Laxton’s SMM Building Price Book 2025

LAXTON'S SMM Building Price Book 2025 provides easy to use pricing information. With its detailed breakdown of labour, material, waste, and profit in separate columns, users can easily analyse and calculate costs for various construction projects. All pricing data has been prepared from "first principles" which ensures that the information is both current and reliable, which is crucial for effective budgeting and financial planning in construction projects. This tool is essential for quantity surveyors, estimators, contractors, and project managers looking to streamline their estimating processes and make informed financial decisions.

LAXTON'S library of descriptions has been prepared in accordance with the SMM7 - a traditional format still being used within the UK and around the world.

The markers on the covers, together with the 'Bleeds' on each page ensure that sections needed can easily be located. The detailed index at the front of LAXTON'S identifies specific items and subjects.

The Composite Prices for Approximate Estimating section provides built up prices based on the detailed rates assisting with the calculation of cost plans for complete buildings. Examples are given for a house and an office block. The Basic Prices section shows the material prices used throughout.

LAXTON'S 2025 is an essential resource for professionals in the construction industry navigating the complexities of current economic conditions. Given the significant impacts of inflation, energy, and labour cost increases, as well as ongoing global economic challenges, accurate and timely information is crucial for effective project costing. The National Insurance increase in the October 2024 budget has a significant impact on labour costs and these have been included within the labour rates

In summary, LAXTON'S empowers construction industry stakeholders to mitigate risks associated with cost estimation, foster transparency in pricing, and enhance overall project management efficiency in an ever-evolving economic landscape.

Peter Judd FRICS and Carolyn Clay MSc QS. Edit LAXTON'S and would welcome your suggestions for improving the data provided and keeping it as the UK's ideal price book.

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