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This brand-new book provides a thorough introduction to cost estimating in a self-contained print and online package.

A student edition of the standard reference for the built environment, this dictionary uses non-technical language to clearly define a wide range of construction concepts and terms.

Get current costs for your location on the most popular remodeling projects, including: - Renovating a kitchen or bathroom- Creating a professional home office or home theatre- Turning an attic, basement or garage into new living space- Installing a new fireplace- Building or removing walls and closets- Installing new flooring or ceilings- Refurbishing or building new stairs- Making a home wheelchair-accessible

Get current costs for your location on projects like these: - Room additions, garages and sunrooms- Decks, patios, porches and pergolas- Landscaping, sprinkler systems and outdoor lighting- Fences, walls, driveways and walkways- New windows and doors- Roofing, siding and painting

"263 ADA construction assemblies, 3,100 unit costs, pricing factors for over 900 locations in the U.S. and Canada."

This title includes cost data in RSMeans format (including labor, equipment and materials) for building materials and systems, as well as security devices and equipment. It contains expert guidance on how to identify facilities' individual risks and develop a plan to minimize those risks. The author addresses a variety of risk factors, including terrorist, criminal, and natural disaster events.

Now completely updated and revised to the UNIFORMAT II classification of estimating, this book is an essential reference for anyone who creates conceptual, construction, or appraisal estimates. You will learn: Time-saving techniques for producing reliable conceptual estimatesStep-by-step demonstration of building elements selection and its cost impact on the total budgetHow to use the RSMeans database for reliable feasibility studies and early project planningAlso included is an overview of the CostWorks CD-ROM Square Foot and Assemblies Estimating software.

A unique cost reference, updated and expanded, for architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, and managers Green building is no longer a trend. Since the publication of the widely read first edition of this book, green building has become a major advancement in design and construction. Building codes and standards have adopted much stricter energy efficiencies. Businesses, institutions, and communities have discovered huge savings, along with health and marketing advantages, in sustainable building. Private facilities, as well as public buildings for Federal, state, and local governments are increasingly required to design and build sustainably in both new construction and renovation. This Third Edition has been updated with the latest in green building tech-nologies, design concepts, standards, and costs. The chapters, case studies, and resources give you practical guidance on green building, including the latest on: Green building approaches, materials, rating systems, standards, and guidelines Energy efficiencies, implementing energy modeling tools Designing and specifying, as well as commissioning, green building projects Often-specified products and materials, as well as a sample spec Goals and techniques for health, comfort, and productivity Evaluating the cost versus value of green products over their life cycle Low-cost green strategies, and special economic incentives and funding Building deconstruction and cost considerations With a new chapter on greening of commercial real estate, this reference is a one-stop resource for the latest in green building approaches and implementation. The contributors, all prominent leaders in green building, include: Mark Kalin, FAIA, FCSI, author of the original GreenSpec Andy Walker, Ph.D., PE, senior engineer with NREL Joseph Macaluso, AACE, certified cost consultant On the cover: Kendall Square Research Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, by CO Architects. Completed in 2010, the building was pre-certified for LEED Gold and designed for energy efficiency. The curtain wall system is standardized for the entire building, with infill and suspended shading elements varying on each of the building's four facades in response to geographic orientation. Natural light for work spaces is maximized while solar radiation is minimized. Photograph by Peter Vanderwarker.

The Definitive Guide to Maintenance and Repair Planning and Budgeting Cost Planning & Estimating for Facilities Maintenance This unique resource gives you proven techniques for planning and budgeting -- for all major building types in the private and public sector. Authorities in facility management offer practical advice on how to create a winning financial strategy for your maintenance program. Includes: The Maintenance & Repair needs of all major building components The special maintenance requirements of your type of facility How to apply Means Facilities Maintenance & Repair Cost Data to create reliable estimates for Maintenance & Repair, Preventive Maintenance, & General (Custodial) Maintenance How to pull it all together into an annual or multi-year budget Understanding funding opportunities, capital planning, and reserve funds Planning for continuous operational improvements and decreased deferred maintenance With important information on CMMS, benchmarking, and outsourcing that could result in substantial savings Using Means Cost Data to benchmark your performance Create the Most Cost-Efficient Budget that Addresses Your Organization's Mission--with key information to support the building audit, create a defensible budget, manage a maintenance staff, and improve efficiency.

The All-in-One, Authoritative Reference Compiled from: Major Building Codes Recognized Trade Customs Industry Standards