2005 National Building Cost Manual

Square foot costs for all types of buildings.

If you need to estimate the cost of electrical systems in buildings, this book will be your most reliable guide to selecting the right material, figuring the labor time required for installation, and totaling the installation cost and material price. Ed Tyler was named "National Estimator of the Year" by the American Society of Professional Estimators. His depth and breadth of knowledge make him one of the nation's foremost authorities on electrical estimating. Book jacket.

Material prices and manhours for estimating new construction costs.

"Current labor, material and equipment costs for repair and remodeling work."

This is the most complete, authoritative and reliable unit cost guide ever made available to paint estimators. No matter what types of work you estimate, no matter what your costs are, this book will help you produce consistently reliable painting estimates in dollars and cents.

"Manhours, labor and material costs for most home improvement work. Includes instructions for doing the work, with helpful illustrations, and tricks and tips from experienced remodelers."