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API Services & Standalone Databases
Construction Cost
A trusted source for construction cost data since 1952. License Craftsman's APIs and standalone databases for your construction, insurance, appraisal, and other related development projects.
A few of our data licensees
Why Craftsman
Nationally recognized construction cost authority
Craftsman has published construction cost data since 1952 for estimating, valuation, insurance, and related uses.
Regular updates
Most data sets are updated every three months.
Real support from real humans
Questions about products, formats, samples, and licensing are handled directly by our team.
API Products
Subscription API services
These products are delivered through API access and include sandbox environments for development and testing.
API product
National Estimator API
Includes Craftsman’s two most popular data sets: National Construction Estimator and National Renovation & Insurance Repair Estimator. Includes U.S. and Canada area modifiers.
Monthly
subscription
API product
Replacement Cost API for Residential Structures
Replacement cost data for entire structures: single family, multi-family and manufactured homes. Popular with appraisal and insurance-related applications. Includes U.S. and Canada area modifiers.
Monthly
subscription
Downloadable Cost Databases
License data sets for estimating, insurance, appraisal, specialty trades, and building cost reference.
General Construction
National Construction Estimator
New residential, commercial, and industrial cost estimates for nearly any construction job.
Excel
Bacpac
PDF
30,000
cost estimates
6,000
cost items
10,000
cost items
14,000
cost items
9,000
cost items
8,000
cost items
5,000
cost items
Concrete & Masonry
National Concrete & Masonry Estimator
Concrete and masonry cost data for trade-specific estimating work.
Excel
Bacpac
15,000
cost items
Earthwork & Heavy Equipment
National Earthwork & Heavy Equipment Estimator
Earthwork and heavy equipment cost data for trade-specific estimating work.
Excel
Bacpac
15,000
cost items
Framing & Finish Carpentry
National Framing & Finish Carpentry Estimator
Framing and finish carpentry cost data for trade-specific estimating work.
Excel
Bacpac
5,000
cost items
Whole Structures
National Building Cost Manual
Building cost data covering 80+ building types, including residential, commercial, industrial, schools, churches, government offices, and farm buildings.
Excel
Bacpac
Access
PDF
80+
building types
Common questions
What to know before you inquire
Can I review sample data first?
Yes. Sample data is available by request for the products you are considering.
Which products have API access?
What formats are available for standalone databases?
Standalone databases are available in Excel, Bacpac, Microsoft Access for National Building Cost Manual, and PDF where applicable.
How often is the data updated?
Products are updated on regular schedules for ongoing estimating and valuation work.
Can more than one product be licensed together?
Yes. Many licensees use multiple products, and we can review packaging options based on your needs.
What kind of support is available?
Real support from real humans. Questions about products, formats, samples, and licensing are handled directly by our team.
Get Started
Tell Us About Your Project
We typically respond within one business day.
We’ll identify the right data & format
Sample data available by request
Plain-English license terms
What happens next
After you submit the form
Step 01
We review your inquiry
We review the products, formats, and use case you described.
Step 02
We send sample data if requested
If sample data is needed, we send it for review.
Step 03
We send the license agreement
When terms are confirmed, we send the agreement for e-signature.
Step 04
We deliver the data
Once signed, we deliver data and set up any recurring update schedule as needed.
