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Licensing Craftsman Data
Craftsman Book Company has been a trusted construction cost authority for over 50 years. Put that credibility to work for you when you license the Craftsman databases for use in your construction estimating or appraising programs! Insurance, appraisal, estimating and other construction industry software developers looking for a cost data license partner will find Craftsman's data license rates affordable. All databases are available in Excel, text and relational database formats. In addition to the wide range of available cost data, our straightforward data license program provides value and service that's second to none. How does it work? We'll start by discussing what data and format might work best for you, and then send you the appropriate sample files. We'll also go over the plain-English license agreement terms. Mid-year cost updates are available Construction costs never stop fluctuating, and Craftsman never stops researching. We can tailor a cost update plan to meet the needs of your customers. Contact Ben Moselle at ben@costbook.com or (760) 438-7828 x122.

Where Do These Databases Come From?
	General Construction This database was originally developed over 50 years ago in a partnership between a general contractor and an insurance company owner. It has been improved by diligent updating and currently contains over 30,000 cost estimates. National Construction Estimator.

	Repair & Remodeling 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. National Repair & Remodeling Estimator.

	Home Improvement Originally the database of a large hardware retailer, this 10,000-item database is maintained and updated by the Craftsman staff. National Home Improvement Estimator.

	Renovation & Insurance Repair Estimator Written and updated by an insurance appraiser with 40-years experience, this 14,000 item database contains hard-to-find renovation and insurance repair items. National Renovation and Insurance Repair Estimator.

	Electrical Written and updated by an electrical estimator, this is a 9,000-item database. National Electrical Estimator.

	Plumbing & HVAC Written by and plumber & HVAC specialist, this 8,000-item database is updated yearly by the Craftsman staff.National Plumbing & HVAC Estimator.

	Painting Written and updated by a former painting contractor this is a 5,000 item database. National Painting Cost Estimator.

	Concrete & Masonry Written and updated by a former tradesman and teacher of construction estimating, this is a 15,000-item database. National Concrete & Masonry Estimator.

	Earthwork & Heavy Equipment Written and and updated by a former tradesman and teacher of construction estimating, this is a 3,000-item database. National Earthwork & Heavy Equipment Estimator.

	Framing & Finish Carpentry Written and updated by a former tradesman and teacher of construction estimating, this is a 5,000-item database. National Framing & Finish Carpentry Estimator.

	Heavy Written by the Army Corp of Engineers and completely updated by the staff of Craftsman Book Company this 20,000-item database is available by download only as the National Heavy Construction Estimator.