DIN 276
is the primary German standard for cost planning and cost identification in building construction. It provides a standardized framework for classifying project costs into specific "Cost Groups" (CG), ensuring comparability and transparency across different construction phases. 1. Key Objectives and Functions
2. The Quality of Translations
The official DIN 276 document is published in German. While the DIN organization sometimes publishes bi-lingual editions, many English PDFs found online are "unofficial translations" created by architectural firms or cost consultancies.
- Cost categories: The standard defines a set of cost categories that are used to classify construction costs. These categories include:
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