Our Solutions

Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Trade Contractors use BNi’s solutions for every phase of design and construction process from conceptualization to close-out. Third party software developers incorporate our data to provide even more solutions. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you.

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Developer Partner Program

BNi partners with software developers to provide custom data solutions ranging from conceptual development to renovation and repairs. If you are a software developer and are looking for proven data to help drive a solution for the design and construction industry, consider partnering with BNi.

On-Demand Construction Contract™

BNi’s On Demand Construction Contracting solution is delivering proven Job Order Contracting programs for facility owners and contractors. The main component of a job order contracting solution is construction cost data, and BNi has a seventy-five-plus-year track record of in-depth construction cost research and publication.

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Your Cost Data,
Your Way

At BNi, we understand that different users of cost data work in different ways. With that in mind, our data is structured from top to bottom for flexibility and ease of use. Want to incorporate your own negotiated labor rates? Want to add specialized tasks or items? Need to tweak productivity rates due to special conditions? With BNi, it’s no problem at all.

Two Dynamic Databases:
One Comprehensive Solution

BNi maintains and updates a Unit Price Database that is second to none. Organized in the CSI MasterFormat, this database provides material, labor and equipment costs for thousands of construction items and tasks.

BNi actively manages and keeps the DCD Square Foot Project Database current, containing construction specifications and expenses for more than 2,400 real-world projects. Encompassing both private and public sectors, these projects span various categories such as office buildings, government offices, hospitals, and schools.

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The Best ROI in the Industry

Discover unparalleled value with our construction data – delivering the industry's highest Return on Investment (ROI). Unlock insights, optimize decisions, and elevate your projects to new heights with the unmatched accuracy and comprehensive details found in our construction data offerings. Your success starts with the best ROI in the business.

BNi Online Store

Whether you're looking for printed estimating manuals, eBooks, building codes, reference guides, test prep materials or contract documents, the BNi Online Store is your first place to turn. With thousands of products to choose from, it's a one-stop destination for all your construction information needs. And you can order with confidence, because all orders are backed by BNi's 30-day money-back guarantee.

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BNi Data, the latest division of BNi Building News, a trusted name in the construction industry since 1946. As the nation’s foremost source of construction books, building codes, legal forms, and contracts, BNi Building News has established itself as a premier publisher working closely with code developers, government agencies, and industry experts.

 

BNi Data extends this legacy by offering a cutting-edge platform dedicated to providing top-quality construction data solutions. Leveraging our extensive experience, we bring you a comprehensive suite of data services designed to empower your projects. From precise cost estimating tools to invaluable reference materials, BNi Data is committed to delivering the highest level of accuracy and reliability.

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