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2008 RS Means Mechanical Cost Data, 31st Edition

2008 RS Means Mechanical Cost Data, 30th Edition

The 2008 RS Means Mechanical Cost Data provides definitive data on unit costs for materials, methods, equipment and other building services. Ideal for new installations or retrofit/renovation projects.

List Price $149.95
Website Price $119.96

Author: RS Means
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2008
Pages: 728

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Description

We've got the answers to your questions about HVAC/controls costs.

Definitive data on unit costs for materials, methods, equipment and other building services. Plus for every line item, you get the crew and productivity information you need, as well as bare costs for material, labor and equipment, and costs with overhead and profit.

The new 2008 RS Means Mechanical Cost Data enables you to handle every kind of mechanical estimating problem. Use it for:

Feasibility studies - Make accurate price comparisons between various mechanical components or entire systems.
Labor cost data - Use the detailed labor cost, equipment and productivity information for project scheduling purposes.
Analyzing costs better - Serving the triple functions of designing, estimating, and checking, this manual helps you compare project costs in clear, easy-to-use terms.

This cost data is referenced by professionals nationwide from contractors and engineers to architects and facility managers.

Includes hundreds of unit costs for:

Basic materials and methods.
Building services and process piping.
Plumbing fixtures and equipment.
Refrigeration equipment.
Heating, ventilation and A/C equipment.
HVAC instrumentation and controls.
Testing/adjusting/balancing.
Selective demolition.
Cable, pipe, insulation.

Common Assemblies with Easy Plug-in Pricing for Hundreds of Variations.

Assemblies include a range of options in:

Energy supply.
Heat and cooling generating systems.
Distribution systems and package systems.
Controls and instrumentation.
Dust/fume collectors.
Building sitework.

Back-of-the-Book Reference Section:

Answers questions.
Saves time.
Helps you avoid costly oversights and errors.

RS Means invaluable reference section. Includes background data on specific unit cost lines . . . tips on component selection . . . estimating guidelines . . . as well as:

Extensive listings of items provide a wide range of options to fill gaps when pricing complete HVAC systems.
Complete section on pricing Change Orders covers key factors to consider when estimating project changes.
New labor adjustment factors.
New condensing boilers.
More stainless steel pipe fittings.
Updated unit prices in the new MasterFormat 2004 system, assemblies cost tables, and square foot costs give you up-to-date cost data for any HVAC estimating need.
Location Factors for over 930 areas cover all US zip code sectional centers and selected Canadian postal zones.

And:

FREE RS Means Hotline: Personalized help in using RS Means cost data effectively in your estimating.
FREE email subscription to the RS Means quarterly update service online newsletter - a comprehensive report on market indicators and construction price trends.

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Contents
Unit Prices: 1: General Requirements. 2: Existing Conditions. 3: Concrete. 4: Masonry. 5: Metals. 6: Wood, Plastics and Composites. 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection. 8: Openings. 9: Finishes. 10: Specialties. 11: Equipment. 13: Special Construction. 14: Conveying Equipment. 22: Plumbing. 23: Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning. 26: Electrical. 28: Electronic Safety and Security. 31. Earthwork. 32: Exterior Improvements. 33: Utilities. 44: Pollution Control Equipment. Assemblies: A: Substructure. D: Services. G: Building Sitework. Reference Information: Equipment Rental Costs. Crews. Cost Indexes. Reference Tables. Square Foot Costs.