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Construction Pdf 84315 | Rsmeans Data Online Vs Cd

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            RSMeans Data Online and CD Comparison
        RSMeans Data Online and the CD both provide the same comprehensive, up-to-date, and localized cost 
        information to improve planning, estimating and budgeting using the industry’s most-trusted source of 
        construction cost data. 
        Both products let you: 
        •  Quickly locate costs through the searchable RSMeans database 
        •  Instantly adjust the data to your specific location for accurate costs anywhere in the U.S. & Canada
        •  Create reliable, updated cost estimates in minutes 
        •  Manage, share and export your estimates to MS Excel® with ease 
        •  Access a wide range of reference materials, including crew rates and national average labor rates 
        Both the CD and online options are available in a convenient one-year subscription! 
        Use the comparison chart on the next page to help decide which product best suits your cost estimating needs. 
        Why Us?
        For more than 70 years, RSMeans data has enabled construction professionals to estimate with confidence, 
        save time, improve decision-making and increase profits. This is quality cost data professionals know they can 
        depend on.
        Improve Planning & Decision Making
        Back your estimates with complete, accurate, and up-to-date cost data. 
        •  Verify construction costs from third parties 
        •  Check validity of subcontractor proposals 
        •  Evaluate material and assembly alternatives 
        Increase Profits
        RSMeans data is the leading cost data for quick and accurate estimations. 
        •  Create accurate and competitive bids 
        •  Minimize the risk of cost overruns 
        •  Reduce variability 
        •  Gain control over costs
        The following table summarizes the key comparison points between RSMeans data’s two electronic cost 
        data products.
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                  RSMeans Data Online and CD Comparison
                                                               CD                                         Online
                                                               •  The data is organized by book title     •  The data is organized by book title 
                          How is the data                      •  Several packaged bundles of five        •  Several packaged bundles of multiple titles are 
                     1                                         titles are available at a cost savings     available at a cost savings 
                          presented?                           •  Available in a convenient one-year      •  Our online estimating solution also offers a Full 
                                                               subscription                               Library title with all online data sets at a cost savings 
                                                                                                          •  Available in a convenient one-year subscription
                                                               As titles are purchased separately,        As titles are purchased separately, you will have 
                          How many lines of data               you will have access to all of the data    access to all of the data in each title purchased. The 
                     2    are available?                       in each title purchased. Note: The         Full Library offers the most comprehensive data. See 
                                                               following component is available only      the Note about components that are CD-only.
                                                               in CD version: Residential Renovation.
                     3    Where is the data stored?            With a typical install, the data is read   All data is stored on Gordian servers for secure online 
                                                               off of your hard drive or off of the CD.   access.
                          How are updates                      Updates are available on a quarterly       Data is updated automatically on a quarterly basis. 
                    4 delivered?                               basis for download form the                Users are notified when updates occur.
                                                               CostWorks HomePort website.
                                                               Upon installation, a “My CostWorks 
                          Where are my projects                Projects” folder is created within 
                     5    and estimates stored?                the “My Documents” directory. All          Estimates are stored on a Gordian server.
                                                               projects are defaulted to save here 
                                                               unless other specified.
                          Does my IT team need to              Yes, depending on the level of your        While the product is entirely Web-based, you may 
                    6 assist me in installing &                permission. See #12 for system             need IT support with permissions for certain tasks. 
                          running the program?                 requirements.                              See #12 for system requirements.
                          Can users collaborate on             Yes, you can copy project folders          You can create shared folders that can be viewed, 
                     7    projects/estimates?                  between computers.                         copied, and edited by anyone within your account 
                                                                                                          workgroup.
                                                                                                          You can create: 
                                                               Custom lines cannot be added to            •  A custom line within an estimate 
                                                               the CD database. With the Estimator        •  A custom cost book consisting of custom unit cost 
                          Can I create & use my                tool, however, you can create and add      lines, no more than once per quarter 
                    8 own data with the                        custom cost lines to any estimate.         •  Included with Advanced & Complete licenses are 
                          RSMeans database?                    You can also save custom lines as an       customizable assemblies. 
                                                               Estimator template for use in creating     •  Editable square foot models are available for 
                                                               new estimates.                             Complete license users. 
                                                                                                          Note: custom data is searchable using the Include My 
                                                                                                          Custom Data feature.
                                                               Although you cannot adjust the trade       For each quarterly update, you can create one 
                          Can I enter my own trade/ labor rates, you can add custom                       custom unit cost book. You can edit the labor rates 
                    9 labor rates & markups?                   markups for each report template           by individual trade and the crew equipment costs 
                                                               using the Estimator tool.                  and also edit the associated material and equipment 
                                                                                                          markups.
                          What are my reporting                The Estimator tool lets you create         You can generate pre-formatted estimate summaries 
                    10                                         editable custom reports and report         and cost lists in both PDF and Excel formats. The 
                          options?                             templates. Reports can also be             Advanced and Complete tiers include access to 
                                                               exported to MS Excel®.                     Advanced Reporting for custom template creation.
                                                                                                          You can search by CSI line number and by keyword. 
                          How do I find specific               You can search by CSI line number and  There are several additional search options, 
                    11    cost data?                           by keyword within a division.              including keyword and advanced search using special 
                                                                                                          characters. You can also tag favorites for fast access 
                                                                                                          to frequently used items.
                                                               •  Operating system: Windows XP or 
                                                               later                                      •  Resolution: Recommended resolution is 1024x768 
                          What are the system                  •  PC requirements: 256 MB RAM             or higher 
                    12                                         (recommended), 1024x768 High Color  •  Compatibility: Internet Explorer version 9 or higher, 
                          requirements?                        •  Monitor, 800MHz Computer                Chrome version 29 or higher and Firefox version 26 
                                                               (recommended), 24X CD-ROM, 250             or higher 
                                                               MB Hard                                    •  iPad: iOS 5 and higher
                                                               •  Disk Space
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