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Construction Cost Estimation in United States
Real market rates BoqCalc's AI pricing engine uses for United States — not estimates, the same numbers behind every calculation.
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Prices last updated: September 13, 2026
Materials rates in United States
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gravel 8-16mm | aggregates | 38.00 USD / m3 |
| Crushed stone 0-32mm | aggregates | 28.00 USD / m3 |
| Sand 0-4mm | aggregates | 32.00 USD / m3 |
| Cement 25kg bag | concrete | 8.00 USD / bag |
| Concrete pumping fee | concrete | 18.00 USD / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C16/20 | concrete | 125.00 USD / m3 |
| Concrete transport/delivery | concrete | 22.00 USD / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C25/30 | concrete | 145.00 USD / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C30/37 | concrete | 162.00 USD / m3 |
| Metal stud profiles CW/UW | drywall | 3.80 USD / m |
| Plasterboard 12.5mm | drywall | 10.00 USD / m2 |
| Nails and screws assorted | fasteners | 5.80 USD / kg |
Labor rates in United States
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete worker | concrete | 46.84 USD / hour |
| Drywall installer | drywall | 49.77 USD / hour |
| Electrician | electrical | 58.55 USD / hour |
| Crane operator | equipment | 58.55 USD / hour |
| Excavator operator | excavation | 52.70 USD / hour |
| Painter | finishes | 43.91 USD / hour |
| Tiler | finishes | 52.70 USD / hour |
| Formwork carpenter | formwork | 55.62 USD / hour |
| General laborer | general | 38.06 USD / hour |
| Skilled mason | masonry | 52.70 USD / hour |
| Plumber | plumbing | 58.55 USD / hour |
| Roofer | roofing | 58.55 USD / hour |
Equipment rates in United States
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete vibrator | concrete | 10.00 USD / hour |
| Concrete mixer truck | concrete | 130.00 USD / hour |
| Concrete pump truck | concrete | 185.00 USD / hour |
| Plate compactor | excavation | 30.00 USD / hour |
| Crawler excavator 20t | excavation | 150.00 USD / hour |
| Wheeled excavator 10t | excavation | 110.00 USD / hour |
| Wheel loader | excavation | 100.00 USD / hour |
| Mini excavator 3t | excavation | 72.00 USD / hour |
| Roller compactor | excavation | 85.00 USD / hour |
| Generator 50kVA | general | 24.00 USD / hour |
| Scaffolding (monthly/m2) | general | 8.50 USD / m2 |
| Mobile crane 50t | lifting | 180.00 USD / hour |
VAT applied in cost calculations for United States: 0%.