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LAXTON'S smm 2017

BUILDING PRICE BOOK

‘LAXTON’S 2017’ has been released in two formats. Laxton’s SMM 2017 and Laxton’s NRM 2017. Both of these are available as a fully bookmarked PDF file on a CD.

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Laxton’s SMM Building Price Book - 2017 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 - 2017 is the 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 includes detailed, fully resourced, priced, easy to use libraries of every day construction items checked and updated as at September/October 2016, essential information on preliminaries, wages, guide prices, dayworks, CDM, company information, tables etc and other general information updated for 2017

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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 “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”

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The contents of the Laxton's SMM 2017 Version of the book is as follows:


Introduction
How to Use and Essential Information
Contents
Index
Preliminaries/General Conditions

WORK SECTIONS ACCORDING TO SMM7

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
Composite 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
National Working Rule Agreement
Daywork Charges
Fees
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Construction Procurement
Sustainable Construction
Tables and Memoranda
Metric System

BRANDS AND TRADE NAMES
COMPANY INFORMATION
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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Contents Introduction How To Use
Groundwork Concrete (SMM) Finishes



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