Craftsman Data Licensing

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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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!

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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.

National Concrete & Masonry Estimator

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.

National Earthwork & Heavy Equipment Estimator

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.

National Framing & Finish Carpentry Estimator

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