FAQ

Why am I sent to a different website to order?

All of our online price book sales go through our main website at www.bcis.co.uk so when you are ready to purchase, you will be redirected there. If you have any concerns or issues please email us at [email protected] or telephone +44(0) 330 341 1000


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Is the information on your site stored securely?

Yes, all information submitted to us is secure. For further information you can read our full privacy policy.


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What is your cookie policy?

Please read our cookie policy.


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What is your privacy policy?

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What are your terms and conditions?

Please read our Terms of Sale, which cover orders made after visiting this website. All online price book purchases are redirected to our main site www.bcis.co.uk

Please also see the Terms & conditions of sale for the BCIS website.

To view the agreement that covers your use of this website, please read our Website Terms of Use. 


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How can I contact you?

Our contact page has details of the different ways in which you can reach us.


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Can I return my order if I change my mind?

Please refer to our Terms of Sale for further details.


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Do I need to register to place an order?

No, you can place an order by going through the checkout as a guest. You will still need to provide some basic contact details so we can send the order confirmation, and any further updates on the order, to you. 

Registering on the website means you will be able to use the website more quickly and easily next time, as we will be able to remember your preferences.


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How do I apply a coupon or discount code?

Coupon codes can be applied at the BCIS checkout.


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How and when do I pay for my order?

All orders are paid for at the time of placing the order. We accept all major credit and debit cards.


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Will I receive an order confirmation?

Once your order is accepted, you will receive a confirmation email outlining the details of your order. If you haven’t received this within a few minutes of placing the order, check your spam or junk inbox.


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When will my order be delivered?

Price books are expected to be delivered in around five to seven working days.


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Can I see sample pages?

Yes, each of our product pages has a link to sample pages, so you can see the format used in the production of our price books.


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How do you update your prices?

We use a range of sources to ensure our prices are up-to-date, accurate and reliable.

The prices of plant hire and materials are sourced from a range of manufacturers, merchants and suppliers, as well as indices, and are intended to represent a UK-average. For the 2023 editions of the price books, these are current at third quarter 2022.

Our price books include a section on location factors so estimates can be made more accurate based on the location of the project.

Our labour price calculations incorporate current wage agreements provided by the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC), the Joint Industry Board for Plumbing and Mechanical Engineering Services (JIB-PMES), and the Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC).

We also provide current figures for relevant charges such as Landfill Tax.


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How do I know which is the right price book for me?

Feel free to get in touch any time if you’d like to discuss which of our products would be most suitable for your needs.

As a guide, Griffiths Building & Civil Engineering Price Book is aimed at those pricing mid-scale new building work projects up to £1m in value and mid to small-scale alterations and repairs projects up to £50,000 in trade order.

Hutchins Priced Schedules Price Book is ideal for small works construction and maintenance work, and contains a detailed section on local authority grant-aided construction works. It is aimed at those working on new-build projects up to the value of around £250,000.

For those working in trades covered by both publications, labour costs provided in Griffiths incorporate wage rates agreed by the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) and the Joint Industry Board for Plumbing and Mechanical Engineering Services (JIB-PMES), while Hutchins incorporates agreements by the Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC) and JIB-PMES.

The full range of price books sold by BCIS, including BCIS Comprehensive Building Price Book, BCIS Building Maintenance Price Book, and BCIS Alterations and Refurbishment Price Book can be viewed here.


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