RSMeans Master Union
Composite Cost Database
More than 58,000 unit price costs
primarily for heavy construction
public works, large site development
projects, those involved in
concrete/masonry construction
projects and/or commercial
and industrial projects costing
$3,500,000 and up or large
multi-family housing projects.
Combined database includes more
cost data on:
• Joints and fittings
• Large size plastic pipe
• Selective demolition
• Voice and data outlets
• “Green” construction
• PVC protective covers for insulation
Your comprehensive estimating and cost
planning resource combines the unit prices
from these RSMeans cost databases:
• Building Construction Cost Data
• Mechanical Cost Data
• Electrical Cost Data
• Plumbing Cost Data
• Interior Cost Data
• Concrete & Masonry Cost Data
• Heavy Construction Cost Data
• Site Work & Landscape Cost Data
Use these databases to:
• Estimate specialized projects such as tunnels, dams, highways, airports, and waterways.
• Provide a “reality check” for any estimate, bid, or change order.
• Quote benchmark prices for alternate material or design approaches.
• Resolve billing disputes with an impartial, universally respected authority.
Costs broken down into:
• Materials
• Labor
• Equipment
• Overhead and profit
Organized according to the MasterFormat10
system of classification and numbering,
as developed by the Construction
Specifications Institute (CSI) and the
Construction Specifications
Canada (CSC).
2012 Count of unit cost lines by CSI division:
CSI Division
01 - General Requirements
Count
CSI Division
683 22 - Plumbing
Count
9,081
02 - Existing Conditions
1,218 23 - HVAC
6,944
03 - Concrete
1,837 26 - Electrical
04 - Masonry
1,101 27 - Communications
287
05 - Metals
1,829 28 - Electronic Safety & Security
145
06 - Wood, Plastics & Composites
2,483 31 - Earthwork
3,310
07 - Thermal & Moisture Protection
1,642 32 - Exterior Improvements
4,748
08 - Openings
2,687 33 - Utilities
2,162
09 - Finishes
2,133 34 - Transportation
167
10 - Specialties
1,089 35 - Waterway & Marine Constr.
287
11 - Equipment
1,068 41 - Mat. Proc. & Handling Equip.
50
12 - Furnishings
1,764 44 - Pollution & Waste Ctrl. Equip.
83
13 - Special Construction
763 46 - Water & Wastewater Equip.
162
14 - Conveying Equipment
280 48 - Electrical Power Generation
21 - Fire Suppression
396 Total Lines
10,018
19
58,436