Fuel Costs vs. R.S. Means Data
Fuel Costs vs. R.S. Means Data
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Any idea what the baseline fuel cost ($/gallon) is in the RS Means "Construction Cost Data" is? I am looking primarily at Section 02315 for Hauling. I presume that the estimators could not have forecast the recent meteoric rise in fuel costs when the book went to press.
What I am looking for is a rough idea of the cost per gallon used in their estimates, so I can apply an increase factor to account for reality these days. For example, if the estimates were based on diesel at $3/gallon, and now it is $4.50/gallon, I could add 50% to get a rough idea of the impact. I know the total cost is more than just fuel, but I also know I cannot use the data out of the book at face value anymore.
What I am looking for is a rough idea of the cost per gallon used in their estimates, so I can apply an increase factor to account for reality these days. For example, if the estimates were based on diesel at $3/gallon, and now it is $4.50/gallon, I could add 50% to get a rough idea of the impact. I know the total cost is more than just fuel, but I also know I cannot use the data out of the book at face value anymore.





RE: Fuel Costs vs. R.S. Means Data
RE: Fuel Costs vs. R.S. Means Data
Allow me to suggest that you denote that the cost data is only current/valid/useful for 30-days.
RE: Fuel Costs vs. R.S. Means Data
RE: Fuel Costs vs. R.S. Means Data