About the Author

RSMeans Engineering staff consists of a team of more than 20 specialized engineers, estimators, statisticians, cost researchers, educators, and technical support professionals. Over the past 68 years, RSMeans has developed the most comprehensive construction database in North America, consisting of more than 90,000 unit prices, 25,000 systems/assemblies, and 100+ building models covering all types of construction. In addition, the company offers nearly 100 cost and reference publications, as well as consulting services, educational seminars, CD titles, and custom databases that integrate into virtually any software application. More than a quarter of a million construction professionals turn to RSMeans each year for this cost advice.

RSMeans Engineering professionals also actively participate in industry and academic associations as well as with an extensive network of North American contractors, manufacturers, and distributors. This industry-wide collaboration enables the RSMeans” Engineering team to keep pace with the latest trends and technology, uncovering construction material price shifts as well as changes in the cost of labor and equipment.