BUILDING PRICE BOOK
‘LAXTON’S 2015’ has also been released in two formats. Laxton’s SMM 2015 and Laxton’s NRM 2015. Both of these are also avialable as a fully bookmarked PDF file on a CD.
Laxton’s SMM Building Price Book - 2015 has been prepared, as with previous editions, for those who need access to the prices in the existing format based on SMM7.
LAXTON'S NRM Building Price Book - 2015 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 health authorities, Housing Associations and others.
Both versions of Laxton’s 2015 include detailed, fully resourced, priced, easy to use libraries of every day construction items checked and updated as at August/September 2014. 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 2015 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 2015 editors and authors V B Johnson LLP have done it again, the price books have been prepared in accordance with NRM2 and SMM7, the ‘Bleeds on each page make for quick searching, in addition to prices for each trade, information is provided on basic wages, plant, guide prices per square metre, Working Rule Agreements, Daywork charges, Fees, CDM regulations, useful tables and information, Brands and Trade Names, Company Information and Products and Services all updated for 2015
According to Peter Judd, one of the editors of Laxton’s 2015 “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 SMM 2015 Version of the book is as follows:
Existing site/Buildings/Services
Groundwork
In-situ concrete/Large precast concrete
Masonry
Structural/Carcassing metal/timber
Cladding/Covering
Waterproofing
Linings/Sheeting/Dry partitioning
Windows/Doors/Stairs
Surface finishes
Furniture/Equipment
Building fabric sundries
Paving/Planting/Fencing/Site furniture
Disposal systems
Piped supply systems
Mechanical heating/cooling/refrigeration systems
Ventilation/Air conditioning systems
Electrical supply/power/lighting systems
Communications/Security/Control systems
Transport systems
Basic Prices of Materials