About LaxtonsLive

LaxtonsLive is a unique on-line database of building works prices. Regularly updated by web searches and estimator input, it does away with the traditional delays in bringing prices to the people who need them.
Users can purchase an annual subscription to either the Small or Major Works tables. In addition we provide an on-line estimator, access to our supplier database and a host of useful information and links.
It is our intention to start an on-line user group, where you can have a say in the development and extension to this system.
In addition to the on-line access we provide a web feed and update to PC based estimating systems. Contact us to discuss how we can assist your business.
A Complete Subscription gives access to all of the Works tables, including, Small Works, Major Works and Repairs and Alterations Table.
A subscription to Small Works gives access to Small Works and Repairs and Alterations Table.

Major Works Table

Measured rates are given for all descriptions of building work generally in accordance with SMM7 Revised 1998. A complete breakdown is shown for all measured items, under 10 headings. This approach provides the user with the price build-up at a glance enabling adjustments to be made easily. Net and gross rates are given for each item.
Details of Basic Prices of materials, Composite Prices for Approximate Estimating and examples of a cost plan for an Office Development and a Detached House are included.
Prices reflect national average costs and the Major Works section is intended to apply to a building contract for works within the range £500,000 to £1,500,000, with adjustment factors for tender values from £250,000 to £5,000,000.

Small Works Table

This section follows an identical pattern to Major Works but is intended to apply to a contract in the range of £50,000 to £100,000, with adjustment factors for tender values from £15,000 to £250,000.
The type of contract envisaged would involve one of the following: (a) a small new build project, (b) a conversion and repair of existing dwelling house with small extensions for additional accommodation, (c) the conversion, alteration and repair of existing office, factory or other type of building with a certain amount of internal reconstruction or renovations.

Alterations, Repairs & Maintenance Works Table

This section follows a similar approach adopted by the Major and Small Works sections with measured rates given for descriptions of building work generally in accordance with SMM7 with items specifically identified as may be required in works of alterations, repair and maintenance.
Works envisaged would be of minor nature up to the value of £15,000. Additional allowances for disproportionate waste factors, preliminary items such as travelling, vehicles, plant and tools, access, out of hours working and abortive journeys met on works of this nature must be added section.

General Information

A useful link to various organisations: Standard Rates of Wages, Builders’ and Contractors’ Plant, Guide Prices to Building Types, Cost Allowances, National Working Rule Agreement, Day work Charges, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994. Fees, Arbitration, Table and Memoranda and Metric System.

Brands and Trade Names – Company Information - Products and Services

Featuring a unique list of Brands and trade Names with the name and address of the manufacturer given in the adjacent Company Information Section.
The Product and Services section provides details of manufacturers and suppliers. These lists are useful for locating a particular branded item. The majority of the companies now have websites and links to these websites is provided in this system.

On-Line Estimator

Estimates may be created from the data sets purchased and stored on our server for recall. Users can be assigned to organisations where shared folders may be set up to allow estimates to be viewed and worked on within an organisation.

Rates Generally

Rates given are within the context of a complete contract of construction where all trades work is involved. When pricing sub-contract work, careful consideration must be given to the special circumstances pertaining to the pricing of such work and the very different labour outputs that can be achieved by specialists.
In total the Major and Small Works sections of contain over 250,000 price elements and constants. The comprehensive index will take the user straight to any particular measured item.

Schedule of Rates

In the event that the system is to be used as a Schedule of Rates the employer should, at tender stage, clearly indicate whether rates are to be adjusted for regional factors, tender values and for overheads and profit.
It is suggested that the employer should state that works are to be valued in accordance with the LaxtonsLive System, Major Works, Small Works or Alterations, Repairs and Maintenance sections as appropriate. Net Rate column with the addition of a percentage to be stated by the contractor to include for regional factor adjustment, tender value adjustment overheads, profit and preliminary items not covered elsewhere. A procedure for adjustment of fluctuation should be stated (eg by using LaxtonsLive) and dates as applicable.
Contractors must recognise that the net rates indicated within LaxtonsLive works tables are national average costs for average projects in the ranges stated. Minor items of maintenance works may require considerable adjustment.

About Us

Laxtonslive is managed by RBIT Limited.
Visit our website at www.rbit.org.uk