Keeping track of trade prices

Pullen, Lindsay

Keeping track of trade prices - 2007 - Contract Journal 440(6644) 26 September 2007, 8(1) .

Reports on the cost increases of key trades over the last 10 years, using BCIS data. In particular, explains why certain trades (such as contractor-designed precast concrete, excavation, insulation, and plumbing) have risen in price much less, or more than the general trend. Table shows 10 year movement in key trade prices 1996-2006. Graphs show raw materials by type, input costs versus BCIS All-in Tender Price Index and BCIS All-in Tender Price versus RPI.


BCIS ALL-IN TENDER PRICE INDEX


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