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 Requirements
2 Existing Conditions
3 Concrete
4 Masonry
5 Metals
6 Woods, Plastics & Composites
7 Thermal & Moisture Protection
8 Openings
9 Finishes
10 Specialties
11 Equipment
12 Furnishings
13 Special Construction
14 Conveying Equipment
21 Fire Suppression
22 Plumbing
23 Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning
26 Electrical
27 Communications
28 Electronic Safety & Security
31 Earthwork
32 Exterior Improvements
33 Utilities
ASSEMBLIES
A Substructure
B Shell
C Interiors
D Services
E Equipment & Furnishings
F Special Construction
G Building Site Work
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Equipment Rental Costs
Crews
Cost Indexes
Reference Tables
Square Foot Costs