Chapter 5
Chapter 5
ELEMENTAL COST
ANALYSIS
Introduction
◈ Basement floors
All floors below the ground floor.
◈ Ground floors
The floor which is nearest the level of the
outside ground.
◈ Upper floors
All floors which do not fall into any of the
previously defined categories.
Definition of Terms
◈ Functional unit
The functional unit shall be expressed as net usable floor
area or as number of units of accommodation.
◈ Total cost of element
This is cost of each element and the items comprising it
should correspond with the contents of each elements.
◈ Cost per square metre gross floor area
This is the total cost of element divided by the gross floor
area of the building.
Definition of Terms
◈ Element unit quantity
In the analysis, the cost of element is expected in suitable
units which relate solely to the quantity of the element
itself.
◈ Element unit rate
This is the total cost of the element divided by the
element unit quantity. In effect, it includes the main items
and the labour items of the element expressed in terms of
that element’s own parameter.
List and Contents of Elements
1. Substructure
2. Superstructure
3. Finishes
4. Fitting and furnishing
5. Services
6. External works
7. Ancillary buildings
8. Recreational facilities