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| COST PER SQUARE FOOT ($/S.F.) |
| Match the project type with total gross square footage including the
mezzanine and upper floor areas. |
| INCLUDED items in the cost per square foot: |
All standard on-site improvements & utilities
Grading, paving, landscape, sidewalks, etc.
Normal site coverage for the project type selected
Normal architectural features & construction standards
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| NOT INCLUDED in the cost per square foot: |
Tenant improvements
Any off-site improvements, demolition, import or export
Permits, fees, bonds, assessments, taxes
Architecture, engineering, testing
Financing costs, developer costs, insurance, legal
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| COST ESTIMATING EXAMPLE |
| Project: |
Corporate Manufacturing Build To Suit
3 acres ready to build, level lot with utilities stubbed in
60,000 S.F. shell with 15,000 S.F. offices
Fire sprinklers - .60 / 3,000 gpm
Warehouse lighting & power
Project Upgrades:
Architectural exterior and fenced yard with gate |
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Architectural upgrade
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Fenced yard & gate
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Medium density offices
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Restrooms, 5 fixture
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Warehouse lighting
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Warehouse power
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