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	For example, a price might be given per kilometre of highway to be laid, based on an approximate estimate of the distance required, and then the actual payment calculated based on measurement of the final length of the highway that has been constructed.		For example, a price might be given per kilometre of highway to be laid, based on an approximate estimate of the distance required, and then the actual payment calculated based on measurement of the final length of the highway that has been constructed.

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	In construction, it refers to a valuation method that can be used for buyers of bulk items. This can offer a very simple method of comparing prices.		In construction, it refers to a valuation method that can be used for buyers of bulk items. This can offer a very simple method of comparing prices.

−	A unit price contract may be entered into based on a price per unit, such as an hourly rate, specific item, amount of work, volume, and so on. This can allow a contract to be agreed based on approximate quantities, and then the actual payment determined by the number of units actually required. For example, a price might be given per kilometre of highway to be laid, based on an approximate estimate of the distance required, and then the actual payment calculated based on measurement of the final length of the highway that has been constructed.	+	A [[Unit_pricing_contract\|unit price contract]] may be entered into based on a price per unit, such as an hourly rate, specific item, amount of work, volume, and so on. This can allow a contract to be agreed based on approximate quantities, and then the actual payment determined by the number of units actually required.
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		+	For example, a price might be given per kilometre of highway to be laid, based on an approximate estimate of the distance required, and then the actual payment calculated based on measurement of the final length of the highway that has been constructed.

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	In construction, it refers to a valuation method that can be used for buyers of bulk items. This can offer a very simple method of comparing prices.		In construction, it refers to a valuation method that can be used for buyers of bulk items. This can offer a very simple method of comparing prices.

−	A unit price contract may be entered into based on a price per unit, such as an hourly rate, specific item, amount of work, volume and so on. This can allow a contract to be agreed based on approximate quantities, and then the actual payment determined by the number of units actually required. ~~So for~~ example, a price might be given per ~~kilometer~~ of highway to be laid, based on an approximate estimate of the distance required, and then the actual payment calculated based on measurement of the final length of the highway that has been constructed.	+	A unit price contract may be entered into based on a price per unit, such as an hourly rate, specific item, amount of work, volume, and so on. This can allow a contract to be agreed based on approximate quantities, and then the actual payment determined by the number of units actually required. For example, a price might be given per kilometre of highway to be laid, based on an approximate estimate of the distance required, and then the actual payment calculated based on measurement of the final length of the highway that has been constructed.

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	* Life cycle costs.		* Life cycle costs.
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−	In retailing, the unit price is the price of a single item or unit. In contracting, it refers to a valuation method that can be used in a sales contract for buyers of bulk items. By calculating the unit price of one item, or element of work, the buyer is able to evaluate the best price from those quoted.	+	In retailing, the unit price is the price of a single item or unit.

−	~~By being provided with unit prices~~, ~~the buyer is able~~ to ~~determine~~ that ~~they are being charges un-inflated prices~~ for ~~goods and services~~. ~~During scope changes, the~~ unit price ~~can~~ be ~~adjusted up~~ and~~/or down~~, ~~which makes it easier~~ for the ~~seller~~ and ~~buyer to reach agreements during change orders~~.	+	In construction, it refers to a valuation method that can be used for buyers of bulk items. This can offer a very simple method of comparing prices.
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		+	A unit price contract may be entered into based on a price per unit, such as an hourly rate, specific item, amount of work, volume and so on. This can allow a contract to be agreed based on approximate quantities, and then the actual payment determined by the number of units actually required. So for example, a price might be given per kilometer of highway to be laid, based on an approximate estimate of the distance required, and then the actual payment calculated based on measurement of the final length of the highway that has been constructed.

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In retailing, the unit price is the price of a single item or unit. In contracting, it refers to a valuation method that can be used in a sales contract for buyers of bulk items. By calculating the unit price of one item, or element of work, the buyer is able to evaluate the best price from those quoted.

By being provided with unit prices, the buyer is able to determine that they are being charges un-inflated prices for goods and services. During scope changes, the unit price can be adjusted up and/or down, which makes it easier for the seller and buyer to reach agreements during change orders.

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=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Accounting.
* Best value.
* Capital cost.
* Commercial management.
* Construction price and cost indices.
* Cost vs price.
* Fixed price construction contract.
* Hard costs v soft costs.
* Life cycle costs.
* Price.

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