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**SPON’S CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY WORKS PRICE BOOK 2018** from AECOM is an indispensable resource that provides a comprehensive overview of costs associated with civil and general engineering projects, as well as highway construction works. This invaluable guide includes a detailed breakdown of labor, equipment, and material costs, all featuring updated labor rates to ensure accuracy and relevance in today’s market. It offers cost guidance at various levels, ranging from high-level functional estimates to meticulous unit costs, and is fully aligned with CESMM4 and the Highways Method of Measurement.
This **32nd edition** comes with a thorough update of prices, developed in consultation with prominent manufacturers, suppliers, and expert contractors. The book particularly addresses recent shifts in the labor market and the impact of currency fluctuations:
- Significant adjustments have been made to the range, scope, and detail of information, enabling users to better align unit costs with available resources and expected outputs.
- Supplementary advice on output factors can be found in Part 10, which enhances the resource costing detailed in Part 4.
- Rail rates have undergone substantial revisions, reflecting the current challenges faced by the rail sector.
- A new methodology prioritizing man hours over gang rates has been introduced to clarify labor expenses and productivity outputs.
Unlock exclusive access to an **enhanced VitalSource® ebook** of this 2018 edition using the unique access code found inside the book cover (not included with the eBook version). This dynamic and user-friendly **online data viewing package** will be available for use until the end of December 2018.
In today’s competitive landscape, where securing a ‘competitive advantage’ is crucial, this price book serves as a vital resource for instant-access cost information, acting as your go-to reference for efficient planning and execution.
Explore the standard features that have made **SPON’S CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY WORKS PRICE BOOK** a trusted tool among industry professionals:
- For budgeting: learn about estimating principles, on-cost considerations, and method-related charges.
- For rapid cost access: find approximate estimates, dayworks, and relevant cost indices.
- For labor and plant allowances: discover outputs, production rates, and man hour constants.
- For resource cost analysis: gain insights into plant expenses, workforce costs, and material pricing.
- For detailed pricing structures: benefit from unit costs accompanied by comprehensive breakdowns, specialist price entries, coverage advice, waste allowances, and comparative costs.
- For incidental support: access tables, formulas, technical insights, and professional recommendations.
Additionally, enjoy **complimentary updates** two to three times a year—see inside for registration information.
Equip yourself with **SPON’S CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY WORKS PRICE BOOK 2018** to empower your projects with reliable cost data and informed decisions, helping to navigate the complexities of civil engineering and highway works with confidence.
**ISBN: 9780415792500**
**ISBN: 9780415792494**
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