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...
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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.