BCIS Online Rates Database

Estimating information at your fingertips

BCIS Online Rates Database is a brand new way of accessing pricing information quickly and accurately at the click of a mouse.

As a subscription service you always see the very latest rates. Where available, past editions of rate data can be easily accessed too.

You are no longer tied to your office. With web browser access, the BCIS Online Rates Database can be viewed anywhere, anytime 24/7.

The BCIS Online Rates Database can offer:

Accuracy - You can benchmark against 18500 separate Supply Prices of which there are over 9,000 material costs and over 8000 specialist prices collected from independent suppliers. It will ensure that your information is accurate and reliable, reducing the margin of error.

Futureproof - With a subscription to suit your job, you can access a variety of new and historical price data. This allows you to build up your own prices from individual elements so you can make your own decisions about how you cost your projects.

Value for money - It provides an expert opinion at your fingertips to give you the confidence that you are not over or underestimating quotes and costs. It could mean the difference between winning or losing a tender or being over charged for your works.

Saves Time - The easy navigation system helps you find what you are looking for quickly and effortlessly. Add the information you want to a list for download to Excel.

Flexible - With a subscription to suit your job, you can access a variety of new and historical price data. This allows you to build up your own prices from individual elements so you can make your own decisions about how you cost your projects.

Customise - Adjust your data to your location and time frame and it will do the calculations for you. You can download the results, keep track of your adjustments and reduce your margin of error.

Portable - No need for heavy, old price books ? this service can be accessed on your computer and just as easily on your ipad or netbook on site.

Comprehensive - Everything you need is in one place; you have a full library of information at your disposal.

Features:

Basic Navigation and Viewing

- Choose the most appropriate dataset for your project and view the rates and descriptions.

- See previous editions of datasets where available.

- Access labour, material and plant breakdowns as displayed in the printed Wessex books.

- With the enhanced subscription service, see complete rate build-ups including estimating constants.

- View background and supporting material for each dataset in PDF format.

- Advanced filter function rapidly locates specific search terms and descriptions.

- Apply an adjustment to the rates.

Adjustment Calculator

- Use BCIS Indexes and Location Factors to adjust the rates for your project.

- Set your own levels of preliminaries, overheads and profit to suit your project's requirements.

Abstract Facility

- Save sets of rates and descriptions to download for use in your own applications; maximum 50 items per abstract.

Extended Data Access

- Access complete rate build-ups including labour, plant and material constants; enhanced subscription service only.

Packages:

This table shows which datasets are included in each package.

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Product Features and Help

The BCIS Online RatesDatabase includes the following datasets

Major Works Database

Minor Works Database

Civil Engineering Database

SMM7 Estimating Database

Alterations & Refurbishment Estimating Database

Painting & Decorating Estimating Database