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Construction cost leader focuses on reliable data to help customers “estimate accurately” through harsh market conditions
RSMeans, North America’s leading supplier of construction cost information, today announced it will begin the rollout of its 2010 cost data products, giving customers the most current information available at a volatile time in the construction industry. The full line of 2010 RSMeans cost data books and CostWorks CD’s is now available for order or pre-order at www.rsmeans.com.
RSMeans specializes in cost data resources that help owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors and other construction professionals accurately project and control the cost of both new building construction and renovation projects. Along with the core cost data, these resources include helpful guides such as city cost indexes, productivity rates, crew composition, and contractor’s overhead and profit rates.
To account for a constantly shifting economy, specialists at RSMeans closely monitor fluctuations in materials and market conditions in order to deliver accurate data. According to Rich Remington, Reed Construction Data’s Vice President of Product Development, RSMeans customers will find that the newly released data reflects many cost modifications to help them prepare competitive and accurate estimates in today’s market.
“The economic volatility over the past 12 months makes using reliable cost data essential to making well-informed labor and materials decisions and writing competitive bids,” said Remington. “The 2010 cost data captures all of the variables that are affecting every part of the construction industry—from product and material pricing, to equipment and labor costs.”
Product upgrades also include a look at green trends with new information on building deconstruction, on-site environmental remediation and high-efficiency materials. The 2010 cost books contain more than 5000 “green-tagged” line items.
All of RSMeans cost data is available through three formats: books, CD’s and Web-based products and each includes free quarterly updates via email with a comprehensive report on market indicators and construction price trends. Customers also have access to the RSMeans Hotline, providing personalized assistance in effectively using RSMeans cost data.
About RSMeans
RSMeans, part of Reed Construction Data, is North America’s leading source of construction cost information. The company offers print, CD and online cost data; reference books and seminars; and consulting services—tools to help owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors estimate and control construction costs.
Media Contact:
Ryan Cummings
Reed Construction Data
770-209-3750
Reed Construction Data, a division of Reed Business Information and the Inaugural Strategic Partner of the AIA, is a leading North American provider of construction information through a diverse portfolio of innovative products and services. Reed offers its customers building information modeling (BIM) solutions, construction project leads, building product information, construction cost tools, market analytics and construction news through a suite of online and print references — all valuable resources for architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, distributors and other professionals in the construction industry. For more information, visit www.reedconstructiondata.com or call 877-REED411.
Reed Business Information, a part of the Reed Elsevier Group plc (NYSE:RUK and ENL), is North America’s largest business-to-business information provider, with more than 80 market-leading publications, 55 Websites and a range of leading business-to-business services.
