RS Means Assemblies Cost Data is now updated for 2009

For quick and accurate square foot cost estimates and verifying unit price estimates…

Using the UNIFORMAT II numbering system as a guideline for consistent estimating and reporting this indispensable tool provides you with thousands of building assembly and component costs. With the accompanying drawings, explanations, component breakdowns, and reference tables all within one easy-to-use format you can quickly estimate a building's square foot cost and easily compare and price alternatives.

You'll find separate reference aids with code requirements to assist you in budgeting any job, or to quickly check a unit price estimate or subcontractor proposal. Tables of unit prices allow you to cost out virtually any combination of building components or assemblies in the logical sequence of how the building is built.

• All the building components required to develop accurate square foot cost estimates and verify unit price estimates.
• Diagrams, descriptions, specifications, and costs.
• Costs to assist in making design/build budgetary decisions based on preliminary or conceptual information.
• Updated reference information and cost planning guidelines.
• Square foot costs for 58 most common building types.
• Easy-to-use estimating forms and index.
• City Cost Indexes and Location Factors for material and installation for more than 930 zip code locations in the U.S. and selected locations in Canada, (including How to Use information).

The 2009 Edition contains information you are looking for such as:

• The latest construction methods and materials
• Extensive estimating reference tables
• Typical square foot costs for 160 buildings
• Trade labor crew and equipment costs
• A Key word index
• A new and improved CHANGE ORDER section that provides pointers, tips, and checklists for pricing change orders.
• City Cost Indexes covering all three-digit code sectional centers in the U.S. and selected locations in Canada. These cover more than 930 locations in all.