Construction Estimating: RSMeans and Cost Data

Learn what construction cost data is and how you can leverage it to accurately estimate costs for construction projects.

Introduction

• How to use construction cost data
• What you should know

1. Getting Started

• Cost data and labor rate definitions
• Units of measurement
• Different types of construction costing
• Data formats

2. Looking Up Data

• Using a printed unit page
• Using a printed area page
• Using a printed volume page and composite crew
• City index adjustment
• What's included in cost data

3. RSMeans and RSMeans Online

• Starting RSMeans Online
• Using the search feature
• Creating an estimate
• Add items to estimate
• Add assemblies to estimate
• Estimate reports
• Using the square foot estimator

Conclusion

• Next steps