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BCIS Building Cost Information Service

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BCIS (Building Cost Information Service) is widely used by surveyors and other professionals in the construction industry. BCIS is the UK’s leading provider of cost and price information for construction and property occupancy. 

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New BCIS Publications


BCIS Building Maintenance Price Book 2010 - FREE DELIVERY

BCIS Building Maintenance Price Book 2011
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Maintaining your premises is a big expense. However, you may be able to cut costs by taking a closer look at what you are being charged by contractors. .

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Schedule of Basic Plant Charges 2010 - FREE DELIVERY

Schedule of Basic Plant Charges 2010
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The Schedule is intended to provide a basis for incorporating plant used in dayworks into the tendering procedure in accordance with the 'Definition of Prime Cost of Dayworks carried out under a Building Contract'.

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Guide to Dayworks Rates 2010 - FREE DELIVERY

BCIS Comprehensive Building Price Book 2012
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This building price book is compiled from the latest up-to-date industry data, featuring a major works and minor works datasets.

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Subscription Services

BCIS provides a range of subscription services, on-line and in printed format. These provide information on the cost of constructing, maintaining and occupying buildings. For further information on BCIS online & subscription products please see the contact details below.

Consultancy and Commissioned Research Services

BCIS conducts consultancy and commissioned research services. The organisation has 50 years' experience of working for the construction industry and a wealth of specific targeted expertise in areas including:

  • Market Research
  • Price and cost measurement
  • Whole Life Costing
  • Index Linking
  • Benchmarking

To arrange an introductory discussion with BCIS contact:

Andrew Thompson, International Development and Data Director, BCIS
e: athompson@bcis.co.uk

Joe Martin, Executive Director, BCIS
e: jmartin@bcis.co.uk

BCIS, 12 Great George Street, Parliament Square, London, SW1P 3AD, t: 0870 333 1600, f: 020 7695 1501, e:sales@bcis.co.uk

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