BNI Mechanical Electrical Costbook 2009

From pipe to receptacle, this detailed reference book provides extensive coverage of the most technical aspects of building construction. With thousands of current, reliable mechanical and electrical costs at your fingertips, you can estimate quickly and accurately.

The mechanical and electrical portions of a building typically account for 30% or more of the construction costs. This type of work is very specialized and includes many various types of materials and installations which require detailed pricing - piping, valves, ducts, fans, chillers, condensers, conduit, transformers, etc.

All of these technical areas are covered. All costs are organized according to the industry standard CSI MASTERFORMAT which allows even the non-specialist to estimate easily. Over 8,000 unit prices, broken down into material and labor costs, and complete man-hour tables provide maximum coverage and flexibility.

All data is organized according to the CSI Master form--so you can find the costs you need, quickly and easily.

• Plumbing
• Sprinklers and Fire Protection
• Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
• Electrical

Contents:

Preface

CSI MASTERFORMAT, vi
Sample Costbook Page, xi

Costbook Pages, 1
Man-Hour Tables, 299
Supporting Construction Reference Data, 441
Geographic Cost Modifiers, 477
Square Foot Tables, 487

Index, 499

CSI MASTERFORMAT

All data in the Costbook pages and Man-Hour tables is organized according to the CSI MASTERFORMAT - the industry standard numbering/classification system. The data is divided into the 16 divisions as shown below. The five digit numbers within each division correspond to the MASTERFORMAT Broadscope designations.

Each section is further broken down into MASTERFORMAT Mediumscope designations. These numbers, in most cases, are the same as those used in architectural and engineering specifications.

The construction estimating information in this book is divided into two main sections: Costbook Pages and Man-Hour Tables. Each is organized to the 16 divisions of the CSI MASTERFORMAT as shown below. In addition, there are extensive Construction Reference Tables, Geographic Cost Modifiers, Square Foot Tables and a detailed Index.

Sample pages with graphic explanations are included before the Costbook pages, Man-Hour Tables and Square Foot Tables. These explanations, along with the discussions below, will provide a good understanding of what is included in this book and how it can best be used for construction estimating.

Sample of CSI MASTERFORMAT:

Softcover - 500 Pages
8-1/2 x 11 in.