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BCIS Online and Rates Database

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Other BCIS Services

Indices - BCIS compiles a full range of building tender, cost and output indices. All are updated as soon as new figures become available.

Average prices - Average prices of projects by building function and type of work.

Duration calculator - The BCIS Duration Calculator estimates how long a construction project will take on site, based on models derived from data on actual project durations. Different models are available for new build and refurbishment schemes.

Wages - This section contains supporting wage agreement information used in BCIS's calculations of the prime cost of daywork. Select the title link for your chosen wage agreement.

Dayworks - BCIS guide to daywork rates.

Schedule of rates - RICS Schedule of Basic Plant Charges.

Contract percentages - Studies of trends in contract percentages.

Tender price studies - The BCIS Tender Price Studies show how the price of building work can change because of differences in location, scale and nature of the work, site conditions, etc.

Briefing - This section contains BCIS's commentary on the construction economy, maintenance and civil engineering costs, together with a range of background information.

Getting started - Help and information for users.

News - News articles including external web links.