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| Percentage change year on year (2Q06 - 2Q07) | ||
| Trend | Direction | |
| Building cost index | 5.7 | / |
| Mechanical cost index | 3.8 | Down |
| Electrical cost index | 4.7 | Down |
| Consumer prices index | 2.6 | Down |
| 2Q07 figures provisional | ||
| Price adjustment: The highest increases | |
| % change | |
| Cladding and covering: lead | 22.6 |
| Piling: steel | 15.4 |
| Concrete: reinforcement | 14.9 |
| Windows and doors: softwood | 13.1 |
| Fencing | 13 |
| Metal: miscellaneous | 11.8 |
| Softwood carcassing and structural members | 11.7 |
| Waterproofing: asphalt | 10.2 |
| Price adjustment: The categories that fell over the year | |
| % change | |
| Windows and doors: aluminium | -5.6 |
| Cladding and covering: copper | -3.1 |
| Finishes: rigid tiles and terrazzo work | -2.8 |
| Pipes and accessories: copper | -1.6 |
| Executive summary: The new rates | |
| £/hr | |
| Foreman | 14.14 |
| Senior craftsman | 11.69 |
| Craftsman | 10.73 |
| Installer | 9.72 |
| Adult trainee | 8.19 |
| Mate (18 and over) | 8.19 |