RS Means Assemblies Cost Data 2007 by Barbara Balboni, Rsmeans Engineering RSMeans; 32nd edition (2006) List Price:    $223.95 Your Price:  $141.09 Check price and buy it at: amazon.com , amazon.co.uk

For quick and accurate square foot cost estimates and verifying unit price estimates…

This indispensable tool provides you with thousands of building assembly and component costs. With the accompanying drawings, explanations, component breakdowns, and reference tables all within one easy-to-use format you can quickly estimate a building's square foot cost and easily compare and price alternatives.

You'll find separate reference aids with code requirements to assist you in budgeting any job, or to quickly check a unit price estimate or subcontractor proposal. Tables of unit prices allow you to cost out virtually any combination of building components or assemblies in the logical sequence of how the building is built.

Using the UNIFORMAT II numbering system as a guideline for consistent estimating and reporting, Means Assemblies Cost Data 2007 enables you to easily price and compare various building assemblies. Use the manual's complete examples and references to build your own assembly cost data file.

The 2007 edition features:

• All the building components required to develop accurate square foot cost estimates and verify unit price estimates.
• Diagrams, descriptions, specifications, and costs.
• Costs to assist in making design/build budgetary decisions based on preliminary or conceptual information.
• Updated reference information and cost planning guidelines.
• Square foot costs for 58 most common building types.
• Easy-to-use estimating forms and index.
• City Cost Indexes and Location Factors for material and installation for more than 930 zip code locations in the U.S. and selected locations in Canada, (including How to Use information).