Construction Cost Data & Data Licensing for construction estimating or appraising programs
Insurance, appraisal, estimating and other construction industry software developers looking for a cost data source will find Craftsman's licensing fees fair and affordable.
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Craftsman Book Company has been a trusted construction cost authority for over 60 years. Put that credibility to work for you!
Benefits:
- Wide range of available cost data
- Available in Excel, text and relational database formats
- Straightforward data license program!
- Service & support unlike no other!
- Affordable rates!
Construction Databases: backed by years of experience
General Construction
National Construction Estimator
Originally developed over 60 years ago in a partnership between a general contractor and an insurance company owner. It has been improved by diligent updating and contains 30,000 cost estimates.
Repair & Remodeling
National Repair & Remodeling Estimator
Originally the database of a large insurance company, this database of 6,000 repair and remodeling costs is updated yearly by an insurance appraiser with over 30-years experience. It has been in use for over 30 years.
Home Improvement
National Home Improvement Estimator
Based on databases from large hardware retailers, this 10,000-item package is maintained and updated by the Craftsman staff.
Renovation & Insurance Repair Estimator
National Renovation & Insurance Repair Estimator
Written and updated by an insurance appraiser with 40 years of experience, this 14,000 item database contains hard-to-find renovation and insurance repair items.
Electrical
National Electrical Estimator
Written and updated by an electrical estimator, this is a 9,000-item database.
Plumbing & HVAC
National Plumbing & HVAC Estimator
Written by and plumber and HVAC specialist, this 8,000-item database is updated yearly by the Craftsman staff.
Painting
National Painting Cost Estimator
Written and updated by a former painting contractor this is a 5,000 item database.
Concrete & Masonry
National Concrete & Masonry Estimator
Written and updated by a former tradesman and teacher of construction estimating, this is a 15,000-item database.
Earthwork & Heavy Equipment
National Earthwork & Heavy Equipment Estimator
Written and updated by a former tradesman and teacher of construction estimating, this is a 15,000-item database.
Framing & Finish Carpentry
National Framing & Finish Carpentry Estimator
Written and updated by a former tradesman and teacher of construction estimating, this is a 5,000-item database.
Replacement Costs for Whole Structures
National Building Cost Manual
Square-foot replacement costs for residential, commercial, industrial, schools, greenhouses, manufactured homes, fire stations, libraries, churches, government offices and farm buildings.
Who Uses Craftsman Cost Data?
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Contact us today to find out how Craftsman Data Licensing can serve you best. Construction costs never stop fluctuating, and Craftsman never stops researching. We can tailor a cost update plan to meet the needs of your customers!
- Determine what data and format will work best for you
- Send you the appropriate sample files
- Go over the plain-English license agreement terms