BCIS (Building Cost Information Service of RICS) Information

BCIS is the Building Cost Information Service of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, an independent professional body established in the UK by Royal Charter. BCIS is the leading provider of comprehensive, accurate and independent construction cost information. It collects, collates, analyses, models and interprets cost information which is in turn published via online applications, data licensing agreements and printed publications. BCIS also provides consultancy and research services to public and private sector clients. BCIS’ services include price movement measurement, benchmarking, market research, statistical analysis, forecasting and impact analysis. BCIS’ clients include the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS), Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), the Scottish Government, Defence Estates, Construction Skills, Association of British Insurers, the Housing Corporation, the Brick Development Association and Rail Link Engineering. Quantity surveyors, other construction professionals and clients use BCIS data to provide early cost advice, to budget and benchmark projects and to prepare life cycle cost plans. Insurers use BCIS rebuilding cost data to quote more accurate and competitive premiums for buildings insurance. Consumers use BCIS books to help plan and budget for home improvements.