ABSTRACT
A142 (2.22 kg/m2); 1 layer m2 4.30 to 5.50 A142 (2.22 kg/m2); 2 layers m2 6.30 to 8.05 A193 (3.02 kg/m2); 1 layer m2 4.30 to 5.50 A193 (3.02 kg/m2); 2 layers m2 7.35 to 9.40 A252 (3.95 kg/m2); 1 layer m2 5.35 to 6.85 A252 (3.95 kg/m2); 2 layers m2 8.60 to 11.00 A393 (6.16 kg/m2); 1 layer m2 6.30 to 8.05 A393 (6.16 kg/m2); 2 layers m2 12.60 to 16.10
High yield bent bar reinforcement BS 4449 ; per m2 ground floor plan area at a rate of
25 kg/m2 m2 5.35 to 6.85 50 kg/m2 m2 9.65 to 12.30 75 kg/m2 m2 14.90 to 19.00 100 kg/m2 m2 19.20 to 24.50
1 SUBSTRUCTURE – cont
Other foundations/alternative slabs/extras Reinforced concrete bed including excavation and hardcore; per m2 ground floor plan area
150mm thick m2 42.00 to 54.00 200mm thick m2 56.00 to 72.00 300mm thick m2 69.00 to 98.00
Extra per m2 ground floor plan area for sound reducing quil in screed m2 4.40 to 7.80 50mm insultaion under slab and at edge m2 7.20 to 10.60 75mm insultaion under slab and at edge m2 8.95 to 13.40 suspended precast concrete slabs in lieu of in situ slab m2 18.90 to 24.00
2.1 FRAME AND 2.2 UPPER FLOORS Reinforced in situ concrete columns at 30N/mm2, bar reinforcement at 200 kg/m3; basic formwork (assumed four uses) ; column size
225× 225mm m 49.00 to 62.00 300× 300mm m 69.00 to 88.00 300× 450mm m 95.00 to 120.00 300× 600mm m 115.00 to 150.00 450× 450mm m 125.00 to 160.00
In situ concrete casing to steel column at 30N/mm2, basic framework (assumed four uses), column size
225× 225mm m 51.00 to 51.00 300× 300mm m 72.00 to 72.00 300× 450mm m 95.00 to 95.00 300× 600mm m 110.00 to 110.00 450× 450mm m 115.00 to 115.00 450× 600mm m 140.00 to 140.00 450× 900mm m 195.00 to 195.00
Reinforced in situ concrete isloated beams at 30N/mm2; bar reinforcement at 200 kg/m3 basic formwork (assumed four uses); beam size
225× 450mm m 86.00 to 110.00 225× 600mm m 105.00 to 135.00 300× 600mm m 120.00 to 160.00 300× 900mm m 180.00 to 230.00 300× 1200mm m 220.00 to 280.00 450× 600mm m 160.00 to 200.00 450× 900mm m 220.00 to 280.00 450× 1200mm m 280.00 to 355.00 600× 600mm m 195.00 to 250.00 600× 900mm m 260.00 to 335.00 600× 1200mm m 335.00 to 430.00
In situ concrete casing to steel attached beams at 30N/mm3; basic formwork (assumed four uses); beam size
225× 450mm m 77.00 to 99.00 225× 600mm m 99.00 to 125.00 300× 600mm m 110.00 to 140.00
300× 900mm m 155.00 to 200.00 300× 1200mm m 195.00 to 250.00 450× 600mm m 135.00 to 170.00 450× 900mm m 190.00 to 240.00 450× 1200mm m 240.00 to 300.00 600× 600mm m 175.00 to 225.00 600× 900mm m 220.00 to 285.00 600× 1200mm m 280.00 to 355.00
Extra smooth finish formwork; all categories m 6.90 to 14.90
Softwood joisted floor; no frame Joisted floor; no frame; 22mm chipboard t & g flooring; herring bone strutting; no coverings or finishes; per m2 of upper floor area
150× 50mm joists m2 30.00 to 38.00 175× 50mm joists m2 31.50 to 40.00 200× 50mm joists m2 33.00 to 42.50 225× 50mm joists m2 37.00 to 47.00 250× 50mm joists m2 39.50 to 51.00 275× 50mm joists m2 43.00 to 55.00
Softwood joisted floor; average depth; platerboard; skim; emulsion; vinyl flooring and painted softwood skirtings; per m2 of upper floor area m2 68.00 to 87.00
Reinforced concrete floors; no frame Suspended slab; no coverings or finishes; per m2 of upper floor area
2.75m span; 8.00 kN/m2 loading m2 57.00 to 72.00 3.35m span; 8.00 kN/m2 loading m2 65.00 to 83.00 4.25m span; 8.00 kN/m2 loading m2 81.00 to 100.00
Suspended slab; no coverings or finishes; per m2 of upper floor area 150mm thick m2 77.00 to 98.00 225mm Thick m2 120.00 to 150.00
Reinforced concrete floors and frame Suspended slab; average depth; no coverings or finishes; per m2 of upper floor area
up to six storeys m2 145.00 to 190.00 Wide span suspended slab with frame; per m2 of upper floor area
up to six storeys m2 165.00 to 210.00
2.1 FRAME AND 2.2 UPPER FLOORS – cont
Reinforced concrete floors; steel frame Suspended slab; average depth; Holorib permanent steel shuttering; protected steel frame; no coverings or finishes; per m2 of upper floor area
up to six storeys m2 195.00 to 250.00 Extra for spans 7.5 to 15m m2 22.50 to 28.50
Suspended slab; average depth; protected steel frame; no coverings or finishes; per m2 of upper floor area
up to six storeys m2 190.00 to 240.00 Suspended slab; 75mm screed; no coverings or finishes; per m2 of upper floor area
3m span; 8.50 kN/m2 loading m2 61.00 to 78.00 6m span; 8.50 kN/m2 loading m2 65.00 to 83.00 7.5m span; 8.50 kN/m2 loading m2 68.00 to 86.00 3m span; 12.50 kN/m2 loading m2 73.00 to 93.00 6m span; 12.50 kN/m2 loading m2 59.00 to 76.00
Precast concrete floors; reinforced concrete frame Suspended slab; average depth; no coverings or finishes; per m2 of upper floor area m2 96.00 to 120.00
Precast concrete floors; steel frame Suspended slabs; average depth; protected steel frame; no coverings or finishes; per m2 of upper floor area
up to six storeys m2 175.00 to 220.00 Extra per m2 of upper floor area for
wrought formwork m2 4.10 to 5.20 sound reducing quilt in screed m2 4.30 to 5.50 insulation to avoid cold bridging m2 7.70 to 9.90
2.3 ROOF
Softwood flat roofs Roof joists; average depth; 25mm softwood boarding; PVC rainwater goods; plasterboard; skim and emulsion; per m2 of roof plan area
three layer felt and chippings m2 105.00 to 130.00 two coat asphalt and chippings m2 110.00 to 135.00
Softwood trussed pitched roofs Structure only comprising 100×38mm Fink trusses @ 600mm centres (measured on plan); per m2 of roof plan area
30° pitch m2 24.00 to 29.50 35° pitch m2 24.50 to 30.00 40° pitch m2 27.50 to 33.50
Fink roof trusses; narrow span; 100mm insulation; PVC rainwater goods; plasterboard; skim and emulsion per m2 or roof plan area
concrete interlocking tile coverings m2 95.00 to 115.00 clay pantile coverings m2 100.00 to 125.00 composition slate coverings m2 110.00 to 130.00
plain clay tile coverings m2 125.00 to 155.00 natural slate coverings m2 135.00 to 165.00 reconstructed stone coverings m2 110.00 to 135.00
Monopitch roof trusses; 100mm insulation; PVC rainwater goods; plasterboard; skim and emulsion; per m2 of roof plan area
concrete interlocking tile coverings m2 110.00 to 140.00 clay pantile coverings m2 110.00 to 140.00 composition slate coverings m2 115.00 to 140.00 plain clay tile coverings m2 135.00 to 165.00 natural slate coverings m2 140.00 to 170.00 reconstructed stone coverings m2 115.00 to 140.00
Steel trussed pitched roofs Steel roof trusses and beams; thermal and accoustic insulations; per m2
of roof plan area aluminium profiled composite cladding m2 240.00 to 300.00
Steel roof and glulam beams; thermal and accoustic insulation; per m2
of roof plan area aluminium profiled composite cladding m2 240.00 to 300.00
Concrete flat roofs Structure only comprising reinforced concrete suspended slab; no coverings or finishes; per m2 of roof plan area
3.65m span; 8.00 kN/m2 loading m2 60.00 to 74.00 4.25m span; 8.00 kN/m2 loading m2 72.00 to 88.00
Precast concrete suspended slab; average depth; 100mm insulation; PVC rainwater goods; per m2 of roof plan area
two coat asphalt coverings and chippings m2 110.00 to 135.00 Reinforced concrete or waffle suspended slabs; average depth; 100mm insulation; PVC rainwater goods; per m2 of roof plan area
two coat asphalt coverings and chippings m2 120.00 to 145.00 Reinforced concrete suspended slabs; on Holorib permanent steel shuttering; average depth; 100mm insulation; PVC rainwater goods; per m2 of roof area
two coat asphalt coverings and chippings m2 110.00 to 135.00
Flat roof decking and finishes Woodwool roof decking; per m2 of roof plan area
50mm thick; two coat asphalt coverings to BS 6925 and chippings m2 50.00 to 61.00 Galvanized steel roof decking; 100mm insulation; three layer felt roofing and chippings; per m2 of roof plan area
0.7mm thick; 3.74m span m2 55.00 to 67.00 0.7mm thick; 5.13m span m2 56.00 to 69.00
Aluminium roof decking; 100mm insulation; three layer felt roofing and chippings; per m2 of roof plan area
0.9mm thick; 2.34m span m2 64.00 to 78.00 Metal decking; 100mm insulation; on wood/steel open lattice beams; per m2 of roof plan area
three layer felt roofing and chippings m2 95.00 to 115.00 two layer higher performance felt roofing and chippings m2 100.00 to 120.00
2.3 ROOF – cont
Roof claddings Non-asbestos profiled cladding; per roof plan area
profile 3; natural m2 16.50 to 20.00 profile 6; natural m2 18.30 to 22.00 profile 6; natural; insulated; inner lining panel m2 20.00 to 25.00 Extra for colours m2 1.80 to 2.20
Non-asbestos profiled cladding on steel purlins; per m2 of roof plan area Insulated m2 32.00 to 39.50 Insulated; with 10% translucent sheets m2 36.00 to 44.50 Insulated; plasterboard inner lining on metal tees m2 53.00 to 64.00
PVF2 coated galvanized steel profiled cladding on steel purlins; per m2
of roof plan area cladding only; 0.72mm thick m2 22.00 to 27.00 insulated m2 39.00 to 48.00 insulated; plasterboard inner lining on metal tees m2 59.00 to 72.00 insulated; plasterboard inner lining on metal tees; with 1% fire vents m2 69.00 to 84.00 insulated; plasterboard inner lining on metal tees; with 2.5% fire vents m2 86.00 to 105.00 insulated; coloured inner lining panel m2 61.00 to 74.00 insulated; coloured inner lining panel; with 1% fire vents m2 69.00 to 84.00 insulated; coloured inner lining panel; with 2.5% fire vents m2 86.00 to 105.00 insulated; sandwich panel m2 130.00 to 160.00
Rooflights/patent glazing and glazed roofs Rooflights
standard PVC m2 140.00 to 170.00 feature/ventilating m2 255.00 to 310.00
Patent glazing; including flashings Standard aluminium georgian wired; single glazed m2 180.00 to 220.00 Standard aluminium georgian wired; double glazed m2 21.50 to 26.50
Comparitive over/underlays Roofing felt; unreinforced
sloping (measured on face) m2 1.60 to 2.00 Roofing felt; reinforced
sloping (measured on face) m2 2.00 to 2.50 sloping (measured on plan) 20° pitch m2 2.30 to 2.85 sloping (measured on plan) 30° pitch m2 2.55 to 3.10 sloping (measured on plan) 40° pitch m2 3.30 to 4.00
Building paper; per m2 of roof plan area m2 1.40 to 1.70 Vapour barrier; per m2 of roof plan area m2 2.10 to 2.60 Insulation quilt; laid over ceiling joists; per m2 of roof plan area
100mm thick m2 4.80 to 5.80 150mm thick m2 6.55 to 8.00 200mm thick m2 8.75 to 10.70
Wood fibre insulation boards; impregnated; density 220-350 kg/m3; per m2 of roof plan area
12.7mm thick m2 8.60 to 10.50 Limestone ballast; per m2 of roof plan area m2 6.40 to 7.80
Polyurethane insulation boards; density 32 kg/m3; per m2 of roof plan area
30mm thick m2 9.15 to 11.20 50mm thick m2 11.00 to 13.40
Glass fibre insulation boards; density 120-130 kg/m2; per m2 of roof plan area
60mm thick m2 16.90 to 20.50 Extruded polystyrene foam boards; per m2 of roof plan area
50mm thick m2 16.00 to 19.50 50mm thick; with cement topping m2 26.00 to 31.50 75mm thick m2 21.00 to 25.50
Screeds to receive roof coverings; per m2 of roof plan area 50mm cement and sand screed m2 9.90 to 12.10 60mm (av.) Isocrete K screed; density 500 kg/m3 m2 11.40 to 13.90 75mm lightweight bituminous screed and vapour barrier m2 17.80 to 22.00 100mm lightweight bituminous screed and vapour barrier m2 22.00 to 27.00
50mm woodwool slabs; unreinforced sloping (measured on face) m2 9.15 to 11.20 sloping (measured on plan); 20° pitch m2 10.10 to 12.30 sloping (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 11.10 to 13.60 sloping (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 13.70 to 16.80
50mm woodwool slabs; unreinforced; on and including steel purlins at 600mm centres m2 11.40 to 13.90 25mm tanalized softwood boarding
sloping (measured on face) m2 15.60 to 19.00 sloping (measured on plan); 20° pitch m2 16.90 to 20.50 sloping (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 20.00 to 25.00 sloping (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 20.00 to 24.50
18mm external quality plywood boarding sloping (measured on face) m2 19.70 to 24.00 sloping (measured on plan); 20° pitch m2 22.00 to 27.00 sloping (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 26.50 to 32.00 sloping (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 31.00 to 38.00
Comparative tiling and slating finishes/perimeter treatments (including underfelt, battening, eaves courses and ridges) Concrete troughed interlocking tiles; 413×300mm; 75mm lap
sloping (measured on face) m2 18.80 to 23.00 sloping (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 24.00 to 30.00 sloping (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 29.00 to 36.00
Concrete troughed interlocking slates; 430×330mm; 75mm lap sloping (measured on face) m2 19.70 to 24.00 sloping (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 21.50 to 26.00 sloping (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 29.00 to 36.00
Concrete bold roll interlocking tiles; 418×332mm; 75mm lap sloping (measured on face) m2 18.80 to 23.00 sloping (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 25.00 to 30.00 sloping (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 28.00 to 34.00
2.3 ROOF – cont
Comparative tiling and slating finishes/perimeter treatments (including underfelt, battening, eaves courses and ridges) – cont Natural red pantiles; 337×241mm; 76mm head and 38mm side laps
sloping (measured on face) m2 31.00 to 38.00 sloping (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 41.00 to 50.00 sloping (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 46.00 to 57.00
Blue composition (non asbestos) slates; 600×300mm; 75mm lap sloping (measured on face) m2 32.00 to 39.50 sloping to mansard (measured on face) m2 46.00 to 56.00 sloping (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 43.00 to 52.00 sloping (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 48.00 to 59.00
Concrete plain tiles; 267×165mm; 64mm lap sloping (measured on face) m2 37.50 to 46.00 sloping (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 46.50 to 57.00 sloping (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 56.00 to 69.00
Machine-made clay plain tiles; 267×165mm; 64mm lap sloping (measured on face) m2 49.00 to 60.00 sloping (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 61.00 to 75.00 sloping (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 74.00 to 91.00
Welsh natural slates; 510×255mm; 76mm lap sloping (measured on face) m2 55.00 to 67.00 sloping (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 71.00 to 87.00 sloping (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 84.00 to 100.00
Reconstructed stone slates; random lengths; 80mm lap sloping (measured on face) m2 34.00 to 42.00 sloping (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 43.00 to 52.00 sloping (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 51.00 to 62.00
Verges to sloping roofs; 200×25mm painted softwood bargeboard; measured perimeter length
6mm Masterboard soffit lining 150mm wide m 17.80 to 22.00 19×150mm painted softwood soffit m 21.50 to 26.00
Eaves to sloping roofs; 200×25mm painted softwood fascia; 6mm Masterboard soffit lining 225mm wide; measured perimeter length
100mm PVC gutter m 24.00 to 30.00 150mm PVC gutter m 31.00 to 38.00 100mm cast iron gutter; decorated m 39.00 to 47.50 150mm cast iron gutter; decorated m 47.00 to 58.00
Eaves to sloping roofs; 200×25mm painted softwood fascia; 19×225mm painted softwood soffit; measured perimeter length
100mm PVC gutter m 29.00 to 36.00 150mm PVC gutter m 36.00 to 44.50 100mm cast iron gutter; decorated m 44.00 to 54.00 150mm cast iron gutter; decorated m 51.00 to 63.00
Rainwater pipes; fixed to backgrounds; including offsets and shoe measured length of pipes
68mm PVC m 8.50 to 10.40 110mm PVC m 12.70 to 15.50 75mm cast iron; decorated m 31.00 to 38.00 100mm cast iron; decorated m 36.00 to 44.50
Ridges measured length of ridge concrete half round tiles m 17.30 to 21.00 machine-made clay half round tiles m 21.50 to 26.00
Hips; including mitring roof tiles measured length of hip concrete half round tiles m 22.00 to 27.00 machine-made clay half round tiles m 32.00 to 39.00
Comparative cladding finishes (including underfelt, labours etc.) 0.91mm Aluminium roofing; commercial grade
flat m2 50.00 to 61.00 0.91mm Aluminium roofing; commercial grade; fixed to boarding (included)
sloping (measured on face) m2 52.00 to 64.00 sloping (measured on plan); 20° pitch m2 59.00 to 72.00 sloping (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 71.00 to 86.00 sloping (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 84.00 to 100.00
Comparative waterproof finishes/perimeter treatments Liquid applied coatings
solar reflected paint m2 1.80 to 2.20 solar applied bitumen m2 7.30 to 8.90 solar applied co-polymer m2 8.60 to 10.50 solar applied polyurethane m2 14.30 to 17.40
20mm Two coat asphalt roofing; laid flat; on felt underlay to BS 6925 m2 15.20 to 18.50 to BS 6577 m2 21.50 to 26.00 Extra for solar reflective paint m2 2.50 to 3.00 limestone chipping finish m2 3.15 to 3.85 grp tiles in hot bitumen m2 34.00 to 42.00
20mm two coat reinforced asphaltic compound; laid flat; on felt underlay to BS 6577
three layer glass fibre roofing m2 20.00 to 25.00 three layer asbestos based roofing m2 25.00 to 31.00 Extra for granite chipping finish m2 3.15 to 3.80
Built-up self-finished asbestos based bitumen felt roofing; laid sloping two layer roofing (measured on face) m2 27.00 to 33.50 two layer roofing (measured on plan); 40° pitch m2 42.00 to 51.00 three layer roofing (measured on face) m2 36.00 to 44.50 three layer roofing (measured on plan); 20° pitch m2 55.00 to 67.00 three layer roofing (measured on plan); 30° pitch m2 57.00 to 69.00
Elastomeric single ply roofing; laid flat EDPM membrane; laid loose m2 24.00 to 29.50
Butyl rubber membrane; laid loose m2 24.00 to 29.50 Extra for ballast m2 7.30 to 8.90
Thermoplastic single ply roofing; laid flat laid loose m2 23.00 to 28.00 mechanically fixed m2 29.00 to 36.00 fully adhered m2 32.00 to 39.50
2.3 ROOF – cont
Comparative waterproof finishes/perimeter treatments – cont Thermoplastic single ply roofing – cont
CPE membrane; laid loose m2 26.50 to 32.00 CSPG membrane; fully adhered m2 26.50 to 32.00 PIB membrane; laid loose m2 30.00 to 37.00 Extra for ballast m2 7.30 to 8.90
High performance built-up felt roofing; laid flat three layer Ruberglas 120 GP felt roofing; granite chipping finish m2 32.00 to 39.50 Andersons three layer self-finish polyester-based bitumen felt roofing m2 32.00 to 39.50
High performance built-up felt roofing; laid flat three layer polyester-based modified bitumen felt roofing m2 33.00 to 41.00 three layer Ruberfort HP 350 felt roofing; granite chipping finish m2 41.00 to 50.00 three layer Hyload 150E elastomeric roofing; granite chipping finish m2 41.00 to 50.00 three layer Polybit 350 elastomeric roofing; granite chipping finish m2 43.00 to 52.00
Torch on roofing; laid flat three layer polyester-based modified bitumen roofing m2 32.00 to 39.00 two layer polymeric isotropic roofing m2 29.00 to 36.00 Extra granite chipping finish m2 2.70 to 3.35
Edges to flat felt roofs; softwood splayed fillet; 280×25mm painted softwood fascia; no gutter
aluminium edge trim m 34.00 to 42.00 Edges to flat roofs; code 4 lead drip dresser into gutter; 230× 25mm painted softwood fascia
100mm PVC gutter m 32.00 to 39.50 150mm PVC gutter m 41.00 to 50.00 100mm cast iron gutter; decorated m 49.00 to 60.00 150mm cast iron gutter; decorated m 61.00 to 74.00
2.4 STAIRS AND RAMPS
Timber construction Softwood staircase; softwood balustrades and hardwood handrail; plasterboard; skim and emulsion to soffit
2.6m rise; standard; straight flight nr 730.00 to 1000.00 2.6m rise; standard; top three treads winding nr 890.00 to 1250.00 2.6m rise; standard; dogleg nr 1025.00 to 1425.00
Reinforced concrete construction Escape staircase; granolithic finish; mild steel balustrades and handrails
3m rise; dogleg nr 3800.00 to 5300.00 Plus or minus for each 300mm variation in storey height nr 370.00 to 510.00
Staircase; terrazzo finish; mild steel balustrades and handrails; plastered soffit; balustrades and staircase soffit decorated
3m rise; dogleg nr 7600.00 to 10500.00 Plus or minus for each 300mm variation in storey height nr 770.00 to 1075.00
Metal construction Steel access/fire ladder
3m high nr 580.00 to 800.00 4m high; expoxide finished nr 810.00 to 1125.00
Light duty metal staircase; glavanized finish; perforated treads; no risers; balustrades and handrails; decorated
3m rise; straight; 760mm wide nr 2800.00 to 3900.00 Plus or minus for each 300mm variation in storey height nr 285.00 to 395.00
Heavy duty cast iron staircase; perforated treads; no risers; balustrades and handrails; decorated
3m rise; straight; 760mm wide nr 4450.00 to 6200.00 Plus or minus for each 300mm variation in storey height nr 445.00 to 620.00
Galvanized steel catwalk; nylon coated balustrading 450mm wide nr 310.00 to 435.00
Finishes to treads and risers PVC floor tiles including screeds storey 770.00 to 1075.00 granolithic storey 1175.00 to 1625.00 heavy duty carpet storey 1625.00 to 2250.00 terrazzo storey 3250.00 to 4500.00
Comparative finishes/balustrading Wall handrails
PVC mild steel rail on brackets storey 305.00 to 420.00 hardwood handrail on brackets storey 830.00 to 1150.00 stainless stell handrail on brackets storey 2650.00 to 3700.00
Balustrading and handrails mild steel balustrading and PVC covered handrails storey 950.00 to 1325.00 mild steel balustrading and hardwood handrails storey 1725.00 to 2375.00 stainless steel balustrading and handrails storey 7300.00 to 10000.00 stainless steel and glass balustrading storey 6400.00 to 8900.00
2.5 EXTERNAL WALLS
Brick/block walling Dense aggregate block walls
100mm thick m2 22.50 to 27.00 140mm thick m2 32.50 to 39.00
Common brick solid walls half brick thick m2 35.00 to 42.00 one brick thick m2 63.00 to 76.00 one and a half brick thick m2 91.00 to 110.00 Add or deduct for each variation of £10.00/1000 in Pc value
half brick thick m2 1.00 to 1.20 one brick thick m2 2.00 to 2.45 one and a half brick thick m2 3.05 to 3.65 Extra for fair face one side m2 2.00 to 2.45
Engineering brick walls; class B half brick thick m2 42.50 to 51.00 one brick thick m2 81.00 to 97.00
2.5 EXTERNAL WALLS – cont
Brick/block walling – cont Facing brick walls; machine-made facings
half brick thick; pointed one side m2 63.00 to 76.00 half brick thick; built against concrete m2 67.00 to 81.00 one brick thick; pointed both sides m2 120.00 to 150.00 Add or deduct for each variation of £10.00/1000 in Pc value
half brick thick m2 1.00 to 1.20 one brick thick m2 2.00 to 2.45
Composite solid walls; facing brick on outside; and common brick on outside
one brick thick; pointed one side m2 99.00 to 120.00 Extra for weather pointing as a separate operation m2 5.40 to 6.45 one and a half brick thick; pointed one side m2 120.00 to 150.00
Composite cavity wall; block outer skin; 50mm insulation; lightwieght block inner skin
outer block rendered m2 70.00 to 84.00 Extra for
heavyweight block inner skin m2 2.75 to 3.30 fair face one side m2 13.10 to 15.70 75mm cavity insulation m2 70.00 to 84.00 100mm cavity insulation m2 76.00 to 91.00 plaster and emulsion m2 86.00 to 100.00
outer block rendered; no insulation; inner skin insulating m2 1.45 to 1.70 outer block roughcast m2 0.70 to 0.90 coloured masonry outer block m2 1.45 to 1.70
Composite cavity wall; facing brick outer skin; 50mm insulation; common brick inner skin; fair face on inside
machine-made facings m2 105.00 to 130.00 Composite cavity wall; facing brick outer skin; 50mm insulation; common brick inner skin; plaster and emulsion
machine-made facings m2 100.00 to 120.00 Composite cavity wall; coloured masonry block; outer and inner skins; fair faced both sides m2 1.00 to 1.20
Reinforced concrete walling In situ reinforced concrete 25.5N/m3; 13 kg/m2 reinforcement; formwork both sides
150mm thick m2 110.00 to 130.00 225mm thick m2 135.00 to 160.00
Wall claddings Non-asbestos profiled cladding
Profile 3; natural m2 24.00 to 28.50 Profile 3; coloured m2 26.00 to 31.00 Profile 6; natural m2 26.00 to 31.00 Profile 6; coloured m2 27.00 to 32.50 insulated; inner lining of plasterboard m2 46.50 to 56.00 Profile 6; natural; insulated; inner lining panel m2 46.50 to 56.00 insulated; with 2.8m high inner skin; emulsion m2 40.50 to 48.50
insulated; with 2.8m high inner skin; plasterboard lining on metal tees; emulsion m2 55.00 to 66.00
PVF2 coated galvanized steel profiled cladding 0.60mm thick; Profile 20B; corrugations verticle m2 32.50 to 39.00 0.60mm thick; Profile 30; corrugations verticle m2 32.50 to 39.00 0.60mm thick; Profile TOP 40; corrugations verticle m2 30.00 to 36.50 0.60mm thick; Profile 60B; corrugations verticle m2 38.00 to 45.50 0.60mm thick; Profile 30; corrugations horizontal m2 34.00 to 40.50 0.60mm thick; Profile 60B; corrugations horizontal m2 38.00 to 45.50 Extra for
80mm insulation and 0.4mm thick coated inner lining sheet m2 18.30 to 22.00 PVF2 coated galvanized steel profiled cladding on steel rails
2.8m high insulating block inner skin; plasterboard lining on metal tees; emulsion m2 67.00 to 80.00 2.8m high insulated block inner skin; plasterboard lining on metal tees; emulsion m2 76.00 to 91.00 insulated; coloured inner lining panel m2 76.00 to 91.00 insulated; full-height insulating block inner skin; plaster and emulsion m2 94.00 to 110.00 insulated; metal sandwich panel system m2 190.00 to 230.00
Other cladding systems vitreous enamelled insulated steel sandwich panel system; with non-asbestos fibre insulating board on inner face m2 180.00 to 220.00 Formalux sandwich panel system; with coloured lining tray; on steel cladding rails m2 215.00 to 260.00 aluminium over-cladding on system rain screen m2 270.00 to 325.00 natural stone cladding on full-height insulating block inner skin; plaster and emulsion m2 520.00 to 620.00
Curtain/glazed walling Single glazed polyester powder coated aluminium curtain walling
economical; including part-height block back-up wall; plaster and emulsion m2 405.00 to 490.00 Extra over single 6mm float glass for
double glazing unit with two 6mm float glass skins m2 43.50 to 52.00 double glazing unit with one 6mm Antisun skin and one 6mm float glass skin m2 84.00 to 100.00 look-a-like non-vision spandrel panels m2 55.00 to 66.00 10% opening lights m2 13.10 to 15.70 economical; including infill panels m2 390.00 to 470.00
Extra for 50mm insulation m2 23.00 to 28.00 anodized finish in lieu of polyester powder coating m2 27.50 to 33.00 bronze anodizing in lieu of polyester powder coating m2 55.00 to 66.00
good quality m2 640.00 to 760.00 good quality; 35% opening lights m2 800.00 to 960.00 Extra over single 6mm float glass for double glazing unit with low E and tinted glass m2 83.00 to 99.00
High quality structural glazing to entrance elevation m2 870.00 to 1050.00
2.5 EXTERNAL WALLS – cont
Curtain/glazed walling – cont Patent glazing systems; excluding opening lights and flashings
7mm georgian wired cast glass, aluminium alloy bars spanning up to 3mat 600-625mm spacing m2 130.00 to 155.00 6.4mm laminated safety glass polyester powder coated aluminium capped glazing bars spanning up to 3m at 600-625mm spacing m2 405.00 to 490.00
Comparative external finishes Comparative concrete wall finishes
wrought formwork one side including rubbing down m2 3.80 to 4.55 shotblasting to expose aggregate m2 4.80 to 5.75 bush hammering to expose aggregate m2 15.40 to 18.50 two coats Sandex Matt cement paint m2 9.00 to 10.80 cement and sand plain face rendering m2 15.80 to 19.00 three-coat Tyrolean rendering; including backing m2 38.50 to 46.00 Mineralite’ decorative rendering; including backing m2 76.00 to 92.00
2.6 WINDOWS AND EXTERNAL DOORS
Softwood windows and external doors Standard windows; painted
single glazed m2 255.00 to 310.00 double glazed m2 330.00 to 405.00
Standard external softwood doors and hardwood frames; doors painted; including ironmongery
solid flush door nr 740.00 to 910.00 heavy duty solid flush door; single leaf nr 860.00 to 1050.00 heavy duty solid flush door; double leaf nr 1450.00 to 1775.00 Extra for
emergency fire exit door nr 325.00 to 400.00
Steel windows and external doors Standard windows
single glazed; galvanized; painted m2 265.00 to 320.00 single glazed; powder coated m2 270.00 to 330.00 double glazed; galvanized; painted m2 335.00 to 410.00 double glazed; powder coated m2 335.00 to 410.00
Steel roller shutters Shutters; galvanized
manual m2 265.00 to 325.00 electric m2 345.00 to 420.00 manual; insulated m2 425.00 to 520.00 electric; insulated m2 520.00 to 630.00 electric; insulated; fire-resistant m2 1175.00 to 1450.00
Hardwood windows and external doors Standard windows; stained or uPVC coated
single glazed m2 415.00 to 510.00 double glazed m2 450.00 to 550.00
PVC-U windows and external doors Purpose-made windows
double glazed m2 710.00 to 870.00
Aluminium windows and external doors Standard windows; anodized finish
single glazed; horizontal sliding sash m2 355.00 to 435.00 single glazed; vertical sliding sash m2 500.00 to 610.00 single glazed; casement; in hardwood subframe m2 400.00 to 490.00 double glazed; vertical sliding sash m2 550.00 to 670.00 double glazed; casement; in hardwood subframe m2 490.00 to 600.00
Purpose-made entrance screens and doors double glazed m2 1025.00 to 1275.00
Stainless steel entrance screens and doors Purpose-made screen; double glazed
with manual doors m2 1625.00 to 1975.00 with automatic doors m2 1975.00 to 2425.00
Shop fronts, shutters and grilles Shutters and grilles per metre of plan length
Grilles or shutters m 990.00 to 1200.00 Fire shutters; power-operated m 1400.00 to 1725.00
2.7 INTERNAL WALLS, PARTITIONS AND DOORS
Timber or metal stud partitions and doors Softwood stud and plasterboard partitions
100mm partition; skim and emulsioned both sides m2 55.00 to 68.00 150mm partition as party wall; skim and emulsioned both sides m2 67.00 to 82.00
Metal stud and plasterboard partitions 170mm partition; one hour; taped joints; emulsioned both sides m2 58.00 to 70.00 200mm partition; two hour; taped joints; emulsioned both sides m2 77.00 to 94.00
Metal stud and plasterboard partitions; emulsioned both sides; softwood doors and frames; painted
170mm partition m2 81.00 to 99.00 200mm partition; insulated m2 105.00 to 130.00 Stud or plasterboard partitions; softwood doors and frames; painted partition; plastered and emulsioned both sides m2 89.00 to 110.00 Stud or plasterboard partitions; hardwood doors and frames; painted partition; plastered and emulsioned both sides m2 125.00 to 155.00
2.7 INTERNAL WALLS, PARTITIONS AND DOORS – cont
Brick/block partitions and doors Autoclaved aerated/lightweight block partitions
75mm thick m2 17.80 to 22.00 100mm thick m2 24.50 to 30.00 130mm thick; insulating m2 28.00 to 34.00 150mm thick m2 30.00 to 37.00 190mm thick m2 39.50 to 48.00 Extra for
fair face both sides m2 4.40 to 5.40 curved work m2 3.60 to 4.35
average thickness; fair face both sides m2 33.00 to 40.00 average thickness; fair face and emulsioned both sides m2 38.50 to 47.00 average thickness; plastered and emulsioned both sides m2 58.00 to 70.00
Dense aggregate block partitions average thickness; fair face both sides m2 38.00 to 47.00 average thickness; fair face and emulsioned both sides m2 44.00 to 53.00 average thickness; plastered and emulsioned both sides m2 63.00 to 77.00
Common brick partitions half brick thick m2 33.00 to 40.00 half brick thick; fair face both sides m2 38.00 to 46.50 half brick thick; fair face and emulsioned both sides m2 44.00 to 53.00 half brick thick; plastered and emulsioned both sides m2 65.00 to 80.00 one brick thick m2 63.00 to 77.00 one brick thick; fair face both sides m2 68.00 to 83.00 one brick thick; fair face and emulsioned both sides m2 74.00 to 91.00 one brick thick; plastered and emulsioned both sides m2 95.00 to 115.00
Block partitions; softwood doors and frames; painted partition m2 57.00 to 70.00 partition; fair face both sides m2 60.00 to 73.00 partition; fair face and emulsioned both sides m2 67.00 to 82.00 partition; plastered and emulsioned both sides m2 87.00 to 105.00
Block partitions; hardwood doors and frames partition m2 83.00 to 100.00 partition; platered and emulsioned both sides m2 110.00 to 140.00
Reinforced concrete walls Walls
150mm thick m2 110.00 to 140.00 150mm thick; plastered and emulsioned both sides m2 150.00 to 185.00
Special partitioning and doors Demountable partitioning; hardwood doors
medium quality; vinyl-faced m2 140.00 to 170.00 high quality; vinyl-faced m2 180.00 to 220.00
Aluminium internal patent glazing single glazed m2 130.00 to 160.00 double glazed m2 210.00 to 260.00
Demountable steel partitioning and doors medium quality m2 230.00 to 280.00 high quality m2 285.00 to 350.00
Demountable fire partitions enamelled steel; half hour m2 880.00 to 1075.00 stainless steel; half hour m2 1175.00 to 1450.00
Soundproof partitions; hardwood doors luxury veneered m2 410.00 to 500.00
WC/Changing cubicles W/C cubicles cost per cubicle nr 520.00 to 640.00
INTERNAL DOORS
Comparative doors/door linings/frames Standard softwood doors and frames; including ironmongery and painting flush; hollow core nr 270.00 to 335.00 flush; hollow core; hardwood faced nr 270.00 to 335.00 flush; solid core
single leaf nr 325.00 to 395.00 double leaf nr 485.00 to 590.00
flush; solid core; hardwood faced nr 360.00 to 440.00 four panel door nr 460.00 to 570.00 Purpose-made softwood doors and hardwood frames; including ironmongery; painting and polishing flush; solid core; heavy duty
single leaf nr 760.00 to 930.00 double leaf nr 1075.00 to 1325.00
flush; solid core; heavy duty; plastic laminate faced single leaf nr 900.00 to 1100.00 double leaf nr 1225.00 to 1500.00
Purpose-made softwood fire doors and hardwood frames; including ironmongery; painting and polishing flush; one hour fire-resisting
single leaf nr 980.00 to 1175.00 double leaf nr 1225.00 to 1500.00
flush; one hour fire-resisting; plastic laminated faced single leaf nr 1175.00 to 1450.00 double leaf nr 1525.00 to 1875.00
purpose-made softwood doors and pressed steel frames; flush; half hour fire check; plastic laminate faced nr 1175.00 to 1425.00
2.7 INTERNAL WALLS, PARTITIONS AND DOORS – cont
Perimeter treatments Precast concrete lintels; in block walls
75mm wide m 15.50 to 18.90 100mm wide m 19.30 to 23.50
Precast concrete lintels; in brick walls half brick thick m 19.30 to 23.50 one brick thick m 30.00 to 37.00
Purpose-made softwood architraves; painted; including grounds 25×50mm; to both sides of openings
726× 2040mm opening nr 145.00 to 180.00 826× 2040mm opening nr 100.00 to 120.00
3.1 WALL FINISHES Dry plasterboard lining, taped joints; for direct decoration
9.5mm Gyproc Wallboard m2 10.90 to 13.30 Extra for insulating grade m2 0.70 to 0.90 Extra for insulating grade; plastic faced m2 2.30 to 2.80 12.5mm Gyproc Wallboard (half-hour fire-resisting) m2 12.50 to 15.30 Extra for insulating grade m2 0.75 to 0.90 Extra for insulating grade; plastic faced m2 2.00 to 2.40 two layers of 12.5mm Gyproc Wallboard (one houre fire-resisting) m2 21.00 to 25.50 9mm Supalux (half-hour fire-resisting) m2 21.00 to 25.50
Dry plasterboard lining, taped joints; for direct decoration; fixed to wall on dabs
9.5mm Gyproc Wallboard m2 12.50 to 15.30 Dry plasterboard lining, taped joints; for direct decoration; including metal tees
9.5mm Gyproc Wallboard m2 24.00 to 29.50 12.5mm Gyproc Wallboard m2 25.00 to 31.00
Dry lining/sheet panelling; including battens; plugged to wall 6.4mm hardboard m2 12.20 to 14.90 9.5mm Gyproc Wallboard m2 19.20 to 23.50 6mm birch faced plywood m2 14.80 to 18.10 6mm WAM plywood m2 24.00 to 29.00 15mm chipboard m2 175.00 to 210.00 15mm melamine faced chipboard m2 31.50 to 38.50 13.2mm Formica faced chipboard m2 47.50 to 58.00
In situ wall finishes Extra over common brickwork for fair face and pointing both sides m2 4.30 to 5.30
Comparative finishes one mist and two coats emuslion m2 2.70 to 3.30 mutli-coloured gloss paint m2 5.80 to 7.10 two coats of lightweight plaster m2 11.20 to 13.70 9.5mm Gyproc Wallboard and skim coat m2 14.30 to 17.50 12.5mm Gyproc Wallboard and skim coat m2 16.10 to 19.70 two coates of Thistle plaster m2 15.00 to 18.30 plaster and emulsion m2 16.00 to 19.60 Extra for gloss paint in lieu of emulsion m2 2.50 to 3.05 two coat render and emulsion m2 26.00 to 31.50
Ceramic wall tiles; including backing economical m2 34.00 to 42.00 medium quality m2 62.00 to 76.00 high quality; to toilet blocks; kitchens and first aid rooms m2 83.00 to 100.00
Decorations Emulsion
two coats m2 2.35 to 2.90 one mist and two coats m2 3.10 to 3.80
Artex plastic compound one coat; textured m2 4.00 to 4.90
Wall paper m2 6.35 to 7.75 Gloss
primer and two coats m2 4.70 to 5.70 primer and three coats m2 4.00 to 4.90
Comparative steel/metalwork finishes primer only m2 1.20 to 1.45 grit blast and one coat zinc chromate primer m2 2.15 to 2.65 touch up primer and one coat of two pack epoxy zinc phosphate m2 2.70 to 3.30 primer gloss three coats m2 5.95 to 7.25 sprayed mineral fibre; one hour m2 13.00 to 15.90 sprayed mineral fibre; two hour m2 14.20 to 17.40 sprayed vermiculite cement; one hour m2 14.30 to 17.50 sprayed vermiculite cement; two hour m2 17.10 to 21.00 intumescent coating with decorative top seal; half hour m2 19.40 to 24.00 intumescent coating with decorative top seal; one hour m2 32.50 to 39.50
Comparative woodword finishes primer only m2 1.50 to 1.80 two coats gloss; touch up primer m2 3.00 to 3.70 three coats gloss; touch up primer m2 4.50 to 5.50 primer and two coat gloss m2 5.00 to 6.10 primer and three coat gloss m2 6.00 to 7.35 polyurethene lacquer two coats m2 6.25 to 7.65 polyurethene lacquer three coats m2 5.00 to 6.10 flame-retardant paint three coats m2 7.15 to 8.80
3.2 FLOOR FINISHES Chipboard flooring; t & g joints
18mm thick m2 10.10 to 12.40 22mm thick m2 12.30 to 15.00
Wrought softwood flooring 25mm thick; butt joints; cleaned off and polished m2 25.00 to 30.00 25mm thick; t & g joints; cleaned off and polished m2 28.00 to 34.50
Extra over concrete floor for power floating m2 6.90 to 8.40 power floating; surface hardener m2 11.00 to 13.50
Latex cement screeds 3mm thick; one coat m2 5.45 to 6.70 5mm thick; two coat m2 7.25 to 8.90
Rubber latex non-slip solution and epox sealant m2 14.50 to 17.70
3.2 FLOOR FINISHES – cont Cement and sand (1:3) screeds
25mm thick m2 10.70 to 13.00 50mm thick m2 13.20 to 16.20 75mm thick m2 18.30 to 22.50
Cement and sand (1:3) paving 32mm thick m2 10.40 to 12.80 32mm thick; surface hardener m2 13.80 to 16.80
Screed only (for subsequent finish) m2 16.80 to 20.50 Screed only (for subsequent finish); allowance for skirtings m2 19.80 to 24.00 Mastic asphalt paving
20mm thick; BS 6925; black m2 23.00 to 28.00 20mm thick; BS 6925; red m2 27.00 to 33.00
Granolithic 20mm thick m2 15.00 to 18.30 25mm thick m2 17.80 to 22.00 25mm thick; including screed m2 27.00 to 33.00 38mm thick; including screed m2 39.00 to 48.00
Synthanite; on and including building paper 25mm thick m2 25.50 to 31.00 50mm thick m2 36.00 to 44.00 75mm thick m2 4.40 to 5.40
Acrylic polymer floor finish 10mm thick m2 26.00 to 32.00
Epoxy floor finish 1.5-2mm thick m2 28.00 to 34.50 5-6mm thick m2 52.00 to 64.00
Polyester resin floor finish 5-9mm thick m2 58.00 to 71.00
Quarry tile flooring 150× 150×12.5mm thick; red m2 30.00 to 36.50 150× 150×12.5mm thick; brown m2 38.50 to 47.00 200× 200×19mm thick; brown m2 47.00 to 57.00 average tiling m2 39.00 to 48.00 tiling; including screed m2 53.00 to 65.00 tiling; including screed and allowance for skirtings m2 67.00 to 82.00
Glazed ceramic tile flooring 150× 150×12mm thick; black m2 39.50 to 48.50 150× 150×12mm thick; antislip m2 44.00 to 54.00 fully vitrified m2 55.00 to 67.00 fully vitrified; including screed m2 69.00 to 84.00 fully vitrified; including screed and allowance for skirtings m2 80.00 to 98.00
Composition block flooring 174× 57mm blocks m2 68.00 to 84.00
Vinyl tile flooring 2mm thick; semi-flexible tiles m2 11.00 to 13.50 2mm thick; fully flexible tiles m2 10.40 to 12.70 2.5mm thick; semi-flexible tiles m2 13.20 to 16.20 tiling; including screed m2 27.00 to 33.50 tiling; including screed and allowance for skirtings m2 48.50 to 59.00 tiling; antistatic m2 46.00 to 56.00 tiling; antistatic; including screed m2 57.00 to 70.00
Vinyl sheet flooring; heavy duty 2mm thick m2 17.20 to 21.00 2.5mm thick m2 19.80 to 24.00 3mm thick; needle felt backed m2 13.20 to 16.20 3mm thick; foam backed m2 18.50 to 22.50
Sheeting; including screed and allowances for skirtings Altro safety flooring m2 33.50 to 41.00 2mm thick; Marine T20 m2 26.50 to 32.00 2.5mm thick; Classic D25 m2 32.00 to 39.00 3.5mm thick; stonghold m2 39.50 to 48.50 flooring m2 33.50 to 41.00 flooring; including screed m2 47.00 to 57.00
Rubber tile flooring; smooth; ribbed or studded tiles 2.5mm thick m2 32.00 to 39.00 5mm thick m2 37.00 to 45.00 5mm thick; including screed m2 53.00 to 65.00
Carpet tiles/Underlay Underlay m2 6.60 to 8.10 nylon needlepunch (stick down) m2 15.90 to 19.40 80% animal hair; 20% wool cord m2 25.00 to 30.00 100% wool m2 36.00 to 44.00 80% wool; 20% nylon antistatic m2 41.50 to 51.00 economical; including screed and allowance for skirtings m2 38.00 to 46.00 good quality m2 40.00 to 49.00 good quality; including screed m2 52.00 to 64.00 good quality; including screed and allowance for skirtings m2 56.00 to 69.00
Access floors; excluding finish 600×600mm chipboard panels; faced both sides with galvanized steel sheet; on adjustable steel/aluminium pedestals; cavity height 100-300mm high
light grade duty m2 53.00 to 65.00 medium grade duty m2 59.00 to 72.00 heavy grade duty m2 78.00 to 95.00 extra heavy grade duty m2 83.00 to 100.00
600×600mm chipboard panels; faced both sides with galvanized steel sheet; on adjustable steel/aluminium pedestals; cavity height 300-600mm high
medium grade duty m2 67.00 to 82.00 heavy grade duty m2 79.00 to 97.00 extra heavy grade duty m2 83.00 to 100.00
Common floor coverings bonded to access floor panels heavy-duty fully flexible vinyl to BS 3261, type A m2 16.50 to 20.00 anti-static grade sheet PVC to BS 3261 m2 20.00 to 25.00
Comparative skirtings 25×75mm softwood skirting; painted; including grounds m 11.40 to 13.90 12.5× 150mm Quarry tile skirting; including backing m 16.50 to 20.00 13×75mm granolithic skirting; including backing m 23.00 to 28.50
Entrance matting in aluminium-framed matwell m2 430.00 to 520.00
3.3 CEILING FINISHES
Plastered ceilings Plaster to soffits
lightweight plaster m2 12.00 to 14.70 plaster and emulsion m2 16.80 to 20.50 Extra for gloss paint in lieu of emulsion m2 2.40 to 2.95
Plasterboard to soffits 9.5mm Gyproc lath and skim coat m2 15.50 to 19.00 9.5mm Gyproc insulating lath and skim coat m2 16.30 to 19.90 plasterboard, skim and emulsion m2 18.50 to 22.50 Extra for gloss paint in lieu of emulsion m2 2.40 to 2.95 plasterboard and Artex m2 12.30 to 15.10 plasterboard, Artex and emulsion m2 15.90 to 19.40 plaster and emulsion; including metal lathing m2 26.50 to 32.00
Other board finishes; with fire-resisting properties; excluding decoration 12.5 Gyproc Fireline; half hour m2 13.20 to 16.20 6mm Supalux; half hour m2 16.30 to 19.90 two layers of 12.5mm Gyproc Wallboard; half hour m2 18.10 to 22.00 two layers of 12.5mm Gyproc Fireline; one hour m2 21.50 to 26.50 9mm Supalux; one hour; on fillets m2 24.00 to 29.50
Specialist plasters; to soffits sprayed accoustic plaster; self finished m2 35.50 to 43.00 rendering; Tyrolean finish m2 36.50 to 45.00
Other ceiling finishes 50mm wood wool slabs as permanent lining m2 15.50 to 19.00 12mm pine tongued and grooved boardings m2 20.00 to 25.00 16mm softwood tongued and grooved boardings m2 24.50 to 30.00
Suspended and intergrated ceilings Suspended ceilings
economical; exposed grid m2 27.00 to 33.50 jointless; plasterboard m2 33.00 to 40.50 semi-concealed grid m2 36.00 to 43.50 medium quality; Minatone; concealed grid m2 40.50 to 49.50 high quality; Travertone; concealed grid m2 45.50 to 56.00 metal linear strip; Dampa/Luxalon m2 48.50 to 59.00 metal tray m2 52.00 to 64.00 egg-crate m2 69.00 to 110.00 open grid; Formalux/Dimension m2 100.00 to 120.00
Intergrated ceilings coffered; with steel services m2 120.00 to 190.00
4.1 FITTINGS AND FURNISHINGS Comparative wrought softwood shelving
25×225mm; including black japanned brackets m 13.70 to 16.70 25mm thick slatted shelving; including bearers m2 54.00 to 66.00 25mm thick cross-tongued shelving; including bearers m2 71.00 to 86.00
Allowances per gross floor area for: reception desk, shelves and cupboards for general areas
economical m2 5.90 to 9.80 medium quality m2 11.00 to 13.50 high quality m2 17.60 to 21.50 Extra for high quality finishes to reception areas m2 8.80 to 10.80 full kitchen equipment m2 11.90 to 14.60
furniture and fittings to general office areas economical m2 9.90 to 12.10 medium quality m2 15.00 to 18.30 high quality m2 25.50 to 31.00
General fittings and equipment internal planting m2 26.50 to 32.00 signs, notice-boards, shelving, fixed seating, curtains and blinds m2 13.70 to 16.70
5.1 SANITARY INSTALLATIONS Note: Material prices vary considerably, the following composite rates are based on average prices for mid priced fittings. Lavatory basins; vitreous china; chromium plated taps, waste, chain and plug, cantilever brackets nr 210.00 to 290.00 Low level WCs; vitreous china pan and cistern; black plastic seat; low pressure ball valve; plastic flush pipe; fixing brackets
on ground floor nr 190.00 to 255.00 one of a range; on upper floors nr 370.00 to 500.00
Bowl type wall urinal; white glazed vitreous china flushing cistern; chromium plated flush pipes and spreaders; fixing brackets
white nr 180.00 to 245.00 Shower tray; glazed fireclay; chromium plated waste, chain and plug, riser pipe, rose and mixing valve
white nr 510.00 to 690.00 Sink; glazed fireclay; chromium plated waste, chain and plug; fixing brackets
white nr 415.00 to 560.00 Sink; stainless steel; chromium plated waste, chain and self coloured plug
single drainer nr 225.00 to 305.00 double drainer nr 260.00 to 350.00
Soil waste stacks; 3.15m storey height; branch and connection to drain 110mm PVC nr 320.00 to 430.00 Extra for additional floors nr 165.00 to 225.00 100mm cast iron; decorated nr 630.00 to 860.00 Extra for additional floors nr 325.00 to 440.00
Industrial buildings – Allowance per m2 of floor area minimum provision m2 12.50 to 16.90 high provision m2 17.50 to 23.50
Hot and cold water installations – Allowance per m2 of floor area complete installations m2 21.00 to 28.00
5.6 SPACE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING AND 5.7 VENTILATION
Gas or oil-fired radiator heating Gas-fired hot water service and central heating for
three radiators nr 2750.00 to 3700.00 Extra for additional radiator nr 315.00 to 430.00
LPHW radiator system – Allowance per m2 of floor area m2 72.00 to 97.00
Ventilation systems Local ventilation to
WCs nr 270.00 to 370.00 toilet areas – Allowance per m2 of floor area m2 7.30 to 9.85
Air extract system – Allowance per m2 of floor area m2 45.00 to 61.00 Air supply and extract system – Allowance per m2 of floor area m2 70.00 to 95.00 Heating and ventilation – Allowance per m2 of floor area m2 69.00 to 94.00 Warm air heating and ventilation – Allowance per m2 of floor area m2 140.00 to 185.00 Comfort cooling systems Stand-alone air conditioning unit systems
air supply and extract – Allowance per m2 of floor area m2 260.00 to 350.00 Air conditioning systems
fully air conditioning with dust and humidity control – Allowance per m2 of floor area m2 230.00 to 310.00
5.8 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
Based upon gross internal area serviced Mains and sub-mains switchgear and distribution
mains intake only m2 2.60 to 3.55 mains switchgear only m2 6.05 to 8.20
Mains and sub-mains distribution to floors only m2 7.90 to 10.70 to floors; including small power and supplies to equipment m2 16.70 to 22.50 to floors; including lighting and power and supplies to equipment m2 16.20 to 22.00
Lighting installation general lighting; including luminaries m2 37.50 to 51.00 emergency lighting m2 12.50 to 16.90 standby generators only m2 7.10 to 9.60
Lighting and power installations to buildings plant area m2 62.00 to 85.00 plant are; high provision m2 81.00 to 110.00 office area m2 110.00 to 150.00 office area; high provision m2 150.00 to 205.00
Comparative fittings/rates per each point Fittings; excluding lamps or light fittings
lighting point; PVC cables nr 57.00 to 77.00 lighting point; PVC cables in screwed conduits nr 150.00 to 200.00 lighting point; MICC cables nr 130.00 to 180.00
Switch socket outlet; PVC cables single nr 52.00 to 71.00 double nr 74.00 to 100.00
Switch socket outlet; PVC cables in screwed conduit single nr 92.00 to 120.00 double nr 98.00 to 130.00
Based upon gross internal area serviced Fittings; excluding lamps or light fittings Switch socket outlet; MICC cables
single nr 93.00 to 125.00 double nr 100.00 to 140.00
Immersion heater point (excluding heater) nr 90.00 to 120.00 Cooker point; including control unit nr 155.00 to 210.00
5.10 LIFT AND CONVEYOR INSTALLATIONS Goods lifts
hoist nr 11000.00 to 33000.00 Electric heavy duty goods lifts
500 kg 2-3 levels nr 37500.00 to 51000.00 1000 kg; 2-3 levels nr 47500.00 to 64000.00 1500 kg; 3 levels nr 105000.00 to 135000.00 2000 kg; 2 levels nr 105000.00 to 135000.00 2000 kg; 3 levels nr 125000.00 to 170000.00 3000 kg; 2 levels nr 115000.00 to 155000.00 3000 kg; 3 levels nr 140000.00 to 185000.00
Oil hydraulic heavy duty goods lifts 500 kg; 3 levels nr 105000.00 to 140000.00 1000 kg; 3 levels nr 110000.00 to 150000.00 2000 kg; 3 levels nr 125000.00 to 170000.00
Dock levellers dock levellers nr 13000.00 to 29000.00 dock levellers and canopy nr 17000.00 to 35500.00
5.11 FIRE AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION Based upon gross internal area serviced Fire fighting/protective installations
smoke detectors, alarms and controls m2 5.70 to 8.90 hosereels, dry risers and extinguishers m2 8.60 to 13.50
Sprinkler installations single level sprinkler systems, alarms and smoke detectors; low hazard m2 15.80 to 21.50 single level sprinkler systems, alarms and smoke detectors; ordinary hazard m2 23.00 to 28.00 double level sprinkler systems, alarms and smoke detectors; high hazard m2 33.50 to 41.00
Lightning protection m2 1.00 to 2.95
5.11 FIRE AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION – cont Security/communication installations
security alarm system m2 2.50 to 3.00 telephone system m2 1.65 to 2.50 public address, television ariel and clocks m2 3.70 to 5.50 closed-circuit television and public address system m2 5.00 to 6.10
5.14 BUILDER WORK IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES General builders work to
mains supplies; lighting and power to landlords areas m2 2.20 to 6.60 central heating and electrical installation m2 5.40 to 16.20 central heating; electrical and lift installations m2 7.75 to 18.10 air conditioning m2 19.60 to 26.50 air conditioning and electrical installation m2 20.50 to 27.50 air conditioning; electrical and lift installations m2 22.50 to 30.50
General builders work; including allowance for plant rooms; to central heating and electrical installations m2 31.00 to 38.00 central heating, electrical and lift installations m2 39.00 to 47.50 air conditioning m2 53.00 to 65.00 air conditioning and electrical installation m2 65.00 to 80.00 air conditioning; electrical and lift installations m2 81.00 to 99.00
8.2 ROADS, PATHS AND SURFACES
Paved areas Precast concrete paving slabs
50mm thick m2 15.40 to 21.00 50mm thick Texitone slabs m2 17.20 to 23.00 slabs on subbase; including excavation m2 28.00 to 38.00
Precast concrete block paviors 65mm Keyblock grey paving m2 21.50 to 29.00 65mm Mount Sorrel grey paving m2 21.00 to 29.00 65mm Intersett paving m2 23.00 to 31.50 60mm Pedesta paving m2 19.80 to 27.00 paviors on subbase; including excavations m2 33.00 to 45.00
Brick paviors; 229×114×38mm paving bricks laid flat m2 36.00 to 48.50 laid to herring-bone pattern m2 55.00 to 74.00 paviors on subbase; including excavation m2 64.00 to 87.00
Granite setts 200× 100×100mm setts m2 83.00 to 110.00 setts on subbase; including excavation m2 100.00 to 135.00
York stone slab paving paving on subbase; including excavation m2 115.00 to 155.00
Cobblestone paving 50-75mm m2 67.00 to 90.00 cobblestones on subbase; including excavation m2 81.00 to 110.00
Car parking alternatives Surface level parking; including lighting and drainage, forecourts, aprons; not including approach roads
tarmacadam on subbase car 2200.00 to 2700.00 concrete interlocking blocks car 3150.00 to 3850.00 Grasscrete precast concrete units filled with top soil and grass seed car 1675.00 to 2025.00
Garages etc. single car park nr 940.00 to 1275.00 single; traditional construction; in a block nr 2800.00 to 3800.00 single; traditional construction; pitched roof nr 4500.00 to 6100.00 double; traditional construction; pitched roof nr 8500.00 to 11500.00
8.3 SOFT LANDSCAPING, PLANTING AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Landscaping as a subject matter is sufficiently large to fill a book (see Spons External Works and Landscape Price Book). However there are certain items that arise on a majority of projects and other discrete items for which indicative costs can be produced. The following rates include for normal surface excavation but exclude bulk excavation levelling or earth shifting and land drain provision.
