This book aims to provide comprehensive cost data for repair and remodeling projects in 1982. It serves as a reference for contractors, builders, and homeowners to estimate expenses accurately for various construction and renovation tasks.

This book is likely regarded as a historical reference for construction costs from a specific period. Its value lies in providing a snapshot of the market in 1982, useful for historical analysis or for understanding long-term cost trends in the building industry. The data would be most relevant to researchers, historical preservationists, or those undertaking projects that require authentic period costings.