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Construction Cost per Square Metre

Divide project cost by actual floor area and optionally add a planning contingency.

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Your inputs are processed locally. Review the method and limitations before relying on the estimate.

How does Construction Cost per Square Metre work?

Divide project cost by actual floor area and optionally add a planning contingency. Cross-project comparability requires consistent scope.

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Use the prefilled scenario values, calculate the result and change a relevant input to see the result update.

Frequently asked questions

Does this fetch live prices or official rules?

No. It processes the quantities, assumptions and costs you supply. Verify any rules, conditions and rates with the relevant primary source.

Can I rely on this for safety or legal compliance?

No. It provides a bounded arithmetic planning scenario, not professional approval, contract advice or equipment certification.