Spon's Architects' and Builders' Price Book 2017
eBook - ePub

Spon's Architects' and Builders' Price Book 2017

  1. 828 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Spon's Architects' and Builders' Price Book 2017

About this book

UK construction shows its underlying strength. Tender prices have risen strongly since last year's book was compiled -- increasing by around 8%, and at an annualised rate of close to 10% in the last half year.

Spon's Architects' and Builders' Price Book 2017, compiled by AECOM, still provides the most accurate, detailed and professionally relevant construction price information for the UK. Its unique Tender Index, updated through the year, gives an ongoing reality check and allows you to adjust for changing market conditions. Although it suits a wide range of project sizes, this is the only price book which sets out a detailed cost base for contracts exceeding £4, 000, 000 in value.

Use the access code inside the front cover of the book to get set up with internet access to this 2017 edition until the end of December 2017. We now provide a VitalSource® ebook, giving a versatile and powerful online data viewing package.

Major changes have been made to this 142nd edition:



  • Major revision and simplification has been made to the in situ concrete section, and plasterboard linings and partitions sections have been heavily revised and developed.


  • New Cost Models are included: a laboratory, a car park and an updated London Office.


  • More plant prices have been separated out in the measured works section.

As well as an overhaul of prices, several new items have been added, including:



  • Foamglas insulation


  • Carlite waterproof concrete


  • and an expanded range of stone flooring

… along with the standard features you have come to expect from Spon's A&B:



  • 20, 000 prices for the most frequently specified items, the majority with labour constants and detailed build-ups.


  • Hundreds of alternative materials prices for the more unusual items.


  • Detailed guidance on wage rates, daywork, cost limits and allowances, property insurance and professional fees, plus useful formulae, design criteria and trade association addresses.


  • Updated, free of charge, two or three times a year – see inside for registration details. Updates are available online at www.pricebooks.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Spon's Architects' and Builders' Price Book 2017 by AECOM in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Civil Engineering. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Preface to the One Hundred and Forty-Second Edition
  7. Special Acknowledgements
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. How to use this Book
  10. Part 1: General
  11. Part 2: Rates of Wages and Labour
  12. Part 3: Approximate Estimating
  13. Part 4: Prices for Measured Works
  14. Part 5: Fees for Professional Services
  15. Part 6: Daywork and Prime Cost
  16. Part 7: Useful Addresses
  17. Part 8: Tables and Memoranda
  18. Index