Life Cycle Planner - Design Cost Calculation

The design cost generally includes the costs for the following:

• Outline design;
• Site investigation/testing (5% of contract value);
• Detailed design;
• Contract documentation and procurement.

By default, the design cost is calculated as a percentage of the full scheme cost.
 

Full Scheme Cost

Additional Cost for Design

<£50,000

40%

<£250,000

20%

<£1,000,000

15%

£1,000,000 +

12%