The Means Building Construction Cost Data 2009 costbook is the professional estimator's first choice of reliable price data for accurate budgeting and estimating. This invaluable reference contains unit costs for more than 23,500 building components and provides the depth of technical detail needed to estimate projects with precision and expertise.

The book covers the latest construction methods and materials, trade labor crew and equipment costs, and City Cost Indexes covering all three-digit code sectional centers in the U.S. and selected locations in Canada.

The book also features:

• Extensive estimating reference tables
  
• Typical square foot costs for 160 buildings
  
• A Key word index
  
• A new and improved CHANGE ORDER section that provides pointers, tips, and checklists for pricing change orders.
• City Cost Indexes covering all three-digit code sectional centers in the U.S. and selected locations in Canada. These cover more than 930 locations in all.

Important enhancements vital to your 2009 estimating work, include:

•  Steel - a comprehensive list of updated cost data for steel products including: Structural/reinforcing steel, joists, studs & pipes. This is a vitally important category for which you'll need the most up to date & accurate cost data.
  
• “Green” building construction - materials that are made from recycled products or are environmentally friendly such as waterless toilets, insulation made from recycled materials, rainwater collection systems, paints with no odor or vapors, recycled carpeting and padding, structure relocation (rather than demolition), ground water recovery systems, fuel cells for back-up energy, and solar energy.
  
• Security materials and systems - radiation monitoring equipment, window guards, air cleaning devices, uninterruptible power supplies, closed circuit video monitors, security gates, and parking barriers.
  
• Mold abatement - substantially expanded and covers air ducts, walls and other applications.
  
• Security Systems - costs for various types of security systems including readers, keypads, and other standard identification and access control devices.
  
• Demolition Lines - a significant number of selective demolition lines are included.