: Used for "order of magnitude" estimates during early design stages. It includes square-meter rates for buildings and unit costs for items like bridge-work or underpasses.
: Lists the fundamental building blocks of costs, including updated labor rates (aligned with the CIJC wage agreement) and plant hire costs. Spon's Civil Engineering and Highway Works Pric...
: The most detailed sections, providing full cost breakdowns for specific activities (e.g., excavation, concrete pouring, pipe laying) in accordance with CESMM4 and the Highways Method of Measurement. : Used for "order of magnitude" estimates during
: Provides advice on head office overheads, profit margins, and assessing contract risk. Spon's Civil Engineering and Highway Works Pric...
: Never use the base prices without checking the Regional Variations in Part 3; costs in London will differ significantly from those in the North of England.