
6
The use of the priced Bill of Quantities, and the Variation Schedule
for the costing of contract variations, have been fully explained in
earlier chapters.
Costing Variations
Subject to the Owner's agreement, extras and deductions may be
valued at variation schedule rates, or when the work cannot be
properly measured, at agreed day work rates. A typical day work
rates schedule follows.
Labour (Wages of foreman, fitter, mate) plus 60 per cent
Statutory labour Όη-costs* (National Health
Pensions, S.E.T., Holidays with Pay,
Redundancy) plus 15 per cent
Fares and allowances under National
Agreement plus 15 per cent
Cost of materials and cartage ...