| Means Square Foot Costs 2007 is useful to anyone who needs rapid budget cost estimates-whether in the office, with a client, or in the field. This is a valuable, time-saving tool that gives you clear descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.
For those preparing more detailed estimates, costs are broken down into "assemblies" component specifications and costs. This fully illustrated section simplifies component identification and pricing.
The 2007 Edition contains:
* Reliable 2007 square foot costs for 100 "standard" structures
* The latest costs for more than 6,000 building variations, modifications and "add-ons"-so you can keep your estimate current as details are ironed out-and quickly price out
* The addition of costs for Internet and Telephone wiring and UPS (uninterruptible power supply) in appropriate models
* 2007 costs for more than 6,500 in-place components-so you can fine-tune system costs to reflect unique situations
* Location factors, arranged by zip code, for more than 930 different sites in the U.S. and Canada. Makes it easy to estimate accurately for your particular locale
* An A-Z Glossary that provides definitions of unfamiliar terms
With costs for more than 100 standard structures-for every model structure, you'll find cost per square foot of floor area for a range of sizes and a variety of exterior wall materials and framing.
Structures that are priced for you include:
* Data center (computer)
* Hotels
* Churches
* Single-story factories and office buildings
* Residences and custom luxury homes
* Convenience & department stores
* Schools and day care facilities
* Sports facilities
* Car dealerships and service stations
* Fire and police stations
* Hospitals and other health care facilities
* Apartment Buildings-up to 24 stories
* Restaurants
* And more.
And:
* Purchase additional titles and access them immediately!
* Localize costs to your geographic area for better accuracy.
* Easily search and organize detailed cost data.
* Highlight individual lines with our virtual notes capability.
* Determine best-cost solutions for each project.
* Change and calculate results automatically.
* Receive free online cost factor updates every three months.
A Unique key-code password instantly unlocks the file!
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