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Unit Prices, Man-Hours, Geographic Modifiers, Roads, Utilities This is the only book of its kind for public works construction. BNI Public Works Costbook is an essential reference for contractors, engineers, architects, facilities managers - any construction professional who must provide an estimate or any type of building project. Whether working up a preliminary estimate or submitting a formal bid, the costs listed here can quickly and easily be tailored to your needs. All costs are based on national averages, while a table of modifiers is provided for regional adjustments. Overhead and profit are included in all costs. Complete man-hour tables follow the unit costs to provide data on typical durations of specific tasks. This information can be used to schedule projects as well as to determine specific labor costs based on local labor rates. BNI Public Works Costbook has up-to-the-minute labor and material prices for most public works and infrastructure projects:
In addition, to make specific items even easier to locate, there is a complete alphabetical index. A section on square foot costs provides an overview of project costs for different building types - commercial, residential, etc. - with summaries of the actual projects. Square foot costs are invaluable for making budget estimates and checking prices when time is a factor. The "Features in this Book" section presents a clear overview of the many features of this book. Included is an explanation of the data, sample page layout and discussion of how to best use the information in the book. This is what the industry has been asking for -- a costbook tailored to the special needs of public works construction. BNI Public Works Costbook is the first professionally engineered costbook designed for public works and infrastructure projects. This latest edition features geographical indexes that provide in-depth, individual coverage for all 50 states and more than 200 cities across the United States. CSI MASTERFORMAT All data in the Costbook pages and Man-Hour tables is organized according to the CSI MASTERFORMAT - the industry standard numbering/classification system. The construction estimating information in this book is divided into two main sections: Costbook Pages and Man-Hour Tables. Each is organized to the 16 divisions of the CSI MASTERFORMAT. In addition, there are extensive Construction Reference Tables, Geographic Cost Modifiers, Square Foot Tables and a detailed Index. Sample pages with graphic explanations are included before the Costbook pages, Man-Hour Tables and Square Foot Tables. Table of Contents
Includes: Book Published by: BNi Building News ISBN: 978-155701-661-4 482 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11 |
