Means Residential Repair and Remodeling Costs : Contractors Pricing Guide 2003

R.S. Means

Robert s Means Co

Annual reference provides data for electrical installation of all types, from H.V. transmission lines to residential wiring. Includes total cost guidance with over 11,000 unit cost entries. Includes updated unit and systems cost groupings. Softcover.

Electrical Cost Data 2004 (Means Electrical Cost Data)

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Means, R.s.

Heavy Construction Cost Data 2006 (Means Heavy Construction Cost Data)

Contains the latest unit price data, with illustrated concrete and masonry assemblies cost tables, helpful reference data and estimating aids. This  is your guide to fast, accurate concrete and masonry estimating in  2005-even if you've never done it before.

Concrete and Masonry Cost Data 2006 Book

R. S. Means, Inc.

Means Light Commercial Cost Data 2006 organizes every aspect of light commerical construction pricing into 3 major estimating sections... Square Foot Costs - Assemblies Cost - Unit Costs. Building types covered by this comprehensive resource: Apartment buildings, motel, office building, retail store, warehouse, educational, social, medical and more.

Light Commercial Cost Data 2006 Book

Science & Math

Technology

The Means Building Construction Cost Data-Western Edition 2006 contains up-to-date costs, current terminology, extensive reference tables and productivity data for all types of building construction, with special emphasis on those items unique to the western United States. These include tilt-up concrete, glu-lam construction, specialized timber construction, seismic restraints and more.

Building Construction Cost Data: Western Edition 2006

Reed Construction Data

Looseleaf edition of the most used, quoted, and respected unit price guide available to the construction industry. Means Building Construction Cost Data 2007 3 Ring Binder Book contains unit costs for more than 23,500 building components. These costs are carefully prepared from the experience of thousands of contractors and suppliers in the twelve months just before the book is published.  The 2007 Reference Section provides the depth of technical detail needed to estimate projects with precision and expertise. This invaluable supplemental information is not found in any other cost reference.  Important enhancements vital to your 2007 estimating work, include: Steel -- a comprehensive list of updated cost data for steel products including: Structural/reinforcing steel, joists, studs & pipes. This is a vitally important category for which you'll need the most up to date & accurate cost data.  "Green" building construction -- materials that are made from recycled products or are environmentally friendly such as waterless toilets, insulation made from recycled materials, rainwater collection systems, paints with no odor or vapors, recycled carpeting and padding, structure relocation (rather than demolition), ground water recovery systems, fuel cells for back-up energy, and solar energy.   Important enhancements vital to your 2007 estimating work, include: Security materials and systems - radiation monitoring equipment, window guards, air cleaning devices, uninterruptible power supplies, closed circuit video monitors, security gates, and parking barriers. Mold abatement -- substantially expanded and covers air ducts, walls and other applications.  Security Systems -- costs for various types of security systems including readers, keypads, and other standard identification and access control devices.  Demolition Lines -- a significant number of selective demolition lines included.

2007 Building Construction Cost Data Loose Leaf Binder

Reference

RSMeans

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.

How to Estimate with RSMeans Data: Basic Skills for Building Construction

Saleh A. Mubarak

A unique cost reference, updated and expanded, for architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, and managers Green building is no longer a trend. Since the publication of the widely read first edition of this book, green building has become a major advancement in design and construction. Building codes and standards have adopted much stricter energy efficiencies. Businesses, institutions, and communities have discovered huge savings, along with health and marketing advantages, in sustainable building. Private facilities, as well as public buildings for Federal, state, and local governments are increasingly required to design and build sustainably in both new construction and renovation. This Third Edition has been updated with the latest in green building tech-nologies, design concepts, standards, and costs. The chapters, case studies, and resources give you practical guidance on green building, including the latest on: <ul> <li> Green building approaches, materials, rating systems, standards, and guidelines </li> <li> Energy efficiencies, implementing energy modeling tools </li> <li> Designing and specifying, as well as commissioning, green building projects </li> <li> Often-specified products and materials, as well as a sample spec </li> <li> Goals and techniques for health, comfort, and productivity </li> <li> Evaluating the cost versus value of green products over their life cycle </li> <li> Low-cost green strategies, and special economic incentives and funding </li> <li> Building deconstruction and cost considerations </li> </ul> With a new chapter on greening of commercial real estate, this reference is a one-stop resource for the latest in green building approaches and implementation. The contributors, all prominent leaders in green building, include: <ul> <li> Mark Kalin, FAIA, FCSI, author of the original GreenSpec </li> <li> Andy Walker, Ph.D., PE, senior engineer with NREL </li> <li> Joseph Macaluso, AACE, certified cost consultant </li> </ul>

Green Building: Project Planning and Cost Estimating

Previously published as: RSMeans commercial renovation cost data.

Commercial Renovation Costs 2017: With RSMeans Data (Means Commercial Renovation Cost Data)

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Home Improvement & Design

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