Jul 23, 2006 #1 kxa Structural Joined Nov 16, 2005 Messages 207 Location US What is the best source (computer program or books)for calculating the construction cost estimates (labor & materials) for residential and commercial buildings?
What is the best source (computer program or books)for calculating the construction cost estimates (labor & materials) for residential and commercial buildings?
Jul 24, 2006 #2 jghrist Electrical Joined Jul 16, 2002 Messages 4,226 Location US We use RSMeans. http://www.rsmeans.com/ Upvote 0 Downvote
Jul 24, 2006 #3 IRstuff Aerospace Joined Jun 3, 2002 Messages 44,899 Location US http://www.b4ubuild.com/books/estimating.shtml TTFN Upvote 0 Downvote
Jul 25, 2006 #4 Teraton Civil/Environmental Joined Jul 25, 2006 Messages 1 Location PA We use Hard Dollar. It is specially good for civil and roadway estimates. http://www.harddollar.com/ Upvote 0 Downvote