RS Means Square Foot Construction Costs Data 2009 Book

Square foot construction costs for architects, design/build contractors, real estate developers, corporate planners, appraisers and assessors…

Means Square Foot Construction Costs 2009 is useful to anyone who needs rapid budget square foot construction cost estimates-whether in the office, with a client, or in the field. This is a valuable, time-saving tool that gives you clear descriptions, square foot construction costs and illustrations of hundreds of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.

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

The 2009 Edition contains:

• Reliable 2009 square foot construction costs for 100 "standard" structures
• The latest costs for more than 6,000 building variations, modifications and "add-ons"-so you can keep your estimate current as details are ironed out-and quickly price out
• The addition of square foot construction costs for Internet and Telephone wiring and UPS (uninterruptible power supply) in appropriate models
• 2009 square foot construction costs for more than 6,500 in-place components-so you can 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

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 a variety of exterior wall materials and framing.

Structures that are priced for you include:

• Data center (computer)
• Hotels
• Churches
• Single-story factories and office buildings
• Residences and custom luxury homes
• Convenience & 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 Means Estimating Hotline: Personalized help in using Means data effectively in your estimating.
• FREE email subscription to The Change Notice on-line quarterly newsletter-a comprehensive report on market indicators, construction price trends, regulations, and industry news.

Click here to view a sample page (PDF format).

505 pages, illustrated.

Click here for a description of the recommended companion book, Square Foot & Assemblies Estimating Methods, Third Edition.

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