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This comprehensive dataset contains every individual dataset we have to offer, delivering unparalleled depth and breadth of data for new construction, renovation projects, civil construction, residential construction and facilities maintenance. No matter the size of the project, this package includes the industry’s most expansive and accurate data for construction cost estimating.

Full Library includes all datasets with costs searchable by MasterFormat:

• Commercial Construction Costs (11 datasets) - Covers building new construction, commercial renovation, concrete and masonry, electrical, green building, heavy construction, interior construction, mechanical, plumbing and site work and landscape.
• Facilities Costs (4 datasets) - Encompasses construction, maintenance and repair, general maintenance and preventive maintenance with editable schedules.
• Residential Construction Costs (1 dataset) -Provides comprehensive cost data for residential construction tasks.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Costs Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Type: Standard Union, Open Shop, Residential, Repair & Remodel

A collection of cost data specifically designed to meet the needs of professionals responsible for the maintenance, construction and renovation of commercial, industrial, municipal and institutional properties. With more than 50,000-line items across 30 CSI MasterFormat Divisions, this package includes expanded renovation type tasks.

The following datasets are included and searchable by MasterFormat:

• Building Construction Costs - General construction areas from groundworks to finishing, including site surveying, excavation, framing, to interior finishes like furnishings, paint, ideal for new commercial and industrial projects.

• Commercial Renovation & Interior Costs - Commercial renovation and interior cost data, covering tasks such as surveys, demolition, painting, drywall, decorative glass, partitions, plumbing fixtures and appliance installations. Ideal for comprehensive commercial renovation and interior build-out projects.

• Facility Construction Costs - Almost every imaginable cost associated with building and facility construction and maintenance work, including geodesic domes, detention cells, plumbing and interior finishes.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Cost Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Types: Open Shop, Standard Union, Repair & Remodel

The extensive Master Union Cost Data dataset integrates nine different datasets into one package, covering everything from heavy earthwork and concrete work to all common mechanical, electrical and plumbing tasks for new commercial construction as well as renovation type work.

The following datasets are included and searchable by MasterFormat:

• Building Construction Costs - Covers general construction areas from groundwork to finishings. Ideal for new commercial and industrial projects.

• Commercial Renovation & Interiors - Covers tasks such as surveys, demolition, painting, drywall, decorative glass, partitions, plumbing fixtures and appliance installations, ideal for comprehensive commercial renovation and interior build-out projects.

• Electrical Costs - Includes electrical components such as conduit, light switches, transformers and car charging stations and many other electrical components and equipment for commercial and industrial electrical work.

• Plumbing Costs - Plumbing related tasks including insulation, valves, water heaters and common bathroom fixtures for commercial plumbing systems.

• Mechanical Costs - Includes mechanical tasks such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, pipe fittings, boilers, thermostats and refrigeration ideal for residential to large-scale commercial buildings.

• Site Work & Landscape, Concrete & Masonry Costs - Exterior preparation and improvement tasks like ADA-compliant access ramps, hazardous waste management, decorative concrete installations to erosion control, utilities, grading, fencing, driveways, sod and plants.

• Green Building Costs - Covers green construction tasks including mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Focused on sustainability.

• Heavy Construction Costs - Includes tasks for specialized construction tasks for large-scale and heavy construction projects such as marine transportation, environmental and large horizontal infrastructure builds.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Costs Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Type: Standard Union, Open Shop

The Commercial Construction package provides over 50,000-unit cost line items across 30 CSI MasterFormat Divisions for all general construction areas with extended cost data for mechanical, electrical and plumbing tasks.

The following datasets are included and searchable by MasterFormat:

• Building Construction Costs - Covers general construction areas from groundwork to finishings, ideal for new commercial and industrial projects.

• Electrical Costs - Includes electrical components such as conduit, light switches, transformers and car charging stations and many other electrical components and equipment for commercial and industrial electrical work. 

• Plumbing Costs - Plumbing related tasks including insulation, valves, water heaters and common bathroom fixtures for commercial plumbing systems.

• Mechanical Costs - Includes mechanical tasks such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, pipe fittings, boilers, thermostats and refrigeration. Ideal for residential to large-scale commercial buildings.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Costs Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Type: Standard Union, Open Shop

The Civil Package is designed to estimate the cost of small and large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects.  This comprehensive package includes over 38,000-unit cost line items for a wide variety of tasks including site prep work, highways, bridges, utilities, marine work and more across 29 CSI MasterFormat Divisions.

The following datasets are included and searchable by MasterFormat:

• Building Construction Costs - Covers general construction areas from groundwork to finishings. Ideal for new commercial and industrial projects.

• Site Work & Landscape, Concrete & Masonry Costs - Exterior preparation and improvement tasks like ADA-compliant access ramps, hazardous waste management, decorative concrete installations to erosion control, utilities, grading, fencing, driveways, sod and plants.

• Heavy Construction Costs - Includes tasks for specialized construction tasks for large-scale and heavy construction projects such as marine transportation, environmental and large horizontal infrastructure builds.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Costs Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Type: Standard Union, Open Shop

Ideal for professionals who take on projects that span new commercial construction as well as moderate to major commercial, industrial and multi-family housing renovation projects.

The following datasets are included and searchable by MasterFormat:

• Building Construction Costs - General construction areas from groundworks to finishing, including site surveying, excavation, framing, to interior finishes like furnishings, paint, ideal for new commercial and industrial projects. 

• Commercial Renovation & Interior Costs - Commercial renovation and interior cost data, covering tasks such as surveys, demolition, painting, drywall, decorative glass, partitions, plumbing fixtures and appliance installations. Ideal for comprehensive commercial renovation and interior build-out projects.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Cost Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Types: Standard Union, Open Shop, Repair & Remodel

The Facilities Construction Costs dataset is devoted specifically to the needs of professionals responsible for the maintenance, construction and renovation of commercial, industrial, municipal and institutional properties. This reference provides immediate access to every imaginable cost associated with facilities construction and renovation, plus maintenance tasks with more than 48,000-unit price line items across 29 CSI MasterFormat Divisions.

• Task for geodesic domes, wood frames, detention cells, louvers, conveying equipment, waste handling equipment and more.

• Includes interior build-out tasks included baths, kitchen sinks, lavatories, service sinks, showers, urinals, water coolers and water closets.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Cost Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Type:  Repair & Remodel

The Building Construction Cost dataset continues to be the most used, quoted and respected unit price guide for building construction estimators across North America. The Building Construction dataset with RSMeans™ Data contains over 23,000 lines of costing data across 29 CSI MasterFormat Divisions that have been fully refreshed with the latest construction costs from our proprietary construction estimating database. The data has been meticulously assembled by industry-leading teams of cost researchers, project engineers and data scientists.

This publication has been the building construction estimators first choice for reliable new commercial construction price data for more than 80 years.

• Organized in CSI MasterFormat 2018.

• Best for estimating commercial and industrial new construction, as well as large multi-family housing projects.

• Covers general construction areas from groundworks to finishing, including site surveying, excavation, framing, to interior finishes like furnishings, paint and toilets.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Costs Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Type: Standard Union

The Commercial Renovation & Interior Costs dataset is designed for commercial renovation, repair and remodeling projects of any size.

• Includes data from each MasterFormat Division, with expanded coverage for interior specific divisions (Divisions 9, 10, 11 and 12). 

• Since the dataset includes unit prices, it can be used to develop budgetary and detailed estimates.  

• Includes tasks such as surveys, demolition, painting, drywall, appliance installation, decorative glass, skylights, plumbing fixtures and more.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Cost Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Types: Standard Union, Repair & Remodel

The RSMeans™ Data Electrical Costs dataset is an extensive collection of costs specifically tailored for electrical work, including wiring, lighting and power distribution systems. Covers everything from detailed large-scale scopes of work, such as complete building wiring, to smaller tasks like fixture installations and minor upgrades. This pricing guide provides over 14,000-line items across 24 CSI MasterFormat Divisions with the latest costs for a variety of building materials, including LED light fixtures, knob and tube wiring, light switches, circuit breakers, green materials, wind turbines, electrical meters, car charging stations and many other common electrical components and equipment.

• Includes electrical, communications and electronic safety and security divisions, as well as Division 25 (Integrated Automation), ensuring coverage of both traditional and advanced electrical systems.

• Well-suited for estimating costs on a variety of projects, from standard installations to innovative renewable energy systems, making it an invaluable tool for both new construction and upgrades.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Cost Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Types: Standard Union

The Green Building Costs RSMeans™ Data dataset is designed to aid construction professionals focused on sustainable design and building practices. This comprehensive pricing guide provides detailed cost information for a wide range of  sustainable building products and systems, including high-efficiency HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as photovoltaic panels, green roofs, wind power and high-performance glass.

Whether you're working on new commercial construction or renovation projects, this dataset offers the essential data needed to accurately estimate, plan and budget for environmentally sustainable construction.

• Utilize the data to compare different green building materials and systems, helping you make informed decisions that align with both sustainability goals and budget constraints.

• Leverage comprehensive assemblies and unit prices to create precise cost estimates, ensuring accurate budgeting and resource allocation.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Costs Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Type: Standard Union

The Heavy Construction dataset includes costs for all types of heavy construction from highways, bridges, utilities, rails and marine projects to transportation, environmental and large horizontal infrastructure builds. It includes unit costs for over 17,000 work items across 22 CSI MasterFormat Divisions covering earthwork, grading, prep work for foundations and more.

• Operation and maintenance of exterior improvements

• Concrete: Structural, precast, cast-in-place and specialty. Construction and paving of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveways.

• Facility septic and sanitary sewerage systems.

• Utilities, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, metals and much more.

• Specific costs for marine-type projects including levees, floodwalls, breakwaters, jetties, docks and marine piles.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Costs Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Type: Standard Union

An extensive collection of costs specifically tailored for mechanical construction projects, including HVAC, plumbing and piping systems. Covers everything from detailed large-scale scopes of work, such as complete system installations, to smaller tasks like equipment replacements and minor upgrades. This pricing guide provides over 18,000-line items across 23 CSI MasterFormat Divisions with the latest costs for a variety of mechanical related tasks including boilers, ductwork, thermostats, refrigeration systems and all necessary components to install complex HVAC systems.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Cost Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Types: Standard Union

A comprehensive collection of costs specifically tailored for plumbing related work, including pipe installations, fixture setups and drainage systems. Covers everything from detailed large-scale scopes of work, such as complete fire suppression systems and building plumbing, to smaller tasks like fixture replacements and minor pipe repairs. This pricing guide provides over 17,000 cost line items across 23 CSI MasterFormat Divisions with the latest costs for a variety of plumbing tasks including commercial and residential plumbing fixtures, water heaters, water coolers, swimming pool pump systems and more.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Cost Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Types: Standard Union

The Residential Costs RSMeans™™ Data dataset is aimed at estimating the cost of new residential construction. The dataset includes tasks from excavation to roofing to internal build-out, including foundations, framing, windows, doors, kitchen appliances and more across 24 CSI MasterFormat Divisions.

• Contains information on a summary level for budgetary purposes.

• Provides information for economy, average, custom and luxury homes.

• In addition to unit costs, recommended fee percentages based on total costs for taxes, insurance, architectural fees and more are included.  

• Unit costs are organized in CSI MasterFormat 2018.

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Cost Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Type: Residential

The Site Work & Landscape, Concrete & Masonry Costs RSMeans™ Data dataset is a unified dataset tailored for professionals involved in both site work and concrete/masonry projects. This unified guide provides detailed cost data for a wide range of tasks, from infrastructure improvements and environmental construction to concrete and masonry work. Whether you're estimating costs for ADA-compliant access ramps, hazardous waste management or decorative concrete installations, this dataset covers over 19,800-unit line items across 23 CSI MasterFormat Divisions.

• Includes detailed pricing for a variety of exterior improvements, utilities, security items and more, providing a comprehensive resource for projects ranging from basic site preparation to complex masonry installations.

• Unit costs are organized in CSI MasterFormat 2018

Supplemental Information Included: City Cost Index, Historical Cost Index, localization factors, equipment rental costs, crew listings, reference tables, common abbreviations and general estimating tips

Level of Costs Detail: Unit Costs

Labor Type: Standard Union