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The first books were created by hand at Robert’s kitchen table with help from his wife. Each book
detailed material, equipment and labor costs. Robert quickly outgrew this home operation and started
the R.S. Means Company.
The Future
RSMeans data is evolving every day. As the strength of the database grows, the analysis becomes more
insightful. Leveraging advanced algorithms, the construction of tomorrow will be powered by RSMeans
data from Gordian.
How the Database is Built
Construction costs are comprised of material, labor and/or equipment prices and can be referenced at
the unit, assembly or square foot level of detail.
Planning Estimating
From capital planning to small-scale Be it the price of a single brick to the
budgeting, RSMeans data can be cost of an entire building, estimates
utilized for creating or operating within through RSMeans data provide the
a budget and making plans based on exact level of detail to satisfy your
local, historical or future factors. needs.
Validating Maintaining
RSMeans data can be referenced as a RSMeans data provides the continued
benchmark and accredited source for cost and upkeep throughout the
endorsed rates, prices and calculations. facility’s or infrastructure’s entire
lifecycle.
About
Gordian is the world’s leading provider of facility and
construction cost data, software and services for all
phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order
Contracting (JOC), Gordian’s solutions also include
our proprietary RSMeans data and Sightlines facility
benchmarking and analysis. From planning to design,
procurement, construction and operations, Gordian’s
solutions help clients maximize efficiency, optimize cost
savings and increase building quality.