Introduction to Unit Cost Databases
Discover the ultimate tool for creating detailed cost estimates with RSMeans Data, an industry-leading unit cost database consisting of over 92,000 line items covering all types of construction work tasks. This comprehensive database includes detailed unit cost line items for materials, labor and equipment, factoring in productivity rates to ensure accurate projections. The unit cost line items are organized by the Construction Specifications Institute's (CSI) MasterFormat® for consistency across all datasets. Unit costs are available for various construction areas, including general construction, facilities construction, maintenance and management and trade-specific categories like electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. Additionally, RSMeans Data offers more than 12,000 cost item assemblies, providing a breakdown of individual components and respective unit prices to streamline the estimating process.
Detailed Breakdown of RSMeans Data Construction Estimating Costs
Building Construction Cost Data
The Building Construction Cost Data boasts over 25,000 unit cost line items across 29 CSI MasterFormat divisions for all general construction areas. From groundworks to finishing, tasks include site surveying, excavation and framing and finishing. Materials include lumber, steel beams, concrete and masonry products, as well as interior finish and furnishings, windows, paint and toilets.
This flagship RSMeans Data title is ideal for new or major renovation commercial and industrial projects.
Building Construction Cost Data is available in multiple formats including Online, book and CD.
Electrical Cost Data with Assemblies
The Electrical Cost Data contains over 14,000 unit cost line items across 24 CSI MasterFormat Divisions. The Electrical Cost dataset includes in place costs for conduit, light switches, switchgear, transformers, car charging stations, integrated automation termination blocks and many other common electrical components and equipment.
Also included are almost 300 pre-configured assemblies ranging from hot water heater systems, boilers, fire suppression systems and site prep work, such as trenching and electrical utilities.
Electrical Cost Data is available in multiple formats including Online, book and CD.
Concrete and Masonry Cost Data with Assemblies
Concrete and Masonry Cost Data has over 7,000 unit cost line items for concrete and masonry tasks across 20 CSI MasterFormat Divisions from Cast-In-Place or precast concrete to bricks, grout and mortar, as well as chimneys, natural and processed stone and conduit in or under concrete slabs.
Concrete and Masonry Cost Data includes over 1,700 pre-configured assemblies from site prep to foundations, strip footingsand specialty foundations slab on grade options,as well as Cast-In Place and Precast columns and beams. For interior projects, assemblies are available for wall partitions and stairs.
Concrete and Masonry Cost Data is available in multiple formats including Online, book and CD.
Plumbing Cost Data with Assemblies
Plumbing Cost Data contains over 17,000 unit cost line items across 23 CSI MasterFormat Divisions for estimating the cost of plumbing related tasks ranging from insulation to valves to commercial and residential plumbing fixtures. It also includes water heaters andfiltration equipment as well as water coolers and swimming pool systems.
In addition to unit costing data, over 1,200 pre-configured assemblies for water distribution systems, water drainage, sprinklers down to common bathroom components such as showers, bathtubs, showers and laundry systems.
Plumbing Cost Data is available in multiple formats including Online, book and CD.
Mechanical Cost Data with Assemblies
Mechanical Cost Data has over 18,000 unit cost line items across 23 CSI MasterFormat Divisions for mechanical related common mechanical work ranging from residential to large-scale commercial buildings and includes pipe, fittings, boilers, ductwork, thermostats, refrigeration systems and all of the necessary components to install complex HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
In addition to unit costing data, over 1,200 pre-configured assemblies ranging from substructure drainage piping and earthwork to heating and cooling systems.
Mechanical Cost Data is available in multiple formats including Online, book and CD.
Site Work and Landscape Cost Data with Assemblies
Site Work and Landscape Cost Data includes over 20,000 unit cost line items across 23 CSI MasterFormat Divisions for exterior preparation, development and improvements, including erosion control, utilities, rough and finish grading, fencing, driveways and walkways, topsoil, sod and plants.
In addition to unit costing data, over 600 pre-configured assemblies are included such as roadways, mechanical and electrical utilities, retaining walls, swimming pools and the associated earthwork and clearing
Site Work and Landscape Cost Data is available in multiple formats including Online, book and CD.
Green Building Cost Data with Assemblies
Green Building Cost Data has over 10,000 unit cost line items across 22 CSI MasterFormat Divisions designed to aid construction professionals in estimating, planning and budgeting the cost of green construction for both new commercial construction and renovation work. The “green” or sustainable building costs are solely determined by RSMeans Data engineering staff and do not represent compliance with any specific industry, association or standard.
In this section, costing data includes all general construction areas like mechanical, electrical and plumbing along with commonly used materials including lumber, steel beams, concrete and masonry products, as well as interior finish and furnishings, windows, paint and toilets.
In addition to unit costing data, this dataset includes over 220 pre-configured assemblies.
Green Building Cost Data is available in multiple formats including Online, book and CD.
Heavy Construction Cost Data with Assemblies
Heavy Construction Cost Data includes over 17,000 unit cost line items across 22 CSI MasterFormat Divisions. This database is unique for specialized construction cost estimating including marine, transportation, environmental and large horizontal infrastructure builds. The Heavy Construction dataset includes excavation and site prep work for foundations, including grading. Also included are specific costs for marine-type projects including levees, floodwalls, breakwaters, jetties, docks and marine piles.
Hundreds of pre-configured assemblies are included, ranging from site clearing and earthwork to storm sewer systems with maintenance holes and headwalls or gas lines.
Heavy Construction Cost Data is available in multiple formats including Online, book and CD.
Facilities Construction Cost Data with Assemblies
Facilities Construction Cost Data includes over 49,000 unit cost line items across 29 CSI MasterFormat Divisions. This dataset includes costs for geodesic domes, detention cells, and X-ray shielding — all the way down to individual sinks, plumbing and bathroom fixtures.
The dataset is the most comprehensive costing guide for individuals and teams that are responsible for the maintenance, construction and renovation of commercial, industrial, municipal and institutional properties across any building type, including hospitals, schools, correctional facilities and marine buildings. The costing data in this comprehensive guide includes almost every imaginable cost associated with building and facility construction and maintenance work.
This dataset also features over 1,380 pre-configured assemblies from earth and site work through interior finishes, including excavation, parking lots, sidewalks, plumbing, elevators and escalators, windows and walls.
Facilities Construction Cost Data is available in multiple formats including Online, book and CD.
Residential Cost Data with Assemblies
Residential Cost Data includes over 13,000 unit cost line items across 24 CSI MasterFormat Divisions in a uniquely assembled database for cost estimating aimed at residential new construction. Costing includes work from the ground up – excavation, foundations, framing, windows, doors, sinks and kitchen appliances. In addition to unit costs, recommended fee percentages based on total costs for taxes, insurance, architectural fees and more are included.
This dataset also features nearly 5,000 pre-configured assemblies for foundations, footings, septics, fencing, roofing, drywall, carpeting and stairways.
Residential Cost Data is available in multiple formats including Online, book and CD.
Commercial Renovation Cost Data with Assemblies
Commercial Renovation Cost Data includes over 20,000 unit cost line items across 27 CSI MasterFormat Divisions for commercial renovation, repair and remodeling cost estimating. Cost estimating data includes surveys, demolition, storage and potential costs for remediation. Typical costs such as paint, drywall (gypsum), sinks, toilets, dumpsters, signage and appliances are also included.
This dataset also features over 1,500 pre-configured assemblies including selective demolition for building elements, including walls, windows, doors and many more. It also includes assemblies for foundations, footings, wall and flooring, elevators, medical equipment, heating and air systems.
Commercial Renovation Cost Data is available in multiple formats including Online, book and CD.
Interior Cost Data
Interior Cost Data includes over 16,000 unit cost line items across 23 CSI MasterFormat Divisions focused on cost estimating for new commercial interior projects, commonly referred to as interior build-out construction. Interior projects are critical for turning an internal shell of a space into something functional and useful — whether it be retail, restaurant or office spaces.
This dataset also features over 1,900 pre-configured assemblies for budgetary cost estimating and includes costs for decorative glass and concrete block walls, skylights, hatches, partitions, walk and doorways, plumbing fixtures and appliances.
Interior Cost Data is available in multiple formats including Online, book and CD.
Light Commercial Cost Data
Interior Cost Data includes over 16,000 unit cost line items across 23 CSI MasterFormat Divisions focused on cost estimating for new commercial interior projects, commonly referred to as interior build-out construction. Interior projects are critical for turning an internal shell of a space into something functional and useful — whether it be retail, restaurant or office spaces.
This dataset also features over 1,900 pre-configured assemblies for budgetary cost estimating and includes costs for decorative glass and concrete block walls, skylights, hatches, partitions, walk and doorways, plumbing fixtures and appliances.
Interior Cost Data is available in multiple formats including Online, book and CD.
Residential Repair & Remodeling Cost Data
Residential Repair & Remodeling Cost Data includes nearly 4,000 unit cost line items across 23 CSI MasterFormat Divisions. This cost estimating data covers the most common repair and remodeling projects for residential properties. The dataset includes costs from foundation to finish – such as demolition, installation, painting, cleaning and more.
Residential Repair & Remodeling Cost Data is available in book format.