemental costs 37
Category Education Type Teachersrsquo training collegeFloor area 2620m2 Total cost pound3209500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 320950 10 123
2 Substructure 256760 8 98
3 Frame 192570 6 74
4 Upper floors 128380 4 49
5 Roof 320950 10 123
6 Staircases 96285 3 37
7 External walls 288855 9 110
8 Windows and external doors 192570 6 74
9 Partitions and internal walls 128380 4 49
10 Internal doors 128380 4 49
11 Wall finishes 96285 3 37
12 Floor finishes 96285 3 37
13 Ceiling finishes 64190 2 25
14 Fittings and furnishings 224665 7 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 64190 2 25
16 Hot and cold water services 32095 1 12
17 Heating and air treatment installation 64190 2 25
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 256760 8 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 64190 2 25
23 Special installationsservices equipment 32095 1 12
24 Buildersrsquo work 160475 5 61
3209500 100 1225
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Category Residential Type Local Authority low rise flatsFloor area 2349m2 Total cost pound2231550
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 223155 10 95
2 Substructure 223155 10 95
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 89262 4 38
5 Roof 245471 11 105
6 Staircases 44631 2 19
7 External walls 267786 12 114
8 Windows and external doors 178524 8 76
9 Partitions and internal walls 111578 5 48
10 Internal doors 89262 4 38
11 Wall finishes 66947 3 29
12 Floor finishes 66947 3 29
13 Ceiling finishes 111578 5 48
14 Fittings and furnishings 66947 3 29
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 44631 2 19
16 Hot and cold water services 22316 1 10
17 Heating and air treatment installation 133893 6 57
18 Ventilation installation 22316 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111578 5 48
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 44631 2 19
23 Special installationsservices equipment 44631 2 19
24 Buildersrsquo work 22316 1 10
2231550 100 950
Elemental costs 39
Category Residential Type Local Authority housingFloor area 3988m2 Total cost pound3589200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 323028 9 81
2 Substructure 215352 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 251244 7 63
5 Roof 466596 13 117
6 Staircases 107676 3 27
7 External walls 358920 10 90
8 Windows and external doors 215352 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 143568 4 36
10 Internal doors 107676 3 27
11 Wall finishes 143568 4 36
12 Floor finishes 71784 2 18
13 Ceiling finishes 71784 2 18
14 Fittings and furnishings 143568 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71784 2 18
16 Hot and cold water services 71784 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 107676 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 502488 14 126
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 0 0 0
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 215352 6 54
3589200 100 900
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Category ResidentialType Private flatsFloor area 1260m2 Total cost pound1134000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 68040 6 54
2 Substructure 68040 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 56700 5 45
5 Roof 136080 12 108
6 Staircases 34020 3 27
7 External walls 124740 11 99
8 Windows and external doors 68040 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 34020 3 27
10 Internal doors 45360 4 36
11 Wall finishes 34020 3 27
12 Floor finishes 34020 3 27
13 Ceiling finishes 34020 3 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 45360 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11340 1 9
16 Hot and cold water services 22680 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 34020 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 124740 11 99
21 Lift and conveyor installation 45360 4 36
22 Protective amp communication installation 34020 3 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11340 1 9
24 Buildersrsquo work 68040 6 54
1134000 100 900
Elemental costs 41
Category ResidentialType Luxury private flatsFloor area 2400m2 Total cost pound4920000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 344400 7 144
2 Substructure 295200 6 123
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 344400 7 144
5 Roof 442800 9 185
6 Staircases 147600 3 62
7 External walls 492000 10 205
8 Windows and external doors 344400 7 144
9 Partitions and internal walls 147600 3 62
10 Internal doors 196800 4 82
11 Wall finishes 147600 3 62
12 Floor finishes 98400 2 41
13 Ceiling finishes 98400 2 41
14 Fittings and furnishings 295200 6 123
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 98400 2 41
16 Hot and cold water services 98400 2 41
17 Heating and air treatment installation 147600 3 62
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 492000 10 205
21 Lift and conveyor installation 246000 5 103
22 Protective amp communication installation 147600 3 62
23 Special installationsservices equipment 49200 1 21
24 Buildersrsquo work 246000 5 103
4920000 100 2050
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Category Transport Type Multi-storey car parkFloor area 9600m2 Total cost pound3072000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 337920 11 35
2 Substructure 399360 13 42
3 Frame 645120 21 67
4 Upper floors 552960 18 58
5 Roof 30720 1 3
6 Staircases 153600 5 16
7 External walls 122880 4 13
8 Windows and external doors 30720 1 3
9 Partitions and internal walls 30720 1 3
10 Internal doors 30720 1 3
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 0 0 0
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 0 0 0
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 0 2 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric 276480 9 29
21 Lift and conveyor installation 215040 7 22
22 Protective amp communication installation 92160 3 10
23 Special installationsservices equipment 61440 2 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 30720 1 3
3072000 100 314
installation
4Composite and principal rates
When the appraisal of a project moves beyond the square metre stage it is likely that the client will commission a cost plan to be prepared This entails taking off rough quantities and applying global rates to produce an approximate cost of the project These rates are the result of combining various item descriptions and costs into what are called composite rates
Not all items can be combined with others to provide composite rates so principal rates are also included if their value is significant to the cost plan The following rates are presented under headings in the same order as the elements in Chapter 3
BUILDING WORK
PRELIMINARIES
These will usually be assessed by referring to the needs of each particular project but a figure of 75 to 125 of the construction costs is normal depending upon the nature of the project
SUBSTRUCTURES
Excavation pound
Excavate by machine to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m 700
spread and level on site m3 900
remove from site m3 2200
Excavate by machine for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
3
44 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Excavate by machine for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Breaking out and disposal
Extra over excavation for breaking out by machine 3
3
reinforced concrete m3 16000
brickwork or blockwork m3 6000
Extra over excavation for disposing of contaminated material to licensed tip m3 8000
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material 3
3
3
Foundation walling Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 11000
rock m 10000
concrete m 11000
m 1600
sand m 4800
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 45
wall height 1250mm m 16600
wall height 1500mm m 19600
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 11500
wall height 1000mm m 13000
wall height 1250mm m 14000
wall height 1500mm m 14500
600times225mm
wall height 750mm m 12500
wall height 1000mm m 14000
wall height 1250mm m 15000
wall height 1500mm m 15500
Excavate trench by hand dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 12400
wall height 1000mm m 15000
wall height 1250mm m 18000
wall height 1500mm m 21000
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 13000
wall height 1000mm m 14400
wall height 1250mm m 15400
wall height 1500mm m 16000
600times225mm
wall height 1000mm m 13600
pound
wall height 750mm m 14000
wall height 1000mm m 16500
wall height 1250mm m 17500
wall height 1500mm m 18000
46 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bases pile caps and ground beams
pound
Reinforced concrete mix C15 in bases including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
formwork and reinforcement size
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in ground beams including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
Slabs
Ground slab including excavation by machine disposal hardcore bed blinded with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick 2
200mm thick 2
250mm thick 2
300mm thick 2
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4700
200mm thick m2 5200
250mm thick m2 5800
300mm thick m2 6400
Ground slab including excavation by hand disposal hardcore bed blinded with with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
600times600times300mm nr 3600
750times750times450mm nr 7500
1000times1000times450mm nr 13500
1200times1200times600mm nr 25800
750times750times600mm nr 4000
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in pile caps including excavation earthwork support
1000times1000times1000mm nr 14000
900times900times1000mm nr 8000
2000times2000times1000mm nr 26600
m 3900
m 4400
m 5000
m 5600
450times450mm m 4000
750times500mm m 7500
900times500mm m 9000
1000times1000mm m 20000
Composite and principal rates 47
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4200
200mm thick m2 4800
250mm thick m2 5200
300mm thick m2 5800
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 5000
200mm thick m2 5600
250mm thick m2 6000
300mm thick m2 6600
FRAME
Reinforced concrete mix C25 Including reinforcement and formwork
columns size
beams size
pound
600times1200mm
600times900mm
Reinforced concrete C30 Including reinforcement and formwork
70200
Fabricated galvanised steelwork BS4360 grade 40 erected on site Including connections
universal beams 140000
roof bracing 165000
purlins
trusses
225times225mm m 6000
300times300mm m 10800
300times450mm m 16800
450times450mm m 24000
450times600mm m 37200
450times900mm m 49200
225times225mm m 6500
300times450mm m 11700
300times600mm m 18200
450times450mm m 26000
450times600mm m 40300
450times900mm m 53300
m
m 93600
columns t 140000
t
t
t 135000
t 145000
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pound
UPPER FLOORS
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Hardwood mahogany flooring 22mm thick or joists size 2
2
2
2
125times50mm m 3600
150times50mm m 3720
175times50mm m 3840
Softwood flooring including 25mm thick tongued and grooved boarding on joists size
200times50mm m 3900
225times50mm m 4050
250times50mm m 4440
125times50mm m 2200
150times50mm m 2120
175times50mm m 2240
Chipboard flooring including 22mm thick flooring butt jointed on joists size
200times50mm m 2500
225times50mm m 2650
250times50mm m 3040
125times50mm m 9600
150times50mm m 9720
175times50mm m 9840
200times50mm m 9900
2
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs Including formwork
m2 8500
200mm thick m2 10500
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
ROOFS
The following items represent the costs of roofs measured on plan The costs for roof coverings are given separately
225times50mm m 10050
250times50mm m 10440
150mm thick
Flat roofs
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs including formwork
150mm thick 2m 8500 200mm thick m2 10500
Composite and principal rates 49
pound
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
Softwood flat roofing consisting of herringbone strutting wall plates joists and woodwool slabs
woodwool slabs 50mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 4600
joists 175times50mm m2 4800
joists 200times50mm m2 5000
joists 250times50mm m2 5200
woodwool slabs 75mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 5400
joists 175times50mm m2 5600
joists 200times50mm m2 5800
joists 250times50mm m2 6000
woodwool slabs 100mm thick
joists 150times50mm 2
joists 175times50mm 2
joists 200times50mm 2
joists 250times50mm 2
Flat roof decking
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 50mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 75mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 100mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Pitched roofs
Softwood trusses at 600mm centres
span 5m
pitch 225 degrees 2
pitch 30 degrees 2
m 6400
m 6600
m 6800
m 7000
m 6800
m 7600
m 7600
m 8400
m 8600
m 9400
m 2600
m 3000
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pitch 40 degrees m2 3600
pitch 45 degrees m2 4000
span 8m
pitch 225 degrees m2 3400
pitch 30 degrees m2 3800
pitch 40 degrees m2 4200
pitch 45 degrees m2 4800
pound
span 10m
pitch 225 degrees m2 4600
pitch 30 degrees m2 5400
pitch 40 degrees m2 6200
pitch 45 degrees m2 7000
Underlays
Roofing felt 2
2
Building paper m2 300
External quality plywood
12mm thick m2 2000
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2400
Chipboard
12mm thick m2 700
15mm thick m2 800
18mm thick m2 1000
22mm thick m2 1200
Insulation quilt
100mm thick m2 800
150mm thick m2 1200
200mm thick m2 1600
Roof coverings
The following costs include for underfelt roof battens and work to eaves verges and ridges The rates are based on sloping areas
unreinforced m 240
reinforced m 320
Composite and principal rates 51
pound
Welsh blue slates size 2
2
2
Westmoreland green slates size 2
2
2
Reconstructed stone slates size 2
2
Asbestos-free slates 2
2
2
Concrete interlocking tiles 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Eaves fascias and verges
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 16mm thick softwood soffit
200mm wide m 3400
400mm wide m 4200
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 12mm thick plywood soffit
200mm wide m 3000
400mm wide m 3800
Painted softwood barge board 250mm high to sloping roof with painted softwood soffit
150mm wide m 2800
250mm wide m 3200
610times305mm m 11000
510times255mm m 9800
405times205mm m 9000
610times305mm m 22000
405times255mm m 16000
355times205mm m 15000
457times305mm m 6000
457times457mm m 5500
400times200mm m 6500
500times250mm m 6000
600times300mm m 5500
400times330mm m 2800
380times230mm m 3200
325times330mm m 3000
420times220mm m 3000
430times380mm m 2400
Clay pantiles
340times240mm m 4200
470times280mm m 3800
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100mm
PVC-U
68mm
112mm
aluminium
63mm
76mm
102mm
Rainwater gutters
cast iron
115mm
125mm
150mm
pound
PVC-U
aluminium
Sheet coverings
Lead sheeting 2
2
Lead flashings
code 5
150mm girth m 1800
200 mm girth m 2200
300 mm girth m 3000
Rainwater goods
The following costs include for all fittings
Rainwater pipes
cast iron
65mm
75mm
100mm
76mm m 1600
112mm m 2000
100mm m 2800
125mm m 3600
code5 m 10200
code6 m 11000
m 3000
m 3200
m 3400
m 3800
m 2800
m 3200
m 4400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3000
m 3600
m 4200
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400 mm girth m 4200
600 mm girth m 5000
Aluminium flashings
060mm thick
200mm girth m 1800
400mm girth m 3200
090mm girth
200mm girth m 2400
400mm girth m 3800
Aluminium sheeting
060mm thick m2 10500
090mm thick m2 12000
pound
Copper sheeting
055mm thick m2 15000
060mm thick m2 16000
Zinc sheeting
065mm thick m2 8000
080mm thick m2 8500
Copper flashings
055mm thick
200mm girth m 4800
300mm girth m 5600
060mm thick
200mm girth m 5000
300mm girth m 5800
Zinc flashings
065mm thick
200mm girth m 3200
300mm girth m 4200
080mm thick
200mm girth m 3800
Lead valleys
code 5
300mm girth m 4800
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Bituminous built up roofing
two layer m2 1800
three layer m2 2600
Two coat asphalt
13mm thick m2 2000
20mm thick m2 3000
30mm thick m2 4500
pound
Roof cladding
Asbestos-free corrugated single skin cladding
grey m2 4800 2
Lightweight galvanised steel sheeting 50mm thick sheeting 50mm thick m2 3800
Aluminium profiled cladding with pre-painted finish m2 4800
STAIRCASES
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise granolithic finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise terrazzo finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Softwood construction 2600mm rise
straight flight 900mm wide no balustrade 70000
two flights with quarter landing softwood balustrade
coloured m 5200
900mm
1200mm nr 425000
900mm nr 380000
1200mm nr 395000
nr 350000
900mm nr 375000
1200mm nr 430000
900mm nr 420000
1200mm nr 460000
nr
nr 100000
two flights with half landing hardwood balustrade nr 120000
Composite and principal rates 55
Mild steel construction 3000mm rise (balustrades and handrails excluded)
straight flight 900mm wide nr 110000
two flights with quarter landing nr 135000
two flights with half landing nr 150000
Spiral staircase in steel including powder-coated mild steel balustrades and handrail 3500mm overall rise
1500mm diameter nr 265000
2000mm diameter nr 300000
EXTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 10000
one and a half brick thick m2 13000
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6500
one brick thick m2 12000
one and a half brick thick m2 15000
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 6400
one brick thick m2 10600
one and a half brick thick m2 13600
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12600
one and a half brick thick m2 15600
Facing bricks pound250 per 1000 in gauged mortar
pound
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12000
Facing bricks pound400 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8000
one brick thick m2 14500
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Class B engineering bricks pound250 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7500
one brick thick m2 13500
one and a half brick thick m2 17500
Class B engineering bricks pound350 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8500
one brick thick m2 15000
one and a half brick thick m2 19000
Lightweight concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium dens concrete blocks in walls in gauged mortar
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Concrete walls
Concrete (mix C20) in wall including reinforcement with
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13000
150mm thick m2 13500
200mm thick m2 14000
250mm thick m2 14500
300mm thick m2 15000
pound
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14000
150mm thick m2 14500
200mm thick m2 15000
250mm thick m2 15500
300mm thick m2 16000
Composite and principal rates 57
pound
Composite walls
ties 50mm thick insulation and outer skin of
common brick 102mm thick (pound140 per 1000) thick (pound140 per 1000) m2 9000
common brick 102mm thick (pound200 per 1000) thick (pound200 per 1000) m2 9500
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10000
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound400 per 1000) m2 11000
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10500
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound350 per 1000) thick (pound350 per 1000) m2 11500
In situ concrete wall 100mm thick thick m2 16000
in situ concrete wall 150mm thick thick m2 16500
in situ concrete wall 200mm thick thick m2 17000
in situ concrete wall 250mm thick thick m2 17500
in situ concrete wall 300mm thick m2 18000
Wall cladding
Precast concrete panels m2 27000
Precast concrete panels with exposed aggregate finish m2 31000
Precast concrete panels with reconstituted stone facing m2 48000
Precast concrete panels with Portland stone natural facing m2 59000
GRP panels including associated fixings insulation and flashings
single skin panels m2 24000
double skin panels m2 28000
Metal cladding systems
PVF2 coated profiled galvanised steel sheeting 80mm thick insulation and coated inner lining
m2 6800
Insulated PVF2 coated silver finished metal sandwich panel system m2 18000
Asbestos-free corrugated sheeting m2 2500
Galvanised steel troughed sheeting m2 2400
Galvanised steel profiled cladding m2 2200
Steel coated composite panel cladding m2 4600
Curtain walling
Single glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 49000
Double glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 70000
Cavity wall formed with lightweight block inner skin 100mm thick stainless steel wall
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pound
External finishes
Two coat render with painted finish m2 2800
Two coated masonry paint m2 1400
Clay tile hanging including battens and felt m2 4800
Boarding in Western Red Cedar m2 11000
WINDOWS AND EXTERNAL DOORS
Windows
Softwood painted windows
single glazed m2 28000
double glazed m2 32000
Hardwood stained windows
single glazed m2 48000
double glazed m2 56000
Steel painted windows
single glazed m2 24000
double glazed m2 27000
Aluminium painted windows
single glazed m2 26000
double glazed m2 31000
PVC-U windows
double glazed m2 45000
External doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood framed ledged and braced door nr 30000
Softwood flush door nr 39000
Softwood panelled door nr 50000
Hardwood flush door nr 75000
Hardwood four panelled door nr 90000
Steel roller shutters and grilles 2
2
PARTITIONS AND INTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound220 per 1000
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 13000
Manual m 30000
Electric m 42000
Composite and principal rates 59
Solid precast concrete blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4400
Hollow precast concrete blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4400
215mm thick m2 5600
Thermalite blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3800
200mm thick m2 4600
Solid Lignacite blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3800
pound
150mm thick m2 4600
Hollow Lignacite blocks in wall
140mm thick m2 4000
190mm thick m2 4800
215mm thick m2 5000
Concrete (21Nm 20mm aggregate) in wall including reinforcement
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13600
150mm thick m2 14800
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14600
150mm thick m2 15800
Stud partition faced with
gypsum plasterboard 95mm thick
one side m2 4000
two sides m2 4800
gypsum plasterboard 125mm thick
one side m2 4400
two sides m2 5200
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pound
thermal board 22mm thick
one side m2 5400
two sides m2 8000
thermal board 40mm thick
one side m2 5800
two sides m2 8800
Extra for
skim coat plaster
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
one mist and two coats of emulsion
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
Metal stud partition faced both sides with plasterboard one hour fire resistance
170mm thick m2 7600
200mm thick m2 8800
Doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 762times1981mm
plywood faced nr 31000
sapele faced nr 32500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 33000
sapele faced nr 34500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick half hour fire resistant size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 34000
sapele faced nr 35500
Four panel softwood door 44mm thick size
Softwood door with one panel open for glass size
Purpose-made mahogany door with one panel open for glass size
762times1981mm nr 44500
762times1981mm nr 42000
762times1981times50mm nr 42000
838times1981times50mm nr 45000
762times1981times63mm nr 46000
838times1981times63mm nr 49000
Composite and principal rates 61
pound
Purpose-made mahogany door with two panels open for glass size
Purpose made mahogany door with four panels open for glass size
WALL FINISHES
In situ finishings
One coat of plasterboard finish 3mm thick to plasterboard m2 800
Plasterwork to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1100
19mm thick m2 1400
Cement rendering in two coats to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1200
19mm thick m2 1500
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat undercoat and two coats gloss m2 2000
Gypsum plaster cove
100mm girth m 600
127mm girth m 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
Board linings
Dry plasterboard lining to walls for direct decoration with emulsion paint finish
95mm wallboard m2 1600
125mm wallboard m2 1800
762times1981times50mm nr 44000
838times1981times50mm nr 47000
762times1981times63mm nr 48000
838times1981times63mm nr 51000
762times1981times50mm nr 46000
838times1981times50mm nr 49000
762times1981times63mm nr 50000
838times1981times63mm nr 53000
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plywood 4mm thick m2 1800
plywood 6mm thick m2 2000
hardboard 32mm thick m2 1600
hardboard 48mm thick m2 1800
hardboard 64mm thick m2 2000
wallboard 95mm thick m2 2400
wallboard 125mm thick m2 2600
chipboard 12mm thick m2 1700
chipboard 15mm thick m2 1800
chipboard 18mm thick m2 1900
chipboard 25mm thick m2 2000
softwood boarding 13mm thick m2 2800
softwood boarding 25mm thick m2 3000
Tiling
Glazed ceramic wall tiling fixed with adhesive and grouted 2
2
2
FLOOR FINISHES
Timber flooring
Softwood flooring butt jointed
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 3000
25mm thick m2 3400
Softwood flooring tongued and grooved
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
Hardwood strip flooring tongued and grooved 25mm thick 2
maple m2 9000
Sheet linings on softwood battens plugged and screwed to walls
pound
108times108times45mm m 5000
152times152times55mm m 4000
200times200times65mm m 3600
iroko m2 8000
merbau m 7000
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Chipboard flooring butt jointed
18mm thick m2 1200
22mm thick m2 1400
Chipboard flooring tongued and grooved
18mm thick m2 1400
22mm thick m2 1600
Plywood flooring butt jointed
12mm thick m2 1600
15mm thick m2 2000
18mm thick m2 2600
pound
Plywood flooring tongued and grooved
12mm thick m2 1800
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2800
Screedsin situ finishings
Cement and sand (13) screed
25mm thick m2 1200
38mm thick m2 1500
50mm thick m2 1800
75mm thick 75m m2 2200
Latex screed
3mm thick m2 1000
5mm thick 5mm thick m2 1400
Granolithic screed
25mm thick m2 1600
32mm thick m2 1800
38mm thick m2 2000
50mm thick m2 2200
Mastic asphalt flooring
black
20mm thick m2 2200
25mm thick m2 2500
red
20mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
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pound
Epoxy floor finish 5mm thick m2 3000
Tile flooring
Quarry tiles 2
2
Welsh slate floor tiles m2 5600
Ceramic tiles 2
2
2
Flexible flooring
Rubber floor tiles 3mm thick
plain finish black m2 5400
studded finish black m2 6000
Linoleum sheeting
25mm thick m2 2600
32mm thick m2 2800
Linoleum tiling 32mm thick m2 2000
Thermoplastic tiling 2mm thick m2 1200
Vinyl sheeting
2mm thick m2 1800
25mm thick m2 2200
3mm thick m2 2400
Vinyl tiling 2mm thick m2 1800
Cork tiling
32mm thick m2 2200
48mm thick m2 2600
63mm thick m2 3000
800mm thick m2 3600
Woodblock flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
American oak m2 7800
European oak m2 9000 2
iroko m2 7000
150times150times125mm m 5400
194times194times25mm m 7600
100times100times85mm m 4000
150times150times85mm m 4600
200times200times12mm m 5000
merbau m 6400
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Wood strip flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
maple
oak m2 8400
merbau m2 6200
iroko m2 6400
Underlay to carpets
rubber m2 800
felt m2 600
Fitted carpets
contract quality m2 1400
medium duty m2 1800
heavy duty m2 2400
Carpet tiles 2
medium duty m2 3000
heavy duty m2 4000
pound
Skirtings
Softwood painted skirtings m 800
Hardwood stained skirtings m 1400
Vinyl coved skirtings
100mm high m 600
150mm high m 800
CEILING FINISHES
In situ finishings
Skim coat of plaster to ceilings m2 1000
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat Artex sealer and one coat Artex finish
plastered ceilings m2 600
plasterboard ceilings m2 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
domestic m 2000
m 6800 2
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pound
Board finishes
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
Suspended ceiling systems
Gyproc MF suspended ceiling system with 127mm thick wallboard m2 3400
Suspended ceiling system with acoustic tiles 2
2
SANITARY FITTINGSDISPOSAL INSTALLATIONS
Sanitary fittings (complete with water supply taps and waste pipework)
White
lavatory basin nr 21000
WC
urinal bowl nr 20000
shower cubicle nr 80000
sink
bath steel enamelled nr 54000
bath acrylic nr 40000
Coloured
lavatory basin nr 30000
WC
bath acrylic nr 49000
Pipework (including all fittings)
Waste pipes
copper
PVC-U
Overflow pipes
copper
300times300mm m 3000
600times600mm m 3400
35mm m 3000
42mm m 3600
54mm m 4200
32mm m 1000
40mm m 1200
22mm m 1600
28mm m 2200
nr 28000
nr 28000
nr 35000
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MuPVC
Traps polypropylene
S trap 32mm nr 1600
S trap 40mm nr 2000
P trap 32mm nr 1400
P trap 40mm nr 1800
Soil pipes
cast iron
PVC-U
HOT AND COLD WATER SERVICES
Pipework (including all fittings)
Copper pipes capillary fittings
pound
19mm m 800
75mm m 4800
100mm m 6400
110mm m 3000
54mm m 5400
42mm m 4400
35mm m 3800
28mm m 2200
82mm m 2600
15mm m 1500
22mm m 1700
Cisterns and cylinders (including all connections)
Polyethylene cold water cisterns capacity
nr 9400
nr 10000
54mm m 6200
42mm m 5000
35mm m 4400
15mm m 2000
22mm m 2200
28mm m 2600
36 litres
Copper pipes compression fittings
54 litres
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pound
86 litres nr 12000
114 litres nr 13200
154 litres nr 18000
227 litres nr 24000
Copper cylinders indirect capacity
96 litres nr 14000
114 litres nr 16000
117 litres nr 17600
140 litres nr 20400
68 litres nr 11000
BUILDERS WORK IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIALIST SERVICES
Holes for pipes up to 55mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1200
one brick wall nr 1600
one and a half brick wall nr 2000
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1000
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1200
blockwork 190mm thick nr 1400
Holes for pipes 55 to 110mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1600
one brick wall nr 2400
one and a half brick wall nr 2800
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1400
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1800
blockwork 190mm thick nr 2200
Chases in walls for pipes up to 20mm diameter in existing
Chases in walls for pipes 40mm to 110mm diameter in existing
brickwork m 1200
blockwork m 800
brickwork m 1400
blockwork m 1000
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EXTERNAL WORKS
Excavation pound
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Excavate to reduce levels and deposit on site in spoil heaps
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 1800
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2200
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 2400
Excavate to reduce levels and spread and level on site
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2400
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 900
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 1000
by hand m3 2800
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by machine m3 2000
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 2200
by hand m3 2800
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 2400
by hand m3 3000
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 2600
by hand m3 3200
Breaking up
Excavate in soft rock
by machine m3 4500
by hand m3 6500
pound
Excavate in hard rock
by machine m3 6000
by hand m3 10000
Excavate in concrete
by machine m3 5000
by hand m3 8000
Excavate in masonry
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 5000
Excavate in pavings 150mm thick
concrete
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 500
macadam
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 400
Excavate to reduce levels and remove to tip off site
depth not exceeding 025m
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Filling
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m3 1200
by machine m3 1800
sand
by machine m3 4000
by hand m3 5500
pound
hardcore
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m3 3400
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m3 3600
by hand m3 5000
Surface treatments
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 200 2
Trim
sloping excavated surfaces m2 300
sloping rock m2 1200
Beds to receive pavings
Hardcore in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 500
100mm thick
filling m 300
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
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pound
Sand in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 550
100mm thick
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
Granular fill DfT Type 1 in bed by machine
100mm thick m2 400
150mm thick m2 600
200mm thick m2 800
250mm thick m2 1000
300mm thick m2 1200
Pavings (laid on prepared bed)
In situ concrete with trowelled finish
100mm thick m2 1250
125mm thick m2 1600
150mm thick m2 1800
Precast concrete paving flags 50mm thick
600times450mm 2
2
natural m 2200
coloured m 2400
600times600mm 2
2
600times750mm 2
2
600times900mm 2
2
natural m 2000
coloured m 2200
natural m 1800
coloured m 2000
natural m 1600
coloured m 1800
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pound
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times60mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times80mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
York stone paving flags
size 600times600times50mm size 600times600 m2 14000
size 600times900times50mm m2 14500
laid flat
straight bond m2 4500
herringbone pattern m2 4800
laid on edge
straight bond m2 4800
herringbone pattern m2 5200
laid flat
straight bond m2 5000
herringbone pattern m2 5300
laid on edge
straight bond m2 5300
herringbone pattern m2 5700
natural m 2600
coloured m 2800
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 3000
coloured m 3200
125mm thick m2 10000
150mm thick m2 12000
Cobble paving average size 75mm m2 9400
Brick paving size 215times1025 65mm (pound300 per 1000) times
Brick pavers size 215times1025times65mm (pound400 per 1000)
Granite setts size 200times100times100mm
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Grass concrete paving soiled and seeded
100mm thick m2 3000
150mm thick 150mm m2 3600
Gravel paving
50m thick m2 800
75m thick m2 1000
pound
Reconstructed stone paving
2
2
Fencing (including excavating for post holes intermediate and end posts and concrete bases)
Chestnut fencing to BS1722 Part 4
100m high m 1400
125m high m 1600
150m high m 1800
180m high m 2000
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with galvanised wire mesh height galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with plastic coated wire mesh height
galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
600times450mm m 4800
450times450mm m 5000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 2200
m 2600
m 2800
Composite and principal rates 75
pound
Close boarded fencing to BS1772 Part 5
on timber posts
100m high m 3600
125m high m 4000
150m high m 4400
180m high m 4800
on concrete posts
100m high m 3800
125m high m 4200
150m high m 4600
180m high m 5000
Panel fencing to BS1722 Part 11
on timber posts
090m high m 2400
120m high m 2600
150m high m 2800
180m high m 3000
on concrete posts
090m high m 2800
120m high m 3000
150m high m 3200
180m high m 3400
Palisade fencing to BS1722 Part 6
on timber posts
090m high m 3000
120m high m 3200
150m high m 3400
180m high m 3600
on concrete posts
090m high m 3400
120m high m 3600
150m high m 3800
180m high m 4000
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Post and rail fencing to BS1722 Part 7
three rail morticed
110m high m 2600
three rail nailed
110m high m 2200
four rail morticed
110m high m 2800
130m high m 3000
four rail nailed
110m high m 2400
130m high m 2600
Drainage
pound
Excavate trench by machine lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3000
depth 075m m 3600
depth 100m m 4400
depth 125m m 5000
depth 150m m 5600
depth 175m m 6400
depth 200m m 7200
depth 225m m 8400
depth 250m m 9200
depth 275m m 10000
depth 300m m 10800
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
Composite and principal rates 77
pound
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 5400
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6800
depth 150m m 7400 depth 175m m 8200
depth 200m m 9000
depth 225m m 10200
depth 250m m 11000
depth 275m m 11800
depth 300m m 12600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4200
depth 075m m 4800
depth 100m m 5600
depth 125m m 6200
depth 150m m 6800
depth 175m m 7600
depth 200m m 8400
depth 225m m 9600
depth 250m m 10400
depth 275m m 11200
depth 300m m 12000
Excavate trench by machine lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible
pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
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granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4600
depth 075m m 5200
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6600
depth 150m m 7200
depth 175m m 8000
depth 200m m 8800
depth 225m m 10000
depth 250m m 10800
depth 275m m 11600
depth 300m m 12400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5600
depth 075m m 6200
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 7600
depth 150m m 8200
depth 175m m 9000
depth 200m m 9800
depth 225m m 11000
depth 250m m 11800
depth 275m m 12600
depth 300m m 13600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 5400
depth 075m m 6000
depth 100m m 6800
pound
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
Composite and principal rates 79
depth 200m m 9600
depth 225m m 10800
depth 250m m 11600
depth 275m m 12400
depth 300m m 13200
Excavate trench by hand lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
pound
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
depth 125m m 7400
depth 150m m 8000
depth 175m m 8800
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depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
pound
Excavate trench by hand lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
concrete to bed and haunching
Composite and principal rates 81
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
pound
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
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depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
Manholes
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching and cast iron inspection cover internal size
600times450mm
depth 500mm nr 50000
depth 750mm nr 60000
depth 1000mm nr 75000
depth 1250mm nr 90000
depth 1500mm nr 100000
750times450mm
depth 500mm nr 60000
depth 750mm nr 70000
depth 1000mm nr 85000
depth 1250mm nr 105000
depth 1500mm nr 120000
pound
900times600mm
depth 500mm nr 65000
depth 750mm nr 80000
depth 1000mm nr 110000
depth 1250mm nr 120000
depth 1500mm nr 140000
depth 1750mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 180000
depth 2500mm nr 200000
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching concrete reducing slab and cast iron inspection cover internal size
900times900mm
depth 1500mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 200000
Composite and principal rates 83
depth 2500mm nr 240000
depth 3000mm nr 260000
depth 3500mm nr 290000
depth 4000mm nr 320000
1200times750mm
depth 1500mm nr 180000
depth 2000mm nr 220000
depth 2500mm nr 260000
depth 3000mm nr 280000
depth 3500mm nr 310000
depth 4000mm nr 340000
900times1500mm
depth 1500mm nr 170000
depth 2000mm nr 195000
depth 2500mm nr 220000
depth 3000mm nr 300000
depth 3500mm nr 350000
depth 4000mm nr 400000
depth 1500mm nr 240000
depth 2000mm nr 280000
depth 2500mm nr 320000
depth 3000mm nr 360000
pound
depth 3500mm nr 400000
depth 4000mm nr 460000
Precast concrete manholes including base slab 225mm thick precast concrete rings reducing slab and access shaft for all manholes over 3m deep step irons channels and cast iron heavy duty manhole covers size
675mm diameter depth
1000mm nr 70000
1500mm nr 85000
2000mm nr 100000
3000mm nr 120000
1200times1800mm
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900mm diameter depth
1200 diameter depth
1500 diameter depth
LANDSCAPING
pound
1000mm nr 95000
1500mm nr 110000
2000mm nr 125000
3000mm nr 155000
1500mm nr 160000
2000mm nr 200000
3000mm nr 250000
4000mm nr 300000
2000mm nr 190000
3000mm nr 240000
4000mm nr 290000
Site clearance
Demolish existing buildings Including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
large m3 600
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 300
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 100
Temporary chestnut fencing 150m high m 1800
Clear away scrub vegetation shrub and hedges m2 250
small m 1200
medium m 900
small m 500
medium m 400
small m 300
medium m 200
Composite and principal rates 85
Cut down trees grub up stumps
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 7000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 15000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 30000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 35000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 45000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 55000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 65000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 75000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 85000
Backfill tree hole with excavated material
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 250
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 400
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 500
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 600
pound
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 800
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 1000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 1200
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 1600
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 2000
Backfill tree hole with sand
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1200
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 1600
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 2400
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 3600
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 4400
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 5000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 6000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 7000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 8000
Backfill tree hole lean concrete
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 4000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 7000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 10000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 13000
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trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 16000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 20000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 23000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 27000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 31000
Backfill tree hole with hardcore
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1500
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 2500
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 3500
pound
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 5000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 7000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 9000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 11500
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 13500
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 16000
Excavation and filling
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m2 1200
by hand m2 1800
sand
by machine m2 4000
by hand m2 5500
hardcore
by machine m2 3500
by hand m2 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m2 3400
by hand m2 4800
Composite and principal rates 87
200mm m2 160
300mm m2 175
400mm m2 200
Roll cultivated ground with self-propelled roller with self-propelled m2 100
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 180
filling m2 220
Trim surfaces of
sloping excavated surfaces m2 200
sloping rock m2 1000
Soil stabilisation
Tensar Polypropylene Geogrid geotextile
SS 20 laid flat m2 400
SS 20 laid sloping m2 500
SS 30 laid flat m2 500
SS 30 laid sloping m2 600
SS 40 laid flat m2 800
SS 40 laid sloping m2 900
pound
Terram 1000
laid flat m2 300
laid sloping m2 400
Terram 2000
laid flat m2 600
laid sloping m2 700
Grassblock precast concrete paving laid on sand bed filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick m2 2600
103mm thick m2 2800
125mm thick m2 3200
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m2 3600
by hand m2 5000
Surface treatments
100mm m2 150
roller
Break up existing ground with plough or rotovator depth
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zinc mesh
3
3
PVC coated wire mesh
3
3
broken stone and rock size
3
3
pound
Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork 2
bricks (pound2501000) in retaining wall
one brick thick wall
height 1500mm m 20400
height 2000mm m 26400
height 3000mm m 38400
one and a half brick thick wall
240 wall height 1500mm m 23400
320 wall height 2000mm m 30400
400 wall height 3000mm m 44400
Roads
Excavate for and lay road base tarmacadam sub-base and wearing course precast concrete kerbs both sides road width
5m
6m
7m
Paths
softwood edging boards
width 15m m 2800
width 20m m 3600
Retaining walls
Excavate for and place in position wire mesh gabion cages filled with broken stone and
rock size
2times1times05m m 16000
2times1times1m m 12000
2times1times05m m 16400
2times1times1m m 12400
6times2times025m m 12000
6times2times030m m 11000
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand covered in bark chippings laid between
Excavate for and place in position galvanised wire mesh gabion mattresses filled with
support concrete foundations 10 Nmm ndash40mm aggregate (136) engineering
m 57500
m 69000
m 80500
Composite and principal rates 89
width 25m m 4500
width 30m m 5400
pound
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand lay precast concrete blocks as fire
path infilled with top soil and seeded
width 30m m 9000
width 40m m 12000
width 50m m 15000
Precast concrete flags size 600times600times50mm laid separately as stepping stones including excavation and sand bed
Car parks
Excavate and lay sub-base to receive
tarmacadam 65mm thick
general area m2 4000
parking bay nr 80000
concrete blocks 65mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 72000
cellular precast concrete paving filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 78000
103mm thick
general area m2 3800
parking bay nr 84000
125mm thick
general area m2 4200
parking bay nr 96000
Sports grounds
harrowing rolling and one cut
general areas m2 035
football pitch nr 363300
rugby pitch nr 241500
hockey pitch nr 175100
tennis court nr 23500
Trim and grade prepared ground and apply weedkiller fertiliser grass seed including
nr 800
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Soiling seeding and turfing
Imported topsoil filling spread and levelled average thickness
by machine 2
2
2
2
by hand 2
2
2
2
pound
Topsoil filling from spoil heaps on site spread and levelled average thickness
by machine
100mm m2 060
150mm m2 090
200mm m2 120
250mm m2 150
by hand
100mm m2 200
150mm m2 300
200mm m2 400
250mm m2 500
Plough and harrow topsoil to fine tilth remove stones apply weed killer m2 030
Apply pesticide and weedkiller to prepared topsoil sow grass seed (pound80 per 25kg) harrow roll and one cut
by hand
10gm2 m2 025
15gm2 m2 027
20gm2 m2 028
25gm2 m2 030
30gm2 m2 040
35gm2 m2 046
40gm2 m2 065
50gm2 m2 070
100mm m 300
150mm m 450
200mm m 600
250mm m 750
100mm m 480
150mm m 720
200mm m 960
250mm m 1200
Composite and principal rates 91
by machine
10gm2 m2 015
15gm2 m2 016
20gm2 m2 017
25gm2 m2 018
30gm2 m2 020
35gm2 m2 022
pound
40gm2 m2 023
50gm2 m2 025
general sports use m2 600
special sports use m2 800 2
Treat turf with wooden paddle beater m2 030
Treat turf with light roller m2 050
boxing cuttings m2
025
Planting
Excavate for and plant transplants or seedlings backfill and water plant cost
pound050
pound100
pound150
domestic m 500
pound200
pound250
pound300
and 2 ties per tree) tree cost
pound500
pound1000
pound1500
pound2000
pound5000
pound7550
pound10000
First cut to turf 20mm high with man-operated power driven cylinder mower including
Excavate tree pit fork bottom plant tree backfill water surround with peat (1 stake
nr 125
nr 175
nr 225
nr 275
nr 325
nr 175
nr 3500
nr 4500
nr 6500
nr 7000
nr 10000
nr 12500
nr 15000
Imported turf size 4000times2000times19mm on prepared bed
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Form planting hole in cultivated area plant shrub backfill water surround with peat shrub cost
pound500
pound1000
Tree stake 100mm diameter and 2 ties
length 2m nr 1000
length 25m nr 1100
length 3m nr 1200
Galvanised wire tree guards 300mm diameter
height 1m nr 2500
height 15m nr 2800
height 2m nr 3200
Cast iron tree grille size
two part
nr 21500
nr 23000
1200mm diameter nr 22000
four part
nr 24000
pound
1200mm diameter nr 30000
Field drains
Excavate by hand vee-sided ditch width at bottom
300mm depth
750mm
1000mm
500mm depth
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
Excavate trench by machine and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2300
depth 500mm m 2675
1200times1200mm nr 32000
nr 3500
nr 4500
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
1000times1000mm
1200times1200mm
1000times1000mm
Composite and principal rates 93
pound
depth 700mm m 3425
depth 800mm m 3800
depth 900mm m 4175
depth 1000mm m 4550
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2600
depth 500mm m 2975
depth 600mm m 3450
depth 700mm m 3725
depth 800mm m 4100
depth 900mm m 4475
depth 1000mm m 4850
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4100
depth 500mm m 4475
depth 600mm m 3150
depth 600mm m 4950
depth 700mm m 5225
depth 800mm m 5600
depth 900mm m 5975
depth 1000mm m 6350
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2460
depth 500mm m 2900
depth 600mm m 3220
depth 700mm m 3740
depth 800mm m 4160
depth 900mm m 4580
depth 1000mm m 5000
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2760
depth 500mm m 3200
depth 600mm m 3520
Excavate trench by hand and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
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depth 700mm m 4040
depth 800mm m 4460
depth 900mm m 4880
depth 1000mm m 5300
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4260
depth 500mm m 4700
depth 600mm m 5020
depth 700mm m 5540
depth 800mm m 5960
depth 900mm m 6380
depth 1000mm m 6800
pound
CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK
Individual rates in civil engineering work cannot be compared to those in building because the value of the General Items can be as high as 50 compared to about 10 in building work This is mainly due to the freedom of civil engineering estimators to prepare bids to reflect their view of the timing and sequence of the works that is usually not available to their building counterparts
So when preparing first stage estimates in civil engineering it is important that the level of the General Items is assessed first so that the level of pricing of the individual rates can be adjusted accordingly
CLASS A GENERAL ITEMS
The items listed below are based on a civil contract worth approximately pound10m and a contract period of 78 weeks
Contractual requirements pound pound
Performance bond
1 for construction period
075 for maintenance period
timespound10m 150000
timespound10m 75000 225000
Composite and principal rates 95
Insurance of the Works
Insurance of the plant
included in hire charges nil
Insurance against damage to persons and property
included in head office overheads nil
Specified requirements
Offices for Engineerrsquos staff
Carried forward 1000 375000
pound pound
Brought forward 1000 375000
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Laboratory for the Engineerrsquos staff
erect 750
maintain and operate
(50 weekstimespound100) 5000
Cabins for the Engineerrsquos staff
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Services for the Engineer
1750cc car
(100 weekstimespound400) 40000
Land Rover
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
telephone installation 500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 78700
15timespound10m 150000
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
remove 750 6500
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
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Brought forward 525900
Attendance on the Engineer
driver
(50 weekstimespound450)
chainman
(50 weekstimespound350)
laboratory assistant
(30 weekstimespound450)
Testing of materials (included) nil
Testing of the Works (included) nil
Temporary works
traffic signals
(30 weekstimespound50) 1500
cleaning roads
(40 weekstimespound400) 16000
progress photography temporary lighting 1000
(40 weekstimespound70) 2800
temporary water supply connection pipework 2000
supply
(2m litrestimespound070 per kl) 1400
hardstanding
3000
Method related charges
Offices for contractor
pound pound
office equipment desks computer tables chairs filing cabinets sundries
(100 weekstimespound200) 20000
laboratory equipment
(50 weekstimespound150) 10000
surveying equipment
(78 weekstimespound100)
Carried forward 525900
Equipment for the Engineer
(200mtimespound12) 2400
remove 1000 31100
erect 1000
(lay 200m2timespound15)
52500
22500
17500
11700 41700
13500
Composite and principal rates 97
Brought forward 621500
Cabins for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound80) 6240
8240
Stores for contractor
maintain and operate
10000
Canteen and messroom for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound100) 7800
9800
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 8000
Supervisionadministration
(90 weekstimespound1300) 117000
sub agents (2)
(156 weekstimespound700) 109200
inspectors (2)
(156 weekstimespound600) 93600
setting out engineeer
(30 weekstimespound700) 21000
quantity surveyor
(110 weekstimespound850) 93500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Carried forward 621500
remove 1000 12000
pound pound
erect 1000
remove 1000
erect 1000
remove 1000
(100weekstimespound80) 8000
erect 1000
remove 1000
Electricity
install 1000
agent
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timekeeperwages clerk
(78 weekstimespound500) 39000 652700
Carried forward 1310240
Brought forward 1310240
storekeeper
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
watchman
(100 weekstimespound350) 35000
teaboy
(78 weekstimespound300) 23400
offloading and cleaning
gang (2)
(140 weekstimespound400) 56000 145600
Total 1455840
This total represents 1456 for General Items on a contract value of pound10m
CLASS B GROUND INVESTIGATION
pound
pound
Trial pits
Trial pits size 1times2m not in rock maximum depth
nr 2600
Trial pits size 1times2m 50 in rock maximum depth
not exceeding 1m nr 7000
Trial pits size 1times2m in rock maximum depth
section foremen (4)
(312 weekstimespound700) 218400
1ndash2m nr 4800
2ndash3m nr 5800
3ndash5m nr 7000
1ndash2m nr 14000
2ndash3m nr 21000
not exceeding 1m
3ndash5m nr 35000
not exceeding 1m nr 14000
1ndash2m
2ndash3m
3ndash5m
nr 28000
nr 42000
nr 70000
Composite and principal rates 99
An allowance of say pound3000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the following work
Light percussion boreholes 150mm diameter
depth not exceeding 5m m 3000
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 5000
depth 20ndash30m m 8000
depth 30ndash40m m 10000
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter without core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
depth 30ndash40m m 5400
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter with core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 9800
depth 5ndash10m m 10200
depth 10ndash20 m 10600
depth 20ndash30m m 11000
depth 30ndash40m m 11400
CLASS C GEOTECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIAL PROCESSES
Drilling
pound
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
to carry out the following work
Drilling for grout holes through materials other than rock or artificial hard materials
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
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downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
pound
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
Drilling for grout holes through rock
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
Composite and principal rates 101
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20 m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20m m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
pound
Grout materials and injections
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and renewal of plant and equipment to carry out grouting operations
Materials
Cement bentonite (21) t 16000
Cement PFA t 8600
Sand
Pea gravel t 2200
Diaphragm walls 3
allowance of pound60000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the work
Excavation in material other than rock or artificial hard material
maximum depth not
exceeding 5m m3 48000
maximum depth 5ndash10m m3 50000
t 2200
Bentonite t 20000
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 3000 m of excavation is required An
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Concrete designed mix to BS5328 grade 20 ordinary Portland cement to BS12 20mm aggregate to BS882 walls 1000mm thick
m3 18000
pound
High yield bar reinforcement To BS4449
nominal size 12mm t 140000
nominal size 16mm t 130000
nominal size 20mm t 110000
nominal size 25mm t 100000
Concrete guide wall at the side of excavation 1000mm widetimes500mm deep m 38000
Ground anchorages
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 75 anchors are to be installed and an allowance of pound6000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Ground anchorages in material other than rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 14000
temporary with double
maximum depth 10ndash15m m3 52000
maximum depth 15ndash20m m3 54000
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 18000
Total length of tendon in material other than rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 11000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 11500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 13000
temporary nr 12000
permanent nr 14000
temporary nr 10000
permanent nr 12000
Composite and principal rates 103
pound
Ground anchorages in material including rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 15000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 17000
permanent with single
corrosion protection
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 19000
Total length of tendon in material including rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 12000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 13500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 14000
Sand band and wick drains
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 100 vertical drains are to be installed and an allowance of pound7500 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Number of drains 70 nr
Pre-drilled holes 70 nr
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10m
cross section
permanent nr 15000
permanent nr 13000
temporary nr 11000
100ndash200mm m 1000
200ndash300mm m 1100
300ndash400mm m 1200
temporary nr 13000
nr 17000
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pound
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
CLASS D DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE
General clearance
General site clearance of areas
free from major obstructions ha 90000
woods small trees and shrubs ha 180000
Demolish existing buildings including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
3
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
Pull down trees (stumps measured separately) girth
nr 6000
2ndash3
100ndash200mm m 1100
200ndash300mm m 1200
300ndash400mm m 1300
100ndash200mm m 1200
200ndash300mm m 1300
300ndash400mm m 1400
small m 1200
medium m 900
large m 600
large m 300
medium m 400
small m 500
small m 300
medium m 200
large m 100
nr 10000
3ndash5m nr 90000
nr 40000
500mm 1 m
1ndash2m
ndash
Composite and principal rates 105
pound
Grub up stumps and backfill with displaced topsoil stump diameter
Dig out and remove drains depth 15m including granular bed and surround m 1000
Dig out and remove drains depth 2m including concrete bed and surround m 1300
Dredging
It is difficult to provide accurate cost information on dredging Various methods can be used including cutter-suction dredger barge-mounted excavator or grab hopper The depth of water disposal arrangements and tidal conditions are all key factors affecting costs
The cost per cubic metre of dredging solid material should be in the range of pound6 to pound8 per cubic metre but specialist advice should be obtained in the early stages of preparing the budget estimate
General excavation
Excavate to reduce levels
depth not exceeding 025m 3
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
depth 025 to 050m
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
3
depth 025 to 1m
normal ground m3 300
stiff clay m3 450 3
3
150ndash500mm nr 3000
nr 6000
1ndash2m nr 8000
topsoil m 200
chalk m 2000
chalk m 2000
rock m 3000
chalk m 2500
rock m 4000
500mm 1 ndash
CLASS E EARTHWORKS
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normal ground m3 400
stiff clay m3 550
chalk m3 3000
rock m3 5000
depth 2 to 5m
normal ground m3 700
stiff clay m3 900
chalk m3 3500
rock m3 6000
Disposal
Excavated material
deposited on site
100m distance 100m distance m3 400
deposited on site
300m distance m3 500
deposited off site
1km distance including
tipping fees m3 900
deposited off site
5km distance including
tipping fees m3 1800
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material m3 1600
sand m3 4800 3
DfT Type 1 m3 3800
DfT Type 2 m3 3600
CLASS F IN SITU CONCRETE
pound
Provision of concrete
Standard mix
ST1
ordinary Portland cement m3 8500
sulphate resisting cement m3 9500
depth 1m to 2m
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 107
pound
ST2
ordinary Portland cement m3 8700
sulphate resisting cement m3 9700
ST3
ordinary Portland cement m3 8900
sulphate resisting cement m3 9900
ST4
ordinary Portland cement m3 9000
sulphate resisting cement m3 10000
ST5
ordinary Portland cement m3 9200
sulphate resisting cement m3 10200
Designed mix ordinary Portland cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 8900
20mm aggregate m3 8600
40mm aggregate m3 8700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 9200
20mm aggregate m3 8900
40mm aggregate m3 9000
grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 9300
20mm aggregate m3 9000
40mm aggregate m3 9100
Designed mix sulphate resisting cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 9900
20mm aggregate m3 9600
40mm aggregate m3 9700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 10200
20mm aggregate m3 9900
40mm aggregate m3 10000
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grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 10300
20mm aggregate m3 10000
40mm aggregate m3 10100
Placing of concrete
Mass concrete in
blinding thickness
not exceeding 150mm m3 1800 3
3
Exceeding 500mm m3 1400
pound
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2500 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1900
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1600
Reinforced concrete in
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2600 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2000
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2900 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1700
150ndash300mm m 1600
300ndash500mm m 1500
150ndash300mm m 2200
300ndash500mm m 2000
150ndash300mm m 2000
300ndash500mm m 1800
150ndash300mm m 2300
300ndash500mm m 2100
150ndash300mm m 2100
300ndash500mm m 1900
Composite and principal rates 109
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 3800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2400
columns and piers
not exceeding 150mm m3 6800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 4800
CLASS G CONCRETE ANCILLARIES
pound
Formwork
Rough finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1400
02- 04m m2 5000 2
exceeding 122m m2 6600
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
m2 6800
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1600
150ndash300mm m 3000
300ndash500mm m 2600
150ndash300mm m 5800
300ndash500mm m 5000
01ndash02m m 1800
02ndash04m m 4800
04ndash122m m 5800
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2000
01ndash02m m 2200
04 exceeding 122m
02ndash04m m 5200
01ndash02m m 2200
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02- 04m m2 5200 2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2000
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
pound
Fair finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1400
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2800
02ndash04m m 8400
04ndash122m m 7400
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5400
04ndash122m m 6400
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
Composite and principal rates 111
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
pound
Reinforcement
Mild steel bars in straight lengths diameter
170000
150000
145000
140000
135000
130000
125000
120000
115000
High yield steel bars in straight lengths diameter
01ndash02m m 3000
02ndash04m m 8800
04ndash122m m 7800
6mm t
8mm t
10mm t
12mm t
16mm t
20mm t
25mm t
32mm t
40mm t
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
10mm 150000
12mm 145000
20mm 135000
25mm 130000
32mm 125000
40mm 120000
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
16mm 140000
Mild steel bars in bent lengths diameter
12mm 145000
10mm 150000
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pound
High yield steel bars in bent lengths diameter
Steel fabric weight
not exceeding 2km2 m2 500 2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
Joints
Open surface plain with joint filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
Formed surface plain with cork filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
16mm 140000
40mm 120000
32mm 125000
25mm 130000
20mm 135000
6mm t 180000
8mm t 160000
10mm t 155000
12mm t 150000
16mm t 145000
20mm t 140000
25mm t 135000
32mm t 130000
40mm t 125000
2ndash3gm m 600
3ndash4gm m 800
4ndash5gm m 1000
5ndash6gm m 1300
6ndash7gm m 1500
7ndash8gm m 1800
exceeding 2km m 2000
10mm m 800
20mm m 1200
25mm m 1400
10mm m 4000
20mm m 4400
25mm m 4800
Composite and principal rates 113
CLASS J PIPEWORKmdashFITTINGS AND VALVES
CLASS K PIPEWORKmdashMANHOLES AND PIPEWORK ANCILLARIES
CLASS L PIPEWORKmdashSUPPORTS AND PROTECTION
The items under this heading depart from the requirements of the Civil Engineering Method ofMeasurement (CESMM3) in that the trench excavation pipework and pipe supports are presentedseparately This will enable the reader to prepare budget estimates for this type of work more easily
Trench excavation
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 225mm backfilling and removing surplus from site
trench depth
1m
2m
site
trench depth
05m
1m
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
pound
CLASS H PRECAST CONCRETE
Copings sills and weir blocks weathered and throated size
CLASS I PIPEWORKmdashPIPES
150times75mm m 2600
200times75mm m 2800
300times75mm m 3000
05m m 600
15m m 2000
5m m 11000
3m m 4800
25m m 4000
35m m 5600
45m m 9000
4m m 7000
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 300mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 1200
m 2400
m 1000
m 1600
m 2600
m 3200
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
114 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
pound
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
4m
45m
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 400mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 525mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 900mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 8600
m 11000
m 13000
m 3400
m 4200
m 5800
m 7000
m 8400
m 10000
m 13000
m 16000
m 4200
m 5200
m 7400
m 8800
m 16000
m 12500
m 16000
m 20000
m 7400
m 9200
m 11400
m 15800
m 17600
m 21000
Composite and principal rates 115
45m
5m
Beds haunches and surrounds
Bed of sand 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of granular material 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of concrete 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
pound
Bed and haunching of concrete to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of sand to pipe diameter
225mm m 1600
300mm m 2200
400mm m 2800
525mm m 3600
900mm m 7000
225mm m 2600
300mm m 3600
400mm m 4400
525mm m 6400
900mm m 12000
m 28000
m 35000
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 1200
m 1600
m 2000
m 2600
m 4000
116 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bed and surround of granular material to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of concrete to pipe diameter
pound
Pipes laid in prepared trenches
Vitrified clay to BS65 spigot and socket joints with sealing ring nominal bore
225mm
300mm
400mm
450mm
Vitrified clay to BS65 plain ended with sleeve joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
Concrete pipes Class L with rebated flexible plain ended joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
450mm
525mm
750mm
900mm
Ductile spun iron pipes with spigot and socket Tyton joints nominal bore
225mm m 3400
300mm m 3800
400mm m 6400
525mm m 12000
900mm m 15400
225mm m 4600
300mm m 8000
400mm m 10600
525mm m 20800
900mm m 28000
1800mm m 46200
100mm
150mm
m 4400
m 6400
m 11600
m 14800
m 5200
m 7000
m 2800
m 3600
m 4800
m 5800
m 7600
m 10800
1200mm m 16600
1500mm m 34800
m 4400
m 5200
Composite and principal rates 117
250mm
400mm
600mm
pound
Unplasticised PVC pipes with ring seal joints nominal bore
82mm
110mm
160mm
Manholes
cover slab channels step irons and inspection cover
675mm internal diameter
depth 1m nr 75000
depth 15m nr 85000
depth 2m nr 95000
depth 25m nr 110000
depth 3m nr 120000
depth 35m nr 130000
depth 4m nr 140000
900mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 110000
depth 2m nr 125000
depth 25m nr 140000
depth 3m nr 155000
depth 35m nr 170000
depth 4m nr 185000
depth 45m nr 200000
depth 5m nr 220000
1200mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 160000
depth 2m nr 200000
depth 25m nr 225000
depth 3m nr 225000
depth 35m nr 270000
depth 4m nr 295000
depth 45m nr 315000
depth 5m nr 340000
Precast concrete manholes complete including excavation concrete surround base and
m 8400
m 14800
m 28200
m 1200
m 1500
m 2500
118 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
1500mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 190000
depth 25m nr 213000
depth 3m nr 240000
depth 35m nr 265000
depth 4m nr 290000
depth 45m nr 320000
depth 5m nr 350000
1800mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 220000
depth 25m nr 245000
depth 3m nr 270000
depth 35m nr 295000
depth 4m nr 350000
depth 45m nr 360000
depth 5m nr 420000
Gullies
Vitrified clay road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
Precast concrete road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround Class B engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
CLASS M STRUCTURAL METALWORK
Fabrication of members for frames straight-on-plan
beams
portal frames 170000
trusses and built up girders 175000
bracings purlins and cladding rails 150000
Permanent erection of members for frames 28000
Site bolts
black
HSFG general grade 325000
HSFG higher grade 360000
HSFG load indicating or load limit 425000
nr 39000
nr 28000
columns t 140000
t 140000
t
t
t
t
t 325000
t
t
t
Composite and principal rates 119
pound
Offsite surface treatment
blast cleaning m2 500
wire brushing m2 300
one coat chromate primer m2 450 2
CLASS N MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK
Stairways and landings t 425000
Walkways and platforms t 400000
Cat ladder in galvanized steel rungs at 300mm centres strings extended to form handrail 450mm wide length
3m
4m
5m
6m
7m
8m
9m 10m
Guard cage to cat ladder 10000
Galvanised steel staircase 900mm wide with chequer plate treads balustrade one side supported on universal columns
5500mm going 3000mm rise 16 treads and one landing nr 300000
10000mm going 5000mm rise 16 treads and one landings nr 350000
Steel spiral staircase 2000m diameter height
Steel balustrades 1100mm high
sloping
Steel door and frame
galvanizing m 1750
nr 90000
nr 120000
nr 150000
nr 180000
nr 210000
nr 240000
nr 270000 nr 300000
m
2500mm nr 400000
3000mm nr 450000
4000mm nr 500000
horizontal m 30000
m 35000
1000times2100mm nr 80000
1100times2100mm nr 100000
120 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
rail
with square vertical bars at 100mm centres
Security fencing
Galvanised steel security fencing height
1800mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm
Miscellaneous framing
Angle section
Channel section
Flooring
Galvanized mild steel lsquoDurbarrsquo pattern plate 8mm thick m2 12000
Galvanized open grid flooring 50mm thick m2 6000
Tubular section
CLASS O TIMBER
Greenheart timber in marine works
Galvanised tubular handrail 1050mm high standards at 2000mm centres with middle
Galvanised flat section handrail and members standards at 1000mm centres infilled
150times75times10mm m 2500
100times100times10mm m 2800
150times150times12mm m 3200
150times75times10mm m 3000
250times75times16mm m 4000
100times100times10mm m 5000
200times200times15mm m 14500
100times75mm m 2200
150times75mm m 2400
200times200mm m 7000
200times300mm m 9800
300times300mm m 12000
600times600mm m 32000
m 5600
m 6400
m 7000
m 7800
m 8400
m 9200
m 14000
m 16000
Composite and principal rates 121
pound
Wrought softwood in marine work
Hardwood decking thickness
Softwood decking thickness
Metalwork
Coach screws 10mm diameter length
75mm
100mm
150mm
Blackbolts nuts and washers M12 length
100mm
140mm
200mm
CLASS P PILING
CLASS Q PILING ANCILLARIES
Bored cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 5000
depth bored 15m m 5500
depth bored 20m m 6000
depth bored 25m m 6500
100times75mm m 1500
150times75mm m 1800
200times200mm m 4000
200times300mm m 6500
300times300mm m 7500
600times600mm m 22000
50mm m 11500
100mm m 17500
75mm m 14000
50mm m 6000
75mm m 7000
100mm m 10000
Allow pound6000 and pound10000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 2000
nr 300
nr 600
nr 900
nr 300
nr 400
nr 500
122 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 9000
depth bored 15m m 10000
depth bored 20m m 11000
depth bored 25m m 12000
pound
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 17000
depth bored 15m m 18000
depth bored 20m m 19000
depth bored 25m m 21000
Driven cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Driven concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 7000
depth driven 15m m 11000
depth driven 20m m 14000
depth driven 25m m 17500
Driven concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 9000
depth driven 15m m 13500
depth driven 20m m 18000
depth driven 25m m 22500
Driven concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 15000
depth driven 15m m 22500
depth driven 20m m 30000
depth driven 25m m 37500
Allow pound3500 and pound7000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 5000
m 3500
m 2000
m 5000
m 3500
Composite and principal rates 123
mass 100kgm length
mass 150kgm length
CLASS R ROADS AND PAVINGS
Sub-bases flexible road bases and surfacing
Hardcore road base m3 2200
depth 100mm m2 300
depth 150mm m2 400
depth 200mm m2 400
depth 250mm m2 600
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 2 m3 3600
depth 100mm m2 500
depth 150mm m2 600
pound
Isolated steel piles
Steel EN piles grade S275
mass 50kgm length
10m nr 55000
15m nr 75000
20m nr 90000
10m nr 100000
15m nr 140000
20m nr 170000
10m nr 130000
15m nr 175000
20m nr 225000
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Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 908 14mm aggregate base course depth
30mm m2 600
70mm m2 1000
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 913 wearing course depth
30mm m2 600
50mm m2 1000
Concrete pavements
Carriageway slabs concrete grade C30 depth
150mm m2 1800
200mm m2 2200
250mm m2 3000
300mm m2 3400
Steel fabric reinforcement to BS4483
reference A142 222 kgsm2 m2 700
reference B503 593 kgsm2 m2 1200
pound
m2 300
Joints in concrete pavements
sealed with polysulphide depth
150mm
220mm
250mm
Kerbs channels and edgings
Precast concrete kerbs to BS340 straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Concrete in bed to kerbs
150times150mm haunching m 150
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 1000
Longitudinal joints 10mm diametertimes750mm long mild steel dowels at 750mm centres
200times150mm m 420
300times150mm m 600
400times150mm m 800
m 2200
m 2800
m 3000
150times305mm m 1500
125times255mm m 1200
Waterproof membranes below concrete pavements plastic sheeting 500 microns
Composite and principal rates 125
Drop kerbs
Precast concrete channels straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
pound
Precast concrete edging straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Road markings
Reflectorised white
continuous lines
150mm wide m 100
200mm wide m 140
broken lines
100mm wide 1m line 3m gap m 100
100mm wide 2m line 5m gap m 110
100mm wide 4m line 2m gap m 120
arrow
4m length straight nr 3000
4m length turned nr 3000
6m length straight nr 3400
6m length turned letters nr 3400
16m high nr 1000
20m high nr 1400
30m high nr 1800
140times250mm reflecting studs with catsrsquo eye reflection nr 1600
CLASS S RAIL TRACK
Track foundation
Bottom ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 6000
Top ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 7000
Taking up track and turnouts dismantle and stack
Bullhead or flat bottom rail
plain track timber sleepers fishplate joints m 1000
turnouts timber sleepers fishplate joints nr 52000
plain track concrete sleepers fishplate joints m 1500
turnouts concrete sleepers fishplate joints nr 54000
125times255mm nr 1200
150times305mm nr 1400
255times125mm m 1400
150times50mm m 900
126 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Lifting packing and slewing
Bullhead rail track maximum slew 300mm maximum lift 100mm track length 10m
timber sleepers nr 2200
concrete sleepers nr 2400
Supplying only plain line material
Bullhead rails for jointed or welded track
mass 40ndash50 kgm section reference 95R t 110000
Sleepers softwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6000
Sleepers hardwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6500
Sleepers concrete type lsquoF27 with 2 nr cast iron lsquoPandrolrsquo fittings cast in nr 4000
Fittings
Chairs cast iron lsquoCCrsquo pattern nr 7000
pound
Fish plates standard set nr 7000
Fish plates insulated set nr 17500
Buffer stops 2ndash25 tonnes nr 275000
Laying only plain line material
Bullhead rails
plain track fishplates timber sleepers m 4000
plain track fishplates concrete sleepers m 3500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 5500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 4500
buffer stop single rake nr 25000
CLASS T TUNNELS
There are many different methods of boring and constructing tunnels so the following
tunnelling contractor should be sought
Excavation
Tunnels in rock straight diameter
18m m3 50000
30m m3 35000
Tunnels in clay straight diameter 3
3
Shafts in rock vertical diameter 3
3
18m m 30000
30m m 18000
30m m 24000
45m m 18000
rsquo
rates should treated with caution For costs on specific projects the advice of a
Composite and principal rates 127
pound
Shafts in clay vertical diameter 3
3
In situ lining to tunnels vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
In situ lining to shafts vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
Formwork rough finish diameter 2 9000 2
Formwork smooth finish diameter 2
2
Pre-formed segmental linings to tunnels
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
Pre-formed segmental linings to shafts
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
CLASS U BRICKWORK BLOCKWORK AND MASONRY
Common brickwork
Brickwork (pound140 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 6000
215mm thick m2 10000
327mm thick m2 13000
440mm thick m2 16000
45m m 11000
30m m 14000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m n
3m m 6000
2m m 10000
3m m 7000
2m nr 60000
3m nr 100000
3m
45m nr 120000
nr 90000
128 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
In columns and piers
Facing brickwork
Brickwork (pound400 per 1000) in gauged mortar (116)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8000
215mm thick m2 14500
Engineering brickwork (pound200 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
215mm thick m2 7000
327mm thick m2 12600
440mm thick m2 15600
Engineering brickwork (pound350 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
facing to vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8500
215mm thick m2 15000 440mm thick m2 19000
Lightweight blockwork
Blockwork in gauged mortar in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium concrete blockwork
Blockwork in cement mortar (13) in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3600
190mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blockwork
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Masonry
Random rubble walling in gauged mortar thickness
300mm thick m2 48000
450mm thick m2 75000
600mm thick m2 92000
215times215mm m 3000
327times327mm m 3500
440times440mm m 4000
Composite and principal rates 129
pound
CLASS V PAINTING
(Rates inclusive of all inclinations)
One coat primer on general surfaces exceeding 300mm 2
2
Two coats emulsion paint on general surfaces exceeding 300mm
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
Two coats of masonry paint
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
rough cast surfaces m2 900
Two undercoats and one coat gloss on primed
smooth concrete m2 600
steel sections m2 1200
pipe work m 400
CLASS W WATERPROOFING
Damp proofing
Waterproof sheeting 250 microns to
horizontal surfaces 300
width not exceeding 300mm m 140
m 210
Tanking
Two coats asphalt work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces
width not exceeding 300mm m 1200
m 2200
Roofing
Asphalt to BS908 two coat work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces m 3200
Built up felt roofing to BS747 three layer coverings m 2600
Protective layers one layer 1000 gauge polythene sheet fixed with adhesive m 300
Cement and sand (13) screed with waterproof additive m 1500
Sprayed or brushed waterproofing two coats of lsquoSynthaprufersquo to concrete surfaces m 600
metal m 300
timber m 300
m
horizontal 3200
2
upper surface inclined at an angle not exceeding 30 degrees to the
timber m 1100
2m
ndashwidth 300mm 1m
width 300mm 1m ndash
130 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Removing intrusions 3
3
Plugging laterals with concrete
bore not exceeding 300mm nr 9000
bore 500mm nr 14000
Local internal repairs
nr 5000 2
Stabilisation of existing sewers
Pointing with cement mortar (13) m2 4000
Renovation of existing sewers
Segmental lining in GRP diameter
Laterals to renovated sewers
Jointing
bore not exceeding 150mm nr 7000
bore 150ndash300mm nr 11000
bore 450mm nr 16000
Interruptions
Preparation of existing sewers
pound
CLASS X MISCELLANEOUS WORK
See Landscaping section
CLASS Y SEWER RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
Preparation of existing sewer
Cleaning sewer diameter
1000mm m 1600
1500mm m 2000
2000mm m 2600
brickwork m 9000
concrete m 14000
area 5m nr 20000
area 01ndash25m 2
1000mm m 32000
1500mm m 42000
2000mm m 51000
cleaning hour 40000
Composite and principal rates 131
See Building work
MECHANICAL WORK
pound
Pipework
Mild steel pipes heavy black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
Renovation
CLASS Z SIMPLE BUILDING WORKS INCIDENTAL TO CIVILENGINEERING WORKS
150mm
Stabilisation pointing hour 9000
linings hour 10000
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4200
m 5000
m 6000
m 7200
m 9800
m 12000
m 14800
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4600
m 5400
m 6400
m 9000
m 11000
m 13800
132 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Mild steel pipes medium black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
pound
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
Copper pipes B2871 part 1 table X including standard supports and fittings
capillary fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
35mm
42mm
54mm
compression fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
m 9600
m 11800
m 14600
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4600
m 5200
m 6200
m 8800
m 10800
m 13600
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3200
m 4000
m 4800
m 1700
m 2100
m 2700
Composite and principal rates 133
35mm
42mm
54mm
pound
Carbon steel pipes to BS3601 including standard supports and fittings
welded fittings pipe size
200mm
250mm
300mm
350mm
400mm
Ductwork
Rectangular galvanised sheet steel ductwork including supports doors stiffeners and joints
girth of 2 sides
250mm
500mm
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
1750mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm Circular galvanised steel spirally wound ductwork including supports and doors stiffeners and joints diameter
100mm
160mm
200mm
250mm
315mm
355mm
m 4200
m 5400
m 6000
m 12600
m 15600
m 18000
m 25400
m 39400
m 9000
m 9600
m 10200
m 11000
m 11400
m 14400
m 17000
m 20800
m 22000
m 27400
m 31200
m 39000
m 4000
m 4200
m 4500
m 6000
m 6800
m 7200
134 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
500mm
630mm
710mm
800mm
900mm
1000mm
Thermal insulation
Rigid mineral wool sections bright class lsquoOrsquo foil covered secured with aluminium bands at 300mm centres including for fixing around joints flanges valves and the like
Insulation thickness 25mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 40mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
400mm
450mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 50mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
m 7400
m 8000
m 9200
m 10200
m 10400
m 12000
m 13200
m 15600
m 800
m 850
m 900
m 950
m 1000
m 1100
m 1200
m 1400
m 1600
m 1000
m 1050
m 1100
m 1150
m 1200
m 1300
m 1400
m 1600
m 1800
m 1200
m 1250
m 1300
Composite and principal rates 135
pound
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Boilers
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers floor mounted balanced flue
nr 345000
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers wall mounted balanced flue
6ndash9kW
Commercial packaged sectional floor mounted gas fired boiler pressure jet burner connected to conventional flue complete
15ndash18kW nr 125000
18ndash21kW nr 135000
21ndash23kW nr 150000
23ndash29kW nr 180000
29ndash37kW nr 320000
37ndash41 kW
19ndash12kW nr 95000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
15ndash18kW nr 120000
18ndash22kW nr 130000
23ndash33kW nr 260000
35ndash50kW nr 315000
50ndash65kW nr 335000
80ndash100kW nr 410000
180ndash230kW nr 745000
16ndash26kW nr 250000
280ndash330kW nr 830000
230ndash280kW nr 780000
140ndash180kW nr 675000
120ndash140kW nr 600000
33ndash40kW nr 275000
100ndash120kW nr 530000
65ndash80kW nr 355000
m 1350
m 1400
m 1500
m 1600
m 1800
m 2200
9ndash12kW nr 100000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
nr 90000
136 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Commercial packaged floor mounted oil fired hot water boiler connected to conventional flue complete
Radiators
Pressed steel single panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
Pressed steel single panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
130ndash190kW nr 730000
200ndash250kW nr 750000
280ndash360kW nr 890000
375ndash500kW nr 995000
580ndash730kW nr 1275000
655ndash820kW nr 1270000
830ndash1040kW nr 1320000
1070ndash1400kW nr 1750000
1420ndash1850kW nr 2250000
1850ndash2350kW nr 2560000
2300ndash3000kW nr 2950000
2800ndash3500kW nr 3740000
500mm m 13000
600mm m 14000
800mm m 15000
1000mm m 15600
1200mm m 17500
1400mm m 19000
1600mm m 20000
1800mm m 24000
2000mm m 31000
m 15000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 18600
1200mm m 22500
1600mm m 34000
1800mm m 37000
2000mm m 40000
Composite and principal rates 137
pound
Pressed steel double panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
Pressed steel double panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
ELECTRICAL WORK
Transformers
Transformer 11kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase air cooled oil filled skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
impregnated skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
m 16000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 19000
1200mm m 23000
1600mm m 24000
1800mm m 30000
2000mm m 39000
m 17000
m 18000
m 19000
1000mm m 20000
1200mm m 26000
1400mm m 32000
1600mm m 39000
1800mm m 43000
2000mm m 47000
500kVA nr 850000
800kVA nr 950000
1000kVA nr 1050000
1250kVA nr 1400000
1500kVA nr 1500000
2000kVA nr 2000000
500kVA nr 1200000
800kVA nr 1400000
Transformer 11 kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase hermetically sealed sili cone
138 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Extra for
fluid temperature indicator nr 40000
plain roller nr 30000
pressure relief device nr 55000
Distribution boards
Mild steel MCB distribution board steel casting 12525amp incomers fixed to backgrounds
SPampN
4 way nr 5000
7 way nr 6000
pound
10 way nr 8000
16way nr 12000
TPampN
4 way nr 28000
6 way nr 30000
8 way nr 34000
12 way nr 38000
Trunking
Galvanised steel trunking
single compartment size
two compartment size
three compartment size
1000kVA nr 1600000
1250kVA nr 1700000
1500kVA nr 1900000
2000kVA nr 2200000
50times50mm m 1800
75times75mm m 2600
100times100mm m 3200
150times150mm m 5000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
100times100mm m 3800
150times150mm m 6000
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
Composite and principal rates 139
PVC heavy duty trunking
single compartment size
pound
two compartment size
m 3800
PVC extra super high impact grade mini trunking
single compartment size
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
50times50mm m 1800
50times75mm m 2600
50times100mm m 3000
50times150mm m 4400
75times75mm m 2800
100times100mm m 4000
150times150mm m 8000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
150times150mm
m 6000
three compartment size
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
16times10mm
m 500
16times16mm
m 550
16times25mm
m 600
16times38mm
m 600
25times38mm
m 650
50times25mm
m 800
38times38mm
m 2200
100times100mm
140 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Busbar trunking
Rising mains busbar insulated supports earth continuity bar fixed to backgrounds
200 Amp TPampN m 24000
end cap nr 3600
end feed unit nr 39000
top feed unit nr 39000
flat tee nr 24000
315Amp TPampN m 26000
end cap nr 4000
end feed unit nr 40000
top feed unit nr 40000
flat tee nr 26000
400 Amp TPampN m 28000
end cap nr 4400
end feed unit nr 43000
top feed unit nr 43000
flat tee nr 36000
630 Amp TPampN m 32000
end cap nr 5000
end feed unit nr 46000
top feed unit nr 46000
flat tee nr 48000
800 Amp TPampN m 44000
end cap nr 10000
end feed unit nr 51000
top feed unit nr 51000
flat tee nr 53000
Trunking including fittings
Galvanlsed steel trunkings complete with fittings fixed to backgrounds
single compartment
pound
75times50mm m 3000
75times75mm m 3200
100times50mm m 3200
100times75mm m 3400
50times50mm m 2800
Composite and principal rates 141
m 4000
m 4200
pound
twin compartment
triple compartment
m 3400
150times50mm m 3400
150times75mm m 3800
225times150mm m 4800
225times225mm m 5600
300times225mm m 6600
300times300mm m 7400
50times50mm m 3200
75times50mm m 3400
75times75mm m 3600
100times50mm m 3800
100times75mm m 4000
100times100mm m 4200
150times50mm m 4200
150times75mm m 4400
150times100mm m 4400
150times150mm m 5200
50times50mm m 3600
75times50mm m 3800
75times75mm m 4000
100times50mm m 4200
100times75mm m 4600
100times100mm m 4600
150times50mm m 4800
150times75mm m 5000
150times100mm m 6000
100times100mm
150times100mm
150times150mm
142 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Circuit breakers
Residual current circuit breakers for distribution boards including connection
SPampN
nr 11000
10mA 10ndash32Amp nr 11000
10mA 6Amp 45Amp nr 11000
30mA 6Amp nr 12000
30mA 10ndash40Amp nr 12000
30mA 50ndash63Amp nr 12000
100mA 6Amp nr 16000
100mA 10ndash40Amp nr 16000
100mA 50ndash63Amp nr 16000
pound
Cables and wiring
6001000 volt grade XLPE insulated SWA cable
2 core cable (6942)
2
2
100mm2 m 800
160mm2 m 900
250mm2 m 1200
350mm2 m 1300
3 core cable (6943) 2
2
2
2
2
160mm2 m 1050
10mA 6Amp
2
2
15mm m 350
25mm m 400
40mm m 500
60mm m 600
15mm m 400
25mm m 450
40mm m 600
60mm m 700 100mm m 1000
Composite and principal rates 143
2
2
2
2
2
2
100mm2 m 1200
160mm2 m 1300
250mm2 m 1800
350mm2 m 2000
pound
Cable trays
tees and reducers
50mm wide m 1000
75mm wide m 1200
100mm wide m 1500
150mm wide m 1800
225mm wide m 3600
300mm wide m 4400
Conduits
Steel conduit including all fittings and supports
galvanised
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
black enamelled
250mm m 1400
350mm m 1600
4 core cable (6944)
15mm m 450
25mm m 500
40mm m 750
60mm m 850
Galvanised steel slotted pattern perforated cable trays including supports fixings bends
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
m 1200
m 1400
m 2400
m 2800
m 3600
m 1000
m 1200
m 2200
m 2400
m 3000
144 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
PVC conduit including all fittings and supports
white light gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 400
20mm diameter m 400
25mm diameter m 900
32mm diameter m 1200
pound
white heavy gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 600
20mm diameter m 650
25mm diameter m 1000
32mm diameter m 1600
38mm diameter m 1800
50mm diameter m 2100
Luminaires
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire single tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times184mm 36watt nr 11000
1553times184mm 58watt nr 11500
1817times184mm 70watt nr 13600
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire twin tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times280mm 36watt nr 12000
1553times280mm 58watt nr 14000
1817times280mm 70watt nr 16000
ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
Taking down
Take down walls and remove rubble from site
external walls
half brick wall m2 1000
one brick wall m2 1400
one brick and a half wall m2 2000
two brick wall m2 3400
blockwork 140mm wall m2 800
blockwork 190mm wall m2 1600
blockwork 215mm wall m2 2200
Composite and principal rates 145
internal walls
half brick wall m2 2000
one brick wall m2 2800
blockwork 90mm wall m2 1000
blockwork 100mm wall m2 1100
blockwork 115mm wall m2 1300
blockwork 125mm wall m2 1500
blockwork 140mm wall m2 1800
Take down and remove chimney stack to below roof slop size
750times750times1200mm above roof nr 26000
1030times1030times1000mm above roof nr 38000
Take down chimney breast from roof to ground level (2 storey) nr 180000
pound
Forming openings
Form openings for windows or doors In existing in walls
in gauged mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3600
100mm blockwork m2 4000
140mm blockwork m2 4600
215mm blockwork m2 5000
half brick wall m2 4200
one brick wall m2 5000
one and a half brick wall m2 7000
two brick wall m2 8800
in cement mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3800
100mm blockwork m2 4400
140mm blockwork m2 5000
215mm blockwork m2 5600
half brick wall m2 4600
one brick wall m2 5600
one and a half brick wall m2 7600
two brick wall m2 9400
Cut opening in internal wall 900times2100mm suitable for new single door including squaring up jambs and head inserting lintel over making good to surrounding plasterwork
146 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
half brick wall nr 26000
one brick wall nr 80000
one and half brick wall nr 106000
75mm blockwork nr 14000
100mm blockwork nr 16000
140mm blockwork nr 20000
215mm blockwork nr 32000
pound
Cut opening in existing wall size 1200times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 110000
one and half brick wall nr 130000
140mm blockwork nr 85000
215mm blockwork nr 100000
Cut opening in existing wall size 2000times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 140000
one and half brick wall nr 160000
140mm blockwork nr 115000
215mm blockwork nr 130000
Form opening in reinforced concrete floor slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
Form opening in reinforced concrete suspended slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
100mm m 11000
150mm m 13000
200mm m 15000
250mm m 17000
300mm m 19000
100mm m 13000
150mm m 15000
200mm m 18000
250mm m 20000
300mm m 22000
Composite and principal rates 147
pound
Form opening in reinforced concrete wall and make good to all edges slab thickness
100mm m2 13000
150mm m2 15000
200mm m2 18000
250mm m2 20000
300mm m2 22000
Filling openings
Fill openings in common brickwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
one brick wall m2 18000
brickblock cavity wall m2 22000
Fill openings in blockwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
100mm thick blockwork wall m2 7000
215mm thick blockwork wall m2 8000
Fill openings in concrete floor slab with concrete
100mm thick m2 1400
150mm thick m2 2100
200mm thick m2 2800
250mm thick m2 3500
300mm thick m2 5000
Fill openings in suspended concrete floor slab with concrete including formwork to soffit
100mm thick m2 5400
150mm thick m2 6000
200mm thick m2 7000
250mm thick m2 7500
300mm thick m2 8500
Brickwork and blockwork
Cut out defective facing bricks in one brick wall and renew
pound350 per thousand
single brick nr 600
areas less than 1m2 m2 12200 2
pound500 per thousand
single brick nr 800
areas less than 1m2 m2 14000
areas over 1m2 m2 13000
2areas over 1m m 11600
148 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound350 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound500 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
nr 14000 concrete lintel and making good
Cut out defective terracotta air brick and replace
Rake out joints and point up in gauged mortar m2 1500
Rake out joints in gauged mortar re-fix loose flashing and point up on completion
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons
facings
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons m2 6200
facings m2 6400
Rake out joints of random rubble wall and point up in cement mortar
flush pointing m2 1000
flush pointing m2 1100
Roofing
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and remove
tiles m2 1000
slates m2 1000
timber boarding m2 1400
Renew concrete lintel 1500mm long including one course of brickwork inserting new
Cut out one course of half brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
Cut out one course of one brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
metal sheeting m2 800
corrugated sheeting m2 800
215times65mm nr 1000
215times140mm nr 1500
215times215mm nr 2000
horizontal m 1000
stepped
m 3600
m 3800
m 1400
2underfelt m 400
Composite and principal rates 149
metal sheeting m2 600
woodwool slabs m2 600
firings m2 300
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and carefully lay aside
tiles m2 1400
slates m2 1400
metal sheeting m2 1200
corrugated sheeting m2 1200
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and carefully lay aside
metal sheeting m2 1000
woodwool slabs m2 1000
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm
25 of area
250mm centres m2 400
450mm centres m2 350
600mm centres m2 300
pound
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm (contrsquod)
50 of area
250mm centres m2 600
450mm centres m2 500
600mm centres m2 400
250mm centres m2 800
450mm centres m2 700
600mm centres m2 600
100 of area
250mm centres m2 1000
450mm centres m2 850
600mm centres m2 700
Take off single slipped slate and re-fix nr 600
Take off single broken slate and renew with new Welsh Blue slate size
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and remove
bituminous felt m2 400
75 of area
150 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Take off broken slates in area approximately 1m2 and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
Take off double eaves course and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
pound
Take off single slipped tile and re-fix nr 400
Take off single broken tile and renew
nr 800
Marley Ludlow nr 800
Marley Bold Roll nr 800
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 800
Take off broken tiles in area approximately 1 m2 and renew
Marley Plain nr 6600
Marley Ludlow nr 2400
Marley Bold Roll nr 2400
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 3400
Take off defective ridge capping and re-fix
half round m 2200
Carpentry and joinery
Take down or cut out existing timbers and load into skips
structural timbers
405times205mm nr 800
510times255mm nr 1000
610times305mm nr 1200
405times205mm nr 11000
510times255mm nr 12000
610times305mm nr 11500
405times205mm nr 4800
510times255mm nr 6000
610times305mm nr 5500
Marley Plain
angular m 2400
50times100mm m 110
50times150mm m 150
75times100mm m 180
75times150mm m 200
100times150mm m 240
100times200mm m 280
Composite and principal rates 151
roof boarding m2 400
floor boarding m2 300
stud partition m2 500
skirting and grounds
100mm high m 110
150mm high m 130
200mm high m 180
pound
rails
50mm high m 030
75mm high m 040
100mm high m 150
fittings
wall cupboards nr 300
floor units nr 350
sink units nr 400
staircases
straight flight nr 3800
doors frames and linings
single internal nr 1000
single external nr 1200
double internal nr 1600
double external nr 2000
windows and frames
casement 1200times900mm nr 1000
casement 1800times900mm nr 1200
sash 900times1500mm nr 1600
landing nr 2600
sash 900times1800mm nr 1800
ironmongery to softwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 600
cylinder lock nr 800
door closer nr 800
casement stay nr 200
deadlock nr 600
nr 400
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casement fastener nr 200
shelf brackets nr 200
butts hinges
pound
ironmongery to hardwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 700
cylinder lock nr 900
door closer nr 900
casement stay nr 300
casement fastener nr 300
shelf brackets nr 400
butts hinges
100mm
125mm
Take off and lay aside for reuse
single doors nr 1800
double doors nr 2200
Take off and lay aside for reuse including frames and linings complete
single doors nr 2400
double doors nr 2800
Softwood windows including frames complete
casement 1200times900mm nr 1400
casement 1800times900mm nr 1600
sash 900times1500mm nr 2000
sash 900times1800mm nr 2200
Fittings
wall cupboards nr 800
floor units nr 1000
sink units nr 1400
125mm nr 500
100mm nr 450
75mm nr 400
deadlock nr 700
75mm
nr 500
nr 500
nr 550
nr 600
Composite and principal rates 153
pound
Cut out decayed structural softwood timber member and renew
floors
Cut out and renew decayed
m 1200
75mm high m 1400
dado rails
50mm high m 1200
75mm high m 1400
stair risers
stair treads
stair balusters 1000mm high
25mm diameter nr 1200
32mm diameter nr 1400
stair handrails
38mm diameter m 2000
Ease and adjust locks and hinges on
single doors nr 500
double doors nr 800
sash windows nr 1200
casement windows nr 800
Renew sash cord
sash windows nr 1800
50times150mm m 1000
50times175mm m 1200
50times200mm m 1400
roofs
50times150mm m 1200
50times175mm m 1400
50times200mm m 1600
picture rails
50mm high
19times210mm m 1500
25times210mm m 2400
25times275mm m 3800
32times275mm m 4200
3800
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pound
Metalwork
Take down and load Into skips
metal doors
single garage nr 3000
metal windows
nr 1800
nr 2600
metal staircase
straight flight nr 4800
Take down and lay aside for reuse
nr 3200
nr 2800
nr 5000
Plumbing
Take down and load into skips
rainwater pipes and fittings m 100
rainwater gutters and fittings m 100
WC suites nr 800
wash basins nr 600
shower cubicles nr 800
single nr 2000
double nr 3500
double nr 4500
1200times2400mm nr 3400
landing nr 3400
metal doors
single nr 2200
double nr 3700
single garage
double nr 4700
metal windows
1200times1200mm nr 2000
1200times2400mm nr 3600
metal staircase
straight flight
landing nr 3600
baths nr 800
1200times1200mm
1200times1800mm
1200times1800mm
Composite and principal rates 155
pound
soil and vent pipe m 200
domestic hot and cold water system nr 9000
domestic central heating system nr 12000
Take down and renew rainwater goods including fittings
PVC pipes 68mm diameter m 2600
PVC pipes 68mm square m 2800
cast iron pipes 75mm diameter m 4000
cast iron pipes 100mm diameter m 5000
PVC gutters 76mm m 2600
PVC gutters 112mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 100mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 150mm m 5000
cast iron baths m 50000
acrylic baths m 40000
wash basins m 25000
acrylic baths m 40000
stainless steel sink m 25000
single urinals m 80000
Finishings
Hack off and load into skips
wall plaster m2 1000
ceiling plaster m2 800
quarry floor tiles m2 1600
cement and sand screed m2 1200 2 1400
Two coat plaster work
13mm thick to
walls m2 1800
10mm thick to
walls m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Cement and sand screed
12mm thick to walls m2 1400
18mm thick to walls m2 1800
Granolithic paving 25mm thick to floors m2 1700
granolithic m
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pound
Quarry floor tiling 2
2
Wallboard 95mm thick and two coat plasterwork to
m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Clean existing painted timber framing and prepare to receive new finish m2 300
Burn off paint from timber framing rub down and prepare for new finish m2 600
150times150mm m 6000
200times200mm m 5600
walls
5 Indices and regional variations
Indices
Indices have been used for many years in the construction industry as a tool in the comparison of costs and tender prices between different periods of time They are essential when projecting cash flow forecasts on projects that may over run or for planning medium- to long-term projects where trends from historical cost databases can be identified and projected forwards
There are several indices available and the most appropriate must be selected to suit the project under consideration The main set of indices in the building industry is produced by the Building Cost Information Services (BCIS) and is published by the RICS The civil engineering industry sometimes use a price adjustment formula (usually called the Baxter formula after its originator) on contracts with a long construction period The formula is based on fewer headings than the BCIS and covers eleven categories
Construction indices usually present data under two headings construction costs and tender prices Construction costs represent the amounts paid by contractors for labour materials plant and other costs incurred in running a business Tender prices are the sums accepted by clients for the erection of projects and include profit and overheads
Tender prices tend to increase when there is a large volume of work available and decrease during lean periods In difficult times contractors may submit tenders at cost (or even below cost) in order to obtain work to keep the work force together and keep the plant occupied
Tender prices are compiled from accepted tenders based on statistics produced in quarterly periods and consolidated into annual figures The following table lists the construction costs and tender prices between 1984 and 2009mdashthe figures for 2008 and 2009 are estimated
Year Construction costs Tender prices
1984 236 210
1985 248 218
1986 262 229
1987 276 258
1988 293 309
1989 314 340
1990 337 309
1991 355 262
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1992 365 243
1993 372 235
1994 382 252
1995 401 265
1996 411 267
1997 421 283
1998 439 313
1999 460 332
2000 489 359
2001 507 384
2002 535 412
2003 568 429
2004 600 442
2005 641 465
2006 682 491
2007 718 525
2008 752 556
2009 789 584
Estimated
Regional variations
Construction costs vary in different parts of the UK and the following adjustments should be made to first stage estimates The costs in this book are set at 100
England
East Anglia 91
East Midlands 87
Inner London 106
North 90
North West 87
England
Outer London 100
South East 95
South West 91
Yorkshire and Humberside 90
Northern Ireland 72
Scotland
Wales 90
94
Year Construction costs Tender prices
6Property insurance
When preparing first stage estimates it is important that the fullest possible financial picture is presented to the client to enable him to make a decision on whether to proceed with the project or not
A calculation must be done for insurance purposes to assess the rebuilding costs if the building was damaged by fire or some other cause
The easiest way to achieve this is by using the square metre prices in Chapter 1 as a base The appropriate rate should be multiplied by the area of the building to be insured The resultant figure must then be adjusted by both the indices and regional variation factors in Chapter 5
The insurance cover must also include for the demolition of the damaged building (not just clearing away debris but grubbing up existing foundations and basements) and professional fees to plan and supervise the work of reconstruction Here is an example of how the calculation should be made
Example 1
Day Surgery in the East Anglia region constructed in 1982 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 600 m2
say pound1350 810000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 21600
831600
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for East Anglia
times91timespound831600 756756
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 56756
Carried forward pound 813512
Brought forward pound 813512
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 97621
Planning and building regulations say 25000 122621
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936133
VAT 175 163823
pound 1099956
The building should be insured for pound1100000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
Example 2
Heavy industrial factory in Scotland constructed in 1988 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 2400 m2 say pound900 2160000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 50400
2210400
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for Scotland
2077776
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 155833
Carried forward pound 2233609
Brought forward pound 2233609
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 268033
Planning and building regulations say 25000 293033
2526642
VAT 175 442162
pound 2968804
The building should be insured for pound3000000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
times94timespound2210400
7 Professional fees
The use of fee scales used to be mandatory but now clients are able to negotiate the level of fees with their professional advisers In the preparation of first stage estimates the cost of fees must be included on either an all-in fee basis for the professional team or separate fees for each discipline This chapter contains information for either method
An allowance should be made for expenses incurred in connection with the contract and VAT on professional fees should also be included The following categories of fees are included
bull architectsbull quantity surveyorsbull consulting engineersbull landscape architectsbull planningbull building regulations
Architectsrsquo fees
Details of Architectsrsquo fees are set out in lsquoEngaging an Architectrsquo and a copy can be obtained from RIBA Publications (0207 608 2375) The fees are based upon three classifications of buildings
simplemdashcar parks warehouses factories etcaveragemdashoffices retail outlets housing schools etccomplexmdashspecialist buildings hospitals laboratories etc
The work stages are set out below
Stages Proportion of fee
C Outline proposals 10ndash15
D Detailed proposals 15ndash20
E Final proposals 20
F Production information 20
G-L Tender and construction 25ndash35
The fees are assessed by applying the classification of the project to its value on a fee scale graph Extra fees may be due if the work is carried out in Stage A (Appraisal) and Stage B (Strategic Brief) or alteration work These fees would normally be charged on a time basis at an agreed rate Here are some typical examples of fees for new work
162 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Value of contract Fee as percentage of contract value
100000 85ndash110
500000 58ndash85
1000000 45ndash78
2000000 40ndash73
3000000 38ndash70
Quantity Surveyorsrsquo fees
The following examples of fees are set out in Professional Charges for Quantity Surveying Services obtainable from Surveyors Publications (01203 694757) Although Scale 36 (inclusive fees for quantity surveying services) has been abolished it is included here for general guidance
Scales 36 and 37mdashBuilding workThere are three basic categories of works
Category A complex with little repetition
Category B less complex with some repetition
Category C simple
For each category there are two types of fees
Scale 36 inclusive scale for complete services
Scale 37 itemised scale divided into pre- and post-contract services
Here are some examples of percentages and fees for varying sized projects
Scale 36mdashInclusive services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 9380 625 9060 604 7650 5 10
250000 14380 575 13760 550 11750 470
350000 19030 544 18060 516 15450 441
450000 23330 518 21960 488 18750 417
750000 34880 465 32010 427 27450 366
1250000 51880 415 46010 368 39950 320
2500000 90380 362 79010 316 68200 273
4000000 133880 333 116010 290 99200 248
pound
Professional fees 163
Scale 37mdashPre-contract services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 4730 315 4410 294 3930 262
250000 7030 281 6410 256 5730 229
350000 9080 259 8160 233 7230 227
450000 10880 242 9660 215 8430 417
750000 15830 211 13560 181 11580 154
1250000 23330 187 19060 152 16080 129
2500000 39080 156 31810 127 26330 105
4000000 56380 140 45810 115 37330 093
Scale 37mdashPost-contract services (Alternative 1)
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 3150 210 3150 210 2520 168
250000 4850 194 4850 194 4020 161
350000 6500 184 6450 184 5470 156
450000 8100 180 7950 177 6870 153
750000 12450 166 11850 158 10620 142
1250000 18950 152 17350 152 16120 129
2500000 34200 137 30100 120 27870 111
4000000 51200 128 44100 110 40370 101
For negotiating and agreeing prices with a contractor
Value of work Fee
pound pound
150000 750 050
250000 1050 042
350000 1350 039
450000 1650 037
750000 2400 032
1250000 3350 027
2500000 4600 018
4000000 6100 015
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Scale 38mdashCivil Engineering work
Category 1 Runways roads railways and earthworks and dredging and monolithic walls
Category 2 Piled quay walls suspended jetties bridges sewers storage and treatment tanks turbine halls reactor blocks
Pre-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 1960 065 3650 073
1500000 5040 034 8850 050
2500000 7540 030 12850 051
5000000 12790 026 21850 044
7000000 16790 024 28850 041
12000000 25790 021 45350 038
15000000 30290 020 54350 036
25000000 44790 018 83350 033
Post-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 5950 119 10750 215
750000 8250 110 15000 200
1500000 14250 095 26250 175
2500000 20750 083 38250 153
5000000 34000 068 65250 131
7000000 44000 063 86250 123
12000000 68000 057 135750 113
15000000 81500 054 162750 109
25000000 125000 050 249750 100
Consulting Engineersrsquo fees
Engineersrsquo fees are published by The Association for Consultancy and Engineering Alliance House 12 Caxton House London SW1H 0QL (tel 0207 222 6557) and copies can be obtained from them
Professional fees 165
Landscape Consultantsrsquo fees
The fees for work over the value of pound10000 are calculated in two parts Part 1 is assessed from a graph which indicates the fee percentage from 6 to 14 according to the value of the contract Part 2 is a coefficient ranging from 10 where the consultant has overall responsibility to his client for a job with a normal balance of hard and soft works
This may increase to 12 when the soft works element exceeds 50 of the landscape contract or for private contracts The coefficient may be decreased to 08 for other types of jobs such as golf courses and road landscaping Here is an example
Assume a project has a contract value of pound100000 including both hard and soft works in a new business park The fee graph shows that the percentage norm is 75 The coefficient is 12 because the soft work element exceeds 50 The job coefficient is 10 so the compounded coefficient is 10times12 The total percentage fee will be 75times12=90
The scale of fees allows for other methods of remuneration such as lump sum fees using a ceiling figure in conjunction with a time basis or having a retainer that can be reviewed after a period and paid according to the value of the actual work carried out
Similarly when only occasional work is required this can be charged on a time basis Site surveys would normally be paid on a lump sum basis of estimated time involved
Professional team all-in fees
Assessing the fees for professional teams working on a development project can be complicated due to the different methods of fee calculation adopted by the various professional bodies Worked examples of these are shown in this chapter relating to a range of contract values
Sometimes the client will prefer to deal with only one discipline and a lead professional will be appointed This firm will negotiate an overall fee for the whole team and the table below shows the effect of this arrangement The figures have been rounded off to the nearest pound1000
Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
13 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
200 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
300 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45
400 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60
500 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
600 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90
700 56 63 70 77 84 91 98 105
800 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120
900 72 81 90 99 108 117 126 135
1000 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
1200 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
1400 112 126 140 154 168 182 196 210
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Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
1 3 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
1600 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
1800 144 162 180 198 216 234 252 270
2000 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
2250 180 202 225 247 270 292 315 337
2500 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375
2750 220 247 275 302 330 357 385 412
3000 240 270 300 330 360 390 420 450
3250 260 292 325 357 390 422 455 487
3500 280 315 350 385 420 455 490 525
3750 300 337 375 412 450 487 525 562
4000 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600
5500 440 495 550 605 660 715 770 825
6000 480 540 600 660 720 780 840 900
7000 560 630 700 770 840 910 980 1050
8000 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
9000 720 810 900 990 1080 1170 1260 1350
10000 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
8 Useful addresses
Association of Consulting EngineersAlliance House12 Caxton StreetLondon SW1 OQL(0207 222 6557)
British Association of Landscape IndustriesLandscape HouseNational Agricultural CentreStoneleigh ParkWarwickshire CV8 2LG(0247 669 0333)
British Board of AgrementPO Box 195 Bucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordHerts WD2 7NG(01923 665300)
British Decorators Association32 Coton RoadNuneatonWarwickshire CV11 5TW(0247 635 3776)
British Flat Roofing Council186 Beardall StreetHucknallNottingham NG15 7JU(01159566666)
British Property Federation1 Warwick Row7th FloorLondon SW1E 5ER(0207 828 0111)
British Standards Institution389 Chiswick High StreetLondon W4 4AL(0208 996 9000)
British Woodworking Federation55 Tufton Street
168 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
London SW1 3QL(0870 458 6939)
Building Centre Group26 Store StreetLondon WC1E 7BT(0207 692 4000)
Building Cost Information ServiceRICS12 Great George StreetParliament SquareLondon SWIP 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Building Employers Confederation56ndash64 Leonard StreetLondon EC2A 4JX(0207 608 5000)
Building Research EstablishmentBucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordWD2 7JR (01923 664000)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators12 Bloomsbury SquareLondon WC1A 2LP(0207 421 7444)
Chartered Institute of BuildingEnglemere Kingsrsquos RideAscot Berkshire SL5 7BJ(01344 630700)
Concrete SocietyCentury HouseTelford AvenueCrowthorneBerkshire RG45 6YS(01344466007)
Confederation of British IndustryCentre Point103 New Oxford StreetLondon WC1A 1DU(0207 379 7400)
Electrical Contractors AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtBayswaterLondon W2 4HY(0207 313 4800)
Useful addresses 169
Federation of Master Builders14ndash15 Great James StreetLondon WC1N 3DP(0207 242 7583)
Glass and Glazing Federation44ndash48 Borough High StreetLondon SEI 1XB(0207 403 7177)
Heating and Ventilation Contractorsrsquo AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtLondon W2 4JG(0207 313 4900)
Housing Corporation HQ149 Tottenham Court RoadLondon W1P OBN(0207 393 2000)
Institute of Mechanical Engineers1 Birdcage WalkLondon SW1H 9JJ(0207 222 7894)
Institute of Plumbing64 Station LaneHornchurchEssex RN12 6NB(017108 472791)
Institution of Civil Engineers1ndash7 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AA(0207 222 7722)
Institution of Civil Engineering SurveyorsDominion HouseSibson RoadSaleCheshire M33 7PP(0161 9723100)
Institution of Electrical EngineersSavoy PlaceLondon WC2R OBL(0207 240 1871)
Institution of Structural Engineers11 Upper Belgrave StreetLondon SW1X 8BH(0207 235 4535)
170 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Joint Contracts Tribunal66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of British Architects66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors12 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Royal Town Planning Institute41 Botolph LaneLondon ER3R 8DL(0207 929 9494)
Timber Research and Development AssociationStocking LaneHughenden ValleyHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP14 4ND(01494 569 600)
Town and Country Planning Association17 Carlton House TerraceLondon SW1Y 5AS(0207 930 8903)
Water Services Association1 Queen Annrsquos GateLondon SW1H 9BT(0207 957 4567)
Welsh Development AgencyTreforest Industrial EstatePontypriddGlamorgan CS37 5UT(01345 775577)
Zinc Development Association6 Wrenrsquos Court56 Victoria RoadSutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB72 1SY(0121 3558386)
9 Estimating data
When preparing first stage estimates it is often necessary to take a broad view because of lack of time or information The data in this chapter are intended to help in this process
LABOUR
The rates in this book have been calculated based on the following labour hourly values
General operatives pound13
Craftsmen pound17
Plumbers pound18
Electricians pound19
The following hourly gang rates have also been used where applicable
Building
Groundwork gang pound70
Concreting gang pound60
Steel fixing gang pound60
Formwork gang pound90
Bricklaying gang pound50
Lightweight blockwork gang pound50
Dense blockwork gang pound50
Carpentry gang pound60
Drain laying gang pound35
Civil engineering
Concreting gang pound90
Shuttering gang pound75
Pipe laying (small bore) gang pound80
Pipe laying (large bore) gang pound90
Sub base laying gang pound75
Concrete paving gang pound90
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The metric system
Linear
1 centimetre (cm) = 10 millimetres (mm)
1 decimetre (dm) = 10 centimetres (cm)
1 metre (m) = 10 decimetres (dm)
1 kilometre (km) = 1000 metres (m)
Area
100 sq millimetres = 1 sq centimetre
100 sq centimetres = 1 sq decimetre
100 sq decimetres = 1 sq metre
1000 sq metres = 1 hectare
Capacity
1 millilitre (ml) = 1 cubic centimetre (cm3)
1 centilitre (cl) = 10 millilitres (ml)
1 decilitre (dl) = 10 centilitres (cl)
= 10 decilitres (dl)
Weight
1 centigram (cg) = 10 milligrams (mg)
1 decigram (dg) = 10 centigrams (cg)
1 gram (g) = 10 decigrams (dg)
1 decagram (dag) = 10 grams (g)
1 hectogram (hg) = 10 decagrams (dag)
Conversion equivalents (imperialmetric)
Length
inch = 254 mm
1 foot = 3048 mm
1 yard = 9144 mm
1 yard = 09144m
1 mile = 160934m
Area
1 sq inch = 64516 sq mm
1 sq ft = 0092903 sq m
1 sq yard = 08361 sq m
1 acre = 4840 sq yards
1 litre (l)
Estimating data 173
1 acre = 2471 hectares
Liquid
= 0454 litres
1 pint = 0568 litres
1 gallon = 4546 litres
Horse-power
1 hp = 746 watts
1 hp = 0746 kW
1 hp =
Weight
= 04536 kg
1 cwt = 508 kg
1 ton = 10161 kg
Conversion equivalents (metricimperial)
Length
1 mm = 003937 inches
1 centimetre = 03937 inches
1 metre = 1094 yards
1 metre = 3282 ft
1 kilometre = 0621373 miles
Area
1 sq millimetre = 000155 sq in
1 sq metre = 10764 sq ft
1 sq metre = 1196 sq yards
1 acre = 404686 sq m
1 hectare = 0404686 acres
Liquid
1 litre = 2202 Ibs
1 litre = 176 pints
1 litre = 022 gallons
Horse-power
1 watt = 000134 hp
1 kw = 134 hp
1 hp = 0759 kg ms
1 lb water
1 lb
33000 ftlbmin
174 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weight
1 kg = 2205 Ibs
1 kg = 001968 cwt
1 kg = 0000984 ton
Temperature equivalents
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius deduct 32 and multiply by 59To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply by 95 and add 32
Fahrenheit Celsius
230 1100
220 1044
210 989
200 933
190 878
180 822
170 767
160 711
150 656
140 600
130 544
120 489
110 433
100 378
90 322
80 267
70 211
60 156
50 100
40 44
30
20
10
0
11ndash
67
22
178
ndash
ndash
ndash
Estimating data 175
Areas and volumes
Figure Area Perimeter
Rectangle Lengthtimesbreadth Sum of sides
Triangle Basetimeshalf of perpendicular height
Sum of sides
Quadrilateral Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapezoidal Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapeziumperpendicular height
Sum of sides
Parallelogram Basetimesperpendicular height Sum of sides
Regular polygon Half sum of sidestimeshalf internal diameter
Sum of sides
Circle pitimesradius2
Figure Surface area Volume
Cylinder pitimes2timesradius2timeslength (curved surface only)
2
Sphere pitimesdiameter2 3
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Aggregate coarse 1500
Ashes 800
Ballast 600
Blockboard standard
Blockboard tempered 940ndash1060
Blocks natural aggregate
75mm 16000
100mm 21500
140mm 30000
Blocks lighweight aggregate
75mm 6000
100mm 8000
140mm 11200
Bricks Fletton 182000
Bricks engineering 225000
Bricks concrete 185000
Brickwork 1125mm 22000
940ndash1000
Half of sum of parallel sidestimes
pitimesradius timeslength
Diameter times05236
pitimesdiameter or pitimes2timesradius
176 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Brickwork 215mm 46500
Brickwork 3275mm 71000
Cement 1440
Chalk 2240
Chipboard standard 650ndash750
Chipboard flooring 680ndash800
Clay 1800
Concrete 2450
6mm 0091
8mm 0125
10mm 0158
12mm 0191
15mm 0280
18mm 0385
22mm 0531
28mm 0681
35mm 1133
42mm 1368
54mm 1769
Copper pipes table Y
6mm 0117
8mm 0162
10mm 0206
12mm 0251
15mm 0392
18mm 0476
22mm 0697
28mm 0899
35mm 1409
42mm 1700
54mm 2905
Copper pipes table Z
6mm 0077
8mm 0105
10mm 0133
12mm 0161
Copper pipes tabletimes
Estimating data 177
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm15mm 020318mm 029222mm 035928mm 045935mm 067042mm 092254mm 1334
Flint 2550Gravel 1750Hardcore 1900Hoggin 1750Glass clear sheet
3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 150010mm 250012mm 300015mm 375019mm 475025mm 6350
Glass float3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 1500
Glass patterned3mm 6004mm 7505mm 9506mm 115010mm 2150
Laminboard 500ndash700Lime ground 750Mild steel flat bars
25times953mm 191038times953mm 284050times1270 506050times1900 7590
Mild steel round bars6mm 02228mm 039510mm 0616
178 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
12mm 0888
16mm 1579
20mm 2466
25mm 3854
32mm 6313
40mm 9864
50mm 15413
Mild steel square bars
6mm 0283
8mm 0503
10mm 0784
12mm 1131
16mm 2010
20mm 3139
25mm 4905
32mm 8035
40mm 12554
50mm 19617
Plaster
780
Carlite tough coat 11 mm thick
780
Carlite bonding 8mm thick 710
Carlite bonding 11 mm thick 980
Thistle hardwall 11 mm thick 880
Thistle dri-coat 11 mm thick 830
Thistle renovating 11 mm thick
880
Sand 1600
Screed 125mm thick 2900
Stone Bath 2200
Stone crushed 1350
Stone Darley Dale 2400
Carlite browning 11mm thick
Estimating data 179
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2
Stone natural 2400
Stone Portland 2200
Stone reconstructed 2250
Stone York 2400
Terrazzo 25mm thick 4550
Timber
Ash 800
Baltic Spruce 480
Beech 815
Birch 720
Box 960
Cedar 480
Ebony 1215
Elm 625
Greenheart 960
Jarrah 815
Maple 750
Pine Pitchpine 800
Pine Red Deal 575
Pine Yellow Deal 530
Sycamore 530
Teak African 960
Teak Indian 655
Walnut 495
Top soil 1000
Water 950
Woodblock flooringsoftwood 1270
hardwood 1760
Zinc sheeting 46
EXCAVATION AND FILLINGShrinkage of deposited material
Clay minus10Gravel minus75Sandy soil minus125
180 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bulking excavated material
Clay 40
Gravel 25
Sand 20
Typical fuel comsumption for plant
Engine size kW Litres per hour
Compressors up to 20 40030 65040 82050 90075 1600100 2000125 2500150 3000
Concrete mixers up to5 10010 24015 38020 500
Dumpers5 1307 20010 30015 40020 49030 70050 1200
Excavators10 25020 45040 90060 130080 1700
Pumps5 11010 21015 32020 42025 550
Estimating data 181
CONCRETE WORKConcrete mixes
Mix Cement t Sand m3 Aggregate m3 Water litters
112 050 045 070 20800
1153 037 050 080 18500
124 030 054 085 17500
1255 025 055 085 16600
136 022 055 085 16000
BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK
Bricks per m2 (brick size 215times1035times65mm)
Half brick wall
stretcher bond 59
English bond 89
English garden wall bond 74
Flemish bond 79
One brick wall
English bond 118
Flemish bond 118
One and a half brick wall
English bond 178
Flemish bond 178
Two brick wall
English bond 238
Flemish bond 238
Metric modular bricks
200times100times75mm
90mm thick 133
190mm thick 200
200times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
190mm thick 100
290mm thick 150
300times100times75mm
90mm thick 44
300times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
Blocks per m2 (block size 414times215mm)
182 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
60mm thick 99
75mm thick 99
100mm thick 99
140mm thick 99
190mm thick 99
215mm thick 99
Mortar per m2 Wirecut m3 1 Frog m3 2 Frogs m3
Brick size 215times1035times65mm
half brick wall 0017 0024 0031
one brick wall 0045 0059 0073
one and a half brick wall 0072 0093 0114
two brick wall 0101 0128 0155
Brick size 200times100times75mm Solid m3 Perforated m3
90mm thick 0016 0019
190mm thick 0042 0048
290mm thick 0068 0078
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0013 0016
190mm thick 0036 0041
290mm thick 0059 0067
Solid m3 Perforated m3
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0015 0018
Block size 440times215mm
60mm thick 0004
75mm thick 0005
100mm thick 0006
140mm thick 0007
190mm thick 0008
215mm thick 0009
MASONRY
Mortar per m2 of random walling m3
300mm thick wall 0120
450mm thick wall 0160
550mm thick wall 0120
Estimating data 183
CARPENTRY AND JOINERYLength of boarding required mm2
Board width 75mm 1333
Board width 100mm 1000
Board width 125mm 800
Board width 150mm 667
Board width 175mm 571
Board width 200mm 500
ROOFING Lap mm Gauge mm Nrm2 Battens mm2
Clayconcrete tiles
267times165mm 65 100 6000 1000
65 98 6400 1050
65 90 6800 1130
387times230mm 75 300 1600 320
100 280 1740 350
420times330mm 75 340 1000 290
100 320 1074 310
Fibre slates
500times250mm 90 205 1950 485
80 210 1910 476
70 215 1860 465
600times300mm 105 250 1360 404
100 250 1340 400
90 255 1310 392
80 260 1290 385
70 263 1270 377
400times200mm 70 165 3000 606
75 162 3090 617
90 155 3230 645
500times250mm 70 215 1860 465
75 212 1890 472
90 205 1950 488
100 200 2000 500
110 195 2050 513
600times300mm 100 250 134 400
110 245 1360 408
184 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Natural slates
405times205mm 75 165 2959 870
405times255mm 75 165 2375 606
405times305mm 75 165 1900 500
460times230mm 75 195 2300 600
460times255mm 75 195 2037 520
460times305mm 75 195 1700 500
510times255mm 75 220 1802 460
510times305mm 75 220 1500 400
560times280mm 75 240 1481 412
560times280mm 75 240 1400 400
610times305mm 75 265 1227 374
Reconstructed stone slates
380times250mm 75 150 1600 320
PLASTERING AND TILING
Plaster coverage m2 per 1000kg
Carlite browning 11 mm thick 135ndash155
Carlite tough coat 11mm thick 135ndash150
Carlite bonding 11mm thick 100ndash115
Thistle hardwall 11mm thick 115ndash130
Thistle dri-coat 11mm thick 135ndash135
Thistle renovating 11mm thick 115ndash125
Tile coverage Nr per m2
4327
200times200mm 2500
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Roof drainage Area m2 Pipe mm Gutter mm
One end outlet 15 50 75
38 68 100
100 110 150
Centre outlet 30 50 75
75 68 100
200 110 150
152times152mm
Estimating data 185
PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING
Average coverage of paints m2 per litre
Timber Plastered surfaces Brickwork
Primer 10ndash12 9ndash11 5ndash7
Undercoat 10ndash12 11ndash14 6ndash8
Gloss 11ndash14 11ndash14 6ndash8
Emulsion 10ndash12 12ndash15 6ndash10
Wallpaper coverage per roll Rolls nr Wall height m Room perimeter m
4 250 8
5 250 9
5 250 10
6 250 11
6 250 12
7 250 13
7 250 14
8 250 15
8 250 16
8 250 17
9 250 18
10 250 19
10 250 20
10 250 21
11 250 22
11 250 23
12 250 24
13 250 25
13 250 26
14 250 27
5 280 8
5 280 9
5 280 10
7 280 11
7 280 12
7 280 13
8 280 14
8 280 15
9 280 16
186 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
10 280 17
10 280 18
11 280 19
11 280 20
12 280 21
13 280 22
13 280 23
14 280 24
14 280 25
15 280 26
15 280 27
Drainage
Trench widths Under 15m deep mm Over 15m deep mm
Pipe diameter 100mm 450 600
Pipe diameter 150mm 500 650
Pipe diameter 225mm 600 750
Pipe diameter 300mm 650 800
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and haunching (m3 per m) m3
Pipe diameter 100mm 0117
Pipe diameter 150mm 0152
Pipe diameter 225mm 0195
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and surround (m3 per m)
Pipe diameter 100mm 0185
Pipe diameter 150mm 0231
Pipe diameter 225mm 0285
Pipe diameter 300mm 0391
LANDSCAPING
Tree sizes Type Height Clear stem height
Girth
Light standard 250ndash275m 150ndash180m 6ndash8cm
Standard 275ndash300m 18m 8ndash10cm
Selected standard
300ndash350m 18m 10ndash12cm
Heavy standard 350ndash400m 18m 12ndash14cm
Extra heavy standard
400ndash500m 18m 14ndash16cm
Estimating data 187
gmm2 34 gmm2 50 gmm2 102 gmm2 500
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2)
50 75 150 200
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2)
18 27 54 72
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2)
350 525 1050 1400
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2)
23 35 69 92
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2)
368 552 1104 1472
area 6900m2)235 352 705 940
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2)
170 255 510 680
Weedkiller
litres per hectare
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2) 148
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2) 052
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2) 1028
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2) 067
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2) 1083
Rugby (size 100times69m area 6900m2) 690
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2) 500
CIVIL ENGINEERING OUTPUT
Placing ready-mixed concrete Labour gang (m3 per hour)
Mass concrete
blinding
150mm thick 550
150ndash300mm thick 625
300ndash500mm thick 700
bases
not exceeding 150mm thick 500
not exceeding 300mm thick 575
not exceeding 500mm thick 675
exceeding 150mm thick 700
sports fieldsQuantities of seed for
Rugby (size 100times69m
188 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced concrete
bases
not exceeding 300mm thick 550
not exceeding 500mm thick 625
exceeding 150mm thick 675
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm thick 375
not exceeding 300mm thick 475
exceeding 300mm thick 575
walls
not exceeding 150mm thick 350
not exceeding 300mm thick 450
exceeding 300mm thick 500
beams and columns
sectional area not exceeding 003m2) 200
sectional area not exceeding 003 -10m2) 250
sectional area exceeding 10m2) 350
Fixing bar reinforcement
The following figures exclude delivery craneage and hoisting in position The hours refer to tonnes per hour for a steelfixer and general operative
Height up to 6m (hours)
Height 7 to 12m (hours)
Height 13 to 19m (hours)
Height over 19m (hours)
Straight round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 006 008 012 016 to braces columns and sloping roofs
006 008 012 016
Bent round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 006 006 008to braces columns and sloping
roofs002 002 004 006
Straight indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 008 010 014 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 004 004 008
Bent indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 004 006 006 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 002 004 004
Estimating data 189
Erecting and striking formwork
Joiner m2 per hour General operative m2 per hour
Vertical wall face height
up to 15m 170 080
15 to 30m 140 070
30 to 45m 120 060
45 to 60m 100 050
Horizontal slabs height
up to 30m 111 111
30 to 36m 105 105
36 to 42m 100 100
42 to 48m 095 095
48 to 54m 090 090
54 to 60m 083 083
Formwork multipliers Multiplier
Battered walls 120
Circular walls to large radius 170
Circular walls to small radius 210
Formwork one use 100
Formwork two uses per use 085
Formwork three uses per use 075
Formwork four uses per use 072
ormwork five uses per use 068
Formwork six uses per use 066
Formwork seven uses per use 063
Drainage
Unit Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 15m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 30m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 45m deep
Lay and joint flexible-jointed clayware pipes diameter
100mm m 10 8 7
150mm m 7 6 5
225mm m 5 4 3
300mm m 4 3 2
375mm m 3 2 2
190 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
450mm m 2 2 1
Bends
100mm nr 20 17 14
150mm nr 17 14 13
225mm nr 13 10 8
300mm nr 10 8 7
375mm nr 7 6 5
450mm nr 3 3 2
Single junctions
100mm nr 13 10 8
150mm nr 7 6 5
225mm nr 6 5 4
300mm nr 4 3 3
375mm nr 3 2 2
450mm nr 2 2 1
Precast concrete manholes Unit Pipelayer General operative
675mm diameter shaft rings mhour 100 030
900mm diameter manhole rings mhour 060 020
1200mm diameter manhole rings mhour 040 010
1500mm diameter manhole rings mhour 030 010
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 100 030
1200 to 675mm tapers nrhour 060 020
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 050 020
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 250 080
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 200 070
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 140 050
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 090 030
Build in pipes and make good
150mm diameter nrhour 400 000
300mm diameter nrhour 200 000
450mm diameter nrhour 100 000
Benching 150mm thick m2hour 120 120
Benching 300mm thick m2hour 060 060
Render benching 25mm thick m2hour 110 110
Manhole cover and frame nrhour 130 130
Agricultural buildings 2Alterations and repairs 179ndash193Ambulance stations 1 13 16
Banks 1 13 17Beds 88ndash89Boilers 168ndash169Bowling greens 5Breaking up 86ndash87Brickwork blockwork and masonry 158ndash160
227ndash229Buildersrsquo work 84Building Societies 1Building work 51ndash84Busbar trunking 173ndash174
Cables and wiring 176Cable trays 177Car parking 8 12 15 47Car parks 109ndash110Carpentry and joinery 229Car repairs 2Car showroom 2Car washers 8Ceiling finishes 80ndash81Churches 5Church halls 5Cinemas 4Circuit breakers 175Civil engineering outputs 236ndash238Civil engineering work 116ndash163Coach and bus stations 8Colleges 6 40Community centres 4Composite and principal rates 49ndash193Computer buildings 6Concert halls 4Concrete ancillaries 134ndash137Concrete work 227Conduits 177ndash178Convents 5
Costs per square metre 1ndash9Costs per unit 11ndash12Courts 1 13 18Crematoria 5
Demolition and site clearance 128ndash129Dental surgeries 3Distribution boards 171ndash172Drainage 94ndash100 233 238Ductwork 166ndash167
Earthworks 129ndash130Electrical work 171ndash178Elemental costs 13ndash47Estimating data 217ndash239Excavation 85ndash86 105 225ndash226Exhibition buildings 4 5External doors 69ndash70External walls 64ndash69External works 85
Factories 2 14 20ndash21Fencing 92ndash94Field drains 113ndash115Fire stations 1 19Filling 87ndash88 105ndash106Finishings 192ndash193Flats 11 12 15 43 45 46Floor finishes 76ndash80Frame 54Fuel consumption 226
General items 116ndash120Geotechnical and other processes 122ndash127Golf club houses 4 14 83Ground investigation 120ndash121Gymnasia 5
Halls 1Health centres 2 30Hot and cold water services 83
Index
192 Index
Hotels 7 11Hospitals 3 11Housing 7 11 12 15 46
Ice rinks 4Indices 195ndash196In situ concrete 131ndash133Internal doors 72ndash74Internal walls 70ndash72
Laboratories 2 3 25Labour 217Landscaping 103ndash115 234ndash235Libraries 6 14Livestock buildings 24Luminaires 178
Magistratesrsquo courts 1Manholes 100ndash103 143ndash144 239Masonry 229Mechanical work 164ndash170Metric system 218ndash220Miscellaneous metalwork 145ndash148Miscellaneous work 162Museums 6
Nursery units 26Nursesrsquo residences 7Nursing homes 4 11
Offices 2ndash3Old personsrsquo homes 13 31
Painting 160Painting and wallpapering 232ndash233Partitions 70ndash72Paths 108ndash109Pavings 89ndash92Pharmacies 3Piling 149ndash151Pipework 82 138ndash143 164ndash166Planting 112ndash113Plastering and tiling 231Plumbing and heating 192 231Police stations 1 13 20Post offices 1Precast concrete 138Preliminaries 49Prisons 1Property insurance 199ndash201
Professional fees 203ndash209Public houses 4 14 34
Radiators 169ndash170Rail track 154ndash156Regional variations 196ndash197Research facilities 6Restaurants 4 14 35Retaining walls 107ndash108Roads 108Roads and pavings 151ndash154Roofing 229ndash231Roofs 56ndash63
Sanitary fittings 81Schools 6 12 14 38 39 40 41Sewer renovation and ancillary works 162ndash163Shopping malls 8Shops 8Site clearance 103ndash105Soil stabilisation 106ndash107Sixth form colleges 6 40Soiling seeding and turfing 110ndash113Sport centres 4Sports grounds 110Sports halls 14 36Sports stadia 11Sports pavillons 4Squash courts 4Staircases 63ndash64Structural metalwork 145Student accommodation 7 12Substructures 49ndash53Supermarkets 8Surface treatments 88 106Surgeries 3 14 29Swimming pools 4
Taking down 179Teachersrsquo training colleges 4 14 42Temperature equivalents 220Temples 5Tennis courts 5Theatres 5ndash11Thermal insulation 167ndash169Timber 148ndash149Transformers 171Trunking 172ndash175Tunnels 156ndash158
Index 203
Universities 6Upper floors 55ndash56Useful addresses 211ndash215
VAT xiVillage halls 14 20Visitorsrsquo centres 5
Wall finishes 74ndash75
Warehouses 8 27 28Waterproofing 161Weights of materials 221ndash225Welfare centres 13 32Windows 69ndash70
Youth clubs 4
Youth hostels 7
- Book Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Costs per square metre
- 2 Costs per unit
- 3 Elemental costs
- 4 Composite and principal rates
- 5 Indices and regional variations
- 6 Property insurance
- 7 Professional fees
- 8 Useful addresses
- 9 Estimating data
- Index
-
Preface vii
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information neither the Publishers nor I can accept any type of liability resulting from the use of the contents
On a more positive note I would welcome constructive criticism of ways to make the contents of this book more relevant to the changing needs of the construction industry for future editions
Bryan Spain
September 2009
Introduction
This is the third edition of Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook and it is aimed at all those members of the construction team who are involved in assessing construction costs during the early stages of the development of a project There are many factors that can affect the profitability of a job over which the construction team has little or no control
It is important therefore that areas that can be influenced by good management skills should be given special attention This applies particularly to the first stage estimating process when a solid base of the projectrsquos financial position can be established
The contents have been laid out in the order that most projects are financially assessed The quality of the cost information however is almost wholly dependent upon the quality of the specification and the design information that is available at that stage of the appraisal
Chapter 1 lists square metre rates for building work for a wide variety of building types The rates are expressed in a range based on historical costs and should provide a client with a broad indication of likely costs
Chapter 2 fulfils the same function but the costs are given in unit costs eg the cost per hospital bed or per pupil in a school This method of assessment can be surprisingly accurate but should always be backed up by more detailed methods of cost appraisal
Chapter 3 contains elemental cost analyses of 32 different types of buildings These analyses provide data on the percentage and cost breakdown of 24 elements for each building and are a useful tool in identifying imbalances between the elements of different buildings
Chapter 4 includes unit rates for building landscaping civil engineering electrical and alteration work Where possible composite rates are displayed that combine several different descriptions to provide a single rate for separate but linked activities For example excavation concrete and brickwork up to DPC level are combined to produce a single linear metre rate for strip foundations
The use of composite rates can save valuable time in the preparation of the cost plan Where item descriptions do not lend themselves to be combined with others they are listed as principal rates
Chapter 5 provides indices reflecting historical costs of construction costs and tender prices
Chapter 6 deals with property insurance and contains two examples of re-building costs for insurance purposes
Chapter 7 sets out the cost of employing professional advisors whose fees are now negotiable and not mandatory
Chapter 8 includes a list of useful addresses Chapter 9 contains estimating data that may be useful when preparing a first stage
estimate
Introduction ix
At this stage of a project the information available is limited and although the brief from a client can be minimal an approximation of costs must still be prepared Here is a simple example
It is proposed to construct a single story distribution warehouse (shell only) size 6000 square metres in the South West of England An outline plan has been prepared showing parking areas and a road layout It is known that local contractors are operating at almost full capacity so tender levels are expected to be high The work would commence in April 2010 with a nine month construction period
Main building pound
6000 m2 at pound622 (Chapter 1) 3732000
External works
(based on rough quantities and rates in Chapter 4)
Car park 180000
Roads 135000
Fencing 46000
Drains 42000
Soft landscaping 15000
Lighting 15000 433000
pound 4165000
Extra for anticipated high tender levels say 6 208250
pound 4373250
Allow for inflation say 9 months 3timespound4373250 98398
Carried forward pound 4471548
Brought forward
pound4471648
4069199 Professional fees (see chapter 5)
say 12times4069199 pound 488303
pound 4557502
Depending on the quality of the information on which the first stage estimate is based a basement and ceiling band of between 5 and 10 should be applied and reported to the client
Allow for regional variations (see Chapter 5) say South West
91timespound4471648
x Introduction
5 say pound4329626 to pound4546108
10 say pound4091497 to pound5013252
These costs exclude land purchase and VAT and any special costs connected to the project They also exclude any development grants or subsidies that may be available in the area involved
1Costs per square metre
BUILDING WORK
These square metre prices exclude the cost of external works fittings furniture professional fees and VAT They are expressed in a range and are intended to provide a broad indication of the cost of the work in the early stages of a projectrsquos financial appraisal
poundm2
Public service buildings
Banks
local 1600ndash1850
city 2150ndash2750
Building societies
local 1450ndash1750
city 1650ndash2050
Fire stations 1400ndash1750
Courts
magistrates 1450ndash1700
county 1800ndash2150
Police stations 1350ndash1800
Prisons 1700ndash2300
Post offices 950ndash1250
Halls
town 1000ndash1300
village 900ndash1200
Ambulance stations 1250ndash1600
Vehicle repair 1350ndash1500
Car showroom 1100ndash1300
Car repairs and maintenance 1400ndash1650
Petrol stations 1500ndash1900
2 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
poundm2
Industrial buildings
Agricultural
livestock 450ndash600
storage 550ndash750
Advance factories for letting 650ndash850
Purpose built factories 750ndash950
Factories generally
heavy industrial 750ndash950
extra for owner occupation 300ndash350
extra for office accommodation 350ndash400
High tech laboratories 2800ndash3500
Warehousesstores shell only
up to 2000m2 floor area 450ndash550
over 2000m2 floor area 350ndash500
extra for owner occupation 250ndash300
Offices business park
high tech unit 1000ndash1300
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Offices city centre
3 to 5 floors 1100ndash1400
over 5 floors 1250ndash1650
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
prestige building 2000ndash2800
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Health and welfare facilities
Day surgeries 1250ndash1450
Group surgeries 1150ndash1400
Homes for the mentally handicapped 1100ndash1500
Health centres 1300ndash1500 Welfare centres
1400ndash1700
Dental surgeries 1200ndash1400
Childrenrsquos homes 1100ndash1350
Geriatric units 1400ndash1700
Costs per square metre 3
poundm2
Hospices 1500ndash1900
Hospitals general 1300ndash1700
Laboratories 1550ndash1950
Pharmacies 1000ndash1500
Private hospitals 1400ndash1800
Hospital teaching centres 980ndash1400
Nursing homes 1250ndash1600
Leisure facilities
Cinemas 1800ndash2150
Community centres 1100ndash1300
Concert halls 2300ndash3300
Exhibition buildings 1550ndash1850
1350ndash1550
Golf club houses 1300ndash1800
Public houses 1200ndash1550
Restaurants 1450ndash1850
Sports centres 800ndash200
Sports pavilions 1150ndash1550
Squash courts 950ndash1250
Swimming pools
school 1200ndash1450
local 1700ndash2200
fun 2600ndash3400
Youth clubs 1000ndash1300
Gymnasiums 1000ndash1300
Fitness clubs
with pool 1400ndash1900 without pool
1000ndash1500
Exhibition centres 1500ndash2000
Social clubs 1200ndash1600
Visitorsrsquo centres 900ndash2600
international 2800ndash3750
I ce rinks
4 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
poundm2
Indoor tennis courts 400ndash800
Indoor bowling green 450ndash900
Theatres
small 1650ndash2250
prestige 3400ndash3950
Religious buildings
Churches chapels 1200ndash1850
Church halls meeting houses 950ndash1400
Convents 1300ndash1800
Crematoria 1500ndash2600
Temples synagogues mosques 1300ndash1900
Educational buildings
Colleges 1200ndash2100
Libraries
local 950ndash1750
city centre 1550ndash2200
Museums
local 1400ndash2000
city centre 1700ndash2200
Research facilities 1600ndash2000
Schools
nursery 1200ndash1500
primary 1100ndash1400
special 1050ndash1350
for physically handicapped 900ndash1600
sixth form colleges 1200ndash1900
Universities 1400ndash1750
Cregraveches 1200ndash1600
Computer buildings 1600ndash2600 Training colleges
1100ndash1500
secondary 1050ndash1350
Costs per square metre 5
poundm2
Residential buildings
Hotels
3 star 1600ndash1950
5 star 2350ndash3000
Private housing
bungalows 900ndash1050
houses detached 850ndash1100
houses semi-detached 800ndash1050
flats low rise 900ndash1100
flats standard 850ndash950
flats luxury 1750ndash2350
Public housing
bungalows 850ndash950
houses semi-detached 800ndash1000
flats low rise 850ndash1050
sheltered housing 900ndash1050
Sheltered housing
public 900ndash1350
private 1000ndash1700
Student accommodation 1000ndash1800
Youth hostels 900ndash1800
Nursesrsquo residences 1100ndash1850
Hostels for the homeless 800ndash1000
Transport
Car parking
multi-storey 300ndash500
underground 500ndash600
surface 90ndash110
Coach and bus stations 950ndash1400
Bus garages 1100ndash1200
Car washes 700ndash1000
Retail
Retail warehouses 800ndash1100
Shops
6 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
small 700ndash900
medium 600ndash800
Department stores 650ndash850
Shops with offices over 900ndash1200
Shops with flats over 1000ndash1300
Supermarkets
shell only 450ndash650
fitting out 900ndash1150
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
poundm2
2Costs per unit
The following represent the cost per unit of a range of types of buildings This method of assessing construction costs is usually the first step in the process of the consideration of the viability of project
Unit pound
Health and welfare facilities
Hospitals (general) Bed 90000ndash150000
Hospitals (private) Room 115000ndash210000
Nursing home
old peoplesrsquo Bed 30000ndash75000
childrenrsquos Bed 25000ndash50000
Leisure
25000ndash35000
Sports stadium new stands
single tier stand Seat 1100ndash1350
multi-tier stands with
hospitality boxes Seat 3000ndash4000
Hotels
3 star Bedroom 35000ndash55000
5 star Bedroom 85000ndash180000
Residential
Local Authority housing Bedroom 30000ndash40000
Local Authority flats Bedroom 25000ndash35000
Theatres Seat
Sheltered housing Bedroom 45000ndash60000
Private housing Bedroom 55000ndash90000
Private flats Bedroom 60000ndash95000
Student accommodation Bedroom 40000ndash55000
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Unit pound
Car parking
multi storey Car 5000ndash10000
underground Car 15000ndash25000
surface Car 1200ndash1750
Educational buildings
Nursery schools Pupil 5000ndash10000
Primary schools Pupil 7000ndash12000
Secondary schools Pupil 8000ndash14000
Transport
3 Elemental costs
This chapter contains elemental cost breakdowns for building and electrical work The building work is comprised of 38 different types in 8 categories each building broken down into 24 cost elements
The cost data should be used with caution because imbalances can occur in the use of elemental costs in isolation The figures are an amalgam of the costs for a range of buildings in each category and represent a broad indication of costs rather than an accurate statement of detail
It should be remembered that the application of the information in this chapter is only one stage in the preparation of a budget estimate for a project It is hoped that any major discrepancies will be highlighted by a comparison between the following detailed breakdowns and specific projects
Nevertheless the information provided should be an invaluable tool in assessing the relative values of elements in different buildings The tables will be particularly useful in the early cost planning process and also in the evaluation of tenders
The costs cover building work only and exclude the costs of drainage external works contingency sums professional fees and VAT Due to rounding off there may be some minor discrepancies in individual elemental costs and totals The figures are based on costs prevailing in the first quarter of 2000 The following buildings are included
BUILDING WORK
Public service buildings
Ambulance station City bank County court Fire station Police station Village hall
Industrial buildings
Factory light industrial Factory heavy industrial Livestock building High tech laboratory Nursery units
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Health and welfare
Group surgery Health centre Old personsrsquo nursing home Welfare centre
Leisure
Golf club house Public house Restaurant Sports hall
Education
Library Primary school Secondary school Sixth form college Special school Teachersrsquo training college
Residential
Local Authority low rise flats Local Authority housing Private flats Luxury private flats
Transport
Multi-storey car park
Warehouse shell Warehouse complete
Elemental costs 11
Category Public serviceType Ambulance stationFloor area 375m2 Total cost pound 425625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46819 11 125
2 Substructure 38306 9 102
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 55331 13 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 34050 8 91
8 Windows and external doors 17025 4 45
9 Partitions and internal walls 12769 3 34
10 Internal doors 8513 2 23
11 Wall finishes 8513 2 23
12 Floor finishes 21281 5 57
13 Ceiling finishes 4256 1 11
14 Fittings and furnishings 29794 7 79
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17025 4 45
16 Hot and cold water services 8513 2 23
17 Heating and air treatment installation 17025 4 45
18 Ventilation installation 4256 1 11
19 Gas services 4256 1 11
20 Electric installation 34050 8 91
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8513 2 23
23 Special installationsservices equipment 17025 4 45
24 Buildersrsquo work 38306 9 102
425625 100 1135
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Category Public serviceType City bank Floor area 907m2 Total cost pound2222150
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 199994 9 221
2 Substructure 155551 7 172
3 Frame 222215 10 245
4 Upper floors 88886 4 98
5 Roof 133329 6 147
6 Staircases 44443 2 49
7 External walls 333323 15 368
8 Windows and external doors 111108 5 123
9 Partitions and internal walls 66665 3 74
10 Internal doors 44443 2 49
11 Wall finishes 44443 2 49
12 Floor finishes 88886 4 98
13 Ceiling finishes 66665 3 74
14 Fittings and furnishings 66665 3 74
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 22222 1 25
16 Hot and cold water services 44443 2 49
17 Heating and air treatment installation 66665 3 74
18 Ventilation installation 22222 1 25
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111108 5 123
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 66665 3 74
23 Special installationsservices equipment 66665 3 74
24 Buildersrsquo work 155551 7 172
2222150 100 2450
Elemental costs 13
Category Public serviceType County courtFloor area 948m2 Total cost pound1872300
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 187230 10 198
2 Substructure 93615 5 99
3 Frame 131061 7 138
4 Upper floors 93615 5 99
5 Roof 131061 7 138
6 Staircases 56169 3 59
7 External walls 168507 9 178
8 Windows and external doors 93615 5 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 56169 3 59
10 Internal doors 74892 4 79
11 Wall finishes 56169 3 59
12 Floor finishes 74892 4 79
13 Ceiling finishes 56169 3 59
14 Fittings and furnishings 93615 5 99
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 37446 2 40
16 Hot and cold water services 18723 1 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 37446 2 40
18 Ventilation installation 18723 1 20
19 Gas services 18723 1 20
20 Electric installation 112338 6 119
21 Lift and conveyor installation 37446 2 40
22 Protective amp communication installation 18723 1 20
37446 2 40
24 Buildersrsquo work 168507 9 178
1872300 100 1975
23 Special installationsservices equipment
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Category Public serviceType Fire stationFloor area 490m2 Total cost pound771750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 77175 10 158
2 Substructure 46305 6 95
3 Frame 578813 5 1181
4 Upper floors 23153 3 47
5 Roof 61740 8 126
6 Staircases 15435 2 32
7 External walls 77175 10 158
8 Windows and external doors 46305 6 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 23153 3 47
10 Internal doors 23153 3 47
11 Wall finishes 23153 3 47
12 Floor finishes 30870 4 63
13 Ceiling finishes 7718 1 16
14 Fittings and furnishings 15435 2 32
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 15435 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 23153 3 47
17 Heating and air treatment installation 23153 3 47
18 Ventilation installation 7718 1 16
19 Gas services 7718 1 16
20 Electric installation 77175 10 158
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15435 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23153 3 47
24 Buildersrsquo work 69458 9 142
771750 100 2678
Elemental costs 15
Category Public serviceType Police stationFloor area 342m2 Total cost pound530100
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 58311 11 171
2 Substructure 37107 7 109
3 Frame 26505 5 78
4 Upper floors 10602 2 31
5 Roof 37107 7 109
6 Staircases 15903 3 47
7 External walls 58311 11 171
8 Windows and external doors 37107 7 109
9 Partitions and internal walls 21204 4 62
10 Internal doors 15903 3 47
11 Wall finishes 15903 3 47
12 Floor finishes 21204 4 62
13 Ceiling finishes 10602 2 31
14 Fittings and furnishings 10602 2 31
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 10602 2 31
16 Hot and cold water services 10602 2 31
17 Heating and air treatment installation 10602 2 31
18 Ventilation installation 5301 1 16
19 Gas services 5301 1 16
20 Electric installation 42408 8 124
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15903 3 47
23 Special installationsservices equipment 10602 2 31
24 Buildersrsquo work 42408 8 124
530100 100 1550
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Category Public serviceType Village hall Floor area 380m2 Total cost pound408500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
1 Preliminaries 44935 11 118
2 Substructure 40850 10 108
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 36765 9 97
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 40850 10 108
8 Windows and external doors 28595 7 75
9 Partitions and internal walls 16340 4 43
10 Internal doors 12255 3 32
11 Wall finishes 12255 3 32
12 Floor finishes 16340 4 43
13 Ceiling finishes 8170 2 22
14 Fittings and furnishings 20425 5 54
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8170 2 22
16 Hot and cold water services 4085 1 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 12255 3 32
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49020 12 129
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12255 3 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 4085 1 11
24 Buildersrsquo work 40850 10 108
408500 100 1075
pound pound
Elemental costs 17
Category Industrial Type Factory light industrialFloor area 380m2 Total cost pound2375000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 166250 7 44
2 Substructure 308750 13 81
3 Frame 380000 16 99
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 237500 10 62
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 237500 10 62
8 Windows and external doors 95000 4 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 71250 3 19
10 Internal doors 23750 1 6
11 Wall finishes 23750 1 6
12 Floor finishes 47500 2 12
13 Ceiling finishes 23750 1 6
14 Fittings and furnishings 190000 8 50
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 23750 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 23750 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 95000 4 25
18 Ventilation installation 23750 1 6
19 Gas services 23750 1 6
20 Electric installation 190000 8 50
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 142500 6 37
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23750 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 23750 1 6
2375000 100 622
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Category Industrial Type Factory heavy industrialFloor area 10500m2 Total cost pound8925000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 803250 9 77
2 Substructure 892500 10 85
3 Frame 1071000 12 102
4 Upper floors 357000 4 34
5 Roof 803250 9 77
6 Staircases 89250 1 9
7 External walls 714000 8 68
8 Windows and external doors 267750 3 26
9 Partitions and internal walls 178500 2 17
10 Internal doors 89250 1 9
11 Wall finishes 178500 2 17
12 Floor finishes 178500 2 17
13 Ceiling finishes 89250 1 9
14 Fittings and furnishings 89250 1 9
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 178500 2 17
16 Hot and cold water services 178500 2 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 357000 4 34
18 Ventilation installation 357000 4 34
19 Gas services 178500 2 17
20 Electric installation 892500 10 85
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 178500 2 17
23 Special installationsservices equipment 178500 2 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 624750 7 60
8925000 100 850
Elemental costs 19
Category IndustrialType Livestock buildingFloor area 800m2 Total cost pound420000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46200 11 58
2 Substructure 29400 7 37
3 Frame 29400 7 37
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 33600 8 42
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 67200 16 84
8 Windows and external doors 12600 3 16
9 Partitions and internal walls 21000 5 26
10 Internal doors 4200 1 5
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 12600 3 16
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 8400 2 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 4200 1 5
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 67200 16 84
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8400 2 11
23 Special installationsservices equipment 29400 7 37
24 Buildersrsquo work 46200 11 58
420000 100 525
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Category IndustrialType LaboratoryFloor area 940m2 Total cost pound2961000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 266490 9 284
2 Substructure 177660 6 189
3 Frame 207270 7 221
4 Upper floors 207270 7 221
5 Roof 236880 8 252
6 Staircases 59220 2 63
7 External walls 177660 6 189
8 Windows and external doors 148050 5 158
9 Partitions and internal walls 118440 4 126
10 Internal doors 88830 3 95
11 Wall finishes 59220 2 63
12 Floor finishes 88830 3 95
13 Ceiling finishes 88830 3 95
14 Fittings and furnishings 118440 4 126
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 29610 1 32
16 Hot and cold water services 29610 1 32
17 Heating and air treatment installation 29610 1 32
18 Ventilation installation 29610 1 32
19 Gas services 29610 1 32
20 Electric installation 325710 11 347
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 59220 2 63
23 Special installationsservices equipment 88830 3 95
24 Buildersrsquo work 296100 10 315
2961000 100 3150
Elemental costs 21
Category IndustrialType Nursery unitsFloor area 2018m2 Total cost pound1654760
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 198571 12 98
2 Substructure 165476 10 82
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 264762 16 131
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 364047 22 180
8 Windows and external doors 49643 3 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 33095 2 16
10 Internal doors 16548 1 8
11 Wall finishes 16548 1 8
12 Floor finishes 33095 2 16
13 Ceiling finishes 16548 1 8
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 16548 1 8
16 Hot and cold water services 16548 1 8
17 Heating and air treatment installation 33095 2 16
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 16548 1 8
20 Electric installation 182024 11 90
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 33095 2 16
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 198571 12 98
1654760 100 820
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Category IndustrialType Warehouse shellFloor area 2864m2 Total cost pound1217200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 121720 10 43
2 Substructure 170408 14 60
3 Frame 194752 16 68
4 Upper floors 12172 1 4
5 Roof 158236 13 55
6 Staircases 12172 1 4
7 External walls 158236 13 55
8 Windows and external doors 60860 5 21
9 Partitions and internal walls 24344 2 9
10 Internal doors 24344 2 9
11 Wall finishes 12172 1 4
12 Floor finishes 36516 3 13
13 Ceiling finishes 12172 1 4
14 Fittings and furnishings 12172 1 4
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12172 1 4
16 Hot and cold water services 12172 1 4
17 Heating and air treatment installation 24344 2 9
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 85204 7 30
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12172 1 4
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12172 1 4
24 Buildersrsquo work 48688 4 17
1217200 100 425
Elemental costs 23
Category Industrial Type Warehouse completeFloor area 2120m2 Total cost pound1272000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 114480 9 54
2 Substructure 139920 11 66
3 Frame 165360 13 78
4 Upper floors 12720 1 6
5 Roof 165360 13 78
6 Staircases 12720 1 6
7 External walls 165360 13 78
8 Windows and external doors 50880 4 24
9 Partitions and internal walls 25440 2 12
10 Internal doors 25440 2 12
11 Wall finishes 25440 2 12
12 Floor finishes 38160 3 18
13 Ceiling finishes 25440 2 12
14 Fittings and furnishings 25440 2 12
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12720 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 12720 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 38160 3 18
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 12720 1 6
20 Electric installation 89040 7 42
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 38160 3 18
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12720 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 63600 5 30
1272000 100 600
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Category Health and welfareType Group surgery Floor area 395m2 Total cost pound582625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 69915 12 177
2 Substructure 58263 10 148
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 58263 10 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 69915 12 177
8 Windows and external doors 34958 6 89
9 Partitions and internal walls 34958 6 89
10 Internal doors 17479 3 44
11 Wall finishes 11653 2 30
12 Floor finishes 17479 3 44
13 Ceiling finishes 11653 2 30
14 Fittings and furnishings 11653 2 30
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11653 2 30
16 Hot and cold water services 5826 1 15
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5826 1 15
18 Ventilation installation 5826 1 15
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 64089 11 162
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11653 2 30
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11653 2 30
24 Buildersrsquo work 69915 12 177
582625 100 1475
Elemental costs 25
Category Health and welfareType Health centre Floor area 510m2 Total cost pound714000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 78540 11 154
2 Substructure 71400 10 140
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 78540 11 154
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 92820 13 182
8 Windows and external doors 28560 4 56
9 Partitions and internal walls 28560 4 56
10 Internal doors 21420 3 42
11 Wall finishes 14280 2 28
12 Floor finishes 21420 3 42
13 Ceiling finishes 14280 2 28
14 Fittings and furnishings 28560 4 56
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 21420 3 42
16 Hot and cold water services 7140 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 7140 1 14
18 Ventilation installation 7140 1 14
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49980 12 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21420 2 42
23 Special installationsservices equipment 7140 2 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 35700 11 70
714000 100 1246
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Category Health and welfareType Old personsrsquo nursing homeFloor area 1672m2 Total cost pound2382600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 262086 11 157
2 Substructure 190608 8 114
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 309738 13 185
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 142956 6 86
8 Windows and external doors 166782 7 100
9 Partitions and internal walls 95304 4 57
10 Internal doors 119130 5 71
11 Wall finishes 95304 4 57
12 Floor finishes 95304 4 57
13 Ceiling finishes 47652 2 29
14 Fittings and furnishings 142956 6 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71478 3 43
16 Hot and cold water services 71478 3 43
17 Heating and air treatment installation 166782 7 100
18 Ventilation installation 23826 1 14
19 Gas services 23826 1 14
20 Electric installation 142956 6 86
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71478 3 43
23 Special installationsservices equipment 71478 3 43
24 Buildersrsquo work 71478 3 43
2382600 100 1425
Elemental costs 27
Category Health and welfareType Welfare centre Floor area 612m2 Total cost pound976140
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 117137 12 191
2 Substructure 126898 13 207
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 107375 11 175
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 117137 12 191
8 Windows and external doors 39046 4 64
9 Partitions and internal walls 29284 3 48
10 Internal doors 29284 3 48
11 Wall finishes 29284 3 48
12 Floor finishes 29284 3 48
13 Ceiling finishes 19523 2 32
14 Fittings and furnishings 48807 5 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 19523 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 9761 1 16
17 Heating and air treatment installation 19523 2 32
18 Ventilation installation 9761 1 16
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 107375 11 175
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 19523 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 9761 1 16
24 Buildersrsquo work 87853 9 144
976140 100 1595
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Category LeisureType Golf club houseFloor area 675m2 Total cost pound875500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 87550 10 130
2 Substructure 61285 7 91
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 122570 14 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 96305 11 143
8 Windows and external doors 35020 4 52
9 Partitions and internal walls 26265 3 39
10 Internal doors 26265 3 39
11 Wall finishes 26265 3 39
12 Floor finishes 17510 2 26
13 Ceiling finishes 17510 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 70040 8 104
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17510 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 8755 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 8755 1 13
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 8755 1 13
20 Electric installation 122570 14 182
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication Installation 17510 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8755 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 96305 11 143
875500 100 1297
Elemental costs 29
Category LeisureType Public houseFloor area 780m2 Total cost pound1072500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 96525 9 124
2 Substructure 64350 6 83
3 Frame 21450 2 28
4 Upper floors 21450 2 28
5 Roof 107250 10 138
6 Staircases 32175 3 41
7 External walls 64350 6 83
8 Windows and external doors 42900 4 55
9 Partitions and internal walls 32175 3 41
10 Internal doors 42900 4 55
11 Wall finishes 53625 5 69
12 Floor finishes 53625 5 69
13 Ceiling finishes 42900 4 55
14 Fittings and furnishings 128700 12 165
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 32175 3 41
16 Hot and cold water services 10725 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 42900 4 55
18 Ventilation installation 10725 1 14
19 Gas services 10725 1 14
20 Electric installation 75075 7 96
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21450 2 28
23 Special installationsservices equipment 42900 4 55
24 Buildersrsquo work 21450 2 28
1072500 100 1375
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Category LeisureType RestaurantFloor area 340m2 Total cost pound561000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 50490 9 149
2 Substructure 44880 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 61710 11 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 72930 13 215
8 Windows and external doors 33660 6 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 39270 7 116
10 Internal doors 33660 6 99
11 Wall finishes 22440 4 66
12 Floor finishes 28050 5 83
13 Ceiling finishes 16830 3 50
14 Fittings and furnishings 39270 7 116
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 5610 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 5610 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5610 1 17
18 Ventilation installation 4046 1 12
19 Gas services 5610 1 17
20 Electric installation 78540 10 231
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11220 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 5610 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 61710 3 182
561000 100 1843
Elemental costs 31
Category LeisureType Sports hallFloor area 2016m2 Total cost pound2016000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 120960 6 60
2 Substructure 201600 10 100
3 Frame 241920 12 120
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 221760 11 110
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 141120 7 70
8 Windows and external doors 60480 3 30
9 Partitions and internal walls 60480 3 30
10 Internal doors 40320 2 20
11 Wall finishes 40320 2 20
12 Floor finishes 141120 7 70
13 Ceiling finishes 20160 1 10
14 Fittings and furnishings 161280 8 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 80640 4 40
16 Hot and cold water services 40320 2 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 80640 4 40
18 Ventilation installation 20160 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 161280 8 80
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 40320 2 20
23 Special installationsservices equipment 20160 1 10
24 Buildersrsquo work 120960 6 60
2016000 100 1000
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Category EducationType Library Floor area 616m2 Total cost pound831600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 99792 12 162
2 Substructure 74844 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 99792 12 162
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 116424 14 189
8 Windows and external doors 58212 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 16632 2 27
10 Internal doors 16632 2 27
11 Wall finishes 24948 3 41
12 Floor finishes 24948 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 16632 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 74844 9 122
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8316 1 14
16 Hot and cold water services 8316 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 16632 2 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 66528 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 16632 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8316 1 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 83160 10 135
831600 100 1350
Elemental costs 33
Category EducationType Primary schoolFloor area 2108m2 Total cost pound3583600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 322524 9 153
2 Substructure 250852 7 119
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 358360 10 170
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 394196 11 187
8 Windows and external doors 430032 12 204
9 Partitions and internal walls 215016 6 102
10 Internal doors 143344 4 68
11 Wall finishes 107508 3 51
12 Floor finishes 143344 4 68
13 Ceiling finishes 71672 2 34
14 Fittings and furnishings 215016 6 102
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 143344 4 68
16 Hot and cold water services 35836 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 143344 4 68
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 35836 1 17
20 Electric installation 286688 8 136
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71672 2 34
23 Special installationsservices equipment 35836 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 179180 5 85
3583600 100 1700
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Category EducationType Secondary schoolFloor area 2450m2 Total cost pound3123750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 281138 9 115
2 Substructure 218663 7 89
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 343613 11 140
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 312375 10 128
8 Windows and external doors 281138 9 115
9 Partitions and internal walls 156188 5 64
10 Internal doors 124950 4 51
11 Wall finishes 93713 3 38
12 Floor finishes 124950 4 51
13 Ceiling finishes 62475 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 281138 9 115
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 62475 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 31238 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 93713 3 38
18 Ventilation Installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 281138 9 115
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 62475 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 31238 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 281138 9 115
3123750 100 1275
Elemental costs 35
Category EducationType Sixth form collegeFloor area 1828m2 Total cost pound3016200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 301620 10 165
2 Substructure 241296 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 271458 9 149
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 361944 12 198
8 Windows and external doors 241296 8 132
9 Partitions and internal walls 150810 5 83
10 Internal doors 120648 4 66
11 Wall finishes 90486 3 50
12 Floor finishes 90486 3 50
13 Ceiling finishes 60324 2 33
14 Fittings and furnishings 361944 12 198
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 30162 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 30162 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 90486 3 50
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 241296 8 132
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 60324 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 30162 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 241296 8 132
3016200 100 1650
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Category EducationType Special schoolFloor area 1710m2 Total cost pound2308500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 253935 11 149
2 Substructure 207765 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 230850 10 135
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 253935 11 149
8 Windows and external doors 161595 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 115425 5 68
10 Internal doors 69255 3 41
11 Wall finishes 69255 3 41
12 Floor finishes 69255 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 46170 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 323190 14 189
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 46170 2 27
16 Hot and cold water services 23085 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 69255 3 41
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 184680 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 46170 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 46170 2 27
24 Buildersrsquo work 92340 4 54
2308500 100 1350
Elemental costs 37
Category Education Type Teachersrsquo training collegeFloor area 2620m2 Total cost pound3209500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 320950 10 123
2 Substructure 256760 8 98
3 Frame 192570 6 74
4 Upper floors 128380 4 49
5 Roof 320950 10 123
6 Staircases 96285 3 37
7 External walls 288855 9 110
8 Windows and external doors 192570 6 74
9 Partitions and internal walls 128380 4 49
10 Internal doors 128380 4 49
11 Wall finishes 96285 3 37
12 Floor finishes 96285 3 37
13 Ceiling finishes 64190 2 25
14 Fittings and furnishings 224665 7 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 64190 2 25
16 Hot and cold water services 32095 1 12
17 Heating and air treatment installation 64190 2 25
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 256760 8 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 64190 2 25
23 Special installationsservices equipment 32095 1 12
24 Buildersrsquo work 160475 5 61
3209500 100 1225
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Category Residential Type Local Authority low rise flatsFloor area 2349m2 Total cost pound2231550
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 223155 10 95
2 Substructure 223155 10 95
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 89262 4 38
5 Roof 245471 11 105
6 Staircases 44631 2 19
7 External walls 267786 12 114
8 Windows and external doors 178524 8 76
9 Partitions and internal walls 111578 5 48
10 Internal doors 89262 4 38
11 Wall finishes 66947 3 29
12 Floor finishes 66947 3 29
13 Ceiling finishes 111578 5 48
14 Fittings and furnishings 66947 3 29
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 44631 2 19
16 Hot and cold water services 22316 1 10
17 Heating and air treatment installation 133893 6 57
18 Ventilation installation 22316 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111578 5 48
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 44631 2 19
23 Special installationsservices equipment 44631 2 19
24 Buildersrsquo work 22316 1 10
2231550 100 950
Elemental costs 39
Category Residential Type Local Authority housingFloor area 3988m2 Total cost pound3589200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 323028 9 81
2 Substructure 215352 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 251244 7 63
5 Roof 466596 13 117
6 Staircases 107676 3 27
7 External walls 358920 10 90
8 Windows and external doors 215352 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 143568 4 36
10 Internal doors 107676 3 27
11 Wall finishes 143568 4 36
12 Floor finishes 71784 2 18
13 Ceiling finishes 71784 2 18
14 Fittings and furnishings 143568 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71784 2 18
16 Hot and cold water services 71784 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 107676 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 502488 14 126
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 0 0 0
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 215352 6 54
3589200 100 900
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Category ResidentialType Private flatsFloor area 1260m2 Total cost pound1134000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 68040 6 54
2 Substructure 68040 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 56700 5 45
5 Roof 136080 12 108
6 Staircases 34020 3 27
7 External walls 124740 11 99
8 Windows and external doors 68040 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 34020 3 27
10 Internal doors 45360 4 36
11 Wall finishes 34020 3 27
12 Floor finishes 34020 3 27
13 Ceiling finishes 34020 3 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 45360 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11340 1 9
16 Hot and cold water services 22680 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 34020 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 124740 11 99
21 Lift and conveyor installation 45360 4 36
22 Protective amp communication installation 34020 3 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11340 1 9
24 Buildersrsquo work 68040 6 54
1134000 100 900
Elemental costs 41
Category ResidentialType Luxury private flatsFloor area 2400m2 Total cost pound4920000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 344400 7 144
2 Substructure 295200 6 123
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 344400 7 144
5 Roof 442800 9 185
6 Staircases 147600 3 62
7 External walls 492000 10 205
8 Windows and external doors 344400 7 144
9 Partitions and internal walls 147600 3 62
10 Internal doors 196800 4 82
11 Wall finishes 147600 3 62
12 Floor finishes 98400 2 41
13 Ceiling finishes 98400 2 41
14 Fittings and furnishings 295200 6 123
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 98400 2 41
16 Hot and cold water services 98400 2 41
17 Heating and air treatment installation 147600 3 62
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 492000 10 205
21 Lift and conveyor installation 246000 5 103
22 Protective amp communication installation 147600 3 62
23 Special installationsservices equipment 49200 1 21
24 Buildersrsquo work 246000 5 103
4920000 100 2050
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Category Transport Type Multi-storey car parkFloor area 9600m2 Total cost pound3072000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 337920 11 35
2 Substructure 399360 13 42
3 Frame 645120 21 67
4 Upper floors 552960 18 58
5 Roof 30720 1 3
6 Staircases 153600 5 16
7 External walls 122880 4 13
8 Windows and external doors 30720 1 3
9 Partitions and internal walls 30720 1 3
10 Internal doors 30720 1 3
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 0 0 0
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 0 0 0
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 0 2 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric 276480 9 29
21 Lift and conveyor installation 215040 7 22
22 Protective amp communication installation 92160 3 10
23 Special installationsservices equipment 61440 2 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 30720 1 3
3072000 100 314
installation
4Composite and principal rates
When the appraisal of a project moves beyond the square metre stage it is likely that the client will commission a cost plan to be prepared This entails taking off rough quantities and applying global rates to produce an approximate cost of the project These rates are the result of combining various item descriptions and costs into what are called composite rates
Not all items can be combined with others to provide composite rates so principal rates are also included if their value is significant to the cost plan The following rates are presented under headings in the same order as the elements in Chapter 3
BUILDING WORK
PRELIMINARIES
These will usually be assessed by referring to the needs of each particular project but a figure of 75 to 125 of the construction costs is normal depending upon the nature of the project
SUBSTRUCTURES
Excavation pound
Excavate by machine to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m 700
spread and level on site m3 900
remove from site m3 2200
Excavate by machine for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
3
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pound
Excavate by machine for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Breaking out and disposal
Extra over excavation for breaking out by machine 3
3
reinforced concrete m3 16000
brickwork or blockwork m3 6000
Extra over excavation for disposing of contaminated material to licensed tip m3 8000
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material 3
3
3
Foundation walling Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 11000
rock m 10000
concrete m 11000
m 1600
sand m 4800
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 45
wall height 1250mm m 16600
wall height 1500mm m 19600
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 11500
wall height 1000mm m 13000
wall height 1250mm m 14000
wall height 1500mm m 14500
600times225mm
wall height 750mm m 12500
wall height 1000mm m 14000
wall height 1250mm m 15000
wall height 1500mm m 15500
Excavate trench by hand dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 12400
wall height 1000mm m 15000
wall height 1250mm m 18000
wall height 1500mm m 21000
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 13000
wall height 1000mm m 14400
wall height 1250mm m 15400
wall height 1500mm m 16000
600times225mm
wall height 1000mm m 13600
pound
wall height 750mm m 14000
wall height 1000mm m 16500
wall height 1250mm m 17500
wall height 1500mm m 18000
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Bases pile caps and ground beams
pound
Reinforced concrete mix C15 in bases including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
formwork and reinforcement size
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in ground beams including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
Slabs
Ground slab including excavation by machine disposal hardcore bed blinded with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick 2
200mm thick 2
250mm thick 2
300mm thick 2
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4700
200mm thick m2 5200
250mm thick m2 5800
300mm thick m2 6400
Ground slab including excavation by hand disposal hardcore bed blinded with with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
600times600times300mm nr 3600
750times750times450mm nr 7500
1000times1000times450mm nr 13500
1200times1200times600mm nr 25800
750times750times600mm nr 4000
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in pile caps including excavation earthwork support
1000times1000times1000mm nr 14000
900times900times1000mm nr 8000
2000times2000times1000mm nr 26600
m 3900
m 4400
m 5000
m 5600
450times450mm m 4000
750times500mm m 7500
900times500mm m 9000
1000times1000mm m 20000
Composite and principal rates 47
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4200
200mm thick m2 4800
250mm thick m2 5200
300mm thick m2 5800
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 5000
200mm thick m2 5600
250mm thick m2 6000
300mm thick m2 6600
FRAME
Reinforced concrete mix C25 Including reinforcement and formwork
columns size
beams size
pound
600times1200mm
600times900mm
Reinforced concrete C30 Including reinforcement and formwork
70200
Fabricated galvanised steelwork BS4360 grade 40 erected on site Including connections
universal beams 140000
roof bracing 165000
purlins
trusses
225times225mm m 6000
300times300mm m 10800
300times450mm m 16800
450times450mm m 24000
450times600mm m 37200
450times900mm m 49200
225times225mm m 6500
300times450mm m 11700
300times600mm m 18200
450times450mm m 26000
450times600mm m 40300
450times900mm m 53300
m
m 93600
columns t 140000
t
t
t 135000
t 145000
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pound
UPPER FLOORS
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Hardwood mahogany flooring 22mm thick or joists size 2
2
2
2
125times50mm m 3600
150times50mm m 3720
175times50mm m 3840
Softwood flooring including 25mm thick tongued and grooved boarding on joists size
200times50mm m 3900
225times50mm m 4050
250times50mm m 4440
125times50mm m 2200
150times50mm m 2120
175times50mm m 2240
Chipboard flooring including 22mm thick flooring butt jointed on joists size
200times50mm m 2500
225times50mm m 2650
250times50mm m 3040
125times50mm m 9600
150times50mm m 9720
175times50mm m 9840
200times50mm m 9900
2
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs Including formwork
m2 8500
200mm thick m2 10500
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
ROOFS
The following items represent the costs of roofs measured on plan The costs for roof coverings are given separately
225times50mm m 10050
250times50mm m 10440
150mm thick
Flat roofs
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs including formwork
150mm thick 2m 8500 200mm thick m2 10500
Composite and principal rates 49
pound
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
Softwood flat roofing consisting of herringbone strutting wall plates joists and woodwool slabs
woodwool slabs 50mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 4600
joists 175times50mm m2 4800
joists 200times50mm m2 5000
joists 250times50mm m2 5200
woodwool slabs 75mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 5400
joists 175times50mm m2 5600
joists 200times50mm m2 5800
joists 250times50mm m2 6000
woodwool slabs 100mm thick
joists 150times50mm 2
joists 175times50mm 2
joists 200times50mm 2
joists 250times50mm 2
Flat roof decking
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 50mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 75mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 100mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Pitched roofs
Softwood trusses at 600mm centres
span 5m
pitch 225 degrees 2
pitch 30 degrees 2
m 6400
m 6600
m 6800
m 7000
m 6800
m 7600
m 7600
m 8400
m 8600
m 9400
m 2600
m 3000
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pitch 40 degrees m2 3600
pitch 45 degrees m2 4000
span 8m
pitch 225 degrees m2 3400
pitch 30 degrees m2 3800
pitch 40 degrees m2 4200
pitch 45 degrees m2 4800
pound
span 10m
pitch 225 degrees m2 4600
pitch 30 degrees m2 5400
pitch 40 degrees m2 6200
pitch 45 degrees m2 7000
Underlays
Roofing felt 2
2
Building paper m2 300
External quality plywood
12mm thick m2 2000
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2400
Chipboard
12mm thick m2 700
15mm thick m2 800
18mm thick m2 1000
22mm thick m2 1200
Insulation quilt
100mm thick m2 800
150mm thick m2 1200
200mm thick m2 1600
Roof coverings
The following costs include for underfelt roof battens and work to eaves verges and ridges The rates are based on sloping areas
unreinforced m 240
reinforced m 320
Composite and principal rates 51
pound
Welsh blue slates size 2
2
2
Westmoreland green slates size 2
2
2
Reconstructed stone slates size 2
2
Asbestos-free slates 2
2
2
Concrete interlocking tiles 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Eaves fascias and verges
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 16mm thick softwood soffit
200mm wide m 3400
400mm wide m 4200
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 12mm thick plywood soffit
200mm wide m 3000
400mm wide m 3800
Painted softwood barge board 250mm high to sloping roof with painted softwood soffit
150mm wide m 2800
250mm wide m 3200
610times305mm m 11000
510times255mm m 9800
405times205mm m 9000
610times305mm m 22000
405times255mm m 16000
355times205mm m 15000
457times305mm m 6000
457times457mm m 5500
400times200mm m 6500
500times250mm m 6000
600times300mm m 5500
400times330mm m 2800
380times230mm m 3200
325times330mm m 3000
420times220mm m 3000
430times380mm m 2400
Clay pantiles
340times240mm m 4200
470times280mm m 3800
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100mm
PVC-U
68mm
112mm
aluminium
63mm
76mm
102mm
Rainwater gutters
cast iron
115mm
125mm
150mm
pound
PVC-U
aluminium
Sheet coverings
Lead sheeting 2
2
Lead flashings
code 5
150mm girth m 1800
200 mm girth m 2200
300 mm girth m 3000
Rainwater goods
The following costs include for all fittings
Rainwater pipes
cast iron
65mm
75mm
100mm
76mm m 1600
112mm m 2000
100mm m 2800
125mm m 3600
code5 m 10200
code6 m 11000
m 3000
m 3200
m 3400
m 3800
m 2800
m 3200
m 4400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3000
m 3600
m 4200
Composite and principal rates 53
400 mm girth m 4200
600 mm girth m 5000
Aluminium flashings
060mm thick
200mm girth m 1800
400mm girth m 3200
090mm girth
200mm girth m 2400
400mm girth m 3800
Aluminium sheeting
060mm thick m2 10500
090mm thick m2 12000
pound
Copper sheeting
055mm thick m2 15000
060mm thick m2 16000
Zinc sheeting
065mm thick m2 8000
080mm thick m2 8500
Copper flashings
055mm thick
200mm girth m 4800
300mm girth m 5600
060mm thick
200mm girth m 5000
300mm girth m 5800
Zinc flashings
065mm thick
200mm girth m 3200
300mm girth m 4200
080mm thick
200mm girth m 3800
Lead valleys
code 5
300mm girth m 4800
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Bituminous built up roofing
two layer m2 1800
three layer m2 2600
Two coat asphalt
13mm thick m2 2000
20mm thick m2 3000
30mm thick m2 4500
pound
Roof cladding
Asbestos-free corrugated single skin cladding
grey m2 4800 2
Lightweight galvanised steel sheeting 50mm thick sheeting 50mm thick m2 3800
Aluminium profiled cladding with pre-painted finish m2 4800
STAIRCASES
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise granolithic finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise terrazzo finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Softwood construction 2600mm rise
straight flight 900mm wide no balustrade 70000
two flights with quarter landing softwood balustrade
coloured m 5200
900mm
1200mm nr 425000
900mm nr 380000
1200mm nr 395000
nr 350000
900mm nr 375000
1200mm nr 430000
900mm nr 420000
1200mm nr 460000
nr
nr 100000
two flights with half landing hardwood balustrade nr 120000
Composite and principal rates 55
Mild steel construction 3000mm rise (balustrades and handrails excluded)
straight flight 900mm wide nr 110000
two flights with quarter landing nr 135000
two flights with half landing nr 150000
Spiral staircase in steel including powder-coated mild steel balustrades and handrail 3500mm overall rise
1500mm diameter nr 265000
2000mm diameter nr 300000
EXTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 10000
one and a half brick thick m2 13000
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6500
one brick thick m2 12000
one and a half brick thick m2 15000
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 6400
one brick thick m2 10600
one and a half brick thick m2 13600
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12600
one and a half brick thick m2 15600
Facing bricks pound250 per 1000 in gauged mortar
pound
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12000
Facing bricks pound400 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8000
one brick thick m2 14500
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Class B engineering bricks pound250 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7500
one brick thick m2 13500
one and a half brick thick m2 17500
Class B engineering bricks pound350 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8500
one brick thick m2 15000
one and a half brick thick m2 19000
Lightweight concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium dens concrete blocks in walls in gauged mortar
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Concrete walls
Concrete (mix C20) in wall including reinforcement with
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13000
150mm thick m2 13500
200mm thick m2 14000
250mm thick m2 14500
300mm thick m2 15000
pound
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14000
150mm thick m2 14500
200mm thick m2 15000
250mm thick m2 15500
300mm thick m2 16000
Composite and principal rates 57
pound
Composite walls
ties 50mm thick insulation and outer skin of
common brick 102mm thick (pound140 per 1000) thick (pound140 per 1000) m2 9000
common brick 102mm thick (pound200 per 1000) thick (pound200 per 1000) m2 9500
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10000
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound400 per 1000) m2 11000
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10500
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound350 per 1000) thick (pound350 per 1000) m2 11500
In situ concrete wall 100mm thick thick m2 16000
in situ concrete wall 150mm thick thick m2 16500
in situ concrete wall 200mm thick thick m2 17000
in situ concrete wall 250mm thick thick m2 17500
in situ concrete wall 300mm thick m2 18000
Wall cladding
Precast concrete panels m2 27000
Precast concrete panels with exposed aggregate finish m2 31000
Precast concrete panels with reconstituted stone facing m2 48000
Precast concrete panels with Portland stone natural facing m2 59000
GRP panels including associated fixings insulation and flashings
single skin panels m2 24000
double skin panels m2 28000
Metal cladding systems
PVF2 coated profiled galvanised steel sheeting 80mm thick insulation and coated inner lining
m2 6800
Insulated PVF2 coated silver finished metal sandwich panel system m2 18000
Asbestos-free corrugated sheeting m2 2500
Galvanised steel troughed sheeting m2 2400
Galvanised steel profiled cladding m2 2200
Steel coated composite panel cladding m2 4600
Curtain walling
Single glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 49000
Double glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 70000
Cavity wall formed with lightweight block inner skin 100mm thick stainless steel wall
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pound
External finishes
Two coat render with painted finish m2 2800
Two coated masonry paint m2 1400
Clay tile hanging including battens and felt m2 4800
Boarding in Western Red Cedar m2 11000
WINDOWS AND EXTERNAL DOORS
Windows
Softwood painted windows
single glazed m2 28000
double glazed m2 32000
Hardwood stained windows
single glazed m2 48000
double glazed m2 56000
Steel painted windows
single glazed m2 24000
double glazed m2 27000
Aluminium painted windows
single glazed m2 26000
double glazed m2 31000
PVC-U windows
double glazed m2 45000
External doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood framed ledged and braced door nr 30000
Softwood flush door nr 39000
Softwood panelled door nr 50000
Hardwood flush door nr 75000
Hardwood four panelled door nr 90000
Steel roller shutters and grilles 2
2
PARTITIONS AND INTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound220 per 1000
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 13000
Manual m 30000
Electric m 42000
Composite and principal rates 59
Solid precast concrete blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4400
Hollow precast concrete blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4400
215mm thick m2 5600
Thermalite blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3800
200mm thick m2 4600
Solid Lignacite blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3800
pound
150mm thick m2 4600
Hollow Lignacite blocks in wall
140mm thick m2 4000
190mm thick m2 4800
215mm thick m2 5000
Concrete (21Nm 20mm aggregate) in wall including reinforcement
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13600
150mm thick m2 14800
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14600
150mm thick m2 15800
Stud partition faced with
gypsum plasterboard 95mm thick
one side m2 4000
two sides m2 4800
gypsum plasterboard 125mm thick
one side m2 4400
two sides m2 5200
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pound
thermal board 22mm thick
one side m2 5400
two sides m2 8000
thermal board 40mm thick
one side m2 5800
two sides m2 8800
Extra for
skim coat plaster
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
one mist and two coats of emulsion
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
Metal stud partition faced both sides with plasterboard one hour fire resistance
170mm thick m2 7600
200mm thick m2 8800
Doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 762times1981mm
plywood faced nr 31000
sapele faced nr 32500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 33000
sapele faced nr 34500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick half hour fire resistant size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 34000
sapele faced nr 35500
Four panel softwood door 44mm thick size
Softwood door with one panel open for glass size
Purpose-made mahogany door with one panel open for glass size
762times1981mm nr 44500
762times1981mm nr 42000
762times1981times50mm nr 42000
838times1981times50mm nr 45000
762times1981times63mm nr 46000
838times1981times63mm nr 49000
Composite and principal rates 61
pound
Purpose-made mahogany door with two panels open for glass size
Purpose made mahogany door with four panels open for glass size
WALL FINISHES
In situ finishings
One coat of plasterboard finish 3mm thick to plasterboard m2 800
Plasterwork to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1100
19mm thick m2 1400
Cement rendering in two coats to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1200
19mm thick m2 1500
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat undercoat and two coats gloss m2 2000
Gypsum plaster cove
100mm girth m 600
127mm girth m 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
Board linings
Dry plasterboard lining to walls for direct decoration with emulsion paint finish
95mm wallboard m2 1600
125mm wallboard m2 1800
762times1981times50mm nr 44000
838times1981times50mm nr 47000
762times1981times63mm nr 48000
838times1981times63mm nr 51000
762times1981times50mm nr 46000
838times1981times50mm nr 49000
762times1981times63mm nr 50000
838times1981times63mm nr 53000
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plywood 4mm thick m2 1800
plywood 6mm thick m2 2000
hardboard 32mm thick m2 1600
hardboard 48mm thick m2 1800
hardboard 64mm thick m2 2000
wallboard 95mm thick m2 2400
wallboard 125mm thick m2 2600
chipboard 12mm thick m2 1700
chipboard 15mm thick m2 1800
chipboard 18mm thick m2 1900
chipboard 25mm thick m2 2000
softwood boarding 13mm thick m2 2800
softwood boarding 25mm thick m2 3000
Tiling
Glazed ceramic wall tiling fixed with adhesive and grouted 2
2
2
FLOOR FINISHES
Timber flooring
Softwood flooring butt jointed
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 3000
25mm thick m2 3400
Softwood flooring tongued and grooved
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
Hardwood strip flooring tongued and grooved 25mm thick 2
maple m2 9000
Sheet linings on softwood battens plugged and screwed to walls
pound
108times108times45mm m 5000
152times152times55mm m 4000
200times200times65mm m 3600
iroko m2 8000
merbau m 7000
Composite and principal rates 63
Chipboard flooring butt jointed
18mm thick m2 1200
22mm thick m2 1400
Chipboard flooring tongued and grooved
18mm thick m2 1400
22mm thick m2 1600
Plywood flooring butt jointed
12mm thick m2 1600
15mm thick m2 2000
18mm thick m2 2600
pound
Plywood flooring tongued and grooved
12mm thick m2 1800
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2800
Screedsin situ finishings
Cement and sand (13) screed
25mm thick m2 1200
38mm thick m2 1500
50mm thick m2 1800
75mm thick 75m m2 2200
Latex screed
3mm thick m2 1000
5mm thick 5mm thick m2 1400
Granolithic screed
25mm thick m2 1600
32mm thick m2 1800
38mm thick m2 2000
50mm thick m2 2200
Mastic asphalt flooring
black
20mm thick m2 2200
25mm thick m2 2500
red
20mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
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pound
Epoxy floor finish 5mm thick m2 3000
Tile flooring
Quarry tiles 2
2
Welsh slate floor tiles m2 5600
Ceramic tiles 2
2
2
Flexible flooring
Rubber floor tiles 3mm thick
plain finish black m2 5400
studded finish black m2 6000
Linoleum sheeting
25mm thick m2 2600
32mm thick m2 2800
Linoleum tiling 32mm thick m2 2000
Thermoplastic tiling 2mm thick m2 1200
Vinyl sheeting
2mm thick m2 1800
25mm thick m2 2200
3mm thick m2 2400
Vinyl tiling 2mm thick m2 1800
Cork tiling
32mm thick m2 2200
48mm thick m2 2600
63mm thick m2 3000
800mm thick m2 3600
Woodblock flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
American oak m2 7800
European oak m2 9000 2
iroko m2 7000
150times150times125mm m 5400
194times194times25mm m 7600
100times100times85mm m 4000
150times150times85mm m 4600
200times200times12mm m 5000
merbau m 6400
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Wood strip flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
maple
oak m2 8400
merbau m2 6200
iroko m2 6400
Underlay to carpets
rubber m2 800
felt m2 600
Fitted carpets
contract quality m2 1400
medium duty m2 1800
heavy duty m2 2400
Carpet tiles 2
medium duty m2 3000
heavy duty m2 4000
pound
Skirtings
Softwood painted skirtings m 800
Hardwood stained skirtings m 1400
Vinyl coved skirtings
100mm high m 600
150mm high m 800
CEILING FINISHES
In situ finishings
Skim coat of plaster to ceilings m2 1000
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat Artex sealer and one coat Artex finish
plastered ceilings m2 600
plasterboard ceilings m2 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
domestic m 2000
m 6800 2
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pound
Board finishes
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
Suspended ceiling systems
Gyproc MF suspended ceiling system with 127mm thick wallboard m2 3400
Suspended ceiling system with acoustic tiles 2
2
SANITARY FITTINGSDISPOSAL INSTALLATIONS
Sanitary fittings (complete with water supply taps and waste pipework)
White
lavatory basin nr 21000
WC
urinal bowl nr 20000
shower cubicle nr 80000
sink
bath steel enamelled nr 54000
bath acrylic nr 40000
Coloured
lavatory basin nr 30000
WC
bath acrylic nr 49000
Pipework (including all fittings)
Waste pipes
copper
PVC-U
Overflow pipes
copper
300times300mm m 3000
600times600mm m 3400
35mm m 3000
42mm m 3600
54mm m 4200
32mm m 1000
40mm m 1200
22mm m 1600
28mm m 2200
nr 28000
nr 28000
nr 35000
Composite and principal rates 67
MuPVC
Traps polypropylene
S trap 32mm nr 1600
S trap 40mm nr 2000
P trap 32mm nr 1400
P trap 40mm nr 1800
Soil pipes
cast iron
PVC-U
HOT AND COLD WATER SERVICES
Pipework (including all fittings)
Copper pipes capillary fittings
pound
19mm m 800
75mm m 4800
100mm m 6400
110mm m 3000
54mm m 5400
42mm m 4400
35mm m 3800
28mm m 2200
82mm m 2600
15mm m 1500
22mm m 1700
Cisterns and cylinders (including all connections)
Polyethylene cold water cisterns capacity
nr 9400
nr 10000
54mm m 6200
42mm m 5000
35mm m 4400
15mm m 2000
22mm m 2200
28mm m 2600
36 litres
Copper pipes compression fittings
54 litres
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pound
86 litres nr 12000
114 litres nr 13200
154 litres nr 18000
227 litres nr 24000
Copper cylinders indirect capacity
96 litres nr 14000
114 litres nr 16000
117 litres nr 17600
140 litres nr 20400
68 litres nr 11000
BUILDERS WORK IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIALIST SERVICES
Holes for pipes up to 55mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1200
one brick wall nr 1600
one and a half brick wall nr 2000
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1000
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1200
blockwork 190mm thick nr 1400
Holes for pipes 55 to 110mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1600
one brick wall nr 2400
one and a half brick wall nr 2800
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1400
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1800
blockwork 190mm thick nr 2200
Chases in walls for pipes up to 20mm diameter in existing
Chases in walls for pipes 40mm to 110mm diameter in existing
brickwork m 1200
blockwork m 800
brickwork m 1400
blockwork m 1000
Composite and principal rates 69
EXTERNAL WORKS
Excavation pound
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Excavate to reduce levels and deposit on site in spoil heaps
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 1800
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2200
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 2400
Excavate to reduce levels and spread and level on site
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2400
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 900
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 1000
by hand m3 2800
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by machine m3 2000
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 2200
by hand m3 2800
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 2400
by hand m3 3000
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 2600
by hand m3 3200
Breaking up
Excavate in soft rock
by machine m3 4500
by hand m3 6500
pound
Excavate in hard rock
by machine m3 6000
by hand m3 10000
Excavate in concrete
by machine m3 5000
by hand m3 8000
Excavate in masonry
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 5000
Excavate in pavings 150mm thick
concrete
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 500
macadam
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 400
Excavate to reduce levels and remove to tip off site
depth not exceeding 025m
Composite and principal rates 71
Filling
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m3 1200
by machine m3 1800
sand
by machine m3 4000
by hand m3 5500
pound
hardcore
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m3 3400
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m3 3600
by hand m3 5000
Surface treatments
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 200 2
Trim
sloping excavated surfaces m2 300
sloping rock m2 1200
Beds to receive pavings
Hardcore in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 500
100mm thick
filling m 300
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
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pound
Sand in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 550
100mm thick
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
Granular fill DfT Type 1 in bed by machine
100mm thick m2 400
150mm thick m2 600
200mm thick m2 800
250mm thick m2 1000
300mm thick m2 1200
Pavings (laid on prepared bed)
In situ concrete with trowelled finish
100mm thick m2 1250
125mm thick m2 1600
150mm thick m2 1800
Precast concrete paving flags 50mm thick
600times450mm 2
2
natural m 2200
coloured m 2400
600times600mm 2
2
600times750mm 2
2
600times900mm 2
2
natural m 2000
coloured m 2200
natural m 1800
coloured m 2000
natural m 1600
coloured m 1800
Composite and principal rates 73
pound
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times60mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times80mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
York stone paving flags
size 600times600times50mm size 600times600 m2 14000
size 600times900times50mm m2 14500
laid flat
straight bond m2 4500
herringbone pattern m2 4800
laid on edge
straight bond m2 4800
herringbone pattern m2 5200
laid flat
straight bond m2 5000
herringbone pattern m2 5300
laid on edge
straight bond m2 5300
herringbone pattern m2 5700
natural m 2600
coloured m 2800
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 3000
coloured m 3200
125mm thick m2 10000
150mm thick m2 12000
Cobble paving average size 75mm m2 9400
Brick paving size 215times1025 65mm (pound300 per 1000) times
Brick pavers size 215times1025times65mm (pound400 per 1000)
Granite setts size 200times100times100mm
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Grass concrete paving soiled and seeded
100mm thick m2 3000
150mm thick 150mm m2 3600
Gravel paving
50m thick m2 800
75m thick m2 1000
pound
Reconstructed stone paving
2
2
Fencing (including excavating for post holes intermediate and end posts and concrete bases)
Chestnut fencing to BS1722 Part 4
100m high m 1400
125m high m 1600
150m high m 1800
180m high m 2000
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with galvanised wire mesh height galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with plastic coated wire mesh height
galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
600times450mm m 4800
450times450mm m 5000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 2200
m 2600
m 2800
Composite and principal rates 75
pound
Close boarded fencing to BS1772 Part 5
on timber posts
100m high m 3600
125m high m 4000
150m high m 4400
180m high m 4800
on concrete posts
100m high m 3800
125m high m 4200
150m high m 4600
180m high m 5000
Panel fencing to BS1722 Part 11
on timber posts
090m high m 2400
120m high m 2600
150m high m 2800
180m high m 3000
on concrete posts
090m high m 2800
120m high m 3000
150m high m 3200
180m high m 3400
Palisade fencing to BS1722 Part 6
on timber posts
090m high m 3000
120m high m 3200
150m high m 3400
180m high m 3600
on concrete posts
090m high m 3400
120m high m 3600
150m high m 3800
180m high m 4000
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Post and rail fencing to BS1722 Part 7
three rail morticed
110m high m 2600
three rail nailed
110m high m 2200
four rail morticed
110m high m 2800
130m high m 3000
four rail nailed
110m high m 2400
130m high m 2600
Drainage
pound
Excavate trench by machine lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3000
depth 075m m 3600
depth 100m m 4400
depth 125m m 5000
depth 150m m 5600
depth 175m m 6400
depth 200m m 7200
depth 225m m 8400
depth 250m m 9200
depth 275m m 10000
depth 300m m 10800
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
Composite and principal rates 77
pound
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 5400
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6800
depth 150m m 7400 depth 175m m 8200
depth 200m m 9000
depth 225m m 10200
depth 250m m 11000
depth 275m m 11800
depth 300m m 12600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4200
depth 075m m 4800
depth 100m m 5600
depth 125m m 6200
depth 150m m 6800
depth 175m m 7600
depth 200m m 8400
depth 225m m 9600
depth 250m m 10400
depth 275m m 11200
depth 300m m 12000
Excavate trench by machine lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible
pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
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granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4600
depth 075m m 5200
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6600
depth 150m m 7200
depth 175m m 8000
depth 200m m 8800
depth 225m m 10000
depth 250m m 10800
depth 275m m 11600
depth 300m m 12400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5600
depth 075m m 6200
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 7600
depth 150m m 8200
depth 175m m 9000
depth 200m m 9800
depth 225m m 11000
depth 250m m 11800
depth 275m m 12600
depth 300m m 13600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 5400
depth 075m m 6000
depth 100m m 6800
pound
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
Composite and principal rates 79
depth 200m m 9600
depth 225m m 10800
depth 250m m 11600
depth 275m m 12400
depth 300m m 13200
Excavate trench by hand lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
pound
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
depth 125m m 7400
depth 150m m 8000
depth 175m m 8800
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depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
pound
Excavate trench by hand lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
concrete to bed and haunching
Composite and principal rates 81
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
pound
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
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depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
Manholes
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching and cast iron inspection cover internal size
600times450mm
depth 500mm nr 50000
depth 750mm nr 60000
depth 1000mm nr 75000
depth 1250mm nr 90000
depth 1500mm nr 100000
750times450mm
depth 500mm nr 60000
depth 750mm nr 70000
depth 1000mm nr 85000
depth 1250mm nr 105000
depth 1500mm nr 120000
pound
900times600mm
depth 500mm nr 65000
depth 750mm nr 80000
depth 1000mm nr 110000
depth 1250mm nr 120000
depth 1500mm nr 140000
depth 1750mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 180000
depth 2500mm nr 200000
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching concrete reducing slab and cast iron inspection cover internal size
900times900mm
depth 1500mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 200000
Composite and principal rates 83
depth 2500mm nr 240000
depth 3000mm nr 260000
depth 3500mm nr 290000
depth 4000mm nr 320000
1200times750mm
depth 1500mm nr 180000
depth 2000mm nr 220000
depth 2500mm nr 260000
depth 3000mm nr 280000
depth 3500mm nr 310000
depth 4000mm nr 340000
900times1500mm
depth 1500mm nr 170000
depth 2000mm nr 195000
depth 2500mm nr 220000
depth 3000mm nr 300000
depth 3500mm nr 350000
depth 4000mm nr 400000
depth 1500mm nr 240000
depth 2000mm nr 280000
depth 2500mm nr 320000
depth 3000mm nr 360000
pound
depth 3500mm nr 400000
depth 4000mm nr 460000
Precast concrete manholes including base slab 225mm thick precast concrete rings reducing slab and access shaft for all manholes over 3m deep step irons channels and cast iron heavy duty manhole covers size
675mm diameter depth
1000mm nr 70000
1500mm nr 85000
2000mm nr 100000
3000mm nr 120000
1200times1800mm
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900mm diameter depth
1200 diameter depth
1500 diameter depth
LANDSCAPING
pound
1000mm nr 95000
1500mm nr 110000
2000mm nr 125000
3000mm nr 155000
1500mm nr 160000
2000mm nr 200000
3000mm nr 250000
4000mm nr 300000
2000mm nr 190000
3000mm nr 240000
4000mm nr 290000
Site clearance
Demolish existing buildings Including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
large m3 600
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 300
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 100
Temporary chestnut fencing 150m high m 1800
Clear away scrub vegetation shrub and hedges m2 250
small m 1200
medium m 900
small m 500
medium m 400
small m 300
medium m 200
Composite and principal rates 85
Cut down trees grub up stumps
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 7000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 15000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 30000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 35000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 45000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 55000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 65000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 75000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 85000
Backfill tree hole with excavated material
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 250
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 400
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 500
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 600
pound
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 800
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 1000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 1200
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 1600
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 2000
Backfill tree hole with sand
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1200
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 1600
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 2400
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 3600
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 4400
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 5000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 6000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 7000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 8000
Backfill tree hole lean concrete
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 4000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 7000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 10000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 13000
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trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 16000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 20000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 23000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 27000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 31000
Backfill tree hole with hardcore
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1500
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 2500
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 3500
pound
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 5000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 7000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 9000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 11500
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 13500
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 16000
Excavation and filling
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m2 1200
by hand m2 1800
sand
by machine m2 4000
by hand m2 5500
hardcore
by machine m2 3500
by hand m2 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m2 3400
by hand m2 4800
Composite and principal rates 87
200mm m2 160
300mm m2 175
400mm m2 200
Roll cultivated ground with self-propelled roller with self-propelled m2 100
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 180
filling m2 220
Trim surfaces of
sloping excavated surfaces m2 200
sloping rock m2 1000
Soil stabilisation
Tensar Polypropylene Geogrid geotextile
SS 20 laid flat m2 400
SS 20 laid sloping m2 500
SS 30 laid flat m2 500
SS 30 laid sloping m2 600
SS 40 laid flat m2 800
SS 40 laid sloping m2 900
pound
Terram 1000
laid flat m2 300
laid sloping m2 400
Terram 2000
laid flat m2 600
laid sloping m2 700
Grassblock precast concrete paving laid on sand bed filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick m2 2600
103mm thick m2 2800
125mm thick m2 3200
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m2 3600
by hand m2 5000
Surface treatments
100mm m2 150
roller
Break up existing ground with plough or rotovator depth
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zinc mesh
3
3
PVC coated wire mesh
3
3
broken stone and rock size
3
3
pound
Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork 2
bricks (pound2501000) in retaining wall
one brick thick wall
height 1500mm m 20400
height 2000mm m 26400
height 3000mm m 38400
one and a half brick thick wall
240 wall height 1500mm m 23400
320 wall height 2000mm m 30400
400 wall height 3000mm m 44400
Roads
Excavate for and lay road base tarmacadam sub-base and wearing course precast concrete kerbs both sides road width
5m
6m
7m
Paths
softwood edging boards
width 15m m 2800
width 20m m 3600
Retaining walls
Excavate for and place in position wire mesh gabion cages filled with broken stone and
rock size
2times1times05m m 16000
2times1times1m m 12000
2times1times05m m 16400
2times1times1m m 12400
6times2times025m m 12000
6times2times030m m 11000
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand covered in bark chippings laid between
Excavate for and place in position galvanised wire mesh gabion mattresses filled with
support concrete foundations 10 Nmm ndash40mm aggregate (136) engineering
m 57500
m 69000
m 80500
Composite and principal rates 89
width 25m m 4500
width 30m m 5400
pound
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand lay precast concrete blocks as fire
path infilled with top soil and seeded
width 30m m 9000
width 40m m 12000
width 50m m 15000
Precast concrete flags size 600times600times50mm laid separately as stepping stones including excavation and sand bed
Car parks
Excavate and lay sub-base to receive
tarmacadam 65mm thick
general area m2 4000
parking bay nr 80000
concrete blocks 65mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 72000
cellular precast concrete paving filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 78000
103mm thick
general area m2 3800
parking bay nr 84000
125mm thick
general area m2 4200
parking bay nr 96000
Sports grounds
harrowing rolling and one cut
general areas m2 035
football pitch nr 363300
rugby pitch nr 241500
hockey pitch nr 175100
tennis court nr 23500
Trim and grade prepared ground and apply weedkiller fertiliser grass seed including
nr 800
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Soiling seeding and turfing
Imported topsoil filling spread and levelled average thickness
by machine 2
2
2
2
by hand 2
2
2
2
pound
Topsoil filling from spoil heaps on site spread and levelled average thickness
by machine
100mm m2 060
150mm m2 090
200mm m2 120
250mm m2 150
by hand
100mm m2 200
150mm m2 300
200mm m2 400
250mm m2 500
Plough and harrow topsoil to fine tilth remove stones apply weed killer m2 030
Apply pesticide and weedkiller to prepared topsoil sow grass seed (pound80 per 25kg) harrow roll and one cut
by hand
10gm2 m2 025
15gm2 m2 027
20gm2 m2 028
25gm2 m2 030
30gm2 m2 040
35gm2 m2 046
40gm2 m2 065
50gm2 m2 070
100mm m 300
150mm m 450
200mm m 600
250mm m 750
100mm m 480
150mm m 720
200mm m 960
250mm m 1200
Composite and principal rates 91
by machine
10gm2 m2 015
15gm2 m2 016
20gm2 m2 017
25gm2 m2 018
30gm2 m2 020
35gm2 m2 022
pound
40gm2 m2 023
50gm2 m2 025
general sports use m2 600
special sports use m2 800 2
Treat turf with wooden paddle beater m2 030
Treat turf with light roller m2 050
boxing cuttings m2
025
Planting
Excavate for and plant transplants or seedlings backfill and water plant cost
pound050
pound100
pound150
domestic m 500
pound200
pound250
pound300
and 2 ties per tree) tree cost
pound500
pound1000
pound1500
pound2000
pound5000
pound7550
pound10000
First cut to turf 20mm high with man-operated power driven cylinder mower including
Excavate tree pit fork bottom plant tree backfill water surround with peat (1 stake
nr 125
nr 175
nr 225
nr 275
nr 325
nr 175
nr 3500
nr 4500
nr 6500
nr 7000
nr 10000
nr 12500
nr 15000
Imported turf size 4000times2000times19mm on prepared bed
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Form planting hole in cultivated area plant shrub backfill water surround with peat shrub cost
pound500
pound1000
Tree stake 100mm diameter and 2 ties
length 2m nr 1000
length 25m nr 1100
length 3m nr 1200
Galvanised wire tree guards 300mm diameter
height 1m nr 2500
height 15m nr 2800
height 2m nr 3200
Cast iron tree grille size
two part
nr 21500
nr 23000
1200mm diameter nr 22000
four part
nr 24000
pound
1200mm diameter nr 30000
Field drains
Excavate by hand vee-sided ditch width at bottom
300mm depth
750mm
1000mm
500mm depth
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
Excavate trench by machine and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2300
depth 500mm m 2675
1200times1200mm nr 32000
nr 3500
nr 4500
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
1000times1000mm
1200times1200mm
1000times1000mm
Composite and principal rates 93
pound
depth 700mm m 3425
depth 800mm m 3800
depth 900mm m 4175
depth 1000mm m 4550
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2600
depth 500mm m 2975
depth 600mm m 3450
depth 700mm m 3725
depth 800mm m 4100
depth 900mm m 4475
depth 1000mm m 4850
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4100
depth 500mm m 4475
depth 600mm m 3150
depth 600mm m 4950
depth 700mm m 5225
depth 800mm m 5600
depth 900mm m 5975
depth 1000mm m 6350
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2460
depth 500mm m 2900
depth 600mm m 3220
depth 700mm m 3740
depth 800mm m 4160
depth 900mm m 4580
depth 1000mm m 5000
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2760
depth 500mm m 3200
depth 600mm m 3520
Excavate trench by hand and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
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depth 700mm m 4040
depth 800mm m 4460
depth 900mm m 4880
depth 1000mm m 5300
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4260
depth 500mm m 4700
depth 600mm m 5020
depth 700mm m 5540
depth 800mm m 5960
depth 900mm m 6380
depth 1000mm m 6800
pound
CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK
Individual rates in civil engineering work cannot be compared to those in building because the value of the General Items can be as high as 50 compared to about 10 in building work This is mainly due to the freedom of civil engineering estimators to prepare bids to reflect their view of the timing and sequence of the works that is usually not available to their building counterparts
So when preparing first stage estimates in civil engineering it is important that the level of the General Items is assessed first so that the level of pricing of the individual rates can be adjusted accordingly
CLASS A GENERAL ITEMS
The items listed below are based on a civil contract worth approximately pound10m and a contract period of 78 weeks
Contractual requirements pound pound
Performance bond
1 for construction period
075 for maintenance period
timespound10m 150000
timespound10m 75000 225000
Composite and principal rates 95
Insurance of the Works
Insurance of the plant
included in hire charges nil
Insurance against damage to persons and property
included in head office overheads nil
Specified requirements
Offices for Engineerrsquos staff
Carried forward 1000 375000
pound pound
Brought forward 1000 375000
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Laboratory for the Engineerrsquos staff
erect 750
maintain and operate
(50 weekstimespound100) 5000
Cabins for the Engineerrsquos staff
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Services for the Engineer
1750cc car
(100 weekstimespound400) 40000
Land Rover
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
telephone installation 500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 78700
15timespound10m 150000
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
remove 750 6500
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
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Brought forward 525900
Attendance on the Engineer
driver
(50 weekstimespound450)
chainman
(50 weekstimespound350)
laboratory assistant
(30 weekstimespound450)
Testing of materials (included) nil
Testing of the Works (included) nil
Temporary works
traffic signals
(30 weekstimespound50) 1500
cleaning roads
(40 weekstimespound400) 16000
progress photography temporary lighting 1000
(40 weekstimespound70) 2800
temporary water supply connection pipework 2000
supply
(2m litrestimespound070 per kl) 1400
hardstanding
3000
Method related charges
Offices for contractor
pound pound
office equipment desks computer tables chairs filing cabinets sundries
(100 weekstimespound200) 20000
laboratory equipment
(50 weekstimespound150) 10000
surveying equipment
(78 weekstimespound100)
Carried forward 525900
Equipment for the Engineer
(200mtimespound12) 2400
remove 1000 31100
erect 1000
(lay 200m2timespound15)
52500
22500
17500
11700 41700
13500
Composite and principal rates 97
Brought forward 621500
Cabins for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound80) 6240
8240
Stores for contractor
maintain and operate
10000
Canteen and messroom for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound100) 7800
9800
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 8000
Supervisionadministration
(90 weekstimespound1300) 117000
sub agents (2)
(156 weekstimespound700) 109200
inspectors (2)
(156 weekstimespound600) 93600
setting out engineeer
(30 weekstimespound700) 21000
quantity surveyor
(110 weekstimespound850) 93500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Carried forward 621500
remove 1000 12000
pound pound
erect 1000
remove 1000
erect 1000
remove 1000
(100weekstimespound80) 8000
erect 1000
remove 1000
Electricity
install 1000
agent
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timekeeperwages clerk
(78 weekstimespound500) 39000 652700
Carried forward 1310240
Brought forward 1310240
storekeeper
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
watchman
(100 weekstimespound350) 35000
teaboy
(78 weekstimespound300) 23400
offloading and cleaning
gang (2)
(140 weekstimespound400) 56000 145600
Total 1455840
This total represents 1456 for General Items on a contract value of pound10m
CLASS B GROUND INVESTIGATION
pound
pound
Trial pits
Trial pits size 1times2m not in rock maximum depth
nr 2600
Trial pits size 1times2m 50 in rock maximum depth
not exceeding 1m nr 7000
Trial pits size 1times2m in rock maximum depth
section foremen (4)
(312 weekstimespound700) 218400
1ndash2m nr 4800
2ndash3m nr 5800
3ndash5m nr 7000
1ndash2m nr 14000
2ndash3m nr 21000
not exceeding 1m
3ndash5m nr 35000
not exceeding 1m nr 14000
1ndash2m
2ndash3m
3ndash5m
nr 28000
nr 42000
nr 70000
Composite and principal rates 99
An allowance of say pound3000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the following work
Light percussion boreholes 150mm diameter
depth not exceeding 5m m 3000
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 5000
depth 20ndash30m m 8000
depth 30ndash40m m 10000
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter without core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
depth 30ndash40m m 5400
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter with core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 9800
depth 5ndash10m m 10200
depth 10ndash20 m 10600
depth 20ndash30m m 11000
depth 30ndash40m m 11400
CLASS C GEOTECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIAL PROCESSES
Drilling
pound
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
to carry out the following work
Drilling for grout holes through materials other than rock or artificial hard materials
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
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downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
pound
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
Drilling for grout holes through rock
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
Composite and principal rates 101
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20 m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20m m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
pound
Grout materials and injections
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and renewal of plant and equipment to carry out grouting operations
Materials
Cement bentonite (21) t 16000
Cement PFA t 8600
Sand
Pea gravel t 2200
Diaphragm walls 3
allowance of pound60000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the work
Excavation in material other than rock or artificial hard material
maximum depth not
exceeding 5m m3 48000
maximum depth 5ndash10m m3 50000
t 2200
Bentonite t 20000
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 3000 m of excavation is required An
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Concrete designed mix to BS5328 grade 20 ordinary Portland cement to BS12 20mm aggregate to BS882 walls 1000mm thick
m3 18000
pound
High yield bar reinforcement To BS4449
nominal size 12mm t 140000
nominal size 16mm t 130000
nominal size 20mm t 110000
nominal size 25mm t 100000
Concrete guide wall at the side of excavation 1000mm widetimes500mm deep m 38000
Ground anchorages
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 75 anchors are to be installed and an allowance of pound6000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Ground anchorages in material other than rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 14000
temporary with double
maximum depth 10ndash15m m3 52000
maximum depth 15ndash20m m3 54000
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 18000
Total length of tendon in material other than rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 11000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 11500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 13000
temporary nr 12000
permanent nr 14000
temporary nr 10000
permanent nr 12000
Composite and principal rates 103
pound
Ground anchorages in material including rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 15000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 17000
permanent with single
corrosion protection
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 19000
Total length of tendon in material including rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 12000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 13500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 14000
Sand band and wick drains
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 100 vertical drains are to be installed and an allowance of pound7500 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Number of drains 70 nr
Pre-drilled holes 70 nr
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10m
cross section
permanent nr 15000
permanent nr 13000
temporary nr 11000
100ndash200mm m 1000
200ndash300mm m 1100
300ndash400mm m 1200
temporary nr 13000
nr 17000
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pound
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
CLASS D DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE
General clearance
General site clearance of areas
free from major obstructions ha 90000
woods small trees and shrubs ha 180000
Demolish existing buildings including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
3
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
Pull down trees (stumps measured separately) girth
nr 6000
2ndash3
100ndash200mm m 1100
200ndash300mm m 1200
300ndash400mm m 1300
100ndash200mm m 1200
200ndash300mm m 1300
300ndash400mm m 1400
small m 1200
medium m 900
large m 600
large m 300
medium m 400
small m 500
small m 300
medium m 200
large m 100
nr 10000
3ndash5m nr 90000
nr 40000
500mm 1 m
1ndash2m
ndash
Composite and principal rates 105
pound
Grub up stumps and backfill with displaced topsoil stump diameter
Dig out and remove drains depth 15m including granular bed and surround m 1000
Dig out and remove drains depth 2m including concrete bed and surround m 1300
Dredging
It is difficult to provide accurate cost information on dredging Various methods can be used including cutter-suction dredger barge-mounted excavator or grab hopper The depth of water disposal arrangements and tidal conditions are all key factors affecting costs
The cost per cubic metre of dredging solid material should be in the range of pound6 to pound8 per cubic metre but specialist advice should be obtained in the early stages of preparing the budget estimate
General excavation
Excavate to reduce levels
depth not exceeding 025m 3
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
depth 025 to 050m
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
3
depth 025 to 1m
normal ground m3 300
stiff clay m3 450 3
3
150ndash500mm nr 3000
nr 6000
1ndash2m nr 8000
topsoil m 200
chalk m 2000
chalk m 2000
rock m 3000
chalk m 2500
rock m 4000
500mm 1 ndash
CLASS E EARTHWORKS
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normal ground m3 400
stiff clay m3 550
chalk m3 3000
rock m3 5000
depth 2 to 5m
normal ground m3 700
stiff clay m3 900
chalk m3 3500
rock m3 6000
Disposal
Excavated material
deposited on site
100m distance 100m distance m3 400
deposited on site
300m distance m3 500
deposited off site
1km distance including
tipping fees m3 900
deposited off site
5km distance including
tipping fees m3 1800
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material m3 1600
sand m3 4800 3
DfT Type 1 m3 3800
DfT Type 2 m3 3600
CLASS F IN SITU CONCRETE
pound
Provision of concrete
Standard mix
ST1
ordinary Portland cement m3 8500
sulphate resisting cement m3 9500
depth 1m to 2m
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 107
pound
ST2
ordinary Portland cement m3 8700
sulphate resisting cement m3 9700
ST3
ordinary Portland cement m3 8900
sulphate resisting cement m3 9900
ST4
ordinary Portland cement m3 9000
sulphate resisting cement m3 10000
ST5
ordinary Portland cement m3 9200
sulphate resisting cement m3 10200
Designed mix ordinary Portland cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 8900
20mm aggregate m3 8600
40mm aggregate m3 8700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 9200
20mm aggregate m3 8900
40mm aggregate m3 9000
grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 9300
20mm aggregate m3 9000
40mm aggregate m3 9100
Designed mix sulphate resisting cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 9900
20mm aggregate m3 9600
40mm aggregate m3 9700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 10200
20mm aggregate m3 9900
40mm aggregate m3 10000
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grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 10300
20mm aggregate m3 10000
40mm aggregate m3 10100
Placing of concrete
Mass concrete in
blinding thickness
not exceeding 150mm m3 1800 3
3
Exceeding 500mm m3 1400
pound
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2500 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1900
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1600
Reinforced concrete in
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2600 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2000
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2900 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1700
150ndash300mm m 1600
300ndash500mm m 1500
150ndash300mm m 2200
300ndash500mm m 2000
150ndash300mm m 2000
300ndash500mm m 1800
150ndash300mm m 2300
300ndash500mm m 2100
150ndash300mm m 2100
300ndash500mm m 1900
Composite and principal rates 109
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 3800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2400
columns and piers
not exceeding 150mm m3 6800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 4800
CLASS G CONCRETE ANCILLARIES
pound
Formwork
Rough finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1400
02- 04m m2 5000 2
exceeding 122m m2 6600
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
m2 6800
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1600
150ndash300mm m 3000
300ndash500mm m 2600
150ndash300mm m 5800
300ndash500mm m 5000
01ndash02m m 1800
02ndash04m m 4800
04ndash122m m 5800
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2000
01ndash02m m 2200
04 exceeding 122m
02ndash04m m 5200
01ndash02m m 2200
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02- 04m m2 5200 2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2000
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
pound
Fair finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1400
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2800
02ndash04m m 8400
04ndash122m m 7400
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5400
04ndash122m m 6400
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
Composite and principal rates 111
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
pound
Reinforcement
Mild steel bars in straight lengths diameter
170000
150000
145000
140000
135000
130000
125000
120000
115000
High yield steel bars in straight lengths diameter
01ndash02m m 3000
02ndash04m m 8800
04ndash122m m 7800
6mm t
8mm t
10mm t
12mm t
16mm t
20mm t
25mm t
32mm t
40mm t
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
10mm 150000
12mm 145000
20mm 135000
25mm 130000
32mm 125000
40mm 120000
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
16mm 140000
Mild steel bars in bent lengths diameter
12mm 145000
10mm 150000
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pound
High yield steel bars in bent lengths diameter
Steel fabric weight
not exceeding 2km2 m2 500 2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
Joints
Open surface plain with joint filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
Formed surface plain with cork filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
16mm 140000
40mm 120000
32mm 125000
25mm 130000
20mm 135000
6mm t 180000
8mm t 160000
10mm t 155000
12mm t 150000
16mm t 145000
20mm t 140000
25mm t 135000
32mm t 130000
40mm t 125000
2ndash3gm m 600
3ndash4gm m 800
4ndash5gm m 1000
5ndash6gm m 1300
6ndash7gm m 1500
7ndash8gm m 1800
exceeding 2km m 2000
10mm m 800
20mm m 1200
25mm m 1400
10mm m 4000
20mm m 4400
25mm m 4800
Composite and principal rates 113
CLASS J PIPEWORKmdashFITTINGS AND VALVES
CLASS K PIPEWORKmdashMANHOLES AND PIPEWORK ANCILLARIES
CLASS L PIPEWORKmdashSUPPORTS AND PROTECTION
The items under this heading depart from the requirements of the Civil Engineering Method ofMeasurement (CESMM3) in that the trench excavation pipework and pipe supports are presentedseparately This will enable the reader to prepare budget estimates for this type of work more easily
Trench excavation
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 225mm backfilling and removing surplus from site
trench depth
1m
2m
site
trench depth
05m
1m
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
pound
CLASS H PRECAST CONCRETE
Copings sills and weir blocks weathered and throated size
CLASS I PIPEWORKmdashPIPES
150times75mm m 2600
200times75mm m 2800
300times75mm m 3000
05m m 600
15m m 2000
5m m 11000
3m m 4800
25m m 4000
35m m 5600
45m m 9000
4m m 7000
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 300mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 1200
m 2400
m 1000
m 1600
m 2600
m 3200
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
114 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
pound
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
4m
45m
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 400mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 525mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 900mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 8600
m 11000
m 13000
m 3400
m 4200
m 5800
m 7000
m 8400
m 10000
m 13000
m 16000
m 4200
m 5200
m 7400
m 8800
m 16000
m 12500
m 16000
m 20000
m 7400
m 9200
m 11400
m 15800
m 17600
m 21000
Composite and principal rates 115
45m
5m
Beds haunches and surrounds
Bed of sand 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of granular material 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of concrete 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
pound
Bed and haunching of concrete to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of sand to pipe diameter
225mm m 1600
300mm m 2200
400mm m 2800
525mm m 3600
900mm m 7000
225mm m 2600
300mm m 3600
400mm m 4400
525mm m 6400
900mm m 12000
m 28000
m 35000
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 1200
m 1600
m 2000
m 2600
m 4000
116 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Bed and surround of granular material to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of concrete to pipe diameter
pound
Pipes laid in prepared trenches
Vitrified clay to BS65 spigot and socket joints with sealing ring nominal bore
225mm
300mm
400mm
450mm
Vitrified clay to BS65 plain ended with sleeve joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
Concrete pipes Class L with rebated flexible plain ended joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
450mm
525mm
750mm
900mm
Ductile spun iron pipes with spigot and socket Tyton joints nominal bore
225mm m 3400
300mm m 3800
400mm m 6400
525mm m 12000
900mm m 15400
225mm m 4600
300mm m 8000
400mm m 10600
525mm m 20800
900mm m 28000
1800mm m 46200
100mm
150mm
m 4400
m 6400
m 11600
m 14800
m 5200
m 7000
m 2800
m 3600
m 4800
m 5800
m 7600
m 10800
1200mm m 16600
1500mm m 34800
m 4400
m 5200
Composite and principal rates 117
250mm
400mm
600mm
pound
Unplasticised PVC pipes with ring seal joints nominal bore
82mm
110mm
160mm
Manholes
cover slab channels step irons and inspection cover
675mm internal diameter
depth 1m nr 75000
depth 15m nr 85000
depth 2m nr 95000
depth 25m nr 110000
depth 3m nr 120000
depth 35m nr 130000
depth 4m nr 140000
900mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 110000
depth 2m nr 125000
depth 25m nr 140000
depth 3m nr 155000
depth 35m nr 170000
depth 4m nr 185000
depth 45m nr 200000
depth 5m nr 220000
1200mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 160000
depth 2m nr 200000
depth 25m nr 225000
depth 3m nr 225000
depth 35m nr 270000
depth 4m nr 295000
depth 45m nr 315000
depth 5m nr 340000
Precast concrete manholes complete including excavation concrete surround base and
m 8400
m 14800
m 28200
m 1200
m 1500
m 2500
118 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
1500mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 190000
depth 25m nr 213000
depth 3m nr 240000
depth 35m nr 265000
depth 4m nr 290000
depth 45m nr 320000
depth 5m nr 350000
1800mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 220000
depth 25m nr 245000
depth 3m nr 270000
depth 35m nr 295000
depth 4m nr 350000
depth 45m nr 360000
depth 5m nr 420000
Gullies
Vitrified clay road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
Precast concrete road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround Class B engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
CLASS M STRUCTURAL METALWORK
Fabrication of members for frames straight-on-plan
beams
portal frames 170000
trusses and built up girders 175000
bracings purlins and cladding rails 150000
Permanent erection of members for frames 28000
Site bolts
black
HSFG general grade 325000
HSFG higher grade 360000
HSFG load indicating or load limit 425000
nr 39000
nr 28000
columns t 140000
t 140000
t
t
t
t
t 325000
t
t
t
Composite and principal rates 119
pound
Offsite surface treatment
blast cleaning m2 500
wire brushing m2 300
one coat chromate primer m2 450 2
CLASS N MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK
Stairways and landings t 425000
Walkways and platforms t 400000
Cat ladder in galvanized steel rungs at 300mm centres strings extended to form handrail 450mm wide length
3m
4m
5m
6m
7m
8m
9m 10m
Guard cage to cat ladder 10000
Galvanised steel staircase 900mm wide with chequer plate treads balustrade one side supported on universal columns
5500mm going 3000mm rise 16 treads and one landing nr 300000
10000mm going 5000mm rise 16 treads and one landings nr 350000
Steel spiral staircase 2000m diameter height
Steel balustrades 1100mm high
sloping
Steel door and frame
galvanizing m 1750
nr 90000
nr 120000
nr 150000
nr 180000
nr 210000
nr 240000
nr 270000 nr 300000
m
2500mm nr 400000
3000mm nr 450000
4000mm nr 500000
horizontal m 30000
m 35000
1000times2100mm nr 80000
1100times2100mm nr 100000
120 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
rail
with square vertical bars at 100mm centres
Security fencing
Galvanised steel security fencing height
1800mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm
Miscellaneous framing
Angle section
Channel section
Flooring
Galvanized mild steel lsquoDurbarrsquo pattern plate 8mm thick m2 12000
Galvanized open grid flooring 50mm thick m2 6000
Tubular section
CLASS O TIMBER
Greenheart timber in marine works
Galvanised tubular handrail 1050mm high standards at 2000mm centres with middle
Galvanised flat section handrail and members standards at 1000mm centres infilled
150times75times10mm m 2500
100times100times10mm m 2800
150times150times12mm m 3200
150times75times10mm m 3000
250times75times16mm m 4000
100times100times10mm m 5000
200times200times15mm m 14500
100times75mm m 2200
150times75mm m 2400
200times200mm m 7000
200times300mm m 9800
300times300mm m 12000
600times600mm m 32000
m 5600
m 6400
m 7000
m 7800
m 8400
m 9200
m 14000
m 16000
Composite and principal rates 121
pound
Wrought softwood in marine work
Hardwood decking thickness
Softwood decking thickness
Metalwork
Coach screws 10mm diameter length
75mm
100mm
150mm
Blackbolts nuts and washers M12 length
100mm
140mm
200mm
CLASS P PILING
CLASS Q PILING ANCILLARIES
Bored cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 5000
depth bored 15m m 5500
depth bored 20m m 6000
depth bored 25m m 6500
100times75mm m 1500
150times75mm m 1800
200times200mm m 4000
200times300mm m 6500
300times300mm m 7500
600times600mm m 22000
50mm m 11500
100mm m 17500
75mm m 14000
50mm m 6000
75mm m 7000
100mm m 10000
Allow pound6000 and pound10000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 2000
nr 300
nr 600
nr 900
nr 300
nr 400
nr 500
122 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 9000
depth bored 15m m 10000
depth bored 20m m 11000
depth bored 25m m 12000
pound
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 17000
depth bored 15m m 18000
depth bored 20m m 19000
depth bored 25m m 21000
Driven cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Driven concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 7000
depth driven 15m m 11000
depth driven 20m m 14000
depth driven 25m m 17500
Driven concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 9000
depth driven 15m m 13500
depth driven 20m m 18000
depth driven 25m m 22500
Driven concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 15000
depth driven 15m m 22500
depth driven 20m m 30000
depth driven 25m m 37500
Allow pound3500 and pound7000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 5000
m 3500
m 2000
m 5000
m 3500
Composite and principal rates 123
mass 100kgm length
mass 150kgm length
CLASS R ROADS AND PAVINGS
Sub-bases flexible road bases and surfacing
Hardcore road base m3 2200
depth 100mm m2 300
depth 150mm m2 400
depth 200mm m2 400
depth 250mm m2 600
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 2 m3 3600
depth 100mm m2 500
depth 150mm m2 600
pound
Isolated steel piles
Steel EN piles grade S275
mass 50kgm length
10m nr 55000
15m nr 75000
20m nr 90000
10m nr 100000
15m nr 140000
20m nr 170000
10m nr 130000
15m nr 175000
20m nr 225000
124 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 908 14mm aggregate base course depth
30mm m2 600
70mm m2 1000
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 913 wearing course depth
30mm m2 600
50mm m2 1000
Concrete pavements
Carriageway slabs concrete grade C30 depth
150mm m2 1800
200mm m2 2200
250mm m2 3000
300mm m2 3400
Steel fabric reinforcement to BS4483
reference A142 222 kgsm2 m2 700
reference B503 593 kgsm2 m2 1200
pound
m2 300
Joints in concrete pavements
sealed with polysulphide depth
150mm
220mm
250mm
Kerbs channels and edgings
Precast concrete kerbs to BS340 straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Concrete in bed to kerbs
150times150mm haunching m 150
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 1000
Longitudinal joints 10mm diametertimes750mm long mild steel dowels at 750mm centres
200times150mm m 420
300times150mm m 600
400times150mm m 800
m 2200
m 2800
m 3000
150times305mm m 1500
125times255mm m 1200
Waterproof membranes below concrete pavements plastic sheeting 500 microns
Composite and principal rates 125
Drop kerbs
Precast concrete channels straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
pound
Precast concrete edging straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Road markings
Reflectorised white
continuous lines
150mm wide m 100
200mm wide m 140
broken lines
100mm wide 1m line 3m gap m 100
100mm wide 2m line 5m gap m 110
100mm wide 4m line 2m gap m 120
arrow
4m length straight nr 3000
4m length turned nr 3000
6m length straight nr 3400
6m length turned letters nr 3400
16m high nr 1000
20m high nr 1400
30m high nr 1800
140times250mm reflecting studs with catsrsquo eye reflection nr 1600
CLASS S RAIL TRACK
Track foundation
Bottom ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 6000
Top ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 7000
Taking up track and turnouts dismantle and stack
Bullhead or flat bottom rail
plain track timber sleepers fishplate joints m 1000
turnouts timber sleepers fishplate joints nr 52000
plain track concrete sleepers fishplate joints m 1500
turnouts concrete sleepers fishplate joints nr 54000
125times255mm nr 1200
150times305mm nr 1400
255times125mm m 1400
150times50mm m 900
126 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Lifting packing and slewing
Bullhead rail track maximum slew 300mm maximum lift 100mm track length 10m
timber sleepers nr 2200
concrete sleepers nr 2400
Supplying only plain line material
Bullhead rails for jointed or welded track
mass 40ndash50 kgm section reference 95R t 110000
Sleepers softwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6000
Sleepers hardwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6500
Sleepers concrete type lsquoF27 with 2 nr cast iron lsquoPandrolrsquo fittings cast in nr 4000
Fittings
Chairs cast iron lsquoCCrsquo pattern nr 7000
pound
Fish plates standard set nr 7000
Fish plates insulated set nr 17500
Buffer stops 2ndash25 tonnes nr 275000
Laying only plain line material
Bullhead rails
plain track fishplates timber sleepers m 4000
plain track fishplates concrete sleepers m 3500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 5500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 4500
buffer stop single rake nr 25000
CLASS T TUNNELS
There are many different methods of boring and constructing tunnels so the following
tunnelling contractor should be sought
Excavation
Tunnels in rock straight diameter
18m m3 50000
30m m3 35000
Tunnels in clay straight diameter 3
3
Shafts in rock vertical diameter 3
3
18m m 30000
30m m 18000
30m m 24000
45m m 18000
rsquo
rates should treated with caution For costs on specific projects the advice of a
Composite and principal rates 127
pound
Shafts in clay vertical diameter 3
3
In situ lining to tunnels vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
In situ lining to shafts vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
Formwork rough finish diameter 2 9000 2
Formwork smooth finish diameter 2
2
Pre-formed segmental linings to tunnels
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
Pre-formed segmental linings to shafts
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
CLASS U BRICKWORK BLOCKWORK AND MASONRY
Common brickwork
Brickwork (pound140 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 6000
215mm thick m2 10000
327mm thick m2 13000
440mm thick m2 16000
45m m 11000
30m m 14000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m n
3m m 6000
2m m 10000
3m m 7000
2m nr 60000
3m nr 100000
3m
45m nr 120000
nr 90000
128 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
In columns and piers
Facing brickwork
Brickwork (pound400 per 1000) in gauged mortar (116)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8000
215mm thick m2 14500
Engineering brickwork (pound200 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
215mm thick m2 7000
327mm thick m2 12600
440mm thick m2 15600
Engineering brickwork (pound350 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
facing to vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8500
215mm thick m2 15000 440mm thick m2 19000
Lightweight blockwork
Blockwork in gauged mortar in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium concrete blockwork
Blockwork in cement mortar (13) in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3600
190mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blockwork
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Masonry
Random rubble walling in gauged mortar thickness
300mm thick m2 48000
450mm thick m2 75000
600mm thick m2 92000
215times215mm m 3000
327times327mm m 3500
440times440mm m 4000
Composite and principal rates 129
pound
CLASS V PAINTING
(Rates inclusive of all inclinations)
One coat primer on general surfaces exceeding 300mm 2
2
Two coats emulsion paint on general surfaces exceeding 300mm
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
Two coats of masonry paint
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
rough cast surfaces m2 900
Two undercoats and one coat gloss on primed
smooth concrete m2 600
steel sections m2 1200
pipe work m 400
CLASS W WATERPROOFING
Damp proofing
Waterproof sheeting 250 microns to
horizontal surfaces 300
width not exceeding 300mm m 140
m 210
Tanking
Two coats asphalt work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces
width not exceeding 300mm m 1200
m 2200
Roofing
Asphalt to BS908 two coat work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces m 3200
Built up felt roofing to BS747 three layer coverings m 2600
Protective layers one layer 1000 gauge polythene sheet fixed with adhesive m 300
Cement and sand (13) screed with waterproof additive m 1500
Sprayed or brushed waterproofing two coats of lsquoSynthaprufersquo to concrete surfaces m 600
metal m 300
timber m 300
m
horizontal 3200
2
upper surface inclined at an angle not exceeding 30 degrees to the
timber m 1100
2m
ndashwidth 300mm 1m
width 300mm 1m ndash
130 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Removing intrusions 3
3
Plugging laterals with concrete
bore not exceeding 300mm nr 9000
bore 500mm nr 14000
Local internal repairs
nr 5000 2
Stabilisation of existing sewers
Pointing with cement mortar (13) m2 4000
Renovation of existing sewers
Segmental lining in GRP diameter
Laterals to renovated sewers
Jointing
bore not exceeding 150mm nr 7000
bore 150ndash300mm nr 11000
bore 450mm nr 16000
Interruptions
Preparation of existing sewers
pound
CLASS X MISCELLANEOUS WORK
See Landscaping section
CLASS Y SEWER RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
Preparation of existing sewer
Cleaning sewer diameter
1000mm m 1600
1500mm m 2000
2000mm m 2600
brickwork m 9000
concrete m 14000
area 5m nr 20000
area 01ndash25m 2
1000mm m 32000
1500mm m 42000
2000mm m 51000
cleaning hour 40000
Composite and principal rates 131
See Building work
MECHANICAL WORK
pound
Pipework
Mild steel pipes heavy black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
Renovation
CLASS Z SIMPLE BUILDING WORKS INCIDENTAL TO CIVILENGINEERING WORKS
150mm
Stabilisation pointing hour 9000
linings hour 10000
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4200
m 5000
m 6000
m 7200
m 9800
m 12000
m 14800
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4600
m 5400
m 6400
m 9000
m 11000
m 13800
132 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Mild steel pipes medium black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
pound
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
Copper pipes B2871 part 1 table X including standard supports and fittings
capillary fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
35mm
42mm
54mm
compression fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
m 9600
m 11800
m 14600
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4600
m 5200
m 6200
m 8800
m 10800
m 13600
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3200
m 4000
m 4800
m 1700
m 2100
m 2700
Composite and principal rates 133
35mm
42mm
54mm
pound
Carbon steel pipes to BS3601 including standard supports and fittings
welded fittings pipe size
200mm
250mm
300mm
350mm
400mm
Ductwork
Rectangular galvanised sheet steel ductwork including supports doors stiffeners and joints
girth of 2 sides
250mm
500mm
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
1750mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm Circular galvanised steel spirally wound ductwork including supports and doors stiffeners and joints diameter
100mm
160mm
200mm
250mm
315mm
355mm
m 4200
m 5400
m 6000
m 12600
m 15600
m 18000
m 25400
m 39400
m 9000
m 9600
m 10200
m 11000
m 11400
m 14400
m 17000
m 20800
m 22000
m 27400
m 31200
m 39000
m 4000
m 4200
m 4500
m 6000
m 6800
m 7200
134 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
500mm
630mm
710mm
800mm
900mm
1000mm
Thermal insulation
Rigid mineral wool sections bright class lsquoOrsquo foil covered secured with aluminium bands at 300mm centres including for fixing around joints flanges valves and the like
Insulation thickness 25mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 40mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
400mm
450mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 50mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
m 7400
m 8000
m 9200
m 10200
m 10400
m 12000
m 13200
m 15600
m 800
m 850
m 900
m 950
m 1000
m 1100
m 1200
m 1400
m 1600
m 1000
m 1050
m 1100
m 1150
m 1200
m 1300
m 1400
m 1600
m 1800
m 1200
m 1250
m 1300
Composite and principal rates 135
pound
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Boilers
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers floor mounted balanced flue
nr 345000
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers wall mounted balanced flue
6ndash9kW
Commercial packaged sectional floor mounted gas fired boiler pressure jet burner connected to conventional flue complete
15ndash18kW nr 125000
18ndash21kW nr 135000
21ndash23kW nr 150000
23ndash29kW nr 180000
29ndash37kW nr 320000
37ndash41 kW
19ndash12kW nr 95000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
15ndash18kW nr 120000
18ndash22kW nr 130000
23ndash33kW nr 260000
35ndash50kW nr 315000
50ndash65kW nr 335000
80ndash100kW nr 410000
180ndash230kW nr 745000
16ndash26kW nr 250000
280ndash330kW nr 830000
230ndash280kW nr 780000
140ndash180kW nr 675000
120ndash140kW nr 600000
33ndash40kW nr 275000
100ndash120kW nr 530000
65ndash80kW nr 355000
m 1350
m 1400
m 1500
m 1600
m 1800
m 2200
9ndash12kW nr 100000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
nr 90000
136 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Commercial packaged floor mounted oil fired hot water boiler connected to conventional flue complete
Radiators
Pressed steel single panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
Pressed steel single panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
130ndash190kW nr 730000
200ndash250kW nr 750000
280ndash360kW nr 890000
375ndash500kW nr 995000
580ndash730kW nr 1275000
655ndash820kW nr 1270000
830ndash1040kW nr 1320000
1070ndash1400kW nr 1750000
1420ndash1850kW nr 2250000
1850ndash2350kW nr 2560000
2300ndash3000kW nr 2950000
2800ndash3500kW nr 3740000
500mm m 13000
600mm m 14000
800mm m 15000
1000mm m 15600
1200mm m 17500
1400mm m 19000
1600mm m 20000
1800mm m 24000
2000mm m 31000
m 15000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 18600
1200mm m 22500
1600mm m 34000
1800mm m 37000
2000mm m 40000
Composite and principal rates 137
pound
Pressed steel double panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
Pressed steel double panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
ELECTRICAL WORK
Transformers
Transformer 11kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase air cooled oil filled skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
impregnated skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
m 16000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 19000
1200mm m 23000
1600mm m 24000
1800mm m 30000
2000mm m 39000
m 17000
m 18000
m 19000
1000mm m 20000
1200mm m 26000
1400mm m 32000
1600mm m 39000
1800mm m 43000
2000mm m 47000
500kVA nr 850000
800kVA nr 950000
1000kVA nr 1050000
1250kVA nr 1400000
1500kVA nr 1500000
2000kVA nr 2000000
500kVA nr 1200000
800kVA nr 1400000
Transformer 11 kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase hermetically sealed sili cone
138 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Extra for
fluid temperature indicator nr 40000
plain roller nr 30000
pressure relief device nr 55000
Distribution boards
Mild steel MCB distribution board steel casting 12525amp incomers fixed to backgrounds
SPampN
4 way nr 5000
7 way nr 6000
pound
10 way nr 8000
16way nr 12000
TPampN
4 way nr 28000
6 way nr 30000
8 way nr 34000
12 way nr 38000
Trunking
Galvanised steel trunking
single compartment size
two compartment size
three compartment size
1000kVA nr 1600000
1250kVA nr 1700000
1500kVA nr 1900000
2000kVA nr 2200000
50times50mm m 1800
75times75mm m 2600
100times100mm m 3200
150times150mm m 5000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
100times100mm m 3800
150times150mm m 6000
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
Composite and principal rates 139
PVC heavy duty trunking
single compartment size
pound
two compartment size
m 3800
PVC extra super high impact grade mini trunking
single compartment size
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
50times50mm m 1800
50times75mm m 2600
50times100mm m 3000
50times150mm m 4400
75times75mm m 2800
100times100mm m 4000
150times150mm m 8000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
150times150mm
m 6000
three compartment size
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
16times10mm
m 500
16times16mm
m 550
16times25mm
m 600
16times38mm
m 600
25times38mm
m 650
50times25mm
m 800
38times38mm
m 2200
100times100mm
140 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Busbar trunking
Rising mains busbar insulated supports earth continuity bar fixed to backgrounds
200 Amp TPampN m 24000
end cap nr 3600
end feed unit nr 39000
top feed unit nr 39000
flat tee nr 24000
315Amp TPampN m 26000
end cap nr 4000
end feed unit nr 40000
top feed unit nr 40000
flat tee nr 26000
400 Amp TPampN m 28000
end cap nr 4400
end feed unit nr 43000
top feed unit nr 43000
flat tee nr 36000
630 Amp TPampN m 32000
end cap nr 5000
end feed unit nr 46000
top feed unit nr 46000
flat tee nr 48000
800 Amp TPampN m 44000
end cap nr 10000
end feed unit nr 51000
top feed unit nr 51000
flat tee nr 53000
Trunking including fittings
Galvanlsed steel trunkings complete with fittings fixed to backgrounds
single compartment
pound
75times50mm m 3000
75times75mm m 3200
100times50mm m 3200
100times75mm m 3400
50times50mm m 2800
Composite and principal rates 141
m 4000
m 4200
pound
twin compartment
triple compartment
m 3400
150times50mm m 3400
150times75mm m 3800
225times150mm m 4800
225times225mm m 5600
300times225mm m 6600
300times300mm m 7400
50times50mm m 3200
75times50mm m 3400
75times75mm m 3600
100times50mm m 3800
100times75mm m 4000
100times100mm m 4200
150times50mm m 4200
150times75mm m 4400
150times100mm m 4400
150times150mm m 5200
50times50mm m 3600
75times50mm m 3800
75times75mm m 4000
100times50mm m 4200
100times75mm m 4600
100times100mm m 4600
150times50mm m 4800
150times75mm m 5000
150times100mm m 6000
100times100mm
150times100mm
150times150mm
142 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Circuit breakers
Residual current circuit breakers for distribution boards including connection
SPampN
nr 11000
10mA 10ndash32Amp nr 11000
10mA 6Amp 45Amp nr 11000
30mA 6Amp nr 12000
30mA 10ndash40Amp nr 12000
30mA 50ndash63Amp nr 12000
100mA 6Amp nr 16000
100mA 10ndash40Amp nr 16000
100mA 50ndash63Amp nr 16000
pound
Cables and wiring
6001000 volt grade XLPE insulated SWA cable
2 core cable (6942)
2
2
100mm2 m 800
160mm2 m 900
250mm2 m 1200
350mm2 m 1300
3 core cable (6943) 2
2
2
2
2
160mm2 m 1050
10mA 6Amp
2
2
15mm m 350
25mm m 400
40mm m 500
60mm m 600
15mm m 400
25mm m 450
40mm m 600
60mm m 700 100mm m 1000
Composite and principal rates 143
2
2
2
2
2
2
100mm2 m 1200
160mm2 m 1300
250mm2 m 1800
350mm2 m 2000
pound
Cable trays
tees and reducers
50mm wide m 1000
75mm wide m 1200
100mm wide m 1500
150mm wide m 1800
225mm wide m 3600
300mm wide m 4400
Conduits
Steel conduit including all fittings and supports
galvanised
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
black enamelled
250mm m 1400
350mm m 1600
4 core cable (6944)
15mm m 450
25mm m 500
40mm m 750
60mm m 850
Galvanised steel slotted pattern perforated cable trays including supports fixings bends
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
m 1200
m 1400
m 2400
m 2800
m 3600
m 1000
m 1200
m 2200
m 2400
m 3000
144 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
PVC conduit including all fittings and supports
white light gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 400
20mm diameter m 400
25mm diameter m 900
32mm diameter m 1200
pound
white heavy gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 600
20mm diameter m 650
25mm diameter m 1000
32mm diameter m 1600
38mm diameter m 1800
50mm diameter m 2100
Luminaires
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire single tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times184mm 36watt nr 11000
1553times184mm 58watt nr 11500
1817times184mm 70watt nr 13600
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire twin tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times280mm 36watt nr 12000
1553times280mm 58watt nr 14000
1817times280mm 70watt nr 16000
ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
Taking down
Take down walls and remove rubble from site
external walls
half brick wall m2 1000
one brick wall m2 1400
one brick and a half wall m2 2000
two brick wall m2 3400
blockwork 140mm wall m2 800
blockwork 190mm wall m2 1600
blockwork 215mm wall m2 2200
Composite and principal rates 145
internal walls
half brick wall m2 2000
one brick wall m2 2800
blockwork 90mm wall m2 1000
blockwork 100mm wall m2 1100
blockwork 115mm wall m2 1300
blockwork 125mm wall m2 1500
blockwork 140mm wall m2 1800
Take down and remove chimney stack to below roof slop size
750times750times1200mm above roof nr 26000
1030times1030times1000mm above roof nr 38000
Take down chimney breast from roof to ground level (2 storey) nr 180000
pound
Forming openings
Form openings for windows or doors In existing in walls
in gauged mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3600
100mm blockwork m2 4000
140mm blockwork m2 4600
215mm blockwork m2 5000
half brick wall m2 4200
one brick wall m2 5000
one and a half brick wall m2 7000
two brick wall m2 8800
in cement mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3800
100mm blockwork m2 4400
140mm blockwork m2 5000
215mm blockwork m2 5600
half brick wall m2 4600
one brick wall m2 5600
one and a half brick wall m2 7600
two brick wall m2 9400
Cut opening in internal wall 900times2100mm suitable for new single door including squaring up jambs and head inserting lintel over making good to surrounding plasterwork
146 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
half brick wall nr 26000
one brick wall nr 80000
one and half brick wall nr 106000
75mm blockwork nr 14000
100mm blockwork nr 16000
140mm blockwork nr 20000
215mm blockwork nr 32000
pound
Cut opening in existing wall size 1200times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 110000
one and half brick wall nr 130000
140mm blockwork nr 85000
215mm blockwork nr 100000
Cut opening in existing wall size 2000times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 140000
one and half brick wall nr 160000
140mm blockwork nr 115000
215mm blockwork nr 130000
Form opening in reinforced concrete floor slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
Form opening in reinforced concrete suspended slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
100mm m 11000
150mm m 13000
200mm m 15000
250mm m 17000
300mm m 19000
100mm m 13000
150mm m 15000
200mm m 18000
250mm m 20000
300mm m 22000
Composite and principal rates 147
pound
Form opening in reinforced concrete wall and make good to all edges slab thickness
100mm m2 13000
150mm m2 15000
200mm m2 18000
250mm m2 20000
300mm m2 22000
Filling openings
Fill openings in common brickwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
one brick wall m2 18000
brickblock cavity wall m2 22000
Fill openings in blockwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
100mm thick blockwork wall m2 7000
215mm thick blockwork wall m2 8000
Fill openings in concrete floor slab with concrete
100mm thick m2 1400
150mm thick m2 2100
200mm thick m2 2800
250mm thick m2 3500
300mm thick m2 5000
Fill openings in suspended concrete floor slab with concrete including formwork to soffit
100mm thick m2 5400
150mm thick m2 6000
200mm thick m2 7000
250mm thick m2 7500
300mm thick m2 8500
Brickwork and blockwork
Cut out defective facing bricks in one brick wall and renew
pound350 per thousand
single brick nr 600
areas less than 1m2 m2 12200 2
pound500 per thousand
single brick nr 800
areas less than 1m2 m2 14000
areas over 1m2 m2 13000
2areas over 1m m 11600
148 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound350 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound500 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
nr 14000 concrete lintel and making good
Cut out defective terracotta air brick and replace
Rake out joints and point up in gauged mortar m2 1500
Rake out joints in gauged mortar re-fix loose flashing and point up on completion
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons
facings
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons m2 6200
facings m2 6400
Rake out joints of random rubble wall and point up in cement mortar
flush pointing m2 1000
flush pointing m2 1100
Roofing
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and remove
tiles m2 1000
slates m2 1000
timber boarding m2 1400
Renew concrete lintel 1500mm long including one course of brickwork inserting new
Cut out one course of half brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
Cut out one course of one brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
metal sheeting m2 800
corrugated sheeting m2 800
215times65mm nr 1000
215times140mm nr 1500
215times215mm nr 2000
horizontal m 1000
stepped
m 3600
m 3800
m 1400
2underfelt m 400
Composite and principal rates 149
metal sheeting m2 600
woodwool slabs m2 600
firings m2 300
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and carefully lay aside
tiles m2 1400
slates m2 1400
metal sheeting m2 1200
corrugated sheeting m2 1200
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and carefully lay aside
metal sheeting m2 1000
woodwool slabs m2 1000
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm
25 of area
250mm centres m2 400
450mm centres m2 350
600mm centres m2 300
pound
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm (contrsquod)
50 of area
250mm centres m2 600
450mm centres m2 500
600mm centres m2 400
250mm centres m2 800
450mm centres m2 700
600mm centres m2 600
100 of area
250mm centres m2 1000
450mm centres m2 850
600mm centres m2 700
Take off single slipped slate and re-fix nr 600
Take off single broken slate and renew with new Welsh Blue slate size
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and remove
bituminous felt m2 400
75 of area
150 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Take off broken slates in area approximately 1m2 and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
Take off double eaves course and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
pound
Take off single slipped tile and re-fix nr 400
Take off single broken tile and renew
nr 800
Marley Ludlow nr 800
Marley Bold Roll nr 800
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 800
Take off broken tiles in area approximately 1 m2 and renew
Marley Plain nr 6600
Marley Ludlow nr 2400
Marley Bold Roll nr 2400
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 3400
Take off defective ridge capping and re-fix
half round m 2200
Carpentry and joinery
Take down or cut out existing timbers and load into skips
structural timbers
405times205mm nr 800
510times255mm nr 1000
610times305mm nr 1200
405times205mm nr 11000
510times255mm nr 12000
610times305mm nr 11500
405times205mm nr 4800
510times255mm nr 6000
610times305mm nr 5500
Marley Plain
angular m 2400
50times100mm m 110
50times150mm m 150
75times100mm m 180
75times150mm m 200
100times150mm m 240
100times200mm m 280
Composite and principal rates 151
roof boarding m2 400
floor boarding m2 300
stud partition m2 500
skirting and grounds
100mm high m 110
150mm high m 130
200mm high m 180
pound
rails
50mm high m 030
75mm high m 040
100mm high m 150
fittings
wall cupboards nr 300
floor units nr 350
sink units nr 400
staircases
straight flight nr 3800
doors frames and linings
single internal nr 1000
single external nr 1200
double internal nr 1600
double external nr 2000
windows and frames
casement 1200times900mm nr 1000
casement 1800times900mm nr 1200
sash 900times1500mm nr 1600
landing nr 2600
sash 900times1800mm nr 1800
ironmongery to softwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 600
cylinder lock nr 800
door closer nr 800
casement stay nr 200
deadlock nr 600
nr 400
152 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
casement fastener nr 200
shelf brackets nr 200
butts hinges
pound
ironmongery to hardwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 700
cylinder lock nr 900
door closer nr 900
casement stay nr 300
casement fastener nr 300
shelf brackets nr 400
butts hinges
100mm
125mm
Take off and lay aside for reuse
single doors nr 1800
double doors nr 2200
Take off and lay aside for reuse including frames and linings complete
single doors nr 2400
double doors nr 2800
Softwood windows including frames complete
casement 1200times900mm nr 1400
casement 1800times900mm nr 1600
sash 900times1500mm nr 2000
sash 900times1800mm nr 2200
Fittings
wall cupboards nr 800
floor units nr 1000
sink units nr 1400
125mm nr 500
100mm nr 450
75mm nr 400
deadlock nr 700
75mm
nr 500
nr 500
nr 550
nr 600
Composite and principal rates 153
pound
Cut out decayed structural softwood timber member and renew
floors
Cut out and renew decayed
m 1200
75mm high m 1400
dado rails
50mm high m 1200
75mm high m 1400
stair risers
stair treads
stair balusters 1000mm high
25mm diameter nr 1200
32mm diameter nr 1400
stair handrails
38mm diameter m 2000
Ease and adjust locks and hinges on
single doors nr 500
double doors nr 800
sash windows nr 1200
casement windows nr 800
Renew sash cord
sash windows nr 1800
50times150mm m 1000
50times175mm m 1200
50times200mm m 1400
roofs
50times150mm m 1200
50times175mm m 1400
50times200mm m 1600
picture rails
50mm high
19times210mm m 1500
25times210mm m 2400
25times275mm m 3800
32times275mm m 4200
3800
154 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Metalwork
Take down and load Into skips
metal doors
single garage nr 3000
metal windows
nr 1800
nr 2600
metal staircase
straight flight nr 4800
Take down and lay aside for reuse
nr 3200
nr 2800
nr 5000
Plumbing
Take down and load into skips
rainwater pipes and fittings m 100
rainwater gutters and fittings m 100
WC suites nr 800
wash basins nr 600
shower cubicles nr 800
single nr 2000
double nr 3500
double nr 4500
1200times2400mm nr 3400
landing nr 3400
metal doors
single nr 2200
double nr 3700
single garage
double nr 4700
metal windows
1200times1200mm nr 2000
1200times2400mm nr 3600
metal staircase
straight flight
landing nr 3600
baths nr 800
1200times1200mm
1200times1800mm
1200times1800mm
Composite and principal rates 155
pound
soil and vent pipe m 200
domestic hot and cold water system nr 9000
domestic central heating system nr 12000
Take down and renew rainwater goods including fittings
PVC pipes 68mm diameter m 2600
PVC pipes 68mm square m 2800
cast iron pipes 75mm diameter m 4000
cast iron pipes 100mm diameter m 5000
PVC gutters 76mm m 2600
PVC gutters 112mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 100mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 150mm m 5000
cast iron baths m 50000
acrylic baths m 40000
wash basins m 25000
acrylic baths m 40000
stainless steel sink m 25000
single urinals m 80000
Finishings
Hack off and load into skips
wall plaster m2 1000
ceiling plaster m2 800
quarry floor tiles m2 1600
cement and sand screed m2 1200 2 1400
Two coat plaster work
13mm thick to
walls m2 1800
10mm thick to
walls m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Cement and sand screed
12mm thick to walls m2 1400
18mm thick to walls m2 1800
Granolithic paving 25mm thick to floors m2 1700
granolithic m
156 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Quarry floor tiling 2
2
Wallboard 95mm thick and two coat plasterwork to
m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Clean existing painted timber framing and prepare to receive new finish m2 300
Burn off paint from timber framing rub down and prepare for new finish m2 600
150times150mm m 6000
200times200mm m 5600
walls
5 Indices and regional variations
Indices
Indices have been used for many years in the construction industry as a tool in the comparison of costs and tender prices between different periods of time They are essential when projecting cash flow forecasts on projects that may over run or for planning medium- to long-term projects where trends from historical cost databases can be identified and projected forwards
There are several indices available and the most appropriate must be selected to suit the project under consideration The main set of indices in the building industry is produced by the Building Cost Information Services (BCIS) and is published by the RICS The civil engineering industry sometimes use a price adjustment formula (usually called the Baxter formula after its originator) on contracts with a long construction period The formula is based on fewer headings than the BCIS and covers eleven categories
Construction indices usually present data under two headings construction costs and tender prices Construction costs represent the amounts paid by contractors for labour materials plant and other costs incurred in running a business Tender prices are the sums accepted by clients for the erection of projects and include profit and overheads
Tender prices tend to increase when there is a large volume of work available and decrease during lean periods In difficult times contractors may submit tenders at cost (or even below cost) in order to obtain work to keep the work force together and keep the plant occupied
Tender prices are compiled from accepted tenders based on statistics produced in quarterly periods and consolidated into annual figures The following table lists the construction costs and tender prices between 1984 and 2009mdashthe figures for 2008 and 2009 are estimated
Year Construction costs Tender prices
1984 236 210
1985 248 218
1986 262 229
1987 276 258
1988 293 309
1989 314 340
1990 337 309
1991 355 262
158 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
1992 365 243
1993 372 235
1994 382 252
1995 401 265
1996 411 267
1997 421 283
1998 439 313
1999 460 332
2000 489 359
2001 507 384
2002 535 412
2003 568 429
2004 600 442
2005 641 465
2006 682 491
2007 718 525
2008 752 556
2009 789 584
Estimated
Regional variations
Construction costs vary in different parts of the UK and the following adjustments should be made to first stage estimates The costs in this book are set at 100
England
East Anglia 91
East Midlands 87
Inner London 106
North 90
North West 87
England
Outer London 100
South East 95
South West 91
Yorkshire and Humberside 90
Northern Ireland 72
Scotland
Wales 90
94
Year Construction costs Tender prices
6Property insurance
When preparing first stage estimates it is important that the fullest possible financial picture is presented to the client to enable him to make a decision on whether to proceed with the project or not
A calculation must be done for insurance purposes to assess the rebuilding costs if the building was damaged by fire or some other cause
The easiest way to achieve this is by using the square metre prices in Chapter 1 as a base The appropriate rate should be multiplied by the area of the building to be insured The resultant figure must then be adjusted by both the indices and regional variation factors in Chapter 5
The insurance cover must also include for the demolition of the damaged building (not just clearing away debris but grubbing up existing foundations and basements) and professional fees to plan and supervise the work of reconstruction Here is an example of how the calculation should be made
Example 1
Day Surgery in the East Anglia region constructed in 1982 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 600 m2
say pound1350 810000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 21600
831600
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for East Anglia
times91timespound831600 756756
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 56756
Carried forward pound 813512
Brought forward pound 813512
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 97621
Planning and building regulations say 25000 122621
160 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
936133
VAT 175 163823
pound 1099956
The building should be insured for pound1100000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
Example 2
Heavy industrial factory in Scotland constructed in 1988 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 2400 m2 say pound900 2160000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 50400
2210400
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for Scotland
2077776
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 155833
Carried forward pound 2233609
Brought forward pound 2233609
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 268033
Planning and building regulations say 25000 293033
2526642
VAT 175 442162
pound 2968804
The building should be insured for pound3000000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
times94timespound2210400
7 Professional fees
The use of fee scales used to be mandatory but now clients are able to negotiate the level of fees with their professional advisers In the preparation of first stage estimates the cost of fees must be included on either an all-in fee basis for the professional team or separate fees for each discipline This chapter contains information for either method
An allowance should be made for expenses incurred in connection with the contract and VAT on professional fees should also be included The following categories of fees are included
bull architectsbull quantity surveyorsbull consulting engineersbull landscape architectsbull planningbull building regulations
Architectsrsquo fees
Details of Architectsrsquo fees are set out in lsquoEngaging an Architectrsquo and a copy can be obtained from RIBA Publications (0207 608 2375) The fees are based upon three classifications of buildings
simplemdashcar parks warehouses factories etcaveragemdashoffices retail outlets housing schools etccomplexmdashspecialist buildings hospitals laboratories etc
The work stages are set out below
Stages Proportion of fee
C Outline proposals 10ndash15
D Detailed proposals 15ndash20
E Final proposals 20
F Production information 20
G-L Tender and construction 25ndash35
The fees are assessed by applying the classification of the project to its value on a fee scale graph Extra fees may be due if the work is carried out in Stage A (Appraisal) and Stage B (Strategic Brief) or alteration work These fees would normally be charged on a time basis at an agreed rate Here are some typical examples of fees for new work
162 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Value of contract Fee as percentage of contract value
100000 85ndash110
500000 58ndash85
1000000 45ndash78
2000000 40ndash73
3000000 38ndash70
Quantity Surveyorsrsquo fees
The following examples of fees are set out in Professional Charges for Quantity Surveying Services obtainable from Surveyors Publications (01203 694757) Although Scale 36 (inclusive fees for quantity surveying services) has been abolished it is included here for general guidance
Scales 36 and 37mdashBuilding workThere are three basic categories of works
Category A complex with little repetition
Category B less complex with some repetition
Category C simple
For each category there are two types of fees
Scale 36 inclusive scale for complete services
Scale 37 itemised scale divided into pre- and post-contract services
Here are some examples of percentages and fees for varying sized projects
Scale 36mdashInclusive services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 9380 625 9060 604 7650 5 10
250000 14380 575 13760 550 11750 470
350000 19030 544 18060 516 15450 441
450000 23330 518 21960 488 18750 417
750000 34880 465 32010 427 27450 366
1250000 51880 415 46010 368 39950 320
2500000 90380 362 79010 316 68200 273
4000000 133880 333 116010 290 99200 248
pound
Professional fees 163
Scale 37mdashPre-contract services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 4730 315 4410 294 3930 262
250000 7030 281 6410 256 5730 229
350000 9080 259 8160 233 7230 227
450000 10880 242 9660 215 8430 417
750000 15830 211 13560 181 11580 154
1250000 23330 187 19060 152 16080 129
2500000 39080 156 31810 127 26330 105
4000000 56380 140 45810 115 37330 093
Scale 37mdashPost-contract services (Alternative 1)
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 3150 210 3150 210 2520 168
250000 4850 194 4850 194 4020 161
350000 6500 184 6450 184 5470 156
450000 8100 180 7950 177 6870 153
750000 12450 166 11850 158 10620 142
1250000 18950 152 17350 152 16120 129
2500000 34200 137 30100 120 27870 111
4000000 51200 128 44100 110 40370 101
For negotiating and agreeing prices with a contractor
Value of work Fee
pound pound
150000 750 050
250000 1050 042
350000 1350 039
450000 1650 037
750000 2400 032
1250000 3350 027
2500000 4600 018
4000000 6100 015
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Scale 38mdashCivil Engineering work
Category 1 Runways roads railways and earthworks and dredging and monolithic walls
Category 2 Piled quay walls suspended jetties bridges sewers storage and treatment tanks turbine halls reactor blocks
Pre-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 1960 065 3650 073
1500000 5040 034 8850 050
2500000 7540 030 12850 051
5000000 12790 026 21850 044
7000000 16790 024 28850 041
12000000 25790 021 45350 038
15000000 30290 020 54350 036
25000000 44790 018 83350 033
Post-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 5950 119 10750 215
750000 8250 110 15000 200
1500000 14250 095 26250 175
2500000 20750 083 38250 153
5000000 34000 068 65250 131
7000000 44000 063 86250 123
12000000 68000 057 135750 113
15000000 81500 054 162750 109
25000000 125000 050 249750 100
Consulting Engineersrsquo fees
Engineersrsquo fees are published by The Association for Consultancy and Engineering Alliance House 12 Caxton House London SW1H 0QL (tel 0207 222 6557) and copies can be obtained from them
Professional fees 165
Landscape Consultantsrsquo fees
The fees for work over the value of pound10000 are calculated in two parts Part 1 is assessed from a graph which indicates the fee percentage from 6 to 14 according to the value of the contract Part 2 is a coefficient ranging from 10 where the consultant has overall responsibility to his client for a job with a normal balance of hard and soft works
This may increase to 12 when the soft works element exceeds 50 of the landscape contract or for private contracts The coefficient may be decreased to 08 for other types of jobs such as golf courses and road landscaping Here is an example
Assume a project has a contract value of pound100000 including both hard and soft works in a new business park The fee graph shows that the percentage norm is 75 The coefficient is 12 because the soft work element exceeds 50 The job coefficient is 10 so the compounded coefficient is 10times12 The total percentage fee will be 75times12=90
The scale of fees allows for other methods of remuneration such as lump sum fees using a ceiling figure in conjunction with a time basis or having a retainer that can be reviewed after a period and paid according to the value of the actual work carried out
Similarly when only occasional work is required this can be charged on a time basis Site surveys would normally be paid on a lump sum basis of estimated time involved
Professional team all-in fees
Assessing the fees for professional teams working on a development project can be complicated due to the different methods of fee calculation adopted by the various professional bodies Worked examples of these are shown in this chapter relating to a range of contract values
Sometimes the client will prefer to deal with only one discipline and a lead professional will be appointed This firm will negotiate an overall fee for the whole team and the table below shows the effect of this arrangement The figures have been rounded off to the nearest pound1000
Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
13 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
200 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
300 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45
400 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60
500 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
600 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90
700 56 63 70 77 84 91 98 105
800 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120
900 72 81 90 99 108 117 126 135
1000 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
1200 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
1400 112 126 140 154 168 182 196 210
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Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
1 3 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
1600 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
1800 144 162 180 198 216 234 252 270
2000 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
2250 180 202 225 247 270 292 315 337
2500 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375
2750 220 247 275 302 330 357 385 412
3000 240 270 300 330 360 390 420 450
3250 260 292 325 357 390 422 455 487
3500 280 315 350 385 420 455 490 525
3750 300 337 375 412 450 487 525 562
4000 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600
5500 440 495 550 605 660 715 770 825
6000 480 540 600 660 720 780 840 900
7000 560 630 700 770 840 910 980 1050
8000 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
9000 720 810 900 990 1080 1170 1260 1350
10000 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
8 Useful addresses
Association of Consulting EngineersAlliance House12 Caxton StreetLondon SW1 OQL(0207 222 6557)
British Association of Landscape IndustriesLandscape HouseNational Agricultural CentreStoneleigh ParkWarwickshire CV8 2LG(0247 669 0333)
British Board of AgrementPO Box 195 Bucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordHerts WD2 7NG(01923 665300)
British Decorators Association32 Coton RoadNuneatonWarwickshire CV11 5TW(0247 635 3776)
British Flat Roofing Council186 Beardall StreetHucknallNottingham NG15 7JU(01159566666)
British Property Federation1 Warwick Row7th FloorLondon SW1E 5ER(0207 828 0111)
British Standards Institution389 Chiswick High StreetLondon W4 4AL(0208 996 9000)
British Woodworking Federation55 Tufton Street
168 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
London SW1 3QL(0870 458 6939)
Building Centre Group26 Store StreetLondon WC1E 7BT(0207 692 4000)
Building Cost Information ServiceRICS12 Great George StreetParliament SquareLondon SWIP 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Building Employers Confederation56ndash64 Leonard StreetLondon EC2A 4JX(0207 608 5000)
Building Research EstablishmentBucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordWD2 7JR (01923 664000)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators12 Bloomsbury SquareLondon WC1A 2LP(0207 421 7444)
Chartered Institute of BuildingEnglemere Kingsrsquos RideAscot Berkshire SL5 7BJ(01344 630700)
Concrete SocietyCentury HouseTelford AvenueCrowthorneBerkshire RG45 6YS(01344466007)
Confederation of British IndustryCentre Point103 New Oxford StreetLondon WC1A 1DU(0207 379 7400)
Electrical Contractors AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtBayswaterLondon W2 4HY(0207 313 4800)
Useful addresses 169
Federation of Master Builders14ndash15 Great James StreetLondon WC1N 3DP(0207 242 7583)
Glass and Glazing Federation44ndash48 Borough High StreetLondon SEI 1XB(0207 403 7177)
Heating and Ventilation Contractorsrsquo AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtLondon W2 4JG(0207 313 4900)
Housing Corporation HQ149 Tottenham Court RoadLondon W1P OBN(0207 393 2000)
Institute of Mechanical Engineers1 Birdcage WalkLondon SW1H 9JJ(0207 222 7894)
Institute of Plumbing64 Station LaneHornchurchEssex RN12 6NB(017108 472791)
Institution of Civil Engineers1ndash7 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AA(0207 222 7722)
Institution of Civil Engineering SurveyorsDominion HouseSibson RoadSaleCheshire M33 7PP(0161 9723100)
Institution of Electrical EngineersSavoy PlaceLondon WC2R OBL(0207 240 1871)
Institution of Structural Engineers11 Upper Belgrave StreetLondon SW1X 8BH(0207 235 4535)
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Joint Contracts Tribunal66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of British Architects66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors12 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Royal Town Planning Institute41 Botolph LaneLondon ER3R 8DL(0207 929 9494)
Timber Research and Development AssociationStocking LaneHughenden ValleyHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP14 4ND(01494 569 600)
Town and Country Planning Association17 Carlton House TerraceLondon SW1Y 5AS(0207 930 8903)
Water Services Association1 Queen Annrsquos GateLondon SW1H 9BT(0207 957 4567)
Welsh Development AgencyTreforest Industrial EstatePontypriddGlamorgan CS37 5UT(01345 775577)
Zinc Development Association6 Wrenrsquos Court56 Victoria RoadSutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB72 1SY(0121 3558386)
9 Estimating data
When preparing first stage estimates it is often necessary to take a broad view because of lack of time or information The data in this chapter are intended to help in this process
LABOUR
The rates in this book have been calculated based on the following labour hourly values
General operatives pound13
Craftsmen pound17
Plumbers pound18
Electricians pound19
The following hourly gang rates have also been used where applicable
Building
Groundwork gang pound70
Concreting gang pound60
Steel fixing gang pound60
Formwork gang pound90
Bricklaying gang pound50
Lightweight blockwork gang pound50
Dense blockwork gang pound50
Carpentry gang pound60
Drain laying gang pound35
Civil engineering
Concreting gang pound90
Shuttering gang pound75
Pipe laying (small bore) gang pound80
Pipe laying (large bore) gang pound90
Sub base laying gang pound75
Concrete paving gang pound90
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The metric system
Linear
1 centimetre (cm) = 10 millimetres (mm)
1 decimetre (dm) = 10 centimetres (cm)
1 metre (m) = 10 decimetres (dm)
1 kilometre (km) = 1000 metres (m)
Area
100 sq millimetres = 1 sq centimetre
100 sq centimetres = 1 sq decimetre
100 sq decimetres = 1 sq metre
1000 sq metres = 1 hectare
Capacity
1 millilitre (ml) = 1 cubic centimetre (cm3)
1 centilitre (cl) = 10 millilitres (ml)
1 decilitre (dl) = 10 centilitres (cl)
= 10 decilitres (dl)
Weight
1 centigram (cg) = 10 milligrams (mg)
1 decigram (dg) = 10 centigrams (cg)
1 gram (g) = 10 decigrams (dg)
1 decagram (dag) = 10 grams (g)
1 hectogram (hg) = 10 decagrams (dag)
Conversion equivalents (imperialmetric)
Length
inch = 254 mm
1 foot = 3048 mm
1 yard = 9144 mm
1 yard = 09144m
1 mile = 160934m
Area
1 sq inch = 64516 sq mm
1 sq ft = 0092903 sq m
1 sq yard = 08361 sq m
1 acre = 4840 sq yards
1 litre (l)
Estimating data 173
1 acre = 2471 hectares
Liquid
= 0454 litres
1 pint = 0568 litres
1 gallon = 4546 litres
Horse-power
1 hp = 746 watts
1 hp = 0746 kW
1 hp =
Weight
= 04536 kg
1 cwt = 508 kg
1 ton = 10161 kg
Conversion equivalents (metricimperial)
Length
1 mm = 003937 inches
1 centimetre = 03937 inches
1 metre = 1094 yards
1 metre = 3282 ft
1 kilometre = 0621373 miles
Area
1 sq millimetre = 000155 sq in
1 sq metre = 10764 sq ft
1 sq metre = 1196 sq yards
1 acre = 404686 sq m
1 hectare = 0404686 acres
Liquid
1 litre = 2202 Ibs
1 litre = 176 pints
1 litre = 022 gallons
Horse-power
1 watt = 000134 hp
1 kw = 134 hp
1 hp = 0759 kg ms
1 lb water
1 lb
33000 ftlbmin
174 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weight
1 kg = 2205 Ibs
1 kg = 001968 cwt
1 kg = 0000984 ton
Temperature equivalents
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius deduct 32 and multiply by 59To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply by 95 and add 32
Fahrenheit Celsius
230 1100
220 1044
210 989
200 933
190 878
180 822
170 767
160 711
150 656
140 600
130 544
120 489
110 433
100 378
90 322
80 267
70 211
60 156
50 100
40 44
30
20
10
0
11ndash
67
22
178
ndash
ndash
ndash
Estimating data 175
Areas and volumes
Figure Area Perimeter
Rectangle Lengthtimesbreadth Sum of sides
Triangle Basetimeshalf of perpendicular height
Sum of sides
Quadrilateral Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapezoidal Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapeziumperpendicular height
Sum of sides
Parallelogram Basetimesperpendicular height Sum of sides
Regular polygon Half sum of sidestimeshalf internal diameter
Sum of sides
Circle pitimesradius2
Figure Surface area Volume
Cylinder pitimes2timesradius2timeslength (curved surface only)
2
Sphere pitimesdiameter2 3
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Aggregate coarse 1500
Ashes 800
Ballast 600
Blockboard standard
Blockboard tempered 940ndash1060
Blocks natural aggregate
75mm 16000
100mm 21500
140mm 30000
Blocks lighweight aggregate
75mm 6000
100mm 8000
140mm 11200
Bricks Fletton 182000
Bricks engineering 225000
Bricks concrete 185000
Brickwork 1125mm 22000
940ndash1000
Half of sum of parallel sidestimes
pitimesradius timeslength
Diameter times05236
pitimesdiameter or pitimes2timesradius
176 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Brickwork 215mm 46500
Brickwork 3275mm 71000
Cement 1440
Chalk 2240
Chipboard standard 650ndash750
Chipboard flooring 680ndash800
Clay 1800
Concrete 2450
6mm 0091
8mm 0125
10mm 0158
12mm 0191
15mm 0280
18mm 0385
22mm 0531
28mm 0681
35mm 1133
42mm 1368
54mm 1769
Copper pipes table Y
6mm 0117
8mm 0162
10mm 0206
12mm 0251
15mm 0392
18mm 0476
22mm 0697
28mm 0899
35mm 1409
42mm 1700
54mm 2905
Copper pipes table Z
6mm 0077
8mm 0105
10mm 0133
12mm 0161
Copper pipes tabletimes
Estimating data 177
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm15mm 020318mm 029222mm 035928mm 045935mm 067042mm 092254mm 1334
Flint 2550Gravel 1750Hardcore 1900Hoggin 1750Glass clear sheet
3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 150010mm 250012mm 300015mm 375019mm 475025mm 6350
Glass float3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 1500
Glass patterned3mm 6004mm 7505mm 9506mm 115010mm 2150
Laminboard 500ndash700Lime ground 750Mild steel flat bars
25times953mm 191038times953mm 284050times1270 506050times1900 7590
Mild steel round bars6mm 02228mm 039510mm 0616
178 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
12mm 0888
16mm 1579
20mm 2466
25mm 3854
32mm 6313
40mm 9864
50mm 15413
Mild steel square bars
6mm 0283
8mm 0503
10mm 0784
12mm 1131
16mm 2010
20mm 3139
25mm 4905
32mm 8035
40mm 12554
50mm 19617
Plaster
780
Carlite tough coat 11 mm thick
780
Carlite bonding 8mm thick 710
Carlite bonding 11 mm thick 980
Thistle hardwall 11 mm thick 880
Thistle dri-coat 11 mm thick 830
Thistle renovating 11 mm thick
880
Sand 1600
Screed 125mm thick 2900
Stone Bath 2200
Stone crushed 1350
Stone Darley Dale 2400
Carlite browning 11mm thick
Estimating data 179
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2
Stone natural 2400
Stone Portland 2200
Stone reconstructed 2250
Stone York 2400
Terrazzo 25mm thick 4550
Timber
Ash 800
Baltic Spruce 480
Beech 815
Birch 720
Box 960
Cedar 480
Ebony 1215
Elm 625
Greenheart 960
Jarrah 815
Maple 750
Pine Pitchpine 800
Pine Red Deal 575
Pine Yellow Deal 530
Sycamore 530
Teak African 960
Teak Indian 655
Walnut 495
Top soil 1000
Water 950
Woodblock flooringsoftwood 1270
hardwood 1760
Zinc sheeting 46
EXCAVATION AND FILLINGShrinkage of deposited material
Clay minus10Gravel minus75Sandy soil minus125
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Bulking excavated material
Clay 40
Gravel 25
Sand 20
Typical fuel comsumption for plant
Engine size kW Litres per hour
Compressors up to 20 40030 65040 82050 90075 1600100 2000125 2500150 3000
Concrete mixers up to5 10010 24015 38020 500
Dumpers5 1307 20010 30015 40020 49030 70050 1200
Excavators10 25020 45040 90060 130080 1700
Pumps5 11010 21015 32020 42025 550
Estimating data 181
CONCRETE WORKConcrete mixes
Mix Cement t Sand m3 Aggregate m3 Water litters
112 050 045 070 20800
1153 037 050 080 18500
124 030 054 085 17500
1255 025 055 085 16600
136 022 055 085 16000
BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK
Bricks per m2 (brick size 215times1035times65mm)
Half brick wall
stretcher bond 59
English bond 89
English garden wall bond 74
Flemish bond 79
One brick wall
English bond 118
Flemish bond 118
One and a half brick wall
English bond 178
Flemish bond 178
Two brick wall
English bond 238
Flemish bond 238
Metric modular bricks
200times100times75mm
90mm thick 133
190mm thick 200
200times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
190mm thick 100
290mm thick 150
300times100times75mm
90mm thick 44
300times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
Blocks per m2 (block size 414times215mm)
182 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
60mm thick 99
75mm thick 99
100mm thick 99
140mm thick 99
190mm thick 99
215mm thick 99
Mortar per m2 Wirecut m3 1 Frog m3 2 Frogs m3
Brick size 215times1035times65mm
half brick wall 0017 0024 0031
one brick wall 0045 0059 0073
one and a half brick wall 0072 0093 0114
two brick wall 0101 0128 0155
Brick size 200times100times75mm Solid m3 Perforated m3
90mm thick 0016 0019
190mm thick 0042 0048
290mm thick 0068 0078
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0013 0016
190mm thick 0036 0041
290mm thick 0059 0067
Solid m3 Perforated m3
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0015 0018
Block size 440times215mm
60mm thick 0004
75mm thick 0005
100mm thick 0006
140mm thick 0007
190mm thick 0008
215mm thick 0009
MASONRY
Mortar per m2 of random walling m3
300mm thick wall 0120
450mm thick wall 0160
550mm thick wall 0120
Estimating data 183
CARPENTRY AND JOINERYLength of boarding required mm2
Board width 75mm 1333
Board width 100mm 1000
Board width 125mm 800
Board width 150mm 667
Board width 175mm 571
Board width 200mm 500
ROOFING Lap mm Gauge mm Nrm2 Battens mm2
Clayconcrete tiles
267times165mm 65 100 6000 1000
65 98 6400 1050
65 90 6800 1130
387times230mm 75 300 1600 320
100 280 1740 350
420times330mm 75 340 1000 290
100 320 1074 310
Fibre slates
500times250mm 90 205 1950 485
80 210 1910 476
70 215 1860 465
600times300mm 105 250 1360 404
100 250 1340 400
90 255 1310 392
80 260 1290 385
70 263 1270 377
400times200mm 70 165 3000 606
75 162 3090 617
90 155 3230 645
500times250mm 70 215 1860 465
75 212 1890 472
90 205 1950 488
100 200 2000 500
110 195 2050 513
600times300mm 100 250 134 400
110 245 1360 408
184 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Natural slates
405times205mm 75 165 2959 870
405times255mm 75 165 2375 606
405times305mm 75 165 1900 500
460times230mm 75 195 2300 600
460times255mm 75 195 2037 520
460times305mm 75 195 1700 500
510times255mm 75 220 1802 460
510times305mm 75 220 1500 400
560times280mm 75 240 1481 412
560times280mm 75 240 1400 400
610times305mm 75 265 1227 374
Reconstructed stone slates
380times250mm 75 150 1600 320
PLASTERING AND TILING
Plaster coverage m2 per 1000kg
Carlite browning 11 mm thick 135ndash155
Carlite tough coat 11mm thick 135ndash150
Carlite bonding 11mm thick 100ndash115
Thistle hardwall 11mm thick 115ndash130
Thistle dri-coat 11mm thick 135ndash135
Thistle renovating 11mm thick 115ndash125
Tile coverage Nr per m2
4327
200times200mm 2500
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Roof drainage Area m2 Pipe mm Gutter mm
One end outlet 15 50 75
38 68 100
100 110 150
Centre outlet 30 50 75
75 68 100
200 110 150
152times152mm
Estimating data 185
PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING
Average coverage of paints m2 per litre
Timber Plastered surfaces Brickwork
Primer 10ndash12 9ndash11 5ndash7
Undercoat 10ndash12 11ndash14 6ndash8
Gloss 11ndash14 11ndash14 6ndash8
Emulsion 10ndash12 12ndash15 6ndash10
Wallpaper coverage per roll Rolls nr Wall height m Room perimeter m
4 250 8
5 250 9
5 250 10
6 250 11
6 250 12
7 250 13
7 250 14
8 250 15
8 250 16
8 250 17
9 250 18
10 250 19
10 250 20
10 250 21
11 250 22
11 250 23
12 250 24
13 250 25
13 250 26
14 250 27
5 280 8
5 280 9
5 280 10
7 280 11
7 280 12
7 280 13
8 280 14
8 280 15
9 280 16
186 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
10 280 17
10 280 18
11 280 19
11 280 20
12 280 21
13 280 22
13 280 23
14 280 24
14 280 25
15 280 26
15 280 27
Drainage
Trench widths Under 15m deep mm Over 15m deep mm
Pipe diameter 100mm 450 600
Pipe diameter 150mm 500 650
Pipe diameter 225mm 600 750
Pipe diameter 300mm 650 800
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and haunching (m3 per m) m3
Pipe diameter 100mm 0117
Pipe diameter 150mm 0152
Pipe diameter 225mm 0195
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and surround (m3 per m)
Pipe diameter 100mm 0185
Pipe diameter 150mm 0231
Pipe diameter 225mm 0285
Pipe diameter 300mm 0391
LANDSCAPING
Tree sizes Type Height Clear stem height
Girth
Light standard 250ndash275m 150ndash180m 6ndash8cm
Standard 275ndash300m 18m 8ndash10cm
Selected standard
300ndash350m 18m 10ndash12cm
Heavy standard 350ndash400m 18m 12ndash14cm
Extra heavy standard
400ndash500m 18m 14ndash16cm
Estimating data 187
gmm2 34 gmm2 50 gmm2 102 gmm2 500
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2)
50 75 150 200
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2)
18 27 54 72
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2)
350 525 1050 1400
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2)
23 35 69 92
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2)
368 552 1104 1472
area 6900m2)235 352 705 940
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2)
170 255 510 680
Weedkiller
litres per hectare
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2) 148
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2) 052
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2) 1028
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2) 067
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2) 1083
Rugby (size 100times69m area 6900m2) 690
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2) 500
CIVIL ENGINEERING OUTPUT
Placing ready-mixed concrete Labour gang (m3 per hour)
Mass concrete
blinding
150mm thick 550
150ndash300mm thick 625
300ndash500mm thick 700
bases
not exceeding 150mm thick 500
not exceeding 300mm thick 575
not exceeding 500mm thick 675
exceeding 150mm thick 700
sports fieldsQuantities of seed for
Rugby (size 100times69m
188 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced concrete
bases
not exceeding 300mm thick 550
not exceeding 500mm thick 625
exceeding 150mm thick 675
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm thick 375
not exceeding 300mm thick 475
exceeding 300mm thick 575
walls
not exceeding 150mm thick 350
not exceeding 300mm thick 450
exceeding 300mm thick 500
beams and columns
sectional area not exceeding 003m2) 200
sectional area not exceeding 003 -10m2) 250
sectional area exceeding 10m2) 350
Fixing bar reinforcement
The following figures exclude delivery craneage and hoisting in position The hours refer to tonnes per hour for a steelfixer and general operative
Height up to 6m (hours)
Height 7 to 12m (hours)
Height 13 to 19m (hours)
Height over 19m (hours)
Straight round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 006 008 012 016 to braces columns and sloping roofs
006 008 012 016
Bent round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 006 006 008to braces columns and sloping
roofs002 002 004 006
Straight indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 008 010 014 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 004 004 008
Bent indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 004 006 006 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 002 004 004
Estimating data 189
Erecting and striking formwork
Joiner m2 per hour General operative m2 per hour
Vertical wall face height
up to 15m 170 080
15 to 30m 140 070
30 to 45m 120 060
45 to 60m 100 050
Horizontal slabs height
up to 30m 111 111
30 to 36m 105 105
36 to 42m 100 100
42 to 48m 095 095
48 to 54m 090 090
54 to 60m 083 083
Formwork multipliers Multiplier
Battered walls 120
Circular walls to large radius 170
Circular walls to small radius 210
Formwork one use 100
Formwork two uses per use 085
Formwork three uses per use 075
Formwork four uses per use 072
ormwork five uses per use 068
Formwork six uses per use 066
Formwork seven uses per use 063
Drainage
Unit Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 15m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 30m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 45m deep
Lay and joint flexible-jointed clayware pipes diameter
100mm m 10 8 7
150mm m 7 6 5
225mm m 5 4 3
300mm m 4 3 2
375mm m 3 2 2
190 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
450mm m 2 2 1
Bends
100mm nr 20 17 14
150mm nr 17 14 13
225mm nr 13 10 8
300mm nr 10 8 7
375mm nr 7 6 5
450mm nr 3 3 2
Single junctions
100mm nr 13 10 8
150mm nr 7 6 5
225mm nr 6 5 4
300mm nr 4 3 3
375mm nr 3 2 2
450mm nr 2 2 1
Precast concrete manholes Unit Pipelayer General operative
675mm diameter shaft rings mhour 100 030
900mm diameter manhole rings mhour 060 020
1200mm diameter manhole rings mhour 040 010
1500mm diameter manhole rings mhour 030 010
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 100 030
1200 to 675mm tapers nrhour 060 020
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 050 020
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 250 080
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 200 070
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 140 050
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 090 030
Build in pipes and make good
150mm diameter nrhour 400 000
300mm diameter nrhour 200 000
450mm diameter nrhour 100 000
Benching 150mm thick m2hour 120 120
Benching 300mm thick m2hour 060 060
Render benching 25mm thick m2hour 110 110
Manhole cover and frame nrhour 130 130
Agricultural buildings 2Alterations and repairs 179ndash193Ambulance stations 1 13 16
Banks 1 13 17Beds 88ndash89Boilers 168ndash169Bowling greens 5Breaking up 86ndash87Brickwork blockwork and masonry 158ndash160
227ndash229Buildersrsquo work 84Building Societies 1Building work 51ndash84Busbar trunking 173ndash174
Cables and wiring 176Cable trays 177Car parking 8 12 15 47Car parks 109ndash110Carpentry and joinery 229Car repairs 2Car showroom 2Car washers 8Ceiling finishes 80ndash81Churches 5Church halls 5Cinemas 4Circuit breakers 175Civil engineering outputs 236ndash238Civil engineering work 116ndash163Coach and bus stations 8Colleges 6 40Community centres 4Composite and principal rates 49ndash193Computer buildings 6Concert halls 4Concrete ancillaries 134ndash137Concrete work 227Conduits 177ndash178Convents 5
Costs per square metre 1ndash9Costs per unit 11ndash12Courts 1 13 18Crematoria 5
Demolition and site clearance 128ndash129Dental surgeries 3Distribution boards 171ndash172Drainage 94ndash100 233 238Ductwork 166ndash167
Earthworks 129ndash130Electrical work 171ndash178Elemental costs 13ndash47Estimating data 217ndash239Excavation 85ndash86 105 225ndash226Exhibition buildings 4 5External doors 69ndash70External walls 64ndash69External works 85
Factories 2 14 20ndash21Fencing 92ndash94Field drains 113ndash115Fire stations 1 19Filling 87ndash88 105ndash106Finishings 192ndash193Flats 11 12 15 43 45 46Floor finishes 76ndash80Frame 54Fuel consumption 226
General items 116ndash120Geotechnical and other processes 122ndash127Golf club houses 4 14 83Ground investigation 120ndash121Gymnasia 5
Halls 1Health centres 2 30Hot and cold water services 83
Index
192 Index
Hotels 7 11Hospitals 3 11Housing 7 11 12 15 46
Ice rinks 4Indices 195ndash196In situ concrete 131ndash133Internal doors 72ndash74Internal walls 70ndash72
Laboratories 2 3 25Labour 217Landscaping 103ndash115 234ndash235Libraries 6 14Livestock buildings 24Luminaires 178
Magistratesrsquo courts 1Manholes 100ndash103 143ndash144 239Masonry 229Mechanical work 164ndash170Metric system 218ndash220Miscellaneous metalwork 145ndash148Miscellaneous work 162Museums 6
Nursery units 26Nursesrsquo residences 7Nursing homes 4 11
Offices 2ndash3Old personsrsquo homes 13 31
Painting 160Painting and wallpapering 232ndash233Partitions 70ndash72Paths 108ndash109Pavings 89ndash92Pharmacies 3Piling 149ndash151Pipework 82 138ndash143 164ndash166Planting 112ndash113Plastering and tiling 231Plumbing and heating 192 231Police stations 1 13 20Post offices 1Precast concrete 138Preliminaries 49Prisons 1Property insurance 199ndash201
Professional fees 203ndash209Public houses 4 14 34
Radiators 169ndash170Rail track 154ndash156Regional variations 196ndash197Research facilities 6Restaurants 4 14 35Retaining walls 107ndash108Roads 108Roads and pavings 151ndash154Roofing 229ndash231Roofs 56ndash63
Sanitary fittings 81Schools 6 12 14 38 39 40 41Sewer renovation and ancillary works 162ndash163Shopping malls 8Shops 8Site clearance 103ndash105Soil stabilisation 106ndash107Sixth form colleges 6 40Soiling seeding and turfing 110ndash113Sport centres 4Sports grounds 110Sports halls 14 36Sports stadia 11Sports pavillons 4Squash courts 4Staircases 63ndash64Structural metalwork 145Student accommodation 7 12Substructures 49ndash53Supermarkets 8Surface treatments 88 106Surgeries 3 14 29Swimming pools 4
Taking down 179Teachersrsquo training colleges 4 14 42Temperature equivalents 220Temples 5Tennis courts 5Theatres 5ndash11Thermal insulation 167ndash169Timber 148ndash149Transformers 171Trunking 172ndash175Tunnels 156ndash158
Index 203
Universities 6Upper floors 55ndash56Useful addresses 211ndash215
VAT xiVillage halls 14 20Visitorsrsquo centres 5
Wall finishes 74ndash75
Warehouses 8 27 28Waterproofing 161Weights of materials 221ndash225Welfare centres 13 32Windows 69ndash70
Youth clubs 4
Youth hostels 7
- Book Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Costs per square metre
- 2 Costs per unit
- 3 Elemental costs
- 4 Composite and principal rates
- 5 Indices and regional variations
- 6 Property insurance
- 7 Professional fees
- 8 Useful addresses
- 9 Estimating data
- Index
-
Introduction
This is the third edition of Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook and it is aimed at all those members of the construction team who are involved in assessing construction costs during the early stages of the development of a project There are many factors that can affect the profitability of a job over which the construction team has little or no control
It is important therefore that areas that can be influenced by good management skills should be given special attention This applies particularly to the first stage estimating process when a solid base of the projectrsquos financial position can be established
The contents have been laid out in the order that most projects are financially assessed The quality of the cost information however is almost wholly dependent upon the quality of the specification and the design information that is available at that stage of the appraisal
Chapter 1 lists square metre rates for building work for a wide variety of building types The rates are expressed in a range based on historical costs and should provide a client with a broad indication of likely costs
Chapter 2 fulfils the same function but the costs are given in unit costs eg the cost per hospital bed or per pupil in a school This method of assessment can be surprisingly accurate but should always be backed up by more detailed methods of cost appraisal
Chapter 3 contains elemental cost analyses of 32 different types of buildings These analyses provide data on the percentage and cost breakdown of 24 elements for each building and are a useful tool in identifying imbalances between the elements of different buildings
Chapter 4 includes unit rates for building landscaping civil engineering electrical and alteration work Where possible composite rates are displayed that combine several different descriptions to provide a single rate for separate but linked activities For example excavation concrete and brickwork up to DPC level are combined to produce a single linear metre rate for strip foundations
The use of composite rates can save valuable time in the preparation of the cost plan Where item descriptions do not lend themselves to be combined with others they are listed as principal rates
Chapter 5 provides indices reflecting historical costs of construction costs and tender prices
Chapter 6 deals with property insurance and contains two examples of re-building costs for insurance purposes
Chapter 7 sets out the cost of employing professional advisors whose fees are now negotiable and not mandatory
Chapter 8 includes a list of useful addresses Chapter 9 contains estimating data that may be useful when preparing a first stage
estimate
Introduction ix
At this stage of a project the information available is limited and although the brief from a client can be minimal an approximation of costs must still be prepared Here is a simple example
It is proposed to construct a single story distribution warehouse (shell only) size 6000 square metres in the South West of England An outline plan has been prepared showing parking areas and a road layout It is known that local contractors are operating at almost full capacity so tender levels are expected to be high The work would commence in April 2010 with a nine month construction period
Main building pound
6000 m2 at pound622 (Chapter 1) 3732000
External works
(based on rough quantities and rates in Chapter 4)
Car park 180000
Roads 135000
Fencing 46000
Drains 42000
Soft landscaping 15000
Lighting 15000 433000
pound 4165000
Extra for anticipated high tender levels say 6 208250
pound 4373250
Allow for inflation say 9 months 3timespound4373250 98398
Carried forward pound 4471548
Brought forward
pound4471648
4069199 Professional fees (see chapter 5)
say 12times4069199 pound 488303
pound 4557502
Depending on the quality of the information on which the first stage estimate is based a basement and ceiling band of between 5 and 10 should be applied and reported to the client
Allow for regional variations (see Chapter 5) say South West
91timespound4471648
x Introduction
5 say pound4329626 to pound4546108
10 say pound4091497 to pound5013252
These costs exclude land purchase and VAT and any special costs connected to the project They also exclude any development grants or subsidies that may be available in the area involved
1Costs per square metre
BUILDING WORK
These square metre prices exclude the cost of external works fittings furniture professional fees and VAT They are expressed in a range and are intended to provide a broad indication of the cost of the work in the early stages of a projectrsquos financial appraisal
poundm2
Public service buildings
Banks
local 1600ndash1850
city 2150ndash2750
Building societies
local 1450ndash1750
city 1650ndash2050
Fire stations 1400ndash1750
Courts
magistrates 1450ndash1700
county 1800ndash2150
Police stations 1350ndash1800
Prisons 1700ndash2300
Post offices 950ndash1250
Halls
town 1000ndash1300
village 900ndash1200
Ambulance stations 1250ndash1600
Vehicle repair 1350ndash1500
Car showroom 1100ndash1300
Car repairs and maintenance 1400ndash1650
Petrol stations 1500ndash1900
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poundm2
Industrial buildings
Agricultural
livestock 450ndash600
storage 550ndash750
Advance factories for letting 650ndash850
Purpose built factories 750ndash950
Factories generally
heavy industrial 750ndash950
extra for owner occupation 300ndash350
extra for office accommodation 350ndash400
High tech laboratories 2800ndash3500
Warehousesstores shell only
up to 2000m2 floor area 450ndash550
over 2000m2 floor area 350ndash500
extra for owner occupation 250ndash300
Offices business park
high tech unit 1000ndash1300
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Offices city centre
3 to 5 floors 1100ndash1400
over 5 floors 1250ndash1650
extra for air conditioning 150ndash200
prestige building 2000ndash2800
extra for owner occupation 200ndash250
Health and welfare facilities
Day surgeries 1250ndash1450
Group surgeries 1150ndash1400
Homes for the mentally handicapped 1100ndash1500
Health centres 1300ndash1500 Welfare centres
1400ndash1700
Dental surgeries 1200ndash1400
Childrenrsquos homes 1100ndash1350
Geriatric units 1400ndash1700
Costs per square metre 3
poundm2
Hospices 1500ndash1900
Hospitals general 1300ndash1700
Laboratories 1550ndash1950
Pharmacies 1000ndash1500
Private hospitals 1400ndash1800
Hospital teaching centres 980ndash1400
Nursing homes 1250ndash1600
Leisure facilities
Cinemas 1800ndash2150
Community centres 1100ndash1300
Concert halls 2300ndash3300
Exhibition buildings 1550ndash1850
1350ndash1550
Golf club houses 1300ndash1800
Public houses 1200ndash1550
Restaurants 1450ndash1850
Sports centres 800ndash200
Sports pavilions 1150ndash1550
Squash courts 950ndash1250
Swimming pools
school 1200ndash1450
local 1700ndash2200
fun 2600ndash3400
Youth clubs 1000ndash1300
Gymnasiums 1000ndash1300
Fitness clubs
with pool 1400ndash1900 without pool
1000ndash1500
Exhibition centres 1500ndash2000
Social clubs 1200ndash1600
Visitorsrsquo centres 900ndash2600
international 2800ndash3750
I ce rinks
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poundm2
Indoor tennis courts 400ndash800
Indoor bowling green 450ndash900
Theatres
small 1650ndash2250
prestige 3400ndash3950
Religious buildings
Churches chapels 1200ndash1850
Church halls meeting houses 950ndash1400
Convents 1300ndash1800
Crematoria 1500ndash2600
Temples synagogues mosques 1300ndash1900
Educational buildings
Colleges 1200ndash2100
Libraries
local 950ndash1750
city centre 1550ndash2200
Museums
local 1400ndash2000
city centre 1700ndash2200
Research facilities 1600ndash2000
Schools
nursery 1200ndash1500
primary 1100ndash1400
special 1050ndash1350
for physically handicapped 900ndash1600
sixth form colleges 1200ndash1900
Universities 1400ndash1750
Cregraveches 1200ndash1600
Computer buildings 1600ndash2600 Training colleges
1100ndash1500
secondary 1050ndash1350
Costs per square metre 5
poundm2
Residential buildings
Hotels
3 star 1600ndash1950
5 star 2350ndash3000
Private housing
bungalows 900ndash1050
houses detached 850ndash1100
houses semi-detached 800ndash1050
flats low rise 900ndash1100
flats standard 850ndash950
flats luxury 1750ndash2350
Public housing
bungalows 850ndash950
houses semi-detached 800ndash1000
flats low rise 850ndash1050
sheltered housing 900ndash1050
Sheltered housing
public 900ndash1350
private 1000ndash1700
Student accommodation 1000ndash1800
Youth hostels 900ndash1800
Nursesrsquo residences 1100ndash1850
Hostels for the homeless 800ndash1000
Transport
Car parking
multi-storey 300ndash500
underground 500ndash600
surface 90ndash110
Coach and bus stations 950ndash1400
Bus garages 1100ndash1200
Car washes 700ndash1000
Retail
Retail warehouses 800ndash1100
Shops
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small 700ndash900
medium 600ndash800
Department stores 650ndash850
Shops with offices over 900ndash1200
Shops with flats over 1000ndash1300
Supermarkets
shell only 450ndash650
fitting out 900ndash1150
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
Fitting out
retail warehouses 400ndash550
small shops 700ndash850
department stores 1000ndash1200
Shopping malls 3350ndash4500
poundm2
2Costs per unit
The following represent the cost per unit of a range of types of buildings This method of assessing construction costs is usually the first step in the process of the consideration of the viability of project
Unit pound
Health and welfare facilities
Hospitals (general) Bed 90000ndash150000
Hospitals (private) Room 115000ndash210000
Nursing home
old peoplesrsquo Bed 30000ndash75000
childrenrsquos Bed 25000ndash50000
Leisure
25000ndash35000
Sports stadium new stands
single tier stand Seat 1100ndash1350
multi-tier stands with
hospitality boxes Seat 3000ndash4000
Hotels
3 star Bedroom 35000ndash55000
5 star Bedroom 85000ndash180000
Residential
Local Authority housing Bedroom 30000ndash40000
Local Authority flats Bedroom 25000ndash35000
Theatres Seat
Sheltered housing Bedroom 45000ndash60000
Private housing Bedroom 55000ndash90000
Private flats Bedroom 60000ndash95000
Student accommodation Bedroom 40000ndash55000
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Unit pound
Car parking
multi storey Car 5000ndash10000
underground Car 15000ndash25000
surface Car 1200ndash1750
Educational buildings
Nursery schools Pupil 5000ndash10000
Primary schools Pupil 7000ndash12000
Secondary schools Pupil 8000ndash14000
Transport
3 Elemental costs
This chapter contains elemental cost breakdowns for building and electrical work The building work is comprised of 38 different types in 8 categories each building broken down into 24 cost elements
The cost data should be used with caution because imbalances can occur in the use of elemental costs in isolation The figures are an amalgam of the costs for a range of buildings in each category and represent a broad indication of costs rather than an accurate statement of detail
It should be remembered that the application of the information in this chapter is only one stage in the preparation of a budget estimate for a project It is hoped that any major discrepancies will be highlighted by a comparison between the following detailed breakdowns and specific projects
Nevertheless the information provided should be an invaluable tool in assessing the relative values of elements in different buildings The tables will be particularly useful in the early cost planning process and also in the evaluation of tenders
The costs cover building work only and exclude the costs of drainage external works contingency sums professional fees and VAT Due to rounding off there may be some minor discrepancies in individual elemental costs and totals The figures are based on costs prevailing in the first quarter of 2000 The following buildings are included
BUILDING WORK
Public service buildings
Ambulance station City bank County court Fire station Police station Village hall
Industrial buildings
Factory light industrial Factory heavy industrial Livestock building High tech laboratory Nursery units
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Health and welfare
Group surgery Health centre Old personsrsquo nursing home Welfare centre
Leisure
Golf club house Public house Restaurant Sports hall
Education
Library Primary school Secondary school Sixth form college Special school Teachersrsquo training college
Residential
Local Authority low rise flats Local Authority housing Private flats Luxury private flats
Transport
Multi-storey car park
Warehouse shell Warehouse complete
Elemental costs 11
Category Public serviceType Ambulance stationFloor area 375m2 Total cost pound 425625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46819 11 125
2 Substructure 38306 9 102
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 55331 13 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 34050 8 91
8 Windows and external doors 17025 4 45
9 Partitions and internal walls 12769 3 34
10 Internal doors 8513 2 23
11 Wall finishes 8513 2 23
12 Floor finishes 21281 5 57
13 Ceiling finishes 4256 1 11
14 Fittings and furnishings 29794 7 79
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17025 4 45
16 Hot and cold water services 8513 2 23
17 Heating and air treatment installation 17025 4 45
18 Ventilation installation 4256 1 11
19 Gas services 4256 1 11
20 Electric installation 34050 8 91
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8513 2 23
23 Special installationsservices equipment 17025 4 45
24 Buildersrsquo work 38306 9 102
425625 100 1135
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Category Public serviceType City bank Floor area 907m2 Total cost pound2222150
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 199994 9 221
2 Substructure 155551 7 172
3 Frame 222215 10 245
4 Upper floors 88886 4 98
5 Roof 133329 6 147
6 Staircases 44443 2 49
7 External walls 333323 15 368
8 Windows and external doors 111108 5 123
9 Partitions and internal walls 66665 3 74
10 Internal doors 44443 2 49
11 Wall finishes 44443 2 49
12 Floor finishes 88886 4 98
13 Ceiling finishes 66665 3 74
14 Fittings and furnishings 66665 3 74
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 22222 1 25
16 Hot and cold water services 44443 2 49
17 Heating and air treatment installation 66665 3 74
18 Ventilation installation 22222 1 25
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111108 5 123
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 66665 3 74
23 Special installationsservices equipment 66665 3 74
24 Buildersrsquo work 155551 7 172
2222150 100 2450
Elemental costs 13
Category Public serviceType County courtFloor area 948m2 Total cost pound1872300
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 187230 10 198
2 Substructure 93615 5 99
3 Frame 131061 7 138
4 Upper floors 93615 5 99
5 Roof 131061 7 138
6 Staircases 56169 3 59
7 External walls 168507 9 178
8 Windows and external doors 93615 5 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 56169 3 59
10 Internal doors 74892 4 79
11 Wall finishes 56169 3 59
12 Floor finishes 74892 4 79
13 Ceiling finishes 56169 3 59
14 Fittings and furnishings 93615 5 99
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 37446 2 40
16 Hot and cold water services 18723 1 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 37446 2 40
18 Ventilation installation 18723 1 20
19 Gas services 18723 1 20
20 Electric installation 112338 6 119
21 Lift and conveyor installation 37446 2 40
22 Protective amp communication installation 18723 1 20
37446 2 40
24 Buildersrsquo work 168507 9 178
1872300 100 1975
23 Special installationsservices equipment
14 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Public serviceType Fire stationFloor area 490m2 Total cost pound771750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 77175 10 158
2 Substructure 46305 6 95
3 Frame 578813 5 1181
4 Upper floors 23153 3 47
5 Roof 61740 8 126
6 Staircases 15435 2 32
7 External walls 77175 10 158
8 Windows and external doors 46305 6 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 23153 3 47
10 Internal doors 23153 3 47
11 Wall finishes 23153 3 47
12 Floor finishes 30870 4 63
13 Ceiling finishes 7718 1 16
14 Fittings and furnishings 15435 2 32
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 15435 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 23153 3 47
17 Heating and air treatment installation 23153 3 47
18 Ventilation installation 7718 1 16
19 Gas services 7718 1 16
20 Electric installation 77175 10 158
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15435 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23153 3 47
24 Buildersrsquo work 69458 9 142
771750 100 2678
Elemental costs 15
Category Public serviceType Police stationFloor area 342m2 Total cost pound530100
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 58311 11 171
2 Substructure 37107 7 109
3 Frame 26505 5 78
4 Upper floors 10602 2 31
5 Roof 37107 7 109
6 Staircases 15903 3 47
7 External walls 58311 11 171
8 Windows and external doors 37107 7 109
9 Partitions and internal walls 21204 4 62
10 Internal doors 15903 3 47
11 Wall finishes 15903 3 47
12 Floor finishes 21204 4 62
13 Ceiling finishes 10602 2 31
14 Fittings and furnishings 10602 2 31
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 10602 2 31
16 Hot and cold water services 10602 2 31
17 Heating and air treatment installation 10602 2 31
18 Ventilation installation 5301 1 16
19 Gas services 5301 1 16
20 Electric installation 42408 8 124
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 15903 3 47
23 Special installationsservices equipment 10602 2 31
24 Buildersrsquo work 42408 8 124
530100 100 1550
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Category Public serviceType Village hall Floor area 380m2 Total cost pound408500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
1 Preliminaries 44935 11 118
2 Substructure 40850 10 108
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 36765 9 97
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 40850 10 108
8 Windows and external doors 28595 7 75
9 Partitions and internal walls 16340 4 43
10 Internal doors 12255 3 32
11 Wall finishes 12255 3 32
12 Floor finishes 16340 4 43
13 Ceiling finishes 8170 2 22
14 Fittings and furnishings 20425 5 54
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8170 2 22
16 Hot and cold water services 4085 1 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 12255 3 32
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49020 12 129
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12255 3 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 4085 1 11
24 Buildersrsquo work 40850 10 108
408500 100 1075
pound pound
Elemental costs 17
Category Industrial Type Factory light industrialFloor area 380m2 Total cost pound2375000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 166250 7 44
2 Substructure 308750 13 81
3 Frame 380000 16 99
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 237500 10 62
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 237500 10 62
8 Windows and external doors 95000 4 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 71250 3 19
10 Internal doors 23750 1 6
11 Wall finishes 23750 1 6
12 Floor finishes 47500 2 12
13 Ceiling finishes 23750 1 6
14 Fittings and furnishings 190000 8 50
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 23750 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 23750 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 95000 4 25
18 Ventilation installation 23750 1 6
19 Gas services 23750 1 6
20 Electric installation 190000 8 50
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 142500 6 37
23 Special installationsservices equipment 23750 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 23750 1 6
2375000 100 622
18 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category Industrial Type Factory heavy industrialFloor area 10500m2 Total cost pound8925000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 803250 9 77
2 Substructure 892500 10 85
3 Frame 1071000 12 102
4 Upper floors 357000 4 34
5 Roof 803250 9 77
6 Staircases 89250 1 9
7 External walls 714000 8 68
8 Windows and external doors 267750 3 26
9 Partitions and internal walls 178500 2 17
10 Internal doors 89250 1 9
11 Wall finishes 178500 2 17
12 Floor finishes 178500 2 17
13 Ceiling finishes 89250 1 9
14 Fittings and furnishings 89250 1 9
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 178500 2 17
16 Hot and cold water services 178500 2 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 357000 4 34
18 Ventilation installation 357000 4 34
19 Gas services 178500 2 17
20 Electric installation 892500 10 85
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 178500 2 17
23 Special installationsservices equipment 178500 2 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 624750 7 60
8925000 100 850
Elemental costs 19
Category IndustrialType Livestock buildingFloor area 800m2 Total cost pound420000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 46200 11 58
2 Substructure 29400 7 37
3 Frame 29400 7 37
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 33600 8 42
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 67200 16 84
8 Windows and external doors 12600 3 16
9 Partitions and internal walls 21000 5 26
10 Internal doors 4200 1 5
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 12600 3 16
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 8400 2 11
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 4200 1 5
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 67200 16 84
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 8400 2 11
23 Special installationsservices equipment 29400 7 37
24 Buildersrsquo work 46200 11 58
420000 100 525
20 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Category IndustrialType LaboratoryFloor area 940m2 Total cost pound2961000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 266490 9 284
2 Substructure 177660 6 189
3 Frame 207270 7 221
4 Upper floors 207270 7 221
5 Roof 236880 8 252
6 Staircases 59220 2 63
7 External walls 177660 6 189
8 Windows and external doors 148050 5 158
9 Partitions and internal walls 118440 4 126
10 Internal doors 88830 3 95
11 Wall finishes 59220 2 63
12 Floor finishes 88830 3 95
13 Ceiling finishes 88830 3 95
14 Fittings and furnishings 118440 4 126
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 29610 1 32
16 Hot and cold water services 29610 1 32
17 Heating and air treatment installation 29610 1 32
18 Ventilation installation 29610 1 32
19 Gas services 29610 1 32
20 Electric installation 325710 11 347
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 59220 2 63
23 Special installationsservices equipment 88830 3 95
24 Buildersrsquo work 296100 10 315
2961000 100 3150
Elemental costs 21
Category IndustrialType Nursery unitsFloor area 2018m2 Total cost pound1654760
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 198571 12 98
2 Substructure 165476 10 82
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 264762 16 131
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 364047 22 180
8 Windows and external doors 49643 3 25
9 Partitions and internal walls 33095 2 16
10 Internal doors 16548 1 8
11 Wall finishes 16548 1 8
12 Floor finishes 33095 2 16
13 Ceiling finishes 16548 1 8
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 16548 1 8
16 Hot and cold water services 16548 1 8
17 Heating and air treatment installation 33095 2 16
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 16548 1 8
20 Electric installation 182024 11 90
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 33095 2 16
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 198571 12 98
1654760 100 820
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Category IndustrialType Warehouse shellFloor area 2864m2 Total cost pound1217200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 121720 10 43
2 Substructure 170408 14 60
3 Frame 194752 16 68
4 Upper floors 12172 1 4
5 Roof 158236 13 55
6 Staircases 12172 1 4
7 External walls 158236 13 55
8 Windows and external doors 60860 5 21
9 Partitions and internal walls 24344 2 9
10 Internal doors 24344 2 9
11 Wall finishes 12172 1 4
12 Floor finishes 36516 3 13
13 Ceiling finishes 12172 1 4
14 Fittings and furnishings 12172 1 4
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12172 1 4
16 Hot and cold water services 12172 1 4
17 Heating and air treatment installation 24344 2 9
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 85204 7 30
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 12172 1 4
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12172 1 4
24 Buildersrsquo work 48688 4 17
1217200 100 425
Elemental costs 23
Category Industrial Type Warehouse completeFloor area 2120m2 Total cost pound1272000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 114480 9 54
2 Substructure 139920 11 66
3 Frame 165360 13 78
4 Upper floors 12720 1 6
5 Roof 165360 13 78
6 Staircases 12720 1 6
7 External walls 165360 13 78
8 Windows and external doors 50880 4 24
9 Partitions and internal walls 25440 2 12
10 Internal doors 25440 2 12
11 Wall finishes 25440 2 12
12 Floor finishes 38160 3 18
13 Ceiling finishes 25440 2 12
14 Fittings and furnishings 25440 2 12
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 12720 1 6
16 Hot and cold water services 12720 1 6
17 Heating and air treatment installation 38160 3 18
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 12720 1 6
20 Electric installation 89040 7 42
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 38160 3 18
23 Special installationsservices equipment 12720 1 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 63600 5 30
1272000 100 600
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Category Health and welfareType Group surgery Floor area 395m2 Total cost pound582625
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 69915 12 177
2 Substructure 58263 10 148
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 58263 10 148
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 69915 12 177
8 Windows and external doors 34958 6 89
9 Partitions and internal walls 34958 6 89
10 Internal doors 17479 3 44
11 Wall finishes 11653 2 30
12 Floor finishes 17479 3 44
13 Ceiling finishes 11653 2 30
14 Fittings and furnishings 11653 2 30
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11653 2 30
16 Hot and cold water services 5826 1 15
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5826 1 15
18 Ventilation installation 5826 1 15
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 64089 11 162
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11653 2 30
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11653 2 30
24 Buildersrsquo work 69915 12 177
582625 100 1475
Elemental costs 25
Category Health and welfareType Health centre Floor area 510m2 Total cost pound714000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 78540 11 154
2 Substructure 71400 10 140
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 78540 11 154
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 92820 13 182
8 Windows and external doors 28560 4 56
9 Partitions and internal walls 28560 4 56
10 Internal doors 21420 3 42
11 Wall finishes 14280 2 28
12 Floor finishes 21420 3 42
13 Ceiling finishes 14280 2 28
14 Fittings and furnishings 28560 4 56
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 21420 3 42
16 Hot and cold water services 7140 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 7140 1 14
18 Ventilation installation 7140 1 14
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 49980 12 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21420 2 42
23 Special installationsservices equipment 7140 2 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 35700 11 70
714000 100 1246
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Category Health and welfareType Old personsrsquo nursing homeFloor area 1672m2 Total cost pound2382600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 262086 11 157
2 Substructure 190608 8 114
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 309738 13 185
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 142956 6 86
8 Windows and external doors 166782 7 100
9 Partitions and internal walls 95304 4 57
10 Internal doors 119130 5 71
11 Wall finishes 95304 4 57
12 Floor finishes 95304 4 57
13 Ceiling finishes 47652 2 29
14 Fittings and furnishings 142956 6 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71478 3 43
16 Hot and cold water services 71478 3 43
17 Heating and air treatment installation 166782 7 100
18 Ventilation installation 23826 1 14
19 Gas services 23826 1 14
20 Electric installation 142956 6 86
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71478 3 43
23 Special installationsservices equipment 71478 3 43
24 Buildersrsquo work 71478 3 43
2382600 100 1425
Elemental costs 27
Category Health and welfareType Welfare centre Floor area 612m2 Total cost pound976140
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 117137 12 191
2 Substructure 126898 13 207
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 107375 11 175
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 117137 12 191
8 Windows and external doors 39046 4 64
9 Partitions and internal walls 29284 3 48
10 Internal doors 29284 3 48
11 Wall finishes 29284 3 48
12 Floor finishes 29284 3 48
13 Ceiling finishes 19523 2 32
14 Fittings and furnishings 48807 5 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 19523 2 32
16 Hot and cold water services 9761 1 16
17 Heating and air treatment installation 19523 2 32
18 Ventilation installation 9761 1 16
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 107375 11 175
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 19523 2 32
23 Special installationsservices equipment 9761 1 16
24 Buildersrsquo work 87853 9 144
976140 100 1595
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Category LeisureType Golf club houseFloor area 675m2 Total cost pound875500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 87550 10 130
2 Substructure 61285 7 91
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 122570 14 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 96305 11 143
8 Windows and external doors 35020 4 52
9 Partitions and internal walls 26265 3 39
10 Internal doors 26265 3 39
11 Wall finishes 26265 3 39
12 Floor finishes 17510 2 26
13 Ceiling finishes 17510 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 70040 8 104
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 17510 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 8755 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 8755 1 13
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 8755 1 13
20 Electric installation 122570 14 182
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication Installation 17510 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8755 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 96305 11 143
875500 100 1297
Elemental costs 29
Category LeisureType Public houseFloor area 780m2 Total cost pound1072500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 96525 9 124
2 Substructure 64350 6 83
3 Frame 21450 2 28
4 Upper floors 21450 2 28
5 Roof 107250 10 138
6 Staircases 32175 3 41
7 External walls 64350 6 83
8 Windows and external doors 42900 4 55
9 Partitions and internal walls 32175 3 41
10 Internal doors 42900 4 55
11 Wall finishes 53625 5 69
12 Floor finishes 53625 5 69
13 Ceiling finishes 42900 4 55
14 Fittings and furnishings 128700 12 165
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 32175 3 41
16 Hot and cold water services 10725 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 42900 4 55
18 Ventilation installation 10725 1 14
19 Gas services 10725 1 14
20 Electric installation 75075 7 96
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 21450 2 28
23 Special installationsservices equipment 42900 4 55
24 Buildersrsquo work 21450 2 28
1072500 100 1375
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Category LeisureType RestaurantFloor area 340m2 Total cost pound561000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 50490 9 149
2 Substructure 44880 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 61710 11 182
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 72930 13 215
8 Windows and external doors 33660 6 99
9 Partitions and internal walls 39270 7 116
10 Internal doors 33660 6 99
11 Wall finishes 22440 4 66
12 Floor finishes 28050 5 83
13 Ceiling finishes 16830 3 50
14 Fittings and furnishings 39270 7 116
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 5610 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 5610 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 5610 1 17
18 Ventilation installation 4046 1 12
19 Gas services 5610 1 17
20 Electric installation 78540 10 231
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 11220 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 5610 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 61710 3 182
561000 100 1843
Elemental costs 31
Category LeisureType Sports hallFloor area 2016m2 Total cost pound2016000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 120960 6 60
2 Substructure 201600 10 100
3 Frame 241920 12 120
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 221760 11 110
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 141120 7 70
8 Windows and external doors 60480 3 30
9 Partitions and internal walls 60480 3 30
10 Internal doors 40320 2 20
11 Wall finishes 40320 2 20
12 Floor finishes 141120 7 70
13 Ceiling finishes 20160 1 10
14 Fittings and furnishings 161280 8 80
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 80640 4 40
16 Hot and cold water services 40320 2 20
17 Heating and air treatment installation 80640 4 40
18 Ventilation installation 20160 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 161280 8 80
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 40320 2 20
23 Special installationsservices equipment 20160 1 10
24 Buildersrsquo work 120960 6 60
2016000 100 1000
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Category EducationType Library Floor area 616m2 Total cost pound831600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 99792 12 162
2 Substructure 74844 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 99792 12 162
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 116424 14 189
8 Windows and external doors 58212 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 16632 2 27
10 Internal doors 16632 2 27
11 Wall finishes 24948 3 41
12 Floor finishes 24948 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 16632 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 74844 9 122
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 8316 1 14
16 Hot and cold water services 8316 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 16632 2 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 66528 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 16632 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 8316 1 14
24 Buildersrsquo work 83160 10 135
831600 100 1350
Elemental costs 33
Category EducationType Primary schoolFloor area 2108m2 Total cost pound3583600
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 322524 9 153
2 Substructure 250852 7 119
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 358360 10 170
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 394196 11 187
8 Windows and external doors 430032 12 204
9 Partitions and internal walls 215016 6 102
10 Internal doors 143344 4 68
11 Wall finishes 107508 3 51
12 Floor finishes 143344 4 68
13 Ceiling finishes 71672 2 34
14 Fittings and furnishings 215016 6 102
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 143344 4 68
16 Hot and cold water services 35836 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 143344 4 68
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 35836 1 17
20 Electric installation 286688 8 136
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 71672 2 34
23 Special installationsservices equipment 35836 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 179180 5 85
3583600 100 1700
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Category EducationType Secondary schoolFloor area 2450m2 Total cost pound3123750
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 281138 9 115
2 Substructure 218663 7 89
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 343613 11 140
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 312375 10 128
8 Windows and external doors 281138 9 115
9 Partitions and internal walls 156188 5 64
10 Internal doors 124950 4 51
11 Wall finishes 93713 3 38
12 Floor finishes 124950 4 51
13 Ceiling finishes 62475 2 26
14 Fittings and furnishings 281138 9 115
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 62475 2 26
16 Hot and cold water services 31238 1 13
17 Heating and air treatment installation 93713 3 38
18 Ventilation Installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 281138 9 115
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 62475 2 26
23 Special installationsservices equipment 31238 1 13
24 Buildersrsquo work 281138 9 115
3123750 100 1275
Elemental costs 35
Category EducationType Sixth form collegeFloor area 1828m2 Total cost pound3016200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 301620 10 165
2 Substructure 241296 8 132
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 271458 9 149
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 361944 12 198
8 Windows and external doors 241296 8 132
9 Partitions and internal walls 150810 5 83
10 Internal doors 120648 4 66
11 Wall finishes 90486 3 50
12 Floor finishes 90486 3 50
13 Ceiling finishes 60324 2 33
14 Fittings and furnishings 361944 12 198
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 30162 1 17
16 Hot and cold water services 30162 1 17
17 Heating and air treatment installation 90486 3 50
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 241296 8 132
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 60324 2 33
23 Special installationsservices equipment 30162 1 17
24 Buildersrsquo work 241296 8 132
3016200 100 1650
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Category EducationType Special schoolFloor area 1710m2 Total cost pound2308500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 253935 11 149
2 Substructure 207765 9 122
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 0 0 0
5 Roof 230850 10 135
6 Staircases 0 0 0
7 External walls 253935 11 149
8 Windows and external doors 161595 7 95
9 Partitions and internal walls 115425 5 68
10 Internal doors 69255 3 41
11 Wall finishes 69255 3 41
12 Floor finishes 69255 3 41
13 Ceiling finishes 46170 2 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 323190 14 189
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 46170 2 27
16 Hot and cold water services 23085 1 14
17 Heating and air treatment installation 69255 3 41
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 184680 8 108
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 46170 2 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 46170 2 27
24 Buildersrsquo work 92340 4 54
2308500 100 1350
Elemental costs 37
Category Education Type Teachersrsquo training collegeFloor area 2620m2 Total cost pound3209500
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 320950 10 123
2 Substructure 256760 8 98
3 Frame 192570 6 74
4 Upper floors 128380 4 49
5 Roof 320950 10 123
6 Staircases 96285 3 37
7 External walls 288855 9 110
8 Windows and external doors 192570 6 74
9 Partitions and internal walls 128380 4 49
10 Internal doors 128380 4 49
11 Wall finishes 96285 3 37
12 Floor finishes 96285 3 37
13 Ceiling finishes 64190 2 25
14 Fittings and furnishings 224665 7 86
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 64190 2 25
16 Hot and cold water services 32095 1 12
17 Heating and air treatment installation 64190 2 25
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 256760 8 98
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 64190 2 25
23 Special installationsservices equipment 32095 1 12
24 Buildersrsquo work 160475 5 61
3209500 100 1225
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Category Residential Type Local Authority low rise flatsFloor area 2349m2 Total cost pound2231550
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 223155 10 95
2 Substructure 223155 10 95
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 89262 4 38
5 Roof 245471 11 105
6 Staircases 44631 2 19
7 External walls 267786 12 114
8 Windows and external doors 178524 8 76
9 Partitions and internal walls 111578 5 48
10 Internal doors 89262 4 38
11 Wall finishes 66947 3 29
12 Floor finishes 66947 3 29
13 Ceiling finishes 111578 5 48
14 Fittings and furnishings 66947 3 29
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 44631 2 19
16 Hot and cold water services 22316 1 10
17 Heating and air treatment installation 133893 6 57
18 Ventilation installation 22316 1 10
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 111578 5 48
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 44631 2 19
23 Special installationsservices equipment 44631 2 19
24 Buildersrsquo work 22316 1 10
2231550 100 950
Elemental costs 39
Category Residential Type Local Authority housingFloor area 3988m2 Total cost pound3589200
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 323028 9 81
2 Substructure 215352 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 251244 7 63
5 Roof 466596 13 117
6 Staircases 107676 3 27
7 External walls 358920 10 90
8 Windows and external doors 215352 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 143568 4 36
10 Internal doors 107676 3 27
11 Wall finishes 143568 4 36
12 Floor finishes 71784 2 18
13 Ceiling finishes 71784 2 18
14 Fittings and furnishings 143568 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 71784 2 18
16 Hot and cold water services 71784 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 107676 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 502488 14 126
21 Lift and conveyor installation 0 0 0
22 Protective amp communication installation 0 0 0
23 Special installationsservices equipment 0 0 0
24 Buildersrsquo work 215352 6 54
3589200 100 900
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Category ResidentialType Private flatsFloor area 1260m2 Total cost pound1134000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 68040 6 54
2 Substructure 68040 6 54
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 56700 5 45
5 Roof 136080 12 108
6 Staircases 34020 3 27
7 External walls 124740 11 99
8 Windows and external doors 68040 6 54
9 Partitions and internal walls 34020 3 27
10 Internal doors 45360 4 36
11 Wall finishes 34020 3 27
12 Floor finishes 34020 3 27
13 Ceiling finishes 34020 3 27
14 Fittings and furnishings 45360 4 36
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 11340 1 9
16 Hot and cold water services 22680 2 18
17 Heating and air treatment installation 34020 3 27
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 124740 11 99
21 Lift and conveyor installation 45360 4 36
22 Protective amp communication installation 34020 3 27
23 Special installationsservices equipment 11340 1 9
24 Buildersrsquo work 68040 6 54
1134000 100 900
Elemental costs 41
Category ResidentialType Luxury private flatsFloor area 2400m2 Total cost pound4920000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 344400 7 144
2 Substructure 295200 6 123
3 Frame 0 0 0
4 Upper floors 344400 7 144
5 Roof 442800 9 185
6 Staircases 147600 3 62
7 External walls 492000 10 205
8 Windows and external doors 344400 7 144
9 Partitions and internal walls 147600 3 62
10 Internal doors 196800 4 82
11 Wall finishes 147600 3 62
12 Floor finishes 98400 2 41
13 Ceiling finishes 98400 2 41
14 Fittings and furnishings 295200 6 123
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 98400 2 41
16 Hot and cold water services 98400 2 41
17 Heating and air treatment installation 147600 3 62
18 Ventilation installation 0 0 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric installation 492000 10 205
21 Lift and conveyor installation 246000 5 103
22 Protective amp communication installation 147600 3 62
23 Special installationsservices equipment 49200 1 21
24 Buildersrsquo work 246000 5 103
4920000 100 2050
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Category Transport Type Multi-storey car parkFloor area 9600m2 Total cost pound3072000
Elemental cost of cost Cost per m2
pound pound
1 Preliminaries 337920 11 35
2 Substructure 399360 13 42
3 Frame 645120 21 67
4 Upper floors 552960 18 58
5 Roof 30720 1 3
6 Staircases 153600 5 16
7 External walls 122880 4 13
8 Windows and external doors 30720 1 3
9 Partitions and internal walls 30720 1 3
10 Internal doors 30720 1 3
11 Wall finishes 0 0 0
12 Floor finishes 0 0 0
13 Ceiling finishes 0 0 0
14 Fittings and furnishings 0 0 0
15 Sanitary appliancesdisposal installation 0 0 0
16 Hot and cold water services 0 0 0
17 Heating and air treatment installation 0 0 0
18 Ventilation installation 0 2 0
19 Gas services 0 0 0
20 Electric 276480 9 29
21 Lift and conveyor installation 215040 7 22
22 Protective amp communication installation 92160 3 10
23 Special installationsservices equipment 61440 2 6
24 Buildersrsquo work 30720 1 3
3072000 100 314
installation
4Composite and principal rates
When the appraisal of a project moves beyond the square metre stage it is likely that the client will commission a cost plan to be prepared This entails taking off rough quantities and applying global rates to produce an approximate cost of the project These rates are the result of combining various item descriptions and costs into what are called composite rates
Not all items can be combined with others to provide composite rates so principal rates are also included if their value is significant to the cost plan The following rates are presented under headings in the same order as the elements in Chapter 3
BUILDING WORK
PRELIMINARIES
These will usually be assessed by referring to the needs of each particular project but a figure of 75 to 125 of the construction costs is normal depending upon the nature of the project
SUBSTRUCTURES
Excavation pound
Excavate by machine to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m 700
spread and level on site m3 900
remove from site m3 2200
Excavate by machine for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
3
44 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Excavate by machine for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand to reduce levels and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for basements and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Excavate by hand for foundations and dispose of excavated material
deposit on site in spoil heaps m3 800
spread and level on site m3 1000
remove from site m3 2300
Breaking out and disposal
Extra over excavation for breaking out by machine 3
3
reinforced concrete m3 16000
brickwork or blockwork m3 6000
Extra over excavation for disposing of contaminated material to licensed tip m3 8000
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material 3
3
3
Foundation walling Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 11000
rock m 10000
concrete m 11000
m 1600
sand m 4800
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 45
wall height 1250mm m 16600
wall height 1500mm m 19600
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 11500
wall height 1000mm m 13000
wall height 1250mm m 14000
wall height 1500mm m 14500
600times225mm
wall height 750mm m 12500
wall height 1000mm m 14000
wall height 1250mm m 15000
wall height 1500mm m 15500
Excavate trench by hand dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork support concrete foundations mix ST3 common bricks (pound2501000) and 100 mm blockwork in cavity wall pitch polymer damp proof course and concrete foundation size
450times150mm
wall height 750mm m 12400
wall height 1000mm m 15000
wall height 1250mm m 18000
wall height 1500mm m 21000
450times225mm
wall height 750mm m 13000
wall height 1000mm m 14400
wall height 1250mm m 15400
wall height 1500mm m 16000
600times225mm
wall height 1000mm m 13600
pound
wall height 750mm m 14000
wall height 1000mm m 16500
wall height 1250mm m 17500
wall height 1500mm m 18000
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Bases pile caps and ground beams
pound
Reinforced concrete mix C15 in bases including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
formwork and reinforcement size
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in ground beams including excavation earthwork support formwork and reinforcement size
Slabs
Ground slab including excavation by machine disposal hardcore bed blinded with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick 2
200mm thick 2
250mm thick 2
300mm thick 2
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4700
200mm thick m2 5200
250mm thick m2 5800
300mm thick m2 6400
Ground slab including excavation by hand disposal hardcore bed blinded with with sand 1200 gauge polythene damp proof membrane concrete mix C20
600times600times300mm nr 3600
750times750times450mm nr 7500
1000times1000times450mm nr 13500
1200times1200times600mm nr 25800
750times750times600mm nr 4000
Reinforced concrete mix C20 in pile caps including excavation earthwork support
1000times1000times1000mm nr 14000
900times900times1000mm nr 8000
2000times2000times1000mm nr 26600
m 3900
m 4400
m 5000
m 5600
450times450mm m 4000
750times500mm m 7500
900times500mm m 9000
1000times1000mm m 20000
Composite and principal rates 47
one layer of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 4200
200mm thick m2 4800
250mm thick m2 5200
300mm thick m2 5800
two layers of reinforcement A252
150mm thick m2 5000
200mm thick m2 5600
250mm thick m2 6000
300mm thick m2 6600
FRAME
Reinforced concrete mix C25 Including reinforcement and formwork
columns size
beams size
pound
600times1200mm
600times900mm
Reinforced concrete C30 Including reinforcement and formwork
70200
Fabricated galvanised steelwork BS4360 grade 40 erected on site Including connections
universal beams 140000
roof bracing 165000
purlins
trusses
225times225mm m 6000
300times300mm m 10800
300times450mm m 16800
450times450mm m 24000
450times600mm m 37200
450times900mm m 49200
225times225mm m 6500
300times450mm m 11700
300times600mm m 18200
450times450mm m 26000
450times600mm m 40300
450times900mm m 53300
m
m 93600
columns t 140000
t
t
t 135000
t 145000
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pound
UPPER FLOORS
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Hardwood mahogany flooring 22mm thick or joists size 2
2
2
2
125times50mm m 3600
150times50mm m 3720
175times50mm m 3840
Softwood flooring including 25mm thick tongued and grooved boarding on joists size
200times50mm m 3900
225times50mm m 4050
250times50mm m 4440
125times50mm m 2200
150times50mm m 2120
175times50mm m 2240
Chipboard flooring including 22mm thick flooring butt jointed on joists size
200times50mm m 2500
225times50mm m 2650
250times50mm m 3040
125times50mm m 9600
150times50mm m 9720
175times50mm m 9840
200times50mm m 9900
2
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs Including formwork
m2 8500
200mm thick m2 10500
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
ROOFS
The following items represent the costs of roofs measured on plan The costs for roof coverings are given separately
225times50mm m 10050
250times50mm m 10440
150mm thick
Flat roofs
Reinforced concrete suspended slabs including formwork
150mm thick 2m 8500 200mm thick m2 10500
Composite and principal rates 49
pound
Precast concrete suspended slabs
150mm thick m2 9500
200mm thick m2 11000
Softwood flat roofing consisting of herringbone strutting wall plates joists and woodwool slabs
woodwool slabs 50mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 4600
joists 175times50mm m2 4800
joists 200times50mm m2 5000
joists 250times50mm m2 5200
woodwool slabs 75mm thick
joists 150times50mm m2 5400
joists 175times50mm m2 5600
joists 200times50mm m2 5800
joists 250times50mm m2 6000
woodwool slabs 100mm thick
joists 150times50mm 2
joists 175times50mm 2
joists 200times50mm 2
joists 250times50mm 2
Flat roof decking
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 50mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 75mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Reinforced woodwool slab decking 100mm thick covered with
two layer bituminous roofing 2
three layer bituminous roofing 2
Pitched roofs
Softwood trusses at 600mm centres
span 5m
pitch 225 degrees 2
pitch 30 degrees 2
m 6400
m 6600
m 6800
m 7000
m 6800
m 7600
m 7600
m 8400
m 8600
m 9400
m 2600
m 3000
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pitch 40 degrees m2 3600
pitch 45 degrees m2 4000
span 8m
pitch 225 degrees m2 3400
pitch 30 degrees m2 3800
pitch 40 degrees m2 4200
pitch 45 degrees m2 4800
pound
span 10m
pitch 225 degrees m2 4600
pitch 30 degrees m2 5400
pitch 40 degrees m2 6200
pitch 45 degrees m2 7000
Underlays
Roofing felt 2
2
Building paper m2 300
External quality plywood
12mm thick m2 2000
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2400
Chipboard
12mm thick m2 700
15mm thick m2 800
18mm thick m2 1000
22mm thick m2 1200
Insulation quilt
100mm thick m2 800
150mm thick m2 1200
200mm thick m2 1600
Roof coverings
The following costs include for underfelt roof battens and work to eaves verges and ridges The rates are based on sloping areas
unreinforced m 240
reinforced m 320
Composite and principal rates 51
pound
Welsh blue slates size 2
2
2
Westmoreland green slates size 2
2
2
Reconstructed stone slates size 2
2
Asbestos-free slates 2
2
2
Concrete interlocking tiles 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Eaves fascias and verges
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 16mm thick softwood soffit
200mm wide m 3400
400mm wide m 4200
Painted softwood fascia 250mm high and 12mm thick plywood soffit
200mm wide m 3000
400mm wide m 3800
Painted softwood barge board 250mm high to sloping roof with painted softwood soffit
150mm wide m 2800
250mm wide m 3200
610times305mm m 11000
510times255mm m 9800
405times205mm m 9000
610times305mm m 22000
405times255mm m 16000
355times205mm m 15000
457times305mm m 6000
457times457mm m 5500
400times200mm m 6500
500times250mm m 6000
600times300mm m 5500
400times330mm m 2800
380times230mm m 3200
325times330mm m 3000
420times220mm m 3000
430times380mm m 2400
Clay pantiles
340times240mm m 4200
470times280mm m 3800
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100mm
PVC-U
68mm
112mm
aluminium
63mm
76mm
102mm
Rainwater gutters
cast iron
115mm
125mm
150mm
pound
PVC-U
aluminium
Sheet coverings
Lead sheeting 2
2
Lead flashings
code 5
150mm girth m 1800
200 mm girth m 2200
300 mm girth m 3000
Rainwater goods
The following costs include for all fittings
Rainwater pipes
cast iron
65mm
75mm
100mm
76mm m 1600
112mm m 2000
100mm m 2800
125mm m 3600
code5 m 10200
code6 m 11000
m 3000
m 3200
m 3400
m 3800
m 2800
m 3200
m 4400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3000
m 3600
m 4200
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400 mm girth m 4200
600 mm girth m 5000
Aluminium flashings
060mm thick
200mm girth m 1800
400mm girth m 3200
090mm girth
200mm girth m 2400
400mm girth m 3800
Aluminium sheeting
060mm thick m2 10500
090mm thick m2 12000
pound
Copper sheeting
055mm thick m2 15000
060mm thick m2 16000
Zinc sheeting
065mm thick m2 8000
080mm thick m2 8500
Copper flashings
055mm thick
200mm girth m 4800
300mm girth m 5600
060mm thick
200mm girth m 5000
300mm girth m 5800
Zinc flashings
065mm thick
200mm girth m 3200
300mm girth m 4200
080mm thick
200mm girth m 3800
Lead valleys
code 5
300mm girth m 4800
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Bituminous built up roofing
two layer m2 1800
three layer m2 2600
Two coat asphalt
13mm thick m2 2000
20mm thick m2 3000
30mm thick m2 4500
pound
Roof cladding
Asbestos-free corrugated single skin cladding
grey m2 4800 2
Lightweight galvanised steel sheeting 50mm thick sheeting 50mm thick m2 3800
Aluminium profiled cladding with pre-painted finish m2 4800
STAIRCASES
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise granolithic finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Reinforced concrete construction 3250mm rise terrazzo finish including mild steel painted balustrade and handrails
straight flight width
dog-leg flight width
Softwood construction 2600mm rise
straight flight 900mm wide no balustrade 70000
two flights with quarter landing softwood balustrade
coloured m 5200
900mm
1200mm nr 425000
900mm nr 380000
1200mm nr 395000
nr 350000
900mm nr 375000
1200mm nr 430000
900mm nr 420000
1200mm nr 460000
nr
nr 100000
two flights with half landing hardwood balustrade nr 120000
Composite and principal rates 55
Mild steel construction 3000mm rise (balustrades and handrails excluded)
straight flight 900mm wide nr 110000
two flights with quarter landing nr 135000
two flights with half landing nr 150000
Spiral staircase in steel including powder-coated mild steel balustrades and handrail 3500mm overall rise
1500mm diameter nr 265000
2000mm diameter nr 300000
EXTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 10000
one and a half brick thick m2 13000
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in gauged mortar
half brick thick m2 6500
one brick thick m2 12000
one and a half brick thick m2 15000
Common bricks pound140 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 6400
one brick thick m2 10600
one and a half brick thick m2 13600
Common bricks pound200 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12600
one and a half brick thick m2 15600
Facing bricks pound250 per 1000 in gauged mortar
pound
half brick thick m2 7000
one brick thick m2 12000
Facing bricks pound400 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8000
one brick thick m2 14500
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Class B engineering bricks pound250 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 7500
one brick thick m2 13500
one and a half brick thick m2 17500
Class B engineering bricks pound350 per 1000 in cement mortar
half brick thick m2 8500
one brick thick m2 15000
one and a half brick thick m2 19000
Lightweight concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium dens concrete blocks in walls in gauged mortar
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blocks in wall in gauged mortar
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Concrete walls
Concrete (mix C20) in wall including reinforcement with
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13000
150mm thick m2 13500
200mm thick m2 14000
250mm thick m2 14500
300mm thick m2 15000
pound
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14000
150mm thick m2 14500
200mm thick m2 15000
250mm thick m2 15500
300mm thick m2 16000
Composite and principal rates 57
pound
Composite walls
ties 50mm thick insulation and outer skin of
common brick 102mm thick (pound140 per 1000) thick (pound140 per 1000) m2 9000
common brick 102mm thick (pound200 per 1000) thick (pound200 per 1000) m2 9500
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10000
facing brickwork 102mm thick (pound400 per 1000) m2 11000
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound250 per 1000) thick (pound250 per 1000) m2 10500
engineering brickwork 102mm thick (pound350 per 1000) thick (pound350 per 1000) m2 11500
In situ concrete wall 100mm thick thick m2 16000
in situ concrete wall 150mm thick thick m2 16500
in situ concrete wall 200mm thick thick m2 17000
in situ concrete wall 250mm thick thick m2 17500
in situ concrete wall 300mm thick m2 18000
Wall cladding
Precast concrete panels m2 27000
Precast concrete panels with exposed aggregate finish m2 31000
Precast concrete panels with reconstituted stone facing m2 48000
Precast concrete panels with Portland stone natural facing m2 59000
GRP panels including associated fixings insulation and flashings
single skin panels m2 24000
double skin panels m2 28000
Metal cladding systems
PVF2 coated profiled galvanised steel sheeting 80mm thick insulation and coated inner lining
m2 6800
Insulated PVF2 coated silver finished metal sandwich panel system m2 18000
Asbestos-free corrugated sheeting m2 2500
Galvanised steel troughed sheeting m2 2400
Galvanised steel profiled cladding m2 2200
Steel coated composite panel cladding m2 4600
Curtain walling
Single glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 49000
Double glazed powder coated aluminium framed curtain walling system m2 70000
Cavity wall formed with lightweight block inner skin 100mm thick stainless steel wall
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pound
External finishes
Two coat render with painted finish m2 2800
Two coated masonry paint m2 1400
Clay tile hanging including battens and felt m2 4800
Boarding in Western Red Cedar m2 11000
WINDOWS AND EXTERNAL DOORS
Windows
Softwood painted windows
single glazed m2 28000
double glazed m2 32000
Hardwood stained windows
single glazed m2 48000
double glazed m2 56000
Steel painted windows
single glazed m2 24000
double glazed m2 27000
Aluminium painted windows
single glazed m2 26000
double glazed m2 31000
PVC-U windows
double glazed m2 45000
External doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood framed ledged and braced door nr 30000
Softwood flush door nr 39000
Softwood panelled door nr 50000
Hardwood flush door nr 75000
Hardwood four panelled door nr 90000
Steel roller shutters and grilles 2
2
PARTITIONS AND INTERNAL WALLS
Common bricks pound220 per 1000
half brick thick m2 6000
one brick thick m2 13000
Manual m 30000
Electric m 42000
Composite and principal rates 59
Solid precast concrete blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3600
150mm thick m2 4400
Hollow precast concrete blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4400
215mm thick m2 5600
Thermalite blocks in wall
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3800
200mm thick m2 4600
Solid Lignacite blocks in wall
75mm thick m2 3200
100mm thick m2 3800
pound
150mm thick m2 4600
Hollow Lignacite blocks in wall
140mm thick m2 4000
190mm thick m2 4800
215mm thick m2 5000
Concrete (21Nm 20mm aggregate) in wall including reinforcement
sawn formwork
100mm thick m2 13600
150mm thick m2 14800
wrought formwork
100mm thick m2 14600
150mm thick m2 15800
Stud partition faced with
gypsum plasterboard 95mm thick
one side m2 4000
two sides m2 4800
gypsum plasterboard 125mm thick
one side m2 4400
two sides m2 5200
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pound
thermal board 22mm thick
one side m2 5400
two sides m2 8000
thermal board 40mm thick
one side m2 5800
two sides m2 8800
Extra for
skim coat plaster
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
one mist and two coats of emulsion
one side m2 800
two sides m2 1600
Metal stud partition faced both sides with plasterboard one hour fire resistance
170mm thick m2 7600
200mm thick m2 8800
Doors (including frames and ironmongery)
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 762times1981mm
plywood faced nr 31000
sapele faced nr 32500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 33000
sapele faced nr 34500
Softwood flush door 40mm thick half hour fire resistant size 826times2040mm
plywood faced nr 34000
sapele faced nr 35500
Four panel softwood door 44mm thick size
Softwood door with one panel open for glass size
Purpose-made mahogany door with one panel open for glass size
762times1981mm nr 44500
762times1981mm nr 42000
762times1981times50mm nr 42000
838times1981times50mm nr 45000
762times1981times63mm nr 46000
838times1981times63mm nr 49000
Composite and principal rates 61
pound
Purpose-made mahogany door with two panels open for glass size
Purpose made mahogany door with four panels open for glass size
WALL FINISHES
In situ finishings
One coat of plasterboard finish 3mm thick to plasterboard m2 800
Plasterwork to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1100
19mm thick m2 1400
Cement rendering in two coats to brick or block walls
13mm thick m2 1200
19mm thick m2 1500
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat undercoat and two coats gloss m2 2000
Gypsum plaster cove
100mm girth m 600
127mm girth m 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
Board linings
Dry plasterboard lining to walls for direct decoration with emulsion paint finish
95mm wallboard m2 1600
125mm wallboard m2 1800
762times1981times50mm nr 44000
838times1981times50mm nr 47000
762times1981times63mm nr 48000
838times1981times63mm nr 51000
762times1981times50mm nr 46000
838times1981times50mm nr 49000
762times1981times63mm nr 50000
838times1981times63mm nr 53000
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plywood 4mm thick m2 1800
plywood 6mm thick m2 2000
hardboard 32mm thick m2 1600
hardboard 48mm thick m2 1800
hardboard 64mm thick m2 2000
wallboard 95mm thick m2 2400
wallboard 125mm thick m2 2600
chipboard 12mm thick m2 1700
chipboard 15mm thick m2 1800
chipboard 18mm thick m2 1900
chipboard 25mm thick m2 2000
softwood boarding 13mm thick m2 2800
softwood boarding 25mm thick m2 3000
Tiling
Glazed ceramic wall tiling fixed with adhesive and grouted 2
2
2
FLOOR FINISHES
Timber flooring
Softwood flooring butt jointed
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 3000
25mm thick m2 3400
Softwood flooring tongued and grooved
19mm thick m2 2600
22mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
Hardwood strip flooring tongued and grooved 25mm thick 2
maple m2 9000
Sheet linings on softwood battens plugged and screwed to walls
pound
108times108times45mm m 5000
152times152times55mm m 4000
200times200times65mm m 3600
iroko m2 8000
merbau m 7000
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Chipboard flooring butt jointed
18mm thick m2 1200
22mm thick m2 1400
Chipboard flooring tongued and grooved
18mm thick m2 1400
22mm thick m2 1600
Plywood flooring butt jointed
12mm thick m2 1600
15mm thick m2 2000
18mm thick m2 2600
pound
Plywood flooring tongued and grooved
12mm thick m2 1800
15mm thick m2 2200
18mm thick m2 2800
Screedsin situ finishings
Cement and sand (13) screed
25mm thick m2 1200
38mm thick m2 1500
50mm thick m2 1800
75mm thick 75m m2 2200
Latex screed
3mm thick m2 1000
5mm thick 5mm thick m2 1400
Granolithic screed
25mm thick m2 1600
32mm thick m2 1800
38mm thick m2 2000
50mm thick m2 2200
Mastic asphalt flooring
black
20mm thick m2 2200
25mm thick m2 2500
red
20mm thick m2 2800
25mm thick m2 3000
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pound
Epoxy floor finish 5mm thick m2 3000
Tile flooring
Quarry tiles 2
2
Welsh slate floor tiles m2 5600
Ceramic tiles 2
2
2
Flexible flooring
Rubber floor tiles 3mm thick
plain finish black m2 5400
studded finish black m2 6000
Linoleum sheeting
25mm thick m2 2600
32mm thick m2 2800
Linoleum tiling 32mm thick m2 2000
Thermoplastic tiling 2mm thick m2 1200
Vinyl sheeting
2mm thick m2 1800
25mm thick m2 2200
3mm thick m2 2400
Vinyl tiling 2mm thick m2 1800
Cork tiling
32mm thick m2 2200
48mm thick m2 2600
63mm thick m2 3000
800mm thick m2 3600
Woodblock flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
American oak m2 7800
European oak m2 9000 2
iroko m2 7000
150times150times125mm m 5400
194times194times25mm m 7600
100times100times85mm m 4000
150times150times85mm m 4600
200times200times12mm m 5000
merbau m 6400
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Wood strip flooring herringbone pattern sanded and wax polished
maple
oak m2 8400
merbau m2 6200
iroko m2 6400
Underlay to carpets
rubber m2 800
felt m2 600
Fitted carpets
contract quality m2 1400
medium duty m2 1800
heavy duty m2 2400
Carpet tiles 2
medium duty m2 3000
heavy duty m2 4000
pound
Skirtings
Softwood painted skirtings m 800
Hardwood stained skirtings m 1400
Vinyl coved skirtings
100mm high m 600
150mm high m 800
CEILING FINISHES
In situ finishings
Skim coat of plaster to ceilings m2 1000
One mist and two coats of emulsion m2 800
One coat Artex sealer and one coat Artex finish
plastered ceilings m2 600
plasterboard ceilings m2 700
Lining paper m2 500
Vinyl paper
(PC pound400roll) m2 700
(PC pound600roll) m2 800
(PC pound800roll) m2 1000
domestic m 2000
m 6800 2
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pound
Board finishes
Plasterboard 95mm thick and skim coat m2 2000
Plasterboard 125mm thick and skim coat m2 2200
Suspended ceiling systems
Gyproc MF suspended ceiling system with 127mm thick wallboard m2 3400
Suspended ceiling system with acoustic tiles 2
2
SANITARY FITTINGSDISPOSAL INSTALLATIONS
Sanitary fittings (complete with water supply taps and waste pipework)
White
lavatory basin nr 21000
WC
urinal bowl nr 20000
shower cubicle nr 80000
sink
bath steel enamelled nr 54000
bath acrylic nr 40000
Coloured
lavatory basin nr 30000
WC
bath acrylic nr 49000
Pipework (including all fittings)
Waste pipes
copper
PVC-U
Overflow pipes
copper
300times300mm m 3000
600times600mm m 3400
35mm m 3000
42mm m 3600
54mm m 4200
32mm m 1000
40mm m 1200
22mm m 1600
28mm m 2200
nr 28000
nr 28000
nr 35000
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MuPVC
Traps polypropylene
S trap 32mm nr 1600
S trap 40mm nr 2000
P trap 32mm nr 1400
P trap 40mm nr 1800
Soil pipes
cast iron
PVC-U
HOT AND COLD WATER SERVICES
Pipework (including all fittings)
Copper pipes capillary fittings
pound
19mm m 800
75mm m 4800
100mm m 6400
110mm m 3000
54mm m 5400
42mm m 4400
35mm m 3800
28mm m 2200
82mm m 2600
15mm m 1500
22mm m 1700
Cisterns and cylinders (including all connections)
Polyethylene cold water cisterns capacity
nr 9400
nr 10000
54mm m 6200
42mm m 5000
35mm m 4400
15mm m 2000
22mm m 2200
28mm m 2600
36 litres
Copper pipes compression fittings
54 litres
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pound
86 litres nr 12000
114 litres nr 13200
154 litres nr 18000
227 litres nr 24000
Copper cylinders indirect capacity
96 litres nr 14000
114 litres nr 16000
117 litres nr 17600
140 litres nr 20400
68 litres nr 11000
BUILDERS WORK IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIALIST SERVICES
Holes for pipes up to 55mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1200
one brick wall nr 1600
one and a half brick wall nr 2000
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1000
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1200
blockwork 190mm thick nr 1400
Holes for pipes 55 to 110mm diameter through
half brick wall nr 1600
one brick wall nr 2400
one and a half brick wall nr 2800
blockwork 100mm thick nr 1400
blockwork 140mm thick nr 1800
blockwork 190mm thick nr 2200
Chases in walls for pipes up to 20mm diameter in existing
Chases in walls for pipes 40mm to 110mm diameter in existing
brickwork m 1200
blockwork m 800
brickwork m 1400
blockwork m 1000
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EXTERNAL WORKS
Excavation pound
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Excavate to reduce levels and deposit on site in spoil heaps
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 1800
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2200
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 600
by hand m3 2400
Excavate to reduce levels and spread and level on site
depth not exceeding 025m
by machine m3 700
by hand m3 2000
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 800
by hand m3 2400
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 900
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 1000
by hand m3 2800
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by machine m3 2000
by hand m3 2600
depth not exceeding 1m
by machine m3 2200
by hand m3 2800
depth not exceeding 2m
by machine m3 2400
by hand m3 3000
depth not exceeding 4m
by machine m3 2600
by hand m3 3200
Breaking up
Excavate in soft rock
by machine m3 4500
by hand m3 6500
pound
Excavate in hard rock
by machine m3 6000
by hand m3 10000
Excavate in concrete
by machine m3 5000
by hand m3 8000
Excavate in masonry
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 5000
Excavate in pavings 150mm thick
concrete
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 500
macadam
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 400
Excavate to reduce levels and remove to tip off site
depth not exceeding 025m
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Filling
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m3 1200
by machine m3 1800
sand
by machine m3 4000
by hand m3 5500
pound
hardcore
by machine m3 3500
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m3 3400
by hand m3 4800
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m3 3600
by hand m3 5000
Surface treatments
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 200 2
Trim
sloping excavated surfaces m2 300
sloping rock m2 1200
Beds to receive pavings
Hardcore in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 300
by hand m2 500
100mm thick
filling m 300
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
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pound
Sand in bed
75mm thick
by machine m2 350
by hand m2 550
100mm thick
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 600
150mm thick
by machine m2 450
by hand m2 700
Granular fill DfT Type 1 in bed by machine
100mm thick m2 400
150mm thick m2 600
200mm thick m2 800
250mm thick m2 1000
300mm thick m2 1200
Pavings (laid on prepared bed)
In situ concrete with trowelled finish
100mm thick m2 1250
125mm thick m2 1600
150mm thick m2 1800
Precast concrete paving flags 50mm thick
600times450mm 2
2
natural m 2200
coloured m 2400
600times600mm 2
2
600times750mm 2
2
600times900mm 2
2
natural m 2000
coloured m 2200
natural m 1800
coloured m 2000
natural m 1600
coloured m 1800
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pound
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times60mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
Concrete block pavers size 200times100times80mm thick laid
straight bond 2
2
herringbone pattern 2
2
York stone paving flags
size 600times600times50mm size 600times600 m2 14000
size 600times900times50mm m2 14500
laid flat
straight bond m2 4500
herringbone pattern m2 4800
laid on edge
straight bond m2 4800
herringbone pattern m2 5200
laid flat
straight bond m2 5000
herringbone pattern m2 5300
laid on edge
straight bond m2 5300
herringbone pattern m2 5700
natural m 2600
coloured m 2800
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 2800
coloured m 3000
natural m 3000
coloured m 3200
125mm thick m2 10000
150mm thick m2 12000
Cobble paving average size 75mm m2 9400
Brick paving size 215times1025 65mm (pound300 per 1000) times
Brick pavers size 215times1025times65mm (pound400 per 1000)
Granite setts size 200times100times100mm
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Grass concrete paving soiled and seeded
100mm thick m2 3000
150mm thick 150mm m2 3600
Gravel paving
50m thick m2 800
75m thick m2 1000
pound
Reconstructed stone paving
2
2
Fencing (including excavating for post holes intermediate and end posts and concrete bases)
Chestnut fencing to BS1722 Part 4
100m high m 1400
125m high m 1600
150m high m 1800
180m high m 2000
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with galvanised wire mesh height galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
Chainlink fencing to BS1722 Part 1 with plastic coated wire mesh height
galvanised mild steel posts
090m
120m
180m
concrete posts
090m
120m
180m
600times450mm m 4800
450times450mm m 5000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 2200
m 2600
m 2800
Composite and principal rates 75
pound
Close boarded fencing to BS1772 Part 5
on timber posts
100m high m 3600
125m high m 4000
150m high m 4400
180m high m 4800
on concrete posts
100m high m 3800
125m high m 4200
150m high m 4600
180m high m 5000
Panel fencing to BS1722 Part 11
on timber posts
090m high m 2400
120m high m 2600
150m high m 2800
180m high m 3000
on concrete posts
090m high m 2800
120m high m 3000
150m high m 3200
180m high m 3400
Palisade fencing to BS1722 Part 6
on timber posts
090m high m 3000
120m high m 3200
150m high m 3400
180m high m 3600
on concrete posts
090m high m 3400
120m high m 3600
150m high m 3800
180m high m 4000
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Post and rail fencing to BS1722 Part 7
three rail morticed
110m high m 2600
three rail nailed
110m high m 2200
four rail morticed
110m high m 2800
130m high m 3000
four rail nailed
110m high m 2400
130m high m 2600
Drainage
pound
Excavate trench by machine lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3000
depth 075m m 3600
depth 100m m 4400
depth 125m m 5000
depth 150m m 5600
depth 175m m 6400
depth 200m m 7200
depth 225m m 8400
depth 250m m 9200
depth 275m m 10000
depth 300m m 10800
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
Composite and principal rates 77
pound
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 5400
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6800
depth 150m m 7400 depth 175m m 8200
depth 200m m 9000
depth 225m m 10200
depth 250m m 11000
depth 275m m 11800
depth 300m m 12600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4200
depth 075m m 4800
depth 100m m 5600
depth 125m m 6200
depth 150m m 6800
depth 175m m 7600
depth 200m m 8400
depth 225m m 9600
depth 250m m 10400
depth 275m m 11200
depth 300m m 12000
Excavate trench by machine lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible
pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 3800
depth 075m m 4400
depth 100m m 5200
depth 125m m 5800
depth 150m m 6400
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granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4600
depth 075m m 5200
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 6600
depth 150m m 7200
depth 175m m 8000
depth 200m m 8800
depth 225m m 10000
depth 250m m 10800
depth 275m m 11600
depth 300m m 12400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5600
depth 075m m 6200
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 7600
depth 150m m 8200
depth 175m m 9000
depth 200m m 9800
depth 225m m 11000
depth 250m m 11800
depth 275m m 12600
depth 300m m 13600
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 5400
depth 075m m 6000
depth 100m m 6800
pound
depth 175m m 7200
depth 200m m 8000
depth 225m m 9200
depth 250m m 10000
depth 275m m 10800
depth 300m m 11600
Composite and principal rates 79
depth 200m m 9600
depth 225m m 10800
depth 250m m 11600
depth 275m m 12400
depth 300m m 13200
Excavate trench by hand lay 100mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
pound
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
depth 125m m 7400
depth 150m m 8000
depth 175m m 8800
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depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
pound
Excavate trench by hand lay 150mm vitrified clay push fit flexible pipe with
granular filling to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 4000
depth 075m m 5800
depth 100m m 6000
depth 125m m 9000
depth 150m m 10600
depth 175m m 12000
concrete to bed and haunching
Composite and principal rates 81
depth 200m m 13600
depth 225m m 17400
depth 250m m 19000
depth 275m m 21000
depth 300m m 22600
granular filling to bed and surround
depth 050m m 4800
depth 075m m 6600
depth 100m m 6800
depth 125m m 9800
depth 150m m 11400
depth 175m m 12800
depth 200m m 14400
depth 225m m 18200
depth 250m m 19800
depth 275m m 21800
depth 300m m 23400
concrete to bed and haunching
depth 050m m 5800
depth 075m m 7600
depth 100m m 7800
depth 125m m 10800
depth 150m m 12400
depth 175m m 13800
depth 200m m 15400
pound
depth 225m m 19200
depth 250m m 20800
depth 275m m 22800
depth 300m m 24400
concrete to bed and surround
depth 050m m 6600
depth 075m m 8400
depth 100m m 8600
depth 125m m 11600
depth 150m m 13200
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depth 175m m 14600
depth 200m m 16200
depth 225m m 20000
depth 250m m 21600
depth 275m m 23600
depth 300m m 25200
Manholes
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching and cast iron inspection cover internal size
600times450mm
depth 500mm nr 50000
depth 750mm nr 60000
depth 1000mm nr 75000
depth 1250mm nr 90000
depth 1500mm nr 100000
750times450mm
depth 500mm nr 60000
depth 750mm nr 70000
depth 1000mm nr 85000
depth 1250mm nr 105000
depth 1500mm nr 120000
pound
900times600mm
depth 500mm nr 65000
depth 750mm nr 80000
depth 1000mm nr 110000
depth 1250mm nr 120000
depth 1500mm nr 140000
depth 1750mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 180000
depth 2500mm nr 200000
Brick manholes including excavation concrete base engineering brick walls main channel and bends benching concrete reducing slab and cast iron inspection cover internal size
900times900mm
depth 1500mm nr 160000
depth 2000mm nr 200000
Composite and principal rates 83
depth 2500mm nr 240000
depth 3000mm nr 260000
depth 3500mm nr 290000
depth 4000mm nr 320000
1200times750mm
depth 1500mm nr 180000
depth 2000mm nr 220000
depth 2500mm nr 260000
depth 3000mm nr 280000
depth 3500mm nr 310000
depth 4000mm nr 340000
900times1500mm
depth 1500mm nr 170000
depth 2000mm nr 195000
depth 2500mm nr 220000
depth 3000mm nr 300000
depth 3500mm nr 350000
depth 4000mm nr 400000
depth 1500mm nr 240000
depth 2000mm nr 280000
depth 2500mm nr 320000
depth 3000mm nr 360000
pound
depth 3500mm nr 400000
depth 4000mm nr 460000
Precast concrete manholes including base slab 225mm thick precast concrete rings reducing slab and access shaft for all manholes over 3m deep step irons channels and cast iron heavy duty manhole covers size
675mm diameter depth
1000mm nr 70000
1500mm nr 85000
2000mm nr 100000
3000mm nr 120000
1200times1800mm
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900mm diameter depth
1200 diameter depth
1500 diameter depth
LANDSCAPING
pound
1000mm nr 95000
1500mm nr 110000
2000mm nr 125000
3000mm nr 155000
1500mm nr 160000
2000mm nr 200000
3000mm nr 250000
4000mm nr 300000
2000mm nr 190000
3000mm nr 240000
4000mm nr 290000
Site clearance
Demolish existing buildings Including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
large m3 600
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 300
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
large m3 100
Temporary chestnut fencing 150m high m 1800
Clear away scrub vegetation shrub and hedges m2 250
small m 1200
medium m 900
small m 500
medium m 400
small m 300
medium m 200
Composite and principal rates 85
Cut down trees grub up stumps
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 7000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 15000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 30000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 35000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 45000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 55000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 65000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 75000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 85000
Backfill tree hole with excavated material
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 250
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 400
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 500
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 600
pound
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 800
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 1000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 1200
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 1600
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 2000
Backfill tree hole with sand
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1200
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 1600
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 2400
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 3600
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 4400
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 5000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 6000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 7000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 8000
Backfill tree hole lean concrete
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 4000
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 7000
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 10000
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 13000
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trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 16000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 20000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 23000
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 27000
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 31000
Backfill tree hole with hardcore
trees size less than 600mm girth nr 1500
trees size 600 to 900mm girth nr 2500
trees size 900 to 1200mm girth nr 3500
pound
trees size 1200 to 1500mm girth nr 5000
trees size 1500 to 1800mm girth nr 7000
trees size 1800 to 2100mm girth nr 9000
trees size 2100 to 2400mm girth nr 11500
trees size 2400 to 2700mm girth nr 13500
trees size 2700 to 3000mm girth nr 16000
Excavation and filling
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and deposit on site in spoil heaps
by machine m2 200
by hand m2 400
Excavate topsoil 150mm thick and spread and level on site
by machine m2 400
by hand m2 1600
Imported filling material deposited on site in layers not exceeding 250mm thick compacting with vibrating roller
excavated material
by machine m2 1200
by hand m2 1800
sand
by machine m2 4000
by hand m2 5500
hardcore
by machine m2 3500
by hand m2 4800
granular fill DfT Type 1
by machine m2 3400
by hand m2 4800
Composite and principal rates 87
200mm m2 160
300mm m2 175
400mm m2 200
Roll cultivated ground with self-propelled roller with self-propelled m2 100
Level and compact
excavation bottom m2 180
filling m2 220
Trim surfaces of
sloping excavated surfaces m2 200
sloping rock m2 1000
Soil stabilisation
Tensar Polypropylene Geogrid geotextile
SS 20 laid flat m2 400
SS 20 laid sloping m2 500
SS 30 laid flat m2 500
SS 30 laid sloping m2 600
SS 40 laid flat m2 800
SS 40 laid sloping m2 900
pound
Terram 1000
laid flat m2 300
laid sloping m2 400
Terram 2000
laid flat m2 600
laid sloping m2 700
Grassblock precast concrete paving laid on sand bed filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick m2 2600
103mm thick m2 2800
125mm thick m2 3200
granular fill DfT Type 2
by machine m2 3600
by hand m2 5000
Surface treatments
100mm m2 150
roller
Break up existing ground with plough or rotovator depth
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zinc mesh
3
3
PVC coated wire mesh
3
3
broken stone and rock size
3
3
pound
Excavate trench by machine dispose of surplus excavated material off site earthwork 2
bricks (pound2501000) in retaining wall
one brick thick wall
height 1500mm m 20400
height 2000mm m 26400
height 3000mm m 38400
one and a half brick thick wall
240 wall height 1500mm m 23400
320 wall height 2000mm m 30400
400 wall height 3000mm m 44400
Roads
Excavate for and lay road base tarmacadam sub-base and wearing course precast concrete kerbs both sides road width
5m
6m
7m
Paths
softwood edging boards
width 15m m 2800
width 20m m 3600
Retaining walls
Excavate for and place in position wire mesh gabion cages filled with broken stone and
rock size
2times1times05m m 16000
2times1times1m m 12000
2times1times05m m 16400
2times1times1m m 12400
6times2times025m m 12000
6times2times030m m 11000
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand covered in bark chippings laid between
Excavate for and place in position galvanised wire mesh gabion mattresses filled with
support concrete foundations 10 Nmm ndash40mm aggregate (136) engineering
m 57500
m 69000
m 80500
Composite and principal rates 89
width 25m m 4500
width 30m m 5400
pound
Excavate for hardcore base blinded with sand lay precast concrete blocks as fire
path infilled with top soil and seeded
width 30m m 9000
width 40m m 12000
width 50m m 15000
Precast concrete flags size 600times600times50mm laid separately as stepping stones including excavation and sand bed
Car parks
Excavate and lay sub-base to receive
tarmacadam 65mm thick
general area m2 4000
parking bay nr 80000
concrete blocks 65mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 72000
cellular precast concrete paving filled in with topsoil and seeded
83mm thick
general area m2 3600
parking bay nr 78000
103mm thick
general area m2 3800
parking bay nr 84000
125mm thick
general area m2 4200
parking bay nr 96000
Sports grounds
harrowing rolling and one cut
general areas m2 035
football pitch nr 363300
rugby pitch nr 241500
hockey pitch nr 175100
tennis court nr 23500
Trim and grade prepared ground and apply weedkiller fertiliser grass seed including
nr 800
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Soiling seeding and turfing
Imported topsoil filling spread and levelled average thickness
by machine 2
2
2
2
by hand 2
2
2
2
pound
Topsoil filling from spoil heaps on site spread and levelled average thickness
by machine
100mm m2 060
150mm m2 090
200mm m2 120
250mm m2 150
by hand
100mm m2 200
150mm m2 300
200mm m2 400
250mm m2 500
Plough and harrow topsoil to fine tilth remove stones apply weed killer m2 030
Apply pesticide and weedkiller to prepared topsoil sow grass seed (pound80 per 25kg) harrow roll and one cut
by hand
10gm2 m2 025
15gm2 m2 027
20gm2 m2 028
25gm2 m2 030
30gm2 m2 040
35gm2 m2 046
40gm2 m2 065
50gm2 m2 070
100mm m 300
150mm m 450
200mm m 600
250mm m 750
100mm m 480
150mm m 720
200mm m 960
250mm m 1200
Composite and principal rates 91
by machine
10gm2 m2 015
15gm2 m2 016
20gm2 m2 017
25gm2 m2 018
30gm2 m2 020
35gm2 m2 022
pound
40gm2 m2 023
50gm2 m2 025
general sports use m2 600
special sports use m2 800 2
Treat turf with wooden paddle beater m2 030
Treat turf with light roller m2 050
boxing cuttings m2
025
Planting
Excavate for and plant transplants or seedlings backfill and water plant cost
pound050
pound100
pound150
domestic m 500
pound200
pound250
pound300
and 2 ties per tree) tree cost
pound500
pound1000
pound1500
pound2000
pound5000
pound7550
pound10000
First cut to turf 20mm high with man-operated power driven cylinder mower including
Excavate tree pit fork bottom plant tree backfill water surround with peat (1 stake
nr 125
nr 175
nr 225
nr 275
nr 325
nr 175
nr 3500
nr 4500
nr 6500
nr 7000
nr 10000
nr 12500
nr 15000
Imported turf size 4000times2000times19mm on prepared bed
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Form planting hole in cultivated area plant shrub backfill water surround with peat shrub cost
pound500
pound1000
Tree stake 100mm diameter and 2 ties
length 2m nr 1000
length 25m nr 1100
length 3m nr 1200
Galvanised wire tree guards 300mm diameter
height 1m nr 2500
height 15m nr 2800
height 2m nr 3200
Cast iron tree grille size
two part
nr 21500
nr 23000
1200mm diameter nr 22000
four part
nr 24000
pound
1200mm diameter nr 30000
Field drains
Excavate by hand vee-sided ditch width at bottom
300mm depth
750mm
1000mm
500mm depth
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
Excavate trench by machine and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2300
depth 500mm m 2675
1200times1200mm nr 32000
nr 3500
nr 4500
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 2400
m 2800
m 3200
1000times1000mm
1200times1200mm
1000times1000mm
Composite and principal rates 93
pound
depth 700mm m 3425
depth 800mm m 3800
depth 900mm m 4175
depth 1000mm m 4550
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2600
depth 500mm m 2975
depth 600mm m 3450
depth 700mm m 3725
depth 800mm m 4100
depth 900mm m 4475
depth 1000mm m 4850
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4100
depth 500mm m 4475
depth 600mm m 3150
depth 600mm m 4950
depth 700mm m 5225
depth 800mm m 5600
depth 900mm m 5975
depth 1000mm m 6350
75mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2460
depth 500mm m 2900
depth 600mm m 3220
depth 700mm m 3740
depth 800mm m 4160
depth 900mm m 4580
depth 1000mm m 5000
100mm diameter
depth 400mm m 2760
depth 500mm m 3200
depth 600mm m 3520
Excavate trench by hand and lay agricultural clay pipes backfill with gravel rejects
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depth 700mm m 4040
depth 800mm m 4460
depth 900mm m 4880
depth 1000mm m 5300
150mm diameter
depth 400mm m 4260
depth 500mm m 4700
depth 600mm m 5020
depth 700mm m 5540
depth 800mm m 5960
depth 900mm m 6380
depth 1000mm m 6800
pound
CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK
Individual rates in civil engineering work cannot be compared to those in building because the value of the General Items can be as high as 50 compared to about 10 in building work This is mainly due to the freedom of civil engineering estimators to prepare bids to reflect their view of the timing and sequence of the works that is usually not available to their building counterparts
So when preparing first stage estimates in civil engineering it is important that the level of the General Items is assessed first so that the level of pricing of the individual rates can be adjusted accordingly
CLASS A GENERAL ITEMS
The items listed below are based on a civil contract worth approximately pound10m and a contract period of 78 weeks
Contractual requirements pound pound
Performance bond
1 for construction period
075 for maintenance period
timespound10m 150000
timespound10m 75000 225000
Composite and principal rates 95
Insurance of the Works
Insurance of the plant
included in hire charges nil
Insurance against damage to persons and property
included in head office overheads nil
Specified requirements
Offices for Engineerrsquos staff
Carried forward 1000 375000
pound pound
Brought forward 1000 375000
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Laboratory for the Engineerrsquos staff
erect 750
maintain and operate
(50 weekstimespound100) 5000
Cabins for the Engineerrsquos staff
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Services for the Engineer
1750cc car
(100 weekstimespound400) 40000
Land Rover
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
telephone installation 500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 78700
15timespound10m 150000
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
remove 750 6500
erect 1000
remove 1000 12000
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Brought forward 525900
Attendance on the Engineer
driver
(50 weekstimespound450)
chainman
(50 weekstimespound350)
laboratory assistant
(30 weekstimespound450)
Testing of materials (included) nil
Testing of the Works (included) nil
Temporary works
traffic signals
(30 weekstimespound50) 1500
cleaning roads
(40 weekstimespound400) 16000
progress photography temporary lighting 1000
(40 weekstimespound70) 2800
temporary water supply connection pipework 2000
supply
(2m litrestimespound070 per kl) 1400
hardstanding
3000
Method related charges
Offices for contractor
pound pound
office equipment desks computer tables chairs filing cabinets sundries
(100 weekstimespound200) 20000
laboratory equipment
(50 weekstimespound150) 10000
surveying equipment
(78 weekstimespound100)
Carried forward 525900
Equipment for the Engineer
(200mtimespound12) 2400
remove 1000 31100
erect 1000
(lay 200m2timespound15)
52500
22500
17500
11700 41700
13500
Composite and principal rates 97
Brought forward 621500
Cabins for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound80) 6240
8240
Stores for contractor
maintain and operate
10000
Canteen and messroom for contractor
maintain and operate
(78 weekstimespound100) 7800
9800
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound70) 7000 8000
Supervisionadministration
(90 weekstimespound1300) 117000
sub agents (2)
(156 weekstimespound700) 109200
inspectors (2)
(156 weekstimespound600) 93600
setting out engineeer
(30 weekstimespound700) 21000
quantity surveyor
(110 weekstimespound850) 93500
maintain and operate
(100 weekstimespound100) 10000
Carried forward 621500
remove 1000 12000
pound pound
erect 1000
remove 1000
erect 1000
remove 1000
(100weekstimespound80) 8000
erect 1000
remove 1000
Electricity
install 1000
agent
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timekeeperwages clerk
(78 weekstimespound500) 39000 652700
Carried forward 1310240
Brought forward 1310240
storekeeper
(78 weekstimespound400) 31200
watchman
(100 weekstimespound350) 35000
teaboy
(78 weekstimespound300) 23400
offloading and cleaning
gang (2)
(140 weekstimespound400) 56000 145600
Total 1455840
This total represents 1456 for General Items on a contract value of pound10m
CLASS B GROUND INVESTIGATION
pound
pound
Trial pits
Trial pits size 1times2m not in rock maximum depth
nr 2600
Trial pits size 1times2m 50 in rock maximum depth
not exceeding 1m nr 7000
Trial pits size 1times2m in rock maximum depth
section foremen (4)
(312 weekstimespound700) 218400
1ndash2m nr 4800
2ndash3m nr 5800
3ndash5m nr 7000
1ndash2m nr 14000
2ndash3m nr 21000
not exceeding 1m
3ndash5m nr 35000
not exceeding 1m nr 14000
1ndash2m
2ndash3m
3ndash5m
nr 28000
nr 42000
nr 70000
Composite and principal rates 99
An allowance of say pound3000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the following work
Light percussion boreholes 150mm diameter
depth not exceeding 5m m 3000
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 5000
depth 20ndash30m m 8000
depth 30ndash40m m 10000
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter without core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
depth 30ndash40m m 5400
Rotary drilled boreholes 150mm diameter with core recovery
depth not exceeding 5m m 9800
depth 5ndash10m m 10200
depth 10ndash20 m 10600
depth 20ndash30m m 11000
depth 30ndash40m m 11400
CLASS C GEOTECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIAL PROCESSES
Drilling
pound
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
to carry out the following work
Drilling for grout holes through materials other than rock or artificial hard materials
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
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downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3600
depth 5ndash10m m 3800
depth 10ndash20 m 4000
depth 20ndash30m m 4200
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
pound
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4000
depth 5ndash10m m 4200
depth 10ndash20 m 4400
depth 20ndash30m m 4600
Drilling for grout holes through rock
vertically downwards
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
downwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
Composite and principal rates 101
horizontally or downwards at an angle of 0ndash45 degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 3800
depth 5ndash10m m 4000
depth 10ndash20 m 4200
depth 20ndash30m m 4400
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the horizontal
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20 m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
upwards at an angle of 0ndash45
degrees to the vertical
depth not exceeding 5m m 4200
depth 5ndash10m m 4400
depth 10ndash20m m 4600
depth 20ndash30m m 4800
pound
Grout materials and injections
An allowance of pound5000 should be made for the establishment and renewal of plant and equipment to carry out grouting operations
Materials
Cement bentonite (21) t 16000
Cement PFA t 8600
Sand
Pea gravel t 2200
Diaphragm walls 3
allowance of pound60000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment to carry out the work
Excavation in material other than rock or artificial hard material
maximum depth not
exceeding 5m m3 48000
maximum depth 5ndash10m m3 50000
t 2200
Bentonite t 20000
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 3000 m of excavation is required An
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Concrete designed mix to BS5328 grade 20 ordinary Portland cement to BS12 20mm aggregate to BS882 walls 1000mm thick
m3 18000
pound
High yield bar reinforcement To BS4449
nominal size 12mm t 140000
nominal size 16mm t 130000
nominal size 20mm t 110000
nominal size 25mm t 100000
Concrete guide wall at the side of excavation 1000mm widetimes500mm deep m 38000
Ground anchorages
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 75 anchors are to be installed and an allowance of pound6000 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Ground anchorages in material other than rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 14000
temporary with double
maximum depth 10ndash15m m3 52000
maximum depth 15ndash20m m3 54000
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 16000
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 18000
Total length of tendon in material other than rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 11000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 11500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 13000
temporary nr 12000
permanent nr 14000
temporary nr 10000
permanent nr 12000
Composite and principal rates 103
pound
Ground anchorages in material including rock to a maximum 10m depth load 50 tonne
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 15000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 17000
permanent with single
corrosion protection
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 19000
Total length of tendon in material including rock
temporary with single
corrosion protection nr 12000
temporary with double
corrosion protection nr 12500
permanent with single
corrosion protection nr 13500
permanent with double
corrosion protection nr 14000
Sand band and wick drains
It is assumed in the following rates that a minimum of 100 vertical drains are to be installed and an allowance of pound7500 should be made for the establishment and removal of plant and equipment
Number of drains 70 nr
Pre-drilled holes 70 nr
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10m
cross section
permanent nr 15000
permanent nr 13000
temporary nr 11000
100ndash200mm m 1000
200ndash300mm m 1100
300ndash400mm m 1200
temporary nr 13000
nr 17000
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pound
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
Drains of maximum depth not exceeding 10ndash15m
cross section
CLASS D DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE
General clearance
General site clearance of areas
free from major obstructions ha 90000
woods small trees and shrubs ha 180000
Demolish existing buildings including digging up foundations
brick 3
3
3
steel framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
timber framed with cladded walls 3
3
3
Pull down trees (stumps measured separately) girth
nr 6000
2ndash3
100ndash200mm m 1100
200ndash300mm m 1200
300ndash400mm m 1300
100ndash200mm m 1200
200ndash300mm m 1300
300ndash400mm m 1400
small m 1200
medium m 900
large m 600
large m 300
medium m 400
small m 500
small m 300
medium m 200
large m 100
nr 10000
3ndash5m nr 90000
nr 40000
500mm 1 m
1ndash2m
ndash
Composite and principal rates 105
pound
Grub up stumps and backfill with displaced topsoil stump diameter
Dig out and remove drains depth 15m including granular bed and surround m 1000
Dig out and remove drains depth 2m including concrete bed and surround m 1300
Dredging
It is difficult to provide accurate cost information on dredging Various methods can be used including cutter-suction dredger barge-mounted excavator or grab hopper The depth of water disposal arrangements and tidal conditions are all key factors affecting costs
The cost per cubic metre of dredging solid material should be in the range of pound6 to pound8 per cubic metre but specialist advice should be obtained in the early stages of preparing the budget estimate
General excavation
Excavate to reduce levels
depth not exceeding 025m 3
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
depth 025 to 050m
normal ground m3 200
stiff clay m3 350 3
3
depth 025 to 1m
normal ground m3 300
stiff clay m3 450 3
3
150ndash500mm nr 3000
nr 6000
1ndash2m nr 8000
topsoil m 200
chalk m 2000
chalk m 2000
rock m 3000
chalk m 2500
rock m 4000
500mm 1 ndash
CLASS E EARTHWORKS
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normal ground m3 400
stiff clay m3 550
chalk m3 3000
rock m3 5000
depth 2 to 5m
normal ground m3 700
stiff clay m3 900
chalk m3 3500
rock m3 6000
Disposal
Excavated material
deposited on site
100m distance 100m distance m3 400
deposited on site
300m distance m3 500
deposited off site
1km distance including
tipping fees m3 900
deposited off site
5km distance including
tipping fees m3 1800
Filling
Filling to make up levels including levelling and compacting
excavated material m3 1600
sand m3 4800 3
DfT Type 1 m3 3800
DfT Type 2 m3 3600
CLASS F IN SITU CONCRETE
pound
Provision of concrete
Standard mix
ST1
ordinary Portland cement m3 8500
sulphate resisting cement m3 9500
depth 1m to 2m
hardcore m 4000
Composite and principal rates 107
pound
ST2
ordinary Portland cement m3 8700
sulphate resisting cement m3 9700
ST3
ordinary Portland cement m3 8900
sulphate resisting cement m3 9900
ST4
ordinary Portland cement m3 9000
sulphate resisting cement m3 10000
ST5
ordinary Portland cement m3 9200
sulphate resisting cement m3 10200
Designed mix ordinary Portland cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 8900
20mm aggregate m3 8600
40mm aggregate m3 8700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 9200
20mm aggregate m3 8900
40mm aggregate m3 9000
grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 9300
20mm aggregate m3 9000
40mm aggregate m3 9100
Designed mix sulphate resisting cement
grade C20
10mm aggregate m3 9900
20mm aggregate m3 9600
40mm aggregate m3 9700
grade C25
10mm aggregate m3 10200
20mm aggregate m3 9900
40mm aggregate m3 10000
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grade C30
10mm aggregate m3 10300
20mm aggregate m3 10000
40mm aggregate m3 10100
Placing of concrete
Mass concrete in
blinding thickness
not exceeding 150mm m3 1800 3
3
Exceeding 500mm m3 1400
pound
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2500 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1900
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1600
Reinforced concrete in
bases footings pile caps and ground slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 2600 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2000
walls
not exceeding 150mm m3 2900 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 1700
150ndash300mm m 1600
300ndash500mm m 1500
150ndash300mm m 2200
300ndash500mm m 2000
150ndash300mm m 2000
300ndash500mm m 1800
150ndash300mm m 2300
300ndash500mm m 2100
150ndash300mm m 2100
300ndash500mm m 1900
Composite and principal rates 109
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm m3 3800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 2400
columns and piers
not exceeding 150mm m3 6800 3
3
exceeding 500mm m3 4800
CLASS G CONCRETE ANCILLARIES
pound
Formwork
Rough finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1400
02- 04m m2 5000 2
exceeding 122m m2 6600
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
m2 6800
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1600
150ndash300mm m 3000
300ndash500mm m 2600
150ndash300mm m 5800
300ndash500mm m 5000
01ndash02m m 1800
02ndash04m m 4800
04ndash122m m 5800
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2000
01ndash02m m 2200
04 exceeding 122m
02ndash04m m 5200
01ndash02m m 2200
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02- 04m m2 5200 2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2000
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6400
pound
Fair finish width
plane horizontal
not exceeding 01m m 1400
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane sloping
not exceeding 01m m 1600
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7000
plane battered
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
plane vertical
not exceeding 01m m 1800
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 7200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2800
02ndash04m m 8400
04ndash122m m 7400
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5200
04ndash122m m 6200
01ndash02m m 2000
02ndash04m m 5400
04ndash122m m 6400
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
01ndash02m m 2400
02ndash04m m 5600
04ndash122m m 6600
Composite and principal rates 111
curved to one radius in one plane
not exceeding 01m m 2200
2
2
exceeding 122m m2 6800
pound
Reinforcement
Mild steel bars in straight lengths diameter
170000
150000
145000
140000
135000
130000
125000
120000
115000
High yield steel bars in straight lengths diameter
01ndash02m m 3000
02ndash04m m 8800
04ndash122m m 7800
6mm t
8mm t
10mm t
12mm t
16mm t
20mm t
25mm t
32mm t
40mm t
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
10mm 150000
12mm 145000
20mm 135000
25mm 130000
32mm 125000
40mm 120000
6mm 175000
8mm 155000
16mm 140000
Mild steel bars in bent lengths diameter
12mm 145000
10mm 150000
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pound
High yield steel bars in bent lengths diameter
Steel fabric weight
not exceeding 2km2 m2 500 2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
Joints
Open surface plain with joint filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
Formed surface plain with cork filler width 05ndash1m thickness 2
2
2
16mm 140000
40mm 120000
32mm 125000
25mm 130000
20mm 135000
6mm t 180000
8mm t 160000
10mm t 155000
12mm t 150000
16mm t 145000
20mm t 140000
25mm t 135000
32mm t 130000
40mm t 125000
2ndash3gm m 600
3ndash4gm m 800
4ndash5gm m 1000
5ndash6gm m 1300
6ndash7gm m 1500
7ndash8gm m 1800
exceeding 2km m 2000
10mm m 800
20mm m 1200
25mm m 1400
10mm m 4000
20mm m 4400
25mm m 4800
Composite and principal rates 113
CLASS J PIPEWORKmdashFITTINGS AND VALVES
CLASS K PIPEWORKmdashMANHOLES AND PIPEWORK ANCILLARIES
CLASS L PIPEWORKmdashSUPPORTS AND PROTECTION
The items under this heading depart from the requirements of the Civil Engineering Method ofMeasurement (CESMM3) in that the trench excavation pipework and pipe supports are presentedseparately This will enable the reader to prepare budget estimates for this type of work more easily
Trench excavation
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 225mm backfilling and removing surplus from site
trench depth
1m
2m
site
trench depth
05m
1m
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
pound
CLASS H PRECAST CONCRETE
Copings sills and weir blocks weathered and throated size
CLASS I PIPEWORKmdashPIPES
150times75mm m 2600
200times75mm m 2800
300times75mm m 3000
05m m 600
15m m 2000
5m m 11000
3m m 4800
25m m 4000
35m m 5600
45m m 9000
4m m 7000
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 300mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 1200
m 2400
m 1000
m 1600
m 2600
m 3200
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
114 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
45m
5m
pound
site
trench depth
15m
2m
25m
3m
35m
4m
4m
45m
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 400mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 525mm backfilling and removing surplus from
Excavating trenches for pipe diameter 900mm backfilling and removing surplus from
m 8600
m 11000
m 13000
m 3400
m 4200
m 5800
m 7000
m 8400
m 10000
m 13000
m 16000
m 4200
m 5200
m 7400
m 8800
m 16000
m 12500
m 16000
m 20000
m 7400
m 9200
m 11400
m 15800
m 17600
m 21000
Composite and principal rates 115
45m
5m
Beds haunches and surrounds
Bed of sand 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of granular material 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
Bed of concrete 150mm thick to pipe diameter
225mm
300mm
400mm
525mm
900mm
pound
Bed and haunching of concrete to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of sand to pipe diameter
225mm m 1600
300mm m 2200
400mm m 2800
525mm m 3600
900mm m 7000
225mm m 2600
300mm m 3600
400mm m 4400
525mm m 6400
900mm m 12000
m 28000
m 35000
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 800
m 1000
m 1200
m 1600
m 2200
m 1200
m 1600
m 2000
m 2600
m 4000
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Bed and surround of granular material to pipe diameter
Bed and surround of concrete to pipe diameter
pound
Pipes laid in prepared trenches
Vitrified clay to BS65 spigot and socket joints with sealing ring nominal bore
225mm
300mm
400mm
450mm
Vitrified clay to BS65 plain ended with sleeve joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
Concrete pipes Class L with rebated flexible plain ended joints nominal bore
225mm
300mm
450mm
525mm
750mm
900mm
Ductile spun iron pipes with spigot and socket Tyton joints nominal bore
225mm m 3400
300mm m 3800
400mm m 6400
525mm m 12000
900mm m 15400
225mm m 4600
300mm m 8000
400mm m 10600
525mm m 20800
900mm m 28000
1800mm m 46200
100mm
150mm
m 4400
m 6400
m 11600
m 14800
m 5200
m 7000
m 2800
m 3600
m 4800
m 5800
m 7600
m 10800
1200mm m 16600
1500mm m 34800
m 4400
m 5200
Composite and principal rates 117
250mm
400mm
600mm
pound
Unplasticised PVC pipes with ring seal joints nominal bore
82mm
110mm
160mm
Manholes
cover slab channels step irons and inspection cover
675mm internal diameter
depth 1m nr 75000
depth 15m nr 85000
depth 2m nr 95000
depth 25m nr 110000
depth 3m nr 120000
depth 35m nr 130000
depth 4m nr 140000
900mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 110000
depth 2m nr 125000
depth 25m nr 140000
depth 3m nr 155000
depth 35m nr 170000
depth 4m nr 185000
depth 45m nr 200000
depth 5m nr 220000
1200mm internal diameter
depth 15m nr 160000
depth 2m nr 200000
depth 25m nr 225000
depth 3m nr 225000
depth 35m nr 270000
depth 4m nr 295000
depth 45m nr 315000
depth 5m nr 340000
Precast concrete manholes complete including excavation concrete surround base and
m 8400
m 14800
m 28200
m 1200
m 1500
m 2500
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pound
1500mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 190000
depth 25m nr 213000
depth 3m nr 240000
depth 35m nr 265000
depth 4m nr 290000
depth 45m nr 320000
depth 5m nr 350000
1800mm internal diameter
depth 2m nr 220000
depth 25m nr 245000
depth 3m nr 270000
depth 35m nr 295000
depth 4m nr 350000
depth 45m nr 360000
depth 5m nr 420000
Gullies
Vitrified clay road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
Precast concrete road gully 450mm diametertimes900mm deep including excavation concrete surround Class B engineering brick seating and cast iron grating
CLASS M STRUCTURAL METALWORK
Fabrication of members for frames straight-on-plan
beams
portal frames 170000
trusses and built up girders 175000
bracings purlins and cladding rails 150000
Permanent erection of members for frames 28000
Site bolts
black
HSFG general grade 325000
HSFG higher grade 360000
HSFG load indicating or load limit 425000
nr 39000
nr 28000
columns t 140000
t 140000
t
t
t
t
t 325000
t
t
t
Composite and principal rates 119
pound
Offsite surface treatment
blast cleaning m2 500
wire brushing m2 300
one coat chromate primer m2 450 2
CLASS N MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK
Stairways and landings t 425000
Walkways and platforms t 400000
Cat ladder in galvanized steel rungs at 300mm centres strings extended to form handrail 450mm wide length
3m
4m
5m
6m
7m
8m
9m 10m
Guard cage to cat ladder 10000
Galvanised steel staircase 900mm wide with chequer plate treads balustrade one side supported on universal columns
5500mm going 3000mm rise 16 treads and one landing nr 300000
10000mm going 5000mm rise 16 treads and one landings nr 350000
Steel spiral staircase 2000m diameter height
Steel balustrades 1100mm high
sloping
Steel door and frame
galvanizing m 1750
nr 90000
nr 120000
nr 150000
nr 180000
nr 210000
nr 240000
nr 270000 nr 300000
m
2500mm nr 400000
3000mm nr 450000
4000mm nr 500000
horizontal m 30000
m 35000
1000times2100mm nr 80000
1100times2100mm nr 100000
120 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
rail
with square vertical bars at 100mm centres
Security fencing
Galvanised steel security fencing height
1800mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm
Miscellaneous framing
Angle section
Channel section
Flooring
Galvanized mild steel lsquoDurbarrsquo pattern plate 8mm thick m2 12000
Galvanized open grid flooring 50mm thick m2 6000
Tubular section
CLASS O TIMBER
Greenheart timber in marine works
Galvanised tubular handrail 1050mm high standards at 2000mm centres with middle
Galvanised flat section handrail and members standards at 1000mm centres infilled
150times75times10mm m 2500
100times100times10mm m 2800
150times150times12mm m 3200
150times75times10mm m 3000
250times75times16mm m 4000
100times100times10mm m 5000
200times200times15mm m 14500
100times75mm m 2200
150times75mm m 2400
200times200mm m 7000
200times300mm m 9800
300times300mm m 12000
600times600mm m 32000
m 5600
m 6400
m 7000
m 7800
m 8400
m 9200
m 14000
m 16000
Composite and principal rates 121
pound
Wrought softwood in marine work
Hardwood decking thickness
Softwood decking thickness
Metalwork
Coach screws 10mm diameter length
75mm
100mm
150mm
Blackbolts nuts and washers M12 length
100mm
140mm
200mm
CLASS P PILING
CLASS Q PILING ANCILLARIES
Bored cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 5000
depth bored 15m m 5500
depth bored 20m m 6000
depth bored 25m m 6500
100times75mm m 1500
150times75mm m 1800
200times200mm m 4000
200times300mm m 6500
300times300mm m 7500
600times600mm m 22000
50mm m 11500
100mm m 17500
75mm m 14000
50mm m 6000
75mm m 7000
100mm m 10000
Allow pound6000 and pound10000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 2000
nr 300
nr 600
nr 900
nr 300
nr 400
nr 500
122 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 9000
depth bored 15m m 10000
depth bored 20m m 11000
depth bored 25m m 12000
pound
Reinforced in situ concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth bored 10m m 17000
depth bored 15m m 18000
depth bored 20m m 19000
depth bored 25m m 21000
Driven cast-in-place concrete piles
and 100 piles respectively
Driven concrete piles 300mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 7000
depth driven 15m m 11000
depth driven 20m m 14000
depth driven 25m m 17500
Driven concrete piles 450mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 9000
depth driven 15m m 13500
depth driven 20m m 18000
depth driven 25m m 22500
Driven concrete piles 600mm diameter
concrete
depth driven 10m m 15000
depth driven 15m m 22500
depth driven 20m m 30000
depth driven 25m m 37500
Allow pound3500 and pound7000 for the cost of setting up and removing from site for 50 piles
m 5000
m 3500
m 2000
m 5000
m 3500
Composite and principal rates 123
mass 100kgm length
mass 150kgm length
CLASS R ROADS AND PAVINGS
Sub-bases flexible road bases and surfacing
Hardcore road base m3 2200
depth 100mm m2 300
depth 150mm m2 400
depth 200mm m2 400
depth 250mm m2 600
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 1 m3 3400
depth 100mm m2 400
depth 150mm m2 500
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 900
Granular material DfT type 2 m3 3600
depth 100mm m2 500
depth 150mm m2 600
pound
Isolated steel piles
Steel EN piles grade S275
mass 50kgm length
10m nr 55000
15m nr 75000
20m nr 90000
10m nr 100000
15m nr 140000
20m nr 170000
10m nr 130000
15m nr 175000
20m nr 225000
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Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 908 14mm aggregate base course depth
30mm m2 600
70mm m2 1000
Dense bitumen macadam DfT clause 913 wearing course depth
30mm m2 600
50mm m2 1000
Concrete pavements
Carriageway slabs concrete grade C30 depth
150mm m2 1800
200mm m2 2200
250mm m2 3000
300mm m2 3400
Steel fabric reinforcement to BS4483
reference A142 222 kgsm2 m2 700
reference B503 593 kgsm2 m2 1200
pound
m2 300
Joints in concrete pavements
sealed with polysulphide depth
150mm
220mm
250mm
Kerbs channels and edgings
Precast concrete kerbs to BS340 straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Concrete in bed to kerbs
150times150mm haunching m 150
depth 200mm m2 800
depth 250mm m2 1000
Longitudinal joints 10mm diametertimes750mm long mild steel dowels at 750mm centres
200times150mm m 420
300times150mm m 600
400times150mm m 800
m 2200
m 2800
m 3000
150times305mm m 1500
125times255mm m 1200
Waterproof membranes below concrete pavements plastic sheeting 500 microns
Composite and principal rates 125
Drop kerbs
Precast concrete channels straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
pound
Precast concrete edging straight or curved to radius exceeding 12m
Road markings
Reflectorised white
continuous lines
150mm wide m 100
200mm wide m 140
broken lines
100mm wide 1m line 3m gap m 100
100mm wide 2m line 5m gap m 110
100mm wide 4m line 2m gap m 120
arrow
4m length straight nr 3000
4m length turned nr 3000
6m length straight nr 3400
6m length turned letters nr 3400
16m high nr 1000
20m high nr 1400
30m high nr 1800
140times250mm reflecting studs with catsrsquo eye reflection nr 1600
CLASS S RAIL TRACK
Track foundation
Bottom ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 6000
Top ballast granite crushed graded 50ndash25mm m3 7000
Taking up track and turnouts dismantle and stack
Bullhead or flat bottom rail
plain track timber sleepers fishplate joints m 1000
turnouts timber sleepers fishplate joints nr 52000
plain track concrete sleepers fishplate joints m 1500
turnouts concrete sleepers fishplate joints nr 54000
125times255mm nr 1200
150times305mm nr 1400
255times125mm m 1400
150times50mm m 900
126 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Lifting packing and slewing
Bullhead rail track maximum slew 300mm maximum lift 100mm track length 10m
timber sleepers nr 2200
concrete sleepers nr 2400
Supplying only plain line material
Bullhead rails for jointed or welded track
mass 40ndash50 kgm section reference 95R t 110000
Sleepers softwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6000
Sleepers hardwood timber 250times125times2600mm long nr 6500
Sleepers concrete type lsquoF27 with 2 nr cast iron lsquoPandrolrsquo fittings cast in nr 4000
Fittings
Chairs cast iron lsquoCCrsquo pattern nr 7000
pound
Fish plates standard set nr 7000
Fish plates insulated set nr 17500
Buffer stops 2ndash25 tonnes nr 275000
Laying only plain line material
Bullhead rails
plain track fishplates timber sleepers m 4000
plain track fishplates concrete sleepers m 3500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 5500
plain track welded joints timber sleepers m 4500
buffer stop single rake nr 25000
CLASS T TUNNELS
There are many different methods of boring and constructing tunnels so the following
tunnelling contractor should be sought
Excavation
Tunnels in rock straight diameter
18m m3 50000
30m m3 35000
Tunnels in clay straight diameter 3
3
Shafts in rock vertical diameter 3
3
18m m 30000
30m m 18000
30m m 24000
45m m 18000
rsquo
rates should treated with caution For costs on specific projects the advice of a
Composite and principal rates 127
pound
Shafts in clay vertical diameter 3
3
In situ lining to tunnels vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
In situ lining to shafts vertical
Cast concrete grade C20 diameter 3
3
Formwork rough finish diameter 2 9000 2
Formwork smooth finish diameter 2
2
Pre-formed segmental linings to tunnels
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
Pre-formed segmental linings to shafts
Precast concrete bolted flanged rings depth 450mm diameter
CLASS U BRICKWORK BLOCKWORK AND MASONRY
Common brickwork
Brickwork (pound140 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 6000
215mm thick m2 10000
327mm thick m2 13000
440mm thick m2 16000
45m m 11000
30m m 14000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m 27500
3m m 25000
2m m n
3m m 6000
2m m 10000
3m m 7000
2m nr 60000
3m nr 100000
3m
45m nr 120000
nr 90000
128 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
In columns and piers
Facing brickwork
Brickwork (pound400 per 1000) in gauged mortar (116)
vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8000
215mm thick m2 14500
Engineering brickwork (pound200 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
vertical walls
215mm thick m2 7000
327mm thick m2 12600
440mm thick m2 15600
Engineering brickwork (pound350 per 1000) in cement mortar (13)
facing to vertical walls
1025mm thick m2 8500
215mm thick m2 15000 440mm thick m2 19000
Lightweight blockwork
Blockwork in gauged mortar in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3000
140mm thick m2 4000
Medium concrete blockwork
Blockwork in cement mortar (13) in vertical straight walls
100mm thick m2 3200
140mm thick m2 3600
190mm thick m2 4500
Dense concrete blockwork
100mm thick m2 3400
140mm thick m2 4200
Masonry
Random rubble walling in gauged mortar thickness
300mm thick m2 48000
450mm thick m2 75000
600mm thick m2 92000
215times215mm m 3000
327times327mm m 3500
440times440mm m 4000
Composite and principal rates 129
pound
CLASS V PAINTING
(Rates inclusive of all inclinations)
One coat primer on general surfaces exceeding 300mm 2
2
Two coats emulsion paint on general surfaces exceeding 300mm
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
Two coats of masonry paint
smooth concrete m2 700
blockwork and brickwork m2 800
rough cast surfaces m2 900
Two undercoats and one coat gloss on primed
smooth concrete m2 600
steel sections m2 1200
pipe work m 400
CLASS W WATERPROOFING
Damp proofing
Waterproof sheeting 250 microns to
horizontal surfaces 300
width not exceeding 300mm m 140
m 210
Tanking
Two coats asphalt work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces
width not exceeding 300mm m 1200
m 2200
Roofing
Asphalt to BS908 two coat work 13mm thick on concrete surfaces m 3200
Built up felt roofing to BS747 three layer coverings m 2600
Protective layers one layer 1000 gauge polythene sheet fixed with adhesive m 300
Cement and sand (13) screed with waterproof additive m 1500
Sprayed or brushed waterproofing two coats of lsquoSynthaprufersquo to concrete surfaces m 600
metal m 300
timber m 300
m
horizontal 3200
2
upper surface inclined at an angle not exceeding 30 degrees to the
timber m 1100
2m
ndashwidth 300mm 1m
width 300mm 1m ndash
130 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Removing intrusions 3
3
Plugging laterals with concrete
bore not exceeding 300mm nr 9000
bore 500mm nr 14000
Local internal repairs
nr 5000 2
Stabilisation of existing sewers
Pointing with cement mortar (13) m2 4000
Renovation of existing sewers
Segmental lining in GRP diameter
Laterals to renovated sewers
Jointing
bore not exceeding 150mm nr 7000
bore 150ndash300mm nr 11000
bore 450mm nr 16000
Interruptions
Preparation of existing sewers
pound
CLASS X MISCELLANEOUS WORK
See Landscaping section
CLASS Y SEWER RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
Preparation of existing sewer
Cleaning sewer diameter
1000mm m 1600
1500mm m 2000
2000mm m 2600
brickwork m 9000
concrete m 14000
area 5m nr 20000
area 01ndash25m 2
1000mm m 32000
1500mm m 42000
2000mm m 51000
cleaning hour 40000
Composite and principal rates 131
See Building work
MECHANICAL WORK
pound
Pipework
Mild steel pipes heavy black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
Renovation
CLASS Z SIMPLE BUILDING WORKS INCIDENTAL TO CIVILENGINEERING WORKS
150mm
Stabilisation pointing hour 9000
linings hour 10000
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4200
m 5000
m 6000
m 7200
m 9800
m 12000
m 14800
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4600
m 5400
m 6400
m 9000
m 11000
m 13800
132 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Mild steel pipes medium black malleable iron including standard supports and fittings
screwed fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
pound
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
welded fittings pipe size
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
110mm
125mm
150mm
Copper pipes B2871 part 1 table X including standard supports and fittings
capillary fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
35mm
42mm
54mm
compression fittings pipe size
15mm
22mm
28mm
m 2800
m 3200
m 3600
m 4000
m 4800
m 5800
m 7000
m 9600
m 11800
m 14600
m 2600
m 3000
m 3400
m 3800
m 4600
m 5200
m 6200
m 8800
m 10800
m 13600
m 1400
m 1600
m 2000
m 3200
m 4000
m 4800
m 1700
m 2100
m 2700
Composite and principal rates 133
35mm
42mm
54mm
pound
Carbon steel pipes to BS3601 including standard supports and fittings
welded fittings pipe size
200mm
250mm
300mm
350mm
400mm
Ductwork
Rectangular galvanised sheet steel ductwork including supports doors stiffeners and joints
girth of 2 sides
250mm
500mm
750mm
1000mm
1250mm
1500mm
1750mm
2000mm
2250mm
2500mm
2750mm
3000mm Circular galvanised steel spirally wound ductwork including supports and doors stiffeners and joints diameter
100mm
160mm
200mm
250mm
315mm
355mm
m 4200
m 5400
m 6000
m 12600
m 15600
m 18000
m 25400
m 39400
m 9000
m 9600
m 10200
m 11000
m 11400
m 14400
m 17000
m 20800
m 22000
m 27400
m 31200
m 39000
m 4000
m 4200
m 4500
m 6000
m 6800
m 7200
134 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
500mm
630mm
710mm
800mm
900mm
1000mm
Thermal insulation
Rigid mineral wool sections bright class lsquoOrsquo foil covered secured with aluminium bands at 300mm centres including for fixing around joints flanges valves and the like
Insulation thickness 25mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 40mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
400mm
450mm
25mm
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Insulation thickness 50mm pipe size
15mm
20mm
25mm
m 7400
m 8000
m 9200
m 10200
m 10400
m 12000
m 13200
m 15600
m 800
m 850
m 900
m 950
m 1000
m 1100
m 1200
m 1400
m 1600
m 1000
m 1050
m 1100
m 1150
m 1200
m 1300
m 1400
m 1600
m 1800
m 1200
m 1250
m 1300
Composite and principal rates 135
pound
32mm
40mm
50mm
65mm
80mm
100mm
Boilers
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers floor mounted balanced flue
nr 345000
Domestic gas fired central heating boilers wall mounted balanced flue
6ndash9kW
Commercial packaged sectional floor mounted gas fired boiler pressure jet burner connected to conventional flue complete
15ndash18kW nr 125000
18ndash21kW nr 135000
21ndash23kW nr 150000
23ndash29kW nr 180000
29ndash37kW nr 320000
37ndash41 kW
19ndash12kW nr 95000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
15ndash18kW nr 120000
18ndash22kW nr 130000
23ndash33kW nr 260000
35ndash50kW nr 315000
50ndash65kW nr 335000
80ndash100kW nr 410000
180ndash230kW nr 745000
16ndash26kW nr 250000
280ndash330kW nr 830000
230ndash280kW nr 780000
140ndash180kW nr 675000
120ndash140kW nr 600000
33ndash40kW nr 275000
100ndash120kW nr 530000
65ndash80kW nr 355000
m 1350
m 1400
m 1500
m 1600
m 1800
m 2200
9ndash12kW nr 100000
12ndash15kW nr 105000
nr 90000
136 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Commercial packaged floor mounted oil fired hot water boiler connected to conventional flue complete
Radiators
Pressed steel single panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
Pressed steel single panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
130ndash190kW nr 730000
200ndash250kW nr 750000
280ndash360kW nr 890000
375ndash500kW nr 995000
580ndash730kW nr 1275000
655ndash820kW nr 1270000
830ndash1040kW nr 1320000
1070ndash1400kW nr 1750000
1420ndash1850kW nr 2250000
1850ndash2350kW nr 2560000
2300ndash3000kW nr 2950000
2800ndash3500kW nr 3740000
500mm m 13000
600mm m 14000
800mm m 15000
1000mm m 15600
1200mm m 17500
1400mm m 19000
1600mm m 20000
1800mm m 24000
2000mm m 31000
m 15000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 18600
1200mm m 22500
1600mm m 34000
1800mm m 37000
2000mm m 40000
Composite and principal rates 137
pound
Pressed steel double panel radiator 450mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
Pressed steel double panel radiator 750mm high complete with valves length
500mm
600mm
800mm
ELECTRICAL WORK
Transformers
Transformer 11kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase air cooled oil filled skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
impregnated skid mounted cable boxes fixing to backgrounds
m 16000
m 17000
m 18000
1000mm m 19000
1200mm m 23000
1600mm m 24000
1800mm m 30000
2000mm m 39000
m 17000
m 18000
m 19000
1000mm m 20000
1200mm m 26000
1400mm m 32000
1600mm m 39000
1800mm m 43000
2000mm m 47000
500kVA nr 850000
800kVA nr 950000
1000kVA nr 1050000
1250kVA nr 1400000
1500kVA nr 1500000
2000kVA nr 2000000
500kVA nr 1200000
800kVA nr 1400000
Transformer 11 kV415 volt 50 Hz three phase hermetically sealed sili cone
138 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Extra for
fluid temperature indicator nr 40000
plain roller nr 30000
pressure relief device nr 55000
Distribution boards
Mild steel MCB distribution board steel casting 12525amp incomers fixed to backgrounds
SPampN
4 way nr 5000
7 way nr 6000
pound
10 way nr 8000
16way nr 12000
TPampN
4 way nr 28000
6 way nr 30000
8 way nr 34000
12 way nr 38000
Trunking
Galvanised steel trunking
single compartment size
two compartment size
three compartment size
1000kVA nr 1600000
1250kVA nr 1700000
1500kVA nr 1900000
2000kVA nr 2200000
50times50mm m 1800
75times75mm m 2600
100times100mm m 3200
150times150mm m 5000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
100times100mm m 3800
150times150mm m 6000
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
Composite and principal rates 139
PVC heavy duty trunking
single compartment size
pound
two compartment size
m 3800
PVC extra super high impact grade mini trunking
single compartment size
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
50times50mm m 1800
50times75mm m 2600
50times100mm m 3000
50times150mm m 4400
75times75mm m 2800
100times100mm m 4000
150times150mm m 8000
50times50mm m 2400
75times75mm m 3000
150times150mm
m 6000
three compartment size
50times50mm m 4000
75times75mm m 4400
100times100mm m 5000
150times150mm m 5600
16times10mm
m 500
16times16mm
m 550
16times25mm
m 600
16times38mm
m 600
25times38mm
m 650
50times25mm
m 800
38times38mm
m 2200
100times100mm
140 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Busbar trunking
Rising mains busbar insulated supports earth continuity bar fixed to backgrounds
200 Amp TPampN m 24000
end cap nr 3600
end feed unit nr 39000
top feed unit nr 39000
flat tee nr 24000
315Amp TPampN m 26000
end cap nr 4000
end feed unit nr 40000
top feed unit nr 40000
flat tee nr 26000
400 Amp TPampN m 28000
end cap nr 4400
end feed unit nr 43000
top feed unit nr 43000
flat tee nr 36000
630 Amp TPampN m 32000
end cap nr 5000
end feed unit nr 46000
top feed unit nr 46000
flat tee nr 48000
800 Amp TPampN m 44000
end cap nr 10000
end feed unit nr 51000
top feed unit nr 51000
flat tee nr 53000
Trunking including fittings
Galvanlsed steel trunkings complete with fittings fixed to backgrounds
single compartment
pound
75times50mm m 3000
75times75mm m 3200
100times50mm m 3200
100times75mm m 3400
50times50mm m 2800
Composite and principal rates 141
m 4000
m 4200
pound
twin compartment
triple compartment
m 3400
150times50mm m 3400
150times75mm m 3800
225times150mm m 4800
225times225mm m 5600
300times225mm m 6600
300times300mm m 7400
50times50mm m 3200
75times50mm m 3400
75times75mm m 3600
100times50mm m 3800
100times75mm m 4000
100times100mm m 4200
150times50mm m 4200
150times75mm m 4400
150times100mm m 4400
150times150mm m 5200
50times50mm m 3600
75times50mm m 3800
75times75mm m 4000
100times50mm m 4200
100times75mm m 4600
100times100mm m 4600
150times50mm m 4800
150times75mm m 5000
150times100mm m 6000
100times100mm
150times100mm
150times150mm
142 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Circuit breakers
Residual current circuit breakers for distribution boards including connection
SPampN
nr 11000
10mA 10ndash32Amp nr 11000
10mA 6Amp 45Amp nr 11000
30mA 6Amp nr 12000
30mA 10ndash40Amp nr 12000
30mA 50ndash63Amp nr 12000
100mA 6Amp nr 16000
100mA 10ndash40Amp nr 16000
100mA 50ndash63Amp nr 16000
pound
Cables and wiring
6001000 volt grade XLPE insulated SWA cable
2 core cable (6942)
2
2
100mm2 m 800
160mm2 m 900
250mm2 m 1200
350mm2 m 1300
3 core cable (6943) 2
2
2
2
2
160mm2 m 1050
10mA 6Amp
2
2
15mm m 350
25mm m 400
40mm m 500
60mm m 600
15mm m 400
25mm m 450
40mm m 600
60mm m 700 100mm m 1000
Composite and principal rates 143
2
2
2
2
2
2
100mm2 m 1200
160mm2 m 1300
250mm2 m 1800
350mm2 m 2000
pound
Cable trays
tees and reducers
50mm wide m 1000
75mm wide m 1200
100mm wide m 1500
150mm wide m 1800
225mm wide m 3600
300mm wide m 4400
Conduits
Steel conduit including all fittings and supports
galvanised
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
black enamelled
250mm m 1400
350mm m 1600
4 core cable (6944)
15mm m 450
25mm m 500
40mm m 750
60mm m 850
Galvanised steel slotted pattern perforated cable trays including supports fixings bends
20mm
25mm
32mm
38mm
50mm
m 1200
m 1400
m 2400
m 2800
m 3600
m 1000
m 1200
m 2200
m 2400
m 3000
144 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
PVC conduit including all fittings and supports
white light gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 400
20mm diameter m 400
25mm diameter m 900
32mm diameter m 1200
pound
white heavy gauge super high impact
16mm diameter m 600
20mm diameter m 650
25mm diameter m 1000
32mm diameter m 1600
38mm diameter m 1800
50mm diameter m 2100
Luminaires
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire single tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times184mm 36watt nr 11000
1553times184mm 58watt nr 11500
1817times184mm 70watt nr 13600
Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaire twin tube switch start fixing to backgrounds
1253times280mm 36watt nr 12000
1553times280mm 58watt nr 14000
1817times280mm 70watt nr 16000
ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
Taking down
Take down walls and remove rubble from site
external walls
half brick wall m2 1000
one brick wall m2 1400
one brick and a half wall m2 2000
two brick wall m2 3400
blockwork 140mm wall m2 800
blockwork 190mm wall m2 1600
blockwork 215mm wall m2 2200
Composite and principal rates 145
internal walls
half brick wall m2 2000
one brick wall m2 2800
blockwork 90mm wall m2 1000
blockwork 100mm wall m2 1100
blockwork 115mm wall m2 1300
blockwork 125mm wall m2 1500
blockwork 140mm wall m2 1800
Take down and remove chimney stack to below roof slop size
750times750times1200mm above roof nr 26000
1030times1030times1000mm above roof nr 38000
Take down chimney breast from roof to ground level (2 storey) nr 180000
pound
Forming openings
Form openings for windows or doors In existing in walls
in gauged mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3600
100mm blockwork m2 4000
140mm blockwork m2 4600
215mm blockwork m2 5000
half brick wall m2 4200
one brick wall m2 5000
one and a half brick wall m2 7000
two brick wall m2 8800
in cement mortar
75mm blockwork m2 3800
100mm blockwork m2 4400
140mm blockwork m2 5000
215mm blockwork m2 5600
half brick wall m2 4600
one brick wall m2 5600
one and a half brick wall m2 7600
two brick wall m2 9400
Cut opening in internal wall 900times2100mm suitable for new single door including squaring up jambs and head inserting lintel over making good to surrounding plasterwork
146 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
half brick wall nr 26000
one brick wall nr 80000
one and half brick wall nr 106000
75mm blockwork nr 14000
100mm blockwork nr 16000
140mm blockwork nr 20000
215mm blockwork nr 32000
pound
Cut opening in existing wall size 1200times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 110000
one and half brick wall nr 130000
140mm blockwork nr 85000
215mm blockwork nr 100000
Cut opening in existing wall size 2000times1200mm for new window including squaring up head jambs and cill inserting lintel over and making good to surrounding plasterwork
one brick wall nr 140000
one and half brick wall nr 160000
140mm blockwork nr 115000
215mm blockwork nr 130000
Form opening in reinforced concrete floor slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
Form opening in reinforced concrete suspended slab and make good to all edges slab thickness
2
2
2
2
2
100mm m 11000
150mm m 13000
200mm m 15000
250mm m 17000
300mm m 19000
100mm m 13000
150mm m 15000
200mm m 18000
250mm m 20000
300mm m 22000
Composite and principal rates 147
pound
Form opening in reinforced concrete wall and make good to all edges slab thickness
100mm m2 13000
150mm m2 15000
200mm m2 18000
250mm m2 20000
300mm m2 22000
Filling openings
Fill openings in common brickwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
one brick wall m2 18000
brickblock cavity wall m2 22000
Fill openings in blockwork in gauged mortar including plastering one side
100mm thick blockwork wall m2 7000
215mm thick blockwork wall m2 8000
Fill openings in concrete floor slab with concrete
100mm thick m2 1400
150mm thick m2 2100
200mm thick m2 2800
250mm thick m2 3500
300mm thick m2 5000
Fill openings in suspended concrete floor slab with concrete including formwork to soffit
100mm thick m2 5400
150mm thick m2 6000
200mm thick m2 7000
250mm thick m2 7500
300mm thick m2 8500
Brickwork and blockwork
Cut out defective facing bricks in one brick wall and renew
pound350 per thousand
single brick nr 600
areas less than 1m2 m2 12200 2
pound500 per thousand
single brick nr 800
areas less than 1m2 m2 14000
areas over 1m2 m2 13000
2areas over 1m m 11600
148 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound350 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
Cut out raking crack in brickwork stitch in new facing brickwork (PC pound500 per thousand) pointing one side to match existing
half brick thick wall m 5600
one brick thick wall m 8800
nr 14000 concrete lintel and making good
Cut out defective terracotta air brick and replace
Rake out joints and point up in gauged mortar m2 1500
Rake out joints in gauged mortar re-fix loose flashing and point up on completion
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons
facings
replace with new bricks in gauged mortar
commons m2 6200
facings m2 6400
Rake out joints of random rubble wall and point up in cement mortar
flush pointing m2 1000
flush pointing m2 1100
Roofing
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and remove
tiles m2 1000
slates m2 1000
timber boarding m2 1400
Renew concrete lintel 1500mm long including one course of brickwork inserting new
Cut out one course of half brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
Cut out one course of one brick wall insert hessian-based damp course 112mm wise and
metal sheeting m2 800
corrugated sheeting m2 800
215times65mm nr 1000
215times140mm nr 1500
215times215mm nr 2000
horizontal m 1000
stepped
m 3600
m 3800
m 1400
2underfelt m 400
Composite and principal rates 149
metal sheeting m2 600
woodwool slabs m2 600
firings m2 300
Take up roof coverings from pitched roof and carefully lay aside
tiles m2 1400
slates m2 1400
metal sheeting m2 1200
corrugated sheeting m2 1200
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and carefully lay aside
metal sheeting m2 1000
woodwool slabs m2 1000
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm
25 of area
250mm centres m2 400
450mm centres m2 350
600mm centres m2 300
pound
Inspect existing roof battens replace with new size 38times25mm (contrsquod)
50 of area
250mm centres m2 600
450mm centres m2 500
600mm centres m2 400
250mm centres m2 800
450mm centres m2 700
600mm centres m2 600
100 of area
250mm centres m2 1000
450mm centres m2 850
600mm centres m2 700
Take off single slipped slate and re-fix nr 600
Take off single broken slate and renew with new Welsh Blue slate size
Take up roof coverings from flat roof and remove
bituminous felt m2 400
75 of area
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Take off broken slates in area approximately 1m2 and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
Take off double eaves course and renew with new Welsh Blue slates size
pound
Take off single slipped tile and re-fix nr 400
Take off single broken tile and renew
nr 800
Marley Ludlow nr 800
Marley Bold Roll nr 800
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 800
Take off broken tiles in area approximately 1 m2 and renew
Marley Plain nr 6600
Marley Ludlow nr 2400
Marley Bold Roll nr 2400
Marley Ludlow Plus nr 3400
Take off defective ridge capping and re-fix
half round m 2200
Carpentry and joinery
Take down or cut out existing timbers and load into skips
structural timbers
405times205mm nr 800
510times255mm nr 1000
610times305mm nr 1200
405times205mm nr 11000
510times255mm nr 12000
610times305mm nr 11500
405times205mm nr 4800
510times255mm nr 6000
610times305mm nr 5500
Marley Plain
angular m 2400
50times100mm m 110
50times150mm m 150
75times100mm m 180
75times150mm m 200
100times150mm m 240
100times200mm m 280
Composite and principal rates 151
roof boarding m2 400
floor boarding m2 300
stud partition m2 500
skirting and grounds
100mm high m 110
150mm high m 130
200mm high m 180
pound
rails
50mm high m 030
75mm high m 040
100mm high m 150
fittings
wall cupboards nr 300
floor units nr 350
sink units nr 400
staircases
straight flight nr 3800
doors frames and linings
single internal nr 1000
single external nr 1200
double internal nr 1600
double external nr 2000
windows and frames
casement 1200times900mm nr 1000
casement 1800times900mm nr 1200
sash 900times1500mm nr 1600
landing nr 2600
sash 900times1800mm nr 1800
ironmongery to softwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 600
cylinder lock nr 800
door closer nr 800
casement stay nr 200
deadlock nr 600
nr 400
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casement fastener nr 200
shelf brackets nr 200
butts hinges
pound
ironmongery to hardwood including piecing out
bolt
mortice lock nr 700
cylinder lock nr 900
door closer nr 900
casement stay nr 300
casement fastener nr 300
shelf brackets nr 400
butts hinges
100mm
125mm
Take off and lay aside for reuse
single doors nr 1800
double doors nr 2200
Take off and lay aside for reuse including frames and linings complete
single doors nr 2400
double doors nr 2800
Softwood windows including frames complete
casement 1200times900mm nr 1400
casement 1800times900mm nr 1600
sash 900times1500mm nr 2000
sash 900times1800mm nr 2200
Fittings
wall cupboards nr 800
floor units nr 1000
sink units nr 1400
125mm nr 500
100mm nr 450
75mm nr 400
deadlock nr 700
75mm
nr 500
nr 500
nr 550
nr 600
Composite and principal rates 153
pound
Cut out decayed structural softwood timber member and renew
floors
Cut out and renew decayed
m 1200
75mm high m 1400
dado rails
50mm high m 1200
75mm high m 1400
stair risers
stair treads
stair balusters 1000mm high
25mm diameter nr 1200
32mm diameter nr 1400
stair handrails
38mm diameter m 2000
Ease and adjust locks and hinges on
single doors nr 500
double doors nr 800
sash windows nr 1200
casement windows nr 800
Renew sash cord
sash windows nr 1800
50times150mm m 1000
50times175mm m 1200
50times200mm m 1400
roofs
50times150mm m 1200
50times175mm m 1400
50times200mm m 1600
picture rails
50mm high
19times210mm m 1500
25times210mm m 2400
25times275mm m 3800
32times275mm m 4200
3800
154 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Metalwork
Take down and load Into skips
metal doors
single garage nr 3000
metal windows
nr 1800
nr 2600
metal staircase
straight flight nr 4800
Take down and lay aside for reuse
nr 3200
nr 2800
nr 5000
Plumbing
Take down and load into skips
rainwater pipes and fittings m 100
rainwater gutters and fittings m 100
WC suites nr 800
wash basins nr 600
shower cubicles nr 800
single nr 2000
double nr 3500
double nr 4500
1200times2400mm nr 3400
landing nr 3400
metal doors
single nr 2200
double nr 3700
single garage
double nr 4700
metal windows
1200times1200mm nr 2000
1200times2400mm nr 3600
metal staircase
straight flight
landing nr 3600
baths nr 800
1200times1200mm
1200times1800mm
1200times1800mm
Composite and principal rates 155
pound
soil and vent pipe m 200
domestic hot and cold water system nr 9000
domestic central heating system nr 12000
Take down and renew rainwater goods including fittings
PVC pipes 68mm diameter m 2600
PVC pipes 68mm square m 2800
cast iron pipes 75mm diameter m 4000
cast iron pipes 100mm diameter m 5000
PVC gutters 76mm m 2600
PVC gutters 112mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 100mm m 3000
cast iron gutters 150mm m 5000
cast iron baths m 50000
acrylic baths m 40000
wash basins m 25000
acrylic baths m 40000
stainless steel sink m 25000
single urinals m 80000
Finishings
Hack off and load into skips
wall plaster m2 1000
ceiling plaster m2 800
quarry floor tiles m2 1600
cement and sand screed m2 1200 2 1400
Two coat plaster work
13mm thick to
walls m2 1800
10mm thick to
walls m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Cement and sand screed
12mm thick to walls m2 1400
18mm thick to walls m2 1800
Granolithic paving 25mm thick to floors m2 1700
granolithic m
156 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
pound
Quarry floor tiling 2
2
Wallboard 95mm thick and two coat plasterwork to
m2 1200
ceilings m2 1800
Clean existing painted timber framing and prepare to receive new finish m2 300
Burn off paint from timber framing rub down and prepare for new finish m2 600
150times150mm m 6000
200times200mm m 5600
walls
5 Indices and regional variations
Indices
Indices have been used for many years in the construction industry as a tool in the comparison of costs and tender prices between different periods of time They are essential when projecting cash flow forecasts on projects that may over run or for planning medium- to long-term projects where trends from historical cost databases can be identified and projected forwards
There are several indices available and the most appropriate must be selected to suit the project under consideration The main set of indices in the building industry is produced by the Building Cost Information Services (BCIS) and is published by the RICS The civil engineering industry sometimes use a price adjustment formula (usually called the Baxter formula after its originator) on contracts with a long construction period The formula is based on fewer headings than the BCIS and covers eleven categories
Construction indices usually present data under two headings construction costs and tender prices Construction costs represent the amounts paid by contractors for labour materials plant and other costs incurred in running a business Tender prices are the sums accepted by clients for the erection of projects and include profit and overheads
Tender prices tend to increase when there is a large volume of work available and decrease during lean periods In difficult times contractors may submit tenders at cost (or even below cost) in order to obtain work to keep the work force together and keep the plant occupied
Tender prices are compiled from accepted tenders based on statistics produced in quarterly periods and consolidated into annual figures The following table lists the construction costs and tender prices between 1984 and 2009mdashthe figures for 2008 and 2009 are estimated
Year Construction costs Tender prices
1984 236 210
1985 248 218
1986 262 229
1987 276 258
1988 293 309
1989 314 340
1990 337 309
1991 355 262
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1992 365 243
1993 372 235
1994 382 252
1995 401 265
1996 411 267
1997 421 283
1998 439 313
1999 460 332
2000 489 359
2001 507 384
2002 535 412
2003 568 429
2004 600 442
2005 641 465
2006 682 491
2007 718 525
2008 752 556
2009 789 584
Estimated
Regional variations
Construction costs vary in different parts of the UK and the following adjustments should be made to first stage estimates The costs in this book are set at 100
England
East Anglia 91
East Midlands 87
Inner London 106
North 90
North West 87
England
Outer London 100
South East 95
South West 91
Yorkshire and Humberside 90
Northern Ireland 72
Scotland
Wales 90
94
Year Construction costs Tender prices
6Property insurance
When preparing first stage estimates it is important that the fullest possible financial picture is presented to the client to enable him to make a decision on whether to proceed with the project or not
A calculation must be done for insurance purposes to assess the rebuilding costs if the building was damaged by fire or some other cause
The easiest way to achieve this is by using the square metre prices in Chapter 1 as a base The appropriate rate should be multiplied by the area of the building to be insured The resultant figure must then be adjusted by both the indices and regional variation factors in Chapter 5
The insurance cover must also include for the demolition of the damaged building (not just clearing away debris but grubbing up existing foundations and basements) and professional fees to plan and supervise the work of reconstruction Here is an example of how the calculation should be made
Example 1
Day Surgery in the East Anglia region constructed in 1982 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 600 m2
say pound1350 810000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 21600
831600
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for East Anglia
times91timespound831600 756756
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 56756
Carried forward pound 813512
Brought forward pound 813512
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 97621
Planning and building regulations say 25000 122621
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936133
VAT 175 163823
pound 1099956
The building should be insured for pound1100000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
Example 2
Heavy industrial factory in Scotland constructed in 1988 where the original cost is unknown
pound
Present day cost (Chapter 1) 2400 m2 say pound900 2160000
Demolition of old building including site clearance (Chapter 4) 50400
2210400
Regional variation (Chapter 5) for Scotland
2077776
Inflation during the demolition and rebuilding period based on a 18 month construction period and an initial 12 month pre-building period for the preparation of contract documents
say 3times25 years 155833
Carried forward pound 2233609
Brought forward pound 2233609
Fees (Chapter 7)
Professional fees say 12 268033
Planning and building regulations say 25000 293033
2526642
VAT 175 442162
pound 2968804
The building should be insured for pound3000000
Due to change from 15 to 175 on 1 January 2010
times94timespound2210400
7 Professional fees
The use of fee scales used to be mandatory but now clients are able to negotiate the level of fees with their professional advisers In the preparation of first stage estimates the cost of fees must be included on either an all-in fee basis for the professional team or separate fees for each discipline This chapter contains information for either method
An allowance should be made for expenses incurred in connection with the contract and VAT on professional fees should also be included The following categories of fees are included
bull architectsbull quantity surveyorsbull consulting engineersbull landscape architectsbull planningbull building regulations
Architectsrsquo fees
Details of Architectsrsquo fees are set out in lsquoEngaging an Architectrsquo and a copy can be obtained from RIBA Publications (0207 608 2375) The fees are based upon three classifications of buildings
simplemdashcar parks warehouses factories etcaveragemdashoffices retail outlets housing schools etccomplexmdashspecialist buildings hospitals laboratories etc
The work stages are set out below
Stages Proportion of fee
C Outline proposals 10ndash15
D Detailed proposals 15ndash20
E Final proposals 20
F Production information 20
G-L Tender and construction 25ndash35
The fees are assessed by applying the classification of the project to its value on a fee scale graph Extra fees may be due if the work is carried out in Stage A (Appraisal) and Stage B (Strategic Brief) or alteration work These fees would normally be charged on a time basis at an agreed rate Here are some typical examples of fees for new work
162 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Value of contract Fee as percentage of contract value
100000 85ndash110
500000 58ndash85
1000000 45ndash78
2000000 40ndash73
3000000 38ndash70
Quantity Surveyorsrsquo fees
The following examples of fees are set out in Professional Charges for Quantity Surveying Services obtainable from Surveyors Publications (01203 694757) Although Scale 36 (inclusive fees for quantity surveying services) has been abolished it is included here for general guidance
Scales 36 and 37mdashBuilding workThere are three basic categories of works
Category A complex with little repetition
Category B less complex with some repetition
Category C simple
For each category there are two types of fees
Scale 36 inclusive scale for complete services
Scale 37 itemised scale divided into pre- and post-contract services
Here are some examples of percentages and fees for varying sized projects
Scale 36mdashInclusive services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 9380 625 9060 604 7650 5 10
250000 14380 575 13760 550 11750 470
350000 19030 544 18060 516 15450 441
450000 23330 518 21960 488 18750 417
750000 34880 465 32010 427 27450 366
1250000 51880 415 46010 368 39950 320
2500000 90380 362 79010 316 68200 273
4000000 133880 333 116010 290 99200 248
pound
Professional fees 163
Scale 37mdashPre-contract services
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 4730 315 4410 294 3930 262
250000 7030 281 6410 256 5730 229
350000 9080 259 8160 233 7230 227
450000 10880 242 9660 215 8430 417
750000 15830 211 13560 181 11580 154
1250000 23330 187 19060 152 16080 129
2500000 39080 156 31810 127 26330 105
4000000 56380 140 45810 115 37330 093
Scale 37mdashPost-contract services (Alternative 1)
Value of work pound
Category pound A Category pound B Category pound C
150000 3150 210 3150 210 2520 168
250000 4850 194 4850 194 4020 161
350000 6500 184 6450 184 5470 156
450000 8100 180 7950 177 6870 153
750000 12450 166 11850 158 10620 142
1250000 18950 152 17350 152 16120 129
2500000 34200 137 30100 120 27870 111
4000000 51200 128 44100 110 40370 101
For negotiating and agreeing prices with a contractor
Value of work Fee
pound pound
150000 750 050
250000 1050 042
350000 1350 039
450000 1650 037
750000 2400 032
1250000 3350 027
2500000 4600 018
4000000 6100 015
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Scale 38mdashCivil Engineering work
Category 1 Runways roads railways and earthworks and dredging and monolithic walls
Category 2 Piled quay walls suspended jetties bridges sewers storage and treatment tanks turbine halls reactor blocks
Pre-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 1960 065 3650 073
1500000 5040 034 8850 050
2500000 7540 030 12850 051
5000000 12790 026 21850 044
7000000 16790 024 28850 041
12000000 25790 021 45350 038
15000000 30290 020 54350 036
25000000 44790 018 83350 033
Post-contract services
Value of work Category 1 Category 2
pound Fee pound Fee pound
500000 5950 119 10750 215
750000 8250 110 15000 200
1500000 14250 095 26250 175
2500000 20750 083 38250 153
5000000 34000 068 65250 131
7000000 44000 063 86250 123
12000000 68000 057 135750 113
15000000 81500 054 162750 109
25000000 125000 050 249750 100
Consulting Engineersrsquo fees
Engineersrsquo fees are published by The Association for Consultancy and Engineering Alliance House 12 Caxton House London SW1H 0QL (tel 0207 222 6557) and copies can be obtained from them
Professional fees 165
Landscape Consultantsrsquo fees
The fees for work over the value of pound10000 are calculated in two parts Part 1 is assessed from a graph which indicates the fee percentage from 6 to 14 according to the value of the contract Part 2 is a coefficient ranging from 10 where the consultant has overall responsibility to his client for a job with a normal balance of hard and soft works
This may increase to 12 when the soft works element exceeds 50 of the landscape contract or for private contracts The coefficient may be decreased to 08 for other types of jobs such as golf courses and road landscaping Here is an example
Assume a project has a contract value of pound100000 including both hard and soft works in a new business park The fee graph shows that the percentage norm is 75 The coefficient is 12 because the soft work element exceeds 50 The job coefficient is 10 so the compounded coefficient is 10times12 The total percentage fee will be 75times12=90
The scale of fees allows for other methods of remuneration such as lump sum fees using a ceiling figure in conjunction with a time basis or having a retainer that can be reviewed after a period and paid according to the value of the actual work carried out
Similarly when only occasional work is required this can be charged on a time basis Site surveys would normally be paid on a lump sum basis of estimated time involved
Professional team all-in fees
Assessing the fees for professional teams working on a development project can be complicated due to the different methods of fee calculation adopted by the various professional bodies Worked examples of these are shown in this chapter relating to a range of contract values
Sometimes the client will prefer to deal with only one discipline and a lead professional will be appointed This firm will negotiate an overall fee for the whole team and the table below shows the effect of this arrangement The figures have been rounded off to the nearest pound1000
Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
13 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
200 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
300 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45
400 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60
500 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
600 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90
700 56 63 70 77 84 91 98 105
800 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120
900 72 81 90 99 108 117 126 135
1000 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
1200 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
1400 112 126 140 154 168 182 196 210
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Project costs (pound000)
8 pound000
9 pound000
10 pound000
11 pound000
12 pound000
1 3 pound000
14 pound000
15 pound000
1600 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
1800 144 162 180 198 216 234 252 270
2000 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
2250 180 202 225 247 270 292 315 337
2500 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375
2750 220 247 275 302 330 357 385 412
3000 240 270 300 330 360 390 420 450
3250 260 292 325 357 390 422 455 487
3500 280 315 350 385 420 455 490 525
3750 300 337 375 412 450 487 525 562
4000 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600
5500 440 495 550 605 660 715 770 825
6000 480 540 600 660 720 780 840 900
7000 560 630 700 770 840 910 980 1050
8000 640 720 800 880 960 1040 1120 1200
9000 720 810 900 990 1080 1170 1260 1350
10000 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
8 Useful addresses
Association of Consulting EngineersAlliance House12 Caxton StreetLondon SW1 OQL(0207 222 6557)
British Association of Landscape IndustriesLandscape HouseNational Agricultural CentreStoneleigh ParkWarwickshire CV8 2LG(0247 669 0333)
British Board of AgrementPO Box 195 Bucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordHerts WD2 7NG(01923 665300)
British Decorators Association32 Coton RoadNuneatonWarwickshire CV11 5TW(0247 635 3776)
British Flat Roofing Council186 Beardall StreetHucknallNottingham NG15 7JU(01159566666)
British Property Federation1 Warwick Row7th FloorLondon SW1E 5ER(0207 828 0111)
British Standards Institution389 Chiswick High StreetLondon W4 4AL(0208 996 9000)
British Woodworking Federation55 Tufton Street
168 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
London SW1 3QL(0870 458 6939)
Building Centre Group26 Store StreetLondon WC1E 7BT(0207 692 4000)
Building Cost Information ServiceRICS12 Great George StreetParliament SquareLondon SWIP 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Building Employers Confederation56ndash64 Leonard StreetLondon EC2A 4JX(0207 608 5000)
Building Research EstablishmentBucknallrsquos LaneGarston WatfordWD2 7JR (01923 664000)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators12 Bloomsbury SquareLondon WC1A 2LP(0207 421 7444)
Chartered Institute of BuildingEnglemere Kingsrsquos RideAscot Berkshire SL5 7BJ(01344 630700)
Concrete SocietyCentury HouseTelford AvenueCrowthorneBerkshire RG45 6YS(01344466007)
Confederation of British IndustryCentre Point103 New Oxford StreetLondon WC1A 1DU(0207 379 7400)
Electrical Contractors AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtBayswaterLondon W2 4HY(0207 313 4800)
Useful addresses 169
Federation of Master Builders14ndash15 Great James StreetLondon WC1N 3DP(0207 242 7583)
Glass and Glazing Federation44ndash48 Borough High StreetLondon SEI 1XB(0207 403 7177)
Heating and Ventilation Contractorsrsquo AssociationESCA House34 Palace CourtLondon W2 4JG(0207 313 4900)
Housing Corporation HQ149 Tottenham Court RoadLondon W1P OBN(0207 393 2000)
Institute of Mechanical Engineers1 Birdcage WalkLondon SW1H 9JJ(0207 222 7894)
Institute of Plumbing64 Station LaneHornchurchEssex RN12 6NB(017108 472791)
Institution of Civil Engineers1ndash7 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AA(0207 222 7722)
Institution of Civil Engineering SurveyorsDominion HouseSibson RoadSaleCheshire M33 7PP(0161 9723100)
Institution of Electrical EngineersSavoy PlaceLondon WC2R OBL(0207 240 1871)
Institution of Structural Engineers11 Upper Belgrave StreetLondon SW1X 8BH(0207 235 4535)
170 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Joint Contracts Tribunal66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of British Architects66 Portland PlaceLondon W1N 4AD(0207 580 5533)
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors12 Great George StreetLondon SW1P 3AD(0207 222 7000)
Royal Town Planning Institute41 Botolph LaneLondon ER3R 8DL(0207 929 9494)
Timber Research and Development AssociationStocking LaneHughenden ValleyHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP14 4ND(01494 569 600)
Town and Country Planning Association17 Carlton House TerraceLondon SW1Y 5AS(0207 930 8903)
Water Services Association1 Queen Annrsquos GateLondon SW1H 9BT(0207 957 4567)
Welsh Development AgencyTreforest Industrial EstatePontypriddGlamorgan CS37 5UT(01345 775577)
Zinc Development Association6 Wrenrsquos Court56 Victoria RoadSutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB72 1SY(0121 3558386)
9 Estimating data
When preparing first stage estimates it is often necessary to take a broad view because of lack of time or information The data in this chapter are intended to help in this process
LABOUR
The rates in this book have been calculated based on the following labour hourly values
General operatives pound13
Craftsmen pound17
Plumbers pound18
Electricians pound19
The following hourly gang rates have also been used where applicable
Building
Groundwork gang pound70
Concreting gang pound60
Steel fixing gang pound60
Formwork gang pound90
Bricklaying gang pound50
Lightweight blockwork gang pound50
Dense blockwork gang pound50
Carpentry gang pound60
Drain laying gang pound35
Civil engineering
Concreting gang pound90
Shuttering gang pound75
Pipe laying (small bore) gang pound80
Pipe laying (large bore) gang pound90
Sub base laying gang pound75
Concrete paving gang pound90
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The metric system
Linear
1 centimetre (cm) = 10 millimetres (mm)
1 decimetre (dm) = 10 centimetres (cm)
1 metre (m) = 10 decimetres (dm)
1 kilometre (km) = 1000 metres (m)
Area
100 sq millimetres = 1 sq centimetre
100 sq centimetres = 1 sq decimetre
100 sq decimetres = 1 sq metre
1000 sq metres = 1 hectare
Capacity
1 millilitre (ml) = 1 cubic centimetre (cm3)
1 centilitre (cl) = 10 millilitres (ml)
1 decilitre (dl) = 10 centilitres (cl)
= 10 decilitres (dl)
Weight
1 centigram (cg) = 10 milligrams (mg)
1 decigram (dg) = 10 centigrams (cg)
1 gram (g) = 10 decigrams (dg)
1 decagram (dag) = 10 grams (g)
1 hectogram (hg) = 10 decagrams (dag)
Conversion equivalents (imperialmetric)
Length
inch = 254 mm
1 foot = 3048 mm
1 yard = 9144 mm
1 yard = 09144m
1 mile = 160934m
Area
1 sq inch = 64516 sq mm
1 sq ft = 0092903 sq m
1 sq yard = 08361 sq m
1 acre = 4840 sq yards
1 litre (l)
Estimating data 173
1 acre = 2471 hectares
Liquid
= 0454 litres
1 pint = 0568 litres
1 gallon = 4546 litres
Horse-power
1 hp = 746 watts
1 hp = 0746 kW
1 hp =
Weight
= 04536 kg
1 cwt = 508 kg
1 ton = 10161 kg
Conversion equivalents (metricimperial)
Length
1 mm = 003937 inches
1 centimetre = 03937 inches
1 metre = 1094 yards
1 metre = 3282 ft
1 kilometre = 0621373 miles
Area
1 sq millimetre = 000155 sq in
1 sq metre = 10764 sq ft
1 sq metre = 1196 sq yards
1 acre = 404686 sq m
1 hectare = 0404686 acres
Liquid
1 litre = 2202 Ibs
1 litre = 176 pints
1 litre = 022 gallons
Horse-power
1 watt = 000134 hp
1 kw = 134 hp
1 hp = 0759 kg ms
1 lb water
1 lb
33000 ftlbmin
174 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weight
1 kg = 2205 Ibs
1 kg = 001968 cwt
1 kg = 0000984 ton
Temperature equivalents
To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius deduct 32 and multiply by 59To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply by 95 and add 32
Fahrenheit Celsius
230 1100
220 1044
210 989
200 933
190 878
180 822
170 767
160 711
150 656
140 600
130 544
120 489
110 433
100 378
90 322
80 267
70 211
60 156
50 100
40 44
30
20
10
0
11ndash
67
22
178
ndash
ndash
ndash
Estimating data 175
Areas and volumes
Figure Area Perimeter
Rectangle Lengthtimesbreadth Sum of sides
Triangle Basetimeshalf of perpendicular height
Sum of sides
Quadrilateral Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapezoidal Sum of areas of contained triangles
Sum of sides
Trapeziumperpendicular height
Sum of sides
Parallelogram Basetimesperpendicular height Sum of sides
Regular polygon Half sum of sidestimeshalf internal diameter
Sum of sides
Circle pitimesradius2
Figure Surface area Volume
Cylinder pitimes2timesradius2timeslength (curved surface only)
2
Sphere pitimesdiameter2 3
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Aggregate coarse 1500
Ashes 800
Ballast 600
Blockboard standard
Blockboard tempered 940ndash1060
Blocks natural aggregate
75mm 16000
100mm 21500
140mm 30000
Blocks lighweight aggregate
75mm 6000
100mm 8000
140mm 11200
Bricks Fletton 182000
Bricks engineering 225000
Bricks concrete 185000
Brickwork 1125mm 22000
940ndash1000
Half of sum of parallel sidestimes
pitimesradius timeslength
Diameter times05236
pitimesdiameter or pitimes2timesradius
176 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
Brickwork 215mm 46500
Brickwork 3275mm 71000
Cement 1440
Chalk 2240
Chipboard standard 650ndash750
Chipboard flooring 680ndash800
Clay 1800
Concrete 2450
6mm 0091
8mm 0125
10mm 0158
12mm 0191
15mm 0280
18mm 0385
22mm 0531
28mm 0681
35mm 1133
42mm 1368
54mm 1769
Copper pipes table Y
6mm 0117
8mm 0162
10mm 0206
12mm 0251
15mm 0392
18mm 0476
22mm 0697
28mm 0899
35mm 1409
42mm 1700
54mm 2905
Copper pipes table Z
6mm 0077
8mm 0105
10mm 0133
12mm 0161
Copper pipes tabletimes
Estimating data 177
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm15mm 020318mm 029222mm 035928mm 045935mm 067042mm 092254mm 1334
Flint 2550Gravel 1750Hardcore 1900Hoggin 1750Glass clear sheet
3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 150010mm 250012mm 300015mm 375019mm 475025mm 6350
Glass float3mm 7504mm 10005mm 12506mm 1500
Glass patterned3mm 6004mm 7505mm 9506mm 115010mm 2150
Laminboard 500ndash700Lime ground 750Mild steel flat bars
25times953mm 191038times953mm 284050times1270 506050times1900 7590
Mild steel round bars6mm 02228mm 039510mm 0616
178 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2 kgm
12mm 0888
16mm 1579
20mm 2466
25mm 3854
32mm 6313
40mm 9864
50mm 15413
Mild steel square bars
6mm 0283
8mm 0503
10mm 0784
12mm 1131
16mm 2010
20mm 3139
25mm 4905
32mm 8035
40mm 12554
50mm 19617
Plaster
780
Carlite tough coat 11 mm thick
780
Carlite bonding 8mm thick 710
Carlite bonding 11 mm thick 980
Thistle hardwall 11 mm thick 880
Thistle dri-coat 11 mm thick 830
Thistle renovating 11 mm thick
880
Sand 1600
Screed 125mm thick 2900
Stone Bath 2200
Stone crushed 1350
Stone Darley Dale 2400
Carlite browning 11mm thick
Estimating data 179
Weights of materials kgm3 kgm2
Stone natural 2400
Stone Portland 2200
Stone reconstructed 2250
Stone York 2400
Terrazzo 25mm thick 4550
Timber
Ash 800
Baltic Spruce 480
Beech 815
Birch 720
Box 960
Cedar 480
Ebony 1215
Elm 625
Greenheart 960
Jarrah 815
Maple 750
Pine Pitchpine 800
Pine Red Deal 575
Pine Yellow Deal 530
Sycamore 530
Teak African 960
Teak Indian 655
Walnut 495
Top soil 1000
Water 950
Woodblock flooringsoftwood 1270
hardwood 1760
Zinc sheeting 46
EXCAVATION AND FILLINGShrinkage of deposited material
Clay minus10Gravel minus75Sandy soil minus125
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Bulking excavated material
Clay 40
Gravel 25
Sand 20
Typical fuel comsumption for plant
Engine size kW Litres per hour
Compressors up to 20 40030 65040 82050 90075 1600100 2000125 2500150 3000
Concrete mixers up to5 10010 24015 38020 500
Dumpers5 1307 20010 30015 40020 49030 70050 1200
Excavators10 25020 45040 90060 130080 1700
Pumps5 11010 21015 32020 42025 550
Estimating data 181
CONCRETE WORKConcrete mixes
Mix Cement t Sand m3 Aggregate m3 Water litters
112 050 045 070 20800
1153 037 050 080 18500
124 030 054 085 17500
1255 025 055 085 16600
136 022 055 085 16000
BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK
Bricks per m2 (brick size 215times1035times65mm)
Half brick wall
stretcher bond 59
English bond 89
English garden wall bond 74
Flemish bond 79
One brick wall
English bond 118
Flemish bond 118
One and a half brick wall
English bond 178
Flemish bond 178
Two brick wall
English bond 238
Flemish bond 238
Metric modular bricks
200times100times75mm
90mm thick 133
190mm thick 200
200times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
190mm thick 100
290mm thick 150
300times100times75mm
90mm thick 44
300times100times100mm
90mm thick 50
Blocks per m2 (block size 414times215mm)
182 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
60mm thick 99
75mm thick 99
100mm thick 99
140mm thick 99
190mm thick 99
215mm thick 99
Mortar per m2 Wirecut m3 1 Frog m3 2 Frogs m3
Brick size 215times1035times65mm
half brick wall 0017 0024 0031
one brick wall 0045 0059 0073
one and a half brick wall 0072 0093 0114
two brick wall 0101 0128 0155
Brick size 200times100times75mm Solid m3 Perforated m3
90mm thick 0016 0019
190mm thick 0042 0048
290mm thick 0068 0078
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0013 0016
190mm thick 0036 0041
290mm thick 0059 0067
Solid m3 Perforated m3
Brick size 200times100times100mm
90mm thick 0015 0018
Block size 440times215mm
60mm thick 0004
75mm thick 0005
100mm thick 0006
140mm thick 0007
190mm thick 0008
215mm thick 0009
MASONRY
Mortar per m2 of random walling m3
300mm thick wall 0120
450mm thick wall 0160
550mm thick wall 0120
Estimating data 183
CARPENTRY AND JOINERYLength of boarding required mm2
Board width 75mm 1333
Board width 100mm 1000
Board width 125mm 800
Board width 150mm 667
Board width 175mm 571
Board width 200mm 500
ROOFING Lap mm Gauge mm Nrm2 Battens mm2
Clayconcrete tiles
267times165mm 65 100 6000 1000
65 98 6400 1050
65 90 6800 1130
387times230mm 75 300 1600 320
100 280 1740 350
420times330mm 75 340 1000 290
100 320 1074 310
Fibre slates
500times250mm 90 205 1950 485
80 210 1910 476
70 215 1860 465
600times300mm 105 250 1360 404
100 250 1340 400
90 255 1310 392
80 260 1290 385
70 263 1270 377
400times200mm 70 165 3000 606
75 162 3090 617
90 155 3230 645
500times250mm 70 215 1860 465
75 212 1890 472
90 205 1950 488
100 200 2000 500
110 195 2050 513
600times300mm 100 250 134 400
110 245 1360 408
184 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Natural slates
405times205mm 75 165 2959 870
405times255mm 75 165 2375 606
405times305mm 75 165 1900 500
460times230mm 75 195 2300 600
460times255mm 75 195 2037 520
460times305mm 75 195 1700 500
510times255mm 75 220 1802 460
510times305mm 75 220 1500 400
560times280mm 75 240 1481 412
560times280mm 75 240 1400 400
610times305mm 75 265 1227 374
Reconstructed stone slates
380times250mm 75 150 1600 320
PLASTERING AND TILING
Plaster coverage m2 per 1000kg
Carlite browning 11 mm thick 135ndash155
Carlite tough coat 11mm thick 135ndash150
Carlite bonding 11mm thick 100ndash115
Thistle hardwall 11mm thick 115ndash130
Thistle dri-coat 11mm thick 135ndash135
Thistle renovating 11mm thick 115ndash125
Tile coverage Nr per m2
4327
200times200mm 2500
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Roof drainage Area m2 Pipe mm Gutter mm
One end outlet 15 50 75
38 68 100
100 110 150
Centre outlet 30 50 75
75 68 100
200 110 150
152times152mm
Estimating data 185
PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING
Average coverage of paints m2 per litre
Timber Plastered surfaces Brickwork
Primer 10ndash12 9ndash11 5ndash7
Undercoat 10ndash12 11ndash14 6ndash8
Gloss 11ndash14 11ndash14 6ndash8
Emulsion 10ndash12 12ndash15 6ndash10
Wallpaper coverage per roll Rolls nr Wall height m Room perimeter m
4 250 8
5 250 9
5 250 10
6 250 11
6 250 12
7 250 13
7 250 14
8 250 15
8 250 16
8 250 17
9 250 18
10 250 19
10 250 20
10 250 21
11 250 22
11 250 23
12 250 24
13 250 25
13 250 26
14 250 27
5 280 8
5 280 9
5 280 10
7 280 11
7 280 12
7 280 13
8 280 14
8 280 15
9 280 16
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10 280 17
10 280 18
11 280 19
11 280 20
12 280 21
13 280 22
13 280 23
14 280 24
14 280 25
15 280 26
15 280 27
Drainage
Trench widths Under 15m deep mm Over 15m deep mm
Pipe diameter 100mm 450 600
Pipe diameter 150mm 500 650
Pipe diameter 225mm 600 750
Pipe diameter 300mm 650 800
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and haunching (m3 per m) m3
Pipe diameter 100mm 0117
Pipe diameter 150mm 0152
Pipe diameter 225mm 0195
Volumes of filling for pipe bed and surround (m3 per m)
Pipe diameter 100mm 0185
Pipe diameter 150mm 0231
Pipe diameter 225mm 0285
Pipe diameter 300mm 0391
LANDSCAPING
Tree sizes Type Height Clear stem height
Girth
Light standard 250ndash275m 150ndash180m 6ndash8cm
Standard 275ndash300m 18m 8ndash10cm
Selected standard
300ndash350m 18m 10ndash12cm
Heavy standard 350ndash400m 18m 12ndash14cm
Extra heavy standard
400ndash500m 18m 14ndash16cm
Estimating data 187
gmm2 34 gmm2 50 gmm2 102 gmm2 500
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2)
50 75 150 200
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2)
18 27 54 72
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2)
350 525 1050 1400
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2)
23 35 69 92
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2)
368 552 1104 1472
area 6900m2)235 352 705 940
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2)
170 255 510 680
Weedkiller
litres per hectare
Bowling green (size 384times384m area 1475m2) 148
Cricket square (size 228times228m area 522m2) 052
Golf green (18 nr each size 570m2) 1028
Lawn tennis (size 366times183m area 670m2) 067
Football (size 119times91m area 10380m2) 1083
Rugby (size 100times69m area 6900m2) 690
Hockey (size 91times55m area 5005m2) 500
CIVIL ENGINEERING OUTPUT
Placing ready-mixed concrete Labour gang (m3 per hour)
Mass concrete
blinding
150mm thick 550
150ndash300mm thick 625
300ndash500mm thick 700
bases
not exceeding 150mm thick 500
not exceeding 300mm thick 575
not exceeding 500mm thick 675
exceeding 150mm thick 700
sports fieldsQuantities of seed for
Rugby (size 100times69m
188 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
Reinforced concrete
bases
not exceeding 300mm thick 550
not exceeding 500mm thick 625
exceeding 150mm thick 675
suspended slabs
not exceeding 150mm thick 375
not exceeding 300mm thick 475
exceeding 300mm thick 575
walls
not exceeding 150mm thick 350
not exceeding 300mm thick 450
exceeding 300mm thick 500
beams and columns
sectional area not exceeding 003m2) 200
sectional area not exceeding 003 -10m2) 250
sectional area exceeding 10m2) 350
Fixing bar reinforcement
The following figures exclude delivery craneage and hoisting in position The hours refer to tonnes per hour for a steelfixer and general operative
Height up to 6m (hours)
Height 7 to 12m (hours)
Height 13 to 19m (hours)
Height over 19m (hours)
Straight round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 006 008 012 016 to braces columns and sloping roofs
006 008 012 016
Bent round barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 006 006 008to braces columns and sloping
roofs002 002 004 006
Straight indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 008 010 014 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 004 004 008
Bent indented or square barsto beams walls roofs and walls 004 004 006 006 to braces columns and sloping roofs
002 002 004 004
Estimating data 189
Erecting and striking formwork
Joiner m2 per hour General operative m2 per hour
Vertical wall face height
up to 15m 170 080
15 to 30m 140 070
30 to 45m 120 060
45 to 60m 100 050
Horizontal slabs height
up to 30m 111 111
30 to 36m 105 105
36 to 42m 100 100
42 to 48m 095 095
48 to 54m 090 090
54 to 60m 083 083
Formwork multipliers Multiplier
Battered walls 120
Circular walls to large radius 170
Circular walls to small radius 210
Formwork one use 100
Formwork two uses per use 085
Formwork three uses per use 075
Formwork four uses per use 072
ormwork five uses per use 068
Formwork six uses per use 066
Formwork seven uses per use 063
Drainage
Unit Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 15m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 30m deep
Drainage gang (mhour) in trenches less
than 45m deep
Lay and joint flexible-jointed clayware pipes diameter
100mm m 10 8 7
150mm m 7 6 5
225mm m 5 4 3
300mm m 4 3 2
375mm m 3 2 2
190 Sponrsquos First Stage Estimating Handbook
450mm m 2 2 1
Bends
100mm nr 20 17 14
150mm nr 17 14 13
225mm nr 13 10 8
300mm nr 10 8 7
375mm nr 7 6 5
450mm nr 3 3 2
Single junctions
100mm nr 13 10 8
150mm nr 7 6 5
225mm nr 6 5 4
300mm nr 4 3 3
375mm nr 3 2 2
450mm nr 2 2 1
Precast concrete manholes Unit Pipelayer General operative
675mm diameter shaft rings mhour 100 030
900mm diameter manhole rings mhour 060 020
1200mm diameter manhole rings mhour 040 010
1500mm diameter manhole rings mhour 030 010
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 100 030
1200 to 675mm tapers nrhour 060 020
900 to 675mm tapers nrhour 050 020
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 250 080
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 200 070
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 140 050
Cover slabs to 675mm rings nrhour 090 030
Build in pipes and make good
150mm diameter nrhour 400 000
300mm diameter nrhour 200 000
450mm diameter nrhour 100 000
Benching 150mm thick m2hour 120 120
Benching 300mm thick m2hour 060 060
Render benching 25mm thick m2hour 110 110
Manhole cover and frame nrhour 130 130
Agricultural buildings 2Alterations and repairs 179ndash193Ambulance stations 1 13 16
Banks 1 13 17Beds 88ndash89Boilers 168ndash169Bowling greens 5Breaking up 86ndash87Brickwork blockwork and masonry 158ndash160
227ndash229Buildersrsquo work 84Building Societies 1Building work 51ndash84Busbar trunking 173ndash174
Cables and wiring 176Cable trays 177Car parking 8 12 15 47Car parks 109ndash110Carpentry and joinery 229Car repairs 2Car showroom 2Car washers 8Ceiling finishes 80ndash81Churches 5Church halls 5Cinemas 4Circuit breakers 175Civil engineering outputs 236ndash238Civil engineering work 116ndash163Coach and bus stations 8Colleges 6 40Community centres 4Composite and principal rates 49ndash193Computer buildings 6Concert halls 4Concrete ancillaries 134ndash137Concrete work 227Conduits 177ndash178Convents 5
Costs per square metre 1ndash9Costs per unit 11ndash12Courts 1 13 18Crematoria 5
Demolition and site clearance 128ndash129Dental surgeries 3Distribution boards 171ndash172Drainage 94ndash100 233 238Ductwork 166ndash167
Earthworks 129ndash130Electrical work 171ndash178Elemental costs 13ndash47Estimating data 217ndash239Excavation 85ndash86 105 225ndash226Exhibition buildings 4 5External doors 69ndash70External walls 64ndash69External works 85
Factories 2 14 20ndash21Fencing 92ndash94Field drains 113ndash115Fire stations 1 19Filling 87ndash88 105ndash106Finishings 192ndash193Flats 11 12 15 43 45 46Floor finishes 76ndash80Frame 54Fuel consumption 226
General items 116ndash120Geotechnical and other processes 122ndash127Golf club houses 4 14 83Ground investigation 120ndash121Gymnasia 5
Halls 1Health centres 2 30Hot and cold water services 83
Index
192 Index
Hotels 7 11Hospitals 3 11Housing 7 11 12 15 46
Ice rinks 4Indices 195ndash196In situ concrete 131ndash133Internal doors 72ndash74Internal walls 70ndash72
Laboratories 2 3 25Labour 217Landscaping 103ndash115 234ndash235Libraries 6 14Livestock buildings 24Luminaires 178
Magistratesrsquo courts 1Manholes 100ndash103 143ndash144 239Masonry 229Mechanical work 164ndash170Metric system 218ndash220Miscellaneous metalwork 145ndash148Miscellaneous work 162Museums 6
Nursery units 26Nursesrsquo residences 7Nursing homes 4 11
Offices 2ndash3Old personsrsquo homes 13 31
Painting 160Painting and wallpapering 232ndash233Partitions 70ndash72Paths 108ndash109Pavings 89ndash92Pharmacies 3Piling 149ndash151Pipework 82 138ndash143 164ndash166Planting 112ndash113Plastering and tiling 231Plumbing and heating 192 231Police stations 1 13 20Post offices 1Precast concrete 138Preliminaries 49Prisons 1Property insurance 199ndash201
Professional fees 203ndash209Public houses 4 14 34
Radiators 169ndash170Rail track 154ndash156Regional variations 196ndash197Research facilities 6Restaurants 4 14 35Retaining walls 107ndash108Roads 108Roads and pavings 151ndash154Roofing 229ndash231Roofs 56ndash63
Sanitary fittings 81Schools 6 12 14 38 39 40 41Sewer renovation and ancillary works 162ndash163Shopping malls 8Shops 8Site clearance 103ndash105Soil stabilisation 106ndash107Sixth form colleges 6 40Soiling seeding and turfing 110ndash113Sport centres 4Sports grounds 110Sports halls 14 36Sports stadia 11Sports pavillons 4Squash courts 4Staircases 63ndash64Structural metalwork 145Student accommodation 7 12Substructures 49ndash53Supermarkets 8Surface treatments 88 106Surgeries 3 14 29Swimming pools 4
Taking down 179Teachersrsquo training colleges 4 14 42Temperature equivalents 220Temples 5Tennis courts 5Theatres 5ndash11Thermal insulation 167ndash169Timber 148ndash149Transformers 171Trunking 172ndash175Tunnels 156ndash158
Index 203
Universities 6Upper floors 55ndash56Useful addresses 211ndash215
VAT xiVillage halls 14 20Visitorsrsquo centres 5
Wall finishes 74ndash75
Warehouses 8 27 28Waterproofing 161Weights of materials 221ndash225Welfare centres 13 32Windows 69ndash70
Youth clubs 4
Youth hostels 7
- Book Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Costs per square metre
- 2 Costs per unit
- 3 Elemental costs
- 4 Composite and principal rates
- 5 Indices and regional variations
- 6 Property insurance
- 7 Professional fees
- 8 Useful addresses
- 9 Estimating data
- Index
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