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.

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.

RSMeans
Andrea Sillah, 781-422-5034
andrea.sillah@reedbusiness.com
or
Reed Construction Data
Ryan Cummings, 770-209-3750
ryan.cummings@reedbusiness.com

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