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29th Annual EditionCompletely updated for 2015!Plan, budget, and validate the costs of heavyconstruction with this industry-leading cost guidedevoted specifically to the needs of public worksofficials, contractors, facility managers, developers,civil engineers, and any other professionals involvedwith planning and estimating heavy constructionprojects.Find thousands of unit and assemblies costs, alongwith detailed reference information, for all types ofheavy construction, including highways, bridges,utilities, rail, marine, sanitary, and storm sewersystems.Your 2015 cost guide features: Updated pricing for more than 15,500 unit costsand 2,200 assemblies costs covering the latestmaterials Complete assemblies and unit price sampleestimates in both print and electronic format toguide customization and improve accuracy City Cost Indexes and Location Factors for morethan 930 U.S. and Canadian locations to getaccurate costs for your specific location Updated equipment rental costs, crew sizeprojections, labor-hour estimates, and the mostcurrent labor rates A comprehensive, detailed reference informationsection New! Stormwater management and rock excavationsectionRSMeans Heavy Construction Cost Data 2015RSMeans HeavyConstruction Cost Data 2015 Large civil projects including marine,waterways, airports, highways, and tunnelsPlus:Receive free quarterly cost index and key material price updates for a full year!UNIT PRICES (organized in MasterFormat 2014)1 General Requirements2 Existing Conditions3 Concrete4 Masonry5 Metals6 Wood, Plastics& Composites7 Thermal & MoistureProtection9 Finishes101322232627313233SpecialtiesSpecial ConstructionPlumbingHeating, Ventilating& Air ior ImprovementsUtilitiesASSEMBLIES34 Transportation35 Waterway & Marine41 Material Processing &Handling Equipment46 Water & WastewaterEquipment48 Electrical PowerGenerationA SubstructureB ShellG Building Site WorkVisit us online:RSMeans offers an extensive line of cost data products in book, online, eBook, andCD format, along with professional development seminars, reference books, marketanalytics, and more. Visit www.rsmeans.com to learn what RSMeans can do for you!RSMeans Catalog No. 68165ISBN 978-1-940238-84-5Cost data from the most trustedsource in North AmericaConstruction: Technical/ProfessionalCopyright RSMeans 2015
29th annual editionRobert Fortier, PE, Senior EditorEngineering DirectorBob Mewis, CCC (1, 14, 41)Contributing EditorsChristopher BabbittAdrian C. Charest, PE(26, 27, 28, 48)Cheryl ElsmoreRobert Fortier, PE(2, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 44, 46)Robert J. Kuchta (8)Thomas Lane (6, 7)Robert C. McNicholsGenevieve MedeirosMelville J. Mossman, PE(21, 22, 23)Jeannene D. MurphyMarilyn Phelan, AIA(9, 10, 11, 12)Stephen C. Plotner (3, 5)Siobhan Soucie (4, 13)Copyright 2014 by RSMeansAll rights reserved.Cover photo PinkBadger/iStock/ThinkstockPrinted in the United States of AmericaISSN 0893-5602ISBN 978-1-940238-58-6Andrea SillahProduction ManagerDebbie PanarelliProductionChris AndersonJill GoodmanJonathan ForgitSara RutanMary Lou GearyCover DesignTechnical SupportVice President Data & EngineeringSara Rutan*Numbers in italics are the divisional responsibilitiesfor each editor. Please contact the designated editordirectly with any questions.RSMeansConstruction Publishers & Consultants700 Longwater DriveNorwell, MA 02061United States of America1-877-809-3541www.rsmeans.comProduct ManagerThe authors, editors, and engineers of RSMeans applydiligence and judgment in locating and using reliablesources for the information published. However, RSMeansmakes no express or implied warranty or guarantee inconnection with the content of the information containedherein, including the accuracy, correctness, value,sufficiency, or completeness of the data, methods, and otherinformation contained herein. RSMeans makes no express orimplied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particularpurpose. RSMeans shall have no liability to any customeror third party for any loss, expense, or damage, includingconsequential, incidental, special, or punitive damage,including lost profits or lost revenue, caused directly orindirectly by any error or omission, or arising out of, or inconnection with, the information contained herein. Forthe purposes of this paragraph, “RSMeans” shall includeRS Means Company LLC, and its divisions, subsidiaries,0165 204.95 per copy (in United States)Price is subject to change without prior notice.Copyright RSMeans 2015Gary L. HoittKathryn S. Rodriguezsuccessors, parent companies, and their employees,partners, principals, agents and representatives, and anythird-party providers or sources of information or data.No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in aninformation storage or retrieval system, or transmitted in anyform or by any means, electronic or mechanical, includingphotocopying or scanning, without prior written permissionof RSMeans. The cost data contained in this publication isvaluable and proprietary information of RSMeans and others,and there is no transfer to you of any ownership rights in thecost data or any license granted to you to create derivativeworks based on or which utilize the cost data.This book is printed on 50% recycled paperusing soy-based ink and is entirely recyclable.
Table ofContentsForewordHow the Book Is Built: An OverviewAbsolute Essentials for a Quick StartEstimating with RSMeans Unit Price Cost DataHow to Use the Book: The DetailsUnit Price SectionAssemblies SectionReference Sectionivvviviiix1417513Construction Equipment Rental CostsCrew ListingsHistorical Cost IndexesCity Cost IndexesLocation FactorsReference TablesChange OrdersSquare Foot Other RSMeans Products and ServicesLabor Trade Rates includingOverhead & Profit687712Inside Back CoveriiiCopyright RSMeans 2015
Unit PriceRelatedRSMeansProducts and ServicesSectionTable of ContentsSect. No.01 1101 2101 3101 21324143586502 8103 0103 373941474852030303036263818204 0104 050505010512141521313551PageGeneral RequirementsSummary of Work . 10Allowances . 10Project Managementand Coordination . 11Construction ProgressDocumentation . 12Regulatory Requirements . 13Quality Control . 13Temporary Utilities . 15Construction Facilities . 17Construction Aids . 17Vehicular Access and Parking . 20Temporary Barriers and Enclosures . 21Project Identification . 23Examination and Preparation . 23Existing ConditionsSurveys . 26Geotechnical Investigations . 26Demolition . 27Structure Moving . 42Snow Control . 42Underground Storage TankRemoval . 43Transportation and Disposalof Hazardous Materials . 44ConcreteMaintenance of Concrete . 46Common Work Resultsfor Concrete . 47Concrete Forming . 49Concrete Accessories . 57Reinforcement Bars . 64Fabric and Grid Reinforcing . 70Stressed Tendon Reinforcing . 70Fibrous Reinforcing . 71Cast-In-Place Concrete . 72Structural Concrete . 74Concrete Finishing . 77Specialty Placed Concrete . 79Concrete Curing . 80Precast Structural Concrete . 81Site-Cast Concrete . 83Precast Concrete Specialties . 83Lightweight Concrete RoofInsulation . 83Non-Shrink Grouting . 83Epoxy Grouting . 84Concrete Cutting . 84Concrete Boring . 85MasonryMaintenance of Masonry . 88Common Work Resultsfor Masonry . 89Clay Unit Masonry . 94Concrete Unit Masonry . 96Adobe Unit Masonry . 99Unit Masonry Panels . 100Multiple-Wythe Unit Masonry . 100Dry-Placed Stone . 101Stone Masonry . 101Flue Liner Masonry . 103Refractory Brick Masonry . 103MetalsMaintenance of Metals . 106Common Work Results for Metals . 106Structural Steel Framing . 112Structural Aluminum Framing . 118Wire Rope Assemblies . 118Steel Joist Framing . 121Steel Decking . 122Raceway Decking Assemblies . 124Metal Stairs . 124Sect. No.050505050505055253545556587506 050606060606111213171807 0107 2509 9710 0510 1413 05131313133134365322 0122 0522222222222211131431526623 0523 1326 05262626261213242726 28262626263251566127 1331 0531 0631 1131 13PageMetal Railings . 125Metal Gratings . 126Metal Floor Plates . 129Metal Stair Treads and Nosings . 129Metal Castings . 130Formed Metal Fabrications . 130Decorative Formed Metal . 131Wood, Plastics & CompositesCommon Work Results for Wood,Plastics, and Composites . 134Wood Framing . 134Structural Panels . 134Heavy Timber Construction . 135Shop-Fabricated Structural Wood . 136Glued-Laminated Construction . 136Thermal & Moisture ProtectionOperation and Maint. of Thermaland Moisture Protection . 140Weather Barriers . 140FinishesSpecial Coatings . 142SpecialtiesCommon Work Resultsfor Specialties . 144Signage . 144Special ConstructionCommon Work Results for SpecialConstruction . 146Fabric Structures . 147Fabricated Engineered Structures . 148Towers . 152Meteorological Instrumentation . 152PlumbingOperation and Maintenanceof Plumbing . 154Common Work Resultsfor Plumbing . 154Facility Water Distribution . 159Facility Sanitary Sewerage . 177Facility Storm Drainage . 186Domestic Water Softeners . 187Fountain Plumbing Systems . 187Chemical-Waste Systems for Lab.and Healthcare Facilities . 188Heating Ventilation Air ConditioningCommon Work Results for HVAC . 194Facility Fuel-Storage Tanks . 196ElectricalCommon Work Resultsfor Electrical . 198Medium-Voltage Transformers . 202Medium-Voltage Switchgear . 203Switchboards and Panelboards . 204Low-Voltage DistributionEquipment . 205Low-Voltage Circuit ProtectiveDevices . 206Packaged Generator Assemblies . 206Interior Lighting . 207Exterior Lighting . 207Lighting Systems and Accessories . 211CommunicationsCommunications BackboneCabling . 214EarthworkCommon Work Resultsfor Earthwork . 216Schedules for Earthwork . 216Clearing and Grubbing . 217Selective Tree and Shrub Removaland Trimming . 218Sect. 131313233363741434546485256626371737432 0132 063232323232111213141632 1732 183232323232323232323232313233343584919293949633 0133 0533 1133 4647495152616371PageEarth Stripping and Stockpiling . 219Grading . 219Excavation and Fill . 220Erosion and SedimentationControls . 261Soil Treatment . 261Soil Stabilization . 262Rock Stabilization . 268Gabions . 268Riprap . 268Shoring . 269Concrete Raising . 270Vibroflotation and Densification . 270Needle Beams . 270Underpinning . 271Cofferdams . 271Slurry Walls . 272Driven Piles . 272Bored Piles . 283Tunnel Excavation . 285Tunnel Grouting . 286Tunnel Construction . 286Exterior ImprovementsOperation and Maintenanceof Exterior Improvements . 288Schedules for ExteriorImprovements . 296Base Courses . 298Flexible Paving . 299Rigid Paving . 303Unit Paving . 306Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks,and Driveways . 307Paving Specialties . 309Athletic and RecreationalSurfacing . 311Fences and Gates . 312Retaining Walls . 317Site Furnishings . 320Fabricated Bridges . 320Screening Devices . 322Planting Irrigation . 322Planting Preparation . 323Turf and Grasses . 326Plants . 328Planting Accessories . 330Transplanting . 330UtilitiesOperation and Maintenanceof Utilities . 334Common Work Resultsfor Utilities . 339Water Utility Distribution Piping . 340Water Utility DistributionEquipment . 347Water Utility Storage Tanks . 350Water Supply Wells . 351Sanitary Utility Sewerage Piping . 353Wastewater Utility PumpingStations . 355Utility Septic Tanks . 356Storm Utility Drainage Piping . 358Culverts . 362Storm Utility Water Drains . 363Subdrainage . 363Ponds and Reservoirs . 365Storm Drainage Structures . 365Natural-Gas Distribution . 366Liquid Fuel Distribution . 368Hydronic Energy Distribution . 369Steam Energy Distribution . 372Electrical Utility Transmission andDistribution . 3751Copyright RSMeans 2015
Related RSMeansProducts and ServicesTable of Contents (cont.)Sect. No.33 7233 7333 7533 7933 8134 0134 1134 4134 4334 71PageUtility Substations . 382Utility Transformers . 382High-Voltage Switchgearand Protection Devices . 383Site Grounding . 384Communications Structures . 384TransportationOperation and Maintenanceof Transportation . 386Rail Tracks . 387Roadway Signaling and ControlEquipment . 388Airfield Signaling and ControlEquipment . 388Roadway Construction . 389Sect. No.34 7234 7735 0135 203535353535314149515941 2141 22PageRailway Construction . 390Transportation Equipment . 391Waterway & MarineOperation and Maint. of Waterwayand Marine Construction . 394Waterway and Marine Constructionand Equipment . 397Shoreline Protection . 399Levees . 399Waterway Structures . 402Floating Construction . 402Marine Specialties . 403Material Processing & Handling EquipmentConveyors . 406Cranes and Hoists . 406Sect. No.46 0746 2546 5146 5348 1548 18PageWater and Wastewater EquipmentPackaged Water and WastewaterTreatment Equipment . 408Oil and Grease Separationand Removal Equipment . 408Air and Gas Diffusion Equipment . 409Biological Treatment Systems . 412Electrical Power GenerationWind Energy Electrical PowerGeneration Equipment . 416Fuel Cell Electrical PowerGeneration Equipment . 4163Copyright RSMeans 2015
AssembliesSectionTable of ContentsTable No.A SUBSTRUCTUREPageA1010 Standard 20130140150160210310710Strip Footings .Spread Footings .Pile Caps .Foundation Underdrain .Foundation Dampproofing .424425427429430A1020 Special FoundationsC.I.P. Concrete Piles .Precast Concrete Piles .Steel Pipe Piles .Steel H Piles .Step-Tapered Steel Piles .Treated Wood Piles .Grade Beams .Caissons .Pressure Injected Footings .431433435437439440442444445A1030 Slab on GradeA1030 120 Plain & Reinforced . 446A2010 Basement ExcavationA2010 110 Building Excavation & Backfill . 447A2020 Basement WallsA2020 110 Walls, Cast in Place . 449B1010 Floor 15120125130150160805806807815PageCut & Fill Gravel .Excavate and Haul Sand & Gravel .Cut & Fill Common Earth .Excavate and Haul Common Earth .Cut & Fill Clay .Excavate and Haul Clay .Load & Haul Rock .Excavate and Haul Sandy Clay/Loam .Trenching Common Earth .Trenching Loam & Sandy Clay .Trenching Sand & Gravel .Pipe Bedding .468470472474476478480481482484486488G2030 Pedestrian PavingG2030 110 Bituminous Sidewalks . 490G2030 120 Concrete Sidewalks . 491G2030 310 Stairs . 492G2040 Site DevelopmentG2040 210 Concrete Retaining Walls . 494G2040 270 Gabion Retaining Walls . 495G3020 Sanitary SewerG3020 730 Secondary Sewage Lagoon . 497G3020 740 Blower System for Wastewater Aeration . 499G3030 Storm SewerG3030 210 Manholes & Catch Basins . 500G3030 310 Headwalls . 502G3030 610 Stormwater Management (costs per CF of stormwater) . 503B SHELLB1010B1010B1010B1010B1010B1010B1010Table No.G1030 Site EarthworkC.I.P. Column - Round Tied .C.I.P. Columns, Round Tied - Minimum Reinforcing .C.I.P. Column, Square Tied .C.I.P. Column, Square Tied-Minimum Reinforcing .Rectangular Precast Beams .Precast Double ‘‘T’’ Beams with No Topping .Precast Double ‘‘T’’ Beams With 2″ Topping .452454455457458460461G3060 Fuel DistributionG3060 112 Gasline (Common Earth Excavation) . 504G4010 Electrical DistributionG4010 320 Underground Electrical Conduit . 507G9020 Site Repair & MaintenanceG9020 100 Clean and Wrap Marine Piles . 510B2010 Exterior WallsB2010 106 Tilt-Up Concrete Panel . 463G BUILDING SITEWORKG1010 Site ClearingG1010 120 Clear & Grub Site . 466G1010 122 Strip Topsoil . 467417Copyright RSMeans 2015
ReferenceSectionAll 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. 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 and 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, or technical data; Change Orders,information on pricing changes to contractdocuments; Square Foot Costs that allow youto make a rough estimate for the overall cost ofa project; and an explanation of all theAbbreviations in the book.Table of ContentsConstruction EquipmentRental CostsCrew ListingsHistorical Cost IndexesCity Cost IndexesLocation FactorsReference TablesR01R02R03R05R06R13Reference Tables (cont.)515527563564R22R26R31R32R33R34Plumbing .Electrical .Earthwork .Exterior Improvements.Utilities .Transportation .Change Orders613 Square Foot CostsGeneral Requirements. 613 AbbreviationsExisting Conditions .Concrete.Metals .Wood, Plastics & Composites .Special Construction opyright RSMeans 2015
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