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Foreword
How the Book Is Built: An Overview
Absolute Essentials for a Quick Start
Estimating with RSMeans Unit Price Cost Data
How to Use the Book: The Details
Unit Price Section
Assemblies Section
Reference Section
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Construction Equipment Rental Costs
Crew Listings
Historical Cost Indexes
City Cost Indexes
Location Factors
Reference Tables
Change Orders
Square Foot Costs
Abbreviations
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Index
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Summary of Work .............................. 10
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Documentation ................................... 14
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Quality Control .................................. 14
Temporary Utilities ............................ 16
Construction Facilities ....................... 17
Construction Aids .............................. 17
Vehicular Access and Parking ........... 22
Temporary Barriers and Enclosures .. 23
Project Identification .......................... 25
Examination and Preparation ............ 25
Cleaning and Waste Management .... 25
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Commissioning ................................... 25
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Existing Conditions
Surveys ................................................ 38
Geotechnical Investigations .............. 38
Demolition .......................................... 39
Removal and Salvage
of Construction Materials ................. 56
Structure Moving ................................ 59
Snow Control ...................................... 59
Underground Storage Tank Rmvl. .... 59
Transportation and Disposal
of Hazardous Materials ...................... 60
Asbestos Remediation ........................ 61
Lead Remediation ............................... 64
Mold Remediation .............................. 66
Concrete
Maintenance of Concrete .................. 70
Common Work Results
for Concrete ........................................ 71
Concrete Forming ............................... 74
Concrete Accessories ......................... 82
Reinforcement Bars ............................ 90
Fabric and Grid Reinforcing .............. 95
Stressed Tendon Reinforcing ............. 95
Fibrous Reinforcing ............................ 96
Cast-In-Place Concrete ....................... 97
Structural Concrete ............................ 100
Concrete Finishing ............................. 103
Specialty Placed Concrete ................. 105
Concrete Curing ................................. 106
Precast Structural Concrete ............... 106
Precast Architectural Concrete ......... 108
Site-Cast Concrete .............................. 109
Precast Concrete Specialties .............. 109
Cast Roof Decks ................................. 109
Lightweight Concrete
Roof Insulation ................................... 110
Concrete Topping ............................... 110
Cast Underlayment ............................ 110
Non-Shrink Grouting ......................... 111
Epoxy Grouting ................................... 111
Concrete Cutting ................................ 112
Concrete Boring .................................. 112
Masonry
Maintenance of Masonry ................... 116
Common Work Results
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Clay Unit Masonry ............................. 123
Concrete Unit Masonry ..................... 128
Glass Unit Masonry ........................... 136
Adobe Unit Masonry .......................... 136
Unit Masonry Panels .......................... 137
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Flue Liner Masonry ............................ 142
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Masonry Fireplaces ............................. 143
Manufactured Brick Masonry ............ 143
Cast Stone Masonry ........................... 143
Manufactured Stone Masonry ........... 144
Metals
Maintenance of Metals ...................... 146
Common Work Results for Metals ... 146
Structural Steel Framing .................... 154
Structural Aluminum Framing ......... 161
Wire Rope Assemblies ....................... 161
Steel Joist Framing .............................. 164
Steel Decking ...................................... 167
Raceway Decking Assemblies ........... 169
Structural Metal Stud Framing ......... 169
Cold-Formed Metal Joist Framing .... 173
Cold-Formed Metal Trusses .............. 179
Metal Stairs ......................................... 180
Metal Railings ..................................... 181
Metal Gratings .................................... 183
Metal Floor Plates .............................. 185
Metal Stair Treads and Nosings ........ 186
Metal Castings .................................... 187
Formed Metal Fabrications ................ 187
Decorative Metal Stairs ..................... 189
Decorative Metal Railings ................. 190
Decorative Formed Metal .................. 190
Wood, Plastics & Composites
Common Work Results for Wood,
Plastics, and Composites ................... 192
Wood Framing ..................................... 199
Structural Panels ................................ 208
Heavy Timber Construction ............. 209
Wood Decking ..................................... 210
Sheathing ............................................. 211
Shop-Fabricated Structural Wood ...... 213
Glued-Laminated Construction ........ 214
Millwork .............................................. 215
Prefinished Paneling ........................... 226
Board Paneling .................................... 228
Wood Stairs and Railings ................... 228
Ornamental Woodwork ..................... 230
Wood Frames ....................................... 232
Wood Screens and Exterior Wood
Shutters ................................................ 233
Structural Plastic Shapes
and Plates ............................................ 234
Plastic Structural Assemblies ............ 235
Plastic Railings ................................... 235
Plastic Trim ......................................... 236
Composite Fabrications ..................... 237
Composite Railings ............................ 237
Thermal & Moisture Protection
Operation and Maint. of Thermal
and Moisture Protection .................... 240
Common Work Results for
Thermal and Moisture Protection .... 241
Dampproofing ..................................... 242
Built-up Bituminous Waterproofing .. 242
Sheet Waterproofing ........................... 243
Cementitious and Reactive
Waterproofing ...................................... 243
Bentonite Waterproofing .................... 244
Water Repellents ................................. 244
Thermal Insulation ............................. 244
Roof and Deck Insulation .................. 248
Exterior Insulation
and Finish Systems ............................. 250
Weather Barriers ................................. 251
Vapor Retarders ................................... 251
Air Barriers .......................................... 251
Shingles and Shakes ........................... 251
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Roof Panels .......................................... 255
Wall Panels .......................................... 257
Faced Panels ........................................ 258
Siding ................................................... 259
Built-Up Bituminous Roofing ............ 261
Modified Bituminous
Membrane Roofing ............................. 263
Elastomeric Membrane Roofing ........ 264
Thermoplastic Membrane Roofing ... 265
Protected Membrane Roofing ............ 266
Fluid-Applied Roofing ........................ 266
Coated Foamed Roofing ..................... 266
Roll Roofing ........................................ 267
Sheet Metal Roofing ........................... 267
Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim ......... 268
Flexible Flashing ................................. 268
Roof Specialties ................................... 270
Roof Accessories ................................. 275
Roof Pavers .......................................... 277
Applied Fireproofing ........................... 277
Firestopping ......................................... 278
Preformed Joint Seals ......................... 279
Joint Sealants ...................................... 280
Expansion Control .............................. 282
Openings
Operation and Maintenance
of Openings ......................................... 284
Common Work Results
for Openings ........................................ 285
Metal Doors and Frames .................... 286
Metal Frames ...................................... 287
Metal Doors ........................................ 291
Wood Doors ......................................... 294
Composite Doors ................................ 301
Integrated Door Opening
Assemblies .......................................... 302
Access Doors and Panels ................... 303
Sliding Glass Doors ............................ 305
Coiling Doors and Grilles .................. 306
Special Function Doors ...................... 308
Panel Doors ......................................... 310
Traffic Doors ....................................... 312
Entrances and Storefronts .................. 313
Entrances ............................................. 315
Storefronts ........................................... 315
Curtain Wall and
Glazed Assemblies ............................. 316
Translucent Wall
and Roof Assemblies .......................... 317
Metal Windows ................................... 317
Wood Windows ................................... 319
Plastic Windows ................................. 324
Composite Windows .......................... 327
Special Function Windows ................ 327
Roof Windows ..................................... 327
Unit Skylights ..................................... 328
Metal-Framed Skylights ..................... 329
Door Hardware ................................... 329
Access Control Hardware .................. 343
Window Hardware .............................. 344
Hardware Accessories ........................ 344
Glass Glazing ...................................... 345
Mirrors ................................................. 347
Plastic Glazing .................................... 348
Glazing Surface Films ........................ 348
Special Function Glazing ................... 349
Louvers ................................................ 350
Vents .................................................... 352
Finishes
Maintenance of Finishes .................... 354
Common Work Results
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Supports for Plaster and Gypsum
Board .................................................... 358
Gypsum Plastering ............................. 362
Cement Plastering .............................. 363
Other Plastering .................................. 363
Veneer Plastering ................................ 364
Backing Boards and Underlayments . 364
Gypsum Board .................................... 365
Tiling .................................................... 369
Waterproofing-Membrane Tiling ....... 371
Acoustical Ceilings ............................ 372
Acoustical Ceiling Suspension
Assemblies .......................................... 373
Specialty Ceilings ............................... 374
Flooring Treatment ............................. 375
Specialty Flooring ............................... 375
Masonry Flooring ................................ 375
Wood Flooring ..................................... 376
Resilient Flooring ............................... 378
Terrazzo Flooring ................................ 380
Fluid-Applied Flooring ....................... 382
Carpeting ............................................. 383
Access Flooring ................................... 385
Wall Coverings .................................... 385
Special Wall Surfacing ........................ 386
Acoustic Insulation ............................ 387
Acoustic Room Components ............ 388
Painting ................................................ 388
Staining and Transparent Finishing .. 404
High-Performance Coatings .............. 404
Special Coatings .................................. 406
Specialties
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Visual Display Units .......................... 410
Directories ........................................... 413
Signage ................................................. 414
Telephone Specialties ......................... 415
Compartments and Cubicles ............. 416
Partitions ............................................. 420
Wall and Door Protection .................. 424
Toilet, Bath, and
Laundry Accessories ........................... 425
Manufactured Fireplaces .................... 428
Fireplace Specialties ........................... 429
Stoves ................................................... 429
Emergency Aid Specialties ................ 430
Fire Protection Specialties ................. 430
Lockers ................................................. 431
Postal Specialties ................................ 433
Storage Assemblies ............................. 433
Wardrobe and Closet Specialties ....... 434
Protective Covers ............................... 435
Manufactured Exterior Specialties .... 436
Flagpoles .............................................. 437
Security Mirrors and Domes ............. 438
Scales ................................................... 438
Equipment
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for Equipment ..................................... 440
Vehicle Service Equipment ................ 442
Parking Control Equipment .............. 442
Loading Dock Equipment .................. 443
Pedestrian Control Equipment .......... 444
Retail and Service Equipment ........... 444
Banking Equipment ............................ 447
Residential Equipment ....................... 448
Unit Kitchens ...................................... 450
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Foodservice Storage Equipment ........ 450
Food Preparation Equipment ............. 452
Food Delivery Carts
and Conveyors .................................... 453
Food Cooking Equipment .................. 453
Food Dispensing Equipment .............. 454
Foodservice Cleaning and Disposal
Equipment ........................................... 455
Audio-Visual Equipment .................... 456
Laboratory Equipment ....................... 457
Vocational Shop Equipment .............. 458
Broadcast, Theater,
and Stage Equipment .......................... 459
Musical Equipment ............................ 459
Athletic Equipment ............................ 460
Recreational Equipment .................... 461
Play Field Equipment and
Structures ............................................ 462
Medical Sterilizing Equipment .......... 464
Examination and Treatment
Equipment ........................................... 464
Patient Care Equipment .................... 464
Dental Equipment .............................. 465
Operating Room Equipment .............. 466
Radiology Equipment ......................... 466
Mortuary Equipment .......................... 466
Facility Maintenance Equipment ...... 467
Facility Solid Waste Handling
Equipment ........................................... 467
Religious Equipment .......................... 469
Security Equipment ............................ 469
Detention Equipment ......................... 470
Furnishings
Common Work Results
for Furnishings .................................... 472
Wall Decorations ................................ 472
Window Blinds .................................... 473
Curtains and Drapes ........................... 474
Interior Shutters .................................. 476
Window Shades ................................... 477
Manufactured Wood Casework ......... 478
Specialty Casework ............................ 483
Countertops ......................................... 484
Portable Lamps ................................... 487
Bedroom Furnishings ......................... 488
Furnishing Accessories ...................... 488
Rugs and Mats .................................... 489
Office Furniture .................................. 490
Seating ................................................. 493
Hospitality Furniture ......................... 494
Detention Furniture ........................... 501
Institutional Furniture ....................... 502
Systems Furniture .............................. 504
Fixed Audience Seating ...................... 507
Stadium and Arena Seating ............... 507
Pews and Benches ............................... 507
Interior Planters and Artificial
Plants ................................................... 507
Interior Public Space Furnishings ..... 511
Special Construction
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Construction ....................................... 514
Swimming Pools ................................. 517
Tubs and Pools .................................... 519
Ice Rinks .............................................. 519
Controlled Environment Rooms ....... 519
Special Activity Rooms ...................... 521
Athletic and Recreational Special
Construction ....................................... 522
Fabric Structures ................................. 522
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Towers ................................................. 530
Building Modules ................................ 531
Facility Protection .............................. 531
Sound, Vibration, and
Seismic Control .................................. 531
Radiation Protection .......................... 532
Meteorological Instrumentation ....... 534
Conveying Equipment
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Manual Dumbwaiters ........................ 536
Electric Dumbwaiters ........................ 537
Electric Traction Elevators ................ 537
Hydraulic Elevators ............................ 538
Custom Elevator Cabs and Doors ..... 539
Elevator Equipment and Controls .... 540
Escalators ............................................. 541
Moving Walks ..................................... 542
Wheelchair Lifts .................................. 542
Vehicle Lifts ........................................ 542
Facility Chutes .................................... 543
Pneumatic Tube Systems .................. 543
Fire Suppression
Common Work Results for Fire
Suppression ......................................... 546
Facility Fire-Suppression
Water-Service Piping .......................... 546
Fire-Suppression Standpipes .............. 549
Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems .. 553
Carbon-Dioxide Fire-Extinguishing
Systems ................................................ 555
Clean-Agent Fire-Extinguishing
Systems ................................................ 556
Centrifugal Fire Pumps ...................... 556
Plumbing
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of Plumbing ......................................... 560
Common Work Results
for Plumbing ....................................... 561
Plumbing Insulation ........................... 581
Facility Water Distribution ............... 597
Facility Potable-Water Storage
Tanks ................................................... 678
Facility Sanitary Sewerage ................. 679
Facility Storm Drainage ..................... 694
General Service Compressed-Air
Systems ................................................ 697
Domestic Water Softeners ................. 699
Domestic Water Filtration
Equipment ........................................... 699
Electric Domestic Water Heaters ...... 700
Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters .. 701
Domestic Water Heat Exchangers .... 703
Residential Plumbing Fixtures .......... 703
Commercial Plumbing Fixtures ........ 710
Healthcare Plumbing Fixtures ........... 715
Emergency Plumbing Fixtures .......... 716
Security Plumbing Fixtures ............... 717
Drinking Fountains and Water
Coolers ................................................. 717
Swimming Pool Plumbing Systems .. 720
Fountain Plumbing Systems .............. 720
Vacuum Systems for Laboratory
and Healthcare Facilities ................... 720
Gas Systems for Laboratory and
Healthcare Facilities ........................... 721
Chemical-Waste Systems for Lab.
and Healthcare Facilities ................... 724
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Facility Fuel Pumps ............................ 753
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Steam and Condensate Piping
and Pumps ........................................... 766
Refrigerant Piping ............................... 767
HVAC Ducts and Casings ................. 770
Air Duct Accessories .......................... 782
HVAC Fans .......................................... 788
Special Exhaust Systems .................... 793
Air Terminal Units ............................. 795
Air Outlets and Inlets ........................ 796
Ventilation Hoods ............................... 805
Particulate Air Filtration ................... 805
Gas-Phase Air Filtration .................... 805
Electronic Air Cleaners ...................... 806
Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks ... 806
Heating Boilers .................................... 813
Furnaces ............................................... 820
Fuel-Fired Heaters .............................. 822
Solar Energy Heating Equipment ...... 824
Heat Exchangers for HVAC ............... 826
Refrigerant Compressors .................... 827
Packaged Compressor and
Condenser Units ................................. 828
Refrigerant Condensers ...................... 829
Packaged Water Chillers .................... 830
Cooling Towers ................................... 833
Air-to-Air Energy Recovery
Equipment ........................................... 835
Indoor Central-Station
Air-Handling Units ............................. 835
Packaged Outdoor HVAC
Equipment ........................................... 836
Evaporative Air-Cooling Equip. ......... 838
Decentralized Unitary HVAC
Equipment ........................................... 841
Convection Heating
and Cooling Units .............................. 846
Radiant Heating Units ....................... 852
Humidity Control Equipment ........... 858
Electrical
Operation and Maintenance
of Electrical Systems .......................... 860
Common Work Results
for Electrical ........................................ 860
Instrumentation and Control
for Electrical Systems ......................... 966
Medium-Voltage Transformers .......... 967
Medium-Voltage Switchgear .............. 968
Low-Voltage Transformers ................. 969
Switchboards and Panelboards .......... 973
Enclosed Bus Assemblies ................... 997
Low-Voltage Distribution
Equipment ......................................... 1017
Low-Voltage Circuit Protective
Devices .............................................. 1034
Low-Voltage Controllers .................. 1038
Photovoltaic Collectors .................... 1041
Packaged Generator Assemblies ..... 1042
Battery Equipment ............................ 1043
Power Filters and Conditioners ....... 1043
Transfer Switches ............................. 1046
Facility Lightning Protection .......... 1047
Interior Lighting ................................ 1049
Emergency Lighting .......................... 1057
Exit Signs ........................................... 1057
Sect. No.
26
26
26
26
26
54
55
56
61
71
27 01
27 05
27 11
27 13
27 15
27 21
27 32
27 41
27 51
27 52
27 53
28 01
28 05
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
13
16
23
31
32
33
39
31 05
31 06
31 11
31 13
31
31
31
31
14
22
23
25
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
33
36
37
41
43
45
46
48
52
56
62
63
32 01
32 06
32 11
32 12
32 13
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Classified Location Lighting ............ 1057
Special Purpose Lighting .................. 1058
Exterior Lighting ............................... 1059
Lighting Systems and Accessories .. 1062
Electrical Machines .......................... 1064
Communications
Operation and Maintenance
of Communications Systems .......... 1068
Common Work Results
for Communications ........................ 1068
Communications Equipment
Room Fittings ................................... 1069
Communications Backbone
Cabling ............................................... 1069
Communications Horizontal
Cabling ............................................... 1070
Data Communications Network
Equipment ......................................... 1072
Voice Communications Terminal
Equipment ......................................... 1073
Audio-Video Systems ....................... 1073
Distributed Audio-Video
Communications Systems ............... 1073
Healthcare Communications
and Monitoring Systems .................. 1074
Distributed Systems ......................... 1074
Electronic Safety & Security
Operation and Maint. of Electronic
Safety and Security ........................... 1078
Common Work Results
for Electronic Safety and Security ... 1078
Access Control .................................. 1078
Intrusion Detection .......................... 1079
Video Surveillance ............................ 1080
Fire Detection and Alarm ................ 1081
Radiation Detection and Alarm ...... 1082
Gas Detection and Alarm ................ 1082
Mass Notification Systems .............. 1082
Earthwork
Common Work Results
for Earthwork .................................... 1084
Schedules for Earthwork .................. 1084
Clearing and Grubbing ..................... 1085
Selective Tree and Shrub
Removal and Trimming ................... 1085
Earth Stripping and Stockpiling ...... 1086
Grading .............................................. 1087
Excavation and Fill ........................... 1087
Erosion and Sedimentation
Controls ............................................. 1109
Soil Treatment .................................. 1109
Soil Stabilization ............................... 1109
Rock Stabilization ............................ 1110
Gabions .............................................. 1111
Riprap ................................................. 1111
Shoring ............................................... 1111
Concrete Raising .............................. 1112
Vibroflotation and Densification .... 1113
Needle Beams .................................... 1113
Underpinning .................................... 1113
Cofferdams ........................................ 1113
Slurry Walls ....................................... 1114
Driven Piles ....................................... 1115
Bored Piles ......................................... 1117
Exterior Improvements
Operation and Maintenance
of Exterior Improvements ................ 1122
Schedules for Exterior
Improvements ................................... 1131
Base Courses ..................................... 1133
Flexible Paving .................................. 1134
Rigid Paving ...................................... 1135
Sect. No.
32 14
32 16
32 17
32 18
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
31
32
33
34
84
91
92
93
94
96
33 01
33 05
33 11
33 12
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
16
21
31
36
41
42
44
46
49
51
52
61
63
71
33 81
34 01
34 11
34 41
34 43
34 71
34 72
35 20
35 31
35 51
41 21
41 22
44 11
46 07
46 23
46 25
48 15
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Unit Paving ....................................... 1136
Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks,
and Driveways .................................. 1138
Paving Specialties ............................. 1139
Athletic and Recreational
Surfacing ............................................ 1141
Fences and Gates .............................. 1142
Retaining Walls ................................. 1149
Site Furnishings ................................ 1152
Fabricated Bridges ............................. 1153
Planting Irrigation ............................ 1153
Planting Preparation ......................... 1155
Turf and Grasses ............................... 1157
Plants ................................................. 1158
Planting Accessories ......................... 1161
Transplanting .................................... 1162
Utilities
Operation and Maintenance
of Utilities ......................................... 1164
Common Work Results
for Utilities ........................................ 1169
Water Utility Distribution Piping ... 1170
Water Utility Distribution
Equipment ......................................... 1175
Water Utility Storage Tanks ............ 1178
Water Supply Wells .......................... 1180
Sanitary Utility Sewerage Piping .... 1181
Utility Septic Tanks ......................... 1183
Storm Utility Drainage Piping ........ 1185
Culverts ............................................. 1189
Storm Utility Water Drains ............. 1190
Subdrainage ....................................... 1190
Storm Drainage Structures .............. 1191
Natural-Gas Distribution ................. 1192
Liquid Fuel Distribution .................. 1194
Hydronic Energy Distribution ......... 1195
Steam Energy Distribution .............. 1197
Electrical Utility Transmission
and Distribution ............................... 1199
Communications Structures ........... 1203
Transportation
Operation and Maintenance
of Transportation .............................. 1206
Rail Tracks ........................................ 1206
Roadway Signaling and Control
Equipment ......................................... 1207
Airfield Signaling and Control
Equipment ......................................... 1207
Roadway Construction .................... 1208
Railway Construction ...................... 1209
Waterway & Marine
Waterway and Marine
Construction and Equipment .......... 1212
Shoreline Protection ......................... 1213
Floating Construction ...................... 1214
Material Processing & Handling Equipment
Conveyors .......................................... 1216
Cranes and Hoists ............................ 1216
Pollution Control Equipment
Particulate Control Equipment ....... 1220
Water and Wastewater Equipment
Packaged Water and Wastewater
Treatment Equipment ...................... 1224
Grit Removal And Handling
Equipment ......................................... 1224
Oil and Grease Separation
and Removal Equipment ................. 1225
Electrical Power Generation
Wind Energy Electrical Power
Generation Equipment ..................... 1228
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Section
Table of Contents
Table No.
A SUBSTRUCTURE
Page
A1010 Standard Foundations
A1010 110 Strip Footings .............................................................................1238
A1010 260 Column Foundation & Pile Caps .............................................1239
A1020 Special Foundations
A1020 810 Equipment Foundations ............................................................1240
D2010
D2010
D2010
D2010
D2010
610
710
820
920
922
Group Wash Fountain Systems ................................................1269
Shower Systems .........................................................................1270
Water Cooler Systems ...............................................................1271
Two Fixture Bathroom, Two Wall Plumbing ..........................1272
Two Fixture Bathroom, One Wall Plumbing ..........................1272
D3030 110 Chilled Water, Air Cooled Condenser Systems ......................1273
D3030 115 Chilled Water, Cooling Tower Systems ..................................1274
B1010 Floor Construction
B1010 310 Balcony Floor Construction ......................................................1242
B1010 710 Steel Beam Fireproofing ............................................................1244
B1010 720 Steel Column Fireproofing ........................................................1246
B2010 Exterior Walls
B2010 143 Masonry Restoration - Cleaning ..............................................1248
B2020 Exterior Windows
B2020 108 Vinyl Clad Windows ..................................................................1249
B3010 Roof Coverings
B3010 120 Single Ply Membrane ................................................................1250
C INTERIORS
C1010 Partitions
C1010 124 Drywall Partitions/Wood Stud Framing ..................................1252
C1010 128 Drywall Components ................................................................1253
C1020 Interior Doors
C1020 114 Metal Door/Metal Frame ..........................................................1254
C1020 310 Hardware ....................................................................................1256
C3010 Wall Finishes
C3010 230 Paint & Covering .......................................................................1257
C3020 Floor Finishes
C3020 410 Tile & Covering .........................................................................1258
C3030 Ceiling Finishes
C3030 105 Plaster Ceilings ..........................................................................1259
D SERVICES
D1010 Elevators and Lifts
D1010 140 Traction Geared Elevators ........................................................1262
D1020 Escalators and Moving Walks
D1020 110 Moving Stairs .............................................................................1263
D1020 210 Moving Walks ............................................................................1263
D2010 Plumbing Fixtures
110
210
310
410
Page
D3030 Cooling Generating Systems
B SHELL
D2010
D2010
D2010
D2010
Table No.
D2010 510 Bathtub Systems ........................................................................1268
D3050 Terminal & Package Units
D3050
D3050
D3050
D3050
D3050
D3050
150
155
160
165
170
190
D4010
D4010
D4010
D4010
D4010
310
350
370
390
410
Rooftop Single Zone Unit Systems ..........................................1275
Rooftop Multizone Unit Systems ............................................1276
Self-contained, Water Cooled Unit Systems ...........................1277
Self-contained, Air Cooled Unit Systems ...............................1278
Split Systems With Air Cooled Condensing Units ................1279
Computer Room Cooling Units ...............................................1280
D4010 Sprinklers
Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems ......................................................1281
Preaction Sprinkler Systems .....................................................1284
Deluge Sprinkler Systems .........................................................1287
Firecycle Sprinkler Systems ......................................................1290
Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems ......................................................1293
D4020 Standpipes
D4020 310 Wet Standpipe Risers, Class I ...................................................1296
Wet Standpipe Risers, Class II ..................................................1296
Wet Standpipe Risers, Class III .................................................1297
D4020 330 Dry Standpipe Risers, Class I ...................................................1298
Dry Standpipe Risers, Class II ..................................................1298
Dry Standpipe Risers, Class III .................................................1299
D4020 410 Fire Hose Equipment .................................................................1300
D4090 Other Fire Protection Systems
D4090 910 Fire Suppression Unit Components .........................................1302
D4090 920 FM200 Systems ..........................................................................1302
D5010 Electrical Service/Distribution
D5010 120 Overhead Electric Service, 3 Phase - 4 Wire ...........................1303
D5010 130 Underground Electric Service ...................................................1305
D5010 250 Panelboard ..................................................................................1307
D5020 Lighting and Branch Wiring
D5020
D5020
D5020
D5020
115
145
208
210
Receptacles, Floor ......................................................................1309
Motor Installation ......................................................................1310
Fluorescent Fixtures (by Type) ..................................................1312
Fluorescent Fixtures (by Wattage) ............................................1313
D5030 Communications and Security
Water Closet Systems ...............................................................1264
Urinal Systems ...........................................................................1265
Lavatory Systems .......................................................................1266
Kitchen Sink Systems ...............................................................1267
D5030 310 Telephone Systems ....................................................................1314
D5030 810 Security & Detection Systems .................................................1315
D5030 910 Communication & Alarm Systems .........................................1316
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Table No.
G2020 Parking Lots
Page
D5090 480 Energy Monitoring Systems ......................................................1318
G2020 220 Parking Lots ...............................................................................1335
E EQUIPMENT & FURNISHINGS
E2020 410 Moveable Int. Landscaping .......................................................1320
G2030 110 Bituminous Sidewalks ...............................................................1336
G2030 120 Concrete Sidewalks ...................................................................1336
G2030 150 Brick & Tile Plazas ....................................................................1336
F SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
G4020 210 Light Pole (Installed) ..................................................................1337
G2030 Pedestrian Paving
E2020 Moveable Furnishings
G4020 Site Lighting
F1020 Integrated Construction
F1020 220 Prefab Clean Room ....................................................................1326
G BUILDING SITEWORK
G1030 Site Earthwork
G1030 805 Trenching Common Earth ........................................................1330
G1030 806 Trenching Loam & Sandy Clay ................................................1331
G1030 807 Trenching Sand & Gravel .........................................................1333
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Reference
Section
All the reference information is in one section,
making it easy to find what you need to know
. . . and easy to use the book on a daily basis. This
section is visually identified by a vertical black
bar on the page edges.
In this Reference Section, we’ve included
Equipment Rental Costs, a listing of rental and
operating costs; Crew Listings, a full listing
of all crews and equipment, and their costs;
Historical Cost Indexes for cost comparisons
over time; City Cost Indexes and Location
Factors for adjusting costs to the region you
are in; Reference Tables, where you will find
explanations, estimating information and
procedures, or technical data; Change Orders,
information on pricing changes to contract
documents; Square Foot Costs that allow you
to make a rough estimate for the overall cost of
a project; and an explanation of all the
Abbreviations in the book.
Table of Contents
Construction Equipment
Rental Costs
Crew Listings
Historical Cost Indexes
City Cost Indexes
Location Factors
Reference Tables
R01
R02
R03
R04
R05
R06
R07
R08
R09
R13
R14
R21
General Requirements........................
Existing Conditions ............................
Concrete...............................................
Masonry ...............................................
Metals ..................................................
Wood, Plastics & Composites ...........
Thermal & Moisture Protection .......
Openings ..............................................
Finishes ................................................
Special Construction ..........................
Conveying Equipment ........................
Fire Suppression ..................................
Reference Tables (cont.)
1341
1353
1389
1390
1433
1439
1439
1456
1459
1464
1465
1473
1473
1474
1476
1477
1478
1479
R22 Plumbing .............................................
R23 Heating, Ventilating &
Air Conditioning .................................
R26 Electrical ..............................................
R27 Communications ................................
R32 Exterior Improvements.......................
R33 Utilities ................................................
R34 Transportation .....................................
Change Orders
Square Foot Costs
Abbreviations
1483
1491
1501
1511
1512
1512
1513
1514
1517
1527
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