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.
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”
The contents of the Laxton's SMM 2017 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