2008 RS Means Square Foot Costs 29th Edition

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2008 RS Means Square Foot Costs, 29th Edition

The 2008 RS Means Square Foot Costs provides clear descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Get the latest costs for over 6,500 building variations, modifications and add-ons.

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Author: RS Means
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2008
Pages: 512

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For architects, design/build contractors, real estate developers, corporate planners, appraisers and assessors . . .

2008 RS Means Square Foot Costs is useful for anyone who needs rapid budget cost estimates in the office, with a clientm or in the field. Architects, design-build contractors, real estate developers, corporate planners, appraisers, and assessors will find the book to be a valuable, time-saving tool.

This manual provides clear descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.

For those preparing more detailed estimates, costs are broken down into "assemblies" component specifications and costs. This fully illustrated section simplifies component identification and pricing.

The 2008 Edition contains:

Reliable square foot costs for 100 "standard" structures, with complete cost breakdowns of included systems - ensure convenience and easy budget estimating.
The latest costs for over 6,000 building variations, modifications and "add-ons"- help you keep your estimate current and quickly price possible "extras" as details are ironed out.
2008 costs for over 6,500 in-place components - allow you to fine-tune system costs to reflect unique situations.
Location factors, arranged by zip code, for more than 930 different sites in the U.S. and Canada. Makes it easy to estimate accurately for your particular locale.
An A-Z Glossary that provides definitions of unfamiliar terms.
How-to pages and sample forms - help you every step of the way.
Blank estimating forms - can be copied right from the page or adapted to your particular needs.

With costs for more than 100 standard structures - for every model structure, you'll find cost per square foot of floor area for a range of sizes and types.

Structures that are priced for you include:

Data center (computer)
Hotels
Churches
Single-story factories and office buildings
Residences and custom luxury homes
Convenience and department stores
Schools and day care facilities
Sports facilities
Car dealerships and service stations
Fire and police stations
Hospitals and other health care facilities
Apartment buildings - up to 24 stories
Restaurants
And more.

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
Residential: Introduction; Worksheets; Economy; Average; Custom; Luxury; Adjustments. Commercial, Industrial and Institutional: Introduction; Examples; Building Types; Depreciation. Assemblies: A. Substructure; B. Shell; C. Interiors; D. Services; E. Equipment and Furnishings; F. Special Construction; G. Building Sitework. Reference Information: General Conditions; Location Factors; Cost Indexes; Glossary; Forms.