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With your 2025 RSMeans Data Cost Book, you have access to the most reliable construction cost estimating data available. You also have access to comprehensive training courses that fit every schedule and learning style. Taught by industry experts with decades of experience, our construction and estimating training courses are a premier way to brush up on estimating skills, take a deep dive into the bid process and earn Continuing Education credits from American Institute of Architects or Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering.
Access Quarterly Construction Cost Index Updates
To ensure you’re referencing the most up-to-date material, labor and equipment costs for your estimates, download the most recent quarterly cost index updates.
The actual January 2025 Historical Index = 293.9
The actual April 2025 Historical Index = 295.8
The actual April 2025 Historical Index = 295.8
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Q1 Key Materials Q1 City Cost Index |
Q2 Key Materials Q2 City Cost Index |
Take advantage of additional key information that includes city cost indexes, productivity rates, crew composition and contractors overhead and profit rates with our quarterly data updates.
2025 Construction Project Costs Per Square Foot
The 2025 project costs are broken down into 28 categories or building types for ease of use.
Included within each category are architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and total costs.
Sample Cost Estimates
Unit and Assembly estimates developed by our analysts and engineers with data from the books to help get you started.