Unit Prices
Concrete f'c 250 kg/cm²: 1.05 m³ (5% waste)
Rebar #4 @ 20cm: ~80 kg/m³
Formwork (plywood): 6 m²/m³
Wire ties: 2 kg
Curing compound: 0.5 lt/m² Concrete volume: 0.12 m³/m²
Rebar: ~12 kg/m²
Formwork and shoring: 1 m²
Finishing: included Concrete volume: 1.05 m³ (waste)
Rebar: ~120 kg/m³ (heavy reinforcement)
Formwork: 4 sides
Vibrating: included Concrete strength — higher f'c = higher cost
Rebar density — more steel = higher cost
Formwork complexity — curved or tall elements cost more
Access — pumping costs for upper floors
Volume — economies of scale for larger pours
Concrete Unit Price Examples: Walls, Slabs and Columns [2026]
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Concrete APU Examples for Real Projects
Concrete work represents a significant portion of any construction budget. Having accurate unit price analyses for concrete activities is essential for profitable projects.
Retaining Wall APU (1 m³ of reinforced concrete)
Materials
Typical Cost: $280-380 USD/m³
Solid Slab APU (1 m² of 12cm slab)
Components
Typical Cost: $45-70 USD/m²
Column APU (1 m³ of 30x30cm column)
Components
Typical Cost: $350-500 USD/m³
Factors That Affect Concrete Costs
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