RSmeans cost data

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.

Author Notes

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

Introduction	p. v
Overview	p. vii
Chapter 1 The Contract Documents	p. 1
Chapter 1 Exercises	p. 13
Chapter 2 Calculating Linear Measure, Area & Volume	p. 15
Chapter 2 Exercises	p. 24
Chapter 3 The Quantity Takeoff	p. 27
Chapter 3 Exercises	p. 33
Chapter 4 Understanding Material, Labor & Equipment Costs	p. 35
Chapter 4 Exercises	p. 42
Chapter 5 Pricing the Estimate/Estimate Summary	p. 43
Chapter 5 Exercises	p. 51
Chapter 6 Unit Cost Estimates	p. 53
Chapter 6 Exercises	p. 53
Unit Price Section Table of Contents	p. 55
How RSMeans Data Works	p. 56
Chapter 7 Assemblies Estimating	p. 265
Chapter 7 Exercises	p. 265
Assemblies Section Table of Contents	p. 267
How to Use the Assemblies Cost Tables	p. 268
Chapter 8 Square Foot Cost Models	p. 363
Chapter 8 Exercises	p. 363
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Section Table of Contents	p. 365
How to Use the Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Section	p. 366
Chapter 9 Project Costs, Order of Magnitude Estimates & RSMeans Indexes	p. 393
Chapter 9 Exercises	p. 395
Reference Section Table of Contents	p. 396
Equipment Rental Costs	p. 398
Crew Listings	p. 409
Historical Cost Indexes	p. 438
Location Factors	p. 446
Reference Tables	p. 452
Square Foot Costs	p. 477
Square Foot Project Size Modifier	p. 486
Abbreviations	p. 487
Index	p. 491

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