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.

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.

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.

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

"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

This updated edition includes over 300 sample estimating problems to show how to estimate a wide range of construction elements. Two sets of plans allow users to practice estimating techniques in the context of an actual project. Includes a fully functional instructional version of Means CostWorks CD-ROM.