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This comprehensive reference by RS Means 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.
RS Mean Estimating Handbook will help you:
- 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.
The book includes information on sizing, productivity, equipment requirements, code-mandated specifications, design standards, and engineering factors - all organized according to the latest CSI MasterFormat classification system.
Some of the new features and updated content include:
- 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.
From the Foreword
How this Book Is Arranged
This book provides technical data required to prepare quantity takeoffs and complete construction cost estimates for major construction projects. It will help design and construction professionals compare the cost of design alternatives, perform cost analysis and value engineering, and review estimate quotes and change orders prepared by others. The book includes information on sizing, productivity, equipment requirements, design standards, and engineering factors - all organized according to the latest 2004 CSI MasterFormat classification system.
This edition has been completely updated with new and expanded technical information and arranged according to the newest MasterFormat system for ease of use. Added content covers a range of construction specialties.
RSMeans Estimating Handbook, Third Edition, was reviewed and updated by the RSMeans engineering staff and an independent reviewer. (See "About the Editors" and the "Acknowledgments" for more about the contributors to this publication.)
Each division of this book is divided into four sections: an introduction, estimating tips, a checklist, and estimating data section.
- The introduction provides an overview of what is included in each division.
- The tips provide shortcuts, hints on how to avoid pitfalls, and other handy estimating information.
- The checklists will help to make sure that all items are included in an estimate.
- The estimating data, the main section of each division, includes numerous charts and tables with information and assistance for all aspects of construction estimating.
The appendices of the book include the Historical Cost Indexes and City Cost Indexes, in addition to abbreviations, conversion tables, equivalents, formulas, and other general information useful when preparing construction estimates. The comprehensive index can be used to pinpoint any specific topic.
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