Spons Costs 2018 Flashcards
Is the Spon’s price book intended for use with NRM?
Yes.
For both NRM 1 and NRM 2
How do you obtain Preliminary Estimate/Indicative costs from Spons? (order of cost estimate)
Refer to Approximate Estimating Section (Part 3):
Building Prices per Functional Units (page 59)
Building Prices per Square Metre (page 63)
How do you obtain costs from Spons when preliminary drawings are available? (cost planning)
For all the major components of a building, measure the approximate quantities and:
Obtain rates in the Building Cost Models Section (page 73)
Obtain rates in the Approximate Estimate Rates Section (page 161)
Note:
Labour and other incidental associated items are deemed included (measured separately however for BoQ rate section)
Rates do not include preliminaries or fees for professional services
How do you obtain costs from Spons for measured works? (BoQ)
For more detailed works or documents:
Use rates from Prices for Measured Works section (page 209)
Note: costs include:
-material or product; (Prime Cost)
-any additional materials needed to carry out the work;
-plant required; and the
-labour involved in unloading and fixing, etc
eg:
Half brick wall in common bricks:
£380 (PC)
£18.05 (Labour)
£27.14 (Material ie additional materials)
m2 (unit)
£45.19 (Cost/m2)
What is the Building Cost Indices? (Comment - if BCI increases a little over time but the TPI increases more over the same period, then the market has become less competitive ie contractors in demand and can increase their profit margins?)
Building costs are the costs actually incurred by the builder in the course of business i.e. wages, material prices, plant costs,
rates, rents, overheads and taxes. AECOM’s Building Cost Index measures movement of basic labour and materials costs to
the builder.
What is the Tender Price Indices?
Tender prices represent the cost a client must pay for a building. They include building costs but also take into account market
considerations, the tendering climate, constructor sentiment and its assessment of prevailing market conditions amongst other
things. They therefore include allowances for profits, risks and other oncosts such as preliminaries.
What is the Working Rule Agreement?
(CIJC Basic Rates of Pay) The Working Rule Agreement includes a pay structure with general, additional skilled and craft operatives. Plus rates and
additional payments will be consolidated into basic pay to provide the following rates (for a normal 39 hour week) which will come into effect from specified dates.
Some typical building prices per square metre?
Shell with heating to office areas only
500–1,000m2 m2 550.00 to 690.00
1,000–2,000m2 m2 465.00 to 580.00
greater than 2,000m2 m2 510.00 to 630.00
Offices for owner occupation
low rise, air-conditioned m2 1575.00 to 1975.00
medium rise, air-conditioned m2 2000.00 to 2500.00
high rise, air-conditioned m2 2350.00 to 2950.00
Offices – City and West End
To developers Cat A finish only
high quality, speculative 8–20 storeys, air-conditioned m2 2250.00 to 2800.00
high rise, air-conditioned, iconic speculative towers m2 3400.00 to 4300.00
Fitting out offices (NIA – Net Internal Area)
Out-of-town (South East England)
basic fitting out including carpets, decorations, partitions and services m2 470.00 to 590.00
good quality fitting out including carpets, decorations, partitions and services m2 530.00 to 660.00
high quality fitting out including carpets, decorations, partitions, ceilings,
furniture, air conditioning and electrical services m2 650.00 to 810.00
reception areas m2 1775.00 to 2225.00
conference suites m2 2425.00 to 3000.00
meeting areas m2 2350.00 to 2950.00
back of house/storage m2 530.00 to 660.00
sub-equipment room m2 1875.00 to 2350.00
kitchen m2 2700.00 to 3400.00
UNICLASS D8 RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
Local Authority and Housing Association schemes
Housing asociation developments (Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3)
Bungalows
semi-detached m2 1150.00 to 1425.00
terraced m2 1075.00 to 1350.00
Two storey housing
detached m2 1150.00 to 1425.00
semi-detached m2 1075.00 to 1350.00
terraced m2 950.00 to 1175.00
Three storey housing
semi-detached m2 1150.00 to 1425.00
terraced m2 950.00 to 1175.00
Apartments/flats
low rise m2 1150.00 to 1425.00
medium rise m2 1375.00 to 1750.00
Sheltered housing with wardens accommodation m2 1075.00 to 1350.00
Private Developments
single detached houses m2 1525.00 to 1900.00
two and three storey houses m2 1575.00 to 1975.00
Apartments/flats generally
standard quality; 3–5 storeys m2 1900.00 to 2375.00
warehouse/office conversion to apartments m2 2075.00 to 2600.00
high quality apartments in residential tower – Inner London m2 2500.00 to 3200.00
UNICLASS D4 MEDICAL, HEALTH AND WELFARE FACILITIES
Accommodation for the elderly
residential homes m2 1050.00 to 1325.00
nursing homes m2 1425.00 to 1775.00
Homes for the aged m2 1650.00 to 2075.00
refurbishment m2 890.00 to 1100.00
UNICLASS D5 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Community centres m2 1525.00 to 1925.00
General purpose halls m2 1275.00 to 1625.00
Visitors’ centres m2 2125.00 to 2650.00
Youth clubs m2 1775.00 to 2225.00
Arts and drama centres m2 1875.00 to 2350.00
What is the purpose of the Cost Models?
What are the cost models listed in Spons?
Although the scope and coverage of the
cost models has expanded considerably, the objectives have always remained constant. They are:
To provide detailed elemental cost information derived from a generic building that can be applied to other projects
To provide a commentary on cost drivers and other design and specification issues
To compare suitable procurement routes that secure the clients objectives
Retail Distribution Unit 74
Small Industrial Unit 81
Inner London Offices 83
Business Park Ofice 90
Data Centre 93
Office Fit-Out 98
Out of Town Retail Unit 103
Car Dealership 105
Private Patient Ward 109
Extra Care Home 113
Palliative Care 117
Primary School Extension 121
Secondary School Block 124
Laboratory 127
Affordable Housing 132
Private Rented Sector 135
Community Centre 145
Car Park 148
Multiplex Cinema 152
Preliminaries Build-up Example 157
What works are covered and what are typical costs identified in the Approximate Estimating Rates section?
Refer to separate excel document where the whole section has been copied and pasted. [Note: this should be everything I need to quote costs to interviewers!]
What are the works listing for Part 3 in Spons?
[Note: do these replicate the NRM 1 structure?]
Approximate Estimating Rates (page 161)
1 Substructure 163
1.1 Substructure 163
2 Superstructure 167
2.1 Frame 167
2.2 Upper Floors 170
2.3 Roof 170
2.4 Stairs and Ramps 174
2.5 External Walls 176
2.6 Windows and External Doors 181
2.7 Internal Walls and Partitions 183
2.8 Internal Doors 186
3 Internal Finishes 187
3.1 Wall Finishes 187
3.2 Floor Finishes 188
3.3 Ceiling Finishes 190
4 Fittings, Furnishings and Equipment 192
4.1 Fittings, Furnishings and Equipment 192
5 Services 193
5.1 Sanitary Installations 193
5.4 Water Installations 194
5.6 Space Heating and Air Conditioning 194
5.7 Ventilating Systems 194
5.8 Electrical Installations 195
5.9 Fuel Installations 195
5.10 Lift and Conveyor Installations 196
5.11 Fire and Lightning Protection 196
5.12 Communication and Security Installations 197
5.13 Special Installations 197
5.14 Builder’s Work in Connection with Services 197
8 External Works 198
8.2 Roads, Paths, Pavings and Surfacings 198
8.3 Soft Landscaping, Planting and
Irrigation Systems 199
8.4 Fencing, Railings and Walls 200
8.5 External Fixtures 201
8.6 External Drainage 202
8.7 External Services 205
8.8 Ancillary Buildings and Structures 206
What are the works listing for Part 4 Prices for Measured Works in Spons?
PART 4 (page 209)
Prices for Measured Works
This part contains the following NRM2 work sections:
Page
Introduction 211
03 Demolitions 215
04 Alterations, Repairs and Conservation 220
05 Excavate and Filling 229
07 Piling 239
08 Underpinning 243
09 Diaphragm Walls and Embedded Retaining Walls 248
10 Crib Walls, Gabions and Reinforced Earth 249
11 In Situ Concrete Works 250
12 Precast/Composite Concrete 271
13 Precast Concrete 274
14 Masonry 276
15 Structural Metalwork 316
16 Carpentry 325
17 Sheet Roof Coverings 345
18 Tile and Slate Roof And Wall Coverings 372
19 Waterproofing 386
20 Proprietary Linings and Partitions 391
21 Cladding and Covering 416
22 General Joinery 425
23 Windows, Screens and Lights 434
24 Doors, Shutters and Hatches 447
25 Stairs, Walkways and Balustrades 483
27 Glazing 490
28 Floor, Wall, Ceiling and Roof Finishes 495
29 Decorations 521
30 Suspended Ceilings 536
31 Insulation, Fire Stopping and Fire Protection 541
32 Furniture, Fittings and Equipment 547
33 Drainage Above Ground 561
34 Drainage Below Ground 573
35 Site Work 600
36 Fencing 612
37 Soft Landscaping 616
39 Electrical Services 618
41 Builder’s Work in Connection with Services 619
Where are Fees for Professional Services listed in Spons?
PART 5: FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Quantity Surveyors’ Fees 627
Architects’ Fees 628
Consulting Engineers’ Fees 631
The Town and Country Planning Fees and Building Regulations 633
Where are Daywork and Prime Cost listed in Spons?
PART 6: DAYWORK AND PRIME COST
Standard industry daywork allowances 637
Where are Tables and Memoranda listed in Spons?
PART 8
Tables and Memoranda
This part contains the following sections:
page
Conversion Tables 681
Geometry 685
Formulae 689
Typical Thermal Conductivity of Building Materials 690
Earthwork 691
Concrete Work 697
Reinforcement 702
Formwork 704
Masonry 705
Timber 708
Roofing 713
Glazing 717
Metal 718
Kerbs, Paving, etc. 736
Seeding/Turfing and Planting 743
Fencing and Gates 746
Drainage 751
Electrical Supply/Power/Lighting Systems 758
Rail Tracks 759
Fractions, Decimals and Millimetre Equivalents 762
Imperial Standard Wire Gauge (SWG) 763
Pipes, Water, Storage, Insulation 764
