Cost Plan Template
A free cost plan template for construction projects. Elemental cost breakdown following NRM1 structure with benchmarks, allowances, and contingencies.
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COST PLAN Project: [Project Name] RIBA Stage: [1/2/3/4] Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Prepared by: [QS Name] GIFA: [X,XXX] m2 Base Date: [Quarter/Year] Location Factor: [X.XX] ELEMENTAL COST SUMMARY | Element | Description | Cost | Cost/m2 | |---------|------------|------|---------| | 0 | Facilitating Works | | | | 1 | Substructure | | | | 2 | Superstructure | | | | 2.1 | - Frame | | | | 2.2 | - Upper Floors | | | | 2.3 | - Roof | | | | 2.4 | - Stairs and Ramps | | | | 2.5 | - External Walls | | | | 2.6 | - Windows and External Doors | | | | 2.7 | - Internal Walls and Partitions | | | | 2.8 | - Internal Doors | | | | 3 | Internal Finishes | | | | 4 | Fittings, Furnishings and Equipment | | | | 5 | Services | | | | 5.1 | - Sanitary Installations | | | | 5.2 | - Disposal Installations | | | | 5.3 | - Water Installations | | | | 5.4 | - Heat Source | | | | 5.5 | - Space Heating and Air Conditioning | | | | 5.6 | - Ventilation | | | | 5.7 | - Electrical Installations | | | | 5.8 | - Fire and Lightning Protection | | | | 5.9 | - Communication and Security | | | | 5.10 | - Lifts | | | | 5.11 | - Builder's Work in Connection | | | | | BUILDING WORKS TOTAL | | | | 6 | Prefabricated Buildings and Modules | | | | 7 | Work to Existing Buildings | | | | 8 | External Works | | | | | TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST | | | | | Preliminaries ([X]%) | | | | | Overheads and Profit ([X]%) | | | | | WORKS COST TOTAL | | | | | Design Development Risk ([X]%) | | | | | Construction Risk ([X]%) | | | | | BASE COST ESTIMATE | | | | | Tender Inflation to [Date] | | | | | COST LIMIT (excl. VAT) | | | | | Professional Fees ([X]%) | | | | | Other Costs | | | | | VAT (if applicable) | | | | | TOTAL PROJECT COST | | | NOTES AND ASSUMPTIONS 1. [Key assumption 1] 2. [Key assumption 2] 3. [Exclusions]
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