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RSMeans® Open Shop Building Construction Cost Data 2015

RSMeans Open Shop Building Construction Cost Data 2015

31st Annual Edition

Completely updated pricing for 2015!Simplify project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and estimating with this all-inclusive cost guide packed with thousands of unit costs for open shop construction in the United States and Canada. Get the most reliable cost information on materials and equipment, plus productivity information including labor hours and daily output for open shop crews.

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ISBN 978-1-940238-89-0

RSMeans Catalog No. 68155

Construction: Technical/Professional

UNIT PRICES (organized in MasterFormat® 2014)

1 General Requirements2 Existing Conditions3 Concrete4 Masonry5 Metals6 Wood, Plastics

& Composites7 Thermal & Moisture

Protection

8 Openings 9 Finishes10 Specialties11 Equipment12 Furnishings13 Special Construction14 Conveying Equipment21 Fire Suppression22 Plumbing

23 Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning

26 Electrical27 Communications28 Electronic Safety

& Security31 Earthwork32 Exterior Improvements33 Utilities

34 Transportation35 Waterway & Marine41 Material Processing &

Handling Equipment46 Water & Wastewater

Equipment48 Electrical Power

Generation

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Table ofContents

Foreword iv How the Book Is Built: An Overview v Absolute Essentials for a Quick Start vi Estimating with RSMeans Unit Price Cost Data vii How to Use the Book: The Details ix Unit Price Section 1 Reference Section 691 Construction Equipment Rental Costs 693 Crew Listings 705 Historical Cost Indexes 739 City Cost Indexes 740 Location Factors 783 Reference Tables 789 Change Orders 851 Square Foot Costs 855 Abbreviations 865

Index 869 Other RSMeans Products and Services 904 Labor Trade Rates includingOverhead & Profit Inside Back Cover

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Unit CostSection

General Requirements01 11 Summary of Work .............................. 1001 21 Allowances .......................................... 1101 31 Project Management

and Coordination ................................ 1201 32 Construction Progress

Documentation ................................... 1401 41 Regulatory Requirements .................. 1401 45 Quality Control .................................. 1401 51 Temporary Utilities ............................ 1601 52 Construction Facilities ....................... 1701 54 Construction Aids .............................. 1701 55 Vehicular Access and Parking ........... 2201 56 Temporary Barriers and Enclosures .. 2201 58 Project Identification .......................... 2401 71 Examination and Preparation ............ 2401 74 Cleaning and Waste Management .... 2501 76 Protecting Installed Construction ..... 2501 91 Commissioning ................................... 25

Existing Conditions02 21 Surveys ................................................ 2802 32 Geotechnical Investigations .............. 2802 41 Demolition .......................................... 2902 42 Removal and Salvage of Construction

Materials .............................................. 3502 43 Structure Moving ................................ 3802 56 Site containment ................................ 3802 58 Snow Control ...................................... 3902 65 Underground Storage

Tank Removal ..................................... 3902 81 Transportation and Disposal

of Hazardous Materials ...................... 4002 82 Asbestos Remediation ........................ 4002 83 Lead Remediation ............................... 4402 85 Mold Remediation .............................. 4602 91 Chemical Sampling, Testing and

Analysis ............................................... 47Concrete

03 01 Maintenance of Concrete .................. 5003 05 Common Work Results

for Concrete ........................................ 5003 11 Concrete Forming ............................... 5203 15 Concrete Accessories ......................... 6003 21 Reinforcement Bars ............................ 6803 22 Fabric and Grid Reinforcing .............. 7203 23 Stressed Tendon Reinforcing ............. 7303 24 Fibrous Reinforcing ............................ 7403 30 Cast-In-Place Concrete ....................... 7503 31 Structural Concrete ............................ 7703 35 Concrete Finishing ............................. 8003 37 Specialty Placed Concrete ................. 8203 39 Concrete Curing ................................. 8303 41 Precast Structural Concrete ............... 8303 45 Precast Architectural Concrete ......... 8603 47 Site-Cast Concrete .............................. 8603 48 Precast Concrete Specialties .............. 8603 51 Cast Roof Decks ................................. 8703 52 Lightweight Concrete Roof

Insulation ............................................ 8703 53 Concrete Topping ............................... 8703 54 Cast Underlayment ............................ 8803 62 Non-Shrink Grouting ......................... 8803 63 Epoxy Grouting ................................... 8803 81 Concrete Cutting ................................ 8903 82 Concrete Boring .................................. 89

Masonry04 01 Maintenance of Masonry ................... 9404 05 Common Work Results

for Masonry ......................................... 9504 21 Clay Unit Masonry ............................. 9904 22 Concrete Unit Masonry ..................... 10304 23 Glass Unit Masonry ........................... 10904 24 Adobe Unit Masonry .......................... 11004 25 Unit Masonry Panels .......................... 110

04 27 Multiple-Wythe Unit Masonry ......... 11004 41 Dry-Placed Stone ................................ 11104 43 Stone Masonry .................................... 11104 51 Flue Liner Masonry ............................ 11504 54 Refractory Brick Masonry .................. 11504 57 Masonry Fireplaces ............................. 11504 71 Manufactured Brick Masonry ............ 11504 72 Cast Stone Masonry ........................... 11604 73 Manufactured Stone Masonry ........... 117

Metals05 01 Maintenance of Metals ...................... 12005 05 Common Work Results for Metals ... 12005 12 Structural Steel Framing .................... 12705 14 Structural Aluminum Framing ......... 13505 15 Wire Rope Assemblies ....................... 13605 21 Steel Joist Framing .............................. 13805 31 Steel Decking ...................................... 14105 35 Raceway Decking Assemblies ........... 14305 41 Structural Metal Stud Framing ......... 14305 42 Cold-Formed Metal Joist Framing .... 14705 44 Cold-Formed Metal Trusses .............. 15305 51 Metal Stairs ......................................... 15405 52 Metal Railings ..................................... 15605 53 Metal Gratings .................................... 15705 54 Metal Floor Plates .............................. 15905 55 Metal Stair Treads and Nosings ........ 16005 56 Metal Castings .................................... 16105 58 Formed Metal Fabrications ................ 16105 71 Decorative Metal Stairs ..................... 16305 73 Decorative Metal Railings ................. 16405 75 Decorative Formed Metal .................. 164

Wood, Plastics & Composites06 05 Common Work Results for Wood,

Plastics, and Composites ................... 16606 11 Wood Framing ..................................... 18006 12 Structural Panels ................................ 18806 13 Heavy Timber Construction ............. 18906 15 Wood Decking ..................................... 19006 16 Sheathing ............................................. 19006 17 Shop-Fabricated Structural Wood ...... 19306 18 Glued-Laminated Construction ........ 19306 22 Millwork .............................................. 19606 25 Prefinished Paneling ........................... 20806 26 Board Paneling .................................... 20906 43 Wood Stairs and Railings ................... 20906 44 Ornamental Woodwork ..................... 21206 48 Wood Frames ....................................... 21306 49 Wood Screens and Exterior Wood

Shutters ................................................ 21406 51 Structural Plastic Shapes and Plates . 21406 52 Plastic Structural Assemblies ............ 21606 63 Plastic Railings ................................... 21706 65 Plastic Trim ......................................... 21706 80 Composite Fabrications ..................... 21806 81 Composite Railings ............................ 219

Thermal & Moisture Protection07 01 Operation and Maint. of Thermal

and Moisture Protection .................... 22207 05 Common Work Results for Thermal

and Moisture Protection .................... 22207 11 Dampproofing ..................................... 22407 12 Built-up Bituminous Waterproofing .. 22407 13 Sheet Waterproofing ........................... 22507 16 Cementitious and Reactive

Waterproofing ...................................... 22507 17 Bentonite Waterproofing .................... 22507 19 Water Repellents ................................. 22607 21 Thermal Insulation ............................. 22607 22 Roof and Deck Insulation .................. 23007 24 Exterior Insulation and

Finish Systems .................................... 23107 25 Weather Barriers ................................. 23207 26 Vapor Retarders ................................... 23207 27 Air Barriers .......................................... 233

07 31 Shingles and Shakes ........................... 23307 32 Roof Tiles ............................................ 23507 33 Natural Roof Coverings ..................... 23607 41 Roof Panels .......................................... 23607 42 Wall Panels .......................................... 23807 44 Faced Panels ........................................ 23907 46 Siding ................................................... 24007 51 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing ............ 24207 52 Modified Bituminous

Membrane Roofing ............................. 24407 53 Elastomeric Membrane Roofing ........ 24507 54 Thermoplastic Membrane Roofing ... 24607 55 Protected Membrane Roofing ............ 24607 56 Fluid-Applied Roofing ........................ 24707 57 Coated Foamed Roofing ..................... 24707 58 Roll Roofing ........................................ 24707 61 Sheet Metal Roofing ........................... 24807 65 Flexible Flashing ................................. 24907 71 Roof Specialties ................................... 25107 72 Roof Accessories ................................. 25507 76 Roof Pavers .......................................... 25707 81 Applied Fireproofing ........................... 25707 84 Firestopping ......................................... 25807 91 Preformed Joint Seals ......................... 25907 92 Joint Sealants ...................................... 26007 95 Expansion Control .............................. 261

Openings08 05 Common Work Results

for Openings ........................................ 26408 11 Metal Doors and Frames .................... 26508 12 Metal Frames ...................................... 26608 13 Metal Doors ........................................ 26708 14 Wood Doors ......................................... 27008 16 Composite Doors ................................ 27608 17 Integrated Door Opening

Assemblies .......................................... 27608 31 Access Doors and Panels ................... 27808 32 Sliding Glass Doors ............................ 27908 33 Coiling Doors and Grilles .................. 28008 34 Special Function Doors ...................... 28108 36 Panel Doors ......................................... 28308 38 Traffic Doors ....................................... 28508 41 Entrances and Storefronts .................. 28508 42 Entrances ............................................. 28708 43 Storefronts ........................................... 28708 44 Curtain Wall and Glazed

Assemblies .......................................... 28808 45 Translucent Wall and Roof

Assemblies .......................................... 28808 51 Metal Windows ................................... 28908 52 Wood Windows ................................... 29008 53 Plastic Windows ................................. 29508 54 Composite Windows .......................... 29708 56 Special Function Windows ................ 29808 62 Unit Skylights ..................................... 29808 63 Metal-Framed Skylights ..................... 29808 71 Door Hardware ................................... 29908 74 Access Control Hardware .................. 30908 75 Window Hardware .............................. 30908 79 Hardware Accessories ........................ 31008 81 Glass Glazing ...................................... 31008 83 Mirrors ................................................. 31208 84 Plastic Glazing .................................... 31308 87 Glazing Surface Films ........................ 31308 88 Special Function Glazing ................... 31408 91 Louvers ................................................ 31408 95 Vents .................................................... 315

Finishes09 01 Maintenance of Finishes .................... 31809 05 Common Work Results

for Finishes .......................................... 31809 21 Plaster and Gypsum Board

Assemblies .......................................... 320

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09 22 Supports for Plasterand Gypsum Board ............................. 322

09 23 Gypsum Plastering ............................. 32609 24 Cement Plastering .............................. 32709 25 Other Plastering .................................. 32709 26 Veneer Plastering ................................ 32709 28 Backing Boards and Underlayments . 32809 29 Gypsum Board .................................... 32809 30 Tiling .................................................... 33209 34 Waterproofing-Membrane Tiling ....... 33509 51 Acoustical Ceilings ............................ 33509 53 Acoustical Ceiling Suspension

Assemblies .......................................... 33709 54 Specialty Ceilings ............................... 33809 61 Flooring Treatment ............................. 33809 62 Specialty Flooring ............................... 33809 63 Masonry Flooring ................................ 33909 64 Wood Flooring ..................................... 34009 65 Resilient Flooring ............................... 34109 66 Terrazzo Flooring ................................ 34409 67 Fluid-Applied Flooring ....................... 34609 68 Carpeting ............................................. 34709 69 Access Flooring ................................... 34809 72 Wall Coverings .................................... 34909 77 Special Wall Surfacing ........................ 35009 81 Acoustic Insulation ............................ 35009 84 Acoustic Room Components ............ 35109 91 Painting ................................................ 35109 93 Staining and Transparent Finishing .. 36409 96 High-Performance Coatings .............. 36409 97 Special Coatings .................................. 366

Specialties10 05 Common Work Results

for Specialties ...................................... 36810 11 Visual Display Units .......................... 36810 13 Directories ........................................... 37110 14 Signage ................................................. 37210 17 Telephone Specialties ......................... 37310 21 Compartments and Cubicles ............. 37310 22 Partitions ............................................. 37710 26 Wall and Door Protection .................. 38010 28 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry

Accessories .......................................... 38110 31 Manufactured Fireplaces .................... 38410 32 Fireplace Specialties ........................... 38510 35 Stoves ................................................... 38610 43 Emergency Aid Specialties ................ 38610 44 Fire Protection Specialties ................. 38610 51 Lockers ................................................. 38710 55 Postal Specialties ................................ 38810 56 Storage Assemblies ............................. 38910 57 Wardrobe and Closet Specialties ....... 39010 73 Protective Covers ............................... 39010 74 Manufactured Exterior Specialties .... 39210 75 Flagpoles .............................................. 39310 81 Pest Control Devices .......................... 39410 86 Security Mirrors and Domes ............. 39410 88 Scales ................................................... 394

Equipment11 05 Common Work Results

for Equipment ..................................... 39811 11 Vehicle Service Equipment ................ 40011 12 Parking Control Equipment .............. 40011 13 Loading Dock Equipment .................. 40111 14 Pedestrian Control Equipment .......... 40211 21 Retail and Service Equipment ........... 40311 22 Banking Equipment ............................ 40411 30 Residential Equipment ....................... 40511 32 Unit Kitchens ...................................... 40811 41 Foodservice Storage Equipment ........ 40811 42 Food Preparation Equipment ............. 41011 43 Food Delivery Carts and Conveyors . 411

11 44 Food Cooking Equipment .................. 41111 46 Food Dispensing Equipment .............. 41211 48 Foodservice Cleaning and Disposal

Equipment ........................................... 41311 52 Audio-Visual Equipment .................... 41311 53 Laboratory Equipment ....................... 41411 57 Vocational Shop Equipment .............. 41611 61 Broadcast, Theater, and

Stage Equipment ................................. 41611 62 Musical Equipment ............................ 41711 66 Athletic Equipment ............................ 41711 67 Recreational Equipment .................... 41911 68 Play Field Equipment and

Structures ............................................ 41911 71 Medical Sterilizing Equipment .......... 42111 72 Examination and Treatment

Equipment ........................................... 42111 73 Patient Care Equipment .................... 42111 74 Dental Equipment .............................. 42211 76 Operating Room Equipment .............. 42311 77 Radiology Equipment ......................... 42311 78 Mortuary Equipment .......................... 42311 81 Facility Maintenance Equipment ...... 42411 82 Facility Solid Waste Handling

Equipment ........................................... 42411 91 Religious Equipment .......................... 42611 97 Security Equipment ............................ 42611 98 Detention Equipment ......................... 427

Furnishings12 21 Window Blinds .................................... 43012 22 Curtains and Drapes ........................... 43012 23 Interior Shutters .................................. 43112 24 Window Shades ................................... 43112 32 Manufactured Wood Casework ......... 43212 35 Specialty Casework ............................ 43512 36 Countertops ......................................... 43612 46 Furnishing Accessories ...................... 43912 48 Rugs and Mats .................................... 43912 51 Office Furniture .................................. 44012 52 Seating ................................................. 44112 54 Hospitality Furniture ......................... 44112 55 Detention Furniture ........................... 44212 56 Institutional Furniture ....................... 44212 61 Fixed Audience Seating ...................... 44412 63 Stadium and Arena Seating ............... 44412 67 Pews and Benches ............................... 44412 92 Interior Planters and Artificial

Plants ................................................... 44412 93 Interior Public Space Furnishings ..... 445

Special Construction13 05 Common Work Results for Special

Construction ....................................... 44813 11 Swimming Pools ................................. 45113 17 Tubs and Pools .................................... 45313 18 Ice Rinks .............................................. 45313 21 Controlled Environment Rooms ....... 45313 24 Special Activity Rooms ...................... 45513 28 Athletic and Recreational Special

Construction ....................................... 45613 31 Fabric Structures ................................. 45613 34 Fabricated Engineered Structures ...... 45813 36 Towers ................................................. 46413 42 Building Modules ................................ 46513 48 Sound, Vibration, and Seismic

Control ................................................. 46513 49 Radiation Protection .......................... 46513 53 Meteorological Instrumentation ....... 467

Conveying Equipment14 11 Manual Dumbwaiters ........................ 47014 12 Electric Dumbwaiters ........................ 47014 21 Electric Traction Elevators ................ 470

14 24 Hydraulic Elevators ............................ 47114 27 Custom Elevator Cabs and Doors ..... 47214 28 Elevator Equipment and Controls .... 47314 31 Escalators ............................................. 47414 32 Moving Walks ..................................... 47514 42 Wheelchair Lifts .................................. 47514 45 Vehicle Lifts ........................................ 47514 91 Facility Chutes .................................... 47614 92 Pneumatic Tube Systems .................. 476

Fire Suppression21 05 Common Work Results for Fire

Suppression ......................................... 48021 11 Facility Fire-Suppression

Water-Service Piping .......................... 48021 12 Fire-Suppression Standpipes .............. 48121 13 Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems .. 48121 21 Carbon-Dioxide Fire-Extinguishing

Systems ................................................ 48221 22 Clean-Agent Fire-Extinguishing

Systems ................................................ 48321 31 Centrifugal Fire Pumps ...................... 483

Plumbing22 01 Operation and Maintenance

of Plumbing ......................................... 48622 05 Common Work Results

for Plumbing ....................................... 48722 07 Plumbing Insulation ........................... 49222 11 Facility Water Distribution ............... 49322 13 Facility Sanitary Sewerage ................. 50222 14 Facility Storm Drainage ..................... 50422 31 Domestic Water Softeners ................. 50622 33 Electric Domestic Water Heaters ...... 50622 34 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters .. 50722 35 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers .... 50822 41 Residential Plumbing Fixtures .......... 50822 42 Commercial Plumbing Fixtures ........ 51122 45 Emergency Plumbing Fixtures .......... 51522 47 Drinking Fountains

and Water Coolers .............................. 51622 51 Swimming Pool Plumbing Systems .. 51722 52 Fountain Plumbing Systems .............. 51722 66 Chemical-Waste Systems for Lab.

and Healthcare Facilities ................... 518Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

23 05 Common Work Results for HVAC ... 52023 07 HVAC Insulation ................................ 52223 09 Instrumentation and Control

for HVAC ............................................. 52323 13 Facility Fuel-Storage Tanks ............... 52423 21 Hydronic Piping and Pumps .............. 52623 22 Steam and Condensate Piping

and Pumps ........................................... 52923 31 HVAC Ducts and Casings ................. 52923 33 Air Duct Accessories .......................... 53023 34 HVAC Fans .......................................... 53323 37 Air Outlets and Inlets ........................ 53623 38 Ventilation Hoods ............................... 53923 41 Particulate Air Filtration ................... 53923 42 Gas-Phase Air Filtration .................... 54023 43 Electronic Air Cleaners ...................... 54023 51 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks ... 54023 52 Heating Boilers .................................... 54123 54 Furnaces ............................................... 54323 55 Fuel-Fired Heaters .............................. 54323 56 Solar Energy Heating Equipment ...... 54423 57 Heat Exchangers for HVAC ............... 54523 62 Packaged Compressor and Condenser

Units .................................................... 54623 63 Refrigerant Condensers ...................... 54623 64 Packaged Water Chillers .................... 54623 65 Cooling Towers ................................... 548

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23 73 Indoor Central-Station Air-HandlingUnits .................................................... 549

23 74 Packaged Outdoor HVACEquipment ........................................... 549

23 81 Decentralized Unitary HVACEquipment ........................................... 550

23 82 Convection Heatingand Cooling Units .............................. 551

23 83 Radiant Heating Units ....................... 55423 84 Humidity Control Equipment ........... 556

Electrical26 05 Common Work Results

for Electrical ........................................ 55826 09 Instrumentation and Control

for Electrical Systems ......................... 57526 12 Medium-Voltage Transformers .......... 57626 22 Low-Voltage Transformers ................. 57626 24 Switchboards and Panelboards .......... 57726 25 Enclosed Bus Assemblies ................... 58026 27 Low-Voltage Distribution

Equipment ........................................... 58126 28 Low-Voltage Circuit Protective

Devices ................................................ 58326 29 Low-Voltage Controllers .................... 58326 32 Packaged Generator Assemblies ....... 58326 33 Battery Equipment .............................. 58426 35 Power Filters and Conditioners ......... 58426 51 Interior Lighting .................................. 58526 52 Emergency Lighting ............................ 58726 53 Exit Signs ............................................. 58726 54 Classified Location Lighting .............. 58726 55 Special Purpose Lighting .................... 58826 56 Exterior Lighting ................................. 58826 61 Lighting Systems and Accessories .... 590

Communications27 13 Communications Backbone

Cabling ................................................. 59227 41 Audio-Video Systems ......................... 59227 51 Distributed Audio-Video

Communications Systems ................. 59227 52 Healthcare Communications

and Monitoring Systems .................... 59327 53 Distributed Systems ........................... 593

Electronic Safety & Security28 13 Access Control .................................... 59628 16 Intrusion Detection ............................ 59628 23 Video Surveillance .............................. 59628 31 Fire Detection and Alarm .................. 597

28 33 Gas Detection and Alarm .................. 59828 39 Mass Notification Systems ................ 599

Earthwork31 05 Common Work Results

for Earthwork ...................................... 60231 06 Schedules for Earthwork .................... 60231 11 Clearing and Grubbing ....................... 60331 13 Selective Tree and Shrub

Removal and Trimming ..................... 60431 14 Earth Stripping and Stockpiling ........ 60531 22 Grading ................................................ 60531 23 Excavation and Fill ............................. 60631 25 Erosion and Sedimentation

Controls ............................................... 62631 31 Soil Treatment .................................... 62631 32 Soil Stabilization ................................. 62631 33 Rock Stabilization .............................. 62731 36 Gabions ................................................ 62731 37 Riprap ................................................... 62731 41 Shoring ................................................. 62831 43 Concrete Raising ................................ 62931 45 Vibroflotation and Densification ...... 62931 46 Needle Beams ...................................... 62931 48 Underpinning ...................................... 62931 52 Cofferdams .......................................... 63031 56 Slurry Walls ......................................... 63031 62 Driven Piles ......................................... 63131 63 Bored Piles ........................................... 633

Exterior Improvements32 01 Operation and Maintenance

of Exterior Improvements .................. 63832 06 Schedules for Exterior

Improvements ..................................... 63832 11 Base Courses ....................................... 63932 12 Flexible Paving .................................... 63932 13 Rigid Paving ........................................ 64132 14 Unit Paving ......................................... 64132 16 Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks,

and Driveways .................................... 64332 17 Paving Specialties ............................... 64432 18 Athletic and Recreational Surfacing . 64532 31 Fences and Gates ................................ 64632 32 Retaining Walls ................................... 65032 33 Site Furnishings .................................. 65132 34 Fabricated Bridges ............................... 65232 35 Screening Devices ............................... 65332 84 Planting Irrigation .............................. 65332 91 Planting Preparation ........................... 655

32 92 Turf and Grasses ................................. 65632 93 Plants ................................................... 65732 94 Planting Accessories ........................... 65832 96 Transplanting ...................................... 659

Utilities33 01 Operation and Maintenance

of Utilities ........................................... 66233 05 Common Work Results

for Utilities .......................................... 66233 11 Water Utility Distribution Piping ..... 66333 12 Water Utility Distribution

Equipment ........................................... 66633 16 Water Utility Storage Tanks .............. 66633 21 Water Supply Wells ............................ 66733 31 Sanitary Utility Sewerage Piping ...... 66833 36 Utility Septic Tanks ........................... 66833 41 Storm Utility Drainage Piping .......... 66933 42 Culverts ............................................... 67133 44 Storm Utility Water Drains ............... 67133 46 Subdrainage ......................................... 67233 49 Storm Drainage Structures ................ 67333 51 Natural-Gas Distribution ................... 67433 52 Liquid Fuel Distribution .................... 67433 71 Electrical Utility Transmission

and Distribution ................................. 67533 81 Communications Structures ............. 676

Transportation34 01 Operation and Maintenance

of Transportation ................................ 67834 11 Rail Tracks .......................................... 67834 41 Roadway Signaling and Control

Equipment ........................................... 67934 71 Roadway Construction ...................... 67934 72 Railway Construction ........................ 680

Waterway & Marine35 20 Waterway and Marine Construction

and Equipment .................................... 68235 51 Floating Construction ........................ 682

Material Processing & Handling Equipment41 21 Conveyors ............................................ 68441 22 Cranes and Hoists .............................. 684

Water and Wastewater Equipment46 07 Packaged Water and Wastewater

Treatment Equipment ........................ 688Electrical Power Generation

48 15 Wind Energy Electrical PowerGeneration Equipment ....................... 690

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All the reference information is in one section,making it easy to find what you need to know. . . and easy to use the book on a daily basis. Thissection is visually identified by a vertical blackbar on the page edges.In this Reference Section, we’ve includedEquipment Rental Costs, a listing of rental andoperating costs; Crew Listings, a full listingof all crews and equipment, and theircosts; Historical Cost Indexes for costcomparisons over time; City Cost Indexes andLocation Factors for adjusting costs to the regionyou are in; Reference Tables, where you willfind explanations, estimating information andprocedures, or technical data; Change Orders,information on pricing changes to contractdocuments; Square Foot Costs that allow youto make a rough estimate for the overall cost ofa project; and an explanation of all theAbbreviations in the book.

Table of ContentsConstruction EquipmentRental Costs 693

Crew Listings 705

Historical Cost Indexes 739

City Cost Indexes 740

Location Factors 783

Reference Tables 789R01 General Requirements.......................... 789R02 Existing Conditions .............................. 801R03 Concrete................................................. 804R04 Masonry ................................................. 820R05 Metals .................................................... 822R06 Wood, Plastics & Composites ............. 829R07 Thermal & Moisture Protection ......... 829R08 Openings................................................ 831R09 Finishes .................................................. 834R13 Special Construction ............................ 837R14 Conveying Equipment.......................... 839

Reference Tables (cont.)R22 Plumbing ............................................... 840R23 Heating, Ventilating &

Air Conditioning................................... 842R26 Electrical ................................................ 843R31 Earthwork .............................................. 845R32 Exterior Improvements......................... 849R33 Utilities.................................................. 850R34 Transportation....................................... 850

Change Orders 851

Square Foot Costs 855

Abbreviations 865

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