RSMeans Cost Data, Student Edition (PDF)

RSMeans Cost Data

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¯(TM) 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

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