whats everybodys views on the pricing systems used in the spons architect and builders cost guides. ive had a flick throught it and to me some the costs mentioned tot up but some dont, has anybody else had any experiance with it?
I bought a copy of spons, read through it and when Isaw they allow in the order of a minute and a half for a joint I threw it away. A total waste of money unless you sit in a chair all day working out schedules for some poor sucker to work to.
If you're pricing new 500K projects for local councils their rates are a good basis to start from. Also their rough guides at the front are good for budgeting.
For small refit works under 50K their main books are a waste of time.