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Matthew Doheny (8, 9, 10)John Gomes (13, 41) Derrick Hale, PE (2, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 44, 46)Barry HutchinsonJoseph Kelble (14, 23, 25)Scott Keller (3, 5)Charles KibbeeGerard Lafond, PEThomas Lane (6, 7) Thomas LyonsJake MacDonald (11, 12)John Melin, P.E.Elisa MelloMatthew Sorrentino

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Foreword ivMasterFormat® Comparison Table vHow the Cost Data Is Built: An Overview viiEstimating with RSMeans data: Unit Prices ixHow to Use the Cost Data: The Details xiUnit Price Section 1RSMeans data: Unit Prices—How They Work 2Assemblies Section 379RSMeans data: Assemblies—How They Work 380Reference Section 463

Construction Equipment Rental Costs 465Crew Listings 477Historical Cost Indexes 514City Cost Indexes 515Location Factors 558Reference Tables 564Change Orders 633Project Costs 637Abbreviations 642

Index 646Other Data and Services 671Labor Trade Rates includingOverhead & Profit Inside Back Cover

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Unit Price Section

General Requirements01 11 Summary of Work .............................. 801 21 Allowances .......................................... 801 31 Project Management

and Coordination ................................ 1001 32 Construction Progress

Documentation ................................... 1101 41 Regulatory Requirements .................. 1201 51 Temporary Utilities ............................ 1201 52 Construction Facilities ....................... 1401 54 Construction Aids .............................. 1401 55 Vehicular Access and Parking ........... 1701 56 Temporary Barriers and Enclosures .. 1701 58 Project Identification .......................... 1901 66 Product Storage and Handling

Requirements ...................................... 1901 74 Cleaning and Waste Management .... 1901 91 Commissioning ................................... 1901 93 Facility Maintenance .......................... 19

Existing Conditions02 41 Demolition .......................................... 2202 82 Asbestos Remediation ........................ 24

Concrete03 01 Maintenance of Concrete .................. 2603 11 Concrete Forming ............................... 2603 15 Concrete Accessories ......................... 2603 21 Reinforcement Bars ............................ 2703 22 Fabric and Grid Reinforcing .............. 2803 30 Cast-In-Place Concrete ....................... 2803 31 Structural Concrete ............................ 2903 35 Concrete Finishing ............................. 3003 54 Cast Underlayment ............................ 3003 63 Epoxy Grouting ................................... 3103 81 Concrete Cutting ................................ 3103 82 Concrete Boring .................................. 31

Metals05 05 Common Work Results for Metals ... 3605 12 Structural Steel Framing .................... 3905 35 Raceway Decking Assemblies ........... 39

Wood, Plastics & Composites06 16 Sheathing ............................................. 42

Thermal & Moisture Protection07 84 Firestopping ......................................... 4407 91 Preformed Joint Seals ......................... 4507 92 Joint Sealants ...................................... 46

Openings08 31 Access Doors and Panels ................... 50

Finishes09 22 Supports for Plaster

and Gypsum Board ............................. 5209 57 Special Function Ceilings .................. 5209 69 Access Flooring ................................... 52

Specialties10 28 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry

Accessories .......................................... 56Equipment

11 12 Parking Control Equipment .............. 5811 21 Retail and Service Equipment ........... 5811 30 Residential Equipment ....................... 5911 32 Unit Kitchens ...................................... 6011 41 Foodservice Storage Equipment ........ 6011 42 Food Preparation Equipment ............. 6111 44 Food Cooking Equipment .................. 6111 46 Food Dispensing Equipment .............. 6111 48 Foodservice Cleaning and Disposal

Equipment ........................................... 6111 52 Audio-Visual Equipment .................... 6211 53 Laboratory Equipment ....................... 6211 61 Broadcast, Theater,

and Stage Equipment .......................... 6311 66 Athletic Equipment ............................ 63

11 71 Medical Sterilizing Equipment .......... 6311 72 Examination and Treatment

Equipment ........................................... 6311 76 Operating Room Equipment .............. 6311 78 Mortuary Equipment .......................... 6411 82 Facility Solid Waste Handling

Equipment ........................................... 64Furnishings

12 46 Furnishing Accessories ...................... 66Special Construction

13 11 Swimming Pools ................................. 6813 12 Fountains ............................................. 6913 21 Controlled Environment Rooms ....... 6913 24 Special Activity Rooms ...................... 7013 47 Facility Protection .............................. 7013 49 Radiation Protection .......................... 71

Fire Suppression21 21 Carbon-Dioxide Fire-Extinguishing

Systems ................................................ 7421 22 Clean-Agent Fire-Extinguishing

Systems ................................................ 74Plumbing

22 01 Operation and Maintenanceof Plumbing ......................................... 78

22 05 Common Work Resultsfor Plumbing ....................................... 79

22 33 Electric Domestic Water Heaters ...... 8122 34 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters .. 82

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning23 05 Common Work Results for HVAC ... 8423 09 Instrumentation and Control

for HVAC ............................................. 8423 34 HVAC Fans .......................................... 8523 52 Heating Boilers .................................... 8923 54 Furnaces ............................................... 9123 82 Convection Heating

and Cooling Units .............................. 9123 83 Radiant Heating Units ....................... 93

Integrated Automation25 05 Common Work Results for

Integrated Automation ....................... 10025 36 Integrated Automation

Instrumentation & TerminalDevices ................................................ 100Electrical

26 01 Operation and Maintenance ofElectrical Systems .............................. 102

26 05 Common Work Resultsfor Electrical ........................................ 103

26 09 Instrumentation and Control forElectrical Systems .............................. 210

26 12 Medium-Voltage Transformers .......... 21126 13 Medium-Voltage Switchgear .............. 21226 22 Low-Voltage Transformers ................. 21326 24 Switchboards and Panelboards .......... 21726 25 Low-Voltage Enclosed

Bus Assemblies ................................... 24126 27 Low-Voltage Distribution

Equipment ........................................... 26226 28 Low-Voltage Circuit Protective

Devices ................................................ 28026 29 Low-Voltage Controllers .................... 28426 31 Photovoltaic Collectors ...................... 28726 32 Packaged Generator Assemblies ....... 28826 33 Battery Equipment .............................. 28926 35 Power Filters and Conditioners ......... 29026 36 Transfer Switches ............................... 29326 41 Facility Lightning Protection ............ 29426 51 Interior Lighting .................................. 29626 52 Safety Lighting .................................... 30426 54 Classified Location Lighting .............. 30526 55 Special Purpose Lighting .................... 305

26 56 Exterior Lighting ................................. 30726 61 Lighting Systems and Accessories .... 31126 71 Electrical Machines ............................ 315

Communications27 01 Operation and Maintenance of

Communications Systems ................. 32027 05 Common Work Results for

Communications ................................ 32027 11 Communications Equipment Room

Fittings ................................................. 32127 13 Communications Backbone

Cabling ................................................. 32327 15 Communications Horizontal

Cabling ................................................. 32427 21 Data Communications Network

Equipment ........................................... 32727 32 Voice Communications Terminal

Equipment ........................................... 32827 41 Audio-Video Systems ......................... 32827 42 Electronic Digital Systems ................ 32927 51 Distributed Audio-Video

Communications Systems ................. 32927 52 Healthcare Communications and

Monitoring Systems ........................... 33027 53 Distributed Systems ........................... 330

Electronic Safety & Security28 01 Operation and Maint. of Electronic

Safety and Security ............................. 33428 05 Common Work Results for

Electronic Safety and Security .......... 33428 15 Access Control Hardware Devices ... 33428 18 Security Access Detection

Equipment ........................................... 33628 23 Video Management System ............... 33628 31 Intrusion Detection ............................ 33728 33 Security Monitoring and Control ...... 33728 46 Fire Detection and Alarm .................. 33828 47 Mass Notification ............................... 33928 52 Detention Security Systems .............. 340

Earthwork31 23 Excavation and Fill ............................. 342

Exterior Improvements32 31 Fences and Gates ................................ 356

Utilities33 05 Common Work Results

for Utilities .......................................... 35833 42 Stormwater Conveyance .................... 36033 71 Electrical Utility Transmission and

Distribution ......................................... 36133 72 Utility Substations ............................. 37033 73 Utility Transformers .......................... 37033 75 High-Voltage Switchgear

and Protection Devices ...................... 37033 78 Substation Converter Stations .......... 37233 79 Site Grounding .................................... 37233 81 Communications Structures ............. 372

Transportation34 43 Airfield Signaling and Control

Equipment ........................................... 374Electrical Power Generation

48 13 Hydroelectric Plant Electrical PowerGeneration Equipment ....................... 376

48 15 Wind Energy Electrical PowerGeneration Equipment ....................... 376

48 18 Fuel Cell Electrical PowerGeneration Equipment ....................... 376

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D SERVICES

D2020 Domestic Water DistributionD2020 210 Electric Water Heaters - Residential Systems ......................... 386D2020 240 Electric Water Heaters - Commercial Systems ...................... 387

D3020 Heat Generating SystemsD3020 102 Small Heating Systems, Hydronic, Electric Boilers ............... 388D3020 104 Large Heating Systems, Hydronic, Electric Boilers ................ 389

D4090 Other Fire Protection SystemsD4090 910 Fire Suppression Unit Components ......................................... 390D4090 920 FM200 Systems .......................................................................... 390

D5010 Electrical Service/DistributionD5010 110 High Voltage Shielded Conductors .......................................... 391D5010 120 Overhead Electric Service, 3 Phase - 4 Wire ........................... 392D5010 130 Underground Electric Service ................................................... 394D5010 230 Feeder Installation ..................................................................... 396D5010 240 Switchgear .................................................................................. 397D5010 250 Panelboard .................................................................................. 398

D5020 Lighting and Branch WiringD5020 110 Receptacle (by Wattage) ............................................................ 400D5020 115 Receptacles, Floor ...................................................................... 401D5020 120 Receptacles & Wall Switches ................................................... 402D5020 125 Receptacles & Switches by Each ............................................. 403D5020 130 Wall Switch by Sq. Ft. ............................................................... 404D5020 135 Miscellaneous Power ................................................................. 405D5020 140 Central A. C. Power (by Wattage) ............................................ 406D5020 145 Motor Installation ...................................................................... 407D5020 155 Motor Feeder .............................................................................. 409D5020 160 Magnetic Starter ........................................................................ 410D5020 165 Safety Switches .......................................................................... 411D5020 170 Motor Connections .................................................................... 412D5020 175 Motor & Starter ......................................................................... 413D5020 208 Fluorescent Fixtures (by Type) .................................................. 419D5020 210 Fluorescent Fixtures (by Wattage) ............................................ 420D5020 214 Incandescent Fixture (by Type) ................................................. 421D5020 216 Incandescent Fixture (by Wattage) ........................................... 422D5020 218 Fluorescent Fixture, High Bay, 8′-10′ (by Wattage) ................. 423D5020 220 H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 8′-10′ (by Type) ................................ 424

D5020 222 H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 8′-10′ (by Wattage) .......................... 425D5020 224 H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 16′ (by Type) .................................... 426D5020 226 H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 16′ (by Wattage) .............................. 427D5020 228 H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 20′ (by Type) .................................... 428D5020 230 H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 20′ (by Wattage) .............................. 429D5020 232 H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 30′ (by Type) .................................... 430D5020 234 H.I.D. Fixture, High Bay, 30′ (by Wattage) .............................. 431D5020 236 H.I.D. Fixture, Low Bay, 8′-10′ (by Type) ................................. 432D5020 238 H.I.D. Fixture, Low Bay, 8′-10′ (by Wattage) ........................... 433D5020 240 H.I.D. Fixture, Low Bay, 16′ (by Type) ..................................... 434D5020 242 H.I.D. Fixture, Low Bay, 16′ (by Wattage) ............................... 435D5020 290 Daylight Dimming System ....................................................... 436D5020 295 Lighting On/Off Control System ............................................. 437

D5030 Communications and SecurityD5030 310 Telephone Systems .................................................................... 438D5030 810 Security & Detection Systems ................................................. 438D5030 910 Communication & Alarm Systems ......................................... 439D5030 920 Data Communication ............................................................... 440

D5090 Other Electrical SystemsD5090 210 Generators (by kW) .................................................................... 441D5090 420 Photovoltaic Power System, Stand Alone ............................... 443D5090 430 Photovoltaic Power System, Grid Connected ......................... 444D5090 480 Energy Monitoring Systems ...................................................... 445D5090 510 Electric Baseboard Radiation (Low Density) ........................... 446D5090 520 Electric Baseboard Radiation (Medium Density) .................... 447

G BUILDING SITEWORK

G1030 Site EarthworkG1030 805 Trenching Common Earth ........................................................ 450G1030 806 Trenching Loam & Sandy Clay ................................................ 452G1030 807 Trenching Sand & Gravel ......................................................... 454

G4010 Electrical DistributionG4010 312 Underground Power Feed .......................................................... 456G4010 320 Underground Electrical Conduit .............................................. 457

G4020 Site LightingG4020 110 Site Lighting ............................................................................... 460G4020 210 Light Pole (Installed) .................................................................. 462

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All the reference information is in one section,making it easy to find what you need to knowand easy to use the data set on a daily basis. Thissection is visually identified by a vertical blackbar on the page edges.In this Reference Section, we’ve includedEquipment Rental Costs, a listing of rental andoperating costs; Crew Listings, a full listingof all crews, equipment, and their costs;Historical Cost Indexes for cost comparisonsover time; City Cost Indexes and LocationFactors for adjusting costs to the region youare in; Reference Tables, where you will findexplanations, estimating information andprocedures, and technical data; and anexplanation of all the Abbreviations in thedata set.

Table of ContentsConstruction EquipmentRental Costs 465

Crew Listings 477

Historical Cost Indexes 514

City Cost Indexes 515

Location Factors 558

Reference Tables 564R01 General Requirements.......................... 564R02 Existing Conditions .............................. 576R05 Metals .................................................... 577R07 Thermal & Moisture Protection ......... 577

Reference Tables (cont.)

R22 Plumbing ............................................... 578R23 Heating, Ventilating &

Air Conditioning................................... 580R26 Electrical ................................................ 582R27 Communications .................................. 630R33 Utilities.................................................. 631

Change Orders 633

Project Costs 637

Abbreviations 642

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