The competition brief has requested an indication of building costs, how detailed should this report be?
As a guide cost reports should consider the following: PROPOSED COST BREAKDOWN (£/m²) Main structure including partitions External finishes and cladding Roof structure and covering Stairs Windows and doors Building services Fitting out, kitchen (excluding appliances) bathrooms etc. Internal finishes External structures, porch/ bin stores etc / integral to the building Any special design features Total cost per £/m² * * Floor area should be calculated within the external walls but ignoring internal walls and partitions. However schemes offering a less detailed analysis are still welcomed providing that proposed specifications are clearly defined and considered in an overall cost report.
