The 2026 Front – End / Conceptual Estimating Database is an indispensable tool for all construction professionals involved with the challenges of conceptual estimating and budgeting. This “breakthrough” complete estimating resource and guide provides up to date and easy to use estimating data that you will use on a frequent basis.
| Online Database format (1-2 Users) | $565.00 |
| Online Database format (3-5 Users) | $895.00 |
| Online Database format (6-10 Users) | $1,295.00 |
Price range: $565.00 through $1,295.00
The 2026 Front End / Conceptual Estimating Database is an indispensable tool for all construction professionals involved with the challenges of conceptual estimating and budgeting. This “breakthrough” complete estimating resource and guide provides up-to-date and easy-to-use estimating data that you will use on a frequent basis. The Database includes details on pricing out major construction projects and change orders. It contains detailed information on the following topics:
• Front End / Conceptual CAPEX Estimating Issues • Capital Cost Estimating Fundamentals
• Capital Cost Estimating Methods
• Benchmarking Data
• Exponents / 6/10ths Rule Scale Up Values
• Ratio / Percentage Factors and M.E. Multipliers
• Square Foot / M2 Unit Prices (60 + Building – Facility Types) • Unit Prices (Labor and Materials) 1,000 + Cost Line Items
• Location Factors, Engineering / CM Fees, Labor Rates
• Process Equipment Prices (85+ Pages)
• Front End / Semi-Detailed Estimating Systems
2026 Front End Conceptual Estimating Database
1.1 Introduction to Front End / CAPEX Estimating
1.2 General Forecast 2026 and Beyond
1.3 The Project Control Cycle
1.4 Cost Breakdown of a New Chemical / Process Related Facility
1.5 Issues and Factors Impacting Bottom Line Capex Estimate
1.6 Capital Cost Estimating (CAPEX) – The 4 Basic Steps
1.7 Presenting the Estimate to Senior Management
1.8 Major Activities to Consider in the CAPEX Process
1.9 Optimizing the Conceptual Estimating Effort
1.10 CAPEX Fundamentals
1.11 CAPEX – Key Terms / Nomenclature
1.12 Additional Types of Capital Cost Estimates
1.13 Engineering Deliverables Needed to Compile Various Estimates
1.14 8 Steps of a Project Management / Capital Cost Estimating Process
1.15 Developing an Estimate Plan
1.16 Estimating Methods
2.1 Cost Estimating Conceptual Front End Data: Approaches, Methods
2.2 Blue Sky, Capacity (6/10th), Ratio
2.3 Lang, Hand, Wroth, others
2.4 Typical Ratio Factored Values
2.5 Average Historical Multiplier Factors – Liquids
2.6 Average Historical Multiplier Factors – Solids
2.7 Major Equipment Multipliers
2.8 Cost-Capacity Equations / Exponents
2.9 Ratio / Percentage Estimating Factors for Chemical / Manufacturing
2.10 Benchmark – Notes on the Following Data
2.11 Benchmark – Power Plant (5)
2.12 Benchmark – Power Plant – Coal
2.13 Benchmark – Nuclear Power Plant
2.14 Benchmark – Hydro Power Plant
2.15 Benchmark – Solar Electric Facility
2.16 Benchmark – Steel Production Facility
2.17 Benchmark – Water & Gas Injection Pipelines
2.18 Benchmark – Distillation Production Unit
2.19 Benchmark – Lithium Brine Hydroxide Facility
2.20 Benchmark – Alumina – Bauxite Mine & Refinery
2.21 Benchmark – Hydrogen Production Facility (2)
2.22 Benchmark – Air Separation Unit
2.23 Benchmark – Ammonia / Fertilizer Facility
2.24 Benchmark – Refinery & Petro Chemical Factors
2.25 Benchmark – LNG Export Facility
2.26 Benchmark – Ethylene Production Facility
2.27 Benchmark – Fluid Catalytic Cracker
2.28 Benchmark – Bio-Diesel Processing Facility
2.29 Benchmark – Sulfur Recovery Unit
2.30 Benchmark – Coker Unit
2.31 Benchmark – Refinery Equipment Factors
2.32 Benchmark – FPSO
2.33 Benchmark – Various Industrial Gas Facilities
2.34 Benchmark – Highways / Roads (4)
2.35 Benchmark – Regional Airport
2.36 Benchmark – Overhead Electric Transmission Lines
2.37 Benchmark – Underground & Overhead Electric Transmission Lines
2.38 Benchmark – Electric Vehicle Production Facility
2.39 Benchmark – Light Industrial / Manufacturing Facility
2.40 Benchmark – Tire Manufacturing Facility (2)
2.41 Benchmark – Brewery
2.42 Benchmark – Definition of Terms / Nomenclature
3.1 Square Foot / Square Meter Cost Data
3.2 New Industrial / Commercial Square Foot / M2 Building Cost Basis
3.3 Revamp / Retrofit EPC Projects
3.4 New and Revamp Construction SF Costs
3.5 Gross Building SF Cost
3.6 Labor & Material Unit Prices
4.1 Semi-Detailed Cost Estimating Data
4.2 CSI DIV 1: General Conditions & Demolition
4.3 CSI DIV 2: Site Construction Work
4.4 CSI DIV 2 & 3: Foundations and Underground Work
4.5 CSI DIV 3 & 4: Structural Elements / Walls / Floors / Steel Framing
4.6 CSI DIV 7,8 & 9 Roofing and Misc.
4.7 CSI DIV 4,8,9 & 10 Walls / Doors / Ceilings / Floors / Interiors
4.9 CSI DIV 15 Plumbing & Fire
4.10 CSI DIV 16 Electrical Switchgear / Clean Room items
4.11 Front End & Semi-Detailed Estimating Methods
4.12 Capex Cost Estimating Types / Eng. Deliverables Required
4.13 Historical Benchmarks
4.14 Home Office EPC Typical Hourly Rates
4.15 Typical Engineering Production Hours
4.15 Various All Inclusive Price Lists (Labor & Material)
4.16 Structural Steel Misc.
4.17 Refinery / Manufacturing Typical Building SF Costs
4.18 HVAC Cost Data
4.19 Misc. Major Equipment
4.20 Process Piping Systems
4.21 Process Piping – Material Takeoffs
4.22 Process Piping – Material Adjustments
4.23 Process Piping – Stainless Steel Welding Man-hours
4.24 Process Piping Systems Cost Data
4.25 Process Piping Factors
4.26 Process Piping Misc.
4.27 Process Piping – Valves / Sprinklers
4.28 Pipeline Metrics
4.29 Welding Metrics
4.30 Major Equipment / Piping Insulation
4.31 Electrical Work Estimating Data
4.32 Instrumentation Estimating Data
4.33 Railroad Cost Benchmarks
4.34 Robotic Systems
4.35 Material Handling Equipment – Wrappers, Case Erectors, Roller Conveyers, etc.
4.36 Warehouse Misc. Equipment
4.37 Liquids / Solids Chemical Plant Major Equipment Multipliers
4.38 Stick-Built VS Modular / Prefab.
4.39 Detailed EPC Engineering Man-Hour Breakdown
5.1 Miscellaneous Capex Estimating
5.2 Demolition / Revamp / Upgrade
5.3 Scope Definition / Checklist
5.4 Estimating Thoughts for Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Steel
5.5 Masonry / Brickwork / Blockwork Issues
5.6 Major Equipment Cost Metrics – Aerator / Agitator / AC Units / Air Dryer / Blower
5.7 Major Equipment Cost Metrics – Air Handlers / Air Dryer / Compressors
5.8 Major Equipment Cost Metrics – Bag House / Blender / Bins / Coils / Fans / Generator
5.9 Major Equipment Cost Metrics – Ball Mill / Crystalizer / Freezer
5.10 Major Equipment Cost Metrics – Boiler / Chiller
5.11 Major Equipment Cost Metrics – Conveyors / Crushers
5.12 Major Equipment Cost Metrics – Dowtherm / Rotary Dryer
5.13 Major Equipment Cost Metrics – Evaporators / Filters / Forklifts
5.14 Major Equipment Cost Metrics – Power Plants / Heat Exchangers / Pumps
5.15 Major Equipment Cost Metrics – Hoists / Elevators / Scrubbers / Vessels
5.16 Major Equipment Cost Metrics – Rotary Blower / MCC / Electric Motors
5.17 Major Equipment Cost Metrics – Flare Stack / Storage Tanks / Spheres
5.18 Major Equipment Cost Metrics – Misc. Items / Checklist
5.19 Major Equipment Installation
5.20 Detailed Design Engineering Benchmarks
5.21 Site Selection Criteria
5.22 Construction / Execution Considerations
5.23 Project Related Soft Cost Considerations
5.24 Benefits of Value Engineering
5.25 Value Engineering Workshop Process
5.26 Change Orders and Claims
5.27 Cost Estimating / Quantity Surveying Associations
5.28 Estimate Review Requirements
5.29 Typical Contingency Percentages / Considerations
5.30 USA City Location Calibration Factors
5.31 Global Location Factors
5.32 State Open Shop Non-Union V Union Labor Productivity
5.33 Union-Trade Base Wage
5.34 Open Shop Base Wage
5.35 Inflation
6.1 EPC Historical Cost Models & Benchmarks
6.2 Basic Benchmarking Data
6.3 Major Equipment Considerations
6.4 General Benchmarks
6.5 Typical Benchmarking Guides
6.5 Typical Delivery Times Major Equipment
