RSMeans Cost Data, + Website

Book info: RSMeans Cost Data, + Website (Paperback, 512 pages) – RSMeans, 2012. Language: English.

RSMeans Cost Data for Students

RSMeans Cost Data, Student Edition provides a thorough introduction to cost estimating in a self-contained print and online package. With clear explanations and a hands-on, example-driven approach, it is the ideal reference for students and new professionals who need to learn how to perform cost estimating for building construction. Features include:

• Commercial and residential construction cost data in print and online formats
• Complete how-to guidance on the essentials of cost estimating
• A supplemental website with plans, specifications, problem sets, and a full sample estimate

With more than 930 Location Factors in the United States and Canada, the data includes up-to-date system prices for more than 100 standard assemblies and in-place costs for thousands of alternates―making it easy to customize budget estimates and compare system costs.

UNIT PRICES(organized in MasterFormat™ 2010)1 General Requirements2 Existing Conditions3 Concrete4 Masonry5 Metals6 Woods, Plastics & Composites7 Thermal & Moisture Protection8 Openings9 Finishes10 Specialties11 Equipment12 Furnishings13 Special Construction14 Conveying Equipment21 Fire Suppression22 Plumbing23 Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning26 Electrical27 Communications28 Electronic Safety & Security31 Earthwork32 Exterior Improvements33 Utilities ASSEMBLIESA SubstructureB ShellC InteriorsD ServicesE Equipment & FurnishingsF Special ConstructionG Building Site Work REFERENCE INFORMATIONEquipment Rental CostsCrewsCost IndexesReference TablesSquare Foot Costs

RSMeans is the leading source of cost data for construction in North America. Visit rsmeans.com to learn more.