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Table of Contents Foreword MasterFormat Comparison Table How the Cost Data Is Built: An Overview Estimating with RSMeans data: Unit Prices How to Use the Cost Data: The Details Unit Price Section 1 RSMeans data: Unit Prices How They Work 4 Assemblies Section 553 RSMeans data: Assemblies How They Work 556 Reference Section 711 Construction Equipment Rental Costs 713 Crew Listings 725 Historical Cost Indexes 762 City Cost Indexes 763 Location Factors 806 Reference Tables 812 Change Orders 863 Project Costs 867 Abbreviations 872 Index 876 Other Data and Services 909 Labor Trade Rates including Overhead & Profit iv v vii ix xi Inside Back Cover iii
Unit Price Section Table of Contents Sect. No. Page Sect. No. Page Sect. No. Page General Requirements 01 11 Summary of Work... 10 01 21 Allowances... 10 01 31 Project Management and Coordination... 12 01 32 Construction Progress Documentation... 13 01 41 Regulatory Requirements... 14 01 45 Quality Control... 14 01 51 Temporary Utilities... 16 01 52 Construction Facilities... 18 01 54 Construction Aids... 18 01 55 Vehicular Access and Parking... 21 01 56 Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.. 21 01 58 Project Identification... 23 01 66 Product Storage and Handling Requirements... 23 01 71 Examination and Preparation... 23 01 74 Cleaning and Waste Management... 24 01 76 Protecting Installed Construction... 24 01 91 Commissioning... 24 Existing Conditions 02 21 Surveys... 26 02 32 Geotechnical Investigations... 26 02 41 Demolition... 27 02 42 Removal and Salvage of Construction Materials... 44 02 43 Structure Moving... 47 02 56 Site Containment... 47 02 58 Snow Control... 48 02 65 Underground Storage Tank Rmvl.... 48 02 81 Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Materials... 49 02 91 Chemical Sampling, Testing and Analysis... 50 Concrete 03 01 Maintenance of Concrete... 52 03 05 Common Work Results for Concrete... 52 03 11 Concrete Forming... 54 03 15 Concrete Accessories... 61 03 21 Reinforcement Bars... 69 03 22 Fabric and Grid Reinforcing... 73 03 23 Stressed Tendon Reinforcing... 73 03 24 Fibrous Reinforcing... 74 03 30 Cast-In-Place Concrete... 75 03 31 Structural Concrete... 77 03 35 Concrete Finishing... 79 03 37 Specialty Placed Concrete... 81 03 39 Concrete Curing... 82 03 41 Precast Structural Concrete... 83 03 45 Precast Architectural Concrete... 84 03 47 Site-Cast Concrete... 84 03 48 Precast Concrete Specialties... 84 03 53 Concrete Topping... 85 03 54 Cast Underlayment... 85 03 62 Non-Shrink Grouting... 85 03 63 Epoxy Grouting... 86 03 81 Concrete Cutting... 86 03 82 Concrete Boring... 86 Masonry 04 01 Maintenance of Masonry... 90 04 05 Common Work Results for Masonry... 90 04 21 Clay Unit Masonry... 95 04 22 Concrete Unit Masonry... 97 04 27 Multiple-Wythe Unit Masonry... 102 04 41 Dry-Placed Stone... 102 04 43 Stone Masonry... 102 04 54 Refractory Brick Masonry... 106 04 57 Masonry Fireplaces... 106 04 72 Cast Stone Masonry... 107 Metals 05 01 Maintenance of Metals... 110 05 05 Common Work Results for Metals... 110 05 12 Structural Steel Framing... 114 05 15 Wire Rope Assemblies... 118 05 21 Steel Joist Framing... 121 05 31 Steel Decking... 122 05 35 Raceway Decking Assemblies... 123 05 51 Metal Stairs... 123 05 52 Metal Railings... 124 05 53 Metal Gratings... 125 05 54 Metal Floor Plates... 128 05 55 Metal Stair Treads and Nosings... 129 05 56 Metal Castings... 130 05 58 Formed Metal Fabrications... 130 05 71 Decorative Metal Stairs... 131 05 73 Decorative Metal Railings... 132 Wood, Plastics & Composites 06 05 Common Work Results for Wood, Plastics, and Composites... 134 06 11 Wood Framing... 134 06 13 Heavy Timber Construction... 135 06 18 Glued-Laminated Construction... 136 06 44 Ornamental Woodwork... 137 Thermal & Moisture Protection 07 01 Operation and Maint. of Thermal and Moisture Protection... 140 07 11 Dampproofing... 140 07 12 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing. 141 07 13 Sheet Waterproofing... 141 07 16 Cementitious and Reactive Waterproofing... 142 07 17 Bentonite Waterproofing... 142 07 19 Water Repellents... 142 07 21 Thermal Insulation... 142 07 25 Weather Barriers... 143 07 26 Vapor Retarders... 144 07 31 Shingles and Shakes... 144 07 32 Roof Tiles... 145 07 41 Roof Panels... 145 07 42 Wall Panels... 146 07 46 Siding... 147 07 51 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing... 149 07 65 Flexible Flashing... 150 07 71 Roof Specialties... 150 07 72 Roof Accessories... 153 07 76 Roof Pavers... 153 07 81 Applied Fireproofing... 153 07 91 Preformed Joint Seals... 153 07 92 Joint Sealants... 154 07 95 Expansion Control... 155 Openings 08 05 Common Work Results for Openings... 158 08 12 Metal Frames... 159 08 13 Metal Doors... 159 08 14 Wood Doors... 160 08 31 Access Doors and Panels... 161 08 32 Sliding Glass Doors... 161 08 36 Panel Doors... 162 08 41 Entrances and Storefronts... 162 08 42 Entrances... 162 08 43 Storefronts... 163 08 44 Curtain Wall and Glazed Assemblies... 163 08 51 Metal Windows... 163 08 52 Wood Windows... 164 08 71 Door Hardware... 164 08 75 Window Hardware... 166 08 81 Glass Glazing... 166 08 83 Mirrors... 166 08 88 Special Function Glazing... 166 Finishes 09 05 Common Work Results for Finishes... 168 09 21 Plaster and Gypsum Board Assemblies... 169 09 23 Gypsum Plastering... 169 09 24 Cement Plastering... 170 09 26 Veneer Plastering... 170 09 29 Gypsum Board... 170 09 31 Thin-Set Tiling... 171 09 32 Mortar-Bed Tiling... 171 09 34 Waterproofing-Membrane Tiling... 171 09 51 Acoustical Ceilings... 172 09 63 Masonry Flooring... 172 09 65 Resilient Flooring... 173 09 66 Terrazzo Flooring... 173 09 91 Painting... 173 09 96 High-Performance Coatings... 174 09 97 Special Coatings... 175 Specialties 10 05 Common Work Results for Specialties... 178 10 13 Directories... 178 10 14 Signage... 178 10 22 Partitions... 180 10 44 Fire Protection Specialties... 180 10 57 Wardrobe and Closet Specialties... 181 10 73 Protective Covers... 181 10 74 Manufactured Exterior Specialties... 182 10 75 Flagpoles... 182 10 88 Scales... 183 Equipment 11 11 Vehicle Service Equipment... 186 11 12 Parking Control Equipment... 186 11 13 Loading Dock Equipment... 187 11 14 Pedestrian Control Equipment... 187 11 66 Athletic Equipment... 188 11 68 Play Field Equipment and Structures... 188 11 82 Facility Solid Waste Handling Equipment... 190 Furnishings 12 48 Rugs and Mats... 192 12 92 Interior Planters and Artificial Plants... 192 12 93 Interior Public Space Furnishings... 195 Special Construction 13 05 Common Work Results for Special Construction... 198 13 11 Swimming Pools... 199 13 12 Fountains... 200 13 18 Ice Rinks... 201 13 31 Fabric Structures... 201 13 33 Geodesic Structures... 203 13 34 Fabricated Engineered Structures... 203 13 47 Facility Protection... 207 13 53 Meteorological Instrumentation... 208 Plumbing 22 01 Operation and Maintenance of Plumbing... 210 22 05 Common Work Results for Plumbing... 211 22 11 Facility Water Distribution... 215 22 12 Facility Potable-Water Storage Tanks... 232 22 13 Facility Sanitary Sewerage... 232 22 14 Facility Storm Drainage... 242 22 41 Residential Plumbing Fixtures... 244 22 47 Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers... 244 22 51 Swimming Pool Plumbing Systems.. 245 1
Table of Contents (cont.) Sect. No. Page Sect. No. Page Sect. No. Page 22 52 Fountain Plumbing Systems... 245 22 66 Chemical-Waste Systems for Lab. and Healthcare Facilities... 245 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning 23 05 Common Work Results for HVAC... 250 23 13 Facility Fuel-Storage Tanks... 252 23 21 Hydronic Piping and Pumps... 253 23 55 Fuel-Fired Heaters... 254 Electrical 26 05 Common Work Results for Electrical... 256 26 12 Medium-Voltage Transformers... 265 26 24 Switchboards and Panelboards... 265 26 27 Low-Voltage Distribution Equipment... 265 26 28 Low-Voltage Circuit Protective Devices... 266 26 32 Packaged Generator Assemblies... 267 26 36 Transfer Switches... 268 26 51 Interior Lighting... 268 26 56 Exterior Lighting... 269 26 61 Lighting Systems and Accessories... 274 Earthwork 31 05 Common Work Results for Earthwork... 276 31 06 Schedules for Earthwork... 277 31 11 Clearing and Grubbing... 277 31 13 Selective Tree and Shrub Removal and Trimming... 278 31 14 Earth Stripping and Stockpiling... 279 31 22 Grading... 280 31 23 Excavation and Fill... 280 31 25 Erosion and Sedimentation Controls... 322 31 31 Soil Treatment... 323 31 32 Soil Stabilization... 323 31 36 Gabions... 329 31 37 Riprap... 329 31 41 Shoring... 330 31 43 Concrete Raising... 331 31 45 Vibroflotation and Densification... 331 31 48 Underpinning... 331 31 52 Cofferdams... 332 31 56 Slurry Walls... 332 31 62 Driven Piles... 333 31 63 Bored Piles... 344 Exterior Improvements 32 01 Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements... 348 32 06 Schedules for Exterior Improvements... 357 32 11 Base Courses... 358 32 12 Flexible Paving... 360 32 13 Rigid Paving... 363 32 14 Unit Paving... 364 32 16 Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways... 366 32 17 Paving Specialties... 367 32 18 Athletic and Recreational Surfacing. 370 32 31 Fences and Gates... 371 32 32 Retaining Walls... 381 32 33 Site Furnishings... 384 32 34 Fabricated Bridges... 384 32 35 Screening Devices... 385 32 84 Planting Irrigation... 386 32 91 Planting Preparation... 388 32 92 Turf and Grasses... 391 32 93 Plants... 393 32 94 Planting Accessories... 454 32 96 Transplanting... 455 Utilities 33 01 Operation and Maintenance of Utilities... 458 33 05 Common Work Results for Utilities... 463 33 11 Groundwater Sources... 466 33 14 Water Utility Transmission and Distribution... 468 33 16 Water Utility Storage Tanks... 479 33 31 Sanitary Sewerage Piping... 480 33 32 Sanitary Sewerage Equipment... 483 33 34 Onsite Wastewater Disposal... 484 33 41 Subdrainage... 486 33 42 Stormwater Conveyance... 487 33 46 Stormwater Management... 494 33 52 Hydrocarbon Transmission and Distribution... 494 33 59 Hydrocarbon Utility Metering... 513 33 61 Hydronic Energy Distribution... 514 33 63 Steam Energy Distribution... 517 33 71 Electrical Utility Transmission and Distribution... 520 33 81 Communications Structures... 524 Transportation 34 01 Operation and Maintenance of Transportation... 526 34 11 Rail Tracks... 527 34 41 Roadway Signaling and Control Equipment... 528 34 71 Roadway Construction... 528 34 72 Railway Construction... 530 Waterway & Marine 35 01 Operation and Maint. of Waterway & Marine Construction... 534 35 22 Hydraulic Gates... 537 35 24 Dredging... 538 35 31 Shoreline Protection... 539 35 49 Waterway Structures... 539 35 51 Floating Construction... 540 35 59 Marine Specialties... 541 Material Processing & Handling Equipment 41 21 Conveyors... 544 41 22 Cranes and Hoists... 544 Water and Wastewater Equipment 46 07 Packaged Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment... 546 46 23 Grit Removal and Handling Equipment... 546 46 25 Oil and Grease Separation and Removal Equipment... 547 46 51 Air and Gas Diffusion Equipment... 547 46 53 Biological Treatment Systems... 551 3
Assemblies Section Table of Contents Table No. Page Table No. Page A SUBSTRUCTURE G1030 160 Excavate and Haul Sandy Clay/Loam... 617 G1030 205 Gravel Backfill... 618 A1010 Standard Foundations G1030 210 Common Earth Backfill... 620 A1010 105 Wall Foundations... 562 G1030 215 Clay Backfill... 622 A1010 110 Strip Footings... 564 G1030 220 Sandy Clay/Loam Backfill... 624 A1010 210 Spread Footings... 565 G1030 805 Trenching Common Earth... 626 A1010 250 Pile Caps... 566 G1030 806 Trenching Loam & Sandy Clay... 628 A1010 310 Foundation Underdrain... 568 G1030 807 Trenching Sand & Gravel... 630 A1010 320 Foundation Dampproofing... 569 G1030 815 Pipe Bedding... 632 A1020 Special Foundations A1020 110 C.I.P. Concrete Piles... 570 A1020 120 Precast Concrete Piles... 572 A1020 130 Steel Pipe Piles... 574 A1020 140 Steel H Piles... 576 A1020 150 Step-Tapered Steel Piles... 578 A1020 160 Treated Wood Piles... 579 A1020 210 Grade Beams... 581 A1020 310 Caissons... 582 A1020 710 Pressure Injected Footings... 583 A1030 Slab on Grade A1030 120 Plain & Reinforced... 584 A2010 Basement Excavation A2010 110 Building Excavation & Backfill... 585 A2020 Basement Walls A2020 110 Walls, Cast in Place... 587 A2020 150 Wood Wall Foundations... 589 D SERVICES D3050 Terminal & Package Units D3050 248 Geothermal Heat Pump System... 592 G BUILDING SITEWORK G1010 Site Clearing G1010 120 Clear & Grub Site... 596 G1010 122 Strip Topsoil... 597 G1020 Site Demolitions and Relocations G1020 205 Remove Underground Water Pipe Including Earthwork... 598 G1020 206 Remove Underground Sewer Pipe Including Earthwork... 601 G1020 210 Demolition Bituminous Sidewalk... 603 G1020 212 Demolition Concrete Sidewalk... 603 G1030 Site Earthwork G1030 105 Cut & Fill Gravel... 604 G1030 110 Excavate and Haul Sand & Gravel... 606 G1030 115 Cut & Fill Common Earth... 608 G1030 120 Excavate and Haul Common Earth... 610 G1030 125 Cut & Fill Clay... 612 G1030 130 Excavate and Haul Clay... 614 G1030 150 Load & Haul Rock... 616 G2010 Roadways G2010 230 Bituminous Roadways Gravel Base... 634 G2010 232 Bituminous Roadways Crushed Stone... 637 G2020 Parking Lots G2020 210 Parking Lots Gravel Base... 640 G2020 212 Parking Lots Crushed Stone... 641 G2020 214 Parking Lots With Handicap & Lighting... 642 G2030 Pedestrian Paving G2030 110 Bituminous Sidewalks... 646 G2030 120 Concrete Sidewalks... 647 G2030 150 Brick & Tile Plazas... 648 G2030 310 Stairs... 650 G2040 Site Development G2040 210 Concrete Retaining Walls... 652 G2040 220 Masonry Retaining Walls... 653 G2040 230 Wood Post Retaining Walls... 654 G2040 240 Post & Board Retaining Walls... 655 G2040 250 Wood Tie Retaining Walls... 656 G2040 260 Stone Retaining Walls... 657 G2040 270 Gabion Retaining Walls... 659 G2040 910 Wood Decks... 661 G2040 920 Swimming Pools... 662 G2040 990 Site Development Components for Buildings... 663 G2050 Landscaping G2050 410 Lawns & Ground Cover... 665 G2050 710 Site Irrigation... 667 G2050 720 Site Irrigation... 670 G2050 910 Tree Pits... 671 G3010 Water Supply G3010 121 Water Service, Lead Free... 673 G3010 122 Waterline (Common Earth Excavation)... 675 G3010 124 Waterline (Loam & Sandy Clay Excavation)... 678 G3010 410 Fire Hydrants... 681 G3020 Sanitary Sewer G3020 112 Sewerline (Common Earth Excavation)... 683 G3020 114 Sewerline (Loam & Sandy Clay Excavation)... 685 G3020 302 Septic Systems... 687 G3020 730 Secondary Sewage Lagoon... 689 G3020 740 Blower System for Wastewater Aeration... 691 553
Table of Contents (con t) Table No. Page Table No. Page G3030 Storm Sewer G4020 Site Lighting G3030 210 Manholes & Catch Basins... 692 G3030 310 Headwalls... 694 G4020 110 Site Lighting... 704 G4020 210 Light Pole (Installed)... 706 G3030 610 Stormwater Management (Costs per CF of Stormwater)... 696 G9020 Site Repair & Maintenance G3060 Fuel Distribution G9020 100 Clean and Wrap Marine Piles... 707 G3060 112 Gasline (Common Earth Excavation)... 697 G4010 Electrical Distribution G4010 312 Underground Power Feed... 700 G4010 320 Underground Electrical Conduit... 701 555
Reference Section All the reference information is in one section, making it easy to find what you need to know... and easy to use the data set on a daily basis. This section is visually identified by a vertical black bar on the page edges. In this Reference Section, we ve included Equipment Rental Costs, a listing of rental and operating costs; Crew Listings, a full listing of all crews and equipment, and their costs; Historical Cost Indexes for cost comparisons over time; City Cost Indexes and Location Factors for adjusting costs to the region you are in; Reference Tables, where you will find explanations, estimating information and procedures, or technical data; Change Orders, information on pricing changes to contract documents; and an explanation of all the Abbreviations in the data set. Table of Contents Construction Equipment Rental Costs 713 Crew Listings 725 Historical Cost Indexes 762 City Cost Indexes 763 Location Factors 806 Reference Tables 812 R01 General Requirements... 812 R02 Existing Conditions... 823 R03 Concrete... 825 R04 Masonry... 832 R05 Metals... 835 R06 Wood, Plastics & Composites... 842 R08 Openings... 842 R09 Finishes... 843 R13 Special Construction... 844 Reference Tables (cont.) R22 Plumbing... 845 R23 Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning... 849 R26 Electrical... 851 R31 Earthwork... 854 R32 Exterior Improvements... 858 R33 Utilities... 861 R34 Transportation... 862 Change Orders 863 Project Costs 867 Abbreviations 872 711