RSMeans Building Construction Cost Data
RSMeans Building Construction Cost Data

Author: Stephen C. Plotner

Publisher: R.S. Means Company

Published: 2014-09-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781940238500

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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.

RSMeans Cost Data
RSMeans Cost Data

Author: RSMeans

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-02-21

Total Pages: 509

ISBN-13: 1118348443

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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.

BIM and Big Data for Construction Cost Management
BIM and Big Data for Construction Cost Management

Author: Weisheng Lu

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-10-11

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1351172301

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This book is designed to help practitioners and students in a wide range of construction project management professions to understand what building information modelling (BIM) and big data could mean for them and how they should prepare to work successfully on BIM-compliant projects and maintain their competencies in this essential and expanding area. In this book, the state-of-the-art information technologies that support high-profile BIM implementation are introduced, and case studies show how BIM has integrated core quantity surveying and cost management responsibilities and how big data can enable informed decision-making for cost control and cost planning. The authors' combined professional and academic experience demonstrates, with practical examples, the importance of using BIM and particularly the fusion of BIM and big data, to sharpen competitiveness in global and domestic markets. This book is a highly valuable guide for people in a wide range of construction project management and quantity surveying roles. In addition, implications for project management, facilities management, contract administration, and dispute resolution are also explored through the case studies, making this book essential reading for built environment and engineering professionals.

Rsmeans Building Construction Cost Data 2014
Rsmeans Building Construction Cost Data 2014

Author: Rsmeans Engineering Department

Publisher: R.S. Means Company

Published: 2013-09-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781940238012

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Get the confidence and know-how you need to deliver more accurate cost estimates and improve profitability. The 72nd 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. * What you'll find inside: * More than 24,000 unit costs for building components * Equipment rental costs * Crew sizes, labor hours, and labor rates * Square foot costs * Reference section with more than 90 reference tables, estimating aids, and technical data * City Cost Indexes for over 900 locations in the U.S. and selected locations in Canada

Means Building Construction Cost Data, 1996
Means Building Construction Cost Data, 1996

Author: R S Means Company

Publisher: R.S. Means Company

Published: 1995-11

Total Pages: 660

ISBN-13: 9780876293874

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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.

Building Construction Cost Data
Building Construction Cost Data

Author: Stephen C. Plotner

Publisher: Gordian

Published: 2017-10-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781946872012

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"This data set is aimed primarily at estimating commercial and industrial projects or large multi-family housing projects costing $3,500,000 and up. Designed for new construction projects. All materials, wages and equipment costs have been reviewed and updated for 2018"--Provided by publisher

RSMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary
RSMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary

Author: RSMeans

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-10-05

Total Pages: 990

ISBN-13: 1118392388

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This concise student edition of the most widely used dictionary for construction and design professionals offers clear explanations of essential construction-related terms and concepts. Illustrated throughout with explanatory drawings and photographs, it is an indispensable reference for beginning and advanced students in construction, architecture, design, facility management, real estate, and other related fields. Features include: Easy-to-understand definitions of nearly 10,000 terms, phrases, and abbreviations from every area of construction More than 1,400 drawings and photographs that help clarify concepts Up-to-date coverage of new industry trends, including building automation, energy conservation, green building, historic preservation, and more An extensive reference section with plan symbols, conversions and equivalents, and more

RSMeans Estimating Handbook
RSMeans Estimating Handbook

Author: RSMeans

Publisher: RSMeans

Published: 2009-08-28

Total Pages: 976

ISBN-13: 9780876292730

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This comprehensive reference covers the full spectrum of technical data required to estimate costs for major construction projects. Widely used in the industry for tasks ranging from routine estimates to special cost analysis projects, the book has been completely updated and reorganized with new and expanded technical information. RSMeans Estimating Handbook will help construction professionals: Evaluate architectural plans and specifications Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs Compare design alternatives and costs Perform value engineering Double-check estimates and quotes Estimate change orders FEATURES: This new edition includes expanded coverage of: Construction specialties—green building, metal decking, plastic pipe, demolition items, and more Preliminary or square foot estimating tools Updated city cost indexes to adjust costs—by trade—for 30 major cities Historic indexes to factor costs for economic effects over time Complete reorganization to the newest CSI MasterFormat classification system

The Construction Chart Book
The Construction Chart Book

Author: CPWR--The Center for Construction Research and Training

Publisher: Cpwr - The Center for Construction Research and Training

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13:

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The Construction Chart Book presents the most complete data available on all facets of the U.S. construction industry: economic, demographic, employment/income, education/training, and safety and health issues. The book presents this information in a series of 50 topics, each with a description of the subject matter and corresponding charts and graphs. The contents of The Construction Chart Book are relevant to owners, contractors, unions, workers, and other organizations affiliated with the construction industry, such as health providers and workers compensation insurance companies, as well as researchers, economists, trainers, safety and health professionals, and industry observers.