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BUILDING COST INDEX SEPTEMBER 2014
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BUILDING COST

INDEXSEPTEMBER 2014

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The AIQS Building Cost Index (BCI) is published as a matter of

interest only and is not intended to be relied upon by readers. The

BCI shows long-term fluctuations in general building costs in the

various capital cities. The figures do not represent any specific type

of project, nor are they likely to be indicative of very large or very

small projects. The AIQS BCI does not represent work in country

localities and remote areas.

The base has been set at 100 and represents the Australian

Weighted Average (AWA) Building Cost Index as at July 1985. The

figures come from observations made by a variety of sources, e.g.

National Public Work Conference (NPWC), BRIX survey results

and local QS Chapter representatives. The figures up to 1995 are

based on NPWC data. An attempt has been made to maintain the

relativity of the indices that was established in the BCI system used

by NPWC members. The most recent index figures are based on the

results from the BRIX surveys; a “b” for historic BRIX figures and

“f” for BRIX forecasts indicate these. The figures in between are

based on data from various local sources. Information published

in Rawlinsons Australian Construction Handbook has been used

in two instances to extrapolate index figures where there was

insufficient information from local sources.

The graph on this page, as well as the graph on page A-3 from the

December 2006 edition onward is plotted using a logarithmic scale

on the “Y” axis. This will give a truer indication of the rate of change

i.e. a uniform increase in the BCI will show as a straight line

instead of an upward curve.

Due to low sampling rates in Hobart, the Melbourne BCI figures

should be used.

See page A-4 for a more detailed graph of the indices.

AIQS BUILDING COST INDEX

NOTES FOR THE AIQS BUILDING COST INDEX

BRISBANE

SYDNEY

MELBOURNE

PERTH

AWA

ADELAIDE

CANBERRA

AIQS BCI SEPTEMBER 2014

A1 – THE BUILDING ECONOMIST – BUILDING COST INDEX – SEPTEMBER 2014

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DATE SYDNEY BRIS MELB PERTH ADEL CANB AWA

Jul-74 44 40 48 37 41 39 44

Jul-75 47 45 49 44 45 46 48

Jul-76 50 49 51 50 49 51 51

Jul-77 54 51 55 55 51 55 55

Jul-78 58 54 59 56 53 59 58

Jul-79 63 61 65 57 59 65 63

Jul-80 71 69 72 63 66 75 71

Jul-81 83 77 81 73 75 87 80

Jul-82 88 81 87 79 80 93 85

Jul-83 88 83 87 81 80 96 87

Jul-84 92 84 92 85 84 103 91

Jul-85 97 93 108 97 93 117 100

Jan-86 107 99 119 104 99 125 108

Jul-86 113 103 127 109 103 132 115

Jan-87 116 99 133 112 107 137 117

Jul-87 121 103 139 115 111 141 121

Jan-88 129 108 145 117 116 147 129

Jul-88 136 113 149 120 120 149 133

Jan-89 141 120 153 127 124 153 141

Jul-89 145 127 160 131 129 159 147

Jan-90 152 132 165 137 132 165 152

Jul-90 153 133 165 140 137 171 153

Jan-91 155 133 165 140 141 173 153

Jul-91 153 129 165 140 143 175 152

Jan-92 147 127 140 140 144 176 143

Jul-92 145 127 137 140 144 176 143

Jan-93 147 128 133 140 145 175 143

Jul-93 147 129 131 140 145 175 141

Jan-94 147 129 131 140 147 175 141

Jul-94 148 132 133 141 147 175 143

Jan-95 152 137 135 141 149 175 145

Jul-95 156 136 137 141 154 178 147

Jan-96 157 133 139 143 155 181 148

Jul-96 158 126 140 145 156 184 149

Jan-97 159 131 143 147 158 187 151

Jul-97 161 131 144 149 161 188 153

Jan-98 162 131 144 150 162 188 153

Jul-98 163 131 146 152 163 189 155

Jan-99 166 131 147 153 164 191 156

Jul-99 169 132 151 155 164 191 159

Jan-00 173 146 159 156 168 192 165

Jul-00 180 145 164 159 172 194 170

Jan-01 179 143 164 156 174 196 169

Jul-01 178 147 168 156 176 197 170

Jan-02 181 147 172 158 178 200 173

Jul-02 186 148 177 159 181 201 177

Jan-03 189 160 181 165 185 206 182

Jul-03 195 170 187 172 189 218 188

Jan-04 199 195 191 178 195 220 194

Jan-05 207 220 199 205 213 237 207

Apr-05 212b 227b 204b 206b 214b 239b 211b

Jul-05 214b 231b 208b 210b 215b 245b 214b

Oct-05 215b 235b 209b 216b 224b 248b 216b

Jan-06 216b 239b 209b 223b 229b 249b 218b

THE BUILDING ECONOMIST – BUILDING COST INDEX – SEPTEMBER 2014 – A2

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100

1000

Jul -

86

Jul -

94

Oct

-89

Oct

-98

Jul -

02

Jul -

06

Jan

-10

Oct

-13

DATE SYDNEY BRIS MELB PERTH ADEL CANB AWA

Apr-06 221b 245b 215b 227b 227b 252b 223b

Jul-06 223bb 249b 217b 235b 227b 258b 226b

Oct-06 223b 252b 218b 242b 238b 262b 228b

Jan-07 226b 254b 218b 252b 244b 265b 231b

Apr-07 230b 259b 224b 254b 243b 268b 235b

Jul-07 232b 266b 228b 261b 243b 274b 238b

Oct-07 233b 268b 228b 268b 253b 277b 241b

Jan-08 235b 268b 228b 279b 260b 281b 243b

Apr-08 240b 275b 234b 281b 261b 284b 248b

Jul-08 244b 284b 239b 287b 263b 289b 253b

Oct-08 245b 284b 238b 295b 266b 290b 254b

Jan-09 243b 283b 239b 297b 268b 292b 254b

Apr-09 245b 284b 240b 299b 270b 293b 255b

Jul-09 244b 283b 242b 296b 272b 292b 255b

Oct-09 242b 281b 241b 291b 274b 291b 254b

Jan-10 244b 278b 241b 286b 276b 292b 254b

Apr-10 243b 277b 244b 283b 278b 293b 255b

Jul-10 245b 275b 246b 284b 280b 295b 256b

Oct-10 245b 273b 248b 282b 281b 297b 257b

Jan-11 246b 271b 250b 282b 283b 299b 258b

Apr-11 247b 270b 253b 280b 284b 301b 257b

Jul-11 248b 271b 254b 281b 283b 303b 258b

Oct-11 250b 272b 255b 283b 281b 305b 259b

Jan-12 251b 273b 257b 285b 280b 307b 261b

Apr-12 253b 274b 258b 287b 278b 309b 262b

Jul-12 254b 275b 259b 289b 277b 311b 263b

Oct-12 254b 275b 260b 289b 276b 311b 263b

Jan-13 256b 275b 261b 290b 276b 312b 264b

Apr-13 258b 275b 262b 292b 275b 313b 265b

Jul-13 257b 275b 261b 291b 276b 313b 265b

Oct-13 256b 276b 261b 290b 276b 314b 264b

Jan-14 256f 276f 261f 290f 277f 314f 265f

Apr-14 257f 277f 262f 291f 277f 315f 265f

Jul-14 257f 277f 262f 292f 277f 315f 266f

Sep-14 258f 277f 263f 293f 278f 316f 266f

AIQS BUILDING COST INDEX

BCI

CPI

A3 – THE BUILDING ECONOMIST – BUILDING COST INDEX – SEPTEMBER 2014

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Brisbane

Sydney

Melbourne

Perth

AWA

Adelaide

Canberra

AIQS BCI

CPI

AIQS COST INDEX GRAPH DETAILED COMPARISONS

AIQS BUILDING COST INDEX (BCI) GRAPH SEPTEMBER 2014 BY CAPITAL CITY

Brisbane

Sydney

Melbourne

Perth

AWA

Adelaide

Canberra

350

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250

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150

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3

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- 0

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- 1

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- 1

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- 1

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Aug

- 1

1

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- 1

1

Apr

- 1

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- 1

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- 1

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- 1

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- 1

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Apr

- 1

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Apr

- 1

4

AIQS BCI & CPI COMPARISON SEPTEMBER 2014 AUSTRALIAN WEIGHTED AVERAGES

THE BUILDING ECONOMIST – BUILDING COST INDEX – SEPTEMBER 2014 – A4

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CONSTRUCTION TIMES IN WEEK CASH FLOW TIMES IN MONTHS

ESTIMATED CONTRACT AMOUNT AT CURRENT VALUES

Expedited Short Normal Long Expedited Short Normal Long

$10,000 4 6 7 10 1 2 2 3

$20,000 5 7 9 12 1 2 3 3

$50,000 7 10 12 16 2 3 3 4

$100,000 8 12 15 19 2 3 4 5

$200,000 10 14 18 24 3 4 5 7

$300,000 11 16 20 27 3 5 6 7

$400,000 12 18 22 29 3 5 6 8

$500,000 13 19 24 31 4 5 7 9

$600,000 14 20 25 33 4 6 7 9

$700,000 15 21 26 34 4 6 7 9

$800,000 15 22 27 36 4 6 8 10

$900,000 16 23 28 37 4 6 8 10

$1,000,000 16 23 29 38 4 6 8 11

$2,000,000 20 29 36 47 6 8 10 13

$3,000,000 23 33 41 53 6 9 11 15

$4,000,000 25 36 44 58 7 10 12 16

$5,000,000 26 38 48 62 7 11 13 17

$6,000,000 28 40 50 65 8 11 14 18

$7,000,000 29 42 53 68 8 12 15 19

$8,000,000 30 44 55 71 8 12 15 20

$9,000,000 31 45 57 74 9 13 16 20

$10,000,000 32 47 59 76 9 13 16 21

$11,000,000 33 48 60 78 9 13 17 22

$12,000,000 34 49 62 80 9 14 17 22

$13,000,000 35 51 63 82 10 14 18 23

$14,000,000 36 52 65 84 10 14 18 23

$15,000,000 37 53 66 86 10 15 18 24

$16,000,000 37 54 67 88 10 15 19 24

$17,000,000 38 55 69 89 11 15 19 25

$18,000,000 39 56 70 91 11 15 19 25

$19,000,000 39 57 71 92 11 16 20 26

$20,000,000 40 58 72 94 11 16 20 26

$25,000,000 43 62 77 100 12 17 21 28

$30,000,000 45 65 81 106 12 18 23 29

$35,000,000 47 68 85 111 13 19 24 31

$40,000,000 49 71 89 115 14 20 25 32

$45,000,000 51 73 92 119 14 20 25 33

$50,000,000 52 76 95 123 15 21 26 34

$55,000,000 54 78 98 127 15 22 27 35

$60,000,000 55 80 100 130 15 22 28 36

$65,000,000 57 82 103 133 16 23 28 37

$70,000,000 58 84 105 136 16 23 29 38

$75,000,000 59 86 107 139 16 24 30 39

$80,000,000 60 87 109 142 17 24 30 39

$85,000,000 61 89 111 145 17 25 31 40

$90,000,000 63 90 113 147 17 25 31 41

$95,000,000 64 92 115 149 18 25 32 41

$100,000,000 65 93 117 152 18 26 32 42

Based on formulae by Bromilow, F.J. and Henderson, J.A.1977, “Procedures for reckoning and valuing the performance of building contracts” second edition. The formulae have been updated to account for increases in building costs.

These times are published as a matter of interest only and are not intended to be relied upon by readers. Readers should use their own judgement or if necessary seek expert advice.

Readers need to consider specific conditions affecting their projects such as complexity, constructability, quality of documentations, availability of resources, potential industrial activity, etc

AIQS ESTIMATED DESIGN, DOCUMENTATION AND CONSTRUCTION TIMES

A5 – THE BUILDING ECONOMIST – BUILDING COST INDEX – SEPTEMBER 2014

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PRELIMINARIESThe preliminary items referred to shall be deemed to include the following:

• provision of charts, schedules and the like showing time progress, organization of trades or similar matters:

• provision of notice board;• giving of notices, obtaining of permits and the payment of

fees in compliance with the requirements of governmental, semi-governmental, local authority, or other public authorities including the payment of survey fees;

• setting out the works;• connection of and provision of temporary installations for

water, electrical, telephone and other services for the works;• cost of providing water, electrical or other power required by

the builder in the carrying out of the works;• cost of telephone calls;• temporary screens, fencing, hoardings, guard rails, barriers,

gantries and the like together with any warning notices, night lighting and the like;

• temporary roads, tracks, crossings, planked footways, and the like;

• temporary sheds, store rooms for perishable materials, mess rooms, offices, sanitary accommodation and other temporary buildings together with necessary equipment, furniture, lighting, heating and the like for use by the builder, architect or clerk of works;

• general foreman and other site staff;• builder’s liability for injury to persons or property or to

workmen and the insurances required in respect thereof;• builder’s liability for loss or damage to the works, existing

structures, adjoining structures and the unfixed materials and the insurances required in respect thereof;

• security bonds, guarantees and the like;• plant and equipment and attendant labour;• erecting, maintaining, and dismantling scaffolding;• attendance upon, cutting away for and making good after all

trades;• protecting and safeguarding the works, materials and plant

against the effects of the weather and against damage, trespass or theft;

• period cleaning of the works and site and removal of rubbish;• duties of the builder on completion including such matters as

cleaning and leaving all in good order, labelling and handing over keys, handing over certificates, guarantees and the like;

• liability of the builder for making good defects after practical completion.

CLASSIFICATION UNIT SYD BRIS MELB PERTH ADEL CANB

BUILDING WORKS

Suburban site % 13 9 12 10 9 10-13

City site % 18 15 18 14 16 14-17

CIVIL WORKS

Suburban site % 8 7.5 8 8 7 8-10

The Current Construction Costs herein are published on and should be read subject to the following conditions:

1. Construction costs are published as a matter of interest only and are not intended to be relied upon by readers. In any situations which may be similar to matters herein readers should exercise and rely upon their own judgement.

2. The publisher is not engaged in rendering professional advice. If expert assistance is required the service of a professional person should be sought.

3. The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors or any of its councillors, officers or members of staff shall not be responsible for any error in the material published herein or for any damage or loss whatsoever resulting there from or for any reliance thereon.

4 Construction costs are not intended for tendering or pricing variations. They are indicative costs for projects constructed in the Metropolitan Area. They are not intended for projects constructed in the CBD or in country localities. The rates should be adjusted with reference to specific conditions.

5. The rates include the cost of labour and material, laps, waste, hoisting, fixing in position and for overheads and profit. The unit rates are deemed to include all the provisions listed in the “Measurement & Prices” clauses in each of the sections of the Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works, 5th Edition. Rates may also include certain labours and minor items as indicated at the head of each section.

6. The profit allowance is based on the long term market conditions in the metropolitan area of each capital city.

7. These Construction Costs were produced prior to publication and due allowance should be made in this regard to the rates shown. Where an asterisk (*) appears it means “not readily available”. Where there is a (#) it means the rate is under review.

8. The rates exclude any allowance for Goods and Services Tax and associated compliance costs.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION COSTS GUIDESEPTEMBER 2014

THE BUILDING ECONOMIST – BUILDING COST INDEX – SEPTEMBER 2014 – B1

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CLASSIFICATION UNIT SYDNEY$

BRIS$

MELB$

PERTH $

ADEL$

CANB$

1 GROUNDWORKS2 Work in this trade is limited to within the building confines.3 EXCAVATION4 All excavation is in other than rock unless otherwise stated.5 All excavation is by machine.6 Unless otherwise described excavation rates include for

backfilling and removal of surplus material from site a distance of approximately ten kilometres. Excavation rates do not include for shoring or planking and strutting. Planking and strutting rates are based upon upholding excavations in loamy soil – sandy clay types of ground. Rates exclude tip fees.

7 Stripping top soil average 150mm deep and stockpiling m2 2.39 2.64 5.26 2.49 3.00 2.56 8 Over site excavation to reduce levels m3 16.99 25.46 21.05 12.43 16.00 28.20 9 Extra over last for rock using rippers m3 38.28 25.46 36.83 48.33 41.00 44.86 10 Trench excavation: 11 Not exceeding 2m deep m3 53.83 91.66 63.15 33.14 81.00 73.05 12 2-3m deep m3 59.81 91.66 68.41 45.57 87.00 83.31 13 Pier hole (pit) excavation: 14 Not exceeding 2m deep m3 77.76 91.66 73.67 49.71 87.00 79.46 15 2-3m deep m3 95.70 91.66 84.19 55.24 94.00 88.43 16 Extra over trench, pier hole (pit) excavation for rock using

compressors m3 191.40 183.32 157.86 150.52 166.00 160.20 17 500mm diameter bored pier hole m 26.05 22.41 26.31 24.86 26.00 44.86 18 900mm diameter bored pier hole m 43.07 44.81 47.36 42.81 52.00 61.52 19 Under ream 500mm pier hole to 800mm diameter no 53.83 89.62 57.88 55.24 67.00 65.36 20 Under ream 900mm pier hole to 1500 mm diameter no 107.66 126.29 110.50 103.57 102.00 108.94 21 Working space and maintain faces of trenches, pit and pier

holes: 22 Not exceeding 2m deep m2 20.34 46.85 21.05 17.95 19.00 25.63 23 Not exceeding 3m deep m2 23.93 46.85 26.31 22.10 26.00 32.04 24 FILLING AND HARDCORE 25 Backfilling is included in excavation rates. Rates for filling

are for consolidated quantities. 26 Excavated material as filling m3 17.94 15.28 15.79 11.05 16.00 19.22 27 Imported hardcore filling m3 50.24 45.83 63.15 69.05 60.00 57.67 28 Clean sand filling m3 53.83 86.57 57.88 20.71 59.00 64.08 29 50mm sand bed m2 4.79 6.42 5.26 3.45 6.00 4.87 30 100mm crushed rock bed including blinding m2 14.36 5.60 21.05 9.67 12.00 12.82 31 PAPER & PLASTIC MEMBRANES 32 0.20mm polythene sheeting with taped joints m2 3.59 2.55 5.26 3.45 3.00 3.84

33 CONCRETE 34 IN SITU CONCRETE 35 All concrete is N20 unless otherwise stated. Rates for

concrete do not include reinforcement. 36 Concrete in footings m3 203.36 234.24 238.25 331.62 231.64 234.54 37 Concrete in 100 mm – 150mm slabs on ground m3 209.35 175.17 250.22 362.50 241.50 234.54 38 Concrete in 150mm – 200mm suspended slabs m3 224.90 163.97 256.21 398.75 246.43 238.38 39 Concrete in columns m3 304.71 352.38 310.09 553.15 295.71 276.83 40 Concrete in beams m3 229.68 226.10 259.80 414.86 246.43 248.64 41 Concrete in isolated beams m3 239.25 292.30 276.56 414.86 246.43 256.33 42 Concrete in suspended stairs and landings m3 320.57 281.09 326.85 631.02 295.71 276.83 43 Concrete in 150mm – 200mm walls m3 295.65 254.61 300.51 563.89 246.43 276.83 44 Extra cost of each additional N5 concrete strength m3 9.57 13.24 10.78 16.11 5.91 11.53 45 Shotcrete earth stabilising 75mm thick m2 65.79 35.65 53.88 * 55.00 70.49 46 SUNDRIES 47 Steel trowel integral finish to concrete floor m2 5.98 6.06 7.18 7.38 8.00 8.33 48 “Sand blast” concrete wall m2 37.08 30.55 38.90 46.99 40.00 48.70 49 Bush hammer concrete wall m2 53.83 61.11 56.47 78.94 65.00 83.31 50 Keyed construction joint in concrete slab 150mm – 300mm

thick m 21.52 43.79 21.55 20.94 25.00 32.04 51 Expansion joint in concrete slab 150mm – 300mm thick

including dowels, caulking and pointing materials m 43.04 87.59 41.90 47.66 45.00 48.70 52 150mm PVC waterstop cast into concrete m 32.30 40.74 37.64 40.81 35.00 32.04 53 FORMWORK 54 Rates are for ordinary formwork and not formwork designed

to produce an off-form finish, unless otherwise stated. 55 To footings m2 50.97 61.11 60.23 56.39 80.00 57.67 56 To suspended slabs including strutting 3m – 4m high m2 114.41 98.79 119.21 142.58 115.00 117.91 57 To suspended stairs and landings including strutting m2 130.27 106.94 125.48 147.69 140.00 128.16 58 To walls m2 137.06 91.66 140.08 241.67 135.00 124.32 59 To columns m2 141.59 91.66 143.67 255.76 145.00 124.32 60 To beams m2 141.59 96.75 144.87 253.08 140.00 121.76 61 Extra for Class 2 off-form finish m2 18.12 10.18 18.82 31.76 14.79 15.38 62 Extra for boarded off-form finish m2 57.42 81.48 57.72 62.83 55.00 51.27

B2 – THE BUILDING ECONOMIST – BUILDING COST INDEX – SEPTEMBER 2014

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CLASSIFICATION UNIT SYDNEY$

BRIS$

MELB$

PERTH $

ADEL$

CANB$

63 1mm Bondek to suspended slab m2 82.69 122.21 83.81 100.69 90.00 76.90 64 0.75mm Bondek to suspended slab m2 75.89 122.21 76.62 93.98 85.00 74.33 65 REINFORCEMENT 66 Rates for reinforcement include for bending, tying, supports

and placing, rolling margin and bending schedules. 67 Rates for fabric reinforcement also include 15% for laps. 68 Structural grade round bar reinforcement t 1,973.83 2,138.75 2,226.88 2,618.06 2,365.71 2,294.12 69 Deformed bar reinforcement t 1,973.83 2,138.75 2,226.88 2,618.06 2,365.71 2,294.12 70 F118 fabric reinforcement m2 21.53 25.97 25.14 39.61 24.00 25.89 71 F928 fabric reinforcement m2 14.73 22.41 13.80 27.39 * 12.82 72 F81 fabric reinforcement m2 17.94 29.03 20.35 30.88 20.00 21.28 73 F92 fabric reinforcement m2 13.16 17.92 14.37 20.14 15.00 15.00 74 F72 fabric reinforcement m2 10.17 11.92 9.58 12.75 10.00 10.64 75 F62 fabric reinforcement m2 8.37 10.39 8.16 10.07 9.00 9.48 76 F52 fabric reinforcement m2 7.18 7.94 7.18 8.73 7.00 7.43 77 F42 fabric reinforcement m2 5.98 10.69 5.33 6.71 6.50 6.79 78 F8TM fabric reinforcement 400 wide in strip footings m 11.36 10.80 11.29 14.10 13.00 13.97 79 PRECAST CONCRETE 80 Rates for precast concrete include for all moulds (on the

basis of 20 re-uses) reinforcement, finishes to exposed faces, all lifting and fixing devices, hoisting, temporary supports, and fixing in position.

81 100mm non-structural wall or spandrel panel with local gravel exposed aggregate finish m2 257.20 224.06 238.41 258.45 * 326.82

82 150mm non-structural wall or spandrel panel with local gravel exposed aggregate finish m2 299.07 331.00 307.69 308.80 300.00 352.45

83 150mm structural wall or spandrel panel with local gravel exposed aggregate finish m2 346.92 331.00 348.40 362.50 320.00 397.31

84 200mm structural wall or spandrel panel with local gravel exposed aggregate finish m2 370.84 432.84 375.94 386.67 350.00 448.57

85 Extra over local exposed gravel aggregate finish for white quartz finish m2 57.42 76.38 53.96 65.12 55.00 64.08

86 Extra over local exposed gravel aggregate finish for polished reconstructed granite finish m2 107.66 178.23 102.89 22.15 125.00 108.94

87 300 x 750mm coping m 53.83 * 50.19 * 55.00 70.49 88 250 x 40mm stair tread m 47.85 * 43.10 * 45.00 51.27 89 TANKING 90 Rates for waterproofing include for laps, joints, fillets angles

and working around pipes, etc 91 2mm two coat horizontal asphalt tanking m2 53.83 24.44 55.21 74.78 57.77 58.96 92 1.5mm two coat vertical asphalt tanking m2 59.81 * 58.98 80.29 64.19 64.08 93 Two coats “Mulseal” bituminous emulsion m2 10.77 24.44 11.29 12.22 11.55 12.30 94 Three coats “Mulseal” bituminous emulsion m2 15.86 30.55 15.56 15.71 15.40 15.51 95 “Cintafort 160” horizontal membrane m2 * * * 46.32 * * 96 Two layer “Jute-al” horizontal membrane m2 33.50 * 36.39 * 38.51 37.17 97 Two layer “Jute-al” vertical membrane m2 38.28 * 43.29 * 44.93 42.29 98 “Bituthene 3000” horizontal membrane m2 26.32 20.37 30.12 * 32.09 28.20 99 "Bituthene 3000” vertical membrane m2 31.10 28.52 32.63 * 38.51 33.32

100 MASONRY 101 BRICKWORK 102 Rates for brickwork include for plumbing angles, normal

straight cutting, forming rebated reveals and raking out joints for plastering.

103 Common standard clay bricks laid 1,000 1,744.42 1,670.26 1,894.35 1,781.43 2,700.00 1,832.73 104 Common standard clay brickwork m3 681.87 774.02 826.15 814.76 1,175.00 730.53 105 Common standard clay bricks in: 106 110mm wall m2 83.74 85.04 89.46 120.14 135.00 94.84 107 230mm wall m2 167.48 170.08 184.17 240.29 270.00 190.96 108 Cavity wall (two 110mm skins) including ties m2 172.26 170.08 194.70 247.19 275.00 193.53 109 Extra over common brickwork for: 110 Fair face and pointing m2 14.36 8.96 10.78 8.98 15.00 12.18 111 Flush joints and bagged finish m2 7.42 7.20 10.52 11.05 15.00 8.97 112 Stretcher bond for facing and cleaning (Face brickwork PC

$600 per thousand) m2 21.53 23.93 17.57 22.10 22.00 22.17 113 Face brick-on-edge sill m 35.89 48.89 37.64 34.52 40.00 34.60 114 BLOCKWORK 115 The rates for blockwork include for fractional, corner and

end blocks, cutting and all labours 116 Standard 400 x 200mm hollow grey concrete blocks in: 117 100mm wall m2 71.78 56.52 80.22 92.52 90.00 83.31 118 150mm wall m2 86.13 65.18 93.39 113.24 110.00 99.97 119 200mm wall m2 95.70 71.29 107.75 142.24 125.00 111.50 120 Standard 400 x 200mm solid grey concrete blocks in: 121 100mm wall m2 89.72 89.17 87.40 99.43 100.00 91.00 122 150mm wall m2 95.70 93.74 99.37 120.14 115.00 111.50

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123 250mm cavity wall including ties m2 143.55 197.76 166.42 190.57 205.00 166.61 124 100mm coloured split block wall in 400 x 200mm blocks m2 107.66 112.03 111.34 120.14 125.00 102.53 125 100mm coloured split block wall in 400 x 100mm blocks m2 112.45 218.97 111.34 133.95 135.00 112.78 126 Extra for fair face and pointing and cleaning m2 7.18 5.95 8.38 10.36 15.00 9.61 127 Hebel (Autoclaved) 200 x 600mm blocks in: 128 100mm wall m2 76.56 91.66 80.22 91.14 90.00 76.90 129 150mm wall m2 88.52 112.03 94.11 100.81 100.00 94.84 130 200mm wall m2 122.02 132.40 130.50 121.52 120.00 111.50 131 GLASS BLOCKS 132 80mm Wall in 190 x 190mm hollow glass bricks m2 406.73 763.84 428.61 421.19 475.00 470.36 133 100mm Wall in 190 x 190mm hollow glass bricks m2 430.65 * 465.73 469.52 500.00 520.34 134 DAMP PROOF COURSES AND FLASHINGS 135 0.5mm polythene damp course 300mm wide m 3.47 3.43 * * 2.50 2.05 136 Aluminium core (super grade) damp proof course: 137 110mm wide m 3.89 3.43 5.02 4.14 4.50 4.87 138 150mm wide vertical at jambs m 5.08 5.03 6.27 4.83 6.00 6.54 139 SUNDRIES 140 Concrete filling to 200mm hollow block wall m2 28.71 47.87 32.33 29.00 40.00 35.89 141 Concrete filling to 150mm hollow block wall m2 38.28 36.66 40.71 41.43 30.00 57.67 142 Structural grade bar reinforcement in concrete block wall t 1,794.39 1,273.06 1,882.21 2,900.00 2,100.00 2,242.86

143 STONEWORK 144 Rates for stonework include for all fixings and finished

edges, and are median values for various qualities 145 SANDSTONE 146 100mm Random rubble walling faced one side m2 * * 305.20 241.67 392.00 * 147 200mm Random rubble walling faced both sides m2 * * 515.69 462.62 653.00 * 148 450mm Random rubble walling faced one side m2 610.09 400.11 641.98 676.67 * * 149 450mm Random rubble walling faced both sides m2 705.79 445.84 805.10 718.10 * * 150 100mm Squared rubble walling faced one side m2 466.54 * 536.73 338.33 392.00 * 151 200mm Squared rubble walling faced both sides m2 663.93 * 668.29 662.86 653.00 * 152 450mm Squared rubble walling faced one side m2 986.92 * 1,068.21 1,173.81 * * 153 450mm Squared rubble walling faced both sides m2 1,028.79 * 1,136.61 1,263.57 * * 154 BLUESTONE 155 100mm Random rubble walling faced one side m2 * * * 359.05 392.00 * 156 200mm Random rubble walling faced both sides m2 * * * 580.00 653.00 * 157 450mm Random rubble walling faced one side m2 * 331.52 * * * * 158 450mm Random rubble walling faced both sides m2 * 377.24 * * * * 159 100mm Squared rubble walling faced one side m2 * * * 379.76 392.00 * 160 200mm Squared rubble walling faced both sides m2 * * * 586.90 653.00 * 161 LIMESTONE 162 250mm single face block wall in stretcher bond m2 * * * 269.29 248.00 * 163 250mm single face block wall in random bond m2 * * * 255.48 248.00 * 164 250mm double face block wall in stretcher bond m2 * * * 290.00 287.00 * 165 250mm double face block wall in random bond m2 * * * 276.19 287.00 * 166 GRANITE 167 30mm Honed face wall lining m2 628.04 738.38 805.10 738.81 731.00 749.76 168 30mm Honed face slab paving on mortar bed m2 514.39 651.81 710.38 580.00 614.00 717.71 169 Extra for polished face m2 91.75 137.49 105.24 71.81 98.00 96.12 170 MARBLE (AUSTRALIAN) 171 19mm Honed face wall lining m2 562.24 483.76 589.35 787.14 588.00 602.37 172 19mm Honed face slab paving on mortar bed m2 478.50 412.47 568.31 649.05 556.00 576.73 173 Extra for filled and polished item m2 59.81 101.85 78.93 48.33 65.00 96.12 174 MARBLE (IMPORTED) 175 19mm Honed face wall lining m2 628.04 886.05 * 809.24 627.00 666.45 176 19mm Honed face slab paving on mortar bed m2 478.50 906.42 * 669.76 588.00 602.37 177 Extra for filled and polished finish m2 73.63 101.85 * 48.33 65.00 126.88 178 SLATE (AUSTRALIAN) 179 12mm Sawn face wall lining m2 155.51 * 194.70 241.67 196.00 192.24 180 19mm Sawn face slab paving m2 159.72 * 163.13 220.95 170.00 166.61

181 STRUCTURAL STEEL 182 The following include for rolling margin, hand cleaning shop

priming, erection complete with all necessary temporary bracing and an allowance of 8% of fabricated cost to cover shop detailing.

183 Universal beams and columns, holed for simple connections: 184 Up to 60kg/m t 6,220.56 6,925.46 6,309.25 7,988.43 5,134.88 6,292.82 185 Over 60kg/m t 6,579.44 5,601.48 6,046.15 7,921.30 4,878.14 6,139.02 186 Universal beams and columns with welded fitments for

simple connections: 187 Up to 60kg/m t 6,459.81 6,925.46 6,672.34 8,189.81 5,776.74 6,818.29 188 Over 60kg/m t 6,579.44 5,601.48 6,356.61 8,055.56 5,520.00 6,651.67 189 Universal beams and columns prepared for rigid connection: 190 Up to 60kg/m t 6,459.81 6,925.46 6,635.50 8,216.67 5,776.74 6,818.29

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191 Over 60kg/m t 6,340.19 5,601.48 6,277.68 8,082.41 5,520.00 6,651.67 192 RHS beams and columns with welded fitments for simple

connections t 6,699.07 6,925.46 7,372.20 8,525.46 6,161.86 7,061.80 193 Plate web girders and compound columns t 7,297.20 9,166.05 7,677.40 9,572.69 5,776.74 6,818.29 194 Trusses fabricated from: 195 Universal sections t 7,775.70 7,638.38 7,419.56 8,901.39 6,161.86 7,061.80 196 Angles t 8,134.58 9,166.05 7,808.95 8,136.11 6,161.86 7,061.80 197 Pipes t 8,493.46 9,166.05 8,119.42 9,277.31 6,418.60 7,061.80 198 Portal frames – average industrial type and span fabricated

from universal sections t 6,220.56 6,212.55 6,472.38 7,840.74 5,520.00 6,908.00 199 Extra hot dip galvanising sections up to 60 kg/m t 777.57 916.61 968.23 792.13 1,091.16 1,102.20 200 Extra for abrasive blast cleaning – class 2 m2 29.91 15.79 36.83 55.05 35.94 35.89 201 Open web joists – patent design, roll formed section top and

bottom chords, pipe web members including purlin cleats at 1.2m centres and connections:

202 Lightweight type 300 – 600mm deep up to 10m span m 95.70 91.66 115.77 * 102.70 173.02 203 Longspan types 300 – 900mm deep 10 to 14m span m 119.63 117.12 136.81 * 128.37 192.24 204 Purlins, cold formed fixed to standard cleats: 205 150mm deep galvanised m 26.05 30.55 31.57 56.39 25.67 23.45 206 200mm deep galvanised m 29.45 37.17 31.57 64.44 28.24 24.22 207 150mm deep ROZC shop primed m 19.14 * 15.79 * * 20.12 208 200mm deep ROZC shop primed m 23.93 * 21.05 * * 22.81 209 6mm Field fillet weld m 52.11 47.33 57.88 96.67 51.35 60.24

210 METALWORK 211 The rates for metalwork include for all fabrication work,

rolling margin, shop priming and protective coatings where applicable.

212 STEEL LINTELS AND ARCH BARS 213 Mild steel flats and angles as lintels t 2,985.91 7,200.44 2,741.75 5,247.62 2,439.07 2,973.39 214 Extra for hot dip galvanising t 979.82 916.61 998.50 1,173.81 1,091.16 1,102.20 215 FLOOR DUCTS AND FRAMES 216 6mm angular pattern steel plate flooring m2 167.48 305.54 188.22 272.05 166.88 160.20 217 30mm standard galvanised grid mesh type flooring m2 215.33 201.19 233.39 248.57 218.23 211.47 218 750mm wide catwalk with 18kg channel support rails, angular

pattern plate flooring and 32mm NB twin rail pipe balustrade each side m 430.65 493.95 577.21 559.29 487.81 576.73

219 Extra over 750mm catwalk for 30mm thick grid mesh type flooring m 59.81 59.21 72.15 75.95 64.19 76.90

220 LADDERS AND STAIRS 221 Steel stair with plate strings, angular pattern treads and

32mm NB twin rail pipe balustrades: 222 750mm wide m 1,036.46 1,273.06 1,129.33 1,795.24 898.60 884.33 223 900mm wide m 1,147.47 1,273.06 1,298.73 2,071.43 962.79 961.22 224 Extra for half landing with angular pattern deck and

matching balustrade to: 225 750mm wide stair no 1,172.34 1,120.30 1,417.93 1,367.14 1,129.67 1,281.63 226 900mm wide stair no 1,220.19 1,194.60 2,258.65 1,588.10 1,219.53 1,345.71 227 450mm wide catladder with 50 x 10mm plate strings and

25mm pipe rungs m 245.23 * 288.61 303.81 256.74 320.41 228 COLUMNS, STRUTS AND BRACES 229 76 X 76 X 4.9mm RHS m 58.90 169.06 57.72 70.43 48.78 64.08 230 102 x 51 x 4.9mm RHS m 58.90 169.06 57.72 70.43 48.78 64.08 231 102 x 102 x 4.9mm RHS m 75.89 280.07 77.80 98.05 64.19 84.59 232 48.3 x 3.2mm CHS m 35.12 71.29 33.25 35.90 32.09 44.86 233 DUCTED SKIRTING 234 Rates for skirtings include for mitres and ends 235 130mm high PVC two channel ducted skirting m 39.65 61.11 36.08 58.00 32.09 32.04 236 165mm high PVC three channel ducted skirting m 45.31 66.20 43.29 66.29 38.51 38.45 237 BALUSTRADES AND HANDRAILS 238 Rates for handrails and balustrades include for bends,

ramps, wreaths and all fixings 239 32mm NB galvanised steel pipe handrail with brackets at

1500mm centres m 90.92 81.48 129.87 117.38 96.28 115.35 240 40 x 10mm steel flat handrail with extruded PVC handrail

sheathing m 130.27 * 173.16 158.81 115.53 140.98 241 Steel pipe balustrade 900mm high comprising: 242 32mm NB top and bottom rail with standards at 1500mm

centres m 188.04 132.40 216.45 241.67 192.56 224.29 243 40 x 10mm flat handrail with extruded PVC sheathing, 50 x

10mm bottom rail, 20 x 20mm balusters at 1500mm centres and 25 x 25 standards at 1500mm centres m 221.31 224.06 266.96 290.00 224.65 249.92

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244 WOODWORK 245 Rates for Woodwork work include for all labours, incidental

materials, nails, screws, etc. The term “hardwood” used hereafter shall mean the local hardwood most commonly used for woodwork.

246 STRUCTURAL TIMBERS 247 It should be noted that these are average rates for timber in

roof framing. Adjustments for other locations are as follows: 248 Ground floor framing -20% -10% -20% -5% -15% -15%249 Upper floor framing -15% 0% -15% 0% -10% -15%250 Wall framing -5% -5% -10% -5% -5% -10%251 Ceiling framing -5% 0% -5% 0% -5% -5%252 Hardwood: 253 50 x 25mm m 3.40 4.84 3.64 4.14 * 6.15 254 75 x 38mm m 7.93 10.18 8.38 9.53 7.06 8.97 255 75 x 50mm m 9.06 17.06 8.78 9.67 * 10.00 256 100 x 38mm m 9.06 17.06 9.41 11.05 * 10.25 257 100 x 50mm m 10.19 21.39 10.67 12.43 7.96 11.79 258 100 x 75mm m 16.99 30.55 16.44 16.71 * 16.02 259 125 x 38mm m 11.33 21.13 10.67 11.74 * 12.18 260 125 x 50mm m 13.59 24.95 12.80 14.50 * 13.71 261 150 x 38mm m 13.59 23.42 13.30 13.81 * 14.10 262 Local Pine (Stress Grade F5): 263 42 x 19mm m 2.27 3.56 2.39 2.76 2.18 4.10 264 42 x 35mm m 3.40 4.92 3.59 4.83 2.70 5.64 265 70 x 35mm m 5.66 9.68 5.99 6.21 5.78 6.92 266 70 x 45mm m 6.80 12.22 5.99 7.18 4.62 7.18 267 90 x 35mm m 6.80 12.73 7.18 7.18 5.13 8.20 268 90 x 45mm m 7.93 14.26 8.38 9.39 6.68 9.87 269 120 x 35mm m 9.06 15.79 8.38 9.80 6.80 10.77 270 Merchantable Oregon: 271 50 x 25mm m 4.53 4.84 4.77 5.52 3.85 5.45 272 75 x 38mm m 7.93 8.55 7.15 8.42 6.42 7.43 273 75 x 50mm m 9.06 10.69 9.58 10.77 7.83 8.33 274 100 x 38mm m 9.06 14.40 9.03 10.77 7.89 9.04 275 100 x 50mm m 11.33 17.49 10.67 14.64 9.63 10.57 276 100 x 75mm m 18.12 29.03 17.57 26.24 14.76 14.74 277 150 x 38mm m 13.16 21.90 14.43 18.09 12.20 13.78 278 150 x 50mm m 18.12 25.46 17.57 19.33 14.76 15.38 279 175 x 38mm m 16.15 29.03 17.57 21.13 14.76 15.38 280 175 x 50mm m 18.06 32.59 19.32 26.93 16.69 17.56 281 200 x 50mm m 21.53 32.59 23.46 30.38 20.03 19.48 282 250 x 50mm m 26.92 40.74 28.86 35.90 25.93 23.58 283 CARCASSING – ELEMENTAL RATES 284 Hardwood in ground floor framing comprising 100 x 75mm

bearers and 100 x 50mm joists m2 31.10 71.29 35.92 34.52 24.39 29.48 285 Upper floor framing comprising 200 x 50mm joists and solid

bridging in: 286 Hardwood m2 54.37 96.75 55.07 55.24 * 44.86 287 Merchantable Oregon m2 53.83 86.57 62.74 69.05 44.93 42.29 288 Wall framing comprising 100 x 50mm plates, noggins and

studs at 450mm centres in: 289 Hardwood m2 47.58 62.13 50.19 44.19 * 53.83 290 Merchantable Oregon m2 54.37 65.18 77.80 45.57 * 48.70 291 Local pine wall framing comprising 90 x 45mm plates,

noggings with: 292 Studs at 450mm centres m2 39.65 44.81 43.92 37.29 44.93 44.86 293 Studs at 600mm centres m2 35.12 38.70 41.41 30.38 42.36 41.01 294 Ceiling framing comprising 100 x 50mm plate and joists at

450mm centres in: 295 Hardwood m2 33.50 41.16 38.90 37.29 * 41.01 296 Merchantable Oregon m2 38.28 46.87 45.17 45.57 33.38 38.45 297 PREFABRICATED ROOF TRUSSES 298 Truss to pitched tiled roof for: 299 6m span no 155.51 203.69 175.67 179.52 166.88 183.27 300 9m span no 212.96 305.54 232.14 234.76 192.56 217.88 301 12m span no 251.21 407.38 282.33 310.71 269.58 294.78 302 FASCIAS AND BARGES 303 200 x 32mm dressed oregon m 28.32 47.15 40.15 27.62 25.67 21.79 304 250 x 38mm dressed oregon m 35.12 53.98 46.43 37.29 32.09 26.91 305 188 x 38mm dressed WR cedar m 43.04 71.29 44.30 * 32.09 32.04 306 238 x 38mm dressed WR cedar m 54.37 * 50.19 * 38.51 38.45 307 BOARDING 308 25mm selected Hardwood tongued and grooved flooring in

100mm widths, e.g. blackbutt select grade m2 74.17 150.73 83.81 85.62 77.02 87.15

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309 Machine sand and two coats clear finish on timber floor m2 15.86 22.86 16.76 16.57 19.26 22.43 310 19mm particleboard flooring m2 28.71 33.83 30.12 27.62 25.67 25.63 311 22mm particleboard flooring m2 33.50 42.27 32.63 30.38 28.24 28.84 312 25mm Hardwood tongued and grooved “V” jointed vertical wall

boarding 100mm wide m2 98.55 130.87 90.99 121.52 83.44 70.49 313 25mm WR cedar ship lap wall boarding 150mm wide m2 80.15 87.59 84.07 * 89.86 108.94 314 25mm sawn hardwood gutter boarding m2 62.21 74.31 65.25 82.86 53.92 53.83 315 25mm waterproof plywood gutter boarding m2 77.76 80.02 81.56 96.67 68.04 73.05 316 LININGS 317 5mm tempered hardboard with “V” joints m2 19.14 85.04 22.75 24.86 20.54 22.43 318 6mm sliced cut Ash veneered plywood m2 45.46 * 51.48 52.48 42.36 56.39 319 Standard particleboard: 320 13mm thick m2 23.93 35.65 25.10 30.38 25.67 28.20 321 18mm thick m2 31.10 45.83 30.12 33.14 29.53 32.04 322 18mm thick faced on side with Ash veneer m2 52.64 81.48 57.47 66.29 51.35 57.67 323 18mm thick faced one side with 2mm plastic laminate m2 74.17 61.11 64.00 66.29 60.33 61.52 324 13mm ivory finish softboard with “V” joints m2 19.14 * 21.55 27.62 19.26 25.63 325 300 x 300 x 19mm prefinished softboard acoustic tiles m2 31.10 * 28.86 44.19 29.53 28.84 326 Flat fibre cement sheeting with plastic joint strips: 327 4.5mm thick m2 22.73 * 25.14 27.62 23.11 28.20 328 6mm thick m2 26.32 36.66 29.93 33.14 25.67 34.60 329 Compressed double faced flat fibre cement sheeting: 330 9mm thick m2 62.21 78.01 56.47 69.05 64.19 61.52 331 18mm thick m2 96.28 105.92 94.11 110.48 83.44 105.09 332 6mm villaboard with set joints m2 29.91 36.66 31.13 34.52 32.09 29.48 333 Extra for 50 x 25mm dressed pine battens at 450mm centres: 334 Fixed to timber m2 9.06 10.74 8.16 12.43 7.70 9.61 335 Fixed to brickwork m2 12.46 16.00 11.29 16.57 11.55 10.77 336 Extra over wall linings for additional labour fixing to ceilings m2 5.02 6.62 5.65 6.90 5.65 5.38 337 Extra for 70 x 38mm pine battens at 450mm centres fixed to

timber m2 12.46 13.81 12.55 20.71 11.55 10.77 338 FRAMES AND LININGS 339 Rebated frame built into brickwork: 340 100 x 75mm Oregon m 33.85 53.73 38.27 41.43 30.55 31.66 341 100 x 75mm Hardwood m 31.72 67.44 32.33 30.38 25.67 24.99 342 100 x 50mm Oregon m 25.12 38.86 26.35 34.52 25.67 26.91 343 100 x 50mm Hardwood m 27.19 48.01 25.10 27.62 24.39 23.07 344 Reveal lining with 65 x 13mm planted stop fixed to timber: 345 150 x 32mm Pacific Maple m 30.58 62.87 31.13 * 23.11 24.35 346 150 x 32mm Hardwood m 30.58 57.16 31.13 33.14 25.67 24.99 347 Lining with 50 x 13mm planted stop fixed to timber: 348 125 x 32mm Pacific Maple m 29.45 60.59 29.93 * 21.82 22.11 349 125 x 32mm Hardwood m 29.45 56.01 29.93 30.38 23.11 22.43 350 100 x 32mm Pacific Maple m 27.19 57.16 27.54 * 20.54 19.87 351 100 x 32mm Hardwood m 27.19 52.58 27.54 27.62 21.82 20.51 352 Reveal lining fixed to timber: 353 150 x 25mm Pacific Maple m 22.65 45.83 22.75 * 17.97 17.94 354 150 x 25mm Hardwood m 19.74 45.83 23.94 24.86 19.26 18.26 355 100 x 25mm Pacific Maple m 18.12 28.58 18.82 * 15.40 16.02 356 100 x 25mm Hardwood m 17.94 26.30 18.19 20.71 17.97 18.90 357 PELMETS 358 Pelmet fascia including brackets at 750mm centres: 359 200 x 25mm Oregon m 37.68 52.96 40.15 37.29 35.94 48.70 360 200 x 25mm Pacific Maple m 37.38 59.07 38.31 33.14 32.09 44.86 361 150 x 25mm Oregon m 32.66 48.89 32.63 30.38 34.28 38.45 362 150 x 25mm Pacific Maple m 29.91 52.96 30.12 30.38 29.53 37.17 363 Pelmet comprising 200 x 25mm fascia and 125 x 25mm top

including brackets at 750mm centres in: 364 Oregon m 44.26 88.61 47.68 48.33 44.93 54.47 365 Hardwood m 40.67 73.33 47.89 44.19 46.21 44.86 366 ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTING & COVER MOULDS 367 Architrave: 368 75 X 25mm Pacific Maple m 7.93 14.86 8.38 * 7.32 7.69 369 50 X 25mm Pacific Maple m 7.93 13.72 6.90 * 6.03 6.73 370 75 x 25mm Hardwood m 9.06 16.00 8.28 10.36 6.93 7.69 371 50 x 25mm Hardwood m 7.93 15.28 7.53 8.98 6.29 7.05 372 Chamfered skirting: 373 100 x 25mm Pacific Maple m 10.19 29.03 9.54 * 8.99 10.25 374 75 x 25mm Pacific Maple m 9.06 21.90 8.16 * 7.70 8.33 375 100 x 25mm Hardwood m 11.33 18.33 10.78 13.81 8.99 10.25 376 75 x 25mm Hardwood m 9.06 16.00 9.58 11.05 7.70 8.97 377 200 x 25mm Moulded craftwood skirting m 15.86 25.46 18.82 * 12.84 15.38

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378 Quadrant mould: 379 13mm Pacific Maple m 4.53 7.23 4.52 * 4.62 4.81 380 25mm Pacific Maple m 5.66 12.58 5.99 * 4.36 4.49 381 25mm Hardwood m 5.66 16.04 5.99 5.52 4.75 4.81 382 13mm Hardwood m 4.53 8.96 4.02 4.14 4.36 4.49 383 Cover strip: 384 50 x 13mm Pacific Maple m 5.66 8.86 5.02 * 4.62 5.13 385 38 x 13mm Pacific Maple m 4.53 8.05 4.52 * 4.36 4.81 386 50 x 13mm Hardwood m 5.66 9.78 5.27 6.90 4.75 5.13 387 38 x 13mm Hardwood m 4.53 7.94 4.89 5.52 4.24 5.25 388 Bead: 389 13 x 13mm Pacific Maple m 4.53 7.64 4.27 * 3.85 4.49 390 13 x 13mm Hardwood m 4.53 7.94 4.14 4.14 3.85 4.81 391 HANDRAILS 392 100 x 75mm Hardwood moulded handrail grooved and fixed to

core rail m 69.38 58.47 75.29 82.86 66.75 70.49 393 Extra for ramp or bend no 53.83 54.87 69.01 69.05 57.77 70.49 394 SHELVING 395 18mm particleboard shelf with solid edge strip including

metal brackets of 600mm centres: 396 300mm wide m 23.79 22.86 23.94 27.62 24.39 35.89 397 450mm wide m 29.45 28.58 27.61 34.52 28.24 43.58 398 600mm wide m 33.98 34.29 31.75 41.43 33.38 51.27 399 50 x 25mm Pine slats in shelving on and including ladder

framing by 600mm deep m * 183.32 * * * * 400 50 x 25mm Pine slats in shelving m 7.93 16.58 8.38 8.29 6.42 7.69 401 FITTINGS 402 Slatted shower seat 750mm long x 300mm wide constructed

of 50 x 38mm pipe framing and 50 x 25mm pine batten no 101.68 97.96 94.11 110.48 77.02 83.31 403 Vanity unit 460mm deep comprising 18mm laminated plastic

sheeted particleboard top on and including supports and with 200mm high matching fascia m 382.80 356.46 345.07 379.76 320.93 358.86

404 Vanity unit 900mm long with cupboard and three drawers under for paint finish no 490.47 611.07 489.67 483.33 487.81 487.02

405 Underbench units 440mm deep x 450mm wide with recessed toe spaces and backs, nest of four drawers:

406 Paint quality (two pack finish) no 263.18 427.75 282.33 310.71 256.74 281.96 407 Sliced hardwood veneer faced for clear finish no 311.03 437.93 319.98 345.24 295.26 435.76 408 Cupboard with false floor, intermediate shelf and door: 409 Paint quality (two pack finish) no 239.25 280.07 288.61 345.24 205.40 333.22 410 Sliced hardwood veneer faced for clear finish no 263.18 295.35 282.33 365.95 243.91 358.86 411 Open shelf fitment with false floor and intermediate shelf: 412 Paint quality (two pack finish) no 167.48 193.51 213.32 207.14 160.47 217.88 413 Sliced hardwood veneer faced for clear finish no 191.40 203.69 232.14 220.95 192.56 243.51 414 Bench top 460mm deep of 18mm particle board set on

underbench units with back support rail plugged to wall and 45mm high front edge strip:

415 Sheeted with laminated plastic on top and front edge m 95.70 244.43 106.66 117.38 96.28 134.57 416 Sheeted with 2mm desk vinyl on top and with hardwood for

clear finish front edge strip m 107.66 28.52 119.21 124.29 102.70 160.20 417 FENCING 418 Timber paling fence 1.5m high m 61.17 69.73 62.26 103.57 64.19 61.52 419 Domestic chainwire fence 1m high with tubular top and

bottom rails m 33.50 51.44 35.13 41.43 33.38 44.86 420 Industrial chainwire fence: 421 2m high, rail-less m 39.48 49.16 46.43 52.48 38.51 48.70 422 2m high, rail-less with three stands of barbed wire at top m 44.26 54.87 52.70 62.14 44.93 53.83 423 Extra over chainwire fence for standard gate: 424 1m wide gate in one leaf no 177.05 222.92 194.50 276.19 205.40 175.58 425 3m wide gate in two leaves no 442.62 788.78 489.38 552.38 474.98 461.39 426 SUNDRIES 427 M 12 bolt up to 100mm long and fixing no 3.40 8.01 3.59 2.76 2.70 2.82 428 M 12 bolt with expanding anchor and fixing including drilling no 5.62 9.15 5.65 6.21 5.65 5.90 429 Power gun fix timber up to 50mm thick no 2.27 3.32 2.38 2.76 1.93 2.05 430 Trip-L-Grip galvanised fastener no 1.85 2.74 2.01 2.76 1.93 1.92 431 GLAZING 432 Rates for glass include for glazing with beads in metal and

timber. 433 CLEAR GLASS 434 Clear float glass: 435 3mm thick m2 57.42 64.16 64.00 71.81 60.33 60.24 436 4mm thick m2 66.99 75.37 71.52 81.48 68.04 65.36 437 5mm thick m2 71.78 83.51 84.07 89.76 75.74 67.93

438 6mm thick m2 76.56 97.77 90.35 100.81 82.16 79.46 439 12mm thick m2 179.44 203.69 * 214.05 186.14 179.43

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440 OBSCURE GLASS 441 5mm obscure glass m2 71.78 132.40 82.82 91.14 79.59 74.33 442 6mm wire glass m2 95.70 157.86 112.93 113.24 96.28 99.97 443 TINTED FLOAT GLASS 444 5mm grey float glass m2 92.11 105.92 97.88 113.24 100.13 99.97 445 6mm thick m2 101.68 126.29 110.42 124.29 109.12 112.78 446 LAMINATED SAFETY GLASS 447 6mm laminated safety glass m2 191.40 234.24 188.22 220.95 192.56 179.43 448 OTHER GLASS 449 6mm clear wire polished plate glass m2 131.59 213.87 150.58 165.71 141.21 141.12 450 6mm solar grey float glass m2 160.30 188.41 150.58 172.62 154.05 153.80 451 6mm light and heat reflective (LHR) glass m2 196.19 234.24 181.95 225.10 198.98 198.65 452 6mm silvered float glass m2 167.48 * 175.67 200.24 166.88 166.61 453 GLASS LOUVRE BLADES 454 5mm clear float glass louvre blade with ground and arrised

edges: 455 100mm wide m 15.86 35.65 16.76 15.19 12.84 12.82 456 150mm wide m 20.39 41.76 20.35 19.33 15.92 15.38 457 ARMOUR PLATE 458 12mm armour plate door 750 x 2100mm high complete with

hardware no 3,349.53 4,073.80 3,137.02 3,590.48 3,209.30 3,204.08

459 Pair of 12mm armour plate doors 1800 x 2100mm high complete with hardware

no 6,579.44 8,147.60 6,023.08 7,595.24 6,354.42 6,151.84

460 GLAZING ASSEMBLIES 461 Shop front or full height wall in standard clear anodised

aluminium sections glazed with 10mm clear float glass m2 311.03 560.15 351.35 379.76 346.60 365.27 462 Extra for colour anodising m2 32.30 37.29 31.37 41.43 32.99 38.45 463 Extra for hinged door with closer no 1,004.86 743.47 1,066.59 1,242.86 1,091.16 1,153.47 464 Extra for pair of hinged door with closers no 1,937.94 1,171.22 2,007.69 2,485.71 2,053.95 2,178.78 465 Extra for pair sliding doors with electronic sensor automatic

operation no 11,603.74 9,166.05 11,544.23 13,257.14 12,195.35 12,816.33 466 PATENT GLAZING 467 Standard patent glazing system with glazing bars at 600mm

centres and 6mm wired glass in: 468 Galvanised steel m2 287.10 * 307.43 345.24 308.09 320.41 469 Aluminium m2 311.03 356.46 332.52 379.76 333.77 358.86

470 HARDWARE 471 Rates for hardware include for standard lines with satin

chromium plated finish, unless otherwise described. (PC = Prime Cost)

472 Cylinder mortice lock and lever furniture: 473 (PC $165ea) no 233.27 341.18 261.00 312.82 269.58 276.83 474 (PC $175ea) no 283.19 356.46 277.31 336.99 282.42 294.78 475 Cylindrical key and knob lockset (PC $60ea) no 131.59 162.95 145.56 185.28 134.79 138.42 476 Pair 100mm stainless steel butts no 15.55 17.72 17.96 27.12 16.69 16.66 477 Pair 100mm single action, hold-open spring hinges no 62.21 66.20 60.23 76.53 61.62 69.21 478 Night latch (PC $70ea) no 114.84 178.23 131.75 162.45 128.37 128.16 479 Mortice latch set and lever handle furniture (PC $135ea) no 209.35 300.44 227.12 279.26 231.07 237.10 480 Overhead door closer: 481 Surface mounted (PC $170ea) no 257.20 269.89 288.61 330.28 276.00 320.41 482 Fully concealed (PC $180ea) no 317.01 280.07 326.25 414.86 333.77 378.08 483 Double ball catch no 12.46 16.30 11.29 17.05 10.27 11.53 484 100mm pull handle no 15.86 30.55 15.56 19.60 12.84 15.38 485 Indicator bolt no 41.91 76.38 43.10 54.51 35.94 41.01 486 150mm barrel bolt no 21.52 20.37 21.55 23.36 17.97 21.79 487 Single action heavy duty floor spring (PC $500ea) no 729.72 1,069.37 759.16 908.94 783.07 845.88 488 Double action heavy duty floor spring (PC $500ea) no 747.66 1,069.37 759.16 908.94 783.07 845.88 489 Sliding door gear to suit 820mm wide single door no 99.68 168.04 100.57 136.94 88.58 103.81 490 819 x 225 x 2mm push or kick plate in: 491 Laminated plastic no 25.12 25.46 27.61 39.07 28.24 33.32 492 Satin finish stainless steel no 64.57 38.70 59.60 88.61 53.92 62.80 493 Coat hook no 10.19 36.66 10.78 14.50 9.24 11.53 494 18mm diameter towel rail, 900mm long including pillars no 43.04 81.48 44.30 52.76 36.97 48.70 495 18mm diameter shower rail 1800mm long including end

flanges no 63.43 162.95 64.65 76.53 55.20 69.21 496 Stainless steel toilet paper dispensers no 57.42 86.57 60.23 84.58 61.62 69.21

497 ACCESS FLOORS 498 Computer floor (600 x 600mm grid) with vinyl tile finish: 499 200mm high m2 233.27 254.61 263.10 262.38 243.91 249.92 500 600mm high m2 269.16 274.98 289.42 276.19 256.74 269.14

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501 PARTITIONS 502 METAL STUD PARTITION FRAMING 503 Rates for partition framing include for fixing top and bottom

tracks, corners, ends, etc. Refer to relevant trades for partition linings.

504 Standard steel stud partition framing: 505 50mm wide m2 28.71 24.44 31.57 27.62 32.00 28.20 506 90mm wide m2 33.50 26.99 36.83 41.43 36.00 30.76 507 Extra for 50mm insulation m2 13.16 9.68 15.79 13.81 12.00 15.38 508 Extra for formed door opening in partition no 29.91 40.74 31.57 34.52 40.00 33.32 509 DEMOUNTABLE MODULAR PARTITIONS 510 33mm aluminium framed with selected veneer particle

board panels: 511 2100mm high m 299.07 388.03 319.98 345.24 320.93 333.22 512 2700mm high m 352.90 460.34 382.72 414.29 378.70 397.31 513 1000mm high glazed above to 2700mm high m 406.73 626.35 426.63 462.62 436.47 435.76 514 Solid core door with latch and furniture: 515 Extra over particle board partition no 346.92 649.77 401.54 414.29 385.12 435.76 516 Extra over part glazed partition no 322.99 369.70 376.44 414.29 333.77 358.86 517 TOILET PARTITIONS 518 Rates for toilet partitions include for all fixings. 519 Particle board sheeted with plain coloured laminated plastic: 520 18mm division 1500mm wide x 1800mm high no 545.50 661.99 590.24 580.00 564.84 602.37 521 35mm mullion 300mm wide x 2100mm high no 275.14 580.52 287.34 303.81 282.42 307.59 522 34mm jamb 150mm wide x 2100mm high no 175.58 580.52 175.67 172.62 173.30 179.43 523 Extra over for ceiling mounted system no * * * 103.57 128.37 102.53 524 Compressed fibre cement: 525 18mm division 1500mm wide x 1800mm high no 560.71 865.68 571.09 538.57 513.49 512.65 526 24mm mullion 300mm wide x 2100mm high no 233.35 387.01 237.06 193.33 192.56 192.24 527 24mm jamb 150mm wide x 2100mm high no 192.57 387.01 196.35 138.10 154.05 140.98 528 Doors 1600mm high x 620mm wide with hold open spring

hinges, indicator set and coat hook with door bumper: 529 35mm honeycomb core, hardboard faced with paint finish no 253.73 * 258.61 303.81 256.74 230.69 530 35mm honeycomb core, sheeted with plain coloured

laminated plastic no 355.68 * 362.77 359.05 385.12 346.04 531 18mm particle board no 244.67 458.30 250.22 234.76 256.74 205.06 532 PRECAST TERRAZZO PARTITIONS 533 Rates for precast partitions include for reinforcement,

polishing on all exposed faces and edges and for chromium plated brass overhead channels, brackets, bolts and supports.

534 38mm terrazzo nib 150 x 1800mm high no 225.42 305.54 225.87 248.57 256.74 243.51 535 38mm terrazzo mullion 300 x 1800mm high no 268.46 305.54 250.96 276.19 282.42 333.22 536 38mm terrazzo division 1800 x 1650mm high no 918.65 1,293.43 936.25 1,035.71 898.60 935.59

537 ROOFING 538 Rates include for all laps, fixings and accessories. Rates for

tiles and include for battens to suit 900mm span. 539 MEMBRANES 540 Rates include for dressing around pipes, turn-ups, angles,

fillets and protection. 541 Cellular foamed concrete screed laid to falls m3 377.20 483.76 376.44 547.78 333.77 410.12 542 Three layer roofing comprising 3.175kg vented base sheet and

two layers 0.907kg fibreglass m2 47.58 52.96 43.29 66.06 46.21 57.67 543 Three layer roofing comprising 3.175kg vented base sheet and

layer of “Cintafort HS” and layer of 0.907kg fibreglass m2 50.97 * 51.48 79.21 46.21 57.67 544 Extra for two coats aluminium paint to surface membrane m2 10.19 15.28 10.78 16.51 7.45 11.53 545 Extra for coarse river gravel laid in heavy coat of hot bitumen m2 9.06 * 9.16 14.50 7.96 10.89 546 Extra for “Thermatile” concrete paving slabs set in heavy coat

of hot bitumen m2 48.71 * 45.80 77.87 42.36 48.70 547 Butynol m2 41.87 * * 57.73 43.65 44.86 548 STEEL 549 Zincalumed coated ribbed decking fixed to timber: 550 0.48mm thick m2 23.93 35.14 27.54 33.30 25.67 30.76 551 0.60mm thick m2 28.71 39.72 30.12 41.22 30.81 38.45 552 0.80mm thick m2 33.50 52.35 39.51 45.11 33.38 43.58 553 Extra for colour coating m2 6.58 5.09 5.99 9.26 6.80 7.69 554 Extra for PVC coating m2 14.95 * 15.69 21.62 14.63 16.66 555 Ridge capping, excluding weather strips m 21.52 26.99 21.55 26.18 19.26 23.07 556 Barge or fascia capping m 20.39 24.85 18.82 25.64 19.26 23.07 557 Extra over roof sheeting for additional labour in fixing to walls m2 3.40 3.20 5.14 4.70 2.70 3.84 558 ALUMINIUM 559 0.70mm ribbed decking fixed to timber m2 41.87 * 40.15 57.33 42.36 48.70 560 Ridge capping, excluding weather strips m 26.05 * 25.10 40.55 21.82 29.48 561 Barge or fascia capping m 24.92 * 25.10 38.80 21.82 25.63

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562 FIBRE CEMENT 563 Shingles fixed to timber battens, including barge and ridge

capping m2 55.03 * 56.47 81.90 57.77 51.27 564 Note: See Woodwork for flat fibre cement wall lining. 565 TILES 566 Standard profile and colour concrete tiles fixed to timber

battens m2 33.98 39.43 34.72 46.99 38.51 35.89 567 Ridge or hip capping to last, excluding weather strips m 13.59 22.29 14.37 Inc. Inc. Inc. 568 French pattern standard colour glazed terra cotta tiles fixed to

timber battens m2 50.97 76.59 51.48 61.22 51.35 53.83 569 Ridge or hip capping to last, excluding weather strips m 17.47 32.59 20.35 Inc. Inc. Inc. 570 Extra over standard for manganese glazed terra cotta tiles m2 5.66 * 6.53 * 6.29 8.33 571 INSULATION AND SARKING 572 Foil sarking: 573 Sisalation 430/530 bouble sided fire resistant m2 4.79 6.11 5.99 8.46 4.88 4.87 574 Sisalation 453 m2 6.10 * 6.15 8.86 6.29 6.41 575 Fibreglass batts or blanket: 576 50mm thick m2 9.57 11.97 10.16 17.99 10.27 10.25 577 75mm thick m2 13.16 14.46 12.92 22.29 13.48 13.46 578 FLASHINGS 579 Rates for flashings include for laps, angles and junctions. 580 0.60mm zincalumed steel m2 27.51 29.54 31.37 44.04 29.91 35.76 581 0.80mm zincalumed steel m2 40.78 65.79 41.90 50.75 34.66 38.45 582 Extra over zincalumed steel for: 583 Colour coating m2 12.56 8.91 13.18 18.13 12.84 14.10 584 PVC coating m2 28.71 * 29.49 35.18 * 33.84 585 Other flashings: 586 0.70mm aluminium m2 35.89 39.41 41.90 69.81 36.59 40.37 587 0.50mm copper m2 145.94 57.75 150.58 234.95 147.63 157.64 588 0.50mm stainless steel m2 98.09 66.05 97.88 163.80 * 108.94 589 10kg lead m2 65.79 35.32 76.54 116.81 68.04 84.59 590 20kg lead m2 116.04 46.41 121.72 173.19 115.53 121.76 591 20kg lead flashing to: 592 50mm diameter pipe through tiled roof no 56.22 57.16 60.23 99.35 64.19 57.67 593 100mm diameter pipe through tiled roof no 59.81 62.87 64.00 107.41 70.60 60.24 594 GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPES 595 Rates for gutters and downpipes include for all brackets

straps, stays, hangers and other fixings, bends, shoes, junctions, angles, stop ends, expansion joints, outlets and connections.

596 Eaves gutters: 597 115 x 0.42mm zincalumed steel quadrant m 26.05 34.81 26.34 32.89 25.67 24.61 598 140mm deep standard profiled zincalumed steel fascia

gutter m 25.72 42.02 29.93 36.25 28.24 27.56 599 115 x 0.60mm aluminium quadrant m 36.25 52.82 37.11 44.04 38.51 35.76 600 150 x 91 x 80mm m 93.31 * 100.57 158.43 86.01 94.84 601 115 x 0.5mm stainless steel quadrant m 74.76 109.99 76.62 96.67 * 64.08 602 Box gutters: 603 300mm wide (750mm girth) x 0.70mm zincalumed steel m 44.18 56.42 45.50 66.46 36.59 44.86 604 600mm wide (1000mm girth) x 0.70mm zincalumed steel m 50.97 75.26 52.68 69.81 44.93 47.42 605 600mm wide (1000mm girth) x 0.66mm galvanised steel m 42.71 * 45.17 76.53 44.93 51.27 606 300mm wide (750mm girth) x 0.80mm aluminium m 58.90 78.02 59.86 91.30 51.35 55.75 607 300mm wide (750mm girth) x 0.55mm copper m 131.59 144.06 150.85 196.02 121.95 211.47 608 600mm wide (1000mm girth) x 0.55mm copper m 174.44 192.23 177.19 221.53 154.05 237.10 609 300mm wide (750mm girth) x 0.5mm stainless steel m 95.22 122.72 106.56 142.31 * 97.40 610 600mm wide (1000mm girth) x 0.5mm stainless steel m 119.63 163.25 134.09 167.82 * 123.04 611 Valley gutters: 612 Rates include for cutting to end profiles only. 613 450mm girth x 0.60mm zincalumed steel m 22.65 39.62 22.75 28.87 17.97 21.15 614 450mm girth x 0.80mm aluminium m 28.32 51.63 28.73 35.44 21.82 24.35 615 450mm girth x 0.55mm copper m 88.52 98.43 100.57 124.86 84.73 140.98 616 Downpipes: 617 Allow one fitting per 6m length. 618 80mm diameter rigid PVC m 28.71 37.21 33.88 41.35 32.09 34.60 619 100 x 75mm rigid PVC m 30.58 44.41 28.86 39.20 28.24 29.48 620 150mm diameter galvanised steel screwed tube m 87.22 * * 138.29 77.02 76.90 621 100 x 50 x 0.60mm zincalumed steel m 22.01 31.21 26.34 37.46 23.11 26.91 622 150 x 100 x 0.80mm zincalumed steel m 33.98 46.85 34.72 49.14 26.96 34.60 623 150 x 100 x 0.70mm aluminium m 44.18 45.22 41.41 56.52 43.00 46.14 624 100 x 50 x 0.80mm sheet copper m 81.56 98.43 83.81 119.49 75.74 82.02 625 150 x 100 x 0.55mm sheet copper m 117.23 123.23 118.53 159.77 114.25 119.19 626 100 diameter x 0.5mm stainless steel m 80.42 188.41 82.61 110.09 64.19 67.93 627 150 diameter x 0.5mm stainless steel m 111.01 234.24 113.74 150.37 96.28 98.69

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628 SUMPS 629 Rates for the following sumps include for jointing to gutter,

outlet for and jointing to downpipe and crimped wire mesh guard.

630 Patent cast iron 90 degree side type funnel shaped sump rainwater outlet with domed grating and joint to downpipe:

631 100mm no 289.98 427.34 295.72 377.27 250.33 272.99 632 150mm no 327.36 522.90 334.03 436.34 276.00 329.38 633 Sump: 634 300 x 300 x 150mm deep x 0.80mm zincalumed steel no 118.94 173.14 122.12 149.03 109.12 110.22 635 450 x 450 x 150mm deep x 0.80mm zincalumed steel no 133.66 210.66 136.49 167.82 115.53 119.19 636 300 x 300 x 150mm x 0.80mm aluminium no 146.12 181.25 149.66 217.50 134.79 133.29 637 300 x 300 x 150mm deep x 0.55mm copper no 184.22 247.26 198.74 257.78 177.15 196.09 638 450 x 450 x 150mm deep x 0.55mm copper no 210.54 314.49 231.07 277.92 211.81 225.57 639 300 x 300 x 150mm deep x 0.50mm stainless steel no 164.25 234.75 167.61 201.39 192.56 140.98 640 450 x 450 x 150mm deep x 0.50mm stainless steel no 195.96 291.68 199.94 253.75 218.23 173.02

641 SUSPENDED CEILINGS 642 The rates are based upon a 600mm deep galvanised steel

suspension system and include for trimming around light fittings, air conditioning registers and for perimeter trims.

643 Suspension system: 644 Fully concealed m2 29.45 24.44 29.93 37.59 32.00 25.63 645 Pre-finished one way exposed m2 27.19 24.44 27.54 38.94 36.00 23.07 646 Pre-finished two way exposed m2 22.65 25.46 23.94 30.21 26.00 20.51 647 Linings 648 Flush plasterboard ceiling m2 28.71 29.54 27.61 38.94 37.00 25.63 649 Plasterboard ceiling tiles m2 21.53 23.42 21.33 26.85 26.00 23.07 650 40mm perforated acoustic fibrous plaster insulated tiles m2 40.78 41.38 41.90 49.68 55.00 41.01 651 13mm prefinished plasterboard tiles m2 27.19 23.42 * 31.55 30.00 25.63 652 15mm pre-finished perforated acoustic tiles m2 28.71 23.42 28.86 31.55 35.00 30.76 653 15mm mineral fibre tiles m2 26.32 35.65 26.35 29.54 32.00 28.20 654 Pre-finished perforated acoustic insulated metal pans m2 71.78 81.48 63.45 69.81 75.00 48.70

655 WINDOWS 656 METAL WINDOWS 657 Rates for windows are based upon commercial standard

catalogue sizes and include for clear float glass and glazing, standard hardware, flashings and fixing in position.

658 Clear Anodised Aluminium: 659 Fixed lights m2 251.21 356.46 288.54 345.24 269.58 283.24 660 Horizontal sliding sashes – 50% opening m2 311.03 458.30 347.20 400.48 320.93 369.11 661 Awning sashes – 50% opening m2 370.84 509.23 423.83 497.14 385.12 389.62 662 Double hung sashes – 50% opening m2 394.77 560.15 444.18 497.14 410.79 416.53 663 100’ pivot sashes – 50% opening m2 406.73 611.07 483.69 552.38 423.63 471.64 664 Extra over clear anodising for “Kalcolor” colour anodising m2 33.50 * 33.52 41.43 32.09 38.45 665 Extra over single glazed aluminium window for: 666 Double glazing with integral miniature venetian blind m2 236.74 458.30 240.65 248.57 192.56 217.88 667 Sealed double glazing m2 190.30 305.54 193.95 193.33 166.88 197.37 668 Light duty aluminium sliding flyscreen m2 65.79 114.31 75.43 82.86 64.19 71.77 669 For alternative types of glass refer to Glazing. 670 1 Hr fire rated metal window 1 – 2 m2 m2 * 2,851.66 * 1,657.14 1,283.72 1,345.71 671 METAL LOUVRE FRAMES AND LOUVRES 672 Rates for louvres include for frames, clips, weather stripping

and clear float glass blades with ground edges but exclude sub-frames.

673 Galvanised steel with 150mm blades m2 323.96 712.92 330.44 360.43 282.42 288.37 674 Clear anodised aluminium with 150mm blades m2 367.01 712.92 374.74 389.43 308.09 346.04 675 Standard fixed louvre unit having 150mm surround and “Z”

type blades, spaced at approximately 200mm centres in: 676 Galvanised steel m2 340.93 407.38 396.29 455.71 333.77 378.08 677 Aluminium m2 456.50 458.30 465.73 515.10 385.12 474.20 678 TIMBER WINDOWS 679 Rates for windows are based upon domestic standard

catalogue sizes and include for clear glazing, aluminium core jamb and sill flashings, protective clear priming and standard hardware with spiral balances or friction stays as required.

680 Western Red Cedar (Eastern States) and Jarrah (Western Australia)

681 Double hung 100% opening 1200 x 600 m2 358.88 1,294.45 360.37 * 333.77 346.04 682 Double hung 40% opening 1200 x 600 m2 299.07 1,294.45 322.06 * 308.09 307.59 683 Awning 100% opening m2 279.79 942.07 284.94 * 231.07 281.96 684 Awning 50% opening m2 260.53 942.07 265.79 * 218.23 243.51

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685 CURTAIN WALLING 686 Curtain wall – clear anodised – fixed panes with spandrels of: 687 6mm clear glass m2 478.50 763.84 538.76 607.62 462.14 544.69 688 6mm coloured glass m2 502.43 850.41 577.07 669.76 487.81 589.55 689 6mm safety glass m2 550.28 850.41 602.22 682.19 526.33 602.37 690 Porcelain enamel sheet m2 382.80 * 383.12 * 404.37 454.98 691 Anodised aluminium ribbed sheet m2 535.79 967.53 545.94 679.43 410.79 563.92 692 Extra over last for: 693 Colour anodising m2 29.91 56.01 32.33 38.67 25.67 24.35 694 PVF2 finish m2 * * * 58.00 * 51.27 695 Double glazing m2 191.43 122.21 195.15 203.00 128.37 147.39 696 Single glazed vertical pivoted lights m2 222.02 356.46 226.28 218.19 166.88 183.27 697 Double glazed vertical pivoted lights m2 357.95 478.67 365.16 393.57 269.58 310.16 698 Single glazed horizontal pivoted lights m2 191.40 356.46 210.72 218.19 166.88 176.87 699 Double glazed horizontal pivoted lights m2 363.61 478.67 371.15 393.57 282.42 324.25 700 Integral venetian blinds m2 107.66 173.14 111.34 117.38 87.29 102.53 701 Structural framing system m2 168.78 356.46 172.40 161.57 128.37 134.57 702 CURTAINS 703 Rates for curtains include an allowance for fullness. 704 Acrylic scrim curtain (PC $21.00m 1500mm wide) m2 63.98 81.48 64.73 59.04 59.60 56.02 705 Extra for cotton lining m2 14.36 25.46 16.76 13.81 18.61 18.58 706 Cotton print curtain (PC $21.00m 1200mm wide) with cotton

lining m2 77.77 127.31 78.48 63.53 67.64 74.67 707 Aluminium track – hand drawn m 21.53 40.74 21.55 15.19 19.90 20.51 708 Cord drawn m 26.32 50.92 26.34 19.33 22.47 24.35 709 Vertical blinds 2.4m drops (PC $50 m2) m2 138.19 152.77 141.28 151.90 134.79 138.42

710 DOORS 711 FIRE DOORS AND FRAMES 712 Rates for fire doors and frames include for hinges and closer

but exclude lock and furniture. 713 2040 x 820mm standard 2 hour timber door and frame no 1,327.85 977.71 1,262.90 1,553.57 1,412.09 1,256.00 714 2040 x 820mm standard 2 hour veneer faced timber door and

metal frame no 1,363.74 1,273.06 1,368.15 1,588.10 1,424.93 1,345.71 715 Pair of 2040 x 1600mm overall 2 hour veneer faced timber

doors and metal frame no 2,452.34 2,535.94 2,631.05 3,107.14 2,760.00 2,435.10 716 TIMBER DOORS 717 Rates for doors are based upon a standard 2040 x 820mm

size and include for 100mm steel butts and hanging. 718 35mm honeycomb core, hardboard faced for paint finish no 83.74 122.21 80.31 99.43 86.01 88.43 719 35mm solid core, faced for paint finish no 143.55 254.61 144.30 169.86 147.63 147.39 720 35mm honeycomb core, sliced Pacific Maple veneer faced for

clear finish no 134.80 203.69 136.49 131.19 110.40 117.91 721 35mm solid core, sliced Pacific Maple veneer faced for clear

finish no 179.44 290.26 204.73 222.33 160.47 166.61 722 35mm honeycomb core, sliced hardwood veneer faced for

clear finish no 122.02 254.61 142.47 139.48 119.39 120.47 723 35mm solid core, sliced hardwood veneer faced for clear finish no 245.23 478.67 203.28 225.10 169.45 176.87 724 40mm solid core, sliced hardwood veneer faced for clear finish no 269.16 661.99 256.21 255.48 214.38 211.47 725 40mm honeycomb core, resin bonded rotary cut ply wood

faced for paint finish no 119.63 254.61 112.93 133.95 115.53 115.35 726 40mm solid core, resin bonded rotary cut plywood faced for

paint finish no 239.25 162.95 210.72 227.86 195.13 198.65 727 Extra for 10mm Pacific Maple vertical edge strip no 23.93 45.83 26.34 26.24 23.24 23.07 728 Extra over solid core door for: 729 600 x 600mm opening glazed with 4mm clear glass no 92.88 101.85 94.58 78.71 71.89 70.49 730 Cutting opening and supplying and fixing anodised

aluminium return air grille 600 x 300mm no 90.92 25.46 104.16 106.33 95.00 97.40 731 45mm hardwood framed and glazed door with 6mm clear

glass, 100mm stiles and top rail and 200mm bottom rail no 322.99 337.96 301.15 379.76 346.60 346.04 732 ROLLER SHUTTERS AND GRILLES 733 Industrial roller shutter door manually operated: 734 3000 x 3000mm high galvanised steel no 1,555.14 3,208.12 1,793.48 1,822.86 2,567.44 1,634.08 735 5000 x 4000mm high galvanised steel no 3,229.91 7,129.15 3,631.25 3,680.24 5,134.88 3,332.24 736 3000 x 3000mm high aluminium no 2,213.08 2,291.51 2,562.11 2,603.10 3,851.16 2,403.06 737 5000 x 4000mm high aluminium no 3,349.53 5,092.25 3,919.79 3,887.38 5,776.74 3,627.02 738 Extra for “Colorbond” finish one side of steel door m2 12.46 17.15 13.17 13.81 25.67 8.97 739 Extra over manually operated roller shutter for electrical

operation no 1,399.63 2,036.90 1,317.55 1,657.14 1,540.47 1,409.80 740 Colour anodised aluminium standard pattern roller grille m2 412.71 458.30 388.99 483.33 417.21 448.57 741 METAL DOOR FRAMES 742 1.2mm standard “knock down” type steel door frame to suit

2040 x 820mm door and 110mm wall no 74.17 188.41 76.62 89.76 73.17 79.46 743 Extra for zincanneal finish no 19.14 Inc. 19.16 20.71 18.36 19.22 744 1.2mm wide welded pressed steel rebated door frame to suit

2040 x 820mm door and 110mm wall no 155.51 203.69 143.67 165.71 141.21 147.39 745 Extra for zincanneal finish no 20.34 Inc. 19.16 22.10 18.36 20.51

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746 FINISHES 747 Rates for plastering, etc., include an allowance for narrow

work and for all labours. 748 IN SITU APPLIED FINISHES – EXTERNAL 749 13mm cement render in one coat with wood float finish to: 750 Masonry walls m2 32.85 42.07 42.10 38.67 38.51 32.04 751 Concrete walls m2 33.98 42.87 42.10 38.67 41.08 32.04 752 Isolated columns m2 43.04 52.87 52.62 38.67 57.77 41.01 753 Concrete soffit m2 41.91 46.19 52.62 38.67 57.77 44.86 754 Extra over 13mm render for 19mm render in two coats m2 13.59 9.68 15.79 13.81 19.26 19.22 755 Extra over 13mm render for waterproofing m2 3.35 3.56 5.26 4.14 3.59 5.13 756 Extra over 13mm render for permanent colouring m2 4.43 7.13 5.26 4.14 3.85 5.13 757 16mm tyrolean render comprising 10mm waterproofed

render coat and 6mm sprayed white tyrolean finish to: 758 Masonry walls m2 45.31 56.01 52.62 48.33 51.35 * 759 Concrete walls m2 45.31 57.03 52.62 48.33 53.92 * 760 Isolated concrete columns m2 55.50 66.20 63.15 55.24 70.60 * 761 Concrete soffit m2 54.37 61.11 63.15 55.24 70.60 * 762 EXPOSED AGGREGATE RENDER 763 16mm epoxy or acrylic resin based exposed aggregate

waterproof render comprising 13mm waterproofed render coat and 3mm exposed aggregate finish to:

764 Masonry walls m2 77.76 96.75 126.29 110.48 87.93 84.59 765 Concrete walls m2 81.35 96.75 126.29 110.48 89.22 88.43 766 Cement based exposed aggregate waterproof render

comprising 13mm waterproofed render coat and 6mm exposed aggregate finish to:

767 19mm to masonry walls m2 75.36 96.75 131.55 110.48 84.73 80.74 768 19mm to concrete walls m2 76.56 96.75 131.55 110.48 87.29 83.31 769 16mm to isolated concrete columns m2 102.88 127.31 136.81 124.29 105.27 98.69 770 19mm to isolated concrete columns m2 111.01 132.40 142.08 138.10 103.98 101.25 771 16mm to concrete soffit m2 98.09 122.21 136.81 131.19 101.41 99.97 772 19mm to concrete soffit m2 112.14 127.31 142.08 138.10 106.55 108.94 773 Extra over 19mm cement base exposed aggregate waterproof

render for 25mm thickness m2 16.75 25.46 21.33 20.71 17.33 17.94 774 Extra over external render for expanded metal lathing, power

fixed to walls and columns m2 18.12 45.83 18.82 20.71 19.26 17.94 775 “Granotrowel” 2mm thickness on concrete m2 33.50 38.70 32.63 38.67 37.23 32.04 776 “Granotrowel” 4mm thickness on blockwork m2 40.67 42.77 43.10 48.33 51.35 39.73 777 “granoplast” 10 – 12mm thick m2 29.91 38.70 35.13 * * 33.32 778 IN SITU APPLIED FINISHES – INTERNAL 779 13mm cement render in one coat with sand finish to: 780 Masonry walls m2 31.72 42.01 42.10 27.62 38.51 32.04 781 Concrete walls m2 32.85 42.87 42.10 27.62 41.08 32.04 782 Isolated concrete columns m2 43.04 52.87 52.62 34.52 57.77 41.01 783 Concrete soffit m2 41.91 46.19 52.62 34.52 57.77 44.86 784 Sides and soffits of concrete beams m2 43.04 46.19 52.62 37.29 57.77 44.86 785 Extra over 13mm render for: 786 16mm render in two coats m2 12.46 9.68 15.79 13.81 19.26 15.38 787 19mm render in two coats m2 14.73 12.22 15.79 16.57 19.26 19.22 788 Extra over sand finish for steel trowel finish m2 3.59 Inc. 5.26 4.14 3.85 5.13 789 “Granoplast” 10 – 12mm thick m2 * 38.70 52.62 * * 29.48 790 16mm hard plaster in three coats comprising 13mm cement

render in two coats and 3mm setting coat of hard plaster with steel trowel finish to:

791 Masonry walls m2 43.04 76.38 52.62 38.67 51.35 53.83 792 Concrete walls m2 43.04 79.44 52.62 38.67 53.92 53.83 793 Isolated concrete columns m2 49.84 81.48 63.15 41.43 70.60 56.39 794 Concrete soffit m2 49.84 86.57 63.15 41.43 70.60 58.96 795 Vermiculite Plaster: 796 10mm fire rating 2 hr to concrete soffit m2 31.72 40.74 33.88 38.67 32.09 35.89 797 10mm fire rating 2 hr to sides and soffit of concrete beams m2 36.25 40.74 40.15 41.43 38.51 35.89 798 50mm fire rated to sides and soffit of steel beams m2 * 86.57 87.40 103.57 96.28 83.31 799 METAL LATHING 800 Expanded metal lath in small areas, including pricking up coat m2 20.34 45.83 22.59 27.62 23.62 21.79 801 Corner bead m 10.41 10.18 11.29 13.81 10.91 11.53 802 PLASTERBOARD, FIBROUS PLASTER, PLASTER ACOUSTIC

TILES AND SIMILAR 803 10mm plasterboard to wall framing m2 28.32 29.54 31.57 37.29 32.00 25.63 804 13mm plasterboard to wall framing m2 31.72 30.55 36.83 44.19 35.00 29.48 805 10mm plasterboard on and including 50 x 38mm battens at

450mm centres to ceiling framing m2 43.04 41.76 47.36 51.10 55.00 44.86 806 16mm one hour fire rated plasterboard to wall framing m2 38.51 32.59 42.10 48.33 40.00 35.89

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807 32mm one hour fire rated lining comprising two layers 16mm plasterboard on and including 50 x 38mm battens at 450mm centres to ceiling framing

m2 64.60 76.38 68.41 82.86 98.00 78.18

808 Fibrous Plaster/Plasterglass * * 809 13mm fibrous plaster to wall framing m2 41.91 * 42.10 44.19 * * 810 13mm fibrous plaster on and including 50mm x 38mm battens

at 450mm centres to ceiling framing m2 53.24 * 52.62 55.24 * * 811 Cornice mould up to 200mm girth m 14.36 15.38 15.79 20.71 16.00 19.22 812 TILE, SLAB, BLOCK OR SHEET FINISHES, PAVINGS AND

CARPETS 813 WALL TILING 814 Rates for wall tiles include for backing coat and an average

proportion of narrow work and joints. 815 150 x 150mm glazed ceramic wall tiles (PC $30/m2) m2 105.35 112.03 106.66 124.29 109.12 108.94 816 200 x 100mm glazed ceramic wall tiles (PC $30/m2) m2 108.74 112.03 110.42 124.29 109.12 115.35 817 Mosaic tiles in sheets (PC $35/m2) m2 114.41 193.51 114.19 138.10 115.53 121.76 818 FLOOR TILING 819 Rates for floor tiling include for mortar beds, laying and

joints. 820 225 x 225 x 20mm quarry tile paving (PC $30/m2) m2 113.27 150.73 125.48 117.38 109.12 108.94 821 150 x 150 x 15mm quarry tile paving (PC $30/m2) m2 114.41 150.73 125.48 117.38 109.12 112.78 822 100 x 100mm ceramic floor tiles (PC $30/m2) m2 117.81 150.73 138.03 124.29 109.12 115.35 823 200 x 200mm ceramic floor tiles (PC $35/m2) m2 124.60 155.82 144.30 131.19 115.53 121.76 824 Ceramic mosaic floor tiles in sheets (PC $30/m2) m2 115.54 227.11 133.01 117.38 109.12 115.35 825 300 x 300mm Terra Cotta paving tiles (PC $40/m2) m2 117.81 157.86 131.75 110.48 115.53 115.35 826 150mm high vitreous tile skirting (PC $30/m2) m 29.45 50.92 29.93 27.62 25.67 32.04 827 300mm wide quarry tile step tread (PC $30/m2) m 43.07 50.92 50.19 48.33 44.93 51.27 828 Cork 829 4.50mm cork floor tiles with clear polyurethane finish m2 62.21 152.77 71.52 89.76 64.19 80.74 830 Steel 831 300 x 300 x 3mm cold rolled steel floor tiles, including 50mm

mortar bed m2 191.43 356.46 * 220.95 166.88 * 832 Parquetry 833 9mm brush box mosaic parquetry flooring including finish m2 135.93 193.51 144.30 165.71 89.86 173.02 834 19mm blue gum block parquetry flooring with square edges

including finish m2 164.25 234.24 175.67 193.33 115.53 211.47 835 Vinyl 836 2mm flexible vinyl floor tiles m2 41.91 36.66 43.10 75.95 35.94 41.01 837 2mm flexible sheet vinyl to floors m2 43.04 38.70 43.92 69.05 38.51 43.58 838 2mm conductive welded vinyl floor sheeting m2 89.72 76.38 87.84 110.48 89.86 94.84 839 1.50mm flexible sheet vinyl to walls m2 41.91 35.65 43.10 55.24 44.93 46.14 840 100mm high feather edged skirting m 10.41 9.17 11.29 20.71 8.99 12.82 841 Cement Based Paving 842 25mm cement and sand screed with steel trowel finish m2 28.32 25.46 33.88 34.52 25.67 35.89 843 50mm cement and sand screed with steel trowel finish m2 33.98 35.65 37.64 41.43 32.09 46.14 844 25mm cement sand paving with wood float finish m2 27.19 25.46 32.63 30.38 23.11 35.89 845 25mm granolithic paving with steel trowel finish m2 32.85 35.65 38.90 38.67 25.67 41.01 846 25mm granolithic to treads, risers, strings, etc, including all

labours m2 74.17 122.21 91.60 82.86 77.02 96.12 847 Extra over 25mm granolithic for waterproofing m2 4.79 * 4.39 5.52 4.11 6.41 848 Extra over 25mm granolithic for permanent colouring

excluding green m2 5.98 * 6.27 5.52 5.91 7.69 849 Extra for incorporating 25 x 13mm carborundum inserts m 8.37 35.65 9.58 8.29 8.34 15.38 850 100mm high coved granolithic skirting m 29.45 35.65 33.88 30.38 30.81 35.89 851 Terrazzo Paving 852 25mm in-situ terrazzo paving m2 249.20 397.20 225.87 331.43 192.56 288.37 853 38mm in-situ terrazzo paving m2 265.06 417.56 270.58 359.05 218.23 301.18 854 25mm precast terrazzo tile paving m2 176.71 229.15 169.40 193.33 192.56 205.06 855 150 x 19mm in-situ terrazzo coved skirting m 52.11 86.57 75.29 89.76 77.02 66.64 856 300 x 38mm precast terrazzo stair tread with carborundum

inserts m 125.73 183.32 128.11 138.10 128.37 153.80 857 125 x 19mm precast terrazzo stair riser m 82.69 101.85 85.00 110.48 89.86 89.71 858 425mm girth precast terrazzo combined stair tread and riser

with carborundum inserts m 227.68 325.90 241.84 414.29 320.93 * 859 25 x 3mm brass division strip m 26.32 40.74 28.86 29.00 32.09 35.89 860 Carpet on Supergrade Underfelt: 861 40oz 80/20 carpet loop pile plus dual bond underlay m2 56.22 50.92 60.23 69.05 57.77 61.52 862 Pure wool commercial grade carpet m2 59.81 50.92 69.01 82.86 57.77 71.77 863 Synthetic commercial grade carpet m2 47.85 30.55 45.17 55.24 44.93 56.39 864 Synthetic commercial grade carpet tiles with foam backing m2 61.17 94.72 62.26 75.95 57.77 74.33

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865 PAINTING 866 Rates for painting include for all preparatory work. 867 PLASTERED AND SIMILAR WALL AND CEILING SURFACES 868 Two coats cement based paint Boncote m2 10.19 15.28 10.04 10.47 11.55 12.18 869 Seal and two coats acrylic paint m2 10.19 15.79 10.04 10.47 10.27 11.53 870 Seal and one undercoat and two coats of enamel m2 10.77 19.86 12.55 12.89 12.84 12.82 871 Three coats sprayed vinyl m2 19.74 21.18 20.08 22.15 19.26 20.51 872 Extra for filler coat to rough surfaces m2 4.79 5.71 5.02 6.04 5.13 5.13 873 METAL SURFACES 874 One coat primer m2 3.95 4.58 3.76 5.10 3.85 3.97 875 Touch up shop primer and one coat enamel m2 5.98 6.11 6.27 7.25 6.42 6.41 876 Extra for each additional coat m2 3.59 4.58 3.76 4.30 3.85 5.13 877 Prime and two coats enamel on: 878 Galvanised steel m2 12.46 19.86 11.97 18.80 12.84 11.53 879 Galvanised eaves gutters, downpipes and large plumbing

pipes generally m 5.98 6.62 5.99 9.40 6.42 5.13 880 Copper pipes up to 50mm diameter m 5.98 5.95 5.99 9.40 6.42 4.81 881 TIMBER SURFACES 882 Prime and two coats enamel on general surfaces m2 13.59 19.86 13.17 24.84 12.84 11.53 883 Extra for each additional coat m2 4.53 4.58 4.79 6.04 3.85 6.41 884 Prime and two coats enamel on surfaces up to 300mm girth m 5.38 6.11 4.79 6.18 6.42 5.13 885 Two coats clear plastic finish on general surfaces m2 8.37 15.79 10.04 9.53 10.27 8.97 886 Extra for each additional coat m2 3.59 4.58 3.59 4.03 3.85 3.84 887 Extra for staining m2 4.07 4.58 3.59 5.24 3.85 4.49 888 SPECIAL FINISHES 889 “Granotex” finish with acrylic base to walls m2 21.53 25.46 23.84 21.48 19.26 23.07 890 “Granotex” finish with epoxy base to walls m2 26.32 * 28.86 30.88 25.67 25.63 891 Finish on metalwork (undercoat) m2 28.71 15.28 28.86 34.10 26.96 24.35 892 Finish on plastered walls Faux m2 23.93 35.65 23.84 31.42 21.82 23.07 893 Anti-graffiti treatment to walls m2 10.77 25.97 11.29 12.35 10.27 10.25 894 SIGNWRITING 895 Signwriting 50mm high letter Each 5.02 6.85 5.65 6.18 6.42 5.38 896 Signwriting 100mm high letter Each 6.22 9.15 6.90 7.52 6.16 6.54 897 PAPER HANGING 898 Wallpaper PC $7.50 per m2 supplied m2 25.12 25.46 31.37 26.18 25.67 26.91 899 Vinyl fabric PC $20.00 per m2 supplied m2 43.07 56.01 50.19 67.13 41.08 46.14 900 Suede/wool type fabric PC $30.00 per m2 supplied m2 62.21 76.38 69.01 87.27 59.05 61.52

901 HYDRAULICS 902 PIPEWORK 903 Rates for pipework include for all jointing and fixings and

except where items for such fittings are given separately for all reducers, bends, tees, junctions and inspection openings.

904 SOIL, WASTE AND VENT PIPES 905 PVC pipe: 906 32mm m 30.50 25.43 29.93 37.86 28.24 30.76 907 40mm m 31.70 19.32 29.93 31.82 28.24 33.32 908 50mm m 34.09 21.62 33.52 36.38 32.09 37.17 909 65mm m 35.29 25.59 38.31 46.05 33.38 38.45 910 80mm m 43.66 28.62 45.50 56.79 39.80 47.42 911 100mm m 55.03 23.22 55.07 66.59 50.07 57.67 912 Cast iron pipe: 913 100mm m 112.45 196.95 130.50 191.95 102.70 117.91 914 150mm m 177.05 273.63 192.76 277.57 152.76 179.43 915 Copper pipe: 916 32mm m 45.46 62.38 44.30 52.06 40.44 47.42 917 40mm m 52.64 69.77 51.48 59.24 46.21 53.83 918 50mm m 62.21 80.24 62.26 75.95 53.92 60.24 919 65mm m 83.74 97.16 76.62 88.38 66.75 78.18 920 80mm m 92.11 140.02 99.37 125.67 84.73 94.84 921 100mm m 123.21 193.87 136.49 168.48 115.53 133.29 922 WATER PIPES 923 Galvanised steel pipe: 924 15mm m 40.78 51.94 * 48.47 41.08 * 925 20mm m 41.91 91.86 * 49.44 42.36 * 926 25mm m 47.58 65.02 47.89 62.14 51.35 * 927 32mm m 54.37 102.19 56.27 64.35 57.77 * 928 40mm m 62.30 110.39 63.45 78.71 64.19 * 929 50mm m 74.76 130.77 76.62 93.90 77.02 * 930 Copper pipe: 931 15mm m 28.71 30.62 25.10 20.99 24.39 28.20 932 20mm m 32.90 42.83 30.12 29.41 29.53 33.32 933 25mm m 36.49 56.22 35.13 45.43 33.38 38.45 934 32mm m 46.06 62.38 50.28 51.65 39.80 44.86

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935 40mm m 52.04 69.77 59.86 60.49 50.07 53.83 936 50mm m 64.60 80.24 73.03 77.33 59.05 67.93 937 65mm m 83.14 97.16 88.60 95.29 77.02 85.87 938 80mm m 93.31 140.02 105.36 125.67 86.01 96.12 939 100mm m 123.21 193.87 138.88 157.43 111.68 129.44 940 150mm m * * 203.53 201.62 168.17 192.24 941 Chromium plated copper pipe: 942 15mm m 53.24 76.38 53.88 74.57 44.93 48.70 943 20mm m 80.42 88.66 81.41 122.90 51.35 57.67 944 32mm m 56.82 * 81.56 * 64.19 64.08 945 40mm m 75.36 * 92.86 * 77.02 76.90 946 50mm m 88.52 * * * 89.86 91.00 947 PVC coated pre-lagged copper pipe: 948 15mm m 31.70 59.85 35.92 46.45 35.94 33.32 949 20mm m 40.78 72.06 41.90 55.18 38.51 37.17 950 25mm m 49.84 85.45 51.48 72.63 44.93 44.86 951 Extra over copper pipe for: 952 100mm 90 degree bend no 84.93 153.04 80.31 61.31 79.59 94.84 953 150mm 90 degree bend no 163.89 342.04 156.85 * 147.63 187.12 954 100mm tee no 89.72 168.50 66.50 74.57 74.46 88.43 955 100 x 80mm tee including reducer no 92.11 177.46 74.03 74.57 75.74 89.71 956 150mm tee no 172.26 356.15 159.36 212.67 166.88 194.81 957 150 x 100mm tee including reducer no 169.87 292.24 192.76 241.67 166.88 194.81 958 Ductile cement lined pipe in trench (fittings extra): 959 100mm m 110.65 217.95 97.88 92.52 103.98 120.47 960 150mm m 161.50 302.94 134.26 154.67 147.63 167.89 961 Extra over ductile cement lined pipe for cement lined cast

iron: 962 100mm 90 degree bend no 209.35 425.39 213.11 248.57 205.40 228.13 963 150mm 90 degree bend no 330.17 636.53 311.28 350.76 308.09 325.53 964 100mm tee no 267.96 272.94 244.69 277.57 243.91 290.93 965 100 x 80mm tee no 258.39 266.48 244.69 277.57 237.49 290.93 966 150mm tee no 385.20 353.69 361.57 444.67 333.77 388.33 967 150 x 100mm tee no 346.92 489.24 355.58 444.67 333.77 388.33 968 Lagging 969 25mm thick standard sectional pipe insulation to: 970 25mm pipe m 42.47 26.48 30.12 33.42 36.59 39.73 971 32mm pipe m 43.66 26.48 37.11 39.36 39.15 42.29 972 40mm pipe m 46.06 30.55 37.64 43.78 42.75 44.86 973 50mm pipe m 48.45 30.55 43.92 50.96 46.21 53.83 974 TRAPS 975 50mm brass trap no 112.14 247.28 114.94 146.38 96.28 97.40 976 75mm brass trap no * * 101.77 * 102.70 125.60 977 40mm copper universal type trap no 78.36 112.03 86.20 107.71 89.86 85.87 978 50mm copper universal type trap no 86.73 117.12 94.58 98.05 96.28 94.84 979 40mm chromium plated copper universal type trap no 128.00 176.40 130.50 205.76 115.53 103.81 980 50mm chromium plated copper universal type trap no 144.99 183.12 147.26 220.95 128.37 123.04 981 40mm PVC universal type trap no 59.21 56.92 88.60 77.33 51.35 51.27 982 50mm PVC universal type trap no 62.80 57.87 67.05 99.43 57.77 58.96 983 100 x 50mm Pallazzi type brass floor gully with brass riser

and chromium plated brass screw in grating no 252.41 229.73 282.55 367.33 243.91 270.42 984 100 x 50mm PVC floor gully with PVC riser and PVC screw in

grating no 138.77 234.24 129.30 176.76 121.95 149.95 985 COCKS AND VALVES 986 15mm brass hose cock no 41.27 33.10 39.51 31.76 37.23 43.58 987 20mm brass hose cock no 38.88 41.76 44.30 46.95 38.51 46.14 988 15mm brass stop cock no 40.07 33.10 37.64 40.32 35.94 41.01 989 20mm brass stop cock no 60.41 41.76 55.07 55.79 55.20 65.36 990 25mm brass stop cock no 80.75 56.27 88.60 116.00 75.74 88.43 991 32mm brass stop cock no 139.33 61.36 142.47 203.00 107.83 126.88 992 40mm brass stop cock no 154.32 114.25 171.21 209.90 143.78 169.18 993 50mm brass stop cock no 190.21 154.80 188.22 262.38 198.98 215.31 994 15mm chromium plated brass recess cock no 69.98 142.58 61.06 77.33 46.21 64.08 995 20mm chromium plated brass recess cock no 81.94 162.95 76.54 93.90 73.17 94.84 996 15mm chromium plated brass cistern cock no 74.77 32.30 52.68 51.37 46.21 61.52 997 25mm brass gate valve no 80.75 36.39 72.78 92.52 73.17 89.71 998 32mm brass gate valve no 108.26 110.92 115.44 132.57 115.53 123.04 999 40mm brass gate valve no 138.77 137.35 131.75 174.00 128.37 153.80 1000 50mm brass gate valve no 204.56 93.21 174.42 215.43 186.14 238.38 1001 65mm brass gate valve no 331.36 * 313.70 531.67 282.42 374.24 1002 80mm brass gate valve no 421.08 603.86 460.94 702.90 397.95 457.54 1003 100mm cast iron gate valve no 1,001.35 682.33 997.57 1,519.05 834.42 913.80 1004 150mm cast iron gate valve no 1,421.59 900.31 1,317.55 2,299.29 1,412.09 1,329.05 1005 40mm chromium plated brass hand operated flusherette valve no 466.54 * 500.45 697.38 436.47 526.75

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1006 Concrete pipe pit for stop cock complete with cast iron path box

no 169.87 50.92 148.46 185.05 160.47 187.12

1007 TAPS 1008 Rates for taps are based upon chromium plated brass easy

clean style and include for jointing to pipework. 1009 15mm hose cock no 85.53 33.10 92.19 146.38 96.28 94.84 1010 15mm bib cock no 101.95 61.11 104.16 161.57 96.28 91.00 1011 15mm pillar cock no 108.74 127.31 110.15 174.00 96.28 94.84 1012 15mm washing machine cock no 94.02 61.11 95.78 129.81 89.86 92.28 1013 15mm vanity basin combination set with plain fixed spout no 306.24 365.62 357.98 527.52 320.93 333.22 1014 15mm sink combination set with 230mm plain swivel spout no 342.13 375.81 392.70 549.62 359.44 376.80 1015 15mm laundry combination set with 610mm telescopic arm no 258.39 356.46 290.93 375.62 295.26 276.83 1016 15mm shower combination set with shower arm and 75mm

anti-splash swivel hose no 395.33 356.46 403.47 600.71 385.12 325.53 1017 Extra for aerator no 23.33 8.15 22.75 25.00 24.39 25.63 1018 Raymor shower mixing tap complete with regulating valves no 497.64 406.36 511.22 660.10 487.81 540.85 1019 FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT 1020 Rates for sanitary fixtures include for installation complete

with plugs, grated waste outlets, brackets and all fixings including jointing to pipes but to not include for pipework, traps, cocks or outlet fittings.

1021 Stainless Steel: 1022 1200mm single bowl sink and drainer no 400.75 397.20 452.56 527.52 513.49 547.26 1023 1500mm single bowl sink and drainer no 448.60 427.75 492.07 668.38 462.14 471.64 1024 1800mm double bowl sink and drainer no 592.15 468.49 703.98 908.67 770.23 665.17 1025 1200mm single bowl flat rim sink and drainer no 400.75 427.75 435.80 527.52 500.65 422.94 1026 1800mm double bowl flat rim sink and drainer no 592.15 519.41 699.19 887.95 731.72 665.17 1027 Laundry tub and cabinet with: 1028 Single 68 litre compartment no 544.30 294.33 552.12 731.90 603.35 547.26 1029 Two 68 litre compartments no 909.16 458.30 916.01 1,229.05 975.63 1,003.52 1030 Urinal with concealed sparge pipe built in between walls: 1031 1200mm slab type no 2,060.46 2,787.02 2,101.17 3,500.71 1,540.47 2,021.13 1032 1800mm slab type no 2,558.87 3,726.69 2,608.80 3,977.14 2,310.70 2,422.29 1033 10 litre automatic cistern with flush pipe no 607.15 456.12 618.98 820.29 898.60 794.61 1034 Drinking fountain with bubbler, wall mounted no 847.29 1,126.01 863.22 948.71 1,091.16 899.71 1035 Wash trough 1800mmm long x 420mm wide anti-splash wall

mounted type with 100mm back skirting no 1,205.24 1,929.65 1,229.57 1,552.19 1,155.35 1,025.31 1036 White Vitreous China 1037 500 x 400mm splashback wall basin no 497.27 740.77 506.44 842.38 385.12 471.64 1038 500 x 350mm self rimming counter top vanity basin no 269.16 304.08 306.50 352.14 308.09 402.43 1039 525 x 400mm cleaner’s sink with hinged grating no 1,089.70 1,056.28 1,111.05 1,354.71 1,412.09 1,080.42 1040 300 x 300mm laboratory sink no 521.06 941.96 530.38 614.52 539.16 457.54 1041 475 x 400mm laboratory sink no 763.47 999.12 778.21 1,064.71 937.12 679.27 1042 Single wall hung urinal stall with integral trap no * 1,749.04 * 2,078.33 1,835.72 2,024.98 1043 Slophopper with hinged grating no * 2,526.38 * 2,927.62 2,310.70 2,883.67 1044 Pull chain urinal cistern with flush pipe no 460.56 552.14 548.34 575.86 898.60 498.56 1045 Push button WC cistern with flush pipe and pan connector no 462.16 580.72 470.52 649.05 577.67 402.43 1046 WC pan with seat and flap no 375.63 382.96 408.26 571.71 449.30 394.74 1047 Low down WC suite complete with seat flap and flush pipe no 671.72 764.77 684.83 871.38 962.79 581.86 1048 795 x 370mm recessed combined water dispenser and

drinking fountain no 2,011.75 * 2,050.89 1,904.33 3,851.16 1,910.91 1049 Miscellaneous 1050 Push button plastic WC cistern with flush pipe and pan

connector: 1051 Wall mounted no 189.01 213.77 220.29 277.57 269.58 235.82 1052 Concealed type no 327.36 274.36 334.03 444.67 474.98 388.33 1053 White porcelain enamelled bath: 1054 1524mm cast iron no 1,293.59 2,800.74 1,318.17 * * 886.89 1055 1676mm cast iron no 1,327.58 2,800.74 1,354.09 * 1,347.91 968.91 1056 1524mm pressed steel no 448.60 551.00 508.83 586.90 616.19 498.56 1057 HOT WATER UNITS 1058 Mains pressure storage water heater with glass lined steel

cylinder: 1059 50 litre no 681.87 671.04 682.43 738.81 770.23 703.62 1060 135 litre no 1,004.86 1,097.43 999.70 1,119.95 975.63 1,045.81 1061 270 litre no 1,208.22 1,410.09 1,129.33 1,421.00 1,283.72 1,314.96 1062 180 litre storage solar water heater with standard panels and

electric booster no 2,380.56 2,585.82 2,651.90 3,223.14 2,824.19 2,906.74

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1063 DRAINAGE 1064 Rates for pipes include for laying in trench and jointing but

do not include fittings, excavation and backfilling. 1065 PIPEWORK TRENCH EXCAVATIONS 1066 All excavation is by machine in other than rock unless

otherwise stated. The term rock shall be taken to mean hard material requiring use of compressors. Excavation rates include for planking and strutting, backfilling and removal of surplus material.

1067 Excavate trench for drain pipe not exceeding 225mm diameter:

1068 Average 600mm deep m 25.12 25.46 22.59 25.55 21.82 28.20 1069 Average 1200mm deep m 35.89 50.92 32.63 31.35 37.23 42.29 1070 Average 2100mm deep m 59.21 76.38 69.44 64.21 75.74 78.18 1071 Excavate trench for drain pipe 300 or 375mm diameter 1072 Average 600m deep m 27.51 76.38 23.84 26.93 24.39 30.76 1073 Average 1200mm deep m 38.28 152.77 39.51 32.73 41.08 47.42 1074 Average 2100mm deep m 81.56 203.69 86.58 71.81 75.74 80.74 1075 Extra over trench for excavating in rock using compressors m3 185.42 152.77 156.85 219.57 173.30 201.22 1076 20mm gravel or crushed stone in backfilling to drain trench m3 69.38 122.21 90.35 85.62 64.19 83.31 1077 AGRICULTURAL DRAINS 1078 100mm earthenware pipe including backfilling with rubble m 32.30 56.01 28.73 * 23.11 34.60 1079 Extra for bend no 25.12 25.46 22.59 * 17.97 28.20 1080 100mm corrugated slotted PVC pipe including backfilling with

rubble m 31.10 35.65 27.54 31.07 23.11 29.48 1081 STORMWATER DRAINS 1082 Class ‘2’ reinforced concrete pipes with spigot and socket

rubber ring joints: 1083 100mm m 39.48 * 35.13 * 32.09 44.86 1084 150mm m 52.64 * 41.41 * 41.08 55.11 1085 225mm m 62.21 145.25 69.44 80.10 53.92 73.05 1086 300mm m 89.49 148.59 87.84 110.48 83.44 88.43 1087 Extra for: 1088 100mm bend no 43.07 * 36.39 * 35.94 48.70 1089 150mm bend no 70.58 * 63.45 * 64.19 73.05 1090 225mm bend no 108.26 132.40 99.37 * 98.85 111.50 1091 300mm bend no 178.97 147.68 * * 256.74 166.61 1092 100 x 100mm junction no 58.62 * 51.48 * 52.63 58.96 1093 150 x 100mm junction no 81.35 * 80.22 * 92.43 91.00 1094 225 x 225mm junction no 132.53 244.43 144.30 * 166.88 125.60 1095 300 x 300mm junction no 188.04 305.54 * * 231.07 166.61 1096 PVC PIPES 1097 Pipes with solvent welded joints: 1098 100mm m 28.71 32.47 26.34 22.29 26.96 33.32 1099 150mm m 40.67 58.06 38.31 39.07 37.23 47.42 1100 Extra for: 1101 100mm bend no 28.71 8.15 21.55 14.77 23.11 30.76 1102 150mm bend no 49.05 15.28 37.64 42.69 43.65 49.98 1103 100 x 100mm junction no 46.65 12.22 31.13 21.35 30.81 42.29 1104 150 x 100mm junction no 69.38 25.46 53.96 73.98 52.63 64.08 1105 SOIL DRAINS 1106 PVC Pipes 1107 100mm OD pipes with solvent welded joints m 31.10 32.47 28.73 31.69 29.53 37.17 1108 150mm OD pipes with solvent welded joints m 44.26 58.06 41.90 37.73 42.36 49.98 1109 Extra for 100mm bend no 31.10 8.15 23.94 18.39 28.24 34.60 1110 Extra for 150mm bend no 53.83 15.28 47.89 51.69 46.21 56.39 1111 Cast Iron Pipes 1112 100mm (Class B) pipe with flexible mechanical joints m 101.68 145.97 100.57 132.57 102.70 111.50 1113 150mm (Class B) pipe with flexible mechanical joints m 132.79 141.56 144.87 209.90 154.05 152.51 1114 Extra for: 1115 100mm bend no 113.64 218.97 106.56 151.90 80.87 103.81 1116 150mm bend no 218.92 265.82 207.12 278.95 205.40 201.22 1117 100 x 100mm junction no 162.69 160.92 155.64 229.24 121.95 152.51 1118 150 x 100mm junction no 259.59 400.25 250.22 386.67 192.56 235.82 1119 100mm inspection opening no 79.55 168.04 75.43 110.48 64.19 85.87 1120 150mm inspection opening no 118.43 168.04 102.89 154.67 98.85 116.63 1121 Encasing to Pipes 1122 150mm concrete bed and surround to: 1123 100mm pipe m 50.84 41.25 50.19 61.18 51.35 58.96 1124 150mm pipe m 61.61 41.25 63.45 68.63 57.77 71.77 1125 225mm pipe m 74.77 56.01 74.03 93.90 77.02 88.43

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1126 MANHOLES 1127 Rates for manholes include for excavation, 150mm concrete

bottom and sides, formwork, reinforcement, benching, channels and step irons.

1128 In-situ concrete manhole with medium duty cover: 1129 600 x 600 x 600mm deep no 1,088.60 1,270.05 1,041.49 * 1,052.65 1,314.96 1130 900 x 900 x 1000mm deep no 1,854.21 2,567.53 2,007.69 * 1,989.77 2,214.66 1131 1200 x 1200 x 2000mm deep no 3,170.09 5,157.93 3,637.24 * 3,209.30 3,737.24 1132 900mm diameter and 1000mm deep no 1,585.05 2,015.39 1,642.62 * 1,540.47 1,868.62 1133 1200mm diameter and 2000mm deep no 2,811.21 4,051.35 3,019.46 * 2,490.42 3,321.99 1134 1200mm diameter and 3000mm deep no 3,947.66 6,077.03 4,078.13 * 4,107.91 4,844.57 1135 Precast concrete manhole with lightweight cover: 1136 600 x 600 x 600mm deep no 921.12 * 847.00 * 808.74 1,107.33 1137 900 x 900 x 1000mm deep no 1,555.14 * 1,631.25 * 1,668.84 2,076.24 1138 1200 x 1200 x 2000mm deep no 2,392.52 * 2,697.84 * 2,695.81 3,045.16 1139 900mm diameter and 1000mm deep no 1,256.07 1,473.53 1,116.78 943.19 1,104.00 1,536.68 1140 1200mm diameter and 2000mm deep no 2,033.64 1,902.79 1,882.21 2,230.24 1,925.58 2,629.91 1141 1200mm diameter and 3000mm deep no 2,751.40 2,337.19 3,011.54 3,038.10 3,209.30 3,460.41

1142 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 1143 Switchboards 1144 Main switchboard – small to medium installation no 27,514 19,147 24,825 20,714 25,674 34,284 1145 Main switchboard – major installation or high rise no 197,383 146,657 152,710 124,286 154,047 164,562 1146 Distribution board – small to medium installation no 3,589 7,027 3,586 2,762 3,851 5,767 1147 Distribution board – major or high rise installation no 12,561 19,147 10,540 6,905 12,837 10,971 1148 Consumer mains – three phase circuits: 1149 50 amps m 38.28 40.74 38.90 30.38 38.51 46.14 1150 100 amps m 69.38 71.29 74.03 48.33 64.19 76.90 1151 150 amps m 150.73 132.40 168.14 82.86 102.70 153.80 1152 200 amps m 185.42 295.35 174.42 110.48 128.37 185.84 1153 500 amps m 454.58 539.78 452.99 331.43 385.12 435.76 1154 Lighting Installation 1155 Circuits – Small to Medium Installation Point 77.76 147.68 85.33 51.10 64.19 83.31 1156 Circuits – Major or High Rise Installation Point 111.25 173.14 120.46 51.10 77.02 103.81 1157 Luminaires – small to Medium Installation no 197.38 * 217.08 131.19 141.21 206.34 1158 Luminaires – Major or High Rise Installation no 236.86 * 250.96 172.62 198.98 274.27 1159 Power Installation 1160 Circuits – Single phase – Small to Medium Installation Point 99.29 135.45 102.89 96.67 89.86 103.81 1161 Circuits – Single phase – Major or High Rise Installation Point 128.00 162.95 133.01 110.48 102.70 116.63 1162 Circuits – three phase – Small to Medium Installation Point 388.79 835.13 417.85 200.24 320.93 439.60 1163 Circuits – three phase – Major or High Rise Installation Point 538.32 926.79 543.33 200.24 385.12 576.73 1164 ATC backbone cabling and conduit Point 155.51 162.95 174.42 172.62 154.05 179.43 1165 Television installation Point 143.55 224.06 217.08 131.19 141.21 206.34 1166 Background Music Point 141.16 112.03 133.01 79.40 115.53 110.22 1167 Nurse Call System Point 223.70 356.46 224.61 145.00 147.63 205.06 1168 Clock system Point 193.79 152.77 204.53 200.24 192.56 302.47 1169 Security system – Small to Medium Installation m2 8.37 * 12.55 5.52 8.99 10.25 1170 Security system – Major or High Rise Installation m2 21.52 * 23.94 8.29 15.40 19.22 1171 Emergency Evacuation – Small to Medium Installation m2 9.21 * 13.80 7.60 7.70 10.25 1172 Emergency Evacuation – Major or High Rise Installation m2 11.72 * 16.31 11.74 11.55 15.38 1173 EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY 1174 Diesel standby alternator with automatic start system and

silencer: 1175 60 kVA no 59,813 83,513 76,285 48,333 51,349 68,567 1176 340 kVA no 203,364 136,472 242,722 138,095 166,884 164,562 1177 900 kVA no 358,879 274,982 428,823 303,810 333,767 411,404 1178 COSTS PER SQUARE METRE 1179 Rates per square metre are average prices for typical

buildings within metropolitan areas. They include profit but exclude special equipment, special allowances, WST and GST.

1180 Accommodation 1181 Suburban Motel m2 104.07 * 109.17 89.76 89.86 103.81 1182 Suburban Hotel m2 113.64 * 134.26 103.57 102.70 130.73 1183 Medium to High Rise Hotel m2 161.50 * 170.65 133.95 128.37 185.84 1184 Car Parks 1185 Basement car park m2 34.69 45.83 35.13 25.55 25.67 38.45 1186 Multi-storey car park m2 31.10 35.65 35.13 22.79 23.11 34.60 1187 Civic Buildings 1188 Civic Centre m2 102.88 157.71 120.46 96.67 102.70 124.32 1189 Town or City Hall m2 130.39 193.51 139.28 113.93 121.95 158.92 1190 Library m2 130.39 168.04 145.56 120.83 141.21 179.43 1191 Court House m2 129.20 366.64 148.07 127.74 121.95 165.33 1192 Police Station m2 129.20 224.06 148.07 127.74 121.95 165.33 1193 Educational 1194 Primary Schools m2 89.72 183.32 101.64 82.86 83.44 110.22

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1195 Secondary Schools m2 113.64 183.32 129.25 113.93 109.12 144.82 1196 Technical Colleges and Universities m2 149.53 305.54 174.42 158.81 147.63 192.24 1197 Health 1198 District Hospital m2 197.38 814.76 224.61 200.24 186.14 261.45 1199 General Hospital m2 247.63 814.76 272.29 255.48 243.91 343.48 1200 Industrial 1201 Factories m2 61.61 50.92 70.27 51.10 51.35 62.80 1202 Multi-storey warehouses m2 59.21 * 67.76 64.90 57.77 75.62 1203 Offices 1204 Suburban – low rise m2 96.90 122.21 116.70 96.67 83.44 96.12 1205 Central Business District (CBD) – low rise m2 112.45 152.77 126.74 110.48 96.28 110.22 1206 Central Business District (CBD) – high rise m2 138.77 254.61 154.34 127.74 121.95 130.73 1207 Recreational 1208 Social Sports Club m2 86.73 81.48 99.13 82.86 83.44 96.12 1209 Basketball centre m2 69.98 122.21 79.05 64.90 57.77 83.31 1210 Community recreational centre m2 81.94 122.21 97.88 64.90 77.02 89.71 1211 Cinema m2 126.80 * 139.28 127.74 121.95 144.82 1212 Residential 1213 House of medium standard m2 35.29 * 43.92 25.55 38.51 42.29 1214 Home units – low rise m2 55.63 122.21 94.72 44.88 44.93 62.80 1215 Home units – high rise m2 61.61 152.77 115.77 51.10 51.35 69.21 1216 Hostel m2 59.21 * 70.27 51.10 51.35 55.11 1217 Shopping 1218 Shop or showroom m2 66.39 142.58 77.80 63.52 61.62 75.62 1219 Suburban supermarket m2 80.75 236.28 97.88 59.38 70.60 89.71 1220 Regional shopping centre m2 87.93 * 120.46 63.52 77.02 103.81 1221 Central Business District (CBD) store m2 101.68 * 133.01 70.43 83.44 124.32 1222 Miscellaneous 1223 Tavern m2 102.88 183.32 126.74 89.76 89.86 124.32 1224 Aged persons home m2 118.43 162.95 120.46 82.86 83.44 137.13 1225 Church m2 89.72 101.85 112.93 70.43 77.02 83.31 1226 Amenities block m2 * 285.17 76.54 64.90 64.19 89.71

1227 MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS 1228 PACKAGED AIR CONDITIONING UNITS 1229 Costs given are for the unit only, all other associated items

including ductwork and pipework are not included. 1230 Reverse cycle roof top type: 1231 14kW no 9,331 7,638 11,293 7,388 8,729 10,520 1232 60kW no 32,299 21,387 39,025 26,583 30,809 31,836 1233 Cooling type plant room type with cooling tower (tower not

included) 1234 14kW no 7,536 7,027 8,600 5,800 7,060 8,582 1235 60kW no 20,935 19,351 24,274 18,643 20,540 25,745 1236 COSTS PER SQUARE METRE 1237 Rates are average prices per square metre A/C area for

typical buildings within metropolitan areas. They include profit but exclude special equipment, special allowances, WST and GST.

1238 MECHANICAL VENTILATION 1239 Car Parking 1240 Basement car park m2 61.01 66.20 67.76 44.88 57.77 58.96 1241 Multi-storey car park m2 58.62 56.01 67.76 41.43 51.35 49.98 1242 AIR CONDITIONING 1243 Accommodation 1244 Suburban Motel (package unit) m2 155.51 194.34 181.95 151.90 147.63 180.71 1245 Suburban Hotel m2 198.58 320.81 224.61 165.71 166.88 229.41 1246 Medium to High Rise Hotel m2 269.16 427.75 288.61 193.33 205.40 311.44 1247 Civic Buildings 1248 Civic Centre m2 291.89 458.30 333.78 238.21 269.58 333.22 1249 Town or City Hall m2 339.74 377.24 377.70 324.52 340.19 415.25 1250 Library m2 241.64 377.24 307.43 231.31 250.33 305.03 1251 Court House m2 322.99 427.75 356.37 324.52 333.77 380.64 1252 Police Station m2 269.59 400.11 292.37 207.14 205.40 346.04 1253 Educational 1254 Primary Schools (heating only) m2 200.97 * 222.10 207.14 173.30 194.81 1255 Secondary Schools m2 212.93 285.17 229.63 214.05 186.14 221.72 1256 Technical Colleges and Universities m2 269.16 585.61 292.37 227.86 237.49 264.02 1257 Health 1258 District Hospital m2 334.95 1,120.30 390.25 303.81 308.09 388.33 1259 General Hospital m2 400.75 1,731.37 431.65 331.43 333.77 457.54 1260 Offices 1261 Suburban – low rise m2 209.35 274.36 238.41 172.62 166.88 256.33 1262 Central Business District (CBD) – low rise m2 275.14 320.09 307.43 241.67 205.40 256.33 1263 Central Business District (CBD) – high rise m2 334.95 434.40 362.64 296.90 269.58 307.59 1264 Recreational

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1265 Social sports club m2 346.92 325.90 347.58 269.29 237.49 305.03 1266 Cinema m2 502.43 661.99 529.53 545.48 487.81 581.86 1267 Residential 1268 House of medium standard m2 131.59 251.50 139.28 127.74 115.53 138.42 1269 Home units – low rise m2 143.55 205.77 160.62 127.74 115.53 187.12 1270 Home units – high rise m2 155.51 285.17 168.14 155.36 141.21 194.81 1271 Hostel m2 155.51 160.04 174.42 127.74 115.53 166.61 1272 Shopping 1273 Shop or showroom m2 161.50 285.79 181.95 141.55 128.37 187.12 1274 Suburban supermarket m2 161.50 234.24 181.95 127.74 128.37 187.12 1275 Regional shopping centre m2 203.36 325.90 217.08 179.52 173.30 221.72 1276 Central Business District (CBD) store m2 224.90 422.97 238.41 207.14 198.98 221.72 1277 Miscellaneous 1278 Tavern m2 311.03 457.26 347.58 241.67 276.00 360.14 1279 Aged persons home m2 284.71 254.61 307.43 158.81 231.07 290.93

1280 EXTERIOR ELEMENTS 1281 LANDSCAPING 1282 Level and grade areas to falls m2 2.99 3.26 3.14 2.62 2.57 3.20 1283 Imported top soil placed in garden beds m3 51.44 79.44 50.19 55.24 46.21 57.67 1284 Top dress with 75mm of fertilised loam and seed for grass m2 7.18 9.17 7.53 6.21 6.42 7.69 1285 Top dress with 50mm of fertilised loam and turf m2 10.77 11.43 10.04 10.36 8.99 10.25 1286 Mulching, 100mm m2 5.98 9.68 * 6.21 5.78 6.41 1287 Hydroseeding, not less than 2000 m2 m2 2.15 1.55 1.80 2.07 1.93 1.92 1288 Plants – small (150mm pot) no 14.95 6.62 16.31 13.81 12.84 15.38 1289 Plants – advanced (45 litre) no 59.81 122.21 67.05 62.14 57.77 76.90 1290 Irrigation – plastic piping – treated area m2 9.06 17.15 8.38 9.67 6.42 7.69 1291 Concrete crib block wall m2 209.35 285.17 188.22 193.33 186.14 211.47 1292 Timber crib wall m2 173.46 * * 193.33 173.30 173.02 1293 Sleeper retaining wall m2 172.18 244.43 * 207.14 141.21 153.80 1294 ROADWORKS 1295 Rates for all paving include for excavation required for depth

of formation but exclude excavation in bulk or in rock. 1296 150mm compacted crushed rock or gravel road bed m2 11.33 13.75 15.06 12.43 11.04 12.18 1297 Two coats of bitumen and gravel surfacing including priming m2 10.77 10.86 10.67 6.21 9.76 11.53 1298 25mm asphaltic concrete including priming m2 14.36 15.28 15.06 11.74 13.48 17.94 1299 100mm unreinforced concrete path including joints, formwork

and lightly brushed surface m2 33.50 56.01 37.64 41.43 44.93 38.45 1300 600 x 600 x 50mm precast concrete slab paving and 75mm

compacted sand bed under m2 39.48 76.38 42.66 55.24 39.80 51.27 1301 601 x 600 x 50mm precast concrete slab paving with exposed

aggregate finish and 75mm compacted sand bed under m2 55.03 183.32 57.72 62.14 53.92 83.31 1302 Brick-on-edge paving (bricks at $220.00 per thousand) laid on

50mm compacted sand bed m2 53.83 69.25 56.47 48.33 48.78 70.49 1303 220 x 110 x 50mm concrete cobble paving laid on 50mm sand

bed m2 47.85 66.20 56.47 55.24 48.78 76.90 1304 CONCRETE KERBS, GUTTERS ETC. 1305 In-situ concrete kerb including excavation, formwork and

finish: 1306 150 x 250mm m 41.87 30.55 50.19 26.24 35.43 44.86 1307 525 x 250mm m 50.24 40.74 56.47 52.48 48.78 53.83

1308 FIRE PROTECTION 1309 EXTINGUISHERS 1310 Fire extinguisher and bracket: 1311 2kg CO2 no * 356.46 340.02 448.81 410.79 307.59 1312 9 litre air foam no 274.12 244.43 258.49 386.67 276.00 301.18 1313 9 litre water foam no 270.73 417.56 276.56 359.05 243.91 269.14 1314 BOOSTER VALVE ASSEMBLY 1315 100mm mains model fire hydrant booster no 4,569.49 3,564.58 4,659.69 3,452.38 11,553.49 3,875.66 1316 HOSE REELS 1317 Fire hose reel with 36m of 19mm hose and wheel head brass

mill cock no 574.21 509.23 833.19 897.62 539.16 803.58 1318 FIRE INDICATOR BOARDS 1319 Indicator board to small to medium building no 11,364.49 10,184.50 12,673.56 * 12,837.21 12,457.47 1320 Indicator board to major or high rise building no 31,700.93 32,590.41 33,377.88 * 32,093.02 33,219.92 1321 COST PER SQUARE METRE 1322 Rates per square metre are based on the area actually

having the service and not on total floor area. 1323 Water sprinkler system m2 41.87 * 47.68 50.21 57.77 53.83 1324 Thermal detector system m2 15.86 23.42 22.59 15.71 19.26 15.38 1325 Smoke detector system m2 15.86 15.28 18.82 17.19 19.26 15.38 1326 Void sprinklers m2 21.52 35.65 30.12 22.96 25.67 21.79 1327 CO2 gas system to computer areas (3m ceiling height) m2 * 509.23 452.99 276.19 359.44 346.04 1328 Fire alarm system excluding indicator board m2 13.59 25.46 16.31 14.50 12.84 14.10 1329 Emergency warning system (Offices) m2 13.59 10.18 16.31 14.50 12.84 14.10

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1330 LIFT SERVICE 1331 PASSENGER LIFTS 1332 Hydraulic 10 passenger lift serving three floors no 137,570 91,661 94,718 143,619 139,926 147,388 1333 Variable speed AC 13 passenger lift with a speed of 1.00m per

second serving five floors no 215,327 152,768 220,721 176,762 186,140 230,694 1334 Extra for each additional floor served no 10,527 8,148 10,917 9,667 9,628 10,894 1335 Geared variable speed AC 17 passenger lift with a speed of

1.70m per second serving five floors no 251,215 240,063 262,380 266,524 243,907 269,143 1336 Extra for each additional floor served no 10,766 10,829 11,921 12,014 10,912 11,535 1337 Void 1338 Geared variable voltage 170 passenger lift with a speed

of 1.7m per second serving eight floors and complete interconnected operation system equipment no 287,103 285,789 294,252 331,429 295,256 307,592

1339 Extra for each additional floor served no 10,766 10,860 11,921 12,014 10,912 11,535 1340 Gearless variable voltage 16 passenger lift with a speed

of 2.5m per second serving ten floors and complete with interconnected operation system equipment no 454,579 428,684 488,371 414,286 397,953 487,020

1341 Gearless variable voltage 20 passenger lift with a speed of 3.5m per second serving ten floors and complete with interconnected operation system equipment no 478,505 611,070 535,552 517,857 462,140 512,653

1342 Gearless variable voltage 20 passenger lift with a speed of 5.0m per second serving ten floors and complete with interconnected operation system equipment no 538,318 865,683 602,182 552,381 513,488 576,735

1343 Extra for each additional floor served no 12,561 12,221 13,050 * 12,195 13,457 1344 Extra for each floor by passed (low rise floors or express

travel zone in high rise lift well) no 8,374 3,565 10,289 9,667 8,986 8,971 1345 GOODS LIFT 1346 Variable speed AC 3 tonne lift with a speed of 0.50m per

second serving four floors no 287,103 437,934 308,181 310,714 282,419 320,408 1347 Extra for each additional floor served no 14,953 16,295 14,681 11,738 14,763 15,380 1348 DUMB WAITER 1349 Chain or rope drive 90kg load dumb waiter with a speed of

0.25m per second serving two floors no 39,477 34,294 31,573 34,524 34,660 32,041 1350 Extra for each additional floor served no 3,589 4,001 4,517 3,452 3,723 3,845 1351 ESCALATORS 1352 Rates include for balustrade to well opening, finish to soffit,

power supply to plant room and venting to carriage way. 1353 Escalator with a speed of 0.45m per second serving one floor

3.5m rise one way complete with standard balustrades: 1354 30% pitch 800mm wide no 215,327 173,137 241,550 207,143 201,544 230,694 1355 30% pitch 1000mm wide no 227,290 188,413 227,748 241,667 214,381 243,510 1356 Extra for each additional metre rise on: 1357 800mm wide escalator no 15,551 16,295 16,187 13,810 12,837 17,302 1358 1000mm wide escalator no 16,748 18,332 20,328 16,571 15,918 19,865 1359 Extra for weatherproofing no 16,748 32,081 17,693 * 15,918 20,506 1360 Extra for glass balustrades no 19,140 * 20,328 * 17,972 23,069 1361 MOVING WALKWAYS 1362 Horizontal moving walkway 25m long and 1m wide no 370,841 254,613 374,560 345,238 333,767 397,306 1363 Extra cost per additional metre no 14,355 20,369 14,807 13,810 12,837 14,098 1364 Extra for weatherproofing no 19,140 * 22,113 * 19,513 20,506

1365 CIVIL ENGINEERING 1366 The following rates are for civil Engineering work in

large quantities under average working conditions within approximately 80km of capital city centres. All excavation is in other than rock or sand unless otherwise stated.

1367 EXCAVATIONS 1368 Surface excavation to reduce levels using scraper and cart

overland not exceeding 1km, deposit in layers m3 5.02 4.99 5.02 5.91 6.42 6.41 1369 Extra for each additional 1km cartage m3 1.32 1.14 1.38 1.61 1.28 1.54 1370 Extra for compacting to 90% max, dry density m3 3.59 4.28 3.76 4.30 5.13 4.17 1371 Surface excavation to reduce levels and removal from using

public roads distance not exceeding 3km and depositing in spoil heap m3 9.09 7.89 9.41 11.28 10.27 17.94

1372 Extra for each additional 1km cartage m3 1.32 1.14 1.25 1.61 1.28 1.54 1373 Extra for spreading in layers and compacting to 90% max dry

density m3 4.43 4.28 5.14 4.56 5.78 4.49 1374 Borrow pit excavation for filling including delivery to site not

exceeding 3km and compacting in embankment m3 9.69 9.88 9.91 12.62 12.52 11.53 1375 Extra over excavation for excavating top soil average 100mm

thick and stockpile for reuse m2 1.08 0.92 1.20 1.48 1.28 1.28 1376 Trimming excavation to batter m2 2.15 3.56 2.20 2.28 1.93 2.31 1377 Trimming filling to batter m2 2.15 3.56 2.20 2.28 1.93 2.31 1378 Top soil stockpile excavation, spreading and grading to:

1379 Profile average 100mm thick m2 1.67 2.04 2.13 2.15 1.67 2.05

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1380 Batter average 100mm thick m2 2.03 2.04 2.26 2.55 2.05 2.18 1381 Extra over excavation for ripping in rock m3 17.94 17.31 17.57 19.60 23.11 20.51 1382 Extra over for blasting in rock m3 35.89 50.92 38.90 39.20 41.08 44.86 1383 PILING 1384 Sheet piling 1385 Provide all necessary plant and equipment, supply handle

pitch and drive the following in maintaining sides of excavation or filling and include for extraction of piles and removal of plant and equipment on completion.

1386 Piling in lengths not exceeding 10m m2 322.99 356.46 288.61 302.08 269.58 * 1387 Piling in lengths exceeding 10m and not exceeding 15m m2 370.84 407.38 326.25 330.28 320.93 * 1388 Extra for corner pile m 53.83 117.12 59.86 42.02 44.93 * 1389 Burning hole through sheet piling no 27.51 30.55 26.35 28.06 25.67 * 1390 Extra over driven piling for piling left in m2 89.72 * 81.56 92.64 83.44 * 1391 Bored Piling 1392 Rates are for piling in good soil conditions and in relatively

large quantities. 1393 Rates for piling include for site establishment costs,

setting out, setting up boring rigs and removal of excavated material.

1394 Concrete cast in-situ fill (steel shell driven and withdrawn) to: 1395 Bearing capacity of 41 tonnes m 143.55 407.38 165.22 149.03 134.79 153.80 1396 Bearing capacity of 91 tonnes m 167.48 631.44 186.77 167.82 166.88 179.43 1397 Cut off and trim head of pile no 84.96 203.69 112.93 71.16 96.28 70.49 1398 ROADS AND PAVINGS 1399 Trimming and consolidating formations to falls and required

profile m2 2.99 6.11 2.89 2.95 2.95 3.20 1400 150mm layer approved crushed stone base course m2 11.96 13.75 12.55 9.94 9.88 12.82 1401 100mm layer dry-lean concrete (18.1) base spread over sub-

base m2 14.36 18.33 14.37 19.33 14.12 15.38 1402 100mm layer bitumen bound base spread over sub-base m2 11.96 52.96 13.18 13.56 12.84 17.94 1403 25mm hot rolled asphaltic concrete wearing course including

primer coat m2 12.56 15.02 13.17 15.57 11.55 17.94 1404 150mm reinforced concrete (30Mpa/18mm) paving course m2 41.91 134.44 43.10 35.04 57.77 48.70 1405 Keyed contraction joint including filler and hot bitumen

sealant m 22.65 45.83 22.75 21.08 19.26 28.20 1406 Dowelled expansion joint, including dowels, filler and sealant m 28.71 56.01 31.37 29.54 29.53 32.04 1407 CULVERTS AND DRAINAGE 1408 Class “X” concrete pipe including excavation average 1.5m

deep under roadway: 1409 450mm diameter m 131.59 269.89 131.75 140.97 141.21 140.98 1410 600mm diameter m 167.48 427.75 175.67 182.59 166.88 185.84 1411 750mm diameter m 233.27 458.30 244.69 245.69 237.49 249.92 1412 Concrete headwall to suit pipe up to 750mm diameter no 777.57 800.21 752.88 839.12 872.93 871.51

1413 PLANT HIRE CHARGES 1414 Discounts of between 10% and 20% are available for items

hired by the week. 1415 Small Plant 1416 The following rates exclude operator, transportation

charges and fuel. 1417 Compressor with silencer 35 litres per second Day 130.39 168.22 132.89 102.19 179.72 166.61 1418 Compressor with silencer 47 litres per second Day 155.51 178.23 150.85 120.14 179.72 185.84 1419 Compressor with silencer 83 litres per second Day 221.31 217.88 185.57 149.14 186.14 230.69 1420 Heavy breaker or drill with 18m hose and point Day 63.43 63.14 64.65 77.33 71.89 96.12 1421 Scabbing pick needle gun Day 53.83 34.63 56.27 70.43 62.90 83.31 1422 50mm Flexible shaft pump with vibrator motor Day 74.17 74.35 71.83 45.16 121.95 61.52 1423 Kango 900 demolition hammer and point Day 72.50 71.29 74.23 85.62 102.70 83.31 1424 5 kVA petrol generator Day 87.33 80.10 69.01 56.34 89.86 76.90 1425 20KVA diesel generator Day 185.42 152.20 165.22 133.95 237.49 173.02 1426 Mobile aluminium tower scaffold nominally 2400 x 1200: 1427 2400mm high Day 89.72 57.16 67.76 49.30 48.78 57.67 1428 3600mm high Day 101.68 92.68 81.56 56.34 61.62 66.64 1429 Heavy Plant 1430 The following rates include operator and transportation

charges. 1431 Tracked Tractor Drott Cat 931 Day 737 947 * * * 769 1432 Tracked Tractor Drott Cat 943 Day 809 1,171 916 563 770 1,025 1433 Tracked Tractor Drott Cat 953 Day 876 1,171 954 1,127 1,155 1,179 1434 Rubber tyred 1¾ m3 front end loader Day 804 968 653 677 603 923 1435 Fordson Major tractor with back hoe and loading bucket Day 510 896 552 493 488 679 1436 Tip truck – 10 tonne Day 658 591 502 563 449 666 1437 15 tonne mobile crane with hydraulic jib Day 1,400 1,202 1,207 1,043 1,284 1,589 1438 20 tonne mobile crane with hydraulic jib Day 1,400 1,344 1,316 1,170 1,476 1,692 1439 Favco 750 tower crane maximum capacity 24 tonne (excluding

set up, maintenance, jumping and dismantling) Day - 1,528 1,768 * 1,284 *

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Costs given are average prices for typical buildings within metropolitan areas. They include profit and preliminaries but EXCLUDE land cost, external works, external services more than 3.0m from the outside face of the building, landscaping, special equipment and legal and professional fees.

3Cost of the office buildings and the like EXCLUDE car parking areas, fitout and loose furniture and equipment.

4Costs are based on the total floor area of all levels measured between the inner faces of external walls.

5 ACCOMMODATION6 Motels

7Single or double storey motel – standard accommodation with toilet facilities and unit air conditioning, dining room, 40 beds m2 1,849 2,444 2,210 2,486 1,774 1,730

8 Cost per bedroom unit 49,778 * 73,669 74,157 53,229 49,984 9 Hotels

10Suburban single or double storey hotel – limited accommodation, large bar areas, partly air conditioned m2 2,133 2,546 2,421 2,500 1,971 1,858

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Medium to high rise city (CBD) hotel – mainly accommodation, fully serviced, with restaurants and bars etc, high class finish to reception areas, restaurants and bars, standard finishes to rooms, 180 beds, 3 star m2 2,702 4,583 2,842 3,756 3,021 2,691

12 Cost per bedroom unit 201,956 * 194,698 254,233 205,970 192,245 13 CAR PARKS

14Open car park – bitumen areas, line marking, lighting, drainage, wheel stops m2 82 92 158 97 92 83

15 Cost per car 2,409 3,201 4,736 3,176 2,588 2,371 16 Undercover car parking m2 595 662 684 829 549 551 17 Basement car parking under office block (suburban) m2 1,029 1,222 1,263 1,160 1,047 1,089

18Multistorey car park with low speed passenger lifts, minimum finish m2 615 1,120 789 842 739 666

19 Cost per car 17,820 39,210 26,310 23,476 20,946 18,840 20 CIVIC BUILDINGS 21 Municipal Centres

22Civic centre – 500 person capacity main hall, no air conditioning m2 1,694 1,884 1,894 2,016 1,825 1,602

23Civic centre – 750 person capacity main hall, lesser hall, library, air conditioning m2 2,384 2,546 2,736 2,941 2,410 2,179

24Town hall – 1000 person capacity main hall, lesser hall, library, air conditioning m2 2,886 3,055 3,473 3,328 2,702 2,691

25City hall – 2000 person capacity main hall, lesser hall, library, air conditioning m2 3,137 4,074 3,894 4,295 3,432 2,948

26 Library

27Library up to three storeys – good standard finish, air conditioning m2 2,133 3,055 2,631 2,872 2,117 2,051

28 Court House

29Court house up to three storeys – good standard finish, air conditioning, security m2 3,514 3,259 3,473 3,466 2,746 3,396

30 Police Station

31Single storey suburban police station – small cell block, standard finish, air conditioning m2 2,071 2,852 2,315 2,790 2,060 2,691

32 EDUCATIONAL 33 Schools

34Primary school up to three storeys – standard finishes, no air conditioning m2 1,347 1,782 1,473 1,381 1,479 1,538

35 Cost per pupil 7,655 * * 8,976 8,871 6,536

36Secondary school up to three storeys – standard finishes, no air conditioning m2 1,707 1,986 1,789 1,920 1,540 1,794

37 Cost per pupil 13,176 * * 15,190 12,321 13,713

38School laboratory block up to three storeys – standard finishes, including fittings and services, no air conditioning m2 1,945 2,801 2,105 2,790 1,787 2,307

39 Technical College

40Adult further education technical college up to three storeys – standard finishes, excludes fit out, no air conditioning m2 1,904 2,393 1,789 2,500 1,725 2,243

41 University

42Residential college – standard finishes, no air conditioning or lifts m2 1,978 3,208 2,105 2,500 1,848 1,987

43 Cost per student * * 46,412 58,967 * 42,337 44 Administration block – including air conditioning, lifts m2 2,051 2,546 2,000 2,693 1,910 2,307

45Tutorial and lecture room block – including air conditioning, lifts m2 2,282 2,342 2,421 2,720 2,156 2,435

46Lecture theatre (300 seats) – including air conditioning, seats included m2 2,510 3,055 2,842 3,273 2,464 2,948

47 Library maximum three storeys – including air conditioning m2 2,101 2,852 2,421 3,080 2,218 2,179

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48 Laboratory and science block maximum three storeys including air conditioning

m2 3,455 2,852 3,789 4,046 3,253 3,717

49 HEALTH 50 Hospitals

51Single storey district hospital – 20 bed, operating theatre and air conditioning m2 2,978 3,870 2,947 3,466 2,957 3,140

52 Cost per bed 120,471 * 154,179 163,643 147,857 140,980

53Multi storey general hospital – 200 bed including air conditioning and lifts and full hospital facilities m2 3,879 5,092 4,210 4,626 3,943 4,101

54 Cost per bed 303,590 * 408,444 396,057 315,429 371,673

55Multi storey maternity hospital – 100 bed including air conditioning and lifts m2 3,263 5,296 3,789 4,240 3,549 3,973

56 Cost per bed 172,308 * 200,486 206,038 177,429 185,837 57 Medical Centre

58Single storey medical centre – consultants rooms, reception area, surgery and small theatre, no air conditioning m2 1,882 3,055 2,210 2,113 2,060 2,115

59 Child care centres m2 1,581 1,884 * 1,823 1,479 2,243 60 Community care centres m2 1,573 2,648 1,579 1,643 1,648 1,922 61 INDUSTRIAL 62 Single storey factory with small span for light industry m2 626 642 789 815 708 602 63 Single storey factory with large span for heavy industry m2 811 611 895 925 863 692 64 Single storey warehouse m2 740 642 631 980 616 602

65Multi storey warehouse up to six storeys high including toilets and office areas and goods lift m2 1,255 * 1,368 1,519 * *

66 OFFICES 67 Suburban

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Suburban office building up to three storeys – air conditioned, standard finish, no parking, no fitout, (lift not included, see "Lift Services" section) m2 1,582 2,241 1,842 1,920 1,577 1,922

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Suburban bank up to three storeys – standard finishes, air conditioned, bank fittings, no parking, (lift not included, see "Lift Services" section) m2 3,180 * 2,210 3,287 2,563 *

70 Central Business District (CBD)

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Low rise office building up to three storeys – air conditioning, standard finish, no parking, no fitout, (lift not included, see "Lift Services" section) m2 1,988 * 2,421 2,886 1,663 2,499

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Medium – high rise office building up to fifteen storeys – air conditioning, medium speed lifts, standard finish, no parking, no fitout m2 2,465 2,241 2,631 4,143 2,464 2,756

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High rise office building up to thirty five storeys – air conditioning, multiple high speed lifts, standard finish, no parking, no fitout m2 2,918 2,954 3,157 4,433 2,957 *

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High rise office building over thirty five storeys – air conditioning, multiple high speed lifts, standard finish, no parking, no fitout m2 3,897 2,954 3,683 6,159 * *

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78 RECREATIONAL 79 Sporting

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Social sports club up to two storeys – air conditioned, administration area, bars, kitchen and dining, dance area, limited car parking m2 1,944 2,546 2,105 2,486 2,070 2,171

81Single storey sports pavilion with toilets and change rooms – standard finish m2 1,641 2,037 1,789 1,961 1,533 1,670

82Basketball centre – public seating, public toilets, change rooms, standard finish m2 1,090 1,782 1,158 1,284 1,084 1,153

83 Squash court – standard finish m2 1,154 1,680 1,368 1,464 1,183 1,086 84 Squash court – high standard, viewing areas m2 1,378 1,782 1,579 1,712 1,434 1,420

85Bowling alley – including fitout, air conditioning, standard finish m2 1,501 * 1,579 * * 1,246

86 Single storey community recreation centre – average standard m2 1,124 1,782 1,158 * 924 1,163

87

50 metre open air suburban Olympic standard pool with eight lanes – including filtration and pool siteworks but excluding enclosures, heating and ancillary buildings (Total Cost) 804,103 * 831,411 * * *

88

Grandstand with three tiers – reinforced concrete with roof – seating and standing areas, change rooms, public toilets, standard finish m2 2,462 * * * * *

89 Cost per person 8,615 * 7,472 * * *

90Grandstand, single tier – reinforced concrete with roof, seating, change rooms, public toilets, standard finish m2 1,231 * * * * *

91 Cost per person 2,585 * 2,105 * * * 92 Cinema 93 Cinema including seating and air conditioning m2 2,462 * 2,631 2,210 2,464 2,051 94 Cost per person 6,892 * 6,630 8,700 6,673 5,767

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95 RESIDENTIAL 96 Housing 97 House of standard design m2 869 1,018 947 1,036 801 1,025 98 Medium standard individual house m2 1,205 1,680 1,158 1,547 1,022 1,538

99High standard house – air conditioning, good standard finish and built in fittings m2 1,641 3,717 2,631 2,292 1,540 1,922

100 Two storey medium standard town house m2 1,355 1,528 1,736 1,622 1,479 1,538 101 Flats

102One and two bedroom units up to three storeys high – medium standard, (lift not included, see "Lift Services" section) m2 1,479 1,630 1,736 1,699 1,479 1,794

103 Cost per unit 137,570 * 131,552 126,910 96,107 115,347

104One and two bedroom units – multi storey, lift, medium standard m2 1,848 2,088 1,947 2,403 1,848 2,051

105 Cost per unit 238,431 * 147,339 151,629 129,375 160,204

106One and two bedroom units – multi storey, lifts, high standard, ancillary facilities m2 2,215 2,750 2,315 3,204 2,197 3,076

107 Cost per unit 288,821 * 184,173 285,029 219,701 275,551 108 Hostels

109

Hostel up to three storeys – central kitchen, dining, toilet and shower facilities, minimum finish, (lift not included, see "Lift Services" section) m2 1,641 2,342 1,894 2,140 1,854 1,922

110 Cost per head 27,077 * 30,625 31,210 * * 111 SHOPPING

112Single storey retail shop or showroom – no air conditioning, no fitout m2 903 2,139 1,263 939 924 769

113Single storey suburban supermarket of large chain – with large open areas including air conditioning, excluding fitout m2 1,272 1,477 1,158 1,547 1,232 1,253

114

Regional complex up to three storeys – including air conditioning, malls, public toilets and rest rooms, standard finishes, escalators and lifts, shopfronts, excluding shop fitouts and car parking m2 1,749 2,037 2,105 2,140 1,663 1,538

115

Central Business District (CBD) store – medium rise – air conditioned, escalators and lifts, shop fronts, excluding store fitout m2 2,462 2,852 2,631 2,886 2,267 1,922

116 MISCELLANEOUS 117 Single storey tavern including air conditioning m2 2,425 2,546 2,105 3,356 * *

118

Single storey service station – including toilets and service area with driveway and canopy over (Cost per m2 based on building area only) m2 1,313 1,579 1,473 1,809 * *

119 Single storey aged persons home infirmary m2 1,756 2,393 2,210 1,947 1,676 1,794 120 Cost per bed 64,000 * 73,669 69,324 55,200 51,265

121Single or double storey aged person housing units including special central care units m2 1,543 2,393 1,789 2,016 1,848 2,051

122 Cost per unit 75,487 * 58,935 100,119 92,411 102,531 123 Church hall, standard finish m2 1,027 1,731 1,052 1,174 924 1,025 124 Church basic design m2 1,641 2,546 1,263 1,519 1,232 1,538 125 Church high quality m2 2,462 4,583 2,736 3,176 2,464 2,505 126 Standard amenities block minimum finishes m2 1,822 2,444 2,210 * 1,971 1,538 127 Refurbishment of existing building (up to three storey) m2 * * * * * *

128Builders work only, excludes services, electrical and air conditioning:

129 Paint out m2 21 * 32 * 25 22 130 Paint out and replace partitions m2 287 * 316 * 246 231 131 Gut and replace m2 862 * 1,158 * 801 743

THE BUILDING ECONOMIST – BUILDING COST INDEX – SEPTEMBER 2014 – C3


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