ABSTRACT
The format of this chapter is so arranged that, in the case of work normally undertaken by the Main Contractor, the constituent parts of the total rate are shown enabling the reader to make such adjustments as may be required in particular circumstances. The chapter also gives similar details for work normally sublet although it has not been possible to provide this in all instances. There follow explanations and definitions of the basis of costs in the Prices for Measured Work section under the following headings: overhead charges and profit; labour hours and labour £ column; plant £ column; material £ column; and total rate £ column. Labour rates are based upon typical gang costs divided by the number of primary working operatives for the trade concerned, and for general building work include an allowance for trade supervision. Labour hours multiplied by labour rate with the appropriate addition for overhead charges and profit gives labour £.
