‘LAXTON’S 2020’ has been released in two formats; Laxton’s NRM 2020 and Laxton’s SMM 2020. Both of these are available as a fully bookmarked PDF file on a CD.
LAXTON'S NRM Building Price Book - 2020 is the new version prepared in accordance with the RICS New Rules of Measurement – NRM2: Detailed measurement for building works –. These rules became operative from 1st January 2013. The library of descriptions has been prepared in accordance with NRM2 which is already being taught in Universities and used by quantity surveyors, local and public authorities, health authorities, Housing Associations and others.
Laxton’s SMM Building Price Book - 2020 has been prepared, as with previous editions, for those who need access to the prices in the traditional format based on SMM7.
Laxton’s includes detailed, fully resourced, priced, easy to use libraries of every day construction items checked and updated as at September/October 2019, essential information on preliminaries, wages, guide prices, dayworks, CDM, company information, tables etc and other general information updated for 2020.
Laxton’s are regarded as the estimators essential tool - often referred to as his bible!
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“Every job we price is different but Laxton’s 2020 takes all in its stride, as well as prices, details
are provided of where to find more information in its company information sections, and
approximate prices where quick budgets are needed.”
Laxton’s 2020 editors and authors V B Johnson LLP have done it again, the price books have been prepared in accordance with NRM2 and SMM7, while the ‘Bleeds’ on each page make for quick and easy searching.
According to Peter Judd, one of the editors of Laxton’s 2020 “I am surprised at how often we receive telephone calls from contractors, Local Authorities and other employers requesting a copy of Laxton’s and how pleased they have been with the comprehensive data provided”
The contents of the Laxton's NRM 2020 version of the book is as follows:
Introduction
How to Use and Essential Information
Contents
Index
Preliminaries/General Conditions
WORK SECTIONS ACCORDING TO NRM2
3 Demolitions
4 Alterations, repairs and conservation
5 Excavating and filling
7 Piling
8 Underpinning
9 Diaphragm walls and embedded retaining walls, Crib walls, gabions and reinforced earth
11 In-situ concrete works
12 Precast/composite concrete
13 Precast concrete
14 Masonry
15 Structural metalwork
16 Carpentry
17 Sheet roof coverings
18 Tile and slate roof and wall coverings
19 Waterproofing
20 Proprietary linings and partitions
21 Cladding and covering
22 General joinery
23 Windows, screens and lights
24 Doors, shutters and hatches
25 Stairs, walkways and balustrades
26 Metalwork
27 Glazing
28 Floor, wall, ceiling and roof finishings
29 Decoration
30 Suspended ceilings
31 Insulation, fire stopping and fire protection
32 Furniture, fittings and equipment
33 Drainage above ground
34 Drainage below ground
35 Site works
36 Fencing
37 Soft landscaping
38 Mechanical services
39 Electrical services
40 Transportation
41 Builder’s work in connection with mechanical, electrical and transportation installations
Basic Prices of MaterialsComposite Prices for Approximate Estimating
Cost plan for an office development
Cost plan for a detached house
Composite prices
GENERAL INFORMATION
Standard Rates of Wages
Builders’ and Contractors Plant
Guide Prices to Building Types per Square Metre
Capital Allowances
Homes England
National Working Rule Agreement
Daywork Charges
Fees
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Construction Procurement
Sustainable Construction
Tables and Memoranda
Metric and Imperial System
BRANDS AND TRADE NAMES
COMPANY INFORMATION
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
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(For additional sample pages see the smm section)
