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Sharp Increase in Tender Prices
The price of new construction work rose sharply in 2nd quarter 2004, according to the latest tender price index compiled by BCIS.
Tender Prices to Outstrip Inflation over Next Five Years
Tender prices for construction work are expected to rise significantly faster than inflation over the next five years.
BCIS calculator forecasts project length
BCIS has developed an innovative new calculator designed to forecast the duration of building projects.
Tender Prices Rise Below Inflation
The price of new construction work rose more slowly than general inflation in the year to 1st quarter 2004.
Residential surveyors quick to adopt on-line rebuilding cost service
The new BCIS Rebuild Online service has been overwhelmingly popular amongst residential surveyors to calculate the rebuilding cost of properties.
Further to a survey suggesting first-time buyers cannot afford to buy a home in 92% of UK towns, Mr Prescott has offered a solution
Tender Price Rises Slow
The price of new construction work rose by less than the rate of inflation.
BMI cost plan is set to make waves with leisure pool owners
Are you splashing out too much on your leisure pool? A new occupancy cost plan from BMI could help monitor running costs and ensure best value for building owners.
BCIS cost data and RIPAC estimating software
BCIS now offers its subscribers a direct download of BCIS Online data into the RIPAC estimating and cost planning system.
BCIS Online demonstrations around the UK
BCIS will be demonstrating the latest features of BCIS Online in a series of breakfast seminars in various locations around the country.
Tender Prices Continue On Up
The price of new construction work continues to significantly outstrip inflation.
BCIS says London tender prices 25% higher than national average
Significant variation in construction tender prices throughout the UK.
Refurbishment may not be ‘cheap option’ says BMI
Renovation projects can exceed 80% of the cost of building a similar facility from scratch.
New price book reflects hike in maintenance costs
The Retail Prices Index have risen only 2.1% over 12 months to October 2002, while the cost of maintenance rose by 7.6% over the same period.
BMI tracks continued growth in maintenance spending
The total value of maintenance work has increased by 10% since 1996.
Location, Location, Location
Latest study of Pricing Adjustment Factors shows that there is significant variation in construction tender prices throughout the UK.
BMI report compares cost of teaching space
Universities could face a bill of up to £6000 each year for every 100m2 of space they use for teaching students.
