2026 BNi Public Works Costbook

Printed book PLUS A FULL ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION to BNi ACCESS™ Unit Cost ✓

We're excited to announce a new partnership between BNi and eConverge, combining the trusted BNi Costbook data with eConverge’s leading software. This powerful integration transforms the Costbook into a streamlined online estimating tool - saving time, reducing errors, and boosting efficiency.

Here is a quick tour video of BNi ACCESS™ Unit Cost:

The 2026 BNi Public Works Costbook is the Definitive Source for Public Works Construction Costs

Plan, estimate, and bid with total confidence using the all-new 2026 BNi Public Works Costbook - the industry’s most trusted reference for unit costs on public infrastructure projects. Whether you're demolishing a guardrail, trenching for utilities, or mobilizing heavy equipment, this book puts reliable cost data at your fingertips. 

Option #1: Premium Edition

Order your copy of the 2026 BNi Public Works Costbook today and unlock the book’s unit cost data with BNi ACCESS™ immediately. Work from anywhere, navigate costs by CSI MasterFormat, share estimates as PDFs or Excel files, and apply regional modifiers for accurate, location-specific pricing.

Premium Edition Includes: 

• • Printed book
  • BNi ACCESS™ Unit Cost powered by eConverge™ for one full year
  • Includes 24,000+ unit prices from demolition to trenching
  • Each item includes unit of measure, material cost, labor cost, and equipment cost
  • Trusted construction pricing researched by experts with decades of combined experience 
  • Labor rates based on U.S. Department of Labor data

Option #2: Order Book Only

Get all the information you need in a fully-indexed printed book format. Perfect for those who prefer the reliability and feel of a physical book for learning or reference.

Download Our Free Guide to BNi Costbooks

Please note that by ordering this 2026 edition, you will automatically receive a copy of the 2027 edition for a no-obligation 30-day trial, as soon as it is released.  This is to ensure you are always working with the latest available data.  You can opt-out of this auto-renew program at any time.

Disclaimer: BNi ACCESS™ Unit Cost is designed for general estimating and project planning purposes. It is not intended for use with Job Order Contracting (JOC) and should not be used for JOC- specific pricing, procurement, or contractual decisions.