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RSMeans Data: Construction Cost Estimating Software

Simplify Construction Estimating with RSMeans^TM Data

Accurate construction estimates ensure projects are completed within budget and on time, leading to increased profitability and client satisfaction. Our industry-leading construction cost database, RSMeans Data, is available in a variety of formats designed to help you create reliable construction estimates.

Cost Books

Annual cost books have been in publication since the 1940s, providing construction costs for many project types and trades. The various print titles are a standard for quick reference of prices across North America.

Estimating Software

RSMeans Data Online provides cloud-based access to the industry leading construction cost database and advanced features like square foot costs and Predictive Cost Data. Also included are automatic quarterly updates across all cost elements and locations ensuring you always have access to the most current data available for construction estimating and validating.

Costworks CDs

CostWorks was developed to give estimators an electronic toolset for referencing and manipulating the same construction costs found in our cost books. This is a popular choice for organizations that require shared access be deployed in their own environment.

Why Do Thousands of Cost Estimators Rely on RSMeans Data Online?
RSMeans Data Online is North America’s premier construction estimating software. Available in three tiers designed to meet your construction estimating needs, RSMeans Data Online is proven to help building cost estimators develop accurate project budgets and validate costs.

Why Choose RSMeans Data Online

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Real Talk from RSMeans Data Users

Trusted by Architects, engineers, estimators, contractors and construction cost estimators.

"I was asked to prepare preliminary budgets for the renovation of a non-profit’s facility, which allowed them to get the funding they needed for the project.”

Frank Sherman, Principal Architect

Ecotone Design LLC

Budget Preparation & Planning

"When we are considering a new market to develop, RSMeans Data is our source for determining the costs relative to other markets where we have historical costs available."

Michael Dyer, Director of Planning

Tri-C Construction Company

Market Research

“We expanded our RSMeans Data library to include remodels and interior design which has helped in our expanded services to clients, particularly with remodels and interior work.”

Jason Egeline, VP

CWG Architects

Design & Engineering

Transform Your Projects With Advanced Cost Trend Insights

Harness the power of historical and predictive cost trends to refine your estimates and bids. Data Insights – Cost Trends delivers the visibility you need to make data-driven decisions effortlessly and improve your project outcomes.

Streamline Takeoffs, Boost Estimates with eTakeoff

Save time, reduce errors, enhance accuracy and get comprehensive customer support in your construction estimates when you pair RSMeans Data Online with eTakeoff Dimension!