2025 Mechanical Costs Book

The 2025 Mechanical Costs Book with RSMeans data gives you materials, equipment and labor costs to develop reliable mechanical cost estimates for even the most complex mechanical construction projects.

• Perform feasibility studies‚Äîmake accurate price comparisons between various mechanical components or entire systems
• Access labor cost data‚Äîuse the detailed labor cost, equipment and productivity information for project scheduling purposes
• Analyze costs‚Äîthis guide serves multiple functions: designing, estimating and validating; and helps you compare project costs in clear, easy-to-use terms

Supplemental Information Included: Equipment Rentals, Crews, Historical Cost Indexes, City Cost Indexes, Location Factors, Reference Tables, Change Orders, Project Costs, Square Foot Project Size Modifier, Abbreviations

Level of Cost Detail: Unit Costs, Assemblies

The 2025 Mechanical Costs Book With RSMeans Data is specifically tailored for mechanical construction projects, offering detailed cost information for HVAC, plumbing and piping systems. This comprehensive guide includes over 18,000 line items across 23 CSI MasterFormat Divisions and 1,200 pre-built assemblies, providing pricing for everything from large-scale system installations to smaller tasks like equipment replacements and minor repairs. Whether you're managing the installation of complex HVAC systems or estimating the costs of routine maintenance, this book delivers the reliable data you need to ensure accurate project planning and budgeting.

• Covers a wide range of mechanical tasks, including detailed pricing for boilers, ductwork, refrigeration systems and thermostat installations, tailored to the unique needs of mechanical contractors.  
• Equally valuable for new construction projects and retrofitting existing systems, enabling precise cost estimates whether installing a new HVAC system or performing routine upgrades.
• Perform feasibility studies — make accurate price comparisons between various mechanical components or entire systems.
• Analyze costs — this guide serves multiple functions: designing, estimating and validating. Compare project costs in clear, easy-to-use terms.
• Unit costs are organized in CSI MasterFormat 2018.  
• Assemblies are organized in UniFormat II.

Supplemental Information Included: Equipment rental costs, crew listings, Historical Cost Indexes, City Cost Indexes, location factors, reference tables, change order best practices, project size modifiers, labore trade rates including overhead and profit and common abbreviations.

Level of Cost Detail: Unit Costs, Assemblies

Labor Type: Standard Union