Architects Contractors Engineers Guide to Construction Costs Published by: BNi Building News ISBN: 978-1-58855-104-7 176 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11, Shipping Weight: 0.90 lbs. 2010 Edition Since 1969, architects, contractors and engineers alike have looked to the ACE Guide to Construction Costs as a practical resource for all their construction estimating needs. Whether the job is for estimating general construction, remodeling, building maintenance, or repair, the ACE Guide to Construction Costs provides to most accurate and up-to-date data for material and installation costs, labor and equipment rates, and even adjusted allowances for overhead and profit. The Guide also breaks down all unit and summary costs for every type of structure; all organized in the 16-category CSI Masterformat, the industry standard. As the definitive guide to complete construction costs, the ACE Guide to Construction Costs also includes square foot costs, Americans With Disabilities (ADA) costs., production and demolition rates, energy factors, purchasing costs, equipment rental rates, and so much more! Develop budgets, calculate change orders, prepare formal bids and draw up estimates faster and easier than ever before, with the peace of mind that no element of the project is overlooked, and that your labor and material prices have been carefully researched. TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVISION 01, GENERAL, 01-1 DIVISION 02, SITE WORK, 02-1 DIVISION 03, CONCRETE, 03-1 DIVISION 04, MASONRY, 04-1 DIVISION 05, METALS, 05-1 DIVISION 06, WOOD & PLASTICS, 06-1 DIVISION 07, THERMAL & MOISTURE, 07-1 DIVISION 08, DOORS & WINDOWS, 08-1 DIVISION 09, FINISHES, 09-1 DIVISION 10, SPECIALTIES, 10-1 DIVISION 11, EQUIPMENT, 11-1 DIVISION 12, FURNISHINGS, 12-1 DIVISION 13, SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION, 13-1 DIVISION 14, CONVEYING SYSTEMS, 14-1 DIVISION 15, MECHANICAL, 15-1 DIVISION 16, ELECTRICAL, 16-1 SQUARE FOOT COSTS, SF-1 AC&E ANNUAL COST INDEX, MM-1 INDEX, Al-1 INTRO CHAPTER EDITOR'S NOTE 2010 This annually published book is designed to give a uniform estimating and cost control system to the General Building Contractor. It contains a complete system to be used with or without computers. It also contains Quick Estimating sections for preliminary conceptual budget estimates by Architects, Engineers and Contractors. Square Foot Estimating is also included for preliminary estimates. The Metropolitan Area concept is also used and gives the cost modifiers to use for the variations between Metropolitan Areas. This encompasses over 50% of the industry. This book is published annually to be historically accurate with the traditional May-July wage contract settlements and to be a true construction year estimating and cost guide. The Rate of Inflation in the Construction Industry in 2009 was 3%. Labor contributed a 5% increase and materials rose 1%. The Wage Rate for Skilled Trades increased an average of 5% in 2009. Wage rates will probably increase at a 5% average next year. The Material Rate increased 1% in 2009. There were few increases in 2009. The runaway increases of the previous years softened and some materials experienced reductions such as asphalt, steel, lumber and wood products. Construction Volume should be down for 2010. Housing will decline yet again, and Industrial and Commercial Construction will be down to flat.. Highway and Heavy Construction should rise with the stimulus monies finally hitting the market. The Construction Industry has low to moderate inflation. Some materials should inflate at a slower pace, and some should be watched carefully in 2010. We are recommending using a 4% increase in your estimates for work beyond July 1, 2009. BACK COVER 2010 Vol. XLI ARCHITECTS CONTRACTORS ENGINEERS GUIDE TO CONSTRUCTION COSTS Since 1969, architects, contractors and engineers alike have looked to the ACE Guide to Construction Costs as a practical resource for all their construction needs. Whether the job is for general construction, remodeling, building maintenance, or repair, the ACE Guide to Construction Costs provides the most accurate and up-to-date data for material and installation costs, labor and equipment rates, and even adjusted allowances for overhead and profit. The Guide also breaks down all unit and summary costs for every type of structure; all organized in the 16-category CSI Masterformat, the industry standard. As the definitive guide to complete construction costs, the ACE Guide to Construction Costs also includes square foot costs, Americans with Disabilities Costs (ADA), production and demolition rates, energy factors, purchasing costs, equipment rental rates, and so much more! Develop budgets, calculate change orders, prepare formal bids and draw up estimates faster and easier than ever before, with the peace of mind that no element of the project is overlooked. The ACE Guide to Construction Costs matches the 16-catefory CSI Masterformat, which includes: General Requirements Sitework Concrete Masonry Metals Wood and Plastics Thermal and Moisture Protection Doors and Windows Finishes Specialties Equipment Furnishings Special Construction Conveying Systems Mechanical Electrical

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