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ECI Pricing System for Piping Works

• Author: European Construction Institute Benelux
• Publication Date: May 2002

Book Summary

The first volume in the ECI Pricing System series, this book deals specifically with the fabrication and erection of pipework. Pipework pervades all building and construction work and the cost of installation is a highly significant factor in total project cost and schedule performance - especially in the construcion of process plants where it can amount to 15% of total costs.

This document offers a structured approach to the contracting of such work which maximises clarity for contractors and owners alike.

Table of Contents

• Forword
• Introduction
• General
• Phases of development
• The ECI Piping Pricing System
• Example
• Application
• Sources used
  
  
• Description of the system
• General
• Pricing structure diagrams
• Multiplier reference points
• Description for piping prefabrication multipliers
• Transportation of piping materials
  
  
• Description pricing tables for the prefabrication
• Description for piping erection multipliers
• Description pricing tables for erection
• Pricing Tables: Prefabrication
• Pricing Tables: Erection
• Examples
• Example of a Contractual Summary of Base Unit Rates
• Example 1: Prefabrication of Large Bore Piping
• Example 2: Erection of Large Bore Piping
• Example 3: Fabrication and Installation of Small Bore Piping