BCIS Building Maintenance Price Book 2011

Maintaining your premises is a big expense. However, you may be able to cut costs by taking a closer look at what you are being charged by contractors.

Our researchers have done the groundwork for you - by compiling the Building Maintenance Price Book 2011 - using independent data provided by experienced estimators specialising in building maintenance work and repairs.

It is an essential resource to plan and budget for building maintenance.

Contains the latest labour, materials and plant hire costs for maintenance work, repairs and rehabilitation - helping you plan and budget more effectively.

New to this edition:
-There are now two options for carrying out some excavation and concrete works - where work is carried out by hand and by plant.

More information is now available for 2011 about:
- Handrails
- Thermal plasterboard

Use the price book to:
- Identify costs for various work including demolitions and alterations, roofing, external works, grounds maintenance, plumbing, electrics, glazing, painting and decorating
- Check contractors are not overcharging and negotiate better rates
- Let work based on measured term contracts