What is RSMeans Data Online?
RSMeans Data Online is a comprehensive construction cost database that provides professionals with reliable pricing information for materials, equipment, and labor across various construction categories. The platform offers access to over 85,000 unit prices, 25,000 building assemblies, and 42,000 facilities repair and remodeling costs, all customizable to reflect local market conditions in the U.S. and Canada.
The tool enables users to build complete estimates, validate construction costs, compare local costs against national averages, and generate conceptual estimates for different building types. With powerful estimating tools that allow customization, saving, sharing, and exporting of cost data, RSMeans Data Online helps streamline project planning and budgeting processes while eliminating manual cost estimation work.
Features
- Comprehensive Database: Access to over 85,000 unit prices, 25,000 building assemblies, and 42,000 facilities repair and remodeling costs
- Localized Cost Data: Customize cost information to reflect prices in specific U.S. and Canadian markets
- Powerful Estimating Tools: Customize, save, share, and export cost estimates with ease
- Regular Updates: Database is updated year-round as construction costs change
- Productivity Data: Access updated labor rates, equipment rental rates, and productivity information
Use Cases
- Building complete construction project estimates
- Validating construction costs for bidding and planning
- Comparing local construction costs against national averages
- Generating quick conceptual estimates for various building types
- Planning and budgeting for construction projects
- Estimating projects in unfamiliar geographic locations
- Analyzing cost increases over time for facilities
