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RSMeans Heavy Construction Cost Data 2015

29th Annual Edition

Completely updated for 2015!Plan, budget, and validate the costs of heavy construction with this industry-leading cost guide devoted specifi cally to the needs of public works offi cials, contractors, facility managers, developers, civil engineers, and any other professionals involved with planning and estimating heavy construction projects.

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RSMeans Catalog No. 68165

Construction: Technical/Professional

UNIT PRICES (organized in MasterFormat® 2014)

1 General Requirements2 Existing Conditions3 Concrete4 Masonry5 Metals6 Wood, Plastics

& Composites7 Thermal & Moisture

Protection9 Finishes

10 Specialties13 Special Construction22 Plumbing23 Heating, Ventilating

& Air Conditioning26 Electrical27 Communications31 Earthwork32 Exterior Improvements33 Utilities

34 Transportation35 Waterway & Marine41 Material Processing &

Handling Equipment46 Water & Wastewater

Equipment48 Electrical Power

Generation

ASSEMBLIESA SubstructureB ShellG Building Site Work

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Table ofContents

Foreword iv How the Book Is Built: An Overview v Absolute Essentials for a Quick Start vi Estimating with RSMeans Unit Price Cost Data vii How to Use the Book: The Details ix Unit Price Section 1 Assemblies Section 417Reference Section 513Construction Equipment Rental Costs 515 Crew Listings 527 Historical Cost Indexes 563 City Cost Indexes 564 Location Factors 607 Reference Tables 613 Change Orders 670 Square Foot Costs 673 Abbreviations 683

Index 687 Other RSMeans Products and Services 712 Labor Trade Rates includingOverhead & Profit Inside Back Cover

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General Requirements01 11 Summary of Work .............................. 1001 21 Allowances .......................................... 1001 31 Project Management

and Coordination ................................ 1101 32 Construction Progress

Documentation ................................... 1201 41 Regulatory Requirements .................. 1301 45 Quality Control .................................. 1301 51 Temporary Utilities ............................ 1501 52 Construction Facilities ....................... 1701 54 Construction Aids .............................. 1701 55 Vehicular Access and Parking ........... 2001 56 Temporary Barriers and Enclosures .. 2101 58 Project Identification .......................... 2301 71 Examination and Preparation ............ 23

Existing Conditions02 21 Surveys ................................................ 2602 32 Geotechnical Investigations .............. 2602 41 Demolition .......................................... 2702 43 Structure Moving ................................ 4202 58 Snow Control ...................................... 4202 65 Underground Storage Tank

Removal ............................................... 4302 81 Transportation and Disposal

of Hazardous Materials ...................... 44Concrete

03 01 Maintenance of Concrete .................. 4603 05 Common Work Results

for Concrete ........................................ 4703 11 Concrete Forming ............................... 4903 15 Concrete Accessories ......................... 5703 21 Reinforcement Bars ............................ 6403 22 Fabric and Grid Reinforcing .............. 7003 23 Stressed Tendon Reinforcing ............. 7003 24 Fibrous Reinforcing ............................ 7103 30 Cast-In-Place Concrete ....................... 7203 31 Structural Concrete ............................ 7403 35 Concrete Finishing ............................. 7703 37 Specialty Placed Concrete ................. 7903 39 Concrete Curing ................................. 8003 41 Precast Structural Concrete ............... 8103 47 Site-Cast Concrete .............................. 8303 48 Precast Concrete Specialties .............. 8303 52 Lightweight Concrete Roof

Insulation ............................................ 8303 62 Non-Shrink Grouting ......................... 8303 63 Epoxy Grouting ................................... 8403 81 Concrete Cutting ................................ 8403 82 Concrete Boring .................................. 85

Masonry04 01 Maintenance of Masonry ................... 8804 05 Common Work Results

for Masonry ......................................... 8904 21 Clay Unit Masonry ............................. 9404 22 Concrete Unit Masonry ..................... 9604 24 Adobe Unit Masonry .......................... 9904 25 Unit Masonry Panels .......................... 10004 27 Multiple-Wythe Unit Masonry ......... 10004 41 Dry-Placed Stone ................................ 10104 43 Stone Masonry .................................... 10104 51 Flue Liner Masonry ............................ 10304 54 Refractory Brick Masonry .................. 103

Metals05 01 Maintenance of Metals ...................... 10605 05 Common Work Results for Metals ... 10605 12 Structural Steel Framing .................... 11205 14 Structural Aluminum Framing ......... 11805 15 Wire Rope Assemblies ....................... 11805 21 Steel Joist Framing .............................. 12105 31 Steel Decking ...................................... 12205 35 Raceway Decking Assemblies ........... 12405 51 Metal Stairs ......................................... 124

05 52 Metal Railings ..................................... 12505 53 Metal Gratings .................................... 12605 54 Metal Floor Plates .............................. 12905 55 Metal Stair Treads and Nosings ........ 12905 56 Metal Castings .................................... 13005 58 Formed Metal Fabrications ................ 13005 75 Decorative Formed Metal .................. 131

Wood, Plastics & Composites06 05 Common Work Results for Wood,

Plastics, and Composites ................... 13406 11 Wood Framing ..................................... 13406 12 Structural Panels ................................ 13406 13 Heavy Timber Construction ............. 13506 17 Shop-Fabricated Structural Wood ...... 13606 18 Glued-Laminated Construction ........ 136

Thermal & Moisture Protection07 01 Operation and Maint. of Thermal

and Moisture Protection .................... 14007 25 Weather Barriers ................................. 140

Finishes09 97 Special Coatings .................................. 142

Specialties10 05 Common Work Results

for Specialties ...................................... 14410 14 Signage ................................................. 144

Special Construction13 05 Common Work Results for Special

Construction ....................................... 14613 31 Fabric Structures ................................. 14713 34 Fabricated Engineered Structures ...... 14813 36 Towers ................................................. 15213 53 Meteorological Instrumentation ....... 152

Plumbing22 01 Operation and Maintenance

of Plumbing ......................................... 15422 05 Common Work Results

for Plumbing ....................................... 15422 11 Facility Water Distribution ............... 15922 13 Facility Sanitary Sewerage ................. 17722 14 Facility Storm Drainage ..................... 18622 31 Domestic Water Softeners ................. 18722 52 Fountain Plumbing Systems .............. 18722 66 Chemical-Waste Systems for Lab.

and Healthcare Facilities ................... 188Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

23 05 Common Work Results for HVAC ... 19423 13 Facility Fuel-Storage Tanks ............... 196

Electrical26 05 Common Work Results

for Electrical ........................................ 19826 12 Medium-Voltage Transformers .......... 20226 13 Medium-Voltage Switchgear .............. 20326 24 Switchboards and Panelboards .......... 20426 27 Low-Voltage Distribution

Equipment ........................................... 20526 28 Low-Voltage Circuit Protective

Devices ................................................ 20626 32 Packaged Generator Assemblies ....... 20626 51 Interior Lighting .................................. 20726 56 Exterior Lighting ................................. 20726 61 Lighting Systems and Accessories .... 211

Communications27 13 Communications Backbone

Cabling ................................................. 214Earthwork

31 05 Common Work Resultsfor Earthwork ...................................... 216

31 06 Schedules for Earthwork .................... 21631 11 Clearing and Grubbing ....................... 21731 13 Selective Tree and Shrub Removal

and Trimming ..................................... 218

31 14 Earth Stripping and Stockpiling ........ 21931 22 Grading ................................................ 21931 23 Excavation and Fill ............................. 22031 25 Erosion and Sedimentation

Controls ............................................... 26131 31 Soil Treatment .................................... 26131 32 Soil Stabilization ................................. 26231 33 Rock Stabilization .............................. 26831 36 Gabions ................................................ 26831 37 Riprap ................................................... 26831 41 Shoring ................................................. 26931 43 Concrete Raising ................................ 27031 45 Vibroflotation and Densification ...... 27031 46 Needle Beams ...................................... 27031 48 Underpinning ...................................... 27131 52 Cofferdams .......................................... 27131 56 Slurry Walls ......................................... 27231 62 Driven Piles ......................................... 27231 63 Bored Piles ........................................... 28331 71 Tunnel Excavation .............................. 28531 73 Tunnel Grouting ................................. 28631 74 Tunnel Construction .......................... 286

Exterior Improvements32 01 Operation and Maintenance

of Exterior Improvements .................. 28832 06 Schedules for Exterior

Improvements ..................................... 29632 11 Base Courses ....................................... 29832 12 Flexible Paving .................................... 29932 13 Rigid Paving ........................................ 30332 14 Unit Paving ......................................... 30632 16 Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks,

and Driveways .................................... 30732 17 Paving Specialties ............................... 30932 18 Athletic and Recreational

Surfacing .............................................. 31132 31 Fences and Gates ................................ 31232 32 Retaining Walls ................................... 31732 33 Site Furnishings .................................. 32032 34 Fabricated Bridges ............................... 32032 35 Screening Devices ............................... 32232 84 Planting Irrigation .............................. 32232 91 Planting Preparation ........................... 32332 92 Turf and Grasses ................................. 32632 93 Plants ................................................... 32832 94 Planting Accessories ........................... 33032 96 Transplanting ...................................... 330

Utilities33 01 Operation and Maintenance

of Utilities ........................................... 33433 05 Common Work Results

for Utilities .......................................... 33933 11 Water Utility Distribution Piping ..... 34033 12 Water Utility Distribution

Equipment ........................................... 34733 16 Water Utility Storage Tanks .............. 35033 21 Water Supply Wells ............................ 35133 31 Sanitary Utility Sewerage Piping ...... 35333 32 Wastewater Utility Pumping

Stations ................................................ 35533 36 Utility Septic Tanks ........................... 35633 41 Storm Utility Drainage Piping .......... 35833 42 Culverts ............................................... 36233 44 Storm Utility Water Drains ............... 36333 46 Subdrainage ......................................... 36333 47 Ponds and Reservoirs ......................... 36533 49 Storm Drainage Structures ................ 36533 51 Natural-Gas Distribution ................... 36633 52 Liquid Fuel Distribution .................... 36833 61 Hydronic Energy Distribution ........... 36933 63 Steam Energy Distribution ................ 37233 71 Electrical Utility Transmission and

Distribution ......................................... 375

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33 72 Utility Substations ............................. 38233 73 Utility Transformers .......................... 38233 75 High-Voltage Switchgear

and Protection Devices ...................... 38333 79 Site Grounding .................................... 38433 81 Communications Structures ............. 384

Transportation34 01 Operation and Maintenance

of Transportation ................................ 38634 11 Rail Tracks .......................................... 38734 41 Roadway Signaling and Control

Equipment ........................................... 38834 43 Airfield Signaling and Control

Equipment ........................................... 38834 71 Roadway Construction ...................... 389

34 72 Railway Construction ........................ 39034 77 Transportation Equipment ................. 391

Waterway & Marine35 01 Operation and Maint. of Waterway

and Marine Construction .................. 39435 20 Waterway and Marine Construction

and Equipment .................................... 39735 31 Shoreline Protection ........................... 39935 41 Levees .................................................. 39935 49 Waterway Structures .......................... 40235 51 Floating Construction ........................ 40235 59 Marine Specialties .............................. 403

Material Processing & Handling Equipment41 21 Conveyors ............................................ 40641 22 Cranes and Hoists .............................. 406

Water and Wastewater Equipment46 07 Packaged Water and Wastewater

Treatment Equipment ........................ 40846 25 Oil and Grease Separation

and Removal Equipment ................... 40846 51 Air and Gas Diffusion Equipment .... 40946 53 Biological Treatment Systems ........... 412

Electrical Power Generation48 15 Wind Energy Electrical Power

Generation Equipment ....................... 41648 18 Fuel Cell Electrical Power

Generation Equipment ....................... 416

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AssembliesSection

A SUBSTRUCTURE

A1010 Standard FoundationsA1010 110 Strip Footings ............................................................................. 424A1010 210 Spread Footings .......................................................................... 425A1010 250 Pile Caps ..................................................................................... 427A1010 310 Foundation Underdrain ............................................................. 429A1010 320 Foundation Dampproofing ........................................................ 430

A1020 Special FoundationsA1020 110 C.I.P. Concrete Piles .................................................................. 431A1020 120 Precast Concrete Piles ............................................................... 433A1020 130 Steel Pipe Piles ........................................................................... 435A1020 140 Steel H Piles ............................................................................... 437A1020 150 Step-Tapered Steel Piles ............................................................ 439A1020 160 Treated Wood Piles .................................................................... 440A1020 210 Grade Beams .............................................................................. 442A1020 310 Caissons ...................................................................................... 444A1020 710 Pressure Injected Footings ........................................................ 445

A1030 Slab on GradeA1030 120 Plain & Reinforced .................................................................... 446

A2010 Basement ExcavationA2010 110 Building Excavation & Backfill ................................................ 447

A2020 Basement WallsA2020 110 Walls, Cast in Place ................................................................... 449

B SHELL

B1010 Floor ConstructionB1010 201 C.I.P. Column - Round Tied ..................................................... 452B1010 202 C.I.P. Columns, Round Tied - Minimum Reinforcing ........... 454B1010 203 C.I.P. Column, Square Tied ...................................................... 455B1010 204 C.I.P. Column, Square Tied-Minimum Reinforcing ............... 457B1010 213 Rectangular Precast Beams ....................................................... 458B1010 234 Precast Double ‘‘T’’ Beams with No Topping ......................... 460B1010 235 Precast Double ‘‘T’’ Beams With 2″ Topping .......................... 461

B2010 Exterior WallsB2010 106 Tilt-Up Concrete Panel ............................................................. 463

G BUILDING SITEWORK

G1010 Site ClearingG1010 120 Clear & Grub Site ...................................................................... 466G1010 122 Strip Topsoil ............................................................................... 467

G1030 Site EarthworkG1030 105 Cut & Fill Gravel ...................................................................... 468G1030 110 Excavate and Haul Sand & Gravel ........................................... 470G1030 115 Cut & Fill Common Earth ....................................................... 472G1030 120 Excavate and Haul Common Earth ......................................... 474G1030 125 Cut & Fill Clay .......................................................................... 476G1030 130 Excavate and Haul Clay ............................................................ 478G1030 150 Load & Haul Rock ..................................................................... 480G1030 160 Excavate and Haul Sandy Clay/Loam ..................................... 481G1030 805 Trenching Common Earth ........................................................ 482G1030 806 Trenching Loam & Sandy Clay ................................................ 484G1030 807 Trenching Sand & Gravel ......................................................... 486G1030 815 Pipe Bedding ............................................................................... 488

G2030 Pedestrian PavingG2030 110 Bituminous Sidewalks ............................................................... 490G2030 120 Concrete Sidewalks ................................................................... 491G2030 310 Stairs ........................................................................................... 492

G2040 Site DevelopmentG2040 210 Concrete Retaining Walls ......................................................... 494G2040 270 Gabion Retaining Walls ............................................................ 495

G3020 Sanitary SewerG3020 730 Secondary Sewage Lagoon ......................................................... 497G3020 740 Blower System for Wastewater Aeration ................................. 499

G3030 Storm SewerG3030 210 Manholes & Catch Basins ........................................................ 500G3030 310 Headwalls ................................................................................... 502G3030 610 Stormwater Management (costs per CF of stormwater) ........ 503

G3060 Fuel DistributionG3060 112 Gasline (Common Earth Excavation) ...................................... 504

G4010 Electrical DistributionG4010 320 Underground Electrical Conduit .............................................. 507

G9020 Site Repair & MaintenanceG9020 100 Clean and Wrap Marine Piles ................................................... 510

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Table of ContentsConstruction EquipmentRental Costs 515

Crew Listings 527

Historical Cost Indexes 563

City Cost Indexes 564

Location Factors 607

Reference Tables 613R01 General Requirements.......................... 613R02 Existing Conditions .............................. 624R03 Concrete................................................. 626R05 Metals .................................................... 643R06 Wood, Plastics & Composites ............. 649R13 Special Construction ............................ 650

Reference Tables (cont.)

R22 Plumbing ............................................... 650R26 Electrical ................................................ 655R31 Earthwork .............................................. 658R32 Exterior Improvements......................... 665R33 Utilities.................................................. 668R34 Transportation....................................... 669

Change Orders 670

Square Foot Costs 673

Abbreviations 683

ReferenceSection

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