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Activity schedule and rates examples

See how a priced activity schedule differs from a schedule that values measured quantities at stated rates.

by Jack Butler-Kettle · About 2 min readShare

How to use it

Use the pricing document required by your contract. Record completion criteria for activities and measurement rules for rate-based items.

Activity schedule and rates examples

Use the pricing document required by your contract. Record completion criteria for activities and measurement rules for rate-based items.

Free blank template for your own project. The completed example is shown below. No email address required.

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Completed fictional example

Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0

Activity schedule

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Activity schedule: completed fictional example
ActivityCompletion criterionPrice (£)Position at cutoffEvidence
A-01 foundationsFoundations complete and inspection accepted£15,000.00CompleteF-01
A-02 envelopeRoof and external walls watertight£25,000.00IncompleteRoof detail outstanding

Schedule of rates

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Schedule of rates: completed fictional example
ItemDescriptionMeasured quantityUnitRate (£)Measured value (£)
R-01Partition finish80m²£25.00£2,000.00
R-02Special finish20m²£40.00£800.00

The examples illustrate pricing structures. They do not establish when an incomplete activity is payable or which quantities are contractually remeasurable.

Understanding your results

The examples illustrate pricing structures. They do not establish when an incomplete activity is payable or which quantities are contractually remeasurable.

How it works

The workbook provides blank working records. Grey cells calculate from the entered inputs; yellow cells are for your information. The completed example stays on this page.

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