Download or read book RSMeans Building Construction Cost Data written by Stephen C. Plotner and published by R.S. Means Company. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the confidence and know-how you need to deliver more accurate cost estimates and improve profitability. The 73rd edition of this bestselling cost guide has been updated and expanded to provide you with the information you need to: Estimate projects with confidence and accuracy Improve project planning and budgeting Reduce risk Access detailed construction costs, arranged in the CSI MasterFormat 2010 system, and leverage the resources available in the reference section to construct a winning estimate.

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Download or read book Means Building Construction Cost Data 1996 written by R S Means Company and published by R.S. Means Company. This book was released on 1995-11 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acknowledged bible of the industry, Means Building Construction Cost Data offers unchallenged unit price reliability in an easy-to-use arrangement. Over 20,000 unit prices for 1996 are given.

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Download or read book How to Estimate with RSMeans Data written by Saleh A. Mubarak and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-04 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using North America's most recognized construction cost data from RSMeans, this step-by-step guide develops problem-solving skills through over 300 sample problems and exercises. All of the major construction items, including site work, concrete and masonry, wood and metal framing, doors and windows, and more are covered. Access to a password-protected web site is included, which contains the instruction version of RSMeans Cos/Works, the electronic version of RS Means Building Construction Cost Data, and sample building plans and spreadsheets, enabling you to practice creating a complete construction estimate.

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Download or read book RSMeans Building Construction Cost Data written by R.S.Means and published by R.S. Means Company. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RSMeans Building Construction Cost Data 2007 is the most used, most quoted, & most reliable unit price book available to the construction industry. Presented in this 65th edition are nearly 21,000 unit costs for building components arranged in the new CSI MasterFormat 2004 system. The Reference Section continues to provide a broad range of technical details to help estimate projects with confidence and accuracy.

Download or read book RSMeans Cost Data written by RSMeans and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 MasterFormatTM 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.

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