The RSMeans 2007 Electrical Cost data book will reflect the volatility of material and labor costs in the coming year. To cover expenses and protect profit margin, we encourage our customers to order the updated 2007 edition.

The 2007 edition includes:

• Accurate unit prices for EMT, steel fittings and cable and wire products.
• The Electrical Assemblies section now uses the UNIFORMAT II numerical system, which saves time exchanging or incorporating cost data into estimates by using industry standards.
• Wireway unit prices now include NEMA 3R rainproof types in addition to NEMA 1 general purpose types.
• Expanded electrical outlet box applications include non-metallic material such as PVC and plastic in equivalent specs to provide alternatives for additional types of applications.
• Expanded totally enclosed motor Class B unit prices to include Premium Efficiency Grade motors for replacements of standard motors with more efficient types using less energy.
• Expanded unit prices for high performance cables, category 5e and 6, to meet increased telecommunications requirements for new and retrofit construction.
• Expanded unit prices for energy-saving lamps such as T5s, T5HOs, MR16 quart, 8' T12, 60 AND 75 watt-to meet energy conservation requirements.

And provides:

• The latest electrical components and materials
• 13,300 up-to-date unit prices
• 1,692 electrical systems prices
• Extensive estimating reference tables
• Typical square foot costs for 68 buildings broken down by division
• Trade labor crew & equipment costs
• Location cost adjustment factors for 930 regions in the U.S. and Canada