Means Square Foot Costs 2009 is a valuable, time-saving tool that gives you clear descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.

For those preparing more detailed estimates, costs are broken down into "assemblies" component specifications and costs. This fully illustrated section simplifies component identification and pricing.

• Reliable square foot costs for 75 "standard" structures
• The latest costs for more than 6,000 building variations, modifications and "add-ons"-so you can keep your estimate current as details are ironed out-and quickly priced out
• The addition of costs for Internet and Telephone wiring and UPS (uninterruptible power supply) in appropriate models
• Costs for more than 6,500 in-place components-so you can fine-tune system costs to reflect unique situations
• Location factors, arranged by zip code, for more than 930 different sites in the U.S. and Canada. Makes it easy to estimate accurately for your particular locale
• An A-Z Glossary that provides definitions of unfamiliar terms

With costs for more than 75 standard structures-for every model structure, you'll find cost per square foot of floor area for a range of sizes and types.

• Data center (computer)
• Hotels
• Churches
• Single-story factories and office buildings
• Residences and custom luxury homes
• Convenience & department stores
• Schools and day care facilities
• Sports facilities
• Car dealerships and service stations
• Fire and police stations
• Hospitals and other health care facilities
• Apartment Buildings-up to 24 stories
• Restaurants
• And more.