RSMeans Releases Construction and Do-It-Yourself Books on Kindle, iPhone

Professional and Consumer Building, Remodeling Information Now Available Instantly in the Palm of Your Hand

KINGSTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RSMeans (www.rsmeans.com), North America’s leading supplier of construction cost information and a division of Reed Construction Data, has begun releasing its popular reference books in electronic format, allowing customers to instantly download the electronic books (e-books) to Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader, as well as the iPhone and iPod Touch through the Kindle for iPhone application.

“By embracing this technology, we’re opening the doors to allow the market to choose which medium is best for them”

The first RSMeans e-books include “Construction Business Management” by Nick B. Ganaway and “The Homeowner’s Guide to Mold” by Michael Pugliese, CMR, CMT, available at www.amazon.com.

These publications join more than 275,000 books available through the Kindle Store, along with thousands of U.S. and international newspapers, magazines and blogs.

“By embracing this technology, we’re opening the doors to allow the market to choose which medium is best for them,” said Rich Remington, Vice President of Product Development, Reed Construction Data. “With the release of e-books from RSMeans, customers have the option to download and view content anywhere, anytime.”

RSMeans plans to expand the number of titles available on the Kindle platform this year, including “Green Home Improvement,” “How Your House Works” and the “Means Heavy Construction Handbook.”

In addition to its collection of reference materials, RSMeans publishes a series of annual construction cost data books and electronic cost databases, and offers construction estimating and facilities management seminars and consulting services. RSMeans also has a number of product solutions for construction professionals, owners and facilities managers who focus on construction in Canada, Mexico and Russia.

For more information on RSMeans products and services, visit www.rsmeans.com.

About RSMeans

RSMeans, part of Reed Construction Data, is North America’s leading source of construction cost information. The company offers print, CD and online cost data; reference books and seminars; and consulting services -- tools to help owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors estimate and control construction costs.

About Reed Construction Data

Reed Construction Data, a division of Reed Business Information and the Inaugural Strategic Partner of the AIA, is a leading North American provider of construction information through a diverse portfolio of innovative products and services. Reed offers its customers building information modeling (BIM) solutions, construction project leads, building product information, construction cost tools, market analytics and construction news through a suite of online and print references. For more information, visit www.reedconstructiondata.com or call 877-REED411.