2026 Electrical Costs with RSMeans Data

The 2026 Electrical Cost Estimating Book With RSMeans Data is an essential resource for professionals involved in electrical work, including estimators, project managers, electricians, contractors, designers and engineers. This comprehensive guide offers over 14,000 line items across 24 CSI MasterFormat Divisions, providing the latest cost data for a wide range of building materials and electrical components. From large-scale projects (like complete building wiring) to smaller tasks such as fixture installations and minor upgrades, this book covers it all. It includes detailed pricing for LED light fixtures, knob-and-tube wiring, light switches, circuit breakers, green materials, wind turbines, electrical meters, car charging stations and more.

• Unit costs are organized in CSI MasterFormat 2018. 
• Assemblies are organized in UniFormat II.
• Includes electrical, communications, and electronic safety and security divisions, as well as Division 25 (Integrated Automation), ensuring coverage of both traditional and advanced electrical systems.
• Well-suited for estimating costs on a variety of projects, from standard installations to innovative renewable energy systems, making it an invaluable tool for both new construction and upgrades.

Supplemental Information Included: Equipment rental costs, crew listings, Historical Cost Indexes, City Cost Indexes, location factors, reference tables, change order best practices, project size modifiers, labore trade rates including overhead and profit and common abbreviations.

Level of Cost Detail: Unit Costs, Assemblies

Labor Type: Standard Union