BCIS reveals forecast data for maintenance, cleaning and energy 

Maintenance costs, as measured by the BCIS All-in Maintenance Cost Indices, are set to rise 17 per cent by 4Q 2029, according to the latest forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
Cleaning costs, mainly driven by labour costs, are expected to rise by 27.5 per cent over the forecast period, while BCIS expects energy prices to fall by sixper cent over the same period.
Repair and maintenance output rose by 8.5 per cent in 2024, outperforming new work output, which was down