National Construction Cost Database

Access validated CSI MasterFormat cost benchmarks, material unit rates, and regional labor multipliers updated monthly from thousands of active project bids.

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CSI MasterFormat Benchmarks

Trade Unit Cost & Labor Share Breakdown

National average commercial square footage and unit cost distributions across major MasterFormat divisions.

CSI Div	Trade / Scope Name	Standard Unit	Commercial Range (Avg)	Avg Labor Share
02	Existing Conditions / Demolition	Per Sq Ft / Lump Sum	$4.50 – $14.00 / SF	65%
03	Concrete (Foundations & Slabs)	Per Cubic Yard	$380 – $650 / CY	48%
04	Masonry (CMU & Brickwork)	Per Sq Ft / Unit	$18.00 – $38.00 / SF	58%
05	Metals (Structural Steel & Framing)	Per Ton / Lb	$4,200 – $6,800 / Ton	42%
06	Wood, Plastics, and Composites	Per Board Ft / SF	$12.00 – $28.00 / SF	52%
07	Thermal & Moisture (Roofing/Waterproofing)	Per Square (100 SF)	$550 – $1,250 / Sq	45%
08	Openings (Doors, Glass & Storefronts)	Per Opening / SF	$850 – $3,200 / Unit	38%
09	Finishes (Drywall, Framing & Paint)	Per Sq Ft (Floor Area)	$16.00 – $42.00 / SF	62%
22	Plumbing Systems	Per Fixture / SF	$18.00 – $36.00 / SF	54%
23	HVAC & Mechanical	Per Ton / SF	$24.00 – $58.00 / SF	50%
26	Electrical & Lighting	Per Connected KVA / SF	$22.00 – $52.00 / SF	56%
31	Earthwork & Grading	Per Cubic Yard Cut/Fill	$9.50 – $26.00 / CY	35%
32	Exterior Improvements (Paving/Utilities)	Per SY / Linear Foot	$45.00 – $120.00 / SY	40%
33	Utilities (Water, Storm, Sanitary)	Per Linear Foot	$95.00 – $310.00 / LF	46%

Regional Cost Factors

Regional Labor & Material Multipliers

How regional market demand, union density, and local supply chains impact project estimating costs relative to the national baseline (1.00x).

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