Guidance on using the Average [England] Civil Engineering Costs sh

Introduction

Instructions for using the Average [England] Costs sheet Quantity of work

Specialist costs Bespoke bridge - Cell E30

Aggregate supply Cells E37 and H37

Winning local stone Cells H38 and I38

uidance on using the Average [England] Civil Engineering Costs sheet

This sheet provides details of the average costs [in England] for certain civil engineering tasks undertaken in forestry and woodland settings. The sheet is for use as a guide only. It will not be wholly indicative of your specific circumstances. However, it may help you to gather information on the likely costs associated with the installation of road and track infrastructure within your woodland, and support decision making. The sheet can help establish outline costs as part of an EWGS application for the Woodfuel WIG Roads grant, prior to obtaining quotes from civil engineering contractors. The sheet may also help identify areas of cost within tendered quotes, where they significantly differ from what was expected, and from the average costs contained within this sheet (both lower and higher). This may allow the woodland owner to question the reason for such a difference, and may help achieve better value for money. ns for using the Average [England] Costs sheet On the Average [England] Costs sheet, simply enter a quantity of work into Column H. The cells are bound by a red outline. calculates an indicative cost for the task. See Column I ~ The sheet automatically ~ The sheet automatically calculates an indicative cost for the project. See Cell H1 A bridge will be bespoke to its setting, and the cost will vary greatly depending on a number of factors such as span, materials used in construction, and height above the watercourse. If you need a bespoke bridge construction, it will need to be designed by a competent engineer and priced accordingly by a competent contractor. Enter a cost for the bridge in Cell E30 As a rule of thumb, 16 / m2 of running surface will give an indicative price. The cost of stone imported from a commercial supplier - or licensed supplier in respect of recycled aggregate materials - will vary from supplier to supplier. Enter the price per tonne of local commercial stone in Cell E37 Enter the total number of tonnes of aggregate required in Cell H37 As a rule of thumb, for every 1 linear metre of fully paved [3.5m] width of road, a depth of 100mm of stone = 1 tonne; 200mm of stone = 2 tonne; 300mm of stone = 3 tonne etc. Winning stone on site as part of the road / track construction may give significant savings over the cost of importing commercial aggregates. However, such work will still have a cost associated with it, through obtaining the stone using specialist digging and crushing equipment, transporting to point of use, and the fact that the stone being used may be of poorer quality, so you need to use more of it. Establish the cost of this equipment / process for the whole of the project. Enter the price in Cell I38 Enter the total number of tonnes of aggregate required in Cell H38 The sheet will calculate the Average Cost, to give a comparison to commercial aggregate costs. See Cell You E38 may consider using softer, locally won stone for the base of a track - because it is cheaper NB: than imported stone, but using imported, harder wearing commercial stone for the surfacing layers

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Indicative work specifications and average [England] costs

Indicative project cost

Average Cost Unit of measure

Quantity

Indicative cost of task

Basic work description

Detail of activity

PRELIMINARY SITE WORK - items that are expected to Preliminary work by the site manager / contractor to: Ensure compliance with be carried out by the site manager / contractor during the Health & Safety Legislation and CDM Regulations. For example: Indemnify the land course of delivering the civil engineering project owner against any claim for loss, injury or damage arising from execution of the works; Prepare for construction and supervision of all works during construction, including undertaking site specific risk assessments, scanning all areas with CAT prior to undertaking excavation, and setting out control of the whole works; Organise mobilisation and demobilisation of all plant and equipment at start, and at the completion of permanent works; Provide, maintain and subsequently remove all site traffic and pedestrian management measures, signage, and systems for safe working; Ensure any other works deemed necessary to complete the project legally and sustainably are undertaken. Provision, maintenance & subsequent removal of goal posts as protection to overhead cables Excavate, and side cast locally, all woody material and stumps from the full width of the works. Maximum stump diameter of 450mm Work includes removal of all extraneous woody Excavate, and side cast locally, all woody materials and stumps from the full width of the vegetation and stumps over the propose track / road works. For stumps from 450mm to 600mm diameter width - not less than 9m and not exceeding 15m. Excavate, and side cast locally, all woody materials and stumps from the full width of the works. Minimum stump diameter of 600mm Work does not include felling of trees within the proposed Excavate, and transport to agreed tip location, all woody material and stumps from the track width. These will have been felled and extracted full width of the works. Maximum stump diameter of 450mm already. Excavate, and transport to agreed tip location, all woody material and stumps from the full width of the works. For stumps from 450mm to 600mm diameter Excavate, and transport to agreed tip location, all woody material and stumps from the full width of the works. Minimum stump diameter of 600mm SITE CLEARANCE TOP SOIL STRIP (Only apply where landscaping restoration is a required / desired outcome e.g. entrance point) Locally, strip top soil over the entire area to be restored, and for such a linear distance along the formation route as will provide sufficient top soil volume to carry out restoration CONSTRUCTION OF TRACK FORMATION (Base or foundation) Excavate topsoil material from the location to be restored, max depth approx 150mm. Loosely stockpile or windrow, preferably adjacent to each section of works, for reuse in landscaping of subsoil arisings Excavate topsoil material from the location to be restored, max depth approx 300mm. Loosely stockpile or windrow, preferably adjacent to each section of works, for reuse in landscaping of subsoil arisings Track formation on slope 0-10%

2,300.00

per contract

2,300.00

210.00 5.60 7.40 9.10 8.55 9.90 11.80

each linear metre linear metre linear metre linear metre linear metre linear metre

0.26

m2

0.46

m2

7.20

linear metre

Cut top soil and sub soil, and/or fill [using local materials] Track formation on slope 10-15% as required, to create a [minimum] 6m wide, level, track formation (base), and meet camber / crossfall profile, as directed by civil engineering drawings. Avoid Lime based aggregates and other materials as they can prove damaging to sensitive sites. Work will incorporate longitudinal roadside drainage ditches and compaction of formation. Work will include identifying and resolving soft spots within the formation, or resolving them as part of existing track restoration Track formation on slope 15-20% Formation on slope greater than 20%

8.60

linear metre

10.20 12.50

linear metre linear metre

Remove soft, unsound or weak ground contained within the formation area, or areas below the formation, as agreed on site, and sidecast excavated material locally, to the lower side of the formation, without impeding drainage and / or access to and from that ground Work will include forming of loading and turning bays and Fill, to replace the removed soft, unsound or weak ground contained within the formation transfer points, based on a 6m Formation width area, or areas below the formation, with a granular material, 75mm Crusher Run or acceptable equivalent, to a minimum 100mm compacted depth CULVERT INSTALLATION Twin walled thermoplastic or weholite, high-density polyethylene pipes, meeting the British Board of Agreement Highways Authorities Product Approval Scheme spec', shall be used for constructing culverts. Culvert installation work includes provision of, placement and bedding, backfilling and compaction around the installed pipes, and the placement of silt traps or catchpits. Pipes > 1m dia are to be internally propped Bespoke bridge construction for crossing streams and rivers HEAD & TAIL WALLS Culvert, with 300 mm mm deep Culvert, with 450 mm mm deep Culvert, with 600 mm mm deep Culvert, with 750 mm mm deep internal diameter pipe and up to 9m length, in a trench up to 900 internal diameter pipe and up to 9m length, in a trench up to 1050 internal diameter pipe and up to 9m length, in a trench up to 1200 internal diameter pipe and up to 9m length, in a trench up to 1500

7.00

m3

10.00

m3

38.00 70.00 104.00 158.00 225.00

linear metre linear metre linear metre linear metre linear metre

Culvert, with minimum 900 mm internal diameter pipe and up to 12m length, in a trench up to 2000 mm deep Bespoke bridge construction may be a more cost effective or long term solution to crossing streams and rivers. Includes full schematic / engineering drawings and is fully costed Where required, construction of 200mm deep concrete footing, or acceptable equivalent, below culvert entrance / exit, for the construction of headwall / tail wall above Construction of masonry wing walls, max 1m high, using random stone sourced on site, or from a local source. An acceptable equivalent to stone may be agreed. Construction of masonry headwall, max 1m high, using random stone sourced on site, or from a local source. An acceptable equivalent to stone may be agreed. Construction of masonry tail wall, max 1m high, using random stone sourced on site, or from a local source. An acceptable equivalent to stone may be agreed. Cut outfall at a chamfer at the angle of repose of the surrounding ground

each

149.00 88.00 88.00

m3 linear metre linear metre

Supply materials and construct the footings, head and tail walls for culvert settings, appropriate to the flow of water being managed, including cutting of culvert pipe to finished faces

86.00

linear metre tonne

COMMERCIAL AGGREGATE DELIVERIES Unless otherwise indicated, all aggregates and bituminous materials are to be procured, ordered and managed by the contractor. Source and quantity to be purchased will be agreed beforehand. SECONDARY HAULAGE - Handling of aggregates in plant equipment appropriate to road construction CAPPING AND PAVEMENT

Cost of aggregates required - Local pricing will apply Cost of winning local fines for formation, capping and pavement works - Local pricing will apply Load and transport aggregates from pre agreed stockpiles. Maximum haul and return 500m Extra cost over previous, for every additional 500m of haul and return #DIV/0! 3.85 1.53 2.50 2.30 0.90 4.00 3.36 5.70 4.25

tonne tonne tonne linear metre tonne tonne linear metre linear metre linear metre linear metre

Provide and lay to the underside of the capping layer (only as required and agreed on site) a woven, permeable, geotextile membrane - minimum 140g/m2 Placement, compaction and profiling to camber or Load and transport aggregates specified for capping or pavement layers, and sourced crossfall of all materials to achieve finished paved width of from local borrow pits or stockpiles. Maximum haul and return 2km 3.4m Extra cost over previous, for every additional 1km of haul Lay, shape and compact (as formation or capping layer) a granular material of 75mm Crusher Run or acceptable equivalent; min 200mm compacted depth Extra cost over previous, to lay and compact each additional 100mm of depth of approved formation or capping aggregates Lay, shape and compact (as a pavement layer) MOT Type 1 or acceptable equivalent as surfacing; min 100mm compacted depth Extra cost over previous, to lay and compact each additional 100mm of depth of pavement aggregate

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SURFACE DRESSING Surface dressing required to improve the running surface, when road is expected to support significant pedestrian and cycle traffic as well as forestry use LANDSCAPING OF VERGES & ENTRANCE

Lay and compact an approved aggregate, graded 12mm to dust - laid wet as surfacing. Minimum thickness 25mm. Lay and compact an approved aggregate, graded 6mm to dust - laid wet as surfacing. Minimum thickness 15mm. Top soiling using previously stripped and stockpiled top soil material excavated, and transported from a tip site located within 250 m. Top soil verges to the road margins, to a minimum depth of 150mm, spreading equally on both margins, and making best use of available quantity Top soiling using soil wind-rowed along the road corridor, to a minimum depth of 150mm, spreading equally on both margins, and making best use of available quantity Field gate: British Standard - 12ft, 5 bar treated soft wood, or metal equivalent. Where double gates are required, double the quantity of units. Pole barrier (metal): Supply and fit the barrier including poles. Includes labour & materials (metal pole and posts) Amenity style, 5 bar 'post and rail' fence either side of entrance gate, to close gaps to existing woodland boundary security Stock fencing: FC Bulletin 102 "Forest Fencing - Stakes at 3m centres using C8/80/15 netting with two lines of barb, or similar specification for the site Hedge planting: tree + shrub shelter and softwood stake & labour

0.90 0.90

m2 m2

1.30

m2

Top soiling of verges to the road margins

0.70 365.00 600.00 18.00 4.50 2.10 40.80

m2 each each linear metre linear metre each linear metre

Installation of field gates on entrance points to secure the woodland boundary Construction of fencing or planting of hedging at entrance points to secure the woodland boundary

BELMOUTH KERBING Kerbing, using half battered kerbs and transition kerbs. Including mechanical handling, earthworks required and re-use of soil on site or side cast, as agreed. Including working in and by the public highway BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT & SURFACING

Provide, lay, bed & haunch precast C7.5 concrete kerbs and transition kerbs on concrete and mortar - straight line Provide, lay, bed & haunch precast concrete kerbs on C7.5 concrete and mortar - curved on 11m radius

42.40

linear metre

Bituminous surfacing and other construction. Supply [order and arrange delivery of], lay and compact, bitmac materials, including water control, regulating in all courses, tack coat & hot pour. Includes all work in and by Lay & compact to excavated falls, a dense bitumen macadam base course (Dtp specified the public highway to BS 4987 and clause 909), of nominal aggregate size 28mm; approx 90mm thick. Lay & compact to excavated falls, a dense bitumen macadam wearing course (Dtp specified to BS 4987 and clause 909), of nominal aggregate size 14mm; approx 35mm thick. Supply & spread onto the wearing course, a sealing grit; nominal aggregate size 3mm. BELMOUTH RENEWAL Grade off accumulated leaf litter, moss, other vegetation and mud to reveal the underlying aggregate. Additionally, clear any vegetation to beyond road side ditches, fully revealing the soil surface, and reopen a 'v' shaped ditch. Rate to allow for all arisings to be spread locally Excavate (and cast aside locally) soft, unsound or weak material within an existing Belmouth, normally to around 75mm, ready to receive new pavement materials Lay and shape (as a pavement layer), MOT Type 1 or acceptable equivalent, to the excavated areas of an existing Belmouth; minimum depth of 75mm compacted depth BITMAC MAINTENANCE Break up, excavate and stock pile locally (for re-use or disposal), all Bitmac and contaminated sub base material underlying the area to be patched. The average depth of material to be excavated - 200mm Dispose all Bitmac and contaminated sub base material to a licensed tip Lay and compact granular material (as a pavement layer) MOT Type 1 or acceptable equivalent, to an average compacted depth of 150mm, as a foundation to the patch Lay and compact to excavated falls, a dense bitumen macadam base course (Dtp specified to BS 4987 and clause 909), of nominal aggregate size 14mm; approx 70mm thick. Flail mow roadside vegetation to full extent of formation width Excavation of an existing culvert, with a maximum 350 mm internal diameter pipe, up to 9m long, in trench up to 900 mm deep. Side cast aggregates locally, and dispose of pipe in an approved tip Excavation of an existing culvert, between 350 mm and 750 mm internal diameter pipe, up to 9m long, in trench up to 1200 mm deep. Side cast aggregates locally, and dispose of pipe in an approved tip Excavation of an existing culvert, with a minimum 750 mm internal diameter pipe, up to 12m long, in trench up to 1,500 mm deep. Side cast aggregates locally, and dispose of pipe in an approved tip Desilting of culvert up to 300 mm in diameter. Spread and level arisings locally Desilting of culvert, 300 mm to 600 mm in diameter. Spread and level arisings locally Desilting of culvert, 600 mm to 900 mm in diameter. Spread and level arisings locally Desilting of culvert, 900 mm to 1200 mm (and over) in diameter. Spread and level arisings locally Desilting of culvert, up to 600 mm in diameter, with transportation of arisings and deposition to an on site tip - maximum 500m Desilting of culvert, 600 mm to 900 mm in diameter, with transportation of arisings and deposition to an on site tip - maximum 500m Desilting of culvert, 900 mm to 1200 mm in diameter (and over), with transportation of arisings and deposition to an on site tip - maximum 500m RE-PROFILING / DE-VEGETATION / MAINTENANCE Restore the full width of the formation profile (min 4m), including the ditch and structural verge. Restoration by de-vegetating, grading, regulating, shaping, trimming & compacting the full width of the surface layer (nominally 100mm thick) - to include loading bays, transfer points and other passing places. Maintenance of road surface before or after operational use. De-vegetate with a roading blade, grade, regulate, reshape and re-compact; CURRENT CONDITION - Light to Moderate vegetation Extra cost over previous. CURRENT CONDITION - Moderate to Heavy vegetation Extra cost over previous - Remove mud and harvesting debris from the formation width, ensuring ditches are free from debris; all arisings to be spread locally Extra cost over previous - Remove mud and harvesting debris from the formation width, ensuring ditches are free from debris; transportation of arisings and deposition to an on site tip - maximum 500m Rectify Potholes / damaged surface: Scarify the full extent of the damaged area, to the depth of the potholes or deformations. Re-grade the damaged area with in-situ materials to restore camber / crossfall as required, and compact to shed all water to perimeter ditch Make good areas of disturbed road surface. Lay and compact granular material (as a pavement layer) MOT Type 1 or acceptable equivalent, to a minimum compacted depth of 300mm. Replicate crossfall / camber of existing road.

BELMOUTH (To be applied next existing bitmac surfaces) - Cut, trim and excavate the existing bitmac edge (including disposal off site), to minimum steps of 35mm and 55mm, and then to a minimum of 75mm below existing bitmac layer, to create a key for the new bitmac surface - unless otherwise directed. BELMOUTH (To be applied next existing bitmac surfaces) - Form stepped bitmac layers, inclined under adjacent non bituminous construction to minimise potholing at interface

10.85

linear metre

23.25

linear metre

14.50

m2

13.00 6.00

m2 m2

1.50

m2

Prepare or restore an existing Belmouth for forestry use

23.50 4.50

m3 m2

15.40 20.60 13.00 24.25 0.40 17.00

m2 m2 m2 m2 linear metre linear metre

Patching Bitmac - Average area 5m2. Supply [order and arrange delivery of], lay and compact, bitmac materials, including water control, regulating in all courses, tack coat & hot pour. Includes all work in and by the public highway VEGETATION CONTROL REMOVE DAMAGED OR BLOCKED CULVERTS

Excavation and removal of existing damaged pipe, whether concrete, stone, or upvc - to include disposal of pipe to an approved tip. Surplus granular material to be disposed locally.

15.25

linear metre

20.00 55.00 68.00 85.00 125.00 82.00 130.00 198.00 1.20 0.90 0.70 1.50

linear metre each each each each each each each linear metre linear metre linear metre linear metre

DESILTING OF CULVERT CATCHPITS Desilting of an existing culvert, with either spreading and levelling of arisings locally, or transportation and deposition at an on site tip. To include cleaning of catch pit, and 5m along head and tail ditch

3.30

m2

3.30

m2