BNI Mechanical Electrical Costbook 2009
Detailed Reference with Coverage of the Most Technical Aspects of Building Construction Mechanical and Electrical Components

By BNI Building News

From pipe to receptacle, this detailed reference book provides extensive coverage of the most technical aspects of building construction. With thousands of current, reliable mechanical and electrical costs at your fingertips, you can estimate quickly and accurately.

All data is organized according to the CSI Master form--so you can find the costs you need, quickly and easily.

Plumbing, Sprinklers and Fire Protection, Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning, Electrical

The mechanical and electrical portions of a building typically account for 30% of more of construction costs. This type of work is very specialized and includes many various types of materials and installations which require detailed pricing -- piping, valves, ducts, fan, chillers, condensers, conduit, transformers, etc.

All of these technical areas are covered. All costs are organized according to the industry standard CSI MASTERFORMAT which allows even the non-specialist to estimate easily. Over 14,000 unit prices, broken down into material and labor costs, and complete man-hour tables provide maximum coverage and flexibility.

Table of Contents

CSI MASTERFORMAT, vi
Features In This Book, ix
Sample Costbook Page, xi

Costbook Pages, 1
Man-Hour Tables, 289
Supporting Construction Reference Data, 433
Geographic Cost Modifiers, 469
Square Foot Tables, 479

Index, 491