This volume provides a comprehensive framework for estimating costs associated with highway and civil engineering infrastructure projects. The authors, representing the professional consultancy firm Davis Langdon, utilize standardized industry data to establish a baseline for labor, material, and plant costs. The text serves as a technical reference for contractors, engineers, and quantity surveyors tasked with budget preparation and project valuation.

Professionals in the construction industry utilize this series as a foundational reference for historical cost analysis and project planning. Experts note that while the data is specific to the 2005 market, the structural methodology remains a standard for cost estimation practices.