Why Choose RSMeans Data Online?
Watch this quick video to learn why RSMeans Data Online has become North America’s most trusted construction estimating software.
Blog: Design & Estimating
2022 Construction Cost Changes Webinar
Join our annual Construction Costs Webinar to hear about cost changes for key construction materials in 2022.
The Case for Bigger, Better Data in the Federal Construction Lifecycle
Gordian sat down with Tracy Thomas to discuss big data and advancements with technology in the federal construction lifecycle.
Design and Cost Trends of Today and Tomorrow’s Construction Projects
The landscape of the construction industry is rapidly changing, making designing and budgeting more challenging that ever. Watch this webinar to hear Gordian experts share their insights on changes in the market to help you make more profitable decisions.
RSMeans Data Online: The Right Tool for the Right Person
Elizabeth Battaglia wears many hats at the growing InnoTech Construction company. To help her juggle her roles and save time on tasks, Elizabeth uses RSMeans Data Online on a daily basis. Find out why.
COVID-19 Construction Costs Roundtable: A Year Later
Watch this webinar to hear Gordian’s experts discuss the construction material, labor and equipment market costs 15 months after work stoppages.
What the Data Says: Emerging Cost Increases of Interior Finishes
Our data experts have been monitoring construction costs for decades, tracking price fluctuations impacted by response to public policy, concerns about infrastructure or the effects of the pandemic and natural disasters. We examine the long-term cost trends of the industry’s most vital materials. In this edition of What the Data Says, we examine the continued cost increases of interior finishes.
What the Data Says: Structural Steel Costs Volatility
In this edition of What the Data Says, we’re taking a look at the extraordinary rise in structural steel costs. Over the past several months, we have become accustomed to volatility in this commodity’s pricing but the latest increase is unprecedented. The price of structural steel has increased 91% since the last quarter of 2020, rising 45% in the past quarter.
The Basic Issue with Federal Baselines
Budget overruns often are the result of poor project baseline estimates. If the baseline estimate for a project is inaccurate, then the budget for that will be inaccurate, too. Read more about why this happens in this infographic.
A Beginner’s Handbook to LEED Green Building Design and Construction Guidelines
With LEED v5 Building Operations and Maintenance Guidelines coming soon, we take a deep dive into what facility managers and owners can expect and ways to meet integrate sustainable practices.
