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

About the editors:

RSMeans Estimating Handbook was reviewed and updated by the Means engineering staff and an independent team of leading engineers, estimators, and project managers. Known as the "construction cost experts," RSMeans, a product line of Reed Construction Data, has been the nation's leading publisher of construction cost information and reference data for more than 60 years. The company provides publications, data, seminars, and consulting services for building design, construction, and facilities professionals, as well as the insurance industry and municipal and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada.