There are template forms for the cost planning and cost control of building projects and civil engineering projects. Each form can be used as a template for different cost planning and control functions at different stages in the delivery process of a project.
Cost and Carbon Templates and guidance
Guidance
How to use the Cost and Carbon Templates v1.0 (PDF)
Templates
CC1 – Buildings – Cost and Carbon Template v2.0 18/12/23 (Excel)
CC2 – Roads and Runways – Cost and Carbon Template v2.0 18/12/23 (Excel)
CC3 – Bridges – Cost and Carbon Template v2.0 18/12/23 (Excel)
CC4 – Tunnels – Cost and Carbon Template v2.0 18/12/23 (Excel)
CC5 – Railways – Cost and Carbon Template v2.0 18/12/23 (Excel)CC6 – Ports – Cost and Carbon Template v2.0 18/12/23 (Excel)
CC7 – Nearshore Works – Cost and Carbon Template v2.0 18/12/23 (Excel)
CC8 – Offshore Structures – Cost and Carbon Template v2.0 18/12/23 (Excel)
CC9 – Waterway Works – Cost and Carbon Template v2.0 18/12/23 (Excel)
Cost Templates – for projects pre-January 2024CO1: How to use the Costing Document (Building Works) Template |
CO1.1a: Excel template for costing building works To be used to create all of the cost control reports listed below.CO1.1a – Costing Document (Building Works) (Excel) |
CO 2: How to use the Costing Document (Civil Engineering Works) Templates CO2 – How to use the Costing Document (Civil Engineering Works) Templates (PDF) |
CO 2.1a: Excel template for costing civil engineering works (Roads) To be used to create all of the cost control reports listed below.CO2.1a – Costing Document (Civil Engineering Works) Roads (Excel) |
CO 2.2a: Excel template for costing civil engineering works (water sector) To be used to create all of the cost control reports listed below.CO2.2a – Costing Document (Civil Engineering Works) Water Services (Excel) |
CO 2.3a: Excel template for costing civil engineering works (Marine) To be used to create all of the cost control reports listed below.CO2.3a – Costing Document (Civil Engineering Works) Marine (Excel) |
Price Variation WorkbooksThe guide and workbook documents can be viewed on the Price Variation Workbook section of this website. |
Cost Report Activities and Output Documents
The following table summarises the main cost report activities and their output documents.
a: Outline Cost Plan( More information ) |
b: Developed Cost Plan, Outline Cost Plan (Revised) ( More information ) |
c: Tender Cost Analysis ( More information ) |
d: Analysis of Outturn Costs ( More information ) |