Construction Estimating: RSMeans and Cost Data

Want to learn how to more accurately budget your construction projects? This course can help. Join instructor Christopher Randall as he teaches the methodology of using construction cost data for cost estimating. Christopher provides an overview of the most common types of cost data, as well as the most common units of measurement and estimating terms. Learn how to look up data, including how to use printed unit and area pages, as well as city indices. Plus, see how to set up and use RSMeans Online—a leading source of construction cost information—and start creating estimates.

Learning objectives
Common estimating terms
Different types of construction costs
Using a printed unit page and a printed area page
Finding and using city indices
Working with RSMeans Online
Creating an estimate
Adding items and assemblies to an estimate