After careful consideration of different labor rate classifications used in (a) various published cost estimating references, (b) electronic database offering available for commercially available cost estimating systems and (c) different prevailing wage decisions on the U.S. GSA website, the following list of unique resource types is suggested for cost estimating:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Acli | Acoustical Ceiling Installer |
| Asbw | Asbestos Worker/Insulator/Fireproofer |
| Blrm | Boilermaker |
| Brkl | Bricklayer |
| Brkl-T | Bricklayer Tender |
| Cmtm | Cement Mason |
| Comt | Sound & Communication Technician |
| Crpn | Carpenter |
| Drwf | Drywall Finisher |
| Drwh | Drywall Hanger |
| Elct | Electrician |
| Elvc | Elevator Constructor |
| Glzr | Glazier |
| Hzmt | Hazardous Material Handler |
| Iwor | Iron Worker, Ornamental |
| Iwrf | Iron Worker, Reinforcing |
| Iwst | Iron Worker, Structural |
| Lbrc | Laborer, Common Building |
| Lthr | Lather |
| Mlwr | Millwright |
| Mrbf | Marble Finisher |
| Mrbs | Marble Setter |
| Oecr | Operating Engineer, Crane |
| Oexb | Operating Engineer, Excavator/Backhoe |
| Pipf | Pipefitter/Steamfitter |
| Pldr | Pile Driver/Dock Builder |
| Plmb | Plumber |
| Plst | Plasterer |
| Plst-T | Plasterer Tender |
| Pnbr | Painter, Brush & Roller |
| Pnsp | Painter, Spray |
| Pnss | Painter, Structural Steel |
| Pprh | Paper Hanger |
| Ptcl | Pointer/Cleaner/Caulker/Waterproofer |
| Rofc | Roofer, Composition |
| Rofs | Roofer, Shingle |
| Roft | Roofer, Tile & Slate |
| Sftf | Soft Floor Layer |
| Shtm | Sheet Metal Worker |
| Sprf | Sprinkler Fitter |
| Stnm | Stone Mason |
| Tilf | Tile Finisher |
| Tils | Tile Setter |
| Trkd | Truck Driver |
| Trzf | Terrazzo Finisher |
| Trzs | Terrazzo Setter |