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 CONTENTS
Pages
ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS AND UNITS OF
MEASUREMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

ESTIMATING
l BUILDING COSTS PER SQUARE METRE . . . . . . . 13-23
l ELEMENTAL COSTS OF BUILDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . 25-42
l COMPARATIVE COSTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-65

DETAILED PRICES
l Preliminaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69-94
l Demolitions and Alterations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95-99
l Excavation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100-103
l External Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104-109
l Concrete Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110-119
l Brickwork and Blockwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120-130
l Masonry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131-133
l Structural Steelwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134-136
l Metalwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137-146
l Carpentry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147-169
l Joinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170-176
l Windows and Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177-187
l Hardware and Door Sundries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188-190
l Roofing and Roof Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191-201
l Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
l Plastering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-206
l Suspended Ceilings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
l Pavior and Terrazzo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208-209
l Tiling, Non-Resilient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210-211
l Resilient Finishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212-215
l Glazing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216-218
l Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219-222
l Sanitary Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223-237
l Drainage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238-243
l Electrical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244-259
l Mechanical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260-263
l Transportation Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
l Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265-268
l Wage Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
l Plant Hire Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270-272
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RENOVATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273-278

LABOUR CONSTANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279-288

BUILDING INDICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289

l Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
l Regional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292-304

MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING AREAS. . . . . . . . . . . . 305-306

PROPERTY INSURANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309-330

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 ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS AND UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

CBD central business district

ctrs centres
dia. diameter
DPC damp proof course
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
ESD environmentally sustainable design
FRC fibre reinforced concrete
FRL fire resistance level
FWG floor waste gully
GRC glass reinforced concrete
GST Goods and Services Tax
HDPE high density polyethylene
IRMA inverted roof membrane assembly
MPa megapascal
NCC National Construction Code
NE not exceeding
PC prime cost
POA price on application
RSJ rolled steel joist
STC sound transmission class
VOC volatile organic compounds
WC water closet

UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

Each per item

ha hectare
item per item
kg kilogram
m metre
m2 square metre
m3 cubic metre
m/month per metre per month
m2/week per square metre per week
M/Rise per vertical metre rise
m/week per metre per week
m2/week per square metre per week
No number
Pair A set of two items priced together
Range Lower and upper limits of cost
set set of items
System Cost per complete system
sum Cost per item
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lCover Artwork Achnowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

lRawlinsons Cost Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
lStantec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
lTHE Painter THE Stylist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
lKPD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
lTarkett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
lData Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
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 INTRODUCTION

Rawlinsons Quantity Surveyors and Construction Cost Consultants commenced practice in Perth in 1953 and have compiled, edited and
produced Rawlinsons Australian Construction Handbook, an annual handbook of construction costs for large projects, since 1983.

In 1993, following research into the requirements of the construction industry in this country, Rawlinsons Construction Cost Guide was
formulated to provide construction cost information for small to medium commercial and domestic projects throughout Australia. This
publication is now in its thirty first edition.

Rawlinsons, as editors of these publications, acknowledges and thanks the many individuals and companies throughout Australia who
provide invaluable assistance in the supply of information that is required in the compilation and production of our publications every
year.

l l l l l l
All costs given EXCLUDE the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
l l l l l l

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED

Briefly this book has been formatted to be as comprehensive and easy to use as possible and to provide cost data for each stage of the
estimating and construction process, i.e. :
“Building Costs Per Square Metre” for the initial feasibility.
“Elemental Costs of Buildings” to enable evaluation and adjustment of the initial feasibility study.
“Estimating Comparative Costs” to provide a guide to the comparative unit costs of different design treatments and to facilitate a

more detailed estimate through the use of the “all-up” estimating rates.
“Detailed Prices” which provide indicative average prices for numerous items of work likely to be encountered in the construction

of a project.
“Renovations” which provides a guide to many of the items likely to be encountered in renovations/additions of kitchens, bathrooms

and the like.

USING THE BOOK

This book has been set up to cover the small/light commercial and industrial sectors as well as housing projects generally in the $250,000
to $1,500,000 range. Where a project is of significantly different size or type, costs should be adjusted to suit the particular situation
and circumstances likely to be encountered. In the case of a small project it may be necessary to increase costs both on account of the
higher proportion of overheads and the smaller quantities involved. However this increase could at times be offset by the use of smaller
and keener priced sub-contractors. Conversely whilst a larger project could see a reduction in certain costs through increased quantities,
there are instances where any such gain could be negated by additional cost premiums because of work practices and other demands
sometimes associated with the larger projects.
It should be stressed that attention must be given to the particular circumstances and conditions of the project being reviewed when
using the data contained in this book.

COST DATA BUILD-UP

Generally prices are average prices for typical buildings in the respective metropolitan areas. For country areas the figures should be
adjusted in accordance with the given country loading factors or other known particular information.
“Building Costs per Square Metre” reflect the usual price range for typical buildings with average site conditions including allowances
for Builder’s preliminaries, overheads and profit.
“Elemental Costs of Buildings” is a guide to the break-down of the foregoing square metre costs to enable evaluation and adjustment
to suit a particular project.
“Detailed Prices” are the unit prices of particular items and are either :
“Built-up”, being calculated from the material cost with allowance for such other factors as waste and fixings, together with labour
at either sub-contract unit rates or the current approximate costing rate for the particular trade. To the foregoing is added Builder’s
margin for overheads and profit. The prices do not include any allowance for Builder’s preliminaries items which must be allowed
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“Sub-contract”, reflecting current “going” rates for the particular item or items : to this has been added Builder’s margin for overheads
and profit. Separate allowance has to be made for Builder’s preliminaries.
“Builder’s margin” for overheads and profit : refer to the beginning of each section for a guide to the percentages allowed.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information given in this publication it must be emphasised that the
prices given are essentially a guide. Because of the nature and specific requirements of each project, particular contract prices can differ
appreciably. It is not recommended that the prices be used for quotations without checking in detail the requirements of the contract.

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PER SQUARE METRE
CONTENTS

Pages

EXPLANATORY NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.0 ADMINISTRATION, CIVIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.0 AGRICULTURAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

3.0 BANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4.0 EDUCATIONAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

6.0 HEALTH, ETC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

7.0 TAVERNS, CLUBS, MOTELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16

8.0 INDUSTRIAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

9.0 OFFICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18

10.0 PARKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

11.0 RECREATIONAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20

12.0 RELIGIOUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

13.0 RESIDENTIAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22

14.0 RETAIL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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ESTIMATING
BUILDING COSTS PER SQUARE METRE
EXPLANATORY NOTES

1.0

ADMINISTRATION, CIVIC PER
Adel.
$
Bris.
$
Hob.
$
Mel.
$
Per.
$
Syd.
$

1.1 ADMINISTRATIVE

1.1.1 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, single storey,

standard finishes, subdivisional partitioning,
to offices, reception, amenities areas, air-
conditioning ... m2 2845-3065 2590-2795 3270-3525 2800-3020 3035-3275 2970-3200

1.2 CIVIC

1.2.3 CIVIC CENTRE, 300-500 CAPACITY - main

hall suitable for cabarets, conventions,
etc., ante-rooms, small kitchen, standard
finishes, no air-conditioning ... m2 2465-2655 2440-2630 2775-2990 2480-2670 2685-2895 2575-2775

1.2.5 LIBRARY, SUBURBAN - single storey, good

standard finishes, air-conditioning,
excluding loose fittings ... m2 3085-3325 2805-3025 3595-3875 3085-3325 3245-3500 3180-3430

1.2.9 PUBLIC TOILETS - single storey, standard

construction and basic finishes, male,
female and handicapped areas ... m2 3180-3430 3145-3390 3625-3905 3120-3365 3475-3745 3350-3615

2.0 AGRICULTURAL
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2.1 FARM BUILDINGS

2.1.1 BULK STORAGE SHED - steel framed with

metal deck roof and metal clad walls to
one end and two sides; no ground slab or services … m2 285-305 305-330 315-335 305-330 325-350 300-325

2.1.2 BULK SUPERPHOSPHATE SHED - steel

framed with sliding metal roof, plywood
or cellulose fibre cement wall lining to
one end and two side walls, reinforced

concrete ground slab, no services ... m2 530-570 560-605 535-575 560-605 565-605 565-605

NOTE - ADD - COUNTRY LOADINGS

- REFER PAGE 27 FOR DETAILED ELEMENTAL BREAKDOWN OF ABOVE COSTS

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2.0

AGRICULTURAL PER
Adel.
$
Bris.
$
Hob.
$
Mel.
$
Per.
$
Syd.
$

2.1 FARM BUILDINGS (cont’d)

2.1.3 HAY SHED, steel framed with metal deck

roof; no ground slab or services :
2.1.3.1 Open all round ... m2 195-210 210-225 220-235 210-225 235-250 195-215
2.1.3.2 50% metal clad enclosure walls ... m2 245-265 265-290 230-250 265-290 290-310 260-280

2.1.4 MACHINERY SHED, steel framed with

metal deck roof and metal clad walls,
no ground slab or services:
2.1.4.1 Open lean-to against adjoining
building, with end walls only ... m2 220-235 240-255 170-185 235-255 255-280 230-250
2.1.4.2 Lean-to fully enclosed, sliding doors
to long wall, windows to end walls ... m2 340-370 360-390 270-290 360-385 380-410 355-380
2.1.4.3 Freestanding, one long wall open ... m2 200-215 220-235 270-290 215-235 240-260 205-225
2.1.4.4 Freestanding, sliding doors to
long wall, windows to end walls ... m2 320-350 340-370 285-310 340-370 365-390 330-355

ADD extra for :

2.1.4.5 Concrete ground slab ... m2 109.00 122.00 103.00 116.00 98.00 123.00
2.1.4.6 Electrical services ... Note

2.1.5 SHEARING SHED, steel framed with metal

deck roof and metal clad walls, ventilated
ridge, louvred windows, raised timber floor,
internal yards and doors, ramps and
loading platforms, sliding external doors, no services ... m2 735-790 755-810 615-665 755-810 775-835 745-800

ADD extra for :

2.1.5.1 Electrical services ... Note
2.1.5.2 Fit-out in addition to internal yards ... Note

3.0 BANKS

3.1 SUBURBAN, SINGLE STOREY - standard
finishes, air-conditioning, bank fittings ... m2 3170-3415 3370-3635 3815-4115 3465-3735 3395-3660 3650-3935

3.4 FIT-OUT ONLY :

3.4.1 of lettable space (i.e. shell) to provide
single level suburban bank including
standard finishes, air-conditioning, bank
fittings, amenities fittings ... m2 2220-2395 2525-2720 2575-2775 2135-2300 2525-2725 2500-2695

4.0 EDUCATIONAL
4.1 SCHOOLS (TEACHING)
4.1.1 PRIMARY - single storey, standard finishes,
buildings only, no air-conditioning ... m2 2065-2225 1920-2070 2335-2515 1900-2045 1825-1965 1990-2145

ADD extra for :

4.1.1.1 Air conditioning … m2 275-480 265-460 275-480 265-455 250-450 270-470

6.0 HEALTH, ETC.

6.2 ANCILLARY
6.2.1 CHILD CARE CENTRE - single storey,
standard finishes, no air-conditioning ... m2 2215-2385 2375-2560 2615-2820 2155-2325 2295-2475 2300-2480
... child 19930- 21390- 23530- 19420- 20680- 20720-
21480 23060 25360 20930 22290 22340
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ADD extra for :

External play areas or courtyards
with enclosure walls ... Note
Air-conditioning ... Note

6.2.2 FAMILY CENTRE - single storey,

standard finishes, no air-conditioning,
activity areas, small kitchen, etc. ... m2 1895-2040 2005-2160 2310-2490 1870-2015 2025-2185 1990-2145

6.2.3 GROUP PRACTICE SURGERY - single

storey, standard finishes with consulting
rooms, surgery, partial air-conditioning ... m2 2405-2595 2470-2665 2790-3005 2335-2520 2500-2695 2530-2725

NOTE - ADD - COUNTRY LOADINGS

- REFER PAGE 14 FOR NOTES ON USE OF THESE COSTS
- REFER PAGES 28 TO 30 FOR DETAILED ELEMENTAL BREAKDOWN OF ABOVE COSTS

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7.0

TAVERNS, CLUBS, MOTELS
PER
Adel.
$
Bris.
$
Hob.
$
Mel.
$
Per.
$
Syd.
$

7.1 SUBURBAN

7.1.1 TAVERN - single storey, standard construction

and finishes, partial air-conditioning,
excluding loose furniture ... m2 3275-3530 3210-3460 3820-4115 3235-3490 3445-3710 3445-3715

7.1.2 CLUB - social/sporting club, single or two

storey, standard construction and finishes,
large bar, lounge, dining, recreation facilities,
squash courts, club offices, air-conditioning ... m2 3095-3340 2915-3140 3685-3970 3170-3420 3305-3565 3305-3565

7.3 COUNTRY MOTELS

Refer pages 292 to 304 for Regional Indices ... Note

7.3.1 STANDARD - travellers type, single or two

storey, standard finishes, individual facilities,
unit air-conditioning, excluding fitting out :
7.3.1.1 Overall ... m2 2845-3065 2865-3085 3330-3590 2715-2925 3015-3250 2940-3170
... unit 96000 96700 112400 91650 101800 99250
7.3.1.2 Accommodation units ... m2 2965-3195 2995-3230 3420-3685 2800-3020 3145-3390 3125-3370
... unit 70850 71600 81750 66950 75150 74700
7.3.1.3 Reception, dining, kitchen ... m2 2565-2765 2560-2760 2960-3195 2445-2635 2720-2930 2705-2915
... unit 25350 25250 29200 24100 26800 26700
ADD extra for :
7.3.1.4 Fitting out of total building to ... unit 23000- 23000- 23000- 23000- 23000- 23000-
28000 28000 28000 28000 28000 28000

7.3.2 HIGH STANDARD - single or two storey,
individual facilities, well finished restaurant,
bar and lounge facilities, amenities, fully air-
conditioned, excluding fitting out :
7.3.2.1 Overall ... m2 3415-3680 3395-3660 3935-4245 3220-3470 3625-3905 3590-3870
... unit 129450 128850 149300 122100 137450 136200
7.3.2.2 Accommodation units ... m2 3420-3685 3455-3725 3960-4265 3220-3470 3625-3905 3600-3880
... unit 88850 89750 102850 83650 94100 93500
7.3.2.3 Reception, restaurant, bar, lounges, etc. ... m2 3210-3460 3210-3460 3720-4010 3020-3255 3395-3660 3395-3660
... unit 40000 40000 46400 37600 42350 42350
ADD extra for :
7.3.2.4 Fitting out of total building to make operational ... unit 32000- 32000- 32000- 32000- 32000- 32000-
38000 38000 38000 38000 38000 38000

8.0 INDUSTRIAL
8.1 WAREHOUSES

Low bay provides 3500/4500mm and high

bay 6500/9000mm headroom respectively ... Note

8.1.1 SINGLE STOREY for LETTING, standard

shell construction, metal roof, roller
shutters, electrical service to board,
plumbing service only; no ventilation,
sprinklers or fit-out :

LOW BAY -
8.1.1.1 Brick external walls ... m2 845-910 890-955 915-985 805-870 850-915 830-895
8.1.1.2 Precast or tilt-up concrete external walls ... m2 770-830 855-925 900-970 750-810 845-910 780-840

HIGH BAY -
8.1.1.3 Brick external walls ... m2 985-1060 1020-1100 1090-1175 955-1030 1000-1075 995-1075
8.1.1.4 Precast or tilt-up concrete external walls ... m2 915-985 1010-1085 1080-1165 890-955 985-1060 980-1055
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8.1.2 SINGLE STOREY for OWNER OCCUPATION,

metal roof, roller shutters, small offices and
amenities, all services; no ventilation or
sprinklers :

LOW BAY -
8.1.2.1 Brick external walls ... m2 990-1065 1025-1105 1090-1175 955-1030 1015-1090 1000-1080
8.1.2.2 Precast or tilt-up concrete external walls ... m2 925-1000 1015-1090 1090-1175 880-950 985-1060 980-1055

HIGH BAY -
8.1.2.3 Brick external walls ... m2 1175-1265 1230-1325 1290-1390 1115-1200 1195-1290 1200-1295
8.1.2.4 Precast or tilt-up concrete external walls ... m2 1055-1135 1195-1290 1255-1355 1090-1175 1195-1290 1145-1235

NOTE - ADD - COUNTRY LOADINGS

- REFER PAGE 14 FOR NOTES ON USE OF THESE COSTS
- REFER PAGES 30 TO 32 FOR DETAILED ELEMENTAL BREAKDOWN OF ABOVE COSTS

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8.0

INDUSTRIAL PER
Adel.
$
Bris.
$
Hob.
$
Mel.
$
Per.
$
Syd.
$

8.2 FACTORIES

Small span is up to 10.0m ... Note

8.2.1 SINGLE STOREY SMALL SPAN for LETTING,

standard shell construction, metal roof,
roller shutters, electrical service to board,
plumbing service only; no ventilation,
sprinklers or fit-out :
8.2.1.1 Framed and metal clad external walls … m2 825-890 830-895 905-975 770-830 815-880 810-870
8.2.1.2 Brick external walls … m2 845-910 890-955 920-990 810-875 855-920 850-915
8.2.1.3 Precast or tilt-up concrete external walls … m2 785-845 855-925 905-975 765-825 855-920 810-870

8.2.2 SINGLE STOREY SMALL SPAN for OWNER

OCCUPATION, metal roof, sliding doors,
small office, toilet and amenities, all
services; no ventilation or sprinklers :
8.2.2.1 Brick external walls … m2 1050-1130 1090-1175 1165-1255 995-1075 1090-1170 1075-1160
8.2.2.2 Precast or tilt-up concrete external walls … m2 985-1060 1085-1165 1145-1235 970-1050 1050-1135 1015-1095

8.4 GARAGE, SERVICE STATION, simple

single storey of brick walls, metal roof,
including lubrication area, workshop,
toilets; all serviced; excluding :
8.4.1 Special equipment and fuel tanks ... m2 2050-2210 2035-2195 2260-2435 1975-2125 2165-2335 2095-2260

ADD extra for :

8.4.2 External metal clad awnings ... m2 1090-1170 1180-1280 1170-1260 1120-1210 1060-1150 1070-1150
8.4.3 Concrete driveways ... m2 245.00 257.00 282.00 259.00 248.00 260.00
8.4.4 Fuel tanks ... Note

9.0 OFFICES
9.1 LETTABLE

Costs exclude parking, tenants’ subdivisional

partitions and any other special owners’ or
tenants’ requirements ... Note
Buildings are all taken as above ground level ... Note
Parking costs, refer page 18 ... Note
Costs given hereafter are for FINISHED FLOOR,
being where the building is handed over in a fully
finished condition ... Note

9.1.1 LOW RISE (BASIC SERVICES) :

SINGLE STOREY - standard finishes, no

air-conditioning -
9.1.1.1 Finished floor lettable type ... m2 1680-1810 1655-1780 1930-2085 1640-1770 1815-1955 1715-1845

TWO STOREY - standard finishes, no

air-conditioning or lifts -
9.1.1.3 Finished floor lettable type ... m2 1895-2040 1900-2045 2220-2390 1880-2025 2030-2190 1970-2125

9.1.2 LOW RISE (FULLY SERVICED) :

SINGLE STOREY - standard finishes,

air-conditioning -
9.1.2.1 Finished floor lettable type ... m2 2095-2255 2035-2190 2375-2560 2060-2220 2295-2475 2175-2340

TWO STOREY - standard finishes,

air-conditioned, no lift -
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9.1.2.3 Finished floor lettable type ... m2 2370-2555 2365-2550 2750-2965 2335-2520 2555-2755 2495-2690

9.1.5 FITTING OUT OFFICES

The following is a guide only of the
additional cost over the foregoing
Finished Floor Lettable costs for the
fitting out of offices in NEW buildings
including such work as partitions,
amenities, reception, built-in furniture
and only minor alterations to services ... Note
No allowance is included for loose
furniture or access floors ... Note

NOTE - ADD - COUNTRY LOADINGS

- REFER PAGE 14 FOR NOTES ON USE OF THESE COSTS
- REFER PAGES 33 AND 34 FOR DETAILED ELEMENTAL BREAKDOWN OF ABOVE COSTS

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