Designed to fulfill a wide variety of needs, it is as helpful to the builder doing small-scale remodeling jobs as it is to the facility manager needing costs and time estimates for building renovations. It's the most versatile, easy-to-use cost and bidding reference available.The 2002 Reference Section provides the depth of technical detail to estimate projects with precision and expertise... invaluable supplemental information not provided in any other cost publication.What you'll find in the 2002 edition: -- Over 17,000 unit prices completely updated for 2002 -- material, labor, and equipment plus productivity information including labor hours and daily output -- Expanded information relevant to historic restoration and renovation including windows, doors, millwork, and surface preparation. -- 90 assemblies with over 4300 variations for accurate conceptual stage estimating. -- Plus: The latest 2002 costs for crews and equipment. Easy-to-use city cost adjustment factors for 316 metropolitan areas in the U.S. and Canada, plus Location Factors for quick indexing to all 3-digit zip code sectional centers in the U.S. and selected locations in Canada. -- Critical tips on change order estimating. Easy-to-find identification of handicapped access costs. Exhaustive reference information. Estimating tips. Easy-to-use index. -- Now conforms to the latest CSI MasterFormat Master List of Numbers and Titles for Unit Prices, and UNIFORMAT II numbering system for the Assemblies section.

Updated estimates for popular projects. With new sections on home offices, in-law apartments and remodeling for disabled residents. Includes: -- Attic & Basement Conversions -- Kitchen and Bath Remodeling -- Fireplaces -- Storage -- Stairs, New Floors -- Walls & Ceilings

The first-ever publication to address the cost of all aspects of maintaining your facility: maintenance and repair, preventive maintenance, general maintenance and complete details about the cost and repair frequencies of thousands of work items. This book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of buildings and grounds, from preventive maintenance schedules on large boilers, to replacing fire hydrants, to resurfacing parking lots and more.

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.

With the introduction of hundreds of new products each year, it is difficult for designers and estimators to keep up with the many price options for finish work. Prices for interior materials, hardware, and components change quickly - new designs require new estimating techniques. To keep pace, designers and builders need resources to get special prices quickly. Means Interior Cost Data 2006 is that comprehensive resource.

Companies live or die on the basis of estimating their costs. Preparing estimates and bidding for new jobs is a complex and often costly process. There is no substitute for on the job training -- until now. Drawing on the authors' combined experience of more than 70 years, Estimating Building Costs presents state-of-the-art principles, practices, a

A comprehensive approach to maintenance and repair planning and budgeting for all major building types. Facilities professionals faced with the task of providing higher quality services on smaller budgets will find guidance for evaluating and budgeting facilities operations, maintaining and repairing major building components, and assembling costs into a defensible budget.

From parking garages to roads and bridges, to structural concrete, this comprehensive book describes the causes, effects and remedies for concrete wear and failure. Hundreds of clear illustrations show users how to analyze, repair, clean and maintain concrete structures for optimal performance and cost effectiveness. This book is an invaluable reference for planning jobs, selecting materials, and training employees. With information organized in all-inclusive units for easy reference, this book is ideal for concrete specialists, general contractors, facility managers, civil and structural engineers, and architects.