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.
How Does Craftsman Data Licensing Work?
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?
Want to Get Started or Find Out More?
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