Our archive provides access to previous editions of the Rawlinsons Australian Construction Handbook, offering valuable historical construction cost data for benchmarking, research and long-term analysis. Whether you’re reviewing past pricing, tracking cost movements, or supporting feasibility studies, these editions provide detailed trade rates, material costs and regional data to inform accurate decision-making.
First published in 1983, the Rawlinsons Australian Construction Handbook has become Australia’s most trusted construction cost reference, particularly for medium to large-scale projects. Editions are available from 1983 onward except for 1983, 1984, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2016.
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Following the success of the Handbook, the Rawlinsons Construction Cost Guide was launched in 1993 and quickly became an essential reference for small builders, architects, consultants and industry professionals.
Designed to support residential and smaller-scale projects, the Guide provides reliable trade pricing, elemental rates and regional cost data to assist with accurate estimating and feasibility planning.
Editions date back to the first release in 1993. Most editions are available in hardcopy, except for 1997, 2010, 2014, 2015 and 2024.
