BNi Public Works Costbook 2012

2012 BNi Public Works Costbook helps construction contractors quickly and easily estimate the cost of all types of public works projects involving roads, excavation, drainage systems and much more.  It is the first place to turn, when preparing a preliminary estimate, evaluating a contractor's bid or submitting a formal budget proposal. It puts accurate and up-to-date material and labor costs for thousands of cost items, based on the latest national averages and standard labor productivity rates, at your fingertips. What's more, 2012 BNi Public Works Costbook includes detailed regional cost modifiers for adjusting your estimate to your local conditions and features:

• Material costs for thousands of items based on current national averages (including allowances for transport, handling and storage).
• Labor costs based on the prevailing rates for each trade and type of work, PLUS man-hour tables tied to each unit costs, so you can clearly see exactly how the labor cost was calcuated and make any necessary adjustments.
• Equipment costs including rental and operating costs.
• Square-foot tables based on the cost-per-square-foot of hundreds of actual projects, invaluable data for quick, ballpark estimates.

BNi Public Works Costbook 2012 will help public works construction contractors save time and effort, while protecting themselves from hidden costs, cost overruns, oversights and hazardous "guesstimates."