This book provides detailed cost data for concrete and masonry construction projects in 1983. It aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for estimators, contractors, and builders by offering specific pricing information for materials, labor, and equipment.

This reference work is recognized as a historical data point for construction cost analysis in the early 1980s. Its value lies in providing a snapshot of material and labor expenses for concrete and masonry projects during that specific period, serving as a benchmark for historical comparisons or for understanding the evolution of construction economics.