Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) Elemental Cost Template

The Excel version of the CIQS Elemental Cost Plan can be obtained by contacting tpsgc.sngp-npms.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

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**Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) Elemental Cost Template A-C**
Element	Quantity	Unit	Rate	Subtotal	Total	$ per m²
A Shell
A1 Substructure
A11 Foundations	A11 Foundations 1	A11 Foundations 2 m²	A11 Foundations 3	A11 Foundations 4	A11 Foundations 5	A11 Foundations 6
A12 Basement Excavation	A12 Basement Excavation 1	A12 Basement Excavation 2 m³	A12 Basement Excavation 3	A12 Basement Excavation 4	A12 Basement Excavation 5	A12 Basement Excavation 6
A13 Special Conditions	A13 Special Conditions 1	A13 Special Conditions 2 m²	A13 Special Conditions 3	A13 Special Conditions 4	A13 Special Conditions 5	A13 Special Conditions 6
A2 Structure
A21 Lowest Floor Construction	A21 Lowest Floor Construction 1	A21 Lowest Floor Construction 2 m³	A21 Lowest Floor Construction 3	A21 Lowest Floor Construction 4	A21 Lowest Floor Construction 5	A21 Lowest Floor Construction 6
A22 Upper Floor Construction	A22 Upper Floor Construction 1	A22 Upper Floor Construction 2 m²	A22 Upper Floor Construction 3	A22 Upper Floor Construction 4	A22 Upper Floor Construction 5	A22 Upper Floor Construction 6
A23 Roof Construction	A23 Roof Construction 1	A23 Roof Construction 2 m²	A23 Roof Construction 3	A23 Roof Construction 4	A23 Roof Construction 5	A23 Roof Construction 6
A3 Exterior Enclosure
A31 Walls Below Grade	A31 Walls Below Grade 1	A31 Walls Below Grade 2 m²	A31 Walls Below Grade 3	A31 Walls Below Grade 4	A31 Walls Below Grade 5	A31 Walls Below Grade 6
A32 Walls Above Grade	A32 Walls Above Grade 1	A32 Walls Above Grade 2 m²	A32 Walls Above Grade 3	A32 Walls Above Grade 4	A32 Walls Above Grade 5	A32 Walls Above Grade 6
A33 Windows & Entrances	A33 Windows & Entrances 1	A33 Windows & Entrances 2 m²	A33 Windows & Entrances 3	A33 Windows & Entrances 4	A33 Windows & Entrances 5	A33 Windows & Entrances 6
A34 Roof Coverings	A34 Roof Coverings 1	A34 Roof Coverings 2 m²	A34 Roof Coverings 3	A34 Roof Coverings 4	A34 Roof Coverings 5	A34 Roof Coverings 6
A35 Projections	A35 Projections 1	A35 Projections 2 sum	A35 Projections 3	A35 Projections 4	A35 Projections 5	A35 Projections 6
B Interiors
B1 Partitions & Doors
B11 Partitions	B11 Partitions 1	B11 Partitions 2 m²	B11 Partitions 3	B11 Partitions 4	B11 Partitions 5	B11 Partitions 6
B12 Doors	B12 Doors 1	B12 Doors 2 Ivs.	B12 Doors 3	B12 Doors 4	B12 Doors 5	B12 Doors 6
B2 Finishes
B21 Floor Finishes	B21 Floor Finishes 1	B21 Floor Finishes 2 m²	B21 Floor Finishes 3	B21 Floor Finishes 4	B21 Floor Finishes 5	B21 Floor Finishes 6
B22 Ceiling Finishes	B22 Ceiling Finishes 1	B22 Ceiling Finishes 2 m²	B22 Ceiling Finishes 3	B22 Ceiling Finishes 4	B22 Ceiling Finishes 5	B22 Ceiling Finishes 6
B23 Wall Finishes	B23 Wall Finishes 1	B23 Wall Finishes 2 m²	B23 Wall Finishes 3	B23 Wall Finishes 4	B23 Wall Finishes 5	B23 Wall Finishes 6
B3 Fittings & Equipment
B31 Fittings & Fixtures	B31 Fittings & Fixtures 1	B31 Fittings & Fixtures 2 m²	B31 Fittings & Fixtures 3	B31 Fittings & Fixtures 4	B31 Fittings & Fixtures 5	B31 Fittings & Fixtures 6
B32 Equipment	B32 Equipment 1	B32 Equipment 2 m²	B32 Equipment 3	B32 Equipment 4	B32 Equipment 5	B32 Equipment 6
B33 Elevators	B33 Elevators 1	B33 Elevators 2 no.	B33 Elevators 3	B33 Elevators 4	B33 Elevators 5	B33 Elevators 6
B34 Escalators	B34 Escalators 1	B34 Escalators 2 no.	B34 Escalators 3	B34 Escalators 4	B34 Escalators 5	B34 Escalators 6
C Services
C1 Mechanical
C11 Plumbing & Drainage	C11 Plumbing & Drainage 1	C11 Plumbing & Drainage 2 m²	C11 Plumbing & Drainage 3	C11 Plumbing & Drainage 4	C11 Plumbing & Drainage 5	C11 Plumbing & Drainage 6
C12 Fire Protection	C12 Fire Protection 1	C12 Fire Protection 2 m²	C12 Fire Protection 3	C12 Fire Protection 4	C12 Fire Protection 5	C12 Fire Protection 6
C13 HVAC	C13 HVAC 1	C13 HVAC 2 m²	C13 HVAC 3	C13 HVAC 4	C13 HVAC 5	C13 HVAC 6
C14 Controls	C14 Controls 1	C14 Controls 2 m²	C14 Controls 3	C14 Controls 4	C14 Controls 5	C14 Controls 6
C2 Electrical
C21 Service & Distribution	C21 Service & Distribution 1	C21 Service & Distribution 2 m²	C21 Service & Distribution 3	C21 Service & Distribution 4	C21 Service & Distribution 5	C21 Service & Distribution 6
C22 Lighting, Devices & Heating	C22 Lighting, Devices & Heating 1	C22 Lighting, Devices & Heating 2 m²	C22 Lighting, Devices & Heating 3	C22 Lighting, Devices & Heating 4	C22 Lighting, Devices & Heating 5	C22 Lighting, Devices & Heating 6
C23 Systems & Ancillaries	C23 Systems & Ancillaries 1	C23 Systems & Ancillaries 2 m²	C23 Systems & Ancillaries 3	C23 Systems & Ancillaries 4	C23 Systems & Ancillaries 5	C23 Systems & Ancillaries 6
NET BUILDING COST - EXCLUDING SITE						NET BUILDING COST - EXCLUDING SITE

**Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) Elemental Cost Template D-Z**
Element	Quantity	Unit	Rate	Subtotal	Total	$ per m²
D Site & Ancillary Work
D1 Sitework
D11 Site Development	D11 Site Development 1	D11 Site Development 2 sum	D11 Site Development 3	D11 Site Development 4	D11 Site Development 5	D11 Site Development 6
D12 Mechanical Site Services	D12 Mechanical Site Services 1	D12 Mechanical Site Services 2 sum	D12 Mechanical Site Services 3	D12 Mechanical Site Services 4	D12 Mechanical Site Services 5	D12 Mechanical Site Services 6
D13 Electrical Site Services	D13 Electrical Site Services 1	D13 Electrical Site Services 2 sum	D13 Electrical Site Services 3	D13 Electrical Site Services 4	D13 Electrical Site Services 5	D13 Electrical Site Services 6
D2 Ancillary Work
D21 Demolitions	D21 Demolitions 1	D21 Demolitions 2 sum	D21 Demolitions 3	D21 Demolitions 4	D21 Demolitions 5	D21 Demolitions 6
D22 Alterations	D22 Alterations 1	D22 Alterations 2 sum	D22 Alterations 3	D22 Alterations 4	D22 Alterations 5	D22 Alterations 6
NET BUILDING COST - INCLUDING SITE						NET BUILDING COST - INCLUDING SITE
Z1 General Requirements & Fee
Z11 General Requirements	Z11 General Requirements 1	Z11 General Requirements 2 %	Z11 General Requirements 3	Z11 General Requirements 4	Z11 General Requirements 5	Z11 General Requirements 6
Z12 Fee	Z12 Fee 1	Z12 Fee 2 %	Z12 Fee 3	Z12 Fee 4	Z12 Fee 5	Z12 Fee 6
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE						TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE
Z2 Contingencies
Z21 Design & Pricing Contingency	Z21 Design & Pricing Contingency 1	Z21 Design & Pricing Contingency 2 %	Z21 Design & Pricing Contingency 3	Z21 Design & Pricing Contingency 4	Z21 Design & Pricing Contingency 5	Z21 Design & Pricing Contingency 6
Z22 Escalation & Phasing Contingency	Z22 Escalation & Phasing Contingency 1	Z22 Escalation & Phasing Contingency 2 %	Z22 Escalation & Phasing Contingency 3	Z22 Escalation & Phasing Contingency 4	Z22 Escalation & Phasing Contingency 5	Z22 Escalation & Phasing Contingency 6
Z23 Construction Contingency	Z23 Construction Contingency 1	Z23 Construction Contingency 2 %	Z23 Construction Contingency 3	Z23 Construction Contingency 4	Z23 Construction Contingency 5	Z23 Construction Contingency 6
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE - INCLUDING CONTINGENCIES						TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE - INCLUDING CONTINGENCIES
Goods & Services Tax
Goods & Services Tax	Goods & Services Tax 1	Goods & Services Tax 2 6%	Goods & Services Tax 3	Goods & Services Tax 4	Goods & Services Tax 5	Goods & Services Tax 6
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE						TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE 2

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