Library Guides: Engineering: Cost Data, Parts and Suppliers: Construction Cost Data Books

Building and Construction Cost Data Sources

R.S. Means Cost Data Series
17 volumes that provide current information on construction costs estimating data.
Volumes include facilities, mechanical, landscape, labor costs, labor rates, heavy construction, residential, commercial, concrete, electrical, plumbing, interior, exterior, and green building cost data.
Spon's Price Book Series
Books provide current information for UK construction costs, cost of labor, materials, etc.
Cost Engineering Journal
Journal provides professional insights on how to manage projects and includes best practices for total cost management.
Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book
Call Number: TA435.B85 2015

Compass International Construction Cost Yearbooks
Compass International publishes seven annual books containing cost information applicable to 120+ countries. Sectors include construction, pipelines, clean rooms, and more.
ICIS Chemical Pricing Reports
Provides a broad list of chemical prices from 2006-2008. Paragraph at the top of the page 'Indicates Chemical Prizes A-Z' provides specifics for how the data shown should be interpreted.