Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Plumbing and Heating

Bryan Spain is a consultant quantity surveyor who specialises in building and civil engineering costs. He has worked in local government, private practice and contracting organisations. He has also written over 50 books, mainly on construction costs.

Preface. Introduction. Part One: Unit Rates. Lead Sheet Coverings. Sanitary Appliances/Fittings. Holes, Chases, Covers and Supports for Services. Rainwater Pipework/Gutters. Drainage Above Ground. Drainage Below Ground. Hot and Cold Water. Gas/Oil Fired Boilers. Raidators. Alteration Work. Part Two: Project Costs. PVC-U Rainwater Goods. One-storey Gable End. Two-storey Gable End. Three-storey Gable End. One-storey Hipped End. Two-storey Hipped End. Detached, Overall 9 x 8m. Three-storey Hipped End. Cast Iron Rainwater Goods. One-storey Gabel End. Two-storey Gable End. Three-storey Gable End. One-storey Hipped End. Two-storey Hipped End. Three-storey Hipped End. Aluminium Rainwater Goods. One-storey Gable End. Two-storey Gable End. Three-storey Gable End. One-storey Hipped End. Two-storey Hipped End. Three-storey Hipped End. Summary of Rainwater Goods Project Costs. Bathrooms. External Wastes. Central Heating Systems. Hot and Cold Water Supply Systems. Part Three: Business Matters. Starting a Business. Running a Business. Taxation. Part Four: General Data. General Construction Data. Index.