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MARSHALL VALUATION SERVICE
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Dear Marshall & Swift Customer: Marshall Valuation Suite

It is a pleasure to welcome you as our customer. We appreciate the confidence you have shown in us by Now you can get your commercial and agricultural reports out faster and with less effort with the Marshall
becoming a subscriber to a Marshall & Swift service. Valuation Suite, which includes the Marshall Valuation Service (MVS) and the Commercial Cost Explorer CD,
as well as the Commercial/Agricultural Estimators. The Marshall Valuation Service gives you access to current
Our Commitment – To Provide Products, Information and Services That Enhance Your Company’s building and improvement costs for structures of every size and shape. With the Commercial Cost Explorer CD,
Ability to Grow and Increase Profitability... you can search and retrieve the same up-to-date costs on your PC that you’ll find in your trusted MVS. Then,
Today, Marshall & Swift helps more than 90,000 customers meet challenges similar to yours. You will have con- pull it all together with the Commercial/Agricultural Estimators, which calculate and combine all the costs for
fidence in your cost estimating because you are using accurate, current data covering the whole spectrum of your report.
building costs. Also, you can trust our reliability and expertise because Marshall & Swift has been in this busi- Marshall Valuation Service
ness for over 75 years. With more than 30,000 component costs, over 300 building types, and 3 cost estimating approaches, the
Service Updates Marshall Valuation Service will prepare you for virtually any commercial valuation job. Throughout the year,
Your Marshall & Swift product is an annual license. You will receive the most current data and a total of eleven you’ll receive new occupancies, allowing you to expand your cost estimating services. Cost information is updat-
book and/or three CD service updates. Your initial product purchase contains the most current service update ed monthly, so you are assured of reliable and up-to-date cost estimating data.
for the month in which you purchased your license. At the beginning of each month, you will automatically Commercial Cost Explorer CD
receive another book service update. The CD’s services are updated quarterly in January, April, July and The Commercial Cost Explorer CD allows you to access on your PC the same data found in the MVS. You can
October. view, navigate, browse, search, copy, paste and print photos and cost information. Easy-to-use bookmarking
Please take a moment to locate the month in which you purchased your license. Follow the chart across the will guide you through the CD.
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Renewal Notices The Commercial Estimator software program is your solution to fast, accurate, commercial cost estimating
Renewal notices give you the opportunity to renew your license before it expires. To ensure uninterrupted serv- reports. It is powerful and flexible. Entering data and customizing your reports are easy. The computer does all
ice, you should return your renewal payment in the envelope supplied, or call our Member Service Department. the calculations, so you work smart, fast and with total confidence. You are able to deliver up-to-date and accu-
Thank you again and welcome to the Marshall & Swift family. rate commercial cost estimating reports when you need them – right away.
Determine how detailed your report will be. Choose from a standard or detailed report, or anything in between.
Schedule of Monthly Service Updates and Renewal Notices* Even if the subject property is basic in construction, or if you have limited information, you can still develop an
accurate cost estimate. Costs are automatically localized to your area when you add ZIP codes or Canadian
Purchase postal codes.
Month Last Update,
Update Update Update 1st Renewal This indispensable resource is both comprehensive and versatile. You can choose from over 280 commercial,
Month of
(current Month Month Month... Notice industrial, retail and institutional building occupancies and literally thousands of improvement costs.
Expiration
delivery) • Enter only five pieces of information for a complete cost estimate.
• Trend or index costs to bring them up to date, or backwards to a historical date.
January February March April... January August
• Export reports to other applications, such as Excel®, Microsoft Word® and others.
February March April May... February September • Save an unlimited number of estimates with the relational database capability.
March April May June... March October • Complete Help for all program functions, occupancies and construction components.
April May June July... April November Agricultural Estimator
The Agricultural Estimator is a factual warehouse of data for estimating agricultural and rural properties. It
May June July August... May December
allows you to produce appraisals in a fraction of the time normally required. This robust software program lets
June July August September... June January you calculate costs for agricultural and basic rural buildings, including manufactured housing, cabins, hunting
July August September October... July February shelters and labor dormitories. Choose from more than 500 component costs and over 100 occupancies. You’ll
be able to:
August September October November... August March
• Generate accurate estimates for all types of barns and various structures for swine, poultry, sheep
September October November December... September April and dairy operations.
October November December January... October May • Additionally includes equipment costs for free-stall barns; dairies; stockyards/feedlots; swine,
November December January February... November June equestrian, poultry, sheep and turkey operations; as well as for grain elevators and grain storage
and green house equipment.
December January February March... December July • Access costs for yard improvements, including fencing and gates, transfer lanes, corrals, pens and stalls. etc.
*Each Marshall & Swift annual license period begins on the purchase date and ends the same date the following year.
• Calculate costs for single-, double-, triple-wide and quad manufactured houses. Includes adjustments for
Use of Marshall & Swift data is legal only within the annual license period. skirting, steps, etc.
Green Building Costs
Our Most Successful Customers Don’t Use a Single Marshall & Swift Product – They Use More Than One Marshall & Swift Green Building Costs helps lay the groundwork for your understanding of sustainable features
Our products reflect our continuing commitment to providing our members with a large selection of state-of-the- and their impact on value. For use in conjunction with the Marshall Valuation Service or Residential Cost
art business tools that are dependable and accurate while saving both time and money. Request a catalog con- Handbook, the supplement includes:
taining a full range of products, including publications, software, and on-line web services, each carefully • Green Building Defined - what makes a building Green and the administrative, design and engineering
selected to meet your business requirements. You will find products that will complement your current Marshall requirements that must be recognized as additional costs.
& Swift subscription. Look through the catalog, and if you have any questions or need further information on • Green Building Lifecycle - what the Cradle to Grave Lifecycle means in terms of Green new construction
any of the products listed, please contact our Customer Service Department. and reconstruction.
All of us at Marshall & Swift strive to make your purchase a profitable investment for you and your staff. Please • Green Certification - today’s Green rating systems: LEEDS, Energy Star, NAHB and more. (Note: this is
feel free to call us with any questions, concerns, or for more information. We are here to Help. overview information and not a how-to for achieving certification. Green rating levels are based on site-
specific issues rather than just construction.)
Member Service – product/service information and orders: (800) 544-2678
• Green Costs in two sections - where applicable, commercial and residential costs for Green Additions and
Technical Support – member helpline for technical questions: (800) 526-2756
Adjustments as well as Retrofits.
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Marshall Valuation Service SECTION 1 PAGE 1
January 2010
INTRODUCTION
WHO PUBLISHES IT “Building by Component” reflects data identified by hundreds of locations throughout the United
States and Canada. Marshall & Swift monitors the factors that drive the cost of construction and
The Marshall Valuation Service is compiled and published by Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, LLC. The
cost data presented is based on years of valuation experience, thousands of appraisals and con- tracks actual building component costs. Marshall & Swift gathers wage rates from all major labor
tinual analysis of the costs of new buildings. This publication has been recognized as an author- trades and studies crew sizes and productivity rates for the personnel necessary for the installa-
ity in the appraisal field for over seventy-two years. tion of components.
WHERE IT APPLIES “Building by Example” allocates assembly costs according to various building categories (building
structure, building system or building component). This systemized cost analysis approach
The Marshall Valuation Service provides cost data for determining replacement costs of buildings
and other improvements in the 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and always accounts for the total cost figure.
Canada. Current Cost Multipliers are furnished monthly to keep costs up- to-date in each of three
“Building by Sampling” is a unique approach to cost development. Most cost services provide
districts (see map), and Local Multipliers convert the costs to specific localities. Local Multipliers
information developed from a standard building model developed from material and labor surveys
for Canada also convert the costs to Canadian currency including GST.
only. Marshall & Swift gears its research toward the use of actual complete building costs. In
WHAT IT IS grouping those costs by building type or occupancy, method or class, and cost range or quality of
construction, we develop what the appraisal market perceives as the most accurate building cost
The Marshall Valuation Service is a complete, authoritative appraisal guide for developing
replacement costs, depreciated values, and insurable values of buildings and other improve- information available.
ments. In addition, it contains indexes of building and equipment costs as well as a great deal of
useful miscellaneous information for anyone interested in cost and value. It provides costs for a The data gathered as a result of these approaches is delivered in various systematic formats. The
wide range of construction classes and types of occupancies, from warehouses to medical build- costs are continually researched and updated monthly, quarterly or annually, depending on specific
ings. This service is an aid in determining values of nearly every kind of improved property where end-use or type of product. Methods of data collection used include: current Marshall & Swift sub-
replacement or reproduction cost is desired. Modifiers are included to make the cost applicable scribers, Dodge building construction reports, phone surveys, field surveys, mail programs, product
to any size building in any locality. catalogs, building construction trade associations, numerous trade publications, government statis-
Marshall & Swift has the single most comprehensive database in the marketplace. Our integrat- tics and reports, contractors, architects, lending institutions, labor halls and materials suppliers.
ed database combines three distinct approaches to information gathering, making Marshall &
Swift’s method unique. We collect specific costs for labor, materials and installed components, Our data has become the industry benchmark for preliminary budget feasibility and design
establishing the “Building by Component” and “Building by Example” methods of estimating. We alternative/life-cycle costing; energy audits; estimating and bidding for new construction or partial
also gather cost information that reflects “Building by Sampling”, using breakdowns of the actual,
marketplace cost of constructing a building. loss and damage repair; evaluations for lending, assessing, insurance and rate-setting purposes;
real estate listing and market comparable tools; sinking funds and reserve estimates and for the
DISTRICT
DISTRICT MAP
MAP valuation of special-purpose properties.
WHO USES IT
Anyone who estimates building costs can make good use of this service. Present subscribers are
independent appraisers, insurance companies, savings and loan associations, banks, architects,
developers, accountants, assessors, engineers, and members of many other vocations who need
access to easily computed, reliable cost data and proven building and equipment cost indexes.
SIMPLE TO USE
Pricing buildings is not a simple subject, but by carefully reading Sections 1 through 3, 10 and 40,
you will be able to compute accurate costs by applying the listed parameters. This data can be
used by professional or occasional appraisers for making rapid estimates of construction costs in
varying detail. Specific instructions precede each section of the manual.
MONTHLY SERVICE
The monthly cost service consists of the Current Cost Multipliers, building cost indexes and com-
plete revisions of sections of the manual, so that all sections of the manual are replaced on an
approximate twenty-four month cycle. Equipment and City Building Cost Indexes are published
WESTERN
WESTERN CENTRAL
CENTRAL EASTERN
EASTERN each quarter.

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COST AND VALUE KEEPING UP TO DATE
REPLACEMENT COST – The replacement cost of a building is the total cost of construction The monthly valuation service consists of:
required to replace the subject building with a substitute of like or equal utility using current stan-
dards of materials and design. These costs include labor, materials, supervision, contractors’ prof- (1) Monthly green supplements, including the Current Cost Multipliers, which are used to bring
it and overhead, architects’ plans and specifications, sales taxes and insurance. The major portion costs on previously published pages up to date. This supplement will also include the monthly
of the Marshall Valuation Service is devoted to the development of Replacement or Reproduction Building Cost Indexes, by district and type of construction.
Costs by various methods.
(2) Green supplements, including the Local Multipliers, published quarterly to convert average
REPRODUCTION COST – The reproduction cost of a building is the total cost of construction
national costs to the locality. If the local cost changes follow the district trend, these multipliers do
required to replace the subject building with an exact replica in all salient characteristics or compo-
not change.
nents. With newer structures, the terms ‘reproduction’ or ‘replacement’ will be somewhat synony-
mous, while with older structures, a reproduction approach endeavors to replace with like kind
(3) Replacement pages providing new base costs to keep up with changing construction prac-
where possible and is more akin to the Segregated Method. In the case of totally obsolete or unavail-
tices and techniques and to add new building types to previously published pages.
able components, a true reproduction in its strictest sense may not always be possible or desirable.
PRINCIPLE OF SUBSTITUTION – An economic principle stating that the price of a commodity (4) New pages to increase the value of the service to the subscriber with a wider range of struc-
tends to be no higher than the price of a substitute having equal utility, available without undue ture and miscellaneous improvement costs.
delay. This is the basis of the Replacement Cost approach to value, where the costs found in the
Marshall Valuation Service are obtained directly from the construction market. No system, what- (5) The Comparative Cost Indexes and Multipliers, published quarterly. These include 113 indi-
ever its degree of sophistication or detail, can be better than the market-derived information on vidual City, ten Regional and three District Building Cost Indexes and Equipment Cost Indexes for 47
which it is based. industries.
VALUE – Value has many classifications and meanings for various appraisal purposes. A few of
these are Actual, Cash, Amenity, Assessed, Book, Capitalized, Market, Economic, Depreciated, (6) The buff supplement, Comparative Cost Multipliers, including multipliers computed from our
Historical, Intangible, Caprice, Loan, Physical, Salvage, Leasehold, Tangible, and many others. In District Building Cost Indexes to bring Historical Costs up to date. This quick-use supplement
any kind of appraisal work, it is necessary to know the value which is sought and to be sure that page is issued quarterly with the Building and Equipment Cost Indexes. Individual city and region
the value concept used is in conformity with sound practice and general understanding. Section factors must be computed separately.
3 has a discussion of some concepts of value which may apply to a given property interest. The
Marshall Valuation Service deals primarily with the development of Replacement Costs which When you receive a replacement page, remove the old page from your book and discard it or file
may be used as an approach to any of several concepts of value. it in a separate file to prevent the accidental selection of obsolete figures. Additional binders for
storing historical pages can be ordered at a nominal cost.
JUDGMENT
No book or service can be more than a guide to the appraiser. Each cost must be considered in light Pages are numbered on the outside top corner with the Section number, Page number and date
of actual conditions encountered in a specific appraisal. For example, the demand for a particular of publication, where the date is pertinent to the data. Where the date does not affect the data on
occupancy is so strong that a premium is paid for the privilege of immediate occupancy or for the the page, the date may be omitted.
chance of speculation. The fact that some owners are willing, or are forced, to pay extreme prices
may not indicate true value. Speculators are building and buying on the premise that someone will Newly published material will reflect the results of the most current research on the subject. Each
pay an even higher price. This does not necessarily mean that building costs have gone up to the republished page is an effort to improve the service and the fact that it gives added accuracy does
extremes indicated by the prices paid, but simply that a larger economic profit is being made. not invalidate any prior appraisals you have made. It simply means that your future surveys will
Conversely, a distressed market where temporary losses or foreclosures have forced prices to a be even more accurate.
depressed level does not necessarily mean that building costs have gone down to the extremes of
auction prices, etc. If recent, reliable, actual costs of construction for a particular building are To use the service to the greatest advantage, it is of value to know the basis of the published data.
obtained, they may be brought to date with the Comparative Cost Indexes or Multipliers. This is best explained by saying that the base costs and cost ranges given are more or less run-
Where superior or complex construction is found, costs should be modified upward, remember- ning averages of actual costs. Each time a page is republished, additional actual costs for the
ing that the costs represent group averages. Similarly, where inferior or unusually simple or spar- buildings or other improvements listed are weighted and added to the sample, discarding some
tan construction is found, costs should be reduced. Do not hesitate to modify costs in the manual of the older samples already in the group.
if such procedure seems logical; however, good judgment is backed by experience and tempered
by logical reasoning. This service, as with any data source, can only be a guide to the thought The data is received by us from sources we believe to be reliable, but no warranty, guaranty or
processes of the appraiser, who alone is finally responsible for the finished estimate of cost or representation is made by Marshall & Swift as to the correctness or sufficiency of any information,
value. A sound report is predicated on a thorough and systematic inspection, which is discussed prices or representations contained in the Marshall Valuation Service, and Marshall & Swift
further in Section 3. assumes no responsibility or liability in connection therewith.

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The published base costs, for the most part, represent completely finished buildings in the phys- TYPES OF BUILDINGS
ical or hard construction sense, but not necessarily completely finished projects, which could Buildings are classified in the Marshall Valuation Service by occupancy and grouped into sections
include consideration for a variety of developmental and/or site improvement costs. Failure to rec- by occupancies having certain similar cost characteristics. A building’s present use might not be
ognize this distinction could result in a final value estimate that is incomplete, depending on the the same as that for which it was constructed and in some cases must be priced from the original
type of appraisal assignment. Listed under “What the Costs Do Not Contain” are a number of use for which designed. In general, if the designed use and the actual use differ, the design deter-
financial and operational soft cost factors that may require consideration. mines the cost to be used in estimating the basic replacement cost, while the depreciation or obso-
lescence is affected by the present use. Types of buildings are divided into similar groups for the
Calculator and Segregated Cost Methods. See Occupancy Section Reference in Section 2.
WHAT THE COSTS CONTAIN
In addition, many less common buildings are included in the cost pages, as well as some ancil-
(1) In the Calculator Section, the actual costs used are final costs to the owner and will include lary structures such as basements and mezzanines, etc., which are listed under the various occu-
average architects’ and engineers’ fees. These, in turn, include plans, plan check and nominal pancies with which they are usually associated.
building permits, and surveying to establish building lines and grades. DESCRIPTIVE AIDS
(2) In the Segregated Cost and most Unit-in-Place Cost Sections, except as noted, the architects’ In the Marshall Valuation Service, you will find descriptions and pictures of buildings provided as
fees are omitted. For these sections, a schedule of typical fees is printed in Section 99. However, a scale of comparison. You, as a user, must provide the discrimination necessary to fit these costs
each listed item will have its pro rata share of the other miscellaneous costs included in the con- to the specific building which you are valuing.
struction of the whole building or other improvement. The Replacement Cost of a building is determined in this system by benchmarking – that is, com-
(3) Normal interest on only the actual building funds during period of construction and process- paring the building under appraisement with buildings whose costs are known. The Marshall
ing fee or service charge is included. Typically, this will average half of the going rate over the time Valuation Service provides an organized collection of these known costs, collated and averaged
period plus the service fee. For average construction times, see Section 85. to make them most useful to you.
(4) All material and labor costs include all appropriate local, state and federal sales or GST The material is classified under descriptive headings which, if clearly understood, will lead you
taxes, etc. directly to the desired costs. Explanation of these headings is contained in this section and the
(5) Normal site preparation including finish, grading and excavation for foundation and backfill for three following introductory sections.
the structure only. Since base costs are based on a certain size and shape relationship, story height, heating, and
(6) Utilities from structure to lot line figured for typical setback except where noted in some Unit- number of stories, adjustments and refinements must be made for the subject property. It is rec-
ommended that a standard procedure, as outlined by the standard forms, be followed to lessen
in-Place Cost sections (e.g., mobile homes). any chance of error.
(7) Contractors’ overhead and profit including job supervision, workmen’s compensation, fire and lia-
To understand the manual, Sections 1 and 3 should be read in detail. Section 10 with its exam-
bility insurance, unemployment insurance, equipment, temporary facilities, security, etc., are included.
ples of the Calculator Cost Method should be studied as well as Section 40 with its detailed exam-
WHAT THEY DO NOT CONTAIN ple of the Segregated Cost Method. A discussion and example of applying indexes and the validity
of prior costs can be found in Section 98.
(1) Costs of buying or assembling land such as escrow fees, legal fees, property taxes, right of
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CLASS OF CONSTRUCTION
The Class of Construction is the basic subdivision in the Marshall Valuation Service, dividing all In each class, there will be variations, combinations, and subclasses, but for purposes of pricing,
buildings into five basic cost groups by type of framing (supporting columns and beams), walls, the major elements of the building should be considered in selecting costs from the tables. Thus,
floors and roof structures, and fireproofing. if a building, which is otherwise in Class B, has a wood or steel truss roof, the costs for the Class
B building may still be representative, or a Class C building may have concrete plank floors.
Class A buildings have fireproofed structural steel frames with reinforced concrete or masonry Interpolations may be made if the appraiser feels the building overlaps two classes sufficiently or
floors and roofs. the Segregated Cost Sections may be used to modify the cost.
Class B buildings have reinforced concrete frames and concrete or masonry floors and roofs. In most localities, some buildings are built which are hybrids in construction, such as those with
complete Class A framing, including columns and girders, but with wood floor joists and sheath-
Class C buildings have masonry or concrete exterior walls, and wood or steel roof and floor struc- ing. In all such hybrids, the appraiser must judge whether to adjust the costs or interpolate
tures, except for concrete slab on grade. between classes and qualities.
Class D buildings generally have wood frame, floor, and roof structure. They may have a con- Further details and sketches of the various construction types will be found on pages 5 through 9
crete floor on grade and other substitute materials, but are considered combustible construction. of this section, as well as in Section 51, which has definitions and sketches of framing types.
This class includes the pre-engineered pole- or post-frame, hoop and arch-rib-frame buildings. Building code and ISO Construction Classifications are referenced on pages 5 through 9. Those
indicated are the classification before considering any adjustments for construction deficiencies or
Class S buildings have frames, roofs, and walls of incombustible metal. This class includes the insurance rating purposes. For example, a building of Class 6 construction that is rated as Class 1
pre-engineered metal buildings, including slant-wall and quonset structures. because of extensive insulation, not listed by UL, would still be valued as a Class 6 building.
CLASS OF CONSTRUCTION INDICATORS
CLASS FRAME FLOOR ROOF WALLS
Structural steel columns and beams, Concrete or concrete on steel deck, fireproofed. Formed concrete, precast slabs, concrete or Nonbearing curtain walls, masonry, concrete,
fireproofed with masonry, concrete, plaster, gypsum on steel deck, fireproofed. metal and glass panels, stone, steel studs and
A or other noncombustible material. masonry, tile or stucco, etc.
Reinforced concrete columns and beams. Concrete or concrete on steel deck, fireproofed. Formed concrete, precast slabs, concrete or Nonbearing curtain walls, masonry, concrete,
Fire-resistant construction. gypsum on steel deck, fireproofed. metal and glass panels, stone, steel studs and
B masonry, tile or stucco, etc.
Masonry or concrete load-bearing walls with or Wood or concrete plank on wood or steel floor Wood or steel joists with wood or steel deck. Brick, concrete block, or tile masonry, tilt-up,
without pilasters. Masonry, concrete or curtain joists, or concrete slab on grade. Concrete plank. formed concrete, nonbearing curtain walls.
C walls with full or partial open steel, wood, or
concrete frame
Wood or steel studs in bearing wall, full or Wood or steel floor joists or concrete slab on Wood or steel joists with wood or steel deck. Almost any material except bearing or curtain
partial open wood or steel frame, primarily grade. walls of solid masonry or concrete. Generally
D combustible construction. combustible construction.
Metal bents, columns, girders, purlins and girts Wood or steel deck on steel floor joists, or con- Steel or wood deck on steel joists. Metal skin or sandwich panels. Generally
without fireproofing, incombustible construction. crete slab on grade. incombustible.
S

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January 2010
The primary feature of Class A buildings is the fireproofed, protected structural steel frame, which will frequently be of masonry or gypsum block although many movable and lightweight partitions
may be welded, bolted, or riveted together. The fireproofing may be masonry, poured concrete, are used.
plaster, sprayed fiber, or any other type which will give a high fire-resistance rating.
Floors and roofs in Class A structures are normally reinforced concrete on steel decking or formed
Included in this classification are Uniform, Basic and Standard Building Code construction, Types
slabs resting on the frame or poured so as to become integral with it. They may also be composed
I and II (noncombustible) and ISO Classes 5 and 6 if the framing is protected steel. ISO Class 5
of prefabricated panels and may be mechanically stressed.
and 6 buildings with load-bearing walls and no interior framing and most low-rise buildings should
Exterior walls will be curtain walls of masonry, concrete, steel studs and masonry, tile or stucco, or be classified as Class C for pricing purposes. This class is also referred to as Modified Fire
one of the many types of panels of metal, glass, concrete, and other materials. Interior partitions. Resistive or Two – Four-hour construction.

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January 2010 CLASS B BUILDING
The primary characteristic of a Class B building is the reinforced concrete frame in which the
columns and beams can be either formed or precast concrete. They may be mechanically
stressed. It is a fire-resistant structure.
Floors and roofs in Class B structures are formed or precast concrete slabs. The exterior walls
will generally be masonry or reinforced concrete curtain walls or any of the many types of wall
panels of concrete, metal, glass, or stone, etc. In some Class B buildings, the walls may be par-
tially load-bearing. Interior partitions are often masonry, reinforced concrete or gypsum block, but
many lightweight and movable partitions are used where structural walls are not needed.
Included in this classification are Uniform, Basic and Standard Building Code Types I and II (non-
combustible) and ISO Classes 5 and 6 if the framing is concrete. ISO Class 5 and 6 buildings
with load-bearing walls and no interior framing and most low-rise buildings should be classified
as Class C for pricing purposes. This class is also referred to as Fire Resistive or Two – Four-
hour construction.

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January 2010
Class C buildings are characterized by masonry or reinforced concrete (including tilt-up) construc-
tion. The walls may be load-bearing, i.e., supporting roof and upper floor loads, or non-bearing
with open concrete, steel, or wood columns, bents or arches supporting the load. Floors and roofs
are supported on wood or steel bar or web joists or trusses, or the floor may be a concrete slab
on the ground. Upper floors or roofs may be of concrete plank, steel deck, or wood. Bearing walls
are frequently strengthened by concrete bond beams and pilasters. Included in this classification
are Uniform and Basic Building Code Type III (noncombustible wall), Standard Code Type V and
ISO Classes 2 and 4, and those Class 5 and 6 buildings which have load-bearing walls without
interior framing and of low-rise (3 stories or less) design. This class is also referred to as Masonry
or Unprotected Noncombustible, Joisted or Unprotected Masonry, or Ordinary or Unprotected
One-hour and to include certain Two-hour or Mill construction (heavy timber).

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January 2010 CLASS D BUILDINGS
Class D buildings are characterized by combustible construction. The exterior walls may be made Class D hoop arch (another subset of Class D) buildings are characterized by combustible, pre-
up of closely spaced wood or steel studs, as in the case of a typical frame house, with an exteri- fabricated, wood-post and tubular-steel, semicircular (hoop - quonset shape), framed roofs that
or covering of wood siding, shingles, stucco, brick or stone veneer, or other materials. curve to a short wooden pony wall or to the ground. The roof and walls are generally covered with
Floors and roofs are supported on wood or steel joists or trusses or the floor may be a concrete canvas or a woven vinyl tarp. Ground floors are typically dirt or can be a concrete slab.
slab on the ground. Upper floors or roofs may consist of wood or metal deck, prefabricated pan-
els or sheathing. Construction Type V (wood-frame) of the Uniform, Type IV Basic and Type VI Standard Building
Class D pole (a subset of Class D) buildings are characterized by combustible prefabricated wood Code are included in this classification as are ISO Class 1 buildings. This class is also referred to
structural members. The exterior walls comprise an open-wood skeleton post frame and trusses, as Unprotected-protected One-hour Construction.
with exterior coverings of prefabricated metal panels or sheet siding. Wall girts span between
posts, and there can be an in-fill of wood studs. Upper floors are supported on wood joists or Class D is further used to include all buildings that do not fit into any other classification, howev-
trusses. The roof is supported by prefabricated trussed rafters with wood purlins or nailers. er special buildings such as service stations, greenhouses, etc. will be found in the supplemental
Ground floors are typically concrete slabs or dirt. Unit-in-Place building cost sections of the manual.

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January 2010
Class S buildings are characterized by incombustible construction and prefabricated structural and light, prefabricated structural members. They are not fire-resistant buildings. The exterior
members. The exterior walls may be steel studs or an open-steel-skeleton frame with exterior sin- walls and roof coverings are prefabricated metal panels or sheet siding supported by an open-
gle or sandwich wall coverings consisting of prefabricated panels or sheet siding. Floors and roofs steel skelteon slant (modified A) frame. Ground floors are typically concrete slabs.
are supported on steel joists or beams, or the floor may be concrete slab on grade. Upper floors
or roofs may consist of metal deck, prefabricated panels or sheathing.
Included in this classification are Uniform and Standard Building Code construction, Type IV (non-
combustible), Basic Code Type V and ISO Class 3 buildings. This class is also referred to as
Class S slant-wall buildings (a subset of Class S) are characterized by incombustible construction Noncombustible and can be One-hour Type II construction.

SECTION 1 PAGE 10
QUALITIES OF CONSTRUCTION
All of the costs in the Calculator and Segregated Cost Sections are subdivided by quality for pricing The basic costs, which are listed, are national averages and in the case of any particular locality,
purposes. It would be impossible, short of a detailed specification, to describe exactly what is meant may not represent the local average quality.
by each quality, so proper selection is dependent upon the experience and judgment of the user.
In dwellings, the typical Average-quality dwelling changes through the years, with today’s dwelling
The quality scales against which most buildings and their parts must be rated are: generally having more electric outlets and services and more plumbing fixtures. At the same time,
the quality of exterior and interior finishes has been lowered to compensate for the total cost of
LOW COST AVERAGE GOOD EXCELLENT
the house.
Additional classifications have been added where warranted.
An Average, conventional frame dwelling should have joists and wall framing that will conform to
For the purpose of the Manual, the Average building is representative of the majority of buildings all federal, state, and local building codes. Wall construction varies in different localities and mod-
of its occupancy and the cost is the statistically averaged cost of all buildings of its class and occu- ular homes may deviate in many respects. The Average Class D dwelling of the warmer portions
pancy nationally. This must be considered by the valuator since it is very easy for an estimator
of the United States may not have extensive sheathing or insulation between the studs and the
working mainly on low-cost structures to tend to overclassify, and for the estimator who is chiefly
exterior wall finish, while this would definitely be considered substandard in a colder climate.
working on better properties to underclassify because their ideas of an average building are dif-
However, the warmer climate residence will generally have more fenestration.
ferent. Usually, in cities with strong building codes, the Average building is the standard code
building with some extra trim and refinements while in an area with less exacting code provisions, The Fair quality is the mid-range of the so-called “starter house”.
the Average building could be the best building in the community depending on the occupancy.
Also, certain occupancies in some areas may have stringent code requirements, funding agency GOOD QUALITY
constraints and/or high land values, etc., which can drive the overall costs up, so that the local Buildings designed for good appearance, comfort and convenience, as well as an element of
standard building for pricing purposes is rated “Good”. prestige, constitute the Good Quality category. Ornamental treatment is usually of higher quality
Quality of construction is often more difficult to determine in buildings where the importance of and interiors are designed for upper-class rentals. The amenities of better lighting and mechani-
appearance and amenities is equal to or greater than the importance of pure utility. Dwellings cal work are primary items in their costs.
often present a greater problem than do commercial or industrial buildings, which are usually
In dwellings, the good residence is generally built to cater to the young executive or move-up market.
designed primarily for utility and strength. Moreover, dwellings represent the most numerous sin-
It will be much the same construction as the Average, with more detail and higher mechanical and
gle type of buildings. As an aid to quality classifications, descriptions of some components of typ-
electrical costs and may be the standard structure in the so-called move-up community.
ical buildings in various occupancies, styles, and qualities are given as a guide in the Calculator
Sections, as well as pictures with explanations. Section 40 contains explanations of the EXCELLENT QUALITY
Segregated Cost ratings. Following are brief, general descriptions of the four basic quality levels:
Excellent buildings are normally prestige buildings. On an economic basis, part of the cost must
LOW QUALITY be written off to pride of ownership and some of the income intangibly derived from advertising.
Excellent dwellings are generally built for the established professional or those with higher
Buildings in this category are generally constructed to minimum code requirements often with lit-
incomes and will have some expensive finishes and fixtures.
tle regard for architectural appearance or other amenities. They are built with minimum invest-
ment in mind. Little ornamentation is used and interior partitioning and finish is minimal and/or of The High Value quality dwelling will normally have more ornamentation, special design, and top
low quality. quality materials. However, the costs listed will not be high enough for the most luxurious types
In cities with strong building codes, few low-cost buildings of certain occupancy types are built of dwellings, built without regard for cost, since each listed cost represents the center of the costs
because of code requirements and the fact that it often is not economical on high-priced land. In within that quality range.
some rural communities, the Low Quality category may contain some of the more important build- SUMMARY
ings in town. The figures in the Calculator Costs are for the center of a range of costs of buildings
Buildings must be compared for quality within the occupancy listed. Industrial buildings must be
in the same general category, and are not for the lowest-cost buildings which could be built.
compared with other industrial buildings. Lofts cannot be compared with offices, and all types
In general, Low-cost dwellings are houses built to conform to a minimum building code. must be considered in the light of what is built nationally. Many localities will never have an
Substandard single-family residences which were built without any building code control are given Excellent quality building. In some localities it will be difficult to build a Low-cost building for some
a special classification of Cheap quality. Cheap may also be used to describe a basic shell struc-
occupancies because of code requirements and land costs.
ture which is deficient in interior finishes typical of a particular occupancy.
It is usually true that a well-framed building is a well-finished building. If the builder cuts corners
AVERAGE QUALITY on his framing, he will probably also cut corners on his finish and mechanical equipment. Cheap
Average-quality buildings constitute the largest group of buildings constructed, approximately fifty hardware, lighting fixtures, and millwork may be very ornamental, while, for example, the struc-
percent of all buildings. These are generally buildings designed for maximum economic potential ture of a model home may be scarcely strong enough to support its beautiful tile roof; therefore,
without some of the pride of ownership or prestige amenities of higher-quality construction. They the estimator must have some idea of comparative quality of components and the occupancy as
are of good standard code construction with simple ornamentation and finishes. a whole.

January 2010
DETERMINING QUALITY SELECTION OF METHOD

First, to judge quality, it is suggested that the cheapness or expensiveness of materials or com- METHOD AVAILABLE – The Marshall Valuation Service offers the user the choice of three meth-
ponents be observed. Comparative cost variations may be influenced by thickness, materials ods of computing present replacement cost of buildings: the Calculator Method, the Segregated
used, method of application or attachment, the type of ornamentation, the intricacy of the design, Cost Method and the Comparative Cost Indexes and Multipliers. In addition there are many Unit-
and the color or finish observed.
in-Place costs, with which the user may build up or adjust costs or price miscellaneous construc-
Second, see if workmanship is at a level normal to the type and grade of material used. If the tion items and rule of thumb costs for quick indicators of value.
materials and other features generally fit a specific quality level, it usually follows that quality of
workmanship will be equivalent. One or two components of a different quality is normal and 1. The Calculator Method, Sections 10 through 18. These sections contain average square
should be largely disregarded as influencing the overall classification for general quality. and cubic foot and square meter costs for various classes, occupancy types, and qualities
Third, and most important, the user should consider the amount of the various components typ- of buildings together with modifiers for common deviations from the descriptions of the typ-
ical for its class. For example, a building may give evidence of only average workmanship and ical buildings listed. Instructions for the use of the Calculator Method and step-by-step
materials. The fixtures and trim may not be of the best quality. It may, however, have more than examples are given in Section 10, while modifiers to use with the method are found in each
the average number of windows and doors, and there may be more than the average number of occupancy section. The listed costs are averages including architects’ and engineers’ fees,
plumbing fixtures. The exterior may have a great deal of rather average masonry or wood orna- contractors’ profit and overhead, permits, and miscellaneous costs, as listed on page 3 of
mentation or asphalt cover on a hip roof with large overhangs. Even though these items are not
this section.
of the best quality, the extra quantity causes the building to have above average cost, and for pric-
ing purposes, it may be rated as “Good”. Or the building may contain quite expensive lobby and a. Select the basic cost from the Calculator cost pages.
entry finishes, but with many average upper floors, where the building size alone is making a
statement and overall the building cost may be rated “Good”. b. Make refinements to the basic cost from the last pages of each section.
c. Multiply the refined square foot cost by:
Another similar building may be fairly plain in appearance and without a great deal of ornamen-
tation, but still give evidence of excellent workmanship. The hardware, lighting fixtures and interi- Current Cost Multiplier (99-3) and Local Multiplier (99-5 to -10).
or and exterior trim, while not fancy, may be of very good quality. Such a building probably would Refined Cost x Current Cost Multiplier x Local Multiplier = Final Cost
be priced as “Good” although materials and workmanship may be excellent but of limited amount.
2. The Segregated Cost Method, Sections 40 through 48. These sections give the cost per
Lastly, the overall size as well as the complexity of the structure should be considered. That is,
small structures will tend to have higher unit costs than very large ones. This is particularly true square foot of the major building components (foundation, frame, floor, walls, etc.).
with large open-shell structures where a 300,000 square foot warehouse may not be valued at Instructions for the use of the Segregated Cost Method are contained in Section 40 and
the same cost level as a 30,000 square foot warehouse. Unit-in-Place costs are given in Sections 51 through 58 for adjusting or building up compo-
When using the Segregated Cost Method, in addition to the aforementioned, the same type of nent costs and for pricing miscellaneous items. Additional supplemental costs are included
consideration must be given to each of the component parts. An “Average” brick wall may be 12" in Sections 61 through 67. These costs of component items include labor, material, and a
thick with an average number of openings and plaster interior, or it may be less thick, but have pro rata share of the additional costs of construction, except for architects’ fees which are
better-than-average or larger-than-average windows. If the valuator feels that the appraisal war- generally excluded, except where noted. If it is desired to include an architect’s fee, sched-
rants the additional time, the exterior wall cost may be built up from the Unit-in-Place costs in ules of typical fees are listed in Section 99.
Section 55.
A forced-air heating system may have a competitive brand of heating unit and only average-qual- a. Develop Segregated Cost from individual component costs.
ity workmanship in the ductwork. However, it may be in a cold climate which requires a larger b. Make refinements to the costs from the refinement notes.
capacity unit or extra perimeter heat, or there may be a large number of outlets or zoned areas,
c. Multiply the developed Segregated Cost by:
or overhead vs. floor registers, thus increasing the cost of the ductwork so it might be classified
as “Good”. Architects’, Current Cost and Local Multipliers.
If it is felt that the quality is somewhere in between the qualities designated by the column head- Developed Cost x Architects’ x Current Cost x Local Multipliers = Final Cost
ings, it would be appropriate to use a cost in between. It must also be remembered that ‘‘Low’’ 3. Comparative Cost Indexes and Multipliers, Section 98. These tables give indexes and
quality doesn’t mean the lowest-cost building that can be found, nor does ‘‘Excellent’’ mean the
multipliers by which known historical costs may be converted directly to present-day costs
most expensive building possible. These classifications are merely the median averages of many
buildings fitting the same general category. or current costs may be taken back in time.
a. Select factor opposite the month and year of the original cost and under the proper
The relative quality of a building which has stood for some time usually can be fairly well gauged
by its appearance. Cracks open in a substandard, Low Cost or even in the Average building. The class of building (98-5 and -6).
hardware and fixtures show definite signs of wear, doors and windows stick, fixtures become b. Multiply the factor by the monthly Comparative Cost Multiplier correcting factor (99-4).
loose and tarnished, floors creak underfoot. The Good or Excellent building, although old, will
c. Multiply this combined multiplier by the original replacement cost.
retain its soundness and substantial appearance. Joined woodwork will stay together and fixtures
will retain much of their original luster and stability. Comparative Cost Multiplier x Correcting Factor x Original Replacement Cost = New Cost

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January 2010 QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION INDICATORS
The following schedule may assist you in determining whether a building should be classified min- structure and/or the benchmarked standard for the area can have a major bearing on the cost
imal (cheap), low cost, average, good or excellent. rank chosen for pricing purposes. Please refer to Pages 10 and 11 for further discussion.
If you have difficulty in assigning the proper type to a building, check off the specifications or char- The specifications listed are not, of course, absolutely definite, but may be taken as generally
acteristics against the schedule below. The type will be indicated by the column heading contain- indicative of the quality found under the various types of buildings. The table, to be used effec-
ing a majority of the building’s characteristics. Or, if the relevant characteristics are split evenly tively, must be benchmarked against representative buildings whose costs are known.
between two columns, “Low Cost” and “Average” for instance, interpolate between the costs given Unusual buildings with the best in ornamental materials, hand-built artistry and meticulous atten-
for “Low Cost” and those for “Average”. It is important to remember that the overall size of the tion to detail are not in the province of this book, and their costs may not be found here.
Minimal Low-cost Average-quality Good-quality Excellent-quality

Category
Construction Construction Construction Construction Construction
General A structure deficient in finishes The same as “Average”, but with no The most common, frequently owner- Above average, but not uncommon Custom-built buildings, embodying
Description typical for its use, or below standard extras. Built at the lowest practical or contractor-designed. Workmanship in quality of materials and workman- superior materials and workmanship,
building codes. Usually built as a cost to still pass building codes. is professional, but extras in crafts- ship. Architects and reputable con- the best normally found, though not
shell or outside cities or before Very plain but substantial buildings. manship not in evidence. Materials tractors are retained for this work. including special construction with
standard building codes were estab- Typically speculative construction or are serviceable, but built for a price. May be considered only standard unusual material and labor. Well-
lished. Especially typical are sum- from stock plans and off-the-shelf These buildings are basically little construction in high-cost areas. known architects and contractors are
mer cottages and farm sheds. components. May be considered above minimum uniform building retained for this work.
standard in low-cost areas. code requirements.
Outside Walls Light single wall, rough masonry, Substantial, but for utility only. Up to local building requirements. A refined average, careful workman- Basic construction. Same as “Good”,
boards, etc. No ornamentation. No ornamentation. Plain casings. Standard thickness of masonry or ship. Well ornamented front, Fully but more or better ornamentation,
Few uncased openings. Generally minimum fenestration. stucco or good grade-lumber. Mini- braced. Best basic construction. terra cotta, face brick, cast stone, tile.
mum ornamentation on front. Carefully finished and inspected. No
evidence of rough or “cover-up” finish.
Frame Light pre-engineered frame. Stud- Open wood or unprotected steel All types of frames. Subject to build- Well framed, with engineering Framed as in “Good” quality.
ding or posts widely spaced. only. Light framing fairly well braced. ing inspection, but “quantity produc- design.
Minimum bracing, standard-grade tion” or speculative type.
lumber only.
Floors Rough concrete or light sheathing Unfinished concrete, light sheath- Plain concrete, standard carpet, Good-quality hardwood or terrazzo. As “Good”, but halls and larger
with widely spaced joists. Low-cost ing, minimum-grade carpet, vinyl vinyl composition sheet or tile, soft Above-average carpet and resilient areas all ornamented. Inlaid par-
asphalt or vinyl composition tile. composition tile. T&G or straight-laid hardwood. flooring. quet, marble or granite.
Ceilings Unfinished or plain wall board. Plain drywall, boards or low-cost Textured drywall or skim-coat plas- Metal lath, coved, some staff orna- Best plaster, paneled or well-beamed
dropped ceilings. Paint only. ter, standard acoustical panels. mentation or beaming. in principal rooms.
Interior Usually unfinished or few rough Plain wallboard, block partitions, Entirely drywalled or skim-coat Good drywall, wood, metal lath or As “Good”, but hardwood trim and
partitions. Uncased openings. painted surfaces only, plain cased plastered, ordinary trim, softwood tile partitions, softwood doors and doors. Best papers, matched stones
openings. doors. trim. and woods.
Built-in Fixtures Usually none. Little shelving, plain cabinets. As found in average “production” Many or substantial fixtures in soft- Hardwood principal fixtures and all
structures. wood. conveniences.
Plumbing None or very limited service. Minimum or plain fixtures. Adequate fixtures. Ordinary quality. As “Average”, but better quality. Colored or luxury plumbing fixtures.
Situated for convenience Above-average amount.
Lighting Open wiring, few outlets or no Usual outlets, plain or industrial Conduit or nonmetallic sheathed Many or better-type fixtures in prin- Well designed fixtures throughout.
fixtures. fixtures. wiring, inexpensive fixtures. Ade- cipal rooms.
quate outlets.
Roofing Light trusses, wide spacing, shed Same as “Average”, but with no Engineered trusses, some hip or Good trusses, heavy composition Complex roofs, best tiles, slate,
or low gable, light-gauge corrugat- extras. Low slopes with simple mansard, light composition shin- shingles or built-up, elastomeric, elastomeric, copper or terne,
ed metal, rolled composition. gables. gles, built-up, standard gutters. formed metal or concrete tile. skylights.
Finished soffits.

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The following table may assist you in determining a quick relationship in overall cost levels between related occupancy groups. Not all occupancies are listed. There will be a certain amount of overlap between
classes and cost ranges in certain occupancies. These order-of-magnitude lists are only a rough guide at best and are presented as a teaching aid only. For a specific occupancy reference, see Section
2, Table of Contents. Complete occupancy descriptions can be found on the first page of each Calculator section.
Some Finished Greater Partition Density,

CATEGORY Outbuildings Floors, Interior Better Lighting & Plumbing, Fully Finished Buildout, High-cost Buildout, Best finishes,
Mostly Buildout, Low- Increased Personnel Upgraded Mechanicals High Partition Density, Best
Unfinished cost Mechanicals Density Mechanicals
FARM Shelters - Sheds - Poultry - Barns - Hog - Dairy - Stables
INDUSTRIAL Farm Implement - Lt. Comm’l. Equipment Shops - Garages - Hangers - Maintenance Repair Garages - Municipal Garages - Showrooms
Farm Utility - Light Comm’l. Utility/Commodity Bldgs. - Warehouses - Distribution - Industrials - Flex Buildings - Lofts - Research & Engineering - Laboratories
COMMERCIAL Shed Offices - Relocatable Offices - Office Apartments - Office Buildings - Administrative Offices - Banks
MEDICAL Veterinary Hospitals - Dispensaries - Medical Offices - Clinics - Hospitals - Surgery Centers
PUBLIC Volunteer Fire Stations - Staffed Stations - Community Centers - Police Stations - Libraries - Community Service - Governmental - Jails
RETAIL Warehouse Stores - Warehouse Showrooms - Discount Stores - Retail Stores - Department Stores - Anchor/Big Box - Boutiques
Neighborhood - Community - Discount - Regional Shopping Centers
Roadside Stand - Food Warehouse Stores - Markets - Convenience Drug Stores - Specialty Minimarts - Winery Shops
FOOD SERVICE Snack Bars - Banquet Halls - Cafeterias - Bars - Lounges - Truckstops - Restaurants, Table Service - Diners - Fast Food
ASSEMBLY Farm Arenas - Armories - Cinemas- Auditoriums - Churches - Live-stage Theaters

Clubhouses - Country Clubs - Fraternal - Visitors’/Senior Centers - Convention Centers - Museums
RECREATIONAL Tennis Clubs - Arcades - Health Clubs - Raquetball/Handball - Bowling - Fitness/Community Centers - Casinos
EDUCATIONAL Field Houses - Shower Buildings - Restrooms - Gymnasiums - Physical Education - Natatoriums - Multipurpose - Commons
Manual Arts - Relocatable - General Classrooms - Lecture - Labs - Science - Theater Fine Arts
Day Care - Technical Trade Schools - Middle - High - Elementary Schools - Colleges
RESIDENTIAL Farm Labor Dorms - Rooming Houses - Fraternity Houses - Rectories

Guest Cottages - Motels - Inns - Lodges - City Clubs - Hotels
Multiple Residences - Dormitories - High-rise Apartments - Luxury Apartments
Senior Multiples - Assisted Living - Elderly Apartments - Group Care Homes - Convalescent Hospitals
Seasonal Cottages - Cabins - Townhouses - Single Family - High-value Residences

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RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION.

TABLE OF CONTENTS section 2 page 1
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INTRODUCTION PAGE SEGREGATED METHOD PAGE SUPPLEMENTAL COSTS CONT. PAGE

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 2 SECTION 40: SEGREGATED INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 63: MANUFACTURED HOUSING
Introduction to Assembly/Systems Approach . . . . . 1 – 4 Housing & RV Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1– 4
What the Costs Contain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Component Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 8
Construction Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 9 Mobile/Manufactured Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5– 9
Detailed Mixed-use Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 – 12
SECTION 41: APARTMENTS, CLUBS & HOTELS Optional Items & Site Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Qualities of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 – 14 SECTION 64: PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS
SECTION 2: TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 2 Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 8
SECTION 42: DWELLINGS, DUPLEXES & MOTELS Service Station Buildings & Equipment . . . . . . . . . 1– 3
Index of Building Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 8 Car & Truck Wash Buildings & Equipment . . . . . . . 4– 6
General Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 12 SECTION 43: STORES & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Residential Greenhouses & Solar Rooms . . . . . . . 6
SECTION 3: CONCEPTS OF VALUE . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 3 Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 10 Metal, Pole & Quonset Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SECTION 44: GARAGES, INDUSTRIALS & WAREHOUSES Misc. Portable & Bulk Oil Structures . . . . . . . . . . . 8– 9
Building Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 6 Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 8
CALCULATOR METHOD SECTION 65: EQUIPMENT COSTS
SECTION 45: OFFICES, MEDICAL & PUBLIC BLDGS.
Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 8 Commercial Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 12
SECTION 10: CALCULATOR INSTRUCTIONS & NOTES SECTION 66: SUBDIVISION & YARD COSTS
Introduction to Square Foot Approach . . . . . . . . . . 1 SECTION 46: CHURCHES, THEATERS & AUDITORIUMS
Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 8 Street & Utility Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Example of Calculator Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 6 SECTION 47: SHEDS & FARM BUILDINGS Paving, Decking & Patios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Refinement Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 8 Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 9 Parking Lots, Rail Spurs & Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Interpolation Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SECTION 48: SCHOOLS & CLASSROOMS Fencing, Walls & Outdoor Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4– 5
Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 8 Swimming Pools, Spas & Fountains . . . . . . . . . . . 6– 7
Detailed Mixed-use Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 – 18 UNIT-IN-PLACE COSTS
SECTION 11: APARTMENTS, CLUBS & HOTELS Landscaping & Waterscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SECTION 51: FOUNDATIONS & FRAME
Playground and Park Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Occupancy Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Foundation & Sitework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 3
Pilings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Demolition, ADA Barrier, & Haz. Mat. Removal . . . 10 – 11
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 12 Storm Water Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 8
Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 – 38 SECTION 52: FLOORS & INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION SECTION 67: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
SECTION 12: DWELLINGS, DUPLEXES & MOTELS Partitions & Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1– 2
Occupancy Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Bumper Boats, Water Slides & Spray Parks . . . . . 2
Ceilings & Interior Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ski Lifts & Synthetic Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 8 Cabinets & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 – 42 Bleachers & Skating Rinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bank Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Drive-in Theaters & Go-Cart Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SECTION 13: STORES & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Clean Room Fixtures & Misc. Interior Items . . . . . 6
SECTION 53: MECHANICAL COSTS Boat Docks & TV Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Occupancy Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Sports Courts & Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Heating & Cooling & Building Automation . . . . . . . 1 – 8
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 12 Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 – 10 SECTION 70: GREEN SECTION
Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 – 42 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 – 12 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1– 2
SECTION 14: GARAGES, INDUSTRIALS & WAREHOUSES SECTION 54: ELECTRICAL Lifecycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3– 4
Electrical & Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 4 Authoritative Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5– 8
Occupancy Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Photovoltaic & Percentage Breakdown . . . . . . . . . 5 – 6
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 12 Measuring Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SECTION 55: WALLS
Net Zero Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 – 40 Introduction & Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 2
Component Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 8 Future of Greens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SECTION 15: OFFICES, MEDICAL & PUBLIC BLDGS. Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 – 19
SECTION 56: ART GLASS & STOREFRONTS
Occupancy Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Stained Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 2 Addition Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 – 26
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 16 Storefronts & Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 6 Adjustment Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 – 39
Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 – 38 Stonework & Architectural Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 8 USEFUL INFORMATION
SECTION 57: ROOFING SECTION 81: INCOME VALUATION
SECTION 16: CHURCHES, THEATERS & AUDITORIUMS Roof Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 3
Occupancy Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Income & Expense Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1– 6
Decks & Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SECTION 85: GENERAL INFORMATION
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 7 Roofing Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 6
SECTION 58: ELEVATORS & REFRIGERATION Percentage Breakdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1– 5
Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 26 Insulation/Climate Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6– 7
Cold Storage & Walk-in Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SECTION 17: SHEDS & FARM BUILDINGS Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 5 Construction Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Occupancy Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cranes & Conveyors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 – 8 SECTION 87: SPACE PLANNING GUIDE
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 10 SUPPLEMENTAL COSTS Gross & Net Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 14
SECTION 61: TANKS SECTION 90: GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 14
Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 – 60 Definitions & Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 2
SECTION 18: SCHOOLS & CLASSROOMS SECTION 96: INSURANCE EXCLUSIONS . . . . . . . . 1 – 3
Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 8
SECTION 97: DEPRECIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 18
Occupancy Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SECTION 62: MISC. INDUSTRIAL COSTS
Pumps & Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SECTION 98: COMPARATIVE COST INDEXING . . . 1 – 36
Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 8 SECTION 99: CURRENT & LOCAL MULTIPLIERS
Piping & Electric Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 4
Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 – 38 Stacks, Chimneys & Fireplaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Architects’ Fees & Arbitrary Adjustments . . . . . . . . 1– 2
NOTE: See following page for Occupancy Listings. Compactors, Incinerators & Pipeline Costs . . . . . . 6 Time & Locality Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 10

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SECTIONS 11 & 41: APARTMENTS, CLUBS & HOTELS SECTIONS 14 & 44: GARAGES, INDUSTRIALS & WAREHOUSES SECTIONS 17 & 47: SHEDS & FARM BUILDINGS
Apartments, High-rise, Luxury Apts., and Apt. Shells Armories Boat Storage Buildings/Sheds
City Clubs Automotive Service Centers Equipment, Shop Buildings/Sheds, Manufacturing Utility
Clubhouses and Senior Centers Broadcasting Facilities Golf Cart and Starter Buildings
Country Clubs Cold Storage Facilities and Creameries Lumber Storage, Vertical Buildings/Horizontal Sheds
Dormitories Complete Auto Dealerships Material Storage Buildings/Sheds
Fraternity Houses Computer Centers Seed Processing Storage
Docks, Loading/Shipping Shed Office Structures
Group Care Homes Shelters, General Purpose
Health Clubs Garages: Service and Repair, Storage
Municipal Toolsheds & Prefabricated Storage Sheds
Homes for the Elderly Utility Buildings/Commodity Warehouses/Sheds/Quonsets
Service Sheds
Hotels, Full-service and Limited-service Arenas, Auction/Exercise/Show/Lean-tos/Shelters
Hangars: Maintenance, Storage and T-hangars
Mortuaries Industrial Warehouse Shells Bank Barns: General- and Special-Purpose
Recreational (Pool) Enclosures Industrials, Engineering/R&D Barns: Freestall, Feeding, Confinement & Calving
Rectories and Rooming Houses Laboratories General- and Special-Purpose
Row Houses, High-rise Manufacturing, Light/Heavy Bag and Bulk Fertilizer Storage
SECTIONS 12 & 42: DWELLINGS, DUPLEXES & MOTELS Lofts and Flex-mall Buildings Bulk Oil Storage/Feed Handling & Mixing
A-frame Cabins Mini-lube Garages Corncribs, Wire/Wood Buildings & Bins
Baled-straw Homes Mini-warehouses Cotton Gins
Bath Houses Dairy/Milking Parlors/Milkhouses
Parking Structures Dehydrator Buildings
Bed & Breakfast Inns Passenger Terminals
Cottages and Cabins Farm Implement Buildings/Sheds/Quonsets
Post Offices: Branch, Main, Processing Facilities Fruit-packing Barns & Cold Storage
Dome Houses Underground Parking Garages
Duplexes Grain Elevators & Flathouses
Earth-sheltered Homes Vehicular Showrooms/Salesrooms Greenhouses, Lath & Shade Houses
High-value Residences Warehouses: Storage and Transit Hog Barns, Breeding, Farrowing, Finishing & Nursery
Historical Homes Distribution Hog Sheds/Modified Sheds and Hoop Structures
Lodges and Guest Cottages Mega Storage/Distribution Individual Livestock Shelters
Log Homes Misc. Bldgs.: Bakery, Bottling & Cannery Plants, Labor Dormitories, Transient Labor Cabins & Hunting Shelters
Motels/Guest Rooms/Office Apartments Control Towers, Laundry, Boiler, Recycling, Livestock/Hay & Sun Shelters
Extended-stay Motels Sound Stage & Telephone Potato Storage
SECTIONS 15 & 45: OFFICES, MEDICAL & PUBLIC BLDGS. Poultry Houses, Enclosed and Screened Cage
Multiple Residences – Low-rise Garden Apartments Poultry Floor Operation, Breeder, Broiler & Turkey Barns
Senior Citizen Multiple Residences Atriums/Vestibules
Banks: Branch, Central Office, Mini-Banks Sheds, Cattle/Loafing/Feeding/Prefab & Secure Storage
Elderly Assisted Living Multiple Residences Sheep Barns and Sheds
Retirement Community Complexes Dispensaries
Fire Stations: Staffed and Volunteer Silos, Tower/Bunker/Trench
Multiple Residence Shells Stables/Hobby/Stall Barns/High-value Stables
Rammed-earth Homes Governmental Buildings
Community Service, Mixed-use Facilities Tobacco Barns, Air and Flue Curing
Single-family Residences and Guest Houses Utility/Grain Storage, Granary Buildings/Sheds/Quonsets
Town Houses Hospitals: General and Convalescent
Jails, Correctional Facilities and Police Stations Vegetable, Environmental Storage, Controlled Atmosphere
Senior Citizen Town Houses SECTIONS 18 & 48: SCHOOLS & CLASSROOMS
Urban Row Houses Kennels and Veterinary Hospitals
Mechanical Penthouses Schools: Elementary, and Middle and High Schools
Town House Shells Vocational and Alternative Schools
Tropical Houses Medical Offices and Dental Clinics
Offices and Office Building Shells Bookstores
SECTIONS 13 & 43: STORES & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Classrooms: General, Laboratory and Lecture
Barber/Beauty, Florist and Winery Shops Outpatient/Surgical Centers
Parking Levels: Intermediate, Under Building Special Education
Bars/Taverns and Cocktail Lounges Day Care Centers
Convenience Markets, Mini-marts Public Libraries Fine Arts Buildings
Dairy Sales Buildings SECTIONS 16 & 46: CHURCHES, THEATERS & AUDITORIUMS Gymnasiums, Physical Education and Natatoriums
Department and Mall Anchor Stores Arcade Buildings Libraries, College and Media Centers
Discount Stores Auditoriums Maintenance Buildings
Drugstores Bowling Centers Manual Arts and Institutional Greenhouse Buildings
Laundromats and Laundry/Dry Cleaning Casinos Multipurpose Buildings
Markets, Supermarkets, Roadside and Farmers’ Markets Churches/Sanctuaries/Churches with Sunday Schools Relocatable Classrooms & Offices
Restaurants: Table Service, Dining Atriums, Cafeterias, Church Fellowship Halls, Classrooms & Foyers/Narthexes Restroom and Shower Buildings
Truck Stops, Fast Food and Playrooms, Modular Diners, Community Recreation Centers Schools: College/University Buildings
Banquet Halls Convention Centers Administration Offices
Retail Stores and Luxury Boutiques Fitness Centers Arts and Crafts
Shopping Centers, Neighborhood Fraternal Buildings Classrooms
Community, Regional, Discount Handball/Racquetball and Indoor Tennis Clubs Commons
Mixed Retail with Apartments & Offices Museums Field Houses
Shopping Center Shells Skating Rinks: Ice and Roller Lecture Halls
Snack Bars Theaters: Cinemas and Live Stage Science/Laboratory Buildings
Warehouse Stores: Discount, Mega Discount, Food & Showroom Visitor Centers & Pavilions Technical Trades Buildings

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TYPES OF BUILDINGS
Buildings are classified in the Marshall Valuation Service by occupancy and grouped into sections by occupancies having certain similar cost characteristics. If an occupancy is not listed, select the cost
for a building which has similar construction, modifying as necessary. A description of each major occupancy can be found on the appropriate Calculator Cost introduction pages (Sections 11 thru 18).
A list of the most common building and plant types and cross references are listed below. For specific page references, other types or miscellaneous construction items, see the index that follows.
TYPE SECTIONS TYPE SECTIONS TYPE SECTIONS
Administration (Office) Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 48 Duplexes (Row Houses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 42 Natatoriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 48
Air-supported Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 67 Engineering & Research Industrials (R&D) . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Nursing Homes (Convalescent Hospitals) . . . . . . . . . 15, 45
Apartments (three stories or more, High-rise) . . . . . . 11, 41 Equipment Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Office Buildings (Finished, Shells & TI’s) . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45
Arcade Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46 Farm Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Office-Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 42
Arch-rib Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Fast Food Restaurants and Playrooms . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43 Shed Office Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47
Armories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 14 Feed Handling & Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Passenger Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44
Atriums/Vestibules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Field Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 48 Parking Structures (Parkades) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44
Auditoriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46 Fire Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45 Pavilions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Automobile Dealerships and Showrooms . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Firing Range Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Pole Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Automotive Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Fitness Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46 Police Stations (Law Enforcement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45
Flathouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Portable Structures (Offices and Booths) . . . . . . . . . . 64
Bag & Bulk Fertilizer Storage Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Florist Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43
Banks (Savings and Loan, Credit Unions) . . . . . . . . . 15, 45 Post Offices (Branch, Main & Processing Facility) . . . 14, 44
Fraternal Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46 Potato, Vegetable and C.A. Storage Buildings . . . . . . 17, 47
Banquet Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43 Fraternity Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41
Barber/Beauty Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43 Fruit-packing Barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Poultry Houses, Cage, Floor and Turkey Barns . . . . . 17, 47
Barns, Confinement, Feeding, Freestall, Milking . . . . 17, 47 Funeral Homes (Mortuaries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41 Prefabricated storage sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Bars, Taverns and Cocktail Lounges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43 Garages, Mini-lube (Oil Change) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Quonset Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 64
Bath Houses (Cabañas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 42 Garages, Service Buildings and Sheds . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Racquetball/Handball Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46
Bed & Breakfast Inns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 42 Garages, Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Recreation (Pool) Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41
Boat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Generating Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Rectories and Rooming Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41
Bowling Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46 Golf Cart & Starter (Guard Booth) Buildings . . . . . . . 17, 47 Relocatable Offices & Classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 64
Broadcasting Facilities (Radio, TV Studios) . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Governmental Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45 Residence Halls (Dormitories) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41
Bulk Oil Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 47, 64 Grain Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Rest Homes (Convalescent Hospitals) . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45
Bunkhouses (Labor Dormitories) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Greenhouses, Grower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43
Cabins and Cottages (Guest Cottages) . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 42 Greenhouses, Institutional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Restroom (Concession) Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 48
Cabins, Transient Labor and Hunting Shelters . . . . . 17, 47 Greenhouses, Residential (Solar Rooms) . . . . . . . . . 64 Retail Stores and Boutiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43
Cafeterias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43 Group Care Homes (Special Need Housing) . . . . . . . 11, 41 Retirement Community Complexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 42
Car Wash Buildings (Drive-thru, Full & Self-Service) . 64 Gymnasiums and Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 48 Row and Urban Row Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 42
Casinos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46 Handball/Racquetball Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46 Row Houses (3 stories or more, High-rise) . . . . . . . . 11, 41
Cement Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Hangars (Maintenance, Storage & T-hangars) . . . . . . 14, 44 Sanitariums (Convalescent Hospitals) . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45
Churches, Classrooms, Fellowship Halls, Narthexes 16, 46 Health Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41 School Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 48
Cinemas (Theaters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46 Hog Barns and Sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Science (Laboratory) Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 48
City Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41 Home Improvement Centers (Discount Stores) . . . . . 13, 43 Seed Processing Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47
City Halls (Governmental) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45 Homes For The Elderly (Assisted Living) . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41 Senior & Assisted Living Multiples & Row Houses . . 12, 42
Classrooms (General, Laboratory, Lecture) . . . . . . . . 18, 48 Horse Arenas (Auction, Exercise, Show) . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Service Centers (Industrials or Garages) . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44
Clinics, Urgent Care (Dispensaries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45 Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45 Service Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Clubhouses and Community Senior Centers . . . . . . . 11, 41 Hotels, Full- and Limited-Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41 Sewage Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cold Storage Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Industrial Buildings (Light & Heavy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Sheds, Hoop/Slant Wall Structures & Lean-tos . . . . . 17, 47
Commons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 48 Shipping and Loading Docks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Industrial Multi (Flex) – Tenant (Lofts) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Shopping Center Shells and Retail TI’s . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43
Community Recreational Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46 Industrial Shell and Office TI’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44
Community Service (Gov’t.) Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45 Shopping Centers and Mixed Centers (Apts. Over) . . 13, 43
Jails (Correctional Facilities) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45 Shower (Locker Room) Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 48
Commuter Terminals (Airline, Bus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Kennels (Animal Control Facilities) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45
Computer Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Showrooms (Vehicular/Boat/Farm Implement) . . . . . . 14, 44
Convalescent Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45 Laundromats and Laundry/Dry Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43 Single-family Residences and Guest Houses . . . . . . 12, 42
Convenience Markets (Mini-marts & Truck Stops) . . . 13, 43 Libraries, Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45 Skating Rinks (Ice/Roller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46
Convention Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46 Academic, College and Secondary Media Centers 18, 48 Snack Bars and Truck Stop Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43
Convents (Rectories) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41 Sports Arenas and Stadiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 67
Lofts (Industrial Malls, Service – Wholesale) . . . . . . . 14, 44 Stables (Stall Barns/High-value Stables) . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47
Corncrib Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Log Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 42
Cotton Gins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Surgical Centers (Outpatient, Same-day) . . . . . . . . . 15, 45
Lumberyard Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Telephone Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Country Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41 Machinery and Equipment Sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47
Courthouses (Governmental) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45 Tennis Clubs (Indoor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46
Creameries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Maintenance (Equip., Tool or Utility Sheds) . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Theaters (Live Stage/Movie) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46
Dairies (Milking Parlors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Maintenance, Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 48 Toolsheds and Prefabricated Storage Sheds . . . . . . . 17, 47
Dairy Sales Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43 Manufactured Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Town Houses (Row Houses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 42
Day Care Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 48 Markets, Supermarkets and Roadside Stands . . . . . . 13, 43
Mausoleums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Transit Warehouses (Truck Terminals) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44
Dehydrator Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Medical Office Buildings (Professional Offices) . . . . 15, 45 Underground Parking Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44
Dental Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45 Metal Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Utility Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47
Department and Mall Anchor Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43 Mini-warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 44 Veterinary Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45
Discount Stores and Mega Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43 Mixed Retail and Multiple Residences or Offices . . . . 13, 43 Visitor Centers (Travelers’ Aid, Rest Stop) . . . . . . . . . 16, 46
Dispensaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 45 Modular Diners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Vocational Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 48
Dome Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mortuaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41 Warehouse Stores (Discount, Food, Showroom) . . . . 13, 43
Dormitories (Migrant Labor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Motels and Lodges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 42 Warehouses (Distribution, Storage, Mega and Mini) . 14, 44
Dormitories (Residence Halls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 41 Multiple Residences (3 stories or fewer, Garden Apts.) 12, 42 Warehouses (Commodity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47
Drugstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 46 Winery Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 43

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June 2011 INDEX
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A Automated Teller Machines . . . . . . . . . 52 5 42 1– 8
A-frame Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 37 Automatic Vent Dampers . . . . . . . . . . . 53 1 Shower Buildings 18 22
Height Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 8 Automotive Dealerships . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 30 Bathroom Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 4
Access Security Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 54 4 Automotive Service Centers . . . . . . . . . 14 31 Batting Cages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 7
Administration (Office) Buildings . . . . . . 18 32 44 1– 8 Beams, Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 7, 8
48 1–8 Automotive Service Equipment . . . . . . . 65 5 Beams, Roof Beams and Joists . . . . . . 57 2
Aerators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 7 Automotive Showrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 31 Bearing Walls, Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 5
Age, Effective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 1, 16 –18 44 1– 8 Bed & Breakfast Inns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 13
Air Bounce Play Structure . . . . . . . . . . . 66 5 Auxiliary Light Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 11 42 1–8
Air Compressors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 3 Awnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 6 Beauty Shop Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 6
Air Conditioning, Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . 41– 48 4 Bell Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 34
53 4, 5 B 16 9
Lives of Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 12 Backfill, Earth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 2 18 31
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 6 Bag Fertilizer Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 19 Belowground Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 2
Air Curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 4 47 1– 9 Bench and Picnic Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 8
Air-supported Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 8 Bakery Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 9 Beveled Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 2
67 7 Bakery Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 39 Billiard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 7
Fabric Roof Structures . . . . . . . . . 57 6 Balconies, Apartments, Hotels, etc. . . . 11 13 –27 Bird Baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 7
Airport, Control Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 39 Motels, Multiples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 9 –17 Bleachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 4
Runways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 40 Stepped Interior, Church . . . . . . . . . . 16 9 Boat Docks and Marinas . . . . . . . . . . . 67 6
Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 20 Theater and Auditorium . . . . . . . . 16 12, 13 Boat Storage Buildings and Sheds . . . . 17 18
Alarm System, Security & Access . . . . 54 4 46 2 47 1–9
Smoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 12 Balconies, Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 35 Boiler Room (Mechanical) Buildings . . . 14 39
Alternative Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 13 12 38 Boilers, Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 1
Aluminum Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 8 18 36 Bond Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 5, 7
Amusement Arcade Equipment . . . . . . 65 7 Baled-straw Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 25 Bookstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 15
66 5 42 1– 8 48 1–8
Animal Control Facilities (Kennels) . . . . 15 27 Ball Bath Play Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 5 Booths, Golf starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 15
45 1– 8 Balustrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 4 Prefabricated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 8–9
Annuity Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 5 Banks: Branch, Central Office, Mini . . 15 20, 21 Bottling Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 39
Apartment Houses (3 stories or more) . 11 15 –19 45 1– 8 Bowling Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 22
41 1– 8 ATM Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 9 46 1–8
(3 stories or fewer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 14 –18 Bank Equipment and Vault Doors . . . . . 52 5 Cost per Alley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 26
42 1– 8 Bank Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 21 Bowling Alley Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 65 7
Appliances, Built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 36 Bank Safe Deposit Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . 52 5 Cost per Alley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 26
12 41 Bank Vaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 5 Reconditioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 41
41– 42 7, 8 Banquet Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 19 Breweries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 40
Arcade Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 18 Barbecues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 9 Brick Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 3
46 1– 8 Barber (Beauty) Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 25 Bridges, Enclosed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 31
Architects’ Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 1, 2 43 1– 8 Highway and Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . 66 3
Architectural Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 8 Barbershop Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 6 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 1–2
Arch-rib Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 13, 22, 26 Barns, Confinement, Calving, Freestall, Broadcasting Facilities (Radio & TV) . . 14 19
29 – 45 General and Special Purpose . . . . . . 17 30 –34 44 1–8
Area Computations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6 47 1– 9 Building Automation Systems . . . . . . . . 53 6
Arenas, Auction, Exercise, Show . . . . . 17 35 Barn Cleaners (waste systems) . . . . . . 17 39 Building & Equipment Cost Indexes . . . 98 7–36
47 1– 9 Bars and Taverns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 13 Cost Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 3
Armories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 22 43 1– 8 Building Cost Segregations . . . . . . . . . 40 5–8
44 1– 8 Bar Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 8 Building Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4–9
Arts and Crafts Buildings, College . . . . 18 29 Basements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 13 – 27 Building Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 6
48 1– 8 12 9, 16, Building Lives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 5–11
Asbestos Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 11 20, 26, 32 Built-in Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 29
Ashlar Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 7 13 14, 30, 36 12 41
Asphalt Paving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1, 2 14 18, 19, 33 41, 42 7–8
Reseal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 3 15 19 – 32 Built-in Garages, Residential . . . . . . . . 12 31–35
Asphalt Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 40 16 8, 14, 17–20 Built-up Wall Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 1–7
Assisted Living Multiple Residences . . 12 16 17 49 Bulk Concrete, Foundations . . . . . . . . . 51 2, 3
42 1– 8 18 11, 19, 23–32 Bulk Fertilizer Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 19
Athletic Equipment, Indoor . . . . . . . . . . 65 7 41– 48 1– 8 47 1–9
Outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 9 Basement Garages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 17, 21, 26 Bulk Oil Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 9
67 7 12 16, 27 Bulk Oil Storage Buildings . . . . . . . . . . 17 16
Atrium Skylights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41– 48 6, 7 13 26 47 1–9
Atriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 18 14 33 Bulkheads, Storefront . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 5
Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 16 15 19, 30 Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 4
Attic-height Measurements . . . . . . . . . . 10 8 16 19 Bumper Boat Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 2
Auditoriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 14 18 11 Bunkhouses (Labor Dormitories) . . . . . 17 49
46 1– 8 Parking, Cost per Space . . . . . . . . . . 11 31 47 1–9
Auditorium, Cost per Seat . . . . . . . . . . 16 26 Bath Houses (Cabañas) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 24 Bunker Silos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 56

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Burglar Alarms (Security Systems) . . . . 54 4 Clean Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 4 Control Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 39
12 41 52 6 Controlled Atmosphere Buildings . . . . . 14 24
Cleaning and Laundry Equipment . . . . 65 6 17 21
C Climate Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 6 Convalescent Hospitals 15 26
Cabañas (Bath Houses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 29 Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1 45 1–8
Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 4 Cost per Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 38
65 2–12 Clock Thermostats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 1
Clubhouses (Community Centers) . . . . 11 24 Convenience (Mini) Markets . . . . . . . . . 13 22
Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 36–37 43 1–8
42 1–8 41 1–8 Service Station Food Marts . . . . . . . 64 1
Hunting Shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 49 Clubs, City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 19 Truck Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 16
Transient Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 49 41 1–8 Convention Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16
47 1–9 Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 31 46 1–8
Cafeterias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 15 41 1–8 Convents (Rectories) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 28
43 1–8 Cocktail Lounges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 13 41 1–8
Calculator Method, Outline . . . . . . . . . . 10 1
Examples and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2–14 43 1–8 Conveyors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 7–8
Modification Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . 99 1 Cold Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 1 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 4, 5
What it Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 Sandwich Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 6 41–48 3, 4
Calving barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 34 Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 8 Corncribs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 25, 28, 56
Campaniles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 9 Cold Storage Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 24 Corrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 37
Canopies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 35 44 1–8 Correctional Facilities (Jails) . . . . . . . . . 15 33
12 38 45 1–8
17 59 Farm Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 20–21 Cost per Inmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 38
18 36 47 1–9 Cost Breakdowns, Percentage . . . . . . . 85 1–5
Restaurants, Fast Food . . . . . . . . . . 13 17 Collection Ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 8,11 Mechanical Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 8
Service Stations, Car Washes . . . . . 64 2, 4 Colleges and Universities . . . . . . . . . . . 18 26 54 5
Cannery Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 39 48 1–8 Cost Indexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 1–36
Capacity of Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 1, 2 Columns, Concrete, Structural . . . . . . . 51 3, 7 Cost Multipliers, Use of . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 1
Carports, Mobile Home Type . . . . . . . . 63 10 Concrete, Ornamental . . . . . . . . . . . 56 8 Cost Range Ratings, Explanation . . . . . 40 7, 8
Multiple and Single Family . . . . . . . . 12 35 Granite, Architectural . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 8 Cottages (Cabins) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 36
Car Wash Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 6 Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 7 Guest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 15
Car and Truck Wash Facilities . . . . . . . 64 4–5 42 1–8
Cash Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 1 Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 8
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 7 Cotton Gins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 24
Casinos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 17 Countertops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 4
46 1–8 Commercial Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . 97 16 Country Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 31
Catch Basins (Culverts) . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1 Commodity Sheds (Barns) . . . . . . . . . . 17 28 41 1–8
Cattle Sheds (Feeder Barns) . . . . . . . . 17 33 Shelters and Warehouses . . . . . . . . 17 1–11
Cattle Squeeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 37 Courthouses (Governmental Bldgs.) . . 15 30
Commons Building, College . . . . . . . . . 18 31 45 1–8
Catwalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 46, 47 3 48 1–8
Ceilings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–48 3 Cranes, Traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 6
52 3 Community Centers (Clubhouses) . . . . 11 30 Creameries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 25
Ceiling Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 5 Recreation Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 18 44 1–8
Cement Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 40 Community Service Buildings . . . . . . . . 15 31 Crematory Retorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 32
Cesspools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 9 45 1–8 Pet Retorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 27
Checkroom Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 1 Commuter (Passenger) Terminals . . . . 14 20 Crossing Guard, Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 37
Chimes and Carillons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 10 44 1–8 Cubage versus Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 7
Chimneys, Industrial & Residential . . . . 62 5 Compactors, Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 6 Cubic Foot Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 13
Church Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 10 Culverts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1
Church Steeples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 5 Comparative Bldg. Cost Multipliers . . . 98 5, 6 Cupolas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 47 5, 6
Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 9 Use of the Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 1, 2 Curbs, Building Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 4
Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 8 Compressors, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 3 Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1
16 8–11 Computer (Data) Centers . . . . . . . . . . . 14 18 Current Cost Multipliers . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 3
46 1–8 44 1–8 Curtain Wall Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–48 4, 5
Churches, Cost per Seat . . . . . . . . . . . 16 26 Computer (Access) Floors . . . . . . . . . . 41, 43–48 1, 2 Metal Sandwich Panels . . . . . . . . . . 55 4
Chutes, Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 5 52 2
Cinemas (Theaters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 13 Concepts of Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 D
46 1–8 Dairies (Milking Parlors) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 38
Cisterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 49 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2, 3
City Halls (Governmental Bldgs.) . . . . . 15 30 Concession Stands (Snack Bars) . . . . . 13 18 47 1–9
45 1–8 Restroom Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 21 Dairy Sales Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 25
Class A Buildings, Description . . . . . . . 1 5 Concrete, Building Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 3 43 1–8
Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 Bond Beams, Definitions . . . . . . . . . 51 5 Day Care Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 13
Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 48 1–8
Bond Beams, Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 7 Decking, Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 4
Class D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 Columns and Beams, Structural . . . . 51 7
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 Yard Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 2
Classroom Buildings (K–12th Grade) . . 18 Columns, Architectural . . . . . . . . . . . 56 8 Decorating, Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 3
14–17(College) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 27 Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 1–3 55 5
48 1–8 Construction Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5–10 Dehydrator Buildings 17 19
Classrooms, Relocatable . . . . . . . . . . . 18 15 Time Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 8 47 1–9

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Demolition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 10–11 Multiples, Senior Citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 18, 19 Exterior Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–48 4–6
Debris Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 1 42 1–8 Built-up Cost Examples . . . . . . . . . . 55 2
Dental Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 23 Cost per Living Unit . . . . . . . . . . . 11 38 Unit-in-Place Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 3–6
45 1–8 12 37 Extinguishers, Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 12
Dental Office Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 3
Department Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 27 E F
43 1–8 Earthquake Retrofit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 11 Fabric Pillow Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 8
Depreciation, Definition & Explanation . 97 1–4 Earth-sheltered Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 30 Fabric Roof Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 6
Life Expectancy Guidelines . . . . . . . 97 5–11 Educational Wings, Church . . . . . . . . . 16 11 Farm Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 19–49
47 1–9
Component Life Expectancy . . . . . 97 12–15 Effective Age, Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 1 Farm Cold Storage Buildings . . . . . . . . 17 20–21
61 1 Elderly Assisted Living Units . . . . . . . . . 12 20–21 Farms, Feed Troughs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 37
Commercial & Industrial . . . . . . . . . . 97 16 High Rise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 13 Grain and Feed Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 54–55
Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 17 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 1–6 Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 57
Fixtures & Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 18 41–48 3, 4 Silos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 53
Industry Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 12–13 Electrified Fence Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 37 Wells, Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 57
Mobile Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 5–6 Elementary Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 11 53 10
Dikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1 48 1–8 Fast Food Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 17
Discount Shopping Centers . . . . . . . . . 13 35 Elevated Tanks, Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 3 43 1–8
Discount/Warehouse Discount Stores . 13 28, 30 Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 4 Fellowship Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 10
43 1–8 Elevators, Grain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 50–52 46 1–8
Dispensaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 23 Elevators, Square Foot Costs . . . . . . . . 11 13–21 Feed Handling & Mixing Shed . . . . . . . 17 24
45 1–8 12 16–17 Feeder Barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 33
Distribution Warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 23 13 27, 35, 36 Fences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 4–5
44 1–8 14 13–34 Corrals and Paddocks . . . . . . . . . . . 17 37
Fiberglass Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 5, 6
District Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 15 17–34 Field Forms, Calculator Costs . . . . . . . 10 3, 12–14
98 10 18 9 Field Forms, Segregated Costs . . . . . . 40 3, 4
Docks and Wharves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 6 Elevators, Unit-in-Place Costs . . . . . . . 11 28 40 11, 12
Docks, Loading and Shipping . . . . . . . . 14 27 12 33 Field Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 23
Dog Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 9 13 39 48 1–8
Dome Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 37 14 36 Cost per Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 22
Domes, Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 5 15 36 Fill, Earthwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 2, 3
Stained Glass, Ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 2 16 24 41–48 1
Doors, Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 6 18 35 Fine Arts Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 20
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 1 58 2–5 48 1–8
Cold Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 1 Emergency (Auxiliary) Lighting . . . . . . . 53 11 Finish, Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 5
Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 5 Emergency (Standby) Power . . . . . . . . 54 3 Fire Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 12
Hangar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 6 Engineering & Research Industrials . . . 14 16 Fire Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 5
Ornamental Doorways . . . . . . . . . . . 55 6 44 1–8 Escapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 7
Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 5 Entry Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 6 Extinguishing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 53 12
Piers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 4 Hose and Extinguisher Cabinets . . . 53 12
Store Entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 6 Hydrants, Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 12
Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 5 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 4 Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1
Door Operator, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 6 Environmental Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 6–7 Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 11
Dormers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 6 Equipment Concrete Pads . . . . . . . . . . 66 4 Sprinklers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–48 3
Dormitories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 14 Equipment, Cost Indexes . . . . . . . . . . . 98 5–8 Cost per Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 11
41 1–8 Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 1 -12 Fire Insurance Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . 96 1–3
Cost per Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 38 Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 18 Fire Stations (Staffed & Volunteer) . . . . 15 28, 29
Labor Dorms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 49 Grain Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 51–52 45 1–8
Drinking Fountains, Outdoor . . . . . . . . . 66 8 Salvage Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 18 Fireplaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 34
Drive-in (Fast Food) Restaurants . . . . . 13 17 Equipment Sheds and Shops . . . . . . . . 17 13–14, 28–29 12 38
43 1–8 47 1–9 41–42 8
Drive-in Theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 5 Escalators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 4 62 5
Drive-up Window: Banks . . . . . . . . . . . 52 5 Etched Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 2 Fireproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 8
Fast Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 8 Evacuation Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 2 Firing Range Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 31
Drugstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 20 Evaporative Coolers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 4 Indoor Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 41
Cooling Pad Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 23, 58 Outdoor Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 9
43 1–8 Fitness Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 21
Dumbwaiters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 4 Examples, Calculator Method . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2–4, 10–14 46 1–8
Dwellings, Single Family . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 18–23 Insurance Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 3 Fitness Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 9
42 1–8 Interpolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 9 Fixtures, Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 21
Doubles, Duplexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 31 Segregated Cost Method . . . . . . . . . 40 3–5, 9–12 52 5
or Semidetached . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 1–8 Excavation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 2 Fixtures and Equipment 65 1–12
Multiples or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 16, 17 Exclusions, Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 1, 2 Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 18
Garden Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 1–8 Exhaust Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 5 Flagpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 3

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Flathouse Storage Buildings . . . . . . . . . 17 24 Underground Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 34 Gym Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 7
47 1–9 44 1–8 Gymnasiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 25
Flex-mall (Loft) Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . 14 13 Basement Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 19, 25 48 1–8
44 1–8 12 20, 32 Gymnasium Floors, Wood . . . . . . . . . . 52 2
Floodlights, Athletic Fields . . . . . . . . . . 66 5 13 30 41–46, 48 2
Security Lighting (Parking Lots) . . . . 66 5 14 33 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 3
Service Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 3 15 19, 30
Floor Coverings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 2 16 19 H
41–48 1, 2 18 11 Halon Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 12
Synthetic Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 3 Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 35 Handball/Racquetball Buildings . . . . . . 16 21
Floor Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–48 1, 2 Gas Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 1–3 46 1–8
Dock Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 27 Gas Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 40 Handball Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 7
Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 8 Gate Piers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 4 Cost per Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 26
Florida Rooms (Patio Enclosures) . . . . 66 2 Gazebos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 2 Handicap, Barrier Removal . . . . . . . . . . 66 10
67 7 General Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 24, 25 Elevator Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 2
Florist Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 21 45 1–8 Grab Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 1, 4
43 1–8 Cost per Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 38 Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 4
Food Market, Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 65 9 Generating Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 40 Parking Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 3
Booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 1 Generators, Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 3 Plumbing Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 9
Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 20–22 Geodesic Domes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 2
Dome Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 37 Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 2
Food Warehouse Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 29–30 Hangars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 28, 29
43 1–8 Glass, Stained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 1, 2
Foot Showers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 8 Storefront . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 6 44 1–8
Footings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 2 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 7 Haylofts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 30
Forms, 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 3, 4, 11, 12 Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 1–10 Hay Sheds (Farm Shelters) . . . . . . . . . 17 33
1003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3, 12 Go-cart Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 5 Hazardous Material, Clean-up . . . . . . . 66 11
1004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 13 Golf Cart Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 15 Storage Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 12
1005–A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 3 47 1–9 Health Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 25
1006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 15 Golf Starter Booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 15 41 1–8
Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–48 1 Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 1–2 Fitness Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 21
51 1–3 Golf Course Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 41 Health Club (Gym) Equipment . . . . . . . 65 7
Foundation Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 2 Governmental Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 30, 31 Heating and Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 34
Fountains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 7 ........................... 45 1–8 12 27, 38
Framing, Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 7–8 Grain Bins, Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 54
Grain Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 50–51 13 15, 36, 39
41–48 1 14 17, 20, 36
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 5–6 Grain-handling Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 51–52
Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5–9 Grandstands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 4 15 25, 36
51 5–6 Granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 7 16 24
Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 1–3 Graphs, Buildings and Equipment . . . . . . 98 3 17 20, 58–59
Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 4 Grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 47 2 18 30, 35
Fraternal Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 15 52 2 41–48 4
46 1–8 Gravity Furnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 1 53 1–7
Fraternity Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 28 Grease Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 10 Climate Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 6
41 1–8 Green Section, Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . 70 1–2 Heat Recovery Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 2
Freestall Barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 32 Lifecycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 5–8 Height, Effective, Explanation . . . . . . . . 10 7–8
47 1–9 Measuring Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 9 High Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 9
Freight Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 5 Net Zero Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 10
Future Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 11 48 1–8
Fronts, Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 3–6 Hillside Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 3
Fruit-packing Barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 20 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 12–19
Addition Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 20–26 Historical Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 24
47 1–9 Hog Barns and Sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 40–42, 45
Fume Exhausters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 5 Adjustment Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 27–39
Funeral Homes (Mortuaries) . . . . . . . . . 11 32 Greenhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 6 47 1–9
41 1–6 17 22–23 Hoists, Service Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 3
Furnaces, Floor and Wall . . . . . . . . . . . 53 1, 3 18 34 Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 5
Forced Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 1 Gross Multipliers, Description . . . . . . . . . . 81 4 Material Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 6
Gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 1 Ground Water Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 11 Home Improvement Centers
Group Care Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 29 (Discount Stores) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 28
G 41 1–8 43 1–8
Gabion Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 2 Guardhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 15 Home Theater (Screen Room) . . . . . . . 12 34
Garage Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 30–31 64 9
44 1–8 Guest Cottages 12 15 Homes for the Elderly or . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 13
Garage Doors 55 5 Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 29 Senior Citizens (3 stories or more) . . 41 1–8
Garage Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 5 Rooms, Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 9–13 Elderly Assisted (under 3 stories) . . . 12 20
Garages, Mini-lube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 33 42 1–8 42 1–8
Parking Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 34 Gutters and Downspouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 5 Cost per Apartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 38
Service and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 32–34 Building Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 2 Hoop Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 22–45
Under Building (Intermediate) Pkg. . . . 15 18 Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1 47 1–9

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Horse Arenas 17 35 Insulation, Ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 3 Laundry Plants 14 39
47 1–9 Cold Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 1 Law Enforcement (Police Stations) . . . . 15 33
Hospitals, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 24–25 Moisture and Vapor Barrier . . . . . . . . 55 3 45 1–8
45 1–8 Perimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 3 Lawn Sprinklers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 8
Cost per Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 38 41–48 1 Lead Abatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 11
Convalescent (Nursing Homes) . . . . 15 26 Requirements (Chart) . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 6 Leaded Glass Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 1, 2
45 1–8 Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 4 Lead-lined Lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 1
Cost per Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 38 41–48 7–9 Lean-tos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 27, 35
Veterinary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 28 Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 3 Lecture Classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 16
45 1–8 41–48 4–6 48 1–8
Hot Tubs (Whirlpool Spa) . . . . . . . . . . . 66 6 Insurance Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 1–3 Lecture Halls, College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 28
Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 22–27 Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 6
Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 8 48 1–8
41 1–8 Libraries, Academic, College . . . . . . . . 18 19
Cost per Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 38 Residential, Built-ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 36
12 41 Secondary, Media Centers . . . . . . . . 18 18
Project Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 4 48 1–8
Hotel Equipment (FF&E) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 36 41–42 7, 8
Interior Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 1–4 Libraries, Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 32
65 4 45 1–8
House Lifting & Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 10 41–48 2, 3
Interior Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 3 Cost per Reader Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 38
Houses, Lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 23 Library Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 32, 38
Houses, Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 31–34 55 5
42 1–8 Interpolation Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 9 45, 48 3
Houses, Single Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 25–30 Irrigation Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 57 65 11
42 1–8 Lawn Sprinklers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 8 Lighting, Athletic Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 5
Housing, Farm Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 49 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 57 Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 3
47 1–9 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 5
Humidifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 5
J Service Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 3
Hunting Shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 49 Jails, Correctional Facilities . . . . . . . . . 15 33 Storefront . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 6
Police Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 33 Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1
Hydrants, Fire, Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 12 45 1–8
Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1 Limestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 7
Cost per Inmate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 38 Liquid Manure Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 43
Hydraulic Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 3–5 Jail Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 38 Lives, Typical Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 5–11
I 45 3 Air Conditioning Components . . . . . . 97 12
Ice-skating Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 20 Janitorial Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 1 Building Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 12–15
46 1–8 Joists, Ceiling and Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 1–2
Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 13
Rinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 4 Livestock Shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 45
Incinerators, Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 6 K
Kennels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 27 Loading Docks and Well . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 27
Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 8 13 30
Inclined Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 4 45 1–8
Kennel Runs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 27 Loading Dock Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 65 12
Income Valuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 1–6 Loads, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 8
Independent Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . 11 13 66 4
Kiosks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 23 Loafing Sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 33
12 18–19 Kitchen Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 9, 41 Lobbies, Atriums, Vestibules . . . . . . . . . 15 18
Indoor Tennis Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 22 52 6 Foyers, Narthexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 10
46 1–8 Local Multipliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 5–10
Industrial Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 1 L Lodges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 14
Industrial Buildings, Light & Heavy . . . . 14 14–15 Labor Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 49 42 1–8Loft
44 1–8 47 1–9 (Industrial Mall) Buildings 14 13
Light Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 11 Laboratory Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 17 44 1–8
47 1–10 44 1–8
Industrial Flex Mall Buildings (Lofts) . . . 14 13 Loft Floors, Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 30
School Science Buildings . . . . . . . . . 18 30 Multiple Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 14
44 1–8 48 1–8
Industrial Plants, Miscellaneous . . . . . . 14 39–40 Log Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 30
Laboratory Classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 17 42 1–8
Industrial Pumps and Motors . . . . . . . . 62 1, 4 48 1–8
Industrial Showers & Wash Sinks . . . . . 53 10 Lumber Storage Buildings & Sheds . . . 17 17
Laboratory Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 3 47 1–9
Instructions, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2–12 Lagoons, Manure, Slurry . . . . . . . . . . . 17 43
Measuring a Building . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4, 5 Luxury Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 15–17
Lakes and Ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 8 41 1–8
Quality Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 10–13 Lally Columns (Pipe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 7
Instructions, Calculator Method . . . . . . 10 1–14 Laminar Flow Clean Rooms . . . . . . . . . 44 4 Luxury Boutiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 24
Comparative Cost Tables . . . . . . . . . 98 1, 2 Laminated Trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 3
Cost Multipliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 1 Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 8 M
Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 1–4 Lath Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 23 Mail Boxes and Chutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 6
Effective Story Height . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 8 Laundromats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 25 Mail Processing Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . 14 21
Fire Insurance Exclusions . . . . . . . . 96 1–3 43 1–8 44 1–8
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 1–8 Laundromat Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 6 Maintenance Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 21
Income Valuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 1–6 Laundry & Cleaning Equipment . . . . . . 65 6 48 1–8
Segregated Cost Method . . . . . . . . . 40 1–12 Laundry/Dry Cleaning Stores . . . . . . . . 13 25 Mall Anchor Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 27
Uses of Indexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 1, 2 43 1–8 Malls, Shopping Concourse . . . . . . . . . 13 36

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Mansard Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–48 6, 7 Mortgage Payment Tables . . . . . . . . . . 81 6 P
57 6 Mortuaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 32 Paint Spray Booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 5
Mantels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 5 41 1–8 Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 5
Manual Arts (Shop) Buildings . . . . . . . . 18 16 Mortuary Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 3 Parking Basements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 19, 25
48 1–8 Mosaics, Ceramic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 5 12 20, 32
Manufactured Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 5–9 Motels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 9–13
Manufactured Housing Parks . . . . . . . . 63 3, 4 13 30
Manufacturing Industrials . . . . . . . . . . . 14 13–16 42 1–8 14 33
44 1–8 Cost per Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 37 15 19, 30
Light Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 11 Motel Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 4 16 19
47 1–10 Motors, Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 4 18 11
Map, District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Movable Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 1 Cost Per Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 38
98 10 Moving Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 4 Parking Equipment (Handicap Spaces) 66 3
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 6, 7 Multiple Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 16, 17 Parking Levels, Inter., Under Bldg. . . . . 15 18
Marble, Facing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 7 42 1–8 Parking Lots, Cost Per Space . . . . . . . . 66 3
Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 2 Senior Citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 18, 19 Parking Structures (Parkades) . . . . . . . 14 34
Marinas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 6 42 1–8 Area Requirements, Cost Per Space 14 34
Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 20–23 Parking, Underground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 34
43 1–8 Multipliers, Comparative Cost . . . . . . . . 98 5–36
Market Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 3 Current Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 3 Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 1
Market Value, Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1, 2 Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 5–10 Passenger Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 2–4
Marquees, Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 6 Multipurpose (School) Buildings . . . . . . 18 13 Passenger Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 20
Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 7 48 1–8 Patio Decks and Enclosures . . . . . . . . . 66 2
Masonry Walls, Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 4 Murals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 3 10 7
Material Shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 11 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 19 Pavilions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 2
Materials Storage Buildings & Sheds . . 17 16 46 1–8 16 23
47 1–9 N Paving, Streets and Sidewalks . . . . . . . 66 1
Mausoleums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 32 Yard Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 2
Measurement of Buildings . . . . . . . . . . 3 4, 5 Natatoriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 22
48 1–8 13 30
Mechanical (Boiler) Buildings . . . . . . . . 14 39 14 25
Mezzanines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 19 Swimming Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . 67 7
Narthexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 10 Pedestrian Bridges, Enclosed . . . . . . . . 15 31
Penthouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 19 Open Walkways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 3
Medical Office Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 22, 23 Nursery Shade Canopies . . . . . . . . . . . 13 28
45 1–8 Nurses’ Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 3 67 2
Medical Office Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 65 3 Tunnels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Nursing Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 26
Mega Discount Warehouse Stores . . . . 13 30 31Penthouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 19
45 1–8 10 7
Mega Storage/Dist. Warehouses . . . . . 14 25 O
44 1–8Metal Penthouse Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 3
Buildings, Rigid Frame 64 7 Office Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 13 Percentage Cost Breakdowns . . . . . . . 85 1–5
Quonset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 7 42 1–8 Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 8
Metal Shielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 7 Office Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 17 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 6
Mezzanines, Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 21 45 1–8 Period of Construction (days) . . . . . . . . 85 8
Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 25 Office Building Shells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 34, 35 Personnel Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 4
Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 27 Tenant Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 34, 35 Photo Lab Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 6
64 7 Office Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 2 Photovoltaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 5
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 32 Offices, Modular, In-plant . . . . . . . . . . . 64 8 Physical Education Buildings . . . . . . . . 18 24
18 19 Offices, Relocatable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 33
Multiple Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 16 48 1–8
Office Shed Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 14 Picnic Shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 2
Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 19 47 1–8
Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 19 Pilasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 5, 7
Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 14 Oil Change (Mini-lube) Buildings . . . . . 14 33 41–48 5, 6
School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 25 44 1–8 Piling ......................... 51 4
Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 30 Oil Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 5 Pillow Storage Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 8
Middle Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 10 Oil Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 40 Pipe Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 7
48 1–8 Orchestra Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 22 Pipe, Farm Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 57
Milk Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 39 18 35 Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 2, 3
Milking Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 39 Organs, Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 10 Pipeline, Cross-country . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 6
Miniature Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 2 Ornamentation, Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–48 5, 6 Piping Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 2
Mini-warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 28 55 5, 6 Playground Equipment and Parks . . . . 66 9
44 1–8 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 3 Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 9, 10
Mobile Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 5–9 55 5
Mobile Home Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 1–4 41–48 3, 4
Modular Diners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 19 Storefront . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 5, 7 Pneumatic Tube System . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 5
Molding and Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 2 Outline, Calculator Method . . . . . . . . . . 10 1–14 43 8
Monitor Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 6 Outline, Segregated Cost Method . . . . 40 1–12 45 3
44 7 Outpatient (Surgical) Centers . . . . . . . . 15 25 Pole Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 7
Monumental Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . 10 7 45 1–8 Police Stations (Jails) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 33

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45 1–8 Refrigerated Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 4, 5 Rubble, Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 7
Pool Enclosure Buildings 11 23 Refrigeration, Cold Storage . . . . . . . . . 58 1 RV Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 2
41 1–8 Reinforced Concrete Columns . . . . . . . 51 3, 7
67 7 Reinforced Concrete Walls . . . . . . . . . . 55 3 S
Natatoriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 22 Relocatable Classrooms & Offices . . . . 18 15, 33 Safe Deposit Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 5
Ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 7, 8, 11 Remaining Life Estimates . . . . . . . . . . . 97 1 Salvage Value, Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 97 18
Porches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 40 Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 16–18 Same-day Surgical Centers . . . . . . . . . 15 25
Post Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 21, 22 Research & Development Bldgs. . . . . . 14 16 45 1–8
44 1–8 (Engineering Industrials) . . . . . . . . . . 44 1–8
Reservoirs, Surface Tanks . . . . . . . . . . 61 3 Sanitariums
Potato Storage Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . 17 21 (Convalescent Hospitals) . . . . . . . . . 15 26
47 1–9 Residence Halls (Dormitories) . . . . . . . 11 14
Poultry Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 45–48 41 1–8 45 1–8
47 1–9 Residences, Multiple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 14–18 Satellite Dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 6
Power Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 40 42 1–8 Sauna Baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 7
Power Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 1–3 Residences, Single Family . . . . . . . . . . 12 24–30 12 41
62 4 42 1–8 Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 5
Pre-engineered Metal Buildings . . . . . . 64 7 Residential Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 17 Sawtooth Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 6
Prefabricated Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 25 Residential Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 4 44 7
Residential Equipment (Furniture) . . . . 65 4 Scales, Animal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 27
Booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 15 Residential Garages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 35
64 7–9 Residential Greenhouses . . . . . . . . . . . 64 6 17 37, 43, 48
Pressure Tanks, Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 8 Resort Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 15, 36, 37 Platform, Truck and R.R. Track . . . . 17 55
Privacy Curtains, Gym Floor . . . . . . . . . 65 7 Rest Homes School Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 11
Hospital Beds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 3 (Convalescent Hospitals) . . . . . . . . . 15 26 Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 9–36
Propane Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 8 45 1–8 48 1–8
Property Classification Rating . . . . . . . . 81 4 Restaurants, Cafeterias . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 15 Science (Lab.) Buildings, College . . . . . 18 30
Public Address System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 6 Banquet Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 19 48 1–8
Public Buildings (Governmental) . . . . . 15 30, 31 Dining Atriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 16 Scoreboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 5
45 1–8 Fast Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 17 Screen Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 2
Public Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1 Playrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 16 67 7
Pumps, Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 8 Modular Diners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 19 Screening Rooms (Home Theater) . . . . 12 41
Jet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 57 Snack Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 18 Sculptures, Brass and Stone . . . . . . . . 66 7
Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 1 Table Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 14 Sea Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 4
Vertical Turbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 57 Truck Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 16 Security Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 1
Purlins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 2 Restaurants, All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 1–8 Secure Storage Modular Sheds . . . . . . 17 25
Restaurant (Snack Bar) Equipment . . . 65 8
Q Restroom Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 21 Security Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 4
Quality of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 11 48 1–8 Bars and Shutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 7
Quantity or Development Construction . 99 1 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 4 Seed Processing Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 17 24
Quonset Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 13, 26, 29 Retail Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 26 47 1–9
64 7 43 1–8 Segregated Costs, Explanation . . . . . . 40 1–12
Retail Store Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 9 Seismic Retrofit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 11
R Retaining Walls (Foundation Walls) . . . 51 2 Senior Clubhouse Centers . . . . . . . . . . 11 30
Racquetball Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 21 Retention Tanks (Catch Basins) . . . . . 66 1 41 1–8
46 1–8 Storm Water Management . . . . . . . . 66 11 Senior Citizen & Assist. Living Multiples 12 18–21
Cost per Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 26 Retirement Community Complexes . . . 12 22–23 (Three stories or fewer) . . . . . . . . 42 1–8
Racquetball Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 7 42 1–8 Homes for the Elderly . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 13
12 34 Rigid Frame Steel Buildings . . . . . . . . . 64 5 (Three stories or more) . . . . . . . . . 41 1–8
Radiant Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 1, 3 Roadside Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 23 Row Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 33
Radio and TV (Broadcasting) Stations . 14 19 43 1–8 42 1–8
44 1–8 Roller Skating Rinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 21 Septic Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 10
Radio and TV Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 6 46 1–8
Roofs and Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 1–6 System Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 49
Rafters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 1 41–48 6, 7 Service Centers (Industrials, Eng.) . . . 14 16
Railing, Exterior Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 2 Roof Hatches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 5 44 1–8
Railroad Spurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 3 Roof Shapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 6 Service Stations, Booths, Food Marts . 64 1, 2
Rammed-earth Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 30 Roof Slope Multipliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 1 Service Station Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 64 3
42 1–8 Roof Top, Courtyard Deck . . . . . . . . . . 11 19 Sewage Disposal, Individual . . . . . . . . . 53 10
Ramps, Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 2 Parking Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 30
Portable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 2 Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 40
Sports Court Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 20 Shapes, Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 6
Recreational (Pool) Enclosures . . . . . . 11 29 Roof Trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 3
41 1–8 Sheathing, Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 4
Rooming Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 28 Shed Office Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 14
67 7 41 1–8
Recreational Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 1–7 Row Houses (Town Houses) . . . . . . . . 12 31 47 1–9
Recreational Vehicle Parks . . . . . . . . . . 63 2 Senior Citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 32 Sheds ......................... 17 12–18, 24–45
Rectories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 28 Urban Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 33 47 1–9
41 1–8 42 1–8 63 9
Recycling Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 39 Row Houses (High-rise) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 33 Sheep Barns and Sheds . . . . . . . . . . . 17 44
Redwood Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 4 41 1–8 47 1–9

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Sheet Piling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 4 Special Need Housing (Group Care) . . 11 29 T
Ship and Boat Docks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 6 41 1–8 Table of Contents, Section Reference . 2 1–3
Shipping Dock Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 65 12 Sports Arenas, Cost per Seat . . . . . . . . 16 26 Tables, Building Cost Breakdown . . . . . 85 1–5
Shipping Docks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 27 Sports Courts, Tennis, Handball, etc. . . 67 7
Sports Equipment, Indoor . . . . . . . . . . . 65 7 Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 16–18
Shooting (Firing) Range Building . . . . . 15 31 Insulation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . 85 6
Indoor Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 34 Outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 9
Sprinkler Systems, Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 35 Percentage of Completion . . . . . . . . 85 3
Outdoor Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 9 Typical Building Lives . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 4–9
Shopping Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 33–38 12 39
13 39 Typical Floor Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 8
Tenant Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 31–32
Shopping Malls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 36 14 36 Weights and Measures . . . . . . . . . . . 61 1
Shower Buildings, School . . . . . . . . . . . 18 22 15 36 Tanks, Bolted Steel (A.P.I.) . . . . . . . . . . 61 5
16 24 Concrete, Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 3
48 1–8 18 36
Bath Houses, Residential . . . . . . . . . 12 24 Elevated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 3
41–48 3 Fabric Pillow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 8
Showers, Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 10 Cost per Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 11
Showrooms (Vehicular/Boat) . . . . . . . . 14 31 Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 55
Lawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 8 Fiberglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 5, 6
44 1–8 Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 36
Showroom Warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 29 47 1–9 Galvanized Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 4
43 1–8 Stacks, Industrial Chimneys . . . . . . . . . 62 5 Grain Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 54
Shuffleboard Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 7 Stadiums, Cost per Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 4 Horizontal Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 6
Shutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 7 Stage Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 10 Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 6, 7
Sidewalk Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 4 Stained-glass Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 1, 2 Liquid Manure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 43
Sidewall Curtains and Shutters . . . . . . 17 58 Stairs, Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–48 5, 6 Lives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 1
Signs, Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 6 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 1 Milk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 39
Service Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 3 Standby Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 3 Pressure, Propane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 8
Scoreboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 5 Standpipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 12 Reservoirs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 3
Silos, Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 53 Steam Generators, Residential . . . . . . . 53 9 Slurry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 43
Single-family Residences . . . . . . . . . . . 12 24–30 Steel Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 7 Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 4
42 1–8 Steel Columns and Beams . . . . . . . . . . 51 8 Underground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 5
Sink and Counter Tops . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 4 Steel Joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 2 Tank Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 10
Sinks, Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 10 Steeples, Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 5 Vaulted Aboveground . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 4
Site Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 2 Stepped Balconies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 9, 12, 13
46 2 Vertical Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 6
Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–48 1 18 28–29 Watering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 37, 48, 57
51 2 48 2 Welded Steel (A.P.I.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 5
Skate Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 9 Steps, Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 2 Welded Steel, Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 3
Skating Rink Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 20–21 Stonework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 7 Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 4
46 1–8 Storage Buildings, Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 12, 26–27 Taverns (Bars) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 13
Ice Rinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 4 47 1–9 43 1–8
46 3 64 7 Technical Trades Buildings ......... 18 28
Ski Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 3 Storage Sheds, Tool and Yard . . . . . . . 17 12, 25 48 1–8
Skilled Nursing Convalescent Hospitals 15 26 63 9 Telephone Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 39
Skylights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 5 Storage Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 1–8 Telephone Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 6
Skyway Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 31 Storage Warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 26 Telephone Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 4
Slant-wall Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 11–44 Mega Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 25
44 1–8 Temples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 2
Slurry Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 43 Tenant Improvements, Industrial . . . . . . 14 35
Snack Bars (Concession Stands) . . . . . 13 18 Store Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 9
43 1–8 Storefronts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 3–6 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 34, 35
Restroom Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 21 Stores, Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 26 Residential, High-Rise . . . . . . . . . . . 11 20–21
Snow-melting Heat Systems . . . . . . . . . 66 2 43 1–8 Low-Rise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 17,19,21,23
Soda Fountain Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 65 8 Storm Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1 Retail Shopping Centers . . . . . . . . . . 13 32, 38
12 41 Storm Shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 37 Tennis Court Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 22
Soft Modular Play Systems . . . . . . . . . 66 5 Stormwater Management . . . . . . . . . . . 66 11 46 1–8
Soil Stabilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 2 Story Height Multipliers, Explanation . . 10 8 Tennis Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 7
Street Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1 Terminals, Commuter (Passenger) . . . . 14 20
Solar, Hot Water Heating . . . . . . . . . . . 53 9 Subdivision Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1
Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 6 44 1–8
Sun Shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 34 T-hangars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 30
Space Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 2 Sunday Schools & Classrooms . . . . . . 16 8, 11
Swimming Pool Equipment . . . . . . . . 66 6 46 1–8 44 1–8
Sound Stages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 39 Supermarkets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 20 Theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 12, 13
Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 6 Swimming Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 6–7 46 1–8
Space Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–48 6, 7 46, 48 3 Cost per Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 26
57 2 Swimming Pool Enclosures . . . . . . . . . 67 7 Theaters, Drive-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 5
Space Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 1 11 29 Theater Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 10
Space Planning Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 1–14 Switchgear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 1 Tile Ceramic or Quarry, Floor . . . . . . . . 52 2
Spas and Hot Tubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 6 Synthetic Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 3 41–48 2

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Tire Recapping Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 65 5 V Water Wells, Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 10

Tobacco Barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 19 Valuation, Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 1–6 Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 57
47 1–9 Value, Approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1
Toilet Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 1 Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Waterproofing, Floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–48 1, 2
Toll Booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 9 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2, 3 Foundations (below grade) . . . . . . . . 51 3
Toolshed Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 12 Value, Salvage Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 97 18
Vault Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 5 Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 5
Towers, Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 31
Vaults, Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 5 41–48 5, 6
Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 9
45 2
46 8 Vegetable Storage Buildings . . . . . . . . . 17 21 Waterscaping (Ponds, Streams, Falls) 66 8
Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 29 47 1–9
Towers, Radio and TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 6 Weatherstripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 6
Vending Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 7
Towers, Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 4 Venetian Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 7 Weights and Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 1
Town Houses or Row Houses . . . . . . . 12 31–34 Ventilating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 5 Wharves and Docks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 6
42 1–8 41–48 3–4
Traffic Control Posts, Interior . . . . . . . . 65 1 Windmills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 57
Trailer Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 1–4 Vents, Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 5 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 7
Transit Warehouses (Truck Terminals) . 14 23 Vertical Wheelchair Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 4
Vestibules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 18 Window Washing Platform Lifts . . . . . . 58 4
44 1–8
Veterinary Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 28 Wine Captains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 41
Trash Compactor, Commercial . . . . . . . 62 6
45 1–8
Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 41 Vinyl Fences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 5 Vaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 41
Trash Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 4 Visitor Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 15
Trench Silos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 56 Winery Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 24
46 1–8
Truck Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 55 W Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 2
Truck Stop Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 16 Walk-in Cold Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 1 Wood Beams and Columns . . . . . . . . . 51 7
Truck (Drive-Thru) Washes . . . . . . . . . . 64 5 Walk-up Teller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 5
Truck Well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 27 Walks, Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 4 Architectural Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 8
Trusses, Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 3 Wall Insulation, Cold Storage . . . . . . . . 58 1 Wood Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 2
41–48 6–8 Walls, Built-up Cost Examples . . . . . . . 55 2
Effective Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 8 Wood Foundation, Treated . . . . . . . . . . 42 1
Tunnels, Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 31
Tunnels, Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 3 Exterior and Basement . . . . . . . . . . . 41–48 4–6 51 3
Turbine Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 57 Exterior and Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 1–7
52 1 Wood Sheathing, Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 4
Turf, Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 3
Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 4 Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 4
Turkey Barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 45 Retaining Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 3
Sea Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 4 Wood Sills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 7
U Yard Fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 4, 5
Underground Parking Structures . . . . . 14 34 Wood Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 4
Warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 23–28
Underground Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 5 44 1–8 Wrought-iron Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 4
Tank Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 10 Warehouse Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 12
Underground Walkways . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 31 Wash Racks, Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . 64 4 X
Under Building (Intermediate) Pkg . . . . 15 18 Wash Sinks, Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 10
Waste Reclamation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 39, 43 X-ray Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 3
University Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 20–32
48 1–8 Waste Transfer Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . 14 39 Lead Lining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 1
Unusual Building Conditions . . . . . . . . . 99 1 Water Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 8
Water Fountains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 7 45 7
Urban Row Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 28
Water Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 9
Utility Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 11–12, 26
Water Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 10 Y
47 1–9
Water Slides & Spray Parks . . . . . . . . . 67 2
64 5 Yardarms, Flagpoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 3
Swimming Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 6
Utilities, Subdivision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 1 Water Softeners and Filtration . . . . . . . 53 9 Yard Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 2–9
Utility Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 3 Water Systems, Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 57
Utility Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 2 63 9
Water Tanks and Towers . . . . . . . . . . . 61 3, 4
Utility Tunnels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 3 Water Treatment Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 40 Yurts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 36

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CONCEPTS OF VALUE Whichever approach is used, the Marshall Valuation Service, used in accordance with the
accompanying instructions, will give a sound basis derived from factual cost data obtained from
The Marshall Valuation Service is designed primarily as a guide to the determination of the construction marketplace.
Replacement Cost as an approach to value. In addition, typical lives of structures and MARKET VALUE
components, a guide to capitalization of income, the Marshall & Swift building and equipment cost Through appraisal instruction, court decisions, insurance contracts and government regulation or
indexes and comparative cost multipliers and several other guidelines to value are included. statutory law, the basis of all valuation is coming more and more to be market value. Many market
value definitions have been brought forth in an effort to find a universally accepted one that would
In establishing concepts of value, the first criterion of the reliability of any concept is its best satisfy the needs of a number of groups within the various industries.
supportability. It should allow the estimate of value to be based on logical evidence and actual An ideal definition might be that market value would be the average selling price, in cash or other
fact which can be supported by documentation. All items considered as indicators of value must defined terms, of an infinite number of identical property interests sold at the same effective date
of appraisal in a freely competitive market, but this is a hypothesis which can never exist;
have a firm foundation in fact. Therefore, replacement or reproduction cost figures used in
therefore the following is a somewhat expanded economic definition currently agreed upon by
valuation should be established by the action and reaction of the market and should reflect all agencies that regulate federal financial institutions in the U.S.:
factors that go into that market. Fair market value and market value are synonymous and are defined as the most
probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under
Marshall & Swift’s costs are based on actual end costs of structures to the user. Therefore, they
all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and
reflect typical labor efficiency, cost of money, fees and many other items which are not included knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in
in just the basic costs of labor and materials. They are designed to give accurate present-day this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of
title from seller to buyer under the conditions described below.
replacement or reproduction costs which will form a sound foundation for the cost approach
ELEMENTS OF MARKET VALUE
to value.
1. A buyer and a seller are typically motivated, both solvent and willing to effect an exchange
APPROACHES TO VALUE of property for money, both having a reasonable knowledge of the uses and possibilities of
the property.
In appraisal literature and in appraisal reports, three approaches to value are nearly always mentioned:
2. Both parties are well informed or well advised and acting in what they consider to be their
COST APPROACH MARKET APPROACH INCOME APPROACH best interests. Reasonable knowledge of the possible uses of the property means
knowledge of circumstances, facts and conditions which informed people who deal in that
Actually, in appraising for market value, the Market Approach is primary, no matter which other type of property would generally know.
approach is used. Because of this, all data in the Marshall Valuation Service is being continuously 3. A freely competitive market is one where buyers and sellers may determine and consider all
updated with actual costs of construction. elements of value and where substitute properties compete for buyers in the market. Neither
buyer nor seller should be under any compulsion to buy or sell.
If the Income Approach is used, the market must be studied to determine fair yield rates, fair rents
4. Market value is value in exchange to persons generally and based on the most profitable
and expenses and remaining life expectancy, so this approach is actually subsidiary to the use to persons generally. It does not assume inferior or superior management. This general
Market Approach. person who might buy must exist or reasonably be expected to exist in the future, either
among the hundreds for whose money a small tract home might compete or the one
If the Cost Approach is used, the market should be studied to determine actual up-to-date costs corporate person who might consider buying a specialized plant. It must not be a mythical
of structures, which is why the Marshall Valuation Service is based on end costs of buildings to or hypothetical person.
the buyer or owner. Also, in the Cost Approach, the market must be studied for depreciation, for 5. A reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market to allow the buyers and sellers
to find each other and negotiate. This time varies with properties and economic conditions
factors causing obsolescence and as part of a residual approach in an estimate of land value.
and may be a month or two for an average house or many months or years for a large
The Marshall Valuation Service is also used in adjusting sales prices for market comparisons. specialized industry.

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6. Payment is made in terms of cash in United States dollars or in terms of financial CAPRICE VALUE – Price to a particular buyer over and above value to persons generally, due
arrangements comparable thereto. Money, according to many court decisions, does not to individual caprice or fancy. Not a value concept.
necessarily mean cash, but may be the equivalent under financing which is conventional for CASH VALUE – Also called full cash value or actual cash value. Defined by many courts as
the time, place and type of property. synonymous with market value. Many courts have accepted the term as meaning cash or its
7. The price represents the normal consideration for the property sold, unaffected by special equivalent under such financing as is conventional for the time, location and type of property.
or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. COMPARATIVE VALUE – Value by comparison. Poor terminology for the comparative sales or
8. The appraiser, except when he is himself a buyer or seller, has no weight in the determination market approach to value.
of market value. He is a neutral interpreter and estimator of market action and reaction. CONDEMNATION VALUE – A poor term to cover a denial of market value as a fair basis of
9. Value exists because of want. All goods in the market compete for the buyer’s dollars, and adjudication, thus permitting a value in excess of the price which the property would bring in the
open market.
he buys according to his desires or want, which may or may not have a relation to utility
or need. DEPRECIATED VALUE – Often used to describe cost less a single form of depreciation, or used
synonymously with sound value, or with replacement cost less depreciation. A very nebulous term
Valuators performing appraisal services that may be subject to litigation are cautioned to seek the
and purely a cost concept which is frequently related to book value.
exact legal definition of market value in the jurisdiction or industry in which the services are
being performed. ECONOMIC VALUE – Usually used to describe the result of a capitalization approach to value,
and more properly an indicator of value. See Section 81.
KINDS OF VALUE
EQUITY VALUE – Market value less all encumbrances on the property.
In addition to market value, many other value classifications are in use: some commonly used,
FACE VALUE – The stated worth of a note, insurance policy, mortgage, etc., synonymous to par
some local in character, some obsolescent, some used as devices to cover deviations from
value in capital stocks.
market value for individual purposes and some used to conform to the particular type of appraisal
desired by the client. FAIR VALUE – Usually synonymous with market value. A contraction of fair market value.
Sometimes used to cover a deviation from market value.
The following list of definitions of concepts of value gives the most used terms and definitions
based on a consensus of material on the subject. The appraiser may never use any of these FORCED SALE VALUE – Implies that the willing seller and/or the reasonable length of time are
concepts, but he should know them in case of any encounter. missing from the marketplace, actually a price concept.
AMENITY VALUE – A value over and above that attributable to cost or rental, usually attributed GOING CONCERN VALUE – Value of property as a part of a going concern, including as part of the
to the intangible amenities of ownership, such as pride of possession, comfort, security, etc. value of the entire business, the patents, goodwill, etc. Also going business value or market value.
INHERITANCE VALUE – A concept that valuation for inheritance tax is different from market
ANTIQUE VALUE – Value due to age, such as that due to old craftsmanship or historical
value. No legal or ethical basis, except where the death of a principal may affect the value of
significance.
an enterprise.
APPRAISED VALUE – The appraiser’s opinion of value, poor terminology when used to mean
INSURABLE VALUE – Value used by insurance companies as the basis for insurance. Often
market value.
considered to be replacement or reproduction cost plus allowances for debris removal or
ASSESSED VALUE – The value at which a property is carried on the tax rolls. Also taxable value. demolition less deterioration and noninsurable items. Sometimes cash value or market value, but
BOOK VALUE – The value of an asset as shown on books of account. Usually historical cost less often entirely a cost concept.
a reserve for depreciation. INTANGIBLE VALUE – Value of a going concern in excess of the value of the tangible assets,
CAPITALIZED VALUE – Value determined by discounting estimated net income over the due to intangible assets such as goodwill, superior management, etc.
anticipated life of the property. Also known as economic value. Not a value concept but an INTRINSIC VALUE – Value of a tangible asset based on the objective theory of appraisal, which
indicator of value by the income approach. holds that value is inherent in the object. A cost concept.

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INVESTMENT VALUE – Value due to utility or yield, marketability and self-liquidity, or the ability RENTAL VALUE – Synonymous to fair rental value, fair gross income and fair rents. The rent
to amortize the investment. which a lessee would pay and a lessor would accept, neither being under any compulsion to
agree to the rental contract.
LEASEHOLD VALUE – Value of a fair rent in excess of the contractual rent.
SALVAGE VALUE – An expected price for all or part of structure or equipment to be moved and used
LIFE-CYCLE VALUE – Value determined by economic analysis of alternate design decisions elsewhere for a different purpose, or at a forecast date of retirement. May be scrap or junk value. A
(i.e., conventional heating vs. solar, fire sprinklers vs. higher insurance premiums, etc.) which net sum over and above the cost of removal and sale, which may be zero or even a negative. Should
takes into account all anticipated costs of each alternative during the life of the building or be reestimated periodically during an item’s service life as market demands dictate.
component (maintenance, energy usage, salvage value, tax credits, etc.) rather than only the
SCARCITY VALUE – Excess value over market value due to a demand which exceeds supply.
initial cost.
It may reflect a time lag in substitution or entrepreneurs’ profit.
LOAN VALUE – A value which lending institutions will accept as a basis for a mortgage or trust
SOUND VALUE – Cost less physical deterioration. A cost concept.
deed. A nebulous value defined differently by various lending institutions. An underwriting
concept, not value. SPECULATIVE VALUE – Value due to the prospect of favorable changes in use or demand.
Such prospect should have a firm basis.
MAXIMUM VALUE – The top of a range of value. A price concept based on the maximum
expectable price. STABILIZED VALUE – Value reflecting a long-range conservative expectancy and as such, an
underwriting concept.
NET VALUE – Net worth, or a bookkeeping term reflecting book value of assets less the value of
liabilities. In fixed assets, cost less depreciation or amortization as reflected in the account books. UNIT VALUE – Market value expressed in units of measurement such as value per front foot.
OWNER VALUE – Value to the owner. May or may not be market value. USE VALUE – Value a property has for a specific use. Usually an excess value over market value
due to the amenities of special-purpose ownership or special design characteristics.
PHYSICAL VALUE – Cost less physical deterioration. A cost and not a value concept.
WARRANTED VALUE – Generally used synonymously with appraised value. May or may not be
PLOTTAGE VALUE – The increase in value due to combining two or more parcels to allow a market value.
higher use.
From the preceding definitions, it may be seen that a great many of the so-called values are not
POTENTIAL VALUE – A value expected if and when future developments or actions have been values at all, since the criteria of value are utility and scarcity and the proof of utility is the ability
completed. Not a value concept but may serve as an indicator of value by discounting. to satisfy needs and wants.
PRESENT VALUE – A poor term when used synonymously with present worth. Properly used to Value must be recognized as a very real thing; however, it is not an exact figure. It is a range,
indicate a basis for rate-making purposes of public utilities. either wide or narrow, depending on the data available to the appraiser, his diligence in
assembling and collating the data, and his intelligence, judgment, and honesty in interpreting
PUBLIC INTEREST VALUE – A value concept in which governmental agencies specify a highest the data.
and best use of public lands for purposes of preservation and conservation. Does not conform to
market value, where a purely noneconomic use is recognized. Some properties may have little or no market value, although their owner value and utility to the
owner may be quite high. Examples of these are the service properties such as churches,
REAL VALUE – Also true value, dollar value and other terms which are often poorly used to schools, courthouses, etc.
indicate a value different from market value.
In the Marshall Valuation Service, we do not deal with values per se, but with primarily
REMAINDER VALUE – Value of the remaining property after a partial taking. Market value of the replacement or reproduction costs, which may be used in many ways including use as an
remainder. approach to value.

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MEASURING A BUILDING MEASUREMENT OF HEIGHT
Some intangible aspects of building appraisal require judgment, but the measurements of a To effectively use the costs given in the Calculator Section of this manual, it is necessary to
building are not in this category. The size of a building is something very tangible and easily determine the average height of each story. This is easily accomplished by measuring the total
determined, either from plans or by measurement. An appraiser who makes a mistake in height of the building and dividing by the number of stories. The height of a building must also be
measuring or computing the size of a building will not inspire the confidence of his client, no
measured to properly modify and apply some of the costs given in the Segregated Cost Section
matter how careful he is otherwise.
of the manual. Note that parapets are disregarded in measuring the average height per story. See
There are a number of kinds of tapes as well as other measuring devices. Most experienced Section 10 for further discussion on height measurement and effective height calculations.
appraisers use a steel or woven metallic tape. Wheel devices must be closely checked and
The following figures illustrate several methods of measuring building height:
carefully used. Caution must be exercised with both steel and metallic tapes around electricity.
1 From the roof, by lowering a tape.
2 Measuring down stairwells or similar vertical openings.
3 Measuring ceiling heights and adding for any additional thickness above the finished ceiling
such as floor or roof and supporting structure.
4 By counting the number of brick or concrete block courses in masonry buildings and
multiplying by the actual measurements of one or more courses.
When measuring a building, a hook may be used on the end of the tape to act as an anchor at
one corner of the building, the tape is then drawn taut across the wall being measured and the
measurement noted. This procedure is continued until all wall measurements around the
perimeter of the building have been taken. As he proceeds, the appraiser should draw each wall
to scale on suitable graph paper, placing the dimensions on the drawing at the same time. When
the scale drawing is completed, the end of the last line drawn should return exactly to the point
of beginning. If the last line goes past, or does not connect with the point of beginning, an error
has been made in either measuring or drawing. By drawing the building in the field, the appraiser
can check his measurements immediately and avoid the possibility of having to make another trip
to remeasure the building. He can also add the horizontal and vertical dimensions recorded, to
see that the totals equal the overall dimensions.
When a wall is difficult to approach and measure directly because of obstacles or corners to which
the hook will not anchor securely, an ice pick or large nail can often be driven into the ground a
few feet out, in line with the extension of the wall and used as an anchor.

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MEASURING hEIGhT
h
H=Ax
a"
H = Height of wall
A = Distance from eye to wall
a = Distance from eye to ruler
h = Distance on ruler
For example . . . substituting

in the formula above:
21"
H = 90' x
27"
H = 70'
NUMBER OF STORIES RECORDING DATA

The number of stories in a high-rise building will make some difference in cost. As the During the process of measuring the building, the appraiser should record all data concerning
dimensions and such data on the exterior as would indicate type of construction, quality and
number of stories increases, additional cost is incurred in raising materials, equipment and
maintenance. These notes should include wall thickness and materials, fenestration, description
personnel to upper levels, and in some cases, wages will have a high-rise increment. Also, of storefronts and a listing of miscellaneous exterior items and their condition.
as the number of stories increases, structural frame members become larger to support the Recording all exterior data at the time of measurement will lead to better work quality and may
save a return trip to the building for verification of building characteristics.
higher loads and stresses inherent in a taller building. Both the Calculator and the
There is no substitute for accurate field work, either in measuring a building or in gathering
Segregated Cost Methods have appropriate modifications to adjust the basic costs for
economic or market data. Many buildings will require more than a casual exterior examination to
differences caused by the number of stories. determine the construction class and quality, and an interior inspection must be made.

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March 2011 MARShALL VALUATION SERVICE
COMPUTING IRREGULAR AREAS
PARALLELOGRAM
A quadrilateral having its opposite sides parallel.
AREA = b x h
The altitude (h) of a parallelogram or trapezoid is the perpendicular distance between the parallel
sides.
FIG. 1
TRAPEZOID
A quadrilateral having two and only two sides parallel.
AREA = h x ½ (b+c) AREA COMPUTATIONS

FIG. 1
A....................... 60 x 20 = 1,200
B....................... 110 x 30 = 3,300
C....................... 50 x 10 = 500
D....................... 40 x 20 = 800
TRIANGLE Total Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,800 sq. ft.
A three-sided polygon.
AREA = ½ (b x h)
IRREGULAR POLYGONS
The area of irregular polygons can be determined by dividing the area into the above shapes and FIG. 2 FIG. 3
adding the areas of the parts.
AREA COMPUTATIONS
AREA = ½ (a x b)
+ c x ½ (b+d) FIG. 2 FIG. 3
+ ½ (e x d)
A = ½ (20 x 40) = 400 sq. ft. A = ½ (70 x 40) = 1,400 sq. ft.
B= 50 x 40 = 2,000 sq. ft. B = ½ (50 x 40) = 1,000 sq. ft.
Total Area = 2,400 sq. ft. Total Area = 2,400 sq. ft.

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SQUARE FOOT METHOD INTRODUCTION foot cost. The square foot figures must be divided by the base height given for the section before
being applied to a cubic foot cost.
The Calculator Method gives average square meter and square and cubic foot costs for typical
buildings. These costs are divided into eight sections (11 through 18), each dealing with a major If elevators are found in a building not marked with an asterisk, add the cost as a lump sum from
occupancy group. Refinements are given on the last page or pages of each section, so that the base the refinement pages or from the detailed costs found in Section 58. Care must be exercised when
cost can be modified to fit buildings different from the standard descriptions. If further refinements using square foot costs where building sizes may fall outside a normal range of area served.
are needed, the Segregated Cost Sections or Unit-in-Place Cost Sections may be used to adjust
the cost factor. Basement and mezzanine costs do not allow for elevators. Where elevator stops are found, add
the cost per stop as a lump sum from the refinement pages, or see Section 58.
Costs are classified by class and quality of construction. Buildings typical of a certain quality have
many characteristics in common. For example, a Good Quality building will usually have good SPRINKLERS
quality roofing so modifications for roof differences on a quality classified building are seldom
Basic building costs do not allow for sprinkler systems. Where sprinkler systems are found, price
necessary. The following are the most important square meter and square and cubic foot cost
them from the refinement pages or the corresponding Segregated Cost Section. A further
modifications. Many other modifications are possible but since they are seldom cost-important,
and usually require considerable additional time to count and measure, they have been omitted discussion can be found in Section 40 and the Glossary, Section 90.
from the Calculator Method which is designed to be a fairly rapid cost system.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS
The base cost refinements found at the end of each Calculator Section or on the cost pages, which
Base costs are given for buildings of three stories or less. For buildings having more floors (not
are applied when the building being appraised varies from the general description, are as follows:
counting basements), a recommended percentage adjustment is shown on the cost pages. This
increased cost is the net of increased frame weight, construction difficulty, high-rise wages, etc.,
HEATING AND COOLING
less savings from shorter heating and plumbing runs, a single roof, etc. This added cost is applied
Each heating and cooling base cost is an average cost for the entire building described, as installed to all floors including basements, regardless of occupancy. In using the standard form, it is applied
in a moderate climate. To adjust to the climate and the type of heat used, take the difference as a multiplier equal to one plus the percentage increase, which is included in the refinement
between the average cost of the type found in the subject building as listed for the proper cost range
notes on the bottom of each calculator cost page.
or climate, and the cost of the type listed in the “Heat” column of the cost pages as found under
“Moderate Climate”, and add or subtract from the base cost. A general climate map is shown on the HEIGHT
back pages of Section 85. If only a portion of the building is heated or cooled, then a prorated
amount is to be used. All base costs are given for a base story height which is chosen to require the least modification
for all buildings in the occupancy group. This base height and a story height multiplier table for
The cost ranges – low, “Mild”; average, “Moderate”; and high cost “Extreme” – for the heating and
square foot, square meter and cubic foot costs are given on the refinements pages. For further
cooling systems found in each section are based on the capacity, complexity and typical occupancy
discussion of height measurement, see Page 8 and Section 3.
load for each of the major occupancy groups listed. The lowest priced installations would normally
be in a mild climate (down to 30°F), while the highest priced systems would be found in the best SIZE AND SHAPE
buildings in an extreme cold (down to -30°F) or hot, humid climate with respect to air conditioning.
A further discussion can be found in Section 40, and the definitions in the Glossary, Section 90. In The major effect that variation in size and shape of a building has on the square foot or meter
selecting a proper cost for basement heating, it is important to remember that a minimal number of cost is due to the variation in the proportion of exterior wall area to floor area. To adjust for this
outlets would be incidental to the overall cost of the system. When supplemental perimeter heat is variation in cost, an average “Floor Area/Perimeter” table is provided giving a multiplier for various
found, the primary system might be priced as “Average” with the perimeter at “Low”, or the primary floor area and wall perimeter ratios. Most buildings being appraised will not have the exact area
system may be priced only at a “High Cost” range to account for the supplemental costs involved. and perimeter shown on the table, so some interpolation is necessary. Usually the multiplier can
be approximated accurately enough without a detailed interpolation. An example of a two-way
ELEVATORS
interpolation is shown on Page 9.
The standard building description indicates, by an asterisk in the mechanical column, that an
allowance was made for elevators. If no elevator is found in a building of a type marked with an In multistory buildings, use the average floor area and the average perimeter to enter the Floor
asterisk, subtract the elevator factor found on the cost pages from the base square meter or square Area/Perimeter table, and the average story height for the story height multiplier.

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COMMENTS AND EXPLANATIONS The number of stories (three) is our base figure, so our multiplier on Line 18 is 1.000. The 11-foot
average story height is more than the 10 foot base, so the correct multiplier, 1.027, is taken from the
The costs in the Calculator Sections are averages of detailed estimates, actual cost breakdowns
table (Figure 5) and entered on Line 19. Entering the Floor Area/Perimeter table (Figure 5) with the
and total end costs of many actual construction projects. These costs are assembled into groups by
average floor area, 5,000 square feet, and the average perimeter, 300 feet, we find a multiplier of
typical occupancy and general quality, and each is adjusted to fit the base description, but the only
.984, which is entered on Line 20. Lines 18, 19 and 20 are multiplied together, and the answer, 1.011,
items adjusted are those outlined on the previous page. All other construction components are
is placed on Line 21. Line 17 is then multiplied by Line 21, and the answer, $113.40, which is the
considered as commensurate with the general quality of the building. A number of construction
refined square foot cost, is entered on Line 22.
components affect the total cost of a building and taking them all into consideration would entail a
complete, detailed estimate. The refinements discussed on Page 1 are provided as the ones that
have the most significant effect on the total cost of the building. They are all modifications that can
The current cost multiplier entered on Line 23 is found in the Monthly Green Supplement, Section
be considered and computed readily, and this system provides an accurate estimate in a reasonably
99, Page 3. For the example, it is assumed to be 1.02 (Figure 6). The local multiplier is found in
short time. For those who wish to give more detailed consideration to additional construction
Section 99, Pages 5 through 10, and is assumed to be 1.05 for the example (Figure 7). This is
components, we suggest the use of the Segregated Cost Method, Sections 40 through 48, or further
entered on Line 24. The current cost multipliers, sent out each month, adjust the costs to current
refinement of their approach by using various Unit-in-Place costs found in Sections 51 through 58.
figures, and the local multipliers, sent quarterly, adjust the costs for local differences.
Line 22 is multiplied by Lines 23 and 24 to give the final square foot cost on Line 25, and this is
multiplied by the total square footage of the floor area, which is entered on Line 26 from the back
of the form. The answer, $1,821,750, is placed on Line 27. In the example there were no Lump-
sum additions, so Line 28 is left blank, and the sum of Lines 27 and 28 is entered on Line 29 as
the replacement cost.
EXAMPLE
Line 30, percentage of depreciation, is a matter of judgment based on the appraiser's inspection
A filled-in field form and sample pages from which the prices and refinements in the example are of the property and examination of the factors influencing depreciation, including all forms of
taken are shown in Figures 1 through 13. A more detailed example begins on Page 10.
deterioration and obsolescence, and using Section 97 as a guide. In the example, depreciation for
a life expectancy of 55 years and an effective age of 11 years was 5% (Figures 8 and 9), and this
The subject building used in the example is a three-story, Good Quality, Class C apartment was entered on Line 30. The dollar amount was computed and entered on Line 31. Line 32 is the
building with brick exterior walls and no elevators or sprinklers. The dimensions are 50' x 100' with replacement cost less depreciation (Line 29 – Line 31).
a height of 33'. This information, along with the age and condition of the building, is entered on
Lines 4 through 12 of the form. The area and perimeter are computed on the back of the form as
If the appraisal is for fire insurance, the value of the normal additions and/or exclusions in a fire
shown in Figure 2.
policy is listed on the back of the form.
The base square foot cost, $106.02, is entered on Line 13 from the Calculator Costs (Figure 3). In the
example, the subject building has warm- and cool-air central system (multizoned, large-capacity unit) for Percentage suggestions for demolition or debris removal and for structural exclusions are taken
an extreme climate, whereas the base cost includes a heat pump system for a moderate climate. This from Section 96. The exact items to be excluded should be listed in the policy. Debris removal was
difference ($18.40 less $9.15) or plus $9.25 (from Figure 4) is entered on Line 14. An amount for calculated using 100% demolition cost (3.1%) from Section 96 (Figure 10). The good-quality, high-
elevators is included in the base cost, and as there is no elevator in the subject building, a deduction of cost foundation (3.10%) and typical piping below ground (.33%) exclusions from Section 96
$3.10 must be made (Figure 3) and entered on Line 15. There were no miscellaneous items to add, so (Figure 11) have been used. Architects' fees are taken from the suggestions in Section 99, Page
the adjusted square foot cost is $106.02 plus $9.25 minus $3.10, or $112.17. This is entered on Line 17. 2 (Figure 12).

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These are entered on Lines 36, 39, 40 and 41, and the totals (3.1% and 8.05%) are entered on insurable replacement cost is required. This is a matter of underwriting policy and not a matter of
Lines 36 and 42 respectively. These percentages of the depreciated cost equal the added and valuation. Line 33 is a summary of the items on Lines 29, 32 and 44, rounded out.
excluded amounts, which are entered on Lines 37 and 43. The debris removal amount is added, The back half of this section, beginning on Page 7, includes both a more involved estimate, which
while the excluded amount is subtracted from the depreciated cost to arrive at the insurable is worked out by the Square Foot, Cubic Foot and Square Meter Methods, and also more
value, $1,644,995, on Line 44. Note that exclusions may be taken before depreciation if the explanation of the Calculator Method.
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

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FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6

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FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10

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FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14

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OCCUPANCY VARIATIONS BASEMENTS

Care should be taken to use proper costs and modifiers for varying types of occupancy. For Basements should be computed separately from the upper floors and are subject to their own
example, compute separately a floor or section of a building constructed for a use differing from modifiers and multipliers except in multistory buildings where they additionally receive the same
that of the building generally, i.e., compute the basement as a basement. multistory multiplier as the balance of the building. Some average cost parameters for typical
basement types, i.e., utility, parking, display, etc., are listed in the Calculator sections under specific
When different occupancies constitute one building, such as a church sanctuary/Sunday school occupancies where commonly encountered. These costs can be used for all occupancies within the
classroom or car dealership showroom/service garage building, etc., the cost for each section is occupancy section group, where appropriate.
modified by its own wall height and area perimeter multipliers, considering half of the common
wall to belong to each of the portions. Finished basements, i.e., those containing apartments, retail stores, etc., as a general rule of
thumb will cost approximately 75% to 80% of the comparable aboveground portion of the building.
In the detailed example that follows, the building is a twenty-story office building with the first two Semibasements that are half exposed will cost 85% to 90% of the same figure.
floors occupied by a department store and the other eighteen stories by offices. In addition, there
are three levels of parking basement below grade. MONUMENTAL ARCHITECTURE
In this case there are three different divisions of the building to be computed separately: the office Where costs refer to monumental-type architecture, they refer to the older-type building with low
portion (18 floors), the store (2 floors) and the parking garages (3 floors). Each of these is subject ratios of rentable square footage to gross square footage. While it is a frequent misconception that
to refinements based on its individual characteristics except that all, including the basements, are the replacement costs of these buildings would be much higher than the modern construction,
subject to the same multiplier for the number of stories above grade in the entire building. studies do not bear this out on an overall gross square foot cost, mainly due to the large increase
in the proportion of electrical and mechanical costs in modern buildings in response to demands
PORCHES, BALCONIES, MEZZANINES, ATTICS for better lighting and electric equipment circuits, more and faster automatic elevators, better
heating and cooling and stricter building codes.
Construction costs for mezzanines, balconies, attics and porches differ from those of the rest of
the building, and are best priced by individually building up their component parts from the As a matter of historical fact, on an economic basis, it is not the cost per gross square foot which
Segregated or Unit-in-Place Cost Sections. Some average cost parameters are listed in the has changed architecture, but the cost per net usable square foot, plus the demand for other
Calculator Sections under specific occupancies where commonly encountered. amenities such as freedom from columns, increased lighting efficiency, uniform heating and
cooling, and high-speed, low-operating-cost vertical transportation.
As an alternative, you can estimate that the cost of the area in question is only a fraction of the
cost of the remainder of the building. For instance, the cost per square foot for a mezzanine might CUBAGE VERSUS AREA
be estimated at one-half that of the basic building.
In the event the estimator prefers to use volume instead of floor area in the cost computations, then
Use the following fractions of the total square foot cost for porches. Small indented entrances certain special considerations are necessary. These considerations supplement those given on
should be computed as part of the main residence. Page 1 in reference to the Square Foot or Square Meter Method. On the following pages an
example is worked out by both methods to show similarities and differences. If the proper
Small Large
refinements and adjustments are made, both methods will give the same answer except for such
Porches:
breakage as is caused by the number of decimal places to which the factors are carried. Generally,
Low slab, shed roof, no ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/5 to 1/4 1/6 to 1/5
the Square Foot Method will be easier to use because of easier computations.
Raised floor, concrete or wood,
banister, shed roof, no ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 to 1/3 1/5 to 1/4 HEAT AND ELEVATORS
Raised floor, roof like residence, no ceiling . . . . . . . . 1/3 to 2/5 1/4 to 1/3
Raised floor, ceiling, roof like residence . . . . . . . . . . . 2/5 to 1/2 1/3 to 2/5 Heating and cooling and elevator deductions are given as a square foot cost on the refinement
Recessed, under main roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 to 2/3 2/5 to 1/2 pages of each Calculator Section. These figures must be divided by the base height of the section
Enclosed sleeping or service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 to 2/3 2/5 to 1/2 before being applied to the cubic foot cost. For example, if the elevator deduction shown on the cost
Balconies and mezzanines: page was $.90 and the base height for the section is 10 feet, deduct $.09 from the cubic foot cost.
Exterior balcony and overhanging roof . . . . . . . . . . . 1/3 to 1/2 1/4 to 1/3
Unfinished mezzanines and balconies . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 to 1/3 1/5 to 1/4 HEIGHT
Finished mezzanines and balconies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 to 2/3 1/3 to 1/2
Attics: If the height of the subject building varies from the basic story height, multiply the base cost by the
Unfinished attics, walk around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 to 1/3 1/5 to 1/4 cubic foot multiplier opposite the average story height listed in the tables on the refinements pages.
Finished attics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/3 to 3/4 1/2 to 2/3
All other refinements and multipliers are the same as for the square foot method with the
PENTHOUSES exception, of course, that the total volume of the building is used instead of total floor area.
It is usually best to compute elevator and equipment penthouses from the Segregated and/or Unit- In some buildings it is better to compute the total cubage and divide by the total square footage of
in-Place Costs and to enter them as a Lump Sum addition. With experience, it is often reasonably floor area, excluding mezzanines or balconies, to get an effective height to enter in the wall height
accurate to use 1/6 to 1/2 of the building square foot cost in high-rise buildings where the deviation modifier table. Some of these buildings are A-frame, hi-dome, those with extremely high-pitched
will be negligible in the total cost. Some average cost parameters are listed in Calculator Section 15. roofs and buildings with a wide variation in wall heights. Churches, theaters and auditoriums often
require this approach, and many appraisers and estimators prefer to use the cubic foot method of
For finished penthouses, i.e., those containing roof apartments, restaurants, etc., use the proper cost estimating for these, while using the square foot method for the more regular shaped structures,
factors for that occupancy. but either method will give good results for good work.

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HEIGHT MEASUREMENT
Story height is measured from the bottom of one floor or ceiling to the bottom of the next floor,
disregarding mezzanines, which are figured as an added cost.
For unfinished attics, add 1/2 of increased height.
For high parapet walls, price from Section 55. Low parapets are usually negligible.
For buildings with very high-pitched roofs, A-frames, domes, etc., compute the cubage and divide
by the square footage, excluding mezzanines, to determine the effective height.
FIGURE 15
STORY HEIGHT MULTIPLIERS

Costs in the Marshall Valuation Service are based on a typical story height for each Calculator
Section. The square and cubic foot costs are interchangeable by dividing or multiplying by the
standard height. For instance, $30.00 per square foot in Section 13 where the standard height is
12 feet is equivalent to $2.50 per cubic foot.
If the building height were 14 feet, the area would remain the same but the cost per square foot
would go up; however since some cost items remain the same or increase little, the cost per cubic
foot decreases. If this were a store building of 1,000 square feet, the cost would be:
12' high 1,000 square feet x $30.00 = $30,000

12,000 cubic feet x $2.50 = $30,000
14' high 1,000 square feet x ($30.00 x 1.042) = $31,260
14,000 cubic feet x ($2.50 x .893) = $31,255
FIGURE 16
The modifying factors are from Page 41, Section 13, and indicate the interchangeability of the
square and cubic foot costs.

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INTERPOLATION EXAMPLE
In using the Floor Area/Perimeter multipliers it is usually sufficiently accurate to estimate the factor to .942 (multiplier for 8,000 sq. ft. from table)
use if the floor area and the perimeter are not shown in the table. The following is a demonstration of - .004 (factor difference)
how to interpolate for a more accurate intermediate multiplier taken from the example in this section. = .938 (new multiplier for 8,444 sq. ft. and 300 lin. ft.)
In the table on the Refinements page of Section 15 for the office portion being appraised, with an
average area of 8,444 square feet and a perimeter of 362 linear feet, the portion of the table we are similarly in the 400 linear foot column.
concerned with reads as follows, (Section 15, Page 37):
AVERAGE AVERAGE PERIMETER .975 (multiplier for 8,000 sq. ft. and 400 lin. ft.)
FLOOR AREA 250 300 400 500 - .949 (multiplier for 10,000 sq. ft. and 400 lin. ft.)
6,000 .952 .975 1.018 1.061 = .026 (difference between multipliers)
8,000 .926 .942 .975 1.007

10,000 .910 .923 .949 .975 .026 (difference between multipliers)
x .222 (difference between areas)
and the table expanded to include the subject building would be: = .006 (factor difference)
300 362 400

.975 (multiplier for 8,000 sq. ft. and 400 lin. ft. from table)
8,000 .942 .975
- .006 (factor difference)
8,444 .938 .957 .969
= .969 (new multiplier for 8,444 sq. ft. and 400 lin. ft.)
10,000 .923 .949
The multiplier for 8,444 square feet and 362 linear feet, .957, is figured as follows: To interpolate between the perimeters, the same method is used.
.942 (multiplier for 8,000 sq. ft. and 300 lin. ft.)
- .923 (multiplier for 10,000 sq. ft and 300 lin. ft.) 400 362
=.019 (difference between multipliers) - 300 and - 300
= 100 = 62
8,444 sq. ft. (actual building area)
62 =.62 (362 is .62 of the difference between 300 and 400)
- 8,000 sq. ft. (closest area in table) 100
= 444 sq. ft.
.969 (multiplier for 8,444 sq. ft. and 400 lin. ft.)
10,000 sq. ft. (closest area above in table) - .938 (multiplier for 8,444 sq. ft. and 300 lin.ft)
- 8,000 sq. ft. (closest area below in table) = .031 (difference between multipliers)
= 2,000 sq. ft.
.031 (difference between multipliers)
444 =.222 (8,444 is .222 of the difference between 8,000 and 10,000)
2,000 x .62 (difference between areas)
= .019
.019 (difference between multipliers)
x .222 (difference between areas) .938 + .019 = .957, which is the multiplier to use for the 8,444 square feet area and the 362 linear
= .004 (factor difference) feet perimeter.

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EXAMPLE PROCESS
The building chosen as an example of the use of the Calculator Method on the following pages First, the appraiser or estimator fills out Lines 1 through 3 of the manual form for identification and
is a twenty-story, Good-quality, Class A office building with three levels of basement parking of filing. This may be done by the office and the form given to the appraiser as his assignment.
Average Quality. The first and second floors are occupied by a Good-quality department store.
The overall building height above grade is 212 feet, of which 32 feet is in the first two stories. The Assume that this was done and the estimator receiving the assignment had driven to the property,
total height of the basement is 30 feet. made his contact, and was ready to start work. He then measured the building, sketched it on the
grid on the reverse side of the form, and placed complete dimensions on the sketch. In the
The dimensions of the basements and the first two stories are 100' x 150', of the next eight floors, example (Figure 18), the four different building parts are shown side by side, but many estimators,
100' x 120', and of the ten-story tower, 80' x 70'. by using colored pencils or dot-dash lines, would superimpose the upper floors on the lower,
allowing larger scale sketches and a bird's-eye view of the building.
The building is assumed to be in a mild climate (light demand/low cost) and the store and offices
have complete air conditioning (hot and chilled water) with minimal zone controls. The basement
has low-cost ventilation only (blowers and ducts).
While measuring, the estimator noted other building details that would aid him in making a proper
cost classification and noted these on the bottom of the form (Figure 18). When the measurements
Elevators and escalators are commensurate with the general quality of the building. Two
were complete and sufficient detail noted for costing, he had completed his field work, allowing him
elevators go to the basement floors. These are 500-feet-per-minute, 3,000-pound, completely
to return to the office where facilities were better for calculation and writing.
automatic, gearless machines (selectomatic/automatic type).
The store and basements have a wet-type sprinkler system.

Still working on the reverse side of the form, the estimator computed his areas and perimeters and
noted the Lump-sum additions to be made. In the example, he shortened his future computations
It is assumed that the Local Multiplier is 1.00 (Figure 7) and at the date of the appraisal the
Current Cost Multiplier (Figure 6) for the retail section is 1.03 and that for the office portion is 1.04. by combining the top 18 floors and computing an average single floor area and perimeter (Figure
The building is 14 years old and in average condition. 18). The Lump-sum additions were for the basement elevator stops and sprinklers, from Section
13, Page 39 (Figure 23), and adjusted to the appraisal date and locality. For the cost of sprinklers,
PROCEDURE an interpolation was made to allow for good quality in the store and a cheaper exposed installation
in the basement.
The step-by-step square foot procedure of the estimation problem is outlined below and on Page
11, while the completed Valuation Field Form for the square foot method is shown (front and
reverse) as Figures 17 and 18 on Page 12. The same example worked out by the cubic foot method
He now turned to the front of the form (Figure 17) and filled in the description, Lines 4 through 12,
is shown on Page 13 and by the square meter method on Page 14.
from his sketch, computations and notes, and looked up the base cost for each of the building
In the cubic foot method shown in Figures 19 and 20 and the metric method shown in Figures 21 sections to enter on Line 13. From Section 13, Page 27 (Figure 13), the base cost of the store was
and 22, the procedure is exactly the same except that cubic foot or square meter costs, modifiers $145.17 per square foot; from Page 30 (Figure 14), the parking basement was $48.62 per square
and multipliers are used. It will be noted that although there is a slight variation in the total cost under foot, and from Section 15, Page 17 (Figure 24), the office building cost was $180.87. From the
the various methods, the difference, caused by dropping or picking up decimals, is negligible. computer program, the department store was occupancy 318, and the office was occupancy 344.

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Line 14 was filled in from the corresponding pages of refinements. Since the building was in a mild The Current Cost Multiplier (CCM), Figure 6, from Section 99, Page 3, and the Local Multiplier
climate, he took the cost of the heat type in the building for a mild or warm climate and subtracted (LM), Figure 7, from Section 99, Pages 5 through 10, were entered on Lines 23 and 24. For this
from that the cost of the heat designated for the standard building, entering the result with a plus example, the CCM's were assumed to be 1.03 for Section 13 and 1.04 for Section 15, with the
LM of 1.00 for all costs used, and Lines 22, 23 and 24 were multiplied together to give the final
or minus sign as computed. Thus, for the store (Figure 23) in Section 13, Page 39, the difference
square foot costs on Line 25.
between hot and chilled water (zoned), mild climate, at $11.20, and moderate climate (base) at
$15.50 was a minus $4.30. Also, the costs for the basement (Figure 23) and office floors (Figure From the reverse side, the total areas were entered on Line 26 and multiplied by Line 25, and the
25) were modified in a like manner from the appropriate sections. answer was entered on Line 27. In the example, since the fourth column was not being used, and
to cut the number of calculations, Line 27 was now totaled in column IV and Lump Sums were
The standard descriptions for the store and office portions of the building indicated by an asterisk brought from Line 34 to Line 28 and added to Line 27 to get the total replacement cost. The Lump
in the mechanical column that an allowance was made for elevators in the base costs, and since Sums were adjusted by the Current Cost and Local Multipliers. It should be noted, if the
the subject building contained a typical number and type of elevators for its class and quality level, Segregated Cost and Unit-in-Place Sections are used to develop any lump-sum components, that
the architect's fees are omitted and should be applied before the costs are carried forward.
there was no adjustment on Line 15.
Line 33 is a summary line, usually with rounded figures, to show the final results more clearly. At
The appraiser calculated the extra cost of the basement elevator stops on the reverse side of the
this point the replacement cost new estimate was complete unless there were certain excluded
form (Figure 17) as a Lump-sum addition. An average cost of $6,775 was taken from the cost-per-
items, as in insurance appraisals.
stop figures in Section 13, Page 39 (Figure 23). The wet sprinkler system costs were taken from
the same page. There were no further adjustments, and the totals for Lines 13 through 16 were Assuming the estimate was made for insurance purposes, the exclusions were taken before
entered on Line 17. More detailed costs can be found in Section 58 for elevator stops and in the depreciation. The estimator next turned back to the reverse side of the form and filled in Lines 36
and 38 through 41 from Section 96 and added the exclusions on Line 42. In the example, the
Segregated Sections for the sprinklers.
amount for debris removal, Line 36, was calculated using a 20% ratio of gutted costs for high-rise
Since the building was 20 stories high, a multiplier of 1.085 (17 x .005 + 1.00) was entered in all construction (((3.1 + 2.8)/2) x .80), and the percentage for foundation below ground, Line 39, is
also a weighted composite of the occupancies. On Line 35, he placed the replacement cost from
columns on Line 18. Next, on Line 19, the multipliers for deviations from standard story heights
Line 27 (summary). (If depreciated insurable value were desired, he would have entered the sum
were entered from the tables on the refinements pages. The basements had an average height of
from Line 32 after calculating the replacement cost on Line 29.)
10 feet versus a standard of 12 feet, calling for a multiplier of .957; the stores, averaging 16 feet
high, required a 1.085 multiplier from Section 13, Page 41, and the offices, averaging 10 feet high, On Line 37, the appraiser placed the product of Line 36 times Line 35 and will ultimately add the
required a .953 multiplier (Figure 26) from Section 15, Page 37. results to Line 35. On Line 43, he placed the product of Line 42 times Line 35 and will subtract
the results from Line 35, which gives him his insurable value to place on Line 44 and on his
The figures on Line 20 were taken from the Floor Area/Perimeter multiplier table in the refinements. summary on Line 29.
The first two columns required a simple interpolation, Section 13, Page 40, with the answer lying
Using Section 97 as a guide, and applying his knowledge of the building and the community, the
halfway between .904 and .883 or .894. The third column required a two-way interpolation which
appraiser decided that the building was affected by 5% depreciation, which he placed on Line 30,
equaled .957 (Page 9). The height and size refinements in each column were multiplied together and multiplied this figure by the insurable replacement cost to get the dollar amount of
to get the totals entered on Line 21, and these totals were multiplied by the costs on Line 17 to depreciation to enter on Line 31. He then subtracted Line 31 from Line 29 to get the depreciated
obtain the refined costs to enter on Line 22. insurable cost, which he entered on Line 32 and moved to the summary, Line 33.

SECTION 10 PAGE 12
SQUARE FOOT METHOD
Basement: 100' x 150' x 3 = 45,000 ÷ 3 = 15,000 sq. ft. per floor

Store: 100' x 150' x 2 = 30,000 ÷ 2 = 15,000 sq. ft. per floor
Office: 100' x 120' x 8 = 96,000
80' x 70' x 10 = 56,000 = 152,000 sq. ft. ÷ 18 = 8,444 sq. ft. per floor
Department Store Parking Basement Office Building

A Good A Avg A Good
Brick/Block Backup Concrete Metal/Glass
Two basement elevators, three stops each @
2 16' 3 10' 18 10'
$6,775 x 1.03 (current cost) x 1.00 (local multipliers) = $6,978 x 6 = $41,868
15,000 sq. ft. 15,000 sq. ft. 8,444 sq. ft.
Basement sprinklers 45,000 sq. ft. x $2.12 x 1.03 x 1.00= 98,262
500 lin. ft. 500 lin. ft. 362 lin. ft.
14 Avg. 14 Avg. 14 Avg. Basement lump sum total= $140,130
Department stores sprinklers, 30,000 @ $2.69 x 1.03 x 1.00= $83,121
x
x
$145.17 $48.62 $180.87
-4.30 -.30 -8.20

inc. inc.
$140.87 $48.32 $172.67
1.085 1.085 1.085

1.085 .957 .953 $33,903,861
2.36%
.894 .894 .957
$800,131
1.052 .928 .990 .30%
2.4%
Negligible
Not excluded
2.7%
$148.20 $44.84 $170.94 $915,404
1.03 1.03 1.04 $33,788,588
1.00 1.00 1.00
$152.65 $46.19 $177.78
30,000 45,000 152,000 Totals Average basement – rest good quality – overall condtion, average – class A – built 14 years ago
$4,579,500 $2,078,550 $27,022,560 $33,680,610
wet sprinklers, store and basement; good in store, cheaper in basement – store and offices, hot and chilled water
$83,121 $140,130 Line 29 $33,903,861
basement blowers and ducts – metal and glass panels, face brick on lower floors – two 500 f/m 3000# elevators to basement.
$4,662,621 $2,218,680 Line 44 $33,788,588
5%
$1,689,429
$32,099,159
Insurable
$$33,903,861 $32,099,159 $33,788,588
FIGURE 17 FIGURE 18

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CUBIC FOOT METHOD
Basement: 100' x 150' x 30' = 450,000 cu. ft.

Store: 100' x 150' x 32' = 480,000 cu. ft.
Office: 100' x 120' x 80' = 96,000, 80' x 70' x 100' = 560,000 = 1,520,000 cu. ft.
180' = 8,444 sq. ft. per floor

A Good A Avg. A Good
2 16' 3 10' 18 10' Two basement elevators, three stops each @
15,000 sq. ft. 15,000 sq. ft. 8,444 sq. ft. $6,513 x 1.11 (current cost) x 1.00 (local multipliers) = $7,229 x 6 = $ 41,868
500 lin. ft. 500 lin. ft. 362 lin. ft. Basement sprinklers 450,000 cu. ft. x $.209 x 1.11 x 1.00= 104,396
14 Avg. 14 Avg. 14 Avg. Basement lump sum total= $147,770
x Department stores sprinklers, 480,000 cu. ft. x $.166 x 1.11 x 1.00 $88,445
$12.10 $4.05 $15.07
-.35 -.03 -.68

inc. inc.
$11.74 $4.02 $14.39
1.085 1.085 1.085

.814 1.148 1.144 $33,907,289
.894 .894 .957 2.36%
$800,212
.790 1.114 1.188
.30%
2.4%
Negligible
Not excluded
2.60%
$9.27 $4.48 $17.10
$881,590
1.03 1.03 1.04
$33,825,911
1.00 1.00 1.00
$9.55 $4.61 $17.78
Average basement – rest good quality – overall condtion, average – class A – built 14 years ago
480,000 450,000 1,520,000 Totals
$4,584,000 $2,074,500 $27,025,600 $33,684,100 wet sprinklers, store and basement; good in store, cheaper in basement – store and offices, hot and chilled water
$83,059 $140,130 Line 29 $33,907,289 basement blowers and ducts – metal and glass panels, face brick on lower floors – two 500 f/m 3000# elevators to basement
$4,667,059 $2,214,630 Line 44 $33,825,911
5%
$1,691,296
$32,134,615
Insurable
$33,907,289 $32,134,615 $33,825,911
FIGURE 19 FIGURE 20

SECTION 10 PAGE 14
SQUARE METER METHOD
Basement: 30.48 m. x 45.72 m. x 3 = 4,180.6 ÷ 3 = 1,393.5 sq. m. per floor

Store: 30.48 m. x 45.72 m. x 2 = 2,787.1 ÷ 2 = 1,393.5 sq. m. per floor
Office: 30.48 m. x 36.57 1,114.7 sq. m. x 8 floors = 8917.6
24.38 m. x 21.33 m. 520 sq. m. x 10 floors = 5,200.0 = 14,117.60 sq. m.
18 = 784.3 sq. m. per floor.

A Good A Avg. A Good
Two basement elevators, three stops each @
2 4.88 m. 3 3.05 m. 18 3.05 m.
$6,775 x 1.03 (current cost) x 1.00 (local multipliers) = $6,978 x 6 = $41,868
1,393.5 sq. m. 1,393.5 sq. m. 784.3 sq. m.
Basement sprinklers 4180.6 sq. m. x $22.80 x 1.03 x 1.00 = 98,177
152.4 m. 152.4 m. 110.4 m.
14 Avg. 14 Avg. 14 Avg. Basement lump sums, total = $140,045
Department stores sprinklers, 2787.1 sq. m. x $28.97 x 1.03 x 1.00 $83,165
x
x
$1,562.61 $523.35 $1,946.88
-$46.28 -$3.30 -$88.27

inc. inc.
$1,516.33 $520.05 $1,858.61
1.085 1.085 1.085

$33,897,182
1.085 .957 .953
2.36%
.894 .894 .957
$799,973
1.052 .928 .990 .30%
2.4%
Negligible
Not excluded
2.7%
$1,595.18 $482.61 $1,840.02 $915,224
1.03 1.03 1.04 $33,781,931
1.00 1.00 1.00
$1,643.04 $497.09 $1,913.62 Average basement – rest good quality – overall condtion, average – class A – built 14 years ago
2,787 4,181 14,118 Totals wet sprinklers, store and basement; good in store, cheaper in basement – store and offices, hot and chilled water
$4,579,152 $2,078,333 $27,016,487 $33,673,972 basement blowers and ducts – metal and glass panels, face brick on lower floors – two 500 f/m 3000# elevators to basement
$83,165 $140,045 Line 29 $33,897,182
$4,662,317 $2,218,378 Line 44 $33,781,931
5%
$1,689,097
$32,092,834
Insurable
$33,897,182 $32,092,834 $33,781,931
FIGURE 21 FIGURE 22

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CALCULATOR METHOD SECTION 13 PAGE 39

May 2010
STORES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

REFINEMENTS
On this page and the next are means of making adjustments to the base costs given in this section. The component parts which are not defined, such as the roof or foundation, are considered to be
commensurate with the general quality of the building. If further refinements are required or the construction is unusual, either price entirely or partially by the Segregated Cost System, Section 43.
Special items which should be added to the total cost may be added from the Unit-in-Place cost sections.
HEATING AND COOLING HEATING ONLY

These costs are averages of the total installed costs of the entire heating or cooling installation
including its prorated share of the contractors’ overhead and profit and architects’ fees. If the TYPE SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS
heating found in the building being appraised is different from that indicated for the base being Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme
used, take the difference between the costs of the two and add to or subtract from the base Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate
square foot or meter cost. If a cubic foot cost is used, use one-twelfth the difference shown to Electric, baseboard or cable . . . $26.91 $37.67 $ 52.74 $2.50 $3.50 $ 4.90
adjust the base cubic foot cost. All of the heating costs included in the base costs are those listed radiant panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.76 31.22 38.75 2.30 2.90 3.60
under “Moderate Climate”. For specific systems costs not found below, see Section 43 or 53. Electric wall heaters (inc. FWA) . 12.92 17.22 21.53 1.20 1.60 2.00
Forced-air furnace . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 40.37 57.59 2.60 3.75 5.35
COOLING ONLY Hot water, baseboard/convector . 48.44 71.58 106.03 4.50 6.65 9.85
Cooling costs in commercial buildings are dependent on the summer heat load, types of walls and radiant floor or ceiling . . . . . . 44.13 71.58 115.17 4.10 6.65 10.70
roof, traffic, density of occupancy, etc. In general, the following figures will serve as a guide for Space heaters, w/ fan . . . . . . . . 10.23 17.22 27.99 0.95 1.60 2.60
picking the proper cost of separate cooling. radiant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99 21.53 33.37 1.30 2.00 3.10
Steam (including boiler) . . . . . . 44.13 61.35 85.57 4.10 5.70 7.95
(without boiler) . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.98 51.13 73.73 3.25 4.75 6.85
TYPE SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS Wall or floor furnaces . . . . . . . . 14.53 18.84 24.22 1.35 1.75 2.25
Mild Moderate Extreme Mild ModerateExtreme
Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate
HEATING AND COOLING – EXCEPT RESTAURANTS AND MALLS
Central refrigeration with ducts and
zone control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.05 $69.97 $97.41 $4.65 $6.50 $9.05
Package A.C. (short ductwork) . $ 48.44 $ 75.35 $116.79 $ 4.50 $ 7.00 $10.85
Package refrig. (short ductwork) 33.91 47.36 64.58 3.15 4.40 6.00
Warm and cool air (zoned) . . . . 68.89 102.80 153.93 6.40 9.55 14.30
Central evaporative (with ducts) 24.76 31.22 40.37 2.30 2.90 3.75
Hot and chilled water (zoned) . . 120.56 166.84 232.50 11.20 15.50 21.60
Heat-pump system . . . . . . . . . . 52.74 83.96 134.01 4.90 7.80 12.45
Package refrigeration . . . . . . . . $1,580 to $2,015 per ton of rated capacity add for ground-loop heat source 13.99 24.76 44.13 1.30 2.30 4.10
Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . $215 to $360 per thousand CFM of rated capacity Individual thru-wall heat pumps 23.14 38.75 66.74 2.15 3.60 6.20
VENTILATION ONLY Small individual heat pumps cost $1,350 to $1,950 per ton of rated capacity.
Ventilation (blowers and ducts) . $8.80 $12.10 $16.50 $ .80 $1.10 $1.55
NOTE: For reclaim heat systems, use mild to moderate climate costs.
ELEVATORS SPRINKLERS
Lump-sum cost per elevator plus the cost per stop or landing including the ground level. Use the Sprinkler costs include all costs for the system and supply lines, but not tanks, towers, or high-
cost per stop for basement and mezzanine stops. See Section 58 for more detailed costs, pressure pumps. The square foot costs listed are based on the total area of sprinkler system
observation cars and moving-walk or dumbwaiter costs. installation on a single main connection including its prorated share of the contractors’ overhead
TYPE COST RANGE and profit and architects’ fees. For a more specific cost, see Section 43 or 53. Sprinklers should
Passenger, base cost, two to three stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 37,125 – $ 60,700 not be modified for size or shape.
four stories and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,575 – 97,200
add, cost per stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,375 – 8,175 COVERAGE WET SYSTEMS DRY SYSTEMS
Square Feet (Sq. M.) Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Freight, base cost, two to three stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,700 – 66,200
four stories and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,175 – 113,975 under 10,000 (929) $29.95 – $48.26 $2.78 – $4.48 $38.01 – $61.27 $3.53 – $5.69
add, cost per stop, manual doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,250 – 9,350 10,000 to 100,000 22.80 – 35.13 2.12 – 3.26 28.33 – 43.54 2.63 – 4.04
power doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,625 – 16,300 over 100,000 (9,290) 16.01 – 23.38 1.49 – 2.17 19.35 – 28.22 1.80 – 2.62
Escalators, each stairway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,800 – 184,600
Vertical wheelchair lifts, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,400 – 21,500 NOTE: For fireplaces and built-in appliances, see Section 11.

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FIGURE 23 FIGURE 24
FIGURE 25 FIGURE 26

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(Reserved for Future Expansion)

SECTION 11 PAGE 1
CALCULATOR METHOD November 2010
APARTMENTS, HOTELS AND CLUBS

GENERAL INFORMATION City Clubs are private hotels with dining, gymnasium and library facilities. Swimming pools
should be added from Section 66.
Calculator Costs are averages of final costs including architects’ fees and contractors’ overhead
and profit, sales taxes, permit fees and insurance during construction. Interest on interim Homes for the Elderly include assistance living congregate housing for the elderly, of three or
construction financing is also included, but not financing costs, real estate taxes or brokers' more floors, typically consisting of one- or two-room suites, normally with limited individual and
commissions (see Section 1 for complete list). They do not represent any building illustrated, common kitchen and dining areas, lounges, nursing and therapy rooms. For apartments, multiple
except as the building is included in the averages. Refinements to the average costs for type of residences (senior and assisted living), single-family residences, duplexes, separate clubhouses,
heating, built-in appliances, fireplaces, sprinklers, basement, elevator stops, area/perimeter ratio etc., in so-called senior citizen developments, use the section for the proper type of occupancy.
and story height are given at the end of the section, and adjustments for elevators and number Skilled nursing facilities or convalescent hospitals are found in Section 15.
of stories are on the cost pages. Exterior balconies are not included in the basic building costs Group Care Homes are small congregate care or special needs buildings that are more family
and must be added separately. Current and Local Cost Multipliers are given in Section 99. or residential style in character than convalescent hospitals, and include intermediate-care
facilities for the physically challenged or mentally handicapped, substance abusers, battering
DESCRIPTIONS victims, emergency homeless and other like groups. Therapy rooms or lounges and
The abbreviated descriptions given in the tables show some of the items generally found in administrative rooms commensurate with the quality are included.
buildings of the class, quality and occupancy listed. They are merely indicative of many buildings
Mortuaries or funeral homes include chapels, stained glass and laboratories commensurate with
in this cost classification, and are not meant to be building specifications.
the general quality. Generally, the better funeral homes may include some living area. Vehicular
CONSTRUCTION garages should be priced from Section 12 or 14 as appropriate.
Buildings are divided into five construction classes: A, B, C, D and S, as described in Section 1. Fraternity Houses or sorority facilities have kitchen, dining and lounge rooms, and are more
In each class there will be variations and sub-classes, but for purposes of pricing, the major family style in character than dormitories.
elements of the building should be considered in entering the tables. Thus, if a building which is Rectories or convents are buildings of residential type with some additional plumbing and kitchen
otherwise a Class B has a steel truss roof, the costs for the Class B building will still be facilities for the additional unrelated numbers of occupants. The better qualities may include small
representative. Interpolations may be made if the appraiser feels the building overlaps two office, meeting and/or chapel rooms.
classes, or the Segregated Costs in Section 41 may be used for adjustments.
Rooming or Boarding Houses can be more commercial style in character than rectories, and
OCCUPANCY provide minimum living quarters for transient occupancy.
Dormitories include college and boarding school residence halls, interns’ and nurses’ quarters High-rise Row Houses are all common wall dwellings over three stories. For three-story or less
and armed services bachelor officers’ and NCO quarters. They generally have a lounge and units, see Section 12.
frequently have dining facilities and built-in features not found in apartments. For migrant labor
Clubhouses are general-purpose recreation or activity buildings, usually with light kitchen
dormitories or bunkhouses, see Section 17.
facilities, a large general-use room and multiple restrooms. They will often have stages, and the
High-rise Apartment costs are averages for multiple dwelling units of three or more floors, with better quality clubs will merge into the fraternal or auditorium occupancies found in Section 16.
kitchen facilities. For buildings of one or two stories and newer three-story buildings of lightweight Large gymnasium-type facilities can be priced from Section 18 or community recreation centers
residential-type construction, use Multiple Residence Costs, Section 12. Luxury Apartments are or fellowship halls, Section 16.
listed separately and include the high-end, owner-occupied condominiums and resort time-share
Senior Centers are municipal-type clubhouses for senior citizens, which generally have multiple
facilities. Although apartments built as condominiums sometimes are required by building and
meeting and recreation rooms and full kitchen facilities.
zoning codes to have certain items not required for rental units, basically, “condominium” is a type
of ownership and not a type of construction, and the apartment costs are valid. There can be extra Country Clubs are specialized clubhouses designed mainly for entertainment and have few, if
developers’ or soft costs related to a type of ownership, which are not considered in this manual. any, sleeping rooms. Generally, the better clubs will have ballroom, bar, banquet and pro shop
See Section 1. facilities, as well as locker and shower rooms. For snack bars, see Section 13. Golf cart storage,
Basement costs include finish compatible with the type of basement, including stairs and ramps see Section 17.
as necessary, and must be refined for size, shape and height. Add elevator stops from the Recreational Enclosures are structures designed to specifically shelter swimming facilities from
refinement page. the elements. Pool costs are not included, and must be added from Section 66. The lowest pre-
Hotels are multiple sleeping units and lobby, of three or more floors, without individual kitchen engineered structures are light-residential patio-style enclosures only, while the better qualities
facilities. The costs are separated by the type and amount of common-use or support facilities are typical of hotel/motel-type facilities with ancillary restroom, exercise or lounge finishes
available. Full-service hotels will have meeting, ballroom, banquet and dining and lounge commensurate with the quality level. Natatoriums should be priced from Section 18.
facilities commensurate with the class and quality. Limited-service hotels will have little or no Health Clubs or spas are designed as small physical fitness facilities typically 2,000 to 6,000
space designed for large groups or formal dining. Where the first floor is divided entirely into retail square feet, with limited exercise and conditioning areas. Generally, the better resort luxury day
stores and shops, that floor should be priced from Section 13. For one- to three-story buildings spa facilities can be much larger and will have a snack bar, massage and steam room and sauna
of light residential-type construction, Class C, D or S, use the motel costs in Section 12. facilities, as well as locker and shower rooms concentrating on day spa personal services.
Swimming pools should be added from Section 66. For separate convention facilities, see Whirlpool baths, swimming pools and sport courts are not included. Large gymnasium-type
Section 16. fitness centers with sports courts, rinks, running tracks, etc. should be priced from either Section
Mezzanine costs do not include exterior wall or heating, which are included in the building cost 16 or Section 18, gymnasiums.
refinement for wall height. Elevator stops can be added from the refinement page. Separate restroom and bathhouse facilities should be priced from Section 12 or 18.

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APARTMENTS
1. CLASS A 2. CLASS A
3. EXCELLENT CLASS B 4. GOOD CLASS B 5. GOOD CLASS A 6. GOOD CLASS A

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APARTMENTS November 2010
HOW TO USE ILLUSTRATIONS

These illustrations attempt to show the quality and construction class of the various buildings as
the appraiser would be able to determine them from an observation of the exterior elevations.
Many buildings will require more than a casual exterior view to determine the construction class.
Class A or B will have the columns and other framing covered and the class must be established
from plans, from a search for an exposed portion, or a study of column sizes combined with
experience. A Class C may follow the framing of a Class A or B very closely, with deviations only
in floor and roof construction and fire resistance, which may not show from the exterior.
Qualities may vary in buildings which are structurally similar, by reason of the interior finish. The
costs listed are actually midpoints of cost ranges, since even two identical buildings built on
adjoining properties by the same contractor will not have exactly the same cost except
coincidentally. Therefore, only a thorough inspection by the appraiser or estimator of all items
affecting quality, and the use of his experience and judgment will give him correct answers.
SUMMARY OF ILLUSTRATIONS
7. AVERAGE CLASS B
1 & 2. These buildings are Class A although their appearance would vary little if they were
constructed as a Class B. In quality, they appear to be excellent although structural features might
be almost identical on a good quality structure, and they may tend to the low side of the cost range.
3. This building could be either Class A or Class B from exterior observation and because of its
architectural design is probably Excellent quality, since it would be quite unusual to go to such an
intricate design except for a high-priced building. The number of stories does not enter into the
quality classifications, since the base cost is adjusted for the number of stories
4. This could be Class A or B from general appearance and is probably Good quality although
the interior may show it to be of lower or higher cost than the basic cost for Good quality.
5. This building is probably Class A from the slim-walled appearance. From the fenestration and
other exterior features, it is probably Good quality, although the interior and mechanical items
8. AVERAGE CLASS B would have to be considered.
6. This could be a Class A or B and appears to be Good quality, but on closer examination, it
might tend toward a lower cost than the basic factor.
7. This appears to be a Class B or a Class C, depending on the floor and roof structures, but in
this case the quality must be picked commensurate with the class. Thus, the same interior would
place it in the Average Class B category or the Good Class C, since quality is a relative thing
within each class.
8. The Average apartment building comprises the mass of apartments built for optimum return
on investment and generally offers few architectural embellishments or interior extras.
9. This older building may be Good quality structurally from an exterior inspection, but because
of interior construction, particularly mechanical and electrical, it fits into the Average quality on its
total cost per square foot. An interior modernization might place it the Good range.
10. This Average Class C could be a Low Cost Class B with different floor structure.
SUMMARY: Buildings of different classes of construction may look alike. Buildings with identical
9. AVERAGE CLASS A 10. AVERAGE CLASS C facades may differ in quality. Costs may be interpolated for quality or class of construction.

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November 2010 APARTMENTS
11. AVERAGE CLASS B 12. AVERAGE CLASS B 13. GOOD CLASS C
14. LOW COST CLASS A 15. LOW COST CLASS B 16. AVERAGE CLASS C
17. AVERAGE CLASS C 18. AVERAGE CLASS C 19. AVERAGE CLASS C 20. LOW – AVERAGE CLASS C

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APARTMENTS November 2010
21. GOOD CLASS D
24. AVERAGE CLASS D
11 & 13. These pictures illustrate the outward similarity between the Average Class B and the
Good Class C apartment. Each building must be rated for quality within its own construction
classification.
12. Typical older building in the Average cost range. In this building, the shell will probably match
the Good category in cost but mechanical and electrical items will bring the overall quality down.
With older buildings, remodeling and mechanical replacement may change the quality as well as
the effective age for depreciation.
14 & 15. These Low Cost buildings are distinguished by minimum interior finish and partitions,
22. GOOD – AVERAGE CLASS C the exterior walls of unfinished masonry with no trim, and a great deal of precast and
prefabricated construction. They may still be attractive buildings and with enough interior finish
they may fit in the Average quality. Lift slab buildings usually fit this category, unless they have
better than average interiors.
16. This is probably an Average Class C apartment. Here again, an interior inspection must be
made since it may even be a Class D (brick veneer), insofar as can be determined from a
superficial view of the exterior.
17 – 19. These Average Class C apartments could be in the upper half of the Average cost
range, depending on the Interior finishes and mechanical work.
20. This Class C apartment appears to fall between Low Cost and Average quality. Balconies
are an additive and are not considered in judging the quality.
21 – 23. The Good Class C and D apartments are of good workmanship, materials, and design,
with some decorative features and usually good fenestration and interiors. Number 23 looks
completely average from only its exterior appearance.
24. Typical Average quality apartment.
NOTE: An exterior examination or pictures of a building are not completely reliable indicators of
construction class or quality. The number of stories is an item for which the base cost is adjusted
23. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C
and is not a determining factor for quality.

SECTION 11 PAGE 6
November 2010 HOTELS
25. EXCELLENT CLASS A 26. GOOD – EXCELLENT CLASS A
27. GOOD – EXCELLENT CLASS A 28. GOOD CLASS A 29. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS B
30. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C 31. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C 32. AVERAGE CLASS C

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HOTELS November 2010
33. GOOD CLASS A 34. GOOD CLASS A 35. AVERAGE CLASS A 36. AVERAGE CLASS A
Hotel types of construction are often extremely difficult to judge from the exterior and may be a
combination of Class A and Class B to accommodate special features, such as wide-span
ballrooms, etc.
The quality of the hotel is primarily found in the interior. In this, consideration must be given to
the fact that a downtown hotel with small rooms often has a great deal more plumbing and
partitioning than a vacation hotel with large rooms and miscellaneous areas. Quality for pricing
purposes is a question of quantity of items contained in the building package, as well as their
intrinsic value.
25. This picture illustrates the Excellent Class A hotel, which could also be a Class B on closer
inspection, as distinguished by its individual design and highest quality facilities and finishes.
26. This hotel might be rated as a Good Class A on its exterior appearance alone.
27 – 32. Typical motor hotels in a progression of cost ranges, from the Very Good with many
high cost amenities to the Average with limited support facilities. Nos. 30 thru 32 with bearing
walls and precast floor and roof components could be Low – Average Class B’s, but without a full
frame, the Class C costs may be more representative.
33 & 34. These Good Class A hotels are typical of the new and the old. Although age is not a
quality characteristic, many older buildings will be deficient in amenities and lighting and
mechanical items compared with their structural quality. With modernization No. 34 may fit in the
Excellent cost range.
35. This hotel might well be a Class B and fit the upper end of the cost range depending on
interior amenities. The number of stories does not enter into the quality classification.
36 & 37. Typical modern downtown hotels designed primarily for transient trade, including
assembly and dining facilities for small conventions and local clubs.
38. This older hotel would appear to fit into the Average Class C cost range if it has individual
37. AVERAGE CLASS A 38. LOW – AVERAGE CLASS C baths. With common bathrooms, it would appear to be in the upper half of the Low cost range.

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November 2010 HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY
39. GOOD CLASS A 40. GOOD CLASS B
41. GOOD CLASS B 42. GOOD CLASS S
43. AVERAGE CLASS B 44. AVERAGE CLASS B

SECTION 11 PAGE 9
MISCELLANEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS November 2010
45. GOOD CLASS B DORMITORY
47. AVERAGE CLASS A DORMITORY 48. AVERAGE CLASS A CITY CLUB
HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY
46. AVERAGE CLASS A DORMITORY
39 – 41. These buildings represent the Good Quality retirement homes, which may contain many
amenities and special equipment.
42. This prefab-steel frame, stud and metal paneled wall structure might tend toward the high
end of the range. As a Class A it would be in the Average category, since quality is a relative thing
within each class.
43 & 44. These Average Class B homes for the elderly could be Class C judging only from their
exterior appearance.
DORMITORIES
45. This is typical university dormitory at a large school.
46 & 47. The Average Class A or B dormitory is usually a plain building architecturally, with a
minimum expenditure for exterior trim.
CITY CLUBS
49. GOOD CLASS C CITY CLUB 48 & 49. The City Clubs are typical of large city Y.M.C.A or Y.W.C.A type buildings with
sleeping facilities.

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November 2010 MISCELLANEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS
53. GOOD CLASS C COUNTRY CLUB
50. GOOD CLASS A & B CITY CLUB 54. GOOD CLASS C & D COUNTRY CLUB
51. GOOD CLASS C HEALTH CLUB 55. AVERAGE CLASS D COUNTRY CLUB
52. AVERAGE CLASS C HEALTH CLUB 56. LOW COST COUNTRY CLUB

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CLUB HOUSES November 2010
58. GOOD CLASS C
57. GOOD – EXCELLENT CLASS D
61. AVERAGE CLASS D
59. GOOD CLASS C
62. LOW COST CLASS S
50. The Good Class A or B city club is generally high quality throughout with fine details and finishes.
51. The Good health club has many extras and good finishing. Large gymnasium type fitness
centers with sports courts, etc. should be priced from Section 16.
52. Typical Average health club with few extras.
53 & 54. The Good Class C and D country clubs generally have good shower and locker facilities
as well as lounge, dining and banquet rooms,
55. An Average Class D country club which may lie in the upper half of the range.
56. The Low Cost country club is generally equivalent to an Average clubhouse and tacks full
shower and locker facilities. It may have a snack bar. The building illustrated is probably in the
upper half of the Low Cost range because of the structure.
57 & 58. The Good Class C clubhouse shows some of its quality in its structural aspects, but
generally the quality is determined primarily by the interior finish and detail, No. 57 appears to be
in the upper half of the cost range.
59. This clubhouse is quite typical of condominium and large apartment complexes.
60 & 61. The Average clubhouse is often found serving veterans’ organizations and small
fraternal groups and as a recreation building or union hall.
60. AVERAGE CLASS S 62. Typical Low cost structure with minimal facilities.

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November 2010 MISCELLANEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS
66. GOOD CLASS C RECTORY
63. AVERAGE CLASS C MORTUARY
67. AVERAGE CLASS C RECTORY
64. AVERAGE CLASS D MORTUARY
68. GOOD CLASS C FRATERNITY 69. GOOD CLASS D FRATERNITY
MORTUARY
63 & 64. The Average mortuary usually will conform to the neighborhood. These residential style
exteriors match the general neighborhood.
65. The Good mortuary will be of good construction and appearance and will have good detail
and finishes on the Interior.
RECTORY
66. The Good Class C rectory will generally be divided into suites with adequate plumbing and
lighting and auxiliary facilities.
67. Typical Average convent rooming house with few extras.
FRATERNITY
68 & 69. The Good fraternity house generally will have good datail and finishes all as a pleasing
65. GOOD CLASS D MORTUARY architectural appearance.

November 2010
HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY (330)

CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING, PLUMBING HEAT COST
AND MECHANICAL Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Good Face brick, metal and glass, Plaster or drywall, carpeting, vinyl com- *Good lighting, alarm system, Hot and chilled $1,834.38 $17.04 $170.42
architectural concrete position, ceramic, some special care some special plumbing fixtures water (zoned)
A Average Brick, concrete or metal and

glass, little ornamentation
Plaster or drywall, carpet, vinyl composi-
tion, good assisted/senior mix
*Adequate lighting/plumbing,
some extras, fitness/care
Warm and cool air
(zoned) 1,434.40 13.33 133.26
Low cost Concrete block or panels, little trim Plaster or drywall, painted block, carpet, *Minimum lighting/plumbing Hot water 1,136.56 10.56 105.59
vinyl composition, senior living
Good Face brick, metal and glass, Plaster or drywall, carpeting, vinyl com- *Good lighting, alarm system, Hot and chilled 1,779.38 16.53 165.31
architectural concrete position, ceramic, some special care some special plumbing fixtures water (zoned)
B Average Brick, concrete or metal and

glass, some ornamentation
Plaster or drywall, some exp. block, car-
pet, vinyl comp., good assist./senior mix
some extras, fitness/care
Warm and cool air
(zoned) 1,386.82 12.88 128.84
Low cost Concrete block or panels, little trim Exposed block, acoustic tile, drywall, *Minimum lighting/plumbing Hot water 1,095.44 10.18 101.77
carpet, vinyl comp., senior living
Good Face brick, metal or concrete Plaster or drywall, vinyl composition, car- *Good lighting, alarm system, Warm and cool air 1,482.51 13.77 137.73
and glass, good design peting and ceramic, some special care some special plumbing fixtures (zoned)
C Average Brick or block, concrete panels,

little ornamentation
Plaster or drywall, some exp. block, car-
pet, vinyl comp., good assist./senior mix
few extras Hot water 1,119.98 10.41 104.05
Low cost Brick, block, concrete panels, Exposed block, drywall, vinyl composi- *Minimum lighting/plumbing Forced air 846.69 7.87 78.66
very plain tion, senior living
Good Brick veneer, best stucco or Plaster or drywall, vinyl composition, car- *Good lighting, alarm system, Warm and cool air 1,412.33 13.12 131.21
siding, good trim pet and ceramic, some special care some special plumbing fixtures (zoned)
D Average Brick veneer, good stucco or

siding, some trim
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl
composition, good assisted/senior mix
few extras Hot water 1,058.20 9.83 98.31
Low cost Stucco or siding Drywall, vinyl composition *Minimum lighting/plumbing Forced air 793.30 7.37 73.70
Good Best sandwich panels, good Drywall, good finish, good carpet and *Good lighting, alarm system, Warm and cool air 1,402.75 13.03 130.32
S Average
fenestration and ornamentation
Sandwich panels, little trim
vinyl comp., some special care
Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition,
some special plumbing fixtures
(zoned)
Hot water 1,040.33 9.67 96.65
acoustic tile, good assisted/senior mix few extras
BASEMENTS – HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY

A-B Finished Finished interior Plaster or drywall, vinyl composition,
therapy and housekeeping rooms
Adequate lighting/plumbing,
high-voltage outlets Hot water $829.68 $7.71 $77.08
CDS Finished Finished interior Plaster or drywall, asphalt tile,

therapy and housekeeping rooms
high-voltage outlets Forced air 588.79 5.47 54.70
NOTE: Fireplaces, balconies, canopies and built-in appliances are not included, see Pages 34- *ELEVATORS – Building costs marked with an asterisk (*) include elevators. If elevators are not
36. included in your subject property, deduct the following from the base costs on this page which
CANOPIES & BALCONIES – May be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 41, or from are so marked. For buildings not marked, or for basement stops, add costs from Page 34.
the Unit-in-Place Costs.
BASEMENT UNITS – Use 80% of comparable aboveground units. For semi-basement living CLASSES A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. CLASSES C, D & S Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
units, use 90%. Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.98 $4.55 Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.68 $2.85
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, aboveground, to all Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.60 3.40 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.22 2.25
base costs, including basements but excluding mezzanines. Low cost . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 2.60 Low cost . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.84 1.75
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 35.

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DORMITORIES (321)
Excellent Best stone, brick, metal panels, Soundproofed rooms, carpeting, *Best dormroom lighting and Hot and chilled $2,599.05 $24.15 $241.46
best designs built-in furniture, fine lounges cabling systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
Very Good Stone, brick, good metal panels, Soundproofed rooms, carpeting, *Tiled bathrooms, paired baths, Hot and chilled 2,135.77 19.84 198.42
good designs built-in furniture, good lounges good electrical and plumbing water (zoned)
A Good Face brick, metal or concrete

panels, ornamental fronts
Soundproofed rooms, carpeted halls
and lounges, good detail
*Good bathrooms, good
electrical/plumbing fixtures
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 1,758.61 16.34 163.38
Average Brick, steel or concrete panels, Drywall or plaster walls/ceiling, vinyl *One bath for three students, Warm and cool 1,380.58 12.83 128.26
some ornamentation composition, carpeting average electrical service air (zoned)
Low cost Brick or concrete panels,very Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl *Painted shower rooms, half Hot water 1,096.73 10.19 101.89
plain, painted interior composition floors baths in living units
Excellent Stone, best brick, good metal Soundproofed rooms, carpeting, *Best dormroom lighting and Hot and chilled 2,518.21 23.40 233.95
panels, best designs built-in furniture, fine lounges cabling systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
Very Good Stone, brick, good metal panels, Soundproofed rooms, carpeting, *Tiled bathrooms, paired baths, Hot and chilled 2,066.99 19.20 192.03
good designs built-in furniture, good lounges good electrical and plumbing water (zoned)
B Good Face brick, metal or concrete

panels, ornamental fronts
Soundproofed rooms, carpeted halls
and lounges, good detail
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 1,700.70 15.80 158.00
Average Brick, steel or concrete panels, Drywall or plaster walls/ceiling, vinyl *One bath for three students, Warm and cool 1,331.92 12.37 123.74
some ornamentation composition, carpeting average electrical service air (zoned)
Low cost Brick or concrete panels, very Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl *Painted shower rooms, half Hot water 1,055.83 9.81 98.09
plain, painted interior composition floors baths in living units
Excellent Best stone, brick, metal or Soundproofed rooms, carpeting, *Best dormroom lighting and Hot and chilled 2,311.44 21.47 214.74
concrete panels, best designs built-in furniture, fine lounges cabling systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
Very Good Stone, brick, metal or concrete Carpeting, built-in furniture, good *Tiled bathrooms, paired baths, Hot and chilled 1,836.00 17.06 170.57
panels, good designs lounge and decoration good electrical and plumbing water (zoned)
C Good Face brick, metal or concrete

panels, good ornamentation
Carpeted halls and lounges, good
detail, plaster or drywall
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,393.60 12.95 129.47
Average Brick, steel or concrete panels, Plaster or drywall, carpeted halls, Standard electrical/plumbing Hot water 1,043.34 9.69 96.93
little trim acoustic tile fixtures, some tile and extras
Low cost Brick, block, precast Exposed block, drywall, acoustic tile, Minimum number and quality Forced air 799.33 7.43 74.26
concrete,very plain vinyl composition of fixtures
Excellent Stone or brick veneer, metal Soundproofed rooms, carpeting, *Best dormroom lighting and Hot and chilled 2,220.81 20.63 206.32
and glass, individual design built-in furniture, fine lounges cabling systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
Very Good Stone or brick veneer, metal Carpeting, built-in furniture, good *Tiled bathrooms, paired baths, Hot and chilled 1,745.58 16.22 162.17
and glass, good design lounge and decoration good electrical and plumbing water (zoned)
D Good Brick veneer or best stucco with

trim, good ornamentation
Carpeted halls and lounges, plaster
or drywall, good detail
Good bathrooms, good
electrical service
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,276.81 11.86 118.62
Average Brick veneer or stucco with Plaster or drywall, carpeted halls, Standard electrical/plumbing Hot water 965.09 8.97 89.66
some trim acoustic tile fixtures, some tile and extras
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain, Drywall, vinyl composition, minimum Minimum number and quality Forced air 729.58 6.78 67.78
simple entrance finish of fixtures
S Average Sandwich panels, some trim Drywall, carpet and vinyl

composition, acoustic tile ceilings
Standard electrical and
plumbing fixtures Hot water 957.56 8.90 88.96
BASEMENTS – DORMITORIES
Dorm units Half exposed, good fenestration Average-quality dormitory units Average electrical/plumbing Hot water $1,106.74 $10.28 $102.82
A-B Finished Finished interior Finished, service, social functions Adequate lighting and plumbing Hot water 836.25 7.77 77.69
Utility Painted concrete Utility and storage units Utility lighting/plumbing None 469.84 4.37 43.65
Dorm units Half exposed, good fenestration Average-quality dormitory units Average electrical/plumbing Forced air 834.31 7.75 77.51
CDS Finished Finished interior Finished, service, social functions Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 609.34 5.66 56.61
Utility Unfinished concrete Unfinished floor and ceiling Minimum lighting/plumbing None 300.31 2.79 27.90
NOTE: For refinement notes and elevator costs, see Page 15.

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November 2010
LUXURY APARTMENTS (HIGH-RISE) (984)

Good Best metal or stone, brick or block Finest interior detail, hardwoods, *Master antennas, fine fixtures, Hot and chilled $2,437.05 $22.64 $226.41
A Average
backup, solar glass, best lobby
Good metal and solar glass, face
ceramic, custom carpet, built-ins
Good interior detail, carpet, ceramic tile,
more than one bath per bedroom
*Master antennas, fine fixtures,
water (zoned)
Hot and chilled 1,956.55 18.18 181.77
brick, precast concrete panels, EIFS some vinyl and fine hardwood one full bath per bedroom water (zoned)
Good Best metal or stone, brick or block Finest interior detail, hardwoods, *Master antennas, fine fixtures, Hot and chilled 2,318.76 21.54 215.42
B Average
backup, solar glass, best lobby
ceramic, custom carpet, built-ins
Good interior detail, carpet, ceramic tile,
*Master antennas, fine fixtures,
water (zoned)
Hot and chilled 1,865.71 17.33 173.33
brick, precast concrete panels, EIFS some vinyl and fine hardwood one full bath per bedroom water (zoned)
Excellent Best stones, metal, solar glass, Best interior detail, hardwoods, ceramic, *Master antennas, fine fixtures, Hot and chilled 2,296.05 21.33 213.31
highly ornamented lobby carpet, built-ins more than one bath per bedroom water (zoned)
C Good Good masonry and glass, good

ornamentation and lobby
Good interior detail, sheet vinyl, ceramic
tile/carpet, paneling, fine hardwood
*Master antennas, extra fixtures,
one full bath per bedroom
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,802.52 16.75 167.46
Average Stone, brick, metal and glass, Good plaster, paneling/paper, vinyl, *Master antennas, fine fixtures, Warm and cool 1,465.94 13.62 136.19
individual design, good lobby carpeting or hardwood, some extras one full bath per bedroom air (zoned)
Excellent Best brick or stone veneer, highly Best interior detail, hardwoods, ceramic, *Master antennas, fine fixtures, Hot and chilled 2,204.23 20.48 204.78
ornamental lobby carpet, built-ins more than one bath per bedroom water (zoned)
D Good Good veneers and trim, good Good interior detail, sheet vinyl, ceramic *Master antennas, extra fixtures, Warm and cool 1,725.24 16.03 160.28
MASONRY ornamentation and lobby tile/carpet, paneling, fine hardwood more than one bath per bedroom air (zoned)
VENEER Face brick or stone veneer, Good plaster, paneling/paper, vinyl, *TV and phone jacks, good Warm and cool
Average individual design, good lobby carpeting or hardwood, some extras fixtures, one bath per bedroom air (zoned) 1,401.03 13.02 130.16
Excellent Best EIFS, stone trim, highly Best interior detail, hardwoods, ceramic, *Master antennas, fine fixtures, Hot and chilled 2,167.53 20.14 201.37
ornamental lobby carpet, built-ins more than one bath per bedroom water (zoned)
D Good Good EIFS or sidings, good

ornamentation and lobby
Good interior detail, sheet vinyl, ceramic
tile/carpet, paneling, fine hardwood
*Master antennas, extra fixtures,
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,690.90 15.71 157.09
Average Good stucco or siding, brick and Good plaster, paneling/paper, vinyl, *TV and phone jacks, good Warm and cool 1,369.49 12.72 127.23
stone trim, good lobby carpeting or hardwood, some extras fixtures, one bath per bedroom air (zoned)
NOTES: Fireplaces, balconies, canopies, and built-in appliances are not included, see Pages 34 *ELEVATORS – Building costs marked with an asterisk (*) include elevators. If elevators are not
- 36. included in your subject property, deduct the following from the base costs on this page which are
so marked. For buildings not marked, or for basement stops, add costs from Page 34.
CANOPIES & BALCONIES – May be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 41, or from
LUXURY APARTMENTS
CLASSES A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. CLASSES C Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $78.04 $7.25 Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . $52.21 $4.85
For load-bearing sports court or swimming roof, add $5.00 per square foot of roof ($53.82 per Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.35 6.35 Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.29 4.30
square meter). For pools or courts, see Sections 66 and 67. Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.90 3.80
For differentiation in our pricing system, high-rise apartments are three stories and above, while CLASSES D
low-rise garden apartments of light residential-type construction are referred to as multiple Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . $46.29 $4.30
residences up to three stories and are priced from Section 12. Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.90 3.80
Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.60 3.35
For individual timeshare lock-off efficiency suites, add $1,025 to $1,750 per unit.
DORMITORIES
For utility and parking basements, see Page 19.
CLASSES A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. CLASSES C and D Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
For parking structures, see Section 14; underbuilding levels, Section 15. Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . $65.66 $6.10 Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.37 $3.75
For mechanical penthouses, see Section 15. Very Good . . . . . . . . . . 57.05 5.30 Very Good . . . . . . . . . . 35.52 3.30
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.98 4.55 Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.22 2.90
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, aboveground, to all Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.67 3.50
base costs, including basements but excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30 add .4% Low Cost . . . . . . . . . . . 28.52 2.65
(4/10%) for each additional story.
NOTE: Care must be exercised when using square foot elevator costs. Small dormitory buildings
may have only one elevator and/or handicap lift regardless of size, where a normal range or area
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 35. served is not feasible for low-rise applications.

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November 2010 ALTERNATE CALCULATOR METHOD
This method is presented as an alternative to the normal calculator method, which includes average build-out finish commensurate with the quality level. Listed below are typical apartment interior finish (tenant
improvement) costs based on finished living area, which can be added to a basic shell cost for a complete building cost.
LUXURY APARTMENTS (HIGH-RISE)

CLASSES A AND B: SHELL LUXURY APARTMENT BUILDINGS (777)
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR CORE FINISH LIGHTING, PLUMBING COST
AND MECHANICAL HEAT [ Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Good Best metal or stone, brick or block Plaster, best veeners, best marble and *Luminous lobby ceiling, excellent None $1,311.26 $12.18 $121.82
A Average
backup, solar glass
carpet, top lobby finishes
Plaster, ceramic tile carpet, some vinyl
core lighting, finest service fixtures
*Luminous lobby ceiling, good core None 1,033.12 9.60 95.98
brick, precast concrete panels, EIFS and fine hardwood, good entry & lobby lighting, service fixtures
Good Best metal or stone, brick or block Plaster, best veeners, best marble and *Luminous lobby ceiling, excellent None 1,204.05 11.19 111.86
B Average
backup, solar glass
carpet, top lobby finishes
Plaster, ceramic tile carpet, some vinyl
core lighting, finest service fixtures
*Luminous lobby ceiling, good core None 950.78 8.83 88.33
brick, precast concrete panels, EIFS and fine hardwood, good entry & lobby lighting, service fixtures
[HEAT – Heating costs have been included in the total with the finished build-out space. A *ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
prorated amount can be allocated back to the shell cost if needed, typically 15% to 25%.
building under consideration has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for
NOTE: Fireplaces, balconies, canopies, and built-in appliances are not included, see Pages 34 buildings on this page.
- 36.
CLASSES A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, aboveground, to all base
costs, excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30 add .4% (4/10%) for each additional story. Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $78.04 $7.25
Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.35 6.35
CANOPIES/ BALCONIES – May be computed from the Segregated Costs Section 41, or Unit-
in-Place Costs.
CLASSES A AND B: INTERIOR BUILD-OUT (995)

(SQUARE FEET OF BUILD-OUT FINISH)
TYPE INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING AND HEAT COST

PLUMBING Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Good Finest interior detail, hardwoods, ceramic, custom carpet, built-ins Master antennas, fine fixtures, Hot and chilled $1,133.01 $10.53 $105.26
more than one bath per bedroom water (zoned)
Average Good interior detail, carpet, ceramic tile, some vinyl and fine hardwood Master antennas, fine fixtures, Hot and chilled 929.14 8.63 86.32
one full bath per bedroom water (zoned)
NOTE: The build-out costs above and on Page 17 do not include any special interior design fees.

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November 2010
APARTMENTS (HIGH-RISE)
CLASSES C AND D: SHELL LUXURY APARTMENT BUILDINGS (777)
Excellent Best stones, metal, solar glass Plaster, best veeners, best marble and hardwoods, *Luminous lobby ceiling, excellent None $1,214.81 $11.29 $112.86
ceramic, carpet, finest entry & lobby finishes core lighting, finest service fixtures
C Good Good masonry and glass, good

ornamentation
Plaster, good veeners, vinyl, ceramic tile/carpet,
paneling, fine hardwood, good entry & lobby finishes
*Luminous lobby ceiling, excellent
core lighting, good service fixtures None 975.21 9.06 90.60
Average Stone, brick, metal and glass, Plaster, ceramic tile carpet, some vinyl and fine *Luminous lobby ceiling, good core None 783.07 7.28 72.75
individual design hardwood, good entry & lobby finishes lighting, service fixtures
Excellent Best brick or stone veneer, Plaster, best veeners, best marble and hardwoods, *Luminous lobby ceiling, excellent None 1,111.59 10.33 105.17
highly ornamental lobby ceramic, carpet, finest entry & lobby finishes core lighting, finest service fixtures
D Good Good veneers and trim, good Plaster, good veeners, vinyl, ceramic tile/carpet, *Luminous lobby ceiling, excellent None 883.61 8.21 83.88
MASONRY ornamentation and lobby paneling, fine hardwood, good entry & lobby finishes core lighting, good service fixtures
VENEER Face brick or stone veneer, Plaster, ceramic tile carpet, some vinyl and fine *Luminous lobby ceiling, good core
Average individual design, good lobby hardwood, good entry & lobby finishes lighting, service fixtures None 702.78 6.53 66.92
Excellent Best EIFS, stone trim Plaster, best veeners, best marble and hardwoods, *Luminous lobby ceiling, excellent None 1,132.04 10.52 103.27
ceramic, carpet, finest entry & lobby finishes core lighting, finest service fixtures
D Good Good EIFS or sidings, good

ornamentation
Plaster, good veeners, vinyl, ceramic tile/carpet,
paneling, fine hardwood, good entry & lobby finishes
*Luminous lobby ceiling, excellent
core lighting, good service fixtures None 902.88 8.39 82.09
Average Good stucco or siding, brick Plaster, ceramic tile carpet, some vinyl and fine *Luminous lobby ceiling, good core None 720.32 6.69 65.29
and stone trim hardwood, good entry & lobby finishes lighting, service fixtures
[HEAT – Heating costs have been included in the total with the finished space. A prorated *ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
amount can be allocated back to the shell cost if needed, typically 10% to 25%. subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs on this page.
NOTES: For other refinement notes, see preceding page. CLASS C Sq. M. Sq. Ft. CLASS D Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Care must be exercised when using square foot elevator costs. Small apartment buildings may Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52.21 $4.85 Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.29 $4.30
have only one elevator and/or handicap lift regardless of size, where a normal range or area Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.29 4.30 Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.90 3.80
served is not feasible for mid-rise applications. Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.90 3.80 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.06 3.35
CLASSES C AND D: INTERIOR BUILD-OUT (995)


Excellent High-cost partitions and wall and floor finishes, formal dining area, kitchen, good master TV and phone jacks, good fixtures, Hot and chilled $1,092.21 $10.15 $101.47
bedroom and bath, good cabinetry, closets, some extras one bath per bedroom water (zoned)
Good Plaster or drywall, good partitions, paneling, carpet, tile or vinyl, good room sizes, some Good fixtures, many outlets, over Warm and cool 836.14 7.77 77.68
good cabinetry and shelving one bath per unit air (zoned)
Average Average drywall, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate shelving, counters, small dining area Average fixtures and circuits,one Warm and cool 689.86 6.41 64.09
and kitchen, adequate bedrooms and bath bath per unit air (zoned)

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APARTMENTS (HIGH-RISE) (300)
Good Face brick, limestone, metal or Good interior detail, carpet, or *Many good fixtures, TV jacks, Warm and cool $1,499.95 $13.94 $139.35
concrete and glass panels hardwood, sheet vinyl or ceramic tile good baths and kitchens air (zoned)
A Average Little trim, brick, block, metal or

concrete and glass
Drywall or plaster, average carpet and
vinyl composition floors
*Few electric fixtures, average
plumbing, one bath per unit
Heat pump
system 1,186.61 11.02 110.24
Low cost Very plain, brick or block, or Drywall, sprayed or painted ceilings,very *Minimum uniform code, one Hot water 943.35 8.76 87.64
low-cost concrete panels plain, asphalt tile bath per unit
Good Face brick, limestone, metal or Good interior detail, carpet or hardwood, *Many good fixtures, TV jacks, Warm and cool 1,429.98 13.29 132.85
concrete and glass panels sheet vinyl or ceramic tile good baths and kitchens air (zoned)
B Average Little trim, brick, block, metal or

concrete and glass
Drywall or plaster, vinyl composition tile
and average carpet
*Few electric fixtures, average
plumbing, one bath per unit
Heat pump
system 1,132.25 10.52 105.19
Low cost Very plain, brick or block or Drywall, sprayed or painted ceilings,very *Minimum uniform code, one Hot water 901.15 8.37 83.72
low-cost concrete panels plain, asphalt tile bath per unit
Good Brick, metal or concrete and Drywall or plaster, good carpet or hard- *Good electric/plumbing, good Heat pump 1,141.19 10.60 106.02
glass panels, some trim wood, vinyl composition, ceramic tile baths and kitchens system
C Average Little ornamentation, brick or

block, concrete panels
vinyl composition
*Average fixtures, one bath per
unit, average circuits Forced air 872.09 8.10 81.02
Low cost Very plain brick or block, Drywall and painted masonry or plaster Minimum uniform code, one Indiv. thru-wall 660.69 6.14 61.38
minimum fenestration coat, asphalt tile, low-cost carpet bath per unit heat pumps
Good Mill-type construction, heavy Drywall or plaster, good carpet or *Good electric/plumbing, good Heat pump 1,297.05 12.05 120.50
CMILL Average
brick walls, trusses, good sash
Mill-type construction, brick and
hardwood, vinyl composition, ceramic tile
baths and kitchens
*Average fixtures, one bath per
system
Hot water 1,061.11 9.86 98.58
block, wood trusses vinyl composition, softwood unit, average circuits
D Good Good brick veneer with

ornamentation
Good drywall or plaster, carpet, good
vinyl composition tile or sheet
*Good fixtures, many outlets
over one bath per unit
Heat pump
system 1,090.38 10.13 101.30
MASONRY Brick veneer, little trim, Plaster or drywall, carpet or hardwood, *Average fixtures and circuits,
VENEER Average standard design vinyl composition tile one bath per unit Forced air 832.70 7.74 77.36
Good Good stucco or siding with Good drywall or plaster, carpet, good *Good fixtures, many outlets, Heat pump 1,061.64 9.86 98.63
ornamentation vinyl composition tile or sheet over one bath per unit system
D Average Frame and stucco, little trim,

standard design
Plaster or drywall, carpet or hardwood,
vinyl composition tile
*Average fixtures and circuits,
one bath per unit Forced air 806.11 7.49 74.89
Low cost Low-cost siding or stucco Drywall, low-cost carpet, asphalt tile Minimum uniform code, one Indiv. thru-wall 607.84 5.65 56.47
bath per unit heat pumps
Good Best insulated sandwich walls, Drywall, carpet and vinyl composition, *Good fixtures, many outlets, Heat pump 1,052.92 9.78 97.82
S Average
good fenestration, good frame
Sandwich walls, fenestration to
ceramic tile
Drywall, carpet and vinyl composition,
over one bath per unit
*Average fixtures and circuits,
system
Forced air 799.22 7.43 74.25
code, little trim average cabinetry and finish one bath per unit
NOTE: Fireplaces, balconies, canopies, and built-in appliances are not included, see Pages 34 *ELEVATORS – Building costs marked with an asterisk (*) include elevators. If elevators are not
- 36. included in your subject property, deduct the following from the base costs on this page which
are so marked. For buildings not marked, or for basement stops, add costs from Page 28.
CANOPIES/BALCONIES – May be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 41, or from
CLASSES A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. CLASSES C Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51.13 $4.75 Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.37 $3.10
For low-rise garden apartments, residential garages and carports, see Section 12. Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.29 3.65 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.91 2.50
Low cost . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.60 2.75
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, aboveground, to all CLASSES D and S Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
base costs, including basements but excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30 add .4% Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.60 $2.75
(4/10%) for each additional story. Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.76 2.30

November 2010
BASEMENTS – HIGH-RISE APARTMENTS

Residential Half exposed, good fenestration Drywall or plaster, painted, vinyl Few electric fixtures, average Hot water $969.61 $9.01 $90.08
Units composition and average carpet plumbing, one bath per unit
Finished Finished interior Finished floor and ceilings, Adequate lighting/plumbing Forced air 617.31 5.74 57.35
A-B game room
Concrete with hardener, lines
Parking Unfinished interior and stops Minimum lighting, floor drains Ventilation 510.85 4.75 47.46
Utility Painted interior Utility and storage areas Utility lighting and plumbing None 452.08 4.20 42.00
Residential Half exposed, good fenestration Drywall or plaster, vinyl composition Few electric fixtures, average Forced air 711.92 6.61 66.14
Units tile and average carpet plumbing, one bath per unit
Finished Finished interior, add for saunas, Gypsum board ceiling, vinyl Adequate lighting/plumbing Electric wall 410.75 3.82 38.16
CDS[ pools, bars and equipment composition tile or sheet vinyl
Plaster or drywall ceiling, concrete
heaters
Parking Unfinished interior floor Minimum lighting, floor drains Ventilation 332.07 3.09 30.85
Utility Unfinished interior Unfinished floor and ceiling Minimum lighting/plumbing None 290.63 2.70 27.00
[Forfire-resistant Type I basements, with concrete slab separation under Class C, D or S units, add $5.20 per square foot ($55.97 per square meter). Where utilized as courtyard deck on topside, add
$10.75 per square foot ($115.71 per square meter).
CITY CLUBS (310)

Good Face brick or stone veneer, best Good plaster, paneling, carpet, fine *TV and phone jacks in rooms, Hot and chilled $1,901.98 $17.67 $176.70
A-B Average
metal and glass, concrete
Brick, stone, metal or precast
detail, add for olympic pool
Plaster or drywall, carpeting, good
excellent service and fixtures
*Adequate, steam room, gym,
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,484.23 13.79 137.89
panels, little trim lounge and public area, gym add for swimming pool air (zoned)
Good Face brick, stone or concrete and Good plaster, paneling, carpet, good *TV and phone jacks in rooms, Warm and cool 1,538.05 14.29 142.89
C Average
glass, good trim and entrance
Brick, stone, metal or precast
detail, add for olympic pool
Plaster or drywall, carpeting, good
good service and fixtures
*Adequate, steam room, gym,
air (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,238.28 11.50 115.04
panels, little trim lounge and public areas, gym add for swimming pool air (zoned)
NOTE: Fireplaces, balconies, canopies, and built-in appliances are not included, see Pages 34- *ELEVATORS – Building costs marked with an asterisk (*) include elevators. If the subject
36. For load-bearing sports-court roof, add $5.00 per square foot ($53.82 per square meter). For building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs.
courts, see Section 67.
CITY CLUBS
CLASSES A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. CLASS C Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.05 $4.65 Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.29 $3.00
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, aboveground, to all base Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.29 3.65 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.83 2.40
costs excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30, add .4% (4/10%) for each additional story.

SECTION 11 PAGE 20
November 2010 ALTERNATE CALCULATOR METHOD
CLASSES A AND B: SHELL APARTMENT BUILDINGS (596)
Good Good metal and solar glass, face Plaster, paneling, vinyl, good pavers, *Good fluorescent core ceilings, None $923.43 $8.58 $85.79
brick, best precast concrete panels terrazzo, carpet, good entry & lobbies adequate service fixtures
A Average Brick, concrete or metal and glass,

steel stud panels, some trim
Drywall or plaster, vinyl, terrazzo, carpet,
adequate entry lobby
*Average-intensity core lighting,
average service fixtures None 728.50 6.77 67.68
Low cost Minimum-cost walls and fenestration, Drywall, paint or paper, acoustic ceilings, *Minimum lobby lighting, few core None 575.12 5.34 53.43
very plain vinyl comp., plain lobbies extras
Good Good metal and solar glass, face Plaster, paneling, vinyl, good pavers, *Good fluorescent core ceilings, None 858.85 7.98 79.79
brick, best precast concrete panels terrazzo, carpet, good entry & lobbies adequate service fixtures
B Average Brick, concrete or metal and glass

panels, some trim, entry ornament
Drywall or plaster, vinyl, terrazzo, carpet,
adequate entry lobby
Low cost Minimum-cost walls, precast elements Drywall, paint or paper, acoustic ceilings, *Minimum lobby lighting, few core None 536.26 4.98 49.82
and fenestration, very plain vinyl comp., plain lobbies extras
[HEAT – Heating costs have been included in the total with the finished build-out space. A
*ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
NOTE: Fireplaces, balconies, canopies, and built-in appliances are not included, see Pages 34
- 36.
buildings on this page.
CLASSES A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . $67.81 $6.30 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.29 $3.65
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, aboveground, to all base Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.13 4.75 Low Cost . . . . . . . . . . . 29.60 2.75
costs, excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30 add .4% (4/10%) for each additional story.


Good Plaster or drywall, good partitions, paneling, carpet, tile or vinyl, good room sizes, some Many good fixtures, TV jacks, Warm and cool $576.08 $5.35 $53.52
good cabinetry and shelving, powder room good baths and kitchens air (zoned)
Average Average drywall, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate shelving, counters, small dining Adequate lighting/plumbing, Heat pump 457.79 4.25 42.53
area and kitchen, adequate bedrooms and bath phone and TV jacks system
Low cost Low-cost partitions, paint, vinyl composition, low-cost carpet, minimal counters and Adequate standard lighting and Hot water 368.02 3.42 34.19
shelving, small kitchen area, one bath per unit plumbing per good codes

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November 2010
CLASSES C, D AND S: SHELL APARTMENT BUILDINGS (596)
Good Steel frame or bearing walls, brick/ Plaster, paneling, vinyl, good pavers, *Good fluorescent core ceilings, None $728.50 $6.77 $67.68
conc. panels, some ornamentation terrazzo, carpet, good entry & lobbies adequate service fixtures
C Average Steel or concrete frame, or bearing

walls, some trim
Drywall or plaster, vinyl, terrazzo,
carpet, adequate entry lobby
Low cost Masonry bearing walls, light rafters, Drywall, paint or paper, acoustic Minimum lobby lighting, few None 412.58 3.83 38.33
minimum fenestration, very plain ceilings, vinyl comp., plain lobbies core extras
D Good Good brick veneer with

ornamentation
Plaster, paneling, vinyl, good pavers,
terrazzo, carpet, good entry & lobbies
*Good fluorescent core ceilings,
adequate service fixtures None 652.83 6.07 60.65
MASONRY Brick veneer, little trim, standard Drywall or plaster, vinyl, terrazzo, *Average-intensity core lighting,
VENEER Average design carpet, adequate entry lobby average service fixtures None 511.18 4.75 47.49
Good Frame or bearing wall, good stucco Plaster, paneling, vinyl, good pavers, *Good fluorescent core ceilings, None 633.99 5.89 58.90
or siding with trim terrazzo, carpet, good entry & lobbies adequate service fixtures
D Average Frame and stucco, little trim, stan-

dard design
carpet, adequate entry lobby
Low cost Low-cost siding or stucco, minimum Drywall, paint or paper, acoustic Minimum lobby lighting, None 365.11 3.39 33.92
fenestration, very plain ceilings, vinyl comp., plain lobbies fewcore extras
Good Best insulated sandwich walls, Plaster, paneling, vinyl, good pavers, *Good fluorescent core ceilings, None 618.49 5.75 57.46
S Average
good fenestration, good frame
Sandwich walls, fenestration to
terrazzo, carpet, good entry & lobbies
adequate service fixtures
*Average-intensity core lighting, None 481.68 4.48 44.75
code, little trim carpet, adequate entry lobby average service fixtures
NOTES: For other refinement notes, see preceding page. CLASS C Sq. M. Sq. Ft. CLASSES D and S Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Care must be exercised when using square foot elevator costs. Small apartment buildings may Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41.44 $3.85 Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.06 $3.40
have only one elevator and/or handicap lift regardless of size, where a normal range or area Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.37 3.10 Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.60 2.75
served is not feasible for mid-rise applications. Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.91 2.50 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.76 2.30
CLASSES C, D AND S: INTERIOR BUILD-OUT (989)


Good Plaster or drywall, good partitions, paneling, carpet, tile or vinyl, good room sizes, some Good fixtures, many outlets, over Heat pump $440.89 $4.10 $40.96
good cabinetry and shelving one bath per unit system
Average Average drywall, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate shelving, counters, small dining area Average fixtures and circuits,one Forced air 322.59 3.00 29.97
and kitchen, adequate bedrooms and bath bath per unit
Low cost Low-cost partitions, paint, vinyl composition, low-cost carpet, minimal counters and Minimum uniform code, one bath Indiv. thru-wall 250.69 2.33 23.29
shelving, small kitchen area per unit heat pumps

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HOTELS: LIMITED SERVICE (595)
Excellent Metal or stone, heat-absorbent Fine detail and carpet, good plaster and *Best lighting, TV circuits, wet bar, Hot and chilled $1,636.87 $15.21 $152.07
or double glazing wall coverings, some custom suites top-quality plumbing water (zoned)
Good Face brick, metal or good Typical good commercial or motor hotel, *Lighting/plumbing above code, Warm and cool 1,375.09 12.78 127.75
A Average
concrete or stucco panels,
Face brick, metal, concrete or
few public rooms
Plaster/drywall and paint, good carpet,
standard fixtures, some extras
*Some good suites, lighting and
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,189.52 11.05 110.51
EIFS panels, plain exterior some built-in extras, support services plumbing fixtures, TV circuits system
Low cost Brick, concrete block, metal Small lobby, some carpet and tile, *Minimum lighting/plumbing, few Indiv. thru-wall 995.23 9.25 92.46
stud panels, little ornamentation typical economy facility extras heat pumps
Excellent Metal or stone, heat-absorbent Fine detail and carpet, good plaster and *Best lighting, TV circuits, wet bar, Hot and chilled 1,589.61 14.77 147.68
or double glazing wall coverings, some custom suites top-quality plumbing water (zoned)
Good Face brick, metal or good Typical good commercial or motor hotel, *Lighting/plumbing above code, Warm and cool 1,330.74 12.36 123.63
B Average
concrete or stucco panels
few public rooms
*Some good suites, lighting and
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,148.19 10.67 106.67
EIFS panels, plain exterior some built-in extras, support services plumbing fixtures, TV circuits system
Low cost Brick, concrete block, synthetic Small lobby, some carpet and tile, *Minimum lighting/plumbing, few Indiv. thru-wall 956.70 8.89 88.88
plaster, little ornamentation typical economy facility extras heat pumps
Excellent Metal or concrete panels, Fine detail and carpet, good plaster and *Excellent lighting, radio and TV Warm and cool 1,438.38 13.36 133.63
stone, brick, individual design wall coverings circuits, quality plumbing air (zoned)
Good Brick, metal or concrete and Typical good motor hotel or all suites, *Lighting/plumbing above code, Heat pump 1,182.20 10.98 109.83
C Average
glass, good trim and entrance
Block or brick, standard front,
few public rooms
*Standard fixtures, guest laundry,
system
Indiv. thru-wall 937.11 8.71 87.06
small lobby, vending area minimum suites, no food services small lobby restrooms heat pumps
Low cost Brick or concrete block Painted block, some carpet and tile *Minimum lighting/plumbing Indiv. ht. pumps 782.75 7.27 72.72
Good Brick veneer, EIFS, metal and Typical good motor hotel or all suites, *Lighting/plumbing above code, Heat pump 1,104.91 10.27 102.65
glass, good entrance and trim few public rooms standard fixtures, some extras system
D Average Siding or stucco, standard

front, small lobby, vending area
minimum suites, no food services
*Standard fixtures, guest laundry,
small lobby restrooms
Indiv. thru-wall
heat pumps 871.23 8.09 80.94
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain Drywall, wood or asphalt tile *Minimum lighting/plumbing Indiv. ht. pumps 726.56 6.75 67.50
S Average Insulated panels, some

ornamentation
breakfast hospitality area only
*Adequate lighting and plumbing,
TV circuits, some good fixtures
Indiv. thru-wall
heat pumps 876.93 8.15 81.47
NOTE: Fireplaces, balconies, canopies, and built-in appliances are not included, see Pages 34 - *ELEVATORS – Building base costs which include elevators are marked with an asterisk (*). If
36. For load-bearing sports-court roof, add $5.00 per square foot of roof ($53.82 per square the subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings on
meter). For courts, see Section 67. For individual time-share lock-off efficiency suites, add $1,000 this page which are so marked. For buildings not marked or for basement or mezzanine stops,
to $1,750 per unit. add costs from Page 34.
CANOPIES/BALCONIES – May be computed from the Segregated Cost, Section 41, or from CLASSES A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. CLASSES C, D and S Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
the Unit-in-Place Costs. Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.59 $4.70 Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . $31.22 $2.90
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.06 4.00 Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.14 2.15
BASEMENT UNITS – Use 80% of comparable aboveground units. For semi-basement living
units, use 90%. Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.06 3.35 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.22 1.60
Low cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.68 2.85 Low cost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.38 1.15
costs excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30, add .4% (4/10%) for each additional story. KITCHENS – For units having kitchens or built-in kitchen units, add the following:
Excellent (stove, refrigerator, sink and cabinet unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,575
MEZZANINES – Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with mezzanine costs. Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,325
Average (cabinets and sink) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,475
Low cost (kitchenette) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,850
For motels, lodges, bed and breakfast inns, guest cottages or villas, see Section 12.

November 2010
HOTELS
CLASSES A AND B: SHELL HOTELS: LIMITED SERVICE BUILDINGS (779)
Excellent Metal or stone, heat-absorbent or Fine detail and carpet, good plaster and *Best lighting, and top quality core None $974.89 $9.06 $90.57
double glazing wall coverings, excellent lobby plumbing
Good Face brick, metal or good concrete or Typical good commercial or motor hotel, *Good lighting, and core plumbing None 847.01 7.87 78.69
A Average
stucco panels
Face brick, metal, concrete or EIFS
core services
fixtures
*Average lighting & plumbing, None 737.22 6.85 68.49
panels, plain exterior support services standard core fixtures
Low cost Brick, concrete block, metal stud Small lobby, some carpet and tile, typical *Minimum lighting & plumbing, few None 643.90 5.98 59.82
panels, little ornamentation economy facility core extras
Excellent Metal or stone, heat-absorbent or Fine detail and carpet, good plaster and *Best lighting, and top quality core None 933.23 8.67 86.70
double glazing wall coverings, excellent lobby plumbing
Good Face brick, metal or good concrete or Typical good commercial or motor hotel, *Good lighting, and core plumbing None 807.62 7.50 75.03
stucco panels core services fixtures
B Average Face brick, metal, concrete or EIFS Plaster/drywall and paint, good carpet, *Average lighting & plumbing, None 700.19 6.51 65.05
panels, plain exterior support services standard core fixtures
Low cost Brick, concrete block, synthetic Small lobby, some carpet and tile, typical *Minimum lighting & plumbing, few None 609.13 5.66 56.59
plaster, little ornamentation economy facility core extras
[HEAT – Heating costs have been included in the total with the finished build-out space. A
NOTE: Fireplaces, balconies, canopies, and built-in appliances are not included, see Pages 34
- 36. *ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
the Unit-in-Place Costs. buildings on this page.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, aboveground, to all base CLASSES A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
costs, excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30 add .4% (4/10%) for each additional story. Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . $50.59 $4.70 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.06 $3.35
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.06 4.00 Low Cost . . . . . . . . . . . 30.68 2.85

TYPE INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING AND PLUMBING HEAT COST

Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Excellent Good plaster and wall coverings, carpet, fine detailed rooms, some custom suites Best lighting, TV circuits, wet bar, top Hot and chilled $661.66 $6.15 $61.47
quality plumbing water (zoned)
Good Plaster or drywall, carpeted, good decorating and detailed rooms, all suites Lighting & plumbing above code, Warm and cool 527.75 4.90 49.03
standard fixtures, some extras air (zoned)
Average Average drywall, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate bedrooms and bath, Some good suites, lighting & plumbing Heat pump 451.87 4.20 41.98
minimum suites fixtures, TV circuits system
Low cost Low-cost partitions, paint, vinyl composition, low-cost carpet, one bath per unit Minimum lighting & plumbing, few extras Indiv. thru-wall 351.01 3.26 32.61
heat pumps

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HOTELS
CLASSES C, D AND S: SHELL HOTELS: LIMITED SERVICE BUILDINGS (779)
Excellent Metal or concrete panels, stone, brick, Fine detail and carpet, good plaster *Best lighting, and top quality core None $895.66 $8.32 $83.21
individual design and wall coverings, excellent lobby plumbing
Good Brick, metal or concrete and glass, Typical good commercial or motor *Good lighting, and core plumbing None 736.36 6.84 68.41
C Average
good trim and entrance
Steel or concrete frame, or bearing
hotel, core services
fixtures
*Average lighting & plumbing, guest None 607.30 5.64 56.42
walls, some trim carpet, adequate entry lobby laundry and small lobby restrooms
Low cost Brick or concrete block Small lobby, some carpet and tile, Minimum lighting & plumbing, few None 502.03 4.66 46.64
typical economy facility core extras
Good Brick veneer, EIFS, metal and glass, Typical good commercial or motor *Good lighting, and core plumbing None 668.33 6.21 62.09
good entrance and trim hotel, core services fixtures
D Average Siding or stucco, standard front, small

lobby, vending area
support services
*Average lighting & plumbing, guest
laundry and small lobby restrooms None 549.17 5.10 51.02
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain Small lobby, some carpet and tile, Minimum lighting & plumbing, few None 452.30 4.20 42.02
typical economy facility core extras
S Average Insulated panels, some ornamentation Plaster/drywall and paint, good carpet,
support services
*Average lighting & plumbing, guest
laundry and small lobby restrooms None 549.39 5.10 51.04
subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs on this page.
amount can be allocated back to the shell cost if needed, typically 10% to 25%.
CLASS C, D and S Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
NOTES: For other refinement notes, see preceding page.
Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31.22 $2.90 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.22 $1.60
Care must be exercised when using square foot elevator costs. Small apartment buildings may Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.14 2.15 Low cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.38 1.15
have only one elevator and/or handicap lift regardless of size, where a normal range or area
served is not feasible for mid-rise applications.
CLASSES C, D AND S: INTERIOR BUILD-OUT (997)


Excellent Good plaster and wall coverings, carpet, fine detailed rooms, some custom suites Excellent lighting, radio and TV Warm and cool $538.63 $5.00 $50.04
circuits, quality plumbing air (zoned)
Good Plaster or drywall, carpeted, good decorating and detailed rooms, all suites Lighting & plumbing above code, Heat pump 442.40 4.11 41.10
standard fixtures, some extras system
Average Average drywall, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate bedrooms and bath, minimum suites Adequate lighting and plumbing Indiv. thru-wall 326.90 3.04 30.37
heat pumps
Low cost Low-cost partitions, paint, vinyl composition, low-cost carpet, one bath per unit Minimum lighting & plumbing Indiv. thru-wall 278.35 2.59 25.86
heat pumps

November 2010
HOTELS: FULL SERVICE (594)

Excellent Best metal or stone, heat- Fine detail and carpet, good plaster *Best lighting, radio and TV Hot and chilled $2,293.57 $21.31 $213.08
absorbent or double glazing and wall coverings circuits, top-quality plumbing water (zoned)
Good Face brick, metal or concrete Good detail, carpeted, highly decorated *Good lighting, radio and TV Hot and chilled 1,872.92 17.40 174.00
A Average
panels, individual design
public rooms
Typical good transient or average
circuits, good plumbing fixtures
*Lighting/plumbing above code,
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,469.38 13.65 136.51
stucco panels, plain exterior business hotel, adequate public rooms standard fixtures air (zoned)
Low cost Brick, concrete block, metal stud Small lobby, coffee shop, minimum *Minimum lighting/plumbing, Hot water 1,167.45 10.85 108.46
panels, little ornamentation transient facilities few extras
Excellent Best metal or stone, heat- Fine detail, carpeted, highly decorated *Best lighting, radio and TV Hot and chilled 2,227.05 20.69 206.90
absorbent or double glazing public rooms circuits, top-quality plumbing water (zoned)
Good Face brick, metal or concrete Good detail, carpeted, highly decorated *Good lighting, radio and TV Hot and chilled 1,815.98 16.87 168.71
B Average
panels, individual design
public rooms
circuits, good plumbing fixtures
*Lighting/plumbing above
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,420.73 13.20 131.99
stucco panels, plain exterior business hotel, adequate public rooms code, standard fixtures air (zoned)
Low cost Brick, concrete block, synthetic Small lobby, coffee shop, minimum *Minimum lighting/plumbing, Hot water 1,125.90 10.46 104.60
plaster, little ornamentation transient facilities few extras
Excellent Best metal or concrete panels, Fine detail and carpet, good plaster *Excellent lighting, radio and Hot and chilled 1,814.26 16.86 168.55
stone, face brick and wall coverings TV circuits, quality plumbing water (zoned)
Good Brick, metal or concrete and Plaster or drywall, carpeted, public *Good lighting/plumbing, radio Warm and cool 1,476.38 13.72 137.16
C glass, good trim and entrance
Brick, stucco on block, some
rooms, good decorating and detail
Carpeted, plaster or drywall and
and TV circuits
*All rooms with bath, adequate
air (zoned)
Heat pump
Average front ornamentation painted masonry, adequate facilities electric service system 1,234.73 11.47 114.71
Low cost Brick or concrete block Few public rooms, small coffee shop *Minimum lighting/plumbing Indiv. ht. pumps 998.03 9.27 92.72
Excellent Best masonry veneer, metal and Fine detail and carpet, good plaster *Excellent lighting, radio and Hot and chilled 1,701.02 15.80 158.03
glass panels, highly decorative and wall coverings TV circuits, quality plumbing water (zoned)
Good Brick veneer, metal and glass, Good finishes, carpeted rooms, good *Good lighting/plumbing, radio Warm and cool 1,374.66 12.77 127.71
D good entrance and trim
Stucco or siding, brick trim,
public rooms, lobby and detailing
Plaster or drywall, carpeting, adequate
and TV circuits
*All rooms with bath, adequate
air (zoned)
Heat pump
Average some front ornamentation ancillary facilities, dining and bar electric service system 1,143.56 10.62 106.24
Low cost Stucco or siding Few public rooms, small coffee shop *Minimum lighting/plumbing Indiv. ht. pumps 916.44 8.51 85.14
BASEMENTS AND MEZZANINES – HOTELS

Finished Plaster or drywall interior Plaster or drywall, vinyl composition, Adequate lighting/plumbing, Hot water $871.34 $8.10 $80.95
basement acoustic ceiling, shops, service functions restrooms, utility rooms
A-B Parking bsmt.

Utility bsmt.
Unfinished
Painted interior
No partitions or floor covering
Few partitions and fire walls
Minimum lighting/plumbing
Utility lighting/plumbing
Ventilation
None
516.45
477.59
4.80
4.44
47.98
44.37
Mezzanine Not included Typical hotel finish and detail Adequate lighting/plumbing In bldg. cost 735.39 ----- 68.32
Finished Plaster or drywall interior Plaster or drywall, vinyl composition, Adequate lighting/plumbing, Forced air 622.15 5.78 57.80
basement finished ceiling, service functions utility outlets and fixtures
C-D[ Parking bsmt.

Utility bsmt.
Unfinished
Unfinished
Plaster ceiling, concrete floor
Unfinished, no ceiling
Ventilation
None
335.30
306.88
3.12
2.85
31.15
28.51
Mezzanine Not included Typical hotel finish and detail Adequate lighting/plumbing In bldg. cost 533.78 ----- 49.59
[Forfire-resistant Type I basements, with concrete slab separation under Class C, D or S units, add $5.00 per square foot ($53.82 per square meter). Where utilized as courtyard deck on top side, add
$10.50 per square foot ($111.30 per square meter). See bottom of Page 20 for other refinement notes, Page 38 for cost per room figures.
*ELEVATORS – Building base costs which include elevators are marked with an asterisk (*). If the subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings on this page
which are so marked. For buildings not marked, or for basement and mezzanine stops, add costs from Page 34.
CLASSES A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. CLASSES C and D Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83.42 $7.75 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.21 $4.20 Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.05 $4.65 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.60 $2.75
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.82 5.65 Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.83 3.05 Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.21 3.55 Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.60 2.10

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HOTELS
CLASSES A AND B: SHELL HOTELS: FULL SERVICE BUILDINGS (778)
Excellent Best metal or stone, heat-absorbent Good plaster, carpet, wall coverings, fine *Best lighting, and top quality core None $1,262.07 $11.73 $117.25
or double glazing detailed lobby plumbing
Good Face brick, metal or concrete panels, Good detail, carpeted, highly decorated *Good lighting, and core plumbing None 1,007.50 9.36 93.60
A Average
individual design
Face brick, metal, concrete or stucco
lobby
fixtures
panels, plain exterior business hotel, adequate lobby standard core fixtures
Low cost Brick, concrete block, metal stud Small lobby, coffee shop, minimum *Minimum lighting & plumbing, few None 648.63 6.03 60.26
panels, little ornamentation transient facilities core extras
Excellent Best metal or stone, heat-absorbent Good plaster, carpet, wall coverings, fine *Best lighting, and top quality core None 1,205.56 11.20 112.00
or double glazing detailed lobby plumbing
Good Face brick, metal or concrete panels, Good detail, carpeted, highly decorated *Good lighting, and core plumbing None 958.63 8.91 89.06
individual design lobby fixtures
B Average Face brick, metal, concrete or stucco Typical good transient or average *Average lighting & plumbing, None 765.53 7.11 71.12
panels, plain exterior business hotel, adequate lobby standard core fixtures
Low cost Brick, concrete block, synthetic Small lobby, coffee shop, minimum *Minimum lighting & plumbing, few None 612.36 5.69 56.89
plaster, little ornamentation transient facilities core extras
[HEAT – Heating costs have been included in the total with the finished build-out space. A *ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
prorated amount can be allocated back to the shell cost if needed, typically 15% to 25%. building under consideration has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for
NOTE: Fireplaces, balconies, canopies, and built-in appliances are not included, see Pages 34 buildings on this page.
- 36.
CLASSES A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
CANOPIES/BALCONIES – May be computed from the Segregated Cost, Section 41, or from Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . $83.42 $7.75 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.21 $4.20
the Unit-in-Place Costs. Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.82 5.65 Low Cost . . . . . . . . . . . 32.83 3.05
costs, excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30 add .4% (4/10%) for each additional story.


Excellent Good plaster and wall coverings, carpet, fine detailed rooms Best lighting, radio and TV circuits, top Hot and chilled $1,037.96 $9.64 $96.43
quality plumbing fixtures water (zoned)
Good Plaster or drywall, carpeted, good decorating and detail rooms Good lighting, radio and TV circuits, good Hot and chilled 870.58 8.09 80.88
plumbing fixtures water (zoned)
Average Carpeted, plaster or drywall and painted masonry, adequate rooms Lighting & plumbing above code, standard Warm and cool 665.85 6.19 61.86
fixtures, one full bath per room air (zoned)
Low cost Low-cost carpet and tile, minimally finished rooms Minimum lighting & plumbing, few extras Hot water 522.16 4.85 48.51

November 2010
HOTELS
CLASSES C AND D: SHELL HOTELS: FULL SERVICE BUILDINGS (778)
Excellent Best metal or concrete panels, Good plaster, carpet, wall coverings, *Best lighting, and top quality None $976.18 $9.07 $90.69
stone, face brick fine detailed lobby core plumbing
Good Brick, metal or concrete and glass, Good detail, carpeted, highly decorated *Good lighting, and core None 816.01 7.58 75.81
C Average
good trim and entrance
Brick, stucco on block, some front
lobby
plumbing fixtures
ornamentation business hotel, adequate lobby standard core fixtures
Low cost Brick or concrete block Small lobby, coffee shop, minimum Minimum lighting & plumbing, None 575.87 5.35 53.50
transient facilities few core extras
Excellent Best masonry veneer, metal and Good plaster, carpet, wall coverings, *Best lighting, and top quality None 880.16 8.18 81.77
glass panels, highly decorative fine detailed lobby core plumbing
Good Brick veneer, metal and glass, good Good detail, carpeted, highly decorated *Good lighting, and core None 728.72 6.77 67.70
D Average
entrance and trim
Stucco or siding, brick trim, some
lobby
plumbing fixtures
front ornamentation business hotel, adequate lobby standard core fixtures
Low cost Stucco or siding Small lobby, coffee shop, minimum Minimum lighting & plumbing, None 504.40 4.69 46.86
transient facilities few core extras
CLASS C, D and S Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
NOTES: For other refinement notes, see preceding page.
Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.05 $4.65 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.60 $2.75
Care must be exercised when using square foot elevator costs. Small apartment buildings may Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.21 3.55 Low cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.60 2.10
have only one elevator and/or handicap lift regardless of size, where a normal range or area
served is not feasible for mid-rise applications.
CLASSES C AND D: INTERIOR BUILD-OUT (996)


Excellent Good plaster and wall coverings, carpet, fine detailed rooms Best lighting, radio and TV circuits, top quality Hot and chilled $841.74 $7.82 $78.20
plumbing fixtures water (zoned)
Good Plaster or drywall, carpeted, good decorating and detail rooms Good lighting, radio and TV circuits, good Warm and cool 663.27 6.16 61.62
plumbing fixtures air (zoned)
Average Carpeted, plaster or drywall and painted masonry, adequate rooms Lighting & plumbing above code, standard Heat pump 552.62 5.13 51.34
fixtures, one full bath per room system
Low cost Low-cost carpet and tile, minimally finished rooms Minimum lighting & plumbing, few extras Indiv. thru-wall 424.21 3.94 39.41
heat pumps

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ROOMING HOUSES (551)
Good Brick, some trim or good stucco, Plaster or drywall, carpeting, One bath per two rooms, built-in Hot water $1,059.92 $9.85 $98.47
good roof, good fenestration hardwood, vinyl composition kitchen facilities, good electrical
C Average Brick, stucco on block, little trim,

built-up roof or asphalt shingles
Plaster or drywall, some carpet, vinyl
composition, cheap hardwood
Adequate electrical, common
baths, small kitchen area Forced air 809.55 7.52 75.21
Fair Block or cheap brick, low-cost Drywall and paint, asphalt tile, Minimum, common baths, sink Wall furnace 683.29 6.35 63.48
roof and sash softwood, few cabinets or lavatory in room
Good Brick veneer, best stucco or Plaster or drywall, carpeting, One bath per two rooms, built-in Hot water 977.79 9.08 90.84
siding, some good ornamentation hardwood, vinyl composition kitchen facilities, good electrical
Average Good stucco or siding, some brick Plaster or drywall, some carpet, vinyl Adequate electrical, common Forced air 744.22 6.91 69.14
D or stone trim composition, cheap hardwood
Drywall, softwood, asphalt tile, few
baths, small kitchen areas
Minimum, common baths, sink
Fair Stucco or siding, very plain cabinets or lavatory in room Wall furnace 624.95 5.81 58.06
Low cost Low-cost siding or stucco Drywall, softwood or asphalt tile Minimum, common baths Elec. wall htr. 548.42 5.10 50.95
RECTORIES (348)
Excellent Fine masonry and windows, stained Fine interior detail, ceramic tile, Good fixtures, many outlets, Warm and cool $1,718.67 $15.97 $159.67
glass, special architecture and trim carpet, paneling, fine hardwood one full bath per bedroom air (zoned)
Good Face brick, stucco, stone trim, good Plaster or drywall, paneling, carpet Individual baths, large kitchen, Heat pump 1,294.36 12.03 120.25
C windows and architecture
Brick or block, some trim and
or hardwood and sheet vinyl
Plaster or drywall, carpet,
good electrical fixtures
system
Average entrance ornamentation hardwood, vinyl composition one bath per two bedrooms Package A.C. 982.96 9.13 91.32
Low cost Concrete block and stucco Drywall, some carpet, asphalt tile Minimum quantity and quality Forced air 726.56 6.75 67.50
Excellent Face brick or stone veneer, fine Fine interior detail, ceramic tile, Good fixtures, many outlets, Warm and cool 1,640.74 15.24 152.43
windows, special architecture carpet, paneling, fine hardwood one full bath per bedroom air (zoned)
Brick veneer, best stucco or siding, Plaster or drywall, paneling, carpet Individual baths, large kitchen, Heat pump
D Good good windows and architecture or hardwood and sheet vinyl good electrical fixtures system 1,223.10 11.36 113.63
Average Brick veneer, good stucco or siding Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition Adequate lighting/plumbing Package A.C. 920.10 8.55 85.48
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain Drywall, some carpet, asphalt tile Minimum quantity and quality Forced air 672.31 6.25 62.46
FRATERNITY HOUSING (324)

Excellent Stone, best brick and design, Soundproofed rooms, extra features, Paired baths, tiled, good Warm and cool $1,662.59 $15.45 $154.46
ornamental front good lounge electrical and plumbing air (zoned)
C Good Face brick, stone trim, good

fenestration and design
Plaster or drywall, hardwood, carpet,
vinyl composition, good detail
Good electrical/plumbing
fixtures, three students per bath
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,306.74 12.14 121.40
Average Brick or block, little trim, good Plaster or drywall, painted block, Adequate, shower rooms, Hot water 994.91 9.24 92.43
fenestration carpet, vinyl composition residential lighting circuits
Excellent Face brick or stone veneer, fine Fine interior detail, ceramic tile, Good fixtures, many outlets, one Warm and cool 1,582.40 14.70 147.01
windows, ornamental front carpet, paneling, fine hardwood full bath per bedroom air (zoned)
D Good Good stucco or siding with trim,
brick veneer, ornamentation
vinyl composition, good detail
Good electrical/plumbing
fixtures, three students per bath
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,235.27 11.48 114.76
Average Stucco or siding, little trim Plaster or drywall, some carpet Adequate lighting/plumbing Hot water 932.37 8.66 86.62
BASEMENTS – FRATERNITY
Finished Finished interior, add for saunas, Gypsum board ceiling, vinyl Adequate lighting/plumbing None $348.86 $3.24 $32.41
C-D Unfinished
bars, and equipment
Few partitions, little or no finish
composition tile or sheet vinyl
Unfin. ceiling, slab, storage only Minimum lighting and drains None 282.12 2.62 26.21
NOTE: Fireplaces, porches, canopies, and balconies and kitchen equipment are not included, BASEMENT APARTMENTS – Use 75% of comparable aboveground units. For semi-basement
see Pages 34-36. apartments, use 85%. For exterior balconies, use 1/4 to 1/2 of the final square foot base cost.
ELEVATORS AND SPRINKLERS – Costs are not included. Add from Page 34 and 35.

November 2010
GROUP CARE HOMES (424)

Excellent Face brick, stone, best windows, Plaster or drywall, enamel or vinyl Signal system, therapy facilities, Warm and cool $1,955.59 $18.17 $181.68
shakes or shingles on good structure walls, vinyl floor, carpet and ceramic good lighting and plumbing air (zoned)
Very good Brick or good block and stucco, Good plaster or drywall, some detail, Special fixtures, more than one Warm and cool 1,565.72 14.55 145.46
good fenestration and roof carpet and ceramic bath per bedroom air (zoned)
C Good Brick or block, wood or good
asphalt shingle roof
Plaster or drywall, good ceilings and
floor covering
Individual baths, large kitchen,
Heat pump
system 1,235.70 11.48 114.80
Average Brick or block, some trim Plaster or drywall, carpet, vinyl Adequate lighting/plumbing Package A.C. 981.24 9.12 91.16
Low cost Concrete block, very plain Painted block, low-cost flooring Minimum quantity/quality Forced air 758.42 7.05 70.46
Excellent Best siding or stucco, brick veneer, Plaster or drywall, enamel or vinyl Signal system, therapy facilities, Warm and cool 1,849.99 17.19 171.87
stone trim, shakes, shingles walls, vinyl floor, carpet and ceramic good lighting and plumbing air (zoned)
Very good Good siding or stucco, good trim, Good plaster or drywall, some detail, Special fixtures, more than one Warm and cool 1,473.36 13.69 136.88
light shakes or good shingles carpet and ceramic bath per bedroom air (zoned)
D Good Siding or stucco, some trim, wood
or good asphalt shingles
Plaster or drywall, good ceilings and
floor covering
Individual baths, large kitchen,
Heat pump
system 1,155.61 10.74 107.36
Average Siding or stucco, standard sash, Drywall, carpet, some ceramic tile, Adequate lighting/plumbing, Package A.C. 912.67 8.48 84.79
asphalt shingles or built-up vinyl composition minimum extra facilities
Low cost Low-cost siding or stucco Drywall, low-cost carpet, asphalt Minimum quantity/quality Forced air 700.08 6.50 65.04
RECREATIONAL (POOL) ENCLOSURES (552)

Good Face brick or block, good fenestration Good flooring, lounge area, Good lighting, large tiled Space heaters $740.77 $6.88 $68.82
or good skylights, operable windows add for pool and spa restrooms, some extras, sauna
C Average Ornamental block, brick, good knee

wall or fenestration, shingles
Concrete deck, few partitions,
add for pool and spa
Adequate lighting and water
service, small restrooms Space heaters 496.97 4.62 46.17
Low cost Block or tilt-up, light frame, very Light slab area, low-cost Minimum lighting, no restrooms None 316.67 2.94 29.42
plain, composition or metal roof finishes,add for pool
Good Masonry veneer, good fenestration Good flooring, lounge area, Good lighting, large tiled Space heaters 675.11 6.27 62.72
D Average Brick veneer, good siding, good

knee wall or fenestration, shingles
Concrete deck, few partitions,
service, small restrooms Space heaters 443.26 4.12 41.18
Low cost Stucco or siding, light frame, very Light slab area, low-cost Minimum lighting, no restrooms None 274.48 2.55 25.50
plain, composition or metal roof finishes, add for pool
DPOLE Low cost Post frame, low-cost metal panels,

plastic, screens or knee wall
Light slab area, low-cost
finishes, add for pool Minimum lighting, no restrooms None 234.55 2.18 21.79
Good Sandwich panels, good fenestration Good flooring, lounge area, Good lighting, large tiled Space heaters 660.15 6.13 61.33
Average Good panels, knee wall or good Concrete deck, few partitions, Adequate lighting and water Space heaters 418.18 3.89 38.85
S glazing, insulated roof panels
Pre-engineered, low-cost panels,
Light slab area, low-cost
service, small restrooms
Low cost plastic, screens or knee wall finishes, add for pool Minimum lighting, no restrooms None 248.97 2.31 23.13
Cheap Screen enclosure only, light frame Some concrete, add for pool Minimum service None 155.11 1.44 14.41
NOTE: Fireplaces, balconies, and built-in appliances are not included, see Pages 34 - 36. BASEMENT UNITS – Use 80% of comparable aboveground unit costs. For semi-basement living
units, use 90%.
Unit-in-Place Costs
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 35. SWIMMING POOLS – For pools and whirlpool spas, see Section 66.

SECTION 11 PAGE 30
CLUBHOUSES (311)
Excellent Face brick, glass panels, stone Plaster, terrazzo, tile pavers, Tiled restrooms, full kitchen, Warm and cool $1,764.10 $16.39 $163.89
hardwood, carpet, stage special lighting air (zoned)
Good Face brick, concrete or metal Plaster or drywall, carpet, hardwood, Tiled restrooms, good kitchen, Heat pump 1,291.45 12.00 119.98
C panels, ornamentation
Brick, block, concrete panels,
small stage, vinyl composition
adequate lighting/plumbing
system
Average some trim composition, concrete slab average restrooms/kitchen Forced air 924.83 8.59 85.92
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up, no trim Painted walls, concrete floor Minimum lighting/plumbing Wall furnace 654.45 6.08 60.80
Excellent Stone or brick veneer, metal Plaster, terrazzo, tile pavers, Tiled restrooms, full kitchen, Warm and cool 1,682.72 15.63 156.33
and glass panels hardwood, carpet, stage special lighting air (zoned)
Good Brick veneer, good stucco or Plaster or drywall, carpet, hardwood, Tiled restrooms, good kitchen, Heat pump 1,215.57 11.29 112.93
D siding, ornamentation
Brick veneer, stucco or siding,
vinyl composition, small stage
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile,
system
Average little trim vinyl composition, concrete slab average restrooms/kitchen Forced air 857.67 7.97 79.68
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain Drywall, concrete slab Minimum lighting/plumbing Wall furnace 596.86 5.55 55.45
DPOLE Low cost Metal skin on pole frame and

truss, some interior finish
Few partitions, concrete slab, part
ceiling Minimum electric/plumbing Electric wall
heaters 524.85 4.88 48.76
Excellent Best sandwich panels, good Drywall, terrazzo, tile pavers, Tiled restrooms, full kitchen, Warm and cool 1,530.52 14.22 142.19
fenestration and ornamentation hardwood, carpet, stage special lighting air (zoned)
Good Insulated sandwich panels, Drywall, carpet and vinyl Adequate lighting/plumbing, good Heat pump 1,118.05 10.39 103.87
S Average
some trim
Insulated sandwich panels,
composition, small stage
Gypsum or plywood, acoustic tile,
kitchen and restrooms
system
Forced air 795.78 7.39 73.93
pre-engineered frame vinyl composition average restrooms/kitchen
Low cost Metal skin on pre-engineered Few partitions, concrete slab, part Minimum electric/plumbing Electric wall 555.63 5.16 51.62
frame, some interior finish ceiling heaters
BASEMENTS – CLUBHOUSE
Semi-finished Low-cost finishes Minimum social functions Minimum lighting/plumbing Space htrs. $391.70 $3.64 $36.39
CDS Unfinished Unfinished interior Unfinished storage and utility Minimum lighting/drains None 296.87 2.76 27.58
SENIOR (CLUBHOUSE) CENTERS (985)

Excellent Face brick, glass panels, stone, Plaster, tile pavers, hardwood, carpet, Tiled restrooms, many fixtures, full Warm and cool $2,345.24 $21.79 $217.88
top quality good stage, activity rooms, lobby kitchen, special lighting, alarms air (zoned)
Good Face brick, concrete or metal Plaster or drywall, carpet, hardwood, Tiled restrooms, good kitchen, Heat pump 1,780.99 16.55 165.46
C Average
panels, ornamentation
vinyl, meeting rooms, stage
lighting and plumbing
system
Pacakge A.C. 1,362.49 12.66 126.58
small entrance carpet, vinyl composition, small stage restrooms and kitchen
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up, some trim Painted walls, vinyl composition Minimum lighting/plumbing, Forced air 1,020.09 9.48 94.77
kitchen
Excellent Stone or brick veneer, metal Plaster, tile pavers, hardwood, carpet, Tiled restrooms, many fixtures, full Warm and cool 2,229.31 20.71 207.11
and glass panels, top quality good stage, activity rooms, lobby kitchen, special lighting, alarms air (zoned)
Good Brick veneer, good stucco or Plaster or drywall, carpet, hardwood, Tiled restrooms, good kitchen, Heat pump 1,677.23 15.58 155.82
D siding, ornamentation
Brick veneer, stucco or siding,
vinyl, meeting room, stage
lighting and plumbing
system
Average small entrance carpet, vinyl composition, small stage restrooms and kitchen Package A.C. 1,271.97 11.82 118.17
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain Drywall, vinyl composition, game room Minimum lighting/plumbing, kitchen Forced air 942.59 8.76 87.57
S Low cost Metal skin on pre-engineered

frame, interior finish
Few partitions, vinyl composition,
game room
Minimum lighting/plumbing,
kitchen Forced air 883.39 8.21 82.07
NOTE: Fireplaces, balconies, canopies and kitchen equipment are not included, see Pages 34-36. CANOPIES/BALCONIES – May be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 41, or from the
For shuffleboard courts, see Section 67. Unit-in-Place Costs.

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COUNTRY CLUBS (314)

Excellent Ashlar and face brick, metal and Plaster, quality carpet, hardwood, High-capacity electrical service, Warm and cool $2,211.55 $20.55 $205.46
glass, top architecture ceramic tile, sheet vinyl fine electric/plumbing fixtures air (zoned)
Good Stone trim, brick, metal or Plaster or drywall, carpet, hardwood, Good lighting, bar, dining room, Heat pump 1,677.34 15.58 155.83
C Average
concrete panels and glass
Brick or block, concrete panels,
vinyl composition
Plaster or drywall, carpet and vinyl
kitchen, good plumbing
Adequate lighting, showers, bars,
system
Package A.C. 1,283.16 11.92 119.21
some ornamentation composition kitchen, adequate restrooms
Low cost Concrete block or low-cost brick, Unfinished block, drywall partitions, Minimum shower and locker Forced air 960.25 8.92 89.21
very plain minimum facilities rooms, minimum lighting
Excellent Ashlar or face brick veneer, top Plaster, quality carpet, hardwood, High-capacity electrical service, Warm and cool 2,125.98 19.75 197.51
architecture, much glass ceramic tile, sheet vinyl fine electrical/plumbing fixtures air (zoned)
Good Brick veneer, best stucco or Plaster or drywall, carpeting, Good lighting, bar, dining room, Heat pump 1,590.26 14.77 147.74
D Average
siding, ornamentation
Good stucco or siding, some
hardwood, vinyl composition
Plaster or drywall, some carpet,
kitchen, good plumbing
Adequate lighting, showers, bar,
system
Package A.C. 1,200.61 11.15 111.54
brick or stone trim vinyl composition kitchen, adequate restrooms
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain Drywall, vinyl composition, few Minimum shower and locker Forced air 885.44 8.23 82.26
partitions, minimum facilities rooms, minimum lighting
Average Insulated metal sandwich panels, Drywall, carpet, cork, rubber, vinyl Average quality and quantity, Package A.C. 1,154.00 10.72 107.21
steel frame, some trim composition adequate facilities
S Low cost Enameled metal siding, finished Drywall, rubber, vinyl composition, Minimum electrical/plumbing, Forced air 847.44 7.87 78.73
interior, insulated exposed concrete minimum facilities
BASEMENTS – COUNTRY CLUBS

Finished Reinforced concrete, plaster Utility and dressing room finishes Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air $703.96 $6.54 $65.40
CDS Utility
or drywall interior
Painted interior, outside entry Paint only, some partitions, golf cart
showers and restrooms
Adequate lighting and outlets, drains None 328.73 3.05 30.54
maintenance and storage
HEALTH CLUBS (SPAS) (418)

Good Stone trim, brick, metal or Plaster, carpet, tile, hardwood, Good lighting/lamps, steam, Warm and cool $1,528.58 $14.20 $142.01
concrete panels and glass good snack bar, lounge and gym shower, locker and restrooms air (zoned)

some ornamentation
Plaster or drywall, carpet, vinyl
composition, good exercise rooms
Adequate lighting, plumbing,
sauna, add for pool or spa
Heat pump
system 1,113.63 10.35 103.46
Low cost Concrete block or low cost Painted block, drywall partitions, Minimum shower and locker Package A.C. 820.64 7.62 76.24
brick, tilt-up, very plain minimum facilitites rooms, minimum lighting
Good Brick veneer, best stucco or Plaster, carpet, tile, hardwood, Good lighting/lamps, steam, Warm and cool 1,444.30 13.42 134.18
siding, ornamentation good snack bar, lounge and gym shower, locker and restrooms air (zoned)
D Average Good stucco or siding, some

brick or stone trim
Plaster or drywall, some carpet
and tile, good exercise rooms
sauna, add for pool or spa
Heat pump
system 1,041.51 9.68 96.76
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain Drywall, vinyl composition, few Minimum shower and locker Package A.C. 760.58 7.07 70.66
partitions, minimum facilities rooms, minimum lighting
Average Insulated metal sandwich Plaster or drywall, some carpet Adequate lighting, plumbing, Heat pump 1,018.91 9.47 94.66
panels, steel frame and tile, good exercise rooms sauna, add for pool or spa system
S Low cost Enameled metal siding, Drywall, vinyl composition, few Minimum shower and locker Package A.C. 736.57 6.84 68.43
insulated, some interior finish partitions, minimum facilities rooms, minimum lighting
NOTE: Fireplaces, balconies, canopies and kitchen equipment are not included, see Pages 34-
36. SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 35.
For golfcart and other outbuildings, see Section 17. CANOPIES/BALCONIES – May be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 41, or from
For air-supported structures and golf course improvements, see Section 67. the Unit-in-Place Costs.
For swimming pools and patios, see Section 66.

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MORTUARIES (342)
Good Ashlar and face brick, metal Plaster, quality carpet, hardwood, Good electrical/plumbing Warm and cool $2,029.96 $18.86 $188.59
A-B Average
and glass, good architecture
Face brick, stone time, austere
slate, good detail and millwork
Plaster or drywall, hardwood,
fixtures, tiled restrooms, lab
air (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,614.48 15.00 149.99
front and entrance carpet, good finishes and detail laboratory air (zoned)
Excellent Stone, face brick, highly Plaster, terrazzo, carpet, hardwood, Good electrical/plumbing Warm and cool 1,886.48 17.53 175.26
ornamental good detail and millwork fixtures, tiled restrooms, lab air (zoned)
Good Face brick, some trim, good Plaster or drywall, hardwood or Good electrical/plumbing, tiled Heat pump 1,390.27 12.92 129.16
C exterior detail
Brick or block, some trim, good
carpet, good decor
Exposed block, plaster or drywall,
restrooms, lab
system
Average entrance and drive carpet, acoustic ceiling, hardwood laboratory Package A.C. 1,033.76 9.60 96.04
Low cost Block or low-cost brick Plain, minimum service functions Minimum lighting/plumbing Forced air 747.98 6.95 69.49
Excellent Stone or face brick veneer, Plaster, terrazzo, carpet, hardwood, Good electrical/plumbing Warm and cool 1,799.94 16.72 167.22
highly ornamental good detail and millwork fixtures, tiled restrooms, lab air (zoned)
Good Best stucco or siding with brick Plaster or drywall, hardwood or Good electrical/plumbing Heat pump 1,309.00 12.16 121.61
D trim, brick veneer
Stucco or siding, some trim,
carpet, good detail and decor
Plaster or drywall, carpet, hardwood,
fixtures, tiled restrooms, lab
system
Average good entrance and drive vinyl composition, acoustic ceiling laboratory Package A.C. 961.32 8.93 89.31
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain Plain, minimum service functions Minimum lighting/plumbing Forced air 685.66 6.37 63.70
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding,

finished inside, very plain Plain, minimum service functions Minimum lighting/plumbing,
small lab Forced air 629.80 5.85 58.51
Average Insulated sandwich panels Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition Adequate lighting/plumbing, Package A.C. 927.09 8.61 86.13
S Low cost Single wall, finished interior Plain, minimum service functions
laboratory
Minimum lighting/plumbing Forced air 655.52 6.09 60.90
BASEMENTS – MORTUARY
A-B Finished Finished interior Plaster, some ceramic tile,
preparation and storage rooms
Adequate lighting/plumbing
utility outlets and fixtures Forced air $768.97 $7.14 $71.44
CDS Finished Finished interior Plaster or drywall, some ceramic tile,

preparation and storage rooms
Adequate lighting/plumbing
utility outlets and fixtures
Electric wall
heaters 523.23 4.86 48.61
NOTE: Fireplaces, balconies, canopies, and built-in appliances are not included, see Pages 34 - CANOPIES/BALCONIES – May be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 41, or from
36. Unit-in-Place Costs.
For unfinished basements, see Page 19.
For residential garages and apartments, see Section 12.
For chapels and sanctuaries, see Section 16.
SPRINKLERS AND ELEVATORS – Costs are not included. Add from Page 34 and 35.
MAUSOLEUMS BASEMENT GARAGES

COST PER CRYPT: Average cost per crypt plus a cost for each niche. Lump sums to be added to the total basement costs, including garage finish.
Corridor types are at the high end of the range, with garden types at the lower levels.
TYPE SINGLE 3-CAR 5-CAR
TYPE LOW AVERAGE GOOD EXCELLENT Classes A and B
Crypts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,150 $1,675 $2,500 $3,625 unfinished basements . . . . . . . $1,000 – $1,425 $2,425 – $3,400 $3,800 – $5,375
Niches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 135 165 195 finished basements . . . . . . . . . 725 – 1,025 2,150 – 3,000 3,525 – 4,925
Classes C, D and S
Crematory retorts cost $58,250 to $85,750 installed.
unfinished basements . . . . . . . $1,625 – $2,300 $3,575 – $5,050 $5,450 – $7,750
Average area per crypt for corridor buildings is 10 to 15 square feet (.93 to 1.39 square meters)
excluding extremes. finished basements . . . . . . . . . 1,300 – 1,800 2,675 – 3,925 4,100 – 5,675

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HIGH-RISE ROW (TOWN) HOUSES (177)

CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING AND HEAT COST
Excellent Face brick, stone, best windows, Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine Best lighting and plumbing, one Warm and cool air $1,438.70 $13.37 $133.66
sloping roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl, carpet bath per bedroom
Good Brick, some trim or good stucco, Plaster or gypsum board, paint, Good lighting and plumbing, one Package A.C. 1,077.36 10.01 100.09
C good roof, good fenestration
Brick, stucco on block, little trim,
hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet
Gypsum board and paint, hardwood,
bath per two bedrooms
Adequate lighting and plumbing,
Average built-up roof or asphalt shingles vinyl composition, carpet standard fixtures Hot water 828.93 7.70 77.01
Low Block or brick, standard sash Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition Standard fixtures Forced air 619.57 5.76 57.56
Excellent Heavy face brick, stone, best Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine Best lighting and plumbing, one Hot water 1,537.41 14.28 142.83
windows, good trim hardwood, vinyl, carpet bath per bedroom
CMILL Good Mill-type construction, heavy brick

or stone walls, good sash
Drywall or plaster, good carpet/hard-
wood, vinyl composition, ceramic tile
Good lighting and plumbing, one
bath per two bedrooms Hot water 1,232.36 11.45 114.49
Average Mill-type construction, brick, cut Drywall or plaster, average carpet and Adequate lighting and plumbing, Hot water 991.25 9.21 92.09
stone, wood joists and trusses vinyl composition, softwood standard fixtures
Excellent Best brick veneer, good stone trim, Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine Best lighting and plumbing, one Warm and cool air 1,348.78 12.87 128.65
heavy roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl carpet bath per bedroom
D Good Brick veneer, good roof, some
ornamentation, good fenestration
Plaster or gypsum board, paint,
bath per two bedrooms Package A.C. 1,036.67 9.63 96.31
MASONRY Brick veneer, built-up or asphalt Plaster or gypsum board, hardwood, Adequate lighting and plumbing,
VENEER Average shingle roof, little trim vinyl composition, low-cost carpet standard fixtures Hot water 798.25 7.42 74.16
Low Brick veneer, standard sash Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition Standard fixtures Forced air 596.21 5.54 55.39
Excellent Best stucco or siding, brick or stone Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine Best lighting and plumbing, one Warm and cool air 1,330.63 12.36 123.62
trim, heavy roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl, carpet bath per bedroom
Good Good stucco or siding, brick trim, Plaster or gypsum board, paint, Good lighting and plumbing, one Package A.C. 996.63 9.26 92.59
D good roof, good fenestration
Stucco or siding, little trim, built-up
Plaster or gypsum board, hardwood,
Average or asphalt shingle roof vinyl composition, carpet standard fixtures Hot water 768.54 7.14 71.40
Low Siding or stucco, standard sash Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition Standard fixtures Forced air 574.15 5.33 53.34
BASEMENTS – HIGH-RISE ROW (TOWN) HOUSES

Unfinished Unfinished block or concrete walls, Unfinished interior, exposed joists, Minimum light fixtures & outlets, None $196.87 $1.83 $18.29
waterproofed, common wall open stairs, concrete slab floor drain and radon vent only
C-D Semi-finished Block or concrete walls, waterproofed,

reinforced concrete slab
Painted wall, gypsum or acoustic tile
ceiling, stairs with risers
Adequate lighting and appliance
outlets, laundry tray and drains None 250.48 2.33 23.27
Game room, Block or concrete walls, waterproofed, Gypsum or plaster, acoustic tile, vinyl Good lighting and outlets, half None 342.08 3.18 31.78
finished reinforced concrete slab composition, carpet, stairwell bath, partitioned laundry room
NOTES: Costs given above are for row house end units having three finished walls exposed and BASEMENT GARAGES
one blind wall. Deduct 3% for inside row house units having two blind walls. Add 3% for detached Lump sums to be added to the total basement costs for individual garages, including garage
houses having all walls exposed and finished. For inside basements (having two common walls), finish. For large apartment common basement garages, see Page 19.
deduct 7%.
For basement living units, use 80% of comparable aboveground base costs. For semi-basement SINGLE DOUBLE 3-CAR
units, use 90%.
Unfinished basements . . . . . . . .$1,625 – $2,300 $2,425 – $3,375 $3,550 – $5,025
Fireplaces, elevators, balconies, canopies, and built-in appliances are not included, see Pages
34 - 36. Finished basements . . . . . . . . . . 1,275 – 1,800 1,825 – 2,225 2,675 – 3,900
costs, including basements.
the Unit-in-Place Costs. SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 35.

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REFINEMENTS
On this page and the next are means of making adjustments to the base costs given in this section in addition to those given on the cost pages. The component parts which are not defined, such as
the roof or foundation, are considered to be commensurate with the general quality of the building. If further refinements are required or the construction is unusual, either price entirely or adjust the
base costs by the Segregated Cost System, Section 41, or the Unit-in-Place Cost Sections.
HEATING AND COOLING ELEVATORS
These costs are averages of the total installed cost of the entire heating or cooling installation Lump-sum cost per elevator plus the cost per stop or landing including the ground level. Use the
including its prorated share of contractors’ overhead and profit and architects’ fees. If the heating cost per stop for basement and mezzanine stops. See Section 58 for more detailed costs, for
found in the building being appraised is different from that indicated for the base being used, take observation elevators and for dumbwaiter costs.
the difference between the costs of the two and add to or subtract from the base square foot cost.
TYPE LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL.
If a cubic foot cost is used, use one-tenth the difference shown to adjust the base cubic foot cost.
All of the heating costs included in the base costs are those listed under “Moderate Climates”. For Base cost, passenger, two- to three- story . . . . . . . $ 37,625 $ 44,350 $ 52,275 $ 61,600
specific system costs not found below, see Section 41 or 53. four- to seven- story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,450 75,125 86,250 99,025
HEATING ONLY eight-story and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,975 127,175 160,175 201,725
TYPE SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS add, cost per stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,425 6,225 7,150 8,200
Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme Freight, base cost, passenger, two- to three- story 28,475 37,625 49,700 65,675
Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate four story and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,750 70,575 89,325 113,075
Electric, cable or baseboard . . . $29.06 $44.13 $67.81 $2.70 $4.10 $6.30 add, cost per stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,200 7,850 8,500 9,300
radiant panels (inc. FWA) . . . 26.37 38.75 56.51 2.45 3.60 5.25
power doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,525 13,650 14,850 16,175
Electric wall heaters . . . . . . . . . . 13.45 18.30 24.76 1.25 1.70 2.30
Escalators, each stairway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144,775 153,925 163,650 173,975
Forced air furnace . . . . . . . . . . . 31.75 55.97 97.95 2.95 5.20 9.10
Hot water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.67 83.42 134.55 4.80 7.75 12.50 Vertical wheelchair lifts, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,550 12,425 16,125 20,975
radiant floor or ceiling . . . . . . 49.51 85.03 145.85 4.60 7.90 13.55 FIREPLACES
Space heaters, w/fan . . . . . . . . 11.30 18.84 30.68 1.05 1.75 2.85 Cost per fireplace. For each additional opening using the same chimney, add 30% to 50%
radiant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.07 23.14 35.52 1.40 2.15 3.30 (custom, 20% to 40%). Buildings with basements, add 40% (custom, 25%) to extend the
Steam (including boiler) . . . . . . . 48.89 78.04 123.81 4.54 7.25 11.50 foundation to the basement level. Steel, with flue, is the prefabricated hanging or free-standing
(without boiler) . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.38 66.20 108.93 3.75 6.15 10.12 type fireplace or stove.
Wall or floor furnace . . . . . . . . . . 15.07 20.99 28.52 1.40 1.95 2.65
TYPE LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL.
One-story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,300 $ 3,400 $ 5,025 $ 7,450
HEATING AND COOLING
add per additional story of chimney flue . . . . . . . 650 825 1,100 1,475
Package A.C. (short ductwork) . $ 54.90 $ 88.26 $ 142.08 $ 5.10 $ 8.20 $ 13.20
Steel, with flue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,225 1,750 2,475 3,500
Warm & cooled air (zoned) . . . . 74.81 121.63 198.06 6.95 11.30 18.40
pellet stoves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,450 2,975 3,725 4,675
Hot & chilled water (zoned) . . . . 128.09 193.75 293.85 11.90 18.00 27.30
Heat pump system . . . . . . . . . . . 59.20 98.49 164.69 5.50 9.15 15.30 add per additional story of chimney stack. . . . . . 275 425 650 950
add for ground loop heat source 17.33 24.76 34.66 1.61 2.30 3.22 direct vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 950 1,525 2,575 4,275
Individual thru-wall heat pump . . 25.83 42.52 69.97 2.40 3.95 6.50 Custom or oversized, one-story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,675 11,275 14,725 19,250
Small Individual heat pumps cost $1,375 to $1,875 per ton of rated capacity. masonry heaters, soapstone, etc.. . . . . . . . . . . . 8,000 12,650 20,100 31,925
COOLING ONLY add per additional story of chimney flue . . . . . . . 650 825 1,100 1,475
Cooling costs vary greatly but, in general, the following figures will serve as guides: steel, direct vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,550 4,550 5,850 7,450
Central refrigeration with ducts Add for Heatilator type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 450 625 825
and zone controls . . . . . . . . . $53.28 $74.27 $103.87 $4.95 $6.90 $9.65 Add for raised hearth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 325 500 775
Package refrig. (short ductwork) . 37.67 51.13 69.43 3.50 4.75 6.45 Add for log lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 150 225 275
Central evaporative(with ducts) . 26.37 34.98 45.75 2.45 3.25 4.25 Mantels, special designs or antique reproductions, add: (See note at bottom of page 36).
Package refrigeration . . . . . . . . . $1,650 – $2,050 per ton of rated capacity cast stone (bonded limestone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,025 $ 5,775 $ 8,325 $11,975
Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . $ 200 – $ 320 per thousand CFM of rated capacity custom marble, granite or onyx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,350 11,400 17,700 27,450
VENTILATION ONLY ornate wood, carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,025 4,550 5,075 5,750
Ventilation (blowers and ducts) . $9.69 $13.99 $20.45 $ .90 $1.30 $1.90 precast plaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,075 2,800 3,725 5,025

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EXTERIOR BALCONIES SPRINKLERS

Balcony costs include the supporting structure, decking and rails. Apply costs to Sprinkler costs include all costs for the system and supply lines, but not tanks, towers, or
the balcony area. high-pressure pumps. The square foot costs listed are based on the total area of sprinkler
system installation on a single main connection including its prorated share of contractors’
overhead and profit and architects’ fees. For a more specific cost, see Section 41 or 53.
For double sprinkler systems with heads both above and below a ceiling, use sprinklered
LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL. area and 1.6 times the listed cost. Small intricate installations (i.e., Group Care Homes)
Concrete ............... $20.90 $26.80 $34.04 $43.68 may run twice the averages as shown. Sprinklers should not be modified for size or shape.
For square meter cost, mulitiply square foot cost by 10.764.
Steel .................. 19.56 26.00 34.84 46.36
COVERAGE WET SYSTEMS DRY SYSTEMS
Wood ................. 17.96 23.58 31.09 41.00
Square Feet LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL. LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL.
Add for ornate finishes, balustrades 17.69 21.71 26.53 32.70
1,500 $3.45 $4.10 $4.88 $5.80 $4.48 $5.33 $6.33 $7.53
3,000 3.10 3.67 4.34 5.15 4.00 4.73 5.60 6.64
5,000 2.86 3.38 3.99 4.71 3.67 4.33 5.11 6.02
10,000 2.57 3.02 3.54 4.16 3.27 3.84 4.50 5.28

CANOPIES
This is the cantilevered portion of a building that extends over an entrance. 15,000 2.42 2.83 3.31 3.87 3.07 3.58 4.19 4.90
The distance that the canopy is catilevered should be considered when selecting
a rank. 20,000 2.33 2.71 3.16 3.68 2.93 3.41 3.97 4.63
30,000 2.17 2.52 2.94 3.42 2.72 3.17 3.69 4.30

LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL. 40,000 2.09 2.42 2.81 3.26 2.62 3.03 3.51 4.07
Wood Frame ............. $22.80 $28.15 $34.85 $42.90
50,000 2.03 2.34 2.71 3.14 2.52 2.92 3.38 3.91
Light false-mansard ........ 11.40 14.10 17.45 21.45
75,000 1.89 2.18 2.52 2.92 2.35 2.71 3.14 3.62
Steel Frame ............. 27.60 34.55 43.40 54.40
100,000 1.80 2.08 2.40 2.78 2.23 2.58 2.98 3.44
Light false-mansard ........ 13.80 17.30 21.70 27.20
125,000 1.76 2.02 2.32 2.67 2.17 2.49 2.86 3.29
150,000 1.69 1.95 2.24 2.57 2.09 2.40 2.76 3.17
200,000 1.61 1.85 2.13 2.44 1.98 2.28 2.62 3.01
300,000 1.54 1.76 2.02 2.30 1.89 2.15 2.46 2.81
400,000 1.46 1.67 1.91 2.19 1.78 2.04 2.33 2.67
500,000 1.42 1.61 1.84 2.10 1.73 1.97 2.24 2.55

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REFINEMENTS
BUILT-INS BUILT-INS
APPLIANCE LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL. APPLIANCE LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL.
Appliance allowance (if not itemized), owner occupied . $ 1,350 $ 2,275 $ 3,825 $ 6,500 Clothes washer, single-family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 570 $ 720 $ 905 $ 1,145
rental, including elderly or senior citizen . . . . . . . . . . 850 1,150 1,650 2,000 deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,100 2,400 2,750 3,150
upscale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 975 1,550 2,500 4,025 add for pedestals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 200 230 270
Single unit (self-contained) kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,075 3,925 4,950 6,275 dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 615 760 940
Garbage disposer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 255 345 455 deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,100 2,400 2,750 3,150
deluxe, heavy duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 525 625 725 drying center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,250 1,375 1,475 1,600
Range and oven combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 675 925 1,250 1,675 combination unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,100 1,425 1,850 2,400
residential, commercial quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,275 7,400 8,700 10,275 Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,325 1,750 2,300 3,025
custom, double wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,950 16,000 23,375 34,150 complete filtration system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,325 4,425 5,900 7,850
microwave or refrigerated combination . . . . . . . . . . . 1,700 2,000 2,375 2,825 Closet carousels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,300 3,975 4,775 5,750
Range top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 535 835 1,310 Safe, built-in, small wall or floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 645 975 1,485
component top, per component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 645 910 1,285
steamer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,625 1,650 1,700 1,725 deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,100 2,400 2,750 3,150
induction top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,600 1,825 2,075 2,325 Residential security systems (wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825 1,425 2,425 4,150
custom tops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,375 3,425 4,900 7,025 hard wired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,325 3,275 4,575 6,425
Ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625 950 1,400 2,125 Home automation systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,650 3,350 4,250 5,375
custom double wall ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,800 4,800 8,250 14,100 custom (including security system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,175 13,925 19,300 26,800
microwave combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,600 2,000 2,525 3,150 Trash compactor, apartment or hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,675 9,200 18,150 35,750
warming ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665 790 925 1,100 House phone, located at entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 620 730 850
Oven, microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 550 775 1,075 add per door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 175 200 225
Exhaust fan and hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 275 450 750 Intercom, master station, 20 – 30 station . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,045 1,365 1,770 2,305
countertop down draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 1,000 1,225 1,500 add per intercom outlet or remote station . . . . . . . . . 125 140 160 190
custom, stainless steel or copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,300 3,800 6,300 10,400 add per door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 175 200 225
Cookware racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 630 920 1,340 Television security, closed circuit:
Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 725 950 1,225 one camera and one monitor, base system . . . . . . . . 1,700 3,150 5,900 11,050
deluxe, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,250 1,700 2,225 2,975 each extra camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,625 2,450 3,625 5,350
individual drawers, built-in, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,075 1,175 1,275 1,400 each extra monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 585 740 925
Trash compactor, single family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 650 775 900 video tape recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,575 3,800 5,650 8,400
Radio-intercom, base system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 525 700 900 Home entertainment, audio-video systems: . . . . . . . . . .
add per satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 115 135 160 built-in and/or including cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,800 21,700 39,925 73,425
Audio/video entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,725 3,775 5,250 7,300 complete home (including security and
each extra monitor station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770 920 1,100 1,315 automation system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43,500 60,750 85,500 119,750
Refrigerator or freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 925 1,625 2,845 Home theater, (screening room) wall and sound treatments, stage,
deluxe, built-in, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,825 4,000 5,650 8,025 screen, seating, audio and projection equipment:
individual drawers, built-in, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,075 1,175 1,275 1,400
Mixer/blender (food center, processor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 645 830 1,075 prefab. package units, complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32,500 44,750 61,750 85,250
deluxe, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,250 1,700 2,225 2,975 custom-built theater and decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215,200 257,550 308,200 368,775
Can opener, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 140 180 230 Built-in aquarium (excl. fish and plants, etc.) . . . . . . . . . 4,675 7,950 13,550 23,100
Coffee maker, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 580 640 695 Bowling alley, reconditioned, with automatic
Toaster, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 200 250 275 pinsetter, (new, add 30%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,500 28,150 35,100 43,675
Towel/food wrap dispenser, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 220 255 295 Golf course simulator, complete station,
Wok or deep fryer, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 775 875 975 1,100 including projection equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,625 54,400 63,525 74,225
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,100 2,400 2,750 3,150 Racquetball court, prefab., complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,525 42,875 48,775 55,750
Kitchen hot-food heat lamps, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 425 475 525 add for spectator viewing, window/wall . . . . . . . . . . . 10,725 19,025 33,500 58,950
Motorized pantries, 1' to 3' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,450 5,300 6,350 7,575 Shooting range, indoor, per station, complete . . . . . . . . 12,050 13,675 15,800 17,950
Wine captains, undercounter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 955 1,105 1,275 1,475 Soda fountain, complete unit, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . 1,375 1,550 1,775 2,000
standing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,325 2,700 3,150 3,700 Wine vaults, modular room, 15 to 75 sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . . 2,650 4,175 6,625 10,450
Ice machines, residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590 710 845 1,020 Sauna rooms, 15 to 100 sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,950 4,575 7,125 11,100
deluxe, to 50# per day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500 1,700 1,875 2,125 Chandeliers, high-value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,050 12,600 19,825 31,350
Bathroom heater, electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 175 250 350 add for winch, 200- to 300-lb. capacity . . . . . . . . . . . 1,425 1,600 1,825 2,075
mirror defog heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 125 160 210
Hair dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 250 300 375
Heated towel rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 725 1,150 1,800 2,850 For lobby equipment, telephone systems, commercial washers/dryers, and exercise
Exhaust fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 150 225 300 equipment, see Section 65. Satellite dishes can be found in Section 67.
Bathroom scale, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 225 250 275
Vacuum cleaner system, three inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,600 1,800 1,975 2,225 NOTE: Fixtures classified by age or beauty as having antique or historical value, or designed by
add for extra inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 215 250 300 name artists, must be valued as art objects by fine arts specialists, where the costs can easily run
Ironing center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 700 850 1,025 seven to ten times the listed costs for chandeliers, and two to four times mantel costs.

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REFINEMENTS
FLOOR AREA/PERIMETER MULTIPLIERS
AVERAGE AVERAGE PERIMITER AVERAGE
FLOOR AREA M. 49 55 61 76 91 107 122 152 183 213 244 305 366 427 488 610 M. FLOOR AREA
Sq. M. Sq. Ft. FT. 160 180 200 250 300 350 400 500 600 700 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 2000 FT. Sq. Ft. Sq. M.
139 1,500 1.099 1.133 1.165 1.247 1.329 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,500 139
186 2,000 1.034 1.059 1.083 1.143 1.206 1.267 1.329 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,000 186
232 2,500 .992 1.012 1.034 1.083 1.133 1.181 1.231 1.329 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,500 232
279 3,000 .967 .984 1.000 1.042 1.083 1.123 1.165 1.247 1.329 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 3,000 279
372 4,000 .935 .947 .959 .989 1.021 1.052 1.083 1.143 1.206 1.268 1.329 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 4,000 372
465 5,000 ----- .926 .935 .959 .984 1.009 1.034 1.083 1.133 1.181 1.231 1.329 ----- ----- ----- ----- 5,000 465
557 6,000 ----- ----- .917 .938 .959 .980 1.000 1.042 1.083 1.123 1.165 1.247 1.329 ----- ----- ----- 6,000 557
650 7,000 ----- ----- ----- .924 .942 .959 .977 1.011 1.047 1.083 1.118 1.188 1.257 1.329 ----- ----- 7,000 650
743 8,000 ----- ----- ----- .913 .929 .944 .959 .989 1.021 1.052 1.083 1.143 1.206 1.268 1.329 ----- 8,000 743
836 9,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .917 .932 .945 .973 1.000 1.028 1.056 1.110 1.165 1.220 1.274 ----- 9,000 836
929 10,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .910 .922 .935 .959 .984 1.009 1.034 1.083 1.133 1.181 1.231 1.329 10,000 929
1,115 12,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .907 .917 .938 .959 .980 1.000 1.042 1.083 1.123 1.165 1.247 12,000 1,115
1,301 14,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .906 .924 .942 .959 .977 1.011 1.047 1.083 1.118 1.188 14,000 1,301
1,486 16,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .898 .913 .929 .944 .959 .989 1.021 1.052 1.083 1.144 16,000 1,486
1,672 18,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .890 .904 .917 .932 .945 .973 1.000 1.028 1.056 1.110 18,000 1,672
1,858 20,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .885 .898 .910 .922 .935 .959 .984 1.009 1.034 1.083 20,000 1,858
2,230 24,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .886 .896 .907 .917 .938 .959 .980 1.000 1.042 24,000 2,230
2,601 28,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .880 .888 .898 .906 .924 .942 .959 .977 1.011 28,000 2,601
2,973 32,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .874 .882 .889 .898 .913 .928 .944 .959 .989 32,000 2,973
3,344 36,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .870 .877 .883 .890 .904 .917 .932 .945 .973 36,000 3,344
3,716 40,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .866 .873 .879 .885 .898 .910 .922 .935 .959 40,000 3,716

Multiply the base cost by the following multipliers for any variation in average story height from the base of 10 feet (3.05 meters).
AVERAGE WALL HEIGHT SQUARE FOOT OR AVERAGE WALL HEIGHT SQUARE FOOT OR
SQUARE METER CUBIC FOOT SQUARE METER CUBIC FOOT
(M.) (FT.) MULTIPLIER MULTIPLIER (M.) (FT.) MULTIPLIER MULTIPLIER
2.13 7 .922 1.317 4.57 15 1.144 .763
2.44 8 .947 1.184 4.88 16 1.175 .734
2.74 9 .973 1.081 5.18 17 1.207 .711
3.05 10 1.000 (base) 1.000 5.49 18 1.240 .689
3.35 11 1.027 .934 5.79 19 1.274 .671
3.66 12 1.055 .879 6.10 20 1.309 .655
3.96 13 1.084 .834 6.71 22 1.381 .628
4.27 14 1.114 .796 7.31 24 1.458 .608

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The following “rules of thumb” should not be used for actual appraisals, but should be considered rough budgeting guides and checks only. The costs in some cases are based on only a few construction
projects. They are presented here in conformity with our policy of furnishing all possible information to the users of the Marshall Valuation Service, with the knowledge that they will use the data with
consideration for its probable degree of accuracy. All costs are converted to the Section 11 base. Current Cost and Local Multipliers should be used for adjustment.
HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY HOTELS

COST PER UNIT: Average cost per living unit, including cost of common areas. A rough guide which may be used for quick budgeting of hotels is that the total cost per room
TYPE LOW AVERAGE GOOD should be $1,000 for each $ .60 to $ .90 of daily room rent projection for limited service hotels,
Classes A and B $71,500 $99,000 $137,000 or $ .75 to $1.10 for full service hotels. This, with average conditions, should give an adequate
Classes C, D and S 50,750 74,250 110,000 estimation.
Average area per unit, excluding extremes.
COST PER HOTEL ROOM
LOW AVERAGE GOOD HIGH
Square feet 585 690 815 950 Cost per room includes cost of garages, shops, lounges, banquet rooms, kitchens, etc.,
Square meters 54.4 64.1 75.7 88.3 commensurate with the quality, completely equipped, ready for operation, excluding extremes.
Reported costs for some destination luxury properties have been as high as two to three times
DORMITORIES OR RESIDENCE HALLS the listed costs. See Section 85 for greater detail, as other indirect and capital costs can add 15%
COST PER BED: Average costs per bed of rated student capacity, including built-ins to 30% to these costs. The quality ranges include typical economy, standard and luxury hotel
commensurate with the quality, but not furnishings and equipment. properties. For motel costs per room, see Section 12.
TYPE LOW AVERAGE GOOD EXCELLENT
Classes A and B $20,500 $32,750 $51,250 $81,000 TYPE QUALITY COST RANGE PER ROOM
Class C 16,000 26,500 43,250 71,250 Class A Excellent $168,750 – $276,750
Classes D and S 14,500 24,750 41,250 68,750 Good 111,750 – 186,000
Average 74,750 – 124,500
Average area per bed at rated student capacity, excluding extremes. The low range would not
include dining facilities. Low cost 49,500 – 83,750
Square feet 190 240 305 395 Class B Excellent $164,250 – $268,750
Square meters 17.7 22.3 28.3 36.7 Good 108,500 – 180,500
Average 72,000 – 120,750
BASEMENT PARKING Low cost 47,750 – 81,250
COST PER CAR SPACE: The high end of the range will include minimal service facilities.
TYPE LOW AVERAGE GOOD EXCELLENT Class C Excellent $111,500 – $186,750
Classes A and B $12,250 $14,250 $15,950 $18,900 Good 76,000 – 128,250
Classes C, D and S 8,900 10,650 12,150 13,900 Average 52,250 – 88,750
Average area per parking space. Low cost 36,000 – 61,250
Square feet 290 320 350 385 Class D Good $71,500 – $119,500
Average 49,000 – 82,250
Square meters6.9 26.9 29.7 32.5 35.8
Low Cost 33,750 – 57,000
For cost per space for parking structures, see Section 14. Surface lots, see Section 66.
GROUP CARE HOME FIXTURES

Total furniture cost, excluding linen and kitchen appliances. HOTEL FIXTURES
LOW AVERAGE GOOD Typical cost range of hotel furniture, fixtures and equipment is 13.5% to 24% of the total project
Base cost $13,750 $21,250 $33,250 costs from the table above or 18.5% to 31% of building construction costs. See Section 65 for
plus cost per bed 1,900 2,925 4,425 individual fixture and equipment costs per room.

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RESIDENCES AND MOTELS

GENERAL INFORMATION Office-apartments are to be used in conjunction with the guest rooms or independently as
typically encountered in mobile home parks, mini-warehouse developments, etc. Prefabricated
Costs are averages of final costs including architects’ fees and contractors’ overhead and profit. office and guard houses are found in Section 64.
They do not represent any building illustrated except as the building is included in the averages.
Refinements to the average costs are given on the cost pages and following pages of this section. Lodges are generally of rustic design with multiple sleeping units and lobby with some additional
In this section, the Floor Area refinement is handled differently from other sections, and each of plumbing and kitchen facilities for the additional unrelated number of guests. The better qualities
the seven groups of structures has its own table of multipliers for size. Current and Local Cost will include large formal dining and meeting rooms.
Multipliers are given in Section 99. For buildings with solid stone exterior walls, particularly older
brownstone-type buildings where the walls could have a thickness of one foot or more, it is Guest cottages, cabins, or casitas are individual sleeping bungalows or villas without kitchen
advisable to use Section 42 when determining true reproduction costs, as the costs of these facilities. The lowest quality are camp or marginal motor court facilities without plumbing, while
buildings may be as much as 50% higher than the costs contained in the Calculator section. the best resort types will contain luxury bathroom suites.
DESCRIPTIONS Bed and breakfast inns are residential-type buildings designed for transient boarding and are
more family style in character than lodges. Rooming houses are found in Section 11.
The abbreviated descriptions given in the tables show some of the items generally found in
buildings of the class, quality and occupancy listed. They are merely indicative of many buildings Multiple residences, often referred to as garden apartments, are buildings of three or fewer
in this cost classification, and are not meant to be building specifications. stories, in which each unit has a kitchen and bath, and which are designed for other than transient
occupancy. Priced per building, costs include common areas such as lobbies, hallways, laundry,
CONSTRUCTION recreation, etc. Senior citizen (independent living) buildings may have limited individual
kitchen facilities and/or common kitchenette and recreation areas associated with congregate
Buildings are divided into five construction classes: A, B, C, D and S, as described in Section 1.
housing for the elderly. Elderly assisted living buildings consist of studios and one- or two-
In each class there will be variations and subclasses, but for purposes of pricing, the major bedroom suites with limited kitchens and common dining areas, lounges, craft and game, beauty
elements of the building should be considered in entering the tables. Thus, if a building which is parlor and therapy rooms commensurate with the quality. For Class A or B construction, use the
otherwise a Class B has a steel truss roof, the costs for the Class B building will still be appropriate apartment or elderly home costs in Section 11. Where large clubhouses are
representative. Interpolations may be made if the appraiser feels the building overlaps two
classes, or the Segregated Costs in Section 42 may be used for adjustments. connected with a multiunit residential development, they should be priced from Section 11.
Although multiple residences built as condominiums are sometimes required by building and
This section should be used to estimate the cost of single-family residences and multiunit zoning codes to have certain items not required for rental units, basically ‘‘condominium’’ is a type
residential buildings of similar construction, such as row houses, duplexes, flats and garden
apartments, where most components are similar in character. The factors given are averages for of ownership and not a type of construction, and the multiple residence costs are valid. There can
one-, two- and three-story buildings. For most residential buildings over three stories high, be extra developers’ or soft costs related to a type of ownership which are not considered in this
Section 11 should be used; however, three-story light residential construction may be priced from manual. See Section 1. For skilled nursing units, see Convalescent Hospitals, Section 15.
this section.
Retirement (continuing care) community complexes include a mix of independent, assisted
OCCUPANCY VARIATIONS living, including facilities for Alzheimer’s or dementia patients and skilled nursing living units, with
fitness and care facilities commensurate with the quality.
Care should be taken to use proper costs for varying types of occupancy. For example, compute
separately a floor or section of a building constructed for a use differing from that of the building Row houses or town houses include all dwellings having a common wall. Costs are for end row
generally, i.e., compute the basement as a basement. houses or two-family dwellings, with adjustments for dwellings having two common walls.
As an example, a building is a multistory commercial building with the first floor occupied by retail Refinements for one-, two-, or three-story units are given on the cost pages. They include the
stores, and the other floors by multiple residences. In addition, there is a basement below grade. modern town houses, whether built for rental or condominium ownership (see discussion under
In this case three different divisions of the building must be computed separately: the retail portion multiple residences above). Urban and senior citizen units are listed separately.
(Section 13), the multiple residence and the basement. Each of these is subject to refinements
based on its own individual characteristics. A complete Mixed Retail/Residential Center cost can Single-family residences come in many architectural styles and mixtures of styles, but basically,
be found in Section 13. within the same quality, costs will vary little. Thus, the modern, the rustic, the ranch and the one-
story conventional house are all variations on the same theme, as are the Cape Cod, the split-
NOTE: In valuing buildings found in this section, which may be of A-frame construction, have level, and the almost infinite number of other variations, by whatever name they are called in each
high-pitched roofs, or have various wall heights and roof shapes, the recommended procedure is part of the country. High-value or luxury and historical residences are listed separately.
to compute the total cubage and divide by the total floor area, excluding balconies, to estimate
the effective wall height with which to determine the wall height modifier to the base factor. A Guest houses, granny flats or servants’ quarters are second residential living units, separate
further discussion on height measurement can be found in Section 10. from the main residences, and generally of lesser quality.
OCCUPANCY Bath houses are small changing, rumpus/game room structures, usually supporting recreational
Motels are multiple sleeping units of three or fewer stories, with or without individual kitchen improvements in a residential setting. The lowest quality is a simple cabaña without plumbing,
facilities, and designed for transient occupancy. Extended-stay facilities have larger rooms to while the better quality includes the well-appointed entertainment/guest facility.
accommodate kitchen facilities, but will have limited support facilities. For Class A or B structures,
use the hotel costs in Section 11. Where large restaurants and lounges are connected with a Miscellaneous housing includes log, earth-sheltered, rammed-earth, baled-straw and tropical
motel, these should be priced from Section 13. However, an amount of office, lobby, coffee shop, housing. The mountain and resort cottages or cabins are listed separately. Migrant labor cabins
meeting room and managers’ living space commensurate with the number of units and quality is and bunk houses are found in Section 17.
included in the costs. Large convention halls should be priced from Section 16. Swimming pools
should be added from Section 66, and enclosures from Section 11. Guest sleeping room Basement costs include finish compatible with the type of basement, as well as stairs and ramps
buildings are listed separately as an alternate or individual pricing method. as necessary. Elevator stops can be added from the refinement page.

section 12 page 2
August 2010 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
CLASS D
1. EXCELLENT 2. EXCELLENT 3. EXCELLENT
4. EXCELLENT 5. VERY GOOD 6. VERY GOOD
7. VERY GOOD 8. GOOD 9. GOOD
10. GOOD 11. GOOD 12. GOOD 13. GOOD

SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES section 12 page 3
August 2010
CLASS D
the appraiser would be able to determine them from an observation of the exterior.
Many residential buildings may require more than a casual view to determine the construction
class, and an inspection must be made of the interior for reliable determination of quality.
However, the experienced appraiser will notice the details of workmanship, design, and exterior
finish materials which often indicate the quality to be found inside.
Some items which affect the cost and which may be observed from the exterior are roof pitch and
type. Shed roofs, gable, and hip roofs generally have costs ascending in that order. Typically, a
14. AVERAGE 15. AVERAGE
cut-up roof requires more labor and materials than a simply designed roof.
Eave soffits and gutters, or their absence, and the trim and ornamentation should be observed
as well as the quantity and quality of fenestration.
In most cases, the interior improvements will be commensurate with the exterior, but even when
they are not, the exterior design and finish have a great effect on the cost.
Tract developments, where a large number of identical or similar dwellings are built at one time,
may effect savings in construction costs. However, in evaluating a single residence in a tract, the
appraiser must use his own judgment as to whether there was a saving which is pertinent to his
specific appraisal.
16. AVERAGE 17. AVERAGE
1 – 4. The Excellent quality does not include the extremely expensive homes, but is a very
gracious residence, usually designed individually, and good detailed workmanship. Illustration 1
might be of Very Good quality with much the same exterior appearance, but less interior finish
and plumbing.
5 – 7. The Very Good quality residence is typical of high quality tracts or developments. It is also
frequently an individually designed home in the move-up bracket. Illustration 7 may tend toward
the low side of this cost range.
8 – 13. The Good quality residences are typical of the upper middle class or move-up type of
18. AVERAGE 19. AVERAGE development. From the exterior, they frequently copy the Very Good residence, but usually with
less detail and workmanship. Separate costs are given within each quality classification for
masonry veneer and stucco or wood siding.
14 – 21. The Average dwelling is best described by saying that it is a national average and not a
local average. In most areas, houses of Average quality will be encountered more frequently than
homes of other qualities. They will generally exceed FHA design and specifications.
SUMMARY: Fenestration, roof pitch, design, materials, and workmanship are the major indicators
of cost from an exterior view. Fireplaces, porches, and appliances are separate items not
considered in the quality of the house, although they may be indicative of the quality of other
structural items. Interiors may not conform with the exterior quality. The costs included on the
20. AVERAGE 21. AVERAGE following pages are derived from construction costs of many buildings and are medians of cost
ranges which will include the buildings illustrated.

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August 2010 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
CLASS D CLASS C
22. FAIR 23. FAIR 29. EXCELLENT 30. VERY GOOD
24. FAIR 25. FAIR 31. VERY GOOD 32. GOOD
26. LOW COST 27. CHEAP 33. AVERAGE 34. FAIR
28. LOW COST 35. AVERAGE CLASS C TROPICAL 36. FAIR CLASS C TROPICAL

RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS section 12 page 5
August 2010
ROW HOUSES
37. EXCELLENT CLASS D 38. EXCELLENT CLASS D 39. EXCELLENT CLASS C
40. GOOD – EXCELLENT CLASS D 41. GOOD CLASS D 42. GOOD – AVERAGE CLASS D
43. AVERAGE CLASS D 44. AVERAGE CLASS D 45. AVERAGE CLASS D
SUMMARY OF ILLUSTRATIONS 35. The Average Tropical residence is distinguished by the decorative reinforced concrete and/or
22 – 25. The Fair residence is typical of the mass produced house built to minimum FMHA, FHA block plastered wing walls and good louvered sash with aluminum or glass inserts. Roofs are
reinforced concrete slab with parapet or low pitched wood structures with corrugated metal or
and VA Standars. Designs are simple, sash and doors are few and low cost, roof lines are plain.
Neoprene-Hypalon covering.
Most will have minimum ornamentation such as shutters, brick skirts, or window boxes.
36. The Fair residence meets minimum governmental agency standards.
26 & 28. The Low Cost residence is built to minimum building code requirements.
ROW HOUSES: Depending on the number of units under one roof and the local semantics, the
27. The Cheap residence is a substandard dwelling, usually built prior to code enforcement or Row House category includes semi-detached residences, duplexes, doubles, triplexes, row
built in small towns and in areas where there is no building code. houses, and town houses. The distinguishing feature is that they consist of two or more
29. The Excellent residence is a high quality residence with fine materials and workmanship. It residential units, placed side by side and having a common wall.
does not include the extremely luxurious and high cost dwellings. 37 – 39. The Excellent quality of these town houses shows on their exterior facades, although most
30 – 32. The Class C dwellings conform with the Class D in most descriptions of items indicating of the items which lead to this cost classification can only be seen on examination of the interior.
quality. These Very Good and Good residences are typical of this quality. 40 – 42. Typical examples of Good quality town houses. Number 40 and 42 appear to require
33. The Average residence is the typical dwelling built to uniform code. interpolation, depending on interior finishes.
34. The Fair residence is the minimum code or FHA dwelling. 43 – 45. A progression of Average quality row houses.

section 12 page 6
August 2010 RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
ROW HOUSES MULTIPLES
46. FAIR CLASS D 50. EXCELLENT CLASS D 51. EXCELLENT CLASS D
47. FAIR CLASS D 52. GOOD – EXCELLENT CLASS C 53. GOOD CLASS D
48. LOW COST CLASS D 54. GOOD CLASS C 55. GOOD CLASS C
49. LOW COST CLASS D 56. AVERAGE CLASS D 57. AVERAGE CLASS D

MULTIPLE RESIDENCES section 12 page 7
August 2010
58. FAIR CLASS D 59. FAIR CLASS D
ROW HOUSES
46 & 47. The Fair town house is typical of row houses built to minimum FMHA, FHA and VA
standards. Designs are simple, sash and doors are few and low cost, roof lines are plain. Most
will have minimum ornamentation such as shutters, brick skirts, or window boxes.
48 & 49. Typical Low Cost row houses, showing their quality in the fenestration, lack of trim, low
pitched roofs, and simple design.
MULTIPLES
Multiples, often referred to as apartments, are multi-family residences, intended for permanent
habitation, and are three stories or less. Priced per building, costs include common areas such
60. LOW COST CLASS D as hallways, laundry areas, etc. Each unit will have a kitchen and at least one bathroom.
Generally, the units are intended for rental purposes, but may be sold individually as
condominiums. Senior citizen buildings may have limited individual kitchen facilities and/or
common kitchen, dining and lounge areas associated with congregate housing for the elderly.
50 & 51. The Excellent multiple is generally a prestige structure which will have many special
interior and exterior features.
52 – 55. These Good Class C and D multiples show good workmanship and materials with No.
52 near the top of this cost range from an exterior appearance.
56. An Average quality Class D multiple with brick veneer trim.
57. This Average quality Class D is a senior citizen complex which includes handicapped units.
58 & 59. The Fair Multiple is a minimum code structure and will have a relatively plain exterior.
No. 59 is an elderly housing unit.
60 & 61. These Low Cost multiples show simple design, low cost fenestration, lack of trim, and
61. LOW COST CLASS D
simple roof structure.

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August 2010 MOTELS
62. GOOD CLASS D 63. GOOD CLASS C 64. AVERAGE CLASS C
65. GOOD CLASS C 66. AVERAGE CLASS C 67. LOW COST CLASS D
MOTELS: Primarily, quality differences in motels show to the greatest degree in a comparison of
interiors. Many average motels are given highly ornamental fronts to attract patrons, but behind
the front will be a standardized commercial motel. Three story motels of light construction are also
included in these pictures, and may be priced with accuracy from this section.
62. A Good quality resort type motel which may need some additive cost for hillside construction.
63. A downtown motel which shows its Good quality in its clean lines and workmanship.
64. A small suburban motel of Average quality construction which appears to be in the lower half
of the cost range.
65. One building in a Good quality motel complex.
66. An Average quality motel with some extras which might put it in the upper half of that cost range.
67. The Low Cost motel is of minimum uniform code construction with little trim and very simple
fenestration. Depending on interior finishes, this motel may approach the cheap classification.
68. AVERAGE CLASS C 68. An Average quality downtown motel.

CALCULATOR METHOD secTion 12 page 9
August 2010
MOTELS (343)
Excellent Face brick, stone, metal and glass Plaster & vinyl finishes, good carpet, Good lighting, many outlets, good Hot and $1,544.83 $17.94 $143.52
panels, highly decorative built-in luxury items, good support serv. plumbing, TV and FM circuits chilled water
Good Brick and stone trim, large glass Plaster/drywall and paint, good carpet, Some good suites, lighting and Warm and 1,148.40 13.34 106.69
areas, typical better chain motel some built-in extras, support services plumbing fixtures, TV circuits cool air
Average Common brick or block, little Painted block, drywall, few extras, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Indiv. thru-wall 835.39 9.70 77.61
C Fair
ornamentation, commercial style
Block or brick, standard front, small
carpet, vinyl comp., hospitality room
Standard fixtures, guest laundry,
heat pumps
Indiv. thru-wall 728.93 8.47 67.72
lobby, vending area minimum suites, no food services small lobby restrooms heat pumps
Low cost Concrete block, small office, outside Painted walls, carpet, vinyl Minimum code, low-cost fixtures Wall furnace 619.35 7.19 57.54
entries composition tile, budget rooms
Cheap Cheap block, no trim Minimum finish, very plain Minimum code throughout Electric wall 517.64 6.01 48.09
heater
Excellent Face brick, stone veneer, metal and Plaster & vinyl finishes, good carpet, Good lighting, many outlets, good Hot and 1,476.38 17.15 137.16
glass panels, highly decorative built-in luxury items, good support serv. plumbing, TV and FM circuits chilled water
Good Brick and stone trim, large glass Plaster/drywall and paint, good carpet, Some good suites, lighting and Warm and 1,093.83 12.70 101.62
areas, typical better chain motel some built-in extras, support services plumbing fixtures, TV circuits cool air
Average Good stucco and siding, little Drywall or plaster, few extras, carpet, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Indiv. thru-wall 792.01 9.20 73.58
D Fair
Siding or stucco, standard front,
vinyl comp., bkft. hospitality room
Standard fixtures, guest laundry,
heat pumps
Indiv. thru-wall 690.29 8.02 64.13
small lobby, vending area minimum suites, no food services small lobby restrooms heat pumps
Low cost Siding or stucco, small office, Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition Minimum code, low-cost fixtures Wall furnace 585.02 6.79 54.35
outside entries tile, budget rooms
Cheap Cheap siding, no trim Minimum finish, very plain Minimum code throughout Electric wall 488.25 5.67 45.36
heater

ornamentation
breakfast hospitality room
Indiv. thru-wall
heat pumps 794.05 9.22 73.77
BASEMENTS AND MEZZANINES

Basement, Plaster or drywall interior Plaster/drywall, vinyl composition, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Space heaters $467.58 $5.43 $43.44
finished finished ceiling, service functions utility outlets and fixtures
CDS Basement,
utility Unfinished Unfinished, no ceiling, few
partitions Minimum lighting and plumbing None 243.05 2.82 22.58
Mezzanine, Not included Open, finished floors and soffit Adequate lighting, no plumbing In bldg. cost 241.11 ----- 22.40
open
For area adjustmensts, see Page 11. Mezzanines are not adjusted for size or height. For average floor area and cost per room, see Page 37.
For story heights over 9 feet (2.74 meters), add 3% for each foot (.305 meter).
KITCHENS: For units having kitchens or built-in kitchen units, add the following:
For basement units use 75% of comparable aboveground units. For semi-basement units, use
85%. For parking basements, see Page 20. Excellent (stove, refrigerator, sink, and cabinet unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,600
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,350
Add for elevators, fireplaces, balconies and canopies from Page 38.
Average (cabinets and sink) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500
Add for sprinklers and porches from pages 39-40. Low cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,875
For equipment costs, cost per room, see Section 65.
Motel pools, including spas, will cost $41,000 to $68,000. For greater detail, see Section 66. For
pool enclosures, see Section 11. For restaurants, see Section 13; convention centers, see Section 16.

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secTion 12 page 10
August 2010 ALTERNATE CALCULATOR METHOD
MOTELS
This method is presented as an alternative to the normal calculator method, which includes average build-out finish commensurate with the quality level. Listed below are typical interior finish (tenant
SHELL MOTELS (780)

LIGHTING AND COST
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH
PLUMBING HEAT[ Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Excellent Face brick, stone, metal and glass Good core lobby, good carpet, good Luminous lobby ceiling, good core None $750.35 $8.71 $69.71
panels, highly decorative support services lighting, many service fixtures
Good Brick and stone trim, large glass Good core lobby, good carpet, support Some good core lighting & plumbing None 581.90 6.76 54.06
areas, typical better chain motel services fixtures
Average Common brick or block, little Core lobby, few extras, carpet, vinyl Adequate core lighting & plumbing None 451.33 5.24 41.93
C Fair
Block or brick, standard front
composition, hospitality room
Small core lobby, carpet, vinyl composition, Rough-ins, standard fixtures, guest None 397.19 4.61 36.90
no food services, small vending area laundry, small lobby restrooms
Low cost Concrete block Small office, carpet, vinyl composition tile Rough electrical and plumbing, low- None 349.93 4.06 32.51
cost fixtures
Cheap Cheap block, no trim Minimum finish, very plain, minimal core Rough electrical and plumbing None 295.90 3.44 27.49
services
Excellent Face brick, stone veneer, metal Good core lobby, good carpet, good Luminous lobby ceiling, good core None 696.21 8.09 64.68
and glass panels, highly decorative support services lighting, many service fixtures
Good Brick and stone trim, large glass Good core lobby, good carpet, support Some good core lighting & plumbing None 537.87 6.25 49.97
areas, typical better chain motel services fixtures
Average Good stucco and siding, little Core lobby, few extras, carpet, vinyl Adequate core lighting & plumbing None 415.59 4.83 38.61
D Fair
Siding or stucco, standard front
composition, hospitality room
Small core lobby, carpet, vinyl composition, Rough-ins, standard fixtures, guest None 365.11 4.24 33.92
no food services, small vending area laundry, small lobby restrooms
Low cost Siding or stucco Small office, carpet, vinyl composition tile Rough electrical and plumbing, low- None 321.09 3.73 29.83
cost fixtures
Cheap Cheap siding, no trim Minimum finish, very plain, minimal core Rough electrical and plumbing None 270.82 3.15 25.16
services
S Average Sandwich panels, pre-engineered

frame, adequate fenestration
Painted block, drywall or plaster, few
extras, carpet, vinyl composition Rough electrical and plumbing None 414.63 4.82 38.52
[HEAT – Heating costs have been included in the total with the finished space. A prorated amount can be allocated back to the shell cost if needed, typically 10% to 20%.
For size adjustment table, see Page 11.
For other refinement notes, see Page 9.
INTERIOR BUILD-OUT (998)
Excellent Plaster & vinyl finishes, good carpet, built-in luxury items Good lighting, many outlets, good Hot and chilled $793.30 $9.21 $73.70
plumbing, TV and FM circuits water
Good Plaster/drywall and paint, good carpet, some built-in extras Some good suites, lighting & Warm and cool air 564.35 6.55 52.43
plumbing fixtures, TV circuits
Average Painted block, drywall or plaster, few extras, carpet, vinyl composition Adequate lighting & plumbing, TV Individual thru- 382.55 4.44 35.54
circuits, some good fixtures wall heat pumps
Fair Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition, minimum suites Standard fixtures, guest laundry, Individual thru- 330.67 3.84 30.72
small lobby restrooms wall heat pumps
Low cost Painted walls, carpet, vinyl composition tile, budget rooms Minimum code, low-cost fixtures Wall furnace 268.88 3.12 24.98
Cheap Minimum finish, very plain Minimum code throughout Electric wall 219.15 2.55 20.36
heater

August 2010
EXTENDED-STAY MOTELS (588)

Excellent Face brick, stone trim, some Plastic and vinyl, good lobby and Good lighting, communication outlets, Warm and $1,236.34 $14.36 $114.86
decoration, good chain motel support and recreation services good plumb., kitchen area cool air
Good Brick and stone trim, good glass Plaster/drywall and vinyl, good carpet, Good lighting and plumbing, wet bar, Package A.C. 993.19 11.53 92.27
areas, typical upscale motel some built-in extras, all suites kitchen, TV circuits
C Average Common brick or block, little

ornamentation, good lobby
Painted block, drywall, few extras,
carpet, VCT, mixed offsets and suites
Adequate lighting and plumbing, TV
circuits, average kitchen
Indiv. thru-wall
heat pumps 788.03 9.15 73.21
Fair Block or brick, standard to better Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition, Standard fixtures and kitchenette Indiv. thru-wall 711.82 8.27 66.13
economy motel interior corridor, offset food area space heat pumps
Low cost Block or cheap brick, low-cost roof, Gypsum board & paint, VCT, carpet, Minimum, low-cost fixtures, minimum Indiv. thru-wall 643.79 7.48 59.81
small office, budget type low-cost cabinets, single rooms kitchenette area heat pumps
Excellent Face brick veneer, stone trim, some Plaster and vinyl, good lobby and Good lighting, communication Warm and 1,166.48 13.55 108.37
decoration, good chain motel support and recreation services outlets, good plumb., kitchen area cool air
Good Brick veneer, EIFS, good glass Plaster/drywall and vinyl, good carpet, Good lighting and plumbing, wet bar, Package A.C. 937.97 10.89 87.14
areas, typical upscale motel some built-in extras, all suites kitchen, TV circuits
D Average Good stucco and siding, little

ornamentation, good lobby
Drywall or plaster, few extras, carpet,
vinyl comp., mixed offsets and suites
Adequate lighting and plumbing, TV
circuits, average kitchen
Indiv. thru-wall
heat pumps 744.22 8.64 69.14
Fair Siding or stucco, standard to better Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition, Standard fixtures and kitchenette Indiv. thru-wall 672.85 7.81 62.51
economy motel interior corridor, offset food area space heat pumps
Low cost Low-cost siding, roof, small office, Drywall and paint, VCT, carpet, low- Minimum low-cost fixtures, minimum Indiv. thru-wall 609.24 7.08 56.60
budget type cost cabinets, single rooms kitchenette area heat pumps
For story heights over 9 feet (2.74 meters), add 3% for each foot (.305 meter). Add for elevators, fireplaces, balconies and canopies from Page 38.
Add for sprinklers, porches and appliances from Pages 39-41.
For basement units use 75% of comparable aboveground units. For semi-basement units, use 85%.
See Section 65 for equipment costs.
For individual time-share lock-off efficiency suites, add $1,000 to $1,800 per unit. For swimming pools, sports courts, etc., see Sections 66 and 67.
*AREA MULTIPLIERS – MOTELS
TOTAL AREA Basement NUMBER OF UNITS TOTAL AREA
(Square Feet) 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 45 50 60 70 80 100 (Square Meters)
1,500 1.194 .999 1.088 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 139
2,000 1.158 .963 1.049 1.103 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 186
3,000 1.109 ----- .997 1.048 1.086 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 279
4,000 1.076 ----- .961 1.010 1.047 1.076 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 372
5,000 1.051 ----- .934 .982 1.018 1.046 1.070 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 465
6,000 1.031 ----- ----- .959 .994 1.022 1.045 1.066 1.084 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 557
8,000 1.000 ----- ----- ----- .957 .984 1.007 1.026 1.044 1.059 1.073 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 743
10,000 .977 ----- ----- ----- .929 .955 .977 .996 1.013 1.028 1.042 1.057 1.071 ----- ----- ----- ----- 929
12,000 .958 ----- ----- ----- ----- .932 .954 .973 .989 1.004 1.017 1.032 1.046 1.070 ----- ----- ----- 1,115
14,000 .943 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .935 .953 .969 .984 .997 1.011 1.025 1.049 1.069 ----- ----- 1,301
16,000 .929 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .936 .952 .966 .979 .994 1.007 1.030 1.050 1.068 ----- 1,486
20,000 .908 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .925 .938 .951 .965 .978 1.001 1.020 1.037 1.067 1,858
24,000 .890 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .915 .927 .941 .954 .976 .995 1.012 1.041 2,230
28,000 .876 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .906 .920 .932 .954 .973 .990 1.018 2,601
32,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .890 .903 .916 .937 .956 .972 1.000 2,973
36,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .889 .901 .922 .941 .957 .984 3,344
40,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .876 .888 .909 .927 .943 .970 3,716
50,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .862 .882 .899 .915 .941 4,645
60,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .860 .877 .892 .917 5,574
70,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .859 .874 .898 6,503
80,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .858 .882 7,432
*For larger numbers of units, enter table with any number of units, and that number times the average area per unit.

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EXTENDED STAY - MOTELS
SHELL EXTENDED STAY - MOTELS (781)

LIGHTING AND COST
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH
PLUMBING HEAT[ Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Excellent Face brick, stone trim, some Good lobby and support/recreation Luminous lobby ceiling, good core None $700.62 $8.14 $65.09
decoration, good chain motel services, good carpet lighting, many service fixtures
Good Brick and stone trim, good glass Good lobby and support services, Some good core lighting & plumbing None 578.34 6.72 53.73
areas, typical upscale motel good carpet fixtures

ornamentation Good lobby, few extras, carpet, VCT Adequate core lighting & plumbing None 477.38 5.54 44.35
Fair Block or brick, standard to better Small office and interior corridor, Rough-ins, standard fixtures, guest None 433.46 5.03 40.27
economy motel carpet, vinyl composition laundry, small lobby restrooms
Low cost Block or cheap brick, low-cost roof, Small office, VCT, carpet Rough electrical and plumbing, low- None 394.07 4.58 36.61
budget type cost fixtures
Excellent Face brick veneer, stone trim, some Good lobby and support/recreation Luminous lobby ceiling, good core None 640.67 7.44 59.52
decoration, good chain motel services, good carpet lighting, many service fixtures
Good Brick veneer, EIFS, good glass Good lobby and support services, Some good core lighting & plumbing None 530.66 6.16 49.30
areas, typical upscale motel good carpet fixtures

ornamentation Good lobby, few extras, carpet, VCT Adequate core lighting & plumbing None 439.49 5.10 40.83
Fair Siding or stucco, standard to better Small office and interior corridor, Rough-ins, standard fixtures, guest None 399.88 4.64 37.15
economy motel carpet, vinyl composition laundry, small lobby restrooms
Low cost Low-cost siding, roof, budget type Minimum finish, very plain Rough electrical and plumbing, low- None 364.04 4.23 33.82
cost fixtures

Excellent Plaster and vinyl, good carpet, some built-in luxury items, all suites Good lighting, communication Warm and cool $534.86 $6.21 $49.69
outlets, good plumb., kitchen area air
Good Plaster/drywall and vinyl, good carpet, some built-in extras, all suites Good lighting & plumbing, wet bar, Package AC 413.66 4.80 38.43
kitchen, TV circuits
Average Painted block, drywall or plaster, few extras, carpet, VCT, mixed offsets Adequate lighting & plumbing, TV Individual thru- 309.57 3.60 28.76
and suites circuits, average kitchen wall heat pumps
Fair Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition, interior corridor, offset food area Standard fixtures and kitchenette Individual thru- 277.49 3.22 25.78
space wall heat pumps
Low cost Gypsum board & paint, VCT, carpet, low-cost cabinets, single rooms Minimum, low-cost fixtures, minimum Individual thru- 249.40 2.90 23.17
kitchenette area wall heat pumps

ALTERNATE CALCULATOR METHOD secTion 12 page 13
August 2010
MOTELS
This method is presented as an alternative to the normal calculator method which includes average office-lobby-apartment, dining and meeting space and guest sleeping room costs commensurate with
the occupancy type and quality level. Listed below are typical office-apartment and separate sleeping room space costs which can be added together for a complete facility cost. Restaurant costs can
be added from Section 13. Convention/conference centers are found in Section 16. Clubhouses are found in Section 11. For area adjustments, see Page 10.
OFFICE-APARTMENTS (544)
Excellent Face brick, stone, metal and glass Plaster and vinyl finishes, good carpet Good lighting, many outlets, good Warm and $1,682.51 $19.54 $156.31
panels, highly decorative lobby and common area items plumbing, public restrooms cool air
Good Brick and stone trim, large glass Plaster/drywall and paint, good carpet, Good standard lighting and Package A.C. 1,212.98 14.09 112.69
areas, good lobby entry some built-in extras, laundry apartment plumbing fixtures

ornamentation, commercial front
carpet, VCT, adequate apartment
average residence fixtures Forced air 865.74 10.05 80.43
Low cost Block or cheap brick, low-cost roof, Gypsum board and paint, asphalt tile, Minimum, low-cost fixtures and Wall furnace 614.30 7.13 57.07
sash and office entrance low-cost cabinets, living quarters residence plumbing
Cheap Inexpensive block, small entry, little Registration office only, low-cost Minimum office lighting, outlets and Electric wall 508.81 5.91 47.27
glass or trim counters, vinyl composition plumbing heater
Excellent Face brick, stone veneer, metal and Plaster and vinyl finishes, good carpet Good lighting, many outlets, good Warm and 1,611.03 18.71 149.67
glass panels, highly decorative lobby and common area items plumbing, public restrooms cool air
Good Brick and stone trim, large glass Plaster/drywall and paint, good carpet, Good standard lighting and Package A.C. 1,156.47 13.43 107.44
areas, good lobby entry some built-in extras, laundry apartment plumbing fixtures

Drywall or plaster, few extras, carpet,
vinyl composition, adequate apartment
Low cost Siding or stucco, low-cost roof, sash Gypsum board and paint, asphalt tile, Minimum, low-cost fixtures and Wall furnace 579.85 6.73 53.87
and office entrance low-cost cabinets, living quarters residence plumbing
Cheap Stucco or siding, plain small entry, Registration office only, low-cost Minimum office lighting, outlets Electric wall 479.10 5.56 44.51
little glass or trim counters, vinyl composition and plumbing heater

few extras, adequate apartment
MOTEL GUEST ROOMS (540)

Excellent Face brick, stone, metal and glass Plaster and vinyl finishes, good carpet Good lighting, many outlets, good Hot and $1,476.16 $17.14 $137.14
panels, highly decorative and built-in luxury items plumbing, TV and FM circuits chilled water
Good Brick and stone trim, large window Plaster/drywall and paint, good carpet, Good standard lighting and Warm and 1,114.17 12.94 103.51
areas, typical large chain motel some built-in extras plumbing fixtures, TV circuits cool air

carpet, vinyl composition
TV circuits, average fixtures
Indiv. thru-wall
heat pumps 822.90 9.56 76.45
Low cost Concrete block, residential sash Painted walls, carpet, asphalt tile Minimum code, low-cost fixtures Wall furnace 620.22 7.20 57.62
Cheap Cheap block, no trim Minimum finish, very plain Minimum code throughout Electric wall 518.93 6.03 48.21
heater
Excellent Face brick, stone veneer, metal and Plaster and vinyl finishes, good carpet Good lighting, many outlets, good Hot and 1,409.64 16.37 130.96
glass panels, highly decorative and built-in luxury items plumbing, TV and FM circuits chilled water
Good Brick and stone trim, large window Plaster/drywall and paint, good carpet, Good standard lighting and Warm and 1,060.78 12.32 98.55
areas, typical large chain motel some built-in extras plumbing fixtures, TV circuits cool air

Drywall or plaster, few extras,
Indiv. thru-wall
heat pumps 780.17 9.06 72.48
Low cost Siding or stucco, residential sash Drywall, carpet, asphalt tile Minimum code, low-cost fixtures Wall furnace 585.99 6.81 54.44
Cheap Cheap siding, no trim Minimum finish, very plain Minimum code throughout Electric wall 489.43 5.68 45.47
heater

ornamentation Drywall, carpet and vinyl composition Adequate lighting and plumbing,
Indiv. thru-wall
heat pumps 781.89 9.08 72.64
For story heights over 9 feet (2.74 meters), add 3% for each foot (.305 meter). Costs given above are for double row (back to back) guest units. Add 8% for single row (541)(side by side) units.
Costs are for two-story guestroom units. For one-story units, add 4%; three-story, deduct 1%. See Pages 9 and 11 for other notes. For independent office-apartment applications, use cottage area factors on Page 14.

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August 2010 CALCULATOR METHOD
LODGES (537)
Excellent Best adobe, cut stone, heavy Plaster, ornamental detail, fine carpet, Some special fixtures, more than Warm and $1,862.26 $21.63 $173.01
roof structure, shakes, tile, slate stone, parquet or plank one bath per guestroom cool air
Very good Good adobe, stone, shakes or Very good plaster and detail, good- Top quality standard fixtures, Heat pump 1,577.66 18.32 146.57
concrete tile roof on good structure quality carpet or hardwood electrical and plumbing system
Good Adobe, brick or good block and Good plaster or drywall, some Good lighting and outlets, one full Package A.C. 1,344.52 15.61 124.91
stucco, shakes or wood shingles ornamentation, carpet or hardwood bathroom per guestroom
C Average Brick or block, local field stone, wood

or good asphalt shingle, elastomeric
Plaster or drywall, hardwood, vinyl
composition, average carpet
Adequate lighting/plumbing for
each sleeping room Forced air 961.97 11.17 89.37
Fair Adobe, block or brick, standard sash, Drywall or tinted plaster, carpet, vinyl Adequate standard lighting and Electric 817.84 9.50 75.98
asphalt shingle or built-up roof composition tile, good softwood plumbing baseboard
Low cost Block or brick, asphalt shingle roof, Drywall, exposed block, vinyl Minimum standard lighting and Wall furnace 684.15 7.95 63.56
few windows composition tile, cheap hardwood plumbing, cheap fixtures
Cheap Cheap block or brick, composition Painted block, few partitions, asphalt Minimum, common baths Electric wall 549.50 6.38 51.05
roof, low-cost sash tile on slab or softwood heaters
Excellent Half-timber, stone trim, rustic log, Plaster, logs, ornamental detail, fine Some special fixtures, more than Warm and 1,802.85 20.94 167.49
heavy rafters, slate, shakes carpet, stone, parquet or plank one bath per guestroom cool air
Very good Select logs, best siding, brick or Very good logs or plaster and detail, Top quality standard fixtures, Heat pump 1,515.34 17.60 140.78
stone trim, good shakes good quality carpet or hardwood electrical and plumbing system
Good Good siding or log, light shakes or Good plaster or drywall, some Good lighting and outlets, one full Package A.C. 1,281.55 14.88 119.06
good shingles ornamentation, carpet or hardwood bath per guestroom
D Average Log, stucco or siding, some trim,

wood or good asphalt shingles
vinyl composition
Adequate lighting/plumbing for
each sleeping room Forced air 902.23 10.48 83.82
Fair Stucco or siding, standard sash, Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl Adequate standard lighting and Electric 761.12 8.84 70.71
asphalt shingles or built-up rock composition tile, good softwood plumbing baseboard
Low cost Low-cost log or siding, asphalt Drywall/tinted plaster, vinyl Minimum standard lighting and Wall furnace 630.87 7.33 58.61
shingle roof, few windows composition tile, cheap hardwood plumbing, cheap fixtures
Cheap Box frame or light studs, low-cost Drywall, cheap ceiling or none, Minimum, common baths Electric wall 501.38 5.82 46.58
boards/siding, windows, comp. roof softwood or asphalt tile on slab heaters
Fireplaces, balconies, porches and built-in appliances are not included. The base wall height is 10 feet (3.05 meters). Add or deduct 3% for each foot (.305 meter) of deviation. See Page 9 for basements.
Add for elevators, fireplaces, balconies and canopies from Page 38. Add for sprinklers and porches from Pages 39-40. See Section 65 for equipment costs.
FLOOR AREA/PERIMETER MULTIPLIERS – LODGES AREA MULTIPLIERS – COTTAGES

AVERAGE AVERAGE PERIMETER AREA PER UNIT MULT. AREA PER UNIT MULT.
FLOOR AREA M. 49 55 61 76 91 107 122 152 183 213 244 305 366 Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Sq. M Sq. Ft. Ft. 160 180 200 250 300 350 400 500 600 700 800 1000 1200 9 100 1.205 121 1,300 .896
139 1,500 1.099 1.133 1.165 1.247 1.329 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 19 200 1.112 130 1,400 .888
186 2,000 1.034 1.059 1.083 1.143 1.206 1.267 1.329 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 28 300 1.061 139 1,500 .881
232 2,500 .992 1.012 1.034 1.083 1.133 1.181 1.231 1.329 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 37 400 1.026 149 1,600 .875
279 3,000 .967 .984 1.000 1.042 1.083 1.123 1.165 1.247 1.329 ----- ----- ----- ----- 46 500 1.000 167 1,800 .863
372 4,000 .935 .947 .959 .989 1.021 1.052 1.083 1.143 1.206 1.268 1.329 ----- ----- 56 600 .979 186 2,000 .852
465 5,000 ----- .926 .935 .959 .984 1.009 1.034 1.083 1.133 1.181 1.231 1.329 ----- 65 700 .962 204 2,200 .842
557 6,000 ----- ----- .917 .938 .959 .980 1.000 1.042 1.083 1.123 1.165 1.247 1.329 74 800 .947 223 2,400 .834
650 7,000 ----- ----- ----- .924 .942 .959 .977 1.011 1.047 1.083 1.118 1.188 1.257 84 900 .934 242 2,600 .826
743 8,000 ----- ----- ----- .913 .929 .944 .959 .989 1.021 1.052 1.083 1.143 1.206 93 1,000 .923 260 2,800 .819
836 9,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .917 .932 .945 .973 1.000 1.028 1.056 1.110 1.165 102 1,100 .913 279 3,000 .813
929 10,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .910 .922 .935 .959 .984 1.009 1.034 1.083 1.133 111 1,200 .904 297 3,200 .807

August 2010
GUEST COTTAGES (538)

Excellent Face brick, stone, best windows, Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine Best lighting and plumbing, one Package A.C. $1,719.53 $19.97 $159.75
heavy roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl, carpet bath per sleeping room
Good Adobe, brick, some trim or good Plaster or gypsum board, paint, paper, Good lighting and plumbing, one Package A.C. 1,312.66 15.24 121.95
stucco, good roof and fenestration hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet bath, some extras

wood or good composition shingles
vinyl composition, carpet
one bath, standard fixtures Forced air 981.13 11.39 91.15
Fair Block or brick, cheap fieldstone, Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition tile, Standard bathroom fixtures Electric 852.72 9.90 79.22
asphalt shingles or built-up rock few partitions baseboard
Low cost Block or cheap brick, low-cost roof Gypsum board and paint, asphalt tile, Minimum standard lighting and Wall furnace 729.79 8.48 67.80
and sash cheap hardwood plumbing, low-cost fixtures
Excellent Best brick veneer, good stone trim, Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine Best lighting and plumbing, one Package A.C. 1,619.00 18.80 150.41
heavy roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl, carpet bath per sleeping room
Good Siding, log or brick veneer, some Plaster or gypsum board, paint, paper, Good lighting and plumbing, one Package A.C. 1,228.05 14.26 114.09
ornamentation, good fenestration hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet bath, some extras
Average Stucco or siding, some trim, wood Plaster or drywall, hardwood, carpet, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 910.73 10.58 84.61
D Fair
or good composition shingles
Stucco or siding, standard sash,
vinyl composition
Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition tile,
one bath, standard fixtures
Adequate standard lighting and Electric 788.67 9.16 73.27
asphalt shingles or built-up few partitions bathroom fixtures baseboard
Low cost Stucco or siding, asphalt shingle Drywall, vinyl composition tile, cheap Minimum standard lighting and Wall furnace 671.77 7.80 62.41
roof, few windows hardwood plumbing, low-cost fixtures
Cheap Box frame or light studs, screening Drywall, cheap ceiling or none, Minimum electrical, no plumbing, None 426.14 4.95 39.59
or cheap siding, windows, comp. roof softwood or asphalt tile on slab seasonal use
For average wall heights over 8 feet (2.44 meters), excluding gables, add 3% for each foot (.305 meter). For size adjustment, use the factors found on Page 14. Costs are for individual one-story cottages.
For other styles, see Page 26. Fireplaces (Page 38) and porches (Page 40) are not included. For units having kitchens or built-in kitchen units, add from Page 9 or 41 as appropriate. For restroom or
shower buildings, see Section 18. Stables, migrant labor cabins and bunk houses are found in Section 17. Snack bars or convenience stores, see Section 13.
BED AND BREAKFAST INNS (539)

Excellent Fine masonry and windows, special Fine interior detail, ceramic tile, Good fixtures, many outlets, one Heat pump $1,639.77 $19.04 $152.34
architecture and trim carpet, paneling, fine hardwood full bath per bedroom system
Good Face brick, stucco, stone trim, good Plaster or drywall, paneling, carpet or Individual baths, large kitchen, Package A.C. 1,232.36 14.31 114.49
windows and architecture hardwood and sheet vinyl good electrical fixtures
C Average Brick or block, some trim and Plaster or drywall carpet, hardwood, Adequate lighting/plumbing, one Forced air 907.61 10.54 84.32
entrance ornamentation vinyl composition, good dining area bath per two bedrooms
Low cost Concrete block and stucco, very Drywall, some carpet, asphalt tile, Minimum quantity and quality, Electric 680.92 7.91 63.26
plain, residential sash limited common area small residential kitchen baseboard
Excellent Face brick or stone veneer, fine Fine interior detail, ceramic tile, Good fixtures, many outlets, one Heat pump 1,562.70 18.15 145.18
windows, special architecture carpet, paneling, fine hardwood full bath per bedroom system
Good Brick veneer, best stucco or siding, Plaster or drywall, paneling, carpet Individual baths, large kitchen, Package A.C. 1,156.69 13.43 107.46
good windows and architecture or hardwood and sheet vinyl good electrical fixtures
D Average Brick veneer, good stucco or siding, Drywall, carpet, hardwood, vinyl Adequate lighting/plumbing, one Forced air 837.86 9.73 77.84
some trim and entry ornament composition, good dining area bath per two bedrooms
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain, Drywall, some carpet, asphalt tile, Minimum quantity and quality, Electric 619.25 7.19 57.53
residential sash limited common area small residential kitchen baseboard
For average wall heights over 8 feet (2.44 meters), excluding gables, add 3% for each foot (.305 meter). The base costs are adjusted to the cost of a one-story residence inn. For other styles and for
floor area/shape adjustment, use the factors found on Page 26. Fireplaces, balconies, porches and built-in appliances are not included. See Page 26 for basements and porches. Add for fireplaces and
balconies from Page 38. Add for porches and appliances from Pages 40-41.

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MULTIPLE RESIDENCES (352)
Excellent Face brick, concrete/metal panels, Good plaster and paint, paneling, Good fixtures, many outlets, central Warm and $1,293.17 $15.02 $120.14
best roof structure and roofing fine detail, hardwood, carpet TV antenna, intercoms cool air
Good Good brick/stucco on block, good Good plaster or drywall, hardwood, Good lighting, one bath per Package A.C. 960.36 11.15 89.22
trim, roof structure and roofing carpet, vinyl composition bedroom, TV antenna
C Average Brick or block, some trim, asphalt

shingle or built-up roof
Plaster/drywall, paint, hardwood,
Adequate lighting/plumbing, phone
and TV jacks Forced air 709.99 8.25 65.96
Fair Block/brick, standard sash, little trim, Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl Adequate standard lighting and Electric 616.66 7.16 57.29
shingle or built-up roof composition tile plumbing per good codes baseboard
Low cost Low-cost brick or block, very plain, Painted block, drywall partitions, Minimum lighting/plumbing per code Wall furnace 524.74 6.09 48.75
minimum fenestration low-cost carpet or asphalt tile
Excellent Face brick, stone veneer, good wood Good plaster, paint, paneling, fine Good fixtures, many outlets, central Warm and 1,248.07 14.49 115.95
or steel frame and roof structure detail, hardwood, carpet TV antenna, intercoms cool air
Good Good brick veneer and fenestration, Good plaster and drywall, painted, Good lighting, one bath per Package A.C. 923.00 10.72 85.75
good roof structure and roofing hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet bedroom, TV antenna
D Average Brick veneer, some ornamentation, Plaster or drywall, hardwood, vinyl Adequate lighting/plumbing, phone Forced air 679.09 7.89 63.09
MASONRY average code construction composition, carpet and TV jacks
VENEER Brick veneer, little trim, standard Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl Adequate standard lighting and Electric
Fair sash, asphalt shingle or built-up roof composition tile plumbing per good codes baseboard 588.57 6.84 54.68
Low cost Low-cost brick, block veneer, very Drywall and paint, asphalt tile and Minimum lighting/plumbing per code Wall furnace 499.34 5.80 46.39
plain, minimum fenestration low-cost carpet
Excellent Best stucco, EIFS or siding, brick Good plaster, paint, paneling, fine Good fixtures, many outlets, central Warm and 1,222.46 14.20 113.57
and stone trim, heavy basic structure detail, hardwood, carpet TV antenna, intercoms cool air
Good Good stucco or siding, some brick or Good plaster or drywall, painted, Good lighting, one bath per Package A.C. 901.05 10.46 83.71
stone trim, good roof hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet bedroom, TV antenna
D Average Stucco/siding, some ornamentation,

average code construction
composition, carpet
Adequate lighting/plumbing, phone
and TV jacks Forced air 660.58 7.67 61.37
asphalt shingles/built-up roof composition tile plumbing per good codes baseboard
Low cost Low-cost stucco or siding, very plain, Drywall and paint, asphalt tile and Minimum lighting/plumbing per code Wall furnace 483.84 5.62 44.95
minimum fenestration low-cost carpet
Good Good sandwich panels on pre- Gypsum board and plastics, carpet Good lighting, one bath per Package A.C. 900.62 10.46 83.67
S Average
engineered frame, good fenestration
Sandwich panels, pre-engineered
and vinyl composition
Gypsum board, vinyl composition,
bedroom, TV antenna
Adequate lighting/plumbing, phone Forced air 661.87 7.69 61.49
frame, adequate fenestration carpet and TV jacks

Finished Finished interior, add for saunas, Gypsum board ceiling, vinyl Adequate lighting/plumbing None $319.15 $3.71 $29.65
basement pools, bars and equipment composition tile, or sheet vinyl
Unfinished Few partitions, little or no finish Unfinished ceiling, slab, storage only Minimum lighting/plumbing None 224.86 2.61 20.89
CDS basement
Finished Not included Drywall, vinyl, some tile, carpet, VCT, Adequate lighting and plumbing, In building 456.17 ----- 42.38
mezzanine finished loft extra outlets and fixtures cost
Open Not included Finished floors, few partitions, open Average lighting , no plumbing In building 293.10 ----- 27.23
mezzanine sleeping loft cost
MEZZANINES – Do not use story height or area multipliers with mezzanine costs. For parking basements, see Page 20.
MULTIPLE RESIDENCES, INCLUDING SENIOR CITIZEN, ASSISTED LIVING AND RETIREMENT COMPLEXES
Fireplaces, porches and balconies and built-in appliances are not included. For basement apartments, use 80% of comparable aboveground units. For semi-basement apartments, use 90%. For story
heights over 9 feet (2.74 meters), add 3% for each foot (.305 meter). Size adjustments are on Page 18. For complexes where all senior units are totally handicapped, increase costs by 4%. For load-
bearing, swimming or sports court playing roof, add $5.05 per square foot ($54.36 per square meter) of roof area. Add for fireplaces and balconies from Page 38.
Add for porches and appliances from Pages 40-41. Garages or carports, see Page 35. Add for sprinklers from Page 39. Add for elevators from Page 38.
August 2010
MULTIPLE RESIDENCES
SHELL MULTIPLE RESIDENCE BUILDINGS (587)

LIGHTING AND COST
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH PLUMBING HEAT[ Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Excellent Face brick, concrete/metal panels, Core lobby and service finishes, Luminous lobby ceiling, good core None $587.60 $6.82 $54.59
good roof structure and roofing good stone, terrazzo, carpet lighting, service fixtures
Good Good brick/stucco on block, good Core finish only, some carpet, Rough-ins, some good core ceiling None 455.31 5.29 42.30
C Average
trim, roof structure and roofing
Brick or block, some trim, asphalt
terrazzo, vinyl, adequate lobby
Some entry, service areas and halls,
and service fixtures
Rough electrical and plumbing, None 355.75 4.13 33.05
shingle or built-up roof plain finishes some service outlets, fixtures
Fair Block/brick, standard sash, little trim, Bare floor structures, no separate Rough electrical and plumbing None 315.17 3.66 29.28
shingle or built-up roof service areas
Excellent Face brick, stone veneer, good wood Core lobby and service finishes, Luminous lobby ceiling, good core None 541.75 6.29 50.33
or steel frame & roof structure good stone, terrazzo, carpet lighting, service fixtures
D Good Good brick veneer and fenestration,

good roof structure and roofing
Core finish only, some carpet,
Rough-ins, some good core ceiling
and service fixtures None 416.35 4.84 38.68
MASONRY Brick veneer, some ornamentation, Some entry, service areas and halls, Rough electrical and plumbing,
VENEER Average average code construction plain finishes some service outlets, fixtures None 322.59 3.75 29.97
Fair Brick veneer, little trim, standard Bare floor structures, no separate Rough electrical and plumbing None 284.60 3.31 26.44
sash, asphalt shingle/built-up roof service areas
Excellent Best stucco, EIFS or siding, brick Core lobby and service finishes, Luminous lobby ceiling, good core None 529.26 6.15 49.17
and stone trim, heavy basic structure good stone, terrazzo, carpet lighting, service fixtures
Good Good stucco, EIFS or siding, some Core finish only, some carpet, Rough-ins, some good core ceiling None 405.15 4.71 37.64
D Average
brick or stone trim, good roof
Stucco/siding, EIFS, some ornamen-
tation, average code construction plain finishes some service outlets, fixtures
Fair Stucco or siding, standard sash, Bare floor structures, no separate Rough electrical and plumbing None 275.56 3.20 25.60
asphalt shingles/built-up rock service areas
Good Good sandwich panels on pre- Core finish only, some carpet, Rough-ins, some good core ceiling None 400.20 4.65 37.18
S Average
Sandwich panels, pre-engineered
frame, adequate fenestration plain finishes some service outlets, fixtures


Excellent High-cost partitions and wall and floor finishes, large dining area, kitchen, Good fixtures, many outlets, some Warm and $705.57 $8.19 $65.55
good master bedroom and bath, good cabinetry, closets, some extras extras, TV jacks cool air
Good Plaster or drywall, good partitions, paneling, carpet, tile or vinyl, good room Good lighting, one bath per Package A.C. 503.43 5.85 46.77
sizes, some good cabinetry and shelving bedroom, TV jacks
Average Average drywall, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate shelving, counters, small Adequate lighting/plumbing, phone Forced air 353.06 4.10 32.80
dining area and kitchen, adequate bedrooms and bath and TV jacks
Fair Low-cost partitions, paint, vinyl composition, low-cost carpet, minimal counters Adequate standard lighting and Electric 300.85 3.49 27.95
and shelving, open kitchen offset plumbing per good codes baseboard

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MULTIPLE RESIDENCES – SENIOR CITIZEN (451)
Excellent Face brick, concrete/metal panels, Good plaster, paper, paneling, good Good lighting, many outlets, some Heat pump $1,224.29 $14.22 $113.74
good roof structure and roofing detail, independent/congregate living special plumbing fixtures system
Good Good brick/stucco on block, good Good plaster or drywall, painted, Good lighting/plumbing, some Package A.C. 970.47 11.27 90.16
trim, roof structure and roofing hardwood, carpet, vinyl composition extras, emergency call system
C Average Brick or block, some trim, asphalt Plaster/drywall, hardwood, carpet, Adequate lighting/plumbing, few Hot water 776.51 9.02 72.14
shingle or built-up roof vinyl composition extras and handicap units
Fair Block or brick, standard sash, Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl Adequate standard lighting and Forced air 669.73 7.78 62.22
asphalt shingle roof composition tile plumbing per good codes
Excellent Face brick, stone veneer, good wood Good plaster, paper, paneling, good Good lighting, many outlets, some Heat pump 1,179.40 13.70 109.57
or steel frame and roof detail, independent/congregate living special plumbing fixtures system

Good plaster or drywall, painted
Good lighting/plumbing, some
extras, emergency call system Package A.C. 932.15 10.83 86.60
MASONRY Brick veneer, some ornamentation, Plaster or drywall, hardwood, vinyl Adequate lighting/plumbing, few
VENEER Average average code construction composition, carpet extras and handicap units Hot water 744.11 8.64 69.13
Fair Brick veneer, little trim, standard Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl Adequate standard lighting and Forced air 639.81 7.43 59.44
sash, asphalt shingle composition tile plumbing per good codes
Excellent Best stucco or siding, brick and Good plaster, paper, paneling, good Good lighting, many outlets, some Heat pump 1,148.62 13.34 106.71
stone trim, heavy basic structure detail, independent/congregate living special plumbing fixtures system
Good Good stucco/siding, EIFS, some Good plaster or drywall, painted, Good lighting/plumbing, some Package A.C. 907.29 10.54 84.29
brick or stone trim, good roof hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet extras, emergency call system
D Average Stucco or siding, some trim, average

code construction
composition, carpet
Adequate lighting/plumbing, few
extras and handicap units Hot water 724.09 8.41 67.27
Fair Stucco or siding, standard sash, Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl Adequate standard lighting and Forced air 621.94 7.22 57.78
asphalt shingles or built-up rock composition tile plumbing per good codes
Low cost Low-cost stucco or siding, very plain, Drywall and paint, asphalt tile and Minimum lighting/plumbing per code Electric 550.04 6.39 51.10
minimum fenestration low-cost carpet baseboard
Good Good sandwich panels on pre- Gypsum board and plastics, carpet Good lighting/plumbing, some Package A.C. 909.66 10.56 84.51
engineered frame, good fenestration and vinyl composition extras, emergency call system
S Average Sandwich panels, adequate Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition Adequate lighting/plumbing, few Hot water 726.35 8.44 67.48
fenestration extras and handicap units
*AREA MULTIPLIERS – MULTIPLE RESIDENCES

TOTAL AREA Basement NUMBER OF UNITS TOTAL AREA
(Square Feet) 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 25 30 35 40 50 60 80 100 (Square Meters)
4,000 1.076 .977 1.050 1.129 1.214 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 372
5,000 1.051 .947 1.004 1.063 1.127 1.194 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 465
6,000 1.031 .927 .973 1.021 1.072 1.125 1.239 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 557
8,000 1.000 .903 .936 .971 1.007 1.044 1.123 1.207 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 743
10,000 .977 .888 .914 .941 .969 .998 1.057 1.121 1.205 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 929
12,000 .958 ----- .899 .921 .944 .967 1.015 1.066 1.132 1.203 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,115
16,000 .930 ----- .879 .895 .912 .928 .963 .999 1.046 1.095 1.146 1.199 ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,486
20,000 .908 ----- ----- .878 .891 .904 .931 .959 .995 1.032 1.071 1.111 1.196 ----- ----- ----- 1,858
25,000 .887 ----- ----- ----- .874 .884 .906 .927 .955 .984 1.013 1.043 1.107 1.174 ----- ----- 2,323
30,000 .870 ----- ----- ----- ----- .870 .887 .905 .928 .951 .975 .999 1.050 1.103 1.218 ----- 2,787
40,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .866 .879 .896 .912 .930 .947 .983 1.020 1.099 1.184 3,716
50,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .862 .875 .888 .902 .915 .943 .972 1.032 1.095 4,645
60,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .860 .871 .882 .893 .916 .939 .987 1.038 5,574
80,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .849 .857 .865 .882 .898 .933 .969 7,432
100,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .846 .859 .872 .899 .927 9,290
*For larger numbers of units, enter table with 100 units and 100 times average area per unit. See bottom of Page 16 for other refinement notes.

August 2010
MULTIPLE RESIDENCES - SENIOR CITIZEN

SHELL MULTIPLE RESIDENCES - SENIOR CITIZEN (784)

LIGHTING AND COST
Excellent Face brick, concrete/metal panels, Core lobby and service finishes, good stone, Good core lighting, many outlets, None $664.02 $7.71 $61.69
good roof structure and roofing terrazzo, hardwood, carpet some special plumbing fixtures
Good Good brick/stucco on block, good Core finish only, carpet, hardwood, vinyl Good core lighting & plumbing, None 537.01 6.24 49.89
C Average
composition, terrazzo, adequate lobby
Some entry, service areas and halls, plain finishes,
some extras
Adequate core lighting & None 434.32 5.04 40.35
shingle or built-up roof hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate lobby plumbing, few extras
Fair Block or brick, standard sash, Some entry, service areas and halls, plain finishes, Adequate standard core lighting None 390.62 4.54 36.29
asphalt shingle roof carpet, vinyl composition tile & plumbing per good codes
Excellent Face brick, stone veneer, good Core lobby and service finishes, good stone, Good core lighting, many outlets, None 616.13 7.16 57.24
wood or steel frame and roof terrazzo, hardwood, carpet some special plumbing fixtures

Core finish only, carpet, hardwood, vinyl
Good core lighting & plumbing,
some extras None 496.43 5.77 46.12
MASONRY Brick veneer, some ornamentation, Some entry, service areas and halls, plain finishes, Adequate core lighting &
VENEER Average average code construction hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate lobby plumbing, few extras None 399.99 4.65 37.16
Fair Brick veneer, little trim, standard Some entry, service areas and halls, plain finishes, Adequate standard core lighting None 358.98 4.17 33.35
sash, asphalt shingle carpet, vinyl composition tile & plumbing per good codes
Excellent Best stucco or siding, brick and Core lobby and service finishes, good stone, Good core lighting, many outlets, None 598.90 6.96 55.64
stone trim, heavy basic structure terrazzo, hardwood, carpet some special plumbing fixtures
Good Good stucco/siding, some brick or Core finish only, carpet, hardwood, vinyl Good core lighting & plumbing, None 482.12 5.60 44.79
stone trim, good roof composition, terrazzo, adequate lobby some extras
D Average Stucco or siding, some trim,

Some entry, service areas and halls, plain finishes,
hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate lobby
Adequate core lighting &
plumbing, few extras None 388.04 4.51 36.05
Fair Stucco or siding, standard sash, Some entry, service areas and halls, plain finishes, Adequate standard core lighting None 348.21 4.04 32.35
asphalt shingles or built-up rock carpet, vinyl composition tile & plumbing per good codes
Low cost Low-cost stucco or siding, very Some entry, service areas and halls, plain finishes, Minimum lighting & plumbing per None 312.37 3.63 29.02
plain, minimum fenestration asphalt tile and low-cost carpet code
Good Good sandwich panels on pre- Core finish only, carpet, hardwood, vinyl Good lighting & plumbing, some None 481.15 5.59 44.70
S Average
Sandwich panels, adequate
Core finish only, carpet and vinyl composition,
extras
Adequate lighting/plumbing, few None 387.82 4.50 36.03
fenestration adequate lobby extras
Excellent High-cost partitions and wall and floor finishes, large dining area, kitchen, good master Good lighting, and special plumbing fixtures, Heat pump $559.40 $6.50 $51.97
bedroom and bath, good cabinetry, closets, some extras, independent/congregate living many outlets, some extras, TV jacks system
Good Plaster or drywall, good partitions, paneling, carpet, tile or vinyl, good room sizes, some Good lighting, one bath per bedroom, TV Package A.C. 431.63 5.01 40.10
good cabinetry and shelving jacks, emergency call system
Average Average drywall, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate shelving, counters, small dining Adequate lighting/plumbing, phone and TV Hot water 340.79 3.96 31.66
area and kitchen, adequate bedrooms and bath jacks, handicap units
Fair Drywall, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate shelving, counters, small dining area and Adequate standard lighting and plumbing Forced air 278.14 3.23 25.84
kitchen, adequate bedrooms and bath per code
Low cost Low-cost partitions, paint, vinyl composition, low-cost carpet, minimal counters and Minimum lighting and plumbing per code Electric 241.86 2.81 22.47
shelving, open kitchen offset baseboard

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Excellent Face brick, concrete/metal panels, Good plaster, paper, paneling, good *Good lighting, alarm system, some Warm and $1,317.82 $15.30 $122.43
good roof structure and roofing detail, some special care special plumbing fixtures cool air
Good Good brick/stucco on block, good Good plaster or drywall, painted, *Good lighting/plumbing, some Heat pump 1,073.27 12.46 99.71
C Average
hardwood, carpet, vinyl composition
Plaster/drywall, hardwood, carpet,
extras, emergency call system
*Adequate lighting/plumbing, few
system
Package A.C. 880.27 10.22 81.78
shingle or built-up roof vinyl composition extra activity facilities
Fair Block or brick, standard sash, Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl *Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 775.22 9.00 72.02
asphalt shingle roof composition tile alarm, minimum extra facilities
Excellent Face brick, stone veneer, good wood Good plaster, paper, paneling, good *Good lighting, alarm system, some Warm and 1,271.65 14.77 118.14
or steel frame and roof detail, some special care special plumbing fixtures cool air

Good plaster or drywall, painted,
*Good lighting/plumbing, some
Heat pump
system 1,034.20 12.01 96.08
MASONRY Brick veneer, some ornamentation, Plaster or drywall, hardwood, vinyl *Adequate lighting/plumbing, few
VENEER Average average code construction composition, carpet extra activity facilities Package A.C. 847.23 9.84 78.71
Fair Brick veneer, little trim, standard Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl *Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 744.86 8.65 69.20
sash, asphalt shingle composition tile alarm, minimum extra facilities
Excellent Best stucco, EIFS or siding, brick Good plaster, paper, paneling, good *Good lighting, alarm system, some Warm and 1,237.63 14.37 114.98
and stone trim, heavy basic structure detail, some special care special plumbing fixtures cool air
Good Good stucco/siding, EIFS, some Good plaster or drywall, painted, *Good lighting/plumbing, some Heat pump 1,007.29 11.70 93.58
brick or stone trim, good roof hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet extras, emergency call system system
D Average Stucco, EIFS or siding, some trim,

composition, carpet
extra activity facilities Package A.C. 825.91 9.59 76.73
Fair Stucco or siding, standard sash, Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl *Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 725.92 8.43 67.44
asphalt shingles or built-up rock composition tile alarm, minimum extra facilities
Low cost Low-cost stucco or siding, very plain, Drywall and paint, asphalt tile and *Minimum lighting/plumbing, call Indiv. thru-wall 656.81 7.63 61.02
minimum fenestration low-cost carpet, minimum detail system, per code heat pumps
Good Good sandwich panels on pre- Gypsum board and plastics, carpet *Good lighting/plumbing, some Heat pump 1,008.04 11.71 93.65
S Average
and vinyl composition
Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition
system
Package A.C. 827.21 9.61 76.85
fenestration extra activity facilities
BASEMENTS
Finished Finished interior Plaster or drywall, activity, therapy Adequate lighting/plumbing, Forced air $431.20 $5.01 $40.06
and housekeeping rooms high-voltage outlets
CDS[ Average
parking Unfinished interior Plaster/drywall ceiling, concrete
floor, striping, stops
Adequate lighting, floor drains,
sprinklers not included Ventilation 262.21 3.05 24.36
Low cost Partially exposed, some Finished ceiling, concrete slab, Minimum lighting, drains, None 213.88 2.48 19.87
parking ornamentation, unfinished interior striping, stops sprinklers not included
[For fire-resistant Type I basements with concrete slab separation under C, D or S units, add *ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
$5.15 per square foot ($55.44 per square meter). Where utilized as courtyard deck on topside, subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings so
add $10.55 per square foot ($113.56 per square meter). marked. For buildings not marked, or for basement stops, add costs from Page 38.
For high-rise construction, see Home For The Elderly, Section 11. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
For size adjustment table, see Page 18. Classes C/D/S Excellent . . . . . . . . $17.76 $1.65 Average . . . . $12.38 $1.15
Good . . . . . . . . . . . 15.07 1.40 Fair . . . . . . . . 11.30 1.05
Low cost . . . 10.23 .95
For basement units, use 80% of comparable aboveground units. For semi-basement units, use 90%.
NOTE: Care must be exercised when using square foot elevator costs. Small apartment
Add for fireplaces, balconies and canopies from Page 38.
buildings may have only one elevator and/or handicap lift regardless of size, where a normal
Add for sprinklers, porches and appliances from Pages 39-41. range or area served is not feasible for low-rise applications.

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LIGHTING AND COST
Excellent Face brick, concrete/metal panels,
Core lobby and service finishes, good detail, some
special care, good hardwood, vinyl and carpet
*Good core lighting, alarm system,
some special plumbing fixtures None $563.92 $6.55 $52.39
Good Good brick/stucco on block, good Core lobby and service finishes, hardwood, vinyl *Good core lighting/plumbing, some None 481.36 5.59 44.72
C trim, roof structure and roofing
Average Brick or block, some trim, asphalt
composition, carpet
Average lobby and support services, hardwood,
extras
*Adequate core lighting/plumbing, few None 410.43 4.77 38.13
shingle or built-up roof vinyl composition, carpet extra activity facilities
Fair Block or brick, standard sash, Small lobby and limited service finishes, carpet, *Adequate core lighting and plumbing, None 379.10 4.40 35.22
asphalt shingle roof vinyl composition tile alarm, minimum extra facilities
Excellent Face brick, stone veneer, good wood
or steel frame and roof
some special plumbing fixtures None 512.90 5.96 47.65

Core lobby and service finishes, hardwood, vinyl
composition, carpet
*Good core lighting/plumbing, some
extras None 438.84 5.10 40.77
MASONRY Brick veneer, some ornamentation, Average lobby and support services, hardwood, *Adequate core lighting/plumbing, few
VENEER Average average code construction vinyl composition, carpet extra activity facilities None 375.01 4.36 34.84
Fair Brick veneer, little trim, standard Small lobby and limited service finishes, carpet, *Adequate core lighting and plumbing, None 346.81 4.03 32.22
sash, asphalt shingle vinyl composition tile alarm, minimum extra facilities
Excellent stonestucco
Best or siding, brick and
trim, heavy basic structure
some special plumbing fixtures None 498.26 5.79 46.29
Good Good stucco/siding, some brick or Core lobby and service finishes, hardwood, vinyl *Good core lighting/plumbing, some None 426.57 4.95 39.63
stone trim, good roof composition, carpet extras
D Average Stucco or siding, some trim, average

code construction
*Adequate core lighting/plumbing, few
extra activity facilities None 364.79 4.24 33.89
Fair Stucco or siding, standard sash, Small lobby and limited service finishes, carpet, *Adequate core lighting and plumbing, None 337.45 3.92 31.35
asphalt shingles or built-up rock vinyl composition tile alarm, minimum extra facilities
Low cost Low-cost stucco or siding, very plain,
minimum fenestration
Small lobby and limited service finishes, asphalt
tile and low-cost carpet, minimum detail
*Minimum core lighting/plumbing, call
system, per code None 312.15 3.63 29.00
Good Good sandwich panels on pre- Core lobby and service finishes, hardwood, vinyl *Good core lighting/plumbing, some None 422.59 4.91 39.26
S engineered frame, good fenestration
Average fenestration
composition, carpet
extras
*Adequate core lighting/plumbing, few None 362.31 4.21 33.66
vinyl composition, carpet extra activity facilities
*ELEVATORS - See page 20.
Excellent High-cost partitions and wall and floor finishes, large dining area, kitchen, good Good lighting, alarm system, some special Warm and cool air $752.61 $8.74 $69.92
master bedroom and bath, good cabinetry, closets, some extras plumbing fixtures
Good Plaster or drywall, good partitions, paneling, carpet, tile or vinyl, good room Good lighting/plumbing, some extras, Heat pump system 588.89 6.84 54.71
sizes, some good cabinetry and shelving emergency call system
Average Average drywall, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate shelving, counters, small Adequate lighting/plumbing, some extras Package A.C. 467.37 5.43 43.42
dining area and kitchen, adequate bedrooms and bath
Fair Low-cost drywall or plaster, paint, vinyl composition, carpet, counters and Adequate lighting and plumbing, minimum Forced air 394.50 4.58 36.65
shelving, open kitchen offset, one-bedroom suites extra facilities
Low Low-cost partitions, paint, vinyl composition, low-cost carpet, minimal counters Minimum lighting/plumbing, call system, per Individual thru-wall 350.80 4.07 32.59
and shelving, open kitchen offset, studios code heat pumps

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MULTIPLE RESIDENCES – RETIREMENT COMMUNITY COMPLEX (710)
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING, PLUMBING, HEAT COST
Face brick, concrete/metal panels, Good plaster, paper, paneling, carpet, *Good lighting, alarm, skilled care, Warm and
Good good roof structure and roofing complete retirement care complex some special fixtures cool air $1,525.35 $17.71 $141.71
Good brick/stucco on block, good trim, Good plaster or drywall, painted, good *Good lighting/plumbing, good extras, Heat pump
Average 1,224.39 14.22 113.75
C
roof structure and roofing senior, assisted mix, some skilled emergency call system system
Brick or block, some trim, asphalt Plaster/drywall, carpet, vinyl comp., *Adequate lighting/plumbing, complete
Fair shingle or built-up roof senior, assisted with special care fitness/care facilities Package A.C. 1,095.66 12.72 101.79
Block or brick, standard sash, asphalt Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl comp., *Adequate lighting and plumbing, Indiv. thru-wall
Low cost shingle roof good senior and assisted mix alarm, good activity facilities heat pumps 960.57 11.16 89.24
Face brick, stone veneer, good wood Good plaster, paper, paneling, carpet, *Good lighting, alarm, skilled care, Warm and
Good or steel frame and roof complete retirement care complex some special fixtures cool air 1,476.16 17.14 137.14
D Average Good brick veneer and fenestration,

Good plaster or drywall, painted, good
senior, assisted mix, some skilled
*Good lighting/plumbing, good extras,
emergency call system
Heat pump
system 1,182.63 13.73 109.87
MASONRY Brick veneer, some ornamentation, Plaster/drywall, carpet, vinyl comp., *Adequate lighting/plumbing, complete
VENEER Fair average code construction senior, assisted with special care fitness/care facilities Package A.C. 1,057.34 12.28 98.23
Brick veneer, little trim, standard sash, Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl comp., *Adequate lighting and plumbing, Indiv. thru-wall
Low cost asphalt shingle good senior and assisted mix alarm, good activity facilities heat pumps 925.37 10.75 85.97
Best stucco, EIFS or siding, brick and Good plaster, paper, paneling, carpet, *Good lighting, alarm, skilled care, Warm and
Good stone trim, heavy basic structure complete retirement care complex some special fixtures cool air 1,444.30 16.77 134.18
Good stucco/siding, EIFS, some brick Good plaster or drywall, painted, good *Good lighting/plumbing, good extras, Heat pump
Average 1,153.57 13.40 107.17
D
or stone trim, good roof senior, assisted mix, some skilled emergency call system system
Stucco or siding, some trim, average Plaster/drywall, vinyl comp., carpet, *Adequate lighting/plumbing, complete
Fair code construction senior, assisted with special care fitness/care facilities Package A.C. 1,029.78 11.96 95.67
Stucco or siding, standard sash, Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl comp., *Adequate lighting and plumbing, Indiv. thru-wall
Low cost asphalt shingles or built-up rock good senior and assisted mix alarm, good activity facilities heat pumps 899.32 10.44 83.55
Good sandwich panels on pre- Gypsum board and plastics, carpet, *Good lighting/plumbing, good extras, Heat pump
Average 1,155.29 13.42 107.33
S
engineered frame, good fenestration senior, assisted mix, some skilled emergency call system system
Sandwich panels, adequate Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition, *Adequate lighting/plumbing, complete
Fair fenestration senior, assisted with special care fitness/care facilities Package A.C. 1,031.40 11.98 95.82
NOTE: These complexes represent group averages which can be quite varied in the mix of *ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
independent/congregate senior citizen living apartments, elderly assisted living suites and skilled subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings so
nursing convalescent room units and the auxiliary amenities that are offered. For greater accuracy, marked. For buildings not marked, or for basement stops, add costs from Page 38.
it is recommended that they be priced by breaking the complex into its various components.
Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.

For size adjustment table, see Page 18. Classes C/D/S Good . . . . . . . . . . . $12.92 $1.20 Fair . . . . . . . . $10.76 $1.00
Average . . . . . . . . . 11.30 1.05 Low cost . . . 9.69 .90
For basement units, use 80% of comparable aboveground units. For semi-basement units, use 90%. NOTE: Care must be exercised when using square foot elevator costs. Small apartment
buildings may have only one elevator and/or handicap lift regardless of size, where a normal
range or area served is not feasible for low-rise applications.
Add for fireplaces, balconies and canopies from Page 38.
Add for sprinklers, porches and appliances from Pages 39-41. For convalescent (skilled nursing) hospitals, see Section 15.

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SHELL MULTIPLE RESIDENCES - RETIREMENT COMMUNITY COMPLEX (783)

LIGHTING AND COST
Face brick, concrete/metal panels,
Good Core lobby and service finishes, good detail, some Good core lighting, alarm, some None $786.52 $9.13 $73.07
good roof structure and roofing special care special fixtures
Average Good brick/stucco on block, good Core lobby and service finishes, hardwood, vinyl Good core lighting & plumbing, good None 655.74 7.62 60.92
C Fair
composition, carpet
Average core lobby and support services,
extras
Adequate core lighting & plumbing, None 597.83 6.94 55.54
shingle or built-up roof hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet complete fitness/care facilities
Low cost Block or brick, standard sash,
Small core lobby and limited service finishes,
carpet, vinyl composition tile
Adequate core lighting & plumbing,
alarm, good activity facilities None 545.51 6.34 50.68
Good Face brick, stone veneer, good wood Core lobby and service finishes, good detail, some Good core lighting, alarm, some None 736.68 8.56 68.44
or steel frame and roof special care special fixtures
D Good brick veneer and fenestration,

Average good roof structure and roofing
Core lobby and service finishes, hardwood, vinyl
composition, carpet
Good core lighting & plumbing, good
extras None 612.04 7.11 56.86
MASONRY Brick veneer, some ornamentation, Average core lobby and support services, Adequate core lighting & plumbing,
VENEER Fair average code construction hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet complete fitness/care facilities None 556.92 6.47 51.74
Low cost Brick veneer, little trim, standard

sash, asphalt shingle
Good Best stucco or siding, brick and Core lobby and service finishes, good detail, some Good core lighting, alarm, some None 720.00 8.36 66.89
stone trim, heavy basic structure special care special fixtures
Average Good stucco/siding, some brick or Core lobby and service finishes, hardwood, vinyl Good core lighting & plumbing, good None 596.10 6.92 55.38
D Fair
stone trim, good roof
Stucco or siding, some trim, average
composition, carpet
extras
code construction hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet complete fitness/care facilities
Low cost Stucco or siding, standard sash,
asphalt shingles or built-up rock
Good sandwich panels on pre-
Average engineered Core lobby and service finishes, hardwood, vinyl Good core lighting & plumbing, good None 593.41 6.89 55.13
S Fair Sandwich
frame, good fenestration
panels, adequate
composition, carpet
extras
fenestration hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet complete fitness/care facilities

Good Plaster or drywall, good partitions, paneling, carpet, tile or vinyl, good room Good lighting, skilled care Warm and cooled $735.17 $8.54 $68.30
sizes, some good cabinetry and shelving, complete retirement complex air
Average Average drywall, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate shelving, counters, small Good lighting & plumbing, emergency call Heat pump system 565.64 6.57 52.55
dining area and kitchen, good senior, assisted mix, some skilled system
Fair Low-cost drywall or plaster, paint, vinyl composition, carpet, counters and Adequate lighting & plumbing Package A.C. 495.79 5.76 46.06
shelving, open kitchen offset, senior, assisted with special care
Low Low-cost partitions, paint, vinyl composition, low-cost carpet, minimal counters Adequate lighting & plumbing Individual thru-wall 414.30 4.81 38.49
and shelving, open kitchen offset, good senior and assisted mix heat pumps

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HISTORICAL RESIDENCES
Historically significant homes can be essentially the The majority of residences that are conventional
same in basic construction as homes without such in most respects, but have only one or two
a designation, but may have many ornamental and
features similar to a historical home, can be priced
custom features that increase their costs over
those of standard designs. Also, the market may as conventional and adjusted for the minor
place a premium on these structures due solely to differences. For example, an average framed
their special historic period, style, materials used, cottage has a rustic storybook front exposure. If,
and/or architectural reference.
in the judgment of the appraiser, the residence
No single feature defines a house as any one being valued includes additional features that
historical architectural style, but the following increase its costs above the conventional design
features may help to characterize one: for that quality level, then an additional 5% to 10%
considerable exterior ornamentation, half-timbered
could be added to the basic square foot costs.
exterior walls, hand-crafted moldings and exposed
rafters, posts and beams, arched doorways,
special window treatment, full dimensional stone, Reproduction costs may best be obtained by using
EXCELLENT CLASS D lumber, etc. Some characteristic design by a GOOD CLASS D
the Segregated Costs. For the historical residence
prominent architect may also define a period.
The Victorian (Queen Anne) is The French Provincial has a steep, requiring a true reproduction value of period
characterized by a cross gable roof with hipped roof, large wall face, curved- components, where replacements are not available
wide, heavy, overhanging cornice. Most residences that have a number of headed dormers, and long, symmetrically
Projections, turrets, bays, fretwork, elaborate elements will not have significantly placed French casement windows on the or readily available, a more specialized appraisal
scrollwork, overelaborate ostentation, higher overall costs due to the lack of modern first floor. 1-1/2 or 2-1/2 stories. may be necessary. These homes, because of the
ornaments, and a large amount of trim. mechanical conveniences found in conventional many features encountered, can have component
housing. The very elaborate structure that has
been totally renovated should be priced from the costs that can run many times more than the cost
high-value residence cost tables. of their contemporary counterparts.
LIGHTING AND COST
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH HEAT
Excellent Brick, half timber, heavy rafters, high- Plaster, ornamental detail, fine wood, Some ornate fixtures, one or more Warm and $1,757.96 $20.42 $163.32
dormered, slate or tile carpet, good Elizabethan, Half Timber baths per two bedrooms cool air
Very good Brick, stone trim, steep roof, slate or Very good plaster and detail, wood, Good standard fixtures and wiring, Hot water 1,560.98 18.13 145.02
clay tile, portico, columns tile, English Cottage, Greek Revival adequate plumbing
Good Brick, stucco on block, hipped roof, Good plaster, some ornamentation, Good lighting and outlets, one bath Hot water 1,404.04 16.31 130.44
C Average
dormers, slate, met., wood, columns
Brick, adobe or stucco, gambrel, gable
wood, carpet, Colonial, Fr. Provincial
Plaster, some trim, hardwood, carpet,
per two bedrooms
Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 1,123.86 13.05 104.41
or flat roof, dormers good Mediterranean, Pueblo, Cape
Fair Brick, adobe, stucco on block, low- Plaster, some trim, softwood, tile, car- Adequate standard lighting, minimum Forced air 1,009.76 11.73 93.81
pitched roof, built-up or shingle pet, Mission, Regency, Spanish Adobe plumbing
Low cost Adobe block or cheap brick, asphalt Plaster, linoleum or VCT, carpet, Adequate lighting, minimum plumbing Wall furnace 888.24 10.32 82.52
shingle or built-up standard Adobe or Spanish Bungalow
Excellent Siding, shingle, half timber, stucco, Plaster, ornamental detail, fine wood, Some ornate fixtures, one or more Warm and 1,688.86 19.61 156.90
heavy rafters, turrets, slate, shakes carpet, good Victorian, Elizabethan baths per two bedrooms cool air
Very good Siding or brick veneer, portico, Greek Very good plaster and detail, wood, Good standard fixtures and wiring, Hot water 1,490.58 17.31 138.48
columns, dormers, slate, shingles tile, typical Greek Revival, Italianate adequate plumbing
Good Siding, large-scale windows, wood Good plaster, some ornamentation, Good lighting and outlets, one bath Hot water 1,333.54 15.49 123.89
D Average
columns, dormers, slate, metal, wood
Siding, brick veneer, gambrel or gable
wood, carpet, Southern Colonial
Plaster, some trim, hardwood, carpet,
per two bedrooms
Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 1,054.65 12.25 97.98
roof, dormers, shingles good Cottage, Bungalow, or Cape
Fair Siding, stucco or shingles, steep Plaster, some trim, softwood, VCT, Adequate standard lighting, minimum Forced air 942.49 10.95 87.56
shingled roof or built-up carpet, Garrison, Spanish Bungalow plumbing
Low cost Siding or shingles, long sloping gable, Plaster, linoleum or VCT, softwood, Adequate lighting, minimum plumbing Wall furnace 823.12 9.56 76.47
dormers, comp. or wood shingle carpet, standard Saltbox Colonial
Fireplaces, balconies, porches and built-in appliances are not included, see Pages 38-41. For average wall heights over 8 feet (2.44 meters), excluding gables, add 3% for each foot (.305 meter).
See Page 26 for size adjustment table. For small residential elevators and fire sprinkler systems, see notes on Page 38 and 39. For basements, see Page 26. For basement garage Lump-sum addition, see Page 32.

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Excellent Face brick, cut stone, heavy roof Plaster, ornamental detail, fine carpet, Some special fixtures, more than Warm and $1,736.32 $20.16 $161.31
structure, shakes, tile, slate parquet, or plank one bath per bedroom cool air
Very good Good brick, stone trim, shakes or Very good plaster and detail, good- Top-quality standard fixtures, Heat pump 1,436.55 16.68 133.46
concrete tile roof on good structure quality carpet or hardwood electrical and plumbing system
Good Brick or good block and stucco, Good plaster or drywall, some Good lighting and outlets, one Package A.C. 1,210.29 14.06 112.44
concrete, shakes or wood shingles ornamentation, carpet or hardwood bathroom per two bedrooms
C Average Brick or block, concrete w/SIP forms,

wood or good asphalt shingle roof
composition, average carpet
Adequate lighting/plumbing per good
building codes Forced air 861.65 10.01 80.05
Fair Block or brick, concrete w/SIP forms, Drywall or tinted plaster, carpet, vinyl Adequate standard lighting and Electric 736.04 8.55 68.38
standard sash, asphalt shingle roof composition tile plumbing per good codes baseboard
Low cost Block or cheap brick, asphalt Drywall, exposed block, vinyl Minimum standard lighting and Wall furnace 618.60 7.18 57.47
shingle roof, few windows composition tile, cheap hardwood plumbing, cheap fixtures
Cheap Cheap block, composition roof, Painted block, few partitions, asphalt Minimum, substandard by most None 518.39 6.02 48.16
cheap sash tile, softwood building codes
Excellent Face brick, cut stone veneer, heavy Plaster, ornamental detail, fine carpet, Some special fixtures, more than Warm and 1,667.87 19.37 154.95
rafters, shakes, tile, slate, etc. parquet, or plank one bath per bedroom cool air
Very good Good brick veneer, stone trim, conc. Very good plaster and detail, good- Top-quality standard fixtures, Heat pump 1,383.38 16.07 128.52
tile or shakes or slate quality carpet or hardwood electrical and plumbing system
Select common or used brick Good plaster or drywall, some Good lighting and outlets, one bath
D Good veneer, shakes or good shingles ornamentation, carpet or hardwood per two bedrooms Package A.C. 1,168.74 13.57 108.58
MASONRY Brick veneer, some trim, wood or Plaster or drywall, hardwood, carpet, Adequate lighting/plumbing per good
VENEER Average good asphalt shingles vinyl composition building codes Forced air 836.25 9.71 77.69
Fair Brick veneer, little trim, standard Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl Adequate standard lighting and Electric 716.23 8.32 66.54
sash, asphalt shingles composition tile plumbing per good codes baseboard
Low cost Brick or block veneer, few windows, Drywall/tinted plaster, vinyl composition Minimum standard lighting and Wall furnace 603.32 7.01 56.05
asphalt shingles tile, cheap hardwood plumbing, cheap fixtures
Excellent Half-timber, stone or brick trim, Plaster, ornamental detail, fine carpet, Some special fixtures, more than Warm and 1,542.68 17.92 143.32
heavy rafters, slate, tile, shakes terrazzo, slate, etc. one bath per bedroom cool air
Very good Best stucco, EIFS, or siding, brick Very good plaster and detail, good- Top-quality standard fixtures, Heat pump 1,283.70 14.91 119.26
or stone trim, shakes, concrete tile quality carpet or hardwood electrical and plumbing system
Good Good stucco, EIFS, or siding, tile, Good plaster or drywall, some Good lighting and outlets, one bath Package A.C. 1,088.45 12.64 101.12
light shakes or good shingles ornamentation, carpet or hardwood per two bedrooms
D Average Stucco or siding, EIFS, some trim,

wood or good asphalt shingles
vinyl composition
building codes Forced air 783.50 9.10 72.79
asphalt shingles or built-up rock composition tile plumbing per good codes baseboard
Low cost Low-cost stucco or siding, asphalt Drywall/tinted plaster, vinyl composition Minimum standard lighting and Wall furnace 568.55 6.60 52.82
shingle roof, few windows tile, cheap hardwood plumbing, cheap fixtures
Cheap Box frame or light studs, cheap Drywall, cheap ceiling or none, Minimum, substandard by most None 478.02 5.55 44.41
stucco/siding, windows, comp. roof softwood or asphalt tile on slab building codes
Pre-engineered frame, insulated Gypsum board or acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting/plumbing per good
S Average sandwich panels, average windows composition and carpet building codes Forced air 798.90 9.28 74.22
For small residential elevators and fire sprinkler systems, see notes on Page 38 and 39. See Page 35 for garage costs.
For basements, see Page 26; for basement garage Lump-sum addition, see Page 32.

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SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES
EXPLANATION SINGLE-FAMILY FLOOR AREA/SHAPE MULTIPLIERS
The cost per square foot of single-family residences will vary primarily because of the ratios of
Approximately Rectangular or Long Rectangle Very Irregular
floor area to wall area and of floor area to plumbing cost. The Floor Area/Shape Multipliers given
Square Slightly Irregular or Irregular
in the table will adjust the base costs for these factors, as well as some lesser cost influences.
In adjusting for shape, disregard small jogs, bays and entrances which add very little perimeter
SHAPES
wall, and figure first-story shape only, disregarding attached garages.
1 2 3 4
The base costs are adjusted to the cost of a one-story dwelling. If a one-and-one-half-story, two-
or three-story residence is bring appraised, enter the table with the total floor area of the entire
residence and the shape of the first floor. Use this factor to adjust the cost to apply to the first
floor. For a full-height second floor of the same quality and finish as the first, use 92% of the TOTAL AREA BASE- CLASS C&D CLASS C&D CLASS C&D CLASS C&D
square foot cost of the first. For a third story, use the second-story factor. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. MENTS D MSY.VN. D MSY.VN. D MSY.VN. D MSY.VN.
37 400 1.251 1.104 1.137 1.137 ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
If the second floor has clipped ceilings which reduce the wall height, or if it is of lesser quality 56 600 1.133 1.057 1.074 1.093 ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
than the first floor, the appraiser must apply his judgment to adjust the second-story cost. A rule
74 800 1.056 1.025 1.031 1.063 1.085 ----- ----- ----- -----
of thumb for a second floor with clipped ceilings is to deduct an additional 3% for each foot of
wall height below the 8-foot standard height. 93 1,000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.040 1.054 1.064 1.091 ----- -----
111 1,200 .957 .981 .974 1.022 1.030 1.049 1.069 ----- -----
EXAMPLE: Good Two-story, Class D, Masonry Veneer, Shape 2 130 1,400 .921 .964 .954 1.007 1.009 1.037 1.051 ----- -----
Base Factor = $108.58 1st Floor Cost Factor = .964 X $108.58 =$ 104.67 149 1,600 .892 .951 .936 .994 .992 1.026 1.036 1.049 1.066
167 1,800 .867 .939 .920 .982 .977 1.016 1.023 1.041 1.055
1st Floor Area = 1,000 sq. ft. 2nd Floor Cost Factor = .92 X 104.67 = 96.29
186 2,000 .845 .928 .907 .972 .964 1.008 1.011 1.033 1.044
2nd Floor Area = 1,000 sq. ft. Total Residence Cost = 1,000 X 104.67 = 104,670
223 2,400 .808 .910 .884 .955 .941 .993 .991 1.020 1.027
Total Floor Area = 2,000 sq. ft. 1,000 X 96.29 = 96,290 260 2,800 .778 .895 .865 .941 .923 .982 .974 1.010 1.013
$201,161 297 3,200 .753 .882 .849 .929 .907 .971 .960 1.000 1.000
334 3,600 .732 .871 .835 .918 .893 .963 .948 .992 .990
372 4,000 .713 .861 .823 .909 .881 .955 .937 .985 .980
409 4,400 ----- .852 .812 .901 .870 .947 .927 .979 .972
446 4,800 ----- .844 .802 .893 .860 .941 .918 .973 .964
483 5,200 ----- ----- ----- .887 .851 .935 .910 .968 .957
520 5,600 ----- ----- ----- .880 .843 .930 .903 .963 .950
557 6,000 ----- ----- ----- .874 .836 .925 .896 .958 .945
Add for fireplaces and balconies from Page 38. 595 6,400 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .920 .889 .954 .939
Add for sprinklers, porches and appliances from Pages 39-41. 632 6,800 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .916 .883 .950 .934
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES – BASEMENTS

CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING AND HEAT COST
Unfinished block or concrete walls, Unfinished interior, exposed joists, Minimum light fixtures & outlets, floor
Unfinished waterproofed, concrete slab open stairs drain and radon vent only None $200.10 $ 2.32 $18.59
Block or concrete walls, water-proofed, Painted walls, gypsum or acoustic tile Adequate lighting and appliance
Semi-finished None 260.81 3.03 24.23
CDS Game room,
Block or concrete walls, water-proofed,
Gypsum or plaster, acoustic tile, vinyl
outlets, laundry tray and drains
Good lighting and outlets, half bath, None 360.16 4.18 33.46
finished reinforced concrete slab composition, carpet, stairwell partitioned laundry room
Finished, high- High-quality interior, add for pools, bars Plaster or drywall, paneling, carpet,
value and equipment hardwood and resilient Good lighting and plumbing Forced air 906.54 10.53 84.22
Costs are the additional costs for building a residence with basement, with a 7½-foot (2.29-meter) clearance between floor and bottom of the floor joists. Add 6% for each added foot of height.
For outside entrances, add: for above grade, $925 – $1,925; below grade, $1,150 – $3,175.

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HIGH-VALUE RESIDENCES
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING AND *HEAT COST
Special site-built sash and entries, Custom ceilings and cabinetry, inlaid Extensive fixtures and custom Complete
VI best clay, slate parquet, matched stones and woods hardware throughout H.V.A.C. $4,386.83 $50.94 $407.55
Best masonry, much fine trim and Coffered ceilings, site-built cabinetry, High-quality fixtures, structured wiring, Complete
V fenestration niches, many extras high amps, fine hardware H.V.A.C. 3,680.29 42.74 341.91
Fine brick, cut stone, heavy roof, best Good plaster, ornamental detail, marble, Good custom fixtures, more than one Complete
IV metal, tile, some artglass custom carpet, parquet kitchen or food prep. area H.V.A.C. 3,088.49 35.87 286.93
C III Face brick, stone trim, slate or tile, Plaster, good detail, custom ceiling, wall Some special custom fixtures, electrical Complete
2,592.59 30.11 240.86
some custom sash and floor finishes and plumbing, integrated systems H.V.A.C.
Brick or stone, slate or metal, heavy Plaster, some ornament, tile, average Custom fixtures, electrical and Complete
II structure, solarium custom carpet, hardwoods plumbing, home automation H.V.A.C. 2,176.25 25.27 202.18
Good brick, stone trim, skylights, Plaster or best drywall, paneling, custom Some special fixtures, more than one Complete
I shakes or metal on good structure vinyls, terrazzo, hardwoods bath per bedroom H.V.A.C. 1,827.60 21.22 169.79
VI best clay, slate parquet, matched stones and woods hardware throughout H.V.A.C. 4,270.90 49.60 396.78
Best masonry veneer, much fine trim Coffered ceilings, site-built cabinetry, High-quality fixtures, structured wiring, Complete
V and fenestration niches, many extras high amps, fine hardware H.V.A.C. 3,574.58 41.51 332.09
D IV Fine masonry veneer, trims, best

metal, tile, some artglass
Good plaster, ornamental detail, marble,
custom carpet, parquet
Good custom fixtures, more than one
kitchen or food preparation area
Complete
H.V.A.C. 2,992.90 34.76 278.05
MASONRY Face brick veneer, stone trim, slate or Plaster, good detail, custom ceiling, wall Some special custom fixtures electrical Complete
VENEER III tile, some custom sash and floor finishes and plumbing, integrated systems H.V.A.C. 2,506.59 29.11 232.87
Brick or stone veneer, slate, metal, Plaster, some ornament, tile, average Custom fixtures, electrical and Complete
II heavy structure, solarium custom carpet, hardwoods plumbing, home automation H.V.A.C. 2,099.28 24.38 195.03
Double walls, good veneer, skylights, Plaster or best drywall, paneling, custom Some special fixtures, more than one Complete
I good shakes or metal vinyls, terrazzo, hardwoods bath per bedroom H.V.A.C. 1,758.93 20.43 163.41
VI best clay, slate parquet, matched stones and woods hardware throughout H.V.A.C. 4,208.58 48.87 390.99
Best sidings, EIFS, much fine trim and Coffered ceilings, site-built cabinetry, High-quality fixtures, structured wiring, Complete
V fenestration niches, many extras high amps, fine hardware H.V.A.C. 3,521.73 40.90 327.18
Fine siding, stucco, marble trim, best Good plaster, ornamental detail, marble, Good custom fixtures, more than one Complete
IV metal, tile, some artglass custom carpet, parquet kitchen or food preparation area H.V.A.C. 2,948.02 34.24 273.88
D III Siding, brick or stone trim, slate or tile, Plaster, good detail, custom ceiling, wall Some special custom fixtures, electrical Complete
2,468.59 28.67 229.34
some custom sash and floor finishes and plumbing, integrated systems H.V.A.C.
Half timber and stone trim, slate, Plaster, some ornament, tile, average Custom fixtures, electrical and Complete
II metal, heavy structure, solarium custom carpet, hardwoods plumbing, home automation H.V.A.C. 2,066.99 24.00 192.03
Double walls, stone trim, skylights, Plaster or best drywall, paneling, custom Some special fixtures, more than one Complete
I shakes or metal on good structure vinyls, terrazzo, hardwoods bath per bedroom H.V.A.C. 1,731.59 20.11 160.87
Fireplace, balconies and porches and built-in appliances are not included. See Page 35 for garage costs. The base wall height is 10 feet (3.05 meters), excluding gables. Add or deduct 3% for each foot
(.305 meter) of deviation. For small residential elevators and fire sprinkler systems, see notes on Page 38 and 39. See Page 26 for basement costs.
COMPLETE SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS
*HIGH-VALUE HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING H.V.A.C. MILD MODERATE EXTREME MILD MODERATE EXTREME
TYPE CLIMATE CLIMATE CLIMATE CLIMATE CLIMATE CLIMATE
Costs for high-value mechanical items are listed separately from those for other buildings in this
VI $116.33 $156.55 $210.91 $10.81 $14.54 $19.59
section because of the special requirements. Costs listed to the right are averages. The V 102.74 140.24 191.34 9.54 13.03 17.78
moderate climate cost is included in the base cost in the tables. If a cubic foot cost is used, use IV 90.78 125.57 173.40 8.43 11.67 16.11
one-tenth (1/10) the difference shown, to adjust the base cubic foot cost. For cooling only, use III 80.99 113.07 158.18 7.52 10.50 14.70
70% to 80% of the costs listed. For heating only, use 60% to 70%. For ground-loop heat source II 71.75 101.65 143.51 6.67 9.44 13.33
units, add $3.45 to $4.80 per square foot ($37.14 to $51.67 per square meter). I 63.60 91.32 131.00 5.91 8.48 12.17

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HIGH-VALUE RESIDENCES
EXPLANATION SINGLE-FAMILY FLOOR AREA/SHAPE MULTIPLIERS
The high-value or luxury residence is of individual design with many varied interior appointments. Approximately Rectangular or Long Rectangle Very Irregular
As such, it would best be costed by the Segregated Method, where the pricing level of each Square Slightly Irregular or Irregular
component can be considered in detail and further refined from Unit-in-Place where necessary.
SHAPES
Works of art and interior design fees are not included in any of these costs. The cost ranges 1 2 3 4
given are very general and may not be high enough for the most luxurious of residences, where
cost is no object.
The cost per square foot of residences of a high-value quality will vary primarily because of the TOTAL AREA BASE- CLASS C&D CLASS C&D CLASS C&D CLASS C&D
Sq. M. Sq. Ft. MENTS D MSY.VN. D MSY.VN. D MSY.VN. D MSY.VN.
ratios of floor area to wall area and of floor area to plumbing cost. The Floor Area/Shape
Multipliers given in the table will adjust the base costs for these factors, as well as some lesser 223 2,400 1.025 1.020 1.023 1.050 1.058 1.074 1.086 1.102 1.118
cost influences. In adjusting for shape, pay particular attention to many small jogs, bays and 260 2,800 1.012 1.012 1.013 1.040 1.047 1.063 1.073 1.090 1.103
entrances which can add to the perimeter wall, and figure first-story shape only, disregarding 297 3,200 1.000 1.004 1.005 1.032 1.037 1.054 1.062 1.079 1.091
attached garages. 334 3,600 .990 .998 .998 1.025 1.028 1.045 1.053 1.070 1.080
372 4,000 .981 .993 .991 1.018 1.021 1.038 1.044 1.061 1.070
The base costs are adjusted to the cost of a one-story dwelling. If a one-and-one-half-story, two- 409 4,400 .973 .988 .985 1.012 1.014 1.032 1.037 1.054 1.062
or three-story residence is bring appraised, enter the table with the total floor area of the entire 446 4,800 .966 .983 .980 1.007 1.008 1.026 1.030 1.047 1.054
residence and the shape of the first floor. Use this factor to adjust the cost to apply to the first 483 5,200 .959 .979 .975 1.002 1.002 1.020 1.024 1.041 1.047
floor. For a full-height second floor of the same quality and finish as the first, use 96% of the 520 5,600 .953 .975 .971 .998 .997 1.015 1.018 1.035 1.040
square foot cost of the first. For a third-story, use the second-story factor. 557 6,000 .947 .971 .967 .994 .992 1.011 1.012 1.030 1.034
595 6,400 .942 .968 .963 .990 .988 1.006 1.007 1.025 1.029
If the second or third floor has clipped ceilings which reduce the wall height, or if it is of lesser 632 6,800 .937 .965 .959 .986 .983 1.002 1.003 1.021 1.023
quality than the lower floors, the appraiser must apply his judgment to adjust the upper-story 669 7,200 .933 .962 .956 .983 .979 .998 .998 1.016 1.018
cost. A rule of thumb for an upper floor with clipped ceilings is to deduct an additional 3% for 706 7,600 .928 .959 .953 .980 .976 .995 .994 1.012 1.014
each foot of wall height below the 8-foot standard height. 743 8,000 .924 .956 .950 .977 .972 .991 .990 1.009 1.009
780 8,400 ----- .954 .947 .974 .969 .988 .987 1.005 1.005
If a fully finished basement level is of a quality similar to the upper floors, the appraiser must 818 8,800 ----- .952 .944 .971 .966 .985 .983 1.002 1.001
apply his judgment to adjust the costs. A rule of thumb is to use 85% of the comparable 855 9,200 ----- .950 .941 .968 .963 .982 .980 .998 .997
aboveground finish for full basements and 95% for semi-basements. 892 9,600 ----- .948 .939 .966 .960 .979 .977 .995 .994
929 10,000 ----- .946 .937 .964 .957 .977 .974 .992 .990
EXAMPLE: Type III, Two-story, Class D, Masonry Veneer, Shape 3 975 10,500 ----- ----- ----- .961 .954 .974 .970 .989 .986
1,022 11,000 ----- ----- ----- .959 .951 .971 .966 .985 .982
Base Factor = $232.87 1st Floor Cost Factor = 1.012 x $232.87 = $ 235.67
1,068 11,500 ----- ----- ----- .956 .948 .968 .963 .982 .979
1st Floor Area = 3,000 sq. ft. 2nd Floor Cost Factor = .96 x 235.67=226.24 1,115 12,000 ----- ----- ----- .954 .945 .965 .960 .979 .975
2nd Floor Area = 3,000 sq. ft. Total Residence Cost = 3,000 x 235.67 =707,010 1,208 13,000 ----- ----- ----- .949 .940 .960 .954 .973 .968
Total Floor Area = 6,000 sq. ft. 3,000 x 226.24 = 678,720 1,301 14,000 ----- ----- ----- .945 .935 .955 .949 .968 .962
$1,386,192 1,394 15,000 ----- ----- ----- .941 .930 .951 .944 .963 .957
1,486 16,000 ----- ----- ----- .937 .926 .947 .939 .959 .951
1,579 17,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .943 .935 .954 .947
1,672 18,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .939 .931 .950 .942
For patios, swimming pools, tennis courts, enclosures, etc., see Sections 66 and 67. For
1,765 19,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .936 .927 .946 .938
greenhouses, see Section 64. Add for fireplaces and balconies from Page 38. Add for sprinklers, and 1,858 20,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .933 .923 .943 .934
porches and appliances from Pages 39-41.

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GUEST HOUSES
Excellent Face brick, cut stone, heavy roof, Plaster, ornamental detail, fine carpet, Some special custom fixtures, Warm and $1,801.88 $20.93 $167.40
similar to main high-value residence parquet or plank, matched stones more than one bath cool air
Very good Good brick, stone trim, shakes or Good plaster and detail, good-quality Top-quality standard fixtures, Heat pump 1,357.00 15.76 126.07
concrete tile roof on good structure carpet or hardwood electrical and plumbing system
C Good Brick or good block and stucco,

shakes or wood shingles
Plaster or drywall, some
ornamentation, carpet or hardwood
Good lighting and outlets, one
bathroom per two bedrooms Package A.C. 1,028.49 11.94 95.55
Average Brick or block, wood or good asphalt Drywall, vinyl composition, average Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 762.08 8.85 70.80
shingle roof carpet
Low cost Block or cheap brick, asphalt shingle Drywall, exposed block, vinyl Minimum standard lighting and Electric 576.62 6.70 53.57
roof, few windows composition tile, cheap hardwood plumbing, low-cost kitchen baseboard
Excellent Half-timber, cut stone veneer, heavy Plaster, ornamental detail, fine carpet, Some special custom fixtures, Warm and 1,742.14 20.23 161.85
roof, similar to main residence parquet or plank, matched stones more than one bath cool air
Very good Best stucco or siding, good masonry Good plaster and detail, good-quality Top-quality standard fixtures, Heat pump 1,295.97 15.05 120.40
veneer, shakes, concrete tile carpet or hardwood electrical and plumbing system
Good Good stucco or siding, tile, light Plaster or drywall, some Good lighting and outlets, one Package A.C. 970.58 11.27 90.17
D Average
shakes or good shingles
Stucco or siding, some trim, wood
ornamentation, carpet or hardwood
Drywall, average carpet, vinyl
Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 709.66 8.24 65.93
or good asphalt shingles composition
Low cost Stucco or siding, standard sash, Drywall/tinted plaster, vinyl Minimum standard lighting and Electric 530.66 6.16 49.30
asphalt shingles or built-up rock composition tile, cheap hardwood plumbing, low-cost kitchen baseboard
Cheap Box frame or light studs, cheap Drywall, cheap ceiling or none, Minimum, small kitchen area Wall furnace 481.47 5.59 44.73
stucco/siding, windows, comp. roof softwood or asphalt tile on slab and bath
BATH HOUSES
Excellent Face brick, cut stone, heavy roof Plaster, good detail, fine carpet, Some special fixtures, more than Package A.C. $1,823.08 $21.17 $169.37
structure, shakes, tile, slate matched stones, entertainment kitchen one bath, sauna
Good Brick or good block and stucco, Finished interior, good tile, carpet, Good lighting and plumbing, extra Forced air 1,303.40 15.14 121.09
shakes or wood shingles some recreation facilities outlets and fixtures, food prep.
C Average Brick or block, some trim, wood or

good asphalt shingle roof
Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl
composition tile, good rumpus room
Adequate lighting and
plumbing,single bathroom
Electric
baseboard 942.92 10.95 87.60
Low cost Block, light roof, very plain Low-cost finishes, few partitions, Minimum lighting and plumbing, Wall furnace 671.99 7.80 62.43
sealed concrete, cheap ceiling or none shower, half bath
Cheap Low-cost block Light slab, unfinished interior, Minimum lighting and fixtures, None 373.40 4.34 34.69
cabaña, changing room only no plumbing
Excellent Face brick, cut stone veneer, heavy Plaster, good detail, fine carpet, Some special fixtures, more than Package A.C. 1,752.58 20.35 162.82
rafters, shakes, tile, slate, etc. matched stones, entertainment kitchen one bath, sauna
Good Good stucco or siding, brick veneer, Finished interior, good tile, carpet, Good lighting and plumbing, extra Forced air 1,221.49 14.19 113.48
tile, light shakes or good shingles some recreation facilities outlets and fixtures, food prep.
D Average Stucco or siding, some trim, wood

or good asphalt shingles
Drywall or plaster, carpet, vinyl
composition tile, good rumpus room
Adequate lighting and plumbing
single bathroom
Electric
baseboard 862.19 10.01 80.10
Low cost Low-cost stucco or siding Low-cost finishes, few partitions, Minimum lighting and plumbing, Wall furnace 598.69 6.95 55.62
sealed concrete, cheap ceiling or none shower, half bath
Cheap Box frame, plywood, boards or Light slab, unfinished interior, Minimum lighting and fixtures, None 315.06 3.66 29.27
cheap stucco single wall cabaña, changing room only no plumbing
For average wall heights over 8 feet (2.44 meters), excluding gables, add 3% for each foot (.305 meter). The base costs are adjusted to the cost of one-story houses. For other styles and for floor
area/shape adjustment, use the factors found on Page 26 for guest houses. For size adjustments for bath houses, use the cottage factors found on Page 14. For guest houses built over garages, see
Page 35 deducting for the garage roof. For exterior entry stairs and landing, add $1,025 – $2,800 each. Fireplaces, balconies, porches and built-in appliances are not included in any of the miscellaneous
houses above. Add for fireplaces and balconies from Page 38. Add for porches and appliances from Pages 40-41.

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MISCELLANEOUS HOUSING
LOG HOMES (445)
Excellent Best logs, sash, good trim, heavy roof, Plaster over studs or solid cut logs, Good lighting and many outlets, more Heat pump $1,715.98 $19.93 $159.42
shakes, tile, skylights hardwood, tile, built-in bookcases, etc. than one bath per bedroom system
Good Select logs, good fenestration, heavy Plaster or good log panels, some Good lighting and outlets, one bath Package A.C. 1,218.26 14.15 113.18
D Average
rafters, shingles
Standard logs, windows and shingles,
extras, good hardwood, ceramic, vinyl
Plaster or drywall, few built-ins, some
per bedroom
Adequate lighting/plumbing per good Forced air 875.54 10.17 81.34
little trim hardwood, carpet, vinyl composition building codes
Low cost Small diam. logs, economy kit home, Drywall, minimal built-ins, vinyl Minimum standard lighting and Wall furnace 631.73 7.34 58.69
composition shingles composition, inexpensive softwood plumbing, inexpensive fixtures
EARTH-SHELTERED
Excellent Concrete walls, roof, heavy insul., Plaster, good detail, fine finishes, slab Good lighting and many outlets, more Heat pump $1,791.11 $20.80 $166.40
skylights, exposed window wall raised floor for air plenum than one bath per bedroom system
Good Masonry, window wells, mostly one Drywall or plaster, good ceramic, Good lighting and outlets, one bath Heat pump 1,381.12 16.04 128.31
C Average
wall and some roof exposed
Masonry walls, precast roof or
carpet, some built-in features
Drywall, T&G decking, slab with good
per bedroom
system
Forced air 1,037.64 12.05 96.40
shingles, half earth covered barrier, tile, carpet building codes
Low cost Concrete block, bermed, mostly Drywall, some masonry, passive Minimum standard lighting and Forced air 799.11 9.28 74.24
exposed, conventional roof design, some tile plumbing, standard fixtures
RAMMED-EARTH
Excellent Best soil cement, sash, good trim and Plaster, good detail, good ceramic, Good lighting and many outlets, more Warm and $1,718.56 $19.96 $159.66
roof, elastomeric, tile, skylights carpet, built-in features than one bath per bedroom cool air
Good Good walls & fenestration, window Plaster, drywall, some extras, Good lighting and outlets, one bath Heat pump 1,208.36 14.03 112.26
C Average
wells, heavy rafters, built-up or tile
Soil cement, standard windows and
hardwood, ceramic, vinyl
per bedroom
Adequate standard lighting and
system
Package A.C. 883.82 10.26 82.11
shingles or built-up with low parapet hardwood, carpet, vinyl composition plumbing, standard fixtures
Low cost Soil cement, few windows Drywall, low-cost carpet, VCT Minimum standard fixtures Forced air 637.76 7.41 59.25
BALED-STRAW
Excellent Best stucco on straw, good trim, Plaster, good detail, good ceramic, Good lighting and many outlets, more Warm and $1,626.43 $18.89 $151.10
shakes, tile, skylights carpet, built-in features than one bath per bedroom cool air
Good Stucco finished system on straw, Plaster or good drywall, some extras, Good lighting and outlets, one bath Heat pump 1,132.90 13.16 105.25
D Average
heavy rafters, shingles, metal or tile
Stucco on baled-straw, standard
good hardwood, ceramic, vinyl
per bedroom
system
Package A.C. 822.15 9.55 76.38
window and shingles, some trim hardwood, carpet, vinyl composition plumbing, standard fixtures
Low cost Stucco over straw, few windows Drywall, low-cost carpet, VCT Minimum standard fixtures Forced air 587.39 6.82 54.57
TROPICAL HOUSING
Good Concrete frame, walls and roof, good Good plaster over masonry, good tile, Good lighting, outlets, one bath Pkg. refrig., $1,504.36 $17.47 $139.76
shutters, sash, skylights terrazzo, vinyl, custom cabinetry per bedroom cooling only
C Average Concrete/or block, louvered sash,

concrete roof or corr. metal on wood
Plaster on concrete/or block, tile,
terrazzo, vinyl composition
Adequate lighting/plumbing per
good building codes None 914.93 10.63 85.00
Fair Concrete/or block, louvered sash, Plaster on concrete/or block, tile, Minimum standard lighting and None 727.85 8.45 67.62
concrete roof or corr. metal on wood terrazzo, vinyl composition plumbing
Fireplaces, balconies, porches and built-in appliances are not included in any of the miscellaneous housing above. Add for fireplaces and balconies from Page 38.
Add for porches and appliances from Pages 39-41. See Page 26 for basements, Page 35 for garages.
For average wall heights over 8 feet (2.44 meters), excluding gables, add 3% for each foot (.305 meter). The base costs are adjusted to the cost of a one-story dwelling. For other styles and for floor
area/shape adjustment, use the factors found on Page 26. For elevated houses, add $2.70 per square foot ($29.06 per square meter) plus pilings from Section 51. For marine floatation platforms, add
$57.05 to $66 per square foot ($614.08 to $710.42 per quare meter) plus docks from Section 67. For a three-story home platform, add 15% to 20%.

August 2010
TOWN HOUSES (401)

Excellent Face brick, stone, best windows, Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine Best lighting and plumbing, one bath Warm and $1,439.67 $16.72 $133.75
sloping roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl, carpet per bedroom cool air
good roof, good fenestration hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet bath per two bedrooms

built-up roof or asphalt shingles
standard fixtures Forced air 766.39 8.90 71.20
Fair Block or brick, standard sash Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition Standard fixtures Electric 660.26 7.67 61.34
baseboard
Low cost Block or cheap brick, low-cost roof Gypsum board and paint, asphalt Minimum, low cost fixtures Wall furnace 558.00 6.48 51.84
and sash tile, low-cost cabinets
Excellent Best brick veneer, good stone trim, Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine Best lighting and plumbing, one bath Warm and 1,389.73 16.14 129.11
heavy roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl carpet per bedroom cool air
Good Brick veneer, good roof, some Plaster or gypsum board, paint, Good lighting and plumbing, one Package A.C. 1,015.68 11.80 94.36
ornamentation, good fenestration hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet bath per two bedrooms
D Average Brick veneer, built-up or asphalt Plaster or gypsum board, hardwood, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 739.48 8.59 68.70
MASONRY shingle roof, little trim vinyl composition, low-cost carpet standard fixtures
VENEER Electric
Fair Brick veneer, standard sash Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition Standard fixtures baseboard 637.01 7.40 59.18
Low cost Brick veneer, minimum roof, sash Drywall and paint, asphalt tile Minimum, low-cost fixtures Wall furnace 538.09 6.25 49.99
Excellent Best stucco, or siding, brick or stone Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine Best lighting and plumbing, one bath Warm and 1,332.36 15.47 123.78
trim, heavy roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl, carpet per bedroom cool air
Good Good stucco or siding, brick trim, Plaster or gypsum board, paint, Good lighting and plumbing, one Package A.C. 974.35 11.32 90.52
D Average Stucco or siding, little trim, built-up or

standard fixtures Forced air 709.34 8.24 65.90
Fair Siding or stucco, standard sash Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition Standard fixtures Electric 611.28 7.10 56.79
baseboard
Low cost Low-cost siding, roof, sash Drywall and paint, asphalt tile Minimum, low-cost fixtures Wall furnace 516.02 5.99 47.94
Costs are for two-story town houses and duplexes. For one-story units, add 4%. For split-level units, Costs given above are for town house end units, or double houses having one common wall.
add 2%. For three-story units, deduct 1%. For one-and-one-half-story units, deduct 7%. For Deduct 6% for inside units (354) (having two common walls). Deduct 9% for back to back units(200)
average wall heights over 8 feet (2.44 meters), excluding gables, add 3% for each foot (.305 meter). (having three common walls). Add 6% for detached houses (210) having all walls exposed and
For basements, see Page 32. finished. Fireplaces, porches and balconies and built-in appliances are not included. Add costs from
Pages 38-41 or from Section 42.
AREA MULTIPLIERS – TOWN AND ROW HOUSES BUILT-IN GARAGES
AREA PER UNIT MULTIPLIER AREA PER UNIT MULTIPLIER
Costs per square foot of garage area, including interior finish. To convert to square meter costs,
multiply by 10.764.
Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Basements Houses Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Basements Houses
SINGLE DOUBLE 3 CAR
56 600 1.230 1.103 167 1,800 .941 .972
CLASS TYPE End Unit Inside End Unit Inside End Unit Inside
65 700 1.185 1.084 186 2,000 .917 .960 Excellent $51.36 $30.40 $38.28 $29.19 $34.90 $28.23
74 800 1.147 1.067 204 2,200 .895 .949 Good 39.24 23.23 29.24 22.02 26.51 21.41
C
Average 29.85 17.78 22.27 16.51 20.10 16.16
84 900 1.114 1.053 223 2,400 .877 .940 Low cost 22.83 13.58 17.02 12.42 15.20 12.22
93 1,000 1.086 1.040 260 2,800 .845 .923 Excellent 47.57 28.51 35.99 27.37 33.12 26.43
D Good 36.63 21.93 27.57 20.79 25.25 20.20
102 1,100 1.061 1.029 297 3,200 .818 .909 MASONRY
Average 28.22 16.83 21.19 15.59 19.26 15.30
111 1,200 1.039 1.018 334 3,600 .795 .897 VENEER
Low cost 21.73 12.92 16.24 11.83 14.60 11.63
130 1,400 1.000 1.000 372 4,000 .774 .886 Excellent 40.29 25.64 30.84 24.60 28.71 23.76
Good 31.23 19.75 23.91 18.71 22.18 18.22
139 1,500 .983 .992 409 4,400 ----- .877 D
Average 31.23 19.75 23.91 18.71 22.18 18.22
149 1,600 .969 .985 446 4,800 ----- .868 Low cost 18.81 11.88 14.40 10.89 13.22 10.74

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SENIOR CITIZEN TOWN HOUSES (546)
sloping roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl, carpet per bedroom, alarm system cool air
Good Brick, some trim or good stucco, Plaster or gypsum board, paint, Good lighting and plumbing, one Heat pump 1,081.02 12.55 100.43
C Average
good roof, good fenestration
system
Package A.C. 828.82 9.63 77.00
built-up roof or asphalt shingles vinyl composition, carpet standard fixtures, call system
Fair Block or brick, standard sash Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition, Standard fixtures, few extra activity Forced air 703.96 8.18 65.40
minimum handicap units facilities
heavy roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl carpet per bedroom, alarm system cool air

Plaster or gypsum board, paint,
Heat pump
system 1,043.67 12.12 96.96
VENEER Average shingle roof, little trim vinyl composition, low-cost carpet standard fixtures, call system Package A.C. 801.80 9.31 74.49
Fair Brick veneer, standard sash Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition, Standard fixtures, few extra activity Forced air 679.20 7.89 63.10
Excellent Best stucco or siding, brick or stone Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine Best lighting and plumbing, one bath Warm and 1,316.10 15.28 122.27
trim, heavy roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl, carpet per bedroom, alarm system cool air
Good Good stucco or siding, brick trim, Plaster or gypsum board, paint, Good lighting and plumbing, one Heat pump 1,001.37 11.63 93.03
D Average
Stucco or siding, little trim, built-up
system
Package A.C. 770.05 8.94 71.54
or asphalt shingle roof vinyl composition, carpet standard fixtures, call system
Fair Siding or stucco, standard sash Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition, Standard fixtures, few extra activity Forced air 651.75 7.57 60.55
TOWN HOUSES – BASEMENTS

Unfinished Unfinished block or concrete walls, Unfinished interior, exposed joists, Minimum light fixtures & outlets, floor None $175.77 $2.04 $16.33
waterproofed, common wall open stairs, concrete slab drain and radon vent only
CDS Semi-finished Block or concrete walls, waterproofed,

Painted wall, gypsum or acoustic tile
Adequate lighting and appliance
outlets, laundry tray and drains None 226.47 2.63 21.04
Game room, Block or concrete walls, waterproofed, Gypsum or plaster, acoustic tile, Good lighting and outlets, half bath, None 312.80 3.63 29.06
finished reinforced concrete slab vinyl composition, carpet, stairwell partitioned laundry room
Costs are the additional cost for building a town house with basement, with a 7½-foot (2.29-meter) clearance between floor and bottom of the floor joists. Add 6% for each added foot of height. Costs
are for town house end-unit basements with one common wall. For inside basements, (having two common walls), deduct 7%. Deduct 10% for back to back units (having three common walls).
Costs are for two-story town houses. For one-story units, add 4%. For three-story units, deduct BASEMENT GARAGES
1%. For average wall heights over 8 feet (2.44 meters), excluding gables, add 3% for each foot
Lump sums to be added to the total basement costs, including garage finish.
(.305 meter). For size adjustments, see previous page.
Costs given above are for town house end units, or double houses having one common wall. SINGLE DOUBLE 3-CAR
Deduct 6% for inside units (547) (having two common walls). Deduct 9% for back to back units
(having three common walls). Fireplaces, porches and balconies and built-in appliances are not Unfinished basements $1,650 – $2,350 $2,225 – $3,350 $3,100 – $4,550
included. Add costs from Pages 38-41 or from Section 42. Finished basements 1,300 – 1,850 1,550 – 2,195 1,920 – 2,850

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URBAN ROW (TOWN) HOUSES (549)

sloping roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl, carpet per bedroom cool air
C Average Brick, stucco on block, little trim, Gypsum board and paint, hardwood, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 820.75 9.53 76.25
built-up roof or asphalt shingles vinyl composition, carpet standard fixtures
Fair Block or brick, standard sash Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition Standard fixtures Electric 706.00 8.20 65.59
baseboard
Excellent Heavy face brick, stone, best Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine Best lighting and plumbing, one bath Hot water 1,682.83 19.54 156.34
windows, good trim hardwood, vinyl, carpet per bedroom
C Good Mill-type construction, heavy brick or
stone walls, good sash
Drywall or plaster, good carpet/hard-
wood, vinyl composition, ceramic tile
bath per two bedrooms Hot water 1,322.88 15.36 122.90
MILL
Average Mill-type construction, brick, cut Drywall or plaster, average carpet Adequate lighting and plumbing, Hot water 1,042.81 12.11 96.88
stone, wood joists and trusses and vinyl composition, softwood standard fixtures
heavy roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl carpet per bedroom cool air
Brick veneer, good roof, some Plaster or gypsum board, paint, Good lighting and plumbing, one
D Good ornamentation, good fenestration hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet bath per two bedrooms Package A.C. 1,089.74 12.66 101.24
VENEER Average shingle roof, little trim vinyl composition, low-cost carpet standard fixtures Forced air 791.58 9.19 73.54
Fair Brick veneer, standard sash Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition Standard fixtures Electric 680.82 7.91 63.25
baseboard
Excellent Best stucco or siding, brick or stone Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine Best lighting and plumbing, one bath Warm and 1,433.54 16.65 133.18
trim, heavy roof, tile, slate, metal hardwood, vinyl, carpet per bedroom cool air
Good Good stucco or siding, brick trim, Plaster or gypsum board, paint, Good lighting and plumbing, one Package A.C. 1,045.50 12.14 97.13
D Average Stucco or siding, little trim, built-up Plaster or gypsum board, hardwood, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 759.72 8.82 70.58
or asphalt shingle roof vinyl composition, carpet standard fixtures
Fair Siding or stucco, standard sash Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition Standard fixtures Electric 653.80 7.59 60.74
baseboard
Costs are for two-story urban row houses with separate blind walls. For one-story units elevated BUILT-IN BASEMENTS
over on-grade (daylight) basements, add 4%. For three-story walk-up units, deduct 1%. For
average wall heights over 8 feet (2.44 meters), excluding gables, add 3% for each foot (.305 Costs per square foot of grade-level daylight basement and built-in garage area, including interior
meter). For size adjustments, see Page 31. For high-rise units, see Section 11. finish and stairs. For exterior entry stairs and landing only, deduct $275.
Costs given above are for urban row house end units having three finished walls exposed and DETACHED END UNIT INSIDE UNIT
one blind wall. Deduct 3% for inside row house units (550) having two blind walls. Add 3% for CLASS TYPE Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
detached houses (548) having all walls exposed and finished. Excellent $303.32 $28.18 $270.16 $25.10 $250.05 $23.23
Good 250.59 23.28 223.41 20.76 206.02 19.14
C
Average 207.65 19.29 185.36 17.22 170.68 15.86
Fireplaces, porches and balconies and built-in appliances are not included. Add costs from Pages Fair 188.62 17.52 167.97 15.60 154.38 14.34
38-41 or from Section 42.
Excellent 292.99 27.22 263.09 24.44 243.52 22.62
D Good 242.44 22.52 216.89 20.15 201.13 18.69
MASONRY
For below grade basements with common walls, use town house costs on previous page. For VENEER
Average 201.13 18.69 179.38 16.67 166.34 15.45
detached basements, see Page 26. Fair 183.19 17.02 164.16 15.25 151.12 14.04
Excellent 256.57 23.84 229.94 21.36 216.35 20.10
Good 213.08 19.80 192.97 17.93 179.38 16.67
D
For basement living units, use 80% of comparable aboveground base costs. For semi-basement Average 213.08 19.80 192.97 17.93 179.38 16.67
units, use 90%. Fair 161.99 15.05 146.22 13.58 136.44 12.68

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TOWN HOUSES
improvement) costs based on finished living area, which can be added to a basic shell cost for a complete building cost. Separate recreational and service facilities are not included and should be priced
individually. For clubhouses, see Section 11. For pools and sports courts, see Sections 66 and 67.
SHELL TOWN HOUSE BUILDINGS (774)

LIGHTING AND COST
Excellent Face brick, stone, best windows, Bare structure, good level floors, Rough-ins, good exterior area None $660.58 $7.67 $61.37
sloping roof, tile, slate, metal sound insulation building lighting and fixtures
Good Brick, some trim or good stucco, Bare structure, some good sound Rough-ins, some good common None 499.77 5.80 46.43
C Average
insulation
Bare structure, adequate sound
exterior area fixtures/lighting
built-up roof or asphalt shingles insulation some outside outlets, fixtures
Fair Block or cheap brick, low-cost roof Bare structure, minimum sound Rough electrical and plumbing, None 332.39 3.86 30.88
and sash insulation no common area fixtures
Excellent Best brick veneer, good stone trim, Bare structure, good level floors, Rough-ins, good exterior area None 624.63 7.25 58.03
heavy roof, tile, slate, metal sound insulation building lighting and fixtures

Bare structure, some good sound
insulation
Rough-ins, some good common
exterior area fixtures/lighting None 472.43 5.49 43.89
MASONRY Brick veneer, built-up or asphalt Bare structure, adequate sound Rough electrical and plumbing,
VENEER Average shingle roof, little trim insulation some outside outlets, fixtures None 360.27 4.18 33.47
Fair Brick veneer, minimum roof, Bare structure, minimum sound Rough electrical and plumbing, None 314.95 3.66 29.26
standard sash insulation no common area fixtures
Excellent Best stucco or siding, brick or stone Bare structure, good level floors, Rough-ins, good exterior area None 567.26 6.59 52.70
trim, heavy roof, tile, slate metal sound insulation building lighting and fixtures
Good Good stucco or siding, brick trim, Bare structure, some good sound Rough-ins, some good common None 431.09 5.01 40.05
D Average
Stucco or siding, little trim, built-up or
insulation
Bare structure, adequate sound
exterior area fixtures/lighting
asphalt shingle roof insulation some outside outlets, fixtures
Fair Low-cost siding, roof, sash Bare structure, minimum sound Rough electrical and plumbing, None 289.44 3.36 26.89
insulation no common area fixtures
[HEAT – Heating costs have been included in the total with the finished space. A prorated amount can be allocated back to the common areas if needed.
For size adjustment table and other refinement notes, see Page 31.
For basements, see Page 32.


Excellent High-cost partitions and wall and floor finishes, large dining area, kitchen, Good fixtures, many outlets, one Warm and $778.77 $9.04 $72.35
good master bedroom and bath, good cabinetry, closets, some extras bath per bedroom, TV jacks cool air
Good Plaster or drywall, good partitions, paneling, carpet, tile or vinyl, good room Good lighting, one bath per two Package 552.30 6.41 51.31
sizes, some good cabinetry and shelving, laundry area bedrooms, TV jacks A.C.
Average Average drywall, vinyl composition, carpet, adequate shelving, counters, small Adequate lighting/plumbing, Forced air 385.78 4.48 35.84
dining area and kitchen, adequate bedrooms and bath standard fixtures, TV jacks
Fair Low-cost partitions, paint, vinyl composition, low-cost carpet, minimal counters Standard lighting and plumbing per Electric 327.65 3.81 30.44
and shelving codes baseboard

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RESIDENTIAL GARAGES – DETACHED (152)

COST PER SQUARE FOOT[ ROOF WALL
CLASS TYPE DESCRIPTION 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,400 (Sq. Ft.) (Lin. Ft.)
Excellent Face brick or cut stone walls, heavy roof, slate, tile, lightweight concrete, heavy $90.75 $67.97 $61.00 $57.17 $53.63 $49.74 $16.36 $213.11
reinforced slab, plaster interior, good windows and lighting
Very good Good brick, adobe stone, heavy roof structure, tile heavy shake, finished interior, 77.06 57.32 51.41 47.87 45.20 41.66 13.64 182.91
good overhead and pedestrian doors, good windows and lighting
C Good Brick, ornamental block, adobe, good roof structure and roofing, good reinforced
slab, overhead door, window, pedestrian door, good lighting 61.46 45.25 40.55 37.93 35.80 32.47 11.31 151.70
Average 8" brick or block, 2 x 4 rafters, gable roof, wood or good asphalt shingles, 45.80 33.38 29.85 27.72 26.16 23.53 7.83 113.02
reinforced slab, overhead door, window, pedestrian door, lighting
Low cost Concrete block, low-cost brick, structural tile, asphalt shingles or composition 34.54 24.75 22.22 20.45 19.34 17.32 5.35 84.28
roofing, unreinforced slab, low cost overhead or hinged doors
Excellent Best face brick or cut stone veneer, heavy roof, slate, tile, good reinforced slab, 84.50 63.86 57.62 54.05 50.59 47.07 15.84 193.40
plaster interior, good windows and lighting
Very good Good brick or stone veneer, heavy roof structure, tile, heavy shake, finished 71.92 53.86 48.56 45.39 42.82 39.50 13.22 167.21
interior, good overhead and pedestrian doors, good windows and lighting
D Good Face brick veneer, good roof, shakes, tile, etc., reinforced slab, good overhead 57.42 42.82 38.61 36.04 34.01 30.89 10.94 139.44
MASONRY doors, good windows, pedestrian door, good lighting
VENEER Brick veneer, 2 x 4 rafters, gable roof, wood or good asphalt shingles, reinforced
Average slab, overhead door, window, pedestrian door, lighting 43.07 31.58 28.46 26.38 24.90 22.37 7.47 105.53
Low cost Low-cost brick or block veneer, composition or asphalt shingle roof, unreinforced 32.82 23.51 21.19 19.50 18.51 16.53 5.20 79.84
slab, low-cost overhead or hinged doors, one window or light
Excellent Best stucco, stone or brick trim, heavy rafters or steep roof, heavy slab, finished 71.33 55.59 50.94 48.26 44.75 41.88 15.74 144.59
interior, good doors, good lighting and windows
Very good Good sidings, stone trim, heavy roof, tile, heavy shake, finished interior, good 61.18 47.32 43.11 40.74 38.02 35.29 13.12 125.58
overhead and pedestrian doors, good fenestration and lighting
Good Good stucco or siding, good roof, shakes, tile, etc., reinforced slab, good 48.06 36.93 33.81 31.83 29.80 27.52 10.84 103.75
D Average
overhead doors, good windows, pedestrian door, good lighting
Stucco or siding, 2 x 4 rafters, gable roof, wood or good asphalt shingles, 36.28 27.27 24.95 23.27 22.08 20.10 7.43 79.70
reinforced slab, overhead door, window, pedestrian door, lighting
Low cost Low-cost stucco or siding, light studs, composition or asphalt shingle roof, 27.67 20.49 18.56 17.33 16.53 14.80 5.10 61.23
unreinforced slab, low-cost overhead or hinged door, one window or light
Cheap Cheap siding, vertical boards, hardboard, no floor, windows or lighting 21.98 15.79 14.26 13.17 ----- ----- 4.70 51.73
DPOLE Low cost Single wall, enameled metal on wood pole frame, concrete slab 22.52 17.28 15.54 14.60 ----- ----- 3.71 43.46
Average Insulated sandwich panels on pre-engineered frame, reinforced slab, pedestrian 42.00 31.75 29.20 27.25 26.05 ----- 7.70 97.15
S Low cost
door, windows, electric light and outlet
Single wall, enameled metal on low-cost pre-engineered frame, concrete slab 24.95 19.00 17.05 16.10 ----- ----- 4.05 49.80
For attached garages (153), deduct the cost of the common wall. For built-in garages (154), deduct the cost of the common wall and the roof cost. For open carports use roof and wall costs as required,
add supports from Section 51 or 42. Costs do not include interior finish or electric door operators except as specifically mentioned; typical cabinets will run $95 – $130 per linear foot, add from Sections
52 and 55 if necessary.
For average wall heights over 8 feet, excluding gables, add 6% for detached and 4% for attached and built-in for each added foot of height.
[To convert square foot costs to square meter costs, multiply by 10.764. To convert linear foot costs to meter costs, multiply by 3.281. For rustic log construction, add 10%; baled-straw add 5% to Class
D costs.
MULTIPLE GARAGES OR CARPORTS
Costs per square foot include back wall, end wall, and roof with necessary supports and girders. For metric conversion, see note above. Add $475 to $825 per single space for doors. Average and Good
costs include lockers and partitions commensurate with the quality. Concrete floors are included; deduct $1.20 to $1.80 for asphalt. Open individual carport covers with concrete floors, will cost $7.50
to $14.95 per square foot. Large installations of prefabricated metal shelters can run 50% lower than the Class D carports.
CLASSES C AND D MASONRY VENEER CLASS D
QUALITY 4-Car 8-Car 12-Car 16-Car 20-Car QUALITY 4-Car 8-Car 12-Car 16-Car 20-Car
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31.11 $28.53 $27.27 $27.07 $26.92 Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26.06 $24.29 $23.58 $23.28 $22.98
Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.99 21.92 21.06 20.76 20.55 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.19 17.78 17.22 17.02 16.82
Low cost . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.58 16.82 16.11 15.96 15.76 Low cost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.14 12.98 12.63 12.42 12.32

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GENERAL INFORMATION LOW-COST COTTAGES
Costs of mountain and resort cottages or cabins vary greatly due to accessibility of location, The following costs are averages of cottages or cabins, usually erected with local part-time labor
available labor, availability of materials, etc. The costs given here are averages of structures to minimum specifications, in resort areas. They are designed primarily for summer use. These
erected on such sites around the country and therefore will include a cost increment for remote buildings must be graded according to the quality of workmanship, and sometimes the value of
area construction. the labor is very little, bringing the end costs below those listed. For complete amateur
Use the local multiplier for the nearest railhead or major source of material. To convert square foot workmanship, costs should be decreased by 20% to 30%. For seasonal hunting shelters built of
costs to square meter costs, multiply by 10.764 . marginal materials, reduce the base cost by an additional 50% to 70% or see shelter costs found
in Section 17.
PREFABRICATED COTTAGES Typically, the cabins are of light wood stud or single-wall, box-frame construction with exterior walls
of board and batten or cheap siding. Floors are light T & G on wood joists, and roofs are solid 1-inch
The following costs are averages of good quality, packaged, prefabricated cottages, erected in sheathing with composition roll roofing. Low-cost cabinets commensurate with the size of the cabin
resort areas, using skilled labor for erection and installation of fixtures. The finished structure will
conform to the Uniform Building Code. are included.
Typically, the cabins are wood, post-and-girder construction on concrete piers, with a reasonably Plumbing and electrical items and any trim or additional finish such as brick or stone, insulation,
level building pad. Floors, roofs, walls and partitions are basically 2" T & G, although 2 x 4 studs ceilings, etc., are extras. Fireplaces and heating units are not included.
and painted drywall interiors may be used. Many prefabricated building systems are available to
the resort site owner, most of which are relatively equal in cost for like facilities, and many Winterizing, including floor sheathing, wall sheathing, drywall or plywood ceiling, and insulation,
variations in design and appearance are included. will add $5.60 to $8.60 per square foot (.093 square meter) of floor area to the finished cost. For
an unfinished attic with flooring, add $5.15 per square foot.
The unfinished cabin will be closed in and have basic partitions, with the interior waiting to be
finished as a do-it-yourself project, while the finished building will have cabinets, insulated walls and
roof, and interior wood paneling, ready for year-round use. Roofs on either type will be composition Finished cabins will have interior drywall or plywood finish, and drywall or plywood partitions.
or wood shingles. Unfinished cabins will have exterior walls exposed on the interior, but do include minimum
partitioning. Electrical costs, which should be added, include a 120-volt service with 15-ampere
AREA PINE CEDAR circuits to approximately one outlet, switch or fixture for each 75 square feet (7 square meters).
(Sq. M.) (Sq. Ft.) Unfinished Finished Unfinished Finished Plumbing is not included.
28 300 $ 17,978 $ 22,321 $ 23,937 $ 29,593
37 400 22,927 28,886 30,906 37,875 AREA Unfinished Finished Electrical
46 500 27,977 34,946 37,572 46,258 (Sq. M.) (Sq. Ft.) Cost Cost Cost
56 600 32,926 41,208 44,541 54,237 9 100 $ 5,353 $ 6,666 $ 788
65 700 37,572 46,864 50,904 61,812
74 800 42,521 52,924 57,166 69,488 19 200 9,595 11,312 919
93 1,000 52,217 64,539 69,892 84,840 28 300 13,635 15,655 1,000
111 1,200 61,206 75,447 82,113 99,788 37 400 17,271 19,998 1,061
130 1,400 70,195 86,759 94,435 114,029 46 500 20,907 23,937 1,121
149 1,600 79,184 97,465 105,747 128,068 56 600 23,937 27,270 1,182
167 1,800 87,769 107,767 118,069 142,006 65 700 27,270 31,310 1,242
186 2,000 96,152 118,372 129,381 155,944 74 800 30,603 34,542 1,313
204 2,200 104,737 128,674 140,996 169,579 84 900 33,936 38,279 1,374
223 2,400 113,423 138,976 152,308 182,911 93 1,000 36,562 41,915 1,434
All costs include electrical service and outlets averaging approximately one outlet per 75 square 111 1,200 42,925 48,177 1,495
feet (7 square meters). Adjust for electric outlets at $53.25 per outlet or switch box. Plumbing 130 1,400 48,581 54,843 1,576
includes kitchen sink, water heater, toilet, lavatory and tub. Adjust for plumbing at $717 per fixture
for each fixture over or under the base. Sewage disposal systems cost $2,172 to $4,796. Add for Plumbing costs include bathroom partition, door and miscellaneous items in the base plumbing
heating from Page 38 or Section 42 or 53. service, plus a cost per fixture, generally low quality, all connected to a sewer line. Add for water
tanks and piping to cabin.
YURTS
Yurts are round conical roofed tent shelters purchased as kits, usually erected with local part-time Base plumbing cost . . . . $818 Cabinet shower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 611
labor. Floors are light T & G on wood joists. Plumbing, electrical and stoves are extras. See Low-
Cost Cottages for refinements. Water closet . . . . . . . . . . 611 Tub (tub-shower, add $370) . . . . . . 793
Lavatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Kitchen sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485

Dia Sq. Ft. Cost Range Dia. Sq. Ft. Cost Range
(Feet) Area (Feet) Area Water heater . . . . . . . . . 611 Sewage disposal system . . . . . . . . 2,172
12 115 $4,091 – $ 7,070 20 328 $ 6,919 – $12,100
14 150 5,000 – 8,383 24 455 8,181 – 14,650 Heating costs may be taken from Page 38 or Section 42 or 53.
16 200 5,707 – 9,646 27 581 9,494 – 17,200 Fireplace or stove costs may be taken from Page 38, allowing for use of local stone and/or
18 250 6,313 – 10,959 30 707 10,706 – 19,050 amateur workmanship.

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August 2010
A-FRAME CABINS STORM SHELTERS

The costs for A-frame cabins are average costs for timber construction and 2" T & G floors, roof Costs in place for storm or tornado shelters. Interior are for site built safe rooms. Exterior are for
and end walls. Conventional construction with floor joists and rafters 16" on center and T & G in-ground prefabricated units. Costs do not include utilities. Intrusion deterrent safe (panic) rooms
flooring on 1" sheathing will be relatively comparable in cost. with individual ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems reportedly can run 10 to 20 times the
Costs include transport and erection of pre-cut packaged cabins at resort sites, including listed costs below.
foundation piers on a fairly level building pad. Electrical is included on an approximate average of
one outlet per each 100 square feet (9.3 square meters) of floor area plus loft area. Adjust for Floor Area Cost Range Floor Area Cost Range
electrical at $53.30 per outlet or switch. Plumbing includes kitchen sink, water heater, toilet, (Sq. M.)(Sq. Ft.) Interior Exterior (Sq. M.)(Sq. Ft.) Interior Exterior
lavatory and tub connected to a sewage disposal system. Adjust for more or less plumbing at 2 25 $2,525 – $4,798 $4,394 – $ 7,373 9 100 $5,959 – $10,959 $10,403 – $16,362
$707 per fixture. Cabinets and partitions commensurate with the size of the cabin are included. 5 50 3,788 – 7,070 6,919 – 10,959 12 125 6,565 – 12,524 12,019 – 18,635
Sewage disposal system is not included. Heating is not included and should be added from Page 7 75 4,947 – 9,242 8,838 – 13,787 14 150 7,575 – 14,140 13,484 – 20,554
38 or Section 42 or 53.
Ground Floor Area Cost Ground Floor Area Cost GENERAL INFORMATION
(Sq. M.) (Sq. Ft.) Pine Cedar (Sq. M.) (Sq. Ft.) Pine Cedar The following rules of thumb should not be used for actual appraisals, but should be considered
28 300 $18,281 $24,240 93 1,000 $51,914 $ 69,488 rough budgeting guides and checks only. The costs in some cases are based only on a few
37 404 23,331 31,310 111 1,200 60,903 81,507 construction projects. They are presented here in conformity with our policy of furnishing all
46 505 28,280 37,875 130 1,400 69,488 93,122 possible information to the users of the Marshall Valuation Service, with the knowledge that they
56 606 33,229 44,541 149 1,600 78,174 104,737 will use the data with consideration for its probable degree of accuracy. All costs are converted to
65 707 37,875 50,904 167 1,800 86,759 116,049 the Section 12 base. Current Cost and Local Multipliers should be used for adjustment.
74 808 42,925 57,166 186 2,000 94,738 127,361
MOTELS
Add for: COST PER ROOM: Average cost per unit including lobbies, lounges, coffee shops, pools,
loft area, per square foot . Pine . . . $ 17.93 Cedar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 23.48 landscape and paving, but excluding furnishings. Furnishing costs are listed in Section 65.
add for stairs, each . . . Pine . . . 585.80 Cedar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 767.60
sewage disposal system . . $2,172 – $4,772 Water wells, see Section 17.
Excellent (complete food service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,749
DOME HOUSES Very good (all suites, extended stay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,841
Dome houses are typically purchased as kits from a manufacturer, built with minimal interior finish Good ......................................................... 62,014
and usually serve as secondary residences. The following costs are averages of kit prices using
skilled labor, but are not intended for calculating costs for domes with interior finish commensurate Average (good hospitality, recreation facilities) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,471
with conventional residences. Fair (without lounge or food service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,845
Low cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,735
The dome is erected on a minimal foundation with a wood subfloor. For a slab on grade, deduct
$2.80 per square foot of ground floor area. The exterior structure is sealed and is covered with Cheap (without pool) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,927
composition or wood shingles. Add $410 to $1,410 for skylights.
Average area per room, in square feet, excluding extremes and separate restaurant/meeting
Costs include electrical service and outlets averaging approximately one outlet per 100 square facilities. Extended-stay facilities are at the high end of the range.
feet (9.3 square meters). Plumbing includes kitchen sink, water heater, toilet, lavatory and tub.
Adjust for electric outlets at $53.30 per outlet or switch box. Adjust for plumbing at $705 per Low Average Good High
fixture. Heating units, built-in appliances, insulation, floor finishes and fireplaces are not included. 385 450 525 615
ONE LEVEL (Low Profile) TWO LEVELS (High Profile) MULTIPLE RESIDENCES – SENIOR CITIZEN
Dia. Sq. Ft. Surface Cost Range Dia. Sq. Ft. Surface Cost Range COST PER UNIT: Average cost per living unit, complete, including cost of common areas and
Area Area Area Area site improvements.
30' 700 1,340 $ 45,551 – $ 59,893 30' 1,140 1,820 $ 68,478 – $ 88,476 Low Cost Average Good Excellent
35' 960 1,840 59,489 – 77,164 35' 1,560 2,440 89,486 – 113,726 $55,904 $69,387 $85,850 $106,252
40' 1,250 2,430 74,538 – 94,738 40' 2,030 3,150 111,706 – 140,390
45' 1,590 3,100 87,163 – 115,039 45' 2,585 3,940 137,057 – 170,286
50' 1,960 3,860 109,080 – 135,744 50' 3,185 4,810 163,115 – 201,495 Average square foot area per unit, excluding extremes.
Add $41.00 to $47.20 per linear foot for 4' base knee walls. Adjust 15% for each 1' of deviation. Low Average Good High
For wall opening extensions, add $215 to $340 per linear foot of wall face. 630 745 880 1,040

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REFINEMENTS
On this page and the next are means of making adjustments to the base costs given in this section in addition to those given on the cost pages. The component parts which are not defined, such as the
roof or foundation, are considered to be commensurate with the general quality of the building. If further refinements are required or the construction is unusual, either price entirely, or adjust the base
costs by the Segregated Cost System, Section 42, or the Unit-in-Place Cost Sections.
HEATING AND COOLING EXTERIOR BALCONIES
These costs are averages of the total installed costs of the entire heating or cooling installation Balcony cost include the supporting structure, decking and rails. Apply costs to the balcony
including the prorated share of contractors’ overhead and profit and architects’ fees. If the heating area.
found in the building being appraised is different from that indicated for the base being used, take TYPE LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL.
the difference between the costs of the two and add to or subtract from the base square foot cost. Concrete $19.42 $24.78 $31.43 $40.11
If a cubic foot cost is used, use one-eighth the difference shown to adjust the base cubic foot cost Steel 18.91 25.29 33.47 44.71
(one-ninth for Multiples and Motels, one-tenth for Lodges and High-Value Residences). All of the Wood 15.59 20.70 27.34 36.03
heating costs included in the base costs are those listed under “Moderate Climate”. For specific Add for ornate finishes, balustrades 16.35 20.18 24.78 30.66
system costs not found below, see Section 42 or 53. CANOPIES
HEATING ONLY This is the cantilevered portion of a building that extends over an entrance. The distance when
TYPE SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS selecting rank.
Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme TYPE LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL.
Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Wood frame $19.95 $24.80 $30.65 $37.80
light false-mansard 10.00 12.40 15.35 18.90
Electric, cable or baseboard . . . $21.20 $31.53 $ 46.75 $1.97 $2.93 $4.34
Steel frame 25.55 32.45 40.90 51.85
radiant panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.11 28.27 39.14 1.87 2.63 3.64
light false-mansard 12.80 16.25 20.45 25.95
Electric wall heaters (inc. FWA) . 10.87 14.68 20.11 1.01 1.36 1.87
ELEVATORS
Forced air furnace . . . . . . . . . . . 23.37 35.88 54.36 2.17 3.33 5.05
Lump sum cost per apartment type elevator, plus the cost per stop or landing including the ground
Hot water, baseboard/converter . 40.77 61.42 91.87 3.79 5.71 8.53
level. Use the cost per stop for basement stops. For small residential elevators, decrease cost by
radiant floor or ceiling . . . . . . 39.68 63.06 100.02 3.69 5.86 9.29 60%. See Section 58 for more detailed costs and for inclinators and dumbwaiters.
Space heaters, w/fan . . . . . . . . . 8.70 15.22 26.09 .81 1.41 2.42 TYPE LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL.
radiant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.42 18.48 29.35 1.06 1.72 2.73 Base cost, passenger, two to three stories$34,550 $40,500 $47,450 $55,600
Steam (including boiler) . . . . . . . 36.96 53.27 76.65 3.43 4.95 7.12 add, cost per stop 4,750 5,550 6,550 7,625
(without boiler) . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.35 44.03 66.32 2.73 4.09 6.16 Vertical wheelchair lifts, each 8,300 10,700 13,750 17,675
Wall or floor furnace . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 16.31 21.74 1.16 1.52 2.02 FIREPLACES
Add for wood-burning furnace . . 9.24 13.05 18.48 .86 1.21 1.72 Cost per fireplace. For each additional opening using the same chimney, add 30% to 50%
supplemental exterior source, add 55% (custom, 20% to 40%). Buildings with basements, add 40% (custom, 25%) to extend the
HEATING AND COOLING EXCEPT HIGH-VALUE RESIDENCES foundation to the basement level. Steel with flue is the prefabricated hanging or free-standing type
Package A.C. (short ductwork) . $38.59 $ 60.88 $ 95.67 $3.59 $ 5.66 $ 8.89 fireplace or stove.
Hot and chilled water (zoned) . . 94.58 129.37 176.66 8.79 12.02 16.41 TYPE LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL.
Heat pump system . . . . . . . . . . . 42.40 66.86 105.45 3.94 6.21 9.80 One-story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,175 $ 3,200 $ 4,725 $ 7,000 up
add for ground-loop heat source 13.05 19.57 28.81 1.21 1.82 2.68 add per additional story of chimney flue 575 775 1,025 1,400
Steel, with flue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,150 1,650 2,325 3,275
Individual thru-wall heat pumps . 20.11 33.70 57.08 1.87 3.13 5.30
pellet or corn cob stoves . . . . . . . . . . . 2,275 2,800 3,500 4,375
Small individual heat pumps cost $1,235 to $1,690 per ton of rated capacity.
add per additional story of chimney stack 260 390 580 875
COOLING ONLY direct vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 865 1,530 2,520 4,005
Cooling costs vary greatly but, in general, the following figures will serve as a guide: Custom or oversized, one-story . . . . . . . 8,100 10,575 13,825 18,050 up
Central refrigeration with ducts masonry heaters, soapstone, etc. . . . 7,475 12,225 19,325 29,950 up
and zone controls . . . . . . . . . $39.68 $57.62 $84.26 $3.69 $5.35 $7.83 add per additional story of chimney flue 1,525 1,725 2,000 2,275
Package refrig. (short ductwork) 28.27 39.68 55.99 2.63 3.69 5.20 steel, direct vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,325 4,275 5,475 7,000
Central evaporative (with ducts) 20.66 26.64 34.79 1.92 2.47 3.23 Add for Heatilator type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 435 575 775
Package refrigeration . . . . . . . . . $1,390 – $1,785 per ton of rated capacity Add for raised hearth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 305 465 710
Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . $180 – $270 per thousand CFM of rated capacity Add for log lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 140 190 260
VENTILATION ONLY Mantels, special designs or antique reproductions, add: (See note at bottom of Page 39).
Ventilation (blowers & ducts) . . . . . $7.61 $10.33 $14.13 $.71 $ .96 $1.31 Cast stone (bonded limestone) . . . . . . 3,750 5,425 7,800 11,225
simple exh. fan & air inlets only . 4.35 5.98 8.70 .40 .56 .81 Custom marble, granite or onyx . . . . . 6,900 10,850 16,825 25,725
Air-to-air heat exchange system Ornate wood, carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,750 4,275 4,775 5,400
(utilizing heating ducts) . . . . . . . 9.24 12.50 17.39 .86 1.16 1.62 Precast plaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,950 2,600 3,500 4,725

August 2010
SPRINKLERS
Sprinkler costs include all costs for the system and supply lines, but not tanks, towers or high-pressure
pumps. The square foot costs listed are based on the total area of sprinkler system installation on a
single main connection including its prorated share of contractors' overhead and profit and architects’
fees. For a more specific cost, see Section 42 or 53. Sprinklers should not be modified for size or
shape. Simple residential installations will cost $2.40 to $3.70 per square foot ($25.83 to $39.83 per
square meter). For square meter cost, mulitply square foot cost by 10.764.
WET SYSTEMS DRY SYSTEMS

COVERAGE Low Avg. Good Excl. Low Avg. Good Excl.
(Square Feet)
1,500 $2.97 $3.52 $4.17 $4.94 $3.83 $4.54 $5.38 $6.37

3,000 2.68 3.15 3.71 4.37 3.42 4.03 4.75 5.59
5,000 2.49 2.92 3.42 4.01 3.16 3.70 4.34 5.08
10,000 2.23 2.60 3.04 3.55 2.81 3.28 3.83 4.48
15,000 2.11 2.45 2.85 3.31 2.64 3.07 3.57 4.15
20,000 2.01 2.33 2.71 3.14 2.51 2.92 3.38 3.92
40,000 1.83 2.11 2.43 2.80 2.26 2.60 3.00 3.46
50,000 1.75 2.01 2.32 2.68 2.17 2.50 2.88 3.32
100,000 1.57 1.81 2.07 2.38 1.93 2.22 2.55 2.92
150,000 1.50 1.71 1.95 2.22 1.83 2.08 2.37 2.70
200,000 1.43 1.63 1.85 2.11 1.74 1.98 2.25 2.56

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PORCHES -Single Family PORCHES -Multiple Family
TYPE Square Ft. Floor Stucture Wall Enclosure Add Add TYPE Square Ft. Floor Stucture Wall Enclosure Add Add
Open Open Wood Screen Knee- Wall Solid For For Open Open Wood Cement Screen Knee- Wall For For
w/glass Slab w/steps Deck Composite Deck Only w/glass Roof Ceiling
Slab w/steps Deck Only Walls Roof Ceiling
Low 25 $5.81 $16.36 $30.09 $13.15 $60.87 $32.04 $11.72 $4.43 Low 25 $5.81 $16.36 $30.09 $22.19 $13.15 $60.87 $11.72 $4.43
Quality 50 5.28 13.14 20.51 8.77 40.58 21.36 10.13 3.63 Quality 50 5.28 13.14 20.51 19.99 8.77 40.58 10.13 3.63
75 5.14 11.76 17.40 7.31 33.82 17.80 9.73 3.36 75 5.14 11.76 17.40 19.02 7.31 33.82 9.73 3.36
100 5.00 10.37 14.28 6.57 30.43 16.02 9.34 3.22 100 5.00 10.37 14.28 18.05 6.57 30.43 9.34 3.22
150 4.91 9.79 12.75 5.11 23.67 12.46 8.94 3.09 150 4.91 9.79 12.75 17.38 5.11 23.67 8.94 3.09
200 4.82 9.21 11.22 4.38 20.29 10.68 8.54 3.02 200 4.82 9.21 11.22 16.71 4.38 20.29 8.54 3.02
300 4.65 8.05 8.15 3.65 16.91 8.90 7.75 2.95 300 4.65 8.05 8.15 15.37 3.65 16.91 7.75 2.95
Fair 25 $6.26 $17.27 $33.68 $14.92 $65.02 $36.76 $13.58 $5.09 Fair 25 $6.22 $17.21 $33.06 $23.89 $14.71 $64.70 $12.79 $4.98
Quality 50 5.70 14.15 23.09 9.95 43.34 24.51 11.92 4.11 Quality 50 5.64 14.06 22.64 21.49 9.80 43.13 11.14 4.04
75 5.55 12.83 19.63 8.29 36.12 20.42 11.50 3.79 75 5.50 12.73 19.24 20.42 8.17 35.94 10.73 3.72
100 5.41 11.52 16.17 7.46 32.51 18.38 11.08 3.63 100 5.37 11.39 15.84 19.36 7.35 32.35 10.32 3.56
150 5.32 10.88 14.46 5.80 25.28 14.30 10.66 3.47 150 5.27 10.76 14.16 18.62 5.72 25.16 9.91 3.40
200 5.22 10.25 12.76 4.97 21.67 12.25 10.25 3.39 200 5.18 10.13 12.49 17.89 4.90 21.57 9.49 3.32
300 5.03 8.98 9.34 4.14 18.06 10.21 9.41 3.30 300 4.99 8.88 9.13 16.42 4.08 17.97 8.67 3.24
Average 25 $6.76 $18.27 $37.71 $16.99 $69.62 $42.26 $15.45 $6.78 Average 25 $6.65 $18.11 $36.32 $25.73 $16.45 $68.77 $13.96 $5.60
Quality 50 6.17 15.27 25.98 11.33 46.42 28.17 13.70 5.14 Quality 50 6.03 15.05 24.98 23.10 10.96 45.85 12.26 4.49
75 6.01 14.05 22.14 9.44 36.68 23.48 13.26 4.60 75 5.89 13.78 21.27 21.93 9.14 38.20 11.83 4.12
100 5.85 12.82 18.30 8.50 34.81 21.13 12.82 4.32 100 5.76 12.50 17.56 20.76 8.22 34.38 11.40 3.94
150 5.75 12.13 16.40 6.61 27.08 16.43 12.38 4.05 150 5.66 11.83 15.73 19.96 6.40 26.74 10.97 3.75
200 5.66 11.44 14.50 5.66 23.21 14.09 11.95 3.91 200 5.56 11.15 13.90 19.16 5.48 22.92 10.55 3.66
300 5.46 10.06 10.70 4.72 19.34 11.74 11.07 3.78 300 5.37 9.79 10.23 17.55 4.57 19.10 9.69 3.57
Good 25 $7.96 $20.68 $47.28 $22.24 $80.73 $56.57 $18.57 $7.07 Good 25 $7.62 $20.05 $43.85 $29.83 $20.57 $77.69 $16.64 $7.08
Quality 50 7.31 18.01 32.91 14.83 53.82 37.71 16.72 5.71 Quality 50 6.89 17.23 30.42 26.68 13.71 51.80 14.83 5.57
75 6.58 17.04 28.18 12.36 44.85 31.43 16.26 5.26 75 6.76 16.16 26.00 25.28 11.43 43.16 14.37 5.06
100 6.93 16.07 23.44 11.12 40.36 28.28 15.80 5.04 100 6.62 15.07 21.59 23.88 10.28 38.85 13.92 4.81
150 6.02 15.24 21.10 8.65 31.39 22.00 15.34 4.81 150 6.52 14.28 19.40 22.92 8.00 30.21 13.47 4.56
200 6.18 14.41 18.75 7.41 26.91 18.86 14.88 4.70 200 6.41 13.49 17.21 21.96 6.86 25.90 13.02 4.43
300 6.51 12.75 14.05 6.18 22.42 15.71 13.95 4.58 300 6.21 11.91 12.83 20.04 5.71 21.58 12.12 4.31
Very 25 $8.73 $22.20 $52.93 $25.72 $87.78 $66.02 $19.83 $8.94 Very 25 $8.16 $21.10 $48.17 $32.12 $23.00 $82.58 $18.16 $7.96
Good 50 8.04 19.74 37.04 17.15 58.52 44.02 17.94 6.90 Good 50 7.36 18.44 33.56 28.68 15.33 55.05 16.31 6.20
Quality 75 7.83 18.95 31.79 14.29 48.77 36.68 17.47 6.22 Quality 75 7.23 17.50 28.75 27.14 12.78 45.88 15.84 5.61
100 7.62 18.16 26.54 12.86 43.89 33.01 16.99 5.88 100 7.10 16.54 23.93 25.61 11.50 41.29 15.38 5.32
150 7.51 17.25 23.93 10.00 34.14 25.68 16.53 5.54 150 6.99 15.69 21.54 24.56 8.94 32.12 14.92 5.03
200 7.40 16.33 21.32 8.57 29.26 22.01 16.07 5.37 200 6.89 14.84 19.15 23.51 7.67 27.53 14.46 4.88
300 7.18 14.50 16.09 7.14 24.38 18.34 15.15 5.20 300 6.68 13.14 14.37 21.42 6.39 22.94 13.55 4.73
Excellent 25 $9.70 $24.20 $59.26 $30.11 $96.75 $78.17 $29.75 $13.28 Excellent 25 $8.73 $22.20 $52.93 $34.59 $25.72 $87.78 $19.83 $8.94
Quality 50 8.98 21.95 41.68 20.08 64.50 52.11 27.84 9.35 Quality 50 7.87 19.74 37.04 30.82 17.15 58.52 17.94 6.90
75 8.73 21.39 3.86 16.73 53.75 43.43 27.36 8.04 75 7.74 18.95 31.79 29.14 14.29 48.77 17.47 6.22
100 8.47 20.83 30.04 15.06 48.37 39.08 26.87 7.39 100 7.62 18.16 26.54 27.46 12.86 43.89 16.99 5.88
150 8.36 19.79 27.14 11.71 37.62 30.40 26.39 6.73 150 7.51 17.25 23.93 26.32 10.00 34.14 16.53 5.54
200 8.24 18.76 24.24 10.04 32.25 26.06 25.91 6.40 200 7.40 16.33 21.32 25.18 8.57 29.26 16.07 5.37
300 8.01 16.69 18.44 8.36 26.87 21.71 24.94 6.08 300 7.18 14.50 16.09 22.89 7.14 24.38 15.15 5.20

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BUILT-INS
APPLIANCE LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL. APPLIANCE (Continued) LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL.
Appliance allowance (if not itemized), single family . . . . $ 1,364 $ 3,106 $ 5,681 $ 9,545 Ironing center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 561 $ 677 $ 808 $ 970
high-value residence (excl. automation, security) . . . 14,898 20,453 27,775 37,875 Clothes washer, single family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 687 869 1,101
row/town houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,364 2,500 4,242 6,792 deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,212 1,364 1,515 1,692
multiple residences, per unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970 1,646 2,651 4,161 add for pedestals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 187 222 258
senior citizen, multiple and town house, per unit . . 970 1,237 1,581 2,020 dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 591 722 894
Single unit (self-contained) kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,954 3,712 4,722 5,984 deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 798 879 954 1,030
Garbage disposer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 242 323 434 drying center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,212 1,313 1,414 1,540
deluxe, heavy duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 500 596 702 combination unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,040 1,358 1,773 2,303
Range and oven combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 621 833 1,121 1,505 Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,263 1,667 2,197 2,879
residential, commercial quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,984 7,045 8,307 9,797 complete filtration system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,182 4,242 5,631 7,499
custom, double wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,353 15,403 22,473 32,573 Closet carousels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,156 3,788 4,570 5,530
microwave or refrigerated combination . . . . . . . . . . . 1,616 1,919 2,273 2,677 Safe, built-in, small wall or floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 621 939 1,419
Range top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 525 813 1,247 deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,439 2,475 3,990 6,287
component top, per component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 616 869 1,227 Residential security systems (wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 798 1,470 2,449 3,954
steamer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,566 1,591 1,616 1,641
induction top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,540 1,742 1,970 2,222 hard wired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,222 3,131 4,394 6,136
custom tops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,273 3,257 4,671 6,717 Home automation systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,525 3,207 4,065 5,151
Ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581 884 1,338 2,020 custom (including security system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,545 13,256 18,433 25,604
custom double wall ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,677 4,949 8,383 13,458 Trash compactor, apartment or motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,697 11,363 21,286 36,158
microwave combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,540 1,944 2,424 3,055 Gas incinerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 894 1,020 1,177 1,348
warming ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 636 752 889 1,050 House phone, located at entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 596 697 813
Oven, microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 530 737 1,025 add per door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 172 187 207
Exhaust fan and hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 263 449 727 Intercom, master station, 20-30 stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 995 1,298 1,682 2,187
countertop downdraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 773 954 1,162 1,444 add per intercom outlet or remote station . . . . . . . . . 121 136 157 177
custom, stainless steel or copper, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,197 3,813 6,262 9,923 add per door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 177 192 207
Cookware racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 606 879 1,278 Television security, closed circuit:
Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 692 894 1,162 one camera and one monitor, base system . . . . . . . . 1,490 3,283 5,934 9,873
deluxe, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,212 1,591 2,146 2,828 each extra camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,439 2,172 3,232 4,798
individual drawers, built-in, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,035 1,136 1,237 1,338 each extra monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 556 702 884
Trash compactor, single family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535 631 732 859 video tape recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,298 3,409 5,050 7,499
Radio intercom, base system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 510 667 869 Home entertainment, audio video systems:
add per satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 101 126 152 built-in and/or including cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,363 23,735 42,420 70,195
Audio/video entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,601 3,611 5,000 6,944 complete home (including security and
each extra monitor station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 737 884 1,050 1,252 automation system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41,410 58,328 82,315 115,645
Refrigerator or freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 975 1,672 2,722 Home theater, (screening room) wall and sound treatments,
deluxe, built-in, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,677 3,813 5,404 7,676 stage, screen, seating, audio and projection equipment:
individual drawers, built-in, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,954 3,737 4,747 6,035 prefab. package units, complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,805 42,673 58,833 81,558
Mixer/blender (food center, processor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475 616 793 1,030 custom built theater and decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205,788 246,188 294,415 352,490
deluxe, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,020 2,424 2,904 3,510 Built-in aquarium (excl. fish and plants, etc.) . . . . . . . . . 4,469 8,181 13,761 22,069
Can opener, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 126 167 222 Bowling alley, reconditioned, with automatic
Coffee maker, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 550 611 667 pinsetter, (new, add 30%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,463 26,765 33,583 41,915
Toaster, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 187 217 258 Golf course simulator, complete station,
Towel/food wrap dispenser, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 212 242 283 including projection equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,693 52,015 60,853 70,953
Wok or deep fryer, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 747 838 934 1,040 Racquetball court, prefab., complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,855 40,905 46,713 53,278
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,995 2,298 2,626 3,055
Kitchen hot food heat lamps, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 394 449 510 add for spectator viewing, window/wall . . . . . . . . . . . 10,353 19,948 34,593 56,308
Motorized pantries, 1' to 3' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,267 5,075 6,060 7,247 Shooting range, indoor, per station, complete . . . . . . . . 11,615 13,130 15,150 17,170
Wine captains, undercounter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 909 1,050 1,217 1,409 Soda fountain, complete unit, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . 1,313 1,490 1,667 1,919
standing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,222 2,576 3,030 3,535 Wine vaults, modular room, 15 to 75 sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . . 2,525 4,091 6,489 9,999
Ice machines, residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 667 803 970 Sauna rooms, 15 to 100 sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,803 4,469 6,919 10,605
deluxe, to 50# per day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,439 1,616 1,818 2,020 Chandeliers, high value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,828 12,373 19,443 30,048
Bathroom heater, electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 167 237 343 add for winch, 200- to 300-lb. capacity . . . . . . . . . . . 1,364 1,540 1,717 1,970
mirror defog heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 121 157 197
Hair dryer, wall mounted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 222 268 323 See Section 65. Satellite dishes can be found in Section 67.
Heated towel rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 707 1,111 1,742 2,702
Exhaust fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 157 207 278
Bathroom scale, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 212 237 268 NOTE: Fixtures classified by age or beauty as having antique or historical value, or designed by
Vacuum cleaner system, three inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,540 1,717 1,919 2,121 name artists, must be valued as art objects by fine arts specialists, where the costs can easily run
add for extra inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 202 242 288 seven to ten times the listed costs for chandeliers, and two to four times mantel costs.

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MANUFACTURED (HUD CODE) SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING (149)
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING AND HEAT COST
High-quality sidings, trim, full eaves, good Good drywall, paneling and detail, Some special fixtures, deluxe fans, Heat pump
Excellent $734.10 $8.53 $68.20
insulation, low-E, heavy shingles, tile good grade carpet, hardwood, tile, etc. good electrical, plumbing and baths system
Quality sheathed sidings, low-E windows, Good drywall and detail, good quality Good quality cabinets, fixtures, Package
Very good 670.91 7.79 62.33
good shingles, conc. tile, 5 to 7-12 pitch carpet, hardwood, vinyl sheet electrical and plumbing A.C.
Good standard sidings, no sheathing, Standard drywall, some cathedral Good standard lighting and outlets, Package
Good 619.14 7.19 57.52
D Average
vinyl windows, 4-12 pitch, good shingles
Standard sidings, some trim, double pane
ceiling, parquet, std.carpet and vinyl
Taped drywall, vinyl wet rooms,
master, one bath per two bedrooms
A.C.
Forced air 502.46 5.84 46.68
windows, standard shingles and roof pitch standard carpet and vinyl composition plumbing, some fiberglass
Economy sidings, no sheathing, light Seamed drywall or vinyl, economy Adequate economy lighting and
Fair Forced air 462.74 5.37 42.99
shingles, minimum 3-12 pitch and eaves cabinets, carpet and vinyl composition plumbing fixtures
Low-cost sidings and asphalt shingles, Vinyl seamed hardboard or drywall, Minimum economy lighting and
Low-cost Forced air 426.47 4.95 39.62
single pane metal windows, small eaves low-grade carpet, vinyl composition plumbing, low-cost fixtures
EXPLANATION MANUFACTURED HOUSING FLOOR AREA/SHAPE MULTIPLIERS
The cost per square foot of manufactured (HUD Code) housing will vary primarily because of the
Approximately Rectangular Long Very Irregular
ratios of floor area to wall section area and of floor area to plumbing cost. The Floor Area/Shape Square or Slightly Rectangle or narrow
Multipliers given in the table will adjust the base costs for these factors, as well as some lesser Irregular or Irregular (one section)
cost influences. In adjusting for shape, disregard small jogs, bays and entrances which add very
SHAPES
little perimeter wall, and figure first-story shape only, disregarding attached garages.
The base costs are adjusted to the cost of a one-story dwelling on a permanent foundation. If a 1 2 3 4
one-and-one-half-story or two- story residence is bring appraised, enter the table with the total
floor area of the entire residence and the shape of the first floor. Use this factor to adjust the cost TOTAL AREA CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS
to apply to the first floor. For a full-height second floor of the same quality and finish as the first, Sq. M. Sq. Ft. D D D D
use 116% of the square foot cost of the first. 74 800 1.089 1.149 1.217 1.277
If the second floor has clipped ceilings which reduce the wall height, or if it is of lesser quality 93 1,000 1.039 1.099 1.165 1.223
than the first floor, the appraiser must apply his judgment to adjust the second-story cost. A rule 111 1,200 1.000 1.059 1.125 1.180
of thumb for a second floor with clipped ceilings is to deduct an additional 1% for each foot of 130 1,400 .968 1.027 1.092 1.145
wall height below the 8-foot standard height.
149 1,600 .941 1.000 1.064 1.115
EXAMPLE: Good Two-story, Manufactured HUD Code home, Shape 2 167 1,800 .918 .976 1.039 1.090
186 2,000 .897 .956 1.018 1.068
Base Factor = $57.52 1st Floor Cost Factor = .922 x $57.52 = $ 53.03
223 2,400 .864 .922 .983 1.030
1st Floor Area = 1,200 sq. ft. 2nd Floor Cost Factor = 1.16 x 53.03 =61.52
2nd Floor Area = 1,200 sq. ft. Total Residence Cost = 1,200 x 53.03 = 63,636 260 2,800 .836 .894 .954 1.000
Total Floor Area = 2,400 sq. ft. 1,200 x 61.52 = 73,824 297 3,200 .813 .870 .929 .974
334 3,600 .793 .850 .908 .952
$137,757
372 4,000 .775 .832 .890 .933
409 4,400 .760 .816 .874 .915
446 4,800 .746 .802 .859 .900
See Page 35 for garage cost table. For small residential elevators and fire sprinkler systems, see notes on Pages 38-39. For basements, see Page 26.
For basement garage Lump-sum addition, see Page 32.

May 2010

GENERAL INFORMATION Markets are retail food stores which often handle limited lines of other merchandise. The costs
include built-in refrigerators, cold rooms and ancillary cooling equipment which are usually classed
Calculator Costs are averages of final costs including architects’ fees and contractors’ overhead as real estate, but do not include display freezers and coolers or other equipment generally
and profit, sales taxes, permit fees and insurance during construction. Interest on interim classed as personal property or trade fixtures. Supermarkets are the large chain type food stores.
construction financing is also included, but not financing costs, real estate taxes or brokers’ Convenience markets are small food stores, typically 2,000 to 8,000 square feet, with limited
commissions (see Section 1 for complete list). These costs do not represent any building interior facilities. The better qualities will include the small specialty or gourmet food, meat and
illustrated, except as the building is included in the averages. Refinements to the average costs for liquor shops. Mini-mart food stores are small convenience and service station fueling outlets,
typically 1,000 to 2,000 square feet, that cater primarily to a transient trade for self-service snack
type of heating, sprinklers, basement elevator stops, area/perimeter ratio and story height are foods and beverages. The better stores will have public restrooms and limited hot or deli food
given at the end of the section, and adjustments for elevators and number of stories are on the preparation and service areas. Dairy sales buildings are drive-up store buildings designed for sale
cost pages. Exterior balconies are not included in the basic building costs and must be added and limited storage of dairy products. Florist shops are convenience stores for the sale of cut
separately. For buildings with solid rustic log or solid cut stone walls, it is advisable to use Section flowers, with the better stores containing finished display areas for other gift merchandise.
43, as the costs of these buildings may be 5% to 15% (log) or 25% to 35% (stone) higher than the Roadside or farmers’ markets are typically rural structures for the sale of fresh produce, from the
standard Class D or Class C costs contained in the Calculator Section. Current and Local Cost simple open stand to the enclosed, full retail market barn with refrigerated storage. Winery shops
Multipliers are given in Section 99. are for the display, tasting and sales directly from the vineyard.
Drugstores include both the small neighborhood pharmacy and the large chain discount-type
DESCRIPTIONS store with a variety of merchandise departments including convenience foods. Costs include built-
The abbreviated descriptions given in the tables show some of the items generally found in in refrigerators, but do not include display freezers and coolers or other trade fixtures.
buildings of the class, quality and occupancy listed. They are merely indicative of many buildings Discount stores are typically large open shells with some partitioning for offices and storage
in this cost classification, and are not meant to be building specifications. areas. Often called department stores, the best quality approaches the low-quality department
store in cost. This category will also include the large off-price center and furniture- and home-
CONSTRUCTION improvement-type shell outlets. Warehouse discount stores are of warehouse construction with
minimal interior partitioning. Membership stores typically fall into this category. Mega warehouse
Buildings are divided into five construction classes: A, B, C, D and S, as described in Section 1. stores are the very large discount and food outlets, typically over 200,000 square feet.
In each class there will be variations and subclasses, but for purposes of pricing, the major Warehouse showroom stores are typical of the large walk-through furniture outlets with a
elements of the building should be considered in entering the tables. Thus, if a building which is semifinished showroom and large carry-out warehouse as one complete facility. Warehouse
otherwise a Class B has a steel truss roof, the costs for the Class B building will still be food stores are large markets of warehouse construction, offering limited perishable products,
representative. Interpolations may be made if the appraiser feels the building overlaps two excluding any built-in coolers or refrigerated storage. The better qualities will merge into the
classes, or the segregated costs in Section 43 may be used for adjustments. market occupancy, with a number of finished major product departments, but excluding any
storage/display walk-in boxes.
OCCUPANCY VARIATIONS Retail stores are buildings designed for retail sales and display and usually have display and/or
Care should be taken to use proper costs for varying types of occupancy. For example, compute decorative fronts. Both one- and two-story stores are included in the averages. They will include
separately a floor or section of a building constructed for a use differing from that of the building stores occupied by so-called secondary or junior department stores with limited merchandise
lines, specialty shops and commercial buildings designed for general occupancy. Luxury
generally, i.e., compute the basement as a basement. boutiques are small, highly decorative stores catering to a select clientele.
As an example, a building is a multistory office building with the first floor occupied by a retail store Department stores are buildings of two or more stories, typically found in large cities and
and the other floors by offices. In addition, there is a basement below grade. In this case three regional shopping centers and handling multiple lines of merchandise, for which they are
different divisions of the building should be computed separately: the office portion (Section 15), the subdivided into departments. Mall anchor stores are the modern regional anchors that are a
retail store, and the basement. Each of these is subject to refinements based on its own individual transition between the pure discount/big box store and the old full-line department store.
characteristics except that all, including the basement, are subject to the same multiplier for the
number of stories above grade in the building when applicable. A further explanation on multistory Basement costs include finish compatible with the type of basement, including stairs and ramps
as necessary, and must be refined for size, shape and height. Add elevator stops from the
adjustments can be found in Section 10. refinement page.
OCCUPANCY Mezzanine costs include floor structure, soffit, stairs and flooring, as well as typical partitions and
lighting for the type of mezzanine, but none of the exterior building walls, which are included in
Restaurants are constructed for the purpose of preparation and sale of food and/or beverages, and the building cost. Elevator stops can be added from the refinement page.
include cafeterias, bars and taverns where the design is of restaurant type. The costs include all
necessary plumbing, built-in refrigerators and electrical connections to provide for these services Barber shop or beauty salon costs include sinks, plumbing and electrical fixtures necessary for
but do not include the restaurant and bar fixtures or equipment or signs. Bars or taverns are operation but do not include the mirrors, chairs and barber cabinets, which are usually tenant-
designed primarily for the service and consumption of beverages, with the better qualities having owned. The good quality includes more plumbing associated with numerous work stations found
in better beauty parlors or shops.
limited food preparation areas and service. Cocktail lounges are typically larger facilities with
entertainment floors and stages, with the better qualities containing full kitchens. Cafeterias will Laundromats are constructed to hold automatic self-service washing machines, dryers, and dry
have large, open dining rooms for self-service of large groups, and include commercial as well as cleaning machines, and the costs include the plumbing and electrical fixtures necessary for
institutional facilities. Truck stop restaurants are of multipurpose design to include convenience operation but not the laundry or cleaning equipment, which is usually tenant-owned.
store, food service, shower and toilet, game and rest facilities for truckers. Fast food or small Laundry and dry cleaning stores are designed for full-service laundry cleaning including typical
limited-menu outlets will contain limited seating in relation to preparation area, including drive-up retail storefront and laundry work space commensurate with the quality level.
windows commensurate with the quality. Site costs outside the building line are not included.
Dining atriums and playrooms are open-shell extensions for enclosed extra seating or Shopping centers are buildings designed for a group of commercial enterprises developed as a unit.
game/play areas. Banquet halls are clubhouse type facilities that offer food services. Modular Complete centers are broken down into specific pricing categories, which are described in detail on
restaurants are the prefabricated stainless steel diners. Snack bars or concession stands Page 31.
have no seating area and include the very marginal seasonal camp-type facility to the best TRADE FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
municipal structure with completely finished food preparation area. Separate shower and
restroom buildings can be priced from Section 18. Some fixtures and equipment costs for buildings in this section are listed in Section 65.

SECTION 13 PAGE 2
May 2010 DEPARTMENT STORES
1. EXCELLENT CLASS A
2. GOOD CLASS B
3. AVERAGE CLASS A MALL ANCHOR 6. GOOD CLASS A
4. EXCELLENT CLASS A 5. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C 7. AVERAGE CLASS B

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10. GOOD CLASS C
8. EXCELLENT CLASS C DEPARTMENT STORES

1 & 4. The Excellent Class A or B Department Store is a building of individual design and highest
quality interior and exterior finish. It will have the best elevators and escalators and air
conditioning as well as a great deal of carpeted and divided space.
2. The Good Class B Department Store is typical of major chains which may use the same
exterior shell for an Average quality with interior and mechanical items being fitted within the
structure to suit the location and the financial status of the potential customers.
3. The Average Class A mall anchor is often a very plain mall anchor without a whole lot of
architectural embellishments or interior departmental divisions and will approach an Average to
Low Cost Class C in cost and appearance depending on framing and roof structure. The quality
must be picked commensurate with the class. The same interior would place it into Low Class A
or Average Class C or the best discount store category, since quality is a relative thing within each
class and occupancy.
5. This Average – Good Class C is generally framed much the same as a Class A, except it is of
lighter construction and with less fire resistance.
9. GOOD CLASS C 6. This Good Class A could be a B with no change in appearance. It has a good deal of stone
masonry and good fenestration, however, were it not for the modernized electrical and
mechanical system it would tend toward the lower end of the Good cost range.
7. This Average Class B is typical of many smaller department stores of older vintage which would
be in the Good cost range with modernized electrical and mechanical items.
These illustrations attempt to show the quality and construction class of the various buildings as SUMMARY: Excluding elevators and escalators, the electrical, plumbing, and heating, cooling,
the appraiser would be able to determine them from the exterior. and ventilation costs average about 30% of the total cost of a modern department store.
Many buildings will require more than a casual exterior view to determine the construction class. Mechanical and electrical items have a great deal to do with the quality classifications. Newer and
Class A or B will have the columns and other framing covered and the class must be established older buildings must be considered carefully before being classified. Although age is not a quality
from plans, or a search for an exposed portion. A Class C may follow the framing of a Class A or characteristic, many older buildings will be deficient in lighting and mechanical items compared
B very closely, with deviations in floor and roof construction and fire resistance, which may not
show from the exterior. with their structural quality. Newer mall stores may not have all the amenities found in their free
standing counterparts, while exterior shells appear similar.
costs listed are actually midpoints of cost ranges. Only a thorough inspection by the appraiser or RETAIL STORES
estimator of all items affecting quality, and the use of his experience and judgment will give him
correct answers. 8. This Excellent Class C Retail Store is a luxury goods shop. The front is of fine quality marble
but it is primarily the interior finish of paneling, high quality carpeting, special lighting, etc., which
SUMMARY OF ILLUSTRATIONS makes it fit in the Excellent cost range. In some small shops the front may take a high percentage
GENERAL: All stores are members of one family, designed to display merchandise and handle of the total cost because it is an expensive front or a large front on a corner store. This may
shoppers; therefore, there is a constant gradation from the highest quality department store to the require an adjustment to the base or a lump sum adjustment.
lowest quality discount house. When to call a store handling several lines a department store and
when to call it a retail or discount store is often a matter of judgment, with some guidance given 9 – 10. These Good Class C stores are typical of secondary or junior department stores with
on Page 1 or this section and the discussions that follow. limited merchandise lines.

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May 2010 RETAIL STORES
11. GOOD CLASS C 15. AVERAGE CLASS C 19. AVERAGE CLASS C
12. GOOD CLASS C 16. AVERAGE CLASS C 20. AVERAGE – LOW COST CLASS C
13. AVERAGE CLASS D 17. AVERAGE CLASS C & S 21. LOW COST CLASS C
14. AVERAGE CLASS S 18. AVERAGE CLASS C 22. LOW COST CLASS S

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25. GOOD CLASS C DISCOUNT STORE
23. GOOD DRUGSTORE CLASS D 24. AVERAGE DRUGSTORE CLASS C
26. AVERAGE CLASS C DISCOUNT STORE
27. AVERAGE CLASS S DISCOUNT STORE
28. LOW COST CLASS C WAREHOUSE DISCOUNT
29. AVERAGE CLASS S WAREHOUSE DISCOUNT 30. LOW COST CLASS S WAREHOUSE DISCOUNT
RETAIL STORES DISCOUNT STORES
11 & 12. Good Class C stores are marked by their architectural embellishments and the corollary 26 – 27. The Average Discount Store is usually a good industrial shell with some interior finish and
items such as the front roof, stacked brick walls, etc. partitioning and very little store front. Some stores such as the large furniture outlets, are a
13 – 20. These Average Class C/D/S stores are typical of neighborhood stores with plate glass fronts combination discount and storage warehouse building.
and some ornamentation. Number 20 would probably be in the average range with interior finish and 28. Typical Low Cost Warehouse Discount Store, showing its quality in the lack of fenestration and
a few partitions. low cost walls. Depending on the interior and mechanical items, it may be of higher cost than the
21 & 22. These Low Cost Class C & S stores are marked by minimum or near minimum basic factor and an interior inspection must be made.
construction under the Uniform Building Code. The interior of the exterior walls will normally be 29. An Average Warehouse Discount Store, typical of low cost warehouse shell construction with
unfinished or painted, and fronts are simple. standard interior finishes.
23. The Good Drugstore also includes the typical small mini-drive-thru with some storefront entry. 30. This Low Cost Warehouse Discount Store is self-explanatory with its total lack of finish and
store front, exposed frame and minimum interior facilities.
24. The Average Drugstore is a typical large chain discount-type store. SUMMARY: Quality designations are within each occupancy and class of construction. Thus a
25. The Good Discount Store has a well-finished interior with some interior departmental divisions Low Cost Class C Discount may look like an Average Class C Warehouse Discount Store from
and will approach the low quality department store in cost and appearance. the exterior.

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May 2010 SHOPPING CENTERS
31. GOOD CLASS C REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER
33. GOOD CLASS C COMMUNITY CENTER
32. AVERAGE CLASS C REGIONAL CENTER
35. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C COMMUNITY CENTER
34. GOOD CLASS D COMMUNITY CENTER 36. AVERAGE CLASS C COMMUNITY CENTER

SHOPPING CENTERS SECTION 13 PAGE 7
May 2010
37. AVERAGE CLASS D NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 38. LOW – AVERAGE COST CLASS C NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
40. LOW COST CLASS C NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
39. LOW COST CLASS D NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

31. A typical regional center comprised of major Department Store anchors, center strip stores
and enclosed mall concourses. Only an interior inspection of the mall and stores will verify the
quality of each and if indeed they are commensurate.
32. This complex is made up of mixed quality anchors: Department, Retail, Restaurant, an open mall
concourse and center strip stores that are quite average in appearance from the exterior for a regional
center.
33. This small complex is quite mixed with a high-cost enclosed mall, good community strip stores
and average Discount anchors.
34 – 36. Typical community center strip stores with large Discount or Market anchors. Number 36
has low cost walls and lightweight glass to pull its cost to the low end of the average range.
37 – 41. Neighborhood strip centers in a progression of cost ranges based on design and
occupancy mix. Number 39 & 40 have upper stories of average-quality Residential units which
would be priced as a complete mixed facility or separately from Section 11 or 12.
SUMMARY: A shopping center complex may have three distinct components, major anchor
stores, the center strip stores, and the mall concourse as described on Page 31. Each
41. LOW COST CLASS C NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER is individually priced based on its own characteristics for the class and quality and the actual
mix encountered.

SECTION 13 PAGE 8
May 2010 MARKETS
42. EXCELLENT CLASS C SUPERMARKET 43. GOOD CLASS C SUPERMARKET
44. GOOD CLASS C SUPERMARKET 45. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C SUPERMARKET
46. AVERAGE CLASS C MARKET 47. AVERAGE CLASS C MARKET
48. AVERAGE CLASS S MARKET 49. AVERAGE CLASS C MARKET

CONVENIENCE STORES SECTION 13 PAGE 9
May 2010
50. GOOD CLASS C MARKET 56. AVERAGE CLASS S DAIRY SALES
51. GOOD CLASS C MARKET 52. AVERAGE CLASS C MARKET 57. AVERAGE CLASS S LAUNDROMAT 58. GOOD CLASS C BARBERSHOP
MARKETS
42. The Excellent Class C Supermarket is an individually designed structure with a high cost store
front and well finished interior with departmental divisions.
43 & 44. The Good Class C Supermarket will have variations from a standard design and will
have some ornamentation and added interior items and departments and will range in size from
25,000 to 65,000 square feet or more.
45 – 49. The smaller Average Market is usually a functional building with little adornment. They
will normally have gypsum board or plaster walls to conform with health and construction codes
for food handling in the major cities. Number 45 appears from the exterior to fit in the upper half
53. AVERAGE CLASS S MARKET of the Supermarket Average cost range.
CONVENIENCE MARKETS
50 & 51. These Good Class C Convenience stores are typical of specialty shops carrying limited
lines of merchandise. Costs include walk-in freezers and coolers, but not display boxes which are
classified as trade fixtures.
52 – 55. These pictures illustrate the range of qualities in convenience stores from the older
neighborhood “mom and pop” market with few facilities to the typical chain mini markets.
DAIRY SALES
56. The Average Dairy Sales building will have built-in cold boxes in a commercial structure.
LAUNDROMAT
57. The Average Laundromat is a functional building. The equipment, usually tenant-owned, is
not included, although the necessary plumbing and electrical services are included.
BARBER SHOPS
54. LOW COST CLASS S MARKET 55. LOW COST CLASS D MARKET 58. A typical Good Barber-beauty Shop with good work station facilities.

SECTION 13 PAGE 10
May 2010 RESTAURANTS
59. EXCELLENT CLASS C
63. GOOD – VERY GOOD CLASS C
60. VERY GOOD CLASS C
64. GOOD CLASS D
61. VERY GOOD CLASS C
62. GOOD – VERY GOOD CLASS D 65. GOOD CLASS D

RESTAURANTS SECTION 13 PAGE 11
May 2010
66. GOOD CLASS D 71. AVERAGE CLASS D
72. LOW COST CLASS S
67. GOOD CLASS C
73. LOW COST CLASS D
59. The Excellent Restaurant is an individually designed building with fine exterior and interior
68. AVERAGE CLASS C detail, built for an exclusive clientele.
60 & 61. The Very Good Restaurant is individually designed or is often typical of the best chains.
62 & 63. These Restaurants, from the exterior, could fit into either quality and an examination of
the interior may place it in its proper class or require an interpolation between the classes.
64 – 67. The Good Restaurant includes the normal chain operation and the typical suburban
neighborhood restaurants catering to a regional trade.
68 – 71. The Average Restaurant is typically a neighborhood restaurant or coffee shop, or a
lower-priced franchise operation. Illustration 70 may tend toward the low side of this cost range
and may require interpolation.
72 & 73. The Low Cost Restaurant is usually built to minimum building standards. Number 72 is
a typical neighborhood tavern with plumbing and electrical components similar to a low cost
69. AVERAGE CLASS D 70. LOW – AVERAGE CLASS D
coffee shop.

SECTION 13 PAGE 12
May 2010 FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS
74. VERY GOOD CLASS C 75. GOOD CLASS C
76. GOOD CLASS C 77. GOOD CLASS D 78. AVERAGE CLASS D
79. AVERAGE CLASS D 80. AVERAGE CLASS S 81. LOW COST CLASS C
74 – 83. These fast food restaurants are pictured in a progression of cost ranges, as seen from
the exterior. In the higher qualities there is much attention given to architectural refinements, as
shown by the roof and wall treatments, while the Low Cost are built to minimum building and
health codes. In general the exterior appearance and interior finish will conform in quality more
often than with other occupancies, where design and finish have a great effect on the cost. Chain
restaurants can build a variety of stores (Numbers 74 and 76) that fall in different quality levels
for pricing purposes, depending on finish and/or size of the store and the amount of seating space
82. LOW COST CLASS D 83. LOW COST CLASS C in relation to preparation area.

May 2010
BARS/TAVERNS (442)
LIGHTING, PLUMBING COST
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH AND MECHANICAL *HEAT Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
A-B Average Brick or concrete, usually part of
a building
Drywall or plaster, carpet and vinyl,
some ornamentation
Good lighting and service outlets,
small restrooms
Complete
H.V.A.C.
$1,133.99 $8.78 $105.35
Brick, concrete or metal and glass Drywall or plaster, some ornamentation, Good lighting and service outlets, Complete
Good panels, ornamentation good carpet, vinyl and ceramic floors tiled restrooms, limited food prep. 1,193.30 9.24 110.86
H.V.A.C.
C Average Brick, block, plain building and

front, little trim
Typical neighborhood bar, carpet,
vinyl comp., small game area
Adequate lighting and outlets,
small restrooms
Complete
H.V.A.C.
914.62 7.08 84.97
Low-cost finishes, small office, Complete
Low cost Cheap brick or block, very plain storage Minimum lighting and plumbing 702.14 5.44 65.23
H.V.A.C.
Stucco or siding, metal and glass, Drywall or plaster, some ornamentation, Good lighting and service outlets, Complete
Good some ornamentation good carpet, vinyl and ceramic floors tiled restrooms, limited food prep. 1,114.40 8.63 103.53
H.V.A.C.
D Average Stucco or siding, plain building

and front, little trim
Typical neighborhood bar, carpet,
small restrooms
Complete
H.V.A.C.
851.54 6.59 79.11
Complete
Low cost Cheap stucco or siding, very plain Low-cost finish, small office, storage Minimum lighting and plumbing 651.76 5.05 60.55
H.V.A.C.
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, good metal panels,

lined and insulated, plain front
Low-cost finish, asphalt tile, small
office and storage area
Minimum lighting, outlets and
plumbing
Complete
H.V.A.C.
613.01 4.75 56.95
Insulated panels, metal and glass, Typical neighborhood bar, carpet, Adequate lighting and outlets, Complete
Average 867.15 6.71 80.56
S Low cost
Finished interior, some front, very
Low-cost finish, asphalt tile, small
small restrooms
H.V.A.C.
Complete
654.67 5.07 60.82
plain construction office and storage area plumbing H.V.A.C.
COCKTAIL LOUNGES (441)

Concrete, metal/glass, or masonry Plaster with enamel & vinyl, carpet & Good lighting, outlets and Complete
Good $1,615.89 $12.51 $150.12
A-B Average
panels, usually part of a building
Brick or concrete, usually part of
dance floor, decorated interior, stage
plumbing, small kitchen
Adequate lighting, outlets and
H.V.A.C.
Complete
1,265.85 9.80 117.60
a building carpet, dance floor, small stage plumbing, food prep. H.V.A.C.
Individual design, highly High-quality detail, best acoustics, Special lighting effects, tiled Complete
Excellent ornamental exterior deluxe quality, full stage, dance floor restrooms, small kitchen 1,808.24 14.00 167.99
H.V.A.C.
Brick, concrete or metal and glass Good bar, some ornamentation, good Good lighting & service outlets, Complete
Good 1,338.50 10.36 124.35
C Average
Brick, block, plain building and
dance floor, small stage
Typical bar finishes, dance or good
tiled restrooms, food prep. area
Adequate lighting & outlets, small
H.V.A.C.
Complete
1,016.01 7.87 94.39
front, little trim game floor, good performance platform restrooms, limited food prep. H.V.A.C.
Cheap brick or block, very plain, Low-cost finishes, game or dance Minimum lighting, outlets and Complete
Low cost low-cost front floor area, small performance platform plumbing 772.64 5.98 71.78
H.V.A.C.
Excellent ornamental exterior deluxe quality, full stage, dance floor restrooms, small kitchen 1,714.38 13.27 159.27
H.V.A.C.
Stucco or siding, metal and glass, Good bar, some ornamentation, good Good lighting and service outlets, Complete
Good 1,259.28 9.75 116.99
D Average
some ornamentation
Stucco or siding, plain building
dance floor, small stage
tiled restrooms, food prep. area
H.V.A.C.
Complete
950.14 7.36 88.27
and front, little trim game floor, good performance platform restrooms, limited food prep. H.V.A.C.
Cheap stucco or siding, very plain Low-cost finishes, game or dance Minimum lighting, outlets and Complete
Low cost construction, low-cost front floor area, small performance platform plumbing 718.39 5.56 66.74
H.V.A.C.

Low-cost finishes, game or dance
floor area, small performance platform
plumbing
Complete
H.V.A.C.
682.98 5.29 63.45
Insulated sandwich panels, metal Good bar, some ornamentation, good Good lighting & service outlets, Complete
Good and glass, some ornamentation dance floor, small stage tiled restrooms, food prep. area 1,296.52 10.04 120.45
H.V.A.C.
S Average Insulated panels, metal and glass,

game floor, good performance platform
restrooms, limited food prep.
Complete
H.V.A.C.
969.84 7.51 90.10
Finished interior, some front, very Low-cost finishes, game or dance Minimum lighting, outlets and Complete
Low cost plain construction floor area, small performance platform plumbing 727.11 5.63 67.55
H.V.A.C.
*Adjust for heat from table on Page 15. For further refinement notes, see bottom of following page. For fireplaces, see Section 11.
PMARSHALL VALUATION SERVICE

SECTION 13 PAGE 14
May 2010 CALCULATOR METHOD
RESTAURANTS (350)
Stone, face brick, best metal walls, Best plaster and paneling, highly Special lighting fixtures and Complete
Excellent usually part of a building ornamental, carpeted, deluxe quality $2,575.39 $19.94 $239.26
effects, deluxe restrooms H.V.A.C.
A-B Good Concrete, metal/glass or masonry

Plaster with enamel & vinyl, carpet
& vinyl flooring, decorated interior
Good lighting and outlets, good
plumbing and restrooms
Complete
H.V.A.C.
1,926.43 14.91 178.97
Brick or concrete, usually part of Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, Adequate lighting outlets, Complete
Average a building ceramic, rubber, or vinyl comp. tile adequate plumbing 1,449.59 11.22 134.67
H.V.A.C.
Excellent ornamental exterior carpeted, deluxe quality restrooms, good fixtures 2,422.01 18.75 225.01
H.V.A.C.
Individual design, brick, good Typically best chain restaurants, Good lighting/restrooms with Complete
Very good metal and glass, ornamentation carpeted lounge and dining room good-quality fixtures and tile 1,875.95 14.52 174.28
H.V.A.C.
C Good Brick, concrete or metal and glass

Typical chain restaurant or coffee
shop, vinyl and ceramic floors
tiled restrooms
Complete
H.V.A.C.
1,460.67 11.31 135.70
Brick, block, tilt-up, plain building, Typical neighborhood restaurant, Adequate lighting and outlets, Complete
Average stock plans vinyl composition, small kitchen 1,138.62 8.82 105.78
small restrooms H.V.A.C.
Cheap brick or block, very plain, Low-cost short order cafe, Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air and
Low cost low-cost front minimum finish, asphalt tile 824.63 6.38 76.61
minimum plumbing ventilation
Excellent ornamental exterior, stone veneer carpeted, deluxe quality restrooms, good fixtures 2,310.06 17.88 214.61
H.V.A.C.
Individual design, brick veneer, good Typically best chain restaurants, Good fixtures, good restrooms Complete
Very good metal and glass, ornamentation carpeted lounge and dining room 1,765.62 13.67 164.03
w/good-quality fixtures and tile H.V.A.C.
D Good Stucco or siding, metal and glass,
some ornamentation
Typical chain restaurant or coffee
shop, vinyl and ceramic floors
tiled restrooms
Complete
H.V.A.C.
1,358.31 10.52 126.19
Stucco or siding, plain building Typical neighborhood restaurant, Adequate lighting and outlets, Complete
Average and front, stock plans vinyl composition, small kitchen small restrooms 1,046.37 8.10 97.21
H.V.A.C.
Low cost Cheap stucco or siding, very plain Low-cost short order cafe, min. finish Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air/vent. 743.15 5.75 69.04
Minimum lighting and outlets,
Low-cost short order cafe, minimum
finish, asphalt tile minimum plumbing
Forced air and
ventilation
678.67 5.25 63.05
Insulated sandwich panels, metal Comparable to typical chain coffee Good lighting and service outlets, Complete
Good and glass, some ornamentation shop, vinyl and ceramic floors tiled restrooms 1,392.54 10.78 129.37
H.V.A.C.
Typical neighborhood coffee shop,
vinyl comp., some ceramic or pavers
small restrooms
Complete
H.V.A.C.
1,044.43 8.09 97.03
Low cost Finished interior, some front Low-cost finish, asphalt tile Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air/vent. 720.97 5.58 66.98

Basement, Finished ceiling and floors, Adequate lighting/plumbing, Low-cost
Plaster interior $971.56 $7.52 $90.26
A-B finished
Mezzanine, Not included
banquet, service functions
Open, finished floors, plaster soffit,
restrooms, utility rooms
Adequate lighting, minimum
complete H.V.A.C.
Included in 376.31 ----- 34.96
open minimum work stations plumbing building cost
Basement, [Plaster or drywall interior Finished ceiling and floors, Adequate lighting/plumbing, Forced air and 660.59 5.11 61.37
finished banquet, service functions restrooms, utility rooms ventilation
CDS Bsmt. storage [Painted interior, outside entry Paint only, some partitions Adequate lighting, drains None 317.75 2.46 29.52
Mezzanine, Open, finished floors and soffit, Adequate lighting, minimum Included in
open Not included minimum work stations building cost 266.95 ----- 24.80
plumbing
[For fire-resistant Type I basements, with concrete slab separation under Class C, D or S units, add $5.15 per square foot ($55.43 per square meter). *Adjust for heat from table on following page.
NOTES: For other basement types, see Page 30.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS MEZZANINES
Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs, including basements Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with mezzanine costs.
but excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories. Over 30 stories, add 0.4% (4/10%) for each SPRINKLERS
additional story. Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39.
BALCONIES ELEVATORS
Exterior balconies generally cost 1/5 to 1/3 of the final base cost per square foot of the building, Elevators are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39. Add for dumbwaiters from
or they may be computed from the Segregated or Unit-in-Place Costs. Section 58.

May 2010
RESTAURANTS – CAFETERIAS (530)

Concrete, metal/glass, or masonry Plaster with enamel and vinyl, carpet Good lighting and outlets, good Complete
Good $1,726.76 $13.37 $160.42
A-B Average
and vinyl flooring, decorated interior
H.V.A.C.
Complete
1,322.90 10.24 122.90
a building ceramic, rubber or vinyl comp. tile adequate plumbing H.V.A.C.
Individual design, brick, good Best corporate or chain cafeterias, Good lighting/restrooms with Complete
Excellent metal and glass, ornamentation carpeted dining room, terrazzo 2,033.21 15.74 188.89
good-quality fixtures and tile H.V.A.C.
Brick, concrete or metal and glass Typical institutional or chain cafeteria, Good lighting and service outlets, Complete
Good 1,447.33 11.21 134.46
C Average
panels, some ornamentation
Brick, block, tilt-up, plain building
vinyl and ceramic floors
Typical neighborhood restaurant,
tiled preparation and restrooms
H.V.A.C.
Complete
1,056.49 8.18 98.15
and front vinyl composition, small kitchen small restrooms H.V.A.C.
Cheap brick or block, very plain, Low-cost food service, minimum Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air and
Low cost small entry dining hall finish, asphalt tile 708.27 5.48 65.80
Individual design, brick veneer, good Best corporate or chain cafeterias, Good fixtures, good restrooms Complete
Excellent metal and glass, ornamentation carpeted dining room, terrazzo 1,941.61 15.03 180.38
w/good-quality fixtures and tile H.V.A.C.
Stucco or siding, metal and glass, Typical institutional or chain cafeteria, Good lighting and service outlets, Complete
Good 1,358.52 10.52 126.21
D Average
some ornamentation
Stucco or siding, plain building
vinyl and ceramic floors
tiled restrooms
H.V.A.C.
Complete
975.76 7.55 90.65
and front vinyl composition, small kitchen small restrooms H.V.A.C.
Cheap stucco or siding, very plain Low-cost food service, minimum Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air and
Low cost construction, small entry dining hall finish, asphalt tile 639.06 4.95 59.37
lined and insulated, plain entry
Low-cost food service, minimum
dining hall finish, asphalt tile minimum plumbing
Forced air
ventilation
and
608.81 4.71 56.56
Insulated sandwich panels, metal Typical institutional or chain cafeteria, Good lighting and service outlets, Complete
Good and glass, some ornamentation vinyl and ceramic floors tiled restrooms 1,395.98 10.81 129.69
H.V.A.C.

vinyl comp., some ceramic or pavers
small restrooms
Complete
H.V.A.C.
996.42 7.71 92.57
Finished interior, very plain Low-cost food service, minimum Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air and
Low cost construction, small entry dining hall finish, asphalt tile 650.15 5.03 60.40
*Adjust for heat from tables below. For further refinement notes, see bottom of prior page.
COMPLETE HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Because of the higher requirements for restaurant and bar buildings, the average heating and air conditioning costs are listed separately below. The moderate climate cost is included in the base cost
in the tables. For general space heater or evaporative cooling for snack bar buildings, use the H.V.A.C. costs from Page 39 as appropriate. If a cubic foot cost is used, use one-twelfth (1/12) the difference
shown to adjust the base cubic foot cost.
SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS
COMPLETE Mild Moderate Extreme COMPLETE Mild Moderate Extreme

H.V.A.C. Climate Climate Climate H.V.A.C. Climate Climate Climate
Classes A and B Excellent $227.12 $262.64 $300.32 Classes A and B Excellent $21.10 $24.40 $27.90
Good 183.53 214.74 252.95 Good 17.05 19.95 23.50
Average 152.85 179.76 220.66 Average 14.20 16.70 20.50
Low cost 121.63 149.08 181.37 Low cost 11.30 13.85 16.85
Classes C, D and S Excellent $220.12 $254.57 $291.17 Classes C, D and S Excellent $20.45 $23.65 $27.05
Very good 178.14 208.28 245.42 Very good 16.55 19.35 22.80
Good 148.01 173.84 213.67 Good 13.75 16.15 19.85
Average 117.87 144.24 175.99 Average 10.95 13.40 16.35
Low cost 95.26 119.48 149.62 Low cost 8.85 11.10 13.90
Forced air and ventilation only $42.52 $55.97 $74.27 Forced air and ventilation only $3.95 $5.20 $6.90

SECTION 13 PAGE 16
TRUCK STOP RESTAURANTS (580)

Brick, concrete or metal and glass Good coffee shop, retail, separate Good lighting, showers, restrooms Very good
Excellent panels, ornamentation rest area, shower room and kitchen with good fixtures $1,784.35 $13.81 $165.77
comp. H.V.A.C.
C Good Decorative block, tilt-up, good

storefront, lobby
Full-service food seating, retail,
rest and game rooms
Good electrical and plumbing,
showers, full kitchen
Complete
H.V.A.C.
1,467.78 11.36 136.36
Concrete block, tilt-up, plain Fast food service, small Adequate electrical, plumbing, Complete
Average storefront entry convenience store, rest area walk-in box storage 1,206.11 9.34 112.05
H.V.A.C.
Brick veneer, EIFS, metal and Good coffee shop, retail, separate Good lighting, showers, restrooms Very good
Excellent glass panels, ornamentation rest area, shower room and kitchen with good fixtures 1,692.96 13.11 157.28
comp. H.V.A.C.
D Good Brick veneer or good siding, good

storefront lobby
Full-service food seating, retail,
rest and game rooms
Good electrical and plumbing,
Complete
H.V.A.C.
1,389.42 10.76 129.08
Stucco or siding, plain storefront Fast food service, small Adequate electrical, plumbing, Complete
Average entry convenience store, rest area walk-in box storage 1,139.05 8.82 105.82
H.V.A.C.
Good metal panels, good Full-service food seating, retail, Good electrical and plumbing, Complete
Good 1,426.45 11.04 132.52
S Average
storefront, lobby
Steel frame, metal siding, plain
rest and game rooms
Fast food service, small
Adequate electrical, plumbing,
H.V.A.C.
Complete
1,161.22 8.99 107.88
storefront entry convenience store, rest area walk-in box storage H.V.A.C.
*Adjust for heat from Page 15. Gasoline pumps, canopies and cashier booths, see Section 64.
DINING ATRIUMS/PLAY ROOMS (575)

Good Decorative block, brick, mostly Drywall, acoustic ceiling, vinyl Good lighting and plumbing None $1,230.11 $ 9.52 $114.28
metal and glass walls, good playroom
C Average Stucco on block, tilt-up, good

glass areas
Drywall, some acoustic tile,
ceramic pavers, plain playroom Adequate lighting, no plumbing None 755.85 5.85 70.22
Low cost Concrete block, tilt-up, very plain, Drywall, vinyl composition tile, Minimum lighting, no plumbing None 464.90 3.60 43.19
little glass plain play area shell
Good Brick veneer, EIFS, siding, mostly Drywall, acoustic ceiling, vinyl Good lighting and plumbing None 1,122.90 8.69 104.32
metal and glass walls, good playroom
D Average Stucco or siding, good glass areas Drywall, some acoustic tile,
ceramic pavers, plain playroom Adequate lighting, no plumbing None 662.09 5.13 61.51
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain, little Drywall, vinyl composition tile, Minimum lighting, no plumbing None 390.73 3.03 36.30
glass plain play area shell
Excellent Greenhouse, curved eaves, Good carpet, ceramic floors, Decorative lighting and ceiling None 1,973.69 15.28 183.36
colored frame, tinted glass minimum work stations fans, adequate plumbing
Very good Shed greenhouse, tempered Carpet, vinyl composition tile, Good electrical and lighting, no None 1,483.17 11.48 137.79
glass, little knee wall seating alcove plumbing
Good Steel frame, mostly metal and Drywall, acoustic ceiling, vinyl Good lighting and plumbing None 1,114.61 8.63 103.55
S Average
glass, metal panels
Steel frame, metal siding, good
walls, good playroom
Drywall, some acoustic tile, Adequate lighting, no plumbing None 632.39 4.90 58.75
glass areas ceramic pavers, plain playroom
Low cost Steel frame, metal siding, very Drywall, vinyl composition tile, Minimum lighting, no plumbing None 359.09 2.78 33.36
plain, little glass plain play area shell
Cheap Screen-netting enclosure, canopy Concrete floor, secure play area Adequate illumination, no None 203.98 1.58 18.95
top, light frame plumbing
NOTES: Heating and cooling may be connected to existing systems; for additional connections only, add $2,985 to $4,565. For separate systems, add from tables on Page 15 or 39 as appropriate. Use
the total length of exterior walled sides as the perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table.
SPRINKLERS GENERAL INFORMATION

Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39.
When these add-on rooms are priced separately from the main facility, the original size of seating
EQUIPMENT
space and finish in relation to kitchen area must be considered in the choice of the quality level
For soft modular play systems, see Section 66.
For kitchen and dining equipment, see Section 65. of the restaurant portion for pricing purposes. See discussion on bottom of Page 17.

May 2010
RESTAURANTS – FAST FOOD (349)

Concrete, good metal and glass, Typically, best chain stores, good Good lighting, restrooms with Complete
Good $2,126.00 $16.46 $197.51
A-B Average
face brick, usually part of a building
plaster, ceramic, pavers throughout
good fixtures and tile
H.V.A.C.
Complete
1,609.43 12.46 149.52
a building ceramic, carpet or vinyl composition adequate plumbing H.V.A.C.
Individual design, highly High-quality detail, best ceramic, Special lighting, tiled restrooms, Complete
Excellent ornamental exterior pavers, limited seating area good fixtures 2,659.35 20.59 247.06
H.V.A.C.
Face brick, good metal and glass, Typically better small chain stores, Good lighting, restrooms with Complete
Very good good mansard, canopy ornament plaster, ceramic, pavers throughout good fixtures and tile 2,040.64 15.80 189.58
H.V.A.C.
C Good Brick, best block, stucco, good

storefront, ornamentation
Typical chain and better large stores,
plaster, ceramic, terrazzo, vinyl tile
tiled restrooms
Complete
H.V.A.C.
1,575.31 12.20 146.35
Brick, block, some mansard, Drywall, paneling, acoustic tile, pavers, Adequate lighting and outlets, Complete
Average parapet ornamentation vinyl comp., large eating/play area 1,217.84 9.43 113.14
Cheap brick or block, very plain, Low-cost preparation area, minimum Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air and
Low cost low-cost front finish, asphalt tile 878.56 6.80 81.62
Individual design, highly High-quality detail, best ceramic, Special lighting, tiled restrooms, Complete
Excellent ornamental exterior pavers, limited seating area good fixtures 2,534.28 19.62 235.44
H.V.A.C.
Face brick veneer, good front, Typically better small chain stores, Good lighting, restrooms with Complete
Very good mansard, canopy ornamentation plaster, ceramic, pavers throughout good fixtures and tile 1,919.22 14.86 178.30
H.V.A.C.
D Good Stucco, siding or brick veneer, metal

and glass, good ornamentation
Typical chain and better large stores,
tiled restrooms
Complete
H.V.A.C.
1,462.83 11.33 135.90
Stucco or siding, some mansard, Drywall, paneling, acoustic tile, pavers, Adequate lighting and outlets, Complete
Average parapet ornamentation vinyl comp., large eating/play area 1,116.77 8.65 103.75
Cheap stucco or siding, very plain Low-cost preparation area, minimum Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air and
Low cost construction finish, asphalt tile 789.86 6.12 73.38
Stainless steel panels, steel roof, Good detail, acoustic, vinyl and Good electrical, plumbing and Complete
Excellent good glass ceramic tile, limited seating restrooms 2,074.65 16.06 192.74
H.V.A.C.
Insulated sandwich panels, metal Typical chain and better large stores, Good lighting and service outlets, Complete
Good 1,507.82 11.67 140.08
S Average
and glass, good ornamentation
Insulated panels, metal and glass,
Drywall, paneling, acoustic tile, pavers,
tiled restrooms
H.V.A.C.
Complete
1,126.13 8.72 104.62
some mansard, parapet ornament vinyl comp., large eating/play area small restrooms H.V.A.C.
Finished interior, some front, little Low-cost preparation area, minimum Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air and
Low cost ornamentation finish, asphalt tile 778.78 6.03 72.35
*Adjust for heat from tables on Page 15. Basements and mezzanines, see Page 14. Surface parking lots, see Section 66.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS GENERAL INFORMATION

Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs, including basements FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS
but excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories. Over 30 stories, add 0.4% (4/10%) for each
additional story. The median area for all fast food restaurants is 3,275 square feet (304.3 square meters) with a
typical range of 1,400 to 4,950 square feet (130.1 to 459.9 square meters). Newer national chain
outlets with a high percentage (35% to 45%) of seating space to preparation area tend toward the
SPRINKLERS larger area with a lower unit cost and a median of 4,025 square feet (373.9 square meters), while
Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39. older outlets and drive-ins with no or limited seating tend toward the smaller side of the range and
a higher overall unit cost, excluding extremes. As eating/play areas continue to increase in size,
the very large fast food stores will approach the conventional table service restaurant in cost or
ELEVATORS require a reduction in the quality level for pricing purposes. For separate play or game room costs,
Elevators are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39. see Page 16.
Add for dumbwaiters from Section 58. CANOPIES
The basic restaurant cost includes normal overhangs commensurate with the quality, but not large
EQUIPMENT carports or canopies. Patio or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 1/3 of the final base cost per
For soft modular play systems, see Section 66. square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 43, or
For kitchen and dining equipment, menu boards, etc., see Section 65. from Unit-in-Place Costs.

SECTION 13 PAGE 18
SNACK BARS[ (529)

Decorative block and trim, heavy Finished interior, good tile or glazed Good lighting, restrooms with Evaporative
Excellent structure, glass or security shutters good fixtures and tile $1,645.49 $12.74 $152.87
surfaces, best municipal facility cooling
Good Standard block, concrete panels, Enameled walls, some wainscot, Good lighting, service outlets and Wall furnace 1,090.93 8.45 101.35
some trim finished ceiling, good concrete floor plumbing, some extra fixtures
C Average Concrete block, bearing walls, little

trim
Painted walls, some ceiling finish,
sealed concrete Adequate lighting and plumbing Space heaters 729.26 5.65 67.75
Low cost Block, light roof, very plain Low-cost finishes, few partitions Minimum code None 472.86 3.66 43.93
Cheap Low-cost block Unfinished interior, open counter Minimum fixtures None 384.49 2.98 35.72
and storage
Brick veneer, best stucco or Finished interior, good tile or glazed Good lighting, restrooms with Evaporative
Excellent siding, glass or security shutters good fixtures and tile 1,578.43 12.22 146.64
surfaces, best municipal facility cooling
Good Stud frame, good stucco or siding, Enameled walls, some wainscot, Good lighting, service outlets and Wall furnace 1,010.20 7.82 93.85
brick veneer finished ceiling, good concrete floor plumbing, some extra fixtures
D Average Wood frame, stucco or siding, little

trim
sealed concrete Adequate lighting and plumbing Space heaters 652.41 5.05 60.61
Low cost Low-cost stucco or siding Low-cost finishes, few partitions Minimum code None 406.99 3.15 37.81
Cheap Box frame, plywood, boards Unfinished interior, open counter Minimum fixtures None 291.06 2.25 27.04
and storage
Pole frame, good metal panels, Painted walls, some ceiling finish,
Average sealed concrete Adequate lighting and plumbing Space heaters 595.25 4.61 55.30
finished inside, little trim
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal panels, finished

inside Low-cost finishes, few partitions Minimum code None 360.81 2.79 33.52
Cheap Pole frame, metal siding Unfinished interior, open counter Minimum fixtures None 285.78 2.21 26.55
and storage
Average Good metal panels, lined, Painted walls, some ceiling finish, Adequate lighting and plumbing Space heaters 654.56 5.07 60.81
pre-engineered frame, little trim sealed concrete
S Low cost Pre-engineered, metal panels,

finished inside Low-cost finishes, few partitions Minimum code None 403.43 3.12 37.48
Cheap Light steel frame, siding Unfinished interior, open counter Minimum fixtures None 320.23 2.48 29.75
and storage
*Adjust for heat from table on Page 39.
[For load-bearing concession stand roofs for press boxes or projection rooms, add $3.20 per square foot ($34.44 per square meter) to the entire gross building area. For access stairways, add
$1,300 to $2,860 each. For pressbox costs, see Section 67, Page 4.
SPRINKLERS SCREENED ROOMS

Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39.
Screen-enclosed seating area for snack bar facilities, excluding paving, will generally cost 1/4 to
2/5 of the final base cost per square foot of the building, or it may be computed from the Unit-in-
EQUIPMENT
Place Costs, Section 66.
For snack bar equipment, see Section 65. For picnic equipment, see Section 66.
RESTROOMS
CANOPIES
For complete restrooms, shower rooms or field house structures, see Section 18.
The basic snack bar cost includes normal overhangs commensurate with the quality, but not large
GRANDSTANDS AND BLEACHERS canopies. Light patio canopies generally cost 1/6 to 3/10 of the final base cost per square foot of
For stadium seating, see Section 67. the building, or they may be computed from the Unit-in-Place Costs, Section 66.

May 2010
BANQUET HALLS (718)

Excellent Individual design, brick, good, Plaster, terrazzo, tile pavers, Good lighting/restrooms with Warm and cool $1,851.73 $14.34 $172.03
metal and glass, ornamentation hardwood, carpet, stage good-quality fixtures and tile air (zoned)
Good Brick, concrete or metal and glass Plaster or drywall, carpet, hardwood, Good lighting and service outlets, Heat pump 1,332.15 10.31 123.76
panels, some ornamentation small stage area, vinyl composition tiled restrooms, full kitchen
C Average Brick, block, tilt-up, plain building Typical neighborhood rental hall, Adequate lighting and outlets, small
system
Package A.C. 965.32 7.47 89.68
and front vinyl composition, small kitchen restrooms, service bar, coatroom
Low cost Cheap brick or block, very plain, Low-cost food prep. area, minimum Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air 675.44 5.23 62.75
small entry recreation hall finish, asphalt tile minimum plumbing
Excellent Individual design, brick veneer, good, Plaster, terrazzo, tile pavers, Good fixtures, good restrooms Warm and cool 1,757.87 13.61 163.31
metal and glass, ornamentation hardwood, carpet, stage w/good-quality fixtures and tile air (zoned)
Good Stucco or siding, metal and glass, Plaster or drywall, carpet, hardwood, Good lighting and service outlets, Heat pump 1,249.70 9.68 116.10
some ornamentation vinyl composition, small stage area tiled restrooms, full kitchen
D Average Stucco or siding, plain building Typical neighborhood rental hall, Adequate lighting and outlets, small
system
Package A.C. 895.67 6.93 83.21
and front vinyl composition, small kitchen restrooms, service bar, coatroom
Low cost Cheap stucco or siding, very plain Low-cost food prep. area, minimum Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air 618.07 4.79 57.42
construction, small entry recreation hall finish, asphalt tile minimum plumbing
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, good metal panels

lined and insulated, plain entry
Low-cost food prep. area, minimum
recreation hall finish, asphalt tile
minimum plumbing Forced air 567.48 4.39 52.72
Good Insulated sandwich panels, metal Drywall, carpet and vinyl Good lighting and service outlets, Heat pump 1,246.36 9.65 115.79
and glass, some ornamentation composition, small stage area tiled restrooms, full kitchen system

Typical neighborhood rental hall,
vinyl composition, small kitchen
Adequate lighting and outlets, small
restrooms, service bar, coatroom Package A.C. 891.47 6.90 82.82
Low cost Finished interior, very plain Low-cost food prep. area, minimum Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air 611.72 4.74 56.83
construction, small entry recreation hall finish, asphalt tile minimum plumbing
*Adjust for heat from table on Page 39.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS CANOPIES
Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs of the building, Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final base cost per
including basements but excluding mezzanines. square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 43, or
from Unit-in-Place Costs.
MODULAR RESTAURANTS – DINERS (719)

Excellent Stainless steel panels and dome roof, Good detail, metal and acoustic, Good electrical illumination, $2,261.09 $17.51 $210.06
large stainless steel and glass vestibule vinyl and ceramic tile plumbing and restrooms Package A.C.
Good Stainless steel panels and roof, Drywall, paneling, some ornamentation, Good lighting and service outlets, 2,125.78 16.46 197.49
stainless steel vestibule tiled restrooms Package A.C.
S Average Stainless steel panels, steel roof,
good vinyl and ceramic floors
Drywall, paneling, acoustic tile, Adequate lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 1,998.77 15.47 185.69
small vestibule some pavers, vinyl composition tile small restrooms
Low cost Stainless steel panels, steel roof Low-cost preparation area, minimum Minimum lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 1,877.89 14.54 174.46
finish, vinyl composition tile minimum plumbing
LANDINGS GENERAL INFORMATION

Exterior landings or balconies generally cost 1/10 to 1/5 of the final base cost per square foot of MODULAR RESTAURANTS
the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated or Unit-in-place cost. For roofs or
The median area for modular diners is 1,850 square feet (171.9 square meters) with a typical range
awnings, add an additional 40% to 50% to the landing costs.
of 840 to 2,950 square feet (78 to 274.1 square meters). The average area per seat is 21 square
RAMPS
feet (2 square meters) with a typical range of 15 to 28 square feet (1.4 to 2.6 square meters).
For handicapped ramps, see Section 66, Page 2. SPRINKLERS
For portable ramps, see Section 58, Page 2. Add for sprinkler systems from Page 39.

SECTION 13 PAGE 20
SUPERMARKETS (446)
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH AND MECHANICAL HEAT Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Good Brick, metal and glass, heavy Plaster, acoustic tile, rubber or Good lighting, plumbing for Warm and cool $1,104.06 $8.55 $102.57
A-B Average
frame, decorative front
Brick, concrete, metal and glass,
vinyl composition, terrazzo, pavers
butchers, snack bar, bakery, etc.
Adequate market lighting and
air (zoned)
Warm and cool 958.53 7.42 89.05
small front few partitions, vinyl composition plumbing, some extras air (zoned)
Excellent Individual design, heavy frame, Plaster, good acoustic tile, good Special lighting, good fixtures and Warm and cool 1,130.33 8.75 105.01
ornamental front terrazzo, rubber tile, carpet plumbing throughout departments air (zoned)
Good Brick, good tilt-up, decorative block, Plaster, acoustic tile, rubber or Good lighting, plumbing for Warm and cool 950.25 7.36 88.28
C Average
heavy steel or Glulam frame
Brick, block, tilt-up, Glulam, medium
vinyl composition, terrazzo
air (zoned)
Package A.C. 774.36 6.00 71.94
steel, metal and glass front some partitions, vinyl composition few extra services
Low cost Cheap brick, block, tilt-up, vinyl Painted walls, acoustic tile, Adequate food store lighting and Package A.C. 651.87 5.05 60.56
composition light frame minimum chain store plumbing
Excellent Best veneer or siding, highly Plaster, good acoustic tile, good Special lighting, good fixtures and Warm and cool 1,051.43 8.14 97.68
ornamental front terrazzo, rubber tile, carpet plumbing throughout departments air (zoned)
D Good Brick veneer or good siding, good

frame and front
Plaster, acoustic tile, rubber or
Good lighting, plumbing for
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 882.22 6.83 81.96
Average Good stucco or siding, some trim, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Adequate market lighting and Package A.C. 715.70 5.54 66.49
metal and glass front vinyl composition, some partitions outlets, small restrooms, few extras
Good Insulated sandwich panels, good Plaster, acoustic tile, rubber or Good lighting, plumbing for Warm and cool 900.19 6.97 83.63
frame and front vinyl composition, terrazzo butchers, snack bar, bakery, etc. air (zoned)
S Average Sandwich panels, pre-engineered

frame, glass front
few partitions, vinyl composition
few extra services Package A.C. 718.50 5.56 66.75
Steel panels, partly finished Painted walls, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate food store lighting and
Low cost Package A.C. 594.07 4.60 55.19
interior, small front composition, minimum chain store plumbing
NOTES: For warehouse food stores, see Page 29.
DRUG STORES (511)

a building
VCT, small private or chain outlet
Adequate lighting, outlets,
plumbing and pharmacy
Warm and cool
air (zoned) $1,120.53 $ 8.68 $104.10
Face brick, best design, highly Typically best variety type, good Good departmental lighting, good
Excellent ornamental exterior acoustic, vinyl tile and carpet Package A.C. 1,327.52 10.28 123.33
pharmacy and convenience foods
Good Brick, best block, stucco, good Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp., Good lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 1,111.81 8.61 103.29
C Average
storefront and ornamentation
Brick or block, some mansard,
includes typical mini-drive-thru
Drywall, some vinyl, acoustic tile,
standard fixtures and pharmacy
Adequate lighting, restrooms, pre- Package A.C. 933.24 7.23 86.70
parapet ornamentation vinyl composition tile scription and sundries departments
Low cost Minimum block or cheap brick, Painted exterior walls, minimum Adequate lighting and pharmacy, Package A.C 785.45 6.08 72.97
bar joists, built-up roof retail finish, typical low-end chain small employees’ restroom
Face brick veneer, best design, Typically best variety type, good Good departmental lighting, good
Excellent highly ornamental exterior acoustic, vinyl tile and carpet Package A.C. 1,251.21 9.69 116.24
pharmacy and convenience foods
Brick veneer or good siding, good Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp., Good lighting and outlets,
Good Package A.C 1,044.86 8.09 97.07
D Average
frame and storefront entrance
Stucco or siding, some mansard,
includes typical mini-drive-thru
Drywall, some vinyl, acoustic tile,
standard fixtures and pharmacy
Adequate lighting, restrooms, pre- Package A.C. 874.68 6.77 81.26
parapet ornamentation vinyl composition tile scription and sundries departments
Low cost Stucco or siding on studs, small Painted exterior walls, minimum Adequate lighting, plumb. and Package A.C 734.32 5.69 68.22
front, little trim retail finish, typical low-end chain pharmacy, small employees’ restroom
S Low cost Steel panels, finished interior,

small front, little trim
Painted exterior walls, minimum
retail finish, typical low-end chain
Adequate lighting, plumb. and
pharmacy, small employees’ restroom Package A.C 739.16 5.72 68.67
NOTES: Mezzanine and basement costs are listed on Page 30.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all SPRINKLERS AND ELEVATORS – Elevators are not included. Costs should be added from
base costs of the building, including basements but excluding mezzanines. Page 39. Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39.

May 2010
MARKETS (340)
A-B Average Brick, concrete, metal and glass,
small front
plumbing
Warm and cool
air (zoned) $ 968.22 $7.50 $ 89.95
Excellent Individual design, heavy frame, Plaster, good acoustic tile, good Special lighting, good fixtures Warm and cool 1,188.56 9.20 110.42
ornamental front terrazzo, rubber tile, carpet and plumbing throughout air (zoned)
Good Brick, good tilt-up, heavy steel or Plaster, acoustic tile, rubber or Good lighting, plumbing for Warm and cool 967.04 7.49 89.84
C Average
Glulam frame
Brick, block, tilt-up, Glulam,
butchers, snack bar, etc.
air (zoned)
Package A.C. 763.28 5.91 70.91
medium steel, or pilasters few partitions, vinyl composition few extra services
Low cost Cheap brick, block, tilt-up, Painted walls, part acoustic tile, Minimum food store lighting and Forced air 587.82 4.55 54.61
pilasters or light frame exposed rafters, minimum partitions plumbing
Excellent Best veneer or siding, highly Plaster, good acoustic tile, good Special lighting, good fixtures Warm and cool 1,103.53 8.54 102.52
ornamental front terrazzo, rubber tile, carpet and plumbing throughout air (zoned)
Brick veneer or good siding, good Plaster, acoustic tile, rubber or Good lighting, plumbing for Warm and cool
D Good frame and front
Good stucco or siding, some trim,
butchers, snack bar, etc.
air (zoned) 895.89 6.94 83.23
Average metal and glass front vinyl composition, small office outlets, small restrooms Package A.C. 703.86 5.45 65.39
Low cost Siding or stucco, small front Some finish, very few partitions Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 538.42 4.17 50.02
Average Pole frame, good metal panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 662.95 5.13 61.59
DPOLE Low cost
Pole frame, metal siding,
Painted walls, part acoustic tile,
few extra services
Minimum food store lighting and Forced air 499.13 3.86 46.37
small front exposed rafters, minimum partitions plumbing
Good Insulated sandwich panels, Plaster, acoustic tile, rubber or Good lighting, plumbing for Warm and cool 915.69 7.09 85.07
pre-engineered frame, good front vinyl composition, terrazzo butchers, snack bar, etc. air (zoned)
S Average Sandwich panels, some trim Few partitions, acoustic, vinyl tile Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 706.12 5.47 65.60
Low cost Metal panels, small front Some finish, very few partitions Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 529.70 4.10 49.21
FLORIST SHOPS (532)

A-B Average Brick or concrete, usually part of a
building
Drywall or plaster, good acoustic,
some vinyl tile and carpet
Adequate lighting outlets,
adequate plumbing
Warm and cool
air (zoned) $ 951.21 $7.36 $ 88.37
Excellent Individual design, highly Plaster, acoustic tile, some Special lighting, good fixtures Package A.C. 1,140.66 8.83 105.97
ornamental storefront terrazzo, carpet or vinyl, good trim and plumbing
Brick, best block, stucco, good Drywall or plaster, good acoustic, Good lighting and outlets,
Good Package A.C. 947.55 7.34 88.03
C Average
storefront and ornamentation
Acoustic tile, some vinyl
standard fixtures
Adequate lighting and outlets, Forced air 753.91 5.84 70.04
parapet ornamentation composition, sundry display area small employees’ restrooms
Low cost Minimum block or cheap brick, Painted exterior walls, minimum Minimum code throughout, Space heaters 601.92 4.66 55.92
low-cost front finish, sealed concrete minimum display wiring
Excellent Individual design, highly Plaster, acoustic tile, some Special lighting, good fixtures Package A.C. 1,063.70 8.24 98.82
ornamental storefront terrazzo, carpet or vinyl, good trim and plumbing
Brick veneer or good siding, good Drywall or plaster, good acoustic, Good lighting and outlets,
D Good frame and front
Stucco or siding, some mansard,
Acoustic tile, vinyl composition,
standard fixtures
Package A.C. 882.33 6.83 81.97
Average parapet ornamentation sundry display area small employees’ restrooms Forced air 698.58 5.41 64.90
Low cost Stucco or siding, small front Drywall, few partitions, sealed slab Minimum code throughout Space heaters 555.10 4.30 51.57
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal, lined Minimum finish and partitions,
sealed concrete
Minimum
minimum
code throughout,
display wiring Space heaters 516.99 4.00 48.03
S Low cost Steel panels, partly finished

interior
Minimum finish and partitions,
sealed concrete
Minimum
minimum
code throughout,
display wiring Space heaters 555.10 4.30 51.57

MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all SPRINKLERS AND ELEVATORS – Elevators are not included. Costs should be added from
base costs of the building, including basements but excluding mezzanines. Page 39. Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39.

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CONVENIENCE STORES (419)

Adequate lighting outlets,
a building
Typical chain store, acoustic tile,
vinyl composition adequate plumbing
Warm and cool
air (zoned) $ 995.78 $7.71 $ 92.51
Individual design, highly Plaster, acoustic tile, terrazzo, Special lighting, good fixtures
Excellent ornamental exterior carpet or vinyl, good trim Package A.C. 1,188.99 9.21 110.46
and plumbing
Brick, best block, stucco, good Typically better chain stores, good Good lighting and outlets,
Good store front and ornamentation acoustic, vinyl tile and carpet Package A.C. 995.78 7.71 92.51
restrooms, standard fixtures
C Average Brick or block, some mansard, Typical chain store, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and outlets,
Forced air 801.16 6.20 74.43
parapet ornamentation composition, some snack prep. area small employees’ restroom
Low cost Minimum block or cheap brick Painted exterior walls, minimum Minimum code throughout Space heaters 646.49 5.01 60.06
finish
Individual design, highly Plaster, acoustic tile, terrazzo, Special lighting, good fixtures
Excellent ornamental exterior carpet or vinyl, good trim Package A.C. 1,115.04 8.63 103.59
and plumbing
Good Brick veneer or good siding, good Typically better chain stores, good Good lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 931.30 7.21 86.52
frame and front acoustic, vinyl tile and carpet restrooms, standard fixtures
D Average Stucco or siding, some mansard, Typical chain store, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and outlets,
Forced air 745.08 5.77 69.22
parapet ornamentation composition, some snack prep. area small employees’ restroom
Low cost Stucco or siding, small front Drywall, few partitions Minimum code throughout Space heaters 597.83 4.63 55.54
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal, lined, small

low-cost front Minimum finish and partitions Minimum code throughout,
minimum display wiring Space heaters 559.84 4.33 52.01
Best metal panels, trim, good Drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, Special lighting, good fixtures
Excellent entrance good finishes and trim Package A.C. 1,154.55 8.94 107.26
and plumbing
Insulated sandwich panels, good Typically better chain stores, good Good lighting and outlets,
Good front and ornamentation acoustic, vinyl tile and carpet Package A.C. 952.94 7.38 88.53
S Average Good panels, small front, Typical chain store, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and outlets,
Forced air 754.02 5.84 70.05
mansard, some ornamentation composition, some snack prep. area small employees’ restroom
Low cost Steel siding, partly finished interior Minimum finish and partitions Minimum code throughout Space heaters 598.05 4.63 55.56
MINI-MART CONVENIENCE STORES (GAS STATION) (531)

Decorative block, brick, Good drywall, acoustic tile, good Good lighting, good fixtures and
Excellent good glass entrance plumbing, tiled restrooms Package A.C. $1,829.56 $14.16 $169.97
pavers, limited food prep. area
Brick, best block, stucco, good Good acoustic, ceramic tile, security Good lighting and outlets, public
C Good front and ornamentation
partitioning, some snack prep. area
Typical food booth, acoustic tile,
Package A.C. 1,557.77 12.06 144.72
Average parapet ornamentation vinyl composition, adequate support Package A.C. 1,328.06 10.28 123.38
small employees’ restroom
Low cost Minimum block, small front Minimum finish and partitions Minimum code throughout Package A.C. 1,133.99 8.78 105.35
Good Brick veneer or good siding, good Good acoustic, ceramic tile, security Good lighting and outlets, public Package A.C. 1,482.53 11.48 137.73
frame and front partitioning, some snack prep. area restrooms, standard fixtures
D Average Stucco or siding, some mansard,
parapet ornamentation
vinyl composition, adequate support
small employees’ restroom
Package A.C. 1,264.55 9.79 117.48
Low cost Stucco or siding, small front Minimum finish and partitions Minimum code throughout Package A.C. 1,080.28 8.36 100.36
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal, lined, low-cost

sash and fascia
Minimum finish and partitions,
acoustic tile, vinyl composition
Minimum code, display wiring
and plumbing Package A.C. 1,050.14 8.13 97.56
Best metal panels, trim, Good drywall, acoustic tile, good Good lighting, good fixtures and
Excellent good glass entrance plumbing, tiled restrooms Package A.C. 1,833.65 14.20 170.35
pavers, limited food prep. area
Good Good enameled prefinished steel, Good acoustic, ceramic tile, security Good lighting and outlets, public Package A.C. 1,583.38 12.26 147.10
S[ Average
good front, masonry trim
Good panels, small front, some
partitioning, some snack prep. area
Package A.C. 1,368.75 10.60 127.16
trim or mansard vinyl composition, adequate support small employees’ restroom
Low cost Metal panels, glass, lined interior Minimum booth finish and partitions Minimum code throughout Package A.C. 1,184.69 9.17 110.06
[NOTES: Complete prefabricated food booths will cost 15% to 25% more. Gasoline pumps, canopies and cashier booths, see Section 64. For further refinement notes, see bottom of following page.

May 2010
ROADSIDE MARKETS (586)

Decorative block, concrete, good Open sales, good preparation, Adequate market lighting, Package A.C.
Excellent roof and roll-up doors storage and office restroom and cold storage $850.79 $6.59 $79.04
C Good
Concrete block, tilt-up,
large doorways
Open sales, sealed slab,
small storage and cold box
Minimum store lighting and
plumbing
Evaporative
cooling 533.68 4.13 49.58
Low-cost block, tilt-up, gated front, Open sales area, concrete slab, Minimum electrical and plumbing Space heaters
Average very plain some partitions, dry storage 342.94 2.66 31.86
Heavy frame, arch or gambrel Open sales, good preparation, Adequate market lighting, Package A.C.
Excellent roof, roll-up doors storage and office restroom and cold storage 779.96 6.04 72.46
Exposed frame, good board Open sales, sealed slab, Minimum store lighting and Evaporative
Good siding, trim, large doorways small storage and cold box plumbing cooling 474.80 3.68 44.11
D Average
Wood frame, board and batten,
gated front, some trim
Open sales area, concrete slab,
some partitions, dry storage Minimum electrical and plumbing Space heaters 296.23 2.29 27.52
Plywood or siding, open framing, Open interior, some slab or wood, Minimum electrical, hose bib None
Low cost some trim gravel 175.45 1.36 16.30
Box frame, plywood or boards, Open interior, unfinished, seasonal None None
Cheap shed roof, very plain use only 109.25 .85 10.15
Heavy pole frame and truss, good Open sales, good preparation, Adequate market lighting, Package A.C.
Excellent siding and roll-up doors storage and office restroom and cold storage 729.15 5.65 67.74
Exposed pole frame, metal siding, Open sales, sealed slab, Minimum store lighting and Evaporative
Good large doorways small storage and cold box plumbing cooling 433.04 3.35 40.23
DPOLE Average
Pole frame, metal utility building,
gated front
Open sales area, concrete slab,
some partitions, dry storage Minimum electrical and plumbing Space heaters 263.93 2.04 24.52
Pole frame, metal siding, open Open interior, some slab or wood, Minimum electrical, hose bib None
Low cost front, shutter doors gravel 151.45 1.17 14.07
Light pole frame, metal siding, Open interior, unfinished, seasonal None None
Cheap shed roof, open front use only 92.36 .72 8.58
Metal sandwich panels, open Open sales, good preparation, Adequate market lighting, Package A.C.
Excellent frame, good roll-up doors storage and office restroom and cold storage 783.30 6.06 72.77
Exposed steel frame, metal siding, Open sales, sealed slab, Minimum store lighting and Evaporative
Good large doorways small storage and cold box plumbing 476.63 3.69 44.28
S Average
Steel frame, metal utility building, Open sales area, concrete slab, Minimum electrical and plumbing
cooling
Space heaters 297.19 2.30 27.61
gated front some partitions, dry storage
Steel frame, metal siding, open Open interior, some slab or wood, Minimum electrical, hose bib None
Low cost front, shutter doors gravel 175.99 1.36 16.35
NOTES: Use total length of walled sides including roll-up doors or gates as perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table. Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39.
For dock-height floors, apply the cost per square foot to only the raised floor area of the first floor for all occupancies. For large buildings, see Section 14, Page 27.
Elevated on compacted fill: $3.00 to $6.00 per square foot ($32.29 to $64.58 per square meter). For cut and balance, use proportional cost.
Elevated on posts and piers with cross bracing, beams and skirting: $8.50 to $12.95 per square foot ($91.49 to $139.39 per square meter).
Loading platforms cost $11.75 to $15.30 per square foot ($126.48 to $164.69 per square meter); add $295 for steps. For detailed loading dock costs, See Section 14.
KIOSKS
(Costs each for small kiosks, under 300 square feet.)
MODULAR KIOSKS DISPLAY CARTS
COST RANGE COST RANGE
Dry Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,500 – $16,575 Dry Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,750 – $ 6,075
Food/Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,325 – 44,150 Food/Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,425 – 16,075
exterior drive-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,950 – 49,500 refrigerated unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,950 – 27,550

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LUXURY BOUTIQUES (512)

Best cut stone, face brick, metals, Best plaster and paneling, highly Special lighting fixtures and Hot and chilled $2,805.31 $21.72 $260.62
Good
A-B Average
fine marble and display front
Brick or concrete, high-cost metal,
ornamental, stone, carpet, fine woods
Plaster, acoustic plaster, ornamental
effects, deluxe restrooms
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 2,212.97 17.13 205.59
stone and display fronts detail, custom carpet, parquet, vinyl restrooms and fixtures air (zoned)
Custom marble, face brick, metal, Best plaster, ornamental ceilings, Special lighting effects, deluxe Warm and cool 2,462.48 19.06 228.77
Good fine ornamentation and displays restrooms and fixtures air (zoned)
paneling, stone, carpet, fine woods
C Average Fine brick, cut stone and trim,

special site-built custom sash
Good plaster, ornamental detail,
marble, custom carpet, parquet, vinyl
Some special fixtures, good
restrooms
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,937.95 15.00 180.04
Low cost Face brick, stone trim, best metal, Plaster, good detail, custom ceiling, Top quality standard fixtures, Heat pump 1,512.56 11.71 140.52
tile, some custom sash fronts wall and floor finishes electrical and plumbing system
Custom face brick or stone veneer, Best plaster, ornamental ceilings, Special lighting effects, deluxe Warm and cool 2,348.17 18.18 218.15
Good fine ornamentation and displays restrooms and fixtures air (zoned)
paneling, stone, carpet, fine woods
D Average Fine masonry veneer and trims,

special site-built sash and entries
Good plaster, ornamental detail,
marble, custom carpet, parquet, vinyl
Some special fixtures, good
restrooms
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,840.21 14.25 170.96
Low cost Best siding, stucco, marble trim, Plaster, good detail, custom ceiling, Top quality standard fixtures, Heat pump 1,429.46 11.07 132.80
best metal, tile, some custom sash wall and floor finishes electrical and plumbing system
WINERY (TASTING – DISPLAY) SHOPS (127)

Excellent Individual design, highly Custom ceilings and plaster, inlaid Special lighting, custom fixtures Hot and chilled $2,856.12 $22.11 $265.34
ornamental, ashlar or face brick parquet, matched stones and woods and plumbing, best estate type water (zoned)
Best masonry, much fine trim and High-quality detail, good wall and Good lighting and outlets, some Warm and cool 1,683.49 13.03 156.40
Good
C Average
fenestration, heavy roof
Brick or block, some mansard
ceiling finishes, hardwoods, tile
custom fixtures, food prep. area
Adequate store lighting, restrooms,
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,011.28 7.83 93.95
parapet ornamentation, good front paneling, some sundry display area service fixtures and storage system
Low cost Minimum block or cheap brick, low- Painted exterior walls, minimum finish, Minimum lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 618.18 4.79 57.43
cost entry sealed concrete, vinyl composition minimum plumbing, cooler room
Individual design, highly ornamental, Custom ceilings and plaster inlaid Special lighting, custom fixtures Hot and chilled 2,725.44 21.10 253.20
Excellent stone or face brick veneer parquet, matched stones and woods and plumbing, best estate type water (zoned)
Best siding, EIFS, masonry veneers, High-quality detail, good wall and Good lighting and outlets, some Warm and cool 1,582.42 12.25 147.01
Good
D Average
much fine trim and fenestration
Stucco or siding, some parapet
ceiling finishes, hardwood, tile
custom fixtures, food prep. area
Adequate store lighting, restrooms,
air (zoned)
Heat pump 935.50 7.24 86.91
ornamentation, half-timber framing paneling, some sundry display area service fixtures and storage system
Drywall, few partitions, sealed slab, Minimum lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 564.36 4.37 52.43
Low cost Stucco or siding, small entry vinyl composition tile minimum plumbing, cooler room
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal, partial finished
interior, small entry
Minimum finish and partitions, sealed
concrete, vinyl composition minimum plumbing, cooler room
Package A.C. 524.64 4.06 48.74
Average Good colored panels, little Acoustic tile, vinyl composition, Adequate store lighting, restrooms, Heat pump 933.35 7.23 86.71
S Low cost
ornamentation, good front and trim
Metal panels on light frame, partial
paneling, some sundry display area
Acoustic tile, gypsum board wall finish,
service fixtures and storage
system
Package A.C. 565.86 4.38 52.57
finished interior, small entry vinyl composition and sealed slab minimum plumbing, cooler room
WINERY BASEMENTS
Reinforced concrete, plaster or Adequate lighting/plumbing, utility $654.24 $5.07 $60.78
Finished Utility and tasting room finishes Forced air
CDS Utility
drywall interior
Painted interior Paint only, some partitions
outlets and fixtures
Adequate lighting and outlets, Space heaters 386.32 2.99 35.89
drains
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS NOTES: For wine storage warehouses, see controlled atmosphere facilities with precise humidity
Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs, including basements H.V.A.C. in Sections 14 or 17. Highly decorative estate type structures can run 100% to 200%
but excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories. Add 0.4% (4/10%) for each additional story over 30. more. Wine storage caves will cost $82.50 to $190.00 per square foot ($888.03 to $2,045.16 per
SPRINKLERS square meter).
Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39. For fireplaces, see section 11.

May 2010
BARBER SHOPS/BEAUTY SALONS (384)

A-B Average Brick or concrete, usually part of a
building
vinyl composition, some carpet
Good lighting and outlets,
adequate plumbing
Warm and cool
air (zoned) $934.10 $7.23 $86.78
Good Brick, best block, plain front, some Plaster, good acoustic tile, carpet Good lighting and outlets, many Package A.C. 938.41 7.27 87.18
C Average
ornamentation
Brick, block, low-cost storefront
and vinyl
Plaster or drywall, exposed
fixtures
Necessary electrical and plumbing Wall furnace 680.61 5.27 63.23
masonry, vinyl composition outlets
Good Good stucco or siding, brick veneer, Plaster, good acoustic tile, carpet Good lighting and outlets, many Package A.C. 865.00 6.70 80.36
D Average
plain front, some ornamentation
Stucco or siding, low-cost
and vinyl
Plaster or drywall, little
fixtures
storefront ornamentation, vinyl composition outlets
Good Sandwich panels, plain front, Good acoustic tile, carpet and Good lighting and outlets, many Package A.C. 871.78 6.75 80.99
S Average
some ornamentation
Finished interior, small low-cost
vinyl, some trim
Acoustic tile, gypsum board, vinyl
fixtures
front composition outlets
LAUNDROMATS (336)
C Average Brick, block, tilt-up, plain storefront Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile,
vinyl composition tile
plumbing Space heaters $758.43 $5.87 $70.46
D Average Stucco or siding, plain storefront Plaster, acoustic tile, little

ornamentation, vinyl composition
Necessary electrical and plumbing
outlets Space heaters 689.86 5.34 64.09
DPOLE Average Pole frame, metal panels, lined, plain

front, little ornamentation Acoustic tile, vinyl composition Necessary electrical and plumbing
S Average Insulated panels, little ornamentation,

plain front Acoustic tile, vinyl composition Necessary electrical and plumbing
LAUNDRY/DRY CLEANING (499)

Good Brick, stucco on block, best tilt-up, Good store finish, carpet or vinyl, Good lighting and outlets, Package A.C. $970.37 $7.51 $90.15
C Average
good front
Brick, block, tilt-up, plain front,
standard unfinished work area
Acoustic tile, vinyl composition in
adequate plumbing
Adequate store lighting, outlets and Evaporative 733.35 5.68 68.13
some ornamentation sales area, sealed concrete plumbing cooling
Good Good stucco or siding, brick Good store finish, carpet or vinyl, Good lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 901.38 6.98 83.74
D Average
veneer, good front, ornamentation
Stucco or siding, plain front
standard unfinished work area
Finished sales, plain work area
adequate plumbing
Adequate lighting and plumbing Evaporative 672.53 5.21 62.48
cooling
S Average Metal panels, little ornamentation,

plain front
Acoustic tile, vinyl composition in
sales area, sealed concrete
Adequate store lighting, outlets and
plumbing
Evaporative
cooling 667.80 5.17 62.04
NOTES: For central laundry plants, see Section 14.
DAIRY SALES (317)

C Average Brick, concrete block, store or drive-
up front
Plaster, acoustic tile, asphalt tile,
built-in refrigerated storage Store lighting and plumbing, restroom Package A.C. $840.45 $6.51 $78.08
D Average Stucco or siding, store or drive-up

front
Plaster, acoustic tile, asphalt tile,
built-in refrigerated storage Store lighting and plumbing, restroom Package A.C. 777.81 6.02 72.26
S Average Good colored steel panels, drive-up

front
built-in refrigerated storage Store lighting and plumbing, restroom Package A.C. 783.51 6.07 72.79
SPRINKLERS CANOPIES
Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39. Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final base cost per
ELEVATORS square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 43, or
Elevators are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39. from Unit-in-Place costs.

SECTION 13 PAGE 26
RETAIL STORES (353)

Excellent Stone, face brick, best metal, fine Best plaster and paneling, highly Special lighting fixtures and Hot and chilled $1,660.89 $12.86 $154.30
display fronts ornamental, terrazzo, carpet effects, deluxe restrooms water (zoned)
Good Brick or concrete, good metal or Plaster, acoustic plaster or tile, Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool 1,246.90 9.65 115.84
A Average
stone display front
Brick or concrete, average metal
carpet, plain terrazzo, vinyl
restrooms and fixtures
air (zoned)
Warm and cool 980.60 7.59 91.10
display fronts rubber or vinyl composition tile small restrooms air (zoned)
Low cost Block and brick, concrete panels, Very plain, acoustic tile, asphalt Minimum lighting, outlets and Hot water 745.62 5.77 69.27
plain front tile plumbing fixtures
Excellent Stone, face brick, best metal walls, Best plaster and paneling, highly Special lighting fixtures and Hot and chilled 1,601.79 12.40 148.81
fine display fronts ornamental, terrazzo, carpet effects, deluxe restrooms water (zoned)
Good Brick or concrete, good walls, Plaster, acoustic plaster or tile, Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool 1,195.56 9.26 111.07
B Average
fine display fronts
Brick or concrete, average metal
carpet, plain terrazzo, vinyl
restrooms and fixtures
air (zoned)
Warm and cool 936.47 7.25 87.00
display fronts rubber or vinyl composition tile small restrooms air (zoned)
Low cost Block and brick, concrete panels, Very plain, acoustic tile, asphalt Minimum lighting, outlets, and Hot water 708.16 5.48 65.79
plain front tile plumbing fixtures
Excellent Face brick, metal, fine Best plaster, ornamental ceilings, Special lighting effects, good Warm and cool 1,331.18 10.31 123.67
ornamentation and displays paneling, terrazzo, carpet restrooms and fixtures air (zoned)
Good Brick, stucco on block, best tilt-up, Plaster, acoustic plaster or tile Good lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 982.65 7.61 91.29
C Average
good display front
Brick, block, tilt-up, plain front,
ceilings, carpet, vinyl tile
Drywall/plaster, exposed masonry,
adequate restrooms
Adequate lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 746.59 5.78 69.36
some ornamentation acoustic tile, vinyl composition small employees’ restroom
Low cost Low-cost brick, block, tilt-up, low- Painted walls, drywall or acoustic Minimum lighting and employees’ Forced air 537.45 4.16 49.93
cost front tile, asphalt tile restroom
Good brick or stone veneer, good Plaster, acoustic plaster or good High-level lighting and outlets, Warm and cool
Excellent front and entrance good restrooms air (zoned) 1,254.97 9.72 116.59
mineral tile, carpet and vinyl
Good Good stucco or siding, brick veneer, Plaster, acoustic plaster or good Good lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 920.97 7.13 85.56
D Average
good display front, ornamentation
Stucco or siding, plain front, little
acoustic tile, vinyl composition
Adequate store lighting, Package A.C. 697.08 5.40 64.76
ornamentation vinyl composition, little trim restrooms, low cost fixtures
Low cost Low-cost stucco, siding, very plain Drywall, cheap acoustic tile, Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air 497.84 3.85 46.25
exterior asphalt tile, few partitions minimum plumbing
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal panels, lined

and insulated, small front
Drywall, cheap acoustic tile, vinyl
composition, few partitions
Minimum lighting and employees’
restroom Forced air 453.27 3.51 42.11
Good Sandwich panels, metal & glass, Acoustic tile, vinyl composition Good lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 941.85 7.29 87.50
ornamentation, good display front and carpet, some trim restrooms, standard fixtures
S Average Good colored panels, little

ornamentation, plain front
carpet, interior finish
Adequate store lighting,
restrooms, low-cost fixtures Package A.C. 699.01 5.41 64.94
Low cost Metal panels on light frame, Acoustic tile, gypsum board wall Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air 489.65 3.79 45.49
finished interior, small front finish, vinyl composition minimum plumbing
NOTES: For retail basements, see Page 30. For parking structures, see Section 14. Pedestrian bridges, see Section 15 or 66.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS ELEVATORS
Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs, including basements Elevator costs are not included in the base costs for retail stores. Extreme care must be exercised
but excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories. Add 0.4% (4/10%) for each additional story over 30. when using square foot elevator costs. Small commercial buildings may have only one elevator
and/or handicap lift regardless of size, where a normal range or area served is not feasible for
CANOPIES low- to mid-rise applications. Costs should be added as a lump sum from Page 39.
Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final base cost per
square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 43, or
BALCONIES
SPRINKLERS Exterior balconies generally cost 1/5 to 1/3 of the final base cost per square foot of the building,
Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39. or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs or from Unit-in-Place costs.

May 2010
DEPARTMENT STORES (318)

Excellent Stone, face brick, best metal and Best plaster, vinyl and ornamental *High luminosity, many good Hot and chilled $1,934.51 $14.98 $179.72
glass, fine display front finishes, terrazzo, carpet outlets, tiled restrooms water (zoned)
A Good Brick, concrete, or metal and

glass, good display front
Plaster, acoustic plaster or tile
ceiling, carpet and vinyl floors
*Good lighting and outlets, tiled
restrooms
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 1,562.61 12.10 145.17
Average Brick, concrete or metal and glass, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, *Adequate store lighting and Warm and cool 1,206.97 9.34 112.13
shallow displays rubber or vinyl tile, some carpet restrooms air (zoned)
Excellent Stone, face brick, best metal and Best plaster, vinyl and ornamental *High luminosity, many good Hot and chilled 1,860.56 14.40 172.85
glass, fine display front finishes, terrazzo, carpet outlets, tiled restrooms water (zoned)
B Good Brick, concrete, or metal and

glass, good display front
Plaster, acoustic plaster or tile
ceiling, carpet and vinyl floors
*Good lighting and outlets, tiled
restrooms
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 1,501.26 11.62 139.47
Average Brick, concrete or metal and glass, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, *Adequate store lighting and Warm and cool 1,155.95 8.95 107.39
shallow displays rubber or vinyl tile, some carpet restrooms air (zoned)
Excellent Stone, face brick, metal or Plaster, acoustic plaster or tile, *High-intensity lighting, good Hot and chilled 1,621.60 12.55 150.65
concrete panels, good front carpet and vinyl floors quality plumbing water (zoned)
C Good Brick, concrete, metal panels,

good display front
Plaster, acoustic tile ceilings,
carpet and vinyl tile
*Good lighting and outlets, good
restrooms
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,232.48 9.54 114.50
Average Brick, stucco on block, concrete Drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, *Adequate lighting and restrooms, Warm and cool 981.68 7.60 91.20
panels, adequate displays some carpet, vinyl or ceramic competitive fixtures air (zoned)
*ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevators and/or CLASSES A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. CLASS C Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
escalators. If the subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs. Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . $88.44 $8.22 Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.05 $6.14
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66.61 6.19 Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.82 4.63
Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.94 4.73 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.94 3.43
MALL ANCHOR (DEPARTMENT/BIG BOX) STORES (700)
Good Brick, concrete or metal and glass, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, *Good display lighting and Warm and cool $1,190.28 $9.22 $110.58
adequate entry displays rubber or vinyl, some wood or carpet restrooms air (zoned)
A-B Average Brick, concrete or face block, some

entry display and mall front trim only
Drywall, some covering, acoustic tile,
some carpet, vinyl, wood or ceramic
*Adequate lighting, outlets and
plumbing fixtures
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 966.61 7.48 89.80
Low cost Brick, concrete, EIFS or block, little Painted, some drywall, acoustic and *Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 762.20 5.90 70.81
trim, plain entries, no displays VCT, typical big box or jr. dept. store
Good Brick, stucco on block, concrete Drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, *Good display lighting and Warm and cool 985.87 7.63 91.59
panels, adequate entry displays some carpet, vinyl, wood or ceramic restrooms air (zoned)
C Average Brick, concrete or face block, some

entry display and mall front trim only
Drywall, some coverings, acoustic
tile, some carpet or vinyl
plumbing fixtures
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 793.74 6.15 73.74
Low cost Tilt-up, concrete or block, some Painted, some drywall, acoustic and *Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 616.45 4.77 57.27
EIFS trim, plain entries, no displays VCT, typical big box or jr. dept. store
Good Brick veneer, EIFS or best siding, Drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, *Good display lighting and Warm and cool 924.09 7.15 85.85
adequate entry displays some carpet, vinyl, wood or ceramic restrooms air (zoned)
D Average Good siding, masonry trim, some

entry displays and mall front trim only
Drywall, some coverings, acoustic
tile, some carpet or vinyl
plumbing fixtures
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 738.95 5.72 68.65
Low cost Stucco, EIFS or siding, very plain, Painted, some drywall, acoustic and *Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 568.45 4.40 52.81
plain entries, no displays VCT, typical big box or jr. dept. store
S Low cost Metal panels, little trim, plain

entries, no displays
Painted, some drywall, acoustic and
VCT, typical big box or jr. dept. store *Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 567.69 4.40 52.74
NOTES: The best anchor stores approach the good or better department stores in cost, with many departments, best lighting, elevators and escalators, and fine detail. If the design and amenities appear
closer to department finish than to anchor, the department store costs should be used.
*ELEVATORS – Base costs which include elevators and/or escalators are marked with an
asterisk (*). If the subject anchor store does not have elevators, deduct the following from the
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs for the buildings which are so marked.
base costs, including basements but excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories. Add 0.4% (4/10%)
for each additional story over 30. CLASSES A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. CLASSES C, D and S Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.05 $4.65 Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.60 $3.40
BASEMENTS – Costs should be added from Page 30. Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.21 3.55 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 2.60
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39. Low Cost . . . . . . . . . . . 29.11 2.70 Low Cost . . . . . . . . . . . 21.83 2.03

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DISCOUNT STORES (319)

A-B Average Tilt-up panels, brick, good front,
some ornamentation
Acoustic tile, vinyl tile, some built-
ins and extras
Adequate lighting, outlets, and
plumbing Package A.C. $757.14 $5.86 $70.34
Good Brick, good tilt-up, steel columns, Plaster, good offices, acoustic tile, Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool 755.85 5.85 70.22
wide spans rubber or vinyl composition restrooms air (zoned)
C Average Brick or block, tilt-up, wood or

steel columns and trusses
Drywall, small office area, acoustic
tile, vinyl composition
Adequate lighting and restrooms,
competitive fixtures Package A.C. 598.69 4.64 55.62
Low cost Minimum block or tilt-up, pipe or Painted exterior walls, minimum Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 460.27 3.56 42.76
wood columns finish and office
Brick or stone veneer, wood or Plaster or drywall, good offices, Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool
Good steel columns and trusses restrooms air (zoned) 706.33 5.47 65.62
good acoustic tile, vinyl or rubber
D Average Good stucco or siding on wood

frame or heavy studs
Drywall, small office area, acoustic
tile, vinyl composition Adequate lighting and restrooms Package A.C. 550.69 4.26 51.16
Stucco or siding on studs, small Drywall, few partitions, minimum
Low cost front Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 415.06 3.21 38.56
finish and office
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, lined,

small front
Drywall, few partitions, minimum
finish and office
Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 367.27 2.84 34.12
Good Good sandwich panels, frame, Drywall, good offices, acoustic tile, Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool 718.39 5.56 66.74
some ornamentation rubber or vinyl composition restrooms air (zoned)
S Average Sandwich panels, plain front Few partitions, small office area,
acoustic tile and vinyl composition Adequate lighting and restrooms Package A.C. 549.18 4.25 51.02
Steel panels, partly finished on Drywall, few partitions, minimum
Low cost interior, small front Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 405.48 3.14 37.67
finish and office
WAREHOUSE DISCOUNT STORES (458)

Good Brick, block, tilt-up, open frame, Plaster or drywall, partitioned offices, Fluorescent lighting, adequate Package A.C. $613.01 $4.75 $56.95
plain front good finished ceilings, vinyl floor outlets and restrooms, good extras
C Average Average block or tilt-up, open pipe

or wood columns, some trim
Painted walls, some partitions, office
area, vinyl composition and acoustic
Adequate lighting, restrooms,
small snack bar or deli/fast food Forced air 465.76 3.61 43.27
Low cost Cheap block or tilt-up, light Unfinished, shell type, few Minimum code throughout Space heaters 354.24 2.74 32.91
panelized roof, no glass storefront partitions, concrete floor
Good Stucco or siding, open frame, plain Plaster or drywall, partitioned offices, Fluorescent lighting, adequate Package A.C. 557.14 4.31 51.76
front good finished ceilings, vinyl floor outlets and restrooms, good extras
D Average Stucco or siding, open frame,

small front, some trim
Low cost Siding on box frame or studs, very Unfinished, shell type, few Minimum code throughout Space heaters 314.95 2.44 29.26
plain, no glass except entry door partitions, concrete floor
DPOLE Low cost Metal panels on light pole-frame,

very plain, no glass storefront
Unfinished, shell type, few
partitions, concrete floor Minimum code throughout Space heaters 296.12 2.29 27.51
Good Steel frame, sandwich panels, Plaster or drywall, partitioned offices, Fluorescent lighting, adequate Package A.C. 556.28 4.31 51.68
plain front good finished ceilings, vinyl floor outlets and restrooms, good extras
S Average Pre-engineered frame and siding,

small front, some trim
Low cost Single wall on light frame, very Unfinished, shell type, few Minimum code throughout Space heaters 334.65 2.59 31.09
plain, no glass except entry door partitions, concrete floor
NOTES: Lumberyard storage buildings and other miscellaneous shelters can be found in Section 17. For parking structures, see Section 14. For surface parking lots, see Section 66.
Nursery netted shade canopies cost $5.05 to $7.60 per square foot ($54.36 to $81.81 per square meter).
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS SPRINKLERS ELEVATORS

Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs, excluding mezzanines. Add for sprinkler systems from Page 39. Add for elevators from Page 39.

May 2010
WAREHOUSE SHOWROOM STORES (534)

Good Brick, block, tilt-up, open frame, Plaster or drywall, partitioned offices, Good display and office lighting, Package A.C. $654.02 $5.06 $60.76
small front, some trim finished showroom ceilings and floors adequate restrooms

or wood columns
area, vinyl composition, sales cubicles
Display, warehouse and office
lighting, small restrooms Forced air 503.97 3.90 46.82
Low cost Cheap block or tilt-up, light Unfinished, shell type, few partitions, Adequate lighting, minimum Space heaters 389.44 3.02 36.18
panelized roof concrete floor, little display finish plumbing
Good Stucco or siding, open frame, Plaster or drywall, partitioned offices, Good display and office lighting, Package A.C. 598.59 4.63 55.61

plain front
Low cost Siding on box frame or studs, Unfinished, shell type, few partitions, Adequate lighting, minimum Space heaters 348.97 2.70 32.42
very plain concrete floor, little display finish plumbing
DPOLE Low cost Metal panels on light pole frame,

very plain, some lining
Unfinished, shell type, few partitions,
concrete floor, little display finish
plumbing Space heaters 331.75 2.57 30.82
Good Steel frame, sandwich panels, Plaster or drywall, partitioned offices, Good display and office lighting, Package A.C. 604.40 4.68 56.15

plain front
Low cost Single wall on light frame, very Unfinished, shell type, few partitions, Adequate lighting, minimum Space heaters 368.77 2.86 34.26
plain, some lining concrete floor, little display finish plumbing
WAREHOUSE FOOD STORES (533)

Good Brick, block, tilt-up, open frame, Plaster or drywall, partitioned offices, Good lighting, plumbing for frozen Package A.C. $790.94 $6.12 $73.48
plain front finished ceilings, vinyl composition food, snack bar, etc.

or wood columns
Painted walls, some partitions,
office area, some vinyl composition
few extra services Forced air 615.38 4.76 57.17
Low cost Cheap block or tilt-up, light Unfinished, shell type, few Minimum food store lighting and Space heaters 479.86 3.72 44.58
panelized roof partitions, sealed concrete floor plumbing, small restrooms
Good Stucco or siding, open frame, Plaster or drywall, partitioned offices, Good lighting, plumbing for frozen Package A.C. 727.00 5.63 67.54

small front
Low cost Siding on box frame or studs, Unfinished, shell type, few Minimum food store lighting and Space heaters 435.83 3.37 40.49
very plain partitions, sealed concrete floor plumbing, small restrooms
DPOLE Low cost Metal panels on light pole frame,

very plain
Unfinished, shell type, few
partitions, sealed concrete floor
Minimum food store lighting and
plumbing, small restrooms Space heaters 392.99 3.04 36.51
Good Steel frame, sandwich panels, Plaster or drywall, partitioned offices, Good lighting, plumbing for frozen Package A.C. 732.81 5.67 68.08

small front
Low cost Single wall on light frame, very Unfinished, shell type, few Minimum food store lighting and Space heaters 424.53 3.29 39.44
plain partitions, sealed concrete floor plumbing, small restrooms
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS CANOPIES

Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs of the building, Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final base cost per
including basements but excluding mezzanines. square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 43, or
SPRINKLER SURFACE PARKING LOTS
Add for sprinkler systems from Page 39. See Section 66.

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MEGA WAREHOUSE STORES (720)

Decorative block, tilt-up, open Painted walls, partitioned departments, Good fluorescent lighting, outlets $563.60 $4.36 $52.36
Good frame, small front, some trim partial finished ceilings, vinyl floors and restrooms, good extras Package A.C.
C Average Open steel or wood frame, block

or tilt-up, good roof, web joists
Painted walls, some partitions, offices,
some vinyl composition and acoustic
Adequate lighting, restrooms, small
snack bar or deli/fast food outlet Forced air 430.99 3.34 40.04
Large tilt-up, light panelized const., Painted walls or unfinished, small Adequate lighting and plumbing 330.13 2.56 30.67
Low Cost built-up roof, exposed insulation offices, hardened slab throughout fixtures, food services, snack bar Space heaters
Good steel frame, siding and Painted walls, some partitions, offices, Adequate lighting, restrooms small 397.08 3.07 36.89
Average snack bar or deli/fast food outlet Forced air
S Low Cost
fenestration, bar or web joints
Rigid steel frame, good metal
some vinyl composition and acoustic
Unfinished, small offices, hardened Adequate lighting and plumbing
Space heaters 311.08 2.41 28.90
siding and roof, exposed insulation slab throughout, retail, auto, foods fixtures, food services, snack bar
RETAIL BASEMENTS AND MEZZANINES

Display Store finish, acoustic tile, vinyl Average store lighting and Warm and cool
basement Plaster interior composition or rubber tile air (zoned) $894.92 $6.93 $83.14
plumbing
Storage Painted interior Painted floor and ceiling Exposed lighting, restrooms Space heaters 487.50 3.77 45.29
basement
Parking Unfinished interior Unfinished (service booth) Exposed lighting, drains Ventilation 523.35 4.05 48.62
A-B basement
Display (in store cost) Store finish, acoustic tile, carpet, Average store lighting and
(in store cost) 477.71 ----- 44.38
mezzanine vinyl composition plumbing
Office Office finish, drywall or plaster, Average office lighting and
mezzanine (in store cost) vinyl composition (in store cost) 648.42 ----- 60.24
plumbing
Storage (in store cost) Painted soffit, unfinished floor Minimum, exposed lighting (in store cost) 265.22 24.64
mezzanine -----
Display Store finish, acoustic tile, vinyl Average store lighting and
basement
[Plastered interior
composition tile Forced air 561.23 4.35 52.14
plumbing
Storage [Painted interior Painted ceiling and floors, few Exposed lighting, few outlets, Space heaters 306.56 2.37 28.48
basement partitions drains
Parking [Unfinished interior Finished ceiling, concrete floor Exposed lighting, few outlets, Ventilation 344.13 2.66 31.97
CDS basement
Display (in store cost)
with hardener
Plaster or drywall soffit, carpet and
drains
Average store lighting and
(in store cost) 327.87 ----- 30.46
mezzanine vinyl composition plumbing
Office Plaster or drywall soffit, office Average office lighting and
mezzanine (in store cost) partitions and finish (in store cost) 439.28 ----- 40.81
plumbing
Storage (in store cost) Drywall soffit, wood floor, light Minimum lighting, no plumbing (in store cost) 194.94 18.11
mezzanine storage -----
YARD IMPROVEMENTS
Paving per square foot, asphalt, employee parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.05 – $1.20 Fencing, per linear foot, security chain link (for micro-mesh, add 50% to 100%) . $ 16.90 –$ 22.05
asphalt, medium duty trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 – 2.10 Concrete screen walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133.75 – 155.25
concrete, heavy duty truck trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 – 4.00 For retail parking lots, landscaping, lighting, rail spurs, storms water management, see
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS Section 66.
Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs of the building, DOCKS
including basements but excluding mezzanines. Truck loading wells, cost per truck stall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,825 –$ 8,250
MEZZANINES Forklift ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,375 – 10,450
For dock-height floors and exterior loading docks, see Section 14 Page 27.
Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with mezzanine costs.
CANOPIES
[For fire-resistant Type-I basements with concrete slab separation under Class C, D or S units, Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final base cost per
add $5.15 per square foot ($55.43 per square meter). Where utilized as courtyard deck on square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 43, or
topside, add $10.90 per square foot ($117.60 per square meter). from Unit-in-Place Costs.
Basement and mezzanine stops are not included; add costs from Page 39. Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39.

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SHOPPING CENTERS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OCCUPANCIES
Shopping centers are buildings designed for a group of commercial enterprises developed as a Neighborhood centers are typically rows of open stores comprising single lines of glazed
unit. Complete centers are broken down into three sections, which are computed individually. storefronts with individual service entrances to the rear. These are normally small one-story
These are: projects with or without a major anchor. Typical anchors, which are priced separately, include
major Supermarkets (Market or Discount Food stores), large Drug or Warehouse Discount stores
or Bank buildings. For light-industrial type facilities with mixed sales/display, assembly and
1) the principal or major tenant buildings, generally referred to as anchors or magnets, storage, see the Industrial Flex occupancy found in Section 14.
Mixed retail centers with residential units are generally two- to three-story buildings with retail
2) the general satellite or strip stores, designed as the shopping center buildings, and use on the first level and one or more residential units on the upper levels.
3) the mall or pedestrian concourse area. Mixed retail centers with office units are generally two- to three-story buildings with retail use
on the first level and one or more office units on the upper levels.
ANCHORS
Community centers are an intermediate group or cluster of stores, also called plazas or villages.
The anchors are computed by their individual occupancy costs, whether Department, Anchor They are generally much larger projects than the neighborhood centers, better designed, and
Department, Discount, Retail (junior department), Restaurant or Market, etc., as described on typically support a major anchor, but not always. Some better specialty or boutique centers may
Page 1. Major recreational occupancies such as Theaters, and Skating or Bowling facilities can be not have a large major anchor store at all. They may emphasize a particular market, such as an
found in Section 16. Commercial Offices, Banks and Medical facilities are found in Section 15. off-price, discount or big box center, or have a strong architectural theme for a group or village of
specialty stores. Both one- and two-story buildings are included in the averages. Typical anchors
will include secondary or junior department or specialty Retail/Discount stores, major Restaurant
SHOPPING CENTER BUILDINGS buildings, etc.
The shopping center costs are for the strip buildings only and include all necessary plumbing and
electrical connections to provide for the operation of the satellites, including service areas. The Regional centers contain a large number of satellite stores in strips with one or more major or
mix of general occupancies found within a center and their display or decorative fronts will junior Department or Anchor Department store buildings as anchors. One-, two- and three-story
normally be commensurate with the quality and type of anchors they support. Typical tenant mix structures are included in the averages. Costs include all support and service areas and facilities
is listed under Miscellaneous Information on Page 32. Trade fixtures and equipment pertinent to for the strip, but not the major anchor buildings, which are priced separately.
individual tenants are not included in the costs as described on Page 1 of this and other
appropriate Calculator sections. Typical canopy/mansard overhang or ornamentation Discount or off-price centers are regional centers, generally with a greater mix of large or big-
commensurate with the quality and type of center is included. box retail outlets, with minimum finishes, and may or may not have major anchor stores.
MALL CONCOURSE Enclosed malls are completely enclosed, climatized pedestrian concourses in which the
enclosing walls are part of the shopping center buildings. One-, two- and three-level malls are
The mall costs are for the public pedestrian concourse areas only, exclusive of open well areas, included in the averages. Costs include floor, ceiling, roof and entryway finishes generally
and include stairs and ramps as necessary. This may consist of a single access way or it may commensurate with the quality of the anchor buildings or, in the case of discount centers, possibly
include a number of subsidiary approach routes connecting to the main shopping corridor. Costs exceeding the quality of the outlets as the focal point of the complex.
will include typical paving, lighting and permanent focal elements such as built-in seating,
planters, center court wells, stages and fountains commensurate with the quality of the center
buildings. All kiosks, landscaping, skating rinks and monumental sculpture and other individual Covered malls are covered but open-to-the-air pedestrian concourses. Costs include floor and
roof finishes and supports commensurate with the quality of the center buildings. Apply costs to
works of art are not included. covered areas only.
MIXED CENTERS Open mall costs are for an open-air pedestrian concourse, generally referred to as an arcade
The shopping center costs in this section are divided into three major classifications of centers. or courtyard.
In each, there can be variations, combinations and sub classes. Many centers can be mixed by
type, quality or class of construction. A hybrid center may combine the elements of a regional Basement costs include both finish compatible with the type of basement, and service tunnels,
center with an enclosed mall and a community center cluster with an open-air mall, and include stairs and ramps as necessary. They must be refined for size, shape and height. Add elevator
major anchors that are both attached and detached from the center complex. stops from the refinement page.

©2010 by MARSHALL & SWIFT, L.P. All rights reserved. 5/2010
SECTION 13 PAGE 32

SHOPPING CENTERS
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION AVERAGE TENANT COMPOSITION AND BUILDOUT (CONT.)
The shopping center building costs found in this section represent group averages of a typical (Costs per Square Foot)
mix of tenants as listed below, excluding major anchor occupancies. Since each center will have
its own mixture of building uses, for greater accuracy, it is recommended that they be priced by NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS
breaking the center down into its various components, where the complete center will be the sum
of the prorated cost of each individual occupancy type as found in this and other appropriate CLASSIFICATION MIX LOW RANGE AVG. RANGE GOOD RANGE
Calculator sections.
Retail 25% $24 – $32 $32 – $37 $37 – $ 42
Discount 15% 8 – 14 23 – 28 27 – 35
An alternative method is also provided on Pages 37 and 38, by which the center shell and interior Food 17% 32 – 38 33 – 39 38 – 44
finishes can be priced individually. Also listed below alongside the typical tenant mix are average Food service 13% 44 – 61 67 – 81 86 – 101
buildout cost ranges by center type. Commercial 11% 20 – 24 25 – 28 27 – 30
Personal services 14% 27 – 41 38 – 47 44 – 55
CLASSIFICATION KEY Recreational 3% 39 – 48 48 – 58 56 – 68
Retail – All general retail and specialty occupancies. Miscellaneous 2% 7 – 13 19 – 24 23 – 28
Discount – Discount, including large drug, furniture, hardware, garden, etc. Total (weighted cost range) 100% $25.65 – $34.45 $35.60 – $42.45 $42.10 – $50.10
Food – Market, i.e., convenience/specialty foods, delicatessen, bakery, florist, etc.
Food service – Restaurant, lounge, cafeteria, fast food outlets, etc.
Commercial – Office, financial, medical, post office, etc. AVERAGE TENANT COMPOSITION BY SIZE
Personal services – Laundry, barber, beauty, health club, repair shops, etc.
Recreational – Theater, skating, bowling, clubhouse, day care, etc. REGIONAL CENTERS
Miscellaneous – Storage and center service areas (office, security, etc.) including nonpublic
access ways and restrooms. SIZE CATEGORY TYPICAL AREA PERCENTAGE RANGE
Square Feet* Square Feet (without service area)
AVERAGE TENANT COMPOSITION AND BUILDOUT
A. Under 1,000 550 – 750 3% – 9%
(Costs per Square Foot) B. 1,000 – 2,000 1,200 – 1,450 13% – 17%
C. 2,000 – 10,000 3,500 – 4,500 50% – 70%
REGIONAL CENTERS D. Over 10,000 14,000 – 16,000 14% – 20%
*To convert square feet to square meters, multiply by .0929.
CLASSIFICATION MIX AVG. RANGE GOOD RANGE EXCL. RANGE
Retail 47% $ 39 – $ 55 $ 56 – $ 71 $ 79 – $104 CATEGORY LOW COST AVERAGE GOOD HIGH COST
Discount 19% 35 – 44 48 – 57 58 – 68 A. Under 1,000 $76 $120 $185 $292
Food 8% 48 – 65 66 – 80 80 – 94 B. 1,000 – 2,000 47 65 90 124
Food service 8% 123 – 164 151 – 213 227 – 292 C. 2,000 – 10,000 39 51 65 86
Commercial 4% 25 – 33 34 – 48 49 – 62 D. Over 10,000 35 43 52 65
Personal services 3% 74 – 87 87 – 101 105 – 119 Service areas 24 29 37 47
Recreational 4% 76 – 109 95 – 124 117 – 133 *To convert square foot costs to square meter costs, multiply by 10.764.
Miscellaneous 7% 24 – 32 32 – 38 37 – 47
Total (weighted cost range) 100% $46.85 – $62.80 $62.70 – $80.20 $84.90 – $107.35
EXAMPLE
COMMUNITY CENTERS (Good-quality Regional Center)
Retail 44% $33 – $39 $ 39 – $ 48 $ 44 – $ 52
Discount 17% 24 – 32 32 – 41 39 – 43 SIZE CATEGORY AREA COST EXTENSION
Food 9% 34 – 41 43 – 55 52 – 66 A. Under 1,000 6% @ $185* = $11.10
Food service 9% 71 – 86 103 – 136 129 – 166 B. 1,000 – 2,000 15% 90 13.50
Commercial 7% 27 – 29 28 – 32 29 – 34 C. 2,000 – 10,000 55% 65 35.56
Personal services 7% 44 – 53 47 – 63 75 – 87 D. Over 10,000 17% 52 8.84
Recreational 5% 51 – 66 57 – 72 87 – 105 Service areas 7% 37 2.57
Miscellaneous 2% 22 – 27 23 – 32 27 – 32 TOTAL 100% $71.57
Total (weighted cost range) 100% $36.00 – $43.70 $44.35 – $56.10 $54.70 – $65.50 (*30%@$292 + 20%@$185 + 50%@$120)

May 2010
NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTERS (412)

EXTERIOR WALLS LIGHTING, PLUMBING COST
CLASS TYPE AND FRONTS INTERIOR FINISH AND MECHANICAL HEAT Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Good Stucco or brick on block, light frame, Drywall, some paneling, good VCT Good lighting and outlets per Package A.C. $972.31 $7.53 $90.33
good roof, mansard and storefronts and acoustic tile, carpet unit, small restrooms
C Average Good block, tilt-up, bearing or light

frame, plain fronts, some trim
Drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, some
carpet and masonry partitions
Adequate lighting and outlets
per unit, small restrooms Package A.C. 808.70 6.26 75.13
Low-cost fronts, block, tilt-up panels, Painted walls, drywall or acoustic Minimum lighting, outlets and
Low cost bearing walls tile, asphalt tile, few partitions Forced air 639.92 4.95 59.45
plumbing per unit
CMILL Average Mill-type construction, heavy brick

walls, trusses, good wood sash
Plaster, VCT, wood, some carpet,
wainscot and trim
per unit, small restrooms Hot water 922.69 7.14 85.72
Good Stucco or brick veneer, light frame, Drywall, some paneling, good VCT Good lighting and outlets per Package A.C. 908.80 7.04 84.43
good roof, mansard and storefronts and acoustic tile, carpet unit, small restrooms
D Average Pipe columns, web or bar joists,

stucco or siding, plain fronts
Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl
composition, some carpet and trim
per unit, small restrooms Package A.C. 751.97 5.82 69.86
Low-cost wood or stucco, very plain, Low-cost acoustic tile, asphalt tile, Minimum lighting, outlets and
Low cost small fronts few partitions Forced air 589.65 4.57 54.78
plumbing per unit
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, finished

interior, small fronts
Drywall, low-cost tile, few
partitions
plumbing per unit
Forced air 547.03 4.24 50.82
Average Good metal panels, some trim, plain Acoustic tile, vinyl composition, Adequate lighting and outlets Package A.C. 750.25 5.81 69.70
S Low cost
fronts
Metal siding, finished interior,
some carpet and interior trim
Drywall, low-cost tile, few
per unit, small restrooms
Forced air 589.11 4.56 54.73
small fronts partitions plumbing per unit
MIXED RETAIL CENTERS WITH RESIDENTIAL UNITS (459)

Good Face brick, best block, some Above-average retail finishes, good Good lighting and outlets, Package A.C. $1,005.14 $7.78 $93.38
mansard trim, good display fronts residential units above standard fixtures per unit
C Average Brick or block, bearing or light

frame, plain storefronts
Average retail mix and finishes, few
extras, standard residential above
per unit Package A.C. 801.06 6.20 74.42
Low cost Brick or block, bearing walls, very Low-cost general retail and basic Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 606.77 4.70 56.37
plain fronts, simple design residential above, no extras per code

per unit, tiled baths Hot water 936.68 7.25 87.02
Good Best siding, EIFS, masonry veneer, Above-average retail finishes, good Good lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 939.27 7.27 87.26
good trim and display fronts residential units above standard fixtures per unit
D Average Stucco, siding, plain storefronts,

Low cost Low-cost wood or stucco, very Low-cost general retail and basic Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 559.08 4.33 51.94
plain, small fronts, simple design residential above, no extras per code
NOTES: Add for fireplaces and appliances from Section 12. For unfinished storage floors or walk around attics, decrease costs by 40% to 60%.
PERIMETER EXTERIOR BALCONIES

Use total length of all exterior walls of entire attached center as the perimeter in the Floor Balconies generally cost 1/4 to 1/2 of the final base cost per square foot of the building, or they
Area/Perimeter table. may be computed from Section 43, or from the Unit-in-Place Costs.
Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs of the building, SPRINKLERS
including basements but excluding mezzanines. Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39.
BASEMENT STORES
Use 80% of comparable aboveground center cost.
ROOFTOP PARKING
ELEVATORS Load-bearing roof, add $5.20 per square foot ($55.97 per square meter). For access ramps, add
Add for elevators from Page 39. $18.75 – $32.50 per square foot ($201.83 – $349.83 per square meter).

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MIXED RETAIL CENTERS WITH OFFICE UNITS (597)

Good Face brick, best block, some Above-average retail finishes, Good lighting and outlets, Package A.C. $997.93 $7.73 $92.71
mansard trim, good display fronts good office units above standard fixtures per unit
C Average Brick or block, bearing or light

frame, plain storefronts
Average retail mix and finishes,
few extras, standard offices above
Adequate lighting, some plumbing
Low cost Brick or block, bearing walls, very Low-cost general retail and basic Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 641.21 4.96 59.57
plain fronts, simple design offices above, no extras per code

per unit Hot water 945.62 7.32 87.85
Good Best siding, EIFS, masonry veneer, Above-average retail finishes, Good lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 932.16 7.22 86.60
good trim and display fronts good office units above standard fixtures per unit
D Average Stucco, siding, plain storefronts,

Low cost Low-cost wood or stucco, very Low-cost general retail and basic Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 590.94 4.58 54.90
plain, small fronts, simple design offices above, no extras per code
COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTERS (413)

Excellent Stone, face brick, fine ornamentation Best plaster, ornamental ceilings, Special lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool $1,319.45 $10.22 $122.58
and displays paneling, ceramic, hardwood, carpet plumbing air (zoned)
Good Face brick, best block/mansard Plaster and paneling, ornamental Extensive lighting and outlets, Warm and cool 1,080.92 8.37 100.42
C Average
ornamentation, good displays
Brick, block, stucco, best tilt-up, EIFS,
finishes, carpet, plain terrazzo
Drywall or plaster, good tile ceilings,
good plumbing
air (zoned)
Package A.C. 861.55 6.67 80.04
bearing or frame, adequate displays vinyl composition and carpet standard fixtures
Low cost Adequate fronts, block, tilt-up panels, Painted walls and roof deck, some Adequate lighting and outlets per Package A.C. 707.30 5.48 65.71
big-box center acoustic, VCT, stained concrete unit, small restrooms
Excellent Best masonry veneer, fine Best plaster, ornamental ceilings, Special lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool 1,238.83 9.59 115.09
ornamentation and displays paneling, ceramic, hardwood, carpet plumbing air (zoned)
D Good Masonry veneer, EIFS, staggered set-

backs, good fronts, mansard fascia
Plaster and paneling, ornamental
finishes, carpet, plain terrazzo
Extensive lighting and outlets,
good plumbing
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,010.95 7.83 93.92
Average Good stucco or siding, masonry trim, Drywall or plaster, good tile ceilings, Good lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 801.38 6.20 74.45
adequate front facade vinyl composition and carpet standard fixtures
S Average Sandwich panels, adequate display

fronts, ornamentation
some carpet and interior trim
standard fixtures Package A.C. 801.49 6.21 74.46
NOTES: Mezzanine and basement costs are listed on Page 36. For unfinished storage floors or walk around attics, decrease costs by 40% to 60%.
PERIMETER EXTERIOR BALCONIES

Use total length of all exterior walls of entire attached center as the perimeter in the Floor Balconies generally cost 1/4 to 1/2 of the final base cost per square foot of the building, or they
Area/Perimeter table.
may be computed from Section 43, or from the Unit-in-Place Costs.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS CLOCK TOWERS
Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs of the building, Unfinished attached tower structures cost $5.05 to $4.00 per cubic foot of tower structure. When
including basements but excluding mezzanines.
finished as an integral part of the building, include with the floor area of the store and only apply
the tower cost to the unfinished portion above the roofline.
BASEMENT STORES
Use 80% of comparable aboveground center cost. Small self-supporting exterior towers cost $6.75 to $15.75 per cubic foot of tower structure; large
masonry campaniles run $35.75 to $58.50 per cubic foot, or either may be computed from the
SPRINKLERS Segregated costs. For weather vanes, cupola clocks, see Section 57; bells, see Section 65.
Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39.
ROOFTOP PARKING
ELEVATORS Load-bearing roof, add $5.25 per square foot ($56.51 per square meter). For access ramps, add
Add for elevators and handicapped lifts from Page 39. $18.75 – $32.50 per square foot ($201.83 – $349.83 per square meter).

May 2010
REGIONAL DISCOUNT SHOPPING CENTERS (513)

Good Brick veneer, EIFS, light open frame, Drywall, some acoustic, ornamental Good lighting and fixtures, Warm and cool $1,069.51 $8.28 $99.36
A-B Average
staggered setbacks, some ornament.
Steel studs, stucco, EIFS, some
ceilings, VCT, carpet, decorative conc.
Painted walls, some ceiling ornament,
adequate service facilities
air (zoned)
Package A.C. 882.65 6.83 82.00
exposed roof deck, adequate fronts some carpet, VCT, stained concrete restrooms and service facilities
Excellent Face block, brick, staggered Drywall, some acoustic, ornamental Good lighting and fixtures, Warm and cool 1,004.82 7.78 93.35
setbacks, some ornamentation ceilings, VCT, carpet, decorative conc. adequate service facilities air (zoned)
C Good Steel frame, best tilt-up block, EIFS,

stucco, some exposed deck
Drywall, some acoustic, standard
carpet, VCT, concrete
restrooms and service facilities Package A.C. 825.60 6.39 76.70
Average Tilt-up, block, web or bar joists, Painted interior, some ceiling and Adequate lighting, minimum Package A.C. 699.34 5.41 64.97
exposed deck, adequate fronts finished floors, stained concrete service facilities and plumbing
Good Steel or Glulam frame, stucco or Drywall, some acoustic, standard Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 761.45 5.90 70.74
D Average
brick veneer, some exp. roof deck
Stucco or siding, open frame,
carpet, VCT, concrete
Painted interior, some ceiling and
restrooms and service facilities
Adequate lighting, minimum Package A.C. 642.07 4.97 59.65
exposed deck, adequate fronts finished floors, stained concrete service facilities, plumbing
S Average Steel panels, exposed frame,

adequate fronts
Painted interior, some finished
ceiling and floors, stained concrete
service facilities, plumbing Package A.C. 647.13 5.01 60.12
REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTERS (414)

Excellent Stone, face brick, best metal and Best plaster and drywall, ornamental *Special lighting, many good Hot and chilled $1,781.87 $13.80 $165.54
A-B Good
glass, staggered display fronts
Brick, concrete, or metal and glass,
ceilings, paneling, carpet, hardwood
Good partitions, acoustic ceilings,
outlets, plumbing and restrooms
*Good lighting and outlets,
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,456.05 11.27 135.27
good displays terrazzo, carpet, vinyl tile adequate employees’ restrooms air (zoned)
Excellent Face brick, stone, staggered Plaster/drywall, ornamental ceilings, *Special lighting and outlets, Hot and chilled 1,518.05 11.75 141.03
setbacks, fine display fronts paneling, ceramic, carpet, hardwood good plumbing and restrooms water (zoned)
C Good Steel frame, brick, best block,

stucco, good displays
terrazzo, carpet, vinyl tile
adequate employees’ restrooms
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,205.57 9.33 112.00
Average Steel columns, web or bar joists, Acoustic ceilings, vinyl composition, *Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 975.33 7.55 90.61
brick, block, tilt-up, adequate fronts some carpet and masonry partitions minimum service facilities
Excellent Brick veneer, EIFS, staggered Plaster/drywall, ornamental ceilings, *Special lighting and outlets, Hot and chilled 1,416.43 10.97 131.59
setbacks, fine display fronts paneling, ceramic, carpet, hardwood good plumbing and restrooms water (zoned)
D Good Steel or Glulam frame, best stucco

or siding, good display fronts
adequate employees’ restrooms
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,119.13 8.66 103.97
Average Wood frame or steel columns, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl *Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 902.13 6.98 83.81
masonry trim, adequate fronts composition, some carpet and trim minimum service facilities
S Average Sandwich panels, metal and glass,

good ornamentation, displays
Good acoustic tile, vinyl composition,
some carpet and masonry partitions
minimum service facilities Package A.C. 916.45 7.10 85.14
BASEMENT STORES *ELEVATORS

Use 80% of comparable aboveground center cost. Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include service elevators. If no elevators are
found in the service area, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings so marked.
PERIMETER
Use total length of all exterior walls of entire attached center including anchors, or use the interior
mall concourse and exposed exterior center walls as the perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table. CLASSES Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
A and B
SPRINKLERS
Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39. Excellent . . . . . . $14.53 $1.35 Good . . . $12.38 $1.15 Average . ----- -----
EXTERIOR BALCONIES C, D and S

Balconies generally cost 1/4 to 1/2 of the final base cost per square foot of the building, or they
Excellent . . . . . . $11.84 $1.10 Good . . . $10.23 $.95 Average . $9.15 $.85
may be computed from Section 43 or the Unit-in-Place Costs.
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES
Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs up to 30 stories; over For open connecting walkways, see Section 66. For enclosed skyways and pedestrian tunnels,
30, add 0.4% (4/10%) for each additional story. see Section 15, Page 31.

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SHOPPING CENTER MALL CONCOURSES AND BASEMENTS

Excellent Fine fronts, metal and glass, Ornamental ceilings, best pavers, *Special lighting fixtures and Complete
enclosed mall usually part of a building terrazzo, ceramic tiled finishes effects, tiled restrooms $1,423.75 ------ $132.27
H.V.A.C.
Good Good entries, brick or concrete, Plaster or tiled ceiling, carpet, *Good lighting and outlets, public Complete
enclosed mall usually part of a building terrazzo, some ornamentation restrooms and fixtures 1,117.52 ------ 103.82
H.V.A.C.
A-B Average
enclosed mall
Built-up roof, skylights, adequate
entries and trim
Exposed deck, joists, carpet, vinyl,
pavers, plain seating and food court
standard fixtures, few outlets
Complete
H.V.A.C.
884.15 ------ 82.14
Low-cost Plain entry, exposed roof deck, Vinyl composition, stained concrete, Complete
enclosed mall little ornamentation little trim or carpet, few extras Adequate lighting and plumbing 615.81 ------ 57.21
H.V.A.C.
Storage Painted interior walls Painted floor and ceilings, adequate Exposed lighting, drains, few Space heaters 522.48 $4.05 48.54
basement partitioning, service tunnel outlets, restrooms
Excellent High-cost roof, large arched Best plaster, vaulted ceiling, pavers, *Special lighting fixtures, deluxe Complete
enclosed mall entries and domed skylights terrazzo, tiled seating, food cluster restrooms & fixtures, fountains 1,239.15 ------ 115.12
H.V.A.C.
Good Good parapets, skylights and Plaster or drywall, plain pavers or *Good indirect lighting, public Complete
enclosed mall storefront entryways terrazzo, center court wells restrooms, small fountains 932.49 ------ 86.63
H.V.A.C.
Average Light built-up roof, small skylights Exposed deck, joists, carpet, vinyl, *Adequate lighting & plumbing, Complete
enclosed mall and entries wood, plain seating and planters standard fixtures, few outlets 705.80 ------ 65.57
H.V.A.C.
Low-cost Vinyl composition, stained concrete, Complete
enclosed mall Plain entry, exposed roof deck no extras Minimum lighting and plumbing 455.32 ------ 42.30
H.V.A.C.
Excellent Completely roofed, comparable to Exposed deck, joists, carpet, vinyl, Adequate lighting & plumbing, None 543.69 ------ 50.51
covered mall average enclosed mall wood, plain seating and planters standard fixtures, few outlets
Good Substantial structure, good Pavers, terrazzo, best ornamental High-quality illumination and fixtures None 458.98 ------ 42.64
covered mall mansard, finished soffit concrete
CDS Avg. cov. mall

Low-cost
Metal or wood canopies, dec. sup.
Light trellises or awnings, plain
Terrazzo, decorative concrete
Patterned concrete, some plain
Good illumination and fixtures
Adequate illumination and fixtures
None
None
387.40
327.01
------
------
35.99
30.38
covered mall supports terrazzo or pavers
Excellent Themed pathways, courtyard, Heavily rock and water scaped, Best luminaries, good streams,
open mall varied elevations and finishes open pavilion, amphitheater waterfalls, ponds and fountains None 504.19 ------ 46.84
Very Good Best pavers, wood decks, varied High-cost seating and planters, High-quality luminaires, good None 344.45 ------ 32.00
open mall patterns and elevations good stage or display areas reflection ponds, fountains
Good Good pavers, decorative concrete Good planters, some seating and Good outdoor lighting and fixtures, None 235.19 ------ 21.85
open mall display areas small fountains
Average open Patterned concrete, some pavers Adequate raised planters, benches Adequate area lighting, fixtures None 160.71 ------ 14.93
Low-cost Concrete, some decorative finish Some low-cost planters, benches Minimum lighting and fixtures None 109.79 ------ 10.20
open mall and tree grates
Storage [Painted interior walls Painted ceiling and floors, adequate Exposed lighting, few outlets, drains, Space heaters 336.27 2.60 31.24
basement partitions, service tunnel restrooms
[For fire-resistant Type I basements, with concrete slab separation under Class C, D or S units, add $5.15 per square foot ($55.43 per square meter). Where utilized as courtyard deck on topside, add
$10.90 per square foot ($117.33 per square meter). For surface parking, pedestrian bridges, paving and landscaping, see Section 66; parking structures, Section 14; fabric roofs, Section 57.
MALL CONCOURSE HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING *ELEVATORS
Costs for enclosed mall mechanical items are listed separately from those for other buildings in Mall base costs which include elevators and/or escalators are marked with an asterisk (*). If the subject
this section because of special requirements. Costs listed below are averages. Moderate climate building has none, deduct the following from the base costs on this page which are so marked.
costs are included in the enclosed mall base costs above.
CLASSES Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
COMPLETE SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS A and B
H.V.A.C. Mild Moderate Extreme Mild ModerateExtreme
Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Excellent . . . . . $105.49 $9.80 Good . . . $99.03 $9.20 Average . . $94.19 $8.75
CLASSES A and B Excellent $120.56 $137.78 $157.69 $11.20 $12.80 $14.65 C, D and S
Good 112.48 128.63 147.47 10.45 11.95 13.70 Excellent . . . . . . $ 95.26 $8.85 Good . . . $90.42 $8.40 Average . . $84.50 $7.85
Average 104.41 120.56 137.24 9.70 11.20 12.75
Low cost 97.95 111.95 128.09 9.10 10.40 11.90 Basements. . . Add costs of additional stops and escalators from Page 39 or Section 58.
CLASSES C, D and S Excellent 101.72 116.79 132.94 9.45 10.85 12.35 MALLS
Good 74.27 88.26 106.03 6.90 8.20 9.85 Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with mall concourse costs.
Average 54.36 67.28 81.81 5.05 6.25 7.60
Low cost 39.83 51.13 66.20 3.70 4.75 6.15 SPRINKLERS
Heat and ventilation only 24.76 32.29 41.98 2.30 3.00 3.90 Sprinkler systems are not included. Cost should be added from Page 39.

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SHOPPING CENTERS
ALTERNATE METHOD
This method is presented as an alternative to the normal calculator method, which includes an average mix of retail tenant finishes commensurate with the occupancy type and quality level. Listed on
the following pages are interior retail finish costs based on actual retail space, which can be added to a basic center shell building (including service area, but not mall) cost. Costs do not include any
retail trade fixtures or equipment. The public pedestrian Mall concourse and Storage Basements are priced from Page 36 for a complete building cost. These costs are not intended for Anchors. See
Page 31 for shopping center definitions.
REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER SHELL BUILDINGS (462)

CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH AND MECHANICAL
[HEAT
Excellent Exterior stone, face brick, best Bare retail, typical center office finish, *Rough electrical and plumbing, None $737.76 $5.71 $68.54
A-B Good
metal and glass, no displays
Exterior brick, concrete or metal
service corridors, delivery court
Bare retail, typical center office finish,
service area finish, elevators
*Rough electrical and plumbing, None 676.19 5.24 62.82
and glass, no fronts service corridors, delivery court service area finish, elevators
Excellent Exterior face brick, stone, no retail Bare retail, typical center office finish, *Rough electrical and plumbing, None 504.62 3.91 46.88
storefronts service corridors, delivery court service area finish, elevators
C Good Steel frame, exterior brick, best

block, stucco finish, no fronts
Bare retail, typical center office finish,
*Rough electrical and plumbing,
service area finish, elevators None 446.17 3.45 41.45
Average Steel columns, web or bar joists, Bare retail space, plain center, *Rough electrical and plumbing, None 394.61 3.06 36.66
brick, block, tilt-up, no fronts service-delivery space finish service area finish, elevators
Good Steel or Glulam frame, best Bare retail, typical center office finish, *Rough electrical and plumbing, None 381.05 2.95 35.40
D Average
stucco, EIFS or siding, no fronts
Wood frame or steel columns,
Bare retail space, plain center,
service area finish, elevators
*Rough electrical and plumbing, None 337.34 2.61 31.34
stucco or siding, masonry trim service-delivery space finish service area finish, elevators
S Average Sandwich panels, metal and glass,

good trim, no fronts
Bare retail space, plain center,
service-delivery space finish
*Rough electrical and plumbing,
service area finish, elevators None 326.47 2.53 30.33
COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER SHELL BUILDINGS (461)

Excellent Stone, face brick, fine Bare retail, floor slab, some Rough retail electrical and None $684.16 $5.30 $63.56
ornamentation and display fronts service-storage area plumbing, some service fixtures
C Good Face brick, best block, mansard

ornamentation and display fronts
Bare retail, floor slab,
service-storage area
some Rough retail electrical and
plumbing, some service fixtures None 549.83 4.26 51.08
Average Brick, block, stucco, best tilt-up, Bare retail, floor slab, some bare Rough retail electrical and None 441.86 3.42 41.05
bearing or frame, adequate displays partitioning plumbing, some service outlets
Excellent Best masonry veneer, fine Bare retail, floor slab, some Rough retail electrical and None 620.98 4.81 57.69
ornamentation and display fronts service-storage area plumbing, some service fixtures
D Good Masonry veneer, staggered set-

backs, good fronts, mansard fascia
service-storage area
some Rough retail electrical and
plumbing, some service fixtures None 494.07 3.83 45.90
Average Good stucco or siding, masonry Bare retail, floor slab, some bare Rough retail electrical and None 393.10 3.04 36.52
trim, adequate front facade partitioning plumbing, some service outlets
S Average Good metal panels, adequate

display fronts, ornamentation
partitioning
some bare Rough retail electrical and
plumbing, some service outlets None 376.20 2.91 34.95
PERIMETER *ELEVATORS
Use total length of all exterior walls of entire attached center as the perimeter in the Floor Costs of buildings with service elevators are marked with an asterisk (*). If no elevators are found
Area/Perimeter table. in the service area, deduct the elevator costs from Page 35 for the buildings so marked.
SPRINKLERS
Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 39. EXTERIOR BALCONIES
Balconies generally cost 1/4 to 1/2 of the final base cost per square foot of the building, or they
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS may be computed from Section 43, or from the Unit-in-Place costs.
Add 0.5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs up to 30 stories; over
30 add 0.4% (4/10%) for each additional story. [HEAT
BASEMENT STORES Heating costs have been included in the total with the finished retail space. A prorated amount
Use 80% of comparable aboveground center costs. can be allocated back to the shell cost if needed, typically 30% to 50%.

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SHOPPING CENTERS
ALTERNATE METHOD
NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER SHELL BUILDINGS (460)
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH AND MECHANICAL
[HEAT
Good Stucco or brick on block, light frame, Bare retail space, floor slab, some Rough retail electrical and None $484.60 $3.75 $45.02
good roof, mansard and storefronts bare partitioning plumbing, some service outlets
Average Good block, tilt-up, bearing or light Bare retail space, floor slab, some Rough retail electrical and None 395.25 3.06 36.72
C Low cost
frame, plain fronts, some trim
Low-cost fronts, brick, block, tilt-up
bare partitioning
Bare retail space, floor slab, no
plumbing, some service outlets
Rough retail electrical and None 322.38 2.50 29.95
panels, bearing walls, small fronts service areas plumbing, few service outlets
Light block or tilt-up, built-up cover, Bare space, dirt floor, no interior Rough retail electrical and
Cheap demising walls plumbing, few service outlets None 238.10 1.84 22.12
minimal openings, no storefronts
Average Pipe columns, web or bar joists, Bare retail space, floor slab, some Rough retail electrical and None 349.72 2.71 32.49
stucco or siding, plain fronts bare partitioning plumbing, some service outlets
D Low cost Low-cost wood or stucco, very plain,

small fronts
service areas
Rough retail electrical and
plumbing, few service outlets None 281.26 2.18 26.13
Cheap Low-cost siding, no storefronts Bare space, dirt floor, see above Rough-ins only, see above None 199.89 1.55 18.57
Low cost Pole frame, light metal siding, Bare retail space, floor slab, no Rough retail electrical and None 238.64 1.85 22.17
DPOLE Cheap
finished, small plain fronts
Pole frame, light metal utility siding,
service areas
Bare retail space, dirt floor,
plumbing, few service outlets
Rough retail electrical and None 158.34 1.23 14.71
minimal openings, no storefronts no interior demising walls plumbing, few service outlets
Average Sandwich panels, some trim, plain Bare retail space, floor slab, some Rough retail electrical and None 331.10 2.56 30.76
fronts bare partitioning plumbing, some service outlets
S Low cost Light pre-eng. frame, metal siding,

finished, small plain fronts
service areas
Rough retail electrical and
plumbing, few service outlets None 267.05 2.07 24.81
Cheap Light pre-eng. bldg., no storefronts Bare space, dirt floor, see above Rough-ins only, see above None 179.54 1.39 16.68
REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER INTERIOR RETAIL SPACE (992)

(SQUARE FOOT OF RETAIL FINISH)
COST
TYPE INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING AND PLUMBING HEAT Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Excellent Staggered setbacks, fine display fronts, best plaster Special lighting, many good outlets, Hot and chilled water $1,044.54 $8.09 $97.04
ornamental ceilings, paneling, carpet, tile or hardwood plumbing and restrooms (zoned)
Good Good display storefronts, good drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, Good lighting and outlets, adequate Warm and cool air 781.36 6.05 72.59
terrazzo, carpet or vinyl tile employees’ restrooms (zoned)
Average Adequate storefront entries, drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing, minimum Package A.C. 599.88 4.64 55.73
composition, some carpet and trim service facilities
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER INTERIOR RETAIL SPACE (990/991)

(SQUARE FOOT OF RETAIL FINISH)
Excellent Best plaster, ornamental ceilings, paneling, carpet, tile or hardwood Special lighting and outlets, good plumbing Warm and cool air $606.77 $4.70 $56.37
(zoned)
Good Drywall or plaster, some paneling, ornamental finishes, carpet, plain Extensive lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool air 515.70 3.99 47.91
terrazzo plumbing (zoned)
Average Drywall or plaster, some good tile ceilings, vinyl composition and carpet Adequate lighting and outlets per unit, Package A.C. 413.55 3.20 38.42
small restrooms
Low cost Painted walls, drywall or acoustic tile, asphalt or composition tile, few Minimum lighting, outlets and plumbing per Forced air 317.32 2.46 29.48
partitions unit
[For refinement notes, see Page 39. For greater detail on interior space (tenant improvement) costs, see Page 32.

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REFINEMENTS
commensurate with the general quality of the building. If further refinements are required or the construction is unusual, either price entirely or partially by the Segregated Cost System, Section 43.

including its prorated share of the contractors’ overhead and profit and architects’ fees. If the TYPE SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS
heating found in the building being appraised is different from that indicated for the base being Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme
used, take the difference between the costs of the two and add to or subtract from the base Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate
square foot or meter cost. If a cubic foot cost is used, use one-twelfth the difference shown to Electric, baseboard or cable . . . $26.91 $37.67 $ 52.74 $2.50 $3.50 $ 4.90
adjust the base cubic foot cost. All of the heating costs included in the base costs are those listed radiant panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.76 31.22 38.75 2.30 2.90 3.60
under “Moderate Climate”. For specific systems costs not found below, see Section 43 or 53. Electric wall heaters (inc. FWA) . 12.92 17.22 21.53 1.20 1.60 2.00
Forced-air furnace . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 40.37 57.59 2.60 3.75 5.35
COOLING ONLY Hot water, baseboard/convector . 48.44 71.58 106.03 4.50 6.65 9.85
Cooling costs in commercial buildings are dependent on the summer heat load, types of walls and radiant floor or ceiling . . . . . . 44.13 71.58 115.17 4.10 6.65 10.70
roof, traffic, density of occupancy, etc. In general, the following figures will serve as a guide for Space heaters, w/ fan . . . . . . . . 10.23 17.22 27.99 0.95 1.60 2.60
picking the proper cost of separate cooling. radiant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99 21.53 33.37 1.30 2.00 3.10
Steam (including boiler) . . . . . . 44.13 61.35 85.57 4.10 5.70 7.95
(without boiler) . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.98 51.13 73.73 3.25 4.75 6.85
TYPE SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS Wall or floor furnaces . . . . . . . . 14.53 18.84 24.22 1.35 1.75 2.25
Mild Moderate Extreme Mild ModerateExtreme
Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate
HEATING AND COOLING – EXCEPT RESTAURANTS AND MALLS
Central refrigeration with ducts and
zone control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.05 $69.97 $97.41 $4.65 $6.50 $9.05
Package A.C. (short ductwork) . $ 48.44 $ 75.35 $116.79 $ 4.50 $ 7.00 $10.85
Package refrig. (short ductwork) 33.91 47.36 64.58 3.15 4.40 6.00
Hot and chilled water (zoned) . . 120.56 166.84 232.50 11.20 15.50 21.60
Heat-pump system . . . . . . . . . . 52.74 83.96 134.01 4.90 7.80 12.45
Package refrigeration . . . . . . . . $1,580 to $2,015 per ton of rated capacity add for ground-loop heat source 13.99 24.76 44.13 1.30 2.30 4.10
Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . $215 to $360 per thousand CFM of rated capacity Individual thru-wall heat pumps 23.14 38.75 66.74 2.15 3.60 6.20
VENTILATION ONLY Small individual heat pumps cost $1,350 to $1,950 per ton of rated capacity.
Ventilation (blowers and ducts) . $8.80 $12.10 $16.50 $ .80 $1.10 $1.55
NOTE: For reclaim heat systems, use mild to moderate climate costs.
Lump-sum cost per elevator plus the cost per stop or landing including the ground level. Use the Sprinkler costs include all costs for the system and supply lines, but not tanks, towers, or high-
cost per stop for basement and mezzanine stops. See Section 58 for more detailed costs, pressure pumps. The square foot costs listed are based on the total area of sprinkler system
observation cars and moving-walk or dumbwaiter costs. installation on a single main connection including its prorated share of the contractors’ overhead
TYPE COST RANGE and profit and architects’ fees. For a more specific cost, see Section 43 or 53. Sprinklers should
Passenger, base cost, two to three stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 37,125 – $ 60,700 not be modified for size or shape.
four stories and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,575 – 97,200
add, cost per stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,375 – 8,175 COVERAGE WET SYSTEMS DRY SYSTEMS
Square Feet (Sq. M.) Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Freight, base cost, two to three stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,700 – 66,200
four stories and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,175 – 113,975 under 10,000 (929) $29.95 – $48.26 $2.78 – $4.48 $38.01 – $61.27 $3.53 – $5.69
add, cost per stop, manual doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,250 – 9,350 10,000 to 100,000 22.80 – 35.13 2.12 – 3.26 28.33 – 43.54 2.63 – 4.04
power doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,625 – 16,300 over 100,000 (9,290) 16.01 – 23.38 1.49 – 2.17 19.35 – 28.22 1.80 – 2.62
Escalators, each stairway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,800 – 184,600
Vertical wheelchair lifts, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,400 – 21,500 NOTE: For fireplaces and built-in appliances, see Section 11.

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AVERAGE AVERAGE PERIMETER AVERAGE
Sq.M. Sq. Ft. FT. 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 700 800 FT. Sq. Ft. Sq. M.
46 500 1.183 1.376 1.566 1.753 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 500 46
70 750 1.042 1.183 1.322 1.445 1.566 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 750 70
93 1,000 .969 1.079 1.183 1.283 1.376 1.470 1.566 1.753 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,000 93
139 1,500 .892 .969 1.042 1.115 1.183 1.256 1.322 1.445 1.566 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,500 139
186 2,000 .854 .912 .969 1.025 1.079 1.130 1.183 1.283 1.376 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,000 186
232 2,500 .831 .878 .924 .969 1.011 1.054 1.097 1.183 1.270 1.351 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,500 232
279 3,000 .815 .854 .892 .931 .969 1.005 1.042 1.115 1.183 1.256 1.322 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 3,000 279
372 4,000 ----- ----- .854 .883 .912 .941 .969 1.025 1.079 1.131 1.183 1.232 ----- ----- ----- ----- 4,000 372
465 5,000 ----- ----- ----- .854 .878 .901 .924 .969 1.011 1.054 1.097 1.140 1.183 ----- ----- ----- 5,000 465
557 6,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .873 .892 .931 .969 1.005 1.042 1.079 1.115 1.183 ----- ----- 6,000 557
650 7,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .870 .904 .937 .969 1.000 1.030 1.060 1.121 1.183 ----- 7,000 650
743 8,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .883 .912 .941 .969 .997 1.025 1.079 1.131 1.183 8,000 743
836 9,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .892 .917 .943 .969 .992 1.042 1.087 1.134 9,000 836
929 10,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .878 .901 .925 .948 .969 1.011 1.054 1.097 10,000 929
1,115 12,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .873 .892 .912 .931 .969 1.005 1.042 12,000 1,115
1,301 14,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .870 .886 .904 .937 .969 1.000 14,000 1,301
1,486 16,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .854 .868 .883 .912 .941 .969 16,000 1,486
1,672 18,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .854 .866 .892 .917 .943 18,000 1,672
1,858 20,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .843 .854 .878 .901 .924 20,000 1,858
2,323 25,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .831 .850 .868 .887 25,000 2,323
2,787 30,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .831 .847 .862 30,000 2,787
3,252 35,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .831 .845 35,000 3,252
3,716 40,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .820 .831 40,000 3,716
4,181 45,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .821 45,000 4,181

836 9,000 1.183 1.230 1.276 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 9,000 836
929 10,000 1.140 1.183 1.223 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 10,000 929
1,115 12,000 1.079 1.117 1.153 1.183 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 12,000 1,115
1,301 14,000 1.030 1.060 1.090 1.121 1.150 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 14,000 1,301
1,486 16,000 .997 1.025 1.053 1.080 1.106 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 16,000 1,486
1,672 18,000 .969 .992 1.016 1.040 1.064 1.087 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 18,000 1,672
1,858 20,000 .948 .969 .990 1.011 1.032 1.054 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 20,000 1,858
2,323 25,000 .906 .925 .942 .959 .977 .995 1.011 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 25,000 2,323
2,787 30,000 .878 .894 .909 .925 .939 .954 .969 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 30,000 2,787
3,252 35,000 .859 .872 .884 .898 .912 .925 .937 .950 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 35,000 3,252
3,716 40,000 .843 .854 .866 .878 .890 .901 .913 .925 .936 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 40,000 3,716
4,181 45,000 .831 .842 .852 .862 .871 .881 .892 .903 .914 .925 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 45,000 4,181
4,645 50,000 ----- .831 .841 .850 .859 .868 .877 .887 .897 .906 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 50,000 4,645
5,574 60,000 ----- .815 .823 .831 .839 .847 .854 .862 .869 .876 .884 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 60,000 5,574
6,503 70,000 ----- .803 .810 .817 .824 .831 .838 .845 .852 .858 .864 .872 ----- ----- ----- ----- 70,000 6,503
7,432 80,000 ----- ----- .800 .807 .814 .820 .825 .831 .837 .843 .849 .854 .866 ----- ----- ----- 80,000 7,432
8,361 90,000 ----- ----- ----- .799 .804 .810 .815 .821 .826 .831 .836 .842 .852 .861 ----- ----- 90,000 8,361
9,290 100,000 ----- ----- ----- .792 .797 .802 .807 .812 .816 .821 .826 .831 .841 .850 .859 ----- 100,000 9,290
11,613 125,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .788 .792 .796 .800 .804 .808 .812 .820 .828 .836 .850 125,000 11,613
13,935 150,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .781 .785 .789 .792 .796 .799 .806 .812 .819 .831 150,000 13,935

May 2010

*FLOOR AREA/PERIMETER MULTIPLIERS
18,580 200,000 .767 .773 .780 .786 .797 .807 .819 .831 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 200,000 18,580
20,903 225,000 .762 .767 .773 .779 .790 .799 .810 .821 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 225,000 20,903
23,226 250,000 .759 .762 .767 .772 .783 .792 .802 .812 .821 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 250,000 23,226
25,548 275,000 ----- .760 .763 .767 .776 .786 .796 .805 .814 .822 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 275,000 25,548
27,871 300,000 ----- ----- .760 .763 .771 .780 .791 .799 .807 .815 .823 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 300,000 27,871
30,193 325,000 ----- ----- ----- .760 .767 .775 .785 .794 .801 .809 .816 .824 ----- ----- ----- ----- 325,000 30,193
32,516 350,000 ----- ----- ----- .758 .764 .770 .780 .789 .796 .803 .811 .817 .824 ----- ----- ----- 350,000 32,516
34,838 375,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .761 .767 .776 .785 .792 .799 .806 .812 .819 .825 ----- ----- 375,000 34,838
37,161 400,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .759 .765 .771 .780 .788 .795 .800 .807 .814 .820 .825 ----- 400,000 37,161
39,483 425,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .762 .769 .776 .784 .791 .797 .802 .809 .814 .820 ----- 425,000 39,483
41,806 450,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .760 .766 .773 .780 .787 .793 .799 .804 .810 .815 .821 450,000 41,806
44,129 475,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .763 .770 .777 .784 .790 .795 .800 .806 .811 .816 475,000 44,129
46,451 500,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .761 .767 .773 .780 .786 .792 .797 .802 .807 .812 500,000 46,451
*For larger centers, enter table with half the average floor area and half the average perimeter.

Multiply the base cost by the following multipliers for any variation in average story height from the base of 12 feet (3.66 meters). For extremely high-pitched roofs (see Section 10), use the height of the
eaves plus one-half the height from the eaves to the ridge as the effective height. In some buildings it is better to compute the total volume and divide by the total square footage of floor area to obtain
an effective height to use.
AVERAGE WALL SQUARE FOOT OR CUBIC AVERAGE WALL SQUARE FOOT OR CUBIC AVERAGE WALL SQUARE FOOT OR CUBIC
HEIGHT SQUARE METER FOOT HEIGHT SQUARE METER FOOT HEIGHT SQUARE METER FOOT
(M.) (FT.) MULTIPLIERS MULT. (M.) (FT.) MULTIPLIERS MULT. (M.) (FT.) MULTIPLIERS MULT.
2.44 8 .915 1.373 4.27 14 1.042 .893 7.31 24 1.255 .628
2.74 9 .936 1.248 4.57 15 1.064 .851 7.92 26 1.298 .599
3.05 10 .957 1.148 4.88 16 1.085 .814 8.53 28 1.340 .574
3.35 11 .979 1.068 5.49 18 1.127 .751 9.14 30 1.383 .553
3.66 12 1.000 (base) 1.000 6.10 20 1.170 .702 9.75 32 1.425 .534
3.96 13 1.021 .942 6.71 22 1.213 .662 10.36 34 1.468 .518

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SECTION 14 PAGE 1
CALCULATOR METHOD February 2010
GARAGES, INDUSTRIALS, LOFTS AND WAREHOUSES

GENERAL INFORMATION Broadcasting facilities are averages of radio and TV stations and include all wiring and conduit
necessary for operation, but not broadcasting equipment.
Calculator Costs are averages of final costs including architects’ fees and contractors’ overhead
Armories are buildings designed for military training.
and profit, sales taxes, permit fees, and insurance during construction. Interest on interim
Post Office costs are derived from costs of buildings built under lease agreements with the Post
construction financing is also included, but not financing costs, real estate taxes, or broker’s
Office Department. Branch offices are small facilities, typically under 10,000 square feet.
commissions (see Section 1 for complete list). They do not represent any building illustrated, Processing facilities are the large sorting and shipping distribution centers.
except as the building is included in the averages. Refinements to the average costs for type of Warehouses are designed primarily for storage. An amount of office space commensurate with
heating, sprinklers, basement elevator stops, area/perimeter ratio, and story height are given at the quality of the building is included in the costs. Typically, this is between 3% – 12% of the total
the end of the section, and adjustments for elevators and number of stories are on the cost pages. area. Distribution warehouses will have larger areas, between 15% – 30% for office/sales
Current and Local Cost Multipliers are given in Section 99. Industrial buildings have a wide and/or other subdivisions designed to accommodate breakdown and transshipment of small lots,
variation in cost from the open storage shell to the finished engineering and research facility, and as well as increased plumbing, lighting, and compartmentation to accommodate a larger
the averages represent typical ranges only. Normal office and showroom space necessary for the personnel load. Mega warehouses are the large storage-distribution facilities, typically over
building operation is included but not administrative or showroom space for other functions of the 200,000 sq. ft., where interior build-out is only 1% – 5%.
entire business, even though they may be attached to the structure. In buildings such as low cost Cold storage facilities are designed to keep stored commodities at various temperature levels.
Some production or process areas are included in the better qualities.
warehouses, where the walls may cost as much as the floor costs, it may be advisable to use
Section 44 for more detailed results. Sheds, including low-cost, utilitarian buildings which are Creameries are designed for milk processing, butter making and other related dairy product
production. Costs include necessary plumbing and electric facilities and built-in refrigerator
usually lighter than typical industrial or warehouse buildings, should be priced from Section 17. rooms, but not fixtures and equipment. Retail dairy sales buildings are found in Section 13.
CONSTRUCTION Transit warehouses or truck terminals are designed for temporary closed storage, freight
Buildings are divided into five construction classes: A, B, C, D and S, as described in Section 1. segregation and loading. The costs include dock-height floors. They will generally have additional
In each class there will be variations and subclasses, but for purposes of pricing, the major facilities, 10% – 30%, to cater to transient personnel.
elements of the building should be considered in entering the tables. Thus, if a building which is Mini-warehouses are warehouses subdivided into a mixture of cubicles of generally small size,
otherwise a Class B has a steel truss roof, the costs for the Class B building will still be designed primarily to be rented for small self storage or noncommercial storage and may include
representative. Interpolations may be made if the appraiser feels the building overlaps two some office-living space.
classes, or the segregated costs in Section 44 may be used for adjustments. Shipping docks are roofed structures designed for temporary open storage and segregation and
loading of freight.
OCCUPANCY
Industrial buildings are designed for manufacturing processes. An average amount of office Loading docks are designed for freight loading and the basic costs do not include roof
space commensurate with the quality of the building is included. Typically, this is between structures, which are listed separately.
4% – 12% of the total area, either single story or stacked. Single-story offices may have a Hangars are buildings designed for aircraft storage and repair maintenance, and normally will
softwood flooring storage mezzanine overhead as part of the office area costs. Light industrials have offices and storage space commensurate with the quality and type of services they perform.
at the better qualities, typical of industrial parks, may have 15% – 25% offices and merge into the Storage hangars will have limited facilities for light line maintenance and repair servicing only.
engineering buildings. Heavy industrials are characterized by their heavy frames, walls and Maintenance and repair hangars are generally heavier structures and have more plumbing,
floors typical of specialized manufacturing processes and power or utility service plants. The electrical, and interior costs to accommodate larger personnel loads for complete main base
industrial building costs will include power leads to the building and industrial sewer and drainage maintenance and repair functions. T-Hangars are multiple hangars for small planes and include
lines, but do not include the power panel, power wiring or industrial piping to the fixtures and partitioned areas for individual planes.
equipment used in the manufacturing processes. Basic electric service is commensurate with Complete auto dealerships include showroom-office and parts-service facilities. Because of the
building size, i.e., 200A @ 10,000; 400A @ 40,000; 600A @ 60,000; 800A @ 100,000 to 1,000A wide range in mix of facilities, (15% – 55% showroom) and qualities, it is best to price each area
@ 200,000 square feet would be considered typical for light industrial-warehouse structures. individually, using the appropriate showroom and service garage costs.
Engineering and research and development industrial buildings, which have a larger amount Showrooms are vehicular salesrooms. Where a salesroom and service garage or warehouse
of divided and finished space, between 20% – 80%, are listed separately from manufacturing constitute one building, the cost for each portion should be modified by its area-perimeter
buildings even though they may contain some manufacturing or assembly. The so-called best hi- multiplier, considering the common wall as belonging to half of each of the portions.
tech, research and development and service center structures will approach good office buildings Automotive service centers are designed for repair parts sales and service and will have
in cost, with many partitions, high cost mechanical and fine detail. showroom-sales area, office, storage and repair space commensurate with the quality.
Laboratories include commercial and research facilities exclusive of lab equipment. Mini-lube buildings are very small garages designed for quick maintenance lube and oil changes
Lofts are industrial buildings usually designed for multiple occupancy by relatively small-space and may have drive-thru bays.
users. Because of display areas and extra partitioning and plumbing in the higher qualities, they Service garages and sheds are buildings designed primarily for vehicular repair and
are a transition between industrial and office construction. They can also be a single tenancy maintenance. Municipal service garages or large fleet complexes include many subdivisions for
structure with mixed functions, such as a publishing operation with distinct office, production, offices, stores and shops. Those of lightweight construction with minimal service and/or lack of
storage and distribution facilities all under one roof. Industrial flex mall buildings are the office facilities should be priced from Section 17, equipment sheds.
modern multi-tenant loft structure, typically of low-rise construction. The lower qualities are purely Storage garages are buildings designed for live and dead storage of automobiles. For municipal
light industrial with the low cost category having minimal subdivisions and finish per space user. apparatus storage garages, use the volunteer fire station garage costs found in Section 15.
The better qualities have fully finished customer service areas with storefront entries and
Parking structures or parkades are structures with no exterior walls, or with partial walls,
lobby/display areas. designed for above grade live storage of automobiles. The costs are based on the number of
Computer centers are electronic data processing plants, including ancillary offices. stories where there is always one more parking level (rooftop) than stories.
Passenger terminals include the minimum small bus-stop-type waiting facility up to major Underground parking garages are independent structures built below grade with a load-bearing
airports with separate baggage, ticket lobby, concession, lounge and concourse areas. Costs do roof. Basement parking is situated beneath an above grade structure and receives the same
not include any ticket, baggage, boarding or concession equipment. multistory refinement as the balance of the building.

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February 2010 INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
1. EXCELLENT CLASS B – LIGHT MANUFACTURING 2. GOOD CLASS A – MANUFACTURING 3. GOOD CLASS B – MANUFACTURING
4. EXCELLENT CLASS A – ENGINEERING 7. EXCELLENT CLASS B – MANUFACTURING
5. EXCELLENT CLASS B – ENGINEERING 8. GOOD CLASS C – MANUFACTURING (MILL TYPE)
6. EXCELLENT CLASS S – ENGINEERING 9. GOOD CLASS S – MANUFACTURING

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INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS February 2010

the appraiser would be able to determine them from an observation of the exterior.
Most buildings will require more than a casual exterior view to determine the construction class.
Class A or B will have the columns and other framing covered and the class must be established
from plans, from a search for an exposed portion, or a study of column sizes combined with
experience. A Class C may follow the construction of a Class A or B very closely, with deviations
only in floor and roof construction and fire resistance, which may not show from the exterior.
10. GOOD CLASS S – MANUFACTURING costs listed are actually midpoints of cost ranges. Two identical buildings built on adjoining
properties by the same contractor will not have exactly the same cost except coincidentally. Only
a thorough inspection by the appraiser or estimator of all items affecting quality, and the use of
his experience and judgment, will give him correct answers.
GENERAL: Industrial buildings, warehouses, and lofts form a family of structures which often use
similar structural shells. A general purpose shell may be built with minimum lighting, plumbing,
and office space, to be used as a warehouse. With better lighting, plumbing to accommodate a
11. GOOD CLASS C – MANUFACTURING higher personnel density, enlarged office space, and ancillary items, it may become a
manufacturing plant. Loft buildings are a special case of light industrial buildings designed for
multiple tenancy and are usually divided into smaller units of space which require more plumbing,
partitioning and finish work.
1 – 3. The quality of these Class A and B industrial buildings shows in the quantity and type of
fenestration, workmanship, and individual design. No. 3 may be in the lower part of the Good
quality cost range, considering exterior appearance only.
4 – 7. These Excellent modern industrial buildings have large areas devoted to offices and
engineering uses which often require high intensity lighting, plumbing for a high personnel density,
and good partitioning and finish work. The costs and exterior appearance of these buildings will
tend toward those of an office building.
8. Class C mill type structures are often hard to differentiate from Class B without interior
12. GOOD CLASS C – ENGINEERING
inspection. In this case, the large brick encased columns give some indication of the class.
9 – 11. These Good quality Class C and S industrial buildings have a good percentage of office
space, heavy roof structures to support craneways, and good wall structures. From the exterior,
No. 9 appears to be in the lower half of the cost range.
12 & 13. These are typical R & D buildings with good fenestration and office space which fit
today’s better industrial parks.
SUMMARY: Quality designations are within each occupancy and class of construction. Thus a
Good Class B warehouse may look much like an Average Class B industrial building, and Low
13. AVERAGE CLASS C – ENGINEERING Cost Class C Industrial may look like an Average Class C warehouse from the exterior.

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February 2010 INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
14. AVERAGE CLASS C – MANUFACTURING 15. AVERAGE CLASS C – MANUFACTURING
16. AVERAGE CLASS C & S – MANUFACTURING 17. AVERAGE CLASS C – MANUFACTURING
18. LOW COST CLASS C – MANUFACTURING 19. LOW COST CLASS S – MANUFACTURING
20. LOW COST CLASS C – MANUFACTURING 21. LOW COST CLASS S – MANUFACTURING

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WAREHOUSES February 2010
22. GOOD CLASS B – STORAGE 23. AVERAGE CLASS B – DISTRIBUTION 24. GOOD CLASS B – STORAGE
INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
14 – 17. These Average quality buildings are typical of small industrials with good fenestration,
25. AVERAGE CLASS S – DISTRIBUTION office space, shop facilities and some ornamentation. Number 14 may be in the upper part of the
cost range, considering exterior appearance only.
18 – 21. The Low Cost structure has small office are, little trim or finish, exposed frame and
minimum fenestration.
WAREHOUSES
22 & 24. These Good quality storage warehouses have storage vaults and interior fire walls, as
26. LOW COST CLASS C – DISTRIBUTION well as some interior finish. They are designed for heavy floor loads.
23. This Average Class B building is a parts warehouse with large open interior areas and is a
generally lighter structure than Number 22 and 24.
25. This Average Class S building has adequate interior fenestration to accommodate the added
personnel associated with a distribution facility.
26. The Low Cost warehouse is a light structure with large open interior areas and little finish.
27. This Low Cost Class S farm implement dealer building may be a combination storage
27. LOW COST CLASS S – STORAGE AND SHOWROOM warehouse or service garage and showroom.

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February 2010 WAREHOUSES
28. GOOD CLASS C – DISTRIBUTION 29. GOOD – AVERAGE CLASS C – STORAGE
30. AVERAGE CLASS S – STORAGE 31. AVERAGE CLASS C – STORAGE
32. LOW – AVERAGE CLASS S – STORAGE 33. LOW COST CLASS C – STORAGE
34. LOW COST CLASS C – STORAGE 35. LOW COST CLASS S – STORAGE

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WAREHOUSES February 2010
36. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C TRANSIT WAREHOUSE 40. SHIPPING DOCKS
WAREHOUSES
28. This Good Class C has a finished interior suitable for food or drug storage and distribution.
29. This warehouse appears to fit between Good and Average from an external view. The amount
37. AVERAGE CLASS S TRANSIT WAREHOUSE of office space and interior finish would determine the quality.
30 & 31. Number 30 might be near the top of the Average cost range because of heavy
construction while Number 31, which is similar to an Average industrial manufacturing building, is
typical of industrial park development.
32. A small storage warehouse with good office area and finish, which might put it in the Average
cost range after interior inspection.
33 & 34. The Low Cost Class C warehouse building is typical of industrial park development. It
may be of brick, block, or concrete depending on which is most economical in the area, and is
often constructed on speculation. It has a small office area and minimum fenestration, and as
constructed, may be leased as a warehouse or industrial building depending on the needs of the
38. AVERAGE CLASS S MINI-WAREHOUSE prospective tenant or buyer. As an industrial, it would be at the low end of the Low quality range.
35. This light warehouse shell is of minimum code construction and at the lowest end of the cost
range, although interior finishes could place it in the middle of the Low Cost range. Without
interior finish, this shell will fit more closely in the Utility building costs found in Section 17.
36 & 37. Transit warehouses are designed for fast segregation and reshipment of freight. Number
36 appears to fit in the upper half of the cost range. The amount of interior finish would
determine the quality.
38 & 39. These are typical Average mini-warehouse buildings with minimal amenities. Lack of
office and other security facilities will place them at the low end of the cost range.
39. AVERAGE CLASS C MINI-WAREHOUSE 40. Shipping docks are open structures designed for segregation and of freight.

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February 2010 LOFT AND INDUSTRIAL FLEX (MALL) BUILDINGS
41. GOOD CLASS A LOFT 42. GOOD CLASS B LOFT 43. GOOD CLASS C LOFT
44. GOOD CLASS C LOFT 45. AVERAGE CLASS C LOFT 46. GOOD CLASS C FLEX
LOFTS
41. This Good quality loft building has good fenestration and some trim. From the exterior there
is little to distinguish it from a low cost office building.
42. This older Good quality loft has ornamental arches and trim. There are no distinguishing
exterior characteristics to tell this building from an industrial occupancy.
43 & 44. These Good Class C could be Class A or B with same exterior.
45. From an exterior inspection only, this Average Class C loft could well be occupied by many
47. GOOD CLASS C FLEX types of light manufacturing or a single tenancy with numerous office, production, storage and
distribution areas all under one roof.
46. The Good modern loft or “flex” industrial mall building, typical of industrial park developments,
is subdivided for multiple tenancy with adequate display, office, storage and work area for
relatively small space users.
47 & 48. The Average flex is usually a plain building with little trim and few interior subdivisions
and finish. Number 47 is in the upper end of the cost range with adequate office reception area.
Number 48 is probably in the lower half of the Average quality range. When lacking store front
entry and finish, it would fall into the Low category.
SUMMARY: The better lofts and flex buildings are transition buildings between the purely
industrial type building and the office building and may look like either, while the lowest qualities
48. AVERAGE CLASS C FLEX are light industrial mall structures for small space users.

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GARAGES February 2010
49. GOOD CLASS B PARKING STRUCTURE 50. GOOD CLASS B PARKING STRUCTURE
51. LOW COST CLASS B PARKING STRUCTURE
52. AVERAGE CLASS C STORAGE (MILL TYPE)
54. GOOD CLASS D SERVICE 56. AVERAGE CLASS S SERVICE
53. AVERAGE CLASS B STORAGE 55. AVERAGE CLASS C SERVICE 57. AVERAGE CLASS C MINI-LUBE

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February 2010 AUTOMOTIVE BUILDINGS
58. GOOD CLASS C SHOWROOM 59. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C SHOWROOM 60. AVERAGE CLASS D SHOWROOM
63. LOW COST CLASS C SHOWROOM 62. LOW COST CLASS S SHOWROOM 61. AVERAGE CLASS S SHOWROOM
49 – 51. These illustrations are typical of the range of qualities in parking garages, although they
do not represent the highest or lowest cost garages built.
52. This appears to be an above average mill-type garage, although still in the Average cost range.
53. A typical major storage garage of older construction.
54 & 55. These are typical neighborhood garages.
64. GOOD CLASS C SERVICE CENTER 56. This Average service garage is part of a car dealership facility, with a low cost showroom
portion, where each occupancy cost is based on its individual characteristics.
57. This Average mini-lube garage with its good drive-thru bays and customer waiting area will
be at the high side of the cost range.
58 – 63. Typical dealership showrooms in a progression of cost ranges from the good facility, with
large store front and good materials throughout, to the lower cost structure, with minimum interior
and exterior finishes. The average showroom is equivalent to a good retail store from an exterior
appearance. A complete dealership can be priced as a single facility or broken down into
showroom and service garage for pricing purposes.
64. This Good Class C automotive service center is a combination of a Good retail store and a
Good quality garage.
65. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C SERVICE CENTER
65. With good interior retail store finish this center would tend toward the Good range.

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HANGARS February 2010
66. EXCELLENT CLASS S 69. AVERAGE CLASS S 70. AVERAGE CLASS S
67. EXCELLENT CLASS C 71. AVERAGE CLASS S 72. CHEAP CLASS D (POLE)
66 & 67. The Excellent hangar is designed for maintenance and servicing of modern long
distance jet planes and will have offices and storage to fulfill its purpose. Number 66 has very
good fenestration but is probably in the lower half of the cost range. Modern hangars to service
the very large jet planes are generally in the middle or upper half of the Excellent quality range.
68. The Good hangar is usually lighter structurally than the Excellent quality, is primarily designed
for propeller planes and small jets and will have less service capabilities. The picture is of a
manufacturing hangar, which, although plain in exterior appearance, may be in the upper half of
the Good quality range because of interior facilities and finish.
68. GOOD CLASS S 69 – 71. The Average hangar is typically a good small plane hangar with offices and maintenance
facilities commensurate with the type of services they perform. Number 70 could be either a
storage or a repair and maintenance hangar from an exterior view. Number 71 is a typical storage
hangar with light repair and service functions only.
72 & 73. These Cheap storage hangars are self-explanatory with their complete lack of exterior
and interior finish. Number 72, with the addition of doors and support facilities, would probably be
in the Low Cost range.
74. This is an illustration of a modern T-hangar for small sport planes. Basically it is a Low Cost
Class C with subdividing walls and added doors.
SUMMARY: Maintenance hangars are complete repair facilities. The higher qualities perform
main base functions for commercial airlines with increased interior finishes to accommodate large
maintenance crews. While, the storage hangar is designed for light service and repair with the
73. CHEAP CLASS S 74. AVERAGE CLASS C T-HANGAR better qualities performing only typical line servicing of large commercial aircraft.

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February 2010 MISCELLANEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS
75. GOOD CLASS C ARMORY 76. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C ARMORY 77. AVERAGE CLASS C ARMORY
78. LOW COST CLASS D POST OFFICE 79. AVERAGE CLASS C POST OFFICE 80. GOOD CLASS C POST OFFICE
ARMORIES POST OFFICES

75. The Good quality armory shows some of its quality in its structural aspects, but the quality is 78. The Low cost post office comprises the bulk of the small neighborhood branch post offices.
determined primarily by the amount of interior finish. They have limited facilities and are built to standard specifications provided by the Post Office
Department.
79. The Average post office typically comprises the larger, individually designed sub-station or
76 & 77. The Average quality armory is usually a plain building architecturally with a minimum larger postal facility. They usually present a standard attractive appearance conforming with local
architecture and have adequate facilities.
expenditure for exterior trim and few interior extras. Number 76 lies in between Number 75 and
77 both in quality of construction and finish with adequate office, classroom, locker, storage and 80. The Good post office building is of good workmanship, materials and architectural design with
kitchen support facilities. some decorative features and good fenestration and interiors.

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LOFTS (338)
Good curtain walls, good brick Plaster, acoustic ceilings, finished *Fluorescent lighting, many outlets, Warm and cool
Excellent $1,417.19 $9.40 $131.66
and glass, with ornamentation floor, much office space good plumbing air (zoned)
Face brick, metal panels, good Drywall or plaster, finished floors, *Good lighting, many outlets,
Good Package A.C. 1,082.97 7.19 100.61
glass, ornamentation good display rooms and offices adequate plumbing
A-B Average
Brick, block, concrete panels, Painted walls and ceilings, few *Fluorescent lighting, many outlets,
Hot water 841.10 5.58 78.14
low-cost metal and glass partitions, office and display rooms adequate plumbing
Low-cost brick, structural tile, Painted walls, large open areas, *Incandescent or cheap fluorescent,
Low cost Steam 657.47 4.36 61.08
block, concrete panels office and display rooms minimum plumbing
Masonry or concrete, some Plaster, finished floors, good Fluorescent lighting, adequate
Good Package A.C. 905.04 6.01 84.08
ornamentation, steel frame display rooms and detail restrooms and plumbing
Brick, block, concrete, load-bearing Gypsum board, finished floors,
C Average
walls or frame display areas
Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 655.20 4.35 60.87
Low-cost brick, concrete Minimum finish and detail,
Low cost Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 442.40 2.94 41.10
block,tilt-up small office or display areas
Mill-type frame, heavy brick walls, Painted walls and ceilings, few
CMILL Average
wood trusses partitions, office and display areas
*Adequate lighting and plumbing Steam 822.15 5.46 76.38
Wood studs, stucco, siding, Drywall or plaster, finished floors, Incandescent or cheap fluorescent,
Average Package A.C. 603.00 4.00 56.02
adequate windows office and display areas adequate plumbing
D Low cost
Wood studs and stucco or wood Minimum finish and detail,
Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 403.76 2.68 37.51
siding, very plain small office or display areas
Drywall or plaster, slab floors,
S Average Steel frame, transite or steel siding
office and display areas
Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 607.41 4.03 56.43
INDUSTRIAL FLEX (MALL) BUILDINGS (453)

Masonry or concrete, wood or Finished floors, ceilings and Fluorescent lighting, adequate
Good Package A.C. $655.20 $4.35 $60.87
steel frame, good entries and trim display rooms, some extras restroom and plumbing
Brick, concrete block, tilt-up, small Reception finish and detail, small Adequate lighting and plumbing
C Average
storefronts office or display areas per space
Forced air 463.82 3.08 43.09
Low-cost block, tilt-up, light roof, Unfinished, slab, open shop Minimum lighting and plumbing
Low cost Space heaters 328.09 2.18 30.48
shop door entries areas only per space
Metal or wood studs, stucco, Reception finish and detail, small Adequate lighting and plumbing
Average Forced air 423.03 2.81 39.30
siding, small storefronts office or display areas per space
D Low cost
Low-cost stucco or siding, shop Unfinished, slab, open shop Minimum lighting and plumbing
Space heaters 295.69 1.96 27.47
door entries areas only per space
Pole frame, good metal siding, Reception finish and detail, small Adequate lighting and plumbing
lined, small storefronts office or display areas per space
DPOLE Low cost
Pole frame, metal siding, shop Unfinished, slab, open shop Minimum lighting and plumbing
Space heaters 266.73 1.77 24.78
Steel frame, sandwich panels, Finished floors, ceilings and Fluorescent lighting, adequate
Good Package A.C. 611.29 4.06 56.79
good entries and trim display rooms, some extras restroom and plumbing
Pre-engineered, steel siding, Reception finish and detail, small Adequate lighting and plumbing
S Average
small storefronts office or display areas per space
Forced air 422.92 2.81 39.29
Light steel frame, siding, shop Unfinished, slab, open shop Minimum lighting and plumbing
NOTE: Flex building shell costs are comparable to the neighborhood retail strip center shell costs *ELEVATORS – Buildings with base costs which include elevators are marked with an asterisk
found in Section 13. (*). If the subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for the
BASEMENTS – See Page 18. buildings on this page which are so marked. For buildings not marked or for basement stops, add
MEZZANINES AND DOCK-HEIGHT FLOORS – See Page 27. costs from Page 36.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base Classes A, B & CMILL Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
costs of the building, including basements, but excluding mezzanines. Excellent . . . . . . . . . . $40.37 $3.75 Average . . . . . . . . . . $29.06 $2.70
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.44 3.20 Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.76 2.30

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SECTION 14 PAGE 14
February 2010 CALCULATOR METHOD
INDUSTRIALS, LIGHT MANUFACTURING (494)
Average Brick on block or tile, concrete or Painted walls and ceilings, finished *Adequate lighting and plumbing Hot water $736.37 $4.89 $68.41
metal panels, storefront entry floors and ceilings in offices
A Low-cost brick or block, little Painted walls, few offices, very plain
Low cost fenestration, precast floors and open *Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 510.43 3.39 47.42
Average Brick, formed concrete, or precast Painted walls and ceilings, finished *Adequate lighting and plumbing Hot water 688.14 4.57 63.93
walls, little trim, storefront entry floors and ceilings in offices
B Low-cost brick or block, little Painted walls, few offices, very plain
Low cost fenestration, precast floors and open *Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 473.62 3.14 44.00
Good Bearing walls or frame, brick, con- Some finished walls, finished floors Good fluorescent lighting, Space heaters 642.83 4.27 59.72
crete panels, good glass storefront and ceilings in offices adequate plumbing
C Average Light frame or bearing walls, brick,

block or tilt-up, some trim
Painted walls and exposed frame,
small finished offices
Exposed conduit, fluorescent
lighting, adequate plumbing Space heaters 463.17 3.07 43.03
Low cost Very plain, brick, block, or tilt-up, Small office area, unfinished floors Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 335.62 2.23 31.18
few openings and ceilings
Good Good frame with stucco or siding, Some good offices and interior Good lighting, exposed conduit, Space heaters 586.75 3.89 54.51
some ornamentation finish adequate plumbing
D Average Wood studs, stucco, wood rafters

and sheathing, some trim
Drywall, finished office area,
exposed rafters or trusses Adequate lighting and plumbing Space heaters 417.43 2.77 38.78
Low cost Wood studs or frame, cheap stucco Unfinished, low-cost slab, small Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 298.92 1.98 27.77
or siding office, minimum code
Good Pole frame, metal siding, lined and Some good offices and interior Good lighting, exposed conduit, Space heaters 522.27 3.47 48.52
insulated, some trim, glass entry finish adequate plumbing
DPOLE Average Pole frame, metal siding, fully lined

and insulated
Finished office area, slab, some
floor finish Adequate lighting and plumbing Space heaters 374.16 2.48 34.76
Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, insulated, Low-cost slab, few partitions, Minimum code, factory lighting Space heaters 269.96 1.79 25.08
few openings small office
Good Steel frame, sandwich panels, good Some good offices and interior Good lighting, exposed conduit, Space heaters 589.44 3.91 54.76
glass storefront entry and trim finish adequate plumbing
Steel frame, steel or aluminum Finished office area, slab, some
S Average siding, some trim floor finish Adequate lighting and plumbing Space heaters 415.92 2.76 38.64
Low cost Light steel frame, steel or aluminum Low-cost slab, unfinished interior, Minimum code, factory lighting Space heaters 295.58 1.96 27.46
siding, few openings small office
DOCK-HEIGHT FLOORS – See Page 27. SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.
BASEMENTS – See Page 18.

*ELEVATORS – Buildings with base costs which include elevators are marked with an asterisk (*). If the
subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for the buildings on this page
MEZZANINES – See Page 27. which are so marked. For buildings not marked or for basement stops, add costs from Page 36.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs Classes A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
of the building, including basements, but excluding mezzanines. Average . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.45 $1.90 Low cost . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.61 $1.45

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INDUSTRIALS, HEAVY (PROCESS) MANUFACTURING (495)

Excellent Heavy structural frame and Extra heavy floors, partitions and *Excellent lighting and plumbing, Hot and chilled $2,273.57 $15.09 $211.22
masonry or concrete walls craneways, specialized plant spark-proof fixtures water (zoned)
Good Good curtain walls, good brick and Finished walls and ceilings, some *Good fluorescent lighting, good Hot and chilled 1,828.48 12.13 169.87
glass, with ornamentation finished floors, heavy craneways plumbing, some extras water (zoned)
A Average Face brick, metal panels, industrial Plaster walls, some trim, heavy- *Good fluorescent lighting, Warm and cool 1,400.07 9.29 130.07
glass, ornamentation duty floors, good offices, craneways adequate plumbing, locker rooms air (zoned)
Low cost Brick on block or tile, concrete or Painted walls and ceilings, *Adequate lighting and plumbing Hot water 1,087.06 7.21 100.99
metal panels, little trim heavy-duty floors, open fabrication
Excellent Heavy concrete frame and Extra heavy floors, partitions and *Excellent lighting and plumbing, Hot and chilled 2,172.82 14.42 201.86
masonry or concrete walls craneways, specialized plant spark-proof fixtures water (zoned)
Good Good curtain walls, good brick and Finished walls and ceilings, some *Good fluorescent lighting, good Hot and chilled 1,746.78 11.59 162.28
glass, with ornamentation finished floors, heavy craneways plumbing, some extras water (zoned)
B Average Face brick, concrete curtain walls, Plaster walls, some trim, heavy- *Good fluorescent lighting, Warm and cool 1,333.87 8.85 123.92
some ornamentation duty floors, good offices, craneways adequate plumbing, locker rooms air (zoned)
Low cost Brick, formed concrete, or precast Painted walls and ceilings, heavy- *Adequate lighting and plumbing Hot water 1,033.56 6.86 96.02
walls, little trim duty floors, open fabrication
Good Heavy steel or concrete frame, Heavy floors, grating, good Good fluorescent lighting, good Warm and cool 1,393.18 9.25 129.43
good masonry walls partitions and craneways plumbing, some extras air (zoned)
C Average Structural frame, brick,

concrete panels
Heavy slab floors, offices, stores,
some heavy assembly, craneways
Good fluorescent lighting, adequate
plumbing, locker rooms Hot water 1,041.09 6.91 96.72
Low cost Steel or glulam frame, brick, block, Painted walls and exposed frame, Exposed conduit, fluorescent Space heaters 750.04 4.98 69.68
or tilt-up, some trim small finished offices, good slab lighting, adequate plumbing
Good Mill-type construction, brick walls, Finished walls and ceilings, some *Fluorescent lighting, modernized Steam 888.89 5.90 82.58
wood or steel trusses floor finish, heavy mill-type floors plumbing
CMILL Average Mill-type construction, brick walls, Painted walls, few small offices, *Average lighting and plumbing Steam 677.59 4.50 62.95
wood trusses mill-type floors
Average Heavy wood frame, wood or stucco Heavy slab or mill-type floors, finished Good lighting, adequate plumbing and Space heaters 917.74 6.09 85.26
siding office area, some heavy assembly locker rooms
D Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding Finished office area, good slab, Adequate lighting and plumbing Space heaters 706.01 4.69 65.59
some floor finish, open fabrication
Good Structural steel, heavy steel siding, Heavy floors, grating, good Good fluorescent lighting and Warm and cool 1,325.59 8.80 123.15
transite, sandwich panels partitions and craneways plumbing, some extras air (zoned)
Heavy steel frame, transite or metal Heavy slab floors, offices, stores, Good lighting, exposed conduit,
S Average siding, sandwich panels some heavy assembly, craneways adequate plumbing, locker rooms Space heaters 940.02 6.24 87.33
Low cost Steel frame, steel or aluminum Finished office area, good slab, Adequate lighting and plumbing Space heaters 718.17 4.77 66.72
siding, some trim some floor finish, open fabrication
CRANES – Material-handling systems are not included. See Section 58. *ELEVATORS – Buildings with base costs which include elevators are marked with an asterisk
DOCK-HEIGHT FLOORS – See Page 27. (*). If the subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for the
buildings on this page which are so marked. For buildings not marked or for basement stops, add
costs from Page 36.
MEZZANINES – See Page 27.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base Classes A and B & CMILL Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
costs of the building, including basements, but excluding mezzanines. Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.91 $3.15 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.53 $2.00
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.91 2.50 Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.15 1.50

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INDUSTRIAL, ENGINEERING (RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT) BUILDINGS (392)
Excellent Good curtain walls, good brick and Plaster, acoustic ceilings, finished *Fluorescent lighting, many outlets, Hot and chilled $1,679.72 $11.15 $156.05
glass, with ornamentation floor, many offices good plumbing water (zoned)
Good Face brick, metal panels, good Gypsum or plaster, some trim, carpet *Good fluorescent lighting, good Warm and cool 1,205.03 8.00 111.95
glass, ornamentation and resilient floors, good offices plumbing air (zoned)
A Average Brick on block or tile, concrete or Gypsum walls and ceilings, resilient *Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 887.17 5.89 82.42
metal panels, good front floors, half office buildout
Low cost Brick, precast concrete, block, little Low-cost finishes, acoustic tile, VCT, *Minimum lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 675.01 4.48 62.71
trim, small storefront entry plain offices, 20% – 30% buildout few extras
Excellent Good curtain walls, good brick and Plaster, acoustic ceilings, finished *Fluorescent lighting, many outlets, Hot and chilled 1,604.37 10.65 149.05
glass, with ornamentation floor, much office space good plumbing water (zoned)
Good Face brick, concrete curtain wall, Gypsum or plaster, some trim, carpet *Good fluorescent lighting, good Warm and cool 1,144.64 7.60 106.34
some ornamentation and resilient floors, good offices plumbing air (zoned)
B Average Brick, formed concrete or precast Gypsum walls and ceilings, resilient *Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 838.95 5.57 77.94
walls, good front floors, half office buildout
Low cost Brick, precast concrete, block, little Low-cost finishes, acoustic tile, VCT, *Minimum lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 636.91 4.23 59.17
trim, small storefront entry plain offices, 20% – 30% buildout few extras
Excellent Steel or concrete frame,ornamented Plaster walls, acoustic ceilings, carpet Office-type lighting, many outlets, Hot and chilled 1,441.08 9.56 133.88
masonry, entrance and lobby and resilient floors, mostly offices good plumbing water (zoned)
Good Steel frame, bar or web joists, good Gypsum or plaster walls, good office Good fluorescent lighting, good Warm and cool 953.58 6.33 88.59
masonry or curtain walls areas, acoustic ceilings plumbing air (zoned)
C Average Bearing wall or frame, brick, Finished walls, finished floors and Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 650.36 4.32 60.42
concrete panels, good front ceilings, half office buildout
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall,
walls, wood joists, little trim VCT, plain offices, 20% – 30% buildout Minimum lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 465.65 3.09 43.26
Excellent Heavy frame, good metal and Plaster or gypsum, acoustic ceilings, Office-type lighting, many outlets, Warm and cool 1,283.93 8.52 119.28
glass, stone and brick veneer carpet and resilient tile, mostly offices good plumbing air (zoned)
Good Steel frame, web joists, good metal, Plaster or gypsum, acoustic ceilings, Good fluorescent lighting, good Warm and cool 889.97 5.91 82.68
glass, stucco, brick veneer good office areas plumbing air (zoned)
D Average Wood studs or light frame, stucco, Drywall, walls and ceilings, resilient Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 600.42 3.98 55.78
wood, brick veneer, good front tile, half office buildout
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, plain MInimum lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 426.79 2.83 39.65
ornamentation, small front offices, 20% – 30% buildout
Excellent Heavy frame, best sandwich panels, Plaster or gypsum, acoustic ceilings, Office-type lighting, many outlets, Warm and cool 1,309.12 8.69 121.62
ornamented entry and lobby carpet and resilient tile, mostly offices good plumbing air (zoned)
Good Steel frame, good metal and glass, Plaster or gypsum, acoustic ceilings, Good fluorescent lighting, good Warm and cool 901.05 5.98 83.71
good storefront and trim good office areas plumbing air (zoned)
S Average Steel frame and light panels with Enameled walls and exposed Exposed conduit, fluorescent Package A.C. 604.08 4.01 56.12
steel trusses or joists, good front trusses, finished floors, half offices lighting, adequate plumbing
Low cost Pre-engineered, finished interior, Drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, plain Minimum lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 426.79 2.83 39.65
insulation, small front offices, 20% – 30% buildout
NOTE: The best research and engineering structures approach good office buildings in cost, with *ELEVATORS – Buildings with base costs which include elevators are marked with an asterisk
many partitions, best lighting, elevators or escalators, and fine detail. If the design appears (*). If the subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for the
closer to office use or occupancy than to industrial, the costs in Section 15 should be used. For buildings on this page and Page 17, which are so marked. For buildings not marked or for
clean rooms, see Section 44. basement stops, add costs from Page 36.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base Classes A and B & CLABS Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
costs for the building, including basements, but excluding mezzanines. Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.52 $3.30 Average . . . . . . . . . . $22.60 $2.10
SPRINKLERS – Sprinklers are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 2.60 Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.30 1.70

SECTION 14 PAGE 17
LABORATORY BUILDINGS (496)

Stone, best brick, metal and glass, Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, tile, *Best lab plumbing and lighting, Complete
Excellent $3,577.31 $23.74 $332.34
highly ornamental many workstations, support facilities many extras H.V.A.C.
Face brick, stone, concrete or Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet *Good fluorescent fixtures, good Complete
Good 2,717.48 18.03 252.46
metal panels, solar glass and vinyl, good testing and research lab stations and plumbing H.V.A.C.
A-B Average
Brick, concrete or metal panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, *Adequate lighting and plumbing, Complete
2,066.37 13.71 191.97
formed concrete carpet, good labs and support some extra features H.V.A.C.
Brick, precast concrete, block, Low-cost finishes, acoustic tile, VCT, *Minimum lab lighting and Complete
Low cost 1,570.68 10.42 145.92
little trim plain labs, production and offices plumbing, few extras H.V.A.C.
Steel frame, face brick, metal Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, tile, *Best lab stations and plumbing, Complete
Excellent 2,698.21 17.91 250.67
panels, tile, highly ornamental carpet, vinyl, good support facilities good lighting and outlets H.V.A.C.
Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl or Good fluorescent fixtures, lab Complete
Good 2,090.58 13.87 194.22
ornamental block or face brick carpet, good research & development stations and plumbing H.V.A.C.
C Average
Steel frame or bearing walls, brick, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, Adequate lighting, plumbing and Complete
1,641.29 10.89 152.48
block, or concrete, some trim adequate labs, support facilities workstations H.V.A.C.
Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall, Minimum lab lighting and Complete
Low cost 1,288.77 8.55 119.73
walls, wood joists, little trim VCT, plain labs and offices plumbing H.V.A.C.
Steel or wood frame, brick or stone Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, tile, *Best lab stations and plumbing, Complete
Excellent 2,591.22 17.20 240.73
veneer, metal and glass, ornamental carpet, vinyl, good support facilities good lighting and outlets H.V.A.C.
Steel or glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl or Good fluorescent fixtures, lab Complete
Good 2,003.93 13.30 186.17
brick veneer, glass, best stucco carpet, good research & development stations and plumbing H.V.A.C.
D Average
Wood frame or pipe columns, good Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, Adequate lighting, plumbing and Complete
1,571.11 10.43 145.96
stucco or siding with some trim adequate labs, support facilities workstations H.V.A.C.
Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp., Minimum lab lighting and Complete
Low cost 1,231.94 8.18 114.45
ornamentation plain labs, production and offices plumbing H.V.A.C.
Pre-engineered, good sandwich Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl or Good fluorescent fixtures, lab Complete
Good 2,011.15 13.35 186.84
panels, some brick or stone carpet, good research & development stations and plumbing H.V.A.C.
Pre-engineered, sandwich panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, Adequate lighting, plumbing and Complete
S Average
some trim adequate labs, support facilities workstations H.V.A.C.
1,577.14 10.47 146.52
Pre-engineered, finished interior, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp., Minimum lab lighting and Complete
Low cost 1,237.00 8.21 114.92
insulation plain labs, production and offices plumbing H.V.A.C.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all *ELEVATORS – See Page 16 for elevator cost refinements.
base costs of the building, including basements, but excluding mezzanines. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT – See Section 44 or Section 65.
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. BASEMENTS – See Page 18.
COMPLETE HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Because of the higher requirements for laboratory buildings, the average heating and air conditioning costs are listed separately below. The moderate climate cost is included in the base cost in the
tables. For general research & development buildings, use the HVAC costs from Page 36 as appropriate. For clean rooms, see Section 44. If a cubic foot cost is used, use one-fourteenth (1/14) the
difference shown to adjust the base cubic foot cost. Costs do not include fume hoods. Fume hood air and ventilation systems can add as much as 100% to the HVAC costs below.
COMPLETE Mild Moderate Extreme COMPLETE Mild Moderate Extreme
H.V.A.C. Climate Climate Climate H.V.A.C. Climate Climate Climate
Good 343.91 414.41 499.45 Good 31.95 38.50 46.40
Average 264.26 318.08 382.66 Average 24.55 29.55 35.55
Low Cost 203.98 244.34 291.70 Low Cost 18.95 22.70 27.10
Good 293.86 353.60 425.72 Good 27.30 32.85 39.55
Average 225.51 270.71 325.61 Average 20.95 25.15 30.25
Low Cost 174.38 208.28 248.65 Low Cost 16.20 19.35 23.10

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COMPUTER (DATA) CENTERS (497)
Excellent Good curtain walls, good brick and Plaster, acoustic ceilings, raised Fluorescent lighting, many outlets, Hot and chilled $2,413.61 $16.02 $224.23
metal, with ornamentation floor, much office space good plumbing, UPS & EPS water (zoned)
Good Face brick, metal panels, good Drywall or plaster, raised floors, Good lighting, many outlets, Hot and chilled 1,966.48 13.05 182.69
concrete panels, ornamentation good support rooms and offices adequate plumbing, UPS, EPS water (zoned)
A-B Average Brick, block, concrete panels, Painted walls and ceilings, raised Fluorescent lighting, adequate Hot and chilled 1,607.93 10.67 149.38
low-cost metal panels floors, office and support rooms restrooms and plumbing, UPS water (zoned)
Low cost Low-cost brick, structural tile, block, Painted walls, large open areas, Fluorescent lighting, minimum Warm and cool 1,244.21 8.26 115.59
concrete panels offices and support rooms plumbing, back-up power air (zoned)
Good Masonry or concrete, some Plaster, raised floors, good support Fluorescent lighting, adequate Warm and cool 1,503.84 9.98 139.71
ornamentation, steel frame rooms and detail restrooms, plumbing, UPS & EPS air (zoned)
C Average Brick, block, concrete, load-bearing

walls or frame
Gypsum board, raised floors,
adequate office and support areas
back-up power supply
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,233.66 8.19 114.61
Low cost Low-cost brick, concrete, block, Minimum finish and detail, small Minimum lighting, plumbing and Package A.C. 988.24 6.56 91.81
tilt-up, very plain office and support areas uninterrupted power supply
Average Light frame or studs, stucco, siding, Drywall or plaster, raised floors, Fluorescent lighting, adequate Warm and cool 1,168.97 7.76 108.60
EIFS adequate office and support areas plumbing, back-up power air (zoned)
D Low cost Bearing studs and stucco or wood Minimum finish and detail, small Minimum lighting, plumbing and Package A.C. 937.76 6.22 87.12
siding, very plain office and support areas uninterrupted power supply
Steel frame, transite, steel siding or Drywall or plaster, raised floors, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool
S Average sandwich panels adequate office and support areas back-up power supply air (zoned) 1,186.30 7.87 110.21
NOTE: H.V.A.C. costs must be carefully examined, as high heat producing equipment may require high-capacity systems; adjust to the high-cost range (extreme-climate) or, due to extreme loading, the
laboratory complete H.V.A.C. costs may be more representative. Redundant systems can add 100% to 400% to electrical costs also; see Section 44.
BASEMENTS – INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
Finished Reinforced concrete, plaster R&D finish, administrative and Adequate lighting and plumbing for *Complete $1,218.16 $8.08 $116.94
laboratory interior technical facilities R&D facilities H.V.A.C.
Office Plaster interior Average office finish, acoustic tile, Adequate office lighting and Warm and cool 877.27 5.82 84.25
vinyl composition plumbing air (zoned)
Display finish, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate display lighting, minimal Warm and cool
A-B Display Plaster interior composition, storage, shop area plumbing air (zoned) 745.41 4.95 71.50
Good Reinforced concrete; semi-finished, Some partitions, heavy floor, good Adequate lighting and plumbing, Space heaters 558.44 3.71 53.61
storage painted interior storage or manufacturing good drains
Average Reinforced concrete, unfinished Unfinished storage areas, some Minimum lighting and plumbing, None 423.78 2.81 40.68
storage interior partitions drains
Finished Reinforced concrete, plaster or R&D finish, administrative and Adequate lighting and plumbing for *Complete 938.41 6.23 87.76
laboratory drywall interior technical facilities R&D facilities H.V.A.C.
Office Plaster or drywall interior Average office finish, acoustic tile, Typical office lighting and plumbing Forced air 592.02 3.93 55.25
vinyl composition
CDS[ Display Plaster or drywall interior Display finish, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate display lighting, minimal Forced air 508.17 3.37 47.52
composition, storage, shop area plumbing
Average Reinforced concrete, unfinished Unfinished storage area Minimum lighting and drains None 284.28 1.89 26.59
storage interior
[For fire-resistant Type I basements, with concrete slab separation under Class C, D or S units, *Adjust for heat from table on preceding page. The laboratory basement costs include low-quality
add $5.15 per square foot ($55.43 per square meter). complete H.V.A.C. For all others, see Page 36.
PARKING BASEMENTS – See Page 33. MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. costs of the building, including basements, but excluding mezzanines.

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BROADCASTING FACILITIES (498)

Good Good metal and glass, concrete, Special finishes, acoustic design, good Special lighting and electrical, Hot and chilled $2,402.96 $15.95 $223.24
some good stone, good entrance presentation studios good plumbing water (zoned)
Precast concrete, brick, limestone Acoustic design, some special finishes, Studio lighting and electrical, Hot and chilled
A-B Average trim, decorative front and lobby good main studio, many offices adequate plumbing water (zoned) 1,835.58 12.18 170.53
Low cost Face brick, concrete, some Plaster or gypsum, suspended ceiling, Adequate electrical, lighting and Warm and cool 1,336.24 8.87 124.14
ornamentation, plain entrance finished lobby, offices, small studios plumbing air (zoned)
Excellent Face brick, stone, architectural Special finishes, acoustic design, high- Special lighting and electrical, Hot and chilled 2,265.18 15.03 210.44
concrete, good entrance and lobby cost finishes, good main studio good plumbing water (zoned)
Good Face brick, stone, metal and glass, Good interior finish and detail, good Studio lighting, good electrical Warm and cool 1,625.58 10.79 151.02
decorative front and lobby studios, many offices and plumbing air (zoned)
C Average Brick, block, concrete, plain front Plaster or gypsum, suspended ceiling, Adequate electrical, lighting and Heat-pump 1,200.08 7.96 111.49
and lobby, some trim some access floor, carpeted lobby plumbing system
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up, very plain Plain construction, small studios, Minimum lighting, adequate Package A.C. 888.14 5.89 82.51
vinyl composition, minimum facility electrical, minimum plumbing
Excellent Face brick or stone veneer, EIFS, Special finishes, acoustic design, high- Special lighting and electrical, Hot and chilled 2,162.81 14.35 200.93
good entrance and lobby cost finishes, good main studio good plumbing water (zoned)
Good Brick veneer, best stucco or siding Good interior finish and detail, good Studio lighting and electrical, Warm and cool 1,545.28 10.25 143.56
with good front and lobby studios, many offices adequate plumbing air (zoned)
D Average Brick veneer, good stucco or siding, Plaster or gypsum, suspended ceiling, Adequate electrical, lighting and Heat-pump 1,137.54 7.55 105.68
some trim, plain front and lobby some access floor, carpeted lobby plumbing system
Low cost Stucco or siding, little trim, plain Plain construction, small studios, Minimum lighting, adequate Package A.C. 839.70 5.57 78.01
entry vinyl composition, minimum facility electrical, minimum plumbing
Average Pole frame, good metal panels, Plaster or gypsum, suspended ceiling, Adequate electrical, lighting and Heat-pump 1,083.29 7.19 100.64
finished inside, some trim some access floor, carpeted lobby plumbing system
DPOLE Low cost Metal panels on pole frame, Plain construction, small studios, Minimum lighting, adequate Package A.C. 797.72 5.29 74.11
finished interior, small entrance vinyl composition, minimum facility electrical, minimum plumbing
Good Good sandwich panels, good Good interior finish and detail, good Studio lighting and electrical, Warm and cool 1,564.12 10.38 145.31
entrance and trim studios, many offices adequate plumbing air (zoned)
S Average Sandwich panels, or finished

interior, some ornamentation
Plaster or gypsum, suspended ceiling,
some access floor, carpeted lobby
Adequate electrical, lighting and
plumbing
Heat-pump
system 1,144.75 7.60 106.35
Low cost Metal panels, finished interior, little Plain construction, small studios, Minimum lighting, adequate Package A.C. 840.24 5.58 78.06
trim, plain entry vinyl composition, minimum facility electrical, minimum plumbing
BROADCASTING BASEMENTS
Finished lounge/restrooms, some Minimum lighting, adequate
A-B Semifinished Low-cost finishes utility and storage plumbing Hot water $691.91 $4.59 $66.42
Minimum lounge area, restrooms, Minimum lighting, adequate

CDS Semifinished Low-cost finishes some utility and storage plumbing Forced air 494.71 3.28 46.27
CANOPIES – Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final BALCONIES – Exterior balconies generally cost 1/5 to 1/3 of the final base cost per square foot
base cost per square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 44, or from the
Section 44, or from Unit-in-Place Costs. Unit-in-Place Costs.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base
costs of the building, including basements, but excluding mezzanines.
ELEVATORS AND HANDICAPPED LIFTS – See Page 36. BASEMENTS – See Page 18.
RADIO AND TV TOWERS – See Section 67, Page 6. MEZZANINES – See Page 27.

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PASSENGER TERMINALS (571)
Excellent Special architecture, metal and Special finishes, acoustic design, *High-quality specialty lighting, best Complete $4,035.96 $26.78 $374.95
glass, stone, concrete, skylights high-cost lobby, concourse finishes wiring throughout, good plumbing H.V.A.C.
Good Face brick, metal and glass, Good finishes throughout, some *Special lighting, good sound Complete 2,842.13 18.86 264.04
limestone, architectural concrete extras, typical major terminal facility systems and plumbing, some extras H.V.A.C.
A-B Average Brick, concrete or metal panels, Vaulted ceilings, pavers, terrazzo, *Good lighting, sound systems and Complete 2,000.49 13.28 185.85
formed concrete, decorative lobby good air- or train-type terminal plumbing, food service H.V.A.C.
Low cost Brick, precast concrete, good Finished interior, suspended ceiling, *Average lighting, good sound and Complete 1,409.76 9.36 130.97
block, some trim terrazzo lobby, small main terminal plumbing, lounge H.V.A.C.
Excellent High-cost roof, large arched entries Special finishes, acoustic design, *High-quality specialty lighting, best Complete 2,821.67 18.72 262.14
and domed skylights high-cost lobby, concourse finishes wiring throughout, good plumbing H.V.A.C.
Very good Face brick, stone, terra cotta, Good finishes throughout, some *Special lighting, good sound Complete 2,212.65 14.68 205.56
ornamental entrance and lobby extras, typical major terminal facility systems and plumbing, some extras H.V.A.C.
Good Brick, block, concrete, good Vaulted ceilings, pavers, terrazzo, Good lighting, sound systems and Hot and chilled 1,681.44 11.16 156.21
decorative front and lobby good air- or train-type terminal plumbing, food service water (zoned)
C Average Brick, block, concrete, good front Finished interior, suspended ceiling, Average lighting, good sound and Warm and cool 1,033.99 6.86 96.06
and lobby, some trim terrazzo lobby, small main terminal plumbing, lounge air (zoned)
Fair Brick, block, concrete panels, plain Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp. Minimum lighting, adequate sound, Heat pump 823.12 5.46 76.47
commercial building, small entry lobby, small city bus station minimum plumbing system
Low cost Low-cost block, tilt-up, very plain, Few partitions, very plain, minimum Minimum code, public address Package A.C. 655.20 4.35 60.87
acoustic sound walls waiting and concession/ticket area system
Very good Face brick or stone veneer, Good finishes throughout, some *Special lighting, good sound Complete 2,065.93 13.71 191.93
ornamental entrance and lobby extras, typical major terminal facility systems and plumbing, some extras H.V.A.C.
Good Stucco, some brick or stone trim, Vaulted ceilings, pavers, terrazzo, Good lighting, sound systems and Hot and chilled 1,563.47 10.38 145.25
decorative front and lobby good air- or train-type terminal plumbing, food service water (zoned)
D Average Stucco or siding, good front and

lobby, some trim
Finished interior, suspended ceiling,
terrazzo lobby, small main terminal
Average lighting, good sound and
plumbing, lounge
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 956.60 6.35 88.87
Fair Siding or stucco, small entrance Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp. Minimum lighting, adequate sound, Heat pump 760.37 5.05 70.64
lobby, small city bus station minimum plumbing system
Low cost Low-cost wood or stucco, very plain Few partitions, very plain, minimum
waiting and concession/ticket area
Minimum code, public address
system Package A.C. 604.40 4.01 56.15
Fair Metal panels on pole frame, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp. Minimum lighting, adequate sound, Heat pump 710.42 4.71 66.00
finished interior, small entrance lobby, small city bus station minimum plumbing system
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame and truss, metal siding, Few partitions, very plain, minimum Minimum code, public address Package A.C. 562.31 3.73 52.24
low-cost finish and insulation waiting and concession/ticket area system
Average Good metal panels, roof, front Finished interior, suspended ceiling, Average lighting, good sound and Warm and cool 952.40 6.32 88.48
and lobby, some trim terrazzo lobby, small main terminal plumbing, lounge air (zoned)
S Fair Metal panels, finished interior, small

entrance, masonry sound walls
Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp.
lobby, small city bus station
Minimum lighting, adequate sound,
minimum plumbing
Heat pump
system 755.31 5.01 70.17
Low cost Single wall, low-cost interior finish Few partitions, very plain, minimum Minimum code, public address Package A.C. 598.91 3.97 55.64
and insulation waiting and concession/ticket area system
SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS *ELEVATORS – Buildings with base costs which include elevators and escalators are marked
COMPLETE Mild Moderate Extreme Mild ModerateExtreme with an asterisk (*). If the subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base
H.V.A.C Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate costs for the buildings on this page which are so marked. For buildings not marked, or for
Classes A and B . . Excellent $391.27 $472.00 $568.88 $36.35 $43.85 $52.85 basement stops, add costs from Page 36.
Good 269.10 346.06 445.09 25.00 32.15 41.35 Classes A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Average 184.60 253.49 348.75 17.15 23.55 32.40 Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . $109.79 $10.20 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . $59.20 $5.50
Low Cost 127.55 186.22 272.87 11.85 17.30 25.35 Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.73 7.50 Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.06 4.00
Classes C and D . . Excellent 262.10 337.45 433.79 24.35 31.35 40.30 Classes C and D
Very Good 179.76 247.03 338.53 16.70 22.95 31.45 Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.89 $6.40 Very Good . . . . . . . . . . $49.51 $4.60

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MAIN POST OFFICES (581)

Good Face brick, metal panels, good Plaster, vinyl wall finishes, vinyl *High-quality lighting and security Hot and chilled $2,325.78 $15.43 $216.07
glass, ornamentation composition, some terrazzo or pavers wiring, good plumbing water (zoned)
A-B Average Brick, precast or metal and glass Plaster and drywall, vinyl wall finish, *Good illumination, security wiring, Warm and cool 1,756.90 11.66 163.22
panels, ornamentation vinyl composition tile adequate plumbing air (zoned)
Excellent Stone, ashlar or panels, highly Plaster, vinyl wall finishes, vinyl High-quality lighting and security Hot and chilled 2,208.45 14.66 205.17
ornamental composition, some terrazzo or pavers wiring, good plumbing water (zoned)
C Good Ornamental brick or block, precast

concrete, good ornamentation
Plaster/drywall, vinyl or enamel wall
finish, good resilient floors
Good illumination, security wiring,
adequate plumbing
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,627.84 10.80 151.23
Average Brick, block, tilt-up, some good Drywall, vinyl or enamel wall finish, Adequate illumination, security Heat pump 1,234.52 8.19 114.69
ornamentation resilient floors, adequate offices wiring and plumbing system
Excellent Best ashlar stone veneer, good trim Plaster, vinyl wall finishes, vinyl High-quality lighting and security Warm and cool 2,032.14 13.49 188.79
and ornamentation composition, some terrazzo or pavers wiring, good plumbing air (zoned)
D Good Brick or stone veneer, good built-up Plaster/drywall, vinyl or enamel wall Good illumination, security wiring, Warm and cool 1,553.25 10.31 144.30
Masonry or shingle roof and trim finish, good resilient floors adequate plumbing air (zoned)
Veneer
Average Brick or block veneer, shingle or built- Drywall, vinyl or enamel wall finish, Adequate illumination, security Heat pump 1,177.58 7.81 109.40
up roof, some good ornamentation resilient floors, adequate offices wiring and plumbing system
Very Good Best sidings, much trim, highly Plaster/drywall, vinyl wall finishes, vinyl Good-quality lighting and security Warm and cool 1,705.99 11.32 158.49
ornamented, complex roof, skylights composition, some terrazzo or pavers wiring, good plumbing air (zoned)
D Good Good EIFS, stucco or siding, some

good ornamentation
Plaster/drywall, vinyl or enamel wall
finish, good resilient floors
Good illumination, security wiring,
adequate plumbing
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,498.78 9.95 139.24
Average Stucco, EIFS, or siding, some Drywall, vinyl or enamel wall finish, Adequate illumination, security Heat pump 1,145.61 7.60 106.43
ornamentation resilient floors, adequate offices wiring and plumbing system
Steel frame, best sandwich panels, Drywall, vinyl or enamel wall finish, Adequate illumination, security Heat pump
S Average some good ornamentation resilient floors, adequate offices wiring and plumbing system 1,164.88 7.73 108.22
MAIL-PROCESSING FACILITIES (583)

Brick, precast or metal and glass Plaster and drywall, good office and *Good illumination, security Hot and chilled
A-B Average panels, good trim sorting areas, lookout galleries wiring, adequate plumbing water (zoned) $1,311.06 $8.70 $121.80
Good Ornamental brick or block, precast Some good offices and interior finish, High-level lighting and good Hot and chilled 1,149.27 7.63 106.77
concrete, good trim sorting areas, lookout galleries plumbing and wiring water(zoned)
C Average Brick, block, tilt-up, some trim, bar Painted walls, finished offices and Reading-level lighting, adequate Warm and cool 799.98 5.31 74.32
or web joists sorting areas, hardened slab plumbing, security wiring air (zoned)
Good Steel frame, sandwich panels, good Some good offices and interior finish, High-level lighting and good Hot and chilled 1,101.16 7.31 102.30
trim sorting areas, lookout galleries plumbing and wiring water (zoned)
S Average Sandwich panels, some trim, bar Drywall interiors, finished offices and Reading-level lighting, adequate Warm and cool 771.46 5.12 71.67
or web joists sorting areas, hardened slab plumbing, security wiring air (zoned)
NOTE: Process wiring can add 100% – 150% to the electrical costs, see Section 44. *ELEVATORS – Buildings with base costs which include elevators are marked with an asterisk
(*). If the subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs above.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base
costs of the building, including basements, but excluding mezzanines. Classes A and B . . . . Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76.42 $7.10 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.97 $5.20
LOADING AND SHIPPING DOCKS, DOCK-HEIGHT FLOOR – see Page 27.
PARKING BASEMENTS – See Page 33.
base cost per square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 44, or from the Unit-
Section 44, or from the Unit-in-Place Costs. in-Place Costs.

SECTION 14 PAGE 22
BRANCH POST OFFICES (582)
Concrete, metal/glass, or masonry Plaster and drywall, vinyl wall finish, Good illumination and wiring, Warm and cool
A-B Average
panels, usually part of a building resilient floors adequate plumbing air (zoned)
$1,325.05 $ 8.79 $123.10
Best brick, ashlar on block, stone Plaster/drywall, vinyl wall finishes, Good lighting and security wiring, Heat pump
Excellent 1,965.61 13.04 182.61
trim, good ornamentation tiled lobby good plumbing system
Ornamental brick or block, precast Plaster/drywall, vinyl or enamel wall Good illumination, adequate
Good Package A.C. 1,450.45 9.63 134.75
concrete, good trim finish, resilient floors, good lobby plumbing and wiring,
C Average Brick, block, tilt-up, some trim
Drywall interiors, vinyl composition Adequate illumination and
Package A.C. 1,082.32 7.18 100.55
tile, acoustic tile, adequate lobby plumbing, standard fixtures
Block or brick, stock plans, plain, Gypsum board and paint, vinyl Adequate lighting, minimum
Low cost Forced air 772.42 5.13 71.76
minimum fenestration composition, very small lobby plumbing and wiring
Brick or stone veneer, good Plaster/drywall, vinyl wall finishes, Good lighting and security wiring, Heat pump
Excellent 1,868.74 12.40 173.61
ornamentation tiled lobby good plumbing system
Plaster/drywall, vinyl or enamel wall Good illumination, adequate
D Good Good brick veneer, good trim
finish, resilient floors, good lobby plumbing and wiring
Package A.C. 1,385.87 9.20 128.75
Masonry Brick veneer, built-up or shingle Drywall interiors, vinyl composition Adequate illumination and
Veneer Average Package A.C. 1,038.83 6.89 96.51
roof, some trim tile, acoustic tile, adequate lobby plumbing, standard fixtures
Brick veneer, stock plans, plain, Gypsum board and paint, vinyl Adequate lighting, minimum
minimum fenestration composition, very small lobby plumbing and wiring
Best sidings, shingles, EIFS, Plaster/drywall, vinyl wall finishes, Good lighting and security wiring, Heat pump
Excellent 1,771.75 11.76 164.60
elastometric roof cover tiled lobby good plumbing system
Plaster/drywall, vinyl or enamel wall Good illumination, adequate
Good Good siding or stucco, good trim Package A.C. 1,327.42 8.81 123.32
finish, resilient floors, good lobby plumbing and wiring
D Average Stucco, EIFS, or siding, some trim
Drywall interiors, vinyl composition tile, Adequate lighting and plumbing,
Package A.C. 1,005.36 6.67 93.40
acoustic tile, adequate lobby standard fixtures
Stucco or siding, stock plans, plain, Drywall, few partitions, asphalt tile, Adequate lighting, minimum
minimum fenestration few extras, very small lobby plumbing and wiring
Sandwich panels, some Drywall interiors, vinyl composition Adequate illumination and
S Average
ornamentation tile, acoustic tile, adequate lobby plumbing, standard fixtures
Package A.C. 1,027.21 6.82 95.43
ARMORIES (301)
Excellent Face brick, good ornamentation Good interior finish, offices and Good lighting and outlets, tiled Package A.C. $1,482.85 $9.84 $137.76
good frame, bar or web joists classrooms, indoor range and vaults showers and restrooms
C Good Brick or block, some trim, wall

bearing or frame
Finished interior, office and
classrooms, secured storage
Good lighting and plumbing,
showers Forced air 1,116.33 7.41 103.71
Average Brick, block, very plain, some trim Some finish, office and classroom Adequate lighting and plumbing Space heaters 842.82 5.59 78.30
Excellent Brick veneer, good ornamentation, Good interior finish, offices and Good lighting and outlets, tiled Package A.C. 1,372.52 9.11 127.51
good frame, bar or web joists classrooms, indoor range and vaults showers and restrooms
D Good Stucco or brick veneer, some trim,
wall bearing or frame
Finished interior, office and
classrooms, secured storage
showers Forced air 1,035.28 6.87 96.18
Average Wood frame and stucco or siding Some finish, office and classroom Adequate lighting and plumbing Space heaters 783.40 5.20 72.78
Steel frame, insulated panels, Some interior finish, office and
S Average some fenestration classroom Adequate lighting and plumbing Space heaters 793.41 5.27 73.71
Average Reinforced concrete, unfinished

CDS basement interior Unfinished secure storage area Adequate lighting and plumbing None 413.34 2.74 38.40
DOCK-HEIGHT FLOORS AND LOADING DOCKS – See Page 27. SPRINKLERS – See Page 36. MEZZANINES – See Page 27. BASEMENTS – See Page 18.

SECTION 14 PAGE 23
DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSES (407)

Ornamental concrete, brick, or Plaster or drywall with partitions, *Good lighting, plumbing, restrooms
Good Hot water $973.82 $6.46 $90.47
metal/glass panels, office front distribution areas, fin. ceilings, vaults for personnel
A Average
Brick on block or tile, concrete Painted walls, offices, and *Reading-level lighting and
Space heaters 738.84 4.90 68.64
panels, good fenestration distribution areas adequate plumbing
Ornamental concrete, brick, or Plaster or drywall with partitions, *Good lighting, plumbing, adequate
Good Hot water 920.11 6.11 85.48
metal/glass panels, office front distribution areas, fin. ceilings, vaults restrooms
B Average
Brick on block or tile, concrete Painted walls, offices and distribution *Reading-level lighting, adequate
Space heaters 693.09 4.60 64.39
panels, good fenestration areas plumbing
Brick, metal/glass, ornamental Completely finished, drugs, food, or High-level lighting and good
Excellent Package A.C. 962.30 6.39 89.40
facades and fenestration bonded storage, large offices plumbing
Steel frame, good brick, block, or Plaster or drywall, some masonry Reading-level lighting, adequate
Good Forced air 660.91 4.39 61.40
tilt-up, tapered girders partitions, good offices plumbing
C Average
Steel or wood frame or bearing Painted walls, finished offices and
Good lighting, adequate plumbing Space heaters 453.16 3.01 42.10
walls, brick, block, or tilt-up distribution areas, hardened slab
Block, tilt-up, very plain, light Unfinished, shell type, adequate
Low cost Adequate lighting, plumbing fixtures Space heaters 324.43 2.15 30.14
construction offices, partitioned areas
Good wood frame with stucco or Some good offices and distribution Reading-level lighting, adequate
Good Forced air 588.68 3.91 54.69
siding, some ornamentation areas plumbing
D Average
Stucco or siding on wood, good Small office, partitions and
Good lighting, adequate plumbing Space heaters 402.57 2.67 37.40
fenestration distribution areas
Average Good pole frame, metal siding Distribution areas, small offices Adequate lighting/plumbing Space heaters 353.60 2.35 32.85
DPOLE Low cost Wood pole frame, metal siding
Unfinished, adequate offices,
Adequate lighting, plumbing fixtures Space heaters 255.65 1.70 23.75
partitioned areas
Heavy steel frame, sandwich Completely finished, drugs, food, or High-level lighting and good
panels, good ornamentation bonded storage, large offices plumbing
Good steel frame, siding and Some good offices and interior finish, Reading-level lighting, adequate
S Good
fenestration distribution areas plumbing
Forced air 596.54 3.96 55.42
Average Rigid steel frame and siding Distribution areas, small offices Adequate lighting/plumbing Space heaters 404.62 2.69 37.59
Low cost Pre-eng. frame, plain shell Adequate office, partitioned areas Adequate lighting/plumbing Space heaters 288.04 1.91 26.76
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three above ground, to all base *ELEVATORS – Buildings with base costs which include elevators are marked with an asterisk (*). If
costs of the building, including basements but excluding mezzanines. the subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings on this
page which are so marked. For buildings not marked or for basement stops, add costs from Page 36.
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. Classes A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
DOCK-HEIGHT FLOORS – See Page 27. Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.22 $2.25 Average . . . . . . . . . . . $18.84 $1.75
TRANSIT WAREHOUSES (387)

Brick or block, best tilt-up, good Good finished office, drivers’ rest Good lighting, plumbing for
Good Forced air $872.53 $5.79 $81.06
overhead doors areas, dock-height floor transient drivers
C Average
Block, good tilt-up, overhead Some finished office, drivers’ rest Adequate lighting, plumbing for
Space heaters 611.40 4.06 56.80
doors areas, dock-height floor transient drivers
Some finished office/drivers’ rest
D Average Wood frame, siding or stucco
areas, dock-height floor
Adequate lighting/plumbing Space heaters 543.90 3.61 50.53

DPOLE Average Wood pole frame, metal siding
Heavy steel frame and siding, Good finished office, drivers’ rest Good lighting, plumbing for
Good Forced air 782.97 5.20 72.74
good overhead doors areas, dock-height floor transient drivers
S Average Steel frame and siding

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COLD STORAGE FACILITIES (447)
Face brick, concrete panels, good Frozen foods, some good offices or Good lighting and plumbing, outlets Complete
Good $1,032.48 $6.85 $ 95.92
facade, heavily insulated production, sharp freeze, cooler areas and drains H.V.A.C.
A-B Average
Brick, block, concrete panels, Chilled and freezer rooms, good Adequate lighting, plumbing and Complete
740.35 4.91 68.78
storefront entry, fully insulated offices and support areas drains, some power outlets H.V.A.C.
Best block, tilt-up, good storefront, Frozen foods, some good offices or Good lighting and plumbing, outlets Complete
Excellent 1,183.07 7.85 109.91
heavy floor, wall, roof insulation production, sharp freeze, cooler areas and drains H.V.A.C.
Tilt-up, steel frame, good block, or Chilled and freezer rooms, good Good lighting, adequate plumbing Complete
Good 841.96 5.59 78.22
tapered girders, heavily insulated offices and support areas and drains, some power outlets H.V.A.C.
Steel or wood frame or bearing Cooler and chilled rooms, some Complete
C Average
walls, block or tilt-up, insulated distribution offices and finish
H.V.A.C.
602.68 4.00 55.99
Block tilt-up, sealed ceiling and wall Cooler, controlled atmosphere, sealed Adequate electrical, minimum Complete low-
Fair 504.51 3.35 46.87
insulation rooms and slab, small office plumbing cost H.V.A.C
Block, tilt-up, very plain, light con- Cooler storage, unfinished, few Complete
Low cost Minimum lighting and plumbing 435.30 2.89 40.44
struction, exposed ceiling insulation partitions, small office H.V.A.C.
Stucco on wood frame, wood Cooler and chilled rooms, some Complete
Average Adequate lighting and plumbing 557.14 3.70 51.76
trusses, fully insulated distribution offices and finish H.V.A.C.
D Low cost
Stucco or siding on wood, insulated, Cooler storage, unfinished, few
Minimum lighting and plumbing
Complete
399.88 2.65 37.15
exposed ceiling insulation partitions, small office H.V.A.C.
Pole frame, good insulated siding or Cooler and chilled rooms, some Complete
Average Adequate lighting and plumbing 512.90 3.40 47.65
sandwich panels, good roof distribution offices and finish H.V.A.C.
DPOLE Low cost
Pole frame, metal siding, lined, Cooler storage, unfinished, few
Complete
364.58 2.42 33.87
exposed ceiling insulation partitions, small office H.V.A.C.
Good steel frame, insulated panel Frozen foods, some good offices or Good lighting and plumbing, outlets Complete
Excellent 1,174.68 7.80 109.13
walls and roof, good facade production, sharp freeze, cooler areas and drains H.V.A.C.
Good steel frame, sandwich panels, Chilled and freezer rooms, good Good lighting, adequate plumbing Complete
Good 810.85 5.38 75.33
fenestration, heavily insulated offices and support areas and drains, some power outlets H.V.A.C.
Rigid steel frame, insulated siding or Cooler and chilled rooms, some Complete
S Average
sandwich panels, good roof distribution offices and finish
H.V.A.C.
564.14 3.74 52.41
Pre-engineered metal lined and Cooler, controlled atmosphere, sealed Adequate electrical, minimum Complete low-
Fair 465.97 3.09 43.29
sealed wall and ceiling insulation rooms and slab, small office plumbing cost H.V.A.C.
Pre-engineered frame, metal siding, Cooler storage, unfinished, few Complete
Low cost Minimum lighting and plumbing 397.30 2.64 36.91
lined, exposed ceiling insulation partitions, small office H.V.A.C.
COLD STORAGE HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Costs for cold storage mechanical items are listed separately from those for other buildings in this section because of special requirements. Costs listed below are averages for the gross building area. Moderate
climate costs are included in the cold storage base costs above. Refrigerated cooling and controlled atmosphere costs vary greatly, but, in general, the following square foot figures will serve as a guide. For a
more specific cost, see Section 58. If a cubic foot cost is used, use one-fourteenth of the difference shown to adjust the basic cubic foot cost. Subsoil heating will cost $1.40 to $2.45 per square foot of floor area.
SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS
COMPLETE CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE
H.V.A.C. Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDINGS Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme
Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate
Excellent (Freezer/Sharp freeze) . . . . $105.49 $143.70 $195.90 $9.80 $13.35 $18.20 Fruits, conditioned air . . . . . . . . . . . $167.92 $207.21 $256.18 $15.60 $19.25 $23.80
Good (Chiller/Freezer) . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.88 122.71 167.92 8.35 11.40 15.60 Vegetables,
Average (Cooler/Chilled air) . . . . . . . . 75.35 104.95 145.31 7.00 9.75 13.50 high to precise humidity . . . . . 207.21 321.31 497.30 19.25 29.85 46.20
Low cost and fair (Cooled air only). . . 64.58 89.34 124.86 6.00 8.30 11.60 warm and cool . . . . . . . . 272.87 412.26 623.77 25.35 38.30 57.95
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three above ground, to all base FARM FIELD STORAGE BUILDINGS – See Section 17.
costs of the building, including basements but excluding mezzanines. DOCK-HEIGHT FLOORS and MEZZANINES – See Page 27.
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. SHIPPING DOCK EQUIPMENT and WAREHOUSE SHELVING – See Section 65.

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CREAMERIES (315)
Plaster ceilings, tile floors, wainscot Good lighting and plumbing,
A-B Average Brick, concrete, solid construction
in production areas many outlets, lab
Steam $1,066.93 $7.08 $99.12
Brick, block, concrete, retail entrance Plaster, tile floors and wainscot, Good lighting and plumbing,
Good Steam 1,049.27 6.96 97.48
and storefront freezer and cooler rooms many outlets and drains, lab
Brick, block, little trim, steel or wood Plaster walls and ceiling, epoxy and Adequate lighting, plumbing,
C Average
trusses or joists tile on concrete floor, freezer room power outlets and drains
Steam 771.46 5.12 71.67
Low-cost brick, block, tilt-up, no trim, Painted walls, slab floor, partly
Low cost Minimum electrical and plumbing Space heaters 525.18 3.49 48.79
wood rafters finished ceiling, chiller room
Brick veneer, good stucco and trim, Plaster, tile floors and wainscot, Good lighting and plumbing,
Good Steam 956.17 6.35 88.83
EIFS, retail entrance and storefront freezer and cooler rooms many outlets and drains, lab
Brick veneer, good stucco, insulated, Plaster walls and ceiling, some tile, Adequate lighting, plumbing,
D Average
wood truss and rafters concrete floor, freezer room power outlets and drains
Steam 695.46 4.62 64.61
Stucco or siding, no trim, light roof Plaster or gypsum board, concrete Minimum lighting and outlets,
structure slab, chiller room minimum plumbing
Good steel frame, sandwich panels, Plaster, tile floors and wainscot, Good lighting and plumbing,
Good Steam 975.43 6.47 90.62
retail entrance and storefront freezer and cooler rooms many outlets and drains, lab
Rigid steel frame, insulated siding or Plaster walls and ceiling, some tile, Adequate lighting, plumbing,
S Average
sandwich panels, good roof concrete floor, freezer room power outlets and drains
Steam 709.46 4.71 65.91
Pre-engineered frame, metal siding, Plaster or gypsum board, concrete Minimum lighting and outlets,
lined slab, chiller room minimum plumbing
NOTE: For cold storage refrigeration, see Page 24. For retail diary sales buildings, see Section 13. For short term storage, see section 17.
MEGA (STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION) WAREHOUSES (584)

Glulam or steel frame, decorative Plaster or drywall, some masonry Good lighting and plumbing,
Good Space heaters $510.75 $3.39 $47.45
block or tilt-up, elastomeric roof partitions, good offices, cafeteria kitchen
Open steel or wood frame, block or Painted walls, finished offices and Adequate lighting, good plumbing
Average Space heaters 335.51 2.23 31.17
C tilt-up, good roof
Large tilt-up, light panelized const.,
break room, good flat slab
Painted walls or unfinished, small
fixtures, food service
built-up roof, exposed insulation offices, hardened slab some extras
Cheap Tilt-up, very large shell type Unfinished, bulk storage, few offices Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 182.13 1.21 16.92
Heavy steel frame, insulated Plaster or drywall, partitioned, good Good lighting and plumbing,
Good Space heaters 486.53 3.23 45.20
panels, good facade, some trim offices, cafeteria kitchen
Good steel frame, siding and Some good offices, interior finish Adequate lighting, good plumbing
S fenestration, bar or web joints
Rigid steel frame, good metal
and floor, break room, good flat slab
Unfinished, small offices, hardened
fixtures, food service
siding and roof, exposed insulation slab some extras
Cheap Steel frame, siding, large shell type Unfinished, bulk storage, few offices Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 160.71 1.07 14.93
YARD IMPROVEMENTS
Paving per square foot, asphalt, employee parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.15 – $1.35 Fencing, per linear foot, security chain link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 16.80 – $ 20.15
asphalt, medium duty trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 – 2.00 Concrete, screen walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138.00 – 160.00
concrete, heavy duty truck trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 – 2.95 For landscaping, lighting, rail spurs, storm water management, see Section 66.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three above ground, to all base
costs of the building, including basements but excluding mezzanines. DOCK-HEIGHT FLOORS AND MEZZANINES – See Page 27.
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. SHIPPING DOCK EQUIPMENT AND WAREHOUSE SHELVING – See Section 65.

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STORAGE WAREHOUSES (406)
Ornamental concrete or brick, Plaster or drywall with partitions, *Good lighting, plumbing, adequate
Good Hot water $830.23 $5.51 $77.13
small office front some finished ceilings restrooms
A Average
Brick on block or tile, concrete
panels, very plain
Painted walls, few partitions, small
offices
*Adequate lighting and plumbing Space heaters 609.89 4.05 56.66
Low cost Low-cost block, tile or concrete Unfin., small office, few partitions *Minimum lighting/plumbing Space heaters 479.97 3.19 44.59
Ornamental concrete or brick, Plaster or drywall with partitions, *Good lighting, plumbing, adequate
Good Hot water 777.48 5.16 72.23
small office front finished ceilings in most areas restrooms
B Average
Brick on block or tile, concrete
panels, very plain
Painted walls, few partitions, small
offices
Low cost Low-cost block, tile or concrete Unfin., small office, few partitions *Minimum lighting/plumbing Space heaters 443.05 2.94 41.16
Plaster or drywall, partitioned,
Excellent Brick, concrete, good facade Good lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 859.94 5.71 79.89
finished ceilings in most areas
Steel frame, good brick, block, or Plaster or drywall, some masonry
Good Good lighting, adequate plumbing Space heaters 556.18 3.69 51.67
tilt-up, tapered girders partitions, good offices
C Average
Steel or wood frame or bearing Painted walls, finished office, Adequate lighting, low-cost
Space heaters 390.63 2.59 36.29
walls, brick, block, or tilt-up hardened slab plumbing fixtures
Block, cheap brick, tilt-up, light Unfinished, small office, shell type,
Low cost Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 276.31 1.83 25.67
construction minimum code
Mill-type construction, brick walls, Plaster walls, masonry partitions,
Good *Good lighting, adequate plumbing Steam 761.12 5.05 70.71
wood or steel trusses painted trusses
CMILL Average
Mill-type construction, brick and Painted walls, few partitions, small
block, wood trusses offices
Heavy wood frame, wood or stucco
Good Heavy slab or mill-type floors Good lighting, adequate plumbing Space heaters 496.87 3.30 46.16
siding
Stucco on wood frame, wood Adequate lighting, low-cost
D Average
trusses
Small office, average slab
plumbing fixtures
Space heaters 348.00 2.31 32.33
Unfinished, slab, utility type,
Low cost Stucco or siding on wood Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 245.74 1.63 22.83
minimum office
Pole frame, good metal siding,
Average Small office, some finish, slab Adequate lighting, little plumbing Space heaters 298.49 1.98 27.73
insulated
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding
Unfinished utility type, light slab,
Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 211.73 1.41 19.67
minimum office
Heavy steel frame, insulated Plaster or drywall, partitioned,
Excellent Good lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 793.09 5.26 73.68
panels, good facade finished ceilings in most areas
Good steel frame, siding and Some good office, interior finish
Good Good lighting, adequate plumbing Space heaters 503.43 3.34 46.77
fenestration and floor
S Average Rigid steel frame, siding Small office, average slab
Adequate lighting, low-cost
Space heaters 349.51 2.32 32.47
plumbing fixtures
Pre-engineered frame, metal Unfinished utility type, light slab,
siding minimum office
NOTE: For light commodity storage, see Section 17. *ELEVATORS – Buildings with base costs which include elevators are marked with an asterisk
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three above ground, to all base (*). If the subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings
costs of the building, including basements but excluding mezzanines. on this page, which are so marked. For buildings not marked or for basement stops, add costs
from Page 36.
DOCK-HEIGHT FLOORS – See Page 27. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
WAREHOUSE SHELLS – See Page 35. Good . . . . . $23.14 $2.15 Average . . . $18.84 $1.75 Low Cost . . $14.53 $1.35

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MEZZANINES – INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS

Enclosed, average, industrial office Average office lighting and Included in
Office In building cost $616.78 ----- $57.30
finish, plaster soffit plumbing building cost
Showroom finish, acoustic tile, vinyl Average loft lighting and Included in
Display In building cost 450.69 ----- 41.87
composition plumbing building cost
Partially open and enclosed stores Average lighting, minimum Included in
A-B Finished In building cost
and supply rooms plumbing building cost
402.90 ----- 37.43
Good storage/ Metal grating on good steel structure, Included in
In building cost Minimum lighting, no plumbing 477.38 ----- 44.35
mechanical no partitions building cost
Average Metal deck and concrete on good Included in
storage steel structure, no partitions building cost
Enclosed, average industrial office Average office lighting and Included in
Office In building cost 437.34 ----- 40.63
finish, acoustic tile soffit plumbing building cost
Showroom finish, plaster or drywall Average loft lighting and Included in
Display In building cost 313.88 ----- 29.16
soffit, vinyl composition plumbing building cost
Partially open and enclosed stores Average lighting, minimum Included in
CDS Finished In building cost
and supply rooms plumbing building cost
286.32 ----- 26.60
Average Heavy plywood or plank on wood or Included in
storage light steel structure, no partitions building cost
Low-cost Light storage on plywood, minimum Included in
In building cost Minimum lighting 144.78 ----- 13.45
storage supports, no soffit building cost
MEZZANINES – Do not use story height or area-perimeter multipliers with mezzanine costs. For small prefabricated structures, see Section 64.
MISCELLANEOUS DOCK STRUCTURES

COST PER COST PER
TYPE DESCRIPTION SQUARE METER SQUARE FOOT
Structural steel or concrete piers and frame, heavy-duty floor, steel roof structure,
Shipping dock $360.50 $33.49
good lighting, office area, some closed storage, adequate plumbing and washrooms
Wood piers and frame, heavy mill-type floor, wood roof structure,
Shipping dock 335.04 31.13
adequate lighting and plumbing, office area
Loading dock Steel or concrete piers, heavy slab, steel bumper 211.06 19.61
Loading dock Timber piers, heavy wood floor 173.21 16.09
Loading dock Dirt fill, concrete retaining wall and slab, wood or steel bumper 142.02 13.19
Loading dock Light wood piers and girders, plank floor 116.71 10.84
Loading ramp Paved ramp, steel railing, for forklift 374.75 – $547.64 34.81 – $50.88
Excavated well, concrete retaining walls and paved ramp, wood or steel bumper, two stalls
Loading well 120.32 – 143.47 11.18 – 13.33
For each additional stall, reduce costs by 10% to 15%
Loading dock roofs Good canopy structure with lighting and finished soffit or fascia panels 112.83 – 154.37 10.48 – 14.34
Loading dock roofs Simple wood or steel structure without soffit or lighting, corrugated metal or composition surface 75.50 – 105.09 7.01 – 9.76
NOTE: Do not apply Refinement Multipliers to docks. Add heating and cooling cost, where applicable, from Page 36 or Section 53. For open shelters, see Section 17.
For detailed shipping dock equipment costs (i.e. dock levelers), see Section 65. Rail spurs and site paving and fencing, see Section 66.
DOCK-HEIGHT FLOORS – Add the cost per square foot to the base cost of the first floor for all occupancies except transit warehouses. For cut and balance use proportional cost.
5,000 sq. ft. . . . . $ 5.30 10,000 sq. ft. . . . $ 4.10 20,000 sq. ft. . . $ 3.20 40,000 sq. ft. . . . $ 2.45 60,000 sq. ft. . . . . $ 2.20 80,000 sq. ft. . . . $ 1.95 100,000 sq. ft. . . . . . $ 1.85 200,000 sq. ft. . . . . . $ 1.40
465 sq. m. . . . . . 57.05 929 sq. m. . . . . . 44.13 1,858 sq. m. . . . 34.44 3,716 sq. m. . . . 26.37 5,574 sq. m. . . . . 23.68 7,432 sq. m. . . . . 20.99 9,290 sq. m. . . . . . . . 19.91 18,580 sq. m. . . . . . . 15.07

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MINI-WAREHOUSES (386)
Subdivided cubicles, good security Electrical outlets and lighting in
Good Brick, block or tilt-up, many doors None $440.57 $2.92 $40.93
partitions, office-apartment each space, minimum plumbing
Subdivided into cubicles, mixed Adequate electrical service per
C Average Block, tilt-up, light construction
sizes, unfinished slab, small office space, minimum water
None 329.06 2.18 30.57
Low-cost block, tilt-up, light roof, Subdivided into large cubicles, light
Low cost Minimum electrical service None 245.74 1.63 22.83
low-cost door entries slab, no support facilities
Stucco, siding or brick veneer, Subdivided cubicles, good security Electrical outlets and lighting in
Good None 405.48 2.69 37.67
many doors partitions, office-apartment each space, minimum plumbing
D Average Wood frame and stucco or wood
None 303.22 2.01 28.17
Low-cost stucco or siding, low-cost Subdivided into large cubicles, light
door entries slab, no support facilities
Good pole frame, metal siding, Subdivided cubicles, good security Electrical outlets and lighting in
Good None 362.21 2.40 33.65
DPOLE Average Wood pole frame, metal siding
None 270.07 1.79 25.09
Pole frame, metal siding, low-cost Subdivided into large cubicles, light
Pre-engineered frame, insulated, Subdivided cubicles, good security Electrical outlets and lighting in
Good None 402.25 2.67 37.37
Average Light steel frame and metal siding None 300.64 2.00 27.93
S Low cost
Light steel frame, siding, low-cost Subdivided into large cubicles, light
Minimum electrical service None 224.64 1.49 20.87
Cheap Light steel frame, siding and doors Extra large only; all cubes >300 sq. ft. Minimum electrical only None 166.63 1.11 15.48
Typical area per space is 130 square feet, with a range of 100 to 170 square feet. Electrical is included at $110.00 to $415.00 per space. Individual office-apartments can be priced from Section 12 or 17.
HIGH-RISE MINI-WAREHOUSES (525)

Brick, block, concrete, some metal Subdivided cubicles, good security *Good outlets and lighting,
A-B Average
and glass partitions, office/apartment minimum plumbing
Ventilation $585.88 $3.89 $54.43
Brick, block or tilt-up, metal and Subdivided cubicles, good security *Good outlets and lighting,
Good Ventilation 556.18 3.69 51.67
glass, good trim partitions, office/apartment minimum plumbing
C Average
Block, tilt-up, some metal and Subdivided into cubicles, mixed sizes, *Adequate electrical service,
Ventilation 423.35 2.81 39.33
glass trim unfinished slab, adequate office minimum plumbing
Brick veneer, stucco, EIFS, metal Subdivided cubicles, good security *Good outlets and lighting,
D Good
and glass trim partitions, office/apartment minimum plumbing
Ventilation 504.29 3.35 46.85
Pre-engineered frame, good Subdivided cubicles, good security *Good outlets and lighting,
S Good
sandwich panels partitions, office/apartment minimum plumbing
Ventilation 510.86 3.39 47.46
For load-bearing parking roofs, add $5.15 per square foot ($55.65 per square meter). *ELEVATORS – Buildings with base costs which include elevators are marked with an asterisk (*). If
For access ramps, add $18.25 – $32.45 per square foot ($196.44 – $349.29 per square meter). the subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings on this
page which are so marked. For buildings not marked or for basement stops, add costs from Page 36.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three above ground, to all base
costs of the building, including basements but excluding mezzanines. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Use average area and average perimeter of entire mini-warehouse group to enter the floor Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.91 $1.85 Average . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.53 $1.35
area/perimeter table (gross area and perimeter divided by number of buildings).
NOTES: Care must be exercised when using square foot elevator costs. Small commercial buildings
SECURITY SYSTEMS – For CCTV systems, see Section 54. may have only one elevator and/or handicap lift regardless of size, where a normal range or area
YARD IMPROVEMENTS – For exterior lighting, fencing, paving, see Section 66. Complete turnkey served is not always reliable for low- to mid-rise applications. Costs should be added as a lump sum
project costs have ranged from 160% to 220% of actual building costs. from Page 36.

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MAINTENANCE HANGARS (329)

Structural steel, concrete panels, Supply rooms, offices, heavy floor, Many power outlets, good lighting
Excellent Package A.C. $1,059.72 $7.03 $98.45
major jet hangars craneways and plumbing
Steel frame, concrete panels or Supply rooms, offices, heavy floor,
Good Good electrical and plumbing Space heaters 712.90 4.73 66.23
brick, heavy structure storage and repair
C Average
Pilasters or steel frame, block, Painted, few partitions, small office,
Power outlets, drains, restroom Space heaters 512.69 3.40 47.63
tilt-up, wood or steel trusses concrete floor
Concrete block, low-cost brick, Some partitions, few extras, Minimum lighting and plumbing,
tilt-up, light roof structure concrete or asphalt floor power outlets
Frame and stucco or siding, light Small office, few partitions,
Average Power outlets, drains, restroom Space heaters 466.19 3.09 43.31
and medium aircraft hangars concrete floor
D Low cost
Wood frame, stucco or siding, light Some partitions, few extras, Minimum electrical and plumbing,
Space heaters 334.22 2.22 31.05
roof structure concrete or asphalt floor power outlets
Structural steel, heavy steel siding, Supply rooms, offices, heavy floor, Many power outlets, good lighting
major jet hangars craneways and plumbing
Structural steel, steel siding, heavy Supply rooms, offices, heavy floor,
Good Good electrical and plumbing Space heaters 647.45 4.30 60.15
aircraft hangars storage and repair
S Average
Steel frame and siding, light and Small office, few partitions,
Power outlets, drains, restroom Space heaters 451.01 2.99 41.90
medium aircraft hangars concrete floor
Steel frame, steel siding, light roof Some partitions, few extras, Minimum electrical and plumbing,
structure concrete or asphalt floor power outlets
STORAGE HANGARS (328)

Structural steel, concrete panels, Offices, few partitions, heavy
Excellent Good lighting and plumbing Space heaters $822.48 $5.46 $76.41
major jet hangars floor
Steel frame, concrete panels or
Good Offices, heavy floor Good electrical and plumbing Space heaters 573.18 3.80 53.25
C brick, heavy structure
Pilasters or steel frame, block, Painted, small office, concrete
Average Adequate electrical and plumbing None 382.66 2.54 35.55
tilt-up, wood or steel trusses floor
Low cost Block, cheap brick, tilt-up, light roof Concrete or asphalt floor, few extras Minimum electrical and water None 264.36 1.75 24.56
Frame and stucco or siding, light
Average Small office, concrete floor Adequate electrical and plumbing None 340.79 2.26 31.66
and medium aircraft hangars
D Low cost
Wood frame, stucco or siding, light Concrete or asphalt floor, few
Minimum electrical and plumbing None 233.79 1.55 21.72
roof structure extras
Metal siding on pole frame, Shop area, light floor, few Adequate electrical and water
Low cost None 196.55 1.30 18.26
DPOLE Cheap
windows, light aircraft hangar
Pole frame, metal siding
extras, some interior wall finish
Unfinished, partially floored
service
Minimum electrical None 143.38 .95 13.32
Structural steel, heavy steel siding, Offices, few partitions, heavy
Excellent Good lighting and plumbing Space heaters 753.70 5.00 70.02
major jet hangars floor
Structural steel, steel siding, heavy
Good Offices, heavy floor Good electrical and plumbing Space heaters 514.20 3.41 47.77
aircraft hangars
S Average
Steel frame and siding, light and
medium aircraft hangars
Small office, concrete floor Adequate electrical and plumbing None 334.01 2.22 31.03
Pre-engineered, steel siding, light Concrete or asphalt floor, few
Low cost Minimum electrical and water None 225.51 1.50 20.95
roof structure extras
Cheap Light metal frame, siding Unfinished, partially floored Minimum electrical None 164.26 1.09 15.26
SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36 for ELEVATORS – Elevators are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.
water, adding 15% for deluge systems. For foam or other types, see Section 53. STORAGE TANKS – See Section 61.

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T-HANGARS (409)
Concrete block, low-cost brick, Subdivided storage hangar, Adequate electrical and water
C Average
tilt-up, light roof structure concrete floor, small office service
None $339.93 $2.26 $31.58
Subdivided storage hangar, few

DPOLE Low cost Pole frame and truss, metal siding
extras, light floor and doors
Good steel frame, enameled steel Subdivided storage hangar, Adequate electrical and water
Average None 309.03 2.05 28.71
panels concrete floor, small office service
S Low cost Pre-engineered, steel siding
Subdivided storage hangar, few
extras, light floor
NOTE: For open sport-plane canopies or sunshade shelters, see Loading Dock Roof cost tables on Page 27 or open shelters in Section 17.
COMPLETE AUTO DEALERSHIPS(455)

Brick, concrete or metal and glass, Plaster, acoustic tile, terrazzo display Good display, adequate office Warm and cool
A-B Average
good showroom front floor, adequate offices, garage area and service lighting, restrooms air (zoned)
$1,203.52 $7.99 $111.81
Masonry, metal or concrete, highly Plaster, good acoustic panel, best Special lighting, good fixtures Warm and cool
Excellent 1,588.98 10.54 147.62
ornamental, over 30% sales display floors, sealed work floors and plumbing throughout air (zoned)
Brick, concrete, good showroom Drywall, acoustic tile, terrazzo display Good display, office and service
Good Package A.C. 1,113.43 7.39 103.44
front, good sales and service floor, good office area, garage finish lighting, restrooms
C Average
Brick, block, concrete, storefront, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Store and office lighting, parts
Package A.C. 800.95 5.32 74.41
average sales and service composition, office, sales cubicles and garage lighting in balance
Block, tilt-up, simple front, Minimum store finish in sales, garage Adequate lighting/plumbing,
15% – 25% sales-office area finish in balance minimum services
Masonry veneer, EIFS, highly Plaster, good acoustic panel, best Special lighting, good fixtures Warm and cool
Excellent 1,517.72 10.07 141.00
ornamental, over 30% sales display floors, sealed work floors and plumbing throughout air (zoned)
Masonry veneer, good front and Drywall, acoustic tile, terrazzo display Good display, office and service
Good Package A.C. 1,049.71 6.97 97.52
trim, good sales and service floor, good office area, garage finish lighting, restrooms
D Average
Siding, veneer trim, showroom Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Store and office lighting, parts
Package A.C. 747.56 4.96 69.45
front, average sales and service composition, office, sales cubicles and garage lighting in balance
Stucco or siding, simple front, Minimum store finish in sales, garage Adequate lighting/plumbing,
Pole frame, metal siding, storefront, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Store and office lighting, parts
DPOLE Low cost
Metal on pole frame, simple Minimum store finish in sales, garage Adequate lighting/plumbing,
Forced air 457.58 3.04 42.51
storefront, 15% – 25% showroom finish in balance minimum services
Sandwich panels, good front, good Drywall, acoustic tile, terrazzo display Good display, office and service
Good Package A.C. 1,056.59 7.01 98.16
sales and service floor, good office area, garage finish lighting, restrooms
Sandwich panels, showroom front, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Store and office lighting, parts
S Average
Package A.C. 747.45 4.96 69.44
Single wall, simple storefront, Minimum store finish in sales, garage Adequate lighting/plumbing,
For load-bearing parking roofs, add $5.15 per square foot ($55.43 per square meter). MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base
costs including basements, but excluding mezzanines.
Access ramps cost $18.25 – $32.45 per square foot ($196.44 – $349.29 per square meter).
CANOPIES – Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/3 to 3/5 of the final SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.
base cost per square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs,
Section 44, or from Unit-in-Place Costs. AUTOMOTIVE LIFTS – Hoists are not included. See Page 32 or add from Section 64.

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTERS (410)

Brick, block, good front, 30% or Good store finish in sales, good Good store illumination, good
more sales area garage finish in balance restrooms
Block, typical storefront, 20% – 30% Store finish in sales, garage finish Average store illumination and
C Average
sales area in balance restrooms
Space heaters 675.12 4.48 62.72
Block, simple storefront, 15% – 25% Minimum store finish in sales, Minimum lighting, outlets and
finished sales area garage finish in balance plumbing fixtures
Siding, veneer, good storefront, 30% Good store finish in sales, good Good store illumination, good
or more sales area garage finish in balance restrooms
D Average
Siding, storefront, 20% – 30% Store finish in sales, garage finish Average store illumination and
Space heaters 622.48 4.13 57.83
finished sales area in balance restrooms
15% – 25% finished sales area, Minimum store finish in sales, Minimum lighting, outlets and
DPOLE Low cost
storefront, steel on wood pole frame garage finish in balance plumbing fixtures
Space heaters 453.92 3.01 42.17
20% – 30% sales area, storefront, Store finish in sales, garage finish Average store illumination and
some trim, sandwich panels in balance restrooms
S Low cost
Single wall, simple storefront, Minimum store finish in sales, Minimum lighting, outlets and
Space heaters 494.18 3.28 45.91
15% – 25% finished sales area garage finish in balance plumbing fixtures
SHOWROOMS (303)
Masonry, concrete or metal and Plaster, acoustic tile, terrazzo Good lighting and restrooms, Warm and cool air
A-B Average
glass, good ornamentation display floor, adequate office area some special fixtures (zoned)
$1,360.78 $ 9.03 $126.42
Face brick or stone, good metal or Plaster, good acoustic tile, good Special lighting, good fixtures and Warm and cool
Excellent 1,762.07 11.69 163.70
concrete and glass panels terrazzo, stone, rubber tile, carpet plumbing throughout air (zoned)
Brick, concrete, good storefront, Plaster, acoustic tile, terrazzo Good display and office lighting,
Good Package A.C. 1,246.58 8.27 115.81
good ornamentation display floor, good office area restrooms
C Average
Brick, block, concrete, good Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Store and office lighting, small
Package A.C. 902.45 5.99 83.84
storefront, some ornamentation composition, office, sales cubicles restrooms
Brick, block, tilt-up, simple storefront, Painted walls, few drywall partitions, Adequate lighting, minimum
low-cost entrance asphalt tile plumbing
Face brick or stone veneer, good Plaster, good acoustic tile, good Special lighting, good fixtures and Warm and cool
Excellent 1,689.09 11.21 156.92
EIFS, metal and glass panels terrazzo, stone, rubber tile, carpet plumbing throughout air (zoned)
Masonry veneer, best stucco or Plaster, acoustic tile, terrazzo Good display and office lighting,
Good Package A.C. 1,180.92 7.84 109.71
siding, good front and trim display floor, good office area restrooms
D Average
Siding, veneer trim, storefront, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Store-type lighting, small
Package A.C. 847.02 5.62 78.69
some ornamentation composition, office, sales cubicles restrooms
Stucco or siding, simple front, Adequate lighting, minimum
Low cost Drywall, few partitions or extras Forced air 575.87 3.82 53.50
low-cost entrance plumbing
Pole frame, metal siding, storefront, Fully lined and insulated, tile, vinyl Store-type lighting, small
some ornamentation composition, small office area restrooms
DPOLE Low cost
Metal on pole frame, simple Some finish, few partitions, asphalt Adequate lighting, minimum
Forced air 518.93 3.44 48.21
storefront, low-cost entrance tile, few extras plumbing
Sandwich panels, good storefront, Plaster, acoustic tile, terrazzo Good display and office lighting,
Good Package A.C. 1,187.05 7.88 110.28
good ornamentation display floor, good office area restrooms
S Average
Sandwich panels, storefront, some
ornamentation
composition, small office area
Store-type lighting, small
restrooms
Package A.C. 840.99 5.58 78.13
Single wall, simple storefront, Adequate lighting, minimum
Low cost Drywall, few partitions or extras Forced air 565.11 3.75 52.50
low-cost entrance plumbing
For load-bearing parking roofs, add $5.15 per square foot ($55.43 per square meter). SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.
Access ramps cost $18.25 – $32.45 per square foot ($196.44 – $349.29 per square meter). AUTOMOTIVE LIFTS – Hoists are not included. See Page 32 or Section 64.
CANOPIES – Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/3 to 3/5 of the final
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base base cost per square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs,
costs of the building, including basements, but excluding mezzanines. Section 44, or from Unit-in-Place Costs.

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SERVICE (REPAIR) GARAGES (528)
Brick, reinforced concrete, good Some plaster and glazed surfaces, *Good level of lighting, adequate
A-B Average
fenestration offices, masonry partitions plumbing
Space heaters $ 757.57 $5.03 $70.38
Steel or concrete frame, brick, Some good offices and supply Good electrical, lighting and
Excellent Forced air 1,000.30 6.64 92.93
decorative block or concrete panels rooms, good fleet-municipal type service outlets, good restrooms
Steel, concrete or glulam frame, Finished office, painted walls, some Adequate lighting and service
masonry curtain or bearing walls partitions outlets, adequate restrooms
C Average
Masonry bearing walls with Unfinished, small finished office Adequate lighting and service
Space heaters 509.24 3.38 47.31
pilasters, light trusses area, some supply area outlets, small restroom
Light masonry bearing walls, light Unfinished, small partitioned office
Low cost Minimum electrical and plumbing Space heaters 370.50 2.46 34.42
rafters area, concrete floor
Wood frame, good siding, brick Partially finished, finished office Adequate lighting and service
veneer or stucco and fenestration area, some partitions outlets, adequate restrooms
Unfinished, small finished office Adequate lighting and service
D Average Light wood frame, siding or stucco
area, some supply area outlets, small restroom
Space heaters 448.32 2.98 41.65
Unfinished, small office area,
Low cost Cheap frame, stucco or siding Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 330.24 2.19 30.68
concrete floor
Pole frame, metal siding, lined and Small finished office area, some Adequate lighting and service
insulated supply area outlets, small restroom
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame and truss, metal siding
Small partitioned office area,
concrete floor, utility type
Sandwich panels or metal with Partially finished, finished office Adequate lighting and service
interior finish area, some partitions outlets, adequate restrooms
Unfinished, small finished office Adequate lighting and service
S Average Single wall with some interior finish
area, some supply area outlets, small restroom
Space heaters 431.64 2.86 40.10
Light, pre-engineered, utility-type Unfinished, small office area,
building concrete floor
*For elevator costs, see bottom of Page 34. SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.
SERVICE GARAGE SHEDS (526)
Open front, block or low-cost brick, Unfinished, concrete floor, shop Good lighting and outlets,
good roof area and cabinets adequate plumbing
Open front, tilt-up, block, steel or Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water
C Average
wood truss, average cover floor, some cabinets, work area service and outlets
None 225.40 1.50 20.94
End walls only, concrete block, Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water
Low cost None 170.39 1.13 15.83
shed or flat roof floor service and outlets
Open front, good metal siding on Unfinished, concrete floor, shop Good lighting and outlets,
pole frame area and cabinets adequate plumbing
Open front, metal or board on light Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water
DPOLE Average
pole frame floor, some cabinets, work area service and outlets
None 175.24 1.16 16.28
End walls only, low-cost siding on Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water
Low cost None 134.55 .89 12.50
wood pole frame floor service and outlets
Open front, good metal and steel Unfinished, concrete floor, shop Good lighting and outlets,
frame area and cabinets adequate plumbing
Open front, enameled siding on Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water
S Average
light frame floor, some cabinets, work area service and outlets
None 197.20 1.31 18.32
End walls only, low-cost siding on Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water
Low cost None 151.45 1.01 14.07
steel frame floor service and outlets
NOTE: Use total length of walled sides as the perimeter in the floor area-perimeter table. HOISTS
For service stations, see prefabricated building costs, Section 64. Automotive and truck hoist costs can be found in Section 64, Page 3.

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MUNICIPAL SERVICE GARAGES (527)

Good masonry, concrete, glazed Plaster, acoustic tile, finished floors, Many power outlets, good
tile, ornamentation, heavy frame good offices, shops, supply rooms lighting and plumbing
Steel or concrete frame, brick, or Some good offices and interior finish, Good electrical, lighting and
C Good
concrete panels supply rooms and shops service outlets, good restrooms
Package A.C. 1,110.09 7.37 103.13
Steel, concrete or glulam frame, Finished office, painted walls, some Adequate lighting and service
masonry curtain or bearing walls partitions, supply areas and shops outlets, adequate restrooms
Stucco or brick veneer, some Finished office, some partitions, supply Adequate lighting and service
D Average
frame or bearing, finished interior areas and shops outlets, adequate restrooms
Forced air 671.35 4.46 62.37
Good sandwich panels, some Finished walls & floor, acoustic tile, Many power outlets, good
Excellent Package A.C. 1,343.89 8.92 124.85
ornamentation, heavy frame good offices, shops, supply rooms lighting and plumbing
Good steel frame, siding and Some good offices and interior finish, Good electrical, lighting and
S Good
fenestration supply rooms and shops service outlets, good restrooms
Package A.C. 970.59 6.44 90.17
Sandwich panels or metal with Partially finished, finished office area, Adequate lighting and service
interior finish some partitions, supply and shop areas outlets, adequate restrooms
MINI-LUBE GARAGES (423)

Best block, entry, 20% or more Good store type finish in sales, good Good retail illumination, good
finished sales area lobby, waiting room, restrooms garage in balance
Good ornamental block and Good drywall, acoustic tile, pavers, Good lighting and plumbing,
Good Forced air 1,164.99 7.73 108.23
parapet, storefront lobby VCT, carpet, good office/waiting room service outlets
C Average
Masonry bearing walls or frame, Painted walls, slab, some partitions, Adequate lighting and plumbing,
Space heaters 900.19 5.97 83.63
roll-up doors floor and ceiling finish, waiting area service outlets
Block, cheap brick, tilt-up, light Painted wall, slab, few partitions, Minimum lighting and plumbing,
construction small office area service outlets
Best masonry veneer, entry, 20% Good store type finish in sales, good Good retail illumination, good
Excellent Package A.C. 1,438.07 9.54 133.60
or more finished sales area lobby, waiting room, restrooms garage in balance
Good masonry veneer, EIFS, Good drywall, acoustic tile, pavers, Good lighting and plumbing,
Good Forced air 1,100.19 7.30 102.21
decorative parapet, storefront lobby VCT, carpet, good office/waiting room service outlets
D Average
Frame and stucco, siding, masonry Some gypsum walls and ceiling, slab, Adequate lighting and plumbing,
Space heaters 844.01 5.60 78.41
veneer, some trim, roll-up doors some finished floor, waiting area service outlets
Some gypsum walls and ceiling, slab, Minimum lighting and plumbing,
Low cost Stucco or siding on wood or steel Space heaters 663.49 4.40 61.64
small office area service outlets
Pre-engineered, steel studs or Some gypsum walls, acoustic tile, Adequate lighting and plumbing,
frame, good panels, roll-up doors slab, some finished floor, waiting area service outlets
S Low cost Pre-engineered frame, metal siding
Some gypsum walls, acoustic tile, Minimum lighting and plumbing,
Space heaters 664.14 4.41 61.70
slab, small office area service outlets
Average Reinforced concrete or block, Unfinished, storage areas, some Minimum lighting and plumbing,
CDS basement unfinished interior partitions, service walkways drains
None 378.57 2.51 35.17
NOTE: Walk-in service pits cost $2,050 to $4,350 per bay. For second-floor office-apartments, see Section 12. For storage mezzanines, see Page 27. Small double-walled oil container tanks cost $6.10
to $10.65 per gallon. For lube equipment, see Sections 64 and 65.
PARKING BASEMENTS
Unfinished concrete, waterproofed Minimum lighting,
A-B Average
walls
Unfinished, concrete floor, striped
adequate drains
Ventilation $529.91 $3.52 $50.87
Plaster or drywall ceiling, concrete Minimum lighting,
Average Unfinished concrete, waterproofed Ventilation 356.07 2.36 33.30
CDS[
floor, striped adequate drains
Low-cost Partially exposed, some Finished ceiling, concrete slab, Minimum lighting,
None 308.07 2.04 28.81
subterranean ornamentation, unfinished interior stripping adequate drains
[For fire-resistant Type I basements, with concrete slab separation under C, D or S units, add MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three aboveground, to all base
$5.15 per square foot ($55.43 per square meter). Where utilized as courtyard deck on topside, costs of the building, including basements but excluding mezzanines.
add $10.50 per square foot ($113.02 per square meter). SPRINKLERS - Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.

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PARKING (PARKADE) STRUCTURES (345)
Partial walls, brick or concrete, Unfinished, except good office and *Reading-level lighting, rest-
Good None $659.40 $4.38 $61.26
ornamentation service area rooms and service plumbing
A Average
Partial walls, brick, block, concrete,
Unfinished, small office and service area
*Low-level lighting, drains,
None 506.66 3.36 47.07
little trim minimum restroom for office
Partial walls, brick or concrete, Unfinished, except good office and *Reading-level lighting, rest-
Good None 620.22 4.12 57.62
ornamentation service area rooms and service plumbing
Partial walls, brick, block, concrete, *Low-level lighting, drains,
B Average
plain finish
Unfinished, small office and service area
minimum restroom for office
None 481.37 3.19 44.72
Low parapets, precast frame and
Low cost Unfinished, minimum extras *Minimum lighting and plumbing None 375.34 2.49 34.87
floors, minimum finish
Demountable type, exposed steel Unfinished, some masonry shear walls, Low-level lighting, drains, minimum
Low cost None 353.60 2.35 32.85
frame minimum extras personnel plumbing
S Cheap
Demountable type, exposed steel
Unfinished, no extras Minimum lighting, drains only None 277.50 1.84 25.78
frame, cable rails
*ELEVATORS GENERAL INFORMATION

Parking structure buildings with elevators included in the base costs are marked with an asterisk The following are based on a cost per space and average area per space. The median number
(*). If none are found, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings on this page which of stories is 4, with 5 levels of parking and a range from 1 to 9 stories.
are so marked. For buildings not marked, add costs from Page 36.
AREA PER SPACE COST PER SPACE
Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Low Average High Low Average High
Good . . . . $24.22 $2.25 Average . . $16.15 $1.50 Low Cost . . $11.84 $1.10
Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
NOTE: Cost per space for surface parking, see Section 66. Basement parking, see Section 11. 28.8 310 32.5 350 40.9 440 $8,800 $12,900 $19,050
UNDERGROUND PARKING STRUCTURES (388)

Parking Unfinished concrete, waterproofed Unfinished, some office and service Good lighting, restrooms and
A-B Underground walls and load-bearing roof areas service plumbing
Package A.C. $842.71 $5.59 $78.29
STORAGE GARAGES (326)

Brick, reinforced concrete, little Plaster or drywall, masonry partitions, *Low lighting levels, minimum
A-B Average
ornamentation small office and service area plumbing
Space heaters $671.89 $4.46 $62.42
Unfinished, small partitioned office Low-level lighting, minimum
C Average Brick, block, tilt-up, plain facade
area, concrete floors plumbing
Space heaters 507.41 3.37 47.14
Painted walls, mill-type floors, masonry
CMILL Average Mill-type frame, brick, plain facade
partitions
*Minimum electrical and plumbing Space heaters 598.59 3.97 55.61
Wood frame, stucco or siding, Unfinished, small partitioned office
D Average
plain facade area, concrete floors
Minimum electrical and plumbing Space heaters 454.35 3.02 42.21
Single-wall construction, Unfinished, small partitioned office Low-level lighting, minimum
S Average
enameled steel or aluminum area, concrete floors plumbing
Space heaters 438.63 2.91 40.75
NOTE: For residential garages, see Section 12. Light maintenance or warm storage, repair *ELEVATORS – Storage and repair garage base costs which include elevators are marked with
shops, see Section 17. Finished municipal garages, see volunteer fire stations, Section 15. an asterisk (*). If the subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base for buildings on this page, which are so marked. For buildings not marked or for basement stops,
costs of the building, including basements, but excluding mezzanines. add costs from Page 36.
SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. Average: Square Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18.84 Square Foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.75
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES – See Section 66 for open connecting walkways. For enclosed UNDERBUILDING PARKING – See Section 15 for on- and above-grade-level parking.
skyways and pedestrian tunnels, see Section 15. PARKING LIFTS – See Section 58.
SURFACE PARKING LOTS – See Section 66. PARKING KIOSKS – See Section 64.

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ALTERNATE METHOD
This method is presented as an alternative to the normal calculator method, which includes average office/shop space commensurate with the occupancy type and quality level. Listed below are typical
office-finish costs based on actual office space, which can be added to a basic shell cost for a complete building cost. For two-story offices, add mezzanine structure cost, which includes a weighting for
additional fenestration and exterior trim.
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/WAREHOUSE SHELL BUILDINGS (454)
COST
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING AND PLUMBING HEAT Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Good frame and wall panels, 6” – 7” hardened slab, Good fluorescent or high bay factory
Good None $455.32 $3.02 $42.30
elastomeric roof, good fenestration painted walls lighting and utilities
Light frame or bearing walls, block or 5” – 6” slab, sealer, Adequate general warehouse lighting
Average None 328.09 2.18 30.48
C tilt-up, some trim, storefront, windows
Light block or tilt-up, built-up cover,
exposed insulation
Light concrete slab,
and utilities
Minimum single-tube fluorescent or high
Low cost None 236.70 1.57 21.99
panelized roof, small storefront entry no interior paint bay (18 f.c.), sewer and water service
Cheap Light tilt-up, panelized roof, small entry Unfinished, adequate slab Minimum lighting and rough plumbing None 190.74 1.27 17.72
Good frame with stucco or siding, some 6’’ – 7’’ hardened slab, painted Good fluorescent or high bay factory
Good None 415.81 2.76 38.63
ornamentation walls lighting and utilities
D Average
Wood studs, stucco, wood rafters and 5’’ – 6’’ slab, sealer, Adequate general warehouse lighting
None 297.30 1.97 27.62
sheathing, some trim exposed insulation and utilities
Pole frame, metal siding, lined and 5’’ – 6’’ slab, sealer, Adequate general warehouse lighting
Average None 239.71 1.59 22.27
insulated, some trim, storefront, windows exposed insulation and utilities
Pole frame, metal siding, little Minimum single-tube fluorescent or high
DPOLE Low cost
fenestration, exposed insulation
Light concrete slab
bay (18 f.c.), sewer and water service
None 172.12 1.14 15.99
Pole frame, light metal utility siding, Unfinished, light utility slab, Minimum utility lighting and rough
Cheap None 133.80 .89 12.43
minimal openings, no storefront exposed frame plumbing
Good steel frame, heavy metal siding, 6” – 7” hardened slab, some Good fluorescent or high bay factory
Good None 409.14 2.72 38.01
sandwich panels, good fenestration, trim finished wainscot or liner lighting and utilities
Steel frame, siding or sandwich panels, 5” – 6” slab, sealer, Adequate general warehouse lighting
Average None 290.20 1.93 26.96
some trim, storefront entry, windows exposed insulation and utilities
S Low cost
Light steel frame, metal siding, Light concrete slab, Minimum single-tube fluorescent or high
None 206.02 1.37 19.14
little fenestration, exposed insulation no interior liner bay (18 f.c.), sewer and water service
Light pre-eng. frame, light metal utility Unfinished, light utility slab, Minimum utility or high bay lighting and
Cheap None 156.19 1.04 14.51
siding, minimal openings, no storefront exposed frame rough plumbing
NOTE: The base wall height is 14 feet (4.27 meters). Add or deduct 2% per foot. For draft curtains, add $1.30 to $1.70 per square foot ($13.99 to $18.30 per square meter) of curtain. Add for heat from
Page 36. The cheap industrial utility shell is comparable to the shed structures found in Section 17, except for slightly heavier commercial frame, fenestration and trim. For greater detail, see Section
64. Cold storage insulation can be added from Section 44 or 58. To convert illumination in foot candles (f.c.) to lumens per square meter, multiply by 10.764.
INDUSTRIAL, INTERIOR OFFICE SPACE (994)

(SQUARE FOOT OF OFFICE FINISH)
COST
TYPE INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING AND PLUMBING HEAT Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Excellent Good executive suites, cafeteria, glazed finishes, hardwoods Good fixtures, kitchen, some extras Heat pump $1,236.57 $8.21 $114.88
Good plaster, partitions, paneling, suspended acoustic, carpet, Good fluorescent lighting, good
Good Package A.C. 788.25 5.23 73.23
tile or vinyl, good meeting or showroom space restrooms and fixtures, some tile
Average drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, vinyl composition or Adequate lighting and outlets,
Average Forced Air 479.97 3.19 44.59
carpet, adequate shelving and counters average restrooms and fixtures
Low-cost partitions, paint, suspended ceiling, vinyl composition, Minimum lighting and plumbing, Electric wall
Low cost 287.72 1.91 26.73
minimal counters and shelving few extras, small restroom heaters
Good office mezzanine Metal structure and concrete deck over offices, stairs and railings Included in office cost Included in 268.88 24.98
structure office cost -----
Average office mezzanine Included in
Wood structure and deck over offices, stairs and railings Included in office cost 212.05 ----- 19.70
structure office cost
NOTE: The base office wall height is 8’ (2.44 meter). Add or deduct 2% for each foot (.305 meter) of deviation. Partition density can cause the costs to vary as much as plus or minus 30%. For shop
plumbing, including enclosure, add $3,500 plus $2,750 per fixture. For bay height partition walls, per square foot of wall: frame, one-hour construction at $5.60 to $11.45 for three-hour ($60.28 to $123.25
per square meter); masonry costs $8.10 to $9.35 per square foot ($87.19 to $100.64 per square meter) of wall area. For prefabricated modular offices and mezzanines, see Section 64.

©2010 MARSHALL & SWIFT/BOECKH, LLC and its licensors. All rights reserved. The data included on this page becomes obsolete after January 2012. 2/2010(R)
SECTION 14 PAGE 36

REFINEMENTS
commensurate with the general quality of the building. If further refinements are required or the construction is unusual, either price entirely or adjust the base costs by the Segregated Cost System,
Section 44. Special items which should be added to the total cost may be added from the Unit-in-Place cost sections.
TYPE SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS
Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme
These costs are averages of the total cost of the entire heating or cooling installation, including
its prorated share of the contractor’s overhead and profit and the architect’s fees. If the heating Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate
found in the building being appraised is different from that indicated for the base being used, Electric, baseboard or cable . . . . . . . . $25.83 $38.21 $ 56.51 $2.40 $3.55 $ 5.25
take the difference between the costs of the two and add to or subtract from the base square radiant panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.76 31.75 41.44 2.30 2.95 3.85
foot cost. If a cubic foot cost is used, use one-fourteenth (1/14) the difference shown to adjust Electric wall heaters (incl FWA) . . . . . 13.46 17.22 23.14 1.25 1.60 2.15
the base cubic foot cost. All of the heating costs included in the base costs are those listed under Forced-air furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.60 43.06 64.05 2.75 4.00 5.95
“Moderate Climate.” For specific system costs not found below, see Section 44 or 53. For Hot water, baseboard/convector . . . . 47.36 73.20 113.02 4.40 6.80 10.50
laminar flow clean rooms, see Section 44. radiant floor or ceiling . . . . . . . . . . 46.29 74.81 121.10 4.30 6.95 11.25
Space heaters, with fan . . . . . . . . . . . 11.84 19.38 32.29 1.10 1.80 3.00
COOLING ONLY radiant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99 22.60 36.06 1.30 2.10 3.35
Steam (incl. boiler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.75 67.28 98.49 4.25 6.25 9.15
Cooling costs in industrial buildings are dependent on the summer heat load, types of walls and (without boiler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.60 55.97 85.57 3.40 5.20 7.95
roof, type of manufacturing, number of partitions, and traffic in and out. In general, the following Wall or floor furnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99 18.84 25.83 1.30 1.75 2.40
figures will serve as a guide for picking the proper cost of separate cooling. For cold-storage
HEATING AND COOLING – EXCEPT LABORATORY BUILDINGS
refrigeration, see Page 24 or Section 58 for greater detail.
Package A.C. (short ductwork) . . . . . . $ 54.36 $ 82.34 $124.32 $ 5.05 $ 7.65 $11.55
TYPE SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS Warm and cool air (zoned) . . . . . . . . . 71.58 110.33 170.07 6.65 10.25 15.80
Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme Hot and chilled water (zoned) . . . . . . 123.79 188.91 286.86 11.50 17.55 26.65
Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Heat-pump system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.13 95.26 156.08 5.40 8.85 14.50
Central refrigeration with ducts and add for grnd. loop heat source . . . 15.07 26.91 46.29 1.40 2.50 4.30
zone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.98 $71.58 $104.95 $4.55 $6.65 $9.75 Individual thru-wall heat pumps . . . . . 25.30 40.37 65.66 2.35 3.75 6.10
Package refrig. (short ductwork) . . . . 34.98 49.51 69.97 3.25 4.60 6.50 Small individual heat pumps cost $1,375 to $1,850 per ton of rated capacity.
Central evaporative (with ducts) . . . . . 25.30 33.37 43.59 2.35 3.10 4.05
VENTILATION ONLY
Package refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,420 to $1,870 per ton of rated capacity.
Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 to $330 per thousand CFM of rated capacity. Ventilation (blowers and ducts)
or smoke removal system . . . . . . $8.61 $12.38 $18.30 $ .80 $1.15 $1.70
Lump sum cost per elevator plus the cost per stop or landing, including the ground level. Use Sprinkler costs include all costs for the system and supply lines, but not tanks, towers, or high-
pressure pumps. The square foot costs listed are based on the total area of sprinkler system
the cost per stop for basement and mezzanine stops. See Section 58 for more detailed costs, installation on a single main connection, including its prorated share of the contractor’s
for glass observation elevators and for personnel lift costs. overhead and profit and the architect’s fees. The approximate low-end density is .33/3,000 with
TYPE COST RANGE the high end of the range at .60/3,000 sprinkler density. For a more specific cost, see Section 44
(wet, ranks 1-3; dry, ranks 2-4) or Section 53. Sprinklers should not be modified for size or
Passenger, 2- to 3-story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 37,100 – $ 60,550 shape. For extra-hazard occupancies, add 15% to the costs below. For supplemental in-rack
4-story and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,450 – 97,050 systems, add 30% to 100% per level. For Early Suppression Fast Response system, add $ .46
add cost per stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,350 – 8,150 ($4.95 per Square Meter) plus $ .91 ($9.80 per Square Meter) to $1.35 ($14.53 per Square
Meter) for pumps.
Freight, base cost, 2- to 3-story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,650 – 66,100
4-story and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,300 – 113,600 COVERAGE WET SYSTEMS DRY SYSTEMS
add, cost per stop, manual doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,250 – 9,400 Square Feet (Sq. M.) Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
power doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,600 – 16,350 under 10,000 (929) $26.27 – $45.91 $2.44 – $4.27 $34.72 – $60.76 $3.23 – $5.64
Escalators, each stairway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,050 – 183,950 10,000 to 100,000 19.99 – 33.58 1.86 – 3.12 25.92 – 43.51 2.41 – 4.04
Vertical wheelchair lifts, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,700 – 20,150 over 100,000 (9,290) 14.62 – 23.18 1.36 – 2.15 18.39 – 29.12 1.71 – 2.71

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FLOOR AREA – PERIMETER MULTIPLIERS
93 1,000 1.252 1.360 1.468 1.576 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,000 93
139 1,500 1.112 1.182 1.252 1.323 1.395 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,500 139
186 2,000 ----- 1.095 1.147 1.199 1.252 1.360 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,000 186
232 2,500 ----- ----- 1.083 1.125 1.168 1.252 1.340 1.430 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,500 232
279 3,000 ----- ----- ----- 1.077 1.112 1.182 1.252 1.323 1.395 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 3,000 279
372 4,000 ----- ----- ----- 1.013 1.040 1.094 1.147 1.199 1.252 1.306 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 4,000 372
465 5,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .996 1.040 1.083 1.125 1.168 1.210 1.252 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 5,000 465
557 6,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1.004 1.040 1.077 1.112 1.147 1.182 1.252 ----- ----- ----- ----- 6,000 557
650 7,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1.008 1.040 1.071 1.102 1.132 1.192 1.252 ----- ----- ----- 7,000 650
743 8,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .984 1.013 1.040 1.068 1.094 1.147 1.199 1.252 ----- ----- 8,000 743
929 10,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .972 .996 1.019 1.040 1.083 1.125 1.168 1.210 ----- 10,000 929
1,115 12,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .965 .984 1.003 1.040 1.077 1.112 1.147 1.182 12,000 1,115
1,301 14,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .945 .961 .977 1.008 1.040 1.071 1.102 1.132 14,000 1,301
1,486 16,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .943 .957 .984 1.013 1.040 1.068 1.094 16,000 1,486
1,672 18,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .929 .942 .967 .991 1.016 1.040 1.065 18,000 1,672
1,858 20,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .926 .949 .972 .996 1.019 1.040 20,000 1,858
2,323 25,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .907 .924 .942 .959 .977 .996 25,000 2,323
2,787 30,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .907 .921 .935 .949 .965 30,000 2,787
3,252 35,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .896 .907 .919 .932 .945 35,000 3,252
3,716 40,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .899 .907 .916 .926 40,000 3,716
4,181 45,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .898 .907 .916 45,000 4,181
4,645 50,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .891 .898 .907 50,000 4,645
1,858 20,000 1.019 1.040 1.062 1.083 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 20,000 1,858
2,323 25,000 .977 .996 1.015 1.032 1.049 1.066 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 25,000 2,323
2,787 30,000 .949 .965 .980 .995 1.010 1.025 1.040 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 30,000 2,787
3,252 35,000 .932 .945 .957 .969 .982 .995 1.008 1.021 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 35,000 3,252
3,716 40,000 .916 .926 .937 .949 .961 .972 .984 .995 1.007 1.019 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 40,000 3,716
4,181 45,000 .907 .916 .926 .935 .945 .955 .965 .975 .985 .995 1.005 1.015 ----- ----- ----- ----- 45,000 4,181
4,645 50,000 .898 .907 .916 .924 .933 .942 .950 .959 .968 .977 .986 .996 1.015 ----- ----- ----- 50,000 4,645
5,574 60,000 .889 .895 .901 .907 .914 .921 .928 .935 .942 .949 .957 .965 .980 .995 ----- ----- 60,000 5,574
6,503 70,000 .877 .884 .890 .896 .902 .907 .913 .919 .925 .932 .939 .945 .957 .969 .982 ----- 70,000 6,503
7,432 80,000 .869 .875 .881 .887 .893 .898 .903 .907 .911 .916 .921 .926 .937 .949 .961 .984 80,000 7,432
9,290 100,000 ----- .863 .868 .872 .877 .882 .887 .891 .895 .899 .903 .907 .916 .924 .933 .950 100,000 9,290
11,148 120,000 ----- .856 .859 .863 .867 .871 .875 .879 .883 .887 .891 .895 .901 .907 .914 .928 120,000 11,148
13,006 140,000 ----- .851 .854 .857 .860 .863 .867 .871 .874 .877 .880 .884 .890 .896 .902 .913 140,000 13,006
14,864 160,000 ----- ----- .850 .853 .855 .858 .860 .863 .866 .869 .872 .875 .881 .887 .893 .903 160,000 14,864
16,722 180,000 ----- ----- .846 .849 .851 .854 .856 .858 .860 .863 .866 .869 .874 .879 .884 .895 180,000 16,722
18,580 200,000 ----- ----- ----- .846 .848 .850 .853 .855 .857 .859 .861 .863 .868 .873 .877 .887 200,000 18,580
20,903 225,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .845 .847 .849 .851 .853 .855 .856 .858 .862 .867 .871 .879 225,000 20,903
23,226 250,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .842 .844 .846 .848 .849 .851 .853 .855 .858 .862 .866 .873 250,000 23,226
25,548 275,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .839 .841 .843 .845 .847 .848 .850 .852 .855 .858 .862 .868 275,000 25,548
27,871 300,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .839 .841 .842 .844 .846 .847 .849 .852 .855 .857 .863 300,000 27,871
32,516 350,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .835 .836 .839 .840 .841 .843 .845 .847 .850 .853 .857 350,000 32,516
37,161 400,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .835 .836 .838 .840 .841 .843 .846 .848 .853 400,000 37,161
46,451 500,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .831 .832 .833 .834 .835 .838 .840 .842 .846 500,000 46,451

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FLOOR AREA M. 610 671 731 792 914 1067 1219 1372 1524 1676 1829 1981 2133 2286 2438 M. FLOOR AREA
Sq.M. Sq. Ft. FT. 2000 2200 2400 2600 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500 8000 FT. Sq. Ft. Sq. M.
27,871 300,000 .849 .852 .855 .857 .863 .872 .880 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 300,000 27,871
32,516 350,000 .845 .847 .850 .853 .857 .863 .871 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 350,000 32,516
37,161 400,000 .841 .843 .846 .848 .853 .858 .863 .870 .875 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 400,000 37,161
46,451 500,000 .835 .838 .840 .842 .846 .850 .855 .859 .863 .868 .873 ----- ----- ----- ----- 500,000 46,451
55,741 600,000 ----- ----- ----- .837 .841 .845 .849 .853 .856 .859 .863 .867 ----- ----- ----- 600,000 55,741
65,032 700,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .836 .841 .845 .848 .851 .854 .857 .860 .863 .867 ----- 700,000 65,032
74,322 800,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .834 .837 .841 .844 .847 .850 .853 .856 .858 .860 .863 800,000 74,322
83,612 900,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .832 .835 .838 .841 .843 .847 .849 .851 .854 .856 .858 900,000 83,612
92,902 1,000,000 ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- .832 .835 .838 .841 .843 .846 .848 .850 .853 .855 1,000,000 92,902
102,192 1,100,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .831 .833 .835 .839 .841 .843 .846 .848 .850 .852 1,100,000 102,192
111,483 1,200,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .832 .834 .836 .839 .841 .843 .845 .847 .849 1,200,000 111,483
120,773 1,300,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .832 .834 .836 .839 .841 .843 .845 .847 1,300,000 120,773
130,063 1,400,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .831 .833 .835 .836 .839 .841 .843 .845 1,400,000 130,063
139,353 1,500,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .830 .832 .833 .835 .837 .839 .841 .843 1,500,000 139,353
NOTE: For larger buildings, enter the table by taking half the area and half the perimeter.

Multiply the base cost by the following multipliers for any variation in average story height from In some buildings it is better to compute the total volume and divide by the total square feet of
the base of 14 feet (4.27 meters). For extremely high-pitched roofs (see Section 10), use the floor area to get an effective height to use.
height of the eaves plus one-half the height from the eaves to the ridge as the effective height.
AVERAGE WALL SQUARE FOOT OR CUBIC AVERAGE WALL SQUARE FOOT OR CUBIC AVERAGE WALL SQUARE FOOT OR CUBIC
HEIGHT SQUARE METER FOOT HEIGHT SQUARE METER FOOT HEIGHT SQUARE METER FOOT
(M.) (FT.) MULTIPLIER MULT. (M.) (FT.) MULTIPLIER MULT. (M.) (FT.) MULTIPLIER MULT.
2.44 8 .885 1.567 7.31 24 1.231 .718 16.76 55 2.075 .528
3.05 10 .921 1.289 7.92 26 1.281 .690 18.29 60 2.225 .519
3.66 12 .960 1.120 8.53 28 1.331 .666 21.33 70 2.530 .506
4.27 14 1.000 (base) 1.000 9.14 30 1.382 .645 24.38 80 2.845 .498
4.88 16 1.041 .911 10.67 35 1.515 .606 27.43 90 3.161 .492
5.49 18 1.086 .844 12.19 40 1.650 .577 30.48 100 3.461 .485
6.10 20 1.133 .794 13.72 45 1.788 .556 33.52 110 3.738 .476
6.71 22 1.181 .752 15.24 50 1.930 .540 36.57 120 3.977 .464

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MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS
The following table contains normal cost ranges and averages, exclusive of extremes, of various industrial-type buildings. Costs do not include elevators, but do include other fixed equipment. Costs are subject to
the standard adjustments and refinements for the Calculator Method. The average building costs include the average cost for heating and/or cooling.
TYPE DESCRIPTION CLASS COST RANGE AVERAGE COST AVERAGE COST

per Heating and/or Cooling per
Square Meter Square Foot Sq. M. Sq.Ft. Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Bakery Central baking production facility including a small retail area, C, D and S $ 602.78 – $ 958.00 $ 56.00 – $ 89.00 $110.33 $10.25 $ 753.48 $ 5.00 $ 70.00
Plants but excluding all baking and shipping equipment.
Bottling Central bottling facility including storage and distribution C, D and S 602.78 – 990.29 56.00 – 92.00 75.89 7.05 764.24 5.07 71.00
Plants operations, but excluding all equipment.
Cannery Large processing and canning facility for food or other C, D and S 484.38 – 850.36 45.00 – 79.00 66.74 6.20 645.84 4.29 60.00
Plants perishable items including storage and distribution, but
excluding all equipment.
Control Air traffic control towers for major airport facilities. A and B 3,659.76 – 6,253.88 340.00 – 581.00 32.83 3.05 4,746.92 31.50 441.00
Towers
Laundry Central laundry and dry cleaning plants excluding all equipment. C, D and S 548.96 – 1,054.87 51.00 – 98.00 174.92 16.25 678.13 4.50 63.00
Plants
Mechanical Small central utilities or boiler room buildings including C, D and S 387.50 – 1,291.68 36.00 – 120.00 ----- ----- 570.49 3.79 53.00
Buildings electrical and plumbing necessary for operation, but excluding
all equipment, chimneys or stacks.
Recycling Waste transfer and recycling buildings with tipping floor and C, D and S 505.91 – 850.36 47.00 – 79.00 22.07 2.05 602.78 4.00 56.00
Facilities small office, excluding equipment.
Sound Large production sound stages including standard lighting C, D and S 925.70 – 1,420.85 86.00 – 132.00 156.08 14.50 1,140.98 7.57 106.00
Stages and power, but excluding all production support buildings and
equipment.
Telephone Small central offices including conduit and cable vaults but A and B 1,367.03 – 2,432.66 127.00 – 226.00 293.32 27.25 1,829.88 12.14 170.00
Buildings excluding all equipment and telephone wiring. Typically, a small C, D and S 925.70 – 2,088.22 86.00 – 194.00 207.21 19.25 1,388.56 9.21 129.00
switching building less than 1,000 square feet would represent
the high-end of the cost range with the average exchange
building being around 5,000 square feet.

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MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIAL COSTS

The following “rules of thumb” should not be used for actual appraisals, but should be considered rough budgeting guides and checks only. The costs are, in some cases, based on one or only a few
construction projects and may be trended from prior values where no new costs are available. They are presented here in conformity with our policy of furnishing all possible information to the users of
the Marshall Valuation Service, with the knowledge that they will use the data with consideration for its probable degree of accuracy. All costs have been converted to the Section 14 base. Current Cost
and Local Multipliers should be used for adjustments.
COMPLETE INDUSTRIAL PLANTS INDUSTRIAL PLANTS (EQUIPMENT ONLY)

The following costs include all costs of plant and equipment when ready for operation. The The following costs include all costs of equipment when ready for operation. The capacity listed
capacity listed for the various plants is the rated capacity. for the various plants is the rated capacity.
TYPE OF PLANT COST TYPE OF PLANT COST
Asphalt plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,200 to $9,300 per ton per hour capacity Bottling lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,725 to $11,625 per BPM (bottles per minute) of capacity
Cement plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195 to $330 per metric ton per year capacity Canning lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100 to $175 per CPH (cans per hour) of capacity
Lime plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,300 to $44,100 per metric ton per day capacity Cogeneration equipment :
Breweries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $101.00 per barrel of annual capacity Large (up to 2,000 KW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,800 to $3,800 per KW
Generating plants: Small (up to 1,000 KW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,675 to $2,250 per KW
Cool water gasifier power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900 to $2,700 per KW Packaged (150 to 750 KW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $775 to $1,150 per KW
Fossil fuel power (steam-electric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $975 to $1,925 per KW Wind power turbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,425 to $5,650 per KW
Geothermal power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700 to $900 per KW Gas wells (complete, on shore) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71 to $191 per foot of depth
Hydropower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,600 to $5,000 per KW Methane gas wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $81 to $139 per foot of depth
Natural gas, combined cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 to $900 per KW Oil wells (complete, on shore) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55 to $144 per foot of depth
Nuclear power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,450 to $5,675 per KW
Mass-burn trash plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128,500 to $224,300 per ton per day capacity
Sewage treatment plants:
Small, steel, packaged, 1K – 5K GPD . . . . . . $13.20 to $21.25 per gal. per day capacity
fiberglass, batch, 2K – 12K GPD . . . . . . . . $4.80 to $6.75 per gal. per day capacity
Medium, steel or concrete, 15K – 500K GPD . . $3.90 to $8.05 per gal. per day capacity
Large, municipal, 1M – 5M GPD . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.55 to $7.40 per gal. per day capacity
MISCELLANEOUS SITE WORK
Water treatment plants:
Major airport runways, 42” thick (16” to 22” concrete topping), costs $50.00 to $91.00 per
Small, 200K – 500K GPD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.80 to $10.45 per gal. per day capacity
square foot excluding all offsite work and environmental issues. Imported earthwork can more
Medium, 750K – 1M GPD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 to $4.70 per gal. per day capacity than triple the costs. Concrete replacement, excluding sub-base work, costs $34.00 to $54.00
Large, 2M – 10M GPD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.20 to $2.85 per gal. per day capacity per square foot, including removal but not disposal or runway closure costs.

SECTION 15 PAGE 1
OFFICES, MEDICAL AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS

GENERAL INFORMATION Medical office buildings are designed for medical and/or dental services with examination and
outpatient treatment, and includes private and public clinics. Dental clinics are small, standalone
Calculator Costs are averages of final costs including architects’ fees and contractors’ overhead and facilities and will generally have a greater amount of plumbing and partitions.
profit, sales taxes, permit fees, and insurance during construction. Interest on interim construction Dispensaries or infirmaries are designed for emergency, urgent care, first aid and medical treatment,
financing is also included, but not financing costs, real estate taxes, or brokers’ commissions (see usually having no facilities for surgery or a minimum of such facilities.
Section 1 for complete list). They do not represent any building illustrated, except as the building is
General hospital costs include fixed equipment (Group I) but not Groups II and III equipment, whether
included in the averages. Refinements to the average costs for type of heating, sprinklers, basement
installed or classed as personal property. See definitions of equipment groups on cost pages of this
elevator stops, area/perimeter ratio, and story height are given at the end of the section, and
section.
adjustments for elevators and number of stories are on the cost pages. Current and Local Cost
Multipliers are given in Section 99. Outpatient centers are freestanding, specialty treatment centers for ambulatory outpatient or same-
day surgery facilities and include all clinical surgery, diagnostic, lab, administrative and public areas
DESCRIPTIONS commensurate with the quality level. Operating rooms on average represent 2.5% of the total floor
area. Cost includes fixed equipment only. This category will also include specialized imaging and
The abbreviated descriptions given in the tables show some of the items most generally found in
radiation treatment, and diagnostic centers for cancer, diabetes, and eye and kidney diseases, etc.
buildings of the class, quality and occupancy listed. They are merely indicative of many buildings in this
Extremely small vault-type imaging equipment buildings only, are not included, where reported costs
cost classification, and are not meant to be building specifications.
have been 50% to 100% greater.
CONSTRUCTION Convalescent hospitals lack facilities for surgical care and treatment, and include so-called skilled
nursing homes, rest homes, sanitariums and like buildings of hospital-type construction, giving full
Buildings are divided into five construction classes: A, B, C, D, and S, as described in Section 1. In nursing care. Treatment and therapy rooms commensurate with the quality, are included. Retirement
each class there will be variations and subclasses, but for purposes of pricing, the major elements of living facilities are found in Section 11 or 12. Group care homes are found in Section 11.
the building should be considered in entering the tables. Thus, if a building which is otherwise a Class
Veterinary hospitals are designed for the medical and surgical care and treatment of small animals.
B has a steel truss roof, the costs for the Class B building will still be representative. Interpolations may
Costs do not include cages and runs or open shelters, which should be priced separately.
be made if the appraiser feels the building overlaps two classes, or the segregated costs in Section 45
may be used for adjustments. Pole or post frame prefabricated metal skin structures are a subcategory Kennels have limited examination and treatment facilities and are predominantly for the boarding of
of Class D. All metal buildings (skin and frame) with mixed secondary wood purlins and girts can be small animals. The better qualities include the large public animal control facilities and the high-cost
interpolated between Classes S and D pole frame structure costs or adjusted from Section 64. “pet hotels.” Costs include the cages and enclosed runs.
Governmental buildings include major city halls or town centers, courthouses, etc., but do not include
OCCUPANCY typical office or service buildings, which should be priced under the proper category in this or other
Office buildings are buildings designed for general commercial occupancy, including administrative sections of the manual. Community service buildings are mixed-use structures, typically found in
government and corporate uses, and are normally subdivided into relatively small units. If part of an rural communities, and are generally smaller and utilitarian in scope. The lower qualities are generally
office building has some other occupancy, such as a bank or store on the first floor, that portion should composed of public safety facilities, volunteer fire, limited office and council meeting rooms and/or small
be priced using its appropriate base cost. For light shed office structures, see Section 17. For office libraries, etc. The better qualities will have a large proportion of well-finished, full-service facilities and
apartments, see Section 12. will merge into the government occupancy.
Atrium and vestibule entries or lobbies are glassed structures which usually abut or are underneath Fire stations, staffed, are emergency service buildings designed with engine storage, dormitory, and
elevated buildings. For prefabricated greenhouse structures, see Section 17 or 18. light kitchen facilities. Volunteer stations are primarily for vehicular/apparatus storage only, with
minimum office and meeting room facilities commensurate with the quality. The good quality may also
Mechanical penthouses shelter the building’s elevator and other mechanical equipment. For finished include restroom and kitchenette facilities. If part of a station has some other occupancy, such as a
penthouses, i.e., those containing roof apartments, restaurants, etc., use the proper occupancy cost. library or social hall, that portion should be priced using its appropriate base cost, with each portion
Parking-level floors are intermediate and ground-level parking facilities found underneath elevated modified by its area/perimeter multiplier, considering the common wall as belonging to half of each of
buildings and include all framing, ramps and stairs necessary. the portions, or see community service buildings above.
Basements include finish compatible with the type of basement, including stairs and ramps as Jails, correctional facilities or detention centers include the jail hardware; i.e., cell blocks and locking
necessary and must be refined for size, shape and height. Add elevator stops from the refinement table equipment, for which average costs are given. The full range of facilities, for minimum to maximum
at the end of the section. security, is included, commensurate with the quality of the entire prison plant. Police stations are
Mezzanines do not include exterior wall or heating which are included in the building cost refinement basically law enforcement facilities with limited numbers of jail holding cells. Sallyport facilities
for wall height. Elevator stops can be added from the refinement page. commensurate with the quality are included. Costs do not include any service equipment for kitchen,
laundry or recreation.
Banks, branch and central offices, include savings and loan and credit union occupancies where the
design is of a bank type. Where such uses are made of ordinary store or office buildings, the store or Public libraries or media/resource centers include the basic construction of the building, including most
office costs should be used, adding for any extra features. While a branch bank tends to be a single- items found in the general contract, but not furnishings and fixtures such as counters, kitchenette,
purpose, low-rise neighborhood facility, the central or main bank facility may be more office building in seating or book stacks which are not considered built-in and permanently attached under the general
character, where high-rise administrative office floors should be priced as such. Minibanks are small building contract. For school and university libraries, see Section 18.
walk- or drive-up facilities, typically between 500 and 2,000 square feet in size. Costs include vaults, but TRADE FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
do not include banking fixtures or equipment, vault doors, or safe deposit boxes. Drive-up windows,
night depositories, and surveillance systems commensurate with the quality, are included. Some fixtures and equipment costs for buildings in this section are listed in Section 65.

SECTION 15 PAGE 2
November 2009 OFFICE BUILDINGS
1. EXCELLENT CLASS A 2. GOOD CLASS A 3. GOOD CLASS A 4. AVERAGE CLASS A
5. EXCELLENT CLASS A 6. GOOD CLASS A 7. GOOD CLASS A

SECTION 15 PAGE 3
OFFICE BUILDINGS November 2009
8. AVERAGE CLASS A 9. AVERAGE CLASS A 10. AVERAGE CLASS B 11. LOW COST CLASS B
1 & 5. The Excellent office building is generally a prestige building built as home offices for a major
corporation which accepts some of the necessary financial return in the form of advertising and
prestige. The exterior will usually have a great deal of stone, bronze, or stainless steel. When there is
a bank or store on the lower floors, it should be priced from the designed occupancy and the quality
commensurate with that occupancy.
2 & 3. The Good quality building generally fits into a group of the best structures built for investment
12. AVERAGE CLASS B purposes, where the rental return must justify most of the cost of the building. It will generally have
some special exterior and interior features, with double-glazed or heat-absorbent glass.
HOW TO USE ILLUSTRATIONS 4. This older building may be Good quality structurally from an exterior inspection, but because of
interior construction, particularly mechanical and electrical, it fits into the Average quality on its total cost
These illustrations attempt to show the quality and construction class of the various buildings as the per square foot. An interior modernization might place it in the Good range.
appraiser would be able to determine them from an observation of the exterior. 6 & 7. Typical Good office buildings.
8. Typical older building in the Average cost range. In this building, the shell will probably match the
Good category in cost but mechanical and electrical items will bring the overall quality down. With older
Many buildings will require more than a casual exterior view to determine the construction class. Class
buildings, remodeling and mechanical replacement may change the quality as well as the effective age
A or B will have the columns and other framing covered and the class must be established from plans,
from a search for an exposed portion, or a study of column sizes combined with experience. A Class C for depreciation.
may follow the framing of a Class A or B very closely, with deviations only in floor and roof construction 9 & 10. The Average office building comprises the mass of office buildings built for optimum return on
and fire resistance, which may not show from the exterior. investment and generally offers few architectural embellishments or interior extras.
11. This Low Cost Class B is distinguished by minimum interior finish and partitions, the exterior wall of
unfinished concrete panels with no trim, and a great deal of precast and prefabricated construction. It
may still be an attractive building and with enough interior finish it may fit in the Average quality. Lift slab
costs listed are actually midpoints of cost ranges. Two identical buildings built on adjoining
buildings usually fit this category, unless they have better than average interiors.
properties by the same contractor will not have exactly the same cost except coincidentally. Only
a thorough inspection by the appraiser or estimator of all items affecting quality, and the use of 12. This Average Class B has unfinished walls and precast elements but a good interior which raises
his experience and judgment will give him correct answers. the cost.

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November 2009 OFFICE BUILDINGS
13. LOW — AVERAGE CLASS B 14. LOW — AVERAGE CLASS B 15. AVERAGE CLASS B
16. AVERAGE CLASS A 17. AVERAGE CLASS A 18. EXCELLENT CLASS C
19. EXCELLENT CLASS C 20. EXCELLENT CLASS C 21. EXCELLENT CLASS D
22. GOOD CLASS C 23. GOOD CLASS C 24. GOOD CLASS D

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OFFICE BUILDINGS November 2009
25. GOOD CLASS D 26. GOOD CLASS D 27. AVERAGE CLASS C
28. AVERAGE CLASS C 29. AVERAGE — LOW CLASS C
13. & 14. These buildings are typically built with precast elements. With minimum interior finish, they
would probably be in the Low cost range. If the interiors were very well partitioned and finished, they
might be in the Average cost range.
15. & 16. These could be Class A or B from general appearance and are probably Average quality,
although the interior may show them to be at lower or higher cost than the basic cost for the Average
quality.
17. This typical lower cost steel stud and wood curtain walled suburban office building appears to be
a Class A or a Class D, depending on the floor and roof structures, but in this case the quality must be
picked commensurate with the class. Thus, the same interior would place it in the Average Class A
30. AVERAGE CLASS C 31. AVERAGE CLASS D
category or the Good to Excellent Class D, since the quality is a relative thing within each class.
18. – 21. These Excellent Class C and D offices are usually built to enhance a corporate or personal
image and in many cases, approach Good Class A or B construction and classification in framing and
better curtain walls.
22. – 26. The Good Class C and D office buildings are of good workmanship, materials, and design,
with some decorative features and usually good fenestration and interiors. Nos. 23 and 24 appear to
be in the upper half of the cost range or they could be Average Class A, depending on the floor and roof
structure and fire resistance, which may not show from the exterior.
27. – 32. The Average Class C or D office building is typical of neighborhood and downtown fringe
areas. It usually will have a small amount of trim and a few amenities. It generally is of good code
construction. Nos. 29 and 32 might be at the lower end of the cost range, depending on the interior.
32. AVERAGE — LOW CLASS S facades may differ in quality. Costs may be interpolated for quality or class of construction.

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November 2009 MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDINGS
33. GOOD CLASS A 34. AVERAGE CLASS A 35. AVERAGE CLASS A
36. AVERAGE CLASS A 37. GOOD CLASS C 38. GOOD CLASS C
39. GOOD CLASS C 40. GOOD CLASS D 41. GOOD CLASS D

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MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDINGS November 2009
42. AVERAGE CLASS C 47. AVERAGE CLASS C 48. LOW — AVERAGE CLASS D
43. AVERAGE CLASS D

46. AVERAGE — GOOD CLASS D
33. This is probably a Class A from exterior examination and of Good to Excellent quality, depending
on the interior and mechanical items. It is usually built by or for a group of doctors desiring the best
facilities and prestigious image.
34. – 36. These Average medical buildings show the structural similarity to office buildings of the same
quality classifications.
44. AVERAGE CLASS C 37. & 38. The Good Class C could also be a Average Class A or B with changes in floor structure or
framing which are not visible from exterior inspection.
39. – 41. These Good Class C and D medical buildings show good workmanship and materials with
No. 39 near the top of this cost range from exterior appearance and No. 40 near the bottom.
42. – 44. These are Average medical buildings tending toward the high side of the cost range. No. 44
with all precast elements could be a Low cost Class B.
45. & 46. These appear to be Class D or Class A, depending on the floor and roof structures and
fireproofing, but in this case the quality must be picked commensurate with the class. Thus, the same
interior would place them in the lower Class A metal stud exterior wall category or the better Class D,
since quality is a relative thing within each class.
45. AVERAGE — GOOD CLASS D 47. & 48. Typical neighborhood medical buildings.

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November 2009 BANKS
49. EXCELLENT CLASS C 50. GOOD CLASS C 51. GOOD CLASS C
52. AVERAGE — GOOD CLASS C 53. AVERAGE — GOOD CLASS C
54. AVERAGE — GOOD CLASS C 56. AVERAGE MINI DRIVE-UP
55. AVERAGE — GOOD CLASS C 57. AVERAGE CLASS C 58. AVERAGE CLASS C

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BANK AND NURSING HOMES November 2009
59. AVERAGE CLASS C BANK 60. LOW COST CLASS C BANK 61. LOW COST CLASS C BANK
62. AVERAGE CLASS B NURSING HOME 63. GOOD CLASS C NURSING HOME
BANKS
49. This Excellent Class C bank has a great deal of stone masonry and massive roof and wall structure.
Interior walls and floors are of heavy construction, with good finishes.
50. & 51. Typical good quality banks designed to give an impression of solidity, with good quality interior
finishes.
64. GOOD CLASS C NURSING HOME 52. – 55. These appear to be above Average banks from general appearances, although the interior
would have to be considered.
56. Typical mini drive-up bank.
57. – 59. The Average quality bank is typical of many branch banks. It generally has individual
deviations from a standard concept and has a small vault and low cost finishes or exposed masonry on
the interior.
60. & 61. The Low cost bank is generally a simple shell with a minimum vault and interior finishes. The
banks illustrated may be in the upper half of the Low cost range.
NURSING HOMES
65. AVERAGE CLASS C NURSING HOME
GENERAL: Nursing homes and convalescent hospitals are words used interchangeably throughout
the country and throughout this manual to describe a hospital without surgical facilities. They are
designed for bed care and/or hotel and nursing care for ambulatory patients.
62. This Average Class B nursing home is a Veterans Administration facility and has good workmanship
and interior facilities. It could be Class A or a Good Class C without exterior change.
63. & 64. The Good Class C nursing home has complete facilities and good finish. Further examination
may show these to be of lower or higher cost, depending on interior detail.
65. & 66. These Average nursing homes are typical of medium and small commercial homes with
adequate facilities. From exterior appearance, No. 66 appears to be near the lower end of the Average
66. AVERAGE CLASS D NURSING HOME cost range.

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November 2009 HOSPITALS
67. GOOD CLASS A
70. GOOD CLASS A
68. GOOD CLASS A
69. GOOD CLASS A 71. AVERAGE CLASS A

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HOSPITALS November 2009
72. AVERAGE CLASS B

75. AVERAGE CLASS A
76. AVERAGE CLASS B
73. AVERAGE CLASS A
77. LOW — AVERAGE CLASS C
67. – 70. The Good Class A general hospital has complete facilities and good exterior detail although
it is the interior, particularly the mechanical and electrical items, which have the largest cost variations
and may show it to be of lower or higher cost than the basic cost for good quality.
71. – 73. These appear to be Average general hospitals, but closer inspection may put them in the
upper half of that cost range.
74. – 76. The Average Class A or B is a plain building and may lack many of the interior details of the
Good quality.
74. AVERAGE CLASS A 77. A Low — Average Class C hospital, typical of many doctor owned hospitals.

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November 2009 GOVERNMENTAL BUILDINGS
78. GOOD CLASS A 81. GOOD CLASS B 84. AVERAGE CLASS A
79. GOOD CLASS A 82. GOOD CLASS A
80. GOOD CLASS B 83. GOOD CLASS B

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GOVERNMENTAL BUILDINGS November 2009
85. GOOD CLASS C 86. GOOD CLASS C 87. AVERAGE CLASS C
88. AVERAGE CLASS C 89. AVERAGE CLASS C
78. – 83. These Good quality governmental buildings are usually found in large cities. They may be
city, county, state or federal buildings and most could tend toward the Excellent range with fine interiors
and detail work.
84. A typical municipal building. With wood floors and roof structure, it would be a Good Class C.
85. & 86. These older Good quality Class C are of massive construction with some modernization of
the interior elements.
87. – 89. Typical municipal and county city halls and courthouses, as seen in various parts of the
country. No. 87 and No. 89 might tend toward a Good Class C with good interiors.
90. The Low cost governmental building is found in many small towns and unincorporated areas with
90. LOW COST CLASS C very plain utilitarian finishes.

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November 2009 FIRE STATIONS
91. GOOD CLASS D 98. GOOD CLASS C
92. GOOD CLASS C 93. AVERAGE CLASS D 99. AVERAGE CLASS S 100. AVERAGE CLASS D
94. AVERAGE CLASS C 95. AVERAGE CLASS S 101. LOW COST CLASS S 102. LOW COST CLASS C
91. & 92. The Good staffed fire station is often equipped to fight major fires with communications to
serve as a command post at a battalion level.
93. – 95. The Average fire station is typically a company size station in large city areas, usually
equipped for 24 hour watch, with cooking facilities and dormitory area. The Class S station may tend to
the low side, depending on the interior finish.
96. & 97. The Low cost staffed station is often found in outlying areas or as a satellite station. It is of
minimum construction with little interior finish. It may have minimum dormitory and eating facilities.
98. – 102. Typical volunteer stations in a progression of cost ranges, from the Good with finished office
96. LOW COST CLASS C 97. LOW COST CLASS D and meeting room to the Low cost vehicular storage structure.

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LIBRARIES November 2009
103. EXCELLENT CLASS C 107. AVERAGE CLASS C 108. AVERAGE CLASS C
104. GOOD CLASS C 109. LOW COST CLASS D
103. The Excellent Class C library is typically a well-endowed college library. The Good Class A or B
could look much the same from the exterior.
105. AVERAGE CLASS C 104. The Good Class C library is often a high quality suburban or small college library. It has good
quality lighting, adequate plumbing, and good finish and detail throughout.
105. & 106. The Average Class C libraries comprise the bulk of typical neighborhood branch libraries.
They usually present a standard attractive appearance in conformity with the neighborhood architecture
and have adequate facilities
107. & 108. Two older libraries. If No. 107 had up-to-date plumbing and electricity it would probably fit
in the Good quality.
106. AVERAGE CLASS C 109. A typical Low cost Class D

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November 2009 VETERINARY HOSPITALS AND DISPENSARIES
110. AVERAGE CLASS C 114. LOW COST CLASS D POLE 115. AVERAGE CLASS C DISPENSARY
111. AVERAGE CLASS C 116. GOOD CLASS D DISPENSARY
110. – 112. These Average veterinarian hospitals could be in the upper half of the Average cost range,
depending on the interior finishes and mechanical work. The Good structure will have a completely
112. AVERAGE CLASS S finished interior similar to a medical office.
113. This Low–Average animal hospital, with a finished interior, might make the Average range.
114. The Low cost veterinary hospital is a very plain building with few amenities.
115. This older Class C dispensary, structurally, might tend toward the low side of the Average cost
range. An interior inspection is needed to confirm its quality, where any modernization of the electrical
and plumbing could change the rating.
116. This Good Class D, steel stud and stucco, dispensary is typical of newer satellite emergency care
113. LOW — AVERAGE CLASS S centers.

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OFFICE BUILDINGS (344)

Best metal or stone, brick or block Plaster, best veneers, vinyl wall *Luminous ceilings, many Hot and chilled
Excellent backup, solar glass coverings, vinyl, terrazzo, carpet outlets, many private restrooms water (zoned) $2,459.68 $19.04 $228.51
Good metal and solar glass, face Drywall or plaster, some wall cover, *Good fluorescent, high intensity Hot and chilled
Good brick, precast concrete panels acoustic tile, vinyl tile, carpet lighting, good restrooms water (zoned) 1,946.88 15.07 180.87
A Average
Brick, concrete or metal and glass Average partitions, acoustic tile, vinyl *Average intensity fluorescent Warm and cool air
1,469.07 11.37 136.48
panels, little trim composition, some extras lighting, average restrooms (zoned)
Minimum-cost walls and fenestration, Drywall, acoustic ceilings, asphalt tile, *Minimum office lighting and Warm and cool air
Low cost little trim few partitions plumbing (zoned) 1,170.37 9.06 108.73
Best metal or stone, brick or block Plaster, best veneers, vinyl wall *Luminous ceilings, many Hot and chilled
Excellent backup, tinted glass coverings, vinyl tile, terrazzo outlets, many private restrooms water (zoned) 2,384.33 18.46 221.51
Good metal and solar glass, face Drywall/plaster, some wall cover, *Good fluorescent, high intensity Hot and chilled
Good brick, precast concrete panels acoustic tile, vinyl tile, carpet lighting, good restrooms water (zoned) 1,875.52 14.52 174.24
B Average
Brick, concrete or metal and glass Average partitions, acoustic tile, vinyl *Average intensity fluorescent Warm and cool air
1,403.63 10.87 130.40
panels, little trim composition, some extras lighting, average restrooms (zoned)
Minimum-cost walls and fenestration, Drywall, acoustic ceilings, asphalt tile, *Minimum office lighting and Warm and cool air
Low cost little trim few partitions plumbing (zoned) 1,111.92 8.61 103.30
Steel frame, masonry and glass, Plaster, paneling, carpet and terrazzo, *Best fluorescent ceiling panels, Warm and cool air
Excellent stone ornamentation, top quality suspended ceilings tiled restrooms, good fixtures (zoned) 2,007.59 15.54 186.51
Steel frame or bearing walls, brick/ Plaster or drywall, good partitions, *Good fluorescent lighting, good
Good conc. panels, some ornamentation acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl restrooms and fixtures Package A.C. 1,401.69 10.85 130.22
C Average
Steel or concrete frame, or bearing Paint, drywall partitions, acoustic tile, *Fluorescent lighting, adequate
Forced air 995.45 7.71 92.48
walls, some trim vinyl composition outlets and plumbing
Masonry bearing walls, light rafters, Paint, few low-cost partitions, acoustic Minimum office lighting and
Low cost very plain tile, asphalt tile plumbing Wall furnace 670.70 5.19 62.31
Studs or steel columns, bar or web Best plaster, paneling, carpet and *Fluorescent panels, many Warm and cool air
Excellent joists, brick or stone veneer, EIFS vinyl tile outlets, good tiled restrooms (zoned) 1,892.96 14.66 175.86
Best stucco on good frame, brick or Plaster or drywall, good partitions, *Good fluorescent lighting, good
Good stone trim, good front acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl restrooms and fixtures Package A.C. 1,317.41 10.20 122.39
D Average
Stucco or wood siding on wood or Drywall, acoustic tile, low-cost carpet
*Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 933.56 7.23 86.73
steel studs, some trim or vinyl composition
Light stucco or siding on wood or Drywall, few partitions, acoustic tile,
Low cost steel studs, very plain asphalt tile Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 625.17 4.84 58.08
Good metal panels, fenestration, Plaster or drywall, good partitions, *Good fluorescent lighting, good
Good some brick or stone trim acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl restrooms and fixtures Package A.C. 1,209.87 9.37 112.40
DPOLE Average
Pole frame, insulated metal panels,
some ornamentation
Drywall, acoustic tile, low-cost carpet
or vinyl composition Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 828.18 6.41 76.94
Pole frame, finished interior, some Drywall, few partitions, acoustic tile,
Low cost insulation asphalt tile Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 558.65 4.33 51.90
Good sandwich panels and Plaster or drywall, good partitions, *Good fluorescent lighting, good
Good fenestration, some brick or stone acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl restrooms and fixtures Package A.C. 1,311.92 10.16 121.88
S Average
Insulated wall or sandwich panels,
adequate fenestration
Drywall, acoustic tile, low-cost carpet
or vinyl composition Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 902.78 6.99 83.87
Steel or aluminum on light frame, Drywall, few partitions, acoustic tile,
Low cost finished interior, some insulation asphalt tile Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 612.58 4.74 56.91
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, above ground, to all *ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
base costs, including basements but excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30 add .4% subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings on this
(4/10%) for each additional story. page. See Notes on Page 19.
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq.M. Sq.Ft
Classes A & B Excellent . . . . $109.79 $10.20 Average . . . . . . . $51.13 $4.75
BALCONIES – Exterior balconies generally cost 1/5 to 1/3 of the final base cost per square foot Good . . . . . . . 74.81 6.95 Low cost . . . . . . 34.98 3.25
of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs.
Classes C/D/S Excellent . . . . $55.43 $5.15 Average . . . . . . . $19.91 $1.85
CANOPIES – For large entrance marquees or carport canopies, see notes on Page 19. Good . . . . . . . 33.37 3.10

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ATRIUMS/VESTIBULES (576)
Structural glass, decorative space Granite, marble, high-cost pavers, Best lighting, adequate electrical Hot and chilled
Excellent frame and shed atrium glazing ornate finishes and plumbing water (zoned) $4,467.38 $34.59 $415.03
Architectural glazed shed atrium, Good stone, masonry pavers, good Hot and chilled
Good good space frame lobby wall treatment, trim Good lighting and plumbing water (zoned) 2,861.82 22.16 265.87
Glass shed curtain wall, glass and Terrazzo, masonry pavers, Hot and chilled
A-B Average some exposed roof deck few partitions or extras Adequate electrical and plumbing water (zoned) 1,871.21 14.49 173.84
Metal and glass, some concrete, Under elevated building vestibule, Warm and cool air
Low cost brick or stucco panels, no roof low-cost terrazzo, vinyl and acoustic Minimum electrical and plumbing (zoned) 1,170.26 9.06 108.72
Brick, block, concrete, very plain, Under elevated building, low-cost
Cheap no roof structure elevator/stairway vestibule only Minimum electrical None 622.91 4.82 57.87
Stone or masonry pavers, some good Hot and chilled
Good Good glazed shed atrium lobby wall treatment, trim Good lighting and plumbing water (zoned) 2,292.09 17.75 212.94
Glass shed curtain wall, skylights, Low-cost terrazzo, masonry pavers, Warm and cool air
Average some exposed roof deck few partitions or extras Adequate electrical and plumbing (zoned) 1,402.33 10.86 130.28
CDS Low cost
Glass panels, block, brick veneer Under building vestibule, vinyl
Minimum electrical and plumbing
Warm and cool air
916.77 7.10 85.17
or stucco, no roof composition and acoustic tile (zoned)
Block, brick veneer or stucco, very Under elevated building, low-cost
Cheap plain, no roof structure elevator/stairway vestibule only Minimum electrical None 455.10 3.52 42.28
PARKING LEVELS (INTERMEDIATE/UNDER BUILDING) (577)

Best curtain wall panels, matching Unfinished except good office, *Reading-level lighting, restrooms
Excellent spandrel and louvers, fully enclosed service and lobby areas and service plumbing Ventilation $943.03 $7.30 $87.61
Good curtain panels, masonry, Concrete with hardener, lines and
Good partial louvers, natural ventilation stops, small office, few extras *Adequate lighting and drains None 735.18 5.69 68.30
Partial walls, brick, concrete, Unfinished, concrete floor, lines,
A-B Average metal panels, some trim or louvers low-cost elevator lobbies *Low-level lighting, drains None 585.56 4.53 54.40
Under building, grade level only, Concrete paving, lines and stops,
Low cost blind wall panels, some trim, gates plaster soffit, lobby not included Low-level lighting, drains None 449.83 3.48 41.79
Under building, grade level only, no Asphalt paving, lines, painted soffit,
Cheap walls, covered columns vestibule/lobby not included Minimum lighting, drains None 287.72 ----- 26.73
Good panels, masonry, partial Concrete with hardener, lines and
Good louvers, open ventilation stops, few extras *Adequate lighting and drains None 611.29 4.73 56.79
Partial walls, brick, masonry or Unfinished, concrete floor, lines,
Average stucco panels, some trim or louvers low-cost elevator lobbies *Low-level lighting, drains None 478.35 3.70 44.44
CDS Low cost
Under building, grade level only, Concrete or asphalt, lines, plaster soffit,
Low-level lighting, drains None 359.63 2.78 33.41
some blind walls, trim and gates vestibule/lobby not included
Under building, grade level only, Asphalt paving, lines, finished
Cheap open, no walls, exposed columns building soffit, lobby not included Minimum lighting, drains None 219.16 ----- 20.36
base costs, including basements but excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30 add .4% subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs. For buildings not
(4/10%) for each additional story. marked, or for vestibule and atrium stops, add costs from Page 36.
NOTE: Do not use floor area/perimeter multipliers with open grade-level parking under elevated Sq.M. Sq.Ft. Sq.M. Sq.Ft.
buildings. For belowgrade parking basements, see top of next page. Parking structures are priced Classes A & B Excellent . . . . $34.98 $3.25 Average . . . . . . . $22.07 $2.05
from Section 14. Surface parking lots, see Section 66. For open plazas, see Mall costs in Section Good . . . . . . . 27.99 2.60
13; handicap ramps, see Section 66. For extended courtyard deck roof over parking levels, add
$11.00 per square foot ($118.40 per square meter). Classes C/D/S Good . . . . . . . $20.45 $1.90 Average . . . . . . . $17.76 $1.65
CANOPIES – For entry canopies, see Page 19. SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.

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BASEMENTS – OFFICE BUILDINGS

Average office finish, acoustic tile, Adequate office lighting and Warm and cool air
Office Plaster interior vinyl composition plumbing (zoned) $1,097.28 $8.50 $101.94
A-B Parking Unfinished interior

Concrete with hardener, lines and
stops, small service area Exposed lighting, drains Ventilation 556.82 4.31 51.73
Unfinished Unfinished storage and utility, few
storage Painted interior partitions Minimum lighting, drains Space heaters 510.86 3.96 47.46
Plaster or drywall Average office finish, acoustic tile, Typical office lighting and
Office interior vinyl composition plumbing Forced air 710.10 5.50 65.97
CDS[ Parking Unfinished interior

Finished ceiling, concrete floor with
hardener
Exposed lighting, adequate
drains Ventilation 371.25 2.87 34.49
Unfinished Unfinished storage and utility, few
storage Painted interior partitions Minimum lighting, drains None 309.25 2.39 28.73
[For fire-resistant Type I basements, with concrete slab separation under Class C, D or S units, add $5.05 per square foot ($54.36 per square meter). Where utilized as courtyard deck on topside, add
$11.00 per square foot ($118.40 per square meter).
MEZZANINES
Enclosed, average office finish, Average office lighting and
Office Not included plaster soffit plumbing In building cost $750.57 ----- $69.73
Carpet and vinyl composition,
Open Not included plaster soffit Average lighting and plumbing In building cost 425.61 ----- 39.54
A-B Good storage/ Not included

mechanical Metal grating on steel structure Adequate lighting, no plumbing In building cost 511.72 ----- 47.54
Average Painted soffit, light storage,
storage Not included unfinished floor Minimum, exposed lighting In building cost 285.68 ----- 26.54
Low storage/ Interstitial space, walk-on platform
mechanical Not included ceiling assembly, unfinished interior Minimum lighting, drains In building cost 124.22 ----- 11.54
Enclosed, average office finish, Average office lighting and
Office Not included acoustic tile soffit plumbing In building cost 553.38 ----- 51.41
CDS Open Not included Open, finished floors and soffit Average lighting, no plumbing In building cost 305.59 ----- 28.39
Average Drywall soffit, wood floor,
storage Not included light storage Minimum lighting, no plumbing In building cost 205.38 ----- 19.08
MECHANICAL PENTHOUSES (585)

Excellent Louvers, best curtain wall panels, Intermediate full mechanical floor, Adequate lighting, utility outlets None $834.43 $6.46 $77.52
(Full floor) matching spandrel utility space, some storage and drains
Good Good curtain panels, masonry, Mechanical and storage, some finish Adequate lighting, utility outlets None 752.62 5.83 69.92
louvers, concrete roof and partitions and drains
A-B Average Curtain panels or masonry, steel Unfinished equipment and storage, Exposed lighting, adequate None 532.82 4.13 49.50
roof deck few partitions drains
Low cost Low-cost panels, masonry, very Unfinished interior, roof access only Minimum lighting, floor drains None 377.28 2.92 35.05
plain
Average Frame or bearing walls, good Unfinished equipment and storage, Exposed lighting, adequate None 412.05 3.19 38.28
panels, louvers or masonry, trim few partitions drains
CDS Low cost Light frame or stud single wall, Unfinished interior Minimum lighting, floor drains None 287.94 2.23 26.75
low-cost metal, stucco or siding
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, above ground, to all base ELEVATORS – Basement, mezzanine and equipment penthouse stops are not included. Costs
costs, excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30 add .4% (4/10%) for each additional story. should be added from Page 36.
MEZZANINES – Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with mezzanine costs. NOTES: Care must be exercised when using square foot elevator costs. Small commercial
buildings may have only one elevator and/or handicap lift regardless of size, where a normal range
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. or area served is not feasible for low- to mid-rise applications. Costs should be added as a lump
CANOPIES – Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final sum from Page 36.
base cost per square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, For finished penthouses, i.e., those containing roof apartments, restaurants, etc., use the proper
Section 45, or from Unit-in-Place Costs. costs factors for that occupancy.

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BANKS – CENTRAL OFFICES (443)
Marble or granite, bronze and solar Plaster and paneling, stones, carpeting, *Best lighting and closed-circuit TV, Hot and chilled
Excellent glass, best lobby entrance terrazzo, computer floors, mixed use quality restrooms and plumbing water (zoned) $3,068.71 $23.76 $285.09
A Good
Best metal or stone, brick or block
backup, solar glass, good lobby
Plaster or drywall, paneling, marble,
terrazzo, carpet, good offices
*Good fluorescent ceiling panels,
good outlets, tiled restrooms
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 2,403.71 18.61 223.31
Good metal and solar glass, face Plaster or drywall, good detail, *Good lighting and outlets, Hot and chilled
Average brick, precast concrete panels terrazzo, carpet, vinyl tile adequate restrooms water (zoned) 1,899.31 14.70 176.45
Marble or granite, bronze and solar Plaster and paneling, stones, carpeting, *Best lighting and closed-circuit TV, Hot and chilled
Excellent glass, best lobby entrance terrazzo, computer floors, mixed use quality restrooms and plumbing water (zoned) 2,977.97 23.06 276.66
B Good
Best metal or stone, brick or block
backup, tinted glass, good lobby
Plaster or drywall, marble, terrazzo,
carpet, good admin. offices
*Good fluorescent ceiling panels,
good outlets, tiled restrooms
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 2,319.53 17.96 215.49
Good metal and solar glass, face Plaster or drywall, good detail, *Good lighting and outlets, Hot and chilled
Average brick, precast concrete panels terrazzo, carpet, vinyl tile adequate restrooms water (zoned) 1,823.42 14.12 169.40
Marble or granite, bronze and solar Plaster and paneling, vinyl wall *Best lighting and closed-circuit TV, Hot and chilled
Excellent glass, good lobby entrance finishes, carpeting, terrazzo quality restrooms and plumbing water (zoned) 2,592.29 20.07 240.83
C Good
Face brick or stone, good metal or
concrete and glass panels
Plaster or drywall, paneling, vinyl and
carpeting, good offices
*Good lighting and plumbing, tiled
restrooms, TV circuits
Warm and cool
(zoned)
air
1,902.00 14.73 176.70
Brick, concrete or metal and glass Some plaster, acoustic tile, some *Adequate lighting and outlets, Warm and cool air
Average panels, little trim terrazzo or tile, vinyl composition adequate restrooms, TV circuits (zoned) 1,469.72 11.38 136.54
Stone or face brick veneer, good Plaster and paneling, vinyl wall *Best lighting and closed-circuit TV, Hot and chilled
Excellent metal and glass, good lobby finishes, carpeting, terrazzo quality restrooms and plumbing water (zoned) 2,473.67 19.15 229.81
D Good
Brick veneer, metal and glass,
EIFS, some ornamental finishes
Plaster or drywall, some paneling,
vinyl and carpeting, good offices
*Good lighting and plumbing, tiled
restrooms
Warm and cool
(zoned)
air
1,808.46 14.00 168.01
Brick veneer, good stucco or siding, Plaster or drywall, good hardwood, low- *Adequate lighting and outlets, Warm and cool air
Average little ornamentation cost terrazzo, vinyl composition adequate restrooms (zoned) 1,396.52 10.81 129.74
Sandwich panels, brick trim, good Drywall, some trim, carpet, vinyl, *Good lighting and plumbing, tiled Warm and cool air
Good fenestration acoustic tile, good office space restrooms (zoned) 1,809.21 14.01 168.08
S Average
Sandwich panels, adequate Drywall, acoustic, vinyl composition, *Adequate lighting and outlets, Warm and cool air
1,400.61 10.84 130.12
fenestration, some trim some pavers or ceramic adequate restrooms (zoned)
MINI-BANKS (WALK-UP AND DRIVE-THROUGH) (578)

Marble, granite, best metal and Plaster or drywall, best stone or wood Good lighting and closed-circuit TV, Warm and cool air
Good glass, highly decorative panels, terrazzo, carpet quality restrooms and plumbing (zoned) $4,459.74 $34.53 $414.32
A-B Average
Brick, concrete, metal and glass, Plaster or drywall, good detail, terrazzo, Good lighting and outlets, adequate Warm and cool air
3,633.50 28.13 337.56
stone trim, some ornamentation carpet, vinyl tile restroom, TV circuits (zoned)
Stone ashlar, best metal or Plaster and paneling, vinyl wall finishes, Good lighting and closed-circuit TV, Warm and cool air
Excellent concrete and glass panels carpeting, terrazzo quality restrooms and plumbing (zoned) 4,217.98 32.66 391.86
Brick, metal and glass, stone trim, Plaster or drywall, paneling, vinyl and Good lighting and plumbing, tiled Warm and cool air
Good 3,410.36 26.40 316.83
C good ornamentation
Metal and glass, brick, block,
carpeting
Some plaster, acoustic tile, some
restroom, TV circuits
(zoned)
Average concrete, little ornamentation terrazzo or tile, vinyl composition adequate restroom, TV circuits Package A.C. 2,700.15 20.90 250.85
Low cost Decorative block, some trim Acoustic tile, vinyl composition Minimum electrical, plumbing, TV Package A.C. 2,187.35 16.93 203.21
Stone or face brick veneer, good Plaster and paneling, vinyl wall finishes, Good lighting and closed-circuit TV, Warm and cool air
Excellent metal and glass panels carpeting, terrazzo quality restrooms and plumbing (zoned) 4,077.62 31.57 378.82
Brick veneer, metal and glass Plaster and drywall, some paneling, Good lighting and plumbing, tiled Warm and cool air
Good 3,281.30 25.40 304.84
D panels, EIFS, ornamental finishes
Stucco or siding, some brick
vinyl and carpeting
Plaster or drywall, some tile or low-cost
restroom, closed-circuit TV
(zoned)
Average veneer, little ornamentation terrazzo, vinyl composition adequate restroom, TV circuits Package A.C. 2,583.36 20.00 240.00
Low cost Siding or stucco, some trim Acoustic tile, vinyl composition Minimum electrical, plumbing, TV Package A.C. 2,082.94 16.13 193.51
Sandwich or prefab. building Drywall, acoustic, vinyl composition, Adequate lighting and outlets,
S Average panels, adequate fenestration some pavers or ceramic tile adequate restroom, TV circuits Package A.C. 2,639.01 20.43 245.17
NOTE: For ATM structures, see Section 64. For other refinement notes, see next page. Classes A & B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
*ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the Excellent . . . . $110.33 $10.25 Good . . . . . $75.89 $7.05 Average . . $52.21 $4.85
new subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs. See other notes Classes C/D/S
on Page 19. Excellent . . . . $55.97 $5.20 Good . . . . . $34.44 $3.20 Average . . $20.99 $1.95

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BANKS – BRANCHES (304)

Good Highly ornamental, marble, granite, Plaster or drywall, paneling, marble, *Good fluorescent ceiling panels, Hot and chilled $2,526.20 $19.56 $234.69
mosaics, best glass terrazzo, carpet good outlets, tiled restrooms water (zoned)
A Average Good brick, ornamental concrete,

good glass, limestone trim
Plaster or drywall, good detail,
adequate restrooms
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 1,988.54 15.40 184.74
Low cost Brick, concrete, little or no trim Plaster or drywall, vinyl composition, *Adequate lighting, minimum Hot and chilled 1,581.88 12.25 146.96
some carpet and pavers restroom facilities water (zoned)
Good Highly ornamental, marble, granite, Plaster or drywall, marble, terrazzo, *Good fluorescent ceiling panels, Hot and chilled 2,422.76 18.76 225.08
mosaics, best glass carpet good outlets, tiled restrooms water (zoned)
B Average Good brick, ornamental concrete,

good glass, limestone trim
Plaster or drywall, good detail,
adequate restrooms
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 1,895.76 14.68 176.12
Low cost Brick, concrete, little or no trim Plaster or drywall, vinyl composition, *Adequate lighting, minimum Hot and chilled 1,500.29 11.62 139.38
some carpet and pavers restroom facilities water (zoned)
Excellent Marble or granite, bronze and solar Plaster and paneling, vinyl wall *Best lighting & closed circuit TV, Hot and chilled 2,836.85 21.96 263.55
glass, highly ornamental finishes, carpeting, terrazzo quality restrooms & plumbing water (zoned)
Good Face brick or stone, good metal or Plaster or drywall, paneling, vinyl and *Good lighting and plumbing, tiled Warm and cool air 2,065.83 15.99 191.92
concrete and glass panels carpeting restrooms, TV circuits (zoned)
C Average Brick, block, good store-type front Some plaster, acoustic tile, some *Adequate lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 1,498.35 11.60 139.20
with some trim terrazzo or tile, vinyl composition adequate restrooms, TV circuits
Low cost Low-cost brick, block, tilt-up, small Exposed exterior walls, acoustic Minimum bank lighting and Package A.C. 1,119.78 8.67 104.03
entrance, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile plumbing
Excellent Stone or face brick veneer, good Plaster and paneling, vinyl wall Best lighting & closed circuit TV, Hot and chilled 2,659.14 20.59 247.04
metal and glass panels finishes, carpeting, terrazzo quality restrooms & plumbing water
Good Brick veneer, metal and glass Plaster or drywall, some paneling, Good lighting and plumbing, tiled Warm and cool air 1,935.91 14.99 179.85
panels, EIFS, ornamental finishes vinyl and carpeting restrooms (zoned)
D Average Brick veneer, good stucco or siding, Plaster or drywall, good hardwood, Adequate lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 1,397.49 10.82 129.83
some ornamentation low-cost terrazzo, vinyl composition adequate restrooms
Low cost Stucco or siding, minimum Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition Minimum bank lighting and Package A.C. 1,055.95 8.18 98.10
ornamentation tile, few partitions plumbing
Good Sandwich panels, brick trim, good Drywall, some trim, carpet, vinyl, Good lighting and plumbing, tiled Package A.C. 1,864.65 14.44 173.23
fenestration acoustic tile restrooms
S Average Sandwich panels, adequate

fenestration
Drywall, acoustic, vinyl composition,
some pavers or ceramic
adequate restrooms Package A.C. 1,410.30 10.92 131.02
Low cost Metal panels, drywall interior, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Minimum bank lighting and Package A.C. 1,076.51 8.33 100.01
insulated composition, few partitions plumbing
BASEMENTS AND MEZZANINES – BANKS

Finished Plaster interior Typical bank finish and detail Adequate lighting and plumbing Warm and cool air $1,302.77 $10.09 $121.03
A-B basement
Mezzanine Not included Typical bank finish and detail Adequate lighting and plumbing
(zoned)
In bldg. cost 880.93 ----- 81.84
Basement Plaster or drywall interior Typical bank finish and detail Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 872.31 6.75 81.04
CDS Mezzanine Not included Typical bank finish and detail Adequate lighting and plumbing In bldg. cost 646.38 ----- 60.05
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, above ground, to all NOTE: For ATM structures, see Section 64.
base costs including basements, but excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30, add .4% *ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
(4/10%) for each additional story.
subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs. For buildings not
MEZZANINES – Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with mezzanine costs. marked, or for basement and mezzanine stops, add costs from Page 36. See note on Page 19.
CANOPIES – Large drive-thru canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final base cost per square Classes A & B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs or Unit-in-Place Costs. Good . . . . . . . . $76.96 $7.15 Average . . $52.74 $4.90 Low cost . . $36.60 $3.40
BANK FIXTURES – Typical cost of bank fixtures, including vault doors, safe deposit cabinets, Class C
counters, cages, etc., is 11% to 28% of structure cost or see Section 45. Vault door and safe Excellent . . . . . $61.89 $5.75 Good . . . . $37.67 $3.50 Average . . . $22.60 $2.10
deposit costs may be computed and added separately from Section 52. SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.

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MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDINGS (341)
Excellent Best metal, brick or block backup, Acoustic plaster, good veneers, vinyl *Luminous ceilings, power and Hot and chilled $2,661.40 $20.60 $247.25
solar glass wall coverings, carpet, vinyl X-ray outlets, best plumbing water (zoned)
Good Good metal and solar glass, face Good plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, *High-intensity lighting, X-ray Hot and chilled 2,136.65 16.54 198.50
brick, concrete and glass carpeting, vinyl composition outlets, good plumbing, lab water (zoned)
A Average Metal and glass, brick or concrete Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl *Adequate lighting, power, and Warm and cool air 1,642.05 12.71 152.55
panels composition floors plumbing, X-ray rooms (zoned)
Low cost Brick, concrete block, very plain, Low-cost finishes and partitions, *Minimum lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 1,257.02 9.73 116.78
small lobby acoustic tile, asphalt tile few extras
Excellent Best metal, brick or block backup, Acoustic plaster, good veneers, vinyl *Luminous ceilings, power and Hot and chilled 2,578.09 19.96 239.51
solar glass wall coverings, carpet, vinyl X-ray outlets, best plumbing water (zoned)
Good Good metal and glass, good brick, Good plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, *High-intensity lighting, X-ray Hot and chilled 2,063.57 15.98 191.71
concrete panels carpeting and vinyl composition outlets, good plumbing, lab water (zoned)
B Average Metal and glass, brick or concrete Drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, vinyl *Adequate lighting, power, and Warm and cool air 1,578.43 12.22 146.64
panels composition floors plumbing, X-ray rooms (zoned)
Low cost Brick, concrete block, lift slab, very Low-cost finishes and partitions, *Minimum lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 1,202.23 9.31 111.69
plain, small lobby acoustic tile, asphalt tile few extras
Excellent Steel frame, masonry and glass, Acoustic plaster, paneling, carpet and *Fluorescent panels, air piping, Hot and chilled 2,176.80 16.85 202.23
ornamentation, top quality vinyl tile, many soundproof rooms X-ray rooms, good plumbing water (zoned)
Good Steel frame, masonry, best concrete Plaster or drywall, good partitions, *Good fluorescent lighting, X-ray Warm and cool air 1,653.89 12.80 153.65
panels, ornamentation acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl rooms, good plumbing, lab (zoned)
C Average Steel or concrete frame or bearing Plaster, drywall partitions, acoustic tile, *Adequate lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 1,252.28 9.70 116.34
walls, some trim vinyl composition adequate plumbing, lab
Low cost Masonry bearing walls, light rafters, Paint, cheap partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air 954.66 7.39 88.69
very plain asphalt tile adequate plumbing
Excellent Studs or steel columns, bar or web Best plaster, paneling, carpet and *Fluorescent panels, air piping, Warm and cool air 1,971.53 15.26 183.16
joists, brick or stone veneer, EIFS vinyl tile, many soundproof rooms X-ray rooms, good plumbing (zoned)
Good Best stucco on good frame, good Plaster or drywall, good partitions, *Good fluorescent lighting, X-ray Warm and cool air 1,564.76 12.11 145.37
brick or stone trim acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl rooms, good plumbing, lab (zoned)
D Average Stucco or wood siding on wood or Drywall, acoustic tile, low-cost carpet or *Adequate lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 1,184.58 9.17 110.05
steel studs, some trim vinyl composition adequate plumbing
Low cost Light stucco or siding on wood or Drywall, cheap partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air 903.31 6.99 83.92
steel studs, very plain asphalt tile adequate plumbing

Low-cost finishes and partitions,
acoustic tile, asphalt tile
Minimum lighting and plumbing,
few extras Forced air 807.52 6.25 75.02
Good Good sandwich panels and Good plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, *High-intensity lighting, X-ray Warm and cool air 1,558.63 12.07 144.80
fenestration, some brick or stone carpeting and vinyl outlets, good plumbing, lab (zoned)
S Average Insulated wall or sandwich panels,

Drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, vinyl
composition floors
Adequate lighting, power, and
plumbing, X-ray rooms Package A.C. 1,141.85 8.84 106.08
Low cost Steel or aluminum on light frame, Low-cost finishes and partitions, Minimum lighting and plumbing, Forced air 872.42 6.75 81.05
finished interior, some insulation acoustic tile, asphalt tile few extras
BASEMENTS – MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDINGS

Average medical office finish, acoustic Adequate medical office lighting Warm and cool air
A-B Finished Plaster interior tile, vinyl composition and plumbing (zoned) $1,236.25 $9.57 $114.85
Average medical office finish, acoustic Adequate medical office lighting
CDS Finished Plaster or drywall interior tile, vinyl composition and plumbing Forced air 822.15 6.37 76.38
NOTE – For other refinement notes, see next page. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Classes A and B Excellent . . . . $110.33 $10.25 Average . . . . . . . $52.21 $4.85
Good . . . . . . . 75.89 7.05 Low cost . . . . . . 35.52 3.30
*ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
Classes C/D/S Excellent . . . . $57.05 $5.30 Average . . . . . . . $21.53 $2.00
subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings on this page. Good . . . . . . . 34.98 3.25

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DENTAL CLINICS (444)

Excellent Face brick, glass panels, stone, Best plaster, paneling, carpet and Luminous ceilings, power and Warm and cool air $2,192.95 $16.98 $203.73
top quality vinyl tile, high-cost waiting areas X-ray outlets, best plumbing (zoned)
Good Face brick, concrete or metal Plaster or drywall, good partitions, Good fluorescent lighting, X-ray, Heat pump system 1,679.29 13.00 156.01
panels, ornamentation acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl lab, dark rooms, good plumbing
C Average Brick, block, concrete panels, Plaster, drywall partitions, acoustic tile, Adequate lighting, power and Package A.C. 1,282.53 9.93 119.15
some trim vinyl composition, carpet plumbing, X-ray, air piping
Low cost Brick or block, tilt-up, no trim Paint, cheap partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air 976.73 7.56 90.74
asphalt tile, small lobby adequate plumbing, few extras
Excellent Face brick veneer, best siding, Best plaster, paneling, carpet and Luminous ceilings, power and Warm and cool air 2,088.22 16.17 194.00
good ornamentation vinyl tile, high-cost waiting areas X-ray outlets, best plumbing (zoned)
Good Brick veneer, good stucco or Plaster or drywall, good partitions, Good fluorescent lighting, X-ray, Heat pump system 1,597.05 12.36 148.37
siding with good trim acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl lab, dark rooms, good plumbing
D Average Brick veneer, stucco or siding, Plaster, drywall partitions, acoustic tile, Adequate lighting, power and Package A.C. 1,217.84 9.43 113.14
little trim vinyl composition, carpet plumbing, X-ray, air piping
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain Paint, cheap partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air 926.03 7.17 86.03
asphalt tile, small lobby adequate plumbing, few extras
Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels, Drywall partitions, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting, power and Package A.C. 1,109.55 8.59 103.08
some ornamentation composition, carpet plumbing, X-ray, air piping
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, finished interior, Paint, cheap partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air 829.15 6.42 77.03
insulation, little trim asphalt tile, small lobby adequate plumbing, few extras
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Plaster or drywall, good partitions, Good fluorescent lighting, X-ray, Heat pump system 1,592.64 12.33 147.96
panels, some brick or stone trim acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl lab, dark rooms, good plumbing
S Average Pre-engineered, sandwich panels,

some ornamentation
Drywall partitions, acoustic tile, vinyl
composition, carpet
Adequate lighting, power and
plumbing, X-ray, air piping Package A.C. 1,197.60 9.27 111.26
Low cost Pre-engineered, finished interior, Paint, cheap partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum lighting and outlets, Forced air 897.72 6.95 83.40
insulation, little trim asphalt tile, small lobby adequate plumbing, few extras
DISPENSARIES (URGENT CARE) (320)

Good Brick, metal and glass, some Plaster or drywall, good enamel or Good lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool air $1,532.15 $11.86 $142.34
ornamentation vinyl walls, ceramic, vinyl, rubber tile first aid and overnight care (zoned)
A-B Average Brick, precast panels, metal and Drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing Warm and cool air 1,259.60 9.75 117.02
glass, little trim composition, some ceramic pavers for emergency first aid and care (zoned)
Excellent Face brick, stone, good Best plaster, paneling, carpet and vinyl Luminous ceilings, power and Warm and cool air 1,575.53 12.20 146.37
ornamentation tile, good reception areas X-ray outlets, good plumbing (zoned)
C Good Brick or block, good fenestration,

some trim
Drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, vinyl
composition, some ceramic pavers
first aid and overnight care Package A.C. 1,205.35 9.33 111.98
Average Brick, block, tilt-up, very plain finish Drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 939.70 7.28 87.30
composition tile for emergency first aid
Excellent Face brick or stone veneer, good Best plaster, paneling, carpet and vinyl Luminous ceilings, power and Warm and cool air 1,485.11 11.50 137.97
ornamentation tile, good reception areas X-ray outlets, good plumbing (zoned)
D Good Brick veneer, or best stucco or

siding
Drywall or plaster, acoustic tile,
ceramic tile, vinyl composition
first aid and overnight care Package A.C. 1,131.94 8.76 105.16
Average Stucco or siding, very plain Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 880.17 6.81 81.77
Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition Adequate lighting and plumbing
S Average Metal siding, finished interior tile for emergency first aid Forced air 872.75 6.76 81.08
NOTE – Minimum seasonal first aid stations can run 60% cheaper. BALCONIES – Exterior balconies generally cost 1/5 to 1/3 of the final base cost per square foot
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, above ground, to all base of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs or from Unit-in-Place Costs.
costs, including basements but excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30 add .4% (4/10%) CANOPIES – Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final
for each additional story. base cost per square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs,
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. Section 45, or from Unit-in-Place Costs.

SECTION 15 PAGE 24
GENERAL HOSPITALS (331)
Excellent Marble, granite, best metal and Plaster, vinyl and tile wall surfaces, *Oxygen, pneumatic conveyor, Complete H.V.A.C. $4,456.73 $34.50 $414.04
glass, highly decorative best ceilings and floors signal, much automation
Good Brick, metal and glass, stone trim, Plaster or drywall, best enamels or *Signal system, oxygen piping, Complete H.V.A.C. 3,409.82 26.40 316.78
some ornamentation vinyl walls, ceramic, vinyl, rubber tile pneumatic conveyors
A Average Metal and glass, concrete, brick Drywall, acoustic ceilings, vinyl and *Signal system, oxygen piping, Complete H.V.A.C. 2,615.54 20.25 242.99
panels, little ornamentation ceramic floors, linoleum adequate lighting and plumbing
Low cost Concrete panels, brick, very plain, Drywall, acoustic ceilings, vinyl *Signal system, adequate lighting Complete H.V.A.C. 2,010.93 15.57 186.82
small entrance composition, minimum detail and plumbing
Excellent Marble, granite, face brick, highly Plaster, vinyl and tile wall surfaces, *Oxygen, pneumatic conveyor, Complete H.V.A.C. 4,339.72 33.60 403.17
decorative best ceilings and floors signal, much automation
Good Brick, metal and glass, stone trim, Plaster or drywall, best enamels or *Signal system, oxygen piping, Complete H.V.A.C. 3,327.15 25.76 309.10
some ornamentation vinyl walls, ceramic, vinyl floors pneumatic conveyors
B Average Metal and glass, concrete, brick, Drywall, acoustic ceilings, vinyl and *Signal system, oxygen piping, Complete H.V.A.C. 2,557.42 19.80 237.59
little ornamentation ceramic floors, linoleum adequate lighting and plumbing
Low cost Concrete panels, brick, very plain, Drywall, acoustic ceilings, vinyl *Signal system, adequate lighting Complete H.V.A.C. 1,970.35 15.25 183.05
small entrance composition, minimum detail and plumbing
Excellent Stone ashlar, best metal or Plaster, vinyl and tile wall surfaces, *Oxygen, pneumatic conveyor, Complete H.V.A.C. 3,410.90 26.41 316.88
concrete and glass panels best ceilings and floors signal, much automation
Good Brick, metal and glass, stone, Plaster or drywall, best enamels or *Signal system, oxygen piping, Complete H.V.A.C. 2,554.19 19.77 237.29
good ornamentation vinyl walls, ceramic, vinyl floors good lighting and plumbing
C Average Metal and glass, brick, block, Plaster or drywall, acoustic ceilings, *Signal system, oxygen piping, Complete H.V.A.C. 1,918.36 14.85 178.22
concrete, little ornamentation vinyl or tile floors, some ceramic adequate lighting and plumbing
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up, small Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing, Complete H.V.A.C. 1,429.89 11.07 132.84
entrance, very plain composition, minimum detail signal system, few extras
Good Brick veneer, EIFS, good Plaster or drywall, enamel or vinyl, Signal system, oxygen piping, Complete H.V.A.C. 2,404.03 18.61 223.34
entrance and ornamentation ceramic tile and vinyl floors good lighting and plumbing
D Average Brick veneer, good stucco or

siding with brick or stone trim
Plaster or drywall, acoustic ceilings,
vinyl or tile floors, some ceramic
signal system, some extras Complete H.V.A.C. 1,813.30 14.04 168.46
Low cost Stucco or siding, little trim or Drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing, Complete H.V.A.C. 1,370.26 10.61 127.30
ornamentation composition, minimum extras minimum signal system
S Low cost Insulated panels Metal or drywall, acoustic tile ceilings,

vinyl composition Minimum general hospital facilities Complete H.V.A.C. 1,391.57 10.77 129.28
HOSPITAL BASEMENTS
Finished gen- Reinforced concrete, plaster Hospital finish, administrative and Adequate lighting and plumbing
eral hospital interior technical facilities and services for hospital facilities Complete H.V.A.C. $1,465.41 $11.35 $136.14
A-B Finished Heavy reinforced concrete, plaster Outpatient finish, heavy shielding, Adequate lighting and plumbing
Complete H.V.A.C. 1,729.24 13.39 160.65
outpatient interior imaging and radiation, some offices for diagnostic facilities
Finished gen- Reinforced concrete, plaster or Hospital finish, administrative and Adequate lighting and plumbing
eral hospital drywall interior technical facilities and services for hospital facilities Complete H.V.A.C. 1,040.99 8.06 96.71
CDS Finished Heavy reinforced concrete, plaster Outpatient finish, heavy shielding, Adequate lighting and plumbing
Complete H.V.A.C. 1,374.02 10.64 127.65
outpatient or drywall interior imaging and radiation, some offices for diagnostic facilities
HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT *ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
Group I equipment is permanent equipment, installed in or attached to the building, part of the subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs. For buildings not
general contract, and included in calculator costs. marked or for basement stops, add costs from Page 36.
Group II equipment is equipment often installed and becoming part of the real property, but Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
typically not part of the general contract, such as autoclaves, permanent surgical lights, imaging Classes A and B: Excellent . . . . $115.71 $10.75 Average . . . . . $53.82 $5.00
equipment, etc. Good . . . . . . . 78.58 7.30 Low cost . . . . . 36.60 3.40
Group III equipment is movable personal property such as furniture, fixtures, instruments, etc.
Class C: Excellent . . . . $59.20 $5.50 Average . . . . . $23.68 $2.20
Group II and III equipment is not included in calculator costs. Costs may be added from Good . . . . . . . 37.14 3.45
Section 45.
Adjust for heat from table on following page.
These definitions are for the purposes of this manual and do not conform entirely to Medicare or
other divisions of hospital equipment. NOTE: For other refinements, see bottom of next page. For costs per bed, see Page 38.

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GENERAL HOSPITALS
COMPLETE HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING
Because of the higher requirements for hospitals and surgical centers, the average heating and air conditioning costs are listed separately below. The moderate climate cost is included in the base cost
in the tables. The basement costs include low quality H.V.A.C. If a cubic foot cost is used, use one-twelfth the difference shown to adjust the base cubic foot cost.
COMPLETE H.V.A.C. Mild Climate Moderate Climate Extreme Climate COMPLETE H.V.A.C. Mild Climate Moderate Climate Extreme Climate
Good 285.78 361.67 458.01 Good 26.55 33.60 42.55
Average 224.43 284.17 359.52 Average 20.85 26.40 33.40
Low cost 176.53 222.81 281.48 Low cost 16.40 20.70 26.15
Good 252.95 320.23 405.80 Good 23.50 29.75 37.70
Average 198.06 250.80 317.54 Average 18.40 23.30 29.50
Fair 175.99 222.28 280.94 Fair 16.35 20.65 26.10
Low cost 155.54 196.44 248.65 Low cost 14.45 18.25 23.10
OUTPATIENT (SURGICAL) CENTERS (431)

Good Brick, metal and glass, stone trim, Plaster or drywall, best enamels or Good lighting and plumbing, best Complete H.V.A.C. $3,450.40 $26.71 $320.55
some ornamentation vinyl walls, ceramic, vinyl, rubber tile surgical, good imaging center
A-B Average Brick, concrete panels, metal and Drywall, vinyl & tile wall surfaces, good Adequate lighting and plumbing for Complete H.V.A.C. 2,528.57 19.58 234.91
glass, little ornamentation ceilings and floors, some shielding surgical facilities, some extras
Excellent Stone ashlar, best metal or Plaster, vinyl and tile wall surfaces, Best diagnostic and research, best Complete H.V.A.C. 3,920.36 30.35 364.21
concrete and glass panels best ceilings and floors radiation therapy
Good Brick, metal and glass, stone, Plaster or drywall, best enamels or Good lighting and plumbing, small Complete H.V.A.C. 2,719.42 21.05 252.64
good concrete, good entrance vinyl walls, ceramic, vinyl, shielding lab, some extras, good imaging
C Average
Metal and glass, brick, block,
concrete, little ornamentation
vinyl or tile floors, carpet
Adequate lighting and plumbing for
surgical or cancer facilities Complete H.V.A.C. 1,891.45 14.64 175.72
Brick, ornamental block, some Plaster or drywall, acoustic ceilings, Adequate therapeutic, wellness
Fair metal and glass and trim vinyl composition, some carpet facility, good dialysis Complete H.V.A.C. 1,578.97 12.22 146.69
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up, small Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Minimum treatment facilities, Complete H.V.A.C. 1,318.37 10.21 122.48
entrance, very plain composition, minimum detail dialysis, some diagnostic
Excellent Ashlar stone veneer, best metal Plaster, vinyl and tile wall surfaces, Best diagnostic and research, best Complete H.V.A.C. 3,689.47 28.56 342.76
and glass panels best ceilings and floors radiation therapy
Good Face brick or stone veneer, good Plaster or drywall, best enamels or Good lighting and plumbing, small Complete H.V.A.C. 2,573.56 19.92 239.09
entrance and trim vinyl walls, ceramic, vinyl, shielding lab, some extras, good imaging
D Average
Brick veneer, EIFS, ornamental
stucco, metal and glass
vinyl or tile floors, carpet
surgical or cancer facilities Complete H.V.A.C. 1,801.25 13.95 167.34
Fair Siding, brick veneer, some metal Plaster or drywall, acoustic ceilings, Adequate therapeutic, wellness Complete H.V.A.C. 1,507.82 11.67 140.08
and glass and trim vinyl composition, some carpet facility, good dialysis
Low cost Stucco or siding, little trim or Drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing, Complete H.V.A.C. 1,262.29 9.77 117.27
ornamentation composition, minimum extras minimum diagnostic facilities
Average Insulated panels, some metal and Plaster or drywall, acoustic ceilings, Adequate lighting and plumbing for Complete H.V.A.C. 1,835.15 14.21 170.49
glass vinyl or tile floors, carpet surgical or cancer facilities
S Fair Insulated panels, some trim Plaster or drywall, acoustic ceilings,

vinyl composition, some carpet
Adequate therapeutic, wellness
facility, good dialysis Complete H.V.A.C. 1,537.31 11.90 142.82
Low cost Insulated panels Metal or drywall, acoustic tile ceilings, Minimum treatment facilities, Complete H.V.A.C. 1,288.02 9.97 119.66
vinyl composition, minimum extras dialysis, some diagnostic
Adjust for heat from tables above. For specific simple systems, see Page 36. SPRINKLERS AND ELEVATORS – Costs are not included and should be added from Page 36.
CANOPIES – Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final base
NOTE: Unfinished utility and parking basements, see Page 19; diagnostic basements, Page 24.
cost per square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 45,
For parking structures, see Section 14. Pedestrian bridges, see Page 31 or Section 66. or from Unit-in-Place Costs.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base BALCONIES – Exterior balconies generally cost 1/5 to 1/3 of the final base cost per square foot of the
costs, including basements, up to 30 stories; over 30 add .4% (4/10%) for each additional story. building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs or from Unit-in-Place Costs.

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CONVALESCENT HOSPITALS (313)
Good Face brick, stone trim, good metal Plaster or drywall, vinyl and ceramic *Signal system, therapy facilities, Hot and chilled $2,390.47 $18.51 $222.08
or concrete with good glazing walls, carpet and vinyl floors good lighting and plumbing water (zoned)
A Average Brick, concrete, metal and glass, Hospital without surgical facilities, *Signal system, therapy facilities, Hot and chilled 1,946.56 15.07 180.84
little ornamentation good lounge areas adequate lighting and plumbing water (zoned)
Good Face brick, stone trim, good metal Plaster or drywall, vinyl and ceramic *Signal system, therapy facilities, Hot and chilled 2,313.18 17.91 214.90
or concrete with good glazing walls, carpet and vinyl floors good lighting and plumbing water (zoned)
B Average Brick, concrete, metal and glass, Hospital without surgical facilities, *Signal system, therapy facilities, Hot and chilled 1,895.00 14.67 176.05
little ornamentation acoustic and vinyl tile adequate lighting and plumbing water (zoned)
Excellent Highly ornamental metal or Plaster, vinyl and ceramic wall Signal system, therapy facilities, Hot and chilled 2,227.83 17.25 206.97
concrete panels and glass finishes, carpet and vinyl floors good lighting and plumbing water (zoned)
Good Metal and glass, brick, stone trim, Plaster or drywall, enamel or vinyl Signal system, therapy facilities, Warm and cool air 1,686.50 13.06 156.68
some ornamentation walls, vinyl floor, some carpet good lighting and plumbing (zoned)
C Average Brick, block, some metal and Plaster or drywall, acoustic ceilings, Signal system, therapy facilities, Package A.C. 1,271.01 9.84 118.08
glass, some ornamentation vinyl composition adequate lighting and plumbing
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up, little Painted walls, some plaster or Minimum lighting and plumbing, Forced air 975.54 7.55 90.63
ornamentation, simple entrance drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile minimum hospital facilities
Excellent Face brick, stone, metal and Plaster, vinyl and ceramic wall Signal system, therapy facilities, Warm and cool air 2,035.36 15.76 189.09
glass, highly ornamental finishes, carpet and vinyl floors good lighting and plumbing (zoned)
Good Brick veneer, EIFS, metal and Plaster or drywall, good ceilings and Signal system, therapy facilities, Warm and cool air 1,602.76 12.41 148.90
glass, good entrance and trim floor covering good lighting and plumbing (zoned)
D Average Good stucco or wood siding with Plaster or drywall, acoustic ceilings, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 1,205.14 9.33 111.96
brick or stone trim vinyl composition signal system, some extras
Low cost Stucco or siding, little trim or Drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 922.91 7.15 85.74
ornamentation minimum detail minimum extra facilities

Drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile,
minimum detail
minimum extra facilities Forced air 871.56 6.75 80.97
Average Sandwich panels with brick or Drywall, acoustic ceilings, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 1,224.62 9.48 113.77
stone trim composition signal system, some extras
S Low cost Insulated metal panels, little or no Drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 940.56 7.28 87.38
ornamentation minimum detail minimum extra facilities
CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL BASEMENTS

Hospital finish, administrative and Adequate lighting and plumbing for Warm and cool air
A-B Finished Reinforced concrete, plaster interior technical facilities skilled nursing facilities (zoned) $1,199.97 $9.29 $111.48
Reinforced concrete, plaster or Hospital finish, administrative and Adequate lighting and plumbing for
CDS Finished drywall interior technical facilities skilled nursing facilities Forced air 776.08 6.01 72.10
base costs, including basements. subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings so
NOTE: For typical cost-per-bed ranges, see Page 38. Single bedroom hospice facilities with marked. For buildings not marked, or for basement stops, add costs from Page 36.
individual sitting rooms can run 30% higher in cost.
Classes A and B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
PARKING ROOFS – For load-bearing parking roofs, add $5.30 per square foot ($57.05 per Good ............ $52.21 $4.85 Average . . . . . . . . . . . $36.60 $3.40
square meter). Access ramps cost $18.70 to $32.30 per square foot ($201.29 to $347.68 per
square meter). SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.
BALCONIES – Exterior balconies generally cost 1/5 to 1/3 of the final base cost per square foot CANOPIES – Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final
of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 45, or from the Unit- base cost per square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs,
in-Place Costs. Section 45, or from Unit-in-Place Costs.

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KENNELS (490)
Excellent Face brick, stone or concrete, metal Plaster, carpet, glazed and epoxy Good electrical and plumbing, best Warm and cool air $2,000.17 $15.49 $185.82
and glass, good lobby and trim finishes, indoor exercise facilities pet hotel and salon (zoned)
Very good Face brick, block or concrete, good Plaster, ceramic, glazed and epoxy Good lighting and plumbing, lab, Warm and cool air 1,540.44 11.93 143.11
entrance and trim finishes, indoor exercise facilities better animal control facility (zoned)
Good Face brick, ornamental block, good Plaster or drywall, vinyl, good masonry Good lighting and plumbing, good Package A.C. 1,127.74 8.73 104.77
C trim and fenestration
Brick, partially finished interior,
kennels, large animal control facility
Plaster or drywall, some vinyl comp.,
locker, shower and restrooms
Average some trim cages & runs, low-cost animal control few extras, small restroom Forced air 841.21 6.51 78.15
Drywall, small office, grooming,
Low cost Block or tilt-up, plain entry minimum cages and runs Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 602.68 4.67 55.99
Cheap Cheap block Unfinished, workroom and runs only Minimum services, good drains None 432.61 3.35 40.19
Excellent Good masonry veneer, metal and Plaster, carpet, glazed and epoxy Good electrical and plumbing, best Warm and cool air 1,864.65 14.44 173.23
glass, best siding, EIFS, good lobby finishes, indoor exercise facilities pet hotel and salon (zoned)
Very good Face brick or stone veneer, good Plaster, ceramic, glazed and epoxy Good lighting and plumbing, lab, Warm and cool air 1,438.39 11.14 133.63
entrance and trim finishes, indoor exercise facilities better animal control facility (zoned)
Good brick veneer, siding or stucco Plaster or drywall, vinyl, good masonry Good lighting and plumbing, good
Good Package A.C. 1,050.78 8.14 97.62
D trim and fenestration
Stucco or siding, brick trim or low-
kennels, large animal control facility
Plaster or drywall, some vinyl comp.,
locker, shower, and restrooms
Average cost brick veneer cages & runs, low-cost animal control few extras, small restroom Forced air 783.30 6.06 72.77
Low cost Stucco or siding, finished interior Drywall, small office, grooming, Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 558.97 4.33 51.93
minimum cages and runs
Cheap Plywood or low-cost boards Unfinished, workroom and runs only Minimum services, good drains None 399.67 3.09 37.13
Average Pole frame, metal siding, brick trim, Drywall, some vinyl comp., cages and Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 721.19 5.58 67.00
insulated, finished interior, lobby runs, low-cost animal control facility few extras, small restroom
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, plain entry
minimum cages and runs Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 504.83 3.91 46.90
Cheap Metal on light pole frame Unfinished, workroom and runs only Minimum services, good drains None 353.27 2.74 32.82
Good Insulated sandwich panels, good Plaster or drywall, vinyl, good masonry Good lighting and plumbing, good Package A.C. 1,064.67 8.24 98.91
trim and fenestration kennels, large animal control facility locker, shower, and restrooms
Insulated sandwich panels or metal Drywall, vinyl composition, cages and Adequate lighting and plumbing,
S with finished interior, lobby runs, low-cost animal control facility
few extras, small restroom
Low cost Metal on light frame, plain entry minimum cages and runs Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 555.21 4.30 51.58
Cheap Steel siding and frame Unfinished, workroom and runs only Minimum services, good drains None 392.56 3.04 36.47
BASEMENTS – KENNEL BUILDINGS

Reinforced concrete or block, slab Few partitions, some acoustic tile, VCT, Adequate lighting and plumbing,
CDS Finished floor, painted, epoxy walls average cages included work and storage rooms Space heaters $510.00 $3.95 $47.38
NOTE – For special complete HVAC including air change filtering, use the Hot and Chilled Water KENNEL CAGES AND RUNS
System cost range analysis on Page 36. Costs of kennel caging are included in the kennel costs above, with a typical range of $255 to $710
each, and are allocated on gross building area as listed below. For outdoor runs, see Section 66.
CANOPIES – Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final
base cost per square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Sq. Ft. Sq. M.
Good $ 7.85 – $ 9.45 $ 84.50 – $101.72
Section 45, or from Unit-in-Place Costs.
Average 9.40 – 11.00 101.18 – 118.40
Small pet crematory retorts cost $7,000 to $37,250 installed. Large-capacity units can run $41,750 Minimum 11.35 – 12.70 122.17 – 136.70
to $73,000 each. Costs do not include scrubbers. Pet scales cost $600 (50 lb) to $1,325 (400 lb). SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.

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VETERINARY HOSPITALS (381)
A-B Average Brick, precast panels, some trim Plaster or drywall, vinyl, laboratory
and x-ray facilities
*Good lighting and plumbing,
power outlets
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) $1,829.02 $14.16 $169.92
Excellent Face brick, block or concrete, Plaster, ceramic, vinyl and carpet Good lighting and plumbing, lab, Warm and cool air 2,065.93 15.99 191.93
good entrance and trim finishes, indoor exercise facilities diagnostic and treatment facilities (zoned)
Good Face brick, ornamental block, Plaster or drywall, vinyl, good lab and Good lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 1,583.38 12.26 147.10
C good trim and fenestration
Brick, partially finished interior,
x-ray facilities
Plaster or drywall, vinyl composition,
power outlets
Adequate lighting, fluoroscope
Average some trim cages and runs not included outlets, adequate plumbing Forced air 1,231.08 9.53 114.37
Low cost Block or tilt-up, very plain Drywall, some asphalt tile floor Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 929.15 7.19 86.32
Excellent Face brick or stone veneer, best Plaster, ceramic, vinyl and carpet Good lighting and plumbing, lab, Warm and cool air 1,976.49 15.30 183.62
siding, good entrance and trim finishes, indoor exercise facilities diagnostic and treatment facilities (zoned)
Good Good brick veneer, trim and Plaster or drywall, vinyl, good Good lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 1,508.47 11.68 140.14
D fenestration
Stucco or siding, brick trim or low
laboratory and x-ray facilities
power outlets
Adequate lighting, fluoroscope
Average cost brick veneer cages and runs not included outlets, adequate plumbing Forced air 1,168.65 9.05 108.57
Low cost Stucco or siding, finished interior Drywall, some asphalt tile floor Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 877.37 6.79 81.51
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal single wall, very

plain
Drywall, some asphalt tile floor, cages
and runs not included Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 775.01 6.00 72.00
Average Insulated sandwich panels or Drywall, vinyl composition, cages and Adequate lighting, fluoroscope Forced air 1,143.14 8.85 106.20
S Low cost
metal with finished interior
Metal on light frame, very plain
runs not included
Drywall, some asphalt tile floor
outlets, adequate plumbing
*ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
If none are found, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings on this page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes A and B . . . . $37.14 $3.45
FIRE STATIONS – VOLUNTEER (427)

Average Brick, ornamented block, Office, classroom, kitchenette, drywall Good lighting, adequate plumbing Package A.C. $991.90 $7.68 $92.15
concrete, some ornamentation and acoustic tile and restrooms
A-B Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up, some trim Painted walls, few small offices, some Adequate electrical, minimum Forced air 787.92 6.10 73.20
finished floor and ceiling plumbing
Good Brick, ornamented block, Office, classroom, kitchenette, drywall Good lighting, adequate plumbing Forced air 870.27 6.74 80.85
concrete, some trim and acoustic tile and restrooms
C Average Brick, block, tilt-up, wall bearing

or frame
Painted walls, few small offices, some
finished floor and ceiling
Adequate electrical, minimum
Low cost Block, cheap brick, tilt-up, light Some partitions, little finish, minimum Minimum electrical and water Space heaters 469.53 3.64 43.62
shell structure garage type
Good Brick veneer, good stucco or Office, classroom, kitchenette, drywall Good lighting, adequate plumbing Forced air 789.65 6.11 73.36
siding with brick trim and acoustic tile and restrooms
D Average Studs or light frame, siding or

stucco, some trim or veneer
Few small offices, some finished floor
and ceiling
Low cost Cheap frame, stucco or siding, Minimum apparatus facility, few Minimum electrical and water Space heaters 419.15 3.25 38.94
very plain partitions, little finish
Average Pole frame and truss, metal Small finished offices, some drywall, Adequate electrical, minimum Space heaters 494.07 3.83 45.90
siding, lined, insulated vinyl composition plumbing
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal, primarily Some partitions, finish, garage type Minimum electrical and water Space heaters 364.36 2.82 33.85
exposed
Good Sandwich panels, or finished Office, classroom, kitchenette, Good lighting, adequate outlets, Forced air 790.94 6.12 73.48
interior, some trim drywall and acoustic tile plumbing, restrooms
S Average Single wall, some interior finish

and insulation
Small finished offices, some drywall,
vinyl composition
Low cost Metal on light frame, primarily Some partitions, little finish, minimum Minimum electrical and water Space heaters 409.35 3.17 38.03
exposed apparatus facility
NOTE – For other refinement notes, see next page.

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FIRE STATIONS – STAFFED (322)

Good Good metal and glass, concrete, Fully equipped, kitchen, tile showers, Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool air $2,426.85 $18.79 $225.46
some good stone, good entrance offices, major command post plumbing (zoned)
A-B Average Precast concrete, brick, limestone Kitchen, showers, offices, plaster, Adequate lighting and plumbing Hot water 1,747.21 13.53 162.32
trim, some ornamentation acoustic tile, vinyl tile
Excellent Special design, face brick, stone, Individual sleeping rooms, tile showers/ Best lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool air 2,321.15 17.97 215.64
architectural concrete, good entrance decontamination room, good offices plumbing and kitchen (zoned)
Very good Face brick, stone, architectural Fully equipped, kitchen, tile showers, Good lighting and outlets, good Heat pump system 1,930.52 14.95 179.35
concrete, good entrance offices, major command post plumbing
C Good Face brick, stone, metal and glass,

ornamental trim
Kitchen, showers, offices, plaster,
acoustic tile, vinyl tile
plumbing Package A.C. 1,600.18 12.39 148.66
Average Brick, block, concrete, some Small living and administrative areas, Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 1,117.63 8.65 103.83
ornamentation drywall and asphalt tile
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up, very plain Minimum watch type or emergency Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 756.49 5.86 70.28
medical service, small finished areas
Excellent Special design, face brick or stone Individual sleeping rooms, tile showers/ Best lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool air 2,211.25 17.12 205.43
veneer, good entrance decontamination room, good offices plumbing and kitchen (zoned)
Very good Face brick or stone veneer, good Fully equipped, kitchen, tile showers, Good lighting and outlets, good Heat pump system 1,820.19 14.09 169.10
entrance offices, major command post plumbing
D Good Brick veneer, best stucco or siding

with good trim
Kitchen, showers, offices, drywall or
plaster, vinyl tile Good lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 1,492.75 11.56 138.68
Average Brick veneer, good stucco or siding Drywall and acoustic tile, small living Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 1,021.83 7.91 94.93
with brick trim and administrative areas
Low cost Stucco or siding, little trim Drywall, small finished areas, minimum Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 675.23 5.23 62.73
watch type or EMS
Average Pole frame, good metal panels, Drywall and acoustic tile, some living Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 851.00 6.59 79.06
finished inside, little trim and office area
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, some Minimum watch type, drywall, small Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 560.05 4.34 52.03
interior finish and insulation finished areas
Good Good sandwich panels, good Kitchen, showers, offices, paneling, Good lighting and outlets, good Package A.C. 1,345.39 10.42 124.99
entrance and trim acoustic tile, carpet, vinyl tile plumbing
S Average Sandwich panels, or finished interior,

some ornamentation
Drywall and acoustic tile, some living
and office area Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 930.76 7.21 86.47
Low cost Metal exterior, some interior finish Minimum watch type, drywall, small Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 619.58 4.80 57.56
and insulation finished areas
TRAINING TOWERS COMMUNITY CENTERS

Masonry towers or burn structures cost $8.75 to $15.00 per cubic foot of tower structure. For Community Fitness Centers and Skating Rinks are found in Section 16.
structures with thermal insulated tiles, add 40% – 50%.
Clubhouses, Senior Centers and Country Clubs are found in Section 11.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, above ground, to all
base costs, including basements, but excluding mezzanines. Gymnasiums, Natatoriums and Fieldhouses, see Section 18.
SPRINKLERS AND ELEVATORS – Costs are not included and should be added from Page 36. AUDITORIUMS
CANOPIES – Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final Auditoriums, Theaters, Convention Centers and Museums are found in Section 16.
Section 45, or from Unit-in-Place Costs. PARKING STRUCTURES
BALCONIES – Exterior balconies generally cost 1/5 to 1/3 of the final base cost per square foot Parking structures/parkades are priced from Section 14.
of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 45, or from the Unit-
in-Place Costs. MUNICIPAL SERVICE GARAGES
KITCHEN UNITS Service Garages are found in Section 14.
Add for kitchen units from Section 52 or 65, built-in appliances from Section 11. Material and Equipment Sheds, see Section 17.

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GOVERNMENTAL BUILDINGS (327)
Excellent Highly ornamental, marble, granite, Plaster, marble trim, ornate detail, *Best lighting and outlets, tiled Hot and chilled $2,996.16 $23.20 $278.35
best metal and glass terrazzo, carpet, vinyl floors restrooms, many fixtures water (zoned)
A Good Good metal and glass, concrete,

some good stone, good entrance
Plaster or drywall, some paneled
offices, vinyl and carpet
*Good lighting and outlets, good
tiled restrooms
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 2,292.62 17.75 212.99
Average Brick, concrete panels, metal and Plaster or drywall, little paneling, vinyl *Adequate lighting and outlets, Warm and cool air 1,686.29 13.06 156.66
glass, little ornamentation composition, some carpet some tiled restrooms (zoned)
Excellent Highly ornamental, marble, granite, Plaster, marble trim, ornate detail, *Best lighting and outlets, tiled Hot and chilled 2,868.28 22.21 266.47
best metal and glass terrazzo, carpet, vinyl floors restrooms, many fixtures water (zoned)
Good Good metal and glass, concrete, Plaster or drywall, some paneled *Good lighting and outlets, good Hot and chilled 2,207.59 17.09 205.09
some good stone, good entrance offices, vinyl and carpet tiled restrooms water (zoned)
B Average Brick, concrete panels, metal and Plaster or drywall, little paneling, vinyl *Adequate lighting and outlets, Warm and cool air 1,630.53 12.62 151.48
glass, little ornamentation composition, some carpet some tiled restrooms (zoned)
Low cost Precast concrete, block, little trim Plaster or drywall, few paneled offices, Adequate lighting and outlets, Warm and cool air 1,230.65 9.53 114.33
vinyl composition adequate plumbing (zoned)
Excellent Marble or granite, best metal and Plaster, marble trim, paneling, terrazzo, Best lighting and outlets, tiled Hot and chilled 2,409.74 18.66 223.87
glass, highly decorative carpet, vinyl floors restrooms, many fixtures water (zoned)
Good Best ornamental masonry, good Plaster or drywall, good detail and Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool air 1,730.31 13.40 160.75
C metal and glass
Brick, block, concrete, metal and
paneling, terrazzo, vinyl tile
Plaster or drywall, some paneled
tiled restrooms
(zoned)
Warm and cool air
Average glass, good entrance offices, vinyl composition adequate plumbing (zoned) 1,305.35 10.11 121.27
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up, very plain Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 929.04 7.19 86.31
Excellent Best masonry veneer, metal and Plaster, marble trim, paneling, terrazzo, Best lighting and outlets, tiled Hot and chilled 2,307.16 17.86 214.34
glass, fine fenestration carpet, vinyl floors restrooms, many fixtures water (zoned)
Good Face brick or stone veneer, fine Plaster or drywall, vinyl, paneling, Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool air 1,649.48 12.77 153.24
D fenestration
Brick veneer, ornamental stucco,
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, some
tiled restrooms
(zoned)
Average EIFS, metal and glass paneling, vinyl composition adequate plumbing Package A.C. 1,173.38 9.08 109.01
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 850.79 6.59 79.04
Average Sandwich panels, good fenestration, Plaster or drywall, some paneled Adequate lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 1,193.51 9.24 110.88
some brick or stone offices, vinyl composition adequate plumbing
S Low Cost Insulated wall or sandwich panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 868.33 6.72 80.67
GOVERNMENTAL BASEMENTS
Offices Reinforced concrete, plaster Office partitions, acoustic tile, some Office lighting and outlets, Warm and cool air $1,270.69 $9.84 $118.05
interior paneling, vinyl composition adequate plumbing (zoned)
A-B Parking Painted interior Parking, storage and service, lines and Adequate lighting and plumbing Ventilation 611.83 4.74 56.84
garage stops
Offices Plaster or drywall interior Office partitions, acoustic tile and vinyl Office lighting and outlets, Forced air 839.59 6.50 78.00
composition adequate plumbing
CDS Parking Unfinished interior Parking, storage and service, lines and Adequate lighting and plumbing Ventilation 414.31 3.21 38.49
garage stops
NOTE: For unfinished utility basements or mezzanines, see Page 19. *ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, above ground, to all subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs. For buildings not
base costs, including basements, but excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30 add .4% marked or for basement stops, add costs from Page 36.
(4/10%) for each additional story. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. Excellent . . . . . $110.33 $10.25 Good . . . . $76.42 $7.10 Average . . $53.28 $4.95
base cost per square foot of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 45, or from the Unit-
Section 45, or from Unit-in-Place Costs. in-Place Costs.

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GOVERNMENTAL – COMMUNITY SERVICE BUILDINGS (491)
Average Brick, precast concrete, block, some Plaster or drywall, good detail, terrazzo, Good lighting and outlets, Warm and cool air $1,385.33 $10.73 $128.70
trim, good lobby carpet, vinyl tile adequate restrooms (zoned)
A-B Low cost Precast concrete, block, very plain Plaster or drywall, vinyl composition, Adequate administrative lighting, Heat pump system 1,047.34 8.11 97.30
lobby some carpet and pavers restroom facilities, some extras
Excellent Steel frame, masonry and glass, Plaster, paneling, carpet and terrazzo, Best fluorescent ceiling panels, Warm and cool air 1,975.09 15.29 183.49
stone ornamentation, top quality suspended ceilings, best mixed-use tiled restrooms, good fixtures (zoned)
Good Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, good partitions, Good fluorescent lighting, good Heat pump system 1,456.48 11.28 135.31
ornamental block or face brick acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl restrooms and fixtures
C Average Steel frame or bearing wall, brick, Paint, drywall partitions, acoustic tile, Fluorescent lighting, adequate Package A.C. 1,073.39 8.31 99.72
block, concrete panels, some trim vinyl composition, typical mixed-use outlets and plumbing
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Paint, few low-cost partitions, acoustic Minimum administrative lighting Forced air 787.49 6.10 73.16
walls, wood joists, little trim tile, public safety, few offices and plumbing
Excellent Steel or wood frame, brick or stone Plaster, paneling, carpet and terrazzo, Best fluorescent ceiling panels, Warm and cool air 1,888.33 14.62 175.43
veneer, metal and glass, ornamental suspended ceilings, best mixed-use tiled restrooms, good fixtures (zoned)
Good Steel or glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, good partitions, Good fluorescent lighting, good Heat pump system 1,385.33 10.73 128.70
brick veneer, glass, best stucco acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl restrooms and fixtures
D Average Wood frame or pipe columns, good Paint, drywall partitions, acoustic tile, Fluorescent lighting, adequate Package A.C. 1,015.48 7.86 94.34
stucco or siding with some trim vinyl composition, typical mixed-use outlets and plumbing
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, some Paint, few low-cost partitions, acoustic Minimum administrative lighting Forced air 740.89 5.74 68.83
ornamentation tile, public safety, few offices and plumbing
Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels, Plaster or drywall, good hardwood, low- Adequate lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 946.69 7.33 87.95
some ornamentation cost terrazzo, vinyl composition adequate restrooms
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, finished interior, Drywall, acoustic tile, few partitions, Minimum administrative lighting Forced air 687.50 5.32 63.87
insulation, little trim public safety, some town offices and plumbing
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Drywall, some trim, carpet, vinyl, Good lighting and plumbing, tiled Package A.C. 1,397.71 10.82 129.85
panels, some brick or stone trim acoustic tile, good mixed-use restrooms

some ornamentation
Drywall, acoustic, vinyl composition,
some pavers or ceramic
adequate restrooms Package A.C. 1,025.27 7.94 95.25
Low cost Pre-engineered, finished interior, Drywall, acoustic tile, few partitions, Minimum administrative lighting Forced air 748.53 5.80 69.54
insulation, little trim public safety, some town offices and plumbing
NOTE: For refinement notes, see bottom of previous page.
MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES
The following table contains normal cost ranges and averages, exclusive of extremes, of various commercial-type structures. Costs do not include elevators or sprinklers, but do include other fixed
equipment. Costs are subject to the standard adjustments and refinements for the Calculator Method. The average structure costs include the average cost for heating and/or cooling.
COST RANGE AVERAGE COST AVERAGE COST

per Heating &/or Cooling per
TYPE DESCRIPTION CLASSES Square Meter Square Foot Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Firing range Indoor pistol ranges, including ancillary services, C, D and S $ 839.59 –$ 1,539.25 $ 78.00 – $143.00 $201.29 $18.70 $1,139.37 $ 8.82 $105.85
building completely air conditioned with exhaust system.
Skyway, Enclosed elevated pedestrian bridge, including ALL 2,809.40 – 5,667.86 261.00 – 526.56 161.55 15.01 4,325.42 33.49 401.84
pedway bridges HVAC and lighting, but excluding access stairs.
Adjust for height only.
Underground Underground pedestrian tunnel, including HVAC ALL 3,778.16 – 10,291.36 351.00 – 956.09 112.05 10.41 4,751.87 36.79 441.46
walkways and lighting, but excluding access stairs.
Adjust for height only.

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PUBLIC LIBRARIES (337)
Good Special architecture, metal and Plaster, carpeting, vinyl, typical large *High-level lighting, audio-visual Hot and chilled $2,392.73 $18.52 $222.29
glass, marble, face brick, stone city library wiring, good plumbing water (zoned)
A Average Face brick, metal and glass, Plaster or drywall, terrazzo and vinyl *High-level lighting, TV circuits, Warm and cool air 1,759.27 13.62 163.44
limestone, architectural concrete tile, typical main library adequate plumbing (zoned)
Good Special architecture, metal and Plaster, carpeting, vinyl, typical large *High-level lighting, audio-visual Hot and chilled 2,306.94 17.86 214.32
glass, face brick, stone, concrete city library wiring, good plumbing water (zoned)
B Average Face brick, metal and glass, Plaster or drywall, terrazzo and vinyl *High-level lighting, TV circuits, Warm and cool air 1,693.18 13.11 157.30
limestone, architectural concrete tile, typical main library adequate plumbing (zoned)
Excellent Special architecture, metal and Best plaster, carpeting, vinyl, best large High-level lighting, best cabling Hot and chilled 2,832.44 21.93 263.14
glass, face brick, stone, concrete city library, sustainable construction systems, good plumbing water (zoned)
Very good Good architecture, metal and glass, Best plaster, carpeting, vinyl, typical High-level lighting, audio-visual Hot and chilled 2,217.92 17.17 206.05
face brick, stone, concrete large city library wiring, good plumbing water (zoned)
C Good Face brick, metal and glass,
limestone, architectural concrete
typical small city High-level lighting, good plumbing Warm and cool air
(zoned) 1,660.78 12.86 154.29
Average Good brick, ornamental block, Plaster or drywall, vinyl composition, Good lighting, adequate plumbing Package A.C. 1,235.17 9.56 114.75
metal and glass, some trim typical neighborhood branch
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up, little Painted masonry, few partitions, Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 935.71 7.24 86.93
ornamentation acoustic tile, asphalt tile
Excellent Special architecture, best masonry Best plaster, carpeting, vinyl, best large High level lighting, best cabling Warm and cool air 2,620.50 20.29 243.45
veneer, metal and glass city library, sustainable construction systems, good plumbing (zoned)
Very good Good architecture, best masonry Best plaster, carpeting, vinyl, typical High level lighting, audio-visual Warm and cool air 2,027.40 15.70 188.35
veneer, metal and glass large city library wiring, good plumbing (zoned)
D Good Brick veneer, metal and glass, EIFS,
good entrance and ornamentation
typical branch library High level lighting, good plumbing Warm and cool air
(zoned) 1,576.39 12.20 146.45
Average Brick veneer, good stucco or siding Drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile, Good lighting, adequate plumbing Package A.C. 1,166.39 9.03 108.36
with brick trim typical small branch library
Low cost Stucco or siding, little trim, Drywall, asphalt tile, few extras Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 879.85 6.81 81.74
residential type windows
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, fully lined

and insulated Drywall, asphalt tile, few extras Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 788.14 6.10 73.22
Good Sandwich panels, brick veneer and Drywall or plaster walls and ceiling, High-level lighting, good plumbing Warm and cool air 1,559.17 12.07 144.85
good fenestration branch library (zoned)
S Average Metal panels, gypsum or metal
interior, insulated, some trim
Drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile,
typical small branch library Good lighting, adequate plumbing Package A.C. 1,152.39 8.92 107.06
Low cost Metal panels, light insulation, Drywall, asphalt tile, few extras Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 868.44 6.72 80.68
plywood or gypsum interior
BASEMENTS AND MEZZANINES – LIBRARIES

Basement Finished interior, good waterproofing Few partitions, acoustic tile, vinyl High-level lighting, adequate Warm and cool air $1,185.87 $9.18 $110.17
A-B Mezzanine Not included
composition floors
Few partitions, plaster soffit
plumbing
High-level lighting
(zoned)
In bldg. cost 733.03 ----- 68.10
Basement Finished interior, good waterproofing Few partitions, acoustic tile, vinyl High-level lighting, adequate Forced air 776.84 6.01 72.17
CDS Mezzanine Not included
composition tile
Few partitions, acoustic tile
plumbing
High-level lighting In bldg. cost 545.20 ----- 50.65
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS - Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, above ground, to all *ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
base costs, including basements, but excluding mezzanines. subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs. For buildings not
marked, or for basement and mezzanine stops, add costs from Page 36. See note on Page 19.
MEZZANINES – Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with mezzanine costs.
CLASSES A and B Sq.M Sq.Ft. Sq.M. Sq.Ft
CANOPIES – Large entrance marquees or carport canopies generally cost 1/5 to 2/5 of the final Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.52 $3.30 Average . . . . . . . . . . . $20.99 $1.95
Section 45, or from Unit-in-Place Costs. BALCONIES – Exterior balconies generally cost 1/5 to 1/3 of the final base cost per square foot
of the building, or they may be computed from the Segregated Costs, Section 45, or from the
LIBRARY FIXTURES – Typical cost of fixtures including bookstacks, cabinets, counters, reader Unit-in-Place Costs.
tables, seating, etc., is 5% to 30% of structure cost. See Page 38 for greater detail. SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.

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JAILS – CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES (335)

Excellent Best brick, stone, architectural Plaster, vinyl wall coverings, acoustic Best lighting and plumbing, Hot and chilled $3,825.42 $29.62 $355.39
concrete, good ornamentation tile, terrazzo, vinyl tile maximum security water (zoned)
A-B Good Concrete, limestone, granite,

some ornamentation
Plaster or drywall, ceramic tile,
acoustic tile, and asphalt tile
Good lighting, plumbing and
security
Warm and cool air
(zoned) 2,816.29 21.80 261.64
Average Concrete, limestone, granite, little Painted concrete, some plaster, Adequate lighting and plumbing Heat pump system 2,095.86 16.23 194.71
ornamentation acoustic tile, and asphalt tile
Excellent Face brick, stone, architectural Plaster or drywall, ceramic tile, Best lighting and security, good Hot and chilled 3,162.14 24.48 293.77
concrete, good ornamentation acoustic tile and vinyl plumbing water (zoned)
Good Heavy stone or brick masonry, Plaster and acoustic tile, vinyl and Good lighting and plumbing Warm and cool air 2,323.52 17.99 215.86
some ornamentation ceramic floors (zoned)
C Average Block or brick, concrete, some Painted walls, few partitions, some Adequate lighting and plumbing Heat pump system 1,730.10 13.39 160.73
ornamentation on front acoustic and vinyl composition
Low cost Block, tilt-up, very plain Unfinished walls and floors, low-cost Minimum jail plumbing and lighting, Hot water 1,296.85 10.04 120.48
ceilings minimum security
Excellent Best siding, EIFS, face brick or Plaster or drywall, ceramic tile, Best lighting and security, good Warm and cool air 2,944.06 22.79 273.51
stone veneer, good entrance acoustic tile and vinyl plumbing for detention housing (zoned)
D Good Brick veneer, best stucco or siding

with good trim
Plaster and acoustic tile, vinyl and
ceramic floors Good lighting and plumbing Heat pump system 2,189.94 16.95 203.45
Average Brick veneer, good stucco or Drywall, few partitions, slabs, some Adequate lighting and plumbing for Package A.C. 1,622.24 12.56 150.71
siding with brick trim acoustic and vinyl composition camp-dormitory type
Pre-engineered sandwich panels, Metal walls, acoustic tile or liner panel Adequate lighting and plumbing for
S Average metal liner ceiling, slabs, some asphalt tile camp-dormitory type Package A.C. 1,656.26 12.82 153.87
JAILS – POLICE STATIONS (489)

Excellent Best brick, stone, architectural Plaster, vinyl wall coverings, acoustic Best lighting, plumbing and Hot and chilled $2,532.23 $19.60 $235.25
concrete, good lobby tile, terrazzo, vinyl tile, good detail security, major command center water (zoned)
Good Best block, concrete, masonry Plaster or drywall, ceramic tile, Good lighting, plumbing, security Warm and cool air 1,907.27 14.77 177.19
and glass, some ornamentation acoustic tile, carpet and asphalt tile for law enforcement center (zoned)
A-B Average Brick, precast concrete, good Plaster or drywall, ceramic tile, acoustic Good lighting, plumbing, security Warm and cool air 1,500.39 11.62 139.39
block, some trim tile, and asphalt tile, good concrete and sallyport, good holding facility (zoned)
Low cost Precast concrete, block, very plain Painted concrete, some plaster, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Heat pump system 1,156.59 8.95 107.45
acoustic tile, and asphalt tile, slab some extras, holding cells
Excellent Face brick, stone, architectural Plaster, paneling, carpet and terrazzo, Good lighting, plumbing, security Warm and cool air 2,185.85 16.92 203.07
concrete, glass, good lobby suspended ceilings, best administrative for law enforcement center (zoned)
Good Heavy stone or brick masonry, Plaster and acoustic tile, vinyl and Good lighting, plumbing, security Heat pump system 1,642.26 12.71 152.57
some ornamentation ceramic floors, good slab and sallyport, good holding facility
C Average Block or brick, concrete, some Painted walls, few partitions, some Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 1,232.59 9.54 114.51
ornamentation on front acoustic and vinyl composition, slab some extras, holding cells
Low cost Block, tilt-up, very plain Unfinished walls and floors, low-cost Minimum plumbing and lighting, Forced air 923.12 7.15 85.76
ceilings and floors in public areas minimum administrative and cells
Excellent Face brick or stone veneer, metal Plaster, paneling, carpet and terrazzo, Good lighting, plumbing, security Warm and cool air 2,076.70 16.08 192.93
and glass, good lobby suspended ceilings, best administrative for law enforcement center (zoned)
D Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists,

brick veneer, glass, best stucco
composition, carpet, good slab
Good lighting, plumbing, security
and sallyport, good holding facility Heat pump system 1,558.95 12.07 144.83
Average Wood frame or pipe columns, good Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 1,168.86 9.05 108.59
stucco or siding with some trim ceilings, some asphalt tile, slab some extras, holding cells
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2 %) for each story, over three, above ground, to all SPRINKLERS AND ELEVATORS – Costs are not included and should be added from Page 36.
base costs, excluding mezzanines. NOTE: See bottom of Page 32 for other refinement notes. For cost per inmate, see Page 38.

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ALTERNATE METHOD
This method is presented as an alternative to the normal calculator method, which includes average office build-out finish commensurate with the quality level. Listed below are typical office finish (tenant
improvement) costs based on gross office building area, which can be added to a basic shell cost for a complete building cost.
CLASSES A AND B: SHELL OFFICE BUILDINGS (492)

CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR CORE FINISH AND MECHANICAL HEAT Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
Excellent Best metal or stone curtain panels, Plaster, best veneers, vinyl, best marble *Luminous lobby ceilings, None $1,503.08 $11.64 $139.64
solar glass, atrium, highly ornamental and carpet, top lobby finishes good tiled core restrooms
Good Good metal and solar glass, face Plaster, paneling, vinyl, good pavers, *Good fluorescent core ceilings, None 1,169.72 9.06 108.67
brick, best precast concrete panels terrazzo, carpet, good entry & lobbies adequate restrooms
A Brick, concrete or metal and glass, Drywall or plaster, vinyl, terrazzo, *Average-intensity core lighting,
Average steel stud panels, some trim carpet, adequate entry lobby average restrooms None 912.36 7.06 84.76
Low cost Minimum-cost walls and fenestration, Drywall, paint or paper, acoustic ceilings, *Minimum lobby lighting, few core None 712.36 5.52 66.18
little trim vinyl comp., plain lobbies extras, small restrooms
Excellent Best metal or stone curtain panels, Plaster, best veneers, vinyl, best marble *Luminous lobby ceilings, None 1,435.81 11.12 133.39
tinted glass, atrium, very ornamental and carpet, top lobby finishes good tiled core restrooms
Good Good metal and solar glass, face Plaster, paneling, vinyl, good pavers, *Good fluorescent core, ceilings, None 1,104.28 8.55 102.59
brick, best precast concrete panels terrazzo, carpet, good entry & lobbies adequate restrooms
B Brick, concrete or metal and glass Drywall or plaster, vinyl, terrazzo, *Average-intensity core lighting,
Average panels, some trim, entry ornament carpet, adequate entry lobby average restrooms None 851.43 6.59 79.10
Low cost Minimum-cost walls, precast ele- Drywall, paint or paper, acoustic ceilings, *Minimum lobby lighting, few core None 657.25 5.09 61.06
ments and fenestration, little trim vinyl comp., plain lobbies extras, small restrooms
HEAT – Heating costs have been included in the total with the finished office space. A *ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings on this
prorated amount can be allocated back to the shell cost if needed, typically 60% to 80%. page.
NOTE – For atriums, see Page 18; basements, mezzanines or penthouses, see Page 19.
Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Classes A and B Excellent . . . . $109.79 $10.20 Average . . . . . . . $51.13 $4.75
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, above ground, to all base Good . . . . . . . 74.81 6.95 Low cost . . . . . . 34.98 3.25
costs, excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30 add .4% (4/10%) for each additional story. SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Cost should be added from Page 36.
CLASSES A AND B: INTERIOR OFFICE FINISH (993)
TYPE INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING, PLUMBING HEAT COST

Excellent High-cost partitions, insulated, many private suites, high-density build-out, many Good private office lighting and Hot and chilled $953.15 $7.38 $88.55
workstations, best conference and reception finishes, standard administrative areas restrooms, best upgrades water (zoned)
Good Good plaster, partitions, paneling, suspended acoustic, carpet, tile or vinyl, good Good fluorescent lighting, wiring, Hot and chilled 774.69 6.00 71.97
reception and meeting-room space, good cabinetry, some communication room build-out outlets and cabling, some extras water (zoned)
Average Average drywall or plaster, acoustic tile, vinyl composition or carpet, adequate shelving and Adequate lighting and outlets, Warm and cool air 554.88 4.30 51.55
counters, small reception area, few plain meeting rooms, typical clerical average break room and fixtures (zoned)
Low cost Low-cost partitions, paint, suspended ceiling, vinyl composition, low-cost carpet, Minimum lighting and outlets, Warm and cool air 456.61 3.54 42.42
minimal counters and shelving, low-density build-out, minimum workletter finishes few extras, small break room (zoned)
NOTE: See Sections 85 and 87 for further detail. See Section 65 for equipment costs. Furniture, fixtures and equipment for offices typically cost 11% to 19% of the total building cost.

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ALTERNATE METHOD
This method is presented as an alternative to the normal calculator method, which includes average office build-out finish commensurate with the quality level. Listed below are typical office finish (tenant
improvement) costs based on gross office building area, which can be added to a basic shell cost for a complete building cost.
CLASSES C, D AND S: SHELL OFFICE BUILDINGS (492)

Excellent Steel frame, masonry and glass, Core finish only, veneers, vinyl, *Luminous lobby ceilings, None $1,214.29 $9.40 $112.81
stone ornamentation, high quality marble, carpet, good lobby finishes good core restrooms
Good Steel frame or bearing walls, brick/ Core finish only, vinyl, standard terrazzo, *Good fluorescent core ceilings, None 810.64 6.28 75.31
conc. panels, some ornamentation carpet, adequate entry lobby average restrooms, service fixtures
C Average Steel or concrete frame, or bearing Bare office space, unfinished floor, *Rough office electrical and None 537.55 4.16 49.94
walls, some trim some service areas plumbing, some service outlets
Low cost Masonry bearing walls, light rafters, Bare office space, floor slab, Rough electrical and plumbing None 340.03 2.63 31.59
very plain no service areas
Excellent Studs or steel columns, bar or web Core finish only, veneers, vinyl, marble, *Luminous lobby ceilings, None 1,113.43 8.62 103.44
joists, best brick or stone veneer carpet, good lobby finishes good core restrooms
Good Best stucco on good frame, brick Core finish only, vinyl, standard terrazzo, *Good fluorescent core ceilings, None 737.23 5.71 68.49
or stone trim, good front carpet, adequate entry lobby average restrooms, service fixtures
D Average Stucco or wood siding on wood Bare office space, unfinished floor, *Rough office electrical and None 484.06 3.75 44.97
studs, some trim some service areas plumbing, some service outlets
Low cost Light stucco or siding on wood Bare office space, floor slab, Rough electrical and plumbing None 301.18 2.33 27.98
studs, very plain no service areas
Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels, Bare office space, unfinished floor, Rough office electrical and None 380.62 2.95 35.36
some ornamentation some service areas plumbing, some service outlets
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal panels, finished Bare office space, floor slab, Rough electrical and plumbing None 236.05 1.83 21.93
inside, little trim no service areas
Good Good sandwich panels and Core finish only, vinyl, standard *Good fluorescent core ceilings, None 703.54 5.45 65.36
fenestration, some brick or stone terrazzo, carpet, adequate entry lobby average restrooms, service fixtures
S Average Insulated wall or sandwich panels,

Bare office space, unfinished floor,
some service areas
Rough office electrical and
plumbing, some service outlets None 431.21 3.34 40.06
Low cost Steel or aluminum on light frame, Bare office space, floor slab, Rough electrical and plumbing None 271.04 2.10 25.18
finished interior, some insulation no service areas
HEAT – Heating costs have been included in the total with the finished office space. A *ELEVATORS – Base costs of buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If the
prorated amount can be allocated back to the shell cost if needed, typically 60% to 80%. subject building has no elevators, deduct the following from the base costs for buildings on this page.
See Notes on Page 19.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story, over three, above ground, to all
base costs, including basements but excluding mezzanines. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
Classes C/D/S Excellent . . . . $55.43 $5.15 Good . . . . . . . . . $33.37 $3.10
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. Average . . . . . . . 19.91 1.85
CLASSES C, D AND S: INTERIOR OFFICE (993)

TYPE INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING, PLUMBING HEAT COST
Excellent High-cost partitions, conference and reception finishes, standard administrative areas, good Good fluorescent lighting, wiring, Warm and cool air $796.21 $6.16 $73.97
workstations, break room, some private suites, high-density build-out outlets and cabling, good extras (zoned)
Good Plaster or drywall, good partitions, paneling, suspended acoustic, carpet, tile or vinyl, good Good fluorescent lighting, outlets, Package A.C. 593.42 4.59 55.13
reception and meeting-room space, some good cabinetry and management offices average break room and fixtures
Average Average drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition or carpet, adequate shelving, counters, Adequate lighting and outlets, Forced air 459.84 3.56 42.72
small reception area, few plain management and meeting rooms, typical clerical average restrooms and fixtures
Low cost Low-cost partitions, paint, suspended ceiling, vinyl composition, low-cost carpet, Minimum lighting and plumbing, few Electric wall 330.56 2.56 30.71
minimal counters and shelving, low-density build-out extras, small restrooms heaters
NOTE: See Section 65 for equipment costs.

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REFINEMENTS
commensurate with the general quality of the building. If further refinements are required or the construction is unusual, price either entirely or partially by the Segregated Cost System, Section 45.
HEATING AND COOLING HEATING AND COOLING – (Except General Hospitals)

Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate
including its prorated share of contractors’ overhead and profit and architects’ fees. If the heating Extreme
found in the building being appraised is different from that indicated for the base being used, take Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate
the difference between the costs of the two and add to or subtract from the base square foot or Package A.C. (short ductwork) $ 57.59 $ 99.03 $171.15 $ 5.35 $ 9.20 $15.90
square meter cost. If a cubic foot cost is used, use one-twelfth the difference shown to adjust the Warm and cool air (zoned) 100.11 167.38 280.40 9.30 15.55 26.05
base cubic foot cost. All of the heating costs included in the base costs are those listed under
Hot and chilled water (zoned) 166.84 255.11 390.73 15.50 23.70 36.30
“Moderate Climate.” For specific systems costs not found below, see Section 45 or 53.
Heat-pump system 75.35 132.40 233.04 7.00 12.30 21.65
add for ground-loop heat source 18.30 33.91 64.58 1.70 3.15 6.00
HEATING ONLY
Individual thru-wall heat pumps 29.06 48.98 81.81 2.70 4.55 7.60
Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme Small individual heat pumps cost $1,510 to $2,020 per ton of rated capacity.
Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate COOLING ONLY
Electric, baseboard or cable $37.14 $ 62.97 $107.64 $3.45 $ 5.85 $10.00
radiant panels 33.37 49.51 74.27 3.10 4.60 6.90 Cooling costs in offices and other public-use buildings are dependent on the summer heat load,
Electric wall heaters (inc. FWA) 17.76 23.68 32.29 1.65 2.20 3.00 types of walls and roof, traffic, density of occupancy, etc. In general, the following figures will
Forced-air furnace 40.90 70.50 121.10 3.80 6.55 11.25 serve as a guide for picking the proper cost of separate cooling.
Hot water, baseboard/convector 65.66 110.87 187.29 6.10 10.30 17.40
radiant floor or ceiling 63.51 110.33 191.06 5.90 10.25 17.75 Central refrigeration with ducts and
Space heaters, w/fan 11.30 20.99 39.83 1.05 1.95 3.70 zone control $55.97 $86.11 $132.94 $5.20 $8.00 $12.35
radiant 15.07 26.37 45.75 1.40 2.45 4.25 Package refrig. (short ductwork) 39.83 60.82 93.11 3.70 5.65 8.65
Steam (including boiler) 60.82 103.33 175.99 5.65 9.60 16.35
(without boiler) 50.05 89.88 161.46 4.65 8.35 15.00
Wall or floor furnace 18.30 25.30 35.52 1.70 2.35 3.30 Package refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,720 to $2,220 per ton of rated capacity
Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 to $430 per thousand CFM of rated capacity
VENTILATION ONLY
ELEVATORS
Ventilation (blowers and ducts) $11.30 $18.84 $31.75 $1.05 $1.75 $2.95
Lump sum cost per elevator plus the cost per stop or landing including the ground level. Use the SPRINKLERS
cost per stop for basement and mezzanine stops. See Section 58 for more detailed costs, for
observation elevators and for moving-walk costs. Sprinkler costs include all costs for the system and supply lines, but not tanks, towers or high-
pressure pumps. The square foot costs listed are based on the total area of sprinkler system
TYPE COST RANGE installation on a single main connection including its prorated share of contractors’ overhead and
Passenger, base cost, 2- to 3-story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 39,230 – $ 64,220 profit and architects’ fees. For a more specific cost, see Section 45 or 53. Sprinklers should not be
4- to 7-story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,600 – 102,700 modified for size or shape. To convert square foot costs to square meter costs, multiply by 10.764.
8-story and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104,095 – 209,430
add, cost per stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,470 – 8,330
Freight base cost, 2- to 3-story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,885 – 67,005 COVERAGE WET SYSTEMS DRY SYSTEMS
4-story and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,615 – 114,670 Square Feet (Sq. M.) Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
add, cost per stop, manual doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,275 – 9,465
under 10,000 (929) $32.29 – $52.74 $3.00 –$4.90 $41.88 – $67.81 $3.85 – $ 6.30
power doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,740 – 16,455
Escalators, each stairway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,875 – 181,975 10,000 to 100,000 24.76 – 38.75 2.30 – 3.60 30.68 – 48.44 2.85 – 4.50
Vertical wheelchair lifts, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,495 – 22,645 over 100,000 (9,290) 17.22 – 25.83 1.60 – 2.40 20.99 – 31.22 1.95 – 2.90

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AVERAGE AVERAGE PERIMITER AVERAGE

FLOOR AREA M. 38 46 53 61 76 91 122 152 183 213 244 305 366 427 488 549 610 M. FLOOR AREA
Sq. M. Sq. Ft. FT. 125 150 175 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 FT. Sq. Ft. Sq. M.
93 1,000 1.168 1.235 1.299 1.364 1.494 1.624 1.884 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,000 93
139 1,500 1.061 1.105 1.146 1.191 1.277 1.364 1.537 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,500 139
186 2,000 1.007 1.040 1.072 1.105 1.168 1.235 1.364 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,000 186
232 2,500 ----- 1.000 1.027 1.052 1.105 1.155 1.259 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,500 232
279 3,000 ----- .975 .997 1.018 1.061 1.105 1.191 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 3,000 279
372 4,000 ----- ----- .958 .975 1.007 1.040 1.105 1.168 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 4,000 372
465 5,000 ----- ----- .936 .949 .975 1.000 1.052 1.105 1.155 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 5,000 465
557 6,000 ----- ----- ----- .932 .952 .975 1.018 1.061 1.105 1.146 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 6,000 557
743 8,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .926 .942 .975 1.007 1.040 1.072 1.105 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 8,000 743
929 10,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .910 .923 .949 .975 1.000 1.027 1.052 1.105 1.155 ----- ----- ----- ----- 10,000 929
1,115 12,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .910 .932 .952 .975 .997 1.018 1.061 1.105 1.146 ----- ----- ----- 12,000 1,115
1,301 14,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .900 .920 .938 .956 .975 .993 1.030 1.067 1.105 1.140 ----- ----- 14,000 1,301
1,486 16,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .910 .926 .942 .958 .975 1.007 1.040 1.075 1.105 ----- ----- 16,000 1,486
1,672 18,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .903 .918 .932 .946 .960 .990 1.018 1.046 1.076 1.105 ----- 18,000 1,672
1,858 20,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .910 .923 .936 .949 .975 1.000 1.027 1.052 1.078 1.105 20,000 1,858
2,323 25,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .897 .908 .918 .928 .948 .969 .990 1.011 1.032 1.052 25,000 2,323
2,787 30,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .897 .906 .915 .932 .949 .965 .983 1.000 1.018 30,000 2,787
3,252 35,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .897 .904 .919 .934 .949 .963 .978 .993 35,000 3,252
3,716 40,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .890 .897 .910 .923 .936 .949 .962 .975 40,000 3,716
4,645 50,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .887 .897 .908 .918 .928 .938 .948 50,000 4,645
6,968 75,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .873 .879 .885 .892 .900 .908 .915 75,000 6,968
9,290 100,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .866 .871 .876 .881 .887 .892 .897 100,000 9,290
NOTE: For small buildings, enter the table by doubling the average floor area and doubling the perimeter. For larger buildings, take half the area and half the perimeter.

Multiply base cost by following multipliers for any variation in average story height from the base buildings or for a complete facility average, it is better to compute the total cubage and divide by
of 12 feet (3.66 meters). For extremely high-pitched roofs (see Section 10), use the height of the the total square footage of floor area to get an effective height to use.
eaves plus one-half the height from the eaves to the ridge as the effective height. In some
AVERAGE SQUARE FOOT OR CUBIC AVERAGE SQUARE FOOT OR CUBIC AVERAGE SQUARE FOOT OR CUBIC
WALL HEIGHT SQUARE METER FOOT WALL HEIGHT SQUARE METER FOOT WALL HEIGHT SQUARE METER FOOT
MULTIPLIER MULTIPLIER MULTIPLIER MULTIPLIER MULTIPLIER MULTIPLIER
(M.) (FT.) (M.) (FT.) (M.) (FT.)
2.44 8 .900 1.350 3.96 13 1.023 .944 6.10 20 1.184 .710
2.74 9 .928 1.237 4.27 14 1.046 .897 7.31 24 1.276 .638
3.05 10 .953 1.144 4.57 15 1.069 .855 8.53 28 1.367 .586
3.35 11 .977 1.066 4.88 16 1.092 .819 9.75 32 1.459 .547
3.66 12 1.000 (base) 1.000 5.49 18 1.138 .758 10.97 36 1.552 .517

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OFFICE, MEDICAL AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS
GENERAL INFOMATION
The rules of thumb listed here should not be used for actual appraisals, but should be considered budgeting guides and checks only. The costs in some cases are based on only a few construction projects. They
are presented here in conformity with our policy of furnishing all possible information to the users of the Marshall Valuation Service, with the knowledge that they will use the data with consideration for its probable
degree of accuracy. All costs are converted to the Section 15 base. Size and shape, Current Cost and Local Multipliers should be used for adjustment.
LIBRARIES JAILS
The average area per reader seat in libraries is 165 square feet (15.3 square meters) with a typical The average area per inmate bed in jails is 465 square feet (43.2 square meters) with a typical range
range of 90 to 315 square feet (8.4 to 29.3 square meters). of 260 to 845 square feet (24.2 to 78.5 square meters).
The following are costs per reader seat, at designed capacity, excluding extremes. The following are costs per inmate bed, at designed occupancy, including kitchen, infirmary, laundry,
guards’ quarters, jail hardware, etc.
TYPE AVERAGE COST RANGE
TYPE AVERAGE COST RANGE
Basic structure (including fixed equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . $ 33,100 $17,000 – $67,700
Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,250 $ 52,950 – $186,900
Total project (incl. furnishings, site costs, etc.) . . . . . . . . . 41,700 21,500 – 81,100
Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81,700 40,250 – 166,400
Average cost per reader seat for furnishings and equipment is $4,075 with a typical range of
Average cost per inmate bed for jail hardware, including cell blocks, locking devices, etc., is $10,410,
$1,950 to $8,475.
with a typical range of $6,190 to $18,200.
GENERAL HOSPITALS
CONVALESCENT HOSPITALS
The median area per bed in general hospitals is 1,225 square feet (113.8 square meters) with a typical
range of 630 to 2,425 square feet (58.5 to 225.3 square meters). Some large medical complexes with The average area per bed in convalescent hospitals is 500 square feet (46.5 square meters) with a
extensive outpatient and wellness facilities will range up to 4,000 square feet (371.6 square meters). typical range of 375 to 715 square feet (34.8 to 66.4 square meters).
Regional hospitals, particularly teaching, and newer hospitals with a high percentage of private rooms
The following are costs per bed of fully equipped convalescent hospitals, including fixed equipment,
tend toward the higher area per bed, while older public hospitals with more ward areas and investor-
excluding extremes, at designed capacity.
owned hospitals tend toward the lower side of the range. See Section 87 for further information.
CLASSES AVERAGE COST TYPICAL COST RANGE
The following are costs per bed of completely equipped general hospitals, including Group I and II A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,500 $ 55,500 – $172,200
equipment, excluding extremes, at designed capacity.
C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,650 41,950 – 150,600
CLASSES AVERAGE COST TYPICAL COST RANGE
A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 510,050 $278,150 – $960,200 The following are additional project costs per bed, of furnishings, site improvements, signs, etc.
C and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335,550 177,250 – 665,000 A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,100 $17,300 – $28,800
C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,250 9,500 – 18,750

August 2011
CHURCHES, THEATERS AND AUDITORIUMS

GENERAL INFORMATION Balcony or mezzanine costs do not include exterior wall or heating, which are included in the
building cost refinement for wall height.
Calculator Costs are averages of final costs including architects’ fees and contractors’ overhead Fraternal buildings are buildings designed primarily for use by fraternal organizations. These
and profit, sales taxes, permit fees and insurance during construction. Interest on interim multipurpose buildings typically have auditorium, kitchen, dining, game room and office facilities.
construction financing is also included, but not financing costs, real estate taxes, or brokers’ The lower-cost fraternal buildings merge into the clubhouse occupancy found in Section 11.
commissions (see Section 1 for complete list). They do not represent any building illustrated,
except as the building is included in the averages. Refinements to the average costs for type of Theaters, live stage or cinema, are designed primarily for stage or screen presentations and
heating, sprinklers, elevators, area/perimeter ratio and story height are given at the end of the include a stage commensurate with type and quality of construction but not scenery, curtains or
section. Exterior balconies are not included in the basic building costs and must be added seating.
separately. Current and Local Cost Multipliers are given in Section 99. In buildings with solid
stone exterior walls, particularly older cathedral-type buildings where the walls could have a Auditoriums are buildings designed for mass seating and visual and voice presentations. Costs
thickness of 2' to 3' or more, it is advisable to use Section 46 when determining true reproduction include stage or arena, basic floor and necessary lighting but not the seating, ice-making units,
costs, as the costs of these buildings may be as much as 100% higher than the costs contained movable floors or other special equipment. The lower-cost auditoriums will merge into the skating
in the Calculator Section. rinks.
DESCRIPTIONS Casinos are freestanding gaming facilities and include lounges, showrooms, retail and food
service facilities commensurate with the quality level; gaming and food equipment is not included.
The abbreviated descriptions given in the tables show some of the items most generally found in
buildings of the class, quality and occupancy listed. They are merely indicative of many buildings Museums are designed for long-term display of works of art, crafts, natural history, etc., and
in this cost classification, and are not meant to be building specifications. include exhibit-gallery, collection storage, vault, workshop, sales, lecture/meeting, theater, food-
service areas, etc., commensurate with the quality. Costs include the basic building display
CONSTRUCTION structures and necessary permanent lighting, electrical connections and security, but do not
include any display cases, food equipment, movable trade fixtures and chattels or works of art.
Buildings are divided into five construction classes: A, B, C, D, and S, as described in Section 1.
In each class there will be variations and subclasses, but for purposes of pricing, the major Convention centers are large open arena/auditorium-type facilities for short-term meetings
elements of the building should be considered in entering the tables. Thus, if a building which is and/or trade show-display of products. The better facilities will have varied multifunctional space
otherwise a Class B has a steel truss roof, the costs for the Class B building will still be with movable partitions and ancillary eating and entertainment capabilities.
representative. Interpolations may be made if the appraiser feels the building overlaps two Arcade buildings are designed mainly for coin-operated game entertainment, while the better
classes, or the segregated costs in Section 46 may be used for adjustments. qualities will include limited food service and lounges typically found at fun centers, miniature golf
complexes, etc. Costs exclude all game or food service equipment.
OCCUPANCY VARIATIONS
Visitor centers include the low-cost travelers’ aid or rest stop structure to the high-cost
Care should be taken to use proper costs for varying types of occupancy. For example, compute interpretive center with good orientation, exhibit, meeting, audiovisual theater and limited retail
separately a floor or section of a building constructed for a use differing from that of the building and food service facilities. Costs do not include any display or food service equipment.
generally, e.g., compute the basement as a basement.
Skating rinks are typically lower-quality auditoriums modified for that particular use. Costs are
As an example, a building is a multistory office building with the first floor occupied by a theater and averages for both types of skating rinks and include all necessary plumbing and electrical
the other floors by offices. In addition, there is a basement below grade. In this case there are three connections, but do not include any equipment or fixtures such as seating, snack bar equipment
different divisions of the building to be computed separately: the office portion (Section 15), the or other trade and chattels. The roller rinks will include the basic skating surface. Ice rinks will
theater and the basement. Each of these is subject to refinements based on its own individual include the basic floor structure, but not the ice-making equipment, which can be priced from
characteristics except that all, including the basement, are subject to the same multiplier for the Section 67.
number of stories above grade in the building when applicable. A further explanation on multi-story
adjustments can be found in Section 10. Bowling centers may include restaurant, bar, billiard and miscellaneous rooms with necessary
plumbing and electrical connections, but do not include any equipment or fixtures such as the
NOTE: In valuing buildings found in this section, which may be of A-frame construction, have alleys, ball returns, kitchen and bar equipment, or other trade fixtures and chattels. Equipment
high-pitched roofs, or have various wall heights and shapes of roof, the recommended procedure costs can be found in Section 65.
is to compute the total cubage and divide by the total floor area, excluding balconies, to estimate
the effective wall height with which to determine the wall height modifier to the base factor. A Fitness centers are complete multisport, commercial, recreational complexes distinguished by
further discussion on height measurement can be found in Section 10. large gymnasium/auditorium-type structures, typically 20,000 to 40,000 square feet, with private
membership. Community recreation centers are large municipal multisport complexes. These
OCCUPANCY multipurpose buildings will include gym-basketball, handball, bowling and other sports courts,
Churches are buildings designed primarily for worship, but in many churches, costs will include rinks, varied swimming/natatorium facilities, running tracks, as well as exercise, craft, game and
some kind of kitchen, social, meeting and office facilities. The costs include special lighting and other social/multipurpose rooms. The number of varied amenities and support facilities (locker
stained glass consistent with the overall quality of construction, but do not include seating, altars, room, saunas, snack bars, etc.) will vary with the quality level. Equipment and trade fixtures
pews, organs or bells, which may be priced from Section 65. For convents and rectories, see associated with these amenities are not included. Small health clubs, clubhouses, and city clubs
Section 11. Fellowship halls are multipurpose structures for recreation and social gatherings can be found in Section 11. Gymnasiums are priced from Section 18.
and include gymnasium-type flooring, stages, kitchens and other miscellaneous rooms Indoor tennis clubs include the basic playing surfaces, including all necessary plumbing and
commensurate with the quality. Foyer/narthex structures are greeting rooms that usually abut or electrical connections, but do not include any fixtures or equipment such as seating, lockers, food
lie between the church sanctuary and fellowship facilities. Education wings are the preparation, exercise equipment or swim pools, which can be added from Sections 65
accompanying instructional/meeting-room facilities. through 67.
Churches with Sunday schools are complete facilities including educational classroom, Handball/racquetball clubs include the basic playing courts and ancillary facilities
recreation and social facilities. Because of the wide range in mix of facilities and qualities, it may commensurate with the quality similar to the tennis clubs. The better clubs will include full
be best to price each area individually. Complete religious or private schools are priced from exercise, dressing, spectator, lounge, snack bar and pro shop facilities but not any of the
Section 18. equipment or fixtures associated with these amenities. Pools and spas are not included and must
Basement costs include finish compatible with the type of basement, including stairs and ramps be added separately.
as necessary, and must be refined for size, shape and height. Pavilions are averages of open and enclosed park shelters, gazebos and bandstands.

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August 2011 RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS
1. GOOD/EXCELLENT CLASS A 2. GOOD CLASS B 3. EXCELLENT CLASS C
4. EXCELLENT CLASS A 5. EXCELLENT CLASS C

RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS section 16 page 3
August 2011

These illustrations attempt to show the quality and construction class of the various buildings as the
appraiser would be able to determine them from an observation of the exteriors.
Many buildings will require more than a casual exterior view to determine the construction class. Class
A or B will have the columns and other framing covered so the class must be established from plans,
from a search for an exposed portion, or a study of column sizes combined with experience. A Class C
may follow the framing of a Class A or B very closely, with deviations only in floor and roof construction
and fire resistance.
Qualities may vary in buildings which are structurally similar, by reason of the interior finish. The costs
listed are actually midpoints of cost ranges. Two identical buildings built on adjoining properties by the
same contractor will not have exactly the same cost except coincidentally. Only a thorough inspection
by the appraiser or estimator of all items affecting quality, and the use of his experience and judgment
will give him correct answers.
GENERAL: Churches, often because of extreme architectural styles, have a wide variation in costs and
often are difficult to classify. In classification according to quality and construction, it should be
remembered that the Good Class A and B and the Excellent Class C are often similar in exterior
6. GOOD CLASS C 7. GOOD CLASS C appearance, and the Good Class C is often similar to the Average Class A or B.
1 & 4. The Excellent Class A or B church is frequently a stone masonry edifice with ornate architecture
and a great deal of interior finish. No. 1 is an older church, which lacks modern mechanical components,
but structurally is very high cost. A sound reproduction cost would best be developed by use of the
Segregated Method.
2. The Good Class A or B will have less costly walls, trim and stained glass.
3 & 5. These Excellent Class C churches are very representative of the churches in this cost range.
6 – 10. These churches are a representative sampling of the Good Class C cost range in various styles
and exterior finishes.
11 – 12. These Average-quality churches are typical of neighborhood or small town churches with
simple designs and moderate fenestration and stained glass. Number 11 would appear to fit at the high
8. GOOD CLASS C 9. GOOD CLASS C side of the range, while Number 12 would be at the lower end.
10. GOOD CLASS C 11. AVERAGE CLASS C 12. AVERAGE CLASS D

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August 2011 RELIGIOUS AND FRATERNAL BUILDINGS
13. AVERAGE CLASS C CHURCH 14. LOW-COST CLASS D FELLOWSHIP HALL 15. LOW-COST CLASS S FELLOWSHIP HALL
16. EXCELLENT CLASS C FRATERNAL 17. GOOD CLASS C FRATERNAL
CHURCHES AND FELLOWSHIP HALLS
13. A typical Average church and fellowship hall.
14 & 15. From an exterior view, these plain church meeting halls are self-explanatory with their lack of
finish and fenestration. Some fellowship halls will fit more closely into the clubhouse-type occupancies
for pricing purposes.
NOTE: Church complexes can have a wide range of amenities, including educational, social and
18. AVERAGE CLASS C FRATERNAL recreational facilities, all within one building or comprising several separate buildings.
FRATERNALS
GENERAL: Fraternal buildings generally have auditoriums, kitchens, game rooms, offices, etc. In this
manual, they will include only the multipurpose buildings while those buildings with many sleeping
rooms and apartments are included in the city club occupancy. Those consisting primarily of auditorium,
with few additional rooms, are classified as clubhouses.
16. This Excellent Class C could be a Class A or B with no change in exterior appearance.
17. The older buildings will lack some electrical amenities of modern construction. This may also be a
Class A or B, with more than an external examination needed to determine the class.
18. & 19. The Average fraternal building includes all the amenities for operation as a social club. No.
19. LOW – AVERAGE CLASS S FRATERNAL 19 may be lacking some amenities, while as a clubhouse, it would be on the high side of the Average
cost range.

THEATERS section 16 page 5
August 2011
22. VERY GOOD – EXCELLENT CLASS C
20. EXCELLENT CLASS A 21. GOOD CLASS B 23. GOOD – VERY GOOD CLASS C
26. AVERAGE CLASS C 25. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C 24. GOOD CLASS C
GENERAL: Theaters have a wide variation in costs and are often extremely difficult to judge from the
exterior. Quality of a theater is primarily found in the interior, depending on the features and finishes
encountered. The live stage theater will have a great deal more partitioning, electrical and plumbing than
those designed for cinema only.
20. The Excellent Class A theater is usually a major civic structure for stage presentations of all types.
This theater could well be in the upper half of the Excellent cost range, depending on the interior finishes
27. AVERAGE CLASS C
and mechanical work.
21. The Good Class B will generally include the best theaters for cinema only. Where the older major
movie palaces contain large stages, dressing rooms, etc., comparable to the live stage theater, then they
should be priced based on the design and associated amenities encountered.
22 – 28. Typical Class C motion picture theaters in a progression of cost ranges, from the best to the
lower-cost structure which could be converted easily to other uses if desired. No. 28 could be in the
upper half of the Fair cost range, depending on interior appointments and associated amenities typical
28. FAIR CLASS C for the size and number of screens.

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August 2011 MISCELLANEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS
29. GOOD CLASS B AUDITORIUM 30. GOOD – EXCELLENT CLASS C AUDITORIUM 31. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C AUDITORIUM
32. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS B MUSEUM 33. GOOD CLASS C COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER 34. GOOD CLASS D VISITOR CENTER
36. AVERAGE CLASS C & S SKATING RINK 35. GOOD CLASS C & S SKATING RINK
29. The Good Class A or B auditorium is generally a major civic or university auditorium.
30. This Good – Excellent quality auditorium could be Class A, B, or C without any change in exterior
appearance.
31. A typical small college or large high school auditorium.
32. A typical museum exhibit hall which depending on interior amenities may fit in the upper end of the
Average cost range.
33. The Good community recreation center will be a large, multisport complex with numerous amenities.
34. This Good visitor center may be at the low side of the range, depending on the amount of amenities
and finishes found on the interior.
35. The Good skating rink will have some extra amenities and will be of solid construction.
36 & 37. The Average skating rink is primarily a shell with plumbing to accomodate a good-sized crowd,
37. AVERAGE CLASS S SKATING RINK including snack and drink bars. The lack of interior amenities would pull these into the Low-cost range.

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38. AVERAGE CLASS S FITNESS CENTER 42. GOOD CLASS C BOWLING CENTER
39. AVERAGE CLASS D & C RACQUETBALL CENTER 43. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C BOWLING CENTER
40. AVERAGE CLASS C RACQUETBALL COURT 44. LOW – AVERAGE CLASS S BOWLING CENTER
GENERAL: Recreational shells have a wide variation in costs depending upon their interior
appointments, including the extent of lounge, refreshment, exercise and spectator areas, etc.
38. The large fitness center will have better appointments with more and varied sport courts than the
typical racquetball or tennis club.
39 – 41. Typical racquetball-tennis clubs in a progression of cost ranges, from the average structure
with some extra amenities to the lower-cost structure with minimum ancillary facilities.
42. The Good bowling center has many ancillary facilities such as good restaurant and bar facilities,
locker rooms, and good tiled restrooms. It often has extra banquet facilities and good spectator seating.
43. This bowling center lacks some of the amenities of Number 42 but generally appears better than
average.
44. Number 44, like Number 41, has low-cost walls and may lack interior finish to pull its costs below
41. LOW – AVERAGE CLASS S TENNIS CLUB average, requiring an adjustment to the base cost.

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RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS: CHURCHES WITH SUNDAY SCHOOLS (308)
AND MECHANICAL Sq. M Cu Ft. Sq. Ft.
Stone, good curtain walls, good Ornamental plaster and detail, Special lighting, sound system, good Warm and cool air
Good $2,314.11 $13.44 $214.99
A Average
stained glass and trim
Concrete, metal and glass, leaded
marble, carpeting, vinyl tile
Drywall, some ornamentation,
classroom outlets, plumbing
(zoned)
Package A.C. 1,700.08 9.87 157.94
windows, stone trim terrazzo, vinyl tile, carpeting classroom fixtures, sound system
Stone, good curtain walls, good Ornamental plaster and detail, Special lighting, sound system, good Warm and cool air
Good 2,194.78 12.74 203.90
B Average
Concrete, metal and glass, leaded
Drywall, some ornamentation,
classroom outlets, plumbing
(zoned)
Package A.C. 1,617.75 9.39 150.29
windows, stone trim terrazzo, vinyl tile, carpeting classroom fixtures, sound system
Fine masonry and windows, Finest plaster and fine wood detail, Special lighting, sound system, good Warm and cool air
Excellent 2,318.74 13.46 215.42
special architecture and trim carpeting, marble, vinyl tile classroom outlets, plumbing (zoned)
Face brick or block, stone trim, Good plaster or wood, carpet, VCT, Good lighting and sound system, Warm and cool air
Good 1,730.11 10.05 160.73
C Average
good windows and architecture
Brick or block, stone trim, few simple
good or high density of classrooms
Drywall, vinyl composition tile, little
good classroom fixtures, plumbing
(zoned)
Package A.C. 1,244.39 7.23 115.61
stained-glass windows ornamental detail, std. classrooms low-cost sound
Low-cost brick or block, Painted masonry, plywood trim, Minimum lighting and plumbing,
composition roof, very plain asphalt tile, very plain classrooms classroom features
Face brick or stone veneer, fine Ornamental plaster and fine detail, Special lighting, sound system, good Warm and cool air
Excellent 2,139.23 12.42 198.74
windows, special architecture carpet, marble, vinyl classroom outlets, plumbing (zoned)
Brick veneer, best stucco or siding, Good plaster or wood, carpet, VCT, Good lighting and sound system, Warm and cool air
Good 1,607.99 9.34 149.39
D Average
Stucco or siding, few stained-
good or high density of meeting rooms
Drywall and veneers, vinyl comp. tile,
good classroom fixtures, plumbing
(zoned)
Package A.C. 1,161.80 6.75 107.93
glass windows, some trim little trim, standard classrooms low-cost sound
Low-cost stucco or siding, Drywall and plywood, asphalt and Minimum lighting and plumbing,
composition roof, very plain acoustic tile, minimum classrooms classroom features
DPOLE Low-cost
Pole frame, good metal panels,
Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp. tile,
few extras, minimum classrooms
classroom features
Forced air 783.33 4.55 72.77
Good sandwich panels, good Good drywall or wood, vinyl tile, carpet, Good lighting, sound system, good Warm and cool air
Good 1,552.10 9.01 144.19
windows and trim good or high density of meeting rooms classroom fixtures, plumbing (zoned)
S Average
Insulated sandwich panels, few
stained-glass windows
Drywall partitions, vinyl composition
and acoustic tile, standard classrooms
low-cost sound
Package A.C. 1,136.54 6.60 105.59
Good metal panels and roof, finished Drywall, acoustic tile, comp. tile, Minimum lighting and plumbing,
interior, some trim few extras, minimum classrooms classroom features
BASEMENTS
Reinforced concrete, plaster Classroom finishes, some utility,
Classroom Adequate lighting and plumbing Hot water $1,153.61 $6.70 $107.17
interior storage, social/meeting functions
A-B Finished Plaster interior Finished rooms, asphalt tile Adequate lighting and plumbing Hot water 1,050.97 6.10 97.64
Semifinished Low-cost finishes Minimum social functions, kitchenette Minimum lighting, drains Forced air 736.88 4.28 68.46
Unfinished Unfinished interior Unfinished storage and utility Minimum lighting, drains None 569.36 3.31 52.89
Reinforced concrete, plaster or Classroom finishes, some utility,
Classroom Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 873.55 5.07 81.15
drywall interior storage, social/meeting functions
CDS Finished
Semifinished
Plaster or drywall interior
Low-cost finishes
Finished rooms, asphalt tile
Minimum social functions, kitchenette
Forced air
Space heaters
780.61
476.00
4.53
2.76
72.52
44.22
BASEMENT UNITS – Use 80% of comparable aboveground units. For semi-basement living units, NOTE: For parking basements, see Page 19. Add for sprinklers from Page 25.
use 90%.
NOTES: For fire-resistant Type 1 basements, with concrete slab separation under Class C, D or S See bottom of Page 9 for other refinement notes.
units, add $5.30 per square foot ($57.05 per square meter). Where utilized as courtyard deck on
topside, add $10.60 per square foot ($114.10 per square meter). Add for playground improvements from Sections 66 and 67. For seating, see Section 65.

August 2011
RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS: CHURCHES – SANCTUARIES (CHAPELS) (309)

CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH HEAT Sq. M. Cu. Ft. Sq. Ft.
AND MECHANICAL
Fine masonry and windows, Finest plaster and wood detail, Special lighting and sound Warm and cool air
Excellent $3,349.50 $19.45 $311.18
special architecture and trim carpeting, marble, vinyl tile system, good plumbing (zoned)
A Good
Stone, good curtain walls, good
Ornamental plaster and detail,
Special lighting, sound system,
good plumbing
Warm and cool air
(zoned)
2,470.27 14.34 229.49
Concrete, metal and glass, leaded Drywall, some ornamentation, Adequate lighting and plumbing,
Average Package A.C. 1,775.34 10.31 164.93
windows, stone trim terrazzo, vinyl tile, carpeting sound system
Fine masonry and windows, Finest plaster and wood detail, Special lighting and sound Warm and cool air
Excellent 3,187.94 18.51 296.17
B Good
Stone, good curtain walls, good
Ornamental plaster and detail,
Special lighting, sound system,
good plumbing
Warm and cool air
(zoned)
2,355.05 13.67 218.79
Concrete, metal and glass, leaded Drywall, some ornamentation, Adequate lighting and plumbing,
windows, stone trim terrazzo, vinyl tile, carpeting sound system
Fine masonry and windows, Finest plaster & fine wood detail, Special lighting and sound Warm and cool air
Excellent 2,447.58 14.21 227.39
Face brick or block, stone trim, Good plaster and detail, vinyl tile, Good lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool air
Good 1,802.38 10.47 167.44
C Average
Brick or block, stone trim, few
carpeting, terrazzo
Drywall, vinyl composition tile,
good sound system
(zoned)
Package A.C. 1,285.88 7.47 119.46
simple stained-glass windows little ornamental detail, carpet adequate sound system
Low-cost brick or block, Painted masonry, plywood trim, Minimum lighting and plumbing,
composition roof, very plain asphalt tile, very plain, basic low-cost sound
Face brick or stone veneer, fine Ornamental plaster and fine detail, Special lighting and sound Warm and cool air
Excellent 2,296.34 13.33 213.34
windows, special architecture carpet, marble, vinyl system, good plumbing (zoned)
Brick veneer, best stucco or siding, Good plaster or wood, vinyl tile, Good lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool air
Good 1,691.34 9.82 157.13
D Average
Stucco or siding, few stained-
carpeting, terrazzo
Drywall and veneers, vinyl composition
good sound system
(zoned)
Package A.C. 1,204.19 6.99 111.87
glass windows, some trim tile, little trim, carpet adequate sound system
Low-cost stucco or siding, Drywall and plywood, asphalt and Minimum lighting and
composition roof, very plain acoustic tile, basic worship center plumbing, low-cost sound
Pole frame, best metal panels, few Drywall partitions, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing,
DPOLE Low-cost
composition, some carpet
Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition
adequate sound system
Minimum lighting and
Forced air 791.41 4.60 73.52
finished inside, little trim tile, few extras, very basic plumbing, low-cost sound
Good sandwich panels, good Good drywall or wood, vinyl tile, Good lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool air
Good 1,604.62 9.32 149.07
windows and trim carpeting, terrazzo good sound system (zoned)
S Average
Insulated sandwich panels, few
Drywall partitions, vinyl composition
and acoustic tile, some carpet
adequate sound system
Package A.C. 1,159.97 6.74 107.76
Good metal panels and roof, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl tile, Minimum lighting and plumbing,
finished interior, some trim few extras, basic worship center low-cost sound
RELIGIOUS BUILDING BALCONIES*

A-B Good
Average
Not
Not
included
included
Stepped balcony with ornate finishes
Stepped, plaster soffit, finished floor
Good lighting
Adequate lighting
In
In
building
building
cost
cost
$749.23
544.27
-----
-----
$69.61
50.56
CDS Good
Average
Not
Not
included
included
Stepped balcony with ornate finishes
Stepped, drywall soffit, finished floor
Good lighting
Adequate lighting
In
In
building
building
cost
cost
630.35
430.91
-----
-----
58.56
40.03
*Balconies should not be modified for size or shape. CHURCH TOWERS – Unfinished attached structures cost $6.95 to $10.00 per cubic foot of tower
Fireplaces, porches and balconies and kitchen equipment are not included. structure. When finished as an integral part of the building, include with the floor area of the church and
MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base only apply the tower cost to the unfinished portion above the roofline.
costs, excluding mezzanines, up to 30 stories; over 30, add .4% (4/10%) for each additional story. Small self-supporting exterior masonry towers cost $9.15 to $17.20 per cubic foot of tower structure;
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 25. large campaniles run $37.50 to $61.00 per cubic foot, or either may be computed from the Segregated
ELEVATORS AND HANDICAPPED LIFTS – See Page 24. costs. For steeples, spires, cupola clocks, see Section 57; bells, Section 65.

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RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS: FELLOWSHIP HALLS (516)
AND MECHANICAL
Good Face brick, stone, concrete or Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Warm and cool air $1,868.34 $10.85 $173.57
A-B Average
metal panels, good trim
Brick, concrete or metal panels,
carpet and vinyl, stage, some extras
plumbing and kitchen
(zoned)
Package A.C. 1,367.42 7.94 127.04
formed concrete hardwood or vinyl, small stage kitchen, some extras
Excellent Steel frame, best masonry walls, Plaster, acoustic tile, good wood Good lighting and plumbing, kitchen, Warm and cool air 1,878.62 10.91 174.53
good trim athletic floor, stage, good detail tiled surfaces (zoned)
Good Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Package A.C. 1,356.01 7.87 125.98
C Average
ornamental block or face brick
Steel frame, brick, block, concrete,
hardwood or vinyl, stage
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl,
plumbing, kitchen
Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 971.31 5.64 90.24
some ornamentation carpet or hardwood, small stage area small kitchen, some extras
Low-cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum recreation lighting and Space heaters 680.10 3.95 63.18
walls, wood joists, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile plumbing
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Package A.C. 1,260.39 7.32 117.09
brick veneer, glass, best stucco hardwood or vinyl, stage plumbing, kitchen
Average Wood frame or pipe columns, good Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 899.43 5.22 83.56
D Low-cost
stucco or siding with some trim
Wood frame, stucco or siding,
carpet or hardwood, small stage area
Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile, some
small kitchen, some extras
Minimum recreation lighting and Space heaters 626.08 3.64 58.16
little ornamentation carpet plumbing
Cheap Light frame, stucco or siding, Concrete floor, some vinyl composition, Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 483.11 2.81 44.88
very plain minimal finish
Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp., carpet Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 811.96 4.71 75.43
some ornamentation or hardwood, small stage area small kitchen, some extras
DPOLE Low-cost Pole frame, metal panels, finished

inside, insulated, little trim
Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall
ceilings, asphalt tile, some carpet
Minimum recreation lighting and
Cheap Pole frame, metal siding, partly Concrete floor, some vinyl composition, Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 455.24 2.64 42.29
finished interior, some insulation minimal finish
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Package A.C. 1,229.60 7.14 114.23
panels, some brick or stone trim hardwood or vinyl, stage plumbing, kitchen
Average Pre-engineered, sandwich panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp., carpet Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 879.60 5.11 81.72
S Low-cost
some ornamentation
Pre-engineered, finished interior,
or hardwood, small stage area
small kitchen, some extras
Minimum recreation lighting and Space heaters 613.51 3.56 57.00
insulated, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile, some carpet plumbing
Cheap Pre-engineered, partly finished Concrete floor, some vinyl composition, Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 474.71 2.76 44.10
interior, some insulation minimal finish
RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS: FOYERS / NARTHEXES (517)

Excellent Fine masonry and doors, Finest plaster and wood detail, Special lighting, good sound Warm and cool air $2,622.97 $15.23 $243.68
special architecture and trim carpeting, marble, vinyl tile system and plumbing (zoned)
A-B Good Stone, good curtain walls,

good entrance and trim
Ornamental plaster and detail, marble,
carpeting, vinyl tile
Good lighting, sound system, good
plumbing
Warm and cool air
(zoned) 2,010.63 11.67 186.79
Average Concrete, metal and glass, Drywall, some ornamentation, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 1,492.52 8.67 138.66
small entry, stone trim terrazzo, vinyl tile, carpeting sound system
Excellent Fine masonry and doors, Finest plaster and fine wood detail, Special lighting, good sound Warm and cool air 2,121.66 12.32 197.11
special architecture and trim carpeting, marble, vinyl tile system and plumbing (zoned)
Good Masonry veneer or brick, stone trim, Good plaster and detail, vinyl tile, Good lighting and plumbing, sound Warm and cool air 1,594.05 9.26 148.09
CDS Average
good entrance and architecture
Good siding or block, stone trim,
carpeting, terrazzo
Drywall, vinyl composition tile, little
system
(zoned)
Package A.C. 1,154.63 6.70 107.27
small entry ornamental detail low-cost sound
Low-cost Low-cost siding or block, Painted masonry or drywall, Minimum lighting and sound Forced air 828.81 4.81 77.00
very plain plywood trim, asphalt tile, very plain
NOTE: Fireplaces, porches, balconies, and kitchen equipment are not included. SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 25.
For other refinement notes, see bottom of Page 11. ELEVATORS AND HANDICAPPED LIFTS – See Page 24.

August 2011
RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS: CHURCH EDUCATIONAL WINGS (173)

AND MECHANICAL
Good Brick, concrete or metal panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good lighting and plumbing, some Warm and cool air $1,540.61 $8.95 $143.13
formed concrete hardwood or carpet extra features, library room (zoned)
A Average Brick, precast concrete, block, Low-cost finishes, acoustic tile, Adequate classroom lighting and Package A.C. 1,195.05 6.94 111.02
very plain hardwood or vinyl composition plumbing, few extras, rehearsal rm.
Good Brick, concrete or metal panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good lighting and plumbing, some Warm and cool air 1,484.71 8.62 137.93
formed concrete hardwood or carpet extra features, library room (zoned)
B Average Brick, precast concrete, block, Low-cost finishes, acoustic tile, Adequate classroom lighting and Package A.C. 1,150.73 6.68 106.91
very plain hardwood or vinyl composition plumbing, few extras, rehearsal rm.
Excellent Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Warm and cool air 1,522.28 8.84 141.42
ornamental block or face brick hardwood or carpet plumbing, extra features, library (zoned)
Good Steel frame or bearing walls, brick, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate classroom lighting and Package A.C. 1,179.62 6.85 109.59
block or concrete, some trim composition or hardwood plumbing, rehearsal room
C Average Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Adequate meeting room lighting Forced air 908.24 5.27 84.38
walls, wood joists, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile and plumbing
Low-cost Cheap block, tilt-up, light Low-cost finishes, no partitions, Minimum code Wall furnace 688.38 4.00 63.95
roof asphalt tile
Excellent Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures and Warm and cool air 1,433.75 8.32 133.20
brick veneer, glass, best stucco hardwood or carpet plumbing, extra features, library (zoned)
Good Wood frame or pipe columns, good Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate classroom lighting and Package A.C. 1,100.89 6.39 102.28
stucco or siding with some trim composition or hardwood plumbing, rehearsal room
D Average Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile, Adequate meeting room lighting Forced air 839.14 4.87 77.96
ornamentation linoleum or wood floors and plumbing
Low-cost Low-cost stucco or siding Low-cost finishes, no partitions, Minimum code Wall furnace 628.39 3.65 58.38
asphalt tile
Average Pole frame, good metal panels, Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Adequate meeting room lighting Forced air 786.98 4.57 73.11
finished inside, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile and plumbing
DPOLE Low-cost Pole frame, metal siding Low-cost finishes, no partitions, Minimum code Wall furnace 583.22 3.39 54.18
Good Pre-engineered, sandwich panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition Adequate classroom lighting and Package A.C. 1,103.91 6.41 102.56
some trim plumbing, rehearsal room
S Average Pre-engineered, finished interior,

insulation
ceilings, asphalt tile
Adequate meeting room lighting
and plumbing Forced air 834.40 4.84 77.52
Low-cost Light steel frame, siding Low-cost finishes, no partitions, Minimum code Wall furnace 619.19 3.60 57.52
NOTE: For religious or private schools, restrooms, portable classrooms, etc., see Section 18. ELEVATORS AND HANDICAP LIFTS
Elevator costs based on square footage of building area are not available in this section. Assembly
MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS buildings may have only one elevator and/or handicap lift regardless of size, where a normal range or
Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs including basements, but area served is not feasible for low-rise applications. Costs should be added as lump sums from
excluding mezzanines. Page 24.
CANOPIES BALCONIES
Exterior balconies see Page 25, or they may be computed from the Segregated or Unit-in-Place costs.
Large shelter or walkway canopies see Page 25, or they may be computed from the Segregated costs,
Section 46, or from Unit-in-Place costs. BASEMENTS
Basement costs are found on Page 8.
PARKING ROOFS
For load-bearing parking roofs, add $5.50 per square foot ($59.20 per square meter). SPRINKLERS
Access ramps cost $19.70 to $34.00 per square foot ($212.05 to $365.98 per square meter). Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 25.

section 16 page 12
THEATERS: LIVE-STAGE (379)
AND MECHANICAL
Excellent Top design, best materials, Special finishes, acoustical design, High-quality specialty lighting, Hot and chilled $3,484.27 $20.23 $323.70
highly ornamented major stage presentations best sound, good plumbing water (zoned)
A Good Face brick, stone, marble,

ornamented entrance and lobby
Large stage, ornamental plaster,
marble trim, carpeting, good detail
Special lighting and sound
system, good plumbing
Warm and cool
(zoned)
air 2,522.73 14.65 234.37
Average Face brick, concrete, some Live-stage, ornamental plaster and Adequate lighting, sound system Warm and cool air 1,883.38 10.94 174.97
ornamentation, good entrance trim, carpeting, vinyl composition and plumbing (zoned)
Excellent Top design, best materials, Special finishes, acoustical design, High-quality specialty lighting, Hot and chilled 3,283.38 19.06 305.03
highly ornamented major stage presentations best sound, good plumbing water (zoned)
B Good Face brick, stone, terra cotta,

ornamented entrance and lobby
Large stage, ornamental plaster,
Special lighting and sound
Warm and cool
(zoned)
air 2,398.79 13.93 222.85
Average Face brick, concrete, some Live-stage, ornamental plaster and Adequate lighting, sound system Warm and cool air 1,809.64 10.51 168.12
ornamentation, good entrance trim, carpeting, vinyl composition and plumbing (zoned)
Excellent Top design, best materials, Special finishes, acoustical design, High-quality specialty lighting, Warm and cool air 2,569.03 14.92 238.67
highly ornamented major stage presentations best sound, good plumbing (zoned)
Good Face brick, stone, terra cotta, Large stage, ornamental interior, Special lighting and sound Warm and cool air 1,776.25 10.31 165.02
C Average
ornamental entrance and lobby
Brick, block, concrete, good
carpeting, good detail
Live-stage, ornamental plaster,
Adequate lighting, sound system
(zoned)
Package A.C. 1,190.28 6.91 110.58
decorative front and lobby some trim, carpeting, vinyl comp. and plumbing
Low-cost Brick, block, concrete, plain Plaster or gypsum, suspended Minimum lighting, adequate sound, Forced air 790.14 4.59 73.41
front and lobby, some trim ceiling, carpeted lobby, small stage minimum plumbing
Good Face brick or stone veneer, Large stage, ornamental interior, Special lighting and sound Warm and cool air 1,664.12 9.66 154.60
ornamental entrance and lobby carpeting, good detail system, good plumbing (zoned)
D Average Stucco, some masonry trim,
decorative front and lobby
Live-stage, some ornamentation and
trim, carpeting, vinyl composition
and plumbing Package A.C. 1,104.85 6.42 102.64
Low-cost Siding or stucco, plain entry Drywall, acoustic tile, small stage Minimum live-stage facility Forced air 725.95 4.22 67.44
DPOLE Low-cost Metal panels on pole frame,

finished interior, small entrance
Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition
lobby, small stage
Minimum lighting, adequate
sound, minimum plumbing Forced air 673.50 3.91 62.57
Insulated sandwich panels, good Some decoration and extras, carpet Adequate lighting, sound system
S Average
Low-cost
storefront and trim
Metal panels, finished interior
and tile, live stage presentations
Drywall, acoustic tile, small stage
and plumbing
Minimum live-stage facility
Package A.C.
Forced air
1,097.91
712.10
6.37
4.13
102.00
66.16
MEZZANINES AND LIVE-STAGE BALCONIES

Good live-stage Not included Stepped balcony with ornate Good lighting In bldg. cost $852.16 ----- $79.17
balcony finishes, hardwood, carpet
Average Not included Stepped balcony with plaster soffit Adequate lighting In bldg. cost 618.51 ----- 57.46
balcony
A-B Finished
mezzanine Not included Plaster, good detail, carpeting, tile,
good intermission area, restrooms
extra outlets and fixtures In bldg. cost 931.13 ----- 86.50
Open Not included Finished floors, few partitions Average lighting, no plumbing In bldg. cost 440.61 ----- 40.93
mezzanine
Storage Not included Plaster, unfinished floor, VCT, Adequate lighting and outlets, In bldg. cost 753.55 ----- 70.01
mezzanine projection, storage rooms no plumbing
Good live-stage Not included Stepped balcony with ornate Good lighting In bldg. cost 721.01 ----- 66.98
balcony finishes, hardwood, carpet
Average Not included Stepped balcony with drywall soffit Adequate lighting In bldg. cost 494.15 ----- 45.91
balcony
CDS Finished
mezzanine Not included Drywall, vinyl, some tile, carpet or VCT,
intermission area, restrooms
extra outlets and fixtures In bldg. cost 793.36 ----- 73.70
Open Not included Finished floors, few partitions Average lighting, no plumbing In bldg. cost 325.21 ----- 30.21
mezzanine
Storage Not included Drywall, concrete or wood floor, VCT, Adequate lighting and outlets, In bldg. cost 633.37 ----- 58.84
mezzanine projection, storage rooms no plumbing
For refinement notes, see Pages 13 and 14.

August 2011
THEATERS: CINEMA (380)

Good Face brick, stone, marble, Cinema stage, ornamental plaster, Special lighting and sound system, Warm and cool $2,197.52 $12.76 $204.15
A Average
Face brick, concrete, some
Small stage, ornamental plaster and
good plumbing
air (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,649.61 9.58 153.25
ornamentation, good entrance trim, carpeting, vinyl composition and plumbing air (zoned)
Good Face brick, stone, terrra cotta, Cinema stage, ornamental plaster, Special lighting and sound system, Warm and cool 2,083.03 12.09 193.52
B Average
Face brick, concrete, some
Small stage, ornamental plaster and
good plumbing
air (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,582.86 9.19 147.05
ornamentation, good entrance trim, carpeting, vinyl composition and plumbing air (zoned)
Excellent Top design, best materials, very Special finishes, acoustic design, High-quality specialty lighting, best Warm and cool 2,085.32 12.11 193.73
elaborate entrance high-cost lobby finishes sound throughout, good plumbing air (zoned)
Very good Face brick, stone, terra cotta, Cinema stages, ornamental interior, Special lighting and sound Warm and cool 1,746.65 10.14 162.27
ornamental entrance and lobby carpeting, good main-feature screen systems, good plumbing air (zoned)
Good Brick, block, concrete, good Some stage or ornamental plaster, Good lighting, sound systems Package A.C. 1,410.40 8.19 131.03
C Average
decorative front and lobby
Brick, block, concrete, good front
some trim, carpeting, ceramic tile
Plaster or gypsum, suspended
and plumbing
Adequate lighting, good sound Package A.C. 994.08 5.77 92.35
and lobby, some trim ceiling, stepped floor, carpeted lobby and plumbing
Fair Brick, block, concrete panels, plain Plain construction, small screens, Minimum lighting, adequate Package A.C. 838.84 4.87 77.93
commercial building, small entry vinyl composition in lobby sound, minimum plumbing
Low-cost Low-cost block, tilt-up, very plain, Painted masonry, very plain, Minimum code, sound Forced air 663.25 3.85 61.62
acoustic sound walls minimum multiplex cinema facility per screen
Very good Face brick or stone veneer, Cinema stages, ornamental interior, Special lighting, sound systems, Warm and cool 1,634.15 9.49 151.82
ornamental entrance and lobby carpeting, good main-feature screen good plumbing air (zoned)
Good Stucco, some brick or stone trim, Some stage or ornamentation and Good lighting, sound systems Package A.C. 1,313.52 7.63 122.03
decorative front and lobby trim, carpeting, ceramic tile and plumbing
D Average Stucco or siding, good front and

lobby, some trim
Drywall, suspended ceiling, carpeted
lobby, stepped floor
Adequate lighting, good sound
and plumbing Package A.C. 922.57 5.36 85.71
Fair Siding or stucco, small entry, good Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile Minimum lighting, adequate Package A.C. 777.35 4.51 72.22
acoustic or masonry sound walls lobby, concrete slab, small screens sound, minimum plumbing
Low-cost Low-cost wood or stucco, very plain, Few partitions, very plain, minimum Minimum code, sound Forced air 610.94 3.55 56.76
acoustic sound walls multiplex cinema facility per screen
DPOLE Low-cost Pole frame and truss, metal siding, Few partitions, very plain, minimum
lined, insulated, acoustic sound walls multiplex cinema facility
Minimum code, sound
per screen Forced air 571.29 3.32 53.07
Good Insulated sandwich panels, good Some decorative and extras, carpet Good lighting, sound system Package A.C. 1,327.34 7.71 123.31
storefront and trim and tile, some small stagefronts and plumbing
Average Good metal panels, roof, front and Finished interior, suspended ceiling, Adequate lighting, good sound Package A.C. 923.43 5.36 85.79
S Fair
lobby, some trim
Metal panels, finished interior, small
carpeted lobby, stepped floor
Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl-
and plumbing
Minimum lighting, adequate Package A.C. 774.63 4.50 71.96
entrance, good sound walls composition lobby, concrete slab sound, minimum plumbing
Low-cost Single wall, low-cost interior finish Few partitions, very plain, minimum Minimum code, sound Forced air 605.90 3.52 56.29
and insulation, acoustic walls multiplex cinema facility per screen
NOTES: For basement cinemas, use 85% to 90% of comparable aboveground costs. For acoustical double-elevated floor slabs between auditoriums, add $6.10 per square foot ($65.66 per square meter). For
cinemas with all stadium auditoriums, add 5% to 10% to the base costs. For mixed theaters, add a proportional cost. For retrofitted stadium theaters, add $75.00 to $93.00 per square foot of actual fixed platform
area to each auditorium.
CINEMA BALCONIES*
A-B Average Not included Stepped balcony with plaster soffit Adequate lighting In bldg. cost $594.43 ----- $55.22
CDS Average Not included Stepped balcony with drywall soffit Adequate lighting In bldg. cost 472.59 ----- 43.90
*Balconies and mezzanines should not be modified for size or shape. NOTES: For theater basements, see Page 14; mezzanines, Page 12. Add for elevators or escalators from Page 24.
Add for seating, curtains or snack bar equipment from Section 65. For rule-of-thumb costs per seat, screen, etc., see Page 27. Sprinklers are not included, see Page 25.

©2011 MARSHALL & SWIFT/BOECKH, LLC and its licensors. All rights reserved. 8/2011(R)
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AUDITORIUMS (302)
Excellent Special architecture and trim, best Best ornamental plaster and detail, Special lighting and sound Hot and chilled $3,401.18 $19.75 $315.98
materials, highly ornamented carpeting, marble, vinyl system, good plumbing water (zoned)
A Good Good masonry, metal or concrete

panels, good architecture
Plaster, good ornamental detail,
carpeting, vinyl, terrazzo lobby
Good lighting and sound system,
good plumbing
Warm and cool air
(zoned) 2,380.59 13.82 221.16
Average Face brick, concrete panels with Drywall, vinyl finishes, some Adequate lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool air 1,728.40 10.04 160.57
trim, plain architecture ornamentation, carpeting sound system (zoned)
Excellent Special architecture and trim, best Best ornamental plaster and detail, Special lighting and sound Hot and chilled 3,206.44 18.62 297.89
materials, highly ornamented carpeting, marble, vinyl system, good plumbing water (zoned)
B Good Good masonry, metal or concrete

Plaster, good ornamental detail,
good plumbing
Warm and cool air
(zoned) 2,254.98 13.09 209.49
Average Face brick, concrete panels with Drywall, vinyl finishes, some Adequate lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool air 1,647.85 9.57 153.09
trim, plain architecture ornamentation, carpeting sound system (zoned)
Excellent Special architecture and trim, Best ornamental plaster and detail, Special lighting and sound Warm and cool air 2,346.72 13.63 218.02
steel frame, best masonry carpeting, marble, vinyl system, good plumbing (zoned)
Face brick, concrete and glass Plaster, good ornamental detail, Good lighting and sound system, Warm and cool air
C Good panels, good architecture
Brick, block, concrete panels, little
Drywall, some ornamentation, vinyl
good plumbing
(zoned) 1,695.34 9.84 157.50
Average trim, good high school type composition, terrazzo lobby sound system Package A.C. 1,183.61 6.87 109.96
Low-cost Low-cost brick, block, tilt-up Painted, acoustic and asphalt tile Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 819.09 4.76 76.10
Good Brick veneer, best stucco, good Plaster, good ornamental detail, Good lighting and sound system, Warm and cool air 1,585.78 9.21 147.32
trim, ornamental front carpeting, vinyl, terrazzo lobby good plumbing (zoned)
D Average Good stucco, some trim, good

high school type
composition, terrazzo lobby
sound system Package A.C. 1,101.65 6.40 102.35
Low-cost Low-cost stucco or siding, very Drywall, plywood, acoustic tile, Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 757.92 4.40 70.41
plain, low-cost school type wood or asphalt tile floors
DPOLE Low-cost Metal panels on wood

pole frame
Few partitions, acoustic tile,
wood or asphalt tile floors Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 708.09 4.11 65.78
Drywall partitions, some ornament, Adequate lighting and plumbing,

S Average
Low-cost
Metal sandwich panels
Steel or aluminum panels
acoustic tile, terrazzo lobby
sound system
Package A.C.
Forced air
1,097.80
746.46
6.37
4.33
101.99
69.35
AUDITORIUM / THEATER BASEMENTS

Finished Concrete masonry, partly Masonry partitions, utility, repair, Adequate lighting and Hot water $982.24 $5.70 $91.25
finished interior storage and dressing rooms plumbing, some extras
A-B Semifinished Low-cost finishes Finished lounge/restrooms, Minimum lighting, Hot water 871.68 5.06 80.98
some utility and storage adequate plumbing
Finished Painted interior Utility, workshops, storage Adequate lighting and Forced air 689.78 4.01 64.08
and dressing rooms plumbing
CDS Semifinished Low-cost finishes Minimum lounge area, restrooms, Minimum lighting, Forced air 583.57 3.39 54.22
some utility and storage adequate plumbing
NOTES: For fire-resistant Type I basements with concrete slab separation under C, D or S units, add Large entrance marquees or carport canopies see Page 25, or they may be computed from the
$5.30 per square foot ($57.05 per square meter). Segregated or Unit-in-Place costs.
For unfinished utility basements, see Page 8. For parking basements, see Page 19. Add for elevators, orchestra lifts or sprinklers from Page 24 and 25.

August 2011
FRATERNAL BUILDINGS (323)

A Average Brick, concrete, metal and glass,
some ornamentation
Drywall, asphalt tile, hardwood,
auditorium, kitchen and game rooms
plumbing
Warm and
(zoned)
cool air $1,685.02 $ 9.78 $156.54
B Average Brick, concrete, metal and glass,

some ornamentation
Drywall, asphalt tile, hardwood,
auditorium, kitchen and game rooms
plumbing
Warm and
(zoned)
cool air 1,607.34 9.33 149.33
Excellent Marble, stone, metal and glass, Excellent finish and detail, carpet, Best lighting and sound systems, Warm and cool air 2,151.40 12.49 199.87
very decorative terrazzo, vinyl, fine kitchen good plumbing (zoned)
Face brick, ornamental trim, Good finish and detail, carpeting Good fluorescent lighting, good Warm and cool air
C Good good entrance, lobby
and tile, auditorium, good kitchen
Drywall, acoustic tile, hardwood
(zoned) 1,612.79 9.36 149.83
Average some ornamentation and asphalt tile, kitchen plumbing Package A.C. 1,169.05 6.79 108.61
Low-cost Low-cost brick, block, concrete Painted, acoustic and asphalt tile Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 840.61 4.88 78.09
Good Brick veneer or best stucco with Good finish and detail, carpet, Good fluorescent lighting, good Warm and cool air 1,519.54 8.82 141.17
trim, good entrance vinyl, auditorium, good kitchen plumbing and restrooms (zoned)
D Average Stucco, some brick or stone trim,
small entrance
Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile,
kitchen and game rooms
Low-cost Low-cost wood or stucco Drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 774.43 4.50 71.95
DPOLE Low-cost Metal skin on pole frame

and truss, finished interior
Drywall, acoustic and resilient tile,
small kitchen and game rooms
plumbing Forced air 730.88 4.24 67.90
Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile, Adequate lighting and

S Average
Low-cost
Metal sandwich panels
kitchen and game rooms
Drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile
plumbing
Package A.C.
Forced air
1,076.41
770.67
6.25
4.47
100.00
71.60
VISITOR CENTERS (574)

Good Special architecture, good lobby Good exhibit, theater, cafeteria Good lighting, plumbing, kitchen Warm and cool air $2,213.83 $12.85 $205.67
A-B Average Brick, concrete, metal and glass,
some ornamentation
Adequate exhibit rooms and lobby,
theater, limited food service
Fluorescent lighting, good sound,
plumbing and restrooms Heat pump system 1,598.45 9.28 148.50
Excellent Local stone, face brick, Decorative lobby, pavers, carpet, good Good display lighting, sound and Heat pump system 2,112.10 12.26 196.22
heavy timber or steel frame exhibit rooms or theater restrooms, small kitchen
Face brick, ornamental trim, Good finish and detail, carpeting and Good fluorescent lighting, good
C Good good entrance, lobby
tile, display and food service areas
Drywall, acoustic tile, hardwood
Package A.C. 1,568.06 9.10 145.68
Average some ornamentation and vinyl composition tile large restrooms Forced air 1,135.92 6.60 105.53
Low-cost Low-cost block, concrete Painted, some acoustic and asphalt tile Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 806.86 4.68 74.96
Excellent Local stone or brick veneer, rustic Decorative lobby, pavers, carpet, good Good display lighting, sound and Heat pump system 1,981.23 11.50 184.06
log, heavy frame exhibit rooms or theater restrooms, small kitchen
Brick veneer or best siding or Good finish and detail, carpet, Good fluorescent lighting, good
D Good stucco with trim, good entrance
Stucco or siding, some brick or
vinyl, display and food service areas
Drywall, acoustic tile, hardwood and
Package A.C. 1,466.99 8.52 136.29
Average stone trim, small entrance vinyl composition large restrooms Forced air 1,058.05 6.14 98.30
Low-cost Low-cost wood or stucco Drywall, some acoustic and asphalt tile Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 747.01 4.34 69.40
Average Pole frame, good metal siding, Drywall, acoustic tile, hardwood and Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 996.68 5.79 92.59
DPOLE Low-cost
insulated, small entrance
Metal skin on pole frame
vinyl composition
Drywall, some acoustic and resilient tile,
large restrooms
Minimum lighting Space heaters 702.89 4.08 65.30
and truss, finished interior minimum visitor facility and plumbing
S Low-cost Steel or aluminum panels Drywall, some acoustic and asphalt tile,
minimum visitor facility
MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs NOTES: Exterior balconies see Page 25, or they may be computed from the Segregated or
of the building, including basements, but excluding mezzanines. Unit-in-Place costs.
SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 25. Large entrance marquees or carport canopies see Page 25, or they may be computed from the
ELEVATORS AND HANDICAPPED LIFTS – See Page 24. Segregated or Unit-in-Place costs.

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CONVENTION CENTERS (482)
Good Special architecture, good materials, Large clear-span halls, good meeting Special lighting, good sound Warm and cool $2,381.16 $13.83 $221.22
good entrance and lobbies rooms, theater, grand ballrooms system and plumbing, kitchens air (zoned)
A Average Heavy frame, metal or concrete
Good exhibit hall, meeting rooms
and lobby, some extras
good plumbing and kitchen
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,712.32 9.94 159.08
Low-cost Face brick, concrete panels with Plain exhibit space and meeting rooms, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool 1,246.18 7.24 115.77
trim, plain architecture few extras sound system, food service air (zoned)
Good Special architecture, good materials, Large clear-span halls, good meeting Special lighting, good sound Warm and cool 2,266.45 13.16 210.56
good entrance and lobbies rooms, theater, grand ballrooms system and plumbing, kitchens air (zoned)
B Average Heavy frame, metal or concrete
Good exhibit hall, meeting rooms
and lobby, some extras
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,637.06 9.51 152.09
Low-cost Face brick, concrete panels with Plain exhibit space and meeting rooms, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool 1,197.00 6.95 111.20
trim, plain architecture few extras sound system, food service air (zoned)
Excellent Heavy frame, best masonry walls, Good exhibit hall, meeting rooms Special lighting, good sound Warm and cool 2,035.08 11.82 189.06
good entrance and lobby and lobby, some extras system and plumbing, kitchens air (zoned)
Steel columns and girders, face Plain exhibit space, average meeting Good lighting and sound system, Warm and cool
C Good brick, best ornamental block
Brick, block, concrete panels, little
rooms, few extras
air (zoned) 1,609.89 9.35 149.56
Average trim, good conference-type facility composition, terrazzo lobby sound system, food service Package A.C. 1,224.26 7.11 113.74
Low-cost Block, tilt-up, light frame Painted, acoustic tile, carpet Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 923.81 5.36 85.82
Excellent Face brick or stone veneer, heavy Good exhibit hall, meeting rooms Special lighting, good sound Warm and cool 1,900.26 11.03 176.54
frame, good entrance and lobby and lobby, some extras system and plumbing, kitchens air (zoned)
Steel and Glulam frame, trusses & Plain exhibit space, average Good lighting and sound system, Warm and cool
D Good girders, brick veneer, best stucco
Good stucco, some trim, good
meeting rooms, few extras
air (zoned) 1,506.24 8.75 139.93
Average conference-type facility composition, terrazzo lobby sound system, food service Package A.C. 1,144.57 6.65 106.33
Low-cost Low-cost stucco or siding, very plain Drywall, acoustic tile, carpet Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 862.54 5.01 80.13
DPOLE Low-cost Metal panels on pole frame, low-

cost hotel-type facility
carpet, tiled restrooms
Minimum lighting, plumbing and
sound system Forced air 820.70 4.77 76.24
S Low-cost Steel or aluminum panels, low-

cost hotel-type facility
carpet, tiled restrooms
Minimum lighting, plumbing and
sound system Forced air 864.69 5.02 80.33
MEZZANINES*
A-B Finished
mezzanine Not included Enclosed, average meeting
room finish, plaster soffit
Average lighting and
plumbing, tiled restrooms In building cost $729.36 ----- $67.76
CDS Finished
mezzanine Not included Plaster or drywall soffit, meeting room
partitions and finish
Average lighting and
plumbing, tiled restrooms In building cost 534.60 ----- 49.67
*MEZZANINES – Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with mezzanine costs. ELEVATORS AND HANDICAP LIFTS
NOTE: For underground walkways, see Section 15; pedestrian bridges, Section 66. Elevator costs based on square footage of building area are not available in this section. Assembly
MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS buildings may have only one elevator and/or handicap lift regardless of size, where a normal range or
Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs including basements, but area served is not feasible for low-rise applications. Costs should be added as lump sums from Page 24.
excluding mezzanines. BALCONIES
CANOPIES Exterior balconies see Page 25, or they may be computed from the Segregated or Unit-in-Place
Large entrance marquees or carport canopies see Page 25, or they may be computed from the costs.
Segregated costs, Section 46, or from Unit-in-Place costs. BASEMENTS
PARKING ROOFS Basement costs are found on Page 8. For parking basements, see Page 19.
For load-bearing parking roofs, add $5.50 per square foot ($59.20 per square meter). SPRINKLERS
Access ramps cost $19.70 to $34.00 per square foot ($212.05 to $365.98 per square meter). Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 25.

August 2011
CASINOS (515)
Excellent Heavy frame, best masonry walls, Good gaming halls, show rooms and Special lighting, best sound system Hot and chilled $2,460.96 $14.29 $228.63
good entrance and lobby lobby, many extras and plumbing, security water (zoned)
Very good Good architecture and trim, Central gaming, restaurants, retail, show, Special lighting and show sound Hot and chilled 2,111.28 12.26 196.14
steel frame, best masonry betting and meeting rooms system, good plumbing, security water (zoned)
C Good Face brick, concrete and glass

panels, good architecture, entry
Good gaming floor, betting, lounge and
food areas, some good ornament
Good lighting and security system,
good plumbing, food services
Warm and cool air
(zoned) 1,731.04 10.05 160.82
Average Block, concrete panels, some trim, Drywall, vinyl, carpet, pavers, some Adequate lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool air 1,277.58 7.42 118.69
good entry lounge, betting rooms, coffee shop security system, bar and kitchen (zoned)
Low-cost Low-cost block, tilt-up, very plain, Drywall, some acoustic, VCT, carpet, Minimum lighting and plumbing, Heat pump system 920.51 5.34 85.52
low-cost entry few rooms or extras limited lounge and food prep.
Excellent Face brick or stone veneer, heavy Good gaming halls, show rooms and Special lighting, best sound system Hot and chilled 2,331.04 13.53 216.56
frame, good entrance and lobby lobby, many extras and plumbing, security water (zoned)
Very good Good architecture and trim, Central gaming, restaurants, retail, show, Special lighting and show sound Hot and chilled 1,997.17 11.60 185.54
heavy frame, best masonry veneer betting and meeting rooms system, good plumbing, security water (zoned)
D Good Brick veneer, best stucco, EIFS,

siding, good trim, ornamental front
Good gaming floor, betting, lounge and
food areas, some good ornament
Good lighting and security system,
good plumbing, food services
Warm and cool air
(zoned) 1,631.00 9.47 151.52
Average Good stucco or siding, some trim, Drywall, vinyl, carpet, pavers, some Adequate lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool air 1,200.95 6.97 111.57
good entry lounge, betting rooms, coffee shop security system, bar and kitchen (zoned)
Low-cost Low-cost stucco or siding, very plain, Drywall, some acoustic, VCT, carpet, Minimum lighting and plumbing, Heat pump system 862.07 5.01 80.09
low-cost entry few rooms or extra limited lounge and food prep.
Average Metal sandwich panels, some trim, Drywall, vinyl, carpet, pavers, some Adequate lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool 1,202.08 6.98 111.68
good entry lounge, betting rooms, coffee shop security system, bar and kitchen air (zoned)
S Low-cost Metal panels, very plain, Drywall, some acoustic, VCT, carpet, Minimum lighting and plumbing, Heat pump system 857.70 4.98 79.68
plain, low-cost entry few rooms or extras limited lounge and food prep.
BASEMENTS AND MEZZANINES*

Finished Concrete masonry, finished Adequate gaming, lounge area, Adequate lighting, plumbing Heat pump $1,087.71 $6.32 $101.05
basement interior restrooms, some utility and storage and security, some extras system
CDS Finished Not included Adequate lounge area, restrooms Adequate lighting, plumbing In building 810.14 ----- 75.26
mezzanine and security cost
*MEZZANINES – Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with mezzanine costs. ELEVATORS
NOTE: Highly themed mini-casinos in the 2,000 to 4,000 square foot size range will fall into the Good Elevators and handicap lifts are not included; add from Page 24.
to Excellent pricing range depending on the amount of gaming area in proportion to convenience store
finish encountered. CANOPIES
Large shelter or walkway canopies see Page 25, or they may be computed from the Segregated costs,
Section 46 or from Unit-in-Place costs.
MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS
Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base costs including basements, but BALCONIES
excluding mezzanines.
Exterior balconies see Page 25, or they may be computed from the Segregated or Unit-in-Place costs.
SPRINKLERS PARKING STRUCTURES

Systems are not included. Cost should be added from Page 25. Parking structures/parkades are priced from Section 14.

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COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTERS (514)
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH HEAT Sq. M Sq. Ft.
AND MECHANICAL Cu Ft.
Good Heavy frame, best masonry walls, Good main court, rink, pools, viewing Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool air $2,083.43 $12.10 $193.56
A-B Average
good entrance and lobby
Steel columns and girders, face
and food facilities, many extras
Meeting and activity rooms, gym or
plumbing, extra features, spa
(zoned)
Heat pump system 1,601.60 9.30 148.79
brick, best ornamental block rink, sports courts, municipal pools locker rooms, catering kitchen
Excellent Steel columns and girders, face Good main court, rink, pools, viewing Best lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool air 2,128.59 12.36 197.75
brick, best ornamental block and food facilities, many extras plumbing, extra features, spa (zoned)
Good Steel or Glulam trusses or girders, Meeting and activity rooms, gym or Good lighting and plumbing, Heat pump system 1,610.90 9.35 149.66
C Average
brick, block or tilt-up, good trim
Light frame, block or tilt-up, good
rink, sports courts, municipal pools
Sports flooring, some tile, main gym or
locker rooms, catering kitchen
Adequate sports lighting and Package A.C. 1,228.05 7.13 114.09
entrance and lobby rink, single pool or sports courts plumbing, lockers, kitchen
Low-cost Light frame, block or tilt-up, very Sports flooring, main gym or rink only, Minimum sports lighting and Package A.C. 954.77 5.54 88.70
plain, small entrance few extra activities plumbing, small kitchen
Excellent Steel or Glulam frame, trusses and Good main court, rink, pools, viewing Best lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool air 2,021.62 11.74 187.81
girders, brick veneer, best stucco and food facilities, many extras plumbing, extra features, spa (zoned)
Good Heavy frame, trusses or girders, Meeting and activity rooms, gym or Good lighting and plumbing, Heat pump system 1,523.80 8.85 141.56
D Average
good stucco or siding and trim
Light frame, siding or stucco, good
rink, sports courts, municipal pools
locker rooms, catering kitchen
Adequate sports lighting and Package A.C. 1,157.56 6.72 107.54
entrance and lobby rink, single pool or sports courts plumbing, lockers, kitchen
Low-cost Light frame, siding or stucco, very Sports flooring, main gym or rink only, Minimum sports lighting and Package A.C. 898.72 5.22 83.49
plain, small entrance few extra activities plumbing, small kitchen
Good Insulated sandwich panels, good Meeting and activity rooms, gym or Good lighting and plumbing, Heat pump system 1,536.94 8.92 142.79
entrance and trim rink, sports courts, municipal pools locker rooms, catering kitchen
S Average Good metal panels, front and lobby,

some trim
rink, single pool or sports courts
Adequate sports lighting and
plumbing, lockers, kitchen Package A.C. 1,159.69 6.73 107.74
Low-cost Metal panels, finished interior, Sports flooring, main gym or rink only, Minimum sports lighting and Package A.C. 894.57 5.19 83.11
small entrance few extra activities plumbing, small kitchen
ARCADE BUILDINGS (573)

Excellent Steel columns/girders, face brick, Sports flooring, theme rooms, shops, Best lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool air $1,420.35 $8.25 $131.95
best ornamental block, storefront restaurant, gaming facilities plumbing, kitchen, bar (zoned)
Steel frame, good brick, block or Acoustic treatment, some theme finishes Good game lighting, sound,
C Good tilt-up, tapered girders, good trim
Steel or wood frame or bearing
and extra facilities and rooms
Painted walls, VCT, carpet, large eating
restrooms, limited food service
Heat pump system 1,041.08 6.04 96.72
Average walls, brick, block or tilt-up or game rooms plumbing, snack bar Package A.C. 772.42 4.48 71.76
Low-cost Block, tilt-up, light roof construction Low-cost finishes, few partitions Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 545.01 3.16 50.63
Good Heavy wood frame, wood, stucco or Acoustic treatment, some theme finishes Good game lighting, sound, Heat pump system 972.02 5.64 90.30
brick veneer, good ornamentation and extra facilities and rooms restrooms, limited food service
D Average Stucco on wood frame, wood
trusses, small front
Drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, carpet, large
eating area and game rooms
plumbing, snack bar Package A.C. 721.27 4.19 67.01
Low-cost Stucco or siding on studs Low-cost finishes, few partitions Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 507.14 2.94 47.11
Average Pole frame, good metal siding, Drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, carpet, large Adequate lighting, outlets and Package A.C. 666.50 3.87 61.92
DPOLE Low-cost
insulated, small front
Low-cost game area, minimum finish,
plumbing, snack bar
Minimum lighting and plumbing, Forced air 463.92 2.69 43.10
asphalt tile, open counter adequate outlets
Good metal panels and roof, little Drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, carpet, large Adequate lighting, outlets and
S Average
Low-cost
ornamentation, small front
Drywall, acoustic and asphalt tile
plumbing, small snack bar
Package A.C.
Forced air
712.84
493.98
4.14
2.87
66.22
45.89
MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 25.
costs of the building, including basements, but excluding mezzanines. ELEVATORS AND HANDICAPPED LIFTS – See Page 24. Other notes, see Page 17.

August 2011
MUSEUMS (481)
AND MECHANICAL
Good Good masonry, concrete panels, Plaster, good ornamental detail, marble, Special lighting and security Hot and chilled $2,609.13 $15.15 $242.39
A-B Average
good architecture and entry
Face brick, concrete panels with
terrazzo, many extras, theater
Drywall, terrazzo, good exhibition, work
system, good plumbing, kitchen
Good lighting, adequate plumbing
water (zoned)
Warm and cool air 1,842.71 10.70 171.19
trim, plain architecture areas, good lecture facilities and surveillance, kitchenette (zoned)
Excellent Special architecture and trim, Best ornamental plaster and detail, Special lighting and security Hot and chilled 2,516.41 14.61 233.78
best masonry, good entrance terrazzo, marble, many extras, theater system, good plumbing, kitchen water (zoned)
Face brick, concrete panels, Drywall, terrazzo, good exhibition, work Good lighting and surveillance, Warm and cool air
C Good good architecture
areas, good lecture facilities
adequate plumbing, kitchenette
Adequate lighting, plumbing
(zoned) 1,840.56 10.69 170.99
Average little trim composition, terrazzo, some extras and security Package A.C. 1,347.38 7.82 125.17
Low-cost Low-cost brick, block, tilt-up Painted, acoustic and asphalt tile Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 978.30 5.68 90.89
Excellent Special architecture and trim, best Best ornamental plaster and detail, Special lighting and security system, Hot and chilled 2,274.56 13.21 211.31
sidings, good entrance terrazzo, marble, many extras, theater good plumbing, kitchen water (zoned)
Good Face brick, veneer, EIFS, good Drywall, terrazzo, good exhibition, work Good lighting and surveillance, Warm and cool air 1,665.95 9.67 154.77
D Average
architecture
Brick veneer, good stucco,
areas, good lecture facilities
adequate plumbing, kitchenette
Adequate lighting, plumbing
(zoned)
Package A.C. 1,259.48 7.31 117.01
trim, ornamental entrance composition, terrazzo, some extras and security
Low-cost Low-cost stucco or siding, Drywall, plywood, acoustic tile, wood or Minimum lighting and plumbing, Forced air 912.29 5.30 84.75
very plain, small lobby asphalt tile floors, few extras minimum gallery facility
DPOLE Low-cost Pole frame, metal siding, finished

interior, small lobby, very plain
Drywall, plywood, acoustic tile, wood or
asphalt tile floors, few extras
minimum gallery facility Forced air 793.29 4.61 73.70
S Low-cost Steel frame, metal siding, finished

interior, small lobby, very plain
Drywall, plywood, acoustic tile, wood or
asphalt tile floors, few extras
minimum gallery facility Forced air 834.20 4.84 77.50

Display Plaster interior Display finish, acoustic tile, carpet, Adequate exhibit lighting Warm and cool air $1,347.33 $7.82 $125.17
basement terrazzo, vinyl composition, storage and plumbing (zoned)
Finished Concrete or masonry, Masonry partitions, repair, storage and Adequate lighting Hot water 996.39 5.79 92.57
basement partly finished interior staff support rooms and plumbing
Parking Unfinished interior Unfinished (service booth) Exposed lighting, drains Ventilation 626.61 3.64 58.21
A-B basement
Office Not included Enclosed, average office finish, Average office lighting and In building cost 685.93 ----- 63.72
mezzanine plaster soffit plumbing
Display Not included Display finish, acoustic tile, carpet, Adequate exhibit lighting In building cost 500.60 ----- 46.51
mezzanine hardwood, vinyl composition and plumbing
Storage Not included Painted soffit, unfinished floor, Minimum, exposed lighting In building cost 297.63 ----- 27.65
mezzanine reserve collection storage
Display Plastered interior Display finish, acoustic tile, carpet, Adequate exhibit lighting Forced air 1,004.93 5.84 93.36
basement vinyl comp., some storage rooms and plumbing
Finished Painted interior Workshop, storage, utility Adequate lighting Forced air 715.92 4.16 66.51
basement and staff support rooms and plumbing
Parking Unfinished interior Painted ceiling, concrete floor Exposed lighting, adequate Ventilation 412.62 2.40 38.33
CDS basement
Office Not included
with hardener, lines and stops
Plaster or drywall soffit, office
drains
Average office lighting and In building cost 496.50 ----- 46.13
mezzanine partitions and finish plumbing
Display Not included Plaster or drywall soffit, carpet, Adequate exhibit lighting In building cost 373.21 ----- 34.67
mezzanine hardwood and vinyl composition and plumbing
Storage Not included Drywall soffit, wood floor, light Minimum lighting, no plumbing In building cost 213.70 ----- 19.85
mezzanine reserve collection storage
For fire-resistant Type I basements with concrete slab separation under Class C, D or S units, add *MEZZANINES – Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with mezzanine costs.
$5.30 per square foot ($57.05 per square meter). NOTE: For utility basements, see Page 8. For parking structures, see Section 14.

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ICE SKATING RINKS (175)
AND MECHANICAL
Good Special architecture, good materials, Top sports rink, spectator seating, many Best sports lighting, plumbing, Hot and chilled $1,833.10 $10.64 $170.30
good entrance and lobby extra facilities and rooms many extra support facilities water (zone)
A-B Average Heavy frame, metal or concrete Good rink and viewers’ seating, multiple Good sports lighting, restrooms Warm and cool 1,292.65 7.51 120.09
panels, good architecture locker rooms, food service and shower rooms air (zoned)
Excellent Best masonry, good curtain walls, Top sports rink, spectator seating, many Best sports lighting, plumbing, Warm and cool 1,800.84 10.46 167.30
good entrance and lobby extra facilities and rooms many extra support facilities air (zoned)
Good Brick or concrete, good entrance Acoustic treatment, good viewers’ seating, Good lighting and restrooms, Package A.C. 1,248.77 7.25 116.01
snack bar and locker rooms some entertainment-type lighting
C Average Block or brick, little trim Gypsum board, acoustic tile, few extras Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 904.62 5.25 84.04
Low-cost Block or tilt-up No dressing rooms or showers, adequate Minimum lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 666.11 3.87 61.88
subfloor insulation
Excellent Best masonry veneer, EIFS, good Top sports rink, spectator seating, many Best sports lighting, plumbing, Warm and cool 1,709.52 9.93 158.82
entrance and lobby extra facilities and rooms many extra support facilities air (zoned)
Good Brick veneer, good siding or stucco, Acoustic treatment, good viewers’ seating, Good lighting and restrooms, Package A.C. 1,170.46 6.80 108.74
trim, good entrance snack bar and locker rooms some entertainment-lighting
D Average Stucco or siding, some trim Some gypsum board and acoustic tile, Adequate lighting and Package A.C. 839.99 4.88 78.04
few extras plumbing
Low-cost Stucco or siding, very plain No dressing rooms or showers, adequate Minimum lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 614.09 3.57 57.05
subfloor insulation
DPOLE Low-cost Pole frame, metal, finished inside No dressing rooms or showers, adequate
subfloor insulation Minimum lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 568.67 3.30 52.83
Excellent Heavy frame, metal sandwich Top sports rink, spectator seating, many Best sports lighting, plumbing, Warm and cool 1,744.69 10.13 162.09
panels, good architecture extra facilities and rooms many extra support facilities air (zoned)
Good Insulated metal sandwich panels, Acoustic treatment, good viewers’ seating, Good lighting and restrooms, Package A.C. 1,178.70 6.84 109.50
steel frame, good entrance snack bar and locker rooms some entertainment-lighting
S Average Good metal panels and roof, Some gypsum board and acoustic tile, Adequate lighting and Package A.C. 834.89 4.85 77.56
some interior finish, trim few extras plumbing
Low-cost Single wall, finished interior No dressing rooms or showers, adequate Minimum lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 603.30 3.50 56.05
subfloor insulation

Finished Reinforced concrete, plaster Exercise and dressing room finishes, Adequate lighting and plumbing,
Package A.C. $1,195.00 $6.94 $111.02
basement interior some utility and storage showers and restrooms
A-B Good
mezzanine
Not included
Open, finished running track,
plaster or drywall soffit
Average lighting, no plumbing In building cost 428.85 ----- 39.84
Average Open, finished floors and soffit,

Not included Average lighting, no plumbing In building cost 315.06 ----- 29.27
mezzanine add for spectator seating
Finished Reinforced concrete, plaster or Exercise and dressing room finishes, Adequate lighting and plumbing,
Forced air 808.96 4.70 75.15
basement drywall interior some utility and storage showers and restrooms
CDS Good
mezzanine
Not included
Open, finished running track,
drywall soffit
Average lighting, no plumbing In building cost 341.70 ----- 31.74
Average Open, finished floors and soffit,

Not included Average lighting, no plumbing In building cost 231.35 ----- 21.49
mezzanine add for spectator seating
*Mezzanines should not be modified for size or shape. Bleacher costs and ice skating refrigeration equipment may be For load-bearing, swimming or sports court playing roof, add
For unfinished utility basements, see Page 8. found in Section 67. $5.15 per square foot ($55.43 per square meter).

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ROLLER SKATING RINKS (176)

AND MECHANICAL
Good Brick or concrete, good entrance Acoustic treatment, good viewers’ Good lighting and restrooms, some Package A.C. $1,153.34 $6.70 $107.15
seating, snack bar and locker rooms entertainment-type lighting
C Average Block or brick, little trim Gypsum board, acoustic tile Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 848.79 4.93 78.85
Low-cost Block or tilt-up Little or none, no dressing rooms Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 587.31 3.41 54.56
Good Brick veneer, good siding or stucco, Acoustic treatment, good viewers’ Good lighting and restrooms, some Package A.C. 1,078.13 6.26 100.16
trim, good entrance seating, snack bar and locker rooms entertainment lighting
D Average Stucco or siding, some trim Gypsum board, acoustic tile Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 786.02 4.56 73.02
Low-cost Stucco or siding, very plain Little or none, no dressing rooms Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 536.18 3.11 49.81
DPOLE Low-cost Pole frame, metal, finished inside No dressing rooms or showers Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 490.87 2.85 45.60
Good Metal sandwich panels, steel frame, Acoustic treatment, good viewers’ Good lighting and restrooms, some Package A.C. 1,084.04 6.29 100.71
good entrance seating, snack bar and locker rooms entertainment-type lighting
S Average Good metal panels and roof, some
interior finish, trim
Some gypsum board and acoustic tile,
few extras
plumbing Package A.C. 779.60 4.53 72.43
Low-cost Single wall, finished interior Little or none, no dressing rooms Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 524.47 3.05 48.72
HANDBALL/RACQUETBALL CLUBS (417)

Good Brick or concrete, good entrance Plaster or drywall, carpeting, good Good sports lighting, restrooms, Package A.C. $1,367.09 $7.94 $127.01
lounge, spectator courts, gym
Drywall, plain courts, limited viewing,
sauna, shower and locker rooms
Adequate lighting, plumbing, Package A.C. 925.53 5.37 85.98
some ornamentation snack bar area, exercise facilities showers, add for pool or spa
Good Brick veneer, best siding or stucco, Plaster or drywall, carpeting, good Good sports lighting, restrooms, Package A.C. 1,266.32 7.35 117.64
D Average
trim, good entrance
Good stucco or siding, some brick
lounge, spectator courts, gym
Drywall, plain courts, open viewing,
or stone trim snack bar area, exercise facilities showers, add for pool or spa
Good Insulated metal sandwich panels, Drywall, carpeting, good lounge, Good sports lighting, restrooms, Package A.C. 1,287.81 7.48 119.64
S Average
steel frame, good entrance spectator courts, pro shop, gym
Good metal panels and roof, finished Drywall, plain courts, limited viewing,
interior, some trim snack bar area, exercise facilities showers, add for pool or spa
FITNESS CENTERS (483)

Good Special architecture, good materials, Top sports finish, elaborate finishes, Best sports lighting, plumbing, Hot and chilled $1,917.72 $11.14 $178.16
A-B Average
Heavy frame, metal or concrete
many extra facilities and rooms
Good main gym or rink, multisports
many extras
Good sports lighting, restrooms,
water (zoned)
Warm and cool air 1,384.60 8.04 128.63
panels, good architecture courts, natatorium, many extras sauna, shower and locker rooms (zoned)
Excellent Best masonry, good curtain walls, Top sports finish, elaborate finishes, Best sports lighting, plumbing, Hot and chilled 1,906.94 11.07 177.16
good entrance and lobby many extra facilities and rooms many extras water (zoned)
C Good Brick, best block, metal and glass,

good entrance
Good main gym or rink, multisports
courts, natatorium, many extras
Good sports lighting, restrooms,
Warm and cool air
(zoned) 1,353.26 7.86 125.72
Average Brick, block, tilt-up, some Basketball floor, swim pools, good Adequate lighting, restrooms, sauna, Package A.C. 960.89 5.58 89.27
ornamentation, small front multipurpose rooms shower and locker rooms
Good Brick veneer or best stucco on Good main gym or rink, multisports Good sports lighting, restrooms, Warm and cool air 1,271.42 7.38 118.12
D Average
heavy frame, good entrance
Stucco or siding on Glulam frame
Basketball floor, swim pools, good
Adequate lighting, restrooms, sauna,
(zoned)
Package A.C. 899.01 5.22 83.52
with girders or trusses multipurpose rooms shower and locker rooms
Good Insulated metal sandwich panels, Good main gym or rink, multisports Good sports lighting, restrooms, Warm and cool air 1,294.41 7.52 120.25
S Average
good frame, entrance
Good metal panels and roof, little
Basketball floor, swim pools, good
Adequate lighting, restrooms, sauna,
(zoned)
Package A.C. 898.75 5.22 83.50
ornamentation, small front multipurpose rooms shower and locker rooms
NOTES: For lack of swimming pool, deduct $7.45 per square foot ($80.19 per square meter).
For sports mezzanines and basements, see Page 20. Refinement notes, see Page 22.

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BOWLING CENTERS (306)
AND MECHANICAL
Excellent Face brick, ornamental block, con- Plaster, paneling, carpet, terrazzo, tile, Good lighting and plumbing, tiled Warm and cool air $1,199.33 $6.96 $111.42
crete, heavy frame, good entrance good banquet/meeting, rec. rooms restrooms and kitchens (zoned)
Brick, best block or tilt-up, good Sound-control, vinyl tile, carpet, terrazzo, Extensive lighting and outlets, Warm and cool air
C Good frame and girders, entrance
Brick, block, tilt-up, little
many extra facilities
Painted walls, acoustic tile and asphalt
good restrooms and kitchens
Good fluorescent lighting, plumbing
(zoned) 981.94 5.70 91.22
Average ornamentation tile, some carpet for kitchen and bar Package A.C. 753.06 4.37 69.96
Low-cost Low-cost block, tilt-up Minimal facilities, few extras Minimum per code, snack bar Forced air 570.73 3.31 53.02
Excellent Face brick veneer, EIFS, heavy Plaster, paneling, carpet, terrazzo, tile, Good lighting and plumbing, tiled Warm and cool air 1,113.89 6.47 103.48
frame, good entrance good banquet/meeting, rec. rooms restrooms and kitchens (zoned)
Good Brick veneer or best stucco on Plaster or drywall, good sound- Extensive lighting and outlets, Warm and cool air 905.99 5.26 84.17
D Average
heavy frame, good entrance
Stucco or Siding on Glulam frame
control, carpet, vinyl tile, lounge
Plaster or drywall, some carpet,
good restrooms and kitchens
Good fluoresecent lighting,
(zoned)
Package A.C. 686.50 3.99 63.78
with girders or trusses acoustic and asphalt tile kitchen and bar plubming
Low-cost Low-cost stucco or siding, composi- Few partitions, some vinyl comp., Minimum lighting and Forced air 513.06 2.98 47.66
tion roof, very plain minimal facilities, snack bar plumbing
DPOLE Low-cost Pole frame, metal panels, finished

interior liner, very plain
Minimal construction, few extras,
snack bar
Good Insulated metal sandwich panels, Plaster or drywall, good sound- Extensive lighting and outlets, Warm and cool air 884.39 5.14 82.16
good frame, entrance control, carpet, vinyl tile, lounge good restrooms and kitchens (zoned)
S Average Good metal panels and roof, little

ornamentation, small front
Some carpet, acoustic and
asphalt tile
Good fluorescent lighting,
kitchen and bar plumbing Package A.C. 670.36 3.89 62.28
Low-cost Single wall, low-cost interior finish Few partitions, some vinyl comp., Minimum lighting and Forced air 501.01 2.91 46.55
and insulation, very plain minimal facilities, snack bar plumbing
INDOOR TENNIS CLUBS (416)

Good Brick or concrete, good entrance Plaster or drywall, carpeting, good Good sports lighting, restrooms, Package A.C. $855.01 $4.96 $79.43
lounge and court areas, gym sauna, shower and locker rooms
some ornamentation
Drywall, concrete courts, snack bar
area, exercise facilities
showers, add for pool or spa Forced air 629.07 3.65 58.44
Low-cost Block or tilt-up Little or none, no dressing rooms Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 447.41 2.60 41.57
Good Brick veneer, best siding or stucco, Plaster or drywall, carpeting, good Good sports lighting, restrooms, Package A.C. 769.34 4.47 71.47
trim, good entrance lounge and court areas, gym sauna, shower and locker rooms
D Average Good stucco or siding, some brick
or stone trim
Low-cost Stucco or siding, very plain Little or none, no dressing rooms Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 393.40 2.28 36.55
DPOLE Low-cost Pole frame, metal single wall,

very plain
No dressing rooms or showers,
few facilities
restrooms Space heaters 346.13 2.01 32.16
Good Insulated metal sandwich panels, Plaster or drywall, carpeting, good Good sports lighting, restrooms, Package A.C. 770.59 4.47 71.59
steel frame, good entrance lounge and court areas, gym sauna, shower and locker rooms
S Average Good metal panels and roof, some
interior finish, trim
Low-cost Single wall, very plain Little or none, no dressing rooms Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 379.79 2.21 35.28
NOTE: Exterior courts, bleacher costs and air-supported structures may be found in Section 67. Add SPRINKLERS – Systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 25.
for bowling and fitness equipment from Section 65.
ELEVATORS AND HANDICAPPED LIFTS – See Page 24.
For sports mezzanines and basements, see Page 20. Unfinished utility basements, Page 8. CANOPIES – Large entrance marquees or carport canopies see Page 25, or they may be computed
from the Segregated or Unit-in-Place costs.
MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS – Add 5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base BALCONIES – Exterior balconies see Page 25, or they may be computed from the Segregated or Unit-
costs of the building, including basements, but excluding mezzanines. in-Place costs.

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PAVILIONS (174)
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING & PLUMBING HEAT COST
Excellent Face brick, cast stone, ornate trim Raised colored slab, pavers, plank Good electrical, ornamental None $2,335.55 $13.56 $216.98
and railings, slate, copper cover ceiling, best bandstand lighting, some extras
Very Good Brick or face block, stone trim, Raised slab, decorative balustrading, Good electrical and lighting None 1,811.77 10.52 168.32
concrete or clay tile cover ornate bandstand pavillion
Good Enclosed, arched openings, brick or Raised slab on fill, good balustrades, Adequate electrical, outlets None 1,404.08 8.15 130.44
block, good trim, heavy shingles good bandstand and lighting
C Average Enclosed, concrete block, little trim,

composition shingle cover
Unfinished, concrete slab, walled
park pavillion Adequate electrical and lighting None 848.75 4.93 78.85
Fair Open, face block, brick columns, Unfinished, concrete slab, exposed Minimum electrical or water None 659.27 ----- 61.25
timber roof framing, trellis, tile roof deck, best picnic shelter service, service wall
Low-cost Open, no walls, block columns, some Unfinished, concrete slab, good park Minimum lighting None 512.05 ----- 47.57
trim, wd. trusses, architectural shing. shelter
Cheap Open air, no walls, masonry sup- Unfinished, concrete slab, minimum None None 397.89 ----- 36.97
ports, composition shingle cover park picnic shelter
Excellent Face brick veneer, cast stone trim, Raised colored slab, pavers, plank Good electrical, ornamental None 2,191.95 12.73 203.64
heavy trusses, slate, copper cover ceiling lighting, some extras
Very Good Masonry veneer, custom woods, Raised deck or slab, decorative Good electrical and lighting None 1,689.10 9.81 156.92
trim, concrete or clay tile cover balustrading, ornate bandstand
Good Enclosed, arched openings, best Raised wood deck on piers, good Adequate electrical, outlets and None . 1,300.34 7.55 120.80
sidings, trim, trellis, heavy shingles balustrades, good bandstand lighting
D Average Enclosed, siding or stucco, some
trim
Unfinished, slab or light plank, walled
pavillion, average bandstand, gazebo Adequate electrical and lighting None 775.66 4.50 72.06
Fair Open timber framing, trellis, heavy Unfinished, concrete slab, exposed roof Minimum electrical or water None 598.20 ----- 55.57
shingle or tile cover deck, best picnic shelter, plain gazebo service, service wall
Low-cost Open, no walls, wood columns, Unfinished, concrete slab, good Minimum lighting None 461.77 ----- 42.90
some trim, composition shingles shelter, minimum gazebo
Cheap Open air, no walls, wood posts, Unfinished, concrete slab, prefabri- None None 356.44 ----- 33.11
composition, roll or shingle cover cated shelter
Fair Open, pole frame, wide span, Unfinished, concrete slab, brick Minimum electrical or water None 551.90 ----- 51.27
formed metal cover, good trim ribbons, best picnic shelter service, service wall
DPOLE Low-cost Open, no walls, pole frame, metal

cover, some trim
Unfinished, concrete slab, good
picnic shelter Minimum lighting None 426.25 ----- 39.60
Cheap Open air, no walls, light metal cover Unfinished, concrete slab, prefabri- None None 329.20 ----- 30.58
on pole frame cated picnic shelter
Average Enclosed, steel frame, metal siding, Unfinished, concrete slab, walled Adequate electrical and lighting None 767.99 4.46 71.35
masonry trim park pavillion
Fair Open, wide span truss, formed Unfinished, concrete slab, brick Minimum electrical or water None 594.63 ----- 55.24
metal cover, good trim ribbons, best picnic shelter service, service wall
S Open, partial wall panels, steel Unfinished, concrete slab,
Low-cost frame, metal cover, some trim good picnic or play shelter Minimum lighting None 460.83 ----- 42.81
Cheap Open air, no walls, light steel, Unfinished, concrete slab, None None 357.13 ----- 33.18
colored panels or heavy canvas prefabricted picnic shelter
NOTES: Use total length of walled sides as the perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table. Do not use shape table for shelters without walls, but the height table will apply.
For paving, landscaping, benches, picnic units and playground equipment, see Section 66.
For restroom or shower buildings, see Section 18. For snack bars, see Section 13.

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REFINEMENTS
On this page and the next are means of making adjustments to the base costs given in this section. The component parts which are not defined, such as the roof or foundation, are considered to be commensurate
with the general quality of the building. If further refinements are required or the construction is unusual, price either entirely or partially by the Segregated Cost System, Section 46. Special items which should be
added to the total cost may be added from the Unit-in-place cost sections.
HEATING AND COOLING ELEVATORS

These costs are averages of the total installed costs of the entire heating or cooling installation TYPE Low Average Good Excellent
including its prorated share of contractors’ overhead and profit and architects’ fees. If the heating found
in the building being appraised is different from that indicated for the base being used, take the
difference between the costs of the two and add to or subtract from the base square foot cost. If a cubic Passenger, base cost, two to three stories . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 39,600 $ 46,500 $ 54,750 $ 64,250
foot cost is used, use one-sixteenth the difference shown to adjust the base cubic foot cost. All of the four stories and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,750 78,000 89,500 103,000
heating costs included in the base costs are those listed under “Moderate Climate.” For specific add cost per stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,500 6,300 7,250 8,350
systems costs not found below, see Section 46 or 53. Freight, base cost, two to three story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,600 37,700 49,800 65,750
four stories and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,000 70,750 89,500 113,000
HEATING ONLY add cost per stop, manual doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,200 7,850 8,550 9,350
SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS power doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,600 13,700 14,900 16,200
TYPE Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme Orchestra lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96,000 119,000 149,000 185,000
Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Escalators, each stairway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157,000 168,000 180,000 193,000
Electric, cable or baseboard . . . . . . . . $38.32 $58.66 $89.34 $3.56 $5.45 $8.30 Vertical wheelchair lifts, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,600 13,300 16,800 21,100
radiant panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.17 46.29 59.74 3.36 4.30 5.55
Electric wall heaters (inc. FWA) . . . . . . 18.30 24.22 32.72 1.70 2.25 3.04
Forced air furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.93 69.43 121.63 3.71 6.45 11.30
Hot water, baseboard/convector . . . . . 72.66 109.25 164.69 6.75 10.15 15.30
radiant floor or ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.04 112.48 178.68 6.60 10.45 16.60
Space heaters, w/fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.32 23.14 37.46 1.33 2.15 3.48
radiant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.55 27.45 42.95 1.63 2.55 3.99
Steam (including boiler) . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.28 100.11 149.62 6.25 9.30 13.90
(without boiler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.43 86.11 134.55 5.15 8.00 12.50
Wall or floor furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.05 26.37 36.17 1.77 2.45 3.36
FIREPLACES
HEATING AND COOLING Cost per fireplace. For each additional opening using the same chimney, add 30% to 50% (custom,
Package A.C. (short ductwork) . . . . . . $ 71.04 $116.79 $192.68 $ 6.60 $10.85 $17.90 20% to 40%). Buildings with basements, add 40% (custom, 25%) to extend the foundations to the
Warm and cool air (zoned) . . . . . . . . . 105.49 174.38 287.94 9.80 16.20 26.75 basement level. Steel, with flue, is the prefabricated hanging or free-standing type fireplace or stove.
Hot and chilled water (zoned) . . . . . . . 175.45 260.49 387.50 16.30 24.20 36.00 TYPE LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL.
Heat pump system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.58 137.24 240.04 7.30 12.75 22.30 One story (residential style) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,360 $ 3,475 $ 5,150 $ 7,600 up
add for ground-loop heat source . . . . 95.80 168.46 296.01 8.90 15.65 27.50 add per additional story of chimney flue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610 830 1,140 1,550
Individual thru-wall heat pumps . . . . . . 32.72 51.13 79.65 3.04 4.75 7.40 Steel, with flue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,240 1,760 2,500 3,550
Small individual heat pumps cost $1,565.60 to $2,190 per ton of rated capacity. add per additional story of chimney stack . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 425 640 965
Custom or oversized, one story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,900 11,700 15,300 20,100 up
COOLING ONLY masonry heaters, soapstone, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,300 13,500 21,400 33,100 up
Cooling costs vary greatly because of mass of heat and moisture generated by large gatherings, and add per additional story of chimney flue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,600 1,850 2,140 2,480
the following costs are designed as a rough guide only: Add for Heatilator type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 475 640 860
Central refrigeration with ducts Add for raised hearth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 320 500 760
and zone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.05 $93.65 $136.70 $5.95 $8.70 $12.70 Add for log lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 145 210 305
Package refrig. (short ductwork) . . . . . 47.15 67.28 95.80 4.38 6.25 8.90 Mantels, special designs or antique reproductions, see Section 11.
Central evaporative (with ducts) . . . . . 33.15 41.98 53.39 3.08 3.90 4.96
Package refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,770 – $2,300 per ton of rated capacity.
Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 265 – $ 435 per thousand CFM of rated capacity.
BUILT-INS
VENTILATION ONLY Single unit (self-contained) kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,175 $4,000 $5,000 $6,350
Ventilation (blowers and ducts) . . . . . . $13.24 $19.91 $30.57 $1.23 $1.85 $2.84 For individual built-in appliances, see Section 11; for commercial kitchens, see Section 65.

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SPRINKLERS
EXTERIOR BALCONIES
Balcony costs include the supporting structure, decking and rails. Apply costs to Sprinkler costs include all costs for the system and supply lines, but not tanks, towers or high-
the balcony area. pressure pumps. The square foot costs listed are based on the total area of sprinkler system
installation on a single main connection including its prorated share of contractors’ overhead and
profit and architects’ fees. For a more specifc cost, see Section 46 or 53. For double sprinkler
LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL. systems with heads both above and below a ceiling, use sprinklered are and 1.6 times the listed
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.40 $26.25 $33.75 $43.50 cost. Sprinklers should not be modified for size or shape. For square meter cost, mulitiply square
foot cost by 10.764.
Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.20 25.75 35.00 47.25
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.20 21.70 29.00 38.75
Add for ornate finishes, balustrades 17.00 21.10 26.25 32.50 Square Feet LOW AVG GOOD EXCL. LOW AVG GOOD EXCL.
30,000 $3.45 $4.05 $4.77 $5.60 $4.40 $5.15 $6.10 $7.15
5,000 3.20 3.74 4.37 5.10 4.04 4.72 5.50 6.45
CANOPIES 10,000 2.89 3.36 3.90 4.53 3.61 4.19 4.87 5.65
This is the cantilevered portion of a building that extends over an entrance.
The distance that the canopy or marquee is catilevered should be considered 15,000 2.70 3.13 3.63 4.21 3.37 3.91 4.53 5.25
when selecting a rank.
20,000 2.59 3.00 3.47 4.01 3.22 3.73 4.31 4.99
LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL. 30,000 2.43 2.81 3.24 3.74 3.01 3.48 4.02 4.64
Wood Frame ............. $24.40 $30.25 $37.25 $46.00
Light false-mansard ...... 13.40 16.60 20.50 25.25 40,000 2.32 2.67 3.08 3.55 2.87 3.31 3.81 4.39
Steel Frame ............. 29.75 37.50 47.75 60.00 60,000 2.19 2.51 2.88 3.30 2.68 3.08 3.53 4.05
Light false-mansard ...... 16.40 20.60 26.25 33.00

80,000 2.09 2.39 2.74 3.14 2.57 2.94 3.36 3.84
100,000 2.02 2.31 2.64 3.02 2.47 2.82 3.23 3.69
125,000 1.96 2.24 2.55 2.91 2.38 2.72 3.10 3.54
150,000 1.89 2.15 2.45 2.79 2.30 2.62 2.98 3.40
200,000 1.81 2.06 2.34 2.66 2.20 2.50 2.84 3.22
250,000 1.75 1.99 2.26 2.57 2.11 2.40 2.73 3.10
300,000 1.71 1.94 2.19 2.48 2.06 2.33 2.64 2.99
400,000 1.63 1.84 2.09 2.36 1.96 2.22 2.51 2.84
500,000 1.58 1.78 2.01 2.26 1.90 2.14 2.41 2.71

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Sq. M. Sq. Ft. FT. 175 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1200 1400 1600 FT. Sq. Ft. Sq. M.
186 2,000 1.117 1.147 1.205 1.264 1.322 1.381 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,000 186
279 3,000 1.052 1.071 1.109 1.147 1.185 1.223 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 3,000 279
372 4,000 1.020 1.034 1.061 1.089 1.117 1.147 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 4,000 372
465 5,000 .999 1.011 1.034 1.056 1.078 1.100 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 5,000 465
557 6,000 ----- .995 1.015 1.034 1.052 1.071 1.089 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 6,000 557
650 7,000 ----- ----- 1.001 1.018 1.034 1.049 1.063 1.078 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 7,000 650
743 8,000 ----- ----- ----- 1.005 1.020 1.034 1.048 1.061 1.089 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 8,000 743
836 9,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- 1.008 1.021 1.034 1.047 1.071 1.095 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 9,000 836
929 10,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .999 1.011 1.023 1.034 1.056 1.078 1.100 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 10,000 929
1,115 12,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .995 1.005 1.015 1.034 1.052 1.071 1.089 ----- ----- ----- ----- 12,000 1,115
1,301 14,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .982 .992 1.001 1.018 1.034 1.049 1.063 ----- ----- ----- ----- 14,000 1,301
1,486 16,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .980 .989 1.005 1.020 1.034 1.048 1.061 ----- ----- ----- 16,000 1,486
1,672 18,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .971 .979 .995 1.008 1.021 1.034 1.047 ----- ----- ----- 18,000 1,672
1,858 20,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .971 .986 .999 1.011 1.023 1.034 1.056 ----- ----- 20,000 1,858
2,323 25,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .954 .967 .980 .992 1.003 1.011 1.027 ----- ----- 25,000 2,323
2,787 30,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .943 .954 .965 .976 .986 .995 1.011 1.026 ----- 30,000 2,787
3,252 35,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .936 .945 .954 .964 .973 .982 .997 1.011 ----- 35,000 3,252
3,716 40,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .938 .945 .954 .963 .971 .986 .999 1.011 40,000 3,716
4,181 45,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .934 .939 .946 .954 .962 .976 .989 1.001 45,000 4,181
4,645 50,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .930 .935 .941 .947 .954 .967 .980 .992 50,000 4,645
6,968 75,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .920 .923 .926 .930 .934 .941 .949 .958 75,000 6,968
9,290 100,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .914 .917 .920 .922 .925 .930 .935 .941 100,000 9,290
NOTE: For small buildings, enter the table by doubling the average floor area and doubling the average perimeter. For larger buildings, take half the area and half the perimeter.
Multiply base cost by the following multipliers for any variation in average story height from the base of to compute the total cubage and divide by the total square feet of floor area to get an effective height
16 feet (4.88 meters). For extremely high-pitched roofs (see Section 10), use the height of the eaves to use.
plus one-half the height from the eaves to the ridge as the effective height. In some buildings it is better
AVERAGE SQUARE FOOT CUBIC AVERAGE SQUARE FOOT CUBIC AVERAGE SQUARE FOOT CUBIC
WALL HT. OR SQUARE FOOT WALL HT. OR SQUARE FOOT WALL HT. OR SQUARE FOOT
(M.) (FT.) METER MULT. MULT. (M.) (FT.) METER MULT. MULT. (M.) (FT.) METER MULT. MULT.
2.44 8 .776 1.552 8.53 28 1.313 .750 20.12 66 2.219 .538
3.05 10 .833 1.333 9.14 30 1.364 .727 21.33 70 2.309 .528
3.66 12 .889 1.185 10.36 34 1.463 .688 22.55 74 2.398 .518
4.27 14 .945 1.080 11.58 38 1.561 .657 23.77 78 2.486 .510
4.88 16 1.000 (base) 1.000 12.80 42 1.658 .632 24.99 82 2.573 .502
5.49 18 1.054 .937 14.02 46 1.754 .610 26.21 86 2.659 .495
6.10 20 1.106 .885 15.24 50 1.849 .592 27.43 90 2.744 .488
6.71 22 1.158 .842 16.46 54 1.943 .576 30.48 100 2.952 .472
7.31 24 1.210 .807 17.68 58 2.036 .562 33.53 110 3.154 .459
7.92 26 1.262 .777 18.90 62 2.128 .549 36.57 120 3.350 .447

August 2011

GENERAL INFORMATION
The following rules of thumb should not be used for actual appraisals, but should be considered rough budgeting guides and checks only. The costs in some cases are based on only a few construction projects.
They are presented here in conformity with our policy of furnishing all possible information to the users of the Marshall Valuation Service, with the knowledge that they will use the data with consideration for its
probable degree of accuracy. All costs are converted to the Section 16 base. Size and Shape, Current Cost and Local Multipliers should be used for adjustment.
COST PER SEAT COST PER SCREEN

The following are average costs per seat of complete churches including pews, organs, bells, and other The following are average costs per screen of multiplex movie theaters including the basic building, but
ancillary facilities commensurate with the quality. not draperies, projection or snack bar equipment, or seating.
CHURCHES Low-cost . . . $218,000 Average . . $377,000 Good . . $649,000 High Cost . . $1,117,000
Low Cost . . . $1,390 Average . . $2,575 Good . . $4,775 High Cost . . $ 8,900
The median gross area per screen is 4,650 square feet (432 square meters) with a normal range of
CHURCHES WITH SUNDAY SCHOOLS 2,850 square feet (265 square meters) to 7,500 square feet (697 square meters) excluding extremes.
The average number of seats per screen is 220, with a range of 110 to 440; individual main-feature
Low Cost . . . $7,050 Average . . $9,400 Good . . $12,400 High Cost . . $16,600
screens range from 650 up to 1,200 seats. Average gross area per seat is 19 to 23 square feet, with a
The median gross area per seat is 32 square feet (3.0 square meters), with a normal range of 22 range of 13 to 14 square feet to 27 to 33 square feet, with stadium seating theaters at the lower sides
square feet (2.0 square meters) to 46 square feet (4.3 square meters). Sunday School facilities of the ranges.
averages 62 square feet (5.8 square meters), with a range of 50 square feet (4.6 square meters) to 74
square feet (6.9 square meters). Sanctuaries account for 30% to 50% of the area.
COST PER COURT
The following are average costs per seat of auditoriums, including basic floor, permanent stage
equpiment, seating and sound systems. The following are average costs per court of handball-racquetball clubs, including basic courts, lockers,
saunas, whirlpools, snack bars, etc., but excluding furnishings and equipment. Individual court costs
Low-cost . . . $1,520 Average . . $2,625 Good . . $4,775 can be found in Section 67.
The following are average costs per seat of sports arenas and field houses, including basic floor, Low-cost . . . $139,000 Average . . $165,000 Good . . $202,000 High Cost . . $242,000
permanent athletic equipment, seating, sound systems, snack bars, etc.
The median gross area per court is 1,760 square feet (164 square meters) with a normal range of 1,500
Low-cost . . . $2,080 Average . . $3,450 Good . . $5,750 High Cost . . $9,600 square feet (139 square meters) to 2,285 square feet (212 square meters), excluding extremes. Some
The following are average costs per seat of motion picture theaters, including seats, permanent sets, large (gymnasium-type) fitness centers will range up to 2,750 square feet (255 square meters).
curtains, sound systems, snack bars, etc.
Low-cost . . . $1,520 Average . . $2,430 Good . . $3,900 High Cost . . $6,300

COST PER ALLEY
Typical costs for the movie theater furnishings, fixtures and equipment run 35% of the total cost per
seat above, with a range of 20% to 40%.
The following are average costs per alley of bowling center buildings, including necessary plumbing
The following are average costs per seat of specially designed and acoustically engineered college and electrical connections, but not any equpiment or fixtures such as the alleys, kitchen and bar
theater-auditoriums, civic auditoriums and music halls, completely equipped, including site-work. equipment or other trade fixtures and chattels.
Low-cost . . . $45,200 Average . . $62,500 Good . . $87,500 High Cost . . $121,000

Low-cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,100 (college theater-auditoriums, private theaters)
Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,200 (best college and private theaters, civic auditoriums) The following are average cost per alley of bowling equipment and furnishings for a fully equipped
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,400 (major philharmonic theater-auditoriums) bowling center. Detailed equipment costs are listed in Section 65.
The following are average costs per seat of outdoor ampitheaters, including fixed and site seating
areas, pavillion structures and all associated site amenities. Low-cost . . . $42,600 Average . . $55,250 Good . . $72,000 High Cost . . $97,500
Low-cost . . . $660 Average . . $1,270 Good . . $2,575 The median gross area per alley, including service areas, is 975 square feet (91 square meters) with
a normal range of 825 square feet (77 square meters) to 1,200 square feet (111 square meters),
NOTE: For grandstands, bleachers or ball parks, see Section 67. excluding extremes.

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May 2011
SHEDS AND FARM BUILDINGS

GENERAL INFORMATION Potato storage buildings provide for long-term farm storage of vegetables (potatoes, onions,
etc.) and include appropriate air channels and fan rooms. Vegetable buildings are the modern
Costs are averages of final costs, including architects’ fees, contractors’ overhead and profit and
cost of interim financing. They do not represent any building illustrated, except as the building is sandwich-envelope walled type of environmental building. Controlled atmosphere structures
are sealed structures for produce storage. Farm cold storage buildings comprise conventional
included in the averages. The costs given include professional construction labor. Farm or ranch- buildings designed to keep stored commodities at various temperatures. None include the
built buildings must be graded according to the quality of workmanship and sometimes the value of refrigeration equipment. For commercial cold storage, see Section 14.
the labor is very little, bringing the end costs below those listed. Refinements to the average costs
are given on the cost pages near the end of the section. Current and Local Cost Multipliers are given Fruit packing barns provide for the sorting, packing and short-term storage of fresh produce.
The costs include built-in cold rooms, office and all necessary plumbing and electrical
on Pages 3 through 10 of Section 99. In this section, heating, cooling and ventilating costs have connections to provide for these services, but not process piping or refrigeration equipment.
been left out of most of the building costs, except as noted. They may be added or adjusted from
this section or from Section 47 or 53. Architects’ fees are included in full, so if any part of the Bulk fertilizer storage buildings provide for the blending and distribution of dry fertilizers.
architect’s full services are excluded, the cost should be deducted as described in Section 99. Bag fertilizer storage is for bag storage and distribution.
Seed warehouses are for the bulk storage, cleaning, bagging and storage of various grass
DESCRIPTIONS seeds. Feed handling and storage is an on-farm feed mixing center, excluding any processing
The abbreviated descriptions given in the tables show some of the items most generally found in equipment or bins.
buildings of the class, quality and occupancy listed. They are merely indicative of many buildings
in this cost classification, and are not meant to be building specifications. Cotton gin buildings provide for the ginning and baling of cotton. Both semi and fully automated
type buildings are priced. Costs include the entire building, including the necessary foundation
CONSTRUCTION tunnels, service electrical and plumbing, but not the power wiring or machinery and equipment.
Buildings are divided into five construction classes: A, B, C, D and S, as described in Section 1. Deyhdrator buildings are hot air circulation drying tunnels for golden raisins and other fruits.
In each class there will be variations and sub-classes, but for purposes of pricing, the major Other sheds or barns as included in this section include a number of miscellaneous structures
elements of the building should be considered in entering the tables. Thus, if a building which is without walls or partially walled, as described on the cost pages, known locally by various names
otherwise a Class B has a steel truss roof, the costs for the Class B building will still be such as hay or sun sheds, cow barns, cattle or livestock sheds, pole or feeder barns, loafing
representative. Interpolations may be made if the appraiser feels the building overlaps two sheds, sheep barns and shelters, whether for urban or rural uses.
classes, or the segregated costs in Section 47 may be used for adjustments. Most of the buildings Dairies or milking parlors are farm buildings designed for the milking of cows, first stage milk
in this section will fall in Classes C, D or S, but others may be priced from Section 47. Pole or processing and short-term storage. Costs include the entire building, but not the milking
post frame prefabricated metal skin structures are a subcategory of Class D. All metal buildings machines or tanks. Permanently installed piping and electrical circuits are included.
(skin and frame) with mixed secondary wood purlins and girts can be interpolated between Class Milk houses are small buildings used for cooling and short-term storage only.
S and D pole frame structure costs or adjusted from Section 64. Barns are special-purpose buildings having dairy facilities, or general-purpose buildings used for
OCCUPANCY livestock with stalls, hay and grain storage and other uses. Costs are averages of several types
of one- or two-story bank-barn buildings.
Sheds include low-cost utilitarian buildings generally found near industrial buildings and on farms
Free stall barns are typically large open structures providing free access to stalls and feed areas
and ranches. They are usually lighter than typical industrial or warehouse buildings and form a and include concrete alleyways and curbs. Confinement barns are averages of partially open and
large family of structures which may use similar structural shells. A general purpose shell may be fully enclosed buildings. Calving barns are open front sheds that include a supply/storage room.
built with three side walls having no fenestration to be used as a material storage shed or a
livestock shelter. With side doors it may become an open feeder barn, while adding flooring and Barn loft costs include the floor structure and supports only.
electrical may make that same shell a machine or equipment shed. Hog barns and sheds provide for the breeding, nursery, farrowing and finishing of swine. Costs
are averages of several types of buildings including open sheds, modified open front and totally
Commodity warehouses are light commercial utility type buildings for the bulk storage of agricultural enclosed curtain or environmental buildings.
products. Manufacturing utility buildings are light pre-engineered assemblage buildings. Sheep barns and sheds provide for the raising of sheep and are averages of several types
Utility buildings are multi-purpose structures generally equipped with minimum electrical and/or of buildings.
water service for general storage use, garages, etc. The better farm qualities may be lined and Tobacco barns are designed for the storage and curing of tobacco. Both flue and air curing type
used specifically for feed, seed or grain storage (Granary). Flathouses are large grain or rice buildings are priced.
storage structures. Aeration, loading and unloading systems are not included in costs. Stables or stall barns are designed for the care and housing of horses. High-value stables are
Equipment buildings, sheds or shops are designed for the maintenance and storage of the estate-type equine barns, with the better qualities being the custom luxury breeding facilities
equipment. Those with extensive shop areas or offices should be priced from Section 14, where cost is not an issue. Lean-tos are shed building side extensions.
Service/Repair Garages. For farm implement sales buildings, see Showrooms in Section 14. Arenas incorporate a large, simple, clear span riding or exercise arena, with the better qualities
Golf cart buildings are for the storage and maintenance of carts. Golf starter booths are small having some stabling facilities. The good show, exhibit or auction/sale facility will include
check-in office/guard booth type facilities. spectator viewing and lounge commensurate with the quality level, but does not include any
Boat storage building and shed costs include storage racks. Over water structures are not fixtures or equipment such as seating, lockers, food preparation or training equipment.
included. For large heavy structural shells, use hangar costs found in Section 14. Retail sales and Poultry houses are designed for the care and housing of chickens. Costs given are averages for
showroom buildings are found in Section 13. floor, either broiler or breeder, and cage, screened or enclosed buildings, but do not include costs
Shed office structures are small rural office rooms, typically servicing bulk oil plants, grain of racks, cages or incubators. Turkey barns are floor operation buildings only.
elevator facilities, cement plants, etc.
Greenhouses are enclosures used to regulate the climatic conditions for germinating and
Materials storage buildings are the more weatherproof lumber yard-type structures designed growing various plants and vegetables.
for closed storage of such building materials as cement, lime, nails, roofing, etc.
Labor dormitories or bunk houses provide living quarters for transient or migrant laborers or
Bulk oil storage buildings are for drum storage and distribution. permanent ranch hands. Hunting shelters are minimal units for seasonal use only.
Toolsheds are small multi-purpose auxiliary type structures which may be used for the storage Transient labor cabins provide minimum living facilities for family units.
of small hand tools, feed supplies or wood, or as a light pump house, etc.
Prefabricated sheds are the small storage units typically purchased from home improvement Corn cribs are for the dry storage of corn on the cob; both wire and wood cribs are priced.
centers, lumberyards, etc. Secure storage sheds sare vandal resistant and weatherproof type sheds. Farm silos, bins and tanks are for utility type bulk grain or feed storage found on farms and ranches.
Lumber storage building and shed costs include storage racks. Retail sales buildings are found Grain handling systems do not include grain storage tanks or structures.
in Section 13. Grain elevators list costs for storage and machinery and equipment based on a per bushel capacity.

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May 2011 LIGHT COMMERCIAL SHEDS AND UTILITY BUILDINGS
1. GOOD CLASS D POLE UTILITY 2. AVERAGE CLASS S EQUIPMENT 3. AVERAGE CLASS S UTILITY WAREHOUSE
4. AVERAGE CLASS D LUMBER SHED 5. GOOD CLASS D EQUIPMENT 6. AVERAGE CLASS S BOAT STORAGE
7. GOOD CLASS D LUMBER STORAGE 8. AVERAGE/LOW CLASS S LUMBER STORAGE 9. AVERAGE CLASS S BOAT SHED
10. GOOD CLASS S MATERIAL SHELTER 11. AVERAGE CLASS S MATERIAL SHED 12. VERY GOOD CLASS S COMMODITY SHELTER

FARM UTILITY SHED AND BUILDINGS section 17 page 3
May 2011
13. GOOD CLASS S UTILITY GRAIN STORAGE 14. LOW CLASS D POLE UTILITY 15. LOW CLASS S SLANT-WALL UTILITY
16. GOOD CLASS D ARCH-RIB EQUIPMENT 17. AVERAGE CLASS D POLE EQUIPMENT 18. GOOD CLASS D POLE UTILITY LEAN-TO
19. AVERAGE CLASS S FLATHOUSE 20. AVERAGE CLASS D POLE COMMODITY STORAGE 21. LOW CLASS D POLE STORAGE SHED
1, 3, 13 –15. Utility buildings have many uses, such as general material, commodity or equipment
storage and are generally lighter than typical warehouse buildings found in Section 14. Interiors
can be modified for any one of several uses.
2, 5, 16 & 17, 22. Equipment buildings or sheds (open front) are for storage and maintenance of
equipment. They will have better electrical circuits and built-in shop features not found in the
utility buildings or storage sheds.
6 – 8. Boat or lumber storage buildings can be adjusted for lack of storage racks. Special
22. AVERAGE CLASS D POLE EQUIPMENT SHED foundations, piers or flotation systems must be added separately.
4, 9, 11, 20 & 21. Sheds are typically open-front utility-type storage structures and may have
specialty racks or divider walls for particular uses.
10, 12, 23. Shelters, whether urban or rural, have many uses. These material and farm shelters
are open (unwalled) sheds used as weather shades for commodities, equipment, livestock, etc.
18. Lean-tos can serve a variety of purposes depending on interior finishes.
19. Flat-house storage structures are for large commercial storage of grain or rice and are
typically found supporting major terminal shipping facilities.
SUMMARY: Interior modifications to these utility structures can support any one of several uses.
Commercial structures tend to be more structurally sound, i.e., heavier-gauge materials or more
23. AVERAGE CLASS D HAY (OR LIVESTOCK) SHELTER
interior finishes, flooring, etc., than their farm counterparts.

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May 2011 MISCELLANEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS
24. CLASS S FRUIT PACKING BARN 25. LOW/AVERAGE CLASS C POTATO STORAGE 26. LOW CLASS S SLANT-WALL VEGETABLE STORAGE
27. CHEAP CLASS D POTATO STORAGE 28. CLASS D BULK FERTILIZER STORAGE 29. LOW CLASS S COTTON GIN
30. AVERAGE/GOOD CLASS S GREENHOUSE 31. CHEAP CLASS S HOOP GREENHOUSE 32. LOW CLASS D TOBACCO BARN
24. An Average fruit packing barn of simple design and construction.
25 – 27. Potato storage buildings have a wide range of prices. The modern environmental storage
structures are listed separately. Number 27, usually referred to as a potato cellar, is of minimal
construction.
28. The Average bulk fertilizer sales building will have built-in storage bins with drive-thru access.
29. The Low-cost cotton gin is generally a small, older semi-automated facility, which in many
areas has been phased out.
33. AVERAGE CLASS S COTTON GIN 30 & 31. Commercial growing greenhouses can have a wide range in costs, depending on the
type of frame and wall materials used.
32. Tobacco barns are notable for their lack of fenestration. Air curing barns will have facilities for
a thorough airflow, while flue curing barns need few openings.
33. The Average cotton gin is a modern, fully automated facility. The large exterior canopy would
be priced separately.
34. From an exterior view, this small labor dormitory would appear to fit in the upper half of the
Average cost range.
35. This Good quality tool shed is a small multi-purpose structure which can be put to many
34. AVERAGE CLASS D DORMITORY 35. GOOD CLASS D TOOL SHED
different uses, such as a pump house, or for a storage area for hand tools or wood, etc.

GENERAL- PURPOSE BARNS section 17 page 5
May 2011
36. GOOD CLASS D BANK BARN 37. GOOD/AVERAGE CLASS S BARN 38. AVERAGE CLASS D BARN
39. AVERAGE CLASS D BANK BARN 40. LOW-COST CLASS D BARN 41. LOW-COST CLASS D BARN
SUMMARY OF ILLUSTRATIONS GENERAL INFORMATION

36 – 41. These general purpose barns are pictured in quality order, as seen from the exterior. In The illustrations in this section attempt to show the quality and construction class of the various
the higher qualities, there is much more fenestration and usually better utilities than in the lower buildings as the appraiser would be able to determine them from an observation of the exterior.
qualities. Because of their single shed or gable roofs, they are sometimes referred to as “flat- Many farm and utility buildings may require more than a casual view to determine the construction
roofed” barns. Barn lofts are priced separately, and height adjustments must usually be made. class and an inspection must be made of the interior for reliable determination of quality.
SUMMARY: Fenestration, roof pitch, design, materials and workmanship are the major indicators However, the experienced appraiser will notice the details of workmanship, design and exterior
of cost from an exterior view. Costs are for contractor-constructed buildings and include finish materials which often indicate the quality to be found inside. A Class D Pole may follow the
architects' and permit fees. For buildings built with farm labor and supervision, an adjustment to finish of a Class S very closely, with deviations only in the frame construction, which may not
the costs must be made. Lofts are an additive. show from the exterior.
For wall height adjustment on buildings with high-pitched roofs, use the height to the eaves plus Some items which affect the cost and which may be observed from the exterior are roof pitch and
one-half the distance from the eaves to the ridge for the effective wall height when using the story type. Shed roofs, gable, gambrel and gothic roofs generally have costs ascending in that order.
height multiplier table. Typically, a cut-up roof requires more labor and materials than a simply designed roof.
For structures with various wall heights and shapes of roofs, another recommended procedure is Roof ventilators, eave soffits and gutters, or their absence and the trim and ornamentation should
to compute the total cubage and divide by the total floor area, excluding lofts, to estimate the be observed as well as the quantity and quality of fenestration.
effective wall height with which to determine the wall height modifier to be applied to the base In most cases, the interior improvements will be commensurate with the exterior, but even when
cost. A further discussion on height measurement can be found in Section 10. they are not, the exterior design and finish have a great effect on the cost.

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May 2011 SPECIAL- PURPOSE BARNS
42. GOOD/EXCELLENT CLASS D BANK BARN 43. GOOD CLASS C BARN
44. EXCELLENT CLASS D BARN 45. AVERAGE CLASS D BARN 46. LOW-COST CLASS D BANK BARN
47. CHEAP CLASS D HOOP ARCH FREE-STALL BARN 48. LOW/AVERAGE CLASS D POLE FREE-STALL BARN

DAIRIES AND FEEDER BARNS section 17 page 7
May 2011
49. EXCELLENT CLASS D DAIRY 50. GOOD CLASS D POLE DAIRY 51. AVERAGE CLASS D POLE DAIRY
52. AVERAGE CLASS C DAIRY 53. AVERAGE CLASS C MILK HOUSE 54. LOW/AVERAGE CLASS D POLE FEEDER BARN
42 & 44. The quality of these special-purpose barns shows in the quality and type of fenestration,
workmanship and individual design. Number 42 has a drive-on ramp that can be priced individually.
43 & 45. Typical milking barns in a slight progression of costs.
46. The low-cost barn has limited interior and exterior finishes and appointments. The attached
shed milkhouse can be priced separately.
55. EXCELLENT CLASS C DAIRY
47 & 48. Free-stall barns typically used in modern dairy operations.
49 & 55. The Excellent dairy will have a great deal of plaster and tile in the milk storage area,
with contoured floors and good electrical and plumbing installations.
50. This good dairy is typical of a modern milking facility.
51 & 52. Typical small farm dairies or milking parlors. The Average dairy is in compliance with
normal health and sanitation codes.
53. This milk house is used for cooling and short-term storage only, and in most modern dairy
operations has been phased out.
54 & 56. The feeder barn generally has an open front and side doors used for livestock feeding
and storage, with the better qualities also having rear wall vents.
56. GOOD CLASS D POLE FEEDER BARN

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May 2011 LIGHT COMMERCIAL SHEDS AND UTILITY BUILDINGS
57. GOOD CLASS S RIDING ARENA 58. AVERAGE CLASS S SHOW ARENA
59. GOOD CLASS S RIDING ARENA 60. GOOD CLASS S SALES ARENA 61. LOW CLASS D POLE EXERCISE ARENA
62. LOW-COST CLASS D POLE STABLE 63. AVERAGE CLASS D STABLE 64. GOOD CLASS D STABLE
65. GOOD CLASS D STABLE 66. LOW-COST CLASS D STABLE 67. GOOD CLASS D HIGH-VALUE STABLE

HOG AND CORN CRIB BUILDINGS section 17 page 9
May 2011
68. GOOD CLASS S HOG BARN 69. AVERAGE CLASS D HOG BARN
70. AVERAGE CLASS D MODIFIED HOG SHED 71. AVERAGE CLASS D HOG SHED 72. LOW-COST CLASS D HOOP ARCH
73. GOOD CORN CRIB BIN 74. AVERAGE CLASS D WIRE CORN CRIB 75. AVERAGE D SPACED BOARD CORN CRIB
57, 59 & 60. The Good Quality arena will have many ancillary features for spectator viewing. 68 & 69. Fully enclosed environmental structures. Slotted floors and flushable pits are additives
Numbers 57 & 60 appear to be in the upper end of the range, depending on the extent of lounge to the base cost.
and refreshment facilities.
70. A typical modified open-front shed with good hinged front and rear vents, well insulated
58. This show arena lacks the interior spectator amenities of Number 57. and subdivided.
61. Typical rural Low-cost exercise arena with minimum facilities.
71 & 72. Open-front sheds with some interior subdivision of space and minimum water and
62. Typical small farm stable with minimal facilities.
electrical service. Number 72 may be in the upper half of the cost range, depending on
63. A large commercial stable operation with no interior finishes or appointments.
interior subdivision.
64 & 65. The Good Quality stable is well built with good facilities, but lacking personal plumbing
and electrical features in the tack room that are included in the High-value quality. 73. A typical corn crib bin, which must be modified for height and area, as must most other
66. This small estate type stable lacks the major amenities found in the true luxury thorough- buildings in this section.
bred barn. 74 & 75. These are typical wood corn crib buildings. Number 74 is covered with wire mesh, while
67. A typical custom breeding barn with extensive interior and exterior appointments. Number 75 is completely wood.

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May 2011 POULTRY HOUSES
76. AVERAGE D HOOP ARCH TURKEY BARN 77. FAIR CLASS D POLE TURKEY BARN 78. GOOD CLASS D ENCLOSED CAGE HOUSE
79. FAIR CLASS D POLE BROILER HOUSE 80. FAIR CLASS D POLE BREEDER HOUSE 81. AVERAGE CLASS D ENCLOSED CAGE HOUSE
76 & 77. Typical floor operation buildings for the breeding and raising of turkeys.
78, 81 & 82. These cage operation buildings are fully enclosed environmental structures. Number
78 is a two-story facility; costs can be adjusted from the cost page.
79 & 80. These floor operation buildings are quite similar, except that Number 80 has some
partitioned concrete floor area for egg collection, while Number 79 has an all dirt floor. For costs
of buildings without sidewall curtains, the low-cost pricing range can be used.
82. GOOD CLASSES C AND S ENCLOSED CAGE HOUSE 83. A screened, curtain-sided cage house which can be elevated for cleaning purposes; costs
can be adjusted from the cost page.
SUMMARY: Poultry houses have a wide range of prices. All those pictured here are large
commercial operations. Cheap and low-cost poultry houses can also be found in non-commercial
or personal operations.
83. AVERAGE S ELEVATED SCREENED CAGE HOUSE

May 2011
LIGHT COMMERCIAL – COMMODITY WAREHOUSE (104)

Good Concrete block, low-cost brick, Small office, good slab floor, few Good lighting, adequate Space heaters $353.17 $3.28 $32.81
C Average
wood rafters, roll-up doors
Concrete block, light roof,
extras
Unfinished, concrete floor, minimum
plumbing
Adequate lighting and water Electric wall 266.95 2.48 24.80
overhead doors office outlets, few fixtures heaters
Good Heavy wood frame, siding or Small office, good slab floor, few Good lighting, adequate Space heaters 281.26 2.61 26.13
stucco, roll-up doors extras plumbing
D Average Open wood frame, exposed
siding or stucco, overhead doors
office
outlets, few fixtures
Electric wall
heaters 201.72 1.87 18.74
Low cost Wood frame, board siding Unfinished, light slab/asphalt Minimum electric service None 132.50 1.23 12.31
Good Good pole frame, color siding, Small office, good slab floor, few Good lighting, adequate Space heaters 238.85 2.22 22.19
roll-up doors, some trim extras plumbing
DPOLE Average Pre-engineered pole frame,
metal siding, overhead doors
office
Electric wall
heaters 172.01 1.60 15.98
Low cost Light pole frame, metal siding Unfinished, light slab/asphalt Minimum electric service None 111.52 1.04 10.36
Good Good frame, color siding, roll-up Small office, good slab floor, few Good lighting, adequate Space heaters 377.82 3.51 35.10
doors, some trim extras plumbing
S Average Pre-engineered frame, metal
siding, overhead doors
office
Electric wall
heaters 200.96 1.87 18.67
Low cost Light steel frame, siding Unfinished, light slab/asphalt Minimum electric service None 134.55 1.25 12.50
Good Good slant frame, color siding, Small office, good slab floor, few Good lighting, adequate Space heaters 254.89 2.37 23.68
roll-up doors, some trim extras plumbing
SSLANT Average Pre-engineered frame, metal Unfinished, concrete floor, minimum Adequate lighting and water Electric wall 186.76 1.74 17.35
WALL siding, end doors office outlets, few fixtures heaters
Low cost Light steel slant frame, siding Unfinished, light slab/asphalt Minimum electric service None 124.43 1.16 11.56
LIGHT COMMERCIAL – MANUFACTURING UTILITY BUILDINGS (186)

Good Good pole frame, color siding, Small offices, good slab floor, few Factory lighting, adequate Space heaters $276.20 $2.57 $25.66
roll-up doors, some trim, liner extras plumbing
metal siding, overhead doors
Sealed concrete floor, finished office,
exposed roof insulation
Adequate task lighting and
plumbing fixtures Space heaters 211.62 1.97 19.66
Low cost Light pole frame, metal siding Unfinished, light slab, small office Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 163.51 1.52 15.19
Good Good frame, color siding, roll-up Small offices, good slab floor, few Factory lighting, adequate Space heaters 315.17 2.93 29.28
doors, some masonry, liner extras plumbing
Sealed concrete floor, finished office,
exposed roof insulation
Adequate task lighting and
plumbing fixtures Space heaters 244.99 2.28 22.76
Low cost Light steel frame, metal siding Unfinished, light slab, small office Minimum lighting and plumbing Space heaters 191.71 1.78 17.81
MATERIAL – COMMODITY SHELTERS (473)

CLASS TYPE DESCRIPTION Cost Per Sq. M. Cost Per Sq. Ft.
Good No walls, composition or steel gable roof on wood rafters and posts, concrete floor, security lighting $100.51 – $140.35 $ 9.34 – $13.04
D Average No walls, steel shed or flat roof on wood posts and girders, light slab floor, minimum electrical 71.40 – 99.71 6.63 – 9.26
Low cost No walls, light steel flat roof on light wood posts, asphalt floor, no electrical 50.57 – 70.62 4.70 – 6.56
Very good No walls, large bulk commodity canopy structure, heavy frame and floor, good electrical 129.16 – 180.36 12.00 – 16.76
Good No walls, steel gable roof and truss on steel column, wide span, concrete floor, security lighting 108.78 – 151.91 10.11 – 14.11
S Average No walls, heavy fabric or steel shed or flat roof and girders on good steel posts, light slab floor, minimum electrical 77.13 – 107.71 7.17 – 10.01
Low cost No walls, light steel, fiberglass or shade netting, flat roof on low-cost pipe, asphalt floor, no electrical 54.56 – 76.34 5.08 – 7.09
NOTE: Use total length of walled sides as the perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table. Do not use shape table for shelters without walls, but the height table will apply. Add or deduct for flooring,
electrical, etc., from Section 47 or see Page 59. For dock-height floors or platforms, see Notes on Page 20.

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LIGHT COMMERCIAL UTILITY BUILDINGS (471)

Concrete block, low-cost brick, Small office area, light floor, few Good lighting, water service, Electric wall
Good wood rafters, overhead doors extras few fixtures $343.69 $3.19 $31.93
C Average Concrete block, light roof, Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate lighting and water
heaters
None 246.71 2.29 22.92

windows floor, some partitioning outlets
Heavy wood frame, siding or Small office area, light floor, few Good lighting, water service, Electric wall
Good stucco, overhead doors extras few fixtures 272.87 2.54 25.35
heaters
D Average Open wood frame, exposed
siding or stucco, windows
Unfinished, concrete or asphalt
floor, some partitioning
outlets None 182.67 1.70 16.97
Low cost Wood frame, board siding Unfinished, cheap slab/asphalt Minimum electric service None 129.38 1.20 12.02
Good pole frame, color siding, Small office area, light floor, few Good lighting, water service, Electric wall
Good overhead doors, some trim extras few fixtures 232.50 2.16 21.60
heaters
metal siding, windows
outlets None 154.14 1.43 14.32
Low cost Light pole frame, metal siding Unfinished, cheap slab/asphalt Minimum electric service None 109.04 1.01 10.13
Good frame, color siding, Small office area, light floor, few Good lighting, water service, Electric wall
heaters
siding, windows
outlets None 182.34 1.69 16.94
Low cost Light steel frame, siding Unfinished, cheap slab/asphalt Minimum electric service None 131.43 1.22 12.21
Good slant frame, color siding, Small office area, light floor, few Good lighting, water service, Electric wall
heaters
SSLANT Average Pre-engineered frame, metal Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate lighting and water None 168.56 1.57 15.66
WALL siding, end windows floor, some partitioning outlets
Low cost Light steel slant frame, siding Unfinished, cheap slab/asphalt Minimum electric service None 121.53 1.13 11.29
TOOLSHED BUILDINGS (456)

C Good Cheap block, windows, hip
or gable roof Unfinished, good slab One or two lights and
outlets, no plumbing None $240.14 $2.23 $22.31
Good Good siding and windows, Some wainscot, good concrete One or two lights and None 193.97 1.80 18.02
hip or gable roof slab outlets, no plumbing
D Average Board or metal on exposed

studs, windows, gable roof
Unfinished interior, light slab or
board floor None None 119.27 1.11 11.08
Low cost Low-cost board siding on Unfinished interior, dirt floor None None 73.63 .68 6.84
box frame, few openings
NOTES: For secure and light prefabricated storage buildings, see Page 25. EXAMPLE: Good Class D pumphouse tool shed, 10' x 10' x 8' high.
For very small shed structures that are not included in the Floor Area/Perimeter multiplier table Floor area: 10' x 10' = 100 Base cost: = $18.02
(page 60), you must enter the table by factoring the floor area and perimeter to a ratio that is Published table: @ 500 ÷ 100 (area) = 5 Height factor: (8 ft.) pg 60 = .963
published. See the example to the right. Perimeter: Floor area/perim. mult.: = 1.844
40' (10 + 10 + 10 + 10) x 5 (factor) = 200 Refined sq. ft. cost: = $32.00
For other small prefabricated buildings, see Section 64. Multiplier: 500 sq. ft. @ 200' perim. = 1.844 100 sq. ft. x $32.00 = $3,200.00

May 2011
LIGHT COMMERCIAL ARCH-RIB (QUONSET) BUILDINGS (555)

Good Good laminated arch, siding, shingles, Small office or shop area, Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters $285.68 ----- $26.54
pedestrian and overhead doors concrete floor, some extras water service, few fixtures
D Average Arched frame, shingles and siding,

windows, overhead door
floor, some partitioning, cabinets
outlets None 201.93 ----- 18.76
Low cost Arch-rib frame, siding, composition Unfinished, cheap slab/asphalt Minimum electrical service None 150.80 ----- 14.01
shingles
Good Good laminated arch, metal siding, Small office or shop area, Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 269.64 ----- 25.05
DPOLE Average Pre-engineered arched frame, metal
siding, windows, overhead door
outlets None 188.91 ----- 17.55
Low cost Light arch-rib frame, metal siding Unfinished, cheap slab/asphalt Minimum electrical service None 140.36 ----- 13.04
Good Good self-framing quonset panels, Small office or shop area, Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 281.80 ----- 26.18
S Average Pre-engineered quonset, metal
outlets None 200.53 ----- 18.63
Low cost Self-framing quonset panels Unfinished, cheap slab/asphalt Minimum electrical service None 150.91 ----- 14.02
NOTE: For wall height adjustments, use the center arch height in entering the multiplier table for quonset shaped buildings.
LIGHT COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT (SHOP) BUILDINGS (470)

Good Concrete block, low-cost brick, Unfinished, concrete floor, shop Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters $384.60 $3.57 $35.73
wood rafters, overhead doors area and cabinets adequate plumbing
C Average Concrete block, light roof, Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water Space heaters 289.34 2.69 26.88
windows floor, some cabinets, work area service and outlets
Good Heavy wood frame, siding or Unfinished, concrete floor, shop Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 310.11 2.88 28.81
stucco, overhead doors area and cabinets adequate plumbing
D Average Open wood frame, exposed Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water Space heaters 218.72 2.03 20.32
siding or stucco, windows floor, some cabinets, work area service and outlets
Good Good pole frame, color siding, Unfinished, concrete floor, shop Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 266.19 2.47 24.73
overhead doors area and cabinets adequate plumbing
DPOLE Average Pre-engineered pole frame, Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water Space heaters 190.09 1.77 17.66
metal siding, windows floor, some cabinets, work area service and outlets
Good Good frame, color siding, Unfinished, concrete floor, shop Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 303.01 2.82 28.15
overhead doors area and cabinets adequate plumbing
S Average Pre-engineered frame, metal Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water Space heaters 219.16 2.04 20.36
siding, windows floor, some cabinets, work area service and outlets
Good Good slant frame, color siding, Unfinished, concrete floor, shop Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 281.37 2.61 26.14
SSLANT overhead doors area and cabinets adequate plumbing
WALL Average Pre-engineered slant frame, Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water Space heaters 203.87 1.89 18.94
metal siding, light panels floor, some cabinets, work area service and outlets
Avg. storage Heavy plywood or plank on wood Included in
In building cost or light steel structure, no partitions Minimum lighting, no plumbing building cost 177.18 ----- 16.46
CDS mezzanine
Low storage
In building cost Light storage on plywood, Minimum lighting Included in 132.40 ----- 12.30
mezzanine minimum supports, no soffit building cost
NOTE: Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with mezzanine costs.

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LIGHT COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT SHEDS (472)

Good Open front, block or low-cost Unfinished concrete floor, shop Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters $312.37 $2.90 $29.02
brick, wood rafters area and cabinets adequate plumbing
C Average Open front, concrete block, Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water Space heaters 235.41 2.19 21.87
light wood rafters floor, some cabinets, work area service and outlets
Good Open front, light frame and Unfinished concrete floor, shop Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 279.97 2.60 26.01
rafters, siding or stucco area and cabinets adequate plumbing
D Average Open front, exposed frame, Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water Space heaters 206.35 1.92 19.17
siding or stucco floor, some cabinets, work area service and outlets
Good Open front, good metal and Unfinished concrete floor, shop Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 237.02 2.20 22.02
pole frame area and cabinets adequate plumbing
DPOLE Average Open front, enameled siding Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water Space heaters 177.93 1.65 16.53
on wood pole frame floor, some cabinets, work area service and outlets
steel frame area and cabinets adequate plumbing
S Average Open front, enameled siding Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water Space heaters 205.16 1.91 19.06
on steel frame floor, some cabinets, work area service and outlets
SSLANT steel slant frame
Open front, enameled siding
area and cabinets
adequate plumbing
Adequate electrical and water
WALL Average Space heaters 190.95 1.77 17.74
on steel slant frame floor, some cabinets, work area service and outlets
NOTE: For open sheds, use total length of walled sides as the perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table.
SHED OFFICE STRUCTURES (554)

Good Block, concrete, structural clay Drywall, acoustic tile, low-cost carpet Adequate lighting and plumbing Wall furnace $766.94 $7.13 $71.25
tile, light roof structure or vinyl composition
C Average Masonry bearing walls, light Low-cost partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum fluorescent lighting and Electric wall 563.39 5.23 52.34
rafters, very plain VCT, minimal counter and shelving plumbing heaters
Good Stucco or wood siding on wood Drywall, acoustic tile, low-cost carpet Adequate lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 719.04 6.68 66.80
or steel studs, some trim or vinyl composition
D Average Light stucco or siding on wood

studs, very plain
Low-cost partitions, acoustic tile,
VCT, minimal counter and shelving
Minimum fluorescent lighting and
plumbing
Electric wall
heaters 519.26 4.82 48.24
Low cost Wood, metal or cheap stucco on Bare office space, low-cost paneling, Few open fixtures, no plumbing None 363.61 3.38 33.78
studs, metal or composition roof asphalt tile
Average Metal panels, sheathing on pole Low-cost partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum fluorescent lighting and Electric wall 492.13 4.57 45.72
frame or studs VCT, minimal counter and shelving plumbing heaters
DPOLE Low cost Metal panels, sheathing on pole Bare office space, low-cost paneling, Few open fixtures, no plumbing None 344.77 3.20 32.03
frame asphalt tile
Average Steel panels, sheathing, on steel Low-cost partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum fluorescent lighting and Electric wall 522.59 4.86 48.55
studs or self-framing VCT, minimal counter and shelving plumbing heaters
S Low cost Metal panels, sheathing on steel Bare office space, low-cost paneling, Few open fixtures, no plumbing None 368.45 3.42 34.23
frame asphalt tile
NOTES: For concrete roof cover, add $3.95 per square foot ($42.52 per square meter).
For basements, see Page 49.
For relocatable offices, see Sections 18 or 64.
For office-apartments, see Section 12.

May 2011
GOLF CART STORAGE BUILDINGS (523)

Excellent Good masonry, some special Concrete floor, vinyl composition, Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters $768.55 $7.14 $71.40
C Good
architecture and trim
Decorative block, brick or stucco,
finished shop, office, storage area
Unfinished, concrete floor, good
adequate plumbing
Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 596.11 5.54 55.38
some ornamentation shop area adequate plumbing
Excellent E.I.F.S., face brick or stone veneer, Concrete floor, vinyl composition, Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 714.94 6.64 66.42
some special architecture and trim finished shop, office, storage area adequate plumbing
D Good Masonry veneer, good siding or

stucco, some ornamentation
Unfinished, concrete floor, good
shop area
adequate plumbing Space heaters 549.18 5.10 51.02
Average Open wood frame, exposed siding Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate electrical and water Space heaters 423.03 3.93 39.30
or stucco, overhead doors floor, some shop area service, few fixtures
Good Good pole frame, colored siding, Unfinished, concrete floor, good Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 452.95 4.21 42.08
DPOLE Average
some ornamentation
Pre-engineered pole frame, metal
shop area
adequate plumbing
Adequate electrical and water Space heaters 356.29 3.31 33.10
siding, overhead doors floor, some shop area service, few fixtures
Good Good frame, colored siding, some Unfinished, concrete floor, good Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 507.74 4.72 47.17
S Average
ornamentation
Pre-engineered frame, metal
shop area
adequate plumbing
Adequate electrical and water Space heaters 400.85 3.72 37.24
siding, overhead doors floor, some shop area service, few fixtures
SSLANT Average Pre-engineered slant frame, metal

floor, some shop area
Adequate electrical and water
service, few fixtures Space heaters 380.18 3.53 35.32
WALL
NOTE: For country clubs, see Section 11; snack bars, see Section 13; golf course improvements, see Section 67.
GOLF STARTER (GUARD HOUSE) BOOTHS (183)

Excellent Face brick, cut stone, heavy roof Drywall, vinyl wall coverings, Good lighting and outlets, Indiv. thru-wall $1,406.21 $13.06 $130.64
structure, shakes, tile, slate acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl adequate plumbing heat pumps
C Good Decorative block, brick or stucco,

good ornamentation
Drywall, acoustic tile, low-cost
carpet or vinyl composition
plumbing
Indiv. thru-wall
heat pumps 1,024.52 9.52 95.18
Average Concrete block or stucco on block, Low-cost partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum fluorescent lighting Electric wall 728.83 6.77 67.71
little trim VCT, minimal counter and shelving and plumbing heaters
Excellent Half-timber, stone or brick veneer, Drywall, vinyl wall covering, Good lighting and outlets, Indiv. thru-wall 1,321.60 12.28 122.78
heavy rafters, slate, tile, shakes acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl adequate plumbing heat pumps
Good Stucco or wood siding on wood or Drywall, acoustic tile, low-cost Adequate lighting and Indiv. thru-wall 955.31 8.88 88.75
D Average
steel studs, good ornamentation
Light stucco or siding on modular
plumbing
Minimum fluorescent lighting
heat pumps
Electric wall 673.07 6.25 62.53
frame or studs, little trim VCT, minimal counter and shelving and plumbing heaters
Low cost Wood, metal or cheap stucco on Bare office space, low-cost Few open fixtures, no Electric wall 485.56 4.51 45.11
studs, metal or composition roof paneling, asphalt tile plumbing heaters
Average Metal panels, sheathing on pole Low-cost partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum fluorescent lighting Electric wall 630.02 5.85 58.53
DPOLE Low cost
frame or studs, little trim
Metal panels, sheathing on pole
Bare office space, low-cost
and plumbing
Few open fixtures, no
heaters
Electric wall 460.16 4.28 42.75
frame, very plain paneling, asphalt tile plumbing heaters
Good Good steel panels, some brick or Drywall, acoustic tile, low-cost Adequate lighting and Indiv. thru-wall 949.06 8.82 88.17
stone trim carpet or vinyl composition plumbing heat pumps
S Average Steel panels, sheathing, on steel

studs or self-framing, little trim
Minimum fluorescent lighting
and plumbing
Electric wall
heaters 673.07 6.25 62.53
Low cost Metal panels, sheathing on steel Bare office space, low-cost Few open fixtures, no Electric wall 488.79 4.54 45.41
frame, very plain paneling, asphalt tile plumbing heaters
NOTE: For small prefabricated booths, see Section 64. See page 59 for entrance canopies or porte-cocheres.

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MATERIAL STORAGE BUILDINGS (391)

Very Good Concrete and siding walls, heavy Asphalt floor, salt storage Good lighting, no plumbing None $417.97 $3.88 $38.83
frame, dome or conical roof
C Good Brick or block, heavy rafters,

barred windows Sealed walls and heavy slab Rigid conduit, spark-proof
fixtures, no plumbing None 366.19 3.40 34.02
Average Block, structural clay tile, light Unfinished walls, slab or plank floor Few open fixtures, no plumbing None 280.73 2.61 26.08
roof structure
Very good Siding on heavy posts, arch, Heavy concrete piers, asphalt floor, Good lighting, no plumbing None 369.31 3.43 34.31
dome or conical roof salt storage
D Good Stucco, wood or metal siding

on heavy wood studs Wainscot, heavy slab or plank floor Rigid conduit, spark-proof
Average Wood or cheap stucco, wood Unfinished, concrete or plank floor Few open fixtures, no plumbing None 212.16 1.97 19.71
frame
DPOLE Average Metal panels, sheathing on

pole frame Concrete slab, some wainscot Few open fixtures, no plumbing None 183.96 1.71 17.09
Very good Siding on heavy steel, arch or Heavy concrete piers, asphalt floor, Good lighting, no plumbing None 373.83 3.47 34.73
dome roof salt storage
S Good Steel panels, sheathing, on

heavy steel studs Heavy slab, sealed walls Rigid conduit, spark-proof
Average Steel panels, sheathing on Sealed concrete slab, some Few open fixtures, no plumbing None 216.57 2.01 20.12
steel frame wainscot
SSLANT Average Steel panels, sheathing on light

steel slant frame
Sealed concrete slab, some
wainscot Few open fixtures, no plumbing None 198.27 1.84 18.42
WALL
MATERIAL STORAGE SHEDS (468)

Open one side, block, steel or Unfinished, light concrete or
C Average
Low cost
wood truss, average cover
Open front, block, light shed cover
asphalt floor
Unfinished, asphalt floor
Few lights on front
None
None
None
$193.75
147.47
$1.80
1.37
$18.00
13.70
Open one side, wood or stucco Unfinished, light concrete or
D Average
Low cost
on open wood frame
Open front, board siding/frame
asphalt floor
Few lights on front
None
None
None
148.33
104.30
1.38
.97
13.78
9.69
Open one side, good metal on Unfinished, light concrete or
DPOLE Average
Low cost
pole frame
Open front, metal on pole frame
asphalt floor
Few lights on front
None
None
None
118.30
82.13
1.10
.76
10.99
7.63
S Average
Low cost
steel frame
Open front, steel frame/siding
asphalt floor
Few lights on front
None
None
None
142.52
102.47
1.32
.95
13.24
9.52
SSLANT Average steel slant frame asphalt floor Few lights on front None 132.61 1.23 12.32
WALL Low cost Open front, steel frame/siding Unfinished, asphalt floor None None 94.72 .88 8.80
NOTE: For open sheds, use total length of walled sides as the perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table.
BULK OIL STORAGE (556)

D Average Heavy wood frame, roof, stucco
or wood siding, plywood skirting
Unfinished, concrete or plank dock-
height floor
Rigid conduit, spark-proof
fixtures, no plumbing None $295.36 $2.74 $27.44
DPOLE Average Metal siding on poles, sheathing,

metal skirting
height floor
S Average Steel frame, siding and

sheathing, steel skirting
height floor
NOTE: Loading platforms cost $14.25 to $15.75 per square foot ($153.39 to $169.53 per square meter); add $315 for steps. Large loading docks, see Section 14; loading racks, Section 64.

May 2011
LUMBER STORAGE BUILDINGS (390)
Good Good wood or stucco on Unfinished, concrete or wood Conduit, open None $310.00 $2.88 $28.80
wood frame, four walls floor, good racks fixtures, no plumbing
D Average Wood or stucco on wood

frame, four walls
Unfinished, light concrete or
wood floor, average racks
Minimum electrical,
no plumbing None 218.19 2.03 20.27
Low cost Low-cost board siding, Unfinished, asphalt or wood None None 153.93 1.43 14.30
light frame, four walls floor, minimum racks
Good Good metal panels on Unfinished, concrete or wood Conduit, open None 273.84 2.54 25.44
pole frame, four walls floor, good racks fixtures, no plumbing
DPOLE Average Metal on pole frame, four

walls, vertical storage
Minimum electrical,
Low cost Metal on pole frame, four Unfinished, asphalt or wood None None 132.83 1.23 12.34
walls, vertical storage floor, minimum racks
Good Good metal panels on Unfinished, concrete or wood Conduit, open None 314.09 2.92 29.18
steel frame, four walls floor, good racks fixtures, no plumbing
S Average Steel siding on steel

frame, four walls
Minimum electrical,
Low cost Low-cost steel siding, Unfinished, asphalt or wood None None 156.83 1.46 14.57
light frame, four walls floor, minimum racks
LUMBER STORAGE SHEDS (339)

Good Open front, some doors, good Unfinished, light concrete or Few lights on front None $259.84 $2.41 $24.14
wood or stucco on wood frame asphalt floor, good racks
D Average Open front, good wood or

stucco on wood frame
Unfinished, asphalt floor,
average racks None None 176.96 1.64 16.44
Low cost Open front, low-cost board Unfinished, asphalt or dirt floor, None None 120.88 1.12 11.23
siding, light exposed frame minimum racks
Good Open front, some doors, good Unfinished, light concrete or Few lights on front None 219.91 2.04 20.43
steel siding on pole frame asphalt floor, good racks
DPOLE Average Open front, metal on pole

frame
Low cost Open front, metal on pole Unfinished, asphalt or dirt floor, None None 101.29 .94 9.41
frame minimum racks
Good Open front, some doors, good Unfinished, light concrete or Few lights on front None 263.07 2.44 24.44
steel siding on steel frame asphalt floor, good racks
S Average Open front, steel siding, steel

frame
Low cost Open front, low-cost steel Unfinished, asphalt or dirt floor, None None 121.53 1.13 11.29
siding, light frame minimum racks
NOTES: Use total length of walled sides as the perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table. LUMBER STORAGE RACKS
Costs of storage racks are included in the storage buildings and sheds. Costs of racks only are
For exterior yard paving and lighting, fencing, etc., see Section 66. as follows:
GOOD AVERAGE MINIMUM
Sq. Ft. costs: $2.40 – $3.35 $1.75 – $2.30 $1.25 – $1.70
Lumberyard sales buildings (discount/warehouse stores) can be found in Section 13. Sq. M. costs: $25.83 – $36.06 $18.84 – $24.76 $13.46 – $18.30

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BOAT STORAGE BUILDINGS (467)
Average Post frame and trusses, Some partitions, shop area, Minimum electrical None $283.63 $2.64 $26.35
plywood or board siding light floor, average racks and water service
D Low cost Post frame, light plywood Unfinished, asphalt floor, Minimum electrical None 211.62 1.97 19.66
siding minimum racks and water outlets
Average Pole frame and truss, Some partitions, shop area, Minimum electrical None 256.29 2.38 23.81
enameled siding light floor, average racks and water service
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, light metal siding Unfinished, asphalt floor, Minimum electrical None 191.06 1.78 17.75
minimum racks and water outlets
Good Good metal on heavy steel Small office, concrete floor, Adequate electrical, None 387.40 3.60 35.99
frame good racks some plumbing
S Average Metal siding on steel frame Some partitions, shop area,

light floor, average racks
Minimum electrical
and water service None 289.77 2.69 26.92
Low cost Low-cost siding, light steel Unfinished, asphalt floor, Minimum electrical None 216.89 2.02 20.15
frame minimum racks and water outlets
Good Good metal on heavy steel Small office, concrete floor, Adequate electrical, None 369.42 3.43 34.32
slant frame good racks some plumbing
SSLANT Average Metal on slant frame Some partitions, average racks Minimum electrical
and water service None 274.70 2.55 25.52
WALL
Low cost Low-cost siding, slant frame Unfinished, minimum racks Minimum electrical None 204.52 1.90 19.00
and water outlets
BOAT STORAGE SHEDS (466)

Good Open front, good wood siding on Unfinished, light concrete or Security lighting, no plumbing None $297.52 $2.76 $27.64
post frame and rack asphalt floor, good racks
D Average Open front, plywood or board on

light frame and rack
Low cost End walls only, low-cost plywood Unfinished, asphalt floor or None None 137.56 1.28 12.78
siding and rack framing gravel, minimum racks
Good Open front, good metal siding on Unfinished, light concrete or Security lighting, no plumbing None 272.98 2.54 25.36
pole frame and rack asphalt floor, good racks
DPOLE Average Open front, metal on light pole

frame and rack
Low cost End walls only, low-cost siding, Unfinished, asphalt floor or None None 123.14 1.14 11.44
rack framing gravel, minimum racks
Good Open front, good metal on siding Unfinished, light concrete or Security lighting, no plumbing None 302.79 2.81 28.13
steel rack and frame asphalt floor, good racks
S Average Open front, metal siding on light

frame and rack
Low cost End walls only, low-cost siding, Unfinished, asphalt floor or None None 139.07 1.29 12.92
rack framing gravel, minimum racks
NOTES: Use total length of walled sides as the perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table. BOAT STORAGE RACKS
For boat lifts, hoists and marina costs, see Section 67. Costs of storage racks are included in the boat buildings and sheds. Costs of racks only are
For pilings, bulkheads and sea walls, see Section 51. as follows:
GOOD AVERAGE MINIMUM
Boatyard sales buildings (showrooms) can be found in Section 14.
Sq. Ft. costs: $12.00 – $14.00 $8.60 – $10.50 $6.20 – $7.90
For snack bars, see Section 13; clubhouses, see Section 11. Sq. M. costs: $129.17 – $150.70 $92.57 – $113.02 $66.74 – $85.04

May 2011
BAG FERTILIZER STORAGE (563)

D Average Heavy wood frame, composition
roof, wood siding and skirting
Concrete or built-up wood dock-
height floor, sealed, few partitions
fixtures, no plumbing None $322.81 $3.00 $29.99
DPOLE Average Metal siding on poles,

sheathing, metal skirting
S Average Pre-engineered frame, siding

and sheathing, steel skirting
NOTE: Loading platforms cost $12.00 to $15.75 per square foot ($129.17 to $169.53 per square meter); add $315 for steps.
BULK FERTILIZER STORAGE (420)

C Average Wall-bearing block or concrete,
wood trusses, driveway
Heavy bins, concrete slab, small
finished office, blend area
fixtures, some plumbing None $416.46 $3.87 $38.69
D Average Heavy wood frame, roof, wood

siding, driveway
fixtures, some plumbing None 374.80 3.48 34.82
DPOLE Average Metal siding on poles, wood

sheathing, driveway
S Average Steel frame, siding and

sheathing, driveway
TOBACCO BARNS – FLUE CURING (122)

C Average Wall-bearing brick, block or
structural tile
Unfinished, flue-curing,
partially floored, racks Lighting and water service None $294.40 $2.74 $27.35
D Average Wood frame, stucco or siding Partly finished interior, part

slab, flue-curing, racks Lighting and water service None 252.20 2.34 23.43
DPOLE Average Pole frame, metal siding Some sheathing and slab,
flue-curing, racks Lighting and water service None 220.55 2.05 20.49
S Average Steel siding and frame Some sheathing and slab,

flue-curing, racks Lighting and water service None 250.69 2.33 23.39
TOBACCO BARNS – AIR CURING (121)

Average Wood frame, heavy board, Unfinished, dirt floor, racks, Minimum electrical and None $239.39 $2.22 $22.24
vented walls air curing lighting outlets
D Light wood frame and Unfinished, dirt floor, racks,
Low cost siding, vented walls air curing Minimum lighting None 173.19 1.61 16.09
DEHYDRATOR SHED BUILDINGS (564)

C Average Wall-bearing block, concrete roof,
steel doors, open on one side
Unfinished, block tunnels, concrete slab,
tray rail tracks
Heavy electrical, gas, some exterior
lighting and water service None $911.50 $8.47 $84.68
CDS Mechanical
mezzanine Not included Intermediate mechanical floor, bare
reinforced concrete slab, railing Not included In building
cost 119.91 ----- 11.14
NOTES: Dehydrator burners cost $4,325 to $4,900 each; fans and motors, $4,850 to $5,500; yard tray tracks, $11.50 to $14.50 per linear foot, plus $1,840 per turntable.
For a back wall enclosure, add $775 for concrete block or $1,750 for a second steel door, per tunnel.
Use total length of walled sides, including doors, as the perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table.

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FARM COLD STORAGE BUILDINGS (448)
Good Steel or wood frame or bearing Cooler and chilled rooms, some Adequate lighting and plumbing None $463.07 $4.30 $43.02
walls, block or tilt-up, insulated distribution office and finish
C Average Block, tilt-up, light construction,

exposed ceiling insulation
Cooler storage, unfinished, few
partitions, small office Minimum lighting and plumbing None 327.23 3.04 30.40
Low cost Block, tilt-up, very plain, light con- Cooler storage, unfinished, Minimum lighting and water None 231.64 2.15 21.52
struction, exposed ceiling insulation concrete slab service
Good Good wood frame with stucco or Cooler and chilled rooms, some Adequate lighting and plumbing None 416.89 3.87 38.73
siding, fully insulated distribution office and finish
D Average Stucco or siding on wood, exposed

ceiling insulation
Low cost Stucco or siding on studs or box Cooler storage, unfinished, Minimum lighting and water None 199.89 1.86 18.57
frame, exposed insulation concrete slab service
Average Pole frame, metal siding, lined, Cooler storage, unfinished, few Minimum lighting and plumbing None 266.52 2.48 24.76
DPOLE Low cost
exposed ceiling insulation
Pole frame, metal siding, exposed
partitions, small office
Cooler storage, unfinished, Minimum lighting and water None 187.51 1.74 17.42
insulation concrete slab service
Good Rigid steel frame, insulated siding Cooler and chilled rooms, some Adequate lighting and plumbing None 422.81 3.93 39.28
or low-cost sandwich panels distribution office and finish
S Average Pre-engineered frame, metal siding,

lined, exposed ceiling insulation
Low cost Light frame, metal siding, exposed Cooler storage, unfinished, Minimum lighting and water None 208.18 1.93 19.34
insulation concrete slab service
FRUIT PACKING BARNS (398)

C Average Block or tilt-up, light truss,
metal or built-up roof
Fruit cooler, concrete slab,
small finished office Good lighting and water service None $313.45 $2.91 $29.12
D Average Plywood on studs or box frame,

metal or composition roof
small finished office Good lighting and water service None 275.99 2.56 25.64
DPOLE Average Metal siding on light pole

frame, no wainscot
S Average Steel siding and frame Fruit cooler, concrete slab,

NOTES: For dock-height floors, add the cost per square foot to the base cost of the first floor for all occupancies except bulk oil and bag fertilizer storage.
Elevated on compacted fill: $3.15 to $6.20 per square foot ($33.91 to $66.74 per square meter). For cut and balance, use proportional cost.
Elevated on posts and piers with cross bracing, beams and skirting: $8.60 to $11.50 per square foot ($92.57 to $123.79 per square meter).
For commercial loading docks, see Section 14; loading platforms, see Note on Page 19.
COLD STORAGE REFRIGERATION, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Costs for cold storage mechanical items are listed separately from those for other buildings in this section because of special requirements. Refrigerated cooling and controlled atmosphere costs vary
greatly, but in general, the following square foot figures will serve as a guide. For a more specific cost, see Section 58. If a cubic foot cost is used, add one-tenth of the difference shown to the basic
cubic foot cost.
COLD SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS
STORAGE Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDINGS Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme
Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate
Freezer/Sharp freeze . . . . $103.33 $139.93 $191.06 $9.60 $13.00 $17.75 Fruits, conditioned air . . . . $153.39 $188.37 $234.12 $14.25 $17.50 $21.75
Chiller/Freezer . . . . . . . . . 87.19 118.40 164.15 8.10 11.00 15.25 Vegetables,
Cooler/Chilled air . . . . . . . 73.20 101.18 139.93 6.80 9.40 13.00 high to precise humidity 188.37 285.25 425.18 17.50 26.50 39.50
Cooled air only . . . . . . . . . 62.43 87.19 121.10 5.80 8.10 11.25 warm and cool . . . . . 250.26 376.74 570.49 23.25 35.00 53.00

May 2011
POTATO STORAGE BUILDINGS (395)

Good Block, below grade, heaped earth Partitions, bulkheads, plank floors Adequate electrical and None $520.33 $4.83 $48.34
three sides, heavy roof (cold climate) raised over concrete, heating ducts water service
Block, below grade, heaped earth Partitions, bulkheads, plank floors raised Minimum lighting,
C Average
Low cost
three sides (moderate climate)
Block or tile, insul. roof (mild climate)
over concrete, heating ducts
Partitions, concrete air channels
no plumbing
Minimum lighting only
None
None
349.40
234.87
3.25
2.18
32.46
21.82
Cheap Dirt trench, block end walls only, Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum electrical only None 126.91 1.18 11.79
pole rafters, straw, dirt cover
Good Wood T&G on heavy studs, Heavy partitions and bulkheads, plank Adequate lighting and outlets, None 473.72 4.40 44.01
insulated (cold climate) floors raised over concrete water service
Average Plywood or siding on wood studs, Partitions, bulkheads, plank floors raised Minimum lighting, None 306.45 2.85 28.47
D Low cost
good roof, insulated (mod. climate)
Plywood, insulated roof
no plumbing
Minimum lighting only None 198.38 1.84 18.43
(mild climate)
Cheap Dirt trench, wood end walls only, Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum electrical only None 99.03 .92 9.20
Good Pole frame, metal panels and Heavy partitions and bulkheads, plank Adequate lighting and outlets, None 425.93 3.96 39.57
sheathing, insulated (cold climate) floors raised over concrete water service
Pole frame, good metal panels, roof, Partitions, bulkheads, plank floors raised Minimum lighting,
DPOLE Average
Low cost
insulated (moderate climate)
Pole frame, insul. roof (mild climate)
no plumbing
Minimum lighting only
None
None
275.13
177.93
2.56
1.65
25.56
16.53
Cheap Dirt trench, metal end walls only, Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum electrical only None 87.08 .81 8.09
Good Metal sandwich panels or steel and Heavy partitions and bulkheads, plank Adequate lighting and outlets, None 471.03 4.38 43.76
sheathing, insulated (cold climate) floors raised over concrete water service
S Average Steel siding, frame, good roof,
insulated (moderate climate)
Partitions, bulkheads, plank floors raised
Minimum lighting,
Low cost Galv. steel, insul. roof (mild climate) Partitions, concrete air channels Minimum lighting only None 207.42 1.93 19.27
VEGETABLE BUILDINGS – ENVIRONMENTAL (480)

Good Built-up steel sandwich envelope- Concrete floor and plenum with Adequate electrical and None $458.76 $4.26 $42.62
cavity wall and roof, insulated ventilated metal deck, fan room water service
SSLANT Fair Built-up steel sandwich envelope-

cavity wall and roof, insulated
Elevated concrete floor, plenum, catwalk,
attached fan room
Adequate electrical and
water service None 327.23 3.04 30.40
WALL
Low cost Built-up steel sandwich envelope- Dirt floor, concrete center plenum, Adequate electrical and None 292.57 2.72 27.18
cavity wall and roof, insulated catwalk, attached fan room water service
CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE BUILDINGS (106)

C Average Block, tilt-up, light construction,
sealed ceiling insulation
Controlled atmosphere storage, sealed
rooms, double slab
water service None $400.10 $3.72 $37.17
D Average Stucco or siding on wood, sealed

ceiling insulation
rooms, double slab
DPOLE Average Pole frame, metal siding, lined,

sealed ceiling insulation
rooms, double slab
S Average Pre-engineered frame, metal siding,

lined, sealed ceiling insulation
rooms, double slab
NOTE: For controlled atmosphere refrigeration, see Page 20.

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GREENHOUSE – STRAIGHT-WALL STRUCTURES (136)
Average Wood frame, glass or fiberglass Gravel, some concrete Adequate electrical and hose None $ 95.69 $ .89 $ 8.89
covering, some vents bibs
Fair Wood frame, fiberglass walls, double Gravel floor Minimum electrical, lighting and None 62.32 .58 5.79
polyethylene roof cover water
D Low cost Post frame, fiberglass end walls, Dirt floor Minimum equipment outlet and None 40.69 .38 3.78
double polyethylene cover hose bibs
Cheap Light post frame, wide spacing, Dirt floor No electrical, hose bib only None 36.06 .34 3.35
polyethylene cover
Excellent Best frame, translucent sandwich Concrete floor, drains Good lighting and plumbing None 304.19 2.83 28.26
panels and venting
Very good Heavy frame, good sandwich panels, Good concrete walks Adequate electrical, good fixtures None 250.91 2.33 23.31
good wall and roof vents and water service
Good Good metal frame, tempered glass, Concrete walks Adequate electrical and water None 206.67 1.92 19.20
polycarbonate/acrylic, good vents service
S Average Metal frame, glass or fiberglass

covering, some vents Gravel, some concrete Adequate electrical and hose
bibs None 96.23 .89 8.94
Fair Metal frame, double polethylene arch Gravel floor Minimum electrical, lighting and None 65.55 .61 6.09
roof, fiberglass walls water
Low cost Metal frame, fiberglass end walls, Dirt floor Minimum equipment outlet and None 44.67 .42 4.15
double polyethylene cover hose bib
Cheap Light tubular frame, gable or arch Dirt floor No electrical, hose bib only None 39.72 .37 3.69
roof, polyethylene cover
GREENHOUSE – HOOP (ARCH-RIB/QUONSET) STRUCTURES (135)
D Low cost Light built-up wood arch, fiberglass

ends, double polyethylene cover Dirt floor Minimum equipment outlet and
hose bibs None $ 37.89 $ .35 $ 3.52
Very good Good translucent sandwich panels, Good concrete walks Adequate electrical, good fixtures None 175.67 1.63 16.32
heavy frame, pitched peak, vents and water service
Good Good polycarbonate or acrylic Concrete walks Adequate electrical and water None 145.10 1.35 13.48
cover, roof and wall vents service
Average Fiberglass panels on light arch Gravel, some concrete Adequate electrical and hose bibs None 68.35 .64 6.35
S Fair
frame, some vents
Pipe or light tubular arch, double Gravel floor Minimum electrical, lighting and None 46.82 .44 4.35
poly., fiberglass ends & knee walls water
Low cost Trussed pipe arch, double polyethylene Dirt floor Minimum equipment outlet and None 32.18 .30 2.99
cover, fiberglass end walls hose bibs
Cheap Light pipe arch, wide spacing, Dirt floor No electrical, hose bib only None 28.63 .27 2.66
polyethylene cover
NOTES: For modified hoop structures (3' straight side wall), add 5% to the arch base costs. For heavy fabric cover on cheap pipe arch, add 50%.
See Section 18 for institutional/commercial greenhouses.
For size and shape adjustments, see greenhouse tables on the following page.
For refinements from the basic building descriptions, make adjustments or modifications from items listed below or on the next page. For heat, see Pages 58 and 59.
Electrical: Low cost, $ .21; Average, $ .63; Good, $1.27; Excellent, $2.20.
Floors or walks: Dirt, $ .21 – $ .32; Gravel, $ .45 – $ .66; Asphalt, $1.75 – $2.80; Concrete, $2.55 – $3.70.
To convert square foot costs to square meters, multiply by 10.764; for linear foot costs to meters, multiply by 3.281.

May 2011
GREENHOUSE SHADE SHELTERS (519)

Average Light wood posts and girders, Some gravel No electrical, hose bibs only None $21.96 $ .20 $2.04
D Low cost
shade netting cover
No walls, wood posts and cable, Dirt floor Hose bibs only None 16.15 .15 1.50
flat shade netting roof
Average Light pipe columns and girders, Some gravel No electrical, hose bibs only None 24.43 .23 2.27
S Low cost
shade netting cover
No walls, steel pipe and cable, Dirt floor Hose bibs only None 18.19 .17 1.69
flat shade netting roof
LATH SHADE HOUSES (518)

D Average Wood skeleton frame, spaced
wood lath Gravel, some concrete walks Equipment outlets and hose bibs None $48.01 $ .45 $4.46
S Average Metal skeleton frame, spaced

aluminum lath Gravel, some concrete walks Equipment outlets and hose bibs None 83.74 .78 7.78
GREENHOUSE REFINEMENTS
Humidifiers, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 370.00 – $1,840.00 Traveling boom sprayer, per linear foot of rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.50 – $83.00
Exhaust fan cooling assembly, per unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650.00 – 1,740.00 Roof shade curtains, per square foot of cover, manual (auto., add 100%) . . .64 – .79
Water-drip humidity pad assembly, per square foot of pad . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75 – 18.75 Hinged vents, manual, per linear foot (automatic, add 20%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 – 32.00
Automatic vent and/or environmental controls, per unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650.00 – 1,660.00 Automatic sidewall curtain assembly, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 – 14.50
Automatic chemical injectors (excluding tanks), per unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,160.00 – 3,825.00 Concrete curb, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 – 5.30
Automatic water controls, per unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245.00 – 615.00 Stem, knee walls, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 – 12.75
Planting benches, per square foot of bench: Plastic grid, $3.10 – $4.95; Wood slat, $4.90 – $5.60; Steel mesh, $4.95 – $8.40; Solid propagating, $5.30 – $9.50
Water system, per square foot of floor area, plastic: Spray, $ .16 – $ .27; Mist, $ .24 – $ .41; Drip tube, $ .29 – $ .48; Hose bibs, $ .20 – $ .33
Capillary matting, per square foot of covered area, $ .55 – $ .74
STORY HEIGHT MULTIPLIERS GREENHOUSE FLOOR AREA/PERIMETER MULTIPLIERS
Multiply greenhouse base costs by the following (Do not use for open shade houses or shelters without walls.)
multipliers for any variation in average story height.
Average Square Foot Cubic AVERAGE PERIMETER
Average Average
Wall Height Square Meter Foot Floor Area M. 27 37 61 91 152 183 244 305 366 427 488 549 610 M. Floor Area
M. Ft. Multiplier Multiplier Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Ft. 90 120 200 300 500 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Ft. Sq. Ft. Sq.M.
2.13 7 .973 1.390 46 500 1.71 1.75 1.84 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 500 46
2.44 8 .983 1.229 93 1,000 1.65 1.67 1.72 1.78 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,000 93
186 2,000 1.36 1.37 1.41 1.45 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,000 186
2.74 9 .991 1.101
372 4,000 ----- 1.17 1.20 1.24 1.32 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 4,000 372
3.05 10 1.000 (base) 1.000
465 5,000 ----- ----- 1.15 1.16 1.18 1.19 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 5,000 465
3.35 11 1.009 .917 557 6,000 ----- ----- ----- 1.11 1.13 1.14 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 6,000 557
3.66 12 1.018 .848 743 8,000 ----- ----- ----- 1.04 1.06 1.07 1.08 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 8,000 743
3.96 13 1.027 .790 929 10,000 ----- ----- ----- .95 .99 1.00 1.02 1.04 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 10,000 929
1,858 20,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .83 .84 .86 .88 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 20,000 1,858
4.27 14 1.036 .740
2,323 25,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .80 .82 .84 .86 ----- ----- ----- ----- 25,000 2,323
4.88 16 1.055 .659
4,645 50,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .68 .70 .72 .74 ----- ----- ----- 50,000 4,645
5.49 18 1.074 .597 9,290 100,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .58 .59 .60 .61 ----- ----- 100,000 9,290
6.10 20 1.090 .545 18,580 200,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .55 .56 .57 .58 .59 200,000 18,580

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FLATHOUSE STORAGE BUILDINGS (493)
Good Steel truss, good concrete, metal Heavy-duty floor and stem wall, Good wiring and lighting None $412.37 $3.83 $38.31
or composition shingle roof grain, rice, storage, etc.
C Average Concrete walls, light roof Good concrete slab, grain storage Adequate electric service None 287.18 2.67 26.68
Good Heavy wood frame, siding or Finished walls, heavy-duty Good wiring and lighting None 332.18 3.09 30.86
stucco, sheathing concrete slab and stem wall
D Average Post frame, siding or stucco, Finished walls, good slab, Adequate wiring and lighting None 224.00 2.08 20.81
bulkheads grain storage
Good Heavy laminated frame, metal Sealed walls, heavy-duty concrete Good wiring and lighting None 288.48 2.68 26.80
siding, sheathing slab and stem wall
DPOLE Average Post frame and truss, metal Lined walls, good slab, grain storage Adequate wiring and lighting None 201.83 1.88 18.75
siding, sheathing, bulkheads
Good Heavy steel frame and truss, Heavy concrete slab and stem wall, Good wiring and lighting None 323.14 3.00 30.02
heavy steel panels grain, rice storage, etc.
S Average Steel frame and truss, heavy steel Good concrete slab, grain storage Adequate wiring and lighting None 226.58 2.11 21.05
panels, bulkheads
Good Heavy steel slant frame and truss, Heavy concrete slab and stem wall, Good wiring and lighting None 303.44 2.82 28.19
SSLANT heavy steel panels
Steel slant frame and truss, heavy
grain, rice storage, etc.
WALL Average Good concrete slab, grain storage Adequate wiring and lighting None 212.70 1.98 19.76
steel panels, bulkheads
FEED HANDLING AND MIXING SHED BUILDING (180)

D Average Heavy wood frame, studs and roof,
wood siding, no doors
Partial finished walls, good slab,
drive-through alley
Adequate water, electrical service
and outlets None $151.56 $1.41 $14.08
DPOLE Average Metal siding on pole frame, stud infill, Partial lined walls, good slab,
some sheathing, no doors drive-through alley
and outlets None 125.83 1.17 11.69
S Average Steel frame and siding, some

sheathing, no doors
Partial lined walls, good slab,
drive-through alley
and outlets None 149.83 1.39 13.92
COTTON GINS (450)

Average Steel frame, good steel or aluminum Finished office and control areas, fully
siding, some trim automated, concrete slab, pit and tunnels Adequate lighting and plumbing None $648.85 $6.03 $60.28
S Light metal frame and siding, few Minimum partitions, semiautomated,
Low Cost openings concrete slab and tunnels Minimum lighting and plumbing None 477.60 4.44 44.37
SEED PROCESSING STORAGE (123)

D Average Heavy wood frame, studs and roof,
wood siding, sliding doors
Heavy bins and concrete slab,
cleaning area, warehouse
Rigid conduit, dustproof
fixtures, water service None $293.21 $2.72 $27.24
DPOLE Average Metal siding on pole frame, stud infill Heavy bins and concrete slab,
sheathing, sliding doors cleaning area, warehouse
fixtures, water service None 257.15 2.39 23.89
S Average Steel frame and siding, some

sheathing, sliding doors
Heavy bins and concrete slab,
cleaning area, warehouse
fixtures, water service None 285.35 2.65 26.51
DS Mezzanine Not included Loft floor, adequate support,

heavy plywood or plank flooring Not included None 99.78 ----- 9.27
NOTES: Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with mezzanine costs. For large bulk commodity storage canopies, see material shelters on Page 11; Grain elevators, Page 50.

May 2011
SECURE STORAGE MODULAR SHED BUILDINGS (181)

Good Heavy concrete wall and roof panels, Sealed walls and heavy concrete plank Rigid conduit, spark-proof fixtures, None $687.93 $6.39 $63.91
C Average
vandal-resistant doors
Modular concrete panels, security
flooring
Unfinished walls, concrete plank flooring
no plumbing
Few open fixtures, no plumbing None 552.84 5.14 51.36
weather tight door
Good Heavy steel panels on steel studs, Heavy/steel floor, sealed walls, vandal Rigid conduit, spark-proof fixtures, None 308.71 2.87 28.68
heavy doors resistant no plumbing
S Average Good steel panels on steel frame,

security door Sealed steel flooring, some wainscot Few open fixtures, no plumbing None 220.23 2.05 20.46
Metal panels and sheathing on steel One or two lights and outlets,
Low cost Unfinished interior, steel flooring None 156.83 1.46 14.57
frame, security door no plumbing
PREFABRICATED STORAGE SHED BUILDINGS (133)

Excellent Good siding, paint and trim, Some wainscot or shelving, None None $175.88 $1.63 $16.34
large doors, window good board flooring
Good Good siding and double doors, Some wainscot, good board flooring None None 140.69 1.31 13.07
D Average
gambrel or gable roof, high profile
Board siding, low profile, large walk Unfinished interior, board flooring None None 112.38 1.04 10.44
door, gable roof
Low cost Low-cost board siding, light shingle Unfinished interior, light board None None 89.66 .83 8.33
or metal roof, walk door flooring
Excellent Good aluminum siding and trim, Unfinished interior, some shelving None None 138.75 1.29 12.89
large doors, window
Good Aluminum or best steel, good double Unfinished interior, good board None None 99.67 .93 9.26
S Average
doors, high profile
Good colored steel, low profile,
flooring
Unfinished interior, light steel or None None 71.58 .67 6.65
sliding doors, gable roof board flooring
Low cost Light steel siding and frame, Unfinished interior, dirt flooring None None 51.34 .48 4.77
walk door
NOTE: For storage lofts in high-profile buildings, use low-cost hayloft costs on Page 30.
CORN CRIB BINS (131)

Excellent Wood skeleton frame, spaced Concrete slab or wood plank flooring None None $72.01 $ .67 $6.69
boards, metal roof
Good Wood skeleton, wire mesh and Light concrete or wood plank flooring None None 59.09 .55 5.49
spaced boards
D Average Wood bracing, wire mesh, Board flooring None None 48.55 .45 4.51
metal roof
Low cost Wood poles, bracing, wire mesh Light board flooring None None 39.72 .37 3.69
NOTES: For corn crib buildings, see Page 28. EXAMPLE: Good Class D prefabricated shed, 10' x 10' x 8' high.
For very small shed and bin structures that are not included in the Floor Area/Perimeter multiplier Floor area: 10' x 10' = 100 Base cost: = $13.07
table, you must enter the table by factoring the floor area and perimeter to a ratio that is Published table: @ 500 ÷ 100 (area) = 5 Height factor: (8 ft.) = .963
published. See the example to the right.
Perimeter: Floor area/perim. mult.: = 1.844
40' (10 + 10 + 10 + 10) x 5 (factor) = 200 Refined square foot cost: = $23.21
For other small prefabricated buildings, see Section 64. Multiplier: 500 sq. ft. @ 200' perim. = 1.844 100 square feet x $23.21 = $2,321.00

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FARM UTILITY BUILDINGS (477)
Good Brick, concrete block, clay tile, Unfinished walls, slab or plank floor Adequate wiring and outlets, None $261.03 $2.43 $24.25
C Average
wood rafters, windows
Block, cheap brick, light roof Cheap slab or asphalt
water service
Minimum electric service None 188.05 1.75 17.47
Average Wood frame, siding or stucco, Unfinished walls, cheap asphalt or Adequate wiring and outlets, None 126.58 1.18 11.76
windows slab floor water service
D Low cost Wood frame, board siding on Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum electric service None 81.27 .76 7.55
exposed studs, sliding door
Average Pole frame, metal siding, Unfinished walls, cheap asphalt or Adequate wiring and outlets, None 99.67 .93 9.26
windows, walkdoor slab floor water service
DPOLE Low cost Light pole frame, metal siding, Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum electric service None 58.45 .54 5.43
sliding door entry only
Average Steel frame and truss, metal Unfinished walls, cheap asphalt or Adequate wiring and outlets, None 124.32 1.16 11.55
siding, windows, walkdoor slab floor water service
S Low cost Light steel frame, metal siding, Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum electric service None 77.61 .72 7.21
Light steel slant frame and metal Unfinished walls, cheap asphalt or Adequate wiring and outlets,
SSLANT Average siding, windows, walk door
Light steel slant frame and siding,
slab floor water service None 114.96 1.07 10.68
WALL Low cost Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum electric service None 71.37 .66 6.63
NOTE: For good-quality grain or feed storage utility buildings, see Page 27. For large commercial flathouse storage, see Page 24.
ARCH-RIB (QUONSET) FARM UTILITY BUILDINGS (557)

Good Good laminated arch, siding, shingles, Unfinished, good concrete slab Adequate wiring, lighting and None $237.67 ----- $22.08
pedestrian and overhead doors water service

end wall sliding door entry
Unfinished, cheap asphalt or
slab floor
Adequate wiring and outlets,
water service None 139.50 ----- 12.96
Low cost Arch-rib frame, siding, composition Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum electric service None 82.02 ----- 7.62
shingles, open ends
Good Good laminated arch, metal siding, Unfinished, good concrete slab Adequate wiring, lighting and None 219.69 ----- 20.41

siding, end-wall sliding door entry
slab floor
Low cost Light arch-rib frame, metal siding, Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum electric service None 74.06 ----- 6.88
open ends
Average Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop Unfinished, cheap asphalt or Adequate wiring and outlets, None 92.03 ----- 8.55
DHOOP frame, fabric cover, end curtain slab floor water service
ARCH Low cost Wood, pipe hoop, fabric cover Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum electric service None 57.59 ----- 5.35
Good Good self-framing quonset panels, Unfinished, good concrete slab Adequate wiring, lighting and None 231.10 ----- 21.47
S Average Pre-engineered quonset, metal

siding, end-wall sliding door entry
slab floor
Low cost Light self-framing quonset panels, Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum electric service None 79.01 ----- 7.34
open ends
NOTE: For wall height adjustments, use the center arch height in entering the multiplier table for quonset shaped buildings.

May 2011
FARM UTILITY/GRAIN STORAGE (GRANARY) BUILDINGS (421)

Very good Dropsiding on wood frame, Good slab, interior wood cribbing, Adequate wiring and lighting None $214.10 $1.99 $19.89
D Good
sliding doors, asphalt shingles
Heavy wood frame, siding or
good granary
Finished walls, good slab, grain or Adequate wiring and lighting None 198.38 1.84 18.43
stucco, bulkheads feed storage
Very good Pole frame, metal siding Good slab, interior wood cribbing Adequate wiring and lighting None 186.22 1.73 17.30
DPOLE Good Pole frame and truss metal
siding, sheathing and bulkheads Lined walls, good slab, grain storage Adequate wiring and lighting None 171.47 1.59 15.93
DHOOP Good
Wood post, bulkhead, pipe hoop,
fabric cover, end walls, curtain Good concrete slab, grain storage Adequate wiring and lighting None 147.90 ----- 13.74
ARCH doors
Steel frame and truss, heavy
S Good steel panels, bulkheads Good concrete slab, grain storage Adequate wiring and lighting None 200.64 1.86 18.64
SSLANT Good Light steel slant frame, heavy

steel panels Good concrete slab, grain storage Adequate wiring and lighting None 186.97 1.74 17.37
WALL
FARM UTILITY STORAGE SHEDS (479)

Open one side, cheap block,
C Low cost shed roof Unfinished, no doors, dirt floor None None $114.31 $1.06 $10.62
Good Open one side, boards hvy. timber Unfinished, no doors, dirt floor None None 78.15 .73 7.26
D Average Open one side, plywood/box frame Unfinished, no doors, dirt floor None None 69.97 .65 6.50
Low cost Open one side, plywood/post frame Unfinished, no doors, dirt floor None None 62.75 .58 5.83
DPOLE Low cost Open one side, metal on pole frame Unfinished, no doors, dirt floor None None 51.02 .47 4.74
S Low cost Open one side, steel frame/siding Unfinished, no doors, dirt floor None None 69.43 .65 6.45
SSLANT Low cost Open front, metal on light slant

frame Unfinished, no doors, dirt floor None None 63.62 .59 5.91
WALL
FARM UTILITY LEAN-TOS (124)

Good Side extension, wood frame, siding Unfinished, good concrete slab Adequate wiring and outlets, None $114.64 $1.07 $10.65
or stucco, windows, walkdoor water service
D Average Side extension, board siding on
exposed studs, sliding door
slab floor Minimum electric service None 80.51 .75 7.48
Low cost Side extension, plywood/box frame Unfinished, no doors, dirt floor None None 56.73 .53 5.27
Good Side extension, pole frame, metal Unfinished, good concrete slab Adequate wiring and outlets, None 98.06 .91 9.11
siding, windows, walkdoor water service
DPOLE Average Side extension, light frame and
metal siding, sliding door entry only
Low cost Side extension, metal on pole frame Unfinished, no doors, dirt floor None None 48.87 .45 4.54
Good Side extension, steel frame, metal Unfinished, good concrete slab Adequate wiring and outlets, None 112.70 1.05 10.47
siding, windows, walkdoor water service
S Average Side extension, light frame and
metal siding, sliding door entry only
Low cost Side extension, steel frame/siding Unfinished, no doors, dirt floor None None 60.71 .56 5.64
NOTE: Use total length of walled sides as the perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table.

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FARM COMMODITY STORAGE SHEDS (562)
C Average Open one side, cheap block,
shed roof
Unfinished, no doors, slab floor,
masonry bay separation walls None None $164.58 $1.53 $15.29
D Average Open one side, plywood or

siding on post frame
concrete and upper frame bay walls None None 113.78 1.06 10.57
DPOLE Average Open one side, metal on pole

frame
concrete and upper frame bay walls None None 102.26 .95 9.50
S Average Open one side, steel frame

and siding
concrete and upper frame bay walls None None 122.17 1.14 11.35
NOTES: Silage concrete slabs cost $2.05 to $2.45 per square foot ($22.07 to $26.27 per square meter). For bunker or trench silos, see Page 56; hay sheds without walls, see Page 33.
Use total length of walled sides as the perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table.
CORN CRIB BUILDINGS – SPACED BOARDS (107)
Good Wood skeleton frame, spaced Concrete slab or wood plank, Minimum lighting None $167.81 $1.56 $15.59
boards, gable roof drive-through alley
D Average Wood skeleton, spaced boards Concrete slab or wood plank None None 157.48 1.46 14.63
Loft Not included Plank storage bin, adequate support Not included None 55.00 ----- 5.11
NOTE: Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with loft costs.
CORN CRIB BUILDINGS – WIRE MESH (108)

Good Wood skeleton frame, wire mesh, Concrete slab or wood plank, Minimum lighting None $154.25 $1.43 $14.33
gable roof drive-through alley
D Average Wood skeleton frame, wire mesh Concrete slab or wood plank None None 143.81 1.34 13.36
Loft Not included Wire storage bin, adequate support Not included None 44.99 ----- 4.18
FARM IMPLEMENT (EQUIPMENT SHOP) BUILDINGS (476)

Good Reinforced block, steel or wood Unfinished, concrete floor, tool Good lighting and outlets, None $270.82 $2.52 $25.16
C Average
truss, good roof cover
Block, steel or wood roof
cabinets, shop area
Unfinished, concrete or asphalt floor,
water service
Adequate water, electrical None 211.84 1.97 19.68
structure, good fenestration some cabinets service and outlets
Good Wood frame and truss, wood Unfinished, concrete floor, tool Good lighting and outlets, None 209.90 1.95 19.50
D Average
siding or stucco
Open wood frame, exposed
cabinets, shop area
water service
Adequate water, electrical None 148.44 1.38 13.79
board siding, shingles, windows some cabinets service and outlets
Good Pole frame, best metal siding, Unfinished, concrete floor, tool Good lighting and outlets, None 183.85 1.71 17.08
sheathing cabinets, shop area water service
DPOLE Average Pole frame, metal siding, good
doors, windows
Unfinished, concrete
some cabinets
or asphalt floor, Adequate water, electrical
service and outlets None 126.80 1.18 11.78
Low cost Pole frame, metal siding Unfinished, light floor, few extras Minimum services None 87.73 .82 8.15
Good Steel frame and truss, steel or Unfinished, concrete floor, tool Good lighting and outlets, None 210.87 1.96 19.59
aluminum siding cabinets, shop area water service
S Average Steel frame and siding, good
fenestration
some cabinets
Adequate water, electrical
service and outlets None 150.05 1.39 13.94
Low cost Light steel frame, siding Unfinished, light floor, few extras Minimum services None 107.10 1.00 9.95
Good Steel slant frame and truss, Unfinished, concrete floor, tool Good lighting and outlets, None 198.06 1.84 18.40
pedestrian and overhead doors cabinets, shop area water service
SSLANT Average Light steel slant frame and Unfinished, concrete or asphalt floor, Adequate water, electrical None 140.36 1.30 13.04
WALL siding, good doors, light panels some cabinets service and outlets
Low cost Light steel slant frame and siding Unfinished, light floor, few extras Minimum services None 99.78 .93 9.27

May 2011
ARCH-RIB (QUONSET) FARM IMPLEMENT BUILDINGS (558)

Good Good laminated arch, siding, shingles, Unfinished, concrete floor, tool Good lighting and outlets, None $246.17 ----- $22.87

windows, overhead door
floor, some cabinets
service and outlets None 186.86 ----- 17.36
Low cost Light arch-rib, frame, comp. shingles, Unfinished, light floor, few extras Minimum services None 142.30 ----- 13.22
end-wall sliding-door entry
Good Good laminated arch, metal siding, Unfinished, concrete floor, tool Good lighting and outlets, None 228.84 ----- 21.26

floor, some cabinets
service and outlets None 171.58 ----- 15.94
Low cost Light arch-rib frame, metal siding, Unfinished, light floor, few extras Minimum services None 129.06 ----- 11.99
Average Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate water, electrical None 116.25 ----- 10.80
DHOOP frame, fabric cover, end curtains floor, some cabinets service and outlets
ARCH Low cost Wood post, pipe hoop, fabric cover Unfinished, light floor, few extras Minimum services None 88.37 ----- 8.21
Good Good self-framing quonset panels, Unfinished, concrete floor, tool Good lighting and outlets, None 240.58 ----- 22.35
Average Pre-engineered quonset, metal Unfinished, concrete or asphalt Adequate water, electrical None 181.59 ----- 16.87
siding, windows, overhead door floor, some cabinets service and outlets
S Low cost Light self-framing quonset panels, Unfinished, light floor, few extras Minimum services None 137.56 ----- 12.78
Cheap Light self-framing quonset panels, Unfinished, light floor Minimum services None 111.73 ----- 10.38
open ends
NOTE: For wall height adjustments for quonset shaped buildings, use the center arch height in entering the multiplier table.
FARM IMPLEMENT – EQUIPMENT SHEDS (478)

Average Open one side, block, light roof, Unfinished, light concrete or asphalt Adequate water, electrical None $172.87 $1.61 $16.06
C some end-wall fenestration floor, some cabinets service and outlets
Low cost Open front, cheap block, shed roof Unfinished, gravel floor, few extras Minimum services None 125.40 1.17 11.65
Average Open one side, wood frame, siding, Unfinished, light concrete or asphalt Adequate water, electrical None 127.88 1.19 11.88
D some end-wall fenestration floor, some cabinets service and outlets
Low cost Open front, box frame, siding Unfinished, gravel floor, few extras Minimum services None 73.52 .68 6.83
Average Open one side, metal on pole frame, Unfinished, light concrete or asphalt Adequate water, electrical None 106.03 .99 9.85
DPOLE some end-wall windows floor, some cabinets service and outlets
Low cost Open front, metal on pole frame Unfinished, gravel floor, few extras Minimum services None 60.82 .57 5.65
Average Open one side, metal on steel frame, Unfinished, light concrete or asphalt Adequate water, electrical None 129.49 1.20 12.03
S some end-wall windows floor, some cabinets service and outlets
Low cost Open front, metal on steel frame Unfinished, gravel floor, few extras Minimum services None 79.76 .74 7.41
Average Open one side, metal on steel slant Unfinished, light concrete or asphalt Adequate water, electrical None 120.23 1.12 11.17
SSLANT frame, some light panels floor, some cabinets service and outlets
WALL Low cost Open front, metal on light slant Unfinished, gravel floor, few extras Minimum services None 73.20 .68 6.80
frame
NOTE: Use total length of walled sides as the perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table.

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BARNS – GENERAL PURPOSE (102)
Good Block or structural tile, some Concrete floor, stalls and feed room Adequate lights and outlets, None $357.90 $3.33 $33.25
windows, good gable roof and trim water service and drains
C Average Brick, concrete block, structural clay

tile, few windows, “flat roofed”
Unfinished, some slab or wood floor,
stalls
Few electrical outlets and
hose bibs None 272.65 2.53 25.33
Low cost Concrete block, light shed or gable Unfinished, dirt floor, few cheap stalls None None 208.18 1.93 19.34
roof, asphalt shingles
Good Lap siding, windows, good frame Some wainscot, plank or concrete Adequate lights and outlets, None 307.42 2.86 28.56
and gable roof structure floors, stalls, feed room water service, drains
D Average Wood frame, board and batten or

low-cost siding, few windows
Some floor, few partitions and stalls,
feed room
hose bibs None 222.06 2.06 20.63
Low cost Light wood frame and shed or Unfinished, dirt floor, few cheap stalls None None 160.71 1.49 14.93
gable roof structure, board siding
Good Pole frame, metal siding, insulated, Concrete or plank floors, stalls, feed Adequate lights and outlets, None 261.03 2.43 24.25
good gable roof and trim room, interior sheathing water service and drains
DPOLE Average Pole frame, metal siding, few
windows or shutters, “flat roofed”
feed room
hose bibs None 185.89 1.73 17.27
Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, light roof Unfinished, dirt floor, few cheap stalls None None 132.61 1.23 12.32
Good Steel panels on steel frame, Plank or concrete floors, stalls, feed Adequate lights and outlets, None 295.90 2.75 27.49
insulated, good gable roof and trim room, interior sheathing water service and drains
S Average Steel siding and frame, few
feed room
hose bibs None 214.31 1.99 19.91
Low cost Steel siding and frame, light roof Unfinished, dirt floor, few cheap stalls None None 155.54 1.45 14.45
BANK BARNS (TWO-STORY) – GENERAL PURPOSE (100)

Good Block or structural tile, some Concrete, good plank floors, stalls Adequate lights and outlets, None $258.12 $2.40 $23.98
windows, good gable roof and trim and feed room water service and drains
C Average Brick, concrete block, structural

clay tile, few windows, “flat roofed”
Some slab, wood floor, some
partitions and stalls, feed room
Minimum electrical and water
outlets None 197.63 1.84 18.36
Low cost Concrete block, structural clay tile, Unfinished, dirt floor, upper-level None None 151.66 1.41 14.09
light shed or gable roof wood floor, few stalls
Good Lap siding, windows, good frame Some wainscot, good plank and Adequate lights and outlets, None 228.63 2.12 21.24
and gable roof structure concrete floors, stalls, feed room water service and drains
D Average Wood frame, board and batten or

low-cost siding, few windows
outlets None 168.89 1.57 15.69
Low cost Light wood frame and shed or Unfinished, dirt floor, upper-level None None 124.97 1.16 11.61
gable roof structure, board siding wood floor, few stalls
Good Pole frame, metal siding, insulated, Concrete and plank floors, stalls, feed Adequate lights and outlets, None 201.93 1.88 18.76
good gable roof and trim room, interior sheathing water service and drains
DPOLE Average Pole frame, metal siding, few
outlets None 148.65 1.38 13.81
Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, light roof Unfinished, dirt, wood floor, few stalls None None 109.58 1.02 10.18
HAYLOFTS
Good Not included Heavy timber, good T&G floor Not included None $123.68 ----- $11.49
CDS Average Not included Adequate support, plank floor Not included None 79.65 ----- 7.40
Low cost Not included Minimum support, light floor Not included None 51.45 ----- 4.78
NOTE: Hayloft floors are also used with the Horse Barns found on Page 36. Access ramps cost $895 to $1,480. Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with loft costs.

May 2011
BARNS – SPECIAL PURPOSE (103)

Excellent Decorative block, tile, arches, Plaster wainscot in cooler and Good lighting and plumbing, None $628.83 $5.84 $58.42
cupolas, gambrel roof, dormers washroom, good concrete floor hot water, milk piping
Good Brick or block, good fenestration, Painted, concrete floor, good stalls Good wiring, water and power None 477.17 4.43 44.33
C Average
good gambrel roof and trim
Block or structural tile, some
and dairy facilities, storage
Concrete floor, stalls and
outlets, restroom
Lighting and power wiring, None 362.85 3.37 33.71
windows, arch or gambrel roof feed room, good milking water service and drains
Low cost Brick, concrete block, structural clay Unfinished, some slab or wood floor, Adequate electrical and water None 276.42 2.57 25.68
tile, good gable or light gambrel few stalls, feed room, milk barn only outlets
Excellent Best sidings or veneer, good gambrel Plaster wainscot in cooler and Good lighting and plumbing, None 585.13 5.44 54.36
roof, arches, cupolas, dormers washroom, good concrete floor hot water, milk piping
Good Good siding or brick veneer, heavy T&G wainscot, concrete floor, good Good wiring, water and power None 432.50 4.02 40.18
D Average
frame and roof structure
Lap siding, windows, heavy frame
stalls and dairy facilities, storage
Some wainscot, plank or concrete
outlets, restroom
and roof structure, gambrel roof floors, stalls, feed room, good milking water service and drains
Low cost Wood frame, board and batten or Some floor, few partitions and stalls, Adequate electrical and water None 237.67 2.21 22.08
siding, few windows, gable roof feed room, milking barn only outlets
Average Pole frame, metal siding, insulated, Concrete or plank floors, stalls, feed Lighting and power wiring, None 274.27 2.55 25.48
DPOLE Low cost
good arch or gambrel-style roof
Pole frame, metal siding, few
room, interior sheathing
water service and drains
Adequate electrical and water None 200.64 1.86 18.64
windows or shutters, good gable roof feed room, milking barn only outlets
BANK BARNS (TWO-STORY) – SPECIAL PURPOSE (101)

Excellent Decorative block, tile, arches, Plaster wainscot in cooler and wash- Good lighting and plumbing, None $432.07 $4.01 $40.14
cupolas, gambrel roof, dormers room, good concrete and plank floors hot water, milk piping
Good Brick or block, good fenestration, Painted, concrete and plank floors, Good wiring, water and power None 327.55 3.04 30.43
C Average
good gambrel roof and trim
Block or structural tile, some
good stalls, dairy facilities, storage
Concrete and wood floors, good stalls,
outlets, restroom
windows, arch or gambrel roof feed room and milking water service and drains
Low cost Brick, concrete block, structural clay Unfinished, some slab, wood upper Adequate electrical and water None 189.34 1.76 17.59
tile, gable or light gambrel roof floor, stalls, feed room, milking only outlets
Excellent Best sidings or veneer, good gambrel Plaster wainscot in cooler and wash- Good lighting and plumbing, None 404.62 3.76 37.59
roof, arches, cupolas, dormers room, good concrete and plank floors hot water, milk piping
Good Good siding or brick veneer, heavy T&G wainscot, concrete and plank Good wiring, water and power None 300.75 2.79 27.94
D Average
frame and roof structure
Lap siding, windows, heavy frame
floors, good stalls and dairy facilities
Some wainscot, plank and concrete
outlets, restroom
and roof structure, gambrel roof floors, good stalls, feed room water service and drains
Low cost Wood frame, board and batten or Some slab, wood upper floor, partitions, Adequate electrical and water None 167.06 1.55 15.52
siding, few windows, gable roof stalls, feed room, milking only outlets
Average Pole frame, metal siding, insulated, Concrete and plank floors, good stalls, Lighting and power wiring, None 197.95 1.84 18.39
DPOLE Low cost
good arch or gambrel roof
Pole frame, metal siding, few win-
feed room, interior sheathing
Some slab, wood upper floor, partitions,
water service and drains
Adequate electrical and water None 146.71 1.36 13.63
dows or shutters, good gable roof stalls, feed room, milking only outlets
NOTE: For hayloft floors, add from Page 30. Access ramps cost $895 – $1,480. For estate-type barns, see High-Value Stables, Page 36. For high-pitched roofs, use the height from the ground floor to
the eaves, plus one-half the distance from the eaves to the ridge for the effective wall height with which to enter the story height multiplier table.
EXAMPLE: ONE STORY EXAMPLE: TWO-STORY BANK
Apply costs to ground floor area only. Apply costs to total floor area (both floors).
Apply loft costs to loft floor area. Apply loft costs to additional loft floor area.
8' + 1/2 x 16' = 10' + 14' + (1/2 x 16') =
16' EFFECTIVE WALL HEIGHT 32' ÷ 2 stories =
HEIGHT FACTOR = 1.115 16' EFFECTIVE WALL HEIGHT

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FREE-STALL BARNS (469)
Excellent Good siding, heavy frame, All concrete alleys and floor, Good wiring, lights, water None $285.14 $2.65 $26.49
ventilated walls and roof contoured, good metal freestalls service, drains
Good Good panels, gable roof, Half concrete and dirt, good curbs Good lighting and alley None 208.28 1.94 19.35
D Average
insulated or sheathed
Siding on wood frame, some
and stalls, wainscot, freestalls
Concrete alleys, curbs, dirt,
plumbing
Adequate lights, outlets, None 152.10 1.41 14.13
wall curtains metal freestalls water service
Low cost Wood frame, board siding Some paved alleyways, dirt stalls, Minimum electrical and water None 111.08 1.03 10.32
metal freestalls
Excellent Good siding, heavy frame, All concrete alleys and floor, Good wiring, lights, water None 247.25 2.30 22.97
insulated or sheathed and stalls, wainscot, freestalls plumbing
DPOLE Average Metal siding on pole frame, some
wall curtains
metal freestalls
Adequate lights, outlets,
Low cost Metal on pole frame Some paved alleyways, dirt stalls, Minimum electrical and water None 96.12 .89 8.93
metal freestalls
Cheap Metal roof, pole frame, no walls Paved alleys, dirt stalls, freestalls Minimum electrical and water None 68.46 .64 6.36
Average Greenhouse pipe frame, wire Concrete alleys, curbs, dirt, metal Minimum electrical, None 116.90 ----- 10.86
panels, wall curtains, shaded roof freestalls adequate water
DHOOP Low cost Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop
frame, fabric cover, side/end curtains
metal freestalls
Minimum electrical,
adequate water None 89.56 ----- 8.32
ARCH
Cheap Wood post, pipe hoop, fabric Minimum facility, some paved Minimum electrical and water None 78.47 ----- 7.29
cover, open side walls and ends alleyways, dirt stalls, freestalls
Excellent Good siding, heavy frame, All concrete alleys and floor, Good wiring, lights, water None 279.86 2.60 26.00
insulated or sheathed and stalls, wainscot, freestalls plumbing
S Average Steel siding and frame, some
wall curtains
metal freestalls
Adequate lights, outlets,
Low cost Steel siding and frame Some paved alleyways, dirt stalls, Minimum electrical and water None 116.57 1.08 10.83
metal freestalls
Cheap Steel roof, frame, no walls Paved alleys, dirt stalls, freestalls Minimum electrical and water None 75.78 .70 7.04
CONFINEMENT BARNS (105)

Average Wood siding and frame, fully Some paved alleyways, wainscot, Adequate lighting and None $198.81 $1.85 $18.47
insulated and ventilated dirt stalls, or pens water service
D Low cost Boards or plywood, on box frame, Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum lighting and None 98.81 .92 9.18
some insulation, curtains or vents water service
Average Pole frame, metal siding, fully Some paved alleyways, wainscot, Adequate lighting and None 174.16 1.62 16.18
insulated, ventilated dirt stalls, or pens water service
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, some Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum lighting and None 83.96 .78 7.80
insulation, side curtains or vents water service
DHOOP Low cost Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop

frame, fabric cover, end curtains
Some wainscot, dirt floor,
calf pens
Minimum water service,
feed, not automated None 61.25 ----- 5.69
ARCH
Average Steel panels and frame, fully Some paved alleyways, wainscot, Adequate lighting and None 197.63 1.84 18.36
insulated, ventilated dirt stalls, or pens water service
S Low cost Steel siding and frame, some Unfinished, dirt floor Minimum lighting and None 103.44 .96 9.61
insulation, side curtains or vents water service
NOTE: For slotted floors, see Page 40. For commodity storage sheds (hay barns), see Page 28. For open hay sheds, see Page 33.

May 2011
FEEDER BARNS – SHEDS (561)

Good Open one side, box frame and Unfinished, dirt floor, Feeders, water troughs, None $84.17 $.78 $7.82
siding, good doors, rear vents rub boards not automated
D Average Open one side, boards or siding

on wood frame, end doors
Unfinished, dirt floor,
rub boards
Feeders, water troughs,
not automated None 74.16 .69 6.89
Low cost Open one side, boards or siding, Unfinished, dirt floor Feeders, not automated None 65.34 .61 6.07
post/box frame, one end door
Good Open one side, metal on pole Unfinished, dirt floor, Feeders, water troughs, None 69.64 .65 6.47
frame, good doors, rear vents rub boards not automated
DPOLE Average Open one side, metal siding on

pole frame, end doors
rub boards
Low cost Open one side, metal on pole Unfinished, dirt floor Feeders, not automated None 53.71 .50 4.99
frame, one end door
Average Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop Unfinished, dirt floor, Feeders, water troughs, None 59.09 ----- 5.49
DHOOP frame, fabric cover, end curtains
Wood post, pipe hoop, partial
rub boards not automated
ARCH Low cost Unfinished, dirt floor Feeders, not automated None 51.99 ----- 4.83
fabric cover, open ends
Good Open one side, metal on steel Unfinished, dirt floor, Feeders, water troughs, None 90.96 .85 8.45
frame, good doors, rear vents rub boards not automated
S Average Open one side, metal siding on

steel frame, end doors
rub boards
Low cost Open one side, metal on steel Unfinished, dirt floor Feeders, not automated None 72.01 .67 6.69
frame, one end door
LOAFING SHEDS (113)

Good Open one side, plywood or Unfinished, no doors or vents, dirt None None $73.41 $.68 $6.82
boards on timber frame floor, rub boards
D Average Open one side, light

plywood on box frame
Unfinished, no doors or vents, dirt
floor, rub boards None None 68.57 .64 6.37
Low cost Open one side, light Unfinished, no doors or vents, dirt None None 64.15 .60 5.96
plywood on post frame floor, rub boards
DPOLE Low cost Open one side, metal on

pole frame
S Low cost Open one side, steel frame

and siding
FARM UTILITY SHELTERS (OPEN HAY SHEDS) (565)

Good No walls, composition or steel gable roof on wood rafters and posts, dirt floor $43.11 – $60.21 $4.01 – $5.59
D Average No walls, steel shed or flat roof on wood posts and girders, dirt floor 33.56 – 46.87 3.12 – 4.35
Good No walls, steel gable roof and truss on steel column, wide span, dirt floor 58.58 – 81.80 5.44 – 7.60
S Average No walls, steel shed or flat roof and girders on good steel posts, dirt floor 41.66 – 58.17 3.87 – 5.40
NOTES: Use total length of walled sides as perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table. Do not use table for shelters without walls, but do adjust for height.
For shelter end walls, add from Section 47. For low-cost sun shelters, see Page 34. For flooring or electrical costs, see Page 59.

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CALVING BARNS – SHEDS (182)
Good Open one side, box frame and Some ceiling insulation, supply-office, Good electrical, water, feed, None $208.71 $1.94 $19.39
siding, some rear vents slab floor, subdivided not automated
D Average Open one side, boards or siding

on wood frame
Some wainscot, slab floor, supply
room, some division of space
Adequate electrical, water,
feed, not automated None 150.37 1.40 13.97
Low cost Open one side, boards or siding, Minimum facility, some storage Minimum lighting, outlets and None 108.29 1.01 10.06
post/box frame flooring, some subdivision water service
Good Open one side, metal on pole Some ceiling insulation, supply-office, Good electrical, water, feed, None 185.89 1.73 17.27
frame, some rear vents slab floor, subdivided not automated
DPOLE Average Open one side, metal siding

on pole frame
Low cost Open one side, metal on Minimum facility, some storage Minimum lighting, outlets and None 95.15 .88 8.84
pole frame flooring, some subdivision water service
Average Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop, Concrete slab floor, supply area, Adequate electrical, water, None 94.40 ----- 8.77
D HOOP fabric cover, end walls, curtains
Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop,
subdivided pens
Some wainscot, partial floor, some
feed, not automated
ARCH Low cost None 76.32 ----- 7.09
fabric cover, end gates division of space water service
Good Open one side, metal on steel Some ceiling insulation, supply-office, Good electrical, water, feed, None 212.70 1.98 19.76
frame, some rear vents slab floor, subdivided not automated
S Average Open one side, metal siding on

steel frame
Low cost Open one side, metal on steel Minimum facility, some storage Minimum lighting, outlets and None 110.65 1.03 10.28
frame flooring, some subdivision water service
NOTE: For slotted floors, see Page 40. For hospital/treatment facilities, see nursery costs on Page 40, or see veterinary hospitals, Section 15, Page 28.
ARENA SHELTERS (184)

DPOLE Low Cost No walls, metal gable roof, wood,
post frame and truss, wide span
Unfinished open exercise arena,
sand floor
Minimum electrical and
water service None $ 74.38 ----- $ 6.91
Good No walls, gable roof, heavy tapered Unfinished open show arena, sand Good lighting and water None 155.22 ----- 14.42
truss and steel columns, wide span floor, paved viewing area service
S Average No walls, steel gable roof, and

truss on steel columns, wide span
Unfinished open arena, sand floor,
some paving
service None 119.59 ----- 11.11
Low Cost No walls, steel gable roof and light Unfinished open exercise arena, Minimum electrical and None 91.92 ----- 8.54
truss on steel columns, wide span sand floor water service
NOTE: Bleacher costs can be found in Section 67.

FARM SUN SHELTERS (566)
Average No walls, steel shed or flat roof on light wood posts and girders, dirt floor $26.20 – $36.58 $2.43 – $3.40
D Low cost No walls, light steel or fiberglass flat roof on light wood posts, dirt floor 22.83 – 31.88 2.12 – 2.96
Average No walls, steel shed or flat roof and light girders on steel posts, dirt floor 29.65 – 41.41 2.75 – 3.85
S Low cost No walls, light steel or fiberglass, flat roof or fabric cover on low-cost pipe, dirt floor 25.38 – 35.44 2.36 – 3.29
NOTE: Use total length of walled sides as perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table. Do not use table for shelters without walls, but do adjust for height.

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ARENAS (428)
Excellent Steel frame, good block or Finished stalls, lounge, viewing High-level electrical service, None $576.09 $5.35 $53.52
concrete panels, good entrance area, quality finishes good restrooms and kitchen
Good Steel or wood frame, block or Fin. stalls, good floors in snack bar, Good lighting and water None 384.92 3.58 35.76
C tilt-up, small entrance
Block or tilt-up, very plain, some
feed/tack rm., good quality throughout
Unfinished arena area, floors in
outlets, restrooms
Average interior finish feed/tack and washrooms water service None 257.37 2.39 23.91
Low cost Concrete block, some wainscot Minimum facility, some flooring Minimum services None 171.90 1.60 15.97
Excellent Glulam or steel frame, good Finished stalls, lounge, viewing area, High-level electrical service, None 511.83 4.76 47.55
veneer, siding, good entrance quality finishes good restrooms and kitchen
Good Good siding or stucco on wood Fin. stalls, good floors in snack bar, Good lighting and water None 295.90 2.75 27.49
or steel frame, small entrance feed/tack rm., good quality throughout outlets, restrooms
D Average Siding or stucco on wood frame, Unfinished arena area, floors in Adequate lighting and None 171.15 1.59 15.90
some interior finish feed/tack and washrooms water service
Low cost Vertical boards or plywood on Dirt arena floor, some stalls, few Minimum lighting and None 98.81 .92 9.18
box frame, some wainscot finishes, some flooring water service
Good Good metal panels, insulated, Fin. stalls, good floors in snack bar, Good lighting and water None 258.34 2.40 24.00
pole frame, small entrance feed/tack rm., good quality throughout outlets, restrooms
Average Good metal on pole frame, some Unfinished arena area, floors in Adequate lighting and None 148.76 1.38 13.82
interior finish feed/tack and washrooms water service
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, some Dirt arena floor, some stalls, few Minimum lighting and None 85.47 .79 7.94
wainscot finishes, some flooring water service
Cheap Pole frame, metal siding Unfinished, dirt floor, exercise Minimum electrical only None 77.50 .72 7.20
arena only
DHOOP Cheap Wood post, wide hoop frame, fabric

cover, end walls, curtain doors
Unfinished, dirt floor, exercise
arena, corral pipe fence Minimum electrical only None 68.14 ----- 6.33
ARCH
Excellent Steel frame, good enameled siding, Finished stalls, lounge, viewing High-level electrical service, None 518.61 4.82 48.18
masonry trim, good entrance area, quality finishes good restrooms and kitchen
Good Insulated sandwich panels, steel Fin. stalls, good floors in snack bar, Good lighting and water None 304.94 2.83 28.33
frame, small entrance feed/tack rm., good quality throughout outlets, restrooms
S Average Good metal panels and roof,
some interior finish
Unfinished arena area, floors in
feed/tack and washrooms
Low cost Steel siding, some wainscot Minimum facility, some flooring Minimum services None 105.27 .98 9.78
Cheap Steel frame, metal siding Unfinished, dirt floor, exercise Minimum electrical only None 95.80 .89 8.90
arena only
EQUESTRIAN LEAN-TOS (560)

Average Side extension, board siding, Stalls, tackroom, some flooring Adequate lighting and water None $155.11 $1.44 $14.41
D windows and side doors
Low cost Side extension, board siding Some stalls and flooring Minimum services None 93.86 .87 8.72
Average Side extension, good metal on pole Stalls, tackroom, some flooring Adequate lighting and water None 140.69 1.31 13.07
DPOLE frame, windows and side doors
Low cost Side extension, metal on pole frame Some stalls and flooring Minimum services None 83.10 .77 7.72
Average Steel siding, side doors, windows Stalls, tackroom, some flooring Adequate lighting and water None 161.03 1.50 14.96
S Low cost Side extension, steel frame/siding Some stalls and flooring Minimum services None 98.92 .92 9.19
NOTE: For unfinished utility lean-tos, see Page 27. Bleacher costs can be found in Section 67. For stock and equestrian corrals, see Page 37.

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STABLES (378)
Good brick or block, some Fin. stalls, good floors, concrete in Good lighting and water
Good None $458.44 $4.26 $42.59
windows and ornamentation feed/tack rm., good quality throughout outlets, restroom
C Average Block, very plain, doors on stalls
Plywood wainscot in stalls, floors in
feed and tack rooms
water outlets
None 325.07 3.02 30.20
Low cost Concrete block, open stalls Rough stalls, dirt None None 231.00 2.15 21.46
Brick veneer, best siding, some T&G stalls, finished tack and feed Good lighting and water
Good None 389.44 3.62 36.18
windows, ornamentation rooms, floors outlets, restroom
D Average
Stucco or wood siding, little trim,
good roofing
Wood wainscot in stalls, concrete
floors in tack and feed rooms
water outlets
None 251.66 2.34 23.38
Low cost Boards on post and beam Unfinished, dirt floors, open stalls None None 162.86 1.51 15.13
Pole frame, good metal panels, Finished stalls, good floors, good Good lighting and water
Good None 353.27 3.28 32.82
finished inside, some trim quality throughout outlets, restroom
Pole frame, metal siding, no trim, Wood wainscot in stalls, floors in feed Adequate lighting and
Average None 228.41 2.12 21.22
DPOLE Low cost
doors on stalls
Metal on poles, open stalls
and tack rooms
Rough stalls, dirt floor
water outlets
None None 147.90 1.37 13.74
Metal or plywood on low-cost pole, Rough stalls, dirt floor, no tackroom,
Cheap None None 116.90 1.09 10.86
shed or low gable minimum hobby stable
Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop Minimum electrical,
DHOOP Average
frame, fabric cover, curtains
Wood post, pipe hoop, fabric
Rough stalls, dirt floor
adequate water
None 83.85 ----- 7.79
ARCH Low cost Unfinished, dirt floors, open pipe stalls None None 56.73 ----- 5.27
cover, open side walls and ends
Good steel panels, finished inside, Finished stalls, good floors, good Good lighting and water
Good None 394.18 3.66 36.62
some trim quality throughout outlets, restroom
S Average
Steel siding, no trim, doors on
stalls
Plywood wainscot in stalls, floors in
feed and tack rooms
water outlets
None 256.40 2.38 23.82
Low cost Galvanized steel, open stalls Rough stalls, dirt floor None None 167.06 1.55 15.52
HIGH-VALUE (ESTATE) STABLES – HORSE BARNS (559)

Face brick, cut stone, custom arches, Custom stalls, imported woods, best Extensive fixtures and custom
Excellent None $1,932.35 $17.95 $179.52
cupolas, heavy roof, dormers broodmare or yearling barns hardware throughout
Face brick, stone trim, slate or tile Fine custom stalls, finishes, best High-quality fixtures, fine
Good None 1,346.04 12.51 125.05
C Average
gambrel roof, some custom sash
Good brick, stone trim, skylights,
training or stallion barns
Good finished stalls, good
hardware, horse baths
Some special custom fixtures,
None 938.51 8.72 87.19
shakes or metal on good structure thoroughbred barn, some extras electrical and plumbing
Decorative block, small estate type, Finished stalls, lounge and restrooms, High-level electrical service,
Low cost None 654.88 6.08 60.84
insulated, some distinctive trim quality finishes showers and dressing room
Face brick or stone ven., heavy roof, Custom stalls, imported woods, best Extensive fixtures and custom
Excellent None 1,866.26 17.34 173.38
custom dormers, arches, cupolas broodmare or yearling barns hardware throughout
Face brick veneer, stone trim, slate or Fine custom stalls, finishes, best High-quality fixtures, fine
Good None 1,283.82 11.93 119.27
D Average
tile on gambrel, some custom sash
Fine sidings, good veneer, skylights,
training or stallion barns
Good finished stalls, good
hardware, horse baths
Some special custom fixtures,
None 883.94 8.21 82.12
good shakes or metal thoroughbred barn, some extras electrical and plumbing
Good sidings or masonry veneer, Finished stalls, lounge and restrooms, High-level electrical service,
Low cost None 609.24 5.66 56.60
trim, insulated, small estate type good finishes showers and dressing room
Small estate type, insulated, some Finished stalls, lounge and restrooms, High-level electrical service,
DPOLE Low cost
distinctive trim, complex roof good finishes showers and dressing room
None 551.44 5.12 51.23
Insulated, small estate type, some Finished stalls, lounge and restrooms, High-level electrical service,
S Low cost
distinctive trim, complex roof good finishes showers and dressing room
None 615.38 5.72 57.17
NOTES: For office apartments, see Section 12. For sun shelters, see Page 34. For feed, water and cleaning systems, see Page 37. For haylofts, see Page 30.

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STOCK AND EQUESTRIAN EQUIPMENT

STOCKYARD/FEED LOTS AND FEEDING SYSTEMS STOCK CORRAL GATES
(Cost range per linear foot, except as indicated) LENGTH (feet) 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Cost each $69 $93 $110 $135 $140 $165 $175 $205 $245
CATTLE SCALES
Multi-animal, bridge scale: costs include wood floor, pit housing and installation.
5-ton, $10,100 – $13,900 10-ton, $12,800 – $18,900 15/20-ton, $19,500 – $25,700
Add for printer, $1,000 – $1,500.
Single-animal, electronic digital scale,10,000-lb.: $3,850.
WATERING SYSTEMS COST RANGE
Watering trough, per linear foot, steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.75 – $32.00
STOCK FEEDING TROUGHS WOOD STEEL CONCRETE concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.50 – 45.00
One-sided (fence) . . . . . . . . . . . $12.75 – $19.50 $25.00 – $31.50 $32.50 – $38.50 Watering tanks, galvanized, each, 175 gallons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 – 140
300 gallons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 – 210
Two-sided bunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.25 – 29.00 36.50 – 45.00 44.50 – 63.00
500 gallons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 – 255
Roof (10' width), wood structure 38.50 – 47.00 metal structure . . . . . . 46.50 – 53.00
700 gallons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 – 315
COST RANGE 900 gallons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 – 390
Mechanical chain feeder: 14" wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 79.00 – $115.00 1,100 gallons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 – 445
18" wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00 – 150.00 automatic drinker kit with float, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 – 110
Mechanical feeder control box, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125.00 – 130.00 automatic waterer, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 – 240
Mechanical trough auger feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.00 – 120.00 feed lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 – 895
Mechanical overhead feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.00 – 160.00
Drinking bowls, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 – 115
Feed rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.75 – 21.25
Portable steel bale feeder, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160.00 – 355.00 Automatic water fountain without heater, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 – 420
Portable steel bunk feeder, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160.00 – 210.00 cold weather climates, with heater, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 – 765
CATTLE-HANDLING EQUIPMENT EQUESTRIAN EQUIPMENT
Portable 20' work alley, straight, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,470 – $2,460 Stalls, box, 10' x 10', each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,450 – $2,060
curved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,720 – 2,700 12' x 12', each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,670 – 2,430
Portable sweep tub, two 10' open panels, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,790 – 2,040 Portable steel bunk feeder with hay rack, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 – 360
three 10' open panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,040 – 2,310 For additional types of feeders, see Feed Lots and Feeding Systems.
two 10' sheeted panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,250 – 3,400 Paddock (stall) feeder, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 – 135
three 10' sheeted panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,825 – 4,075 Electronic digital platform horse scale, 10,000-lb capacity, each . . . . . . . . . . 4,075 – 4,350
four 10' sheeted panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,500 – 4,750 Electric stall waterer, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 – 175
Portable flow-control unit, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,670 – 1,910
For additional types of waterers, see Watering Systems.
Portable working chute, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,130 – 1,250
Portable manual squeeze chute, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,700 – 2,875 Horse walkers, two-horse, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,525 – 3,000
Portable headgate, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 – 910 four-horse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000 – 3,725
Crossing guard, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,940 – 3,975 six-horse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,075 – 6,100
Portable loading chute, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,500 – 3,700 EQUESTRIAN CORRALS
Stationary loading chute, steel, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,875 – 3,050
Horse corrals, 6" x 6" posts, concreted, five 2" x 6" rails,
wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,060 – 1,280
Stationary cattle squeeze, wood, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,150 – 2,140 nailed, painted, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.00 – $14.75
vinyl, 5" x 5" posts, three 2" x 6" rails, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25 – 16.25
STOCK CORRALS
polymer grid, 5', 2" x 6" top rail, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 – 11.75
Stock corrals, 6" x 6" posts, four split rails, unfinished, per linear foot . . . . . $ 8.00 – $ 8.30 8' gate, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 – 220
6" x 6" posts, four 2" x 6" rails, nailed, unfinished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 – 11.25
vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 – 425
4" pipe, cable rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 – 11.25
4" pipe, 2" pipe rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 – 14.25 Portable pipe corrals, four-rail, 12' panel, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 – 100
finished painted paddock, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 – 2.50 24' panel, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 – 160
NOTES: For 4" x 4" wood or 2" pipe posts, deduct $1.45. five-rail, 12' panel, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 – 120
For used sucker pipe, deduct 15%. 24' panel, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 – 210
For galvanized pipe, add 15%. add for 4' gate, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 – 65
For barbed wire fencing, walls, paving, outdoor lighting, etc., see Section 66. Electrified fence strands, each, per lin. ft. (add per charger, $235) . . . . . . . . .42 – .53

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DAIRIES (MILKING PARLORS) (316)
Excellent Brick or stucco on block, Ceramic and epoxy finishes, contoured High-level lighting, hot water, cow None $700.52 $6.51 $65.08
insulated heavy roof structure concrete floor, plaster ceiling wash, restrooms and showers
Good Brick, concrete block, Plaster walls in cooler/storage room, Good lighting and plumbing, None 527.22 4.90 48.98
insulated roof contoured concrete floor with drains pipe stanchions, milk piping
C Average Brick, concrete block or clay Plaster wainscot in cooler and Adequate lighting and plumbing, None 397.84 3.70 36.96
tile, light wood trusses washroom, good concrete floor pipe stanchions
Low cost Clay tile, concrete block, half Painted walls, concrete milking floor, Minimum electrical and plumbing None 300.85 2.80 27.95
walls, wood shutters and rafters milking parlor only, no storage service, wood stanchions
Excellent Best sidings or veneer, good Ceramic and epoxy finishes, contoured High-level lighting, hot water, cow None 636.91 5.92 59.17
roof structure, fully insulated concrete floors, plaster ceiling wash, restrooms and showers
Good Good stucco or siding, some Plaster walls, cooler and storage, Good lighting and plumbing, None 458.44 4.26 42.59
trim, wood or steel frame contoured concrete floor pipe stanchions, milk piping
D Average Stucco or siding, wood frame Plaster wainscot, cooler and Adequate lighting and plumbing, None 330.89 3.07 30.74
and rafters, windows or shutters washroom, good concrete floor pipe stanchions
Low cost Wood siding or plywood Some wainscot, concrete floor, Minimum electrical and plumbing None 239.28 2.22 22.23
on light wood frame, shutters milking barn only, no storage services, wood stanchions
Excellent Best metal siding on pole Ceramic and epoxy finishes, contoured High-level lighting, hot water, cow None 567.48 5.27 52.72
frame, fully insulated, sheathed concrete floors, plaster ceiling wash, restrooms and showers
Good Pole frame, good metal siding Plaster or gypsum board, cooler and Good lighting and plumbing, None 411.08 3.82 38.19
and sheathing, insulated storage, contoured concrete floor pipe stanchions, milk piping
DPOLE Average Pole frame, metal siding, Gypsum board or plaster, wainscot Adequate lighting and plumbing, None 298.59 2.77 27.74
windows or good shutters in cooler and washroom pipe stanchions
Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, Little interior finish, concrete milking Minimum electrical and plumbing None 217.33 2.02 20.19
some wainscot, shutters floor, milking barn only services, wood stanchions
Excellent Good steel siding and Ceramic and epoxy finishes, contoured High-level lighting, hot water, cow None 639.70 5.94 59.43
sheathing, fully insulated floors, plaster ceiling wash, restrooms and showers
Good Good steel siding, full Plaster or gypsum board, cooler and Good lighting and plumbing, None 468.23 4.35 43.50
sheathing, insulated storage, contoured concrete floor pipe stanchions, milk piping
S Average Steel siding, windows or good Gypsum board or plaster, wainscot Adequate lighting and plumbing, None 343.59 3.19 31.92
shutters in cooler and washroom pipe stanchions
Low cost Steel siding, light frame, some Little interior finish, concrete milking Minimum electrical and plumbing None 252.63 2.35 23.47
wainscot, shutters floor, milking barn only wood stanchions
MILKHOUSES (440)
Good Decorative block Plaster, ceramic and epoxy Good electrical, restroom & shower None $580.72 $5.40 $53.95
C Average Concrete block or clay tile Plaster wainscot, concrete floor Adequate electrical and plumbing None 427.22 3.97 39.69
Good Good stucco or siding Plaster, ceramic and epoxy Good electrical, restroom & shower None 500.53 4.65 46.50
D Average Siding or metal on studs Finished wainscot, concrete floor Adequate electrical and plumbing None 366.41 3.40 34.04
MILKHOUSE SHEDS (114)

Good Decorative block, shed lean-to Plaster, ceramic and epoxy Good electrical, restroom & shower None $499.34 $4.64 $46.39
C Average Concrete block or clay tile,
shed lean-to Plaster wainscot, concrete floor Adequate electrical and plumbing None 367.27 3.41 34.12
Good Good stucco or siding, shed lean-to Plaster, ceramic and epoxy Good electrical, restroom & shower None 429.16 3.99 39.87
D Average Siding or metal on studs,
shed lean-to Finished wainscot, concrete floor Adequate electrical and plumbing None 314.20 2.92 29.19

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DAIRY FACILITY EQUIPMENT

YARD IMPROVEMENTS COST RANGE FREE-STALL EQUIPMENT COST RANGE
Concrete tanker loading pad, per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.35 – $ 2.65 Free-stalls, bolted on wood posts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 79 – $ 155
Holding pen-wash area, block wall, slab floor, pipe dividers, per square foot 6.90 – 9.60 head to head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 – 250
add for roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85 – 6.10 with mounting rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 – 150
power crowd gate, per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.20 – 12.25 head to head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 – 240
cow wash, per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 – 3.95 welded on steel posts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 – 135
Paved transfer lanes, 12' wide without curbing, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . 19.75 – 23.00
head to head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 – 230
with curbing, double 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 – 40.00
Fencing: 4" pipe, cable rails, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.50 – 11.50 floor mounted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 – 150
4" pipe, 2" rails, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25 – 14.50 head to head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 – 235
galvanized rub panels, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 – 1.95 Headrail, double swing, self-locking, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.50 – 49.00
8' gate, each (add $44 – $59 for each additional 4') . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.00 – 175.00 Sloped feed rail guard, 6.5" – 12", per linear foot
feed fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10 – 15.25 galvanized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.00 – 41.00
add for locking mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.25 – 16.75 Allied Gatorshield™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 – 28.00
For individual shelters, see Page 45.
Stall mats, per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 – 3.95
PARLOR EQUIPMENT COST PER STALL
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Stalls, fully automatic system
Double 6, double 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,300 – $ 7,750 Floor matting, parlor work area, per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.20 – $ 5.50
Double 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,100 – 10,900 Barn elevators, 14" x 50' reversible belt conveyor, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,150 – 4,200
Double 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,600 – 12,100 16" x 50' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,400 – 4,475
Double 16, double 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,900 – 14,900 18" x 50' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,600 – 4,775
Stall, manual system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,225 – 4,450 Bale loader, front attachment, 1,500-lb., each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 – 225
Walk-thru stall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,370 – 1,640 2,000-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 – 335
Parallel stall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,840 – 2,360 2,500-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 – 430
Herringbone stall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,260 – 2,875 3,000-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515 – 535
Rotary stall system, complete (25 – 80 stalls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,800 – 18,600
Bale loader, three-point, rear attachment, 1,500-lb., each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 – 210
Power gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 955 – 1,150
Feed system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 685 – 885 1,950-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 – 395
plus $685 for auger, per stall 2,350-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545 – 580
Computerized automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,550 – 3,125 2,800-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720 – 760
plus $39.50 to $54.00 for each I.D. tag For cooling or heating systems, see Page 59.
MILK STORAGE EQUIPMENT COST RANGE WASTE SYSTEMS
Bulk tanks, refrigerated, per gallon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.90 – $ 13.25 Alley scraper, double alley system, 200' to 600' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,600 – $18,600
Bulk tanks, unrefrigerated, per gallon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.40 – 12.25 800' to 1200' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,100 – 33,100
Compressor, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,825 – 12,700 Barn cleaner, elevator and drive, plus $41 per linear foot of gutter . . . . . . . . 6,700 – 10,500
Floor-mounted plate cooler, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,425 – 10,200 Flush tank, tip type waterer, 70-gallon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 – 760
Chillers, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,225 – 5,100 105-gallon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 835 – 980
Water heater, gas, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,310 – 2,600 Floor-type flooding flush system, excluding water source,
Automatic wash system, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,330 – 3,125
cost per flush valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,160 – 2,875
Waste reclamation, excluding pumps, piping and storage facility,
extractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,900 – 17,700
separators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,650 – 12,700
pre-fab. support towers, cantilevered, single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,725 – 5,050
double . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,950 – 7,400
four-post, single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,300 – 6,700
double . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,350 – 9,000
For manure pumps, tanks and lagoons, see Page 43; water tanks, see Section 61.
NOTES: To convert square foot costs to square meter costs, multiply by 10.764.
To convert linear foot costs to meters, multiply by 3.281.

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HOG BARNS – NURSERY (112)
Good Brick or block, good ventilation Insulated, slab floor, subdivided, Good lighting and None $470.06 $4.37 $43.67
and fenestration office, nursery plumbing, lab
C Average Brick or block, insulated, Insulated ceiling, slab floor, Adequate lighting and None 420.87 3.91 39.10
ventilated subdivided, small office, nursery water service
Good Wood siding or stucco, good Insulated, slab floor, subdivided, Good lighting and None 425.18 3.95 39.50
ventilation and fenestration office, nursery plumbing, lab
D Average Wood siding or stucco, Insulated ceiling, slab floor, Adequate lighting and None 371.36 3.45 34.50
insulated, ventilated subdivided, small office, nursery water service
Good Pole frame, metal siding, fully Insulated, interior sheathing, slab Good lighting and None 384.92 3.58 35.76
insulated, ventilated floor, subdivided, office, nursery plumbing, lab
DPOLE Average Pole frame, metal siding, Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate lighting and None 338.20 3.14 31.42
insulated, ventilated slab floor, subdivided, small office water service, nursery
Good Steel panels and frame, fully Insulated, interior sheathing, slab Good lighting and None 432.39 4.02 40.17
insulated, ventilated floor, subdivided, office, nursery plumbing, lab
S Average Steel panels and frame, Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate lighting and None 378.57 3.52 35.17
insulated, ventilated slab floor, subdivided, small office water service, nursery
HOG BARNS – BREEDING/GESTATION (109)

Good Brick or block, good ventilation Insulated, slab floor, subdivided Good lighting and None $373.94 $3.47 $34.74
and fenestration water service
C Average Block or structural tile, adequate

fenestration, ventilated
Insulated ceiling, slab, some
division of space
Low cost Block or structural tile, side Unfinished, slab floor, some division Minimum lighting and None 258.98 2.41 24.06
curtains or vents of space water service
Good Wood siding or stucco, good Insulated, slab floor, subdivided Good lighting and None 322.27 2.99 29.94
ventilation and fenestration water service
Average Stucco or wood siding, insulated, Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, Adequate lighting and None 244.45 2.27 22.71
ventilated slab floor, some subdivision water service
D Low cost Boards or plywood, on box frame, Some wainscot, slab floor, some Minimum lighting and None 209.25 1.94 19.44
some insulation, curtains or vents division of space water service
Cheap Low-cost boards, natural Slab floor, some subdivision Minimum services None 161.24 1.50 14.98
ventilation
Good Pole frame, metal siding, fully Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Good lighting and None 295.26 2.74 27.43
insulated, ventilated slab floor, subdivided water service
Average Pole frame, metal siding, Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, Adequate lighting and None 226.47 2.10 21.04
DPOLE insulated, ventilated
Pole frame, metal siding, some
slab floor, some subdivision
Some wainscot, slab floor, some
water service
Low cost insulation, side curtains or vents division of space water service None 195.15 1.81 18.13
Cheap Metal on pole, natural ventilation Slab floor, some subdivision Minimum services None 152.10 1.41 14.13
Good Steel panels and frame, fully Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Good lighting and None 329.59 3.06 30.62
insulated, ventilated slab floor, subdivided water service
Average Steel siding and frame, Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, Adequate lighting and None 250.69 2.33 23.29
S insulated, ventilated
Steel siding and frame, some
slab, some division of space
water service
Low cost insulation, side curtains or vents division of space water service None 213.99 1.99 19.88
Cheap Metal on steel, natural ventilation Slab floor, some subdivision Minimum services None 166.30 1.55 15.45
NOTES: For slotted floors, add the following per square foot of pit area:
Deep pit: $17.25 to $25.50 ($185.68 to $274.48 per sq. meter); Shallow pit: $10.75 to $17.75 ($115.71 to $191.06 per sq. meter); Flush pit: $8.00 to $13.75 ($86.11 to $148.01 per sq. meter).

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HOG BARNS – FARROWING (110)

Good Brick or block, good ventilation Insulated, slab floor, subdivided Good lighting and water service None $419.26 $3.90 $38.95
and fenestration
C Average Brick or block, adequate
fenestration, ventilated
Insulated ceiling, slab floor,
subdivided
service None 341.22 3.17 31.70
Low cost Block, side curtains or vents Some insulation, slab, subdivided Minimum services None 277.17 2.58 25.75
Good Wood siding or stucco, good Insulated, slab floor, subdivided Good lighting and water service None 370.17 3.44 34.39
ventilation and fenestration
D Average Wood siding or stucco, adequate
fenestration, ventilated Insulated, slab floor, subdivided Adequate lighting and water
service None 288.58 2.68 26.81
Low cost Wood, side curtains or vents Some insulation, slab, subdivided Minimum services None 224.64 2.09 20.87
Good Pole frame, metal siding, fully Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Good lighting and water service None 337.02 3.13 31.31
insulated and ventilated slab floor, subdivided
Pole frame, metal siding, Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate lighting and water
DPOLE Average insulated, ventilated slab floor, subdivided service None 265.44 2.47 24.66
Low cost Metal, side curtains or vents Some insulation, slab, subdivided Minimum services None 208.93 1.94 19.41
Cheap Metal on pole, natural ventilation Slab floor, subdivided Minimum services None 185.46 1.72 17.23
Good Steel panels and frame, fully Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Good lighting and water service None 377.28 3.51 35.05
insulated and ventilated slab floor, subdivided
Steel panels and frame, Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate lighting and water
S Average insulated, ventilated slab floor, subdivided service None 295.15 2.74 27.42
Low cost Steel, side curtains or vents Some insulation, slab, subdivided Minimum services None 230.67 2.14 21.43
Cheap Metal on steel, natural ventilation Slab floor, subdivided Minimum services None 203.98 1.90 18.95
HOG BARNS – FINISHING (111)

Average Block or structural tile, adequate Insulated ceiling, slab, some Adequate lighting and water None $265.12 $2.46 $24.63
fenestration, fully ventilated division of space service
C Low cost Block or structural tile, little fenestration, Unfinished, partial floor, some
ventilated, side curtains or vents division of space
service None 235.84 2.19 21.91
Cheap Cheap block, natural ventilation Unfinished, dirt floor, no curtains Minimum services None 151.23 1.41 14.05
Average Stucco or wood siding, insulated, Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, Adequate lighting and water None 214.85 2.00 19.96
fully ventilated slab floor, some subdivision service
D Low cost Boards or plywood on box frame,
some insulation, side curtains/vents
Some wainscot, some slab floor,
some division of space
service None 184.71 1.72 17.16
Cheap Low-cost boards, natural ventilation Unfinished, dirt floor, no curtains Minimum services None 113.78 1.06 10.57
Average Pole frame, metal siding, insulated, Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, Adequate lighting and water None 198.17 1.84 18.41
fully ventilated slab floor, some subdivision service
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, some
insulation, side curtains or vents
Some wainscot, partial floor, some
division of space
service None 173.19 1.61 16.09
Cheap Metal on pole, natural ventilation Unfinished, dirt floor, no curtains Minimum services None 101.72 .95 9.45
Average Steel siding and frame, insulated, Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, Adequate lighting and water None 218.62 2.03 20.31
fully ventilated slab, some division of space service
S Low cost Steel siding and frame, some
insulation, side curtains or vents
division of space
service None 190.52 1.77 17.70
Cheap Metal on steel, natural ventilation Unfinished, dirt floor, no curtains Minimum services None 118.94 1.11 11.05
NOTE: For slotted floors, see Page 40.

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MODIFIED HOG SHEDS (429)
Average Block or concrete, insulated Insulated ceiling, slab, subdivided Adequate electrical, water, feed, None $261.13 $2.43 $24.26
vent doors not automated
C Block or concrete, insulated, Insulated ceiling, natural ventilation, Minimum lighting and water
Low cost vent doors slab floor, some division of space service None 232.07 2.16 21.56
Average Wood siding or stucco, Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate electrical, water, feed, None 209.58 1.95 19.47
insulated vent doors slab floor, subdivided not automated
D Wood siding and frame, Insulated ceiling, natural ventilation, Minimum lighting and water
Low cost insulated, vent doors slab floor, some division of space service None 182.02 1.69 16.91
Average Pole frame, metal siding, Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate electrical, water, feed, None 191.49 1.78 17.79
DPOLE Pole frame, metal siding, Insulated ceiling, natural ventilation, Minimum lighting and water
Average Steel siding and frame, Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate electrical, water, feed, None 214.85 2.00 19.96
S Steel panels and frame, Insulated ceiling, natural ventilation, Minimum lighting and water
HOG SHEDS (430)

Average Stucco or wood siding, open Some ceiling insulation, slab floor, Adequate electrical, water, feed, None $166.52 $1.55 $15.47
front, upper doors subdivided not automated
D Low cost Vertical boards or plywood, open

front, back vents
division of space Water service None 143.05 1.33 13.29
Cheap Plywood, open front, vents Minimum facility, some flooring Hose bibs None 105.81 .98 9.83
Average Pole frame, metal siding, open Some ceiling insulation, slab floor, Adequate electrical, water, feed, None 149.83 1.39 13.92
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, open

front, back vents
Cheap Metal, open front, vents Minimum facility, some flooring Hose bibs None 93.75 .87 8.71
Average Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop, Concrete slab floor, subdivided Adequate electrical, water, feed, None 99.35 ----- 9.23
fabric cover, end walls, curtains not automated
DHOOP Low cost Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop Some wainscot, partial floor, some Minimum water service, feed, None 80.62 ----- 7.49
ARCH frame, fabric cover, end gates division of space not automated
Cheap Wood, pipe hoop, fabric cover Minimum facility, some flooring Hose bibs None 72.66 ----- 6.75
Average Steel siding and frame, open Some ceiling insulation, slab floor, Adequate electrical, water, feed, None 169.96 1.58 15.79
S Low cost Steel panels and frame, open

front, back vents
Cheap Steel, open front, vents Minimum facility, some flooring Hose bibs None 108.93 1.01 10.12
Steel panels and slant frame, Some wainscot, slab floor, some
SSLANT Low cost open front, back vents division of space Water service None 136.27 1.27 12.66
WALL Cheap Light steel, open front, vents Minimum facility, some flooring Hose bibs None 101.83 .95 9.46
NOTES: Use total length of walled sides, including vent doors and gates, as perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table. For individual shelters, see Page 45.
For slotted floors, see Page 40. Concrete exercise aprons cost $1.90 to $2.25 per square foot ($20.45 to $24.22 per square meter).

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HOG EQUIPMENT
FEEDERS CONFINEMENT PENS AND CRATES COST RANGE
Farrowing crate, finger, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 – $390
ROUND RECTANGULAR Farrowing crate, riser, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 – 280
ONE SIDED TWO SIDED Farrowing crate, complete package, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 – 825
Gestation stall, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 – 100
SIZE (bu.) COST SIZE (bu.) COST SIZE (bu.) COST
Nursery feeders Confinement partitions, per linear foot:
1.0 $300 1.0 $170 3.50 $270 PVC: 20" high, $4.90; 30" high, $6.90; 38" high, $10.25
3.0 350 3.0 300 5.75 400 Solid rod: 27" high, $6.40; 32" high, $8.90; 42" high, $11.50; 46" high, $14.25
4.5 475 4.5 425 9.25 550 Galvanized panel: 34" high, $2.10; 42" high, $2.40
Growing/finishing feeders MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

4.5 $540 3.0 $335 4.40 $ 465 Nipple watering systems, per pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 – $135
7.5 640 4.5 415 6.50 585 For additional types of waterers, see Watering Systems, Page 37.
15.0 735 6.0 500 8.50 705 Dial hog scale, each: 400-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,270 – $1,300
7.5 625 10.50 870 600-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,510 – 1,550
9.0 680 12.50 955 Electronic digital hay scale, each: 500-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,010 – 2,070
12.5 870 16.50 1,220 1,000-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,450 – 2,500
20.50 1,500 For evaporative cooling systems, see Pages 58 and 59.
Bulk feeders
25.0 $1,330 26.0 $ 840 24.00 $ 815
45.0 1,480 44.0 1,240 40.00 1,110
65.0 1,550 61.0 1,730 65.00 1,670
85.0 1,640 80.00 1,950
105.0 1,760 90.00 2,290
For hopper feed tanks, see Page 55.
For watering systems, see Page 37.
FLOORING
Slotted floors
Nursery, per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.70 to $5.10 WASTE SYSTEMS
Farrowing, per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 to 6.60 SLURRY TANKS
Finishing, per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 to 6.20
Costs are averages for glass-lined slurry storage tanks with ladders, erected on buyers’ slabs. For
High-pressure wash system, electric powered, hot water concrete slab, add $5.70 to $6.90 per cubic foot of concrete. For pumps, see below.
2 GPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,260 plus $3.45 per linear foot
3 GPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,650 plus $3.45 per linear foot DIAMETER HEIGHT, FT. COST DIAMETER HEIGHT, FT. COST
4 GPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,625 plus $3.45 per linear foot 25' 14 $34,400 81' 14' $ 92,250
High-pressure wash system, electric powered, cold water 23 37,300 19' 112,000
2 GPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $895 plus $3.45 per linear foot 42' 14 43,200 23' 136,000
3 GPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $940 plus $3.45 per linear foot 23 57,000 101' 14' 116,000
4 GPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,330 plus $3.45 per linear foot 62' 14 61,750 19' 149,000
23 89,250 23' 180,000
HEATING PADS
NURSERY FARROWING FARROWING LIQUID MANURE TANKS
ONE LITTER TWO LITTERS Cost per cubic foot for complete concrete tanks. For plank cover, deduct $3.95 per square foot of
SIZE (ft.) Watts COST SIZE (ft.) Watts COST SIZE (ft.) Watts COST top; for no cover, deduct $8.10. For septic tanks, see Page 54 or Section 53.
2x3 115 $ 95 1x3 80 $62 2x3 160 $ 94 Tanks, rectangular . . . . . . . . $2.55 – $4.00 Tanks, round . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.20 – $3.25
3x3 200 135 1x4 100 77 2x4 200 120
3x4 260 185 1x5 145 89 2x5 290 150 LAGOONS (Cost per cubic foot)
3x6 400 235 Large lagoons, clay . . . . . . . $.17 – $.32 Open pits, concrete . . . . . . . . . . $1.40 – $1.85
For automatic heating pad controller, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $390 – $505 Agitator and pumps, $8,550 to $17,400 each; add $6,350 for lagoon flotation systems.

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SHEEP BARNS (397)
Good Wood frame and siding, Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate electrical and None $275.88 $2.56 $25.63
insulated, lambing barn slab floor, division of space water service
D Average Wood frame and siding, Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate electrical and None 215.71 2.00 20.04
insulated and vented walls slab floor, some division of space water service
Good Pole frame, metal siding, Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate electrical and None 234.55 2.18 21.79
DPOLE Average Pole frame, metal siding, Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate electrical and None 184.93 1.72 17.18
Good Steel frame and siding, Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate electrical and None 265.66 2.47 24.68
S Average Steel frame and siding, Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate electrical and None 215.17 2.00 19.99
SHEEP SHEDS (120)

Good Wood frame and siding, open Ceiling insulation, some slab Adequate electrical, water, None $148.97 $1.38 $13.84
front, rear vents floor, subdivided feed, not automated
Average Vertical boards or plywood, Some wainscot, dirt floor, Minimum water service, None 119.05 1.11 11.06
D Low cost
open front, back ventilation
Plywood, open front, vents
Minimum facility, dirt floor
feed, not automated
Hose bibs None 95.15 .88 8.84
Cheap Plywood or siding on box frame, Unfinished, dirt floor Feed and water, not None 85.47 .79 7.94
half-walls automated
Good Pole frame, metal siding, open Ceiling insulation, some slab Adequate electrical, water, None 132.40 1.23 12.30
Average Pole frame, metal siding, open Some wainscot, dirt floor, Minimum water service, None 103.98 .97 9.66
DPOLE Low cost
front, back ventilation
Metal, open front, vents
Minimum facility, dirt flooring
feed, not automated
Cheap Metal siding on pole frame, Unfinished, dirt floor Feed and water, not None 71.47 .66 6.64
Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop, Minimum water service,
Good fabric cover, curtain side and end Some slab floor, subdivided feed, not automated None 86.97 ----- 8.08
DHOOP doors
Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop Some wainscot, dirt floor, Minimum water service,
ARCH Average frame, fabric cover, end curtains some division of space feed, not automated None 68.89 ----- 6.40
Low cost Wood, pipe hoop, fabric cover Minimum facility, dirt floor Hose bibs None 54.57 ----- 5.07
Good Steel siding and frame, open Ceiling insulation, some slab Adequate electrical, water, None 152.42 1.42 14.16
Average Steel panels and frame, open Some wainscot, dirt floor, Minimum water service, None 122.71 1.14 11.40
S Low cost
front, back ventilation
Steel, open front, vents
Minimum facility, dirt floor
feed, not automated
Cheap Steel frame, metal siding, Unfinished, dirt floor Feed and water, not None 89.99 .84 8.36
SSLANT Average Steel panels and slant frame,

open front, back ventilation
Some wainscot, dirt floor,
Minimum water service,
WALL Low cost Light steel, open front, vents Minimum facility, dirt floor Hose bibs None 91.06 .85 8.46
NOTES: Use total length of walled sides, including vent doors and gates, as perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table. For individual shelters, see Page 45.
For slotted floors, add the following per square foot of pit area: Shallow pit/scraper alley: $6.20 to $12.50 ($66.74 to $134.55 per square meter).
Deep pit/tractor access: $14.75 to $21.00 ($158.77 to $226.04 per square meter).

May 2011
TURKEY BARNS (119)

Average Siding, insulated, sidewall top open Unfinished, partial floor, few Adequate wiring and lighting, None $125.08 $1.16 $11.62
screen, curtains and shutters partitions, insulated ceiling water service
D Fair Siding, insulated, sidewall open

screen, side curtains
Unfinished, dirt floor, some
concrete, insulated ceiling Adequate services None 114.21 1.06 10.61
Low cost Plywood partial walls, side screen Open ventilation, unfinished, dirt Minimum lighting and hose bib None 104.09 .97 9.67
on wood studs, no curtains floor, no insulation
Average Metal, insulated, sidewall top open Unfinished, partial floor, few Adequate wiring and lighting, None 109.04 1.01 10.13
DPOLE Fair Metal, insulated, sidewall open

Unfinished, pole frame, dirt floor,
some concrete, insulated ceiling Adequate services None 98.92 .92 9.19
Low cost Metal partial walls, side screen on Open ventilation, unfinished, dirt Minimum lighting and hose bib None 89.77 .83 8.34
light pole frame, no curtains floor, no insulation
Average Wood post, knee wall, pipe hoop Unfinished, dirt floor, some Minimum services None 66.41 ----- 6.17
DHOOP frame, fabric cover, end curtains
Wood post, light pipe hoop, fabric
concrete
Open ventilation, unfinished, dirt
ARCH Low cost Minimum lighting and hose bib None 52.64 ----- 4.89
cover floor, wire fence pens
Average Metal, insulated, sidewall top open Unfinished, partial floor, few Adequate wiring and lighting, None 125.51 1.17 11.66
S Fair Metal, insulated, sidewall open

Unfinished, steel frame, dirt floor,
some concrete, insulated ceiling Adequate services None 115.07 1.07 10.69
Low cost Metal partial walls, side screen on Open ventilation, unfinished, dirt Minimum lighting and hose bib None 105.49 .98 9.80
light steel frame, no curtains floor, no insulation
INDIVIDUAL LIVESTOCK SHELTERS (132)

Good Good siding and windows, Some wainscot, good concrete slab None None $175.88 $1.63 $16.34
composition shingle roof
Average Siding or stucco, shed roof Unfinished interior, concrete slab None None 126.69 1.18 11.77
D Low cost Open one side, boards on
exposed studs
Unfinished interior, light slab or
board floor None None 91.06 .85 8.46
Cheap Open one side, light plywood Unfinished interior, dirt floor None None 69.54 .65 6.46
on box frame
Low cost Open one side, metal on Unfinished interior, light slab or None None 79.22 .74 7.36
DPOLE exposed studs board floor
Cheap Open one side, metal on pole frame Unfinished interior, dirt floor None None 58.02 .54 5.39
NOTES: Prefabricated quonset huts cost $185 to $265 each. Large (calf or heifer) or multi-animal hutches cost $705 to $1,000 each.
Use total length of walled sides as perimeter in the Floor Area/Perimeter table.
For very small shelters, hutches or coops that are not included in the Floor Area/Perimeter multiplier table, you must enter the table
by factoring the floor area and perimeter to a ratio that is published. See the example below.
EXAMPLE: Good Class D, shelter, 5' x 10' x 7' high:

Floor area: 5' x 10' = 50 Base cost = $16.34
Published table: @ 500 ÷ 50 (area) = 10 Height factor (7 feet) = .943
Perimeter: Floor area/perim. multiplier = 2.377
30' (5 + 10 + 5 + 10) x 10 (factor) = 300 Refined square foot cost: = $36.63
Multiplier: 500 square feet @ 300' perim. = 2.377 50 square feet x $36.63 = $1,831.50

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POULTRY FLOOR OPERATION – BREEDER HOUSES (117)
Good Brick or block, good ventilation Insulated ceiling, some slab and Adequate lighting and water None $210.01 $1.95 $19.51
and fenestration division of space service
C Average Minimum block, shutters or vents, Unfinished, partial floor, some Minimum wiring and lighting, None 162.43 1.51 15.09
light roof structure, insulation partitions, natural ventilation only water service
Good Wood siding or stucco, good Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, Adequate lighting and water None 168.56 1.57 15.66
ventilation and fenestration some slab floor and subdivision service
D Average Light wood frame, wood siding, Unfinished, partial floor, some Minimum wiring and lighting, None 127.98 1.19 11.89
shutters or vents, insulated building partitions, natural ventilation only water service
Good Pole frame, metal siding, fully Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, Adequate lighting and water None 133.15 1.24 12.37
insulated, ventilated some slab floor and subdivision service
Average Metal siding on pole frame, Unfinished, partial floor, some Minimum wiring and lighting, None 113.13 1.05 10.51
shutters or vents, insulation partitions, natural ventilation only water service
DPOLE Fair Metal, insulated, sidewall top

open screen, side curtains
Unfinished, partial floor, few
partitions, insulated ceiling
Minimum wiring and lighting,
water service None 104.30 .97 9.69
Low cost Metal, insulated, sidewall top Unfinished, pole frame, partial floor, Minimum services None 96.12 .89 8.93
open screen, no curtains few partitions, insulated ceiling
Cheap Metal or plywood partial walls or Open ventilation, unfinished, partial Minimum lighting and hose bib None 64.26 .60 5.97
screen on light pole frame floor, no insulation, few partitions
Good Steel panels and frame, fully Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, Adequate lighting and water None 149.51 1.39 13.89
insulated, ventilated some slab and division of space service
Average Metal siding on steel frame, Unfinished, partial floor, some Minimum wiring and lighting, None 129.38 1.20 12.02
shutters or vents, insulation partitions, natural ventilation only water service
S Fair Metal, insulated, sidewall top

open screen, side curtains
Unfinished, partial floor, few
partitions, insulated ceiling
Low cost Metal, insulated, sidewall top Unfinished, partial floor, few Minimum services None 112.16 1.04 10.42
open screen, no curtains partitions, insulated ceiling
Cheap Metal partial walls or screen on Open ventilation, unfinished, partial Minimum lighting and hose bib None 71.26 .66 6.62
light steel frame floor, no insulation, few partitions
POULTRY FLOOR OPERATION – BROILER HOUSES (118)

Good Pole frame, metal siding, fully Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate lighting and water None $122.49 $1.14 $11.38
insulated, ventilated dirt floor, subdivided service
Average Pole frame, metal siding Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, Adequate lighting and water None 102.26 .95 9.50
insulated, shutters or vents dirt floor, some subdivision service
DPOLE Fair Metal, insulated, sidewall top

open screen, curtain sidewalls
Unfinished, dirt floor, insulated
ceiling
water service None 93.43 .87 8.68
Low cost Metal, insulated, sidewall top Unfinished, pole frame, dirt floor, Minimum services None 85.47 .79 7.94
open screen, no curtains insulated ceiling
Cheap Metal or plywood partial walls Open ventilation, unfinished, dirt Minimum lighting and hose bib None 53.82 .50 5.00
or screen on light pole frame floor, no insulation
Good Steel panels and frame, fully Insulated ceiling, interior sheathing, Adequate lighting and water None 138.21 1.28 12.84
insulated, ventilated dirt floor, subdivided service
Average Steel siding and frame, Insulated ceiling, plywood interior, Adequate lighting and water None 117.76 1.09 10.94
insulated, shutters or vents dirt, some division of space service
S Fair Metal, insulated, sidewall top

open screen, curtain sidewalls
Unfinished, dirt floor, insulated
ceiling
Low cost Metal, insulated, sidewall top Unfinished, steel frame, dirt floor, Minimum services None 100.64 .94 9.35
open screen, no curtains insulated ceiling
Cheap Metal partial walls or screen Open ventilation, unfinished, dirt Minimum lighting and hose bib None 60.17 .56 5.59
on light steel frame floor, no insulation

May 2011
POULTRY CAGE OPERATION – ENCLOSED HOUSES (474)

Good Brick or block, heavy roof, well Paint and sealant, good plank or Wiring in conduit, high-level None $341.43 $3.17 $31.72
insulated, good fenestration concrete slab with drains lighting, water service
C Average Concrete block, insulated roof,

good fenestration and ventilation
Painted, concrete or wood floors,
some partitions
Low cost Concrete block, adequate fenestra- Unfinished, low-cost concrete or Adequate electrical service, None 179.44 1.67 16.67
tion, clear-span roof, ventilated wood floors water service
Good Brick veneer or best stucco, good Finished interior walls, good plank Wiring in conduit, high-level None 285.78 2.66 26.55
fenestration, insulation or concrete floor with drains lighting, water service
D Average Good siding and windows, insu-
lation, good frame, vents and roof
Plywood ceilings, concrete floors,
some partitions
Low cost Wood siding, insulated, ventilated Unfinished, cheap slab or wood Adequate services None 140.47 1.31 13.05
Good Pole frame, metal siding, fully Finished interior walls, good plank Wiring in conduit, high-level None 258.55 2.40 24.02
insulated-sheathed, good openings or concrete floor with drains lighting, water service
Average Pole frame, metal, insulated Concrete floors, some partitions Good lighting and water None 178.79 1.66 16.61
DPOLE Low cost Metal siding on poles, some wains- Unfinished, low-cost concrete or Adequate electrical service, None 123.79 1.15 11.50
cot and insulation, ventilated wood floors water service
Cheap Metal on poles, sidewall vents Unfinished, cheap floor Minimum service None 101.50 .94 9.43
Good Best steel panels, insulated interior, Finished interior walls, good plank Wiring in conduit, high-level None 287.08 2.67 26.67
sheathing, good fenestration or concrete floor with drains lighting, water service
Average Steel siding, insulated, sheathed Concrete floors, some partitions Good lighting and water None 200.86 1.87 18.66
S Low cost Steel siding and frame, some Unfinished, low-cost concrete or Adequate electrical service, None 140.69 1.31 13.07
wainscot and insulation, ventilated wood floors water service
Cheap Light frame, sidewall vents Unfinished, cheap floor Minimum service None 117.76 1.09 10.94
POULTRY CAGE OPERATION – SCREENED HOUSES (115)

Average Heavy pole frame, curtain sidewalls Concrete floors, some partitions Good lighting and water None $127.23 $1.18 $11.82
Fair Metal, insulated, sidewall open Unfinished, good floor, insulated Adequate lighting and outlets, None 116.79 1.09 10.85
screen, full curtains ceiling water service
DPOLE Low cost Metal, insulated, sidewall open
screen, no curtains
Unfinished, pole frame, concrete or
wood floor, insulated ceiling
Adequate electrical service,
Cheap Metal or lath partial walls or screen Open ventilation, unfinished, cheap Minimum lighting and water None 70.61 .66 6.56
on light pole frame floor, no insulation
Average Heavy steel frame, curtain sides Concrete floors, some partitions Good lighting and water None 144.56 1.34 13.43
Fair Metal, insulated, sidewall open Unfinished, good floor, insulated Adequate lighting and outlets, None 133.69 1.24 12.42
screen, full curtains ceiling water service
S Low cost Metal, insulated, sidewall open
screen, no curtains
Unfinished, pole frame, concrete or
wood floor, insulated ceiling
Adequate electrical service,
Cheap Metal partial walls or screen on Open ventilation, unfinished, cheap Minimum lighting and water None 78.04 .73 7.25
light steel frame floor, no insulation
NOTE: Costs are for one-story, cage-operation poultry houses. For two- or three-story buildings, EXAMPLE: Cheap Class DPole, two-story screened cage house, 40' x 200' x 16' height.
use 75% of the base square foot cost for each additional story. For high-rise houses where the
house is elevated for cleaning purposes, add 20%. For stud-backed walls on Class D Pole Base Cost = $6.56 1st Floor Cost Factor: .903 x $6.56 = $ 5.92
structures, add 5%. Height Factor (8 ft.) = .963 2nd Floor Cost Factor: .75 x $5.92 = $ 4.44
Size/Shape Factor = .938 Total Cage House Cost:8,000 x $5.92 = $47,360
8,000 x $4.44 = $35,520
Combined Factors = .903 16,000 x $5.18 = $82,880

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POULTRY AND SHEEP EQUIPMENT
Poultry equipment costs will vary with the type of bird, size and POULTRY LAYER BATTERY CAGE EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS COST
type of operation and building system. Cage operations range (Costs Calculated at .48 Square Feet per Bird) PER BIRD
from .37 to .87 square feet per bird, while floor operations can be Battery layer cages with feeding system (cages with manure removal
.59 to 2 square feet per bird, with over 3 square feet for turkeys. belts under every tier and direct-drive chain feeding systems), 8-tier . . $12.25
Auger feeder bin and fill system (bulk feed bin which delivers feed to the
feeders through an auger fill system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Nipple watering system ............................... .49
POULTRY LAYER A-FRAME EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS COST Egg collection system (transports eggs from layer house to egg packing
(Costs Calculated at .48 Square Feet per Bird) PER BIRD building) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Manure removal system (belt conveyor system located in the rear of the
A-frame layer cages with chain feeding system, 5-tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.20 building transports the manure to a secondary conveyor, which
Auger feeder bin and fill system (bulk feed bin which delivers feed to the transports the manure outside the building) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
feeders through an auger fill system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 House fan system (fans, shutters and other miscellaneous equipment) . . .49
Nipple watering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Evaporative cooling pad system (does not include framing materials or
Egg collection system (transports eggs from layer house to egg packing plumbing equipment from water source to the cooling system) . . . . . . . .20
building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Sidewall curtain and air inlet system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
House fan system (fans, shutters, and other miscellaneous equipment) . . . .60
Evaporative cooling pad system (does not include framing materials or TURKEY FINISHING BARN EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS COST
plumbing equipment from water source to the cooling system) . . . . . . . . . .22 (Costs Calculated at 3 Square Feet per Bird) PER BIRD
Sidewall curtain and air inlet system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Pan feeder systems with direct drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.75
Auger feeder bin and fill system (bulk feed bin which delivers feed
POULTRY BREEDER EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS COST to the feeders through an auger fill system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
(Costs Calculated at 1.90 Square Feet per Bird) PER BIRD Nipple watering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
Heating system (jet brooders with wall heaters operating on propane gas) 1.10
Female, chain feeder system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00 House fan system (fans, shutters and other miscellaneous equipment) . . 2.45
Male, pan feeder system (with direct drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Evaporative cooling pad system (does not include framing materials
Nipple watering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 or plumbing equipment from water source to cooling system) . . . . . . . 1.55
Female, bin, scale and fill system (daily feed bin with scale delivers Sidewall curtain and air inlet system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
feed to the feeder through an auger fill system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Female, bin and fill system (bulk feeder bin delivers feed through SHEEP EQUIPMENT COST RANGE
an auger fill system to the daily feed bin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Lambing pen, 4' x 6' w/ 18" safety zone, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 270.00 –$ 350.00
Male, bin and fill system (bulk feed bin which delivers feed to the Confinement pens, solid rod, per lin. ft.: 27" high, $6.60; 32" high, $9.20;
feeders through an auger fill system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 42" high, $11.75; 46" high, $14.50
Nest and egg collection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 Sheep pens, 4" x 4" posts, four split rails, unfinished, per linear foot . . . . . 6.30 – 6.50
House fan system (fans, shutters and other miscellaneous equipment) . . . . 1.55 Sheep pens, 4" x 4" posts, four 2" x 6" rails, nailed, unfinished, per linear foot 8.90 – 9.40
Evaporative cooling pad system (does not include framing materials or Sheep pens, galvanized panels, 42" high, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 – 2.45
plumbing equipment from water source to the cooling system) . . . . . . . . . 1.05 Basket hay feeders, 2' to 6' long, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50 – 98.00
Sidewall curtain and air inlet system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 Yard hay feeder, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185.00 – 395.00
Yard, round grain feeder, 700-lb. – 1,000-lb., each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600.00 – 625.00
8' fenceline feeder, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400.00 – 410.00
POULTRY BROILER EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS COST each additional 8' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290.00 – 300.00
(Costs Calculated at .80 Square Feet per Bird) PER BIRD Portable steel feed bunk, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.00 – 130.00
Pan feeder system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.61 Portable steel feed bunk w/ hay rack, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270.00 – 275.00
Auger feeder bin and fill system (bulk feed bin which delivers feed to the Pen grain feeder, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.00 – 110.00
feeders through an auger fill system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Watering tank, galvanized, each: 44 gallons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.00 – 79.00
70 gallons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110.00 – 115.00
Nipple watering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Automatic drinker kit with float, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110.00 – 115.00
Heating system (infrared brooders with wall heaters operating Electric pen water, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.00 – 150.00
on propane gas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Dial sheep scale, each: 400-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,300.00 –1,340.00
House fan system (fans, shutters and other miscellaneous equipment) . . . . .74 600-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,560.00 –1,590.00
Evaporative cooling pad system (does not include framing materials Electronic digital sheep scale, each: 500-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,060.00 –2,130.00
or plumbing equipment from water source to the cooling system) . . . . . . .46 1,000-lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,525.00 –2,575.00
Sidewall curtain and air inlet system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 For additional types of waterers, see Watering Systems, Page 37.

May 2011
FARM LABOR HOUSING – DORMITORIES (393)

Good Cheap brick, stucco on block, good Concrete floor, gypsum or plywood Lighting and outlet in each room, None $476.95 $4.43 $44.31
fenestration, insulated partitions, individual rooms common shower room
C Average Block, adequate fenestration Concrete floor, common rooms Adequate lighting, plumbing in
common restroom None 371.79 3.45 34.54
Low cost Low-cost block, minimum Unfinished, no partitions Minimum lighting and water service None 290.63 2.70 27.00
fenestration
Good Stucco or siding on studs, good Concrete floor, gypsum or plywood Lighting and outlet in each room, None 431.10 4.01 40.05
fenestration, insulated partitions, individual rooms common shower room
D Average Plywood or siding on box frame

or wide-spaced studs Concrete floor, common rooms Adequate lighting, plumbing in
common restroom None 318.94 2.96 29.63
Low cost Box frame, plywood or board Light slab, unfinished interior Minimum droplights, water service None 236.70 2.20 21.99
and batten
Good Steel panels and frame, good Concrete floor, gypsum or plywood Lighting and outlet in each room, None 443.05 4.12 41.16
S Average
fenestration, insulated
Steel panels and frame, sheathing
partitions, individual rooms
Concrete floor, common rooms
common shower room
Adequate lighting, minimum plumbing None 333.68 3.10 31.00
BASEMENTS
Utility Unfinished block or concrete walls, Unfinished storage and utility, Minimum light fixtures and None $196.44 $1.83 $18.25
basement waterproofed, concrete slab open stairs or outside entry outlets, floor drain
CDS Unfinished Excavated dirt walls Unfinished, dirt floor, post and None None 75.13 .70 6.98
cellar pier flooring supports
TRANSIENT LABOR CABINS (394)

D Average Box frame, plywood, board and
batten or metal siding
Slab or board floor, no partitions,
minimum cabinetry
One or two lights and outlets,
sink with cold water None $297.73 $2.77 $27.66
HUNTING SHELTERS (155)

Good Box frame or light studs, cheap Board floor, no partitions, minimum One or two lights and outlets, None $198.49 $1.84 $18.44
siding, windows, comp. roll roof cabinetry, winterized sink with cold water
Average Plywood or siding on box frame or Unfinished interior, board floor None None 146.50 1.36 13.61
wide-spaced studs, few windows
D Low cost Box frame, cheap plywood or Unfinished interior, dirt floor, None None 108.18 1.01 10.05
metal siding, little fenestration seasonal use
Cheap Box frame, local marginal Unfinished, dirt floor, substandard None None 79.98 .74 7.43
materials, unfinished construction
NOTES: Conventional farmhouses and cabins should be priced from Section 12. For built-in appliances and fireplaces, see Section 12.
Add heating and/or ventilation as needed from Page 59 or from Section 47 or 53.
Septic tanks cost $1,100 to $2,490 each, plus 100% to 150% for typical drain field. See Section 53 for greater detail.
Cisterns cost $ .69 to $1.40 per gallon capacity for all masonry construction. Add $ .23 to $ .31 per gallon for waterproofed lining. Metal cisterns cost $ .54 to $1.80 per gallon capacity.

section 17 page 50
GRAIN ELEVATORS
Grain elevators are for the processing and storage of grain. Most facilities may consist of a
COST PER BUSHEL
combination of structures as listed below or from other categories in this section. Any separate
offices, warehouses, or other non-farm structures should be priced from other sections of this TOTAL WOOD CRIB/METAL CLAD CONCRETE
manual. BUSHEL (Slip Form Construction)
CAPACITY ELEVATOR ANNEX ELEVATOR ANNEX
Costs are based on total licensed bushel capacity of the elevator and/or annex facility except for
8,000 $16.25 ----- ----- -----
steel tanks and bins which are priced on a cost-per-tank basis. Special foundation work such as
10,000 15.00 ----- ----- $9.90
pilings or extremely large concrete pads are not included and must be added separately. 15,000 12.75 ----- ----- 9.00
ELEVATOR costs will include the complete headhouse (working house), tunnel, conveyor gallery 20,000 11.50 $6.90 $13.00 8.30
and storage tanks or bins commensurate with the type and size of facilities listed. 25,000 10.50 6.30 12.25 7.90
30,000 9.70 5.80 11.75 7.50
ANNEX costs are for vertical storage facilities. They are to be used for elevators when there is 40,000 8.70 5.10 10.75 7.00
an exposed leg system and no headhouse or for additional detached storage which utilizes the 50,000 7.90 4.65 10.25 6.60
headhouse of the original elevator as well as its basic machinery. If the annex has a headhouse, 75,000 6.80 3.90 9.30 6.00
it should be priced from the elevator cost tables, using the total capacity of both the elevator and 100,000 6.00 3.45 8.60 5.60
the annex. 150,000 5.20 2.90 7.80 5.00
200,000 4.60 2.55 7.30 4.70
250,000 4.20 2.35 6.90 4.45
300,000 3.95 2.15 6.60 4.25
400,000 3.50 1.90 6.10 3.95
500,000 3.20 1.75 5.80 3.75
750,000 ----- ----- 5.20 3.40
1,000,000 ----- ----- 4.85 3.15
2,000,000 ----- ----- 4.10 2.65
over 2,000,000 ----- ----- 3.70 2.40
NOTES: For attached covered elevator driveway, add $35.00 to $77.00 per square foot.
For detached annex silos without tunnel and conveyor gallery, deduct $375 to $410 per running
foot of silo.
Deduct $ .46 to $ .59 per bushel for lack of intersticing.
Deduct $ .37 to $ .54 per bushel for concrete jump form construction.
For single concrete silos, use annex costs and add 5%. For concrete staves, deduct 30%. For
commercial installations, like a terminal grain elevator, which are used to dry, clean, blend, and
1. Metal-clad elevator with 2. Metal-clad elevator with store grain, add an additional 5% to 10%. For industrial bulk applications, like cement, coal, fiber
volted steel annex tanks. metal-clad annex. glass, fly ash, ore and sand, add an additional 2% to 5%.
1. The cost of the metal-clad elevator should be priced from the Wood Crib/Metal-Clad Elevator
table and based on a per bushel capacity of the elevator storage only. The annex should be priced
from the Bolted Steel Tank costs on the following page based on capacity per tank and adjusting
for any conveyor tunnel and gallery.
2. Both the elevator and the annex are metal clad. Because the annex has a headhouse, they
should both be priced from the Metal-Clad Elevator table entering the table with their combined
total bushel capacity.
3. This combination of concrete elevator and concrete annex should be priced from both
the Concrete Elevator and Concrete Annex tables since the annex does not have a headhouse.
The tables should be entered at each of their respective total bushel capacities. The additional
outside leg on the elevator structure, the covered driveway and small office are not included in the
table costs.
3. Concrete elevator and annex. 4. Concrete annex. 4. This concrete annex should be priced from the Concrete Annex table.

May 2011
GRAIN ELEVATORS
STEEL TANKS MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
BUSHEL HEAVY The cost for machinery and equipment is very flexible, depending on the exact job the elevator
CAPACITY BOLTED STEEL performs. The lower end of the range represents storage only, and the higher end of the range includes
(Per tank) (Cost per bushel) processing equipment. There is an overlap in the cost of the types of equipment.
15,000 $2.60
When pricing new equipment having a greater flow capacity, a higher cost rank should be used than
20,000 2.45
when pricing older elevators utilizing original equipment. The higher rank costs include newer
25,000 2.40
computerized terminal facilities.
30,000 2.30
35,000 2.25 All costs should be applied to total licensed capacity of both the elevator and the annexes it serves.
40,000 2.20 TOTAL COST PER BUSHEL
50,000 2.15 BUSHEL
60,000 2.05 CAPACITY LOW AVERAGE GOOD EXCELLENT
80,000 1.95
8,000 $2.00 $2.40 $2.90 $3.55
100,000 1.90
10,000 1.90 2.30 2.80 3.40
125,000 1.80
15,000 1.75 2.15 2.60 3.20
150,000 1.75
20,000 1.65 2.00 2.45 3.05
175,000 1.75
25,000 1.60 1.95 2.40 2.90
200,000 1.70
30,000 1.55 1.90 2.30 2.85
40,000 1.50 1.80 2.20 2.70
NOTES: For used oil tanks, refer to Section 61.
50,000 1.40 1.75 2.10 2.60
For heavy corrugated utility bins, see Page 54. 75,000 1.30 1.60 1.95 2.45
Add $235 – $250 per running foot for the tunnel and $135 – $160 for the conveyor gallery. 100,000 1.25 1.50 1.90 2.30
Add $.09 – $.17 per bushel for aeration systems. 150,000 1.15 1.40 1.75 2.15
HORIZONTAL STORAGE 200,000 1.10 1.35 1.65 2.10
250,000 1.05 1.30 1.60 2.00
The following costs are for horizontal or flat storage without loading and/or unloading systems.
300,000 1.00 1.25 1.55 1.95
Design loads vary and costs may vary by plus or minus 20%. For attached loading and/or unloading
400,000 .95 1.20 1.50 1.85
systems within the structure, add 5% to 10% of per bushel capacity.
500,000 .92 1.15 1.40 1.80
750,000 .84 1.05 1.30 1.65
TOTAL COST PER BUSHEL 1,000,000 .82 1.00 1.25 1.60
BUSHEL 2,000,000 .71 .89 1.15 1.40
CAPACITY WOOD STEEL CONCRETE over 2,000,000 .69 .84 1.10 1.35
50,000 $1.63 $1.80 $2.19 NOTE: For railroad spurs, see Section 66.
75,000 1.52 1.70 2.07
100,000 1.44 1.63 1.98
LOCAL MULTIPLIERS
150,000 1.36 1.54 1.87 While published Local Multipliers in Section 99 may effectively be applied in many locations in
200,000 1.30 1.47 1.80 which elevators are built, considerations of regional economic influences should be made for
250,000 1.27 1.44 1.75 elevators in remote rural areas.
300,000 1.21 1.38 1.70
DEPRECIATION
400,000 1.17 1.35 1.63
500,000 1.13 1.31 1.60 As with determining Local Multiplier adjustments for grain elevators, depreciation, too, is sensitive
750,000 1.05 1.23 1.50 to local economic conditions. While functional obsolescence and physical deterioration may be
For greater detail, see storage buildings on estimated by comparing the elevator structure to other like structures of size and year built,
Pages 24 and 27. 1,000,000 1.01 1.19 1.43
2,000,000 fluctuations in the grain market, accessibility to railroad services and other influences of economic
and over .91 1.08 1.31 obsolescence can have a significant impact on depreciation.

section 17 page 52
BUCKET ELEVATORS
(Costs in bushels per hour)
The costs apply to bucket elevators with the following characteristics: Painted construction; alloyed head shaft; double drum head and boot pully; Holz lagging; 3-ply 330 rubber belt; head explosion
vents; jack bolts under the head bearings; SCM/SC series bearings; throat wiper; access doors at the head, boot, inspections section and lagging access.
CAPACITY DISCHARGE HEIGHT (feet)

(Bu/Hr) 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
500 $33.50 $38.00 $42.00 $46.00 $50.00 $55.00 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
750 24.00 27.00 30.00 33.00 36.00 39.00 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
1,000 19.00 21.25 23.75 26.00 28.50 30.50 $33.00 $35.00 $37.50 $40.00 $42.00 $44.50 $46.50 $49.00
1,500 13.75 15.25 17.00 18.50 20.25 21.75 23.50 25.00 26.50 28.50 30.00 31.50 33.00 34.50
2,000 10.75 12.00 13.25 14.50 15.75 17.00 18.50 19.50 19.50 22.25 23.50 24.75 26.00 27.00
3,000 7.80 8.70 9.60 10.50 11.25 12.25 13.00 14.00 14.75 15.75 16.75 17.50 18.50 19.25
3,500 6.90 7.60 8.40 9.20 9.90 10.75 11.50 12.25 13.00 13.75 14.50 15.25 16.00 17.00
4,000 6.20 6.80 7.50 8.20 8.90 9.60 10.25 11.00 11.75 12.25 13.00 13.75 14.50 15.00
5,000 5.10 5.70 6.30 6.80 7.40 7.90 8.50 9.10 9.70 10.25 10.75 11.25 12.00 12.50
6,000 4.40 4.90 5.40 5.90 6.30 6.80 7.30 7.80 8.30 8.70 9.20 9.70 10.25 10.75
7,000 3.90 4.35 4.75 5.20 5.60 6.00 6.40 6.80 7.30 7.70 8.10 8.50 9.00 9.40
8,000 3.50 3.85 4.25 4.60 5.00 5.40 5.70 6.10 6.50 6.90 7.20 7.60 8.00 8.40
10,000 ----- ----- ----- 3.85 4.15 4.45 4.75 5.10 5.40 5.70 6.00 6.30 6.60 6.90
NOTES: Add for discharge transition, each: 6" round, $335; 8" round, $360; 10" round, $410; 12" round, $445; 14" round, $480; 16" round, $520.
For spouting, add per linear foot: 6", $23 – $51; 8", $27 – $59; 10", $46 – $84; 12", $72 – $115; 14", $80 – $125; 16", $84 – $135.
For receiving pit, add $1.90 – $3.35 per bushel.
HORIZONTAL DRAG (U-TROUGH) CONVEYORS DRYERS
(Standard bottom discharge) (dry/cool, 25% to 15%)
U-TROUGH CONTINUOUS-FLOW BATCH TYPE
DRIVE AND TAIL COMPLETE W/ CHAIN
SECTION AND PADDLES BYPASS INLET BUSHELS PER HOUR – BUSHELS PER HOUR –
GRAIN (RICE) GRAIN (RICE)
DIA. LENGTH COST COST/LINEAR FOOT LENGTH COST
CAPACITY COST CAPACITY COST CAPACITY COST
6" 28" $ 2,900 $215 13" $ 685 300 (575) $ 60,500 1,875 (3,550) $246,000 150 (285) $34,300
9" 32" 3,375 235 18" 785 400 (750) 75,500 2,000 (3,800) 259,000 200 (380) 40,000
12" 40" 4,950 300 21" 1,130 500 (950) 89,500 2,250 (4,300) 283,000 270 (515) 47,800
14" 46" 5,200 340 24" 1,200 600 (1,150) 103,000 2,500 (4,750) 307,000 390 (740) 61,250
700 (1,350) 116,000 2,750 (5,250) 330,000
16" 52" 7,600 475 27" 1,990 800 (1,500) 128,000 3,250 (6,200) 376,000
18" 58" 8,900 575 30" 2,140 900 (1,700) 140,000 3,500 (6,650) 397,000
20" 64" 10,100 630 ----- ----- 1,000 (1,900) 152,000 4,000 (7,600) 440,000
24" 75" 12,100 710 37" 2,875 1,200 (2,300) 175,000 4,250 (8,100) 461,000
1,500 (2,800) 208,000 4,500 (8,550) 482,000
NOTE: For heat recovery systems, add 10%.
COST EXPLANATION LOADING – UNLOADING SYSTEMS
When calculating the cost of a drag conveyor, first determine the overall length. Then take the
overall length minus drive and tail length (of the selected drag) and bypass inlet if needed. This AUGER-TYPE CONVEYORS BELT-TYPE CONVEYORS
number represents the length of the trough needed. Next, multiply that number by the cost per foot DIAM. COST/LIN. FT. WIDTH COST/LIN. FT.
for the trough. (Costs do not include the drive.) 6" $ 60.00 12" $105.00
EXAMPLE: 9" drag conveyor, 60' length 8" 82.00 18" 160.00
Drive and tail, 32" long 10" 110.00 24" 190.00
Bypass inlet, 18" long 12" 145.00 30" 215.00
60' (720") – 32" (head and tail section) – 18" (bypass inlet)= 670" = 55' 10" 14" 170.00 36" 230.00
16" 210.00 48" 295.00
Drive and tail section $ 3,375
Bypass inlet 785 MAN LIFTS
U-trough (55.83' x $235) 13,120 Uncoded, electrically operated personnel lifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 – $9,250
Total Cost $17,280 add cost per stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,900

May 2011
FARM STORAGE
CONCRETE STAVE AND CONCRETE POURED SILOS
(Costs include foundation, chute, ladder and dome roof)
HEIGHT (feet)
DIAME-
TER SILO* 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
(feet) UNLOADER STAVE POURED STAVE POURED STAVE POURED STAVE POURED STAVE POURED STAVE POURED STAVE POURED
10' $ 7,550 $9,650 ----- $12,800 ----- $16,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
12' 8,050 10,200 $14,700 13,600 $19,500 17,000 $24,400 $20,400 $29,200 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
14' 8,400 11,800 16,900 15,700 22,500 19,600 28,000 23,400 33,600 $27,300 $39,200 ----- ----- ----- -----
16' 8,950 12,200 17,500 16,200 23,300 20,300 29,100 24,300 34,900 28,300 40,600 $32,300 $46,400 ----- -----
18' 9,450 13,200 18,900 17,500 25,200 21,900 31,400 26,200 37,700 30,600 43,900 34,900 50,000 $39,200 $56,250
20' 10,100 14,700 21,200 19,600 28,300 24,500 35,200 29,400 42,200 34,200 49,200 39,100 56,250 $43,900 $63,000
22' 10,400 17,100 24,600 22,800 32,700 28,400 40,800 34,100 49,000 39,700 57,000 45,300 65,250 $51,000 $73,250
24' 11,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- 32,700 47,100 39,200 56,500 45,600 65,750 52,000 75,000 $58,500 $84,250
30' 11,700 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 53,250 68,500 62,000 79,750 70,750 91,250 $79,500 $102,000
100 110 120 130 * Silo unloader costs include motor, auger and tripod, but exclude any
STAVE POURED STAVE POURED STAVE POURED STAVE POURED electrical work such as hookup. Add for gunite or epoxy interior finish and for
access piping below.
30' 11,700 $88,500 $114,000 ----- $125,000 ----- $136,000 ----- $148,000 For flat roof, deduct $4.85 per square foot of area. For no roof, deduct $9.20.
TYPICAL SILO PORCELAIN SILOS (Harvestore®)

ACCESS PIPING Cost complete including foundation, but not unloader
30' high . . . . . $ 565 DIA. HEIGHT COST NEW COST PRE-OWNED/REBUILT
40' high . . . . . 730 23' $ 31,100 $20,600 – $22,600
50' high . . . . . 890 14' 32' 34,700 22,600 – 24,600
41' 41,000 26,500 – 31,400
60' high . . . . . 1,050 31' 44,200 27,500 – 32,400
70' high . . . . . 1,220 17' 40' 48,100 31,400 – 35,400
80' high . . . . . 1,360 49' 54,000 32,400 – 36,300
28' 47,100 25,500 – 32,400
90' high . . . . . 1,500
32' 51,000 26,500 – 33,400
100' high . . . . . 1,670 33' 54,000 27,500 – 35,400
GUNITE AND EPOXY 38' 57,000 32,400 – 36,300
INTERIOR FINISH 41' 59,000 34,400 – 38,300
(per linear foot) 20' 43' 60,000 34,400 – 39,300
50' 65,750 35,400 – 42,200
16' diameter . . . $110 –$120
59' 72,750 37,300 – 45,200
20' diameter . . . 120 – 130 68' 82,500 39,300 – 47,100
24' diameter . . . 135 – 155 77' 92,250 43,200 – 48,100
Concrete Stave Concrete Poured Harvestore® Silos 87' 103,000 45,200 – 50,000
30' diameter . . . 170 – 180
34' 91,250 39,300 – 48,100
42' 98,250 43,200 – 51,000
PORCELAIN SILO ADJUSTMENTS 43' 101,000 45,200 – 55,000
14' automatic unloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,700 – $34,900 25' 51' 113,000 48,100 – 57,000
17' automatic unloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,700 – 35,800 60' 115,000 50,000 – 59,000
14', 17', 20' sweep-arm auger (new tube and screw) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,300 70' 179,000 94,250 – 104,000
14', 17', 20' sweep-arm auger (used) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,225 31' 80' 196,000 97,250 – 110,000
NOTE: For non-glass lined steel silos, deduct 30% to 40%. 89' 217,000 104,000 – 116,000

section 17 page 54
FARM STORAGE
STEEL GRAIN BINS
Costs are averages for utility-type storage bins, usually found on farms and co-ops. For heavy industrial types, see Section 61. The standard bin includes a door and manhole erected on buyers’ slab. Cost
of drying bin includes floor, auger tube, steel columns and beam supports for plenum assembly, fans and heat. Height is to top of shell. The maximum capacity in bushels includes the volume of the cone.
COST COST COST
BIN EAVE MAXIMUM W/ OUT WITH BIN EAVE MAXIMUM W/ OUT WITH BIN EAVE MAXIMUM W/ OUT WITH
DIAMETER HEIGHT CAPACITY DRYING DRYING SLAB DIAMETER HEIGHT CAPACITY DRYING DRYING SLAB DIAMETER HEIGHT CAPACITY DRYING DRYING SLAB
(feet) (feet) (bushels) BIN BIN FLOOR (feet) (feet) (bushels) BIN BIN FLOOR (feet) (feet) (bushels) BIN BIN FLOOR
7 1,257 $ 4,250 $ 6,200 $ 580 15 10,278 $ 14,900 $21,600 $ 1,990 32 147,000 $153,000 ----- $12,900
11 1,792 5,600 8,200 630 18 12,473 17,600 25,600 2,110 40 176,000 181,000 ----- 14,200
15'
15 2,329 6,700 9,750 720 22 14,668 20,300 ----- 2,230 75' 48 206,000 209,000 ----- 16,900
18 2,864 7,550 11,000 830 30' 26 16,863 22,600 ----- 2,410 59 246,000 246,000 ----- 18,300
11 2,647 6,200 9,050 770 33 21,252 27,100 ----- 2,600 64 266,000 262,000 ----- 19,400
15 3,422 7,700 11,200 805 40 25,624 29,800 ----- 2,850 32 221,000 224,000 ----- 18,600
18 4,198 8,750 12,700 830 48 30,031 32,100 ----- 3,025 40 263,000 264,000 ----- 20,500
90'
22 4,973 10,300 ----- 885 15 15,297 21,100 30,600 2,950 48 305,000 302,000 ----- 24,300
18'
26 5,748 11,600 ----- 940 18 18,473 23,900 34,800 3,125 59 358,223 353,000 ----- 28,000
33 7,299 14,300 ----- 990 22 21,648 27,800 ----- 3,275 32 306,180 311,000 ----- 25,400
40 8,849 17,000 ----- 1,050 26 24,823 31,200 ----- 3,450 40 363,558 366,000 ----- 28,000
36' 105'
48 10,400 19,600 ----- 1,130 33 31,174 35,200 ----- 3,600 48 420,936 420,000 ----- 33,100
11 3,693 6,900 10,000 1,060 40 37,524 39,100 ----- 3,850 59 500,000 496,000 ----- 38,100
15 4,753 8,750 12,700 1,100 48 43,875 44,500 ----- 4,125
18 5,813 10,600 15,400 1,150 59 53,400 53,000 ----- 4,425
STEEL HOPPER BOTTOM BINS
22 6,874 12,400 ----- 1,220 15 21,416 26,900 39,200 4,100 DIAMETER TOTAL CAPACITY SLAB
21' (feet) HEIGHT BASE
26 7,934 13,900 ----- 1,290 18 25,738 31,500 45,800 4,325 (bushels) (tons) COST
33 10,055 17,300 ----- 1,380 22 30,060 35,500 ----- 4,500 33 4,030 100.75 $13,100 $ 705
40 12,175 19,600 ----- 1,470 26 34,382 38,400 ----- 4,775 41 5,220 130.50 15,400 780
42' 15'
48 14,296 21,600 ----- 1,570 33 43,026 45,300 ----- 5,050 49 6,400 160.00 18,000 830
11 4,949 8,400 12,200 1,340 40 51,670 53,500 ----- 5,350 57 7,580 189.50 20,200 885
15 6,344 10,300 15,000 1,400 48 60,314 62,000 ----- 5,750 34 5,980 149.50 18,500 935
18 7,739 12,800 18,600 1,470 59 73,279 73,500 ----- 6,150 42 7,810 195.25 22,500 985
22 9,134 14,700 ----- 1,560 15 26,749 30,000 46,300 5,350 18' 50 9,530 238.25 25,300 1,070
24'
26 10,528 16,800 ----- 1,640 18 34,394 38,100 55,500 5,650 58 11,250 281.25 29,500 1,170
33 13,318 20,000 ----- 1,720 22 40,039 43,800 ----- 5,850 63 12,396 310.00 32,200 1,230
40 16,107 22,400 ----- 1,850 26 45,684 49,400 ----- 6,250 35 8,340 208.50 24,200 1,280
48'
48 18,897 24,200 ----- 1,980 33 56,974 60,750 ----- 6,600 43 10,640 266.00 30,100 1,420
11 6,409 9,950 14,500 1,730 40 68,264 72,000 ----- 6,900 21' 51 12,950 323.75 35,800 1,500
15 8,182 12,300 17,800 1,810 48 79,554 83,250 ----- 7,500 59 15,260 381.50 40,400 1,550
18 9,955 14,600 21,200 1,880 59 96,488 99,000 ----- 8,000 65 16,800 420.00 42,500 1,640
22 11,728 16,800 ----- 2,000 18 56,170 60,000 ----- 8,250 36 11,170 279.25 29,800 1,670
27' 26 13,500 19,100 ----- 2,130 26 73,810 77,500 ----- 8,750 44 14,170 354.25 39,000 1,790
33 17,046 23,800 ----- 2,220 40 109,092 113,000 ----- 9,100 24' 52 17,170 429.25 48,700 1,990
60'
40 20,591 25,800 ----- 2,380 48 126,732 130,000 ----- 9,950 60 20,170 504.25 54,250 2,230
48 24,137 27,500 ----- 2,550 59 152,870 155,000 ----- 10,800 66 22,170 554.25 56,500 2,380
64 165,536 165,000 ----- 12,400 39 18,347 458.75 55,750 2,650
ADJUSTMENTS 47 23,048 576.25 65,250 2,875
Auger and drive . . . . . . $355.00 Stirrators . . . . . . . . . . $160.00 to $245.00 per foot of bin diameter 55 27,749 693.75 73,250 2,975
30'
plus $34.50 to $42.00 per foot of bin diameter Ladders . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 plus $8.50 per linear foot 63 32,450 811.25 82,250 3,050
Add for spreaders . . . . . $695.00 to $1,040.00 each Add for safety cages . . $16.75 to $20.75 per foot installed 69 35,584 889.50 86,000 3,125
Aeration systems . . . . . Add $.09 to $.16 per bushel

May 2011
FARM STORAGE
HOPPER BOTTOM FEED BINS
Costs are averages of typical feed hoppers with roof, manhole and ladder, including necessary steel structural supports and concrete footings. Height is overall, from ground level to top of tank. Capacity
in tons is figured at 50 pounds per bushel.
STEEL HOPPER BOTTOM FEED BINS FIBERGLASS HOPPER BOTTOM FEED BINS
OVERALL CAPACITY
DIAMETER HEIGHT (cubic feet) (bushels) (tons) COST OVERALL CAPACITY
DIAMETER HEIGHT (cubic feet) (bushels) (tons) COST
10' 149 120 3.0 $ 1,590
6' 11' 130 104 2.5 $ 2,330
16' 299 240 6.0 2,260
6' 21' 448 360 9.0 2,575 7' 13' 228 183 4.5 3,025
25' 597 480 12.0 2,900 16' 400 321 8.0 3,900
8'
28' 747 600 15.0 3,175 21' 525 422 10.5 5,100
11' 195 157 4.0 2,190 19' 550 442 11.0 9,550
7' 14' 297 239 6.0 2,350 21' 700 563 14.0 10,800
16' 399 321 8.0 2,550 23' 850 683 17.0 12,000
19' 501 403 10.0 2,725 25' 1,000 804 20.0 13,200
14' 373 300 7.5 3,275 27' 1,150 924 23.0 14,500
17' 570 458 11.5 3,925 10' 29' 1,300 1,045 26.3 16,100
20' 739 594 14.8 4,250 31' 1,450 1,165 29.3 18,000
9' 22' 908 730 18.3 4,550 33' 1,600 1,286 32.3 19,800
25' 1,078 866 21.8 4,925 35' 1,750 1,406 35.3 21,700
28' 1,244 1,000 25.0 5,200 37' 1,900 1,527 38.3 23,500
31' 1,406 1,130 28.3 5,400 39' 2,050 1,647 41.3 25,200
20' 1,083 870 21.8 7,300

25' 1,674 1,345 33.8 8,300
STEEL TANKS
12' 31' 2,271 1,825 45.8 9,500
CAPACITY (bushels) COST
36' 2,862 2,300 57.5 10,300
42' 3,459 2,780 69.5 11,200 500,000 $ 635,000
600,000 760,000
NOTE: For larger hopper bins, see Page 50. 700,000 884,000
800,000 1,009,000
900,000 1,134,000
SCALES
1,000,000 1,257,000
Costs do not include loading system or other features.
PLATFORM TRUCK R.R. TRACK HOPPER
SCALES SCALES SCALES SCALES CONVERSION SYSTEMS
TYPE CAP. COST CAP. COST CAP. COST CAP. COST 1 cubic foot = .8036 bushels
(lb.) (tons) (tons) (tons)
1 bushel = 1.2444 cubic feet
Portable . . . . . . . 1,000 $ 1,430 20 $30,600 150 $ 86,500 25 $27,500 1 gallon = .1337 cubic feet = .1074 bushels
(beam type) . . 2,000 2,350 30 35,600 175 96,750 36 34,700
Fixed . . . . . . . . . . 4,000 8,500 40 40,900 200 108,000 75 60,250 To calculate a grain bin’s bushel capacity according to eave height:
6,000 11,400 50 46,200 250 135,000 100 65,500
( )
10,000 16,300 60 52,250 300 169,000 Diameter of Bin 2
x 3.1416 x .8036 x Height to Eave
20,000 26,600 70 60,250 350 210,000 2
To calculate the capacity of a grain bin’s cone in bushels:
NOTES: Costs of truck and track scales include reinforced concrete pit and platform, with steel
( )
2
scale mechanism. For wood platform, deduct 6%. For card printer, add $1,350 to $2,090. For steel 1 Diameter of Bin x 3.1416 x .8036 x Height of Cone
plate over platform, add 5%. For remote-control electronic reader, add $6,350 to $8,450. 3 2

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FARM STORAGE
HORIZONTAL SILOS
(Cost per linear foot of length)
WIDTH (feet)
BUNKER SILOS (Above ground) 20 30 40 50 60 80 100
Tilt-up concrete panels and precast wall supports, sealed . . . . . $305 $345 $380 $405 $420 $465 $490
Poles and braces, tilt-up concrete panels, concrete floor . . . . . . 220 250 275 295 315 345 375
Cantilevered poles, plywood or T&G walls, concrete floor . . . . . 190 220 245 270 290 325 355
TRENCH SILOS (Below ground)

Concrete wall panels and floor, sealed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $295 $355 $385 $455 $495 $565 $630
Plywood or T&G walls, concrete floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 275 325 370 410 490 560
Dirt trench, plastic lined, no flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 83 110 135 155 205 255
HORIZONTAL SILO ADJUSTMENTS

Add or deduct 8% for each foot of deviation from 12' base height. For concrete tilt-up panels on bunker silos 16' and over, add 10% for each foot of
deviation from 12' base height. For asphalt floor, deduct $.75 per square foot. For roof cover, add $2.30 to $3.55 per square foot. For end walls, add
per linear foot: 8' high, $68; 12' high, $100; 16' high, $130.
CORN CRIB BINS

(Each)
CYLINDRICAL WIRE MESH (Including metal cone roof)
DIAMETER HEIGHT TO CAPACITY COST RANGE DIAMETER HEIGHT TO CAPACITY COST RANGE
(feet) EAVE (feet) (bushels) (feet) EAVE (feet) (bushels)
8 8 134.1 $ 370.00 – $ 540.00 14 16 821.0 $1,790.00 –$2,825.00
12 201.1 515.00 – 770.00 20 1,026.3 2,190.00 – 3,500.00
16 268.1 655.00 – 995.00 24 1,231.5 2,600.00 – 4,175.00
10 12 314.2 750.00 – 1,140.00 16 16 1,072.3 2,280.00 – 3,650.00
16 418.9 965.00 – 1,490.00 20 1,340.4 2,800.00 – 4,525.00
20 523.6 1,190.00 – 1,840.00 24 1,608.5 3,350.00 – 5,400.00
12 12 452.4 1,040.00 – 1,610.00 28 1,876.6 3,900.00 – 6,300.00
16 603.2 1,350.00 – 2,100.00 NOTES: Bushel capacity varies greatly with ear size and moisture content.
20 754.0 1,650.00 – 2,600.00 Deduct $2.65 per square foot for lack of slab.
24 904.8 1,950.00 – 3,100.00 Deduct $2.55 – $3.35 per square foot if the bin has no roof.
NOTE: For wood bins, see Page 25.

May 2011

VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS
(base depth = 100 feet)
There are a great many variables in the costs of turbine pumps, only a few of which are usually subject to If the depth is not known, the other figures will give an approximation of average costs based on flow and
determination by the appraiser. motor capacity.
If the motor horsepower flow and depth are known, enter the table directly adding or subtracting 5% of the
base cost for each 20 feet of depth variation from the 100-foot base. If the flow capacity is not known, the Costs are averages including motor, pump, electric panels, starters, switches and complete installation,
underlined figures are the average costs. but do not include the cost of electric service to site or well costs. See Section 53 for well costs.
CAPACITY MOTOR HORSEPOWER CAPACITY

(GPM) 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 75 100 125 150 200 250 300 400 500 (GPM)
200 $ 8,650 $ 9,550 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 200
400 10,200 10,600 $11,700 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 400
600 11,700 12,200 13,300 $14,100 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 600
800 ----- 14,100 14,900 16,000 $17,200 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 800
1,000 ----- 16,000 17,000 17,800 18,800 $19,900 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,000
1,500 ----- ----- 21,200 22,100 23,300 24,400 $25,400 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,500
2,000 ----- ----- ----- 26,100 27,100 28,200 29,200 $30,700 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,000
2,500 ----- ----- ----- ----- 31,900 33,000 33,800 35,100 $37,500 $40,100 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,500
3,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 36,600 37,400 38,600 40,900 43,300 $45,800 $ 51,250 $ 57,250 ----- ----- ----- 3,000
4,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 45,200 46,600 49,100 51,750 54,500 60,500 67,250 $ 74,750 ----- ----- 4,000
5,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 54,000 56,500 59,250 62,000 68,000 75,000 82,000 $ 99,000 ----- 5,000
6,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 59,000 66,500 69,250 74,750 81,750 88,750 105,000 $124,000 6,000
8,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 81,250 83,750 90,250 96,750 104,000 120,000 138,000 8,000
10,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 100,000 106,000 113,000 121,000 136,000 154,000 10,000
12,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 124,000 131,000 138,000 154,000 172,000 12,000
WATER SERVICE
WELL-JET SYSTEMS IRRIGATION PIPE COSTS
Well-jet system costs include motor, pump, piping at well, drilling and casing. Add for storage tanks. For The following are typical costs per linear foot of surface flood installations on farms and ranches using
precharged tanks, add 75%. For large tanks, see Section 61. available farm labor.
PUMP SHALLOW DEEP WELL WATER TANKS SIZE MAINLINE GATED (30" TO 40" O.C.)
H.P. (to 25' depth) (to 100' depth) SIZE COST RANGE SIZE COST RANGE Aluminum Plastic Aluminum Plastic
1/3 $1,550 – $1,820 $3,300 – $4,175 12 gal. $ 74 – $105 120 gal. $ 275 – $ 345 8" $4.50 $2.95 $5.10 $3.25
1/2 1,720 – 1,990 3,450 – 4,450 21 110 – 130 220 605 – 715 10" 5.60 3.45 6.30 4.10
3/4 1,940 – 2,280 3,650 – 4,675 40 135 – 175 315 760 – 990
1 1,990 – 2,550 3,825 – 4,925 80 190 – 225 525 1,120 – 1,260
1½ 2,230 – 2,825 4,175 – 5,250 WINDMILLS
For costs of larger wells or to adjust for well depth, see Section 53. Cost includes complete steel wheel and tower, excluding well.
TOWER WINDMILL SIZE
PIPE COSTS HEIGHT 6' 8' 10' 12' 14' 16'
The following are typical costs per linear foot of surface or shallow burial installations on farms and 21' $5,050 $5,300 $7,000 ----- ----- -----
ranches using available farm labor. For regular commercial installations and deep burial, use costs from 27' 5,450 5,600 7,600 $10,400 $14,800 -----
Section 62 which include contractors’ profit and overhead. For long straight runs, deduct 5% to 15%.
33' 6,150 6,300 8,200 11,200 16,400 $20,000
SIZE GALVANIZED BLACK PLASTIC*
1/2" $ 2.15 $ 2.05 $1.20
CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
3/4" 2.45 2.35 1.60 Costs for a completely installed 7- to 10-tower sprinkler system, with a pivot pad, a 1 to 1½ H.P. motor per
1" 3.25 3.00 2.05 tower, 5" to 7" galvanized steel pipe between spans, 650 to 1300 g.p.m., with a radius of up to 1280 feet
1½" 4.05 3.55 2.55 (sprinklered area up to 1/4 mile) are $50,500 to $66,750. Costs do not include well, pump, electrical wiring
2" 5.50 4.65 3.15 and piping from well to pivot pad. For water-driven systems, deduct 15%.
4" 9.20 7.90 4.45
6" 18.00 15.00 7.70
NOTES:
*For irrigation pipe, deduct 45% to 55%.
For pressurized fuel lines, add 25%.
For sprinkler heads, see Section 66; hose bibs, Section 53.

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SIDEWALL CURTAINS
(Cost per linear foot)
STANDARD HIGH HUMIDITY EXTREME CLIMATES
WIDTH CURTAIN w/ CURTAIN w/ CURTAIN w/ JAN-AIRE™
(feet) CURTAIN SUSPENSION CURTAIN SUSPENSION CURTAIN SUSPENSION COMPLETE SYSTEM
3 $1.25 – $2.10 $3.70 –$ 4.65 $2.00 – $2.85 $ 3.85 – $ 4.45 $ 5.40 – $ 6.30 $ 7.10 – $ 8.10 $16.75 + $ 560.00 for end unit
5 1.35 – 2.85 3.90 – 5.20 2.90 – 3.90 4.65 – 5.60 8.30 – 9.30 10.50 – 11.75 19.25 + $ 625.00 for end unit
8 2.10 – 4.25 4.80 – 7.00 5.10 – 5.90 6.60 – 7.50 17.25 – 18.25 19.25 – 20.25 29.00 + $1,070.00 for end unit
10 2.50 – 5.20 5.30 – 8.20 6.20 – 7.10 8.20 – 9.00 20.00 – 21.00 22.25 – 23.25 33.50 + $1,130.00 for end unit
12 2.95 – 6.10 6.70 – 10.00 7.90 – 9.10 10.50 – 11.75 22.75 – 24.25 25.50 – 27.00 40.50 + $1,570.00 for end unit
Automatic curtain machine, travel length, each: 25.5", $1,270; 37.5", $1,290; 49.5", $1,360; 73.5", $1,500 Bird barrier, per linear foot: 3' high, $1.35; 4' high, $1.65; 5' high, $1.95; 6' high, $2.35
Curtain operators, travel length, each: 26", $830; 36", $850; 48", $870; 66", $900 Winch, each: standard, $6.80; ratchet, $49.50; worm gear, $84.00
Curtain drop safety system, each: $195 to $340
Control box, add: $290 to $690
Potentiometer feedback, add: $215 to $390
FANS
Sidewall Curtains SIDEWALL CONE FANS
9" to 24" includes: plastic shutter, cone w/ PVC coated grill
Fan diameter, each: 9", $550; 14", $715; 16", $770; 18", $810; 24", $880
36" to 60" includes: plastic shutter, fiberglass housing and cone w/ PVC coated grill
Fan diameter, each: 36", $1,490; 48", $1,820; 60", $2,725
SHUTTERS (Cost Each) 36" and 48"
FAN DIAMETER (inches) For galvanized housing and cone, deduct: $190 to $395
MATERIAL 9 14 16 18 24 36 48 60 For stainless steel housing, add: $54 to $59
Plastic $64 $74 $93 $93 $115 $120 $170 $240 BOX STIR FANS
Aluminum ----- 98 115 115 150 255 425 -----
Post mounted, fan diameter, each: 18", $305; 24", $410; 36", $570; 48", $920
Shutter motor kit, each: $165 PIT PLENUM FANS
Electronic ventilation control systems, each: $285 to $585 Poly-stainless, fan diameter, each: 12", $835; 16", $955; 20", $1,120; 24", $1,280
INLETS Stainless steel, fan diameter, each: 12", $360; 16", $415; 20", $425; 24", $520
Baffle, each: $72, plus per linear foot: Ceiling, each: $110 to $315 (1,000 CFM to 3,000 CFM).
PIT FANS
8" wide, $10.00; 12" wide, $11.50; 16" wide, $13.00.Wall, each: $28 to $86 (400 CFM to 800 CFM).
Automatic baffle machines, each: $935 to $1,090 (5 RPM to 30 RPM). Horizontal, fan diameter, each: 12", $655; 16", $740; 20", $900
Automatic control boxes, each: $675 to $1,010. Underfloor, fan diameter, each: 8", $285; 10", $310; 12", $340
EVAPORATIVE COOLING PAD SYSTEM

(Wall Mounted)
HEIGHT FRAME LENGTH (feet)

(feet) 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72
2 $1,350 $1,550 $1,840 $2,080 $2,330 $2,575 $2,825 $3,050 $3,300 $3,550 $3,775 $4,025 $4,300 $4,525 $4,775 $5,050 $5,250 $5,500
3 1,380 1,630 1,960 2,230 2,525 2,800 3,075 3,375 3,625 3,950 4,225 4,500 4,800 5,050 5,350 5,650 5,900 6,200
4 1,410 1,720 2,050 2,400 2,700 3,025 3,375 3,675 3,975 4,325 4,625 4,975 5,300 5,600 5,900 6,250 6,550 6,900
5 1,440 1,780 2,170 2,550 2,925 3,275 3,625 3,975 4,350 4,725 5,050 5,450 5,800 6,150 6,500 6,900 7,200 7,600
6 1,490 1,860 2,280 2,700 3,100 3,500 3,900 4,300 4,700 5,100 5,500 5,900 6,300 6,700 7,100 7,500 7,900 8,300

May 2011

REFINEMENTS
On this page and the next are means of making major adjustments to the base costs given in this section. The component parts which are not defined, such as the roof or foundation, are considered to be
commensurate with the general quality of the building. If further refinements are required or the construction is unusual, either price entirely or partially by the Segregated Cost System, Section 47. Special items
which should be added to the total cost may be added from the Unit-in-Place cost sections.
HEATING AND COOLING Canopies/Porte - Coheres - Apply to horizontal area:

Low Avg. Good Excellent
These costs are averages of the total installed cost of the entire heating installation including its prorated Wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.50 $5.70 $7.05 $8.95
share of contractors’ overhead and profit and architects’ fees. If the heating found in the building being
Steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.65 5.90 7.50 9.60
appraised is different from that indicated for the base being used, take the difference between the costs of
COOLING ONLY
the two and add to or subtract from the base square foot cost. If a cubic foot cost is used, use one-tenth the
difference shown to adjust the base cubic foot cost. All of the heating costs included in the base costs are Cooling and controlled atmosphere costs vary greatly, but in general, the following square foot figures will
those listed under “Moderate Climate.” For specific system costs not found below, see Section 47 or 53. serve as a guide. For a more specific cost, see Section 53 or 58.
TYPE SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme
Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate
Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Central refrigeration with ducts
Electric cable or baseboard . . . . . . . . $22.07 $30.14 $41.44 $2.05 $2.80 $3.85 and zone control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41.98 $58.13 $78.58 $3.90 $5.40 $7.30
Package refrig. (short ductwork) . . . . 28.52 41.44 60.28 2.65 3.85 5.60
Electric wall heaters (inc. FWA) . . . . . 11.30 13.99 17.76 1.05 1.30 1.65
cooling units only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.84 29.60 46.82 1.75 2.75 4.35
Forced air, ducted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.14 32.83 46.82 2.15 3.05 4.35 Central evaporative with ducts . . . . . . 20.99 27.45 35.52 1.95 2.55 3.30
heaters or furnace, vented . . . . . . . 6.67 9.15 12.92 .62 .85 1.20 coolers only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99 17.76 22.60 1.30 1.65 2.10
Package refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,350 to $1,670 per ton of rated capacity.
Hot water, baseboard/convector . . . . 39.29 57.05 82.88 3.65 5.30 7.70 Evaporative cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195 to $270 per thousand CFM of rated capacity.
radiant floor or ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . 35.52 54.90 85.04 3.30 5.10 7.90 Controlled atmosphere, environmental buildings
boiler, piping only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.07 30.68 41.98 2.05 2.85 3.90 livestock, air/air exchanger . . . . $21.53 $25.83 $31.22 $2.00 $2.40 $2.90
earth-tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.67 53.28 63.51 4.15 4.95 5.90
Solar heat, active air . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.14 26.37 30.14 2.15 2.45 2.80 for fruits and vegetables and cold storage, see Page 20.
Space heaters, with fan . . . . . . . . . . . 9.04 14.53 22.60 .84 1.35 2.10 non-environmental buildings, potato/fruit packing, etc.
conditioned air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.45 $29.06 $ 41.44 $1.90 $2.70 $3.85
radiant ...................... 12.38 18.30 26.91 1.15 1.70 2.50
cooled air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.97 77.50 106.56 5.20 7.20 9.90
steam coil, with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . 17.22 23.14 31.22 1.60 2.15 2.90 Automatic vent and/or environmental controls cost $955 to $1,860 per unit.
add for fan-jet duct distribution . . . . 4.31 6.46 9.47 .40 .60 .88 VENTILATION ONLY
Ventilation, blower and ducts or fans; heavy
Steam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.21 53.28 74.27 3.55 4.95 6.90 capacity, hens, farrowing, etc. . . $7.43 $9.69 $12.92 $.69 $.90 $1.20
Wall or floor furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.84 15.61 20.99 1.10 1.45 1.95 fans only, light capacity; pullets,
Package heating and cooling . . . . . . . 40.90 61.35 91.49 3.80 5.70 8.50 finishing, greenhouses, etc. . . . . 3.34 4.31 5.49 .31 .40 .51
Individual thru-wall heat pumps . . . . . 21.53 33.37 51.67 2.00 3.10 4.80 Ventilation fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120 to $215 per thousand CFM of rated capacity.
Small individual heat pumps cost $1,280 to $1,640 per ton of rated capacity. Humidifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $765 to $1,930 each.
UNIT COSTS
SMALL ANIMAL HEATING COOLING
Heater, direct-vent, suspension-mounted, each
40,000 to 75,000 BTU . . . . . . . $850 – $885 120,000 to 225,000 BTU . . . . . $1,010 –$1,050 Evaporative cooling system, drip, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.10 – $11.50
Heater, infrared, each Evaporative cooling system, spray, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.80 – 13.00
3,000 to 6,000 BTU . . . . . . . . . 330 – 340 16,000 BTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370 – 385 For wall-mounted system, see Evaporative Cooling Pad Systems on Page 58.
10,000 BTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 – 370 19,000 BTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 – 460
Heater, infraconic radiant, each For exhaust fans, see Section 53.
17,000 BTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 – 420 28,300 BTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525 – 535 For building sprinkler systems or fly control, see Section 47.
22,600 BTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 – 525 34,000 BTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 620 – 645 For elevators or handicap lifts, see Section 14.
BUILDING REFINEMENTS
For refinements from the basic building descriptions, make adjustments or modifications from items listed below, or see Section 47 for greater detail. For exterior paving, see Section 66.
Gravel floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .42 – $ .60 Concrete floor, plain . . . . . . . . . . . $2.35 – $3.40 Wood plank floor, on ground . . . . . $.96 – $2.85 Electrical service, minimum . . . . . . $.16 – $.79
Asphalt floor . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 – 2.60 reinforced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 – 4.60 Feeders, troughs, not automated . . .19 – .38 Water service, minimum . . . . . . . . .12 – .36

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SHEDS AND FARM BUILDING REFINEMENTS

PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDINGS
The costs of light pre-engineered or packaged structures will vary widely depending on their end use and ancilliary features. Pages 11 through 25 in most cases reflect typical light commercial or urban applications,
while the remainder of the section covers mostly light farm or rural use (typically with lighter frames, cladding and fewer interior finishes). Some of these off-the-shelf structures may be purchased directly from
dealers/installers and can, at times, be influenced by inventory discounting, predatory pricing, etc., which is not contemplated here. All Calculator Costs include installation under normal conditions, including typical
sitework, architects’ fees and interim construction financing.
FARMER-BUILT CONSTRUCTION
All costs in this section are based on professional labor supervised by a contractor or his job foreman. For amateur workmanship or work done by farm, grower or ranch help, costs should be decreased by 15% to
30% to reflect the proper wage rate and lack of supervision relative to the quality of work.
AVERAGE PERIMETER (For all structures except greenhouses. Do not use for open sheds or shelters without walls.)
AVERAGE M. 15 23 30 38 46 61 76 91 107 122 152 183 213 244 274 305 M. AVERAGE
FLOOR AREA FT. 50 75 100 125 150 200 250 300 350 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 FT. FLOOR AREA
Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft. Sq. M.
46 500 1.044 1.178 1.311 1.444 1.577 1.844 2.110 2.377 2.643 2.909 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 500 46
70 750 .955 1.044 1.133 1.222 1.311 1.489 1.667 1.844 2.023 2.201 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 750 70
93 1,000 .911 .980 1.044 1.110 1.178 1.311 1.444 1.577 1.711 1.844 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,000 93
139 1,500 .866 .911 .955 1.000 1.044 1.133 1.222 1.311 1.400 1.489 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,500 139
186 2,000 ----- .878 .911 .945 .977 1.044 1.110 1.178 1.245 1.311 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,000 186
232 2,500 ----- .858 .884 .911 .938 .991 1.044 1.097 1.150 1.204 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,500 232
279 3,000 ----- .843 .865 .889 .911 .955 1.000 1.044 1.088 1.133 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 3,000 279
325 3,500 ----- ----- .854 .872 .892 .931 .967 1.006 1.044 1.080 1.157 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 3,500 325
372 4,000 ----- ----- ----- .860 .878 .911 .945 .977 1.010 1.044 1.110 1.178 ----- ----- ----- ----- 4,000 372
465 5,000 ----- ----- ----- .844 .857 .884 .911 .938 .960 .991 1.044 1.097 1.150 ----- ----- ----- 5,000 465
557 6,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .843 .865 .888 .911 .934 .955 1.000 1.044 1.088 1.133 ----- ----- 6,000 557
650 7,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .835 .854 .873 .892 .911 .931 .967 1.006 1.044 1.080 ----- ----- 7,000 650
743 8,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .844 .860 .877 .894 .911 .945 .977 1.010 1.044 1.076 ----- 8,000 743
836 9,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .836 .852 .867 .881 .896 .926 .955 .985 1.014 1.044 ----- 9,000 836
929 10,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .844 .858 .871 .884 .911 .938 .960 .991 1.018 1.044 10,000 929
1,115 12,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .833 .843 .855 .867 .888 .911 .934 .955 .977 1.000 12,000 1,115
1,301 14,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .825 .835 .844 .854 .873 .892 .911 .931 .949 .967 14,000 1,301
1,486 16,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .827 .836 .844 .861 .877 .894 .911 .928 .945 16,000 1,486
1,672 18,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .822 .828 .836 .852 .867 .881 .896 .911 .926 18,000 1,672
1,858 20,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .818 .824 .831 .844 .858 .871 .884 .898 .911 20,000 1,858
2,323 25,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .810 .815 .820 .831 .841 .852 .863 .873 .884 25,000 2,323
NOTE: For small buildings, enter the table by doubling the average floor area and doubling the average perimeter (see Page 12). For larger buildings, take half the area and half the perimeter.

For high-pitched roofs, such as gambrel or gothic, on barns, use the height to the eaves plus one-half the height from the eaves to the ridge as the effective height. For quonset shape buildings, use the center arch
height in entering the tables. Open shelters without walls should be adjusted for height only.
AVERAGE WALL HEIGHT SQUARE FOOT CUBIC FOOT AVERAGE WALL HEIGHT SQUARE FOOT CUBIC FOOT
SQUARE METER MULTIPLIER SQUARE METER MULTIPLIER
(M.) (FT.) MULTIPLIER (M.) (FT.) MULTIPLIER
2.13 7 .943 1.347 4.88 16 1.115 .697
2.44 8 .963 1.204 5.49 18 1.154 .641
2.74 9 .981 1.090 6.10 20 1.192 .596
3.05 10 1.000 (base) 1.000 6.71 22 1.231 .560
3.35 11 1.019 .926 7.31 24 1.269 .529
3.66 12 1.038 .865 8.53 28 1.346 .481
3.96 13 1.058 .814 9.75 32 1.423 .445
4.27 14 1.077 .769 10.97 36 1.500 .417

February 2011
SCHOOLS AND CLASSROOMS

GENERAL INFORMATION College classroom buildings will have a greater proportion of faculty offices. Classrooms
comprise a wide range of buildings, from the neighborhood Sunday school bungalow built-to
Calculator Costs are averages of final costs including architects’ fees and contractors’ overhead minimum code to the best-designed classrooms found in the well-endowed or subsidized school
and profit, sales taxes, permit fees and insurance during construction. Interest on interim systems or college campuses. These factors must be considered, since it is very easy for an
construction financing is also included, but not financing costs, real estate taxes or brokers’ estimator working mainly in a wealthy school system to tend to underclassify the standard
commissions (see Section 1 for complete list). They do not represent any building illustrated, structure and for the estimator working on facilities not built to strict educational specifications to
except as the building is included in the averages. Refinements to the average costs for type of overclassify, because, for pricing purposes, their perceptions of an average building are different.
heating, sprinklers, basement elevator stops, area/perimeter ratio and story height are given at
the end of the section, and adjustments for elevators and number of stories are on the cost pages. Special education or learning classrooms include rooms for the exceptional child,
Exterior balconies and covered walkways are not included in the basic building costs and must handicapped, etc., with extra cabinetry and plumbing associated with these special needs.
be added separately. Current and Local Cost Multipliers are given in Section 99. Laboratory classrooms have a greater amount of plumbing and cabinetry, as well as lecture
and demonstration space. College science buildings will have a large amount of lab space and
DESCRIPTIONS specialized plumbing. Lab equipment, fume hoods, etc., are not included in the costs.
The abbreviated descriptions given in the tables show some of the items generally found in Lecture classrooms are designed for large group study, lecture and audio-visual presentations.
buildings of the class, quality and occupancy listed. They are merely indicative of many buildings College lecture hall buildings can have various small auditoriums and studios, as well as
in this cost classification, and are not meant to be building specifications. offices and general classrooms. Costs include fixed seating only.
Administration buildings are of office design and include many private offices, meeting and
CONSTRUCTION other special-purpose rooms commensurate with the quality.
Buildings are divided into five construction classes: A, B, C, D and S, as described in Section 1. Academic libraries are separated into two categories: College libraries, including special
In each class there will be variations and subclasses, but for purposes of pricing, the major studies, research or collection libraries, and secondary school media resource center libraries.
elements of the building should be considered in entering the tables. Thus, if a building which is Costs include the basic construction of the building, including most items found in the general
otherwise a Class B has a steel truss roof, the costs for the Class B building will still be contract, but not furnishings and fixtures such as counters, kitchenette, seating or book stacks,
representative. Interpolations may be made if the appraiser feels the building overlaps two which are not considered built in and permanently attached under the general building contract.
classes, or the segregated costs in Section 48 may be used for adjustments. For public libraries, see Section 15.
Fine arts buildings are characterized by large open work centers and rehearsal areas such as
MISCELLANEOUS DATA band, fine arts and crafts rooms. College arts and crafts buildings will have many large studios
Costs of some items of school equipment and furnishings, including office and kitchen equipment, and multiple performance halls for dramatic arts and music, etc. The high end of the range
will be found in Section 65. For grandstands and pressboxes, see Section 67; sitework, Section 66. includes the best performing arts centers and merges with the Auditorium/Live Stage Theater
costs found in Section 16.
OCCUPANCY Manual arts and college technical trades buildings are buildings with large rooms or shops
for vocational training.
Costs listed under the occupancy classification of “schools” are averages of total costs of an
entire school building plant. They do not include swimming pools, exterior ground improvements Multipurpose buildings are designed for large audience and participation groups, cafeterias
such as athletic fields, courtyard commons or any other sitework. They include a mixture of and administrative services. Typically they include a combination gymnasium/auditorium and/or
classrooms, multipurpose buildings, administrative offices, cafeteria, library, auditorium, cafeteria, plus office and miscellaneous rooms. Costs include a stage but do not include fixed
gymnasium, etc., and may consist of one building or several separate buildings, all seating or cafeteria and kitchen equipment. College commons buildings or student unions will
commensurate with the quality level. include varied activity/social centers and may include food services. No recreational, audio-visual
or food equipment is included in the cost.
Elementary schools serve kindergarten/first grade through fifth or sixth grade. They are Bookstores have limited sales area, storage, office and lounge area commensurate with the quality.
generally smaller in scope than the secondary schools, with fewer auxiliary facilities, and
comprise primarily general classrooms. Gymnasiums include athletic, recreation, health and physical fitness occupancies where the
design is of a gymnasium type with a basketball court as the focal point. Shower/dressing,
Middle schools or junior highs cover sixth or seventh grade through eighth or ninth grade, are exercise and conditioning rooms and some offices/classrooms are included, commensurate with
generally larger and can have many varied facilities commensurate with the quality. the quality. Physical education buildings will have multiple sports floors and a greater
High schools will encompass ninth or tenth grade through twelfth grade. They are generally the proportion of demonstration and instructional areas and/or classrooms. Costs include all built-in
largest of the secondary school plants, with the most varied support and assembly facilities. equipment except swimming pools, lockers, seating and scoreboards. Generally the better
gymnasium will be a multisport facility including any ancillary spectator facilities and will merge
Alternative schools or continuation high schools are small plants generally serving a limited into the physical education or fieldhouse occupancies. Bleachers may be priced from Section 67
number of secondary students with few support, assembly or athletic facilities. and lockers from Section 65.
Vocational schools, including adult education facilities, emphasize trade and technical skills, Fieldhouses are large gymnasium-type structures designed for indoor and outdoor sports and
with a greater proportion of shops and laboratories. practice facilities. The better-quality events/entertainment center structures will include spectator
Day care centers are early childhood, handicapped and adult or senior care or development and team facilities commensurate with the quality.
centers and include so called kindergartens, nurseries or children’s preschools. They have light Natatoriums are specialized gymnasium-type structures for aquatic sports. The better facilities
kitchen facilities, activity rooms and multiple restrooms, and are more residential style in are complete aquatic centers. For pool enclosures only, see Section 11.
character than schools. Generally, the better centers may have reception, office, conference, Shower building, comfort station, changing room or bath house costs include built-in lockers, with
lunch, shower and changing facilities, as well as general activity or classrooms. other amenities at the better qualities, such as saunas and/or steam rooms, small office, etc.,
Colleges and universities may comprise a group of many separate buildings that are mostly indi- commensurate with the quality. They may be built into a bleacher or stadium complex.
vidually designed and vary greatly in all phases of construction and may best be priced individually. Restroom buildings are generally of single-purpose design although the better qualities can
Classroom buildings are buildings subdivided into teaching units and designed primarily for include some storage and/or limited snack bar sales area. For separate snack bars, see Section
academic work. Costs include built-in bookshelves, cabinets and blackboards commensurate 13. Costs do not reflect remote/resort-type locations.
with the quality, but not the movable equipment and furnishings. Costs also include plumbing, Maintenance buildings are for the storage and light maintenance of miscellaneous school
although many individually built classrooms will have common restrooms. ground equipment. For motor pool facilities or utility plants, see Section 14.

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February 2011 SCHOOLS
1. AVERAGE CLASS A 2. AVERAGE CLASS B
3. EXCELLENT CLASS C 4. GOOD CLASS C
5. GOOD CLASS C 6. GOOD CLASS C
7. GOOD CLASS C 8. GOOD CLASS C

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9. GOOD CLASS D 10. GOOD CLASS C
GENERAL: The exterior appearance and interior finish of schools more often conform in quality 5. This Good Class C will be very close in base cost to Nos. 1 & 2, where the quality must be
than any other type of property. However, this is not a specific rule, particularly in older buildings picked commensurate with the class.
where the electrical and mechanical items are generally inferior to the modern schools of today.
6. – 10. These represent the variety of Good school buildings.
1. & 2. These Average Class A and B schools could be Class C with changes in the floor and roof 11. – 13. These are Average schools tending toward the high side of the range depending upon
structures which are not visible from an exterior inspection. the number of interior amenities.
14. This older school might have rated higher when it was built, but the lack of modern electrical
3. An Excellent Class C school with steel frame, heat-absorbent walls and a general air of circuits and fixtures and generally outmoded plumbing put it in the Average classification.
excellence.
4. This Good Class C steel-framed school will tend toward the high side of this cost range. facades may differ in quality. Costs may be interpolated for quality or class of construction.

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February 2011 SCHOOL BUILDINGS
15. AVERAGE – LOW COST CLASS D SCHOOL 16. LOW COST CLASS C COMMONS 17. GOOD CLASS C MULTIPURPOSE
18. GOOD CLASS D MEDIA CENTER 19. AVERAGE CLASS D ADMINISTRATION 20. AVERAGE RELOCATABLE CLASSROOM
21. GOOD CLASS D MANUAL ARTS 22. GOOD CLASS C CLASSROOM 23. AVERAGE – GOOD CLASS C CLASSROOM
24. AVERAGE CLASS C CLASSROOM 25. AVERAGE CLASS D CLASSROOM
26. AVERAGE CLASS S CLASSROOM 27. LOW COST CLASS D CLASSROOM

MISCELLANEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS SECTION 18 PAGE 5
February 2011
28. AVERAGE CLASS D SHOWER 29. GOOD CLASS C RESTROOM BUILDING 30. LOW COST CLASS C RESTROOM
31. EXCELLENT CLASS C GYMNASIUM 32. GOOD CLASS C GYMNASIUM 34. LOW COST CLASS C GYMNASIUM
15. Lack of modern electrical and plumbing makes this older school tend toward Low Cost.
16. This Low Cost commons has minimum finishes and amenities.
17. A multipurpose building will normally house a combination of uses, cafeteria-auditorium,
kitchen, classrooms, etc.
18. A good quality media center with good quality wiring and lighting and good finish and detail
throughout.
19. This Average administration building is a typical school office with few extras.
33. AVERAGE CLASS C GYMNASIUM
20. Typical relocatable classrooms with standard finishes.
21. This Good manual arts or shop building has adequate electrical and plumbing for vocational
training.
22. This is a Good Class C classroom, steel-framed with curtain walls.
23. This Average – Good classroom is sturdily built without many frills.
24. – 25. These Average classrooms are typical of the quality. Number 25 appears to fit in the
Low side of the Average cost range or the High side of the Low cost range.
26. This Average Class S, with insulated sandwich wall panels, is probably in the upper half of
the cost range.
27. These Low Cost classrooms are of simple architecture and construction and are generally
short on amenities.
35. AVERAGE CLASS D DAY CARE CENTER 28. Typical shower building with adequate dressing-locker room facilities.
29. This Good restroom building with small snack bar area appears to fit in the upper half of the
cost range from an exterior view although the interior may show it to be of lower or higher cost
depending on the fixtures and finishes.
30. This is a Low Cost restroom with few finishes and partitions.
31. – 34. Typical gymnasiums in a progression of cost ranges, from the Excellent multiuse sports
structure with many amenities to the lower-cost structure with minimal ancillary facilities.
35. This center lacks some interior amenities of a Good daycare center, but generally appears
better than Average.
36. This appears to be a Low Cost center from an exterior view, although interior appointments
36. LOW COST CLASS D DAY CARE CENTER may show it to be of higher cost than the basic cost.

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February 2011 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
40. GOOD CLASS C CLASSROOM
37. GOOD CLASS A CLASSROOM 43. AVERAGE CLASS A SCIENCE BUILDING
41. GOOD CLASS C COLLEGE
38. GOOD CLASS A CLASSROOM 42. AVERAGE CLASS C CLASSROOM 44. AVERAGE CLASS B CLASSROOM
39. GOOD CLASS A CLASSROOM 45. GOOD CLASS C CLASSROOM

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February 2011
48. GOOD CLASS C COLLEGE
46. GOOD CLASS C CLASSROOM
49. LOW COST CLASS C CLASSROOM
GENERAL: College and university buildings have a wide range of costs, primarily due to the cost
deviations between standardized buildings of secondary school design at some small colleges
and those architectural showpieces which are found at wealthy universities.
37. – 41. These new and old buildings show their Good quality in the individual architecture and
good exterior finishes.
42. An Average Class C classroom of simple design and construction.
43. & 44. These are typical of their class and quality.
45. & 46. These older Good Class C classroom buildings are massively built, substituting basic
construction cost for the better electrical and mechanical facilities in a modern plant.
47. This typical Average Class A administration building could be Class C from exterior appearance.
48. This is a well-built Good Class C college without the architectural extras usually found. It
might be in the low half of the range.
49. This Low Cost classroom is of secondary school design and is equivalent to an Average high
47. AVERAGE CLASS A ADMINISTRATION BUILDING school Classroom.

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February 2011 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
50. GOOD CLASS B CLASSROOM 51. GOOD CLASS C & CLASS A CLASSROOMS 52. GOOD CLASS C CLASSROOM
53. GOOD CLASS C GYMNASIUM 54. GOOD CLASS A COMMONS 55. AVERAGE CLASS B COMMONS
50. This Good Class B classroom is typical.
56. GOOD CLASS C ARTS & CRAFTS
51. Here are two buildings, both Good quality. The older one is a massively built Class C, while
the newer one is a standard Class A, perhaps tending to the low side of the Good cost range.
52. This massively built Good Class C will be in the upper half of this cost range despite electrical
deficiencies from the modern Good Class C classroom.
57. GOOD CLASS C TECHNICAL TRADES 53. – 57. Miscellaneous college buildings of various occupancies and construction types.

February 2011
HIGH SCHOOLS (484)

Excellent Stone, best brick, metal and glass, Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, *Best classroom lighting and cabling Hot and chilled $2,615.22 $24.30 $242.96
highly ornamental carpet and vinyl systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
A Good Face brick, stone, concrete or metal

panels, solar glass
carpet and vinyl
*High level lighting, audio-visual
wiring, good plumbing
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 2,144.62 19.92 199.24
Average Brick, concrete or metal panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, *Adequate lighting and plumbing Warm and cool 1,675.63 15.57 155.67
formed concrete hardwood or vinyl composition air (zoned)
Excellent Stone, best brick, metal and glass, Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, *Best classroom lighting and cabling Hot and chilled 2,493.16 23.16 231.62
B Good Face brick, stone, concrete or metal

panels, solar glass
carpet and vinyl
*High level lighting, audio-visual
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 2,056.03 19.10 191.01
Average Brick, concrete or metal panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, *Adequate lighting and plumbing Warm and cool 1,612.23 14.98 149.78
Excellent Steel frame, face brick, metal Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, Best classroom lighting and cabling Hot and chilled 2,048.39 19.03 190.30
panels, tile, highly ornamental carpet and vinyl systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
Good Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Warm and cool 1,614.06 15.00 149.95
C Average
Steel frame or bearing walls, brick,
plumbing, extra features
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,304.17 12.12 121.16
block, or concrete, some trim composition or hardwood system
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum school lighting and Package A.C. 1,045.29 9.71 97.11
Excellent Steel or wood frame, brick or stone Plaster, enamel, glazed or vinyl Best classroom lighting and cabling Hot and chilled 1,971.53 18.32 183.16
veneer, metal and glass, ornamental finishes, carpet and vinyl systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Warm and cool 1,540.33 14.31 143.10
D Average
Wood frame or pipe columns, good
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,235.49 11.48 114.78
stucco or siding with some trim composition or hardwood system
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile, Minimum school lighting and Package A.C. 982.32 9.13 91.26
ornamentation linoleum or wood floors plumbing
Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing Heat pump 1,168.97 10.86 108.60
DPOLE Low cost
some ornamentation
Pole frame, finished interior,
composition or hardwood
Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum school lighting and
system
Package A.C. 926.03 8.60 86.03
insulation, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile plumbing
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Warm and cool 1,525.47 14.17 141.72
panels, some brick or stone trim carpet, vinyl composition plumbing, extra features air (zoned)

some ornamentation
composition or hardwood Adequate lighting and plumbing Heat pump
system 1,216.76 11.30 113.04
Low cost Pre-engineered, finished interior, Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum school lighting and Package A.C. 962.09 8.94 89.38
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all *ELEVATORS – Costs for buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If no
elevators are found in these buildings, deduct the following from the base costs. For buildings
base costs including basements, but excluding mezzanines.
not marked, or for basement stops, add costs from Page 35.
CANOPIES – Large shelter or walkway canopies see Page 36, or they may be computed from CLASSES A & B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
the Segregated costs, Section 48, or from Unit-in-Place costs. Excellent . . . $32.29 $3.00 Good . . . $19.30 $1.80 Average . . . $12.38 $1.15
NOTE: Care must be exercised when using square foot elevator costs. School plants may have
PARKING ROOFS – For load-bearing parking roofs, add $5.50 per square foot ($59.20 per
only one elevator and/or handicap lift regardless of size, where a normal range or area served is
square meter). not feasible for low-rise applications. Costs should be added as a lump sum from Page 35.
Access ramps cost $19.80 to $34.95 per square foot ($213.13 to $376.20 per square meter). SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.

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MIDDLE (JUNIOR HIGH) SCHOOLS (366)
Excellent Stone, best brick, metal and glass, Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, Best classroom lighting and cabling Hot and chilled $2,438.15 $22.65 $226.51
A Good Face brick, stone, concrete or metal

panels, solar glass
carpet and vinyl
High level lighting, audio-visual
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 2,027.08 18.83 188.32
Average Brick, concrete or metal panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Adequate lighting and plumbing Warm and cool 1,598.99 14.86 148.55
Excellent Stone, best brick, metal and glass, Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, Best classroom lighting and cabling Hot and chilled 2,324.81 21.60 215.98
B Good Face brick, stone, concrete or metal

panels, solar glass
carpet and vinyl
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 1,944.73 18.07 180.67
C Average
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,266.38 11.77 117.65
D Average
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,195.56 11.11 111.07
Average Pole frame, good metal panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing Heat pump 1,136.14 10.56 105.55
DPOLE Low cost
system
Package A.C. 911.82 8.47 84.71
ceilings, asphalt tile plumbing

some ornamentation
system 1,183.72 11.00 109.97
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all ELEVATORS – Elevators and lifts are not included. See notes on Page 9, costs on Page 35.
SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.
CANOPIES – Large shelter or walkway canopies see Page 36, or they may be computed from
the Segregated costs, Section 48, or from Unit-in-Place costs.

SITE IMPROVEMENTS – Landscaping, paving, fencing, see Section 66.
Pools, field lighting, playground equipment, see Section 66.

BALCONIES – Exterior balconies see Page 36, or they may be computed from the Segregated
or Unit-in-Place costs. Sports courts, synthetic surfaces, bleachers, see Section 67.

February 2011
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (365)

A-B Good Face brick, stone, concrete or metal

panels, solar glass
carpet and vinyl
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 2,021.05 18.78 187.76
panels, tile carpet and vinyl systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
C Average
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,323.33 12.29 122.94
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum school lighting and Forced Air 1,053.04 9.78 97.83
D Average
air (zoned)
Package A.C. 1,250.45 11.62 116.17
stucco or siding with some trim composition or hardwood
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile, Minimum school lighting and Forced Air 989.10 9.19 91.89
Average Pole frame, good metal panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 1,184.58 11.01 110.05
DPOLE Low cost
finished inside, some trim
Pole frame, metal siding, finished
Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum school lighting and Forced Air. 930.66 8.65 86.46
interior, insulated, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile plumbing

some ornamentation
composition or hardwood Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 1,233.88 11.46 114.63
Low cost Pre-engineered, finished interior, Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum school lighting and Forced Air 967.47 8.99 89.88
SCHOOL BASEMENTS
Finished Reinforced concrete, plaster Classrooms, school finishes, Adequate lighting and plumbing Warm and cool $1,166.60 $10.84 $108.38
classroom interior some utility and storage air (zoned)
A-B Parking Unfinished interior Concrete with hardener,

lines and stops Exposed lighting, drains Ventilation 576.09 5.35 53.52
Finished Reinforced concrete, plaster or Classrooms, school finishes, Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 797.07 7.41 74.05
classroom drywall interior some utility and storage
CDS Parking Unfinished interior Finished ceiling, concrete floor

with hardener Exposed lighting, adequate drains Ventilation 385.67 3.58 35.83
Unfinished Unfinished interior Unfinished storage and utility Minimum lighting,drains None 320.12 2.97 29.74
For fire-resistant Type I basements with concrete slab separation under C, D, or S units, add NOTE: For dressing/shower room basements, see Page 23.
$5.25 per square foot ($56.51 per square meter). Where utilized as courtyard deck on topside, See bottom of Page 10 for other refinement notes.
add $10.80 per square foot ($116.25 per square meter). MEZZANINES: See Page 25 for mezzanine costs.

SECTION 18 PAGE 12
VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS (487)
Good Brick, concrete or metal panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet Best fluorescent fixtures and Hot and chilled $2,054.31 $19.09 $190.85
A Average
formed concrete
Brick, precast concrete, block,
and vinyl, some sealed concrete
outlets, good plumbing
Good lighting, many outlets,
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,552.71 14.43 144.25
some trim hardwood or vinyl composition good plumbing air (zoned)
Good Brick, concrete or metal panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet Best fluorescent fixtures and Hot and chilled 1,960.88 18.84 182.17
B Average
formed concrete
Brick, precast concrete, block,
and vinyl, some sealed concrete
outlets, good plumbing
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,538.07 13.82 138.18
some trim hardwood or vinyl composition good plumbing air (zoned)
Excellent Steel frame, face brick, metal Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, Best lighting and wiring, good Hot and chilled 2,024.28 18.81 188.06
panels, tile, some ornament carpet and vinyl, some sealed concrete plumbing water (zoned)
Good Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures and outlets, Warm and cool 1,520.09 14.12 141.22
C Average
good plumbing
air (zoned)
Package A.C. 1,134.53 10.54 105.40
block or concrete, some trim ceilings, some asphalt tile adequate plumbing
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, some ceiling and floor Adequate lighting and outlets, Forced air 871.88 8.10 81.00
walls, wood joists, little trim finish, sealed concrete minimum plumbing
Excellent Steel or wood frame, brick or stone Plaster, enamel, glazed or vinyl Best lighting and wiring, good Hot and chilled 1,946.35 18.08 180.82
veneer, metal and glass, ornamental finishes, some carpet and vinyl plumbing water (zoned)
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures and outlets, Warm and cool 1,449.59 13.47 134.67
D Average
good plumbing
air (zoned)
Package A.C. 1,072.42 9.96 99.63
stucco or siding with some trim ceilings, some asphalt tile adequate plumbing
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, very Painted walls, some ceiling and floor Adequate lighting and outlets, Forced air 817.96 7.60 75.99
plain finish, sealed concrete minimum plumbing
Good Pole frame, best metal panels, some Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures and outlets, Warm and cool 1,369.72 12.73 127.25
brick or stone trim composition, carpet, good slab good plumbing air (zoned)
DPOLE Average Pole frame, good metal panels,

ceiling, some asphalt tile
adequate plumbing Package A.C. 1,005.25 9.34 93.39
Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, some Painted walls, some ceiling and floor Adequate lighting and outlets, Forced air 762.09 7.08 70.80
interior finish, insulation finish, sealed concrete minimum plumbing
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures and outlets, Warm and cool 1,429.14 13.28 132.77
panels, some brick or stone trim composition, carpet, good slab good plumbing air (zoned)

some ornamentation
Low cost Pre-engineered, some finished Painted walls, some ceiling and floor Adequate lighting and outlets, Forced air 794.49 7.38 73.81
interior, insulation finish, sealed concrete minimum plumbing
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all AUDITORIUMS – Auditoriums, theaters, museums and chapels are found in Section 16.
DORMITORIES – For dormitory/residence halls and fraternity houses, see Section 11.
ELEVATORS AND SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems and elevators and handicap lifts are not
CAFETERIAS – For food service buildings, snack bars and restaurants, see Section 13.
included; add from Page 35 and 36 respectively.
PARKING STRUCTURES – Parking structures/parkades are priced from Section 14.
CANOPIES – Large shelter or walkway canopies see Page 36, or they may be computed from
the Segregated costs, Section 48, or from Unit-in-Place costs. AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES – Agricultural, farm and outbuildings are priced from
Section 17.
BALCONIES – Exterior balconies see Page 36, or they may be computed from the Segregated
or Unit-in-Place costs. HEALTH CENTERS – For dispensary/wellness center buildings, see Section 15.

February 2011
ALTERNATIVE (HIGH) SCHOOLS (156)

A-B Average Brick, concrete or metal panels,
formed concrete
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet
hardwood or vinyl composition Adequate lighting and plumbing Heat pump
system $1,665.51 $15.47 $154.73
Excellent Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Best classroom lighting and cabling Warm and cool 2,088.22 19.40 194.00
ornamental block or face brick carpet, vinyl, ceramic tile, wood systems, best plumbing air (zoned)
C Good Steel frame or bearing walls, brick,

block, or concrete, some trim
composition, hardwood or tile
High-level lighting, audio-visual
Heat pump
system 1,653.46 15.36 153.61
Average Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Adequate school lighting and Package A.C. 1,298.89 12.07 120.67
walls, wood joists, little trim ceilings, carpet, VCT plumbing
Excellent Steel or Glulam frame and joists, brick Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Best classroom lighting and cabling Warm and cool 1,997.37 18.56 185.56
veneer, glass, best EIFS carpet, vinyl, ceramic tile, wood systems, best plumbing air (zoned)
D Good Wood frame or pipe columns, good

stucco, EIFS or siding with trim
Good fluorescent fixtures, good
Heat pump
system 1,573.27 14.62 146.16
Average Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate school lighting and Package A.C. 1,228.82 11.42 114.16
ornamentation composition, carpet plumbing
DPOLE Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels,

some ornamentation
composition, carpet
Adequate school lighting and
Good Pre-engineered, sandwich panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures, good Heat pump 1,566.81 14.56 145.56
S Average
some ornamentation
Adequate school lighting and
system
Package A.C. 1,212.67 11.27 112.66
insulation, little trim composition, carpet plumbing
DAY CARE CENTERS (426)

A-B Average Brick, concrete or metal panels, formed
concrete
Plaster or drywall, carpet, hardwood
and vinyl
Good restrooms and kitchen,
Heat pump
system $1,499.53 $13.93 $139.31
Excellent Face brick, glass panels, stone, Plaster, tile pavers, hardwood, carpet Tiled restrooms, full kitchen, Heat pump 1,961.31 18.22 182.21
top quality good lighting, extra features system
Good Face brick, concrete or metal Plaster or drywall, carpet, hardwood Good restrooms and kitchen, Package A.C. 1,502.65 13.96 139.60
C Average
Brick, block, concrete panels, some
and vinyl
Adequate lighting/plumbing, Forced air 1,155.19 10.73 107.32
trim composition, carpet average restrooms/kitchen
Low cost Brick or block, tilt-up, no trim Painted walls, asphalt tile Minimum lighting/plumbing Wall furnace 852.94 7.92 79.24
Excellent Face brick veneer, best siding, good Plaster, tile pavers, hardwood, carpet Tiled restrooms, full kitchen, Heat pump 1,881.55 17.48 174.80
ornamentation good lighting, extra features system
Good Brick veneer, good stucco or siding Plaster or drywall, carpet, hardwood Good restrooms and kitchen, Package A.C 1,426.23 13.25 132.50
D Average
with good trim and vinyl
Brick veneer, stucco or siding, little trim Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile,
Adequate lighting/plumbing, Forced air 1,087.92 10.11 101.07
carpet, vinyl composition average restrooms/kitchen
Low cost Stucco or siding, very plain Drywall, asphalt tile Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 794.60 7.38 73.82
Average Pole frame, good metal panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Adequate lighting/plumbing, Forced air 1,020.86 9.48 94.84
DPOLE Low cost
Drywall, asphalt tile
average restrooms/kitchen
Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 741.85 6.89 68.92
Average Insulated sandwich panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, vinyl Adequate lighting/plumbing, Forced air 1,063.81 9.88 98.83
S Low cost
pre-engineered frame
Light steel frame, siding
composition
Drywall, asphalt tile
average restrooms/kitchen
Minimum lighting and plumbing Wall furnace 775.98 7.21 72.09
NOTE: For refinement notes, see bottom of Page 12.

SECTION 18 PAGE 14
CLASSROOMS (356)
Good Face brick, stone, concrete or metal Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Hot and chilled 1,903.08 17.68 176.80
A-B Average
panels, solar glass
carpet and vinyl
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,465.95 13.62 136.19
formed concrete hardwood or carpet some extra features air (zoned)
Low cost Brick, precast concrete, block, very Low-cost finishes, acoustic tile, Minimum school lighting and Package A.C. 1,124.73 10.45 104.49
plain hardwood or vinyl composition plumbing, few extras
ornamental block or face brick hardwood or carpet plumbing, extra features air (zoned)
C Average Steel frame or bearing walls, brick,

block or concrete, some trim
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum school lighting and Forced air 906.65 8.42 84.23
Cheap Cheap block, tilt-up, light roof Low-cost finishes, no partitions, Minimum code Wall furnace 654.13 6.08 60.77
asphalt tile
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures and Warm and cool 1,409.98 13.10 130.99
brick veneer, glass, best stucco hardwood or carpet plumbing, extra features air (zoned)
D Average Wood frame or pipe columns, good

Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile, Minimum school lighting and Forced air 846.59 7.87 78.65
Cheap Low-cost stucco or siding Low-cost finishes, no partitions, Minimum code Wall furnace 602.68 5.60 55.99
asphalt tile
Good Pole frame, good insulated Drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures and Warm and cool 1,343.56 12.48 124.82
panels, some brick or stone trim composition plumbing, extra features air (zoned)
Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 1,015.37 9.43 94.33
DPOLE Low cost
some ornamentation
composition
Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum school lighting and Forced air 792.98 7.37 73.67
finished inside, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile plumbing
Cheap Pole frame, metal siding Low-cost finishes, no partitions, Minimum code Wall furnace 556.93 5.17 51.74
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures and Warm and cool 1,397.06 12.98 129.79
panels, some brick or stone trim composition plumbing, extra features air (zoned)
Average Pre-engineered, sandwich panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 1,056.38 9.81 98.14
S Low cost
some trim
composition
Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum school lighting and Forced air 824.52 7.66 76.60
insulation ceilings, asphalt tile plumbing
Cheap Light steel frame, siding Low-cost finishes, no partitions, Minimum code Wall furnace 579.75 5.39 53.86
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all ELEVATORS – Elevators and handicap lifts are not included. See notes on Page 9, costs on
base costs including basements, but excluding mezzanines. Page 35.
NOTE: For portable classrooms, see Page 15. SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.

February 2011
SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS (158)

Good Face brick, stone, concrete or metal Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Hot and chilled $2,117.06 $19.67 $196.68
A-B Average
panels, solar glass
carpet and vinyl, best cabinets
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,583.81 14.71 147.14
formed concrete hardwood or carpet, good built-ins some extra features air (zoned)
panels, tile carpet & vinyl, best cabinets, closets systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
C Good Steel columns, web or bar joists,

Plaster/drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl
comp./carpet, good cabinets, storage
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,611.59 14.97 149.72
Average Steel frame or bearing walls, brick, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 1,209.34 11.24 112.35
block or concrete, some trim composition or hardwood, some extras
Excellent Steel or wood frame, brick or stone Plaster, enamel, vinyl finishes, carpet Best classroom lighting and cabling Hot and chilled 2,058.08 19.12 191.20
veneer, metal and glass and vinyl, best cabinets, closets systems, best plumbing water (zoned)

brick veneer, glass, best EIFS
Plaster/drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl
comp./carpet, good cabinets, storage
Good fluorescent fixtures and
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,537.53 14.28 142.84
Average Wood frame or pipe columns, good Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 1,141.41 10.60 106.04
stucco, EIFS or siding with trim composition or hardwood, some extras
Good Pole frame, good insulated panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures and Warm and cool 1,470.90 13.67 136.65
DPOLE Average
some brick or stone trim
Pole frame, insulated metal panels,
composition, good cabinets, storage
air (zoned)
Package A.C. 1,080.71 10.04 100.40
some ornamentation composition, some extras
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures and Warm and cool 1,525.58 14.17 141.73
S Average
panels, some brick or stone trim
Pre-engineered, sandwich panels,
composition, good cabinets, storage
air (zoned)
Package A.C. 1,122.58 10.43 104.29
some trim composition, some extras
RELOCATABLE CLASSROOMS (598)

Excellent Good siding or stucco panels on Drywall, good wall coverings and Best classroom lighting and Package A.C. $1,285.87 $11.95 $119.46
good modular frame boards, good carpet and vinyl cabling systems, some plumbing
Good Siding or stucco, some trim, Drywall, vinyl wall coverings, Good fluorescent fixtures and wet Indiv. thru-wall 1,026.02 9.53 95.32
modular structure acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl sink, few extra features heat pumps
D Average Standard siding and fenestration,

little trim
Drywall, tack board, acoustic tile,
carpet and vinyl composition
Adequate lighting and signaling
system
Indiv. thru-wall
heat pumps 852.40 7.92 79.19
Low cost Low-cost siding on studs, metal Drywall or paneling, acoustic tile, Minimum classroom lighting and Indiv. thru-wall 710.32 6.60 65.99
roof vinyl composition cabling, no plumbing heat pumps
Cheap Metal siding on light studs, mobile Low-cost paneling or drywall, vinyl Minimum electrical to code, no Electric wall 531.63 4.94 49.39
structure composition, no partitions plumbing heaters
SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. LANDINGS – Exterior landings or balconies see Page 36, or they may be computed from the
Segregated or Unit-in-Place costs. For roofs or awnings, add an additional 40% to 50% to the
ELEVATORS – Elevator and handicap lifts are not included; add from Page 35. landing cost.
CANOPIES – Large shelter or walkway canopies see Page 36 , or they may be computed from RAMPS – For handicap ramps, see Section 66, Page 2.
the Segregated costs, Section 48, or from Unit-in-Place costs. For portable ramps, see Section 58, Page 2.

SECTION 18 PAGE 16
MANUAL ARTS (SHOP) BUILDINGS (361)
Average Brick, precast concrete, block, some Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, good Good lighting and outlets, good Package A.C. $1,331.83 $12.37 $123.73
A-B Low cost
trim
Precast concrete, block,
slab, hardwood or vinyl composition
Painted walls, acoustic tile or
plumbing
Adequate lighting, many outlets, Forced air 1,002.56 9.31 93.14
very plain exposed ceilings, some asphalt tile adequate plumbing
Good Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures and Package A.C. 1,377.25 12.80 127.95
ornamental block or face brick composition, carpet, good slab outlets, good plumbing
C Average Steel frame or bearing walls, brick

block, concrete panels, some trim
ceilings, some asphalt tile
adequate plumbing Forced air 1,031.73 9.59 95.85
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, some ceiling and floor Adequate lighting and outlets, Space heaters 732.92 6.81 68.09
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures and Package A.C. 1,299.11 12.07 120.69
brick veneer, best stucco composition, carpet, good slab outlets, good plumbing

Plaster, acoustic tile or drywall
adequate plumbing Forced air 965.21 8.97 89.67
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, very Drywall, acoustic tile, some floor Adequate lighting and outlets, Space heaters 677.16 6.29 62.91
plain, industrial sash finish, sealed slab minimum plumbing
Average Pole frame, metal siding, some Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Good lighting, many outlets, Forced air 822.58 7.64 76.42
DPOLE Low cost
interior finish and insulation
Pole frame, metal siding, primarily
Painted walls, some ceiling and floor
adequate plumbing
exposed finish, sealed concrete minimum plumbing
Average Pre-engineered, partly finished Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Good lighting, many outlets, Forced air 860.47 7.99 79.94
S Low cost
interior, some insulation
Pre-engineered, light frame, primarily
Painted walls, some ceiling and floor
adequate plumbing
exposed finish, sealed concrete minimum plumbing
LECTURE CLASSROOMS (359)

formed concrete
hardwood, stepped floor, fixed seats
good audio-visual wiring
Warm and cool
air (zoned) $1,616.32 $15.02 $150.16
C Average
hardwood or carpet, stepped floor
air (zoned)
Package A.C. 1,252.82 11.64 116.39
block, or concrete, some trim composition or hardwood, fixed seats audio-visual wiring
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures and Warm and cool 1,514.93 14.07 140.74
D Average
hardwood or carpet, stepped floor
air (zoned)
Package A.C. 1,126.45 10.47 104.65
stucco or siding with some trim composition or hardwood, fixed seats audio-visual wiring

some trim
composition, fixed seats
audio-visual wiring Package A.C. 1,107.83 10.29 102.92
NOTE: Lecture balconies can be found on Page 28. CANOPIES – Large shelter or walkway canopies, see Page 36, or they may be computed from
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all
BALCONIES – Exterior balconies, see Page 36, or they may be computed from the
SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. Segregated or Unit-in-Place costs.

February 2011
MULTIPURPOSE BUILDINGS (362)

Good Face brick, stone, concrete or metal Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Warm and cool $2,063.46 $19.17 $191.70
A-B Average
panels, solar glass
carpet and vinyl, stage, some extras
plumbing, kitchen
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,549.15 14.39 143.92
formed concrete hardwood or vinyl, small stage some extras system
Excellent Steel frame, best masonry walls, Plaster, acoustic tile, good wood Good lighting and plumbing, kitchen, Warm and cool 2,111.68 19.62 196.18
highly ornamental floor, stage, good detail tiled surfaces air (zoned)
Good Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Package A.C. 1,552.60 14.42 144.24
C Average
hardwood or vinyl, stage
plumbing, kitchen
Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 1,164.02 10.81 108.14
some ornamentation composition, hardwood, small stage some extras
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum school lighting and Wall furnace 837.65 7.78 77.82
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Package A.C. 1,482.74 13.78 137.75
brick veneer, glass, best stucco hardwood or vinyl, stage plumbing, kitchen

composition or hardwood, small stage
some extras Forced air 1,103.09 10.25 102.48
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile Minimum school lighting and Wall furnace 785.56 7.30 72.98
Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 1,039.69 9.66 96.59
DPOLE Low cost
some ornamentation
Pole frame, metal panels, finished
some extras
Minimum school lighting and Wall furnace 730.88 6.79 67.90
inside, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile plumbing
Average Pre-engineered, sandwich panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing, Forced air 1,081.24 10.05 100.45
S Low cost
some trim
some extras
Minimum school lighting and Wall furnace 762.74 7.09 70.86
insulation ceilings, asphalt tile plumbing
LABORATORY CLASSROOMS (364)

Good Face brick, stone, concrete or metal Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, good Good fluorescent fixtures, good lab Hot and chilled $2,147.10 $19.95 $199.47
A-B Average
panels, solar glass
workstations, lecture, support rooms
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, work-
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,608.36 14.94 149.42
formed concrete stations, good demonstration areas some extras air (zoned)
Excellent Steel frame, face brick or block, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, good Good lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool 2,076.59 19.29 192.92
tile, ornamental workstations, lecture, support rooms piped gases, air and pure water air (zoned)

Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, good
workstations, lecture area
Good fluorescent fixtures, good lab
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,635.59 15.20 151.95
Average Steel frame or bearing walls, brick, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 1,225.16 11.38 113.82
block or concrete, some trim adequate work, demonstration areas
Excellent Steel or wood frame, brick or stone Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, good Good lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool 1,998.12 18.56 185.63
veneer, metal and glass workstations, lecture, support rooms piped gases, air and pure water air (zoned)

Good fluorescent fixtures, good lab
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,561.10 14.50 145.03
Average Wood frame or pipe columns, good Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 1,157.24 10.75 107.51
stucco or siding with some trim adequate work, demonstration areas
DPOLE Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels,

some ornamentation
Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp.,
adequate work, demonstration areas Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 1,095.88 10.18 101.81
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Drywall, acoustic tile, good Good fluorescent fixtures, good lab Warm and cool 1,549.26 14.39 143.93
S Average
panels, some brick or stone
Pre-engineered, sandwich panels,
air (zoned)
Package A.C. 1,138.19 10.57 105.74
some trim adequate work, demonstration areas

SECTION 18 PAGE 18
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY MEDIA CENTERS (LIBRARIES) (360)
Good Face brick, stone, concrete or Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, High-level lighting, audio-visual Hot and chilled $2,104.90 $19.56 $195.55
metal panels, solar glass carpet, vinyl and ceramic tile wiring, good plumbing water (zoned)

formed concrete
hardwood or carpet
High-level lighting, good plumbing
and media resource wiring
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,567.02 14.56 145.58
Low cost Brick, precast concrete, block, very Low-cost finishes, acoustic tile, Good lighting, adequate plumbing Heat pump 1,199.76 11.15 111.46
plain hardwood or vinyl composition and media wiring system
Excellent Steel frame, face brick, metal Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, High-level lighting, audio-visual Warm and cool 2,102.21 19.53 195.30
panels, tile, highly ornamental carpet, vinyl and ceramic tile wiring, good plumbing air (zoned)
Good Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, High-level lighting, good plumbing Heat pump 1,603.08 14.89 148.93
C Average
hardwood or carpet
system
Package A.C. 1,212.35 11.26 112.63
block or concrete, some trim vinyl composition or hardwood and media wiring
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or Adequate lighting, plumbing and Forced air 922.58 8.57 85.71
walls, wood joists, little trim drywall ceilings, asphalt tile interactive wiring
Excellent Steel or wood frame, brick or stone Plaster, enamel, glazed or vinyl High-level lighting, audio-visual Warm and cool 2,031.17 18.87 188.70
veneer, metal and glass, ornamental finishes, carpet, vinyl and tile wiring, good plumbing air (zoned)
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, High-level lighting, good plumbing Heat pump 1,532.04 14.23 142.33
D Average
hardwood or carpet
system
Package A.C. 1,145.72 10.64 106.44
stucco or siding with some trim vinyl composition or hardwood and media wiring
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile, Adequate lighting, plumbing and Forced air 862.41 8.01 80.12
ornamentation linoleum or wood floors interactive wiring
Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Good lighting, adequate plumbing Package A.C. 1,080.92 10.04 100.42
DPOLE Low cost
some ornamentation
composition
Painted walls, acoustic tile or
and media wiring
Adequate lighting, plumbing and Forced air 808.59 7.51 75.12
finished inside, little trim drywall ceilings, asphalt tile interactive wiring
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, High-level lighting, good plumbing Heat pump 1,519.34 14.12 141.15
panels, some brick or stone trim vinyl composition and media resource wiring system

some trim
composition
and media wiring Package A.C. 1,126.67 10.47 104.67
Low cost Pre-engineered, finished interior, Painted walls, acoustic tile or Adequate lighting, plumbing and Forced air 841.10 7.81 78.14
insulation drywall ceilings, asphalt tile interactive wiring
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all BALCONIES – Exterior balconies, see Page 36, or they may be computed from the
Segregated or Unit-in-Place costs.
ELEVATORS – Elevators and handicap lifts are not included, add from Page 36.
LIBRARY EQUIPMENT – Typical cost of fixtures including bookstacks, cabinets, counters,
reader tables, seating, etc., excluding extremes:
SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included, add from Page 36. Low. . . $11.70 Average. . . $16.25 Good. . . $22.55 Excellent. . . $31.30
CANOPIES – Large shelter or walkway canopies, see Page 36, or they may be computed from
PUBLIC LIBRARIES – Costs for public libraries are found in Section 15.

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ACADEMIC (COLLEGE) LIBRARIES (372)

Excellent Special architecture, metal and Acoustical design, glazed finishes, *High-level lighting, audio-visual Hot and chilled $2,978.08 $27.67 $276.67
glass, marble, face brick, stone enamel, vinyl, good media stations wiring, good plumbing water (zoned)
Good Face brick, metal and glass, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, *High-level lighting, audio-visual Hot and chilled 2,311.03 21.47 214.70
limestone, architectural concrete carpet, vinyl and ceramic tiles wiring, good plumbing water (zoned)
A-B Average Brick, concrete or metal panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, *High-level lighting, TV circuits, Warm and cool 1,713.52 15.92 159.19
formed concrete hardwood or vinyl composition adequate plumbing air (zoned)
Low cost Brick, precast concrete, good block, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good lighting, adequate wiring and Warm and cool 1,323.33 12.29 122.94
some trim hardwood or vinyl composition plumbing air (zoned)
Excellent Special architecture, metal and Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, High-level lighting, audio-visual Hot and chilled 2,359.36 21.92 219.19
glass, face brick, stone, concrete carpet, vinyl, terrazzo or tile wiring, good plumbing water (zoned)
Good Face brick, metal and glass, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, High-level lighting, TV circuits, good Warm and cool 1,739.46 16.16 161.60
C Average
limestone, architectural concrete
Good brick, ornamental block,
plumbing
Good lighting, adequate wiring and
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,311.16 12.18 121.81
metal and glass, some trim composition, some carpet plumbing system
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, little Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Adequate lighting, wiring and Package A.C. 980.28 9.11 91.07
ornamentation ceilings, asphalt tile, few extras plumbing
Excellent Special architecture, best masonry Plaster, enamel, glazed or vinyl High-level lighting, audio-visual Hot and chilled 2,270.13 21.09 210.90
veneer, metal and glass finishes, carpet, vinyl and tile wiring, good plumbing water (zoned)
Good Brick veneer, metal and glass, EIFS, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, High-level lighting, TV circuits, good Warm and cool 1,660.45 15.43 154.26
D Average
good entrance and ornamentation
Brick veneer, good stucco or siding
plumbing
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,242.92 11.55 115.47
with brick trim composition, some carpet plumbing system
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile, Adequate lighting, wiring and Package A.C. 922.37 8.57 85.69
ornamentation few extras plumbing
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, High-level lighting, TV circuits, good Warm and cool 1,633.44 15.18 151.75
panels, some brick or stone trim carpet, vinyl composition plumbing air (zoned)

some ornamentation
composition, some carpet
plumbing
Heat pump
system 1,213.43 11.27 112.73
Low cost Pre-engineered, finished interior, Drywall, acoustic tile ceilings, Adequate lighting, wiring and Package A.C. 893.52 8.30 83.01
insulation, little trim asphalt tile, few extras plumbing
BASEMENTS AND MEZZANINES – LIBRARIES

Finished Finished interior, good waterproofing Few partitions, acoustic tile, vinyl High-level lighting, adequate Warm and cool $1,195.99 $11.11 $111.11
A-B basement
Mezzanine Not included
composition floors
Few partitions, plaster soffit
wiring and plumbing
High-level lighting
air (zoned)
In bldg. cost 763.81 ----- 70.96
Finished Finished interior, good waterproofing Few partitions, acoustic tile, vinyl High-level lighting, adequate Forced air 815.27 7.57 75.74
CDS basement
Mezzanine Not included
composition tile
wiring and plumbing
High-level lighting In bldg. cost 577.38 ----- 53.64
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base *ELEVATORS – Costs for buildings marked with an asterisk (*) include elevator costs. If no
costs including basements, but excluding mezzanines. elevators are found in these buildings, deduct the following from the base costs. For buildings not
marked, or for basement and mezzanine stops, add costs from Page 32.
CLASSES A & B Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
MEZZANINES – Do not use story height or area/perimeter multipliers with mezzanine costs.
Excellent . . . $55.43 $5.15 Good . . . $36.06 $3.35 Average . . . $23.14 $2.15
BALCONIES – Exterior balconies, see Page 36, or they may be computed from the Segregated
CANOPIES – Large shelter or walkway canopies, see Page 36, or they may be computed from or Unit-in-Place costs.
the Segregated costs, Section 48, or from Unit-in-Place costs. SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36.

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FINE ARTS BUILDINGS (355)
Good Face brick, stone, concrete or metal Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet Good fluorescent fixtures, good Hot and chilled $2,224.27 $20.66 $206.64
A-B Average
panels, solar glass
and vinyl, good music, dramatic arts
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,635.81 15.20 151.97
formed concrete hardwood, craft, rehearsal studios air (zoned)
Excellent Steel frame, face brick or block, tile, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet Good fluorescent fixtures, good Hot and chilled 2,274.54 21.13 211.31
ornamental and vinyl, good music, dramatic arts plumbing, extra features water (zoned)
C Average
hardwood or vinyl, small studios
plumbing
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,271.23 11.81 118.10
some ornamentation comp., hardwood, rehearsal stage system
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum school lighting and Package A.C. 953.15 8.86 88.55
walls, wood joists, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile, craft centers plumbing
brick veneer, glass, best stucco hardwood or vinyl, small studios plumbing air (zoned)

comp., hardwood, rehearsal stage Adequate lighting and plumbing Heat pump
system 1,198.68 11.14 111.36
ornamentation linoleum or wood, craft centers plumbing
Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp. or Adequate lighting and plumbing Heat pump 1,138.51 10.58 105.77
DPOLE Low cost
some ornamentation
hardwood, rehearsal stage
system
Package A.C. 836.69 7.77 77.73
inside, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile, craft centers plumbing
panels, some brick or stone trim hardwood or vinyl, small studios plumbing air (zoned)

some trim
Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp. or
hardwood, rehearsal stage Adequate lighting and plumbing Heat pump
system 1,188.13 11.04 110.38
insulation ceilings, asphalt tile, craft centers plumbing
BOOK STORES (488)

Average Brick, precast concrete, block, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Adequate lighting and plumbing Heat pump $1,100.51 $10.22 $102.24
A-B Low cost
some trim
Precast concrete, block, very plain
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting, minimum
system
Package A.C. 850.14 7.90 78.98
composition, some carpet plumbing
Good Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures, adequate Heat pump 1,144.54 10.63 106.33
ornamental block or face brick composition or carpet plumbing system

block, or concrete, some trim
composition, some carpet Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 876.62 8.14 81.44
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 676.95 6.29 62.89
walls, wood joists, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, Heat pump 1,088.24 10.11 101.10
brick veneer, glass, best stucco carpet, vinyl composition adequate plumbing system

composition, some carpet Adequate lighting and plumbing Package A.C. 823.55 7.65 76.51
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 628.62 5.84 58.40
ornamentation ceilings, asphalt tile

ceilings, asphalt tile Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 567.48 5.27 52.72
S Low cost Pre-engineered, finished interior,

insulation, little trim
ceilings, asphalt tile Minimum lighting and plumbing Forced air 595.03 5.53 55.28

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RESTROOM BUILDINGS (432)

A-B Average Brick, decorative block or concrete,
some trim
Finished interior, tile or glazed
surfaces, some extras
extra outlets and fixtures Wall furnace $1,765.83 $16.41 $164.05
Excellent Stone, rustic trim or block Good finish or under 500 sq. ft. High-cost fixtures Wall furnace 2,612.75 24.27 242.73
Good Decorative block and trim, heavy Finished interior, good tile or glazed Good lighting and plumbing, Wall furnace 1,909.32 17.74 177.38
structure surfaces, concession area extra outlets and fixtures
C Average Concrete block, bearing walls, little

trim
sealed concrete Adequate lighting and plumbing Electric wall
heaters 1,394.91 12.96 129.59
Low cost Block, light roof, very plain Low-cost finishes, few partitions Minimum code Space heaters 1,018.70 9.46 94.64
Cheap Low-cost block Unfinished interior Minimum fixtures None 725.49 6.74 67.40
Excellent Stone veneer, rustic trim or log Good finish or under 500 sq. ft. High-cost fixtures Wall furnace 2,363.67 21.96 219.59
Good Wood frame or pipe columns, good Finished interior, good tile or glazed Good lighting and plumbing, Wall furnace 1,743.34 16.20 161.96
stucco or siding, brick veneer surfaces, concession area extra outlets and fixtures
D Average Wood frame, stucco or siding, little

trim
sealed concrete Adequate lighting and plumbing Electric wall
heaters 1,285.44 11.94 119.42
Low cost Low-cost stucco or siding Low-cost finishes, few partitions Minimum code Space heaters 947.23 8.80 88.00
Cheap Box frame, plywood, boards Unfinished interior Minimum fixtures None 679.53 6.31 63.13
Low cost Pole frame, metal panels, finished Low-cost finishes, few partitions Minimum code Space heaters 883.19 8.21 82.05
DPOLE Cheap
inside
Pole frame, metal siding Unfinished interior Minimum fixtures None 682.76 6.34 63.43
Low cost Pre-engineered, metal panels, Low-cost finishes, few partitions Minimum code Space heaters 916.45 8.51 85.14
S Cheap
finished inside
Light steel frame, siding Unfinished interior Minimum fixtures None 699.12 6.50 64.95
MAINTENANCE (STORAGE) BUILDINGS (157)

Good Decorative concrete block, brick, Sealed walls, concrete floor, some Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters $723.88 $6.73 $67.25
C Average
wood rafters, overhead doors
Concrete block, composition
shop area and cabinets
water service
Adequate electrical and None 505.05 4.69 46.92
shingles, barred windows floor outlets
Good Heavy wood frame, siding Wainscot, concrete floor, Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 649.39 6.03 60.33
D Average
or stucco, overhead doors
Open wood frame, exposed
some shop area and cabinets
Some wainscot, concrete or
water service
siding, barred windows asphalt floor outlets
Good Good pole frame, colored siding, Wainscot, concrete floor, Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 568.55 5.28 52.82
DPOLE Average
overhead doors
Pre-engineered pole frame,
water service
metal siding, barred windows asphalt floor outlets
Good Good frame, colored siding, Wainscot, concrete floor, Good lighting and outlets, Space heaters 612.36 5.69 56.89
S Average
overhead doors
Pre-engineered frame, metal
water service
Adequate electrical and outlets None 405.05 3.76 37.63
siding, barred windows asphalt floor
SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. MOTOR POOL FACILITIES – For repair garages, see municipal garages, Section 14; fuel
storage tank, see Section 61.

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NATATORIUMS (485)
Good Heavy frame, best masonry walls, Good main pool, viewing facilities, Good lighting and outlets, good Heat pump $2,083.37 $19.36 $193.55
A-B Average
high-cost finishes, many extras
Acoustic treatment, tiled surfaces,
system
Heat pump 1,527.84 14.19 141.94
brick, best ornamental block good competition pools and detail tiled showers and restrooms system
Good Steel columns and girders, face Good tile surfaces and detail, Good lighting and outlets, tiled Heat pump 1,575.20 14.63 146.34
brick, best ornamental block competition pools, viewing facilities showers and restrooms system
C Average Steel or Glulam trusses or girders,

brick, block or tilt-up
Plaster or drywall, tile wainscot,
Olympic or good municipal pools
shower rooms
Package
A.C. 1,136.14 10.56 105.55
Low cost Light frame, block or tilt-up, very Concrete floor, some tile, single pool, Minimum sports lighting and Forced air 825.17 7.67 76.66
plain minimal finish plumbing
Good Steel or Glulam frame, trusses and Good tile surfaces and detail, Good lighting and outlets, tiled Heat pump 1,501.26 13.95 139.47
girders, brick veneer, best stucco competition pools, viewing facilities showers and restrooms system
D Average Heavy frame, trusses or girders,

good stucco or siding, little trim
Plaster or drywall, tile wainscot,
shower rooms
Package
A.C. 1,072.42 9.96 99.63
Low cost Light frame, siding or stucco, very Concrete floor, some tile, single pool, Minimum sports lighting and Forced air 771.67 7.17 71.69
plain minimal finish plumbing
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, some

Concrete floor, some tile, single pool,
minimal finish
Minimum sports lighting and
Average Pre-engineered, finished interior, Plaster and drywall, tile wainscot, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package 1,047.44 9.73 97.31
S Low cost
insulation
Pre-engineered, partly finished
Concrete floor, some tile, single pool,
shower rooms
A.C.
Forced air 747.45 6.94 69.44
interior, some insulation minimal finish plumbing
SHOWER ROOM BUILDINGS (403)

formed concrete
Finished interior, good tile or glazed
surfaces, some extra facilities
Good lighting and plumbing, some
extras Wall furnace $1,621.38 $15.06 $150.63
Excellent Stone, rustic trim or block Good finish or under 1,000 sq. ft. High-cost fixtures Forced air 2,202.21 20.46 204.59
Good Decorative block and trim, heavy Finished interior, good tile or glazed Good lighting and plumbing, extra Wall furnace 1,656.36 15.39 153.88
structure surfaces, extra facilities outlets and fixtures, sauna

Enameled walls, some wainscot,
plaster ceiling, good concrete floor
showers, lockers Space heaters 1,272.20 11.82 118.19
Low cost Block, light roof, very plain Low-cost finishes, few partitions, Minimum lighting and plumbing, Space heaters 982.00 9.12 91.23
sealed concrete showers, dressing stalls
Cheap Low-cost block, top ventilation Light slab, unfin. interior, camp Minimum lights, fixtures and drains None 701.60 6.52 65.18
facility
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Finished interior, good tile or glazed Good lighting and plumbing, extra Wall furnace 1,570.58 14.59 145.91
brick veneer, best stucco surfaces, extra facilities outlets and fixtures, sauna
Average Wood frame or pipe columns, good Plaster, enameled walls, some Adequate lighting and plumbing, Space heaters 1,194.16 11.09 110.94
D Low cost
stucco or siding, little trim
Low-cost stucco or siding
wainscot, good concrete floors
Low-cost finishes, few partitions,
showers, lockers
Minimum lighting and plumbing, Space heaters 912.79 8.48 84.80
sealed concrete showers, dressing stalls
Cheap Box frame, plywood, boards, top Light slab, unfinished interior, Minimum lights and fixtures, few None 623.99 5.80 57.97
ventilation camp facility drains
Average Pole frame, good metal panels, Enameled walls, some wainscot, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Space heaters 1,080.06 10.03 100.34
DPOLE Low cost
Pole frame, metal siding,
showers, lockers
finished interior sealed concrete showers, dressing stalls
Average Pre-engineered, finished interior, Enameled walls, some wainscot, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Space heaters 1,123.98 10.44 104.42
S Low cost
Pre-engineered, metal siding,
showers, lockers
finished interior sealed concrete showers, dressing stalls

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FIELDHOUSES (486)
Good Good frame, face brick, stone, Good exhibition floor, varied sports Good lighting and outlets, good Hot and chilled $2,171.31 $20.17 $201.72
A-B Average
concrete or metal panels, solar glass
and spectator facilities
Intramural and competitive sports
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,427.52 13.26 132.62
brick, best ornamental block venues, good support facilities showers and restrooms air (zoned)
Excellent Heavy frame, best masonry walls, Good exhibition floor, some arena Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool 2,178.74 20.24 202.41
spectator entrance and lobby finishes and spectator facilities plumbing, extra features air (zoned)
Good Steel columns and girders, face Intramural and competitive sports Good lighting and outlets, Heat pump 1,424.08 13.23 132.30
C Average
brick, best ornamental block
Steel or Glulam, trusses or girders,
venues, good support facilities
Multisport fields, some courts,
system
Package A.C. 924.95 8.59 85.93
brick, block or tilt-up co-recreation/sports activities locker rooms
Low cost Light frame, block or tilt-up, very Low-cost finishes, minimal support Minimum sports lighting and Space heaters 549.07 5.10 51.01
plain facilities, synthetic flooring plumbing
Excellent Heavy frame, masonry veneer walls, Good exhibition floor, some arena Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool 2,094.46 19.46 194.58
spectator entrance and lobby finishes and spectator facilities plumbing, extra features air (zoned)
Good Steel or Glulam frame, trusses and Intramural and competitive sports Good lighting and outlets, Heat pump 1,347.87 12.52 125.22
D Average
girders, brick veneer, best stucco
Heavy frame, trusses or girders,
venues, good support facilities
Multisport fields, some courts
system
Package A.C. 862.09 8.01 80.09
good stucco or siding, little trim co-recreation/sports activities locker rooms
Low cost Light frame, stucco or siding, Low-cost finishes, minimal support Minimum sports lighting and Space heaters 500.10 4.65 46.46
very plain facilities, synthetic flooring plumbing
Average Pole frame, good metal panels, Multisport fields, some courts, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 790.72 7.35 73.46
finished inside, little trim co-recreation/sports activities locker rooms
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, partly

finished interior, insulation
Low-cost finishes, minimal support
facilities, synthetic flooring
Cheap Pole frame, metal single wall, very Little or none, no dressing rooms or Minimum lighting and restrooms Ventilation 355.00 3.30 32.98
plain showers, practice field only
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Intramural and competitive sports Good lighting and outlets, Heat pump 1,326.77 12.33 123.26
panels, some brick or stone trim venues, good support facilities showers and restrooms system
Average Pre-engineered, finished interior, Multisport fields, some courts, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 838.41 7.79 77.89
S Low cost
Pre-engineered, partly finished
co-recreation/sports activities
Low-cost finishes, minimal support
locker rooms
Minimum sports lighting and Space heaters 478.78 4.45 44.48
interior, some insulation facilities, synthetic flooring plumbing
Cheap Single wall, very plain Little or none, no dressing rooms or Minimum lighting and restrooms Ventilation 374.37 3.48 34.78
showers, practice field only
FIELDHOUSE BASEMENTS
A-B Finished Reinforced concrete, plaster
interior
Utility, classroom and dressing room
finishes
Adequate lighting and plumbing, tiled
showers and restrooms Package A.C. $1,108.48 $10.30 $102.98
CDS Finished Reinforced concrete, plaster or

drywall interior
Utility, classroom and dressing room
finishes
showers and restrooms Forced air 780.17 7.25 72.48
NOTE: For mezzanines, see Page 25. For unfinished utility basements, see Page 11. For large arenas, see cost per seat in Section 16.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base CANOPIES – Large shelter or walkway canopies, see Page 36, or they may be computed from
costs including basements, but excluding mezzanines. the Segregated costs, Section 48, or from Unit-in-Place costs.
ELEVATORS – Elevator and handicap lifts are not included; add from Page 35. or Unit-in-Place costs.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUILDINGS (375)
Good Good frame, face brick, stone, Good exhibition floors, varied sports Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool $2,065.93 $19.19 $191.93
A-B Average
concrete or metal panels, solar glass
and teaching facilities
Intramural and competitive sports
Good lighting and outlets, showers
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,505.78 13.99 139.89
brick, best ornamental block venues, good teaching facilities and restrooms system
Excellent Heavy frame, best masonry walls, Good exhibition floors, varied sports Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool 2,082.94 19.35 193.51
spectator entrance and lobby and teaching facilities plumbing, extra features air (zoned)
Good Steel columns and girders, face Intramural and competitive sports Good lighting and outlets, showers Heat pump 1,528.49 14.20 142.00
C Average
venues, good teaching facilities
Multisport floors, co-recreation/sports/
and restrooms
system
Package A.C. 1,112.24 10.33 103.33
brick, block or tilt-up teaching activities, some courts locker rooms, good classrooms
Low cost Light frame, block or tilt-up, very Low-cost finishes, minimal sports Minimum sports lighting and Space heaters 756.71 7.03 70.30
plain facilities, synthetic flooring plumbing, adequate classrooms
Excellent Heavy frame, masonry veneer walls, Good exhibition floors, varied sports Good lighting and outlets, good Warm and cool 1,999.63 18.58 185.77
spectator entrance and lobby and teaching facilities plumbing, extra features air (zoned)
Good Steel or Glulam frame, trusses and Intramural and competitive sports Good lighting and outlets, showers Heat pump 1,453.57 13.50 135.04
D Average
venues, good teaching facilities
and restrooms
system
Package A.C. 1,047.44 9.73 97.31
good stucco or siding, little trim teaching activities, some courts locker rooms, good classrooms
Low cost Light frame, stucco or siding, very Low-cost finishes, minimal sports Minimum sports lighting and Space heaters 702.24 6.52 65.24
plain facilities, synthetic flooring plumbing, adequate classrooms
Average Pole frame, good metal panels, Multisport floors, co-recreation/sports/ Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 975.22 9.06 90.60
DPOLE Low cost
Pole frame, metal siding, finished
teaching activities, some courts
Low-cost finishes, minimal sports
locker rooms, good classrooms
Minimum sports lighting and Space heaters 654.24 6.08 60.78
interior, insulation facilities, synthetic flooring plumbing, adequate classrooms
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Intramural and competitive sports Good lighting and outlets, showers Heat pump 1,434.41 13.33 133.26
panels, some brick or stone trim venues, good teaching facilities and restrooms system
S Average Pre-engineered, finished interior,

teaching activities, some courts
locker rooms and classrooms Package A.C. 1,027.85 9.55 95.49
Low cost Pre-engineered, finished interior, Low-cost finishes, minimal sports Minimum sports lighting and Space heaters 683.94 6.35 63.54
some insulation facilities, synthetic flooring plumbing, adequate classrooms
NOTE: For finished dressing room basements, see Page 23.

ELEVATORS – Elevator and handicap lifts are not included, add from Page 35. or Unit-in-Place costs.

February 2011
GYMNASIUMS (358)
Good Heavy frame, best masonry walls, Basketball floor, high-cost finishes, Good lighting and outlets, good Heat pump $1,892.42 $17.58 $175.81
A-B Average
solar glass, good entrance and lobby
many extra facilities
Plaster or drywall, basketball floor,
Good lighting and outlets, tiled
system
Heat pump 1,390.71 12.92 129.20
brick, glass, best ornamental block vinyl, good detail showers and restrooms system
Excellent Heavy frame, best masonry walls, Basketball floor, high-cost finishes, Good lighting and outlets, good Heat pump 1,920.30 17.84 178.40
good entrance and lobby many extra facilities plumbing, extra features system
Good Steel columns and girders, face Plaster or drywall, basketball floor, Good lighting and outlets, tiled Heat pump 1,414.60 13.14 131.42
C Average
vinyl, good detail
Basketball floor, showers, vinyl
system
Package A.C. 1,014.94 9.43 94.29
brick, block or tilt-up composition, some interior finish shower rooms
Low cost Light frame, block or tilt-up, very Concrete floor, some vinyl Minimum gym lighting, plumbing and Space heaters 675.66 6.28 62.77
plain composition, minimal finish shower facilities
Excellent Heavy frame, masonry veneer walls, Basketball floor, high-cost finishes, Good lighting and outlets, good Heat pump 1,826.22 16.97 169.66
good entrance and lobby many extra facilities plumbing, extra features system
Good Steel or Glulam frame, trusses and Plaster or drywall, basketball floor, Good lighting and outlets, tiled Heat pump 1,334.20 12.40 123.95
D Average
vinyl, good detail
Plaster or drywall, basketball floor,
system
Package A.C. 948.31 8.81 88.10
good stucco or siding, little trim asphalt tile, few partitions shower rooms
Low cost Light frame, stucco or siding, very Concrete floor, some vinyl Minimum gym lighting, plumbing and Space heaters 621.41 5.77 57.73
plain composition, minimal finish shower facilities
Average Pole frame, good metal panels, Basketball floor, showers, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 877.05 8.15 81.48
finished inside, little trim composition, some interior finish shower rooms
DPOLE Low cost Pole frame, metal siding, finished

interior, insulated
Concrete floor, vinyl composition,
minimal finish
Minimum gym lighting, plumbing
and shower facilities Space heaters 573.72 5.33 53.30
Cheap Pole frame, metal siding, partly Concrete floor, some vinyl Minimum gym lighting and plumbing Space heaters 482.23 4.48 44.80
finished interior, some insulation composition, minimal finish
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Plaster or drywall, basketball floor, Good lighting and outlets, tiled Heat pump 1,328.39 12.34 123.41
panels, some brick or stone trim vinyl, good detail showers and restrooms system
Average Pre-engineered, finished interior, Basketball floor, showers, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing, Package A.C. 932.49 8.66 86.63
S Low cost
composition, some interior finish
Concrete floor, vinyl composition,
shower rooms
Minimum gym lighting, plumbing and Space heaters 602.03 5.59 55.93
insulated minimal finish shower facilities
Cheap Pre-engineered, partly finished Concrete floor, some vinyl Minimum gym lighting and Space heaters 502.57 4.67 46.69
interior, some insulation composition, minimal finish plumbing
MEZZANINES[
Finished Not included Classroom and office, typical school Adequate school lighting and In bldg. cost $798.69 ----- $74.20
classroom finishes plumbing
A-B Good open Not included Finished running track, plaster or

drywall soffit Average lighting, no plumbing In bldg. cost 435.94 ----- 40.50
Average open Not included Finished floors and soffit, add for Average lighting, no plumbing In bldg. cost 320.34 ----- 29.76
spectator seating
Finished Not included Classroom and office, typical school Adequate school lighting and In bldg. cost 613.44 ----- 56.99
classroom finishes plumbing
CDS Good open Not included Finished running track, plaster or

drywall soffit Average lighting, no plumbing In bldg. cost 351.55 ----- 32.66
Average open Not included Finished floors and soffit, add for Average lighting, no plumbing In bldg. cost 237.99 ----- 22.11
spectator seating
[Mezzanines should not be modified for size or shape. Bleacher costs and air-supported structures may be found in For load-bearing sports court roof, add $5.15 per
Finished dressing room basements, see Page 23. Section 67. Add for fitness equipment from Section 65. square foot ($55.43 per square meter).

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COLLEGES (377)
Excellent Stone, best brick, metal and glass, Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, Best classroom lighting and Hot and chilled $3,196.91 $29.70 $297.00
high ornamentation carpet and vinyl cabling systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
Good Face brick, stone, concrete or metal Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, High-level lighting, audio-visual Hot and chilled 2,508.12 23.30 233.01
A Average
panels, solar glass, ornamental
carpet and vinyl
water (zoned)
Hot and chilled 1,981.22 18.41 184.06
formed concrete, good trim hardwood or vinyl composition water (zoned)
Low cost Brick, precast concrete, block, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Minimum school lighting and Warm and cool 1,483.60 13.78 137.83
Excellent Stone, best brick, metal and glass, Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, Best classroom lighting and Hot and chilled 3,040.51 28.25 282.47
Good Face brick, stone, concrete or metal Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, High-level lighting, audio-visual Hot and chilled 2,398.33 22.28 222.81
B Average
carpet and vinyl
water (zoned)
Hot and chilled 1,904.80 17.70 176.96
Low cost Brick, precast concrete, block, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Minimum school lighting and Warm and cool 1,430.86 13.29 132.93
Excellent Steel frame, face brick, metal Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel Best classroom lighting and Hot and chilled 2,479.49 23.04 230.35
panels, tile, highly ornamental carpet and vinyl cabling systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
Good Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Hot and chilled 1,950.11 18.12 181.17
C Average
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,451.53 13.49 134.85
block, or concrete, some trim composition or hardwood air (zoned)
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum school lighting and Heat pump 1,111.60 10.33 103.27
walls, wood joists, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile plumbing system
Excellent Steel or wood frame, brick or stone Plaster, enamel, glazed or vinyl Best classroom lighting and Hot and chilled 2,389.61 22.20 222.00
veneer, metal and glass, ornamental finishes, carpet and vinyl cabling systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
D Average
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,347.11 12.52 125.15
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile, Minimum school lighting and Package A.C. 1,014.40 9.42 94.24
ornamentation linoleum or wood floor plumbing
DPOLE Low cost
some ornamentation
system
Package A.C. 952.72 8.85 88.51

some ornamentation
system 1,319.56 12.26 122.59
BASEMENTS – School basement costs are found on Page 11. or Unit-in-Place costs.

February 2011
COLLEGE CLASSROOMS (368)

Excellent Stone, best brick, metal and glass, Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, Best classroom lighting and Hot and chilled $2,757.20 $25.62 $256.15
A Average
carpet and vinyl
water (zoned)
Hot and chilled 1,780.26 16.54 165.39
Low cost Brick, precast concrete, block, some Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Minimum school lighting and Warm and cool 1,351.96 12.56 125.60
trim composition or hardwood plumbing air (zoned)
Excellent Stone, best brick, metal and glass, Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, Best classroom lighting and Hot and chilled 2,595.85 24.12 241.16
B Average
carpet and vinyl
water (zoned)
Hot and chilled 1,712.34 15.91 159.08
Low cost Brick, precast concrete, block, some Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Minimum school lighting and Warm and cool 1,310.95 12.18 121.79
trim composition or hardwood plumbing air (zoned)
Excellent Steel frame, face brick, metal Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, Best classroom lighting and Hot and chilled 2,157.75 20.05 200.46
panels, tile, highly ornamental carpet and vinyl cabling systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
C Average
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,334.41 12.40 123.97
block, or concrete, some trim composition or hardwood air (zoned)
Excellent Steel or wood frame, brick or stone Plaster, enamel, glazed or vinyl Best classroom lighting and Hot and chilled 2,078.96 19.31 193.14
veneer, metal and glass, ornamental finishes, carpet and vinyl cabling systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
D Average
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,234.20 11.47 114.66
DPOLE Low cost
some ornamentation
system
Package A.C. 897.29 8.34 83.36
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures and Warm and cool 1,563.04 14.52 145.21

some ornamentation
composition Adequate lighting and plumbing Heat pump
system 1,212.13 11.26 112.61
ELEVATORS – Elevator and handicap lifts are not included; add from Page 35. or Unit-in-Place costs.

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TECHNICAL TRADES BUILDINGS (373)
Good Face brick, concrete, metal panels, Plaster or drywall, glazed finishes, High-level lighting, good Hot and chilled $2,073.15 $19.26 $192.60
EIFS, glass, ornamental carpet, tile and vinyl, some lab space plumbing, some extras water (zoned)
A-B Average Brick, precast concrete, good

block, some trim
slab, hardwood or vinyl composition
good plumbing
Warm and cool 1,532.04
air (zoned) 14.23 142.33
Low cost Precast concrete, block, very plain Painted walls, tile or drywall, some Adequate electrical and plumbing Heat pump 1,162.08 10.80 107.96
VCT system
Good Steel columns, web or joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures and Warm and cool 1,547.54 14.38 143.77
ornamental block or face brick composition, carpet, good slab outlets, good plumbing air (zoned)

Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, some ceiling and floor Adequate lighting and outlets, Package A.C. 889.21 8.26 82.61
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures and Warm and cool 1,483.82 13.79 137.85
brick veneer, best stucco composition, carpet, good slab outlets, good plumbing air (zoned)
Plaster, acoustic tile or drywall
Low cost Light frame, siding, very plain Drywall, acoustic tile, some flooring Adequate lighting, little plumbing Package A.C. 840.02 7.80 78.04
Pole frame, metal siding, some Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Good lighting, many outlets,
DPOLE Average
Low cost
Pole frame, metal single wall
Some ceiling and floor finish
adequate plumbing
Adequate lighting, little plumbing
Package A.C.
Package A.C.
1,028.50
792.45
9.56
7.36
95.55
73.62
Average Pre-engineered, partly finished Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Good lighting, many outlets, Package A.C. 1,069.73 9.94 99.38
S Low cost
interior, some insulation
Pre-engineered, metal, primarily
Drywall, acoustic tile, some flooring
adequate plumbing
Adequate lighting, little plumbing Package A.C. 823.77 7.65 76.53
exposed
LECTURE HALL BUILDINGS (371)

Excellent Steel frame, face brick, metal Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, Best lighting, audio-visual wiring, Hot and chilled $2,910.91 $27.04 $270.43
panels, tile, highly ornamental studios, main hall or auditorium good plumbing water (zoned)
A-B Good Face brick, stone, concrete or

metal panels, solar glass
and vinyl, main hall, fixed seating
Good lighting, audio-visual
Hot and chilled 2,316.52
water (zoned) 21.52 215.21
Average Brick, concrete or metal panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, Adequate lighting and plumbing, Hot and chilled 1,855.82 17.24 172.41
formed concrete hardwood, small studios or hall good audio-visual wiring water (zoned)
Excellent Steel frame, face brick, metal Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, Best lighting, audio-visual wiring, Hot and chilled 2,418.99 22.47 224.73
panels, tile, ornamental studios, main hall or auditorium good plumbing water (zoned)

Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet,
hardwood, main hall, fixed seating
Hot and chilled 1,899.20
water (zoned) 17.64 176.44
Average Steel frame or bearing walls, brick, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting and plumbing, Warm and cool 1,409.01 13.09 130.90
block, or concrete, some trim composition, small studios, fixed seats audio-visual wiring air (zoned)
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Hot and chilled 1,781.76 16.55 165.53
D Average
hardwood, main hall, fixed seats
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,323.00 12.29 122.91
stucco or siding with some trim composition, small studios, fixed seats audio-visual wiring air (zoned)

some trim
Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl compo-
sition, small studios or hall, fixed seats
audio-visual wiring
Warm and cool 1,293.08
air (zoned) 12.01 120.13
LECTURE BALCONIES[
Stepped balcony with plaster soffit, In building
A-B Average Not included fixed seating Adequate lighting cost $691.37 ----- $64.23
Stepped balcony with drywall soffit, In building
CDS Average Not included fixed seating Adequate lighting cost 576.84 ----- 53.59
Add for elevators or sprinklers from Page 35 and 36

[Balconies should not be modified for size or shape. For performance-theater-type balconies, see Page 29. respectively.

February 2011
ARTS & CRAFTS BUILDINGS (367)

Excellent Fine masonry, special architecture Acoustical design, performance and High-quality lighting and sound, Hot and chilled $3,074.74 $28.57 $285.65
and trim practice halls, good studios good plumbing water (zoned)
Good Face brick, stone, concrete or metal Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet Good lighting, plumbing and sound, Hot and chilled 2,347.63 21.81 218.10
A-B Average
panels, solar glass
and vinyl, good music, dramatic arts
extra features
water (zoned)
Hot and chilled 1,808.78 16.80 168.04
formed concrete hardwood, rehearsal rooms, studios some extra features water (zoned)
Low cost Brick, precast concrete, good Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, Minimum lighting and plumbing Warm and cool 1,314.82 12.22 122.15
block, some trim crafts, limited rehearsal facility air (zoned)
Excellent Steel frame, face brick, metal Acoustical design, performance and High-quality lighting and sound, Hot and chilled 2,437.08 22.64 226.41
panels, tile, highly ornamental practice halls, good studios good plumbing water (zoned)
C Average
hardwood or vinyl, small halls
plumbing, some extra features
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,355.19 12.59 125.90
some ornamentation comp., hardwood, rehearsal stages air (zoned)
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum lighting and plumbing Heat pump 1,012.25 9.40 94.04
walls, wood joists, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile, craft studios system
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures and Hot and chilled 1,791.02 16.64 166.39
brick veneer, glass, best stucco hardwood or vinyl, small halls plumbing, some extra features water (zoned)

comp., hardwood, rehearsal stages Adequate lighting and plumbing Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,285.98 11.95 119.47
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile, Minimum lighting and plumbing Heat pump 952.94 8.85 88.53
ornamentation linoleum or wood floors, craft studios system
Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels, Drywall, acoustic title, vinyl comp. or Adequate lighting and plumbing Warm and cool 1,193.51 11.09 110.88
DPOLE Low cost
some ornamentation
hardwood, studios, rehearsal stages
Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum lighting and plumbing
air (zoned)
Heat pump 877.70 8.15 81.54
inside, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile, craft studios system
Average Pre-engineered, sandwich panels, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp. or Adequate lighting and plumbing Warm and cool 1,255.84 11.67 116.67
S Low cost
some trim
hardwood, studios, rehearsal stages
Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum lighting and plumbing
air (zoned)
Heat pump 925.81 8.60 86.01
insulation ceilings, asphalt tile, craft studios system
THEATER-ARTS BALCONIES[
Good Not included Stepped balcony with some ornate Good lighting In building $786.20 $73.04
-----
A-B Average Not included
finishes, hardwood, carpet
Stepped balcony with drywall soffit, Adequate lighting
cost
In building 622.37 ----- 57.82
some acoustic finishes, carpet cost
Good Not included Stepped balcony with some ornate Good lighting In building 661.12 61.42
-----
CDS Average Not included
finishes, hardwood, carpet
Stepped balcony with drywall soffit, Adequate lighting
cost
In building 501.82 ----- 46.62
some acoustic finishes, carpet cost
THEATER-ARTS BASEMENTS
Concrete masonry, partly finished Masonry partitions, utility, repair,
A-B Finished interior storage and dressing rooms Adequate lighting and plumbing Hot water $859.29 $7.98 $79.83
Utility, workshops, storage and
CDS Finished Painted interior dressing rooms Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 621.41 5.77 57.73
Add for elevators, orchestra lifts or sprinklers from Page 35
[Balconies should not be modified for size or shape. For unfinished utility basement, see Page 11. and 36.

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SCIENCE BUILDINGS (376)
CLASS TYPE EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR FINISH LIGHTING, PLUMBING *HEAT COST
Excellent Stone, best brick, metal and glass, Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, tile, Best lab plumbing and lighting, many Complete $3,230.92 $30.02 $300.16
highly ornamental many workstations, support facilities extras H.V.A.C.
Good Face brick, stone, concrete or Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet Good fluorescent fixtures, good lab Complete 2,531.37 23.52 235.17
A-B Average
and vinyl, good teaching and research
Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, VCT,
stations and plumbing
H.V.A.C.
Complete 1,984.77 18.44 184.39
formed concrete carpet, good teaching and support some extra features H.V.A.C.
Low cost Brick, precast concrete, block, little Low cost finishes, acoustic tile, VCT, Minimum lab lighting and Complete 1,556.04 14.46 144.56
trim plain classrooms and offices plumbing, few extras H.V.A.C.
Excellent Steel frame, face brick, metal Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, tile, Best lab stations and plumbing, good Complete 2,567.00 23.85 238.48
panels, tile, highly ornamental carpet, vinyl, good support facilities lighting and outlets H.V.A.C.
Good Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures, lab Complete 2,036.66 18.92 189.21
C Average
or carpet, teaching, good research
stations and plumbing
Adequate lighting, plumbing and
H.V.A.C.
Complete 1,613.85 14.99 149.93
block, or concrete, some trim adequate teaching, support facilities workstations H.V.A.C.
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall, Minimum lab lighting and plumbing Complete 1,281.67 11.91 119.07
walls, wood joists, little trim VCT, plain classrooms and offices H.V.A.C.
Excellent Steel or wood frame, brick or stone Plaster, glazed finishes, enamel, tile, Best lab stations and plumbing, good Complete 2,482.18 23.06 230.60
veneer, metal and glass, ornamental carpet, vinyl, good support facilities lighting and outlets H.V.A.C.
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures, lab Complete 1,958.62 18.20 181.96
brick veneer, glass, best stucco or carpet, teaching and research stations and plumbing H.V.A.C.
D Average Wood frame or pipe columns, good Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Adequate lighting, plumbing and Complete 1,543.56 14.34 143.40
stucco or siding with some trim composition or hardwood workstations H.V.A.C.
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp., Minimum lab lighting and plumbing Complete 1,219.02 11.33 113.25
ornamentation plain classrooms and offices H.V.A.C.
Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, VCT, Adequate lighting, plumbing and Complete 1,470.90 13.67 136.65
DPOLE Low cost
some ornamentation
adequate teaching, support facilities
workstations
Minimum lab lighting and plumbing
H.V.A.C.
Complete 1,153.04 10.71 107.12
finished inside, little trim plain classrooms and offices H.V.A.C.
Good Pre-engineered, good sandwich Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl Good fluorescent fixtures, lab Complete 1,937.30 18.00 179.98
panels, some brick or stone or carpet, teaching and research stations and plumbing H.V.A.C.

some trim
adequate teaching, support facilities
workstations
Complete
H.V.A.C. 1,516.76 14.09 140.91
Low cost Pre-engineered, finished interior, Drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl comp., Minimum lab lighting and plumbing Complete 1,190.18 11.06 110.57
insulation plain classrooms and offices H.V.A.C.
*COMPLETE HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Because of the higher requirements for science/research laboratory buildings, the average heating and air conditioning costs are listed separately below. The moderate climate cost is included in the
base cost in the tables. For general classroom buildings, use the HVAC costs from Page 35 as appropriate. For cleanrooms, see Section 44 or 52. If a cubic foot cost is used, use one-tenth the difference
shown to adjust the base cubic foot cost.

COMPLETE H.V.A.C. Mild Climate Moderate Climate Extreme Climate COMPLETE H.V.A.C. Mild Climate Moderate Climate Extreme Climate
Good 333.15 401.50 484.38 Good 30.95 37.30 45.00
Average 257.26 308.93 370.82 Average 23.90 28.70 34.45
Low cost 198.60 237.35 283.63 Low cost 18.45 22.05 26.35
Good 292.78 352.52 424.64 Good 27.20 32.75 39.45
Average 224.97 269.64 323.46 Average 20.90 25.05 30.05
Low cost 174.38 207.75 248.11 Low cost 16.20 19.30 23.05

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SCIENCE BUILDING BASEMENTS

interior
Lab finish, administrative and
technical facilities
laboratory facilities
*Complete
H.V.A.C. $1,346.25 $12.51 $125.07

drywall interior
Lab finish, administrative and
technical facilities
laboratory facilities
*Complete
H.V.A.C. 1,034.96 9.62 96.15
*Adjust for heat from table on preceding page. The basement costs include low-quality complete H.V.A.C.
COMMONS (369)
Excellent Stone, best brick, metal and glass, Plaster, glazed finishes, pavers, Best lighting, plumbing, food Hot and chilled $2,816.29 $26.16 $261.64
good ornamentation carpet, varied recreation services and audio water (zoned)
A-B Good Brick, concrete or metal panels,

formed concrete
and vinyl, varied activity center
plumbing and kitchens
Hot and chilled
water (zoned) 2,281.21 21.19 211.93
Average Brick, precast concrete, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Adequate lighting, plumbing and Hot and chilled 1,858.40 17.27 172.65
block, some trim hardwood or vinyl composition kitchen water (zoned)
Excellent Steel frame, stone, brick, metal and Plaster, glazed finishes, pavers, Best lighting, plumbing, food Hot and chilled 2,553.87 23.73 237.26
glass, good ornamentation carpet, varied recreation services and audio water (zoned)
Good Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, carpet Good fluorescent fixtures, good Hot and chilled 2,014.27 18.71 187.13
C Average
and vinyl, good activity center
plumbing and kitchens
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,506.10 13.99 139.92
block or concrete, some trim composition or hardwood kitchen and snack bars air (zoned)
Low cost Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum lighting and plumbing, few Heat pump 1,157.56 10.75 107.54
walls, wood joists, little trim ceilings, asphalt tile, small game rooms extras system
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, Good fluorescent fixtures, good Hot and chilled 1,931.71 17.95 179.46
brick veneer, glass, best stucco carpet and vinyl, good activity center plumbing and kitchens water (zoned)

kitchen and snack bars
Warm and cool
air (zoned) 1,435.38 13.34 133.35
Low cost Wood frame, stucco or siding, little Drywall, acoustic tile, asphalt tile, Minimum lighting and plumbing, few Heat pump 1,097.61 10.20 101.97
ornamentation linoleum or wood floors extras system

Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum lighting and plumbing, few
ceilings, asphalt tile, small game rooms extras
Heat pump
system 1,044.00 9.70 96.99
S Low cost Pre-engineered, finished interior,

Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall Minimum lighting and plumbing, few
ceilings, asphalt tile, small game rooms extras
Heat pump
system 1,079.52 10.03 100.29
COMMONS BASEMENTS
interior
Recreation, food service finishes,
some utility and storage Adequate lighting and plumbing Warm and cool $1,241.63
air (zoned) $11.54 $115.35

drywall interior
Recreation, food service finishes,
some utility and storage Adequate lighting and plumbing Forced air 875.54 8.13 81.34
NOTE: Add for kitchen units, built-in appliances or fireplaces from Section 11. For kitchen and recreation equipment, see Section 65.
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS – Add .5% (1/2%) for each story over three, above ground, to all base ELEVATORS – Elevator and handicap lifts are not included; add from Page 35.
SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. CANOPIES – Large shelter or walkway canopies, see Page 36, or they may be computed from
BELL TOWERS – Large major masonry campaniles or bell towers cost $38.25 to $61.84 per
cubic foot of tower structure. Small towers cost $9.50 to $16.75 per cubic foot of tower structure. BALCONIES – Exterior balconies, see Page 36, or they may be computed from the Segregated
For spires, cupola clocks, etc., see Section 57; for bells, see Section 65. or Unit-in-Place costs.

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ADMINISTRATION (OFFICE) BUILDINGS (600)
Excellent Stone, best brick, metal and glass, Plaster, best paneling, vinyl wall Luminous ceilings, many outlets, Hot and chilled $2,474.21 $22.99 $229.86
highly ornamental coverings, vinyl, terrazzo, carpet cabling, private restrooms water (zoned)
Good Face brick, stone, concrete or Drywall or plaster, good veneers, Good fluorescent, high-intensity Hot and chilled 1,951.08 18.13 181.26
A-B Average
acoustic tile, vinyl tile, carpet
Average partitions, acoustic tile, vinyl
lighting, cabling, good restrooms
Average fluorescent lighting, signal
water (zoned)
Warm and cool 1,458.41 13.55 135.49
formed concrete composition, some paneled offices system, average restrooms air (zoned)
Low cost Precast concrete, block, little trim, Drywall, acoustic ceilings, vinyl Minimum office lighting, cabling, Warm and cool 1,155.41 10.73 107.34
minimum-cost fenestration composition tile, very plain security and plumbing air (zoned)
Excellent Steel frame, face brick, metal Plaster, carpet and terrazzo, suspen- Best office lighting and cabling Hot and chilled 2,183.91 20.29 202.89
panels, tile, highly ornamental ded ceilings, paneled boardrooms systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
Good Steel columns, web or bar joists, Plaster or drywall, some paneled Good lighting and outlets, good tiled Warm and cool 1,560.56 14.50 144.98
C Average
offices, vinyl composition, carpet
Plaster or drywall, good partitions,
restrooms and signal system
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,144.64 10.63 106.34
block or concrete, some trim acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl plumbing and signal systems system
Low cost Masonry bearing walls, light rafters, Paint, drywall partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum office lighting, cabling, Package A.C. 831.95 7.73 77.29
little trim vinyl composition security and plumbing
Excellent Studs or steel columns, bar or web Plaster, carpet and terrazzo, suspen- Best office lighting and cabling Hot and chilled 2,101.78 19.53 195.26
joists, brick or stone veneer, EIFS ded ceilings, paneled boardrooms systems, best plumbing water (zoned)
Good Steel or Glulam frame and joists, Plaster or drywall, some paneled Good lighting and outlets, good tiled Warm and cool 1,486.94 13.81 138.14
D Average
offices, vinyl composition, carpet
restrooms and signal system
air (zoned)
Heat pump 1,081.24 10.05 100.45
stucco or siding with some trim acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl plumbing and signal systems system
Low cost Light stucco or siding on wood or Paint, drywall partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum office lighting, cabling, Package A.C. 778.67 7.23 72.34
steel studs, little trim vinyl composition security and plumbing
Average Pole frame, insulated metal panels, Plaster or drywall, good partitions, Adequate lighting and outlets, Heat pump 1,005.14 9.34 93.38
DPOLE Low cost
some ornamentation
acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl
Paint, drywall partitions, acoustic tile,
plumbing and signal systems
Minimum office lighting, cabling,
system
Package A.C. 725.06 6.74 67.36
insulation, little trim vinyl composition security and plumbing
Good Good sandwich panels and Plaster or drywall, some paneled Good lighting and outlets, good tiled Warm and cool 1,433.01 13.31 133.13
fenestration, some brick or stone offices, vinyl composition, carpet restrooms and signal system air (zoned)

some ornamentation
acoustic tile, carpet and vinyl
plumbing and signal systems
Heat pump
system 1,045.72 9.72 97.15
Low cost Pre-engineered, finished interior, Paint, drywall partitions, acoustic tile, Minimum office lighting, cabling, Package A.C. 755.42 7.02 70.18
insulation, little trim vinyl composition security and plumbing
BASEMENTS – ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS

A-B Finished office Plaster interior Average office finish, acoustic tile,
vinyl composition
Adequate office lighting and
plumbing
Warm and cool
air (zoned) $1,127.53 $10.48 $104.75
CDS Finished office Plaster or drywall interior Average office finish, acoustic tile,
vinyl composition
Typical office lighting and
NOTE: For unfinished and parking basements, see Page 11.

ELEVATORS – Elevator and handicap lifts are not included; add from Page 35.
SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. or Unit-in-Place costs.

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RELOCATABLE OFFICES (599)

Excellent Good siding or stucco panels on Drywall, good vinyl and paneling, Good lighting, cabling, many outlets Heat pump $1,161.11 $10.79 $107.87
good modular frame good flooring, many private offices and plumbing, some extras system
Good Siding or stucco, some trim, Drywall, vinyl wall covering, acoustic Good lighting and outlets, good Package A.C. 964.56 8.96 89.61
modular structure tile, carpet and vinyl signal systems and restrooms
D Average Standard siding and fenestration,

little trim
Drywall, acoustic tile, carpet and
vinyl composition
plumbing and signal system
Indiv. thru-wall
heat pumps 779.53 7.24 72.42
Low cost Low-cost siding on studs, metal roof Drywall partitions, paint, acoustic tile, Minimum office lighting, cabling and Indiv. thru-wall 665.86 6.19 61.86
vinyl composition tile plumbing heat pumps
Cheap Metal siding on light studs, mobile Low-cost paneling or drywall, vinyl Minimum electrical to code, few Indiv. thru-wall 552.95 5.14 51.37
structure composition, few partitions plumbing fixtures heat pumps
SPRINKLERS – Sprinkler systems are not included. Costs should be added from Page 36. LANDINGS – Exterior landings or balconies, see Page 36, or they may be computed from the
Segregated or Unit-in-Place costs.
ELEVATORS – Elevator and handicap lifts are not included; add from Page 35.
CANOPIES – Large shelter or walkway canopies, see Page 36, or they may be computed from RAMPS – For handicap ramps, see Section 66, Page 2.
the Segregated costs, Section 48, or from Unit-in-Place costs. For portable ramps, see Section 58, Page 2.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The following costs are in some cases based on only a few construction projects and should be considered as very rough guides. They are presented here in conformity with our policy of furnishing all
possible information to the users of the Marshall Valuation Service, with the knowledge that they will use the data with consideration for its probable degree of accuracy. All costs are converted to the
Section 18 base. Current Cost and Local Multipliers should be used for adjustment.
COST PER STUDENT FLOOR AREA PER STUDENT
The figures below do not include the extremes, but represent midpoints of arbitrary ranges of TYPE: ELEMENTARY MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL
costs and floor areas (upper, center and lower quartile of all cases). Quality Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft. Sq. M. Sq. Ft.
High 15.70 169 18.21 196 23.88 257
TYPE: ELEMENTARY MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL
Good 12.17 131 14.12 152 18.39 198
Quality
Average 9.48 102 10.96 118 14.12 152
High Cost $29,800 $31,600 $38,900
Low 7.34 79 8.45 91 10.87 117
Good 22,500 24,900 29,800
Average 17,050 19,450 22,800 The median floor area per relocatable classroom is 1,020 square feet (94.8 square meters) with
Low 13,100 15,200 17,300 a typical range of 800 to 1,400 square feet (74.3 to 133.8 square meters).

SECTION 18 PAGE 34
COMMERCIAL (INSTITUTIONAL) GREENHOUSES (171)
Fair Best redwood or laminated frame, Concrete floor, good working Adequate electrical, lighting, water None $ 449.18 $ 4.17 $ 41.73
D Low cost
glass or sandwich panels
Wood frame, glass or fiberglass
classroom house or nursery sales
Dirt floor, some gravel or concrete
and drains
Minimum equipment outlets and None 359.30 3.34 33.38
covering, some vents walks, typical school-nursery house hose bibs
Excellent Structural mullions, architectural Concrete, pavers, some partitions Best lighting, electrical and plumbing None 1,317.84 12.24 122.43
embellishments, very ornate and extras, good conservatory
Very good Best aluminum frame, gutters, metal Sealed concrete, research modules, Good lighting and plumbing None 1,070.70 9.95 99.47
sandwich or masonry knee wall glazed corridors
Good Shed or gable, good glass and Good concrete floor, good university Good lighting and water, good drains None 868.98 8.07 80.73
S Average
masonry knee wall
Tubular or structural frame, good
science greenhouse
Concrete floor, good secondary or Adequate electrical and water None 576.09 5.35 53.52
glazing, some knee wall small college horticulture house service, drains
Fair Good metal frame, glass or Concrete floor, good working Adequate electrical, lighting, water None 468.45 4.35 43.52
translucent sandwich panels classroom house or nursery sales and drains
Cheap Metal frame, glass or fiberglass Dirt floor, some gravel or concrete Minimum equipment outlets and None 381.26 3.54 35.42
covering, some vents walks, typical school-nursery house hose bibs
NOTES: For field-growing greenhouses, see Section 17; for atriums, see Section 15; for solar rooms, see Section 64. For size and shape adjustments, see tables below. For heat, add from Page 35.
GREENHOUSE REFINEMENTS
Humidifiers, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00 – $1,875.00 Traveling boom sprayer, per linear foot of rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50.00 – $ 75.00
Exhaust fan cooling assembly, per unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650.00 1,775.00 Roof shade curtains, per sq. ft. of cover, man. (automatic, add 100%) . . .65 .80
Water-drip humidity pad assembly, per sq. ft. of pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75 19.00 Hinged sidewall vents, manual, per linear foot (automatic, add 20%) . . 27.25 33.25
Automatic vent and/or environmental controls, per unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 650.00 1,675.00 Automatic sidewall curtain assembly, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.15 14.30
Automatic water controls, per unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250.00 625.00 Automatic chemical injectors (excluding tanks), per unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,175.00 3,900.00
Planting benches, per square foot of bench: Plastic grid, $3.16 – $5.01; Wood slat, $4.95 – $5.67; Steel mesh, $5.01 – $8.54
Water system, per square foot of floor area, plastic: Spray, $.16 – $.27; Mist, $.24 – $.42; Drip tube, $.30 – $.49
STORY HEIGHT MULTIPLIERS GREENHOUSE FLOOR AREA/PERIMETER MULTIPLIERS

Multiply greenhouse base costs by the
following multipliers for any variation in AVERAGE AVERAGE PERIMETER AVERAGE
average story height.
FLOOR AREA M. 27 37 61 91 152 183 244 305 366 427 488 549 610 M. FLOOR AREA
Average Square Foot Cubic Sq.M. Sq. Ft. FT. 90 120 200 300 500 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 FT. Sq. Ft. Sq. M.
Wall Height Square Meter Foot
M. Ft. Multiplier Multiplier 46 500 1.71 1.75 1.84 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 500 46
93 1,000 1.65 1.67 1.72 1.78 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,000 93
2.44 8 .983 1.229
186 2,000 1.36 1.37 1.41 1.45 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,000 186
2.74 9 .991 1.101
372 4,000 ----- 1.17 1.20 1.24 1.32 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 4,000 372
3.05 10 1.000 (base) 1.000
465 5,000 ----- ----- 1.15 1.16 1.18 1.19 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 5,000 465
3.35 11 1.009 .917 557 6,000 ----- ----- ----- 1.11 1.13 1.14 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 6,000 557
3.66 12 1.018 .848 743 8,000 ----- ----- ----- 1.04 1.06 1.07 1.08 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 8,000 743
4.27 14 1.036 .740 929 10,000 ----- ----- ----- .95 .99 1.00 1.02 1.04 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 10,000 929
4.88 16 1.055 .659 1,858 20,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .83 .84 .86 .88 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 20,000 1,858
5.49 18 1.074 .597 2,323 25,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .80 .82 .84 .86 ----- ----- ----- ----- 25,000 2,323
6.10 20 1.090 .545 4,645 50,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .68 .70 .72 .74 ----- ----- ----- 50,000 4,645

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REFINEMENTS
On this page and the next are means of making major adjustments to the base costs given in this section. The component parts which are not defined, such as the roof or foundation, are considered to
be commensurate with the general quality of the building. If further refinements are required or the construction is unusual, price either entirely or partially by the Segregated Cost system, Section 48.
HEATING AND COOLING HEATING AND COOLING (Except Science Buildings)
These costs are averages of total installed costs of entire heating or cooling installations including SQUARE METER COSTS SQUARE FOOT COSTS
the prorated share of contractors’ overhead and profit and architects’ fees. If the heating found in
TYPE Mild Moderate Extreme Mild Moderate Extreme
the building being appraised is different from that indicated for the base being used, take the Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate
difference between the costs of the two and add to or subtract from the base square foot or meter
Package AC (short ductwork) . . $ 69.45 $102.26 $149.96 $ 6.45 $ 9.50 $13.93
cost. If a cubic foot cost is used, use one-tenth (1/10) the difference shown to adjust the base
cubic foot cost. All of the heating costs included in the base costs are those listed under Warm and cool air (zoned) . . . . 126.23 172.76 236.91 11.73 16.05 22.01
“Moderate Climate”. For specific system costs not found below, see Section 48 or 53. Hot and chilled water (zoned) . . 193.03 267.49 370.29 17.93 24.85 34.40
Heat pump system . . . . . . . . . . . 85.69 138.86 225.86 7.96 12.90 20.98
HEATING ONLY
add for ground-loop heat source 42.50 55.43 68.76 3.95 5.15 6.39
Individual thru-wall heat pumps . 34.09 52.74 81.77 3.17 4.90 7.60
TYPE Mild Moderate Extreme Mild ModerateExtreme
Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Climate Small individual heat pumps cost $1,550.00 to $2,200.00 per ton of rated capacity.
Electric, cable or baseboard . . . . $45.15 $ 71.58 $113.91 $4.19 $ 6.65 $ 10.58
COOLING ONLY
radiant panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.50 56.51 74.63 3.95 5.25 6.93
Electric wall heaters . . . . . . . . . . . 19.69 25.83 34.09 1.83 2.40 3.17 Cooling costs vary greatly but, in general, the following figures will serve as a guide:
Forced air furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.18 80.19 130.15 4.57 7.45 12.09 Central refrigeration with ducts
Hot water, baseboard/convector . 83.16 125.40 189.23 7.73 11.65 17.58 and zone controls . . . . . . . . . . $68.76 $96.88 $136.25 $6.39 $9.00 $12.66
radiant floor or ceiling . . . . . . . . 81.20 124.86 192.46 7.54 11.60 17.88 Package refrig. (short ductwork) 51.02 69.43 94.90 4.74 6.45 8.82
Space heaters, w/ fan . . . . . . . . . 12.44 22.07 38.58 1.16 2.05 3.58 Central evaporative (with ducts) 31.85 40.37 51.16 2.96 3.75 4.75
radiant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.35 26.91 44.57 1.52 2.50 4.14
Package refrigeration . . . . . . . . . $1,800 – $2,300 per ton of rated capacity.
steam coil (including boiler) . . . 23.61 35.52 53.56 2.19 3.30 4.98
Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . $265 – $450 per thousand CFM of rated capacity.
(without boiler) . . . . . . . . . . . 16.35 26.91 43.88 1.52 2.50 4.08
add for fan-jet duct distribution . 4.61 7.00 10.48 .43 .65 .97 VENTILATION ONLY
Steam (including boiler) . . . . . . . . 76.48 114.10 170.11 7.10 10.60 15.80 Ventilation (blowers and ducts) . $13.13 $20.45 $31.33 $1.22 $1.90 $2.91
(without boiler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66.11 101.18 155.03 6.14 9.40 14.40
Wall or floor furnace . . . . . . . . . . . 20.16 26.91 35.36 1.87 2.50 3.28
ELEVATORS
Lump sum cost per elevator plus the cost per stop or landing including the ground level. Use the
cost per stop for basement and mezzanine stops. See Section 58 for more detailed costs.
TYPE LOW AVG GOOD EXCL
Passenger, base cost, 2 to 3 stories . . . . . . $ 41,050 $ 48,325 $ 56,875 $ 66,950
4 to 7 stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,800 81,325 93,400 107,275
8 stories and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108,475 136,125 170,800 214,325
add, cost per stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,725 6,550 7,475 8,550
Freight, base cost, 2 to 3 stories . . . . . . . . . 29,525 38,975 51,450 67,925
4 stories and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57,850 73,125 92,450 116,875
add, cost per stop, manual doors . . . . . . . . 7,425 8,100 8,850 9,650
power doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,000 14,425 16,025 17,775
Escalators, each stairway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151,450 160,850 170,850 192,950
Orchestra lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,850 124,375 154,900 192,950
Vertical wheelchair lifts, each . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,050 13,775 17,175 21,400

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BALCONIES AND CANOPIES
EXTERIOR BALCONIES/LANDINGS - Apply to balcony area. CANOPIES OR MARQUEES - Apply to horizontal area. For greater detail, see Section 56 or
57. For patio covers, see Section 66.
Low Avg. Good Excl.
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.71 $25.63 $33.31 $43.30 Low Avg. Good Excl.
Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.93 25.57 34.55 46.67 Wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.35 $30.10 $37.15 $45.90
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.60 22.14 29.54 39.41 light false-mansard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20 15.05 18.55 22.95
Add for ornate finishes, balustrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.11 21.16 26.19 32.41 Steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.55 37.25 46.90 59.10
Add for roofs or awnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.21 12.22 16.23 21.56 light false-mansard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.80 18.65 23.45 29.55
SPRINKLERS
Sprinkler costs include all costs for the system and supply lines, but not tanks, towers, or high-pressure pumps. The square foot costs listed are based on the total area of sprinkler
system installation on a single main connection including its prorated share of contractors’ overhead and profit and architects’ fees. For a more specific cost, see Section 48 or 53.
For double sprinkler systems with heads both above and below a ceiling, use sprinklered area and 1.6 times the listed cost. Sprinklers should not be modified for size or shape.
For square meter cost, mulitiply square foot cost by 10.764.

Square Feet LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL. LOW AVG. GOOD EXCL.
3,000 $3.41 $4.02 $4.75 $5.60 $4.38 $5.16 $6.08 $7.17
5,000 3.17 3.72 4.36 5.11 4.02 4.72 5.54 6.51
10,000 2.85 3.32 3.87 4.52 3.58 4.18 4.88 5.69
15,000 2.68 3.11 3.62 4.21 3.35 3.89 4.53 5.26
20,000 2.55 2.96 3.43 3.98 3.19 3.70 4.29 4.98
30,000 2.41 2.78 3.21 3.71 2.99 3.45 3.99 4.61
50,000 2.23 2.56 2.95 3.39 2.75 3.17 3.64 4.19
75,000 2.11 2.41 2.77 3.17 2.59 2.96 3.39 3.88
100,000 2.01 2.30 2.63 3.01 2.46 2.81 3.21 3.67
125,000 1.94 2.21 2.53 2.89 2.36 2.70 3.080 3.52
150,000 1.89 2.16 2.45 2.79 2.30 2.62 2.98 3.39
200,000 1.82 2.06 2.34 2.65 2.19 2.49 2.83 3.21
250,000 1.75 1.99 2.26 2.56 2.12 2.40 2.72 3.08
300,000 1.70 1.93 2.18 2.47 2.05 2.32 2.63 2.97
400,000 1.63 1.84 2.07 2.34 1.95 2.20 2.49 2.81
500,000 1.57 1.77 2.00 2.26 1.88 2.12 2.39 2.70

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46 500 1.298 1.407 1.516 1.625 1.734 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 500 46
93 1,000 1.079 1.134 1.189 1.244 1.298 1.407 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,000 93
139 1,500 1.006 1.043 1.079 1.116 1.153 1.227 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 1,500 139
186 2,000 ----- .996 1.024 1.052 1.079 1.134 1.189 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 2,000 186
279 3,000 ----- ----- .968 .985 1.006 1.043 1.079 1.153 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 3,000 279
372 4,000 ----- ----- ----- .957 .968 .995 1.024 1.079 1.134 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 4,000 372
465 5,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .949 .968 .991 1.036 1.079 1.123 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 5,000 465
557 6,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- .934 .952 .968 1.006 1.043 1.079 1.116 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 6,000 557
650 7,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .939 .955 .984 1.015 1.048 1.079 1.110 ----- ----- ----- ----- 7,000 650
743 8,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .929 .942 .968 .996 1.024 1.052 1.079 1.134 ----- ----- ----- 8,000 743
929 10,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .927 .949 .968 .991 1.013 1.036 1.079 1.123 ----- ----- 10,000 929
1,115 12,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .915 .934 .959 .968 .985 1.006 1.043 1.079 1.153 ----- 12,000 1,115
1,301 14,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .923 .939 .955 .968 .984 1.015 1.048 1.110 1.173 14,000 1,301
1,486 16,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .915 .929 .942 .957 .968 .996 1.024 1.079 1.134 16,000 1,486
1,858 20,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .915 .927 .937 .949 .968 .991 1.036 1.079 20,000 1,858
2,323 25,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .904 .913 .922 .931 .949 .965 .994 1.033 25,000 2,323
2,787 30,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .904 .912 .919 .934 .949 .976 1.005 30,000 2,787
3,716 40,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .893 .899 .904 .915 .927 .949 .968 40,000 3,716
4,645 50,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .888 .892 .896 .904 .913 .931 .949 50,000 4,645
6,968 75,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .883 .885 .891 .896 .906 .919 75,000 6,968
9,290 100,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .878 .880 .884 .888 .896 .904 100,000 9,290
11,613 125,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- .877 .880 .883 .890 .896 125,000 11,613
NOTE: For larger buildings, enter the table by taking half the area and half the perimeter. For very small structures, reverse the process (i.e., for a 10' x 10' or 100-square-foot building, multiply both the
area and the perimeter by a factor of 5 to enter the table where the wall-to-floor ratio remains the same at 4:1 with a 10' height).

Multiply base cost by the following multipliers for any variation in average story height from the In some buildings or for a complete school plant average, it is better to compute the total cubage
base of 10 feet (3.05 meters). For extremely high-pitched roofs (see Section 10), use the height and divide by the total square feet of floor area to get an effective height to use.
of the eaves plus one-half the height from the eaves to the ridge as the effective height.
AVERAGE SQUARE FOOT OR CUBIC AVERAGE SQUARE FOOT OR CUBIC AVERAGE SQUARE FOOT OR CUBIC
WALL HEIGHT SQUARE METER FOOT WALL HEIGHT SQUARE METER FOOT WALL HEIGHT SQUARE METER FOOT
(M.) (FT.) MULTIPLIER MULTIPLIER (M.) (FT.) MULTIPLIER MULTIPLIER (M.) (FT.) MULTIPLIER MULTIPLIER
2.44 8 .963 1.204 3.96 13 1.055 .811 6.10 20 1.183 .592

2.74 9 .981 1.090 4.27 14 1.073 .766 6.71 22 1.220 .555
3.05 10 1.000 (base) 1.000 4.57 15 1.092 .728 7.31 24 1.257 .524
3.35 11 1.018 .925 4.88 16 1.110 .694 9.14 30 1.367 .456
3.66 12 1.037 .864 5.49 18 1.147 .637 10.97 36 1.476 .410

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SEGREGATED COST METHOD section 40 page 1
April 2011
ASSEMBLY/SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION By separating the costs into major occupancy groups, many of the factors which cause variations
in costs are automatically considered, thus eliminating the necessity for detailed consideration of
The Segregated Cost Method is designed to enable the appraiser to give separate consideration
each component. For each component of the building, a range of costs representing a typical
to all of the major construction assemblies or systems (groups of components) of a building with
spread between low and high costs for that component within the occupancy group is given. The
a minimum of time-consuming counting and measuring, and to systematically arrive at a reliable
replacement cost in a reasonably short time. costs in this range are subdivided into four groups whose midpoints are generally defined as follows:
Use of this method does require a greater degree of understanding of both building construction COST RANGE RATING
techniques and the overall cost relationships between occupancies, classes and quality levels, as
1 2 3 4
well as the basic differences resulting from quantity, material grade or workmanship affecting
each component’s rating range. Low Cost Average Cost Above Average Cost High Cost
The costs of many parts of a building, such as floor, ceiling and lighting, change directly as the
The component costs of most buildings, both old and new, will fall within Columns 2 and 3.
floor area of the building increases. Other building costs vary with relation to parameters other
Columns 1 and 4, while representing the low and high ranges in normally encountered
than floor area; however, most costs can be related to floor area, wall area, roof area or
sometimes an individual count of unit installations. To facilitate the application of these construction costs, do not represent the highest or lowest costs that may be encountered. (For a
individualized costs, they are grouped so that all costs related to floor area can be added together more detailed discussion of the rating numbers, see Section 40, Pages 7 and 8).
and applied to the total floor area. All wall area costs can be added together and applied to the
While it is true that a number of factors influence the cost of each component, buildings are fairly
wall area, and all roof costs applied to the ground floor or roofed area.
consistent in their quality throughout. Therefore, after the overall quality or cost level of the
A breakdown of the components whose costs correspond to the major areas follows: building is established in relation to the group and class (i.e., an average Class A hospital would
not receive the same rating as an average Class C office building, or a 400,000-square-foot
FLOOR AREA
warehouse the same rating as a 4,000-square-foot facility, etc.) and the general rating is selected,
Site Preparation Floor Cover Sprinklers
that column is often appropriate for many of the Segregated Cost components. Exceptions may
Foundation Ceiling Heating, Cooling and Ventilating be those components, such as insulation, wall sheathing, heating and cooling and foundations,
which can be directly affected by climate. See Section 85 for environmental mapping. For typical
Frame Interior Construction Electrical
buildings, the procedure is quite simple:
Floor Structure Plumbing
1. Select the section best covering the occupancy of the building as designed.
OUTSIDE WALL
Wall Wall Ornamentation Storefronts 2. Generally classify the building as to cost level by overall quality and complexity or massiveness
for that occupancy as: low cost, average, above average or high cost.
ROOF
Roof Structure Roof Trusses Roof Cover 3. Systematically describe each of the major components in order, considering whether that
component is consistent with the general cost level of the building as a whole and with the
A general discussion of these major components can be found in Section 40, Pages 5 through 7, occupancy in that section and its commonality, and enter the appropriate cost.
with many individual component definitions listed in the Glossary, Section 90.
4. Total the unit costs belonging to each of the major area groups: total floor area, exterior wall
A separate section is included for buildings in each of eight major cost-related groups, (see area, wall ornamentation and roof area, and multiply each total by its area.
Section 2, Page 2) classified by type of occupancy so that the user will find the section pertaining
to his subject property largely self-contained. The only additional data required are Architects’ 5. The sum of these amounts, modified by the multipliers for the number of stories, architects’
Fees, Section 99, Page 2; Current Cost Multipliers, Section 99, Page 3; and Local Multipliers, fees, current cost and locality, plus any lump-sum additions for miscellaneous items, will be the
Section 99, Pages 5 through 10. total replacement or reproduction cost.

section 40 page 2
April 2011 SEGREGATED COST METHOD
To demonstrate this Segregated Cost Method in its simplest form, take the following one-story Figure 1 below shows graphically how the components are segregated into the major area
industrial building. groups, for a single-family residence.
ROOF COVER costs include all

LUMP-SUM flashing, gravel stops, gutters,
ADDITIONS skylights, etc.
ROOF
COSTS
12'
12' ROOF STRUCTURE costs include
allowance for sheathing, ceiling
joists, rafters and bracing.
FIREPLACES,
BUILT-IN APPLIANCES,
50'
50' 100'
100' EXTERIOR STAIRS,
ETC.
WALL
COSTS
EXTERIOR WALL costs include
allowance for the basic wall, out-
side wall cover, interior facing,
STORES AND GARAGES, INDUSĆ OFFICES, MEDICAL & finish, and such openings as win-
dows and doors. Major exterior
1. The building is occupied as an industrial, COMMERCIALS
TRIALS, LOFTS, PUBLIC BLDGS. ornamentation is added as a
so Section 44 is selected. 43 WAREHOUSES 44 45 separate item.
COST RATING RANGE

2. The general quality and design is 1 2 3 4
average. Low Average Above Average High
ELECTRICAL costs include PLUMBING costs include allowance

3. $ Foundation unit cost allowance for switching, wir- for rough-in, fixtures, installation and
ing and fixtures for lighting a normal amount of water and gas
+ Frame unit cost and appliance outlets. piping.
+ Floor unit cost
+ Electrical unit cost HEATING costs include allowance
for heating unit and distribution
system.
4. $ Total of Floor Area X Floor Area = $ Floor Area Cost
unit costs* (5,000 sq. ft.)
CEILING costs include allowance for
plaster, plasterboard, paper, paint,
etc.
$ Wall unit cost X Wall Area = $ Wall Cost

(3,600 sq. ft.) FLOOR
FLOOR AREA
COVERING COSTS
$ Roof Structure unit cost
+ Roof Cover unit cost
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION costs
$ Total of Roof unit costs X Ground Floor Area = $ Roof Cost include allowance for interior parti-
(5,000 sq. ft.) tions, doors, stairs, closets and cabi-
network.
FOUNDATION costs include

the foundation and the ex- FLOOR STRUCTURE costs include
Floor Area Cost + Wall Cost + Roof Cost = $ Total Preliminary Cost cavation for the foundation. allowance for floor joists, and subfloor.
SITE PREPARATION AND EXCAVATION FRAME costs include girders and

costs include site clearance, leveling and posts.
basement excavation.
5. The total preliminary cost, including wall ornamentation, modified by the multipliers for the
number of stories, where applicable, architects’ fees, current cost and locality, plus lump-sum
costs for miscellaneous items, will give the total replacement cost.
FIGURE 1
*Most buildings will have more components under Floor Area Unit Costs, but the example above
demonstrates the simplicity of the procedure.

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FIELD FORM EXAMPLE

Figures 2 and 3 demonstrate the use of the Segregated Cost field form to arrive systematically
SEGREGATED COST FORM at the replacement cost of the building shown in Figure 1.
For subscribers using the MARSHALL VALUATION SERVICE Segregated Cost Method
The first eight lines of the form identify the property, classify the construction and type, identify
1. Subscriber making survey Date Name of Building
2. Located at Owner
the appraiser and list the quality, age and condition, and location. In the subject property, the
3. Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section I Singlefamily residence Section II Section III quality is considered average, and we show that the improvement is a one-story Class D, single-
4. Building class and quality . . . . Cls. D Qual. Avg. Cls. Qual. Cls. Qual.
5. No. of stories & height per story No. 1 Ht. 8’ No. Ht. No. Ht. family residence with wood studs and siding, located in the Central District.
6. Age and condition . . . . . . . . . . . . Age 5 eff. Cond. Good Age Cond. Age Cond.
7. Region: Western Central X Eastern
No.
COST RANGE RATING NUMBERS
No. Above No. No.
Section 42 is used to price residences. All of the components in the subject building are
8. Climate: Mild Moderate X Extreme Low 1 Average 2 Average 3
High 4
UNIT COSTS
consistent with the general quality of the building, and for the subject building, located in a
FLOOR AREA COSTS NO. SECTION I NO. SECTION II NO. SECTION III moderate climate, Rating 2 is used for all. Many buildings will have at least one or two items
9. Excavation: Site preparation only $ .29
10. Foundation: Concrete, class D siding 2.21 which will vary from the general quality of the building as a whole, and consideration must be
11. Frame: Bearing stud walls wood floor supports only 1.28
given to each component as to its conformity with the general quality, and whether it should be
12. Floor Structure: Wood joists & sheathing @ $5.76 + insulation @ $1.02 6.78
13. Floor Cover: 80% carpet @ $3.01 = $2.40 + 20% vinyl sheet @ $3.95 = $.79 3.19 rated up or down; this applies particularly to those components affected by climate, extreme
14. Ceiling: Gypsum board (taped & painted) @ $1.87 + insulation @ $.92 2.79
15. Interior Construction: Frame interior partitions singlefamily residence 20.74
winds or seismic activity.
16. Plumbing: Singlefamily residence 5.95
17. Sprinklers: None There is no basement, and the lot was level so there is no cost for excavation. A cost of $.29 is
18. Heating, Cooling, Ventilating: Forced airgas fired 2.84
19. Electrical: Singlefamily residence 4.33 entered on Line 9 for preparation of the building site.
20. Total floor area unit costs; move to line 27 $50.40
WALL COSTS The foundation is a conventional concrete footing under Class D walls with wood siding, and
21. Exterior Walls:Plywood, textured @ $13.34 + sheathing @ $1.01 Move to line 28 $15.32
22. Wall Ornamentation: Infilt. wrap @ $.25 insulation @ $.72 Move to line 29 $2.21 is entered on Line 10.
ROOF COSTS
23. Roof Structure: Wood, joists & sheathing $ 4.88 The only frame members are the posts and girders supporting the floor joists, (see Figure 1,
24. Roof Cover: Heavy composition shingles @ $2.35 x 4:12 slope mult. @ 1.06 2.49
25. Trusses: None Section 40, Page 2), so the entry on Line 11 is $1.28. If the building had a slab floor on grade,
26. Total roof unit costs; move to line 30 $ 7.37 there would be no frame cost.
FINAL CALCULATIONS
from SECTION I SECTION II SECTION III On Line 12, the wood floor structure cost is $5.76, plus insulation at $1.02, for a total of $6.78.
line UNIT COST x AREA = TOTAL COST UNIT COST x AREA = TOTAL COST UNIT COST x AREA = TOTAL COST
27. Floor Area Costs . . . 20 $50.40 x1,000 = $50,404 x = x = The floor cover is 80% carpet and pad at $3.01 (or $2.40), plus 20% vinyl sheet at $3.95, (or $.79)
28. Exterior Walls . . . . . . 21 15.32 x1,140 = 17,465 x = x =
29. Wall Ornamentation 22 x = x = x = which makes $3.19 the amount to enter on Line 13.
30. Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 7.37 x 1,000 = 7,371 x = x =
31. Section Subtotals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,240 The ceiling is standard gypsum board, taped and painted throughout, at $1.87 plus insulation at
32. Number of Stories Multiplier . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X
33. Section Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.00
$.92 for a total cost on Line 14 of $2.79.
75,240
34. Architects’ Fees (Sec. 99, p. 2) . . . . . . . . . . . 1.013
35. Current Cost Multiplier (Sec. 99, p. 3) . . . . . 1.02 The interior partitions are frame and typical for a single-family residence, as are cabinets and
36. Local Multiplier (Sec. 99, pp. 5 – 10) . . . . . . 1.02
37. Final Multiplier (Ln. 34 x Ln. 35 x Ln. 36) . . 1.054 other interior items, so $20.74 is entered on Line 15.
38. Line 37 x Line 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,297
39. LUMP SUMS (Line 45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,870
40. REPLACEMENT COST (Ln. 38 + Ln. 39) . . . $83,167 The plumbing cost in this example is based on an average cost per square foot for a single-family
41. Depreciation % (Section 97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42. Depreciation Amount (Ln. 41 x Ln. 40) . . . .
4%
3,327
residence, and the entry on Line 16 is $5.95. However, the fixtures could be counted and priced
43. DEPRECIATED COST (Ln. 40 – Ln. 42) . . . . $79,840 by type of fixture from Section 53.
TOTAL OF ALL SECTIONS
44. Replacement Cost: $83,167 Depreciated Cost: $79,840 Insurable Value: $79,840
If plumbing costs are estimated on a per-fixture basis, they should be entered as a lump-sum
FORM 101.1 (Seg. Cost) See back of form for drawings, area and insurable value calculations. Printed in U.S.A. 08
addition on the back of the form. There are no sprinklers, so Line 17 is blank.
The heating is gas-fired forced air, and the cost on Line 18 is $2.84. The electric wiring is standard
FIGURE 2 code, fixtures are average and there is an average number of outlets. The entry on Line 19 is $4.33.

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The square foot unit costs are totaled at $50.40 on Line 20, and this total is entered on Line 27.
Calculations:
The cost for wood studs and textured plywood siding at $13.34, plus sheathing at $1.01, air Total floor area = 40 x 25 = 1,000 Sq Ft.
infiltration wrap at $.25 and insulation at $.72 is entered on Line 21 as $15.32 and also carried to Wall area = 130 x 8 = 1,040 Sq Ft.
Two gable ends = 25 x 4 x 2 = 100 Sq Ft.
Line 28. No major wall ornamentation was shown, so no entry is made on Lines 22 and 29. 2 Total wall areas = 1,140 Sq Ft.
The roof structure had typical residential wood trussed rafters (joists) and sheathing, and the cost
of $4.88 was entered on Line 23. On Line 24, the cost of the heavy composition shingle roof cover
is $2.35 multiplied by 1.06, for a roof with a 4-foot rise and a 12-foot run (4:12) or $2.49. There was
no roof truss cost for Line 25. The total roof unit costs are entered on Lines 26 and 30 as $7.37.
Lump Sum (Elevators, Storefronts, etc.):
Next, the floor area, wall area and roof area are transferred from the computations and sketch on Fireplace, one story $3,175
Garbage disposer
the reverse of the form (Figure 3) to Lines 27, 28 and 30. The floor area is 1,000 square feet, wall 240
Exhaust fan, w/hood 257
area is 1,140 square feet, and roofed area, 1,000 square feet. The multiplications are made, and Subtotal $3,672
Final multiplier (from line 37) x1.054

the summation of the results is shown on Line 31. If the building is divided into sections for cost
estimating purposes, the subtotal of each section is entered on Line 31. The product of the
multiplication of Line 32 times Line 31 for each section is entered on Line 33. The subject property
is a single-family residence, so the multiplier is 1.00 on Line 32 and the total on Line 33 is $75,240.
Line 34, the architects’ fee multiplier, normally comes from the table in Section 99, Page 2, but
for this standard residence, after reviewing Section 99, Page 1, a percentage amount of 1.3%, 45. Total lump sum cost; move to Line 39 $3,870
taken from the bottom of Section 99, Page 2 was deemed sufficient.
Insurance Exclusions (Section 96) SECTION I SECTION II SECTION III
46. Replacement or Depreciated Cost (Line 40 or 43) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Line 35 the current cost multiplier for Class D (Section 99, Page 3 under Section 42, Central $79,840
47. Demolition, Debris Removal % . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.8% [(4.2 + 3.8)/2] x 2.05
District) is assumed, for the example, to be 1.02. The local multiplier (Section 99, Pages 5 through 48. Added Amount (Line 47 x Line 46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,228
49. Basement Excavation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10) is assumed to be 1.02 for Class D and is entered on Line 36. Lines 34, 35 and 36 are 50. Foundation Below Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2%
51. Piping Below Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
multiplied together and the product, the final multiplier, 1.054, is entered on Line 37. 52. Architects’ Plans and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
53. Total % of Exclusions (Lines 49 through 52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2%
54. Excluded Amount (Line 53 x Line 46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,555
Line 38 is the product of Line 37 and Line 33, $79,297. 55. Insurable Value (Line 46 + Line 48 – Line 54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,513
On the back of the form, items which are not included in the basic costs are computed as lump- Notes:
sum additions. For the subject, the fireplace, garbage disposer and kitchen exhaust fan with hood
are priced from Miscellaneous Built-in Construction, Section 42, Pages 7 and 8, at $3,175, $240
and $257 respectively.
These items are totaled and the total entered on Line 45. Each item should be modified by the FORM 101.1 (Seg. Cost)
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current cost multiplier for the section from which it was obtained, and the local multiplier. The
architects’ fee for the structure as a whole should be used to modify costs taken from the
FIGURE 3
Segregated or Unit-in-Place Cost Sections only. In this case, since all lump-sum costs were
taken from Section 42, the final multiplier is the same as Line 37.

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The total lump sums from Line 45 are brought to the front of the form on Line 39 and added to BASEMENTS, MEZZANINES, PORCHES AND ATTICS are priced by their segregated construction
Line 38 to give the replacement cost, on Line 40, of $83,167. components, such as floors, ceilings, etc., from the appropriate tables used for the main part of
the building. Stepped balcony structures are listed separately. If basements have interior
From Section 97, the appraiser can obtain the typical life expectancy of an average Class D construction similar to the floors above, the regular interior construction tables may be used,
residence of 55 years. Entering the table on Section 97, Page 17 with this total life expectancy usually with a lower rating. If there are only a few partitions, it would be best to price them from
and the effective age, 5 years, results in an average depreciation of 4%, which is entered on Line Section 52 on the basis of square footage of partition area.
41 and multiplied by Line 40 to obtain the dollar amount of depreciation for Line 42, $3,327. This SIZE AND SHAPE MULTIPLIERS are not used in the Segregated Cost Method, since the exterior
depreciation is then subtracted from Line 40 to give the depreciated cost on Line 43 of $79,840. walls, which contribute the most to the variation in cost due to size and shape, are measured and
Line 44 is a summary line, usually with rounded figures, to show the final results more clearly. priced separately. The main addition in cost due to additional height is taken care of by additional
exterior wall area. There are, however, other building components which are affected to some
If the purpose of the appraisal is to arrive at a value for fire insurance, Lines 46 through 55 are degree by height. The frame, interior construction and some other costs are priced for standard
filled in. The percentage suggestions for insurance additions or exclusions are given in Section heights, with a suggestion to change the given cost by a certain percentage for deviations from
96. These are added, and the total percentages of additions, 7.8%, and exclusions, 3.2%, are the standard. All other costs which might vary slightly with increased height are not reduced to
entered on Lines 47 and 55 respectively. Line 47 multiplied by Line 46 gives the dollar amount any specific height, but are averages for the typical height of that occupancy and group. If, in the
appraiser’s judgment, costs would be abnormal due to a height that is appreciably greater or less
of additions, $6,228, which is entered on Line 48. Line 53 multiplied by Line 46 gives the dollar
than normal for a building of that occupancy, the appraiser should choose an appropriately higher
amount of exclusions, $2,555, which is entered on Line 54. Line 46 plus Line 48 and minus Line
or lower rating for this component, or modify the basic cost up or down, according to his
54 gives the insurable value of $83,513 on Line 55. Note that the additions and exclusions may
judgment. Modifiers are also given for high-rise buildings to correct foundation and frame costs
be taken before depreciation if the insurable replacement cost is required. This is a matter of for deviation caused by the number of stories.
underwriting policy and not a matter of valuation.
JUDGMENT IS THE BASIS OF ALL APPRAISING, since each cost or value is an estimate. The
ACCURATE SELECTION OF COSTS depends upon first determining the occupancy and thus cost data in this manual are averages of actual costs, but it is necessary to select the proper cost
selecting the proper section. If the classification of a building falls between two types, then its cost and to recognize when the given cost must be modified up or down or a new cost developed. This
judgment factor comes with study and experience and is necessary for reliable valuations.
will also be between the two costs. If construction of two types is similar, then the costs will be
relatively similar and a choice of one over the other will not greatly affect your final answer. Non-standard structures or components must be recognized as such and should be appraised
only by professional appraisers with the experience, judgment and data necessary to analyze the
In the event of mixed occupancies, such as apartments over stores, the area in each occupancy specific qualities of the structure. Any data source can only be a guide to the thought processes
should be priced from its respective Segregated Cost Section. Occasionally a small portion of a of the appraiser who, alone, is finally responsible for the finished estimate of cost or value.
building’s space will comprise a different occupancy; instead of dividing the building into sections,
COST SEGREGATIONS
it may be desirable to price separately only the one or two construction components that may
differ and to weigh in these costs with the unit costs of the main occupancy. If the designed use Following are general descriptions of each of the major Segregated components. Starting on Page
7 you will find a corresponding rank or quality determination discussion for each of these groupings.
and the actual use differ, the design generally determines the cost to be used in estimating the
basic replacement cost, while the depreciation or obsolescence is affected by the present use. EXCAVATION AND SITE PREPARATION includes bulk excavation, clearing and site grading, but
does not include demolition or trenching for the foundation or footings. Fill is soil brought to the
Some structures, such as service stations, greenhouses, grandstands and bleachers, and building site to change the topography, i.e., dock height floors, or to alter the structural strength
prefabricated metal buildings, lend themselves to special pricing procedures and should be priced of the on-site soil. The costs apply only to the area under the structure, but when needed, can be
from Sections 64 through 67. applied to the entire building site.

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FOUNDATION includes all concrete, treated wood or masonry piers, footings or pads which support of uniform size and spacing, which are visible and easy to count and measure, the frame cost
posts or columns, and continuous footings or foundation walls. Basement walls are not a part of may be priced quite rapidly and accurately from Section 51.
the foundation. Also included in the foundation cost are costs for trenching, excavating and backfill
FLOOR STRUCTURE costs, including costs for mezzanine and balcony structure, allow for the
for the footings. Certain occupancy sections include buildings, such as stores and industrials,
joists and subfloor or decking. Stepped balcony structures are listed separately. Finished wood
which vary widely in the ratio of perimeter to floor area (in square feet). In these cases, alternate
flooring should be priced with floor cover, even if there is no subfloor. In this case, the structure
sets of tables are provided: Table I is for buildings in which the foundation can be closely related
to floor area, such as a fully framed multistory, or occupancies such as apartments, houses, cost would be taken from “Wood joists and bridging only”. The costs for concrete floors on ground
hospitals, etc., with a high proportion of interior construction. Table II is for buildings where the include allowance for reinforcing. Vapor barriers and insulation are listed separately as additives.
foundation can be more closely related to the perimeter, such as shell-type structures: stores,
FLOOR COVER costs are given for softwood and hardwood as well as for resilient floor coverings
markets, warehouses, auditoriums, etc. Table III is for use with Table II to obtain the cost of column
and other types.
footings where needed. Pilings or special foundations should be priced from Section 51. When
basement walls replace part of the foundation, a lower cost classification may be considered. CEILING costs do not include the supporting structure, since in many cases the ceiling is attached
to the structure of the floor or roof above. Ceiling joists are priced with the roof structure in single-
FRAME includes posts, columns, beams, girders, sills, underpinning and bracing. The amount of
family residences. In buildings where ceiling joists are required, but are not a part of a roof or floor
frame may range from that of a fully framed Class A building to that of a building with bearing
structure, the indicated additional cost allowance for ceiling structure or suspended ceilings must
walls with slab floor and roof joists spanning from wall to wall. In the latter case there would be
be made. Insulation is an additive.
no frame members. Some buildings with bearing walls have partial frames. In these cases, a
percentage of the cost should be used. For example, in a building with bearing exterior walls and INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION costs cover basic costs of such items as partitions, doors, stairs,
one row of posts down the center supporting the girders for the roof or floor above, 2/3 of the closets, cabinetwork, etc. In occupancies such as apartments, residences and offices, the cost is
vertical and horizontal supports would be eliminated. Thus, assuming the horizontal and vertical uniformly related to area, and can be determined quite accurately on the basis of square footage
members to be approximately the same weight (which is not always the case), the frame of floor area. In other occupancies, such as stores, industrials and sheds, which have a large total
percentage would be (1/3 x 1/2) + (1/3 x 1/2) + 1/3 or 33% of the full-frame cost. This percentage
area with very little partitioning, a more accurate answer may be obtained by actually measuring
would change under different conditions, so the appraiser must consider the actual frame
the amount of partitioning and pricing on the basis of square footage of partition area from Table
members and estimate the percentage of frame cost to use when part of the load is supported by
II of the Interior Construction tables or from Sections 52 or 55, adding for other interior items.
frame members and part by bearing walls.
Interior construction requires more judgment than most other items, since it covers more types of
Guides to the development of these percentages are listed in Section 51. Pilasters and bond construction problems. Special building construction other than that indicated should be either
beams, although performing some of the functions of a frame, should be priced with the exterior separately priced or noted in the valuation as not being included.
walls as “bearing walls”. The easiest guide as to when a column is a pilaster is, first, was the
PLUMBING costs include the complete plumbing installation, rough and finished, and associated
column and its supported structure built before the wall (framed structure), or was the wall erected
first (as in some tilt-up), or at the same time (masonry with pilasters). Another criterion is whether structural allowances. Supply and waste lines are included to the property line of a normal
or not the supported structure would stand safely without the wall. In between these types lie the building lot. Industrial piping between equipment used in the manufacturing process is not
partially framed structures. included. If sewer or water lines to the property line on large lots are to be included, price from
Sections 53 or 62. Costs can be figured accurately on the basis of square footage of floor area
In wood frame buildings such as Class D residences, the “framing” for walls, roof and floor is
for occupancies where there is an even distribution of plumbing fixtures, such as in offices, hotels,
allowed for under the costs given for each heading. The only members to be priced under
“Frame” would be the girders and posts supporting a raised floor structure, whose cost is given apartments, single-family residences and other housing. In the case of industrial buildings, where
as “Bearing walls, wood or steel floor supports only”. If this building has a concrete slab floor, there may be two toilets and two lavatories in a 1,000- or 10,000-square-foot building, the fixtures
normally there would be no frame cost. In buildings that have a large number of frame members often should be priced individually rather than on square footage of floor area.

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SPRINKLER costs include all the costs for the system and supply lines, but not tanks, towers or Roof cover includes the roofing and necessary roof flashing, gravel stops, gutters, skylights, etc.,
high-pressure pumps. The areas are based on the total area of sprinkler system installation on a with an additive cost for roof insulation.
single main connection.
Trusses and girders include necessary ties, gussets and bed plates. Light residential trusses are
HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING costs include the basic heating units: boilers, pumps, oil not included. When frame costs are used, girders are usually included as the horizontal members
or gas burners, cooling towers, piping and ducts, registers, operating motors and fans. In the case of the frame, and it would be extremely rare to use a truss or girder cost. In certain cases, a low
of ground water heat pumps, the cost of the well is not included. In selecting the cost frame cost (Rank 1) could be used to account for just the vertical portions and then the
classification, the climate must also be considered. The availability of fuel common to the region appropriate truss or space frame cost could be priced separately.
will also have a bearing on the cost rating chosen.
MISCELLANEOUS costs include items which are not included in the building segregations (i.e.,
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING costs allow for the service distribution, fixtures and receptacles for
fireplaces, built-in appliances, etc.) and should be added when found in certain occupancies. In
the lighting, and convenience outlets, but do not include the cost of power wiring for industrial
addition to these costs, other miscellaneous items are included in Sections 51 through 67.
equipment. Built-in electrical kitchen or bathroom appliances are not included.
COST RATING NUMBERS
EXTERIOR WALL costs allow for the complete exterior wall including sashes and doors, interior
and exterior finishes where applicable, and interior and exterior wall covering where applicable. It has already been pointed out that it is not necessary to consider specifically each factor which
The exception to this is that major exterior ornamentation is added as a separate item. Insulation, contributes to variances in costs for buildings. This is true since subdivision of buildings into
sheathing, infiltration wrap, etc. are listed as additives. occupancies and numerous individual descriptions automatically allows for most of the variations.
However, one should keep in mind the major factors that influence the costs (Section 1, Pages
The costs are grouped into five major categories according to basic wall structure: concrete or
11 and 12), in order that individual components may be up-rated or down-rated when necessary.
masonry bearing or non-bearing walls, non-bearing curtain, pre-engineered and single wall
The following tabulation of some of the items affecting the cost range for each of the major
construction and bearing wood or steel-stud walls. Basement walls are listed separately.
segregated components will serve as a guide. Moreover, the costs listed are not the highest nor
Pilasters and bond beams, although performing some of the functions of frame members, are the lowest which are found, but represent typical or normal costs within each rating class.
priced with the exterior bearing wall. If curtain wall costs are used, there must be a frame cost. Definitions of individual segregated components can be found in the Glossary, Section 90.
The exterior wall costs are multiplied by the total area of the exterior wall, rather than by the floor area. EXCAVATION costs vary according to type of soil, accessibility of the site, and length of the haul
for disposal. If the excavation is soil which is easy to dig with standard equipment, if the site is
EXTERIOR BALCONY AND STAIR costs allow for the complete structure, including any supports.
such that there is ample room for the equipment to operate, and if the dirt can be wasted on the
WALL ORNAMENTATION costs are for any special exterior wall treatments generally found around
site, Rating 1 should be used. If there are aspects that make the digging more difficult, such as
entrances and front elevations. Costs are for the major ornamental veneer facing only and are not
harder soil or longer hauls for disposal, Rating 2 or 3 should be used. If there are difficult
a complete wall cost. Consideration may have to be given to the wall behind the ornamental facing
conditions, such as very hard soil or rock, or perhaps sandy soil which requires much shoring,
since it may not take the same cost rank as the balance of the surrounding wall.
Rating 4 costs should be used. The cost range for fill depends on the problems involved in
ROOF costs are divided into three parts: roof structure, roof cover, and trusses and girders. compacting. For long hauls, the additional cost for a radius of over 2 miles must be added.
Roof structure includes joists, rafters, purlins and sheathing or deck, together with necessary Site preparation or grading is the work of preparing a level site and may include weed clearing,
bracing and ties. Light residential trusses may be substituted for rafters (joists). stump pulling and incidental grading, where cost variations depend on the terrain and vegetation.

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FOUNDATION costs are affected mainly by the load supported. The dead load, which is the PLUMBING costs should be based mainly on the quality of fixtures if cost per fixture is used. If
weight of the building itself, is affected by the type of frame and exterior walls. The live load the cost per square foot is used, the number of fixtures and quality of fixtures in relationship to
depends on the weight imposed by the occupancy. If the building site is not level but slopes the occupancy must be considered. Industrial buildings, milk processing plants, etc., often have
enough so that stepped footings are required, more concrete would be needed for the foundation. a great deal of plumbing costs in drains, grease traps and long pipe runs, all of which should be
In cold climates where the foundation must extend below the frost line, a higher rating should be considered. If desired, Unit-in-Place costs may be used for greater detail. The costs of coated
used. An average department store will normally have a heavier foundation than an average retail steel, fiberglass and cast iron fixtures ascend in that order.
store, etc.
SPRINKLER rating numbers from 1 to 4 represent all types from exposed wet to concealed dry
FRAME costs are influenced by loads, which in turn determine the size and spacing of frame sprinkler systems. Most wet types will fit in Ratings 1 through 3 and dry systems in Ratings 2 through
members. Where the frame members are visible, the frame cost can be determined from Section 4. There is an overlap in the costs of the various systems. See the Glossary for further information.
51 and may be used as a guide to future cost selection. Earthquake and hurricane possibilities
HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING costs are primarily dependent on the climate and the
in some areas may increase design loads. In single-story buildings where the frame supports only
building insulation (see Section 85 for map), which affect the capacity of the central unit. The
a light roof, Rating 1 might often be chosen, even in average buildings. Added weight of frame to
complexity and number of outlets also affect the cost. Air conditioning costs, in addition, are
support multistory buildings is taken care of by the use of the multistory modifier.
dependent somewhat on prevailing humidity for atmospheric coolers and the building’s residual
FLOOR STRUCTURE costs are also primarily affected by the load requirements. In many heat load. But the major costs in heating and cooling are the number of controlled areas and the
buildings, the size and spacing of the joists and beams, and the thickness of the slab or type of wall and insulation, as well as the personnel density and the amount of traffic in and out
sheathing, can be observed. Usually the floor structure would be commensurate with the general of the building. In selecting a proper cost for basement heating, it is important to remember that
occupancy and with the cost level of the building. Vapor barrier costs vary primarily by the a minimal number of outlets could be incidental to the overall cost of the system. A further
thickness of the fill. discussion can be found in Section 1, Page 12 and Section 10, Page 1.
FLOOR COVER costs vary by quality, color, grade, material composition and thickness of the ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING facilities are rated according to the quality of the fixtures, number
cover. Resilient and ceramic tile floor covers are sometimes patterned rather than plain, solid of outlets and type of wiring.
colored throughout rather than embossed, in which case their cost per square foot is increased.
Frequently, resilient floor covering has a matching coved base, which adds to the square foot EXTERIOR WALL costs often represent a considerable percentage of the total building cost. The
cost, particularly if the building is divided into small rooms. The type of underlayment is also a choice of the rating column to use depends mainly on the type and quality of the interior and
cost consideration. exterior facing and finish, and on the amount and quality of the openings.
CEILING cost variations are influenced by thickness, quality and, in the case of ornamented ROOF cost variations are affected by the size and spacing of the structural members, the
ceilings, the type of ornamentation, the intricacy of the design and the finish. Acoustical ceiling thickness and quality of the sheathing, and the thickness, quality and shingle exposure of the
costs vary with the material, method of attachment, type of suspension and supporting structure. cover. The type and number of ancillary items, e.g., gutters, skylights and miscellaneous roof
protrusions, should be considered. Since the roof is generally priced on the basis of ground floor
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION cost variations depend on the amount of the interior partitioning and
area, the steepness, the amount of overhang and the shape and complexity of the roof are also
its quality, the number of interior doors, the quality of the hardware and the amount and quality of
cost considerations. The costs of shed roofs, gable, hip and layered snow roofs generally ascend
the cabinetwork and other built-in features. The painting and the quality and amount of wallpaper,
in that order. Very large overhangs may be computed separately. The roof cover can be modified
wood paneling, etc., have a considerable effect on the interior construction cost. The quality of
by the roof slope multipliers for the extra covered area on high pitched roofs.
the interior partitions, of the cabinetwork and of decorating is usually commensurate with the
general quality of the building. In occupancies that might have a wide variation in room size, some INSULATION costs, listed as Segregated component additives where encountered, vary by
consideration should be given to the amount of partitioning. quality and thickness of the material, and are primarily dependent on the climate.

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EXAMPLE
The following illustrations, filled-in field form and discussion demonstrate a replacement cost
estimate of a good-quality, Class B office and apartment building. The building consists of a full
basement, offices on the main floor, and four floors of apartments above, with two standard
apartment house elevators and built-in appliances in all apartments.
Figure 9 shows the filled-in field form used to arrive at the replacement cost of the subject
building. The information necessary to identify the building and generally classify it, is entered on
the first five lines. This building is a good, Class B, five-story office and apartment building with a
full basement. Since the building has mixed occupancies, its area is broken down into sections. FIGURE 4
Section I is the basement; Section II is office area, and Section III is apartments. The office portion
is priced from Section 45 and the apartments from Section 41. There is no separate section to
price basements, so the basement portion could actually be priced from Section 45 or Section 41,
whichever appears more suitable; however, Section 45 is used in this example.
The basement excavation is 13 feet deep. The soil is average. Part of the soil could be disposed
of on the site, with only a short haul required for the rest, so Rating 2 is used. The $.38 for
excavation under Column 2, Section 45, Page 1, is multiplied by the 13-foot depth to get $4.94
for the cost per square foot of basement area. This amount is entered opposite “Excavation”
under Section I.
The foundation, as indicated in Figure 8, is reinforced concrete. Unless there is some soil FIGURE 5
condition or load condition which indicates a variation from the basic quality and cost level of the
building, it is usually appropriate to use that rating for the structural members. Actually, the same
foundation supports the office and apartments. Other portions of the building are also similar in
both occupancies. The suggested procedure, however, is generally to price, from the same
occupancy page, all of the components to be entered in the corresponding column under “Unit
Costs”. Thus, the $4.06 from Section 45, Page 1, Rating 3, for Class B, is modified for number
of stories (deduct .8% x 4 floors) and story height (add 2%), and the resulting answer, $4.01, is
entered under Section I. It is then modified for the first-floor story height and the number of
stories, and the resulting answer, $3.93, is entered under Section II. From Section 41, Page 1,
the cost of $3.94, Rating 3, Class B, is modified for the number of stories and the average story
height, leaving the answer $3.89, to be entered in Section III. FIGURE 6

section 40 page 10
The frame is Class B, reinforced concrete. In the example, Rating 3 is used for all sections of the Since the basement was only partially partitioned, the interior costs were computed from Section
building, each modified by the average story height modifier for the occupancy and by the 52 of the manual, and a reference made in Section I of the form. The first floor partitions were
multistory modifier. Thus the base for both Sections I and II is $17.61 from Section 45, Page 1, masonry, and from Rating 3 of Section 45, Page 3, we selected the cost of $41.54 which we
and after modification, the Section I entry is $19.97, and the Section II entry is $19.39. The base would modify for any height deviation and enter $41.54 under Section II. The apartments had
for Section III from Section 41, Page 1 is $16.13, and the entry is $17.61. 50% frame and 50% masonry partitions, so from Section 41, Page 2 and Section 41, Page 3 we
selected 50% of $19.64 (Rating 2 for average apartment size of four rooms) plus 50% of $22.08
The floor structure is concrete slab on ground for the basement and is waterproofed. Rating 3
for a total of $20.86, which, when modified for story height, gives the cost to enter in Section III
was used from Section 45, Page 1 and $4.97 for slab plus $1.22 for vapor barrier, or a total of
of $21.69 ($20.86 x 1.04 Height Adjustment).
$6.19 entered for Section I. For the upper floors, the concrete elevated slab floors from Section
45, Page 1 and Section 41, Page 1 with Rating 2 were used, giving $12.53 and $12.49 for The square foot figures for plumbing were used in this example. The office area has more fixtures
Sections II and III respectively. The basement floor was treated with hardener and sealer, Rating than the average, although they are of average quality, so a rating between 2 and 3 has been used,
3, at $1.38 (Section 45, Page 2). The floor covering is vinyl composition tile throughout the first giving a cost of $5.86 ($4.42 + $7.30 ÷ 2) from Section 45, Page 4 for Section II. The cost for four-
floor and 25% vinyl composition and 75% carpet on the upper floors. From Rating 3, Section 45, room, two-bath apartments, Rating 3, gives a cost of $10.15 from Section 41, Page 3 for Section III.
Page 2, we get $3.05 for the V.C.T. for Section II and from Rating 3, Section 41, Page 2, 25% of
$3.05 ($.76) plus 75% of $5.35 ($4.01), or $4.77 for Section III.
The basement ceiling was unfinished. The first floor ceiling was fiberglass acoustic tile on a
suspended T-bar frame, which we priced from Section 45, Page 2, Rating 2, $2.15 plus $1.59
equals $3.74 for Section II. The apartments had a standard plaster ceiling on metal lath, with
metal furring on suspended runners, which we priced from Section 41, Page 2, Rating 2, at
$3.58 + $.50 + $1.62 + $1.48 or $7.18 for Section III.
FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8

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The basement had automatic washers and dryers and the central hot water heater. The washers
and dryers were not considered part of the building for this example, and the rough plumbing and SEGREGATED COST FORM
hot water system are considered to be taken care of in the square foot costs of the upper stories. For subscribers using the MARSHALL VALUATION SERVICE Segregated Cost Method
1. Subscriber making survey Date Name of Building

There was an exposed wet-type sprinkler system in the basement, for which the cost from 2. Located at Owner
3. Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section I Basement Section II Office Section III Apartment
Section 45, Page 3 was $2.82 at 5,000 square feet of coverage at Rating 1. 4. Building class and quality . . . . Cls. B Qual. Good Cls. B Qual. Good Cls. B Qual. Good
5. No. of stories & height per story 1 No.
Ht. 13’ No. 1 Ht. 12’ No. 4 Ht. 11’
6. Age and condition . . . . . . . . . . . . Age 5 eff. Cond. Good 11 Good 11 Cond. Good
There is a combined hot and chilled water heating and air conditioning unit. Assuming that the 7. Region: Western Central Eastern X
Age Cond. Age
COST RANGE RATING NUMBERS
building is in an area where weather conditions are not extreme, and that there is an average 8. Climate: Mild Moderate X Extreme Low
No.
1 Average
No.
2
Above No.
Average 3
No.
High 4
number of zone controls, Rating 2 is used for these costs. No heating was figured for the UNIT COSTS
FLOOR AREA COSTS NO. SECTION I NO. SECTION II NO. SECTION III
basement, although there may be an outlet or two. These costs are modified for story height. 9. Excavation: Basement, 13' depth @ $.38 per cu.ft. 2 $ 4.94
10. Foundation: Class B basement @ $4.06 x .968 x 1.02;office @$4.06 x 968;appt.@$3.94 x .968 x 1.02 3 4.01 3 $ 3.93 3 $ 3.89
11. Frame:Class B basement @ $17.95 x 1.03 x 1.08;office @$17.95 x 1.08;appt.@$16.13 x 1.03 x 1.06 3 19.97 3 19.39 3 17.61
The electrical wiring is in rigid conduit, and there is an above-average number of outlets and 12. Floor Structure: Bsmt., conc. slab @ $4.97 V.B. @ $1.22; upper floors, elevated slab 3 6.19 2 12.53 2 12.49
13. Floor Cover: Bsmt., conc. hard; off VCT;apt. 75% cpt @ $5.35 + 25% VCT @ $3.05 3 3.05 4.77
good-quality fixtures on the finished floors, so $4.01 and $23.20 from Section 45, Page 4 and 14. Ceiling: Bsmt., unfin.; off., fibls. accous. w/Tbar susp;apt.,fur. w/lath & plaster
1.38 3
2 3.74
3
2 7.18
$11.13 from Section 41, Page 4 are entered. Rating 3 from Section 45, Page 4 is used for the 15. Interior Construction:Bsmt. see lump sum; off., 100% mas.; apt. 50% mas/50% frame L.S. 3 41.54 2 21.69
16. Plumbing: Basement, none; office, many average fixtures; apartment, 4 rooms, 2 baths 2/3 5.86 3 10.15
unfinished basement areas. 17. Sprinklers: Basement only, wet system, exposed 1 2.82
18. Heating, Cooling, Ventilating:Bsmt., none/hot & chilled; off. @base height;apt x .1.03 ht. adj. 2 19.24 2 15.46
19. Electrical: Basement, unfinished rigid conduit; office & apt. above avg. fixtures & circuits 3 4.01 3 23.20 3 11.13
The basement wall is 12" reinforced concrete and is waterproofed. From Section 45, Page 6, 20. Total floor area unit costs; move to line 27 $42.72 $132.03 $104.37
Rating 2, the cost is $17.65 plus $1.11, or $18.76. The exterior walls are porcelainized metal, WALL COSTS
21. Exterior Walls: Bsmt.,unfin. rein. conc.; off. & apt., metal & glass Move to line 28 2 $18.76 3 $42.50 3 $42.00
prefabricated, curtain walls which are taken from Rating 3 “Metal and glass panels (ordinary).” 22. Wall Ornamentation: Apartment, granite facing Move to line 29 2 48.25
ROOF COSTS
The granite trim at the top of the front and two sides of the building is listed as wall ornamentation 23. Roof Structure: Concrete slab 2 11.32
and taken from Rating 2, Section 41, Page 6. Strictly speaking, the wall behind the granite facing 24. Roof Cover: 4ply buildup @$2.55 + insulation @ $1.84 3 4.39
25. Trusses:
would not take the same cost as the balance of the wall, but this extra refinement is omitted for 26. Total roof unit costs; move to line 30 $15.71
the example. FINAL CALCULATIONS

from SECTION I SECTION II SECTION III
line UNIT COST x AREA = TOTAL COST UNIT COST x AREA = TOTAL COST UNIT COST x AREA = TOTAL COST
The roof is a two-way flat slab system. In Section 41, Page 6, Rating 2 gives $11.32 after the 27. Floor Area Costs . . . 20 $42.72 x 4,700= = $200,784 $132.03 x 4,700
= = $620,541 $104.37 x 18,800
= = $1,962,156
28. Exterior Walls . . . . . . 21 x 3,744= = 42.50 x 3,456
= = $146,880 42.00 x 12,672
= =
general heading “Concrete joists, slab”. The roof covering is a good-quality built-up roof with good 29. Wall Ornamentation 22
18.76
x =
70,237
x =
532,224
48.25 x 1,164== 56,163
insulation, so under Rating 3, we find $2.55 plus $1.84 equals $4.39. 30. Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 x = x = 15.71 x 4,700== 73,837
31. Section Subtotals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $271,021 $767,421 $2,624,380

32. Number of Stories Multiplier . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X X
LUMP-SUM ADDITIONS – The basement partitions were computed from Section 52, Page 1 for 33. Section Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.000 1.005
$771,258
1.005
$271,021 $2,637,502
unfinished 6" clay tile, and the steps for the basement from Rating 1, concrete stairs, under 34. Architects’ Fees (Sec. 99, p. 2) . . . . . . . . . . . 1.065 1.065 1.065
35. Current Cost Multiplier (Sec. 99, p. 3) . . . . . 1.02 1.02 1.03
“Exterior Stairs”, Section 45, Page 8, 22 risers in 13', cost $166.00. Other stairs are included in 36. Local Multiplier (Sec. 99, pp. 5 – 10) . . . . . . 1.02 1.02 1.02
37. Final Multiplier (Ln. 34 x Ln. 35 x Ln. 36) . . 1.108 1.108 1.119
the interior costs of the upper floors. Any costs taken from other sections should be modified by 38. Line 37 x Line 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300,299 $854,574 $2,637,502
39. LUMP SUMS (Line 45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,686 $323,868
the current cost multiplier (1.02) for the page involved and by architects’ fees (1.065) and the local 40. REPLACEMENT COST (Ln. 38 + Ln. 39) . . . $325,985 $854,574 $2,961,370
41. Depreciation % (Section 97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4% 4% 4%
multiplier (1.02) for the building as a whole (see Page 12). For the example, the current cost 42. Depreciation Amount (Ln. 41 x Ln. 40) . . . . $13,039 $34,183 $118,455
43. DEPRECIATED COST (Ln. 40 – Ln. 42) . . . . $312,945 $820,391 $2,842,915
multiplier was assumed to be the same as Section 45 in all cases.
TOTAL OF ALL SECTIONS
44. Replacement Cost: $4,141,929 $3,976,252 $4,105,480
Depreciated Cost: Insurable Value:
The elevators were priced from Section 58, Page 3 and the rental unit built-in appliances, Rating FORM 101.1 (Seg. Cost) See back of form for drawings, area and insurable value calculations. Printed in U.S.A. 08
2, from Section 41, Page 7 to complete the pricing.
COMPLETION OF THE FORM – The figures in each column on Lines 9 through 19 are added and
FIGURE 9
the totals of $42.72, $132.03 and $104.37 are placed on Lines 20 and 27, for the floor area unit
costs of the basement, office and apartments, respectively.

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FIGURE 10 Similarly, the costs on Lines 21 and 22 are transferred to Lines 28 and 29, and the Roof Costs,
Lines 23 through 25, are totaled on Line 26 and transferred to Line 30. The floor areas are
computed on the back of the form and placed in the boxes under Final Calculations on Line 27.
Calculations:
The perimeter is 288 linear feet, which, when multiplied by the respective wall heights, gives the
Floor Areas = 50x94 = 4,700 Sq. Ft. Wall Areas
Basement = 4,700 Sq. Ft. Basement = 13 x 288 = 3,744 Sq. Ft.
wall areas for Line 28.
Office = 4,700 Sq. Ft. 1st = 12 x 288 = 3,456 Sq. Ft.
Apt. 4 x 4,700 = 18,800 Sq. Ft. 2nd 5th = 44 x 288 = 12,672 Sq. Ft. Since the minimum parapet was negligible in this case, it was not considered. The actual
ornamented area of 1,164 square feet is placed on Line 29. On Line 30, the roofed area, 4,700
square feet, is entered. After multiplication of these areas by their respective total unit costs, the
products in each column are added, and the subtotal for each section is entered on Line 31.
Where required for multistory buildings, the number of stories multiplier for all the above-ground
sections of the building is entered on Line 32. In the example there are five stories above ground.
Adding .25% for each story over three results in a number of stories multiplier of 1.005 (1 + .005),
Lump Sum (Elevators, Storefronts, etc.):
which is entered on Line 32 for Section II and III. No number of stories multiplier is entered on
Sec I Sec III
Basement interior : 2,100 Sq. Ft. of partitions, 6” tile @ $9.30
Line 32 for Section I since this portion of the building is not above ground. The products of the
$19,530
Basement stairs : 7” risers, 22 @ $166.00 each = 3,652 multiplication of the section subtotals on Line 31 and the number of stories multipliers on Line 32
Elevators : Two selective/collective, 200 fpm, 2,500 = @ $102,300 + six stops @ $5,475 each = $270,300 are entered on Line 33 for each section.
Builtin appliance allowance : 20 units @ $1,100 each = 22,000
Subtotal $23,182 $292,300
Architects’ fees @ 1.065 x Current Cost Multiplier @ 1.03 x Local Multiplier @ 1.02 = x1.108 x1.119
The Architects’ Fee Multiplier of 1.065 (1 + .065) is from Section 99, Page 2, Table IV, buildings
between $3,000,000 and $5,000,000 (6.5%). This multiplier (1.065), the assumed Current Cost
Multipliers (1.02 for Section 45 and 1.03 for Section 41) and Local Multiplier (1.02) are entered
on Lines 34 through 36 and combined to give the final multipliers (1.119 for Sections I, II and III)
on Line 37. Normally each cost section would have a different base date, so each Current Cost
Multiplier would be different. Line 33 is now multiplied by Line 37 and the total entered on Line
45. Total lump sum cost; move to Line 39 $25,686 $327,051
38. The total lump-sum costs are brought forward from the reverse of the form and entered on
Line 39 and added to Line 38 to give the replacement cost new, which goes on Line 40. The
Insurance Exclusions (Section 96) SECTION I SECTION II SECTION III
typical life expectancies of buildings are found in “Depreciation”, Section 97 and, especially for
46. Replacement or Depreciated Cost (Line 40 or 43) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,976,252 mixed occupancies, are a matter of judgment, where usually the life of the major portion or the
47. Demolition, Debris Removal % . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.94%
48. Added Amount (Line 47 x Line 46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77,139
shortest life of any of the occupancies would be used. In the example both occupancies have the
49. Basement Excavation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32% same typical life expectancy, 60 years, which was used to enter the depreciation table on Section
50. Foundation Below Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30%
51. Piping Below Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20%
97, Page 16, where the average depreciation of buildings in this age and life category was found
52. Architects’ Plans and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to be 4%. This was entered on Line 41 and multiplied by the replacement cost new to give the
53. Total % of Exclusions (Lines 49 through 52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.82%
54. Excluded Amount (Line 53 x Line 46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 112,130
dollar amount of depreciation to enter on Line 42. Line 40 minus Line 42 gives the depreciated
55. Insurable Value (Line 46 + Line 48 – Line 54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,941,261 replacement cost, which is entered on Line 43. Line 44 is a summary line with the totals rounded.
Notes:
The fire insurance additions and exclusions from Section 96, Pages 1 and 2 indicate 1.94% for
debris removal only (demolition @ 3.8% x .51 modifier), .32% for basement excavation
(approximately $140.00 per sq. ft.), 2.3% (Section 15, Class B, high cost) for foundation below
grade, and 1% divided by 5, or .2% for piping below ground. Nothing is deducted for architects’
plans and specifications in this example, so the total exclusion percentage is rounded to 2.82%,
to be entered on Line 53.
FORM 101.1 (Seg. Cost)
E2010 – Copies of this form may be purchased from Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, LLC, 350 S. Grand Avenue, 34th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-3406
Line 47 x Line 46 gives the added amount to be entered on Line 48; Line 53 x Line 46 gives the
exclusion amount to be entered on Line 54; then Line 46 plus Line 48 and minus Line 54 gives
the insurable value.

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Apartments, hotels, clubs and other similar multi-unit residential buildings differ in various ways For mixed occupancies, such as city clubs, hotels, country clubs, etc., the entire area, i.e., halls,
from typical single-family residence construction, and thus are handled in a separate section. If, gymnasiums, residents’ rooms, kitchens, etc., should be priced within that one occupancy. A
however, an occupancy of this group is of construction typical of a single-family residence, it should definite portion of an office building occupied as apartments, or a hotel over a store, should be
be priced from Section 42. For instance, a duplex or four-family flat with comparatively light priced from this section. The store portion of the building should be priced from Section 43. For
foundations and frame, residential heating and no elevators would be priced from Section 42. descriptions of buildings included in this section, see Page 1, Section 11.
Selection of the proper section must be based on the judgment of the appraiser. Selection of The costs given below are average costs of various components including contractors’ profit and
Section 41 or 42 for debatable buildings will not greatly affect the final answer if the proper overhead but not architects’ fees. They cover the basic construction of the building, including
segregation and quality are chosen within each section. In general, most buildings over three most items usually found in the general contract, but do not include furnishing and fixtures
stories in height, in the debatable category, will be priced from this section. peculiar to a definite tenant, such as bars, kitchen equipment, counters or seating, which are not
Garages for apartments and hotels, such as are usually found in large metropolitan apartment considered built-in and permanently attached under the general contract. Prices of such items may
buildings or hotels, should be priced from this section. Garages that are typical of those found in be found in Section 65.
residences or garden apartments should be priced from Section 42, while all Class A or B Swimming pools, jacuzzis, sports courts, built-in appliances, elevators and sprinklers are not
construction is priced from this section. included in any of the interior costs in this section.
SEGREGATED COSTS
(For explanation of the rating numbers which head the columns, see Section 40, Page 1.)
EXCAVATION AND SITE PREPARATION 1 2 3 4 FRAME (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Excavation (per cu. ft.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .28 $ .38 $ .51 $ .68 Wood, A-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.68 $ 4.40 $ 5.27 $ 6.30
Fill (per cu. ft. of compacted earth) . . . . . . . . . . .29 .37 .47 .59 laminated bents and arches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14 4.95 5.91 7.06
Site preparation (per sq. ft. of site) . . . . . . . . . . .23 .30 .39 .50
light arch-rib construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.68 3.23 3.89 4.68
FOUNDATION – Apply to total floor area including basements, but excluding mezzanines.
mill-type (heavy timber) construction . . . . . . 4.34 5.19 6.22 7.44
Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.21 $2.92 $3.85 $5.09
Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.31 3.02 3.94 5.14 heavy timber/log construction, architectural . 8.86 10.99 13.64 16.92
Class C, bearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.04 2.70 3.58 4.74 post and beam construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 3.64 4.34 5.18
non-bearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.94 2.58 3.42 4.55 light-pole-type construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.76 2.20 2.75 3.44
Class D, masonry veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78 2.38 3.18 4.25 Add for seismic/wind bracing, Classes A and B 2.57 3.64 5.16 7.31
siding or stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.59 2.11 2.81 3.74 open Class C/D/S frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 .91 1.14 1.44
pole-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.98 2.61 3.44 damping devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.06 1.41 1.89 2.52
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.59 2.14 2.88 3.88 FRAME ADJUSTMENTS – Apply to base cost used.
Classes C, D and S light perimeter foundation Add 3% for each foot of average story height over 10' base height.
for open-shell-type structures . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 .84 1.10 1.45 Deduct 3% for each foot under 10' base height.
Add for perimeter insulation, ground floor area For multistory buildings, add 2% for each story over two, aboveground to apply against the total
.09 .15 .24 .39 floor area. For partially framed structures, see Section 51.
only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 .20 .35 .62 FLOOR STRUCTURE – Apply to area of described floor, loft or mezzanine.
Add for seismic, base isolators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 5.60 8.05 11.55 Asphalt on ground, including base . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.41 $ 3.06 $ 3.89 $ 4.94
damping devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 2.20 2.95 3.90 Concrete: on ground (exclusive of vapor barrier) 3.36 4.05 4.88 5.88
FOUNDATION ADJUSTMENTS – Apply to base cost used. lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.83 11.01 12.34 13.83
Add 2% for each foot over 10' average story height. elevated flat slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.11 12.49 14.04 15.79
Deduct 2% for each foot under 10' average story height. pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.20 11.41 12.76 14.28
Deduct .8% (8/10%) for each story over one, aboveground, for multistory buildings. precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.73 10.88 12.17 13.61
For one-story buildings with light perimeter grade beam foundations or foundations and footings precast joists, wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . 7.38 8.31 9.35 10.53
poured monolithically with floor slabs, use 60% of the costs above, for that floor only. cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.44 9.47 10.64 11.94
Add for pilings from Section 51. If foundations are brick or stone instead of concrete, increase Steel joists: flat slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.07 13.80 15.78 18.04
costs by 20%. For concrete block, reduce costs by 8% corrugated deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90 11.71 13.84 16.37
FRAME – Apply to total floor area including framed basements, but excluding mezzanines. cellular deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 13.70 16.37 19.55
Bearing walls, wood or steel floor supports only $ 1.29 $ 1.50 $ 1. 75 $ 2.03 precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.57 11.95 13.52 15.29
masonry supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79 2.10 2.45 2.87 wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.97 7.51 9.46 11.90
Steel, fireproofed, Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.03 14.60 17.73 21.52 light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13 6.56 8.40 10.75
Composite concrete-steel, Class B . . . . . . . . . 11.41 13.50 15.97 18.90 Wood joists and sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85 6.21 7.94 10.16
Concrete, reinforced, Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.17 13.42 16.13 19.39 joists and bridging only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.68 4.87 6.45 8.53
precast, post-tensioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.66 12.61 14.92 17.66
Steel, Classes C and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.49 5.59 6.96 8.67 For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%.
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21 5.26 6.57 8.21 FLOOR EXTRAS – Add to floor structure costs.
light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.74 3.38 4.18 5.16 Vapor barrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .62 $ .85 $1.17 $1.61
light tubular/pipe frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 2.15 2.79 3.63 Each inch of sheathing over 1'', add . . . . . . . . 1.13 1.26 1.41 1.58
add for fireproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 1.10 1.65 2.47 Foamed concrete surfacing, 1-1/2'' – 2'' . . . . . . .93 1.11 1.33 1.59
Steel columns, wood beams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.86 3.74 4.90 6.42 Floor insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 .84 1.07 1.38

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SECTION 41 PAGE 2
December 2010 SEGREGATED COST METHOD
FLOOR COVER – Apply to area of floor described. 1 2 3 4 CEILING (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Access (computer) floor, on stanchions . . . . . . $16.75 $19.75 $23.25 $27.25 Plaster on lath: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.68 $ 4.12 $ 4.62 $ 5.18
Asphalt tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.30 2.70 3.15 spray-on, thin-coat with texture, on lath or drywall 2.66 2.93 3.22 3.55
Bamboo, laminated plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.25 11.05 13.20 15.80 standard, add 20% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . 3.19 3.58 4.02 4.52
Block, wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15 7.30 8.70 10.35 add for metal lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 .50 .60 .72
Brick, common, in mortar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.70 9.15 10.85 12.90 Plaster on masonry soffit: acoustical . . . . . . . . 3.14 3.51 3.93 4.39
Brick pavers, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.05 10.75 12.80 15.20 spray-on, thincoat with texture . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11 2.31 2.53 2.77
Carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 3.45 5.35 8.40 standard, add 24% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . 2.66 2.99 3.37 3.79
custom carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.20 13.05 20.75 33.05 Plaster panels, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20 13.45 14.80 16.30
indoor/outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.50 3.20 4.10 Plastic panels, with suspension system, but
Color, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 1.15 1.43 1.77 5.90 7.05 8.45 10.10
excluding lighting (in electrical cost) . . . . . . .
Cork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 5.95 6.90 7.95 Plywood (softwood) or hardboard panels . . . . . 2.90 3.35 3.85 4.40
Diato, magnesite, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.60 7.65 8.85 10.25 hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20 5.05 6.05 7.30
Flagstone, random local stone, in concrete . . . 12.20 14.35 16.85 19.80 coffered or vaulted panel with molding . . . 8.95 12.20 16.55 22.55
Hardener and sealer, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 .95 1.28 1.74 custom woods, site-built . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.25 27.25 31.75 37.25
*Hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.65 10.00 13.10 17.15
Polylaminated panels (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.10 3.45 3.80
sports-gym floors on resilient sleepers . . . . . 8.40 10.25 12.55 15.30
Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.95 37.10 43.05 50.00 insulated panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20 4.70 5.25 5.85
Linoleum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 3.85 4.60 5.55 Wood boards or T&G softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.25 3.80 4.40
Marble or granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 30.00 41.75 58.00 hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 5.50 6.40 7.45
cast tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25 15.50 18.25 21.25 carved, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.05 11.80 17.30 25.35
Melamine laminated tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.80 5.15 6.95 CEILING EXTRAS – Add to ceiling costs. For special ornamentation, see Section 52.
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.65 7.80 9.10 10.65 Ceramic tile, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.45 $14.70 $18.85 $24.15
Plastic tile, interlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.35 7.05 7.85 8.70 custom tile, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00 29.25 35.75 43.50
Rubber fabric tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.70 10.15 11.80 13.75 Custom papers, stenciling, staff, add . . . . . . . . 11.00 15.25 21.00 29.00
Rubber tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85 5.20 6.95 9.35 border or coving, only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 3.60 4.70 6.10
Seamless plastic, epoxy, urethane, neoprene, Extensive decor, leather, cust. plaster, terra cotta, add 33.75 42.25 53.25 66.75
1/32" – 1/16" thin-coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 4.40 5.35 6.50 Wood furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 1.05 1.31 1.62
1/8" – 3/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55 6.90 8.55 10.65 Metal furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.28 1.62 2.05 2.59
add for colored chips or glitter . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.85 2.25 2.75 If ceiling structure is required which is not part
1.33 1.67 2.09 2.62
Slate, grouted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 16.00 19.00 22.75 of the roof or floor structure, add . . . . . . . . .
Softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.05 7.20 8.55 10.15 Suspended ceiling, metal (suspension system) add 1.16 1.48 1.90 2.43
Stone plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95 15.75 19.15 23.25 fiberglass, (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.83 2.23 2.71 3.29
Synthetic sports surfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.75 8.35 10.30 12.70 hardwood, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 4.60 6.45 9.05
Terrazzo (exclusive of base slab) . . . . . . . . . . . 9.55 11.80 14.55 18.00 for seismic support, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 .28 .35 .44
tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.50 20.25 23.25 27.00 Ceiling insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 .88 1.25 1.77
Tile, ceramic or quarry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.40 11.95 15.25 19.40 vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 1.02 1.18 1.36
custom tile or mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 26.00 31.75 38.50 add for underdeck supporting bands . . . . . . .28 .33 .38 .45
*Wood over concrete, hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . 8.70 11.25 14.60 18.90 rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21 1.60 2.11 2.79
parquet block, prefinished, in mastic . . . . . . 8.20 11.40 15.80 21.90 For ceiling domes, see stained glass, Page 6.
softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.85 8.10 9.60 11.40 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION – Apply to total floor area.
Vinyl composition tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.45 3.05 3.80 Add or deduct 4% for each foot of variation from 10' average story height.
Vinyl sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 4.10 5.65 7.80 FRAME INTERIOR PARTITIONS
Vinyl tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 4.60 6.70 9.80
Apartments, 1 room average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.22 $22.71 $26.83 $31.70
*Add for custom wood floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75 11.25 19.25 35.00
For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50 13.00 17.75 24.50 2 rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.29 21.63 25.59 30.27
For pool decking, see Section 66. 3 rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.40 20.61 24.40 28.90
CEILING – Apply to area of described ceiling. To convert costs to floor area for high pitched 4 rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.57 19.64 23.28 27.60
ceilings, use the roof slope multipliers found on Page 7. 5 rooms and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.76 18.71 22.20 26.35
Acoustical ceilings, tile or panels: luxury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.96 41.52 52.30 65.88
metal panels, incl. pads and suspension system $ 6.45 $ 7.90 $ 9.75 $11.95 City clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.61 28.57 33.16 38.50
mineral fiber, fiberglass, panels only . . . . . . 1.38 1.96 2.80 3.98 Clubhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.32 18.56 24.05 31.16
organic fiber, wood or cane, panels only . . . 1.75 2.02 2.34 2.71 senior centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.02 32.93 45.15 61.90
Embossed metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25 7.05 9.40 12.60 Country clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.79 29.00 35.36 43.11
Fiber sports court panel with suspension system 5.10 6.15 7.40 8.95 Dormitories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.28 29.34 35.45 42.84
Gypsum board, taped and painted . . . . . . . . . . 1.81 2.01 2.23 2.48 Fraternity houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.49 22.30 25.51 29.19
spray-on texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 1.90 2.06 2.23 Group-care homes, lower qualities . . . . . . . . . . 21.38 26.33 32.42 39.92
Mirror faced panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.50 19.25 21.25 23.25 higher qualities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.92 35.45 46.67 61.45
Paint or stain, bottom of roof or floor . . . . . . . . .56 .74 .98 1.29 Health clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.34 23.08 27.53 32.85

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INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION (Continued) 1 2 3 4 PLUMBING (Continued) 1 2 3 4
FRAME INTERIOR PARTITIONS (Continued) Group-care homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.45 $ 8.99 $12.53 $17.46
Homes for the elderly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26.26 $31.73 $38.34 $46.32 Health clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.34 6.92 11.05 17.62
Hotels, full-service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.73 31.63 36.08 41.16 Homes for the elderly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.82 8.96 11.77 15.46
limited-service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.91 24.54 27.49 30.80 Hotels, full-service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.15 11.36 14.09 17.49
Mortuaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.82 23.45 29.23 36.43 limited-service, individual baths . . . . . . . . . . 7.24 9.05 11.31 14.13
Recreational (pool) enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84 6.99 13.35 23.74 common baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31 6.17 ----- -----
Rectories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.14 21.39 25.23 29.75 Mortuaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.64 4.75 6.21 8.11
Rooming houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.15 19.46 22.07 25.04 Recreational (pool) enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 2.49 6.27 15.77
Row houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.89 19.72 23.02 26.87
Rectories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 6.59 9.25 12.98
MASONRY INTERIOR PARTITIONS
Apartments, 1 room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.65 $25.36 $29.70 $34.78 Rooming houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59 6.00 7.84 10.24
2 rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.64 24.21 28.39 33.29 common baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 6.61 ----- -----
3 rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.68 23.11 27.14 31.87 Row houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 6.22 8.13 10.64
4 rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.78 22.08 25.95 30.51 TABLE II – ALTERNATE METHOD – Apply to total number of fixtures. Do not use Table I.
5 rooms and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.89 21.07 24.82 29.23 Residential occupancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 725 $ 1,025 $1,450 $2,025
luxury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.10 45.13 56.42 70.53 Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,050 1,425 1,950 2,675
City clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.35 31.55 36.39 41.97 Miscellaneous occupancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 950 1,475 2,300 3,550
Clubhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.27 20.84 26.69 34.19 Cost per tap or drain without fixture . . . . . . . . . 460 585 750 955
senior centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.72 36.21 49.08 66.51 residential drains and hydrants . . . . . . . . . . 130 185 265 375
Country clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.47 31.98 38.64 46.68 SPRINKLERS – Apply to sprinklered area. Costs include all piping and connections to main
Dormitories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.01 32.35 38.75 46.42 for light hazard occupancies but do not include tanks. For double sprinkler systems with
Fraternity houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.85 24.84 28.24 32.10 heads both above and below a ceiling, use sprinklered area and 1.6 times the listed cost.
Group-care homes, lower qualities . . . . . . . . . . 23.86 29.12 35.55 43.39 Small intricate installations (i.e., Group-care Homes) may run twice the averages shown.
higher qualities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.68 38.71 50.49 65.86 1,500 square feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.22 $4.18 $5.41 $7.02
Health clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.70 25.69 30.40 35.99 3,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.89 3.73 4.80 6.19
Homes for the elderly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.12 34.88 41.78 50.05 5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.67 3.42 4.39 5.62
Hotels, full-service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.58 34.69 39.36 44.66 10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 3.05 3.88 4.93
limited-service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.46 27.25 30.35 33.81 15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26 2.86 3.61 4.57
Mortuaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.13 26.08 32.20 39.75
20,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.17 2.73 3.43 4.32
Recreational (pool) enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.52 8.05 15.00 26.39
Rectories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.43 23.89 27.94 32.67 30,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.02 2.54 3.19 4.01
Rooming houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.35 21.82 24.61 27.76 40,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.44 3.04 3.80
Row houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.12 22.17 25.70 29.80 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.89 2.35 2.93 3.65
MEZZANINES – Apply to open mezzanine area. (Cost of miscellaneous items such as rails, 75,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.76 2.19 2.72 3.38
stairs, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.60 $3.05 $3.60 $4.25 100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.68 2.08 2.59 3.21
PLUMBING – Apply Table I to total floor area. Use Table II or see Section 53 for more detailed 125,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64 2.02 2.49 3.07
costs or for luxury or high-value fixtures. 150,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.58 1.95 2.40 2.96
TABLE I – Typical cost ranges 200,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.85 2.28 2.81
Apartments, 1 room, 1 bath average . . . . . . . . $5.87 $ 7.78 $10.32 $13.69 300,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44 1.76 2.15 2.62
2 rooms, 1 bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45 7.16 9.42 12.38 400,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36 1.66 2.04 2.49
3 rooms, 1 bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.01 6.55 8.57 11.21 500,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32 1.61 1.96 2.38
4 rooms, 1 bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.62 6.00 7.80 10.14 HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING – Apply to total floor area.
5 rooms, 1 bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26 5.50 7.11 9.18 Add or deduct 3% for each foot of variation in average story height from 10' base.
3 rooms, 1-1/2 baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.85 7.60 9.88 12.84 Costs are given for gas-fired heating surfaces. Modify costs as follows:
4 rooms, 1-1/2 baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.41 6.95 8.93 11.48 Oil-fired + 7% Coal, stoker + 7% Coal, hand-fired - 2%
5 rooms, 1-1/2 baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96 6.38 8.20 10.55 Heating Only
4 rooms, 2 baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14 7.89 10.15 13.05 Electric, cable or baseboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50 $3.35 $4.45 $ 5.90
5 rooms, 2 baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.64 7.22 9.24 11.82
radiant panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 2.95 3.80 4.90
6 rooms, 2 baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 6.57 8.37 10.68
5 rooms, 2-1/2 baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.30 8.04 10.25 13.08 Electric wall heaters (inc. FWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.40 1.75 2.15
6 rooms, 2-1/2 baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.62 6.33 8.68 11.90 Forced air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 4.00 5.85 8.50
luxury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.08 11.33 14.13 17.62 Hot water, baseboard or radiators . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 6.20 8.50 11.65
City clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.61 10.59 13.02 16.01 radiant floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30 6.15 8.85 12.65
Clubhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.54 5.58 8.78 13.83 Radiant heat, gas, suspended . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.75 2.30 3.10
senior centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.65 8.40 12.48 18.54 Space heaters, gas, with fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.40 1.90 2.65
Country clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.24 9.97 13.74 18.93 Steam radiator, with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 5.80 7.85 10.70
Dormitories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.53 9.64 14.23 21.01 without boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 4.85 6.80 9.45
Fraternity houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55 7.35 9.73 12.88 Wall or floor furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29 1.61 2.00 2.49

SECTION 41 PAGE 4
HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING (Continued) 1 2 3 4 EXTERIOR WALL (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Heating and Cooling Concrete and Masonry Walls (Continued)
Zoned A.C., hot and chilled water . . . . . . . . . . $11.10 $14.65 $19.30 $25.45 Adobe block, grouted or cavity, 22" – 24" . . . . $30.08 $33.49 $37.28 $41.50
warm and cooled air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 9.00 12.40 17.15 30" – 32" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 36.09 40.09 44.52
Package heating and cooling, short ducts . . . . 4.75 6.50 8.95 12.30 Block, concrete, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.84 18.65 20.66 22.88
Heat pump system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 7.25 10.15 14.25 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.13 20.07 22.21 24.58
add for ground-loop heat source . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.90 2.40 3.00 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.66 22.84 25.26 27.93
Individual thru-wall heat pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 3.15 4.35 6.05 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.20 25.64 28.33 31.30
Cooling only for each additional 4" of block, add . . . . . . . . 2.55 2.80 3.05 3.35
Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 2.75 3.30 3.95 Block, grouted or cavity, 10" – 12" . . . . . . . . . . 19.52 21.58 23.85 26.36
Refrigerated air conditioning only, zoned system 4.60 5.75 7.20 9.00 *Add for ornamented face block . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.85 2.80 4.20
package unit, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 4.00 4.90 6.00 Brick, block backup, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.80 24.19 26.84 29.78
Ventilation only, with ducts and blowers . . . . . . .85 1.09 1.40 1.79 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.32 26.96 29.89 33.13
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING – Apply to total floor area. 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.88 29.77 32.97 36.51
Brick, common, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.37 26.99 29.88 33.09
Few Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.46 $ 4.15 $ 4.98 $ 5.97 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.36 32.47 35.92 39.73
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.06 4.86 5.82 6.97 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.39 38.01 42.00 46.42
Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.76 5.69 6.81 8.15 for each additional 4" of brick, add . . . . . . . . . 4.95 5.45 6.05 6.65
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.59 6.67 7.97 9.51 Brick, grouted or cavity, reinforced, 9" – 10" . . 26.69 29.51 32.63 36.08
Average Number of Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . 5.30 6.57 8.14 10.08 block backup, 9" – 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.17 26.74 29.58 32.72
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.19 7.65 9.46 11.70 block backup, 12" – 14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.69 29.50 32.60 36.03
Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.24 8.93 11.02 13.60 Brick, 6" SCR modular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.55 20.69 23.07 25.73
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.49 10.44 12.83 15.78 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.58 22.83 25.34 28.11
Many Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.14 10.40 13.28 16.96 *Add for face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 3.00 3.30 3.60
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.46 12.06 15.38 19.61 Concrete, reinforced, formed, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . 18.95 21.05 23.37 25.96
Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.03 14.02 17.83 22.67 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.30 22.53 25.01 27.76
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.85 16.30 20.67 26.21 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.80 24.15 26.75 29.64
Unfinished Areas: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.43 1.73 2.09 2.53 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.69 27.29 30.16 33.33
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 2.05 2.48 2.99 for each additional 4" of concrete, add . . . 2.85 3.10 3.40 3.75
Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.02 2.44 2.94 3.54 precast panels, 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.70 17.43 19.34 21.47
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.41 2.90 3.48 4.18 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.69 18.50 20.51 22.73
Typical costs for some occupancies. 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.29 20.25 22.43 24.84
Apartments, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.61 $ 7.90 $11.13 $15.68 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.25 22.34 24.64 27.18
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.80 5.58 8.19 12.03 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.65 25.95 28.48 31.26
luxury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.45 13.60 19.56 28.15 tilt-up panels, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.72 17.57 19.63 21.94
City clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.93 9.31 12.51 16.80 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.89 18.90 21.14 23.65
Clubhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16 8.12 12.79 20.13 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.18 20.36 22.79 25.52
senior centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.09 13.55 20.21 30.13 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.63 21.98 24.62 27.57
Country clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.16 11.83 17.14 24.84 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.12 23.67 26.52 29.72
Dormitories, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.12 13.38 19.63 28.81 add for insulated sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 1.80 2.20 2.75
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.81 9.45 15.38 25.02 add for brick or tile inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55 6.75 8.20 10.00
Fraternity houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31 7.04 9.33 12.36 Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.75 45.25 48.00 50.75
Group-care homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.27 7.75 11.41 16.78 colors or reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57.00 60.00 63.00 66.25
Local stone, block backup, ashlar veneer, 12" . 39.00 44.00 49.50 55.75
Health clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.85 8.47 12.27 17.77 rubble or rustic, 12" veneer, . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.50 35.75 40.75 46.50
Homes for the elderly, Classes A and B . . . . . . 7.01 9.58 13.09 17.89 for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . 2.55 2.80 3.05 3.35
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.49 7.80 11.08 15.74 Local fieldstone, in mortar, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.50 29.50 34.25 39.50
Hotels, full-service, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . 8.50 11.51 15.58 21.09 for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.65 3.10 3.65
Classes C and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.52 9.81 12.80 16.69 Local stone, rough cut, solid, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . 41.50 50.50 61.25 74.50
limited-service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.86 7.77 10.30 13.65 granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.75 55.25 69.50 87.75
Mortuaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.61 8.63 11.26 14.70 limestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.75 56.50 68.25 82.50
Recreational (pool) enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.81 3.77 5.06 6.78 for each 6" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . 18.75 22.00 26.00 30.75
Rectories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.97 6.20 9.67 15.10 Rammed earth, soil cement, 24" . . . . . . . . . . . 20.75 23.75 27.25 31.25
Rooming houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.76 5.51 8.08 11.84 pneumatic build-up, formed one side . . . . . . 32.50 36.25 40.75 45.50
Row houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.83 5.64 8.31 12.23 for each 6" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.35 1.60 1.90
EXTERIOR WALL – Apply to total wall area. Tile, structural clay, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.03 20.12 22.46 25.07
Concrete or Masonry Walls 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.11 23.51 26.18 29.16
Adobe or hollow clay block, 6'' . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.28 $21.37 $23.68 $26.24 For masonry wall extras, see next page; for special stonework, see Section 56.
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.75 23.09 25.69 28.58 *NOTE: The additional cost for face block or brick is the difference between the cost of face block
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.58 26.20 29.10 32.33 or brick and standard block or common brick in place as part of a wall. For the cost of ornamented
14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.08 28.99 32.22 35.82 face or synthetic masonry veneer, see Wall Ornamentation on Page 6.

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EXTERIOR WALL (Continued) 1 2 3 4 EXTERIOR WALL, Single-wall (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Concrete or Masonry Wall Extras Add for interior sheathing or liner, finished . . . . $1.81 $2.12 $2.47 $2.89
Add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.05 $ 1.35 $ 1.75 $ 2.30 polylaminated panel (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 2.90 3.45 4.10
Add for glazed block or tile, each side . . . . . . . 5.55 6.20 6.95 7.75 Add for stud wall backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 .79 .96 1.15
Add for pilasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.06 1.29 1.56 1.89 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 .72 .89 1.09
Add for bond beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12 1.34 1.61 1.93 vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 .89 1.01 1.15
Add for seismic reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 .73 1.15 1.82 rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.09 1.41 1.82 2.35
Add for synth. plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) 4.45 5.40 6.60 8.00 Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 .23 .29 .37
deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . 7.30 8.65 10.30 12.20 Wood or Steel Stud Walls
Add for thin masonry on rigid insulation . . . . . . 10.90 12.20 13.70 15.35 Aluminum or steel siding, horizontal . . . . . . . . . $13.31 $15.41 $17.84 $20.66
Add for clay tile backup in lieu of block . . . . . . 1.95 2.30 2.70 3.20 sheet panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.01 14.04 16.40 19.17
Add for earth-sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . .83 1.28 1.96 3.01 Asphalt siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.61 13.37 15.41 17.75
Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 .97 1.40 2.00 Cement fiber siding or shingles, horizontal . . . 12.80 14.91 17.38 20.25
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.19 1.72 2.48 3.57
Curtain Walls sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.17 13.98 16.05 18.44
Brick or tile panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00 $27.25 $ 32.00 $ 37.75 Hardboard siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . 12.69 14.55 16.67 19.11
Concrete and glass panels, precast . . . . . . . . . 27.75 31.75 36.50 42.00 sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.07 13.83 15.84 18.15
glass fiber reinforced, molded . . . . . . . . . . . 23.50 28.75 35.00 42.75 Plywood, textured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.21 14.01 16.08 18.45
Metal and glass panels (ordinary) . . . . . . . . . . 30.25 35.75 42.00 49.50 deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.66 15.70 18.04 20.73
Stainless steel or bronze and glass . . . . . . . . . 44.00 50.75 58.50 67.50 Shingles or shakes, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.84 16.04 18.59 21.55
Stone panels, local stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50 43.50 48.00 53.00 Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.20 15.30 17.73 20.55
granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.25 49.00 55.50 63.00 Synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . 15.48 18.00 20.94 24.35
limestone or slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.75 44.75 49.25 54.25 deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . 18.27 21.26 24.74 28.79
marble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.25 46.75 53.00 60.25 Vinyl siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.20 15.27 17.66 20.43
composite or aggregate panels . . . . . . . . . . 28.25 34.75 42.75 52.75 Wood siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.20 15.17 17.43 20.03
Structural glazed atrium (including supports) . . 68.75 91.25 121.25 161.25 deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.48 16.81 19.52 22.66
Steel studs and stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.05 18.80 22.05 25.85 log, veneer siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.40 17.80 21.95 27.10
synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . 18.40 21.90 26.00 30.95 deluxe, half round, full corners . . . . . . . . . 22.45 25.15 28.15 31.55
deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . 21.10 25.00 29.60 35.10 Veneer, face block or concrete brick . . . . . . . . 16.50 18.95 21.75 24.95
wood or aggregate board siding . . . . . . . . . . 16.70 20.40 24.90 30.40 common brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.80 19.35 22.30 25.65
Add for insulation, insulated areas only . . . . . . .90 1.30 1.90 2.75 face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.15 21.95 25.15 28.80
Pre-Engineered Walls mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.25 21.90 24.90 28.35
Sandwich panels, alum. or steel, both sides . . $17.95 $20.65 $23.75 $27.35 stone, ashlar veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.25 33.75 39.00 45.00
cement fiber or shotcrete, two sides . . . . . . 13.55 16.30 19.60 23.55 rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.45 27.25 31.60 36.70
fiberglass panels, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.65 20.85 24.70 29.20 synthetic veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95 20.40 24.60 29.65
glass exterior, metal interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.15 23.20 26.75 30.85 thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.15 23.15 26.55 30.50
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) 2.80 3.35 4.00 4.75 Add for sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 .97 1.17 1.42
add for polylaminated (FRP) interior . . . . . . .65 .85 1.10 1.45 Add for seismic/hurricane bracing . . . . . . . . . . .45 .55 .66 .80
deduct for gypsum or hardboard interior . . . 1.25 1.35 1.45 1.60 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 .69 .84 1.03
Single-wall Construction Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 .23 .30 .40
Aluminum or steel, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.87 $ 8.30 $10.02 $12.11 Add for air space wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 .66 .75 .86
on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.43 7.81 9.47 11.50 Add for double stud walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.19 1.44 1.74 2.10
add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . 2.48 2.92 3.43 4.04 Add for wood stresskin sandwich panels . . . . . 3.90 4.55 5.30 6.20
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) 2.77 3.29 3.91 4.64 BASEMENT WALLS – Apply to basement wall area.
Cement fiber (Transite), on steel frame . . . . . . 7.77 9.41 11.40 13.80 Concrete block, reinforced, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.95 $10.10 $11.40 $12.85
sheet siding, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11 8.67 10.57 12.89 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 11.30 12.80 14.50
siding or shingles, on wood frame . . . . . . . . 7.59 9.20 11.14 13.50 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.40 13.95 15.70 17.70
Fiberglass light panels, on steel frame . . . . . . . 5.24 5.93 6.71 7.59 for each additional 4" of block, add . . . . . . . . 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.25
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.27 6.85 7.49 8.18 Concrete, reinforced, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.80 12.20 13.75 15.50
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.96 9.30 10.87 12.71
light panels on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.57 5.19 5.89 6.68 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25 13.75 15.50 17.40
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.60 6.12 6.68 7.30 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 16.75 18.70 20.95
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.35 8.61 10.08 11.81 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.65 19.70 21.95 24.45
Glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 25.50 32.50 41.25 for each additional 4" of concrete, add . . . . . 2.75 3.00 3.30 3.60
projected greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.75 47.75 53.25 59.25 Masonry, brick, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.35 17.15 19.20 21.50
Log, up to 10" diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.85 21.85 28.35 36.75 stone, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.25 24.45 28.20 32.45
deluxe, hand hewn or oversized . . . . . . . . . . 24.75 30.55 37.75 46.65 for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . 4.90 5.40 5.90 6.50
Plywood, boards or siding, on steel frame . . . . 6.93 8.26 9.85 11.75 Wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 10.65 13.15 16.30
on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.49 7.77 9.30 11.13 Add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 .71 1.09 1.65
Stucco, on baled-straw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.80 16.60 20.00 24.05 Add for waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 1.04 1.31 1.65
Stucco, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.05 8.15 9.43 10.91 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.24 1.83 2.69 3.97
Synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS), on steel frame 9.85 11.65 13.80 16.30 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 .87 1.30 1.95
Wood shingles, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.61 8.84 10.27 11.93 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18 1.72 2.51 3.66
Add for exterior sheathing, per layer . . . . . . . . 1.03 1.19 1.36 1.57 For specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51.

SECTION 41 PAGE 6
STAINED GLASS – Apply to art glass for window, dome or skylight area. These costs vary greatly EXTERIOR BALCONIES – Apply to balcony area. 1 2 3 4
and the following typical cost ranges should be used with caution. See Section 56 for detail. For Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.50 $25.00 $31.75 $40.75
residential straight seams or simple bevel, deduct 50% from Low Cost. For ceiling domes, use Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.25 24.25 32.50 43.25
low-cost range for plastic, average for stock glass and high-cost for custom stained glass. Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.75 22.00 29.00 38.25
1 2 3 4 Add for ornate finishes, balustrades . . . . . . . 16.50 20.25 24.75 30.50
Low cost, plain, min. work or detailed bevel-etched $ 60.50 $ 82.75 $113.00 $ 154.25 ROOF STRUCTURE – Apply to roof area.
Average, simple figures and scenes . . . . . . . . 186.75 253.00 342.50 463.75 Concrete joists, slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.99 $11.32 $12.82 $ 14.53
High cost, highly detailed work (incl. domes) . . 397.75 560.75 790.50 1,114.50 lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.09 10.20 11.44 12.83
WALL ORNAMENTATION – Apply to pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.26 10.41 11.69 13.14
Brick, split face, Roman or Norman . . . . . . . . . $ 9.10 $ 10.50 $ 12.15 $ 14.00 precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.73 9.84 11.10 12.52
face, standard size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.85 11.45 13.35 15.55 precast joists, wood deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.01 7.85 8.79 9.85
mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.45 12.00 13.80 15.85 cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75 8.71 9.80 11.02
select common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.85 10.25 11.85 13.75 thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75 17.75 21.25 25.50
used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.70 11.20 12.90 14.85 Concrete dome, cast-in-place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.25 35.75 39.75 44.25
simulated veneer or panel, 1/4" – 3/8" . . . . . 7.80 9.50 11.50 14.00 thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.25 24.25 27.50 31.25
thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.60 11.90 13.35 14.95 Fabric roof, air supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00 37.00 40.25 43.75
add for pictorial carved artwork . . . . . . . . . . 127.50 145.75 166.50 190.25 tension supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.50 42.00 47.25 53.00
Cement fiber siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 3.10 3.75 4.55 add for thermal liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 3.98 4.87 5.96
Concrete, ornamental cast stone . . . . . . . . . . . 20.05 24.00 28.75 34.40 Steel joists, concrete slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.46 13.07 14.91 17.01
Concrete block, imitation flagstone . . . . . . . . . . 8.05 9.40 11.00 12.85 gypsum on formboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.07 7.56 9.41 11.72
solar screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.65 10.15 11.90 13.95 precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 11.27 12.76 14.45
ornamented face, slump, fluted, split or ground 8.70 10.05 11.55 13.35 steel deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.53 8.32 10.60 13.50
glazed one side, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45 6.10 6.75 7.55 light-gauge truss joist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.38 6.90 8.85 11.36
Cut stone, carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.75 124.25 180.00 260.75 steel deck, gypsum or concrete . . . . . . . . . . 8.32 10.36 12.89 16.04
Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.25 36.75 40.50 44.75 wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.34 6.81 8.69 11.09
colors or solar reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 50.25 55.00 60.00 light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61 5.92 7.60 9.76
Granite, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.75 48.25 56.00 64.75 Open steel system for corrugated metal . . . . . 2.63 3.84 5.62 8.21
Limestone, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.75 36.00 42.00 49.25 light purlin supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.57 2.05 2.67
Local stone, ashlar veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . 26.75 31.50 36.75 43.25 Steel space frame and sheathing (three dimensional) 18.50 24.00 31.00 40.00
rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.75 23.50 28.00 33.50 architectural (exclusive of glazing) . . . . . . . . 29.00 44.00 67.00 101.75
imitation precast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95 11.60 15.00 19.40 Metal dome and cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.75 29.50 33.75 38.75
Marble, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00 40.00 46.75 55.00 glazed or translucent panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.50 69.00 84.25 103.00
Metal panels, screens, louvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.40 19.65 25.10 32.05 Wood joists, wood or composition deck . . . . . . 4.12 5.32 6.88 8.89
preformed wall panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 4.25 7.15 12.00 exposed rafters, 2" T&G sheathing . . . . . . . 5.84 7.28 9.07 11.30
add for curved panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 1.15 1.60 2.20 prefab. panels (exclusive of girders) . . . . . . 1.58 1.94 2.38 2.92
Ornamental doorways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.75 99.75 177.25 304.00 stresskin sandwich panels (exclusive of purlins) 5.75 7.34 9.36 11.95
Slate, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.25 33.75 39.00 45.25 add for snow roof, furred sheathing layer . . . 1.64 1.80 1.97 2.16
Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 3.70 4.15 4.65
Open wood system for corrugated metal . . . . . 1.44 2.40 3.99 6.65
on masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 2.95 3.40 3.95
light purlin supports only for metal, wood or fiberglass .66 .87 1.14 1.49
add for synthetic on rigid insulation (EIFS) . 1.95 2.50 3.25 4.20
Wood dome and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.25 21.00 25.50 31.00
*built-up (EIFS) panel relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 5.50 7.15 9.30
Terra cotta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.05 27.40 32.55 38.70 Add for seismic/hurricane truss ties . . . . . . . . . .31 .37 .45 .54
Tile, ceramic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.85 13.50 15.35 17.50 Add for complex roof, turrets, ornate trim . . . . . 70% 55% 45% 35%
*mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.70 20.30 24.70 30.00 For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%.
hand-painted or ornamental terra cotta tiles . 87.00 121.50 169.75 237.00 ROOF COVER – Apply to roof area.
Vinyl siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 3.25 3.90 4.65 Aluminum or steel, corrugated, crimped or tile panels,
Vitrolite (structural glass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 22.25 26.00 30.25 preformed, light, to 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.77 $ 2.25 $ 2.87 $ 3.65
Wood, plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 2.75 3.45 4.40 heavy, under 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65 4.15 4.75 5.45
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 3.60 4.30 5.10 formed seam, flat or standing . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.65 5.70 7.05 8.65
siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 3.35 4.20 5.20 batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35 6.55 8.05 9.90
ornamented molding or trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 11.25 15.90 22.45 sandwich panels, pre-engineered . . . . . . . . . 7.35 9.25 11.60 14.55
add for treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 .51 .62 .75 shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55 4.25 5.10 6.15
*For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.55 13.25 18.40 25.50 aggregate finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.65 5.55 6.70 8.00
EXTERIOR AND BASEMENT STAIRS – Per riser. For fire escapes, see Section 55. thatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 16.40 17.95 19.65
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155.25 $216.00 $300.50 $418.00 add for interior metal liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 1.90 2.15 2.45
Steel pans or prefab, concrete on steel . . . . . . 173.00 235.75 321.00 437.25 plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.70 1.95 2.20
Steel or aluminum grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200.00 266.00 354.00 471.00 add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 2.90 3.45 4.05
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 93.75 146.00 228.00 add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) 2.75 3.30 3.90 4.65

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ROOF COVER (Continued) 1 2 3 4 ELEVATORS – Apply to total area served, or use detailed costs from Section 58.
Asphalt, corrugated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.45 $ 1.65 $ 1.85 $ 2.10 Apartments, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.60 $3.41 $4.46 $5.85
Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.89 2.34 2.89 3.57
Atrium skylight, frame and glazing . . . . . . . . . . 28.25 37.75 50.45 67.40 Classes D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74 2.13 2.61 3.19
Built-up composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 2.05 2.55 3.20 Luxury Apartments, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . ----- 5.90 6.76 -----
Cement fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 4.40 5.40 6.65 Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 3.54 3.99 4.54
corrugated or sheet (Transite) . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 4.65 6.60 9.35 Classes D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 3.13 3.54 3.99
Composition, roll, mineral surface . . . . . . . . . . .91 1.07 1.25 1.47 City clubs, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 3.39 4.36 -----
Composition shingles, light, to 235# . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.68 1.88 2.11 Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 2.21 2.80 -----
Dormitories, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.46 3.25 4.29 5.66
heavy, over 235# or laminated . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.45 3.05 3.85 Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 2.15 2.74 3.51
Copper, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.55 11.15 13.05 15.25 Homes for the Elderly, Classes A and B . . . . . . 2.39 3.19 4.20 -----
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 12.00 14.00 16.40 Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.63 2.07 2.66 -----
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.40 10.20 11.05 11.95 Hotels, Classes A and B, full-service . . . . . . . . 2.85 3.88 5.29 7.20
Elastomeric or modified bitumen, single-ply . . . 2.65 3.50 4.65 6.15 limited-service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.66 3.15 3.73 4.42
Classes C and D, full-service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.55 3.33 4.36
reinforced sheet or spray-fluid coat . . . . . . . 4.80 5.55 6.45 7.50
limited-service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.49 2.02 2.73
Fiberglass, corrugated or sheet, light . . . . . . . . 1.80 2.05 2.35 2.65 MISCELLANEOUS BUILT-IN CONSTRUCTION
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.25 3.75 4.30 Appliance allowance (if not itemized), owner occupied $ 1,250 $ 2,125 $ 3,575 $ 6,075
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 4.10 5.15 6.50 rental, including elderly or senior citizen . . . 800 1,075 1,550 1,875
Slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.60 7.85 9.40 11.20 upscale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 1,450 2,325 3,750
red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.55 15.10 18.15 21.80 Single unit (self-contained) kitchen . . . . . . . . . . 2,875 3,650 4,625 5,850
Garbage disposer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 240 320 425
composite reinforced fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 5.30 6.60 8.20 deluxe, heavy duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 490 580 685
Terne, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.35 10.85 12.60 14.65 Range and oven combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 865 1,165 1,570
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.05 11.70 13.60 15.80 residential, commercial quality . . . . . . . . . . . 5,850 6,900 8,125 9,575
Tile, clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.05 7.65 9.65 12.20 custom, double wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,225 14,925 21,800 31,850
concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.55 5.25 6.05 6.95 microwave or refrigerated combination . . . . 1,575 1,875 2,225 2,625
plastic or rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 4.55 5.20 5.90 Range top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 500 780 1,220
component top, per component . . . . . . . . . . 425 600 850 1,200
add for custom coloring or glazing . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.35 1.70 2.10 steamer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,525 1,550 1,575 1,600
Wood, shakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 3.75 4.30 4.90 induction top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500 1,700 1,925 2,175
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 3.40 3.95 4.60 custom tops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,225 3,200 4,575 6,550
fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.30 2.70 3.20 Ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 875 1,300 1,975
add for fire-resistant finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 .53 .63 .76 custom double wall ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,625 4,500 7,675 13,150
microwave combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500 1,875 2,350 2,950
Add for roof insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 1.22 1.84 2.78 warming ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 620 735 865 1,025
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 2.03 3.06 4.61 Oven, microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 520 720 1,000
Add for earth-sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . 1.19 1.73 2.53 3.68 Exhaust fan and hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 250 425 710
NOTE: For underroof insulation supporting structures, see Ceiling Extras on Page 2. For earthen countertop down draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 755 930 1,140 1,405
roof cover, see Fill costs on Page 1. See Section 66 for top dressing, sod and/or sprinklers. For custom, stainless steel or copper . . . . . . . . . 2,150 3,550 5,875 9,700
Cookware racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 590 860 1,250
specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51.
Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520 675 875 1,135
ROOF MODIFIERS – Use the following multipliers for sloping roofs to convert the unit costs deluxe, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,175 1,575 2,075 2,775
to costs per square foot of horizontal roofed area. individual drawers, built-in, each . . . . . . . . . 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300
Trash compactor, single family . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525 615 715 835
Rise : Run Multiplier Rise : Run Multiplier Radio-intercom, base system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 500 650 845
6' : 12' 1.12 12' : 12' 1.42 add per satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 105 125 150
8' : 12' 1.20 18' : 12' 1.80 Audio/video entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,550 3,525 4,900 6,800
each extra monitor station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720 860 1,025 1,225
TRUSSES AND GIRDERS – Apply to area supported. Refrigerator or freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495 865 1,515 2,655
Steel trusses or longspan girders . . . . . . . . . . . $2.26 $2.83 $3.55 $4.45 deluxe, built-in, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,625 3,725 5,275 7,475
individual drawers, built-in, each . . . . . . . . . 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300
Timber trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.56 3.21 4.03 5.06 Mixer/blender (food center, processor) . . . . . . . 465 600 775 1,005
Glued, laminated trusses or girders . . . . . . . . . 2.31 2.86 3.54 4.38 deluxe, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,175 1,575 2,075 2,775
CANOPIES OR MARQUEES – Apply to horizontal area. For light false mansard structures, Can opener, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 135 170 215
deduct 50%. For greater detail, see Section 56 or 57. Patio covers, see Section 66. Coffee maker, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495 540 595 650
Wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.25 $26.25 $32.50 $40.00 Toaster, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 190 225 265
Towel/food wrap dispenser, built-in . . . . . . . . . 180 205 240 275
Steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.75 32.25 40.50 50.75 Wok or deep fryer, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 815 910 1,015
DORMERS – See Section 57, roofs; for solar rooms and greenhouses, see Section 64. deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,950 2,250 2,575 2,950
ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS – See Section 56. Kitchen hot-food heat lamps, each . . . . . . . . . . 335 385 440 500

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MISCELLANEOUS BUILT-IN CONSTRUCTION (Cont’d.) 1 2 3 4 FIREPLACES – Cost per fireplace. For each additional opening using the same chimney, add 30%
Motorized pantries, 1' to 3' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,150 $ 4,950 $ 5,925 $ 7,075 to 50% (20% to 40% for custom). Buildings with basements, add 40% (25% for custom) to extend
Wine captains, undercounter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 890 1,030 1,190 1,375 the foundation to the basement level. “Steel, with flue”, is the prefabricated hanging or free-
standing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,175 2,525 2,950 3,450
Ice machines, residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 660 790 950 standing type fireplace or stove.
deluxe, to 50# per day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,400 1,575 1,750 1,975 1 2 3 4
Bathroom heater, electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 160 230 335 One-story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,125 $ 3,125 $ 4,625 $ 6,825
mirror defog heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 115 150 195 add per additional story of chimney flue . . . . 575 775 1,025 1,350
Hair dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 230 280 340
Heated towel rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 675 1,075 1,675 2,650 Steel, with flue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,125 1,600 2,250 3,200
Exhaust fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 150 200 270
Bathroom scale, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 205 230 260 pellet or corncob stoves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,225 2,750 3,425 4,250
Vacuum cleaner system, three inlets . . . . . . . . 1,500 1,675 1,850 2,075 add per additional story of chimney stack . . 250 375 575 850
add for extra inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 200 235 280
Ironing center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 660 790 950 direct vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850 1,400 2,350 3,900
Clothes washer, single-family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 670 845 1,070 Custom or oversized, one story . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,900 10,325 13,500 17,625
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,950 2,250 2,575 2,950
add for pedestals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 185 215 250 masonry heaters, soapstone, etc. . . . . . . . . 7,300 11,600 18,400 29,225
dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 575 710 875 add per additional story of chimney flue . . . . 575 775 1,025 1,350
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,950 2,250 2,575 2,950
drying center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,175 1,275 1,375 1,500 steel, direct vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,250 4,150 5,325 6,825
combination unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,025 1,325 1,725 2,250 Add for Heatilator type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 425 575 750
Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,225 1,625 2,150 2,825
complete filtration system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,100 4,125 5,500 7,325 Add for raised hearth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 300 450 700
Closet carousels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,075 3,700 4,450 5,375 Add for log lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 135 185 250
Safe, built-in, small wall or floor . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 600 910 1,385
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,950 2,250 2,575 2,950 *Mantels, special designs or antique reproductions, add:
Residential security systems (wireless) . . . . . . 780 1,330 2,265 3,860 Cast stone (bonded limestone) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,675 5,300 7,600 10,950
hard wired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,175 3,050 4,275 6,000
Home automation systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,475 3,125 3,975 5,025 Custom marble, granite or onyx . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,750 10,450 16,200 25,125
custom (including security system) . . . . . . . 9,500 13,000 18,000 25,000 Ornate wood, carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,675 4,150 4,650 5,250
Trash compactor, apartment or hotel . . . . . . . . 4,350 8,575 16,925 33,350
House phone, located at entrance . . . . . . . . . . 495 580 680 795 Precast plaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,900 2,550 3,450 4,625
add per door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 170 185 200 *NOTE: Fixtures classified by age or beauty as having antique or historical value, or designed by
Intercom, master station, 20 to 30 station . . . . 975 1,275 1,650 2,150 name artists, must be valued as art objects by fine arts specialists, where the costs can easily run
add per intercom outlet or remote station . . 115 130 150 175 seven to ten times the listed costs for chandeliers and two to four times for mantels.
add per door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 170 185 200
Television security, closed circuit: STAGES – See Section 46 or 48.
one camera and one monitor, base system . 1,575 2,950 5,500 10,300 NUMBER OF STORIES MULTIPLIER
each extra camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,525 2,275 3,375 5,000
each extra monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 545 690 865 To allow for the cost of hoisting materials, increased labor costs and miscellaneous costs due to
video tape recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,400 3,550 5,275 7,825 high-rise construction, multiply the total Segregated Costs of aboveground portions of the building
Home entertainment, audio-video systems: by 100% plus .25% (1/4%) for each story over three.
built-in and/or including cabinets . . . . . . . . . 11,000 20,250 37,250 68,500 Example: Twenty-three-story building: Multiplier = 1.050
complete home (including security and
automation system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,500 56,750 79,750 111,750 ATRIUM HVAC
Home theater, (screening room) wall and sound treatments, stage, To price the heating and cooling of large atrium areas, simply refine the appropriate square-foot-
screen, seating, audio and projection equipment: system cost to be applied to the ground floor area by 100% plus 3% for each foot over the 10-foot
prefab. package units, complete . . . . . . . . . . 30,250 41,750 57,500 79,500 average story height adjustment found on Page 3.
custom-built theater and decor . . . . . . . . . . . 200,750 240,250 287,500 344,000
Built-in aquarium (excl. fish and plants, etc.) . . 4,350 7,425 12,650 21,550 Example: Seven-story building, atrium height of 74': Multiplier = 2.92
Bowling alley, reconditioned, with automatic COMPLETION OF BUILDING VALUATION
pinsetter, (new, add 30%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,000 26,250 32,750 40,750
Golf course simulator, complete station, Contractors’ overhead and profit, sales taxes, permit fees and insurance during construction are
including projection equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 43,500 50,750 59,250 69,250 included in the costs above. Interest on interim construction financing is also included, but not
Racquetball court, prefab., complete . . . . . . . . 35,000 40,000 45,500 52,000 financing costs, real estate taxes or brokers' commissions.
add for spectator viewing, window/wall . . . . 10,000 17,652 31,158 55,000 Architects’ fees are not included and should be added from Section 99, Page 2.
Shooting range, indoor, per station, complete . 11,250 12,750 14,750 16,750
Soda fountain, complete unit, per linear foot . . 1,275 1,450 1,650 1,875 Depreciation suggestions are given in Section 97.
Wine vaults, modular room, 15 to 75 sq. ft. . . . 2,475 3,900 6,175 9,750 Fire insurance exclusion suggestions based on percentages of the total cost are listed in Section
Sauna rooms, 15 to 100 sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,750 4,275 6,650 10,350 96. The portion to be excluded may be deducted directly from the segregated cost components,
*Chandeliers, high-value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,500 11,750 18,500 29,250 or omitted, instead of using a percentage of the total cost, if appropriate.
add for winch, 200- to 300-lb. capacity . . . . 1,325 1,500 1,700 1,925
For lobby, room and kitchen equipment, telephone systems, see Section 65. Current Cost Multipliers and Local Multipliers which bring the basic costs up to date for each
For complete kitchen units, see Section 52. Commercial washer-dryers, see Section 65. locality are found in the Green Supplement, Section 99.

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RESIDENCES, MULTIPLES AND MOTELS

This section should be used to estimate costs of single-family residences and multi-unit residential vary widely in the ratio of perimeter to square footage of floor area. The amount of foundation
buildings of similar construction, such as row houses, duplexes, flats, garden apartments and required in a frost-free location compared to that in a site with a deep frost line or one requiring
motels, where most components are similar in character. See Page 1, Section 12 for descriptions. stepped footings can vary widely also. For these cases, an alternate set of tables is provided to
The factors given are averages for one-, two- and three-story buildings. For most residential accurately measure the differences due to size and shape, as well as climate and/or topography.
buildings over three stories high, Section 41 should be used; however, three-story light residential Basement walls are not a part of the foundation, but of the basement, which is computed separately.
construction may be priced from this section. When basement walls replace part of the foundation, a lower cost rank should be considered,
always including the cost for a foundation.
Cottages, cabins and farmhouses may be priced from this section. For very cheap, substandard
structures, even the lowest costs in Rating 1 may have to be adjusted downward. For Frame members in single-family residential structures usually consist only of the posts and girders
miscellaneous outbuildings, costs in Section 47 should be used. supporting the floor structure of the first floor. Costs for “Bearing wall, wood or steel floor supports
only” will usually be used. In many new motels and apartments, however, part or all of the building
All Class A and B residential structures should be priced from Section 41. will be framed. The general rule is that when the frame is a separate distinct component, it should
Foundation costs for an 800 square foot residence and those for a 4,800 square foot residence will be priced as such.
SEGREGATED COSTS
(For explanation of the rating numbers which head the cost columns, see Section 40)
EXCAVATION AND SITE PREPARATION 1 2 3 4 FOUNDATIONS (Continued)
Excavation (per cubic foot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.28 $.37 $.50 $.67 TABLE II. ALTERNATE METHOD (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Fill (per cubic feet of compacted earth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 .37 .47 .60 Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.50 $26.25 $41.00 $62.75
Classes C, D and S, reinforced light-grade beam . . . . . 13.75 21.25 32.50 49.25
Site preparation (per square foot of site) . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 .29 .39 .51 Wood, treated, sills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.17 3.18 4.67 6.84
FOUNDATION – Table I gives complete average costs per square foot of floor area. If a more Add for perimeter insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 1.90 3.47 5.83
detailed estimate is desired, use Tables II and III as appropriate. For hillside construction earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 2.74 5.05 8.49
Add for perimeter radon-control matting . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.56 3.04 3.62 4.30
and/or pilings, see Section 51.
Add for perimeter raised-floor skirting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.45 8.75 10.30 12.15
TABLE I – Apply to total floor area excluding basements. TABLE III. CONCRETE COLUMN FOOTINGS – Apply to total number of columns if Table I
Concrete Foundations for: is not used.
Class C, bearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.85 $2.85 $4.34 $6.57 Concrete columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 $76.94 $126.94 $202.00
nonbearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78 2.74 4.17 6.31 Steel columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.50 69.97 117.51 192.25
Class D, masonry veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.63 2.53 3.87 5.88 light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.75 44.25 57.75 75.75
siding or stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42 2.21 3.40 5.17 light tubular/pipe frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.25 35.50 49.50 69.50
pole-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 2.06 3.13 4.72 Wood columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.50 58.50 91.50 140.50
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.47 2.33 3.61 5.53 light pole frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.75 34.75 49.00 68.75
Classes C, D and S light perimeter foundation for Piers, precast footing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 17.00 26.25 39.75
large, open-shell-type structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 .89 1.27 1.82 formed in-place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.75 44.75 51.75 59.75
Add for perimeter insulation, ground floor area only . . . .10 .18 .32 .54 FRAME – Apply to total floor area excluding basements.
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 .23 .44 .80 Bearing walls, wood or steel floor supports only . . . . . . $1.11 $1.28 $ 1.49 $ 1.72
For two- and three-story buildings, use 60% for each of the upper stories. masonry supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.61 1.88 2.19 2.55
Where footings are poured monolithically with a slab floor, use 70% of the normal cost for that Steel, Classes C and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12 5.07 6.23 7.67
story only. If foundations are brick or stone instead of concrete, increase costs by 20%. Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.93 4.86 6.02 7.45
For concrete block, reduce costs by 8%. Add for pilings from Section 51. light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.53 3.11 3.82 4.69
light tubular/pipe frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.53 1.97 2.54 3.27
Wood Foundations for:
add for fireproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 1.08 1.55 2.23
Class D, treated, masonry veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.65 $2.31 $3.22 $4.50
Steel columns, wood beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.72 3.55 4.62 6.03
siding or stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.86 2.57 3.54 Wood, A-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.33 3.97 4.74 5.66
Piers with concrete footings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 .67 1.31 ----- laminated bents and arches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 4.46 5.31 6.31
Wood blocks or sills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 .59 .90 ----- light arch-rib construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.38 2.87 3.46 4.17
For two-story buildings, use 40% of the cost for the second story. mill-type (heavy timber) construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.92 4.68 5.58 6.66
TABLE II. ALTERNATE METHOD – Apply to linear feet of bearing walls if Table I is not used. heavy timber/log construction, architectural . . . . . . . . 7.90 9.80 12.15 15.06
See discussion above. post and beam construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.74 3.27 3.90 4.66
Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.25 $32.50 $49.25 $74.50 light pole-type construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38 1.80 2.35 3.06
Class D, masonry veneer, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.50 28.75 44.00 66.75 Add for seismic/wind bracing for open Class CDS frames .74 .94 1.19 1.52
treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.75 26.25 36.50 51.00 Add 2% for each foot of average story height over 9' base height.
Class D, siding or stucco, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 25.00 38.75 59.00 Deduct 2% for each foot of average story height under 9' base height.
treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 20.50 28.25 38.75 For partially framed structures, see Section 51.

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SECTION 42 PAGE 2
September 2010 SEGREGATED COST METHOD
FLOOR STRUCTURE – Apply to area of described floor. 1 2 3 4 FLOOR COVER (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Asphalt on ground, including base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.94 $ 2.42 $ 3.02 $ 3.77 *Wood over concrete, hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.90 $10.20 $13.20 $17.10
Concrete, on ground (exclusive of vapor barrier) . . . . . . 3.13 3.67 4.30 5.04 parquet block, prefinished, in mastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.90 11.00 15.35 21.40
plain (unreinforced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.78 3.18 3.63 4.15 softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15 7.35 8.80 10.55
lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.27 10.16 11.14 12.22 Vinyl composition tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.35 2.95 3.75
elevated flat slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.35 11.54 12.87 14.35
pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.61 10.60 11.69 12.89 Vinyl sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 3.95 5.45 7.55
precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.24 10.17 11.20 12.33 Vinyl tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 4.45 6.55 9.60
precast joists, wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.70 7.49 8.38 9.37 *Add for custom wood floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50 10.67 19.27 32.60
cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.96 8.77 9.67 10.65 For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 12.25 17.50 25.00
Steel joists, flat slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.16 12.67 14.38 16.32 CEILING – Apply to area of ceiling described. To convert costs to floor area for high-
corrugated deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.25 10.80 12.60 14.71 pitched ceilings, use the roof-slope multipliers found on Page 7.
cellular deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 12.34 14.56 17.18
precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.02 11.08 12.25 13.55 Acoustical ceilings, tile or panels:
wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.59 6.97 8.68 10.82 metal panels, incl. pads & suspension system . . . . . $ 5.85 $ 7.25 $ 8.95 $11.05
light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.86 6.13 7.73 9.74 mineral fiber, fiberglass, panels only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.77 2.52 3.57
Wood, joists and sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.56 5.76 7.27 9.18 organic fiber, wood or cane, panels only . . . . . . . . . . 1.64 1.91 2.22 2.59
joists and bridging only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.43 4.48 5.84 7.63 Embossed metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.60 6.30 8.65 11.85
For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%.
Fiber sports court panel with suspension system . . . . . 4.60 5.65 6.95 8.50
FLOOR EXTRAS – Add to floor structure costs. Fiberboard panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.33 1.51 1.72 1.96
Vapor barrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .61 $ .84 $1.15 $1.57 Gypsum board, taped and painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67 1.87 2.09 2.34
Each inch of sheathing over 1", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.09 1.20 1.32 1.46 spray-on texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 1.75 1.95 2.15
Foamed concrete surfacing, 1½" – 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 1.10 1.30 1.54 Mirror-faced panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.25 18.00 20.25 22.50
Floor insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 1.02 1.24 1.51 Paint or stain, bottom of roof or floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 .68 .91 1.21
FLOOR COVER – Apply to area of described floor. For pool decking, see Section 66. Plaster on lath: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.48 3.92 4.41 4.97
Access (computer) floor, on stanchions . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.25 $19.25 $22.75 $26.75 spray-on, thincoat w/ texture on lath or drywall . . . . . 2.50 2.75 3.03 3.34
Asphalt tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.20 2.60 3.05 standard, add 20% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.01 3.40 3.84 4.34
Bamboo, laminated plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.85 10.65 12.85 15.45 add for metal lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 .48 .55 .63
Block, wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55 6.60 7.90 9.40 Plaster on masonry soffit: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.98 3.35 3.76 4.23
Brick, common, in mortar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.35 8.80 10.50 12.55 spray-on, thincoat with texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 2.18 2.38 2.59
Brick pavers, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.70 10.40 12.45 14.85 standard, add 24% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 2.83 3.20 3.62
Carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 3.01 5.02 8.16
custom carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.65 12.63 20.35 31.85 Plaster panels, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95 12.10 13.35 14.75
indoor/outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.87 2.41 3.09 3.98 Plastic panels, with suspension system, but
Color, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 1.11 1.38 1.72 excluding lighting (in electrical cost) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.40 6.55 7.90 9.60
Cork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85 5.65 6.65 7.75 Plywood (softwood) or hardboard panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 2.90 3.35 3.85
Diato, magnesite, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.35 7.40 8.60 10.00 hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65 4.40 5.35 6.50
Flagstone, random local stone, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . 11.75 13.95 16.60 19.75 coffered or vaulted panels with molding . . . . . . . . . 8.05 11.00 15.00 20.50
Hardener and sealer, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 .90 1.23 1.67
*Hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.80 8.95 11.85 15.60 custom woods, site-built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.75 24.25 28.50 33.50
sports-gym floors on resilient sleepers . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 9.85 12.15 15.00 Polylaminated panels (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 2.90 3.25 3.65
Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.55 36.95 43.30 50.70 insulated panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 4.40 4.85 5.40
Linoleum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 3.70 4.45 5.40 Wood, boards or T&G, softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 2.90 3.45 4.10
Marble or granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.75 30.00 41.25 56.75 hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 4.75 5.65 6.70
cast tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.75 15.05 17.75 20.90 carved, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.05 10.35 15.20 22.35
Melamine laminated tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 3.60 4.95 6.80
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.45 7.60 8.95 10.55 CEILING EXTRAS – Add to ceiling costs. For special ornamentation, see Section 52.
Plastic tile, interlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.25 6.90 7.65 8.50 Ceramic tile or stone, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.20 $14.25 $18.10 $23.05
Rubber fabric tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25 9.70 11.45 13.50 custom tile or stone, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00 28.00 33.75 41.00
Rubber tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 5.05 6.85 9.25 Custom papers, stenciling, staff, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.15 15.00 20.20 27.20
Seamless plastic, epoxy, urethane, neoprene,
1/32" – 1/16" thincoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40 4.20 5.20 6.40 border or coving, only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 3.40 4.35 5.60
1/8" – 3/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35 6.70 8.40 10.50 Extensive decor, leather, cust. plaster, terra cotta, add . 32.75 40.75 50.50 62.75
add for colored chips or glitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 1.75 2.15 2.65 Wood furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 .93 1.15 1.42
Slate, grouted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 15.50 18.50 22.00 Metal furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21 1.53 1.94 2.45
Softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.40 6.50 7.80 9.35 If ceiling structure is required which is not part of
Stone plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25 15.05 18.45 22.65 the roof or floor structure, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26 1.58 1.98 2.49
Synthetic sports surfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.45 8.00 9.95 12.40 Suspended ceiling, metal (suspension system), add . . . 1.09 1.40 1.79 2.30
Terrazzo (exclusive of base slab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.25 11.50 14.30 17.80
tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.00 19.50 22.50 26.00 fiberglass, (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 2.08 2.54 3.11
Tile, ceramic or quarry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.10 11.60 14.80 18.85 hardwood, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 3.90 5.20 6.90
custom tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 25.75 31.00 37.25 for seismic supports, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 .27 .35 .45

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CEILING EXTRAS (Continued) 1 2 3 4 PLUMBING (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Ceiling insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .60 $ .92 $1.40 $2.12 Multiple residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.63 $ 6.34 $ 8.69 $11.91
vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 1.02 1.19 1.38 senior citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44 6.68 8.20 10.06
add for underdeck supporting bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 .32 .39 .47 assisted living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.01 8.82 11.09 13.94
rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.59 2.11 2.79 retirement community complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.51 9.61 12.29 15.73
For ceiling domes, see stained glass, Page 6. Row/town houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.96 5.95 8.91 13.34
senior citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11 5.84 8.31 11.82
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION – Apply to total floor area. Costs do not include fireplaces or Single-family residences, guest houses and inns . . . . . 3.92 5.95 8.98 13.51
built-in appliances. Add or deduct 5% for each foot of variation from 8' average story high-value residences, Classes I – IV . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 15.03 16.74 18.64
height (9' for Multiples and Motels, 10' for Lodges and High-value residences). Classes V and VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.62 22.82 ----- -----
Frame interior partitions: Cost per fixture – Basement plumbing only. See Section 53 for individual fixture costs.
Bath houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.51 $ 11.05 $14.35 $18.64 Motels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $695 $860 $1,070 $1,325
Bed and breakfast inns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.02 20.92 24.29 28.20 Residential occupancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 645 815 1,025 1,295
Guest cottages (cabins) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 13.17 16.91 21.72 Drains and hydrants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 175 260 380
Guest houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.62 15.87 19.96 25.10 SPRINKLERS – Apply to sprinklered area. Costs include all piping and meters to main but
Lodges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.16 24.70 33.60 45.70 do not include tanks and pumps. Simple residential installations will cost $1.95 to $3.05
Motels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.69 22.13 27.68 34.62 per square foot. For double sprinkler systems with heads both above and below a ceiling,
guest rooms only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.83 21.67 26.33 32.00 use sprinklered area and 1.6 times the listed cost.
office-apartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.18 21.46 24.01 26.87 1,500 square feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.91 $3.75 $4.83 $6.23
extended stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.52 18.77 21.32 24.22 3,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.62 3.35 4.28 5.47
Multiple residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.38 23.26 29.42 37.23 5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.44 3.09 3.92 4.97
senior citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.28 23.06 27.57 32.97 10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.18 2.75 3.47 4.38
assisted living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.65 28.21 31.04 34.14 15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.06 2.58 3.24 4.06
20,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.97 2.46 3.07 3.84
retirement community complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.71 40.28 45.43 51.24 40,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79 2.21 2.74 3.39
Row/town houses (including party walls) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.85 20.21 24.24 29.07 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71 2.12 2.62 3.25
senior citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.20 20.34 24.06 28.46 100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54 1.89 2.33 2.86
Single-family residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.58 20.74 24.46 28.86 150,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.47 1.79 2.17 2.64
high-value residences, Classes I – IV . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.62 48.45 62.39 80.34 200,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.70 2.06 2.50
Classes V and VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103.17 132.41 ----- -----
log, rustic partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.10 22.23 25.88 30.13 ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING – Apply to total floor area.
Masonry interior partitions: Few Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.46 $2.89 $3.39 $3.98
Bath houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.29 $ 11.94 $15.33 $19.70 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.91 3.42 4.01 4.71
Bed and breakfast inns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.07 22.07 25.55 29.58 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 4.08 4.77 5.56
Guest cottages (cabins) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.06 14.09 17.96 22.89 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16 4.84 5.64 6.56
Guest houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.54 16.90 21.10 26.34 Average Number of Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.74 $4.45 $5.29 $ 6.29
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43 5.27 6.26 7.44
Lodges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.21 25.96 35.07 47.39 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25 6.23 7.40 8.79
Motels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.73 23.30 29.00 36.08 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.23 7.39 8.76 10.39
guest rooms only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.86 22.84 27.66 33.50 Many Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.69 $ 6.86 $ 8.26 $ 9.95
office-apartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.27 22.64 25.28 28.23 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.69 8.07 9.74 11.75
extended stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.50 19.82 22.45 25.42 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.87 9.52 11.51 13.92
Multiple residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.45 24.47 30.77 38.71 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.30 11.24 13.60 16.44
senior citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.37 24.27 28.91 34.45 Unfinished Areas: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.17 $1.49 $1.90 $2.43
assisted living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.96 29.59 32.48 35.65 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.47 1.84 2.30 2.87
retirement community complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.21 41.86 47.10 52.99 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.82 2.24 2.76 3.39
Row/town houses (including party walls) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.86 21.35 25.51 30.49 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.72 3.30 3.99
senior citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.23 21.49 25.33 29.85 Typical costs for some occupancies: See Page 8 for Chandeliers.
Single-family residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.60 21.88 25.73 30.26 Bath houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.81 $ 5.71 $ 8.54 $12.77
high-value residences, Classes I – IV . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.12 50.18 64.37 82.58 Guest cottages (cabins) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.29 6.48 9.76 14.65
Classes V and VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.43 138.05 ----- ----- Lodges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 6.33 11.82 21.46
Motels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.73 6.95 10.21 14.99
MEZZANINES – Apply to open mezzanine area. (Cost of miscellaneous items such as guest rooms only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.97 7.22 10.49 15.24
rails, stairs, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.65 $3.15 $3.70 $4.40 office-apartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.73 4.35 6.77 10.38
PLUMBING – Apply to total floor area. extended stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.72 7.12 8.86 11.02
Bath houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.36 $8.08 $10.26 $13.04 Multiple residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.51 4.96 7.00 9.88
senior citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10 6.71 8.82 11.60
Guest cottages (cabins) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.19 8.92 11.06 13.72 assisted living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.67 7.67 10.38 14.04
Lodges, individual baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.37 7.35 10.07 13.79 retirement community complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.89 8.20 11.40 15.87
common baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.48 4.68 ----- ----- Row/town houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.79 4.23 6.38 9.59
Motels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.56 8.68 11.49 15.21 senior citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.41 4.74 6.60 9.18
guest rooms only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11 8.75 10.77 13.25 Single-family residences, guest houses and inns . . . . . 2.64 4.33 6.86 10.63
office-apartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.27 4.06 7.06 11.96 high-value residences, Classes I – IV . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.65 12.25 14.08 16.19
extended stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.26 8.40 9.73 11.26 Classes V and VI (high amperage) . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.65 21.35 ----- -----

SECTION 42 PAGE 4
HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING – Apply to total floor area. EXTERIOR WALL (Continued)
Add or deduct 3% for each foot of variation in average story height from an 8' base. For high-vaulted Concrete or Masonry Walls (Continued) 1 2 3 4
ceilings, use wall height plus 1/2 the height from eaves to ridge to determine effective height. Brick, grouted or cavity, reinforced, 9" – 10" . . . . . . . . . $25.83 $28.47 $31.38 $34.58
Costs are given for gas-fired heating surfaces. Add or deduct as follows for other fuels: block backup, 9" – 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.40 25.82 28.49 31.43
Oil-fired +7% Coal, stoker +7% Coal, hand-fired -2% block backup, 12" – 14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.82 28.46 31.37 34.58
Brick, 6" SCR modular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.92 19.93 22.18 24.67
For high-value residences, use costs in Section 12. 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.91 22.03 24.38 26.98
*Add for face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 2.90 3.20 3.50
Heating Only 1 2 3 4 Concrete, reinforced, formed, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.30 20.27 22.45 24.87
Electric, cable or baseboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.95 $2.54 $3.30 $4.30 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.62 21.71 24.02 26.58
radiant panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.31 2.88 3.59 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.15 23.36 25.81 28.51
Electric wall heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.23 1.51 1.85 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.99 26.45 29.17 32.16
Forced air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.14 2.84 3.76 4.99 for each additional 4" of concrete, add . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.05 3.35 3.70
Hot water, baseboard or convectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 4.91 6.44 8.44 precast panels, 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.17 16.80 18.61 20.61
radiant floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.64 4.96 6.75 9.19 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.13 17.84 19.72 21.81
Radiant heat, gas, suspended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 1.44 1.97 2.69 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.71 19.56 21.60 23.86
Space heaters, gas, with fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 1.15 1.66 2.40 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.59 21.57 23.75 26.15
Steam radiator, with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40 4.35 5.55 7.05 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.94 25.13 27.52 30.14
without boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.69 3.53 4.64 6.09 tilt-up panels, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.20 16.92 18.84 20.97
Wall or floor furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.38 1.66 2.00 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.31 18.19 20.28 22.61
Add for wood-burning furnace (exterior, add 55%) . . . . .85 1.07 1.34 1.69 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.55 19.60 21.88 24.43
Heating and Cooling 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.95 21.17 23.65 26.42
Zoned A.C., hot and chilled water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.65 $10.67 $13.16 $16.24 add for insulated sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.75 2.15 2.65
warm and cooled air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25 6.74 8.66 11.12 add for brick or tile inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20 6.40 7.90 9.75
Package heating and cooling, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . 3.52 4.77 6.47 8.77 Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.25 43.25 46.25 49.75
Heat-pump system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.89 5.27 7.15 9.69 colors or reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.25 57.50 61.25 65.00
add for ground-loop heat source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.17 1.54 2.02 2.65 Local stone, block backup, ashlar veneer, 12" . . . . . . . . 37.25 42.00 47.25 53.25
Individual thru-wall heat pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.62 3.71 5.25 rubble or rustic, veneer, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.25 34.25 39.00 44.25
for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.25
Cooling Only Local fieldstone, in mortar, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.75 28.50 33.00 38.00
Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.90 $2.26 $2.68 $3.19 for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.60 3.00 3.50
Refrigerated air conditioning only, zoned system . . . . . . 3.64 4.68 6.02 7.74 Local stone, rough cut, solid, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 48.75 59.50 72.75
package unit, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.59 3.25 4.08 5.12 granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.50 53.75 67.75 85.75
Ventilation only, with ducts & blowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 .85 1.05 1.31 limestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.50 55.25 66.75 81.00
simple exhaust fan and air inlets only . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 .50 .63 .80 for each 6" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.50 21.75 25.75 30.50
Add for air-to-air heat-exchange system Rammed earth, soil cement, 24" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 23.00 27.00 31.00
(utilizing heating ducts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 1.05 1.30 1.60 pneumatic build-up, formed one side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.50 35.50 40.25 45.50
EXTERIOR WALL – Apply to total wall area. for each 6" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.35 1.60 1.85
Concrete or Masonry Walls Tile, structural clay, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.43 19.40 21.59 24.03
Adobe or hollow clay block, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.67 $20.63 $22.80 $25.19 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.42 22.68 25.18 27.96
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.07 22.27 24.71 27.41 Concrete or Masonry Wall Extras
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.81 25.28 28.01 31.04 Add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .95 $ 1.27 $ 1.70 $ 2.27
14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.21 27.94 30.97 34.32 Add for glazed block or tile, each side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.37 6.00 6.70 7.48
Adobe block, grouted or cavity, 22" – 24" . . . . . . . . . . . 29.07 32.28 35.84 39.80 Add for pilasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.22 1.50 1.83
30" – 32" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.42 34.81 38.57 42.74 Add for bond beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.08 1.30 1.56 1.87
Block, concrete, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.25 17.97 19.87 21.97 Add for seismic reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 .72 1.13 1.80
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.46 19.30 21.34 23.60 Add for synth. plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . 4.35 5.30 6.50 7.90
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.93 22.02 24.32 26.87 deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10 8.45 10.05 12.00
16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.41 24.74 27.31 30.14 Add for thin masonry, on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.70 12.00 13.40 15.00
for each additional 4" of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.25 Add for clay tile backup in lieu of block . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.20 2.60 3.10
Block, grouted or cavity, 10" – 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.89 20.83 22.97 25.33 Add for earth-sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 1.29 2.04 3.15
*Add for ornamented face block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.85 2.80 4.15 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 .95 1.38 1.99
Brick, block back-up, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.10 23.31 25.75 28.45 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.77 2.61 3.84
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.56 26.01 28.71 31.70 Add for insulated glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 1.48 3.19 6.73
16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.04 28.73 31.71 34.99 Add for impact-resistant glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.55 1.80 2.15
Brick common, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.57 26.04 28.77 31.79 For special stonework, see Section 56.
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.39 31.35 34.61 38.22 *NOTE: The additional cost for face block or brick is the difference between the cost of face block
16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.21 36.65 40.45 44.64 or brick and standard block or common brick in place as part of a wall. For the cost of
for each additional 4" of brick, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.80 5.30 5.85 6.45 ornamented, face or synthetic masonry veneer, see Wall Ornamentation on Page 6.

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EXTERIOR WALL (Continued) EXTERIOR WALL (Continued)
Curtain Walls 1 2 3 4 Single-wall Construction (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Brick or tile panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.25 $26.25 $ 31.25 $ 37.00 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .62 $ .75 $ .90 $1.08
Concrete and glass panels, precast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 31.00 35.50 40.50 vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 .89 1.00 1.12
glass fiber reinforced, molded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00 28.00 34.25 42.00 rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 1.35 1.80 2.35
Metal and glass panels (ordinary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.75 35.00 41.00 48.25 Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .20 .27 .37
Stainless steel or bronze and glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.75 49.50 57.00 66.00 Add for insulated glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 1.48 3.19 6.73
Stone panels, local stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.50 42.50 47.00 52.00 Add for impact-resistant glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.55 1.80 2.15
granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.75 48.25 54.75 61.75 Wood or Steel Stud Walls
limestone or slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.25 44.25 48.50 53.25 Aluminum or steel siding, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.14 $15.63 $18.60 $22.13
marble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.50 46.00 52.25 59.25 sheet panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.82 14.21 17.09 20.55
composite or aggregate panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.75 34.00 42.00 51.50 Asphalt siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.56 13.64 16.08 18.97
Structural glazed atrium (including supports) . . . . . . . . . 69.00 90.50 119.00 156.25 Cement fiber siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . 12.72 15.19 18.15 21.68
Steel studs and stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.75 18.25 21.50 25.00 sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.12 14.24 16.73 19.66
synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . . 17.85 21.45 25.75 30.90 Hardboard siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.54 14.76 17.37 20.44
deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.90 24.80 29.40 34.90 sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.96 14.05 16.51 19.39
wood or aggregate board siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.45 18.80 22.90 27.90 Plywood, textured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.34 13.34 15.68 18.44
Add for insulation, insulated area only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 1.28 1.87 2.75 deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.64 14.91 17.58 20.73
Pre-engineered Walls Shingles or shakes, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.74 15.18 18.10 21.57
Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.02 15.51 18.48 22.01
Sandwich panels, alum. or steel, both sides . . . . . . . . . $17.10 $19.70 $22.65 $26.10 Synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . . . 15.25 18.23 21.80 26.07
cement fiber or shotcrete, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.75 15.35 18.45 22.20 deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.24 22.50 26.32 30.79
fiberglass panels, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.80 19.85 23.50 27.75 Vinyl siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.03 15.51 18.46 21.97
glass exterior, metal interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.30 22.20 25.50 29.30 Wood siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25 14.43 17.00 20.02
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 2.70 3.25 3.90 4.65 deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.37 15.95 19.03 22.70
add for polylaminated (FRP) interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 .85 1.06 1.38 log, veneer siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.35 18.10 22.85 28.80
deduct for gypsum or hardboard interior . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.30 1.40 1.55 deluxe, half round, full corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.95 25.85 29.15 32.85
Prefabricated building panels, Veneer, face block or concrete brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.30 19.20 22.65 26.70
aluminum or steel and glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00 26.25 29.00 31.75 common brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.60 19.60 23.20 27.40
add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 2.85 3.35 4.00 face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.90 22.25 26.25 30.90
add for block backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85 5.50 6.20 7.00 mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.10 22.25 25.85 30.10
stucco on steel panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.00 31.75 35.00 38.25 stone, ashlar veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.15 34.50 40.85 48.35
veneer, block or brick, on steel panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.25 34.75 38.50 42.75 rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.15 27.60 32.90 39.25
stone, rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.25 41.75 45.75 50.00 synthetic veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.55 20.60 25.60 31.80
thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.05 23.55 27.60 32.40
Single-wall Construction Add for sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 1.01 1.23 1.49
Aluminum or steel, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.70 $ 8.10 $ 9.78 $11.82 Add for seismic/hurricane bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 .56 .67 .80
on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.80 7.06 8.59 10.46 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 .72 .87 1.05
add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 2.85 3.35 4.00 Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .25 .32 .40
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 2.70 3.25 3.90 4.65 Add for air space wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 .68 .77 .87
Asphalt siding on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.97 5.74 6.63 7.66 Add for double stud walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.28 1.54 1.85 2.23
Cement fiber (Transite), on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.96 8.28 9.84 11.70 Add for wood stresskin sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.70 4.40 5.20 6.15
sheet siding, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.31 7.54 9.01 10.77 Add for insulated glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 1.48 3.19 6.73
siding or shingles, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.83 8.08 9.55 11.30 Add for impact-resistant glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.55 1.80 2.15
Deduct for garage single wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.80 7.95 9.35 10.95
Fiberglass light panels, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31 6.03 6.84 7.77
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.34 6.95 7.62 8.36 BASEMENT WALLS – Apply to basement wall area. See Section 47 for unreinforced walls.
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.04 9.42 11.04 12.94 Concrete block, reinforced, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.45 $ 9.65 $10.95 $12.50
light panels on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.65 5.29 6.02 6.85 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.40 10.75 12.30 14.05
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.69 6.22 6.80 7.43 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.95 13.55 15.30 17.35
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.39 8.69 10.22 12.01 for each additional 4" of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.30
Glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.75 25.00 31.50 39.75 Concrete, reinforced, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90 11.35 13.05 15.00
projected greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.00 46.00 51.25 57.50 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.25 12.85 14.75 16.85
Log, up to 10" diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.25 21.10 27.40 35.60 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.95 15.85 17.95 20.40
deluxe, hand-hewn or oversized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.75 29.45 36.45 45.20 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.85 18.95 21.35 24.05
Plywood, boards or siding, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . 6.77 8.07 9.62 11.46 for each additional 4" of concrete, add . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 3.10 3.40 3.70
on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.87 7.04 8.43 10.11 Masonry, brick, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.25 16.20 18.45 21.00
Stucco, on baled-straw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.30 16.10 19.50 23.65 stone, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.70 23.10 27.05 31.70
for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85 5.40 6.00 6.65
Stucco, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.83 7.92 9.17 10.63 Wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.30 9.30 11.90 15.15
Synthetic plaster on rigid insul. (EIFS), on steel frame . 9.68 11.41 13.45 15.85 Add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 .75 1.11 1.68
Wood shingles on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.79 7.93 9.26 10.81 Add for waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 1.02 1.29 1.64
Add for exterior sheathing, per layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.15 1.32 1.51 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27 1.86 2.72 3.98
Add for interior sheathing or liner, finished . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 2.06 2.43 2.86 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 .91 1.33 1.94
polylaminated panel (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 2.85 3.35 3.95 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21 1.75 2.54 3.69
Add for stud wall backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 .76 .92 1.12 For specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51.

SECTION 42 PAGE 6
STAINED GLASS – Apply to art glass for window, dome or skylight area. These costs vary EXTERIOR AND BASEMENT STAIRS – Per riser. Fire escapes: see Section 55.
greatly, and the following typical cost ranges should be used with caution. See Section 56 1 2 3 4
for complete description and detailed costs. For residential straight seams or simple Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $148.00 $203.75 $280.75 $386.50
bevel, deduct 50% from Low Cost. For ceiling domes, use low-cost range for plastic, Steel pans or prefab. concrete on steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164.00 221.75 300.00 405.75
average for stock glass and high-cost for custom stained glass. Steel or aluminum grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191.50 252.50 332.75 438.75
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.50 83.50 128.00 194.75
1 2 3 4
ROOF STRUCTURE – Apply to roof area. For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20.
Low-cost, plain, min. work or detailed bevel-etched . . . $ 60.00 $ 82.00 $112.00 $ 153.25
Average, simple figures and scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188.25 253.50 341.25 459.50 Concrete joists, slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.24 $10.34 $11.56 $12.93
High-cost, highly detailed work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405.75 567.75 794.25 1111.25 lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.45 9.36 10.37 11.49
pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.58 9.53 10.57 11.74
WALL ORNAMENTATION – Apply to ornamented area. precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.10 9.02 10.04 11.18
precast joists, wood deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.29 7.00 7.78 8.66
Brick, split face, Roman or Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.15 $ 10.55 $ 12.20 $ 14.10 cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.16 7.96 8.86 9.85
face, standard size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.85 11.50 13.40 15.60 thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.45 16.05 19.10 22.80
mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.55 12.10 13.85 15.90 Concrete dome, cast-in-place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.25 33.75 37.75 42.00
select common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95 10.35 11.95 13.85 thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.75 22.75 26.00 29.75
used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.70 11.20 12.90 14.90 Steel joists, concrete slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.60 11.98 13.53 15.29
simulated veneer or panel, 1/4" – 3/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85 9.55 11.60 14.10 gypsum on formboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29 6.61 8.26 10.33
thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.65 11.95 13.40 15.00 precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.56 10.65 11.87 13.23
add for pictorial carved artwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126.00 144.50 165.75 190.25 steel deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.71 7.19 9.06 11.42
Cement fiber siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3.05 3.65 4.45 light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 6.03 7.73 9.91
steel deck, gypsum or concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.34 9.06 11.18 13.79
Concrete, ornamental cast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 24.00 28.75 34.50 wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.41 5.65 7.23 9.25
Concrete block, imitation flagstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 9.35 10.95 12.85 light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 5.03 6.48 8.35
solar screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 10.10 11.85 13.95 Open-steel system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.34 3.32 4.72 6.71
ornamented face, slump, fluted, split or ground . . . . 8.55 9.90 11.50 13.30 light purlin supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.07 1.39 1.82 2.37
glazed one side, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35 5.95 6.65 7.45 Steel space frame/sheathing, (three dimen.) . . . . . . . . . 17.00 22.00 28.50 37.00
Cut stone, carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.00 123.25 178.50 258.75 architectural (exclusive of glazing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 40.75 61.00 91.50
Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.00 36.50 40.50 44.75 Metal dome and cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.75 27.00 31.00 35.25
colors or solar reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 50.25 54.75 59.75 glazed or translucent panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.25 63.25 75.00 89.00
Granite, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.75 48.25 56.00 64.75 Wood joists, wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.74 4.88 6.37 8.31
Limestone, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.25 35.75 42.25 49.75 exposed rafters, 2" T&G sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.65 7.11 8.94 11.24
prefab. panels (exclusive of girders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54 1.91 2.38 2.95
Local stone, ashlar veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.25 31.00 36.50 43.00 stresskin sandwich panels (exclusive of purlins) . . . . 5.57 7.17 9.23 11.88
rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 23.25 27.75 33.25 add for snow roof, furred sheathing layer . . . . . . . . . 1.64 1.80 1.97 2.16
imitation precast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.75 11.35 14.80 19.20 Open-wood system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39 2.34 3.81 5.97
Marble, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.50 40.25 47.00 54.75 light purlin supports only for metal/wood/fiberglass . . .64 .84 1.10 1.44
Metal panels, screens, louvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.25 19.50 25.00 32.00 Wood dome and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.00 20.25 24.25 29.00
preformed wall panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 4.42 7.34 11.95 Add for seismic/hurricane truss ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 .36 .44 .53
add for curved panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 1.10 1.55 2.25 Add for complex roof, turrets, ornate trim 70% 55% 45% 35%
Ornamental doorways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 92.34 172.94 315.25 ROOF COVER – Apply to roof area.
Slate, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.25 34.00 39.25 45.50
Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 3.60 4.00 4.50 Aluminum or steel, corr., crimped or tile panels,
preformed, light to 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.64 $ 2.15 $ 2.81 $ 3.67
on masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 2.85 3.30 3.75 heavy, under 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40 3.95 4.60 5.35
add for synthetic on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . 2.00 2.55 3.30 4.20 formed seam, flat or standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.40 5.50 6.90 8.65
*built-up (EIFS) panel relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30 5.55 7.15 9.25 batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 6.40 7.95 9.90
Terra cotta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00 27.25 32.25 38.25 sandwich panels, pre-engineered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 8.95 11.45 14.60
Tile, ceramic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.45 13.20 15.20 17.50 shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 4.10 5.05 6.20
*mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.00 20.50 25.00 30.50 aggregate finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.35 5.30 6.50 7.95
hand-painted tiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.75 120.00 168.00 235.00 thatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.40 15.95 17.70 19.60
Vinyl siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 3.20 3.85 4.60 add for interior metal liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.80 2.10 2.50
Vitrolite (structural glass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 22.25 26.00 30.25 plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 1.70 2.00 2.35
Wood, plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 2.55 3.30 4.20 add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 2.85 3.35 4.00
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 2.70 3.25 3.90 4.65
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 3.45 4.15 4.95 Asphalt, corrugated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32 1.56 1.85 2.19
siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 3.25 4.05 5.05 Atrium skylight, frame and glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.25 37.00 50.50 68.75
ornamented molding or trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.70 10.90 15.35 21.70 Built-up composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.58 2.02 2.58 3.29
add for treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 .51 .61 .74 Cement fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40 4.30 5.45 6.90
*For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.15 12.80 17.90 25.00 corrugated or sheet (Transite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 4.55 6.45 9.20
For security shutters, bars or liquid crystal glazing, see Section 55, Page 7. Composition, roll, mineral surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 1.05 1.26 1.51

September 2010

ROOF COVER (Continued) 1 2 3 4 BUILT-IN CONSTRUCTION – Apply to each item. 1 2 3 4
Composition shingles, light, to 235# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.41 $ 1.63 $ 1.87 $ 2.16 Appliance allowance (if not itemized), single-family . . . . $ 1,358 $ 2,667 $ 5,091 $ 9,446
heavy, over 235# or laminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 2.35 3.05 3.95 high-value residence (excl. automation, security) . . . 14,817 20,166 27,445 37,352
Copper, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.30 11.05 13.10 15.55 row/town houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,358 2,379 4,049 6,699
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.05 11.90 14.15 16.75 multiple residences, per unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 960 1,604 2,604 4,115
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.25 10.20 11.25 12.40 senior citizen, multiple and town house, per unit . . 960 1,225 1,565 1,995
Elastomeric or modified bitumen, single ply . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 3.50 4.75 6.40 Single unit (self-contained) kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,900 3,675 4,675 5,925
Garbage disposer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 240 320 430
reinforced sheet or spray-fluid coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 5.55 6.55 7.75 deluxe, heavy duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 495 590 695
Fiberglass, corrugated or sheet, light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 1.96 2.34 2.78 Range and oven combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610 820 1,105 1,490
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 3.20 3.75 4.40 residential, commercial quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,925 6,975 8,225 9,700
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 4.05 5.25 6.80 custom, double wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,350 15,125 22,075 32,250
Slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 7.85 9.50 11.45 microwave or refrigerated combination . . . . . . . . . . . 1,600 1,900 2,250 2,650
red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20 14.90 18.15 22.15 Range top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 520 805 1,235
composite, reinforced fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30 5.35 6.65 8.25 component top, per component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 610 860 1,215
Terne, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.10 10.75 12.65 14.90 steamer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,550 1,575 1,600 1,625
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.80 11.55 13.65 16.10 induction top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,525 1,725 1,950 2,200
Tile, clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.80 7.50 9.70 12.55 custom tops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,250 3,225 4,625 6,625
concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.35 5.10 6.05 7.10 Ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 875 1,325 2,000
plastic or rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 4.40 5.15 6.00 custom double wall ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,650 4,663 7,997 13,325
microwave combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,525 1,900 2,400 3,000
add for custom coloring or glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 1.35 1.70 2.20 warming ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630 745 880 1,040
Wood shakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 3.50 4.10 4.75 Oven, microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380 525 730 1,015
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.30 3.95 4.65 Exhaust fan and hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 257 435 720
fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.25 2.70 3.25 countertop down draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765 950 1,150 1,425
add for fire-resistant finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 .53 .64 .77 custom, stainless steel or copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,175 3,707 6,104 9,825
Add for roof insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 1.21 1.88 2.87 Cookware racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 595 870 1,265
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44 2.19 3.32 5.00 Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525 680 885 1,150
Add for earth-sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26 1.83 2.65 3.84 deluxe, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,200 1,600 2,100 2,800
NOTE: For underroof insulation supporting structures, see Ceiling Extras on Page 3. For earthen Trash compactor, single family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 620 725 845
roof cover, see Fill costs on Page 1. See Section 66 for top dressing, sod and/or sprinklers. For Radio-intercom, base system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 505 660 855
specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51. add per satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 105 125 150
Audio/video entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,575 3,575 4,950 6,875
ROOF MODIFIERS – Use the following multipliers for sloping roofs to convert the unit each extra monitor station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 870 1,040 1,240
costs to cost per square foot of horizontal roofed area. Refrigerator or freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 905 1,579 2,690
Rise : Run Multiplier Rise : Run Multiplier Rise : Run Multiplier deluxe, built-in, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,650 3,750 5,325 7,575
Less than 3' : 12' 1.00 5' : 12' 1.08 12' : 12' 1.42 Mixer/blender (food center, processor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 610 790 1,020
3' : 12' 1.03 6' : 12' 1.12 15' : 12' 1.60 deluxe, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000 2,400 2,900 3,475
4' : 12' 1.06 8' : 12' 1.20 18' : 12' 1.80 Can opener, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 120 165 220
Coffee maker, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 550 600 660
TRUSSES AND GIRDERS – Apply to area supported. Toaster, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 185 215 255
Steel trusses or longspan girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.97 $2.53 $3.26 $4.19 Towel/food wrap dispenser, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 210 240 280
Timber trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.14 2.74 3.51 4.50 Wok or deep fryer, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740 825 925 1,030
Glued, laminated trusses or girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 2.63 3.29 4.11 deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,975 2,275 2,600 3,000
Kitchen hot-food heat lamps, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 390 445 505
EXTERIOR BALCONIES – Apply to balcony area. Motorized pantries, 1' to 3' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,200 5,025 6,000 7,175
Wine captains, undercounter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 1,040 1,205 1,395
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00 $24.25 $30.75 $39.25
standing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,200 2,575 3,000 3,500
Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.50 24.75 32.75 43.75 Ice machines, residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545 660 795 960
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.25 20.25 26.75 35.25 deluxe, to 50# per day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,425 1,600 1,775 2,000
Add for ornate finishes, balustrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 19.75 24.25 30.00 Bathroom heater, electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 160 235 340
CANOPIES OR MARQUEES – Apply to horizontal area. For light false-mansard structures, mirror defog heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 115 150 195
Hair dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 220 265 320
deduct 50%. For greater detail, see Section 56 or 57. Patio covers, see Section 66. Heated towel rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 690 1,100 1,750 2,675
Wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.50 $24.25 $30.00 $37.00 Exhaust fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 150 205 275
Steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 31.75 40.00 50.75 Bathroom scale, built-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 210 235 265
Vacuum cleaner system, three inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,525 1,700 1,900 2,100
DORMERS – See Section 57, Roofs; Solar rooms and Greenhouses, see Section 64. add for extra inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 200 240 285

SECTION 42 PAGE 8
MISCELLANEOUS BUILT-IN CONSTRUCTION (Continued) Fireplaces – Cost per fireplace. For each additional opening using the same chimney, add
30% to 50% (custom, 20% to 40%). Buildings with basements, add 40% (custom, 25%) to
1 2 3 4
extend the foundation to the basement level. “Steel, with flue” is the prefabricated hanging
Ironing center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 555 $ 665 $ 800 $ 960
Clothes washer, single-family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535 675 855 1,085 or free-standing-type fireplace or stove.
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,200 1,350 1,500 1,675 1 2 3 4
add for pedestals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 185 220 255 One-story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,150 $ 3,175 $ 4,700 $ 6,925
dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 580 715 885
add per additional story of chimney flue . . . . . . . . . . 575 770 1,030 1,380
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 875 950 1,025
drying center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,525 Steel, with flue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,145 1,620 2,290 3,240
combination unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,030 1,340 1,745 2,275 pellet stoves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,250 2,800 3,475 4,300
Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,250 1,650 2,175 2,850 add per additional story of chimney stack . . . . . . . . . 255 385 575 860
complete filtration system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,150 4,200 5,575 7,425 direct vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850 1,467 2,440 3,960
Closet carousels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,125 3,750 4,525 5,450 Custom or oversized, one story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,000 10,450 13,650 17,850
Safe, built-in, small wall or floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 615 930 1,405 masonry heaters, soapstone, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,400 12,100 19,100 29,600
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,425 2,378 3,916 6,200 add per additional story of chimney flue . . . . . . . . . . 1,500 1,725 1,975 2,250
Residential security systems (wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . 790 1,386 2,361 3,910 steel, direct vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,300 4,225 5,400 6,925
hard wired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,200 3,075 4,325 6,075 Add for Heatilator type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 430 570 765
Home automation systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500 3,175 4,025 5,100 Add for raised hearth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 305 465 705
custom (including security system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,500 13,150 18,250 25,300
Add for log lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 135 185 255
Trash compactor, apartment or motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,650 9,417 18,649 35,750
Gas incinerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 885 1,015 1,160 1,330 *Mantels, special designs or antique reproductions, add:
House phone, located at entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 585 685 805 Cast stone (bonded limestone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,725 $ 5,350 $ 7,725 $11,100
add per door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 170 185 205 Custom marble, granite or onyx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,825 10,775 16,650 25,450
Intercom, master station, 20 to 30 station . . . . . . . . . . . 985 1,280 1,665 2,165 Ornate wood, carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,725 4,200 4,725 5,325
add per intercom outlet or remote station . . . . . . . . . 115 130 150 175
Precast plaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,925 2,600 3,475 4,675
add per door release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 175 190 205
Television security, closed circuit:
one camera and one monitor, base system . . . . . . . 1,475 3,225 5,850 9,775 ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS – See Section 56. Porches, see Section 12.
each extra camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,425 2,125 3,175 4,750 For small apartment or residential-type elevators, dumbwaiters and inclined railways, see
each extra monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 555 695 875 Section 12 or 58.
video tape recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,275 3,375 5,000 7,425 For lobby equipment, telephone systems, exercise equipment, see Section 65.
Home entertainment, audio-video systems: For complete kitchen units, see Section 52. Commercial washer-dryers, see Section 65.
built-in and/or including cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,150 21,065 38,779 69,450 COMPLETION OF BUILDING VALUATION
complete home (including security and
automation system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41,000 57,500 80,750 113,250 Contractors’ overhead and profit, sales taxes, permit, fees and insurance during construction are
Home theater, (screening room) wall and sound treatments, included in the costs above. Interest on interim construction financing is also included, but not
stage, screen, seating, audio and projection equipment: financing costs, real estate taxes or brokers’ commissions.
prefab. package units, complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,550 42,200 58,350 80,600 Architects' fees are not included and should be added from Section 99, Page 2.
custom-built theater and decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203,400 243,400 291,250 348,500
Built-in aquarium (excl. fish and plants, etc.) . . . . . . . . 4,415 7,739 13,184 21,825 Depreciation suggestions are given in Section 97.
Bowling alley, reconditioned, with automatic Fire insurance exclusion suggestions based on percentages of the total cost are listed in Section
pinsetter, (new, add 30%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,350 26,600 33,150 41,350 96. The portion to be excluded may be deducted directly from the Segregated Cost components,
Golf course simulator, complete station, or omitted, instead of using a percentage of the total cost, if appropriate.
including projection equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,150 51,500 60,100 70,100
Racquetball court, prefab., complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,450 40,450 46,200 52,750 Current Cost Multipliers and Local Multipliers which bring the basic costs up to date for each
add for spectator viewing, window/wall . . . . . . . . . . 10,200 18,472 32,487 55,600 locality are found in the Green Supplement, Section 99.
Shooting range, indoor, per station, complete . . . . . . . 11,450 13,050 14,900 17,000 Tract developments, where a large number of identical or similar dwellings are built at one time,
Soda fountain, complete unit, per linear foot . . . . . . . . 1,300 1,475 1,675 1,900 may effect savings in construction costs. However, in evaluating a single residence in a tract, the
Wine vaults, modular room, 15 to 75 square feet . . . . . 2,500 4,050 6,400 9,875 appraiser must use his own judgment as to whether there was a saving which is pertinent to his
Sauna rooms, 15 to 100 square feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,775 4,400 6,850 10,475 specific appraisal.
*Chandeliers, high-value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,700 12,350 19,250 29,600
add for winch, 200- to 300-lb. capacity . . . . . . . . . . . 1,350 1,525 1,725 1,950 Garages for single-family residences and multiple dwellings have a relatively low cost in relation
to the living units, and their construction is not usually complicated by plumbing, heating, etc. For
*NOTE: Fixtures classified by age or beauty as having antique or historical value, or designed by this reason, they can easily be priced from Section 12. If a garage is of extraordinary construction,
name artists, must be valued as art objects by fine arts specialists; costs can easily run seven to has interior finish, plumbing, or built-in features, it may be priced from the Segregated Costs in
ten times the listed costs for chandeliers and two to four times mantel costs. this section, Section 47 or the Unit-in-Place Costs.

SEGREGATED COST METHOD secTion 43 page 1
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Stores, restaurants and other commercial buildings usually have fairly large open spaces proportional to the load which is carried by the frame. If the frame members are visible and uniform
designed to accommodate a large number of people. The costs given are average costs of enough to be easily measured and counted, they may be priced from Section 51. When a
various components including the contractors’ profit and overhead but not the architects’ fees. complete frame cost is used, generally the trusses or girders would be included as the horizontal
They cover the basic construction of the building, including most items usually found in the members of the frame. See explanations in Section 51 or 40. In single-story buildings where the
general contract, but do not include furnishing and fixtures peculiar to a definite tenant such as frame supports only a light roof, Rating 1 might often be chosen, even in average buildings.
bars, kitchen equipment, counters or seating. Prices of such items may be found in Section 65.
They do include all fixed partitioning, ceilings, air-conditioning ducts, flooring, etc. Interior construction varies widely in commercial structures. The costs given in Table I are only
Where several occupancies are found in one building, such as apartments over a store building, the typical ranges and should be used with caution. Partitions may be measured and priced from
two portions should be priced separately from the appropriate sections, i.e., Section 41 for the Table II which includes a typical number of openings and covers only common types of partitions.
apartments and Section 43 for the stores. For descriptions of buildings included in this section, see If desirable, partition costs may also be built-up from Section 52. However, the interior
Page 1, Section 13. construction costs (Table I) also includes miscellaneous cabinets, shelves, stairs and other items.
Foundations in Class A and B commercial structures can be priced quite accurately on a square Plumbing in commercial buildings, such as stores, where costs can vary widely, often may be
foot of floor area basis. However, in light Class C, D and S buildings, the perimeter foundation best priced on a per fixture basis. Square foot costs given are typical ranges for complete
may carry most or all of the load, and the cost is generally proportional to the perimeter. Such plumbing costs.
foundations often may better be priced on the basis of a linear foot of bearing wall, with costs of
column footings added if there are interior columns supporting a roof or floor load above.
Exterior wall costs and interior construction costs, with regard to shopping centers, do not include
Frame costs should be adjusted for partial bearing walls, as described in Section 51, using a cost storefronts, signs or marquees which can be priced in detail from Section 56.
SEGREGATED COSTS
(For explanation of the rating numbers which head the cost columns, see Section 40.)
EXCAVATION AND SITE PREPARATION 1 2 3 4 FOUNDATION (Continued)

Excavation (per cu. ft.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .27 $ .36 $ .49 $ .66 TABLE II. ALTERNATE METHOD – Apply to linear feet of continuous footings or foundation
Fill (per cu. ft. of compacted earth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 .35 .44 .57 walls if Table I is not used. See discussion above.
Site preparation (per sq. ft. of site) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 .29 .38 .49 1 2 3 4
Heavy-grade beam or stem footing
Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.40 $34.15 $45.95 $61.85
FOUNDATION – Table I gives complete average costs per square foot of floor area. If a Class D, masonry veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.70 30.65 41.40 55.95
more detailed estimate is desired for Class C, D or S buildings with bearing walls, use siding or stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 27.00 36.50 49.25
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.50 27.75 37.75 51.00
Tables II and III as appropriate Light reinforced-grade beam, Classes C, D and S . . 15.60 21.35 29.20 40.00
Add for perimeter insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 1.83 3.31 5.52
TABLE I. CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS – Apply to total floor area including basements, but earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 2.70 4.85 8.10
excluding mezzanines or balconies. Add for perimeter radon-control matting . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.20
Add for perimeter raised-floor skirting . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.40 8.60 10.00 11.65
Concrete foundations for:
Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.08 $2.71 $3.54 $ 4.61
TABLE III. CONCRETE COLUMN FOOTINGS – Apply to total number of columns if Table I is
Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.90 3.74 4.82 not used. Costs apply to one-story buildings. For others, add 20% for each story over one.
Class C, bearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.94 2.54 3.33 4.37 Concrete columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.75 $81.50 $130.25 $203.00
nonbearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.87 2.45 3.21 4.20 Steel columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.50 75.50 122.00 191.25
light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.75 46.50 60.50 78.50
Class D, masonry veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.72 2.27 2.98 3.93 light tubular/pipe frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 37.25 51.25 70.50
siding or stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.98 2.62 3.47 Wood columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.75 61.50 94.25 143.00
pole-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42 1.86 2.44 3.20 light pole-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.25 37.50 51.50 70.75
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.53 2.03 2.70 3.58
Classes C, D and S light perimeter foundation for FOUNDATION ADJUSTMENTS – Apply to base cost used.
Add 2% for each foot over 12' average story height.
large open-shell-type structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 .80 1.04 1.34 Deduct 2% for each foot under 12' average story height.
Add for perimeter insulation, ground floor area only . .08 .14 .22 .34 Deduct .8% for each story over one, aboveground, for multistory buildings.
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 .19 .31 .49 For one-story buildings with foundations and footings formed and poured monolithically with
floor slabs, use 70% of the above costs, for that floor only.
Add for seismic base isolators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.70 5.35 7.75 11.25 Add for pilings from Section 51. If foundations are brick or stone instead of concrete, increase
damping devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 2.05 2.80 3.80 costs by 20%. For concrete block, reduce costs by 8%.

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June 2010 SEGREGATED COST METHOD
FRAME – Apply to total floor area including basements, but excluding mezzanines. FLOOR EXTRAS – Add to floor structure costs. 1 2 3 4
Vapor barrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .58 $ .82 $1.16 $1.63
1 2 3 4 Super flat (level) slab on grade, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 .87 1.38 2.14
Bearing walls, wood or steel floor supports only . . . . . . $ 1.24 $ 1.42 $ 1.62 $ 1.86 Each inch of sheathing over 1", (mill type) add . . . . . . . 1.07 1.19 1.33 1.49
masonry supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.81 2.07 2.37 2.71 Foamed concrete surfacing, 1 1/2" – 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 1.04 1.28 1.58
Floor insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 .76 .92 1.11
Steel, fireproofed, Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.28 14.10 16.18 18.57
cold storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29 1.60 1.98 2.45
Composite concrete-steel, Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.52 12.99 14.64 16.50 for each inch over 2", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 .37 .54 .77
Concrete, reinforced, Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.25 12.82 14.60 16.64
precast, post-tensioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.76 12.14 13.69 15.45 FLOOR COVER – Apply to area of described floor.
Steel, Classes C and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.65 5.67 6.90 8.41 Access (computer) floor, on stanchions . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.75 $18.75 $22.25 $26.50
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.41 5.38 6.57 8.02 full retail floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.50 12.25 14.25 16.75
Asphalt tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 2.10 2.45 2.90
light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.79 3.40 4.15 5.06 Bamboo, laminated plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.70 10.50 12.60 15.20
light tubular/pipe frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67 2.14 2.75 3.53 Block, wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45 6.55 7.85 9.45
add for fireproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 1.15 1.81 2.80 Brick, common, in mortar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.15 8.55 10.25 12.25
Steel columns, wood beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.97 3.82 4.91 6.32 Brick pavers, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.45 10.15 12.15 14.60
Wood, A-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.62 4.33 5.19 6.21 Carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 3.30 5.20 8.05
laminated bents and arches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11 4.89 5.82 6.92 custom carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.30 12.25 19.70 30.80
light arch-rib construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.63 3.16 3.80 4.57 indoor/outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 2.30 3.00 3.95
Color, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 1.05 1.35 1.70
mill-type (heavy timber) construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26 5.09 6.09 7.28 Cork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 5.55 6.45 7.50
heavy timber/log construction, architectural . . . . . . . 8.60 10.65 13.20 16.35 Diato, magnesite, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.20 7.20 8.40 9.80
post and beam construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.03 3.60 4.28 5.08 Flagstone, random local stone, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . 11.25 13.50 16.00 19.25
light pole-type construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.73 2.15 2.68 3.33 Hardener and sealer, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 .90 1.25 1.70
Add for seismic bracing, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 3.05 4.40 6.40 heavy duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 1.85 2.25 2.70
open Class C, D and S frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 .90 1.10 1.40 aggregate topping, 1/2" – 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20 5.50 7.20 9.45
*Hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90 9.05 11.90 15.65
damping devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 1.25 1.65 2.15
sports-gym floors on resilient sleepers . . . . . . . . . . . 8.05 9.85 12.05 14.75
FRAME ADJUSTMENTS – Apply to base cost used. Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.00 36.50 42.75 50.25
Linoleum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 3.60 4.35 5.30
Add 3% for each foot of average story height over 12' base height. Marble or granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.75 29.00 40.50 56.75
Deduct 3% for each foot of average story height under 12' base. cast tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 15.25 17.75 20.75
For multistory buildings, add 2% for each story over two, to apply against the total floor area up to Melamine/laminated tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3.45 4.80 6.70
30 stories; over 30, add 1% for each additional story. deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.25 7.35 8.60 10.10
For partially framed structures, see Section 51. Plastic tile, interlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.05 6.70 7.45 8.25
Rubber fabric tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.05 9.45 11.10 13.00
FLOOR STRUCTURE – Apply to area of described floor or mezzanine. Rubber tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 4.60 6.45 9.05
Asphalt, on ground, including base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.00 $ 2.61 $ 3.41 $ 4.45 Seamless plastic, epoxy, uretane, neoprene,
1/32" – 1/16" thincoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 4.05 5.05 6.30
Concrete: on ground (exclusive of vapor barrier) . . . . . 3.18 3.81 4.57 5.47 1/8" – 3/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 6.50 8.15 10.25
lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.49 10.52 11.65 12.91 add for colored chips or glitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.65 2.10 2.65
elevated flat slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.71 11.91 13.24 14.72 Slate, grouted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 15.25 18.00 21.25
pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.79 10.85 12.02 13.32 Softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35 6.45 7.75 9.35
precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.34 10.35 11.47 12.71 Stone plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.95 14.70 18.15 22.35
precast joists, wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25 8.03 8.89 9.84 Synthetic sports surfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.30 7.85 9.80 12.25
Terrazzo (exclusive of base slab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.10 11.35 14.10 17.55
cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11 9.02 10.02 11.14
tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.75 19.25 22.00 25.25
Steel joists: flat slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.62 13.17 14.93 16.92 Tile, ceramic or quarry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.80 11.25 14.45 18.50
corrugated deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.34 11.03 13.02 15.38 custom tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.75 25.00 30.25 36.50
cellular deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 12.78 15.33 18.27 *Wood over concrete, hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.90 10.25 13.30 17.25
open metal grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.47 22.30 30.18 40.86 parquet block, prefinished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.70 10.80 15.10 21.10
precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.12 11.33 12.68 14.19 softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.20 7.40 8.80 10.45
wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.58 6.99 8.77 10.99 Vinyl composition tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 2.15 2.80 3.65
Vinyl sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 3.75 5.30 7.50
light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90 6.19 7.82 9.88 Vinyl tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 4.20 6.30 9.45
Wood joists and sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 5.93 7.49 9.46 *Add for custom wood floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25 10.85 19.20 31.65
Wood joists and bridging only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.53 4.61 6.02 7.87 For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25 11.75 16.50 23.50
For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%. Add 15% for conductive floor coverings.

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CEILING – Apply to area of described ceiling. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Acoustical ceilings, tile or panels:
metal panels, incl. pads and suspension system . . . . $ 5.98 $ 7.48 $ 9.35 $11.70 MEZZANINES – Apply to open mezzanine area. (Cost of miscellaneous items such as
mineral fiber, fiberglass, panels only . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32 1.89 2.70 3.86 rail, stairs, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.60 $3.05 $3.60 $4.25
organic fiber, wood or cane, panels only . . . . . . . . 1.65 1.95 2.30 2.70
STAGES AND PERMANENT STAGE FIXTURES – Apply to stage area.
Embossed metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 6.45 8.90 12.25
Fiber sports court panel with suspension system . . . 4.65 5.75 7.10 8.80 Live performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.00 $36.25 $46.75 $60.50
Gypsum board, taped and painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 1.95 2.20 2.45 Speakers’ (performance) platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 18.50 23.50 29.75
spray-on texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.68 1.84 2.00 2.19
Mirror-faced panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.75 18.50 20.75 23.00 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION – Table I is based on averages, not including furniture, fixtures
Paint or stain, bottom of roof or floor . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 .71 .94 1.26
and equipment. Table II gives costs based on a square foot of partition area and may be
Plaster on lath: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.53 3.98 4.49 5.06
used when a more detailed analysis is desired. For additional interior costs, see Sections
spray-on, thincoat with texture on lath or drywall . . 2.52 2.80 3.11 3.45
52, 55 and 56. Fixture and equipment, see Section 65.
standard, add 20% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 3.46 3.93 4.46
add for metal lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 .50 .58 .67 TABLE I. Apply to total floor area. Add or deduct 5% for each foot of variation from 12'
Plaster on masonry soffit: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.02 3.40 3.82 4.30 average story height.
spray-on, thincoat with texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.03 2.23 2.46 2.70
standard, add 23% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 2.89 3.27 3.70 FRAME INTERIOR PARTITIONS
Plaster panels, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 12.20 13.55 15.00 Banquet halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.16 $13.39 $19.56 $28.59
Plastic panels, with suspension system, Barbershops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14 8.24 11.07 14.86
but excluding lighting (in electrical cost) . . . . . . . . 5.55 6.70 8.10 9.80
Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.24 9.44 12.31 16.05
Plywood (softwood) or hardboard panels . . . . . . . . . 2.60 3.05 3.55 4.15
cocktail lounges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.89 10.68 14.45 19.55
hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85 4.65 5.65 6.85
Dairy sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.38 10.85 12.55 14.52
coffered or vaulted panel with molding . . . . . . . 8.25 11.25 15.50 21.00
Department stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.55 11.21 13.16 15.45
custom wood, site-built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.50 24.25 28.50 33.75
Polylaminated panels (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 2.95 3.30 3.70 mall anchor stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.23 5.93 8.30 11.63
insulated panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05 4.55 5.15 5.80 Discount stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.19 5.68 6.23 6.82
Wood, boards or T&G, softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 2.95 3.50 4.15 warehouse discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.83 3.74 4.94 6.53
hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 4.90 5.80 6.85 food marts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.07 6.67 7.33 8.06
carved, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.40 10.85 15.90 23.35 mega warehouse discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.43 1.91 2.55 3.40
showrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.83 4.57 5.46 6.52
CEILING EXTRAS – Add to ceiling costs. For special ornamentation, see Section 52. Drugstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.41 18.17 21.42 25.25
Ceramic tile, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.15 $14.40 $18.55 $23.90 Florist shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.08 12.12 13.26 14.51
custom tile, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.25 28.30 34.40 41.85 Laundromats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.38 7.67 9.22 11.08
Custom papers, stenciling, staff, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.70 14.75 20.30 28.00 Laundry/dry cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.74 8.13 9.82 11.85
border or coving only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 3.45 4.50 5.90 Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75 10.54 11.38 12.30
Extensive decor, leather, cust. plaster, terra cotta, add . 31.25 39.75 50.50 64.25 convenience stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.70 13.72 14.82 16.01
Wood furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 .99 1.22 1.50 mini-marts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.15 36.99 38.92 40.96
Metal furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.57 1.98 2.50 roadside stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 3.04 5.87 10.10
If ceiling structure is required which is not supermarkets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.62 10.40 11.24 12.15
part of the roof or floor structure, add . . . . . . . . . 1.29 1.62 2.03 2.55 Restaurants, small fast food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.02 31.06 49.05 75.92
Suspended ceiling, metal (suspension sys.) add . . . . 1.23 1.53 1.90 2.36 snack bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.37 16.82 30.94 52.03
fiberglass, (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.87 2.23 2.67 3.19 table service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.46 24.55 32.64 43.40
hardwood, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 4.16 5.88 8.30 cafeterias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.47 13.71 19.86 28.75
seismic supports, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .25 .33 .44 truck stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.71 25.30 27.00 28.81
Ceiling insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 .76 .95 1.20 dinning atriums/playrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25 15.55 19.75 25.08
vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 .97 1.12 1.29
Retail stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.31 7.41 8.71 10.23
add for underdeck supporting bands . . . . . . . . . . . .27 .32 .38 .45
luxury boutiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.23 35.81 52.94 78.25
rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21 1.58 2.07 2.71
Shopping center stores, neighborhood . . . . . . . . . . . 7.24 8.10 9.07 10.15
cold storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.77 2.38 3.19 4.28
community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.34 8.30 9.38 10.61
for each inch over 2", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 .38 .55 .79
regional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.20 9.48 10.97 12.68
For specific cold-storage insulation, see Section 58.
discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.62 6.34 7.14 8.05
RETAIL MALLS – For pedestrian concourse, see Section 13. Winery shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.32 17.33 27.81 43.46

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INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION (Continued) PLUMBING – Apply to total floor area or use Section 53 for more detailed cost per fixture.
The following costs represent typical ranges only.
MASONRY INTERIOR PARTITIONS 1 2 3 4
Banquet halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10.10 $14.52 $20.87 $30.00 1 2 3 4
Barbershops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.88 9.09 12.01 15.86 Banquet halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.47 $ 8.83 $12.06 $16.47
Barbershops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.67 5.00 6.81 9.28
Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.07 10.36 13.30 17.08
Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.80 9.15 12.30 16.54
cocktail lounges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76 11.66 15.53 20.68 cocktail lounges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.36 9.87 13.23 17.73
Dairy sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.35 11.85 13.58 15.55 Dairy sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.43 6.59 7.99 9.69
Department stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.52 12.21 14.18 16.46 Department stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.28 2.22 3.62 5.72
mall anchor stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91 6.72 9.19 12.57 mall anchor stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.01 1.78 2.94 4.67
Discount stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.88 6.39 6.94 7.54 Discount stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23 1.78 2.58 3.74
warehouse discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 4.42 5.65 7.24 warehouse discount stores and showrooms . . . . . .74 .89 1.06 1.27
food marts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.56 2.39 3.63 5.48
mega warehouse discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 2.36 3.09 4.04
mega warehouse discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 .82 .99 1.19
food marts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.82 7.45 8.14 8.89 Drugstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.41 3.22 4.31 5.77
showrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.44 5.23 6.16 7.25 Florist shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43 5.48 6.78 8.38
Drugstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.52 19.39 22.77 26.73 Laundromats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.30 9.79 11.55 13.63
Florist shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.06 13.12 14.27 15.53 Laundry/dry cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.06 7.87 10.21 13.26
Laundromats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.15 8.43 9.94 11.72 Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.58 3.59 5.01 6.98
Laundry/dry cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.54 8.99 10.72 12.78 convenience stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.53 4.42 5.54 6.94
mini-marts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.57 10.78 13.55 17.04
Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 11.62 12.56 13.57
roadside stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 .92 2.05 3.74
convenience stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.71 14.78 15.94 17.19 supermarkets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.71 3.65 4.92 6.63
mini-marts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.88 38.67 40.55 42.52 Restaurants, lower qualities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.90 7.33 9.12 11.33
roadside stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46 3.48 6.49 11.00 higher qualities and small fast food . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.24 11.47 15.98 22.25
supermarkets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.61 11.47 12.40 13.40 cafeterias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15 9.03 13.27 19.49
Restaurants, small fast food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.24 32.51 50.83 78.20 snack bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 9.82 18.13 30.55
snack bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.20 17.91 32.41 54.07 truck stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.31 12.14 17.74 25.91
dinning atriums/playrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.18 4.00 5.04 6.35
table service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.67 25.97 34.29 45.28 Retail stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.58 2.99 5.08 8.22
cafeterias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.48 14.92 21.24 30.24 luxury boutiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.83 8.53 10.66 13.32
truck stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.14 26.76 28.48 30.31 Shopping center stores, neighborhood . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 3.91 5.11 6.66
dinning atriums/playrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.08 16.49 20.80 26.23 community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.27 4.32 5.70 7.52
Retail stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.09 8.24 9.58 11.13 regional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.53 4.48 5.68 7.20
luxury boutiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.57 37.47 54.90 80.44 discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42 2.27 3.55 5.46
Shopping center stores, neighborhood . . . . . . . . . . . 8.06 8.96 9.96 11.07 Winery shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.64 6.82 8.25 9.97
community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.18 9.17 10.28 11.52 SPRINKLERS – Apply to sprinklered area. Costs include all piping and connections to main
regional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.08 10.41 11.94 13.69 for light-hazard occupancies, but do not include tanks. For double sprinkler systems with
discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.33 7.10 7.96 8.92 heads both above and below a ceiling, use sprinklered area and 1.6 times the listed cost.
Winery shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.31 18.52 29.29 45.38 1,000 square feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.32 $4.30 $5.57 $7.21
2,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 3.84 4.91 6.29
TABLE II. ALTERNATE METHOD – Apply to square feet of partition area. Costs include 3,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.82 3.59 4.58 5.83
doors and openings only. See discussion on Page 1. Do not use these costs if Table I is 5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 3.30 4.19 5.32
used. Section 52 has a more detailed list. 10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.34 2.94 3.70 4.65
15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 2.75 3.44 4.30
Acoustic accordion partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34.25 $48.00 $67.50 $94.50 20,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 2.62 3.28 4.09
Clear glass, full height, framed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.50 34.00 47.00 65.25 30,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.98 2.46 3.05 3.78
Masonry, tile or concrete block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.55 11.10 16.30 23.90 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.84 2.26 2.79 3.43
Metal partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75 19.00 24.50 31.50 75,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.72 2.11 2.59 3.17
Metal and glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.25 19.75 26.00 33.75 100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.63 2.00 2.46 3.02
Steel studs, drywall, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35 7.35 10.10 13.85 150,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54 1.88 2.31 2.82
plaster, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75 10.50 14.25 19.25 200,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.48 1.80 2.18 2.65
300,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39 1.68 2.03 2.45
Wood frame, drywall, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 6.60 9.20 12.90 400,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.33 1.60 1.92 2.30
plaster, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 9.75 13.25 18.25 600,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.50 1.79 2.15
For polylaminated panels (FRP), add . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 3.00 4.85 7.55 800,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21 1.44 1.72 2.05
For wood paneling, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 3.10 5.70 9.60 1,000,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.16 1.38 1.64 1.95

June 2010

HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING – Apply to total floor area. ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING (Continued)
Add or deduct 3% for each foot of variation in average story height from 12' base.
Many Outlets: 1 2 3 4
Costs are given for gas-fired heating surfaces. Add or deduct as follows for other fuels.
Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7.23 $ 8.98 $11.15 $13.84
Oil-fired +7% Coal, stoker +7% Coal, hand-fired -2%
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.66 10.76 13.36 16.59
For restaurants and mall concourses, use cost ranges in Section 13. Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.41 12.92 16.02 19.88
Heating Only 1 2 3 4 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.48 15.48 19.20 23.81
Electric, cable or baseboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.32 $2.90 $3.63 $4.55 For undercarpet cable systems, deduct 10% from base costs for that floor only.
radiant panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13 2.48 2.89 3.36
Electric wall heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14 1.34 1.57 1.85 Unfinished Areas:
Forced air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.41 3.07 3.90 4.97 Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.40 $1.71 $2.08 $2.54
Hot water, baseboard or convectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.17 5.42 7.04 9.14 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.68 2.04 2.48 3.02
radiant floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.79 5.23 7.21 9.94 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.07 2.49 2.99 3.60
Radiant heat, gas, suspended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18 1.59 2.14 2.89 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.48 2.98 3.57 4.29
Space heaters, gas, with fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 1.25 1.74 2.41 Typical costs for some occupancies:
steam coil, with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 2.24 2.86 3.65 Banquet halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.80 $11.44 $14.86 $19.31
steam coil, without boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18 1.59 2.14 2.89 Barbershops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.08 5.63 7.76 10.71
Steam radiator, with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.79 4.73 5.92 7.39 Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.81 10.47 14.04 18.82
without boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.03 3.88 4.96 6.35 cocktail lounges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.11 14.23 18.22 23.34
Wall or floor furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23 1.47 1.75 2.08 Dairy sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.35 8.15 10.47 13.45
Department stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.84 12.00 16.28 22.10
Heating and Cooling
mall anchor stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.21 7.54 10.90 15.77
Zoned A.C., hot and chilled water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.37 $12.91 $16.08 $20.03 Discount stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.59 4.88 6.63 9.00
warm and cooled air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.92 7.75 10.13 13.26 warehouse discount stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.69 2.43 3.49 5.01
Package heating and cooling, short ducts . . . . . . . . . 4.17 5.60 7.52 10.09 foodmarts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.64 2.34 3.34
Heat pump system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.55 6.21 8.47 11.55 mega warehouse discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.22 5.76 7.86 10.73
add for ground-loop heat source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18 1.74 2.57 3.79 showrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.46 3.45 4.85 6.81
Individual thru-wall heat pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99 2.83 4.03 5.73 Drugstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.89 10.48 13.93 18.51
Florist shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.96 8.00 10.74 14.42
Cooling Only Laundromats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.36 8.64 10.15 11.92
Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.13 $2.50 $2.94 $3.46 Laundry/dry cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.01 7.29 8.83 10.71
Refrigerated air conditioning only, zoned system . . . 4.31 5.38 6.71 8.38 Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15 7.92 10.21 13.15
package unit, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.94 3.64 4.51 5.59 convenience stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 9.40 12.65 17.02
Ventilation only, with ducts and blowers . . . . . . . . . . . .76 .94 1.15 1.42 mini-marts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.54 20.06 22.95 26.25
roadside stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.07 3.38 6.83 11.99
supermarkets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.45 8.04 10.02 12.49
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING – Apply to total floor area. Restaurants are listed by Restaurants, lower qualities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.91 11.22 14.12 17.78
occupancy but are not included in the general tables. higher qualities and small fast food . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.92 19.25 23.27 28.13
cafeterias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.09 11.75 15.18 19.61
Few Outlets: snack bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.48 9.07 12.71 17.79
Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.45 $4.27 $5.28 $ 6.53 truck stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.04 13.29 17.60 23.30
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10 5.08 6.29 7.80 dinning atriums/playrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11 6.04 8.87 13.03
Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.89 6.06 7.52 9.32 Retail stores, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.97 7.49 11.26 16.88
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.85 7.26 9.00 11.16 Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.93 6.40 10.09 15.61
luxury boutiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.30 15.78 22.04 30.79
Average Number of Outlets: Shopping center stores, neighborhood . . . . . . . . . . . 5.48 7.37 9.91 13.33
Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.01 $ 6.20 $ 7.66 $ 9.48 community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.72 7.90 10.92 15.08
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.97 7.40 9.17 11.36 regional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.82 9.51 13.27 18.51
Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.14 8.86 10.98 13.62 discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.01 5.67 8.00 11.31
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.54 10.59 13.14 16.29 Winery shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.82 13.70 22.48 35.60

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EXTERIOR WALL – Apply to total wall area. Costs do not include store fronts. Concrete or Masonry Walls (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Local stone, rough cut, solid, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.75 $48.25 $58.75 $71.25
Concrete or Masonry Walls 1 2 3 4 granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.50 52.25 66.00 83.25
Adobe or hollow clay block, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.02 $19.90 $21.98 $24.28 limestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.50 54.00 65.25 79.00
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.37 21.47 23.79 26.37 for each 6" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 21.25 25.25 30.00
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.05 24.40 27.00 29.88 Rammed-earth, soil cement, 24" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.25 22.25 25.75 29.75
14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.34 26.96 29.86 33.07 pneumatic build-up, formed one side . . . . . . . . . . . 31.00 34.75 39.00 43.75
Adobe block, grouted or cavity, 22" – 24" . . . . . . . . . 28.05 31.12 34.52 38.30 for each 6" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.30 1.55 1.80
30" – 32" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.36 33.59 37.17 41.13 Tile, structural clay, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.81 18.69 20.79 23.12
Block, concrete, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.75 17.37 19.15 21.12 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.68 21.84 24.24 26.91
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.91 18.65 20.57 22.69 Concrete or Masonry Wall Extras
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.30 21.29 23.49 25.91 Add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .95 $ 1.26 $ 1.67 $ 2.21
16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.71 23.95 26.42 29.15 Add for glazed block or tile, each side . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35 5.95 6.65 7.45
for each additional 4" of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 2.70 2.95 3.25 Add for pilasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.22 1.49 1.82
Block, grouted or cavity, 10" – 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.27 20.12 22.15 24.39 Add for bond beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.08 1.30 1.56 1.87
*Add for ornamented face block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.75 2.65 3.95 Add for seismic reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 .70 1.11 1.71
Brick, block backup, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.36 22.51 24.90 27.53 Add for synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . 4.15 5.15 6.35 7.85
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.78 25.18 27.82 30.75 deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.80 8.15 9.80 11.80
16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.20 27.85 30.78 34.01 Add for thin masonry, on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . 10.55 11.85 13.30 14.90
Brick, common, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.86 25.19 27.75 30.57 Add for clay tile backup in lieu of block . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 2.10 2.50 2.95
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.58 30.43 33.58 37.05 Add for earth-sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 1.21 1.84 2.78
16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.33 35.70 39.42 43.53 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 .94 1.33 1.89
for each additional 4" of brick, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 5.25 5.80 6.45 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.59 2.31 3.34
Brick, grouted or cavity, reinforced, 9" – 10" . . . . . . . 24.95 27.52 30.35 33.48 For special stonework, see Section 56.
block backup, 9" – 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.61 24.90 27.42 30.19 Curtain Walls
block backup, 12" – 14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.01 27.54 30.34 33.41
Brick or tile panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.75 $24.75 $ 29.75 $ 35.50
Brick, 6" SCR modular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.28 19.20 21.34 23.71 Concrete and glass panels, precast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.75 29.75 34.25 39.50
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.22 21.25 23.48 25.96 glass fiber reinforced, molded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 26.50 32.50 40.00
*Add for face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 2.85 3.10 3.40 Metal and glass panels (ordinary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.75 33.00 39.25 46.50
Concrete, reinforced, formed, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.70 19.58 21.67 23.97 Stainless steel or bronze and glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.25 47.75 55.25 63.75
6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.03 21.05 23.27 25.74 Stone panels, local stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00 42.00 46.25 51.00
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.43 22.57 24.93 27.54 granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.00 46.50 52.50 59.50
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.16 25.54 28.17 31.07 limestone or slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.00 43.00 47.50 52.25
for each additional 4" of concrete, add . . . . . 2.70 2.95 3.20 3.50 marble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50 44.75 50.50 57.25
precast panels, 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.53 16.12 17.88 19.83 composite or aggregate panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.75 31.75 39.50 48.75
4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.59 17.23 19.04 21.04 Structural glazed atrium (including supports) . . . . . . 62.25 83.25 111.50 149.25
6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.08 18.87 20.84 23.02 Steel studs and stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 17.60 20.60 24.15
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.95 20.86 22.95 25.26 synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . 17.05 20.45 24.55 29.45
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.24 24.36 26.68 29.23 deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.75 23.50 28.25 33.75
tilt-up panels, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.71 16.37 18.21 20.26 wood or aggregate board siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 17.75 22.00 27.00
6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.77 17.57 19.58 21.81 Add for insulation, insulated area only . . . . . . . . . . . .85 1.25 1.84 2.71
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.98 18.94 21.12 23.56 Pre-engineered Walls
10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.34 20.46 22.82 25.45 Sandwich panels, steel or alum., both sides . . . . . . . $16.35 $18.95 $22.00 $25.50
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.72 22.01 24.57 27.43 cold storage, metal both sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.10 22.60 25.45 28.65
add for insulated sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.65 2.10 2.65 cement fiber or shotcrete, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . 12.05 14.60 17.65 21.40
add for brick or tile inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 6.15 7.60 9.45 fiberglass panels, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 19.00 22.55 26.75
Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.50 42.75 45.25 48.00 glass exterior, metal interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.45 21.35 24.75 28.65
colors or reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.25 57.00 60.00 63.00 add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . 2.65 3.15 3.80 4.55
Local stone, block backup, ashlar veneer, 12" . . . . . . 35.75 40.25 45.25 51.00 add for polylaminated (FRP) interior . . . . . . . . . . . .70 .85 1.10 1.35
rubble or rustic, veneer, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.75 32.75 37.25 42.50 deduct for gypsum or hardboard interior . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.25 1.40 1.55
for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 2.70 2.95 3.25 Prefabricated building panels,
Local fieldstone, in mortar, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00 28.00 32.50 37.75 aluminum or steel and glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.25 25.50 28.25 31.00
for each 4 variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 2.55 3.00 3.50 add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 2.80 3.30 3.90
add for block backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 5.35 6.05 6.80
*NOTE: The additional cost above for face block or brick is the difference between the cost of stucco on steel panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.25 28.25 31.50 35.25
face block or brick and standard block or common brick in place as part of a wall. For the cost of veneer, block or brick, on steel panel . . . . . . . . . . . 29.50 33.00 37.25 41.75
ornamented, face, or synthetic masonry veneer, see Wall Ornamentation on Page 7. stone, rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.25 40.75 44.50 48.75

June 2010

EXTERIOR WALL (Continued) Wood or Steel Stud Wall Extras 1 2 3 4
Add for sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .81 $ .99 $1.21 $1.48
Single-wall Construction 1 2 3 4
Aluminum or steel, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.34 $ 7.68 $ 9.30 $11.26 Add for seismic/hurricane bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 .53 .66 .81
on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.62 6.84 8.33 10.15 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 .71 .86 1.03
add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.33 2.77 3.29 3.91 Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 .23 .31 .40
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . 2.64 3.16 3.78 4.53 Add for air space wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 .65 .73 .83
Asphalt siding, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90 5.66 6.54 7.55 Add for double-stud walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27 1.53 1.83 2.20
Cement fiber (Transite), on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . 6.66 7.92 9.41 11.18 Add for wood stresskin sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . 3.70 4.35 5.15 6.05
sheet siding on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.06 7.23 8.63 10.30
siding or shingles on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.49 7.69 9.12 10.81 WALL ORNAMENTATION – Apply to ornamented area.
Fiberglass, light panels, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10 5.80 6.60 7.50
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14 6.75 7.42 8.15 Brick, split face, Roman or Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.15 $ 10.60 $ 12.30 $ 14.25
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.65 8.99 10.56 12.41 face, standard size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.05 11.70 13.60 15.80
light panels, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.51 5.13 5.83 6.62 mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.55 12.10 13.90 15.95
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55 6.07 6.64 7.27 select common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.90 10.35 12.00 13.90
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.06 8.31 9.79 11.52 used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75 11.25 13.00 15.05
Glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 24.00 30.00 37.75 simulated veneer or panel, 1/4" – 3/8" . . . . . . . . . . 7.99 9.70 11.77 14.29
projected greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.25 45.00 50.25 56.25
Log, up to 10" diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.75 20.50 26.50 34.25 thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.55 11.80 13.25 14.85
deluxe, hand-hewn or oversized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.25 28.75 35.50 43.75 add for pictorial carved artwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128.50 147.00 168.25 192.50
Plywood, boards or siding, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . 6.43 7.68 9.18 10.96 Cement fiber siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 3.30 4.15 5.15
on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.71 6.85 8.21 9.85 Concrete, ornamental cast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.45 24.45 29.20 34.90
Stucco, on baled straw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.90 15.55 18.75 22.65 Concrete block, imitation flagstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.10 9.45 11.05 12.95
Stucco, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.56 7.61 8.83 10.25 solar screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.81 10.33 12.11 14.19
Synthetic plaster on rigid insul. (EIFS), on steel frame . 9.29 10.92 12.84 15.10
Wood shingles on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.72 7.84 9.15 10.68 ornamented face, slump, fluted, split or ground . . . 8.75 10.10 11.70 13.50
Add for exterior sheathing, per layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 1.13 1.28 1.46 glazed one side, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30 5.95 6.65 7.45
Add for interior sheathing or liner, finished . . . . . . . . . 1.70 2.02 2.39 2.84 Cut stone, carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86.00 124.75 181.00 262.75
polylaminated panel (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.70 3.20 3.85 Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.50 37.00 41.00 45.25
Add for stud wall backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 .74 .90 1.10 colors or solar reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.75 50.25 55.00 60.50
Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 .73 .88 1.07 Granite, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.25 48.75 56.25 65.00
vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 .90 .99 1.10
rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.03 1.35 1.76 2.30 Limestone, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.25 36.75 43.00 50.50
Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 .21 .27 .36 Local stone, ashlar veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 31.75 37.25 43.75
rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.25 24.00 28.50 34.00
Wood or Steel Stud Walls imitation precast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.10 11.85 15.45 20.10
Aluminum or steel siding, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 $15.21 $17.87 $20.99 Marble, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.50 40.50 47.50 55.75
sheet panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.63 13.80 16.39 19.45 Metal panels, screens, louvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75 19.25 25.25 33.00
Asphalt siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.32 13.22 15.43 18.02
Cement fiber siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . 12.59 14.83 17.46 20.56 preformed wall panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 4.80 7.95 12.70
sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.87 13.81 16.08 18.71 add for curved panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 1.10 1.60 2.35
Hardboard siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . 12.34 14.36 16.71 19.45 Ornamental doorways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.75 102.75 177.25 288.75
sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.77 13.67 15.88 18.44 Slate, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.75 34.25 39.50 45.50
Plywood, textured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.35 13.20 15.35 17.85 Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 3.70 4.20 4.70
deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.67 14.77 17.21 20.06
Shingles or shakes, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.78 15.04 17.70 20.83 on masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.15 3.50 3.95
Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.82 15.08 17.74 20.87 add for synthetic on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . 2.10 2.65 3.40 4.30
Synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . 15.01 17.72 20.93 24.71 *built-up (EIFS) panel relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.35 5.60 7.25 9.35
deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.73 20.93 24.71 29.17 Terra cotta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.75 28.25 33.25 39.50
Vinyl siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.82 15.08 17.73 20.85 Tile, ceramic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50 13.25 15.30 17.65
Wood siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.28 14.29 16.63 19.35 *mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.00 20.75 25.25 30.75
deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.37 15.76 18.57 21.89
log, veneer siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.20 17.65 21.95 27.30 hand-painted tiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.00 127.50 177.00 245.50
deluxe, half-round, full corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.05 24.90 28.10 31.75 Vinyl siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 3.40 4.00 4.75
Veneer, face block or concrete brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 18.65 21.75 25.35 Vitrolite (structural glass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.25 22.50 26.50 31.25
common brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.30 19.05 22.25 26.00 Wood, plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 2.75 3.45 4.40
face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.70 21.75 25.25 29.35 shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 3.70 4.40 5.20
mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.85 21.70 25.05 28.85 siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.45 4.30 5.30
stone, ashlar veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.65 33.50 39.25 45.90
rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00 26.95 31.65 37.10 ornamented molding or trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.90 12.10 16.40 22.25
synthetic veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.20 19.90 24.45 30.05 add for treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 .51 .63 .77
thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.75 23.00 26.75 31.15 *For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75 13.50 18.50 25.25

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STAINED GLASS – Apply to art glass for window, dome or skylight area. These costs vary ROOF STRUCTURE – Apply to roof area. 1 2 3 4
greatly and the following typical cost ranges should be used with caution. See Section 56 Concrete joists, slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.49 $10.67 $11.99 $13.48
for complete description and detailed costs. For residential straight seams or simple lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.64 9.63 10.73 11.96
bevel, deduct 50% from the Low Cost.
pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76 9.80 10.97 12.27
1 2 3 4 precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.28 9.28 10.40 11.65
Low cost, plain, min. work or detailed bevel-etched . . . $ 59.00 $ 80.75 $110.50 $ 151.00 precast joists, wood deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.63 7.38 8.22 9.16
Average, simple figures and scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188.75 252.75 338.25 453.00 cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.38 8.24 9.20 10.28
High cost, highly detailed work (including domes) . . . . . 409.25 563.75 776.50 1,069.75
thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.75 16.40 19.55 23.30
STOREFRONTS – Apply to total storefront wall area including bulkheads. See Section 56 Concrete dome, cast-in-place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.50 34.50 37.75 41.25
for complete description and detailed costs. Costs include typical glazed areas, entrances, thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.50 23.00 25.75 28.75
ornamentation and bulkheads commensurate with the quality, excluding extremes. The Fabric roof, air supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.00 35.75 38.75 42.00
deluxe front is highly ornamented, best stones, metals, revolving entries, etc. Costs do not
tension supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.00 41.50 46.25 51.75
include signs.
add for thermal liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 3.90 4.75 5.75
Exterior front, without displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 27.50 $ 42.00 $ 63.50 $ 95.75
deluxe (luxury boutique type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102.50 129.25 162.75 205.00 Steel joists, concrete slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.93 12.42 14.12 16.05
add for display areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10 7.50 7.90 8.35 gypsum on formboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.62 6.95 8.58 10.61
Interior mall fronts (including closures) . . . . . . . . . . 21.25 30.00 42.00 59.25 precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.51 10.75 12.16 13.75
steel deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.88 7.43 9.38 11.84
MISCELLANEOUS – Apply to total square feet of lined area if required.
light-gauge truss joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85 6.20 7.94 10.15
Cold storage, insulation board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.55 $2.05 $2.70 $3.60
for each inch over 2", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 .38 .55 .81 steel deck, gypsum or concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.67 9.43 11.59 14.24
wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.77 6.07 7.72 9.83
BASEMENT WALLS – Apply to basement wall area.
light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.08 5.26 6.77 8.72
Concrete block, reinforced, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.15 $10.40 $11.80 $13.40
Open-steel system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 3.47 4.93 6.99
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.35 11.75 13.30 15.05
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.70 14.35 16.15 18.25 light purlin supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11 1.45 1.89 2.46
for each additional 4" of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 2.70 2.95 3.25 Steel space frame and sheathing (three dimensional) . 16.95 22.15 28.90 37.75
Concrete, reinforced, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.05 12.55 14.20 16.10 architectural (exclusive of glazing) . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 41.30 62.75 94.80
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.55 14.20 16.00 18.10 Metal dome and cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.25 28.00 32.25 37.00
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.25 17.15 19.30 21.70 glazed or translucent panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.25 66.50 81.50 100.00
16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 20.15 22.55 25.20
Wood joists, wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . 3.79 4.98 6.55 8.61
for each additional 4" of concrete, add . . . . . . . . . 2.70 2.95 3.20 3.50
Masonry, brick, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.50 17.45 19.70 22.20 exposed rafters, 2" T&G sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.62 7.08 8.93 11.25
stone, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.85 25.30 29.30 33.95 prefab. panels (exclusive of girders) . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 1.92 2.38 2.95
for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 5.20 5.80 6.45 stresskin sandwich panels (exclusive of purlins) . . 5.53 7.16 9.26 11.99
Wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 10.50 12.95 16.00 add for snow roof, furred sheathing layer . . . . . . . 1.63 1.80 1.98 2.19
Add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 .80 1.20 1.80 Open-wood system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 2.42 3.88 6.05
Add for waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 1.05 1.30 1.65
light purlin supports only for metal, wood, or
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.60 2.35 3.45
fiberglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 .85 1.12 1.48
Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 .93 1.32 1.87
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 1.45 2.20 3.35 Lamella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.70 12.90 15.50 18.70
For specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51. Wood dome and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 20.25 24.75 30.50
Add seismic/hurricane truss ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 .37 .44 .53
EXTERIOR, BASEMENT AND TOWER STAIRS – Per riser. For fire escapes, see Section 55.
Add for monitor roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60% 50% 40% 40%
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$151.50 $210.50 $292.75 $406.75
Steel pans or prefab. concrete on steel . . . . . . . . . . . 169.50 230.25 312.50 424.50 Add for sawtooth roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40% 35% 30% 25%
Steel or aluminum grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.75 258.00 343.50 457.50 Add for complex roof turrets, ornate trim . . . . . . . . . . 70% 55% 45% 35%
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 88.25 136.25 208.25 For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%.

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ROOF COVER – Apply to roof area. 1 2 3 4 ROOF MODIFIERS – Use the following multipliers for sloping roofs 6' : 12' or greater to
Aluminum or steel, corr., crimped or tile panels , convert the unit costs to cost per square foot of horizontal roofed area.
preformed, light, to 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.75 $ 2.10 $ 2.55 $ 3.05
Rise Run Multiplier Rise Run Multiplier
heavy, under 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 4.00 4.60 5.30
formed seam, flat or standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.55 5.55 6.80 8.35 6' : 12' 1.12 12' : 12' 1.42
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30 6.45 7.85 9.55 8' : 12' 1.20 18' : 12' 1.80
sandwich panels, pre-engineered . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10 8.90 11.15 13.95
cold storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.45 17.70 20.30 23.25 TRUSSES AND GIRDERS – Apply to area supported. 1 2 3 4
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 4.15 4.95 5.95 Steel trusses or longspan girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.23 $2.75 $3.40 $4.19
aggregate finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 5.40 6.50 7.80 Timber trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.42 2.99 3.69 4.55
thatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.65 15.90 17.25 18.75
Glued, laminated trusses or girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23 2.73 3.34 4.08
add for interior liner, metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 1.80 2.05 2.35
plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.65 1.90 2.20
EXTERIOR BALCONIES – Apply to balcony area.
add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 2.80 3.30 3.90
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . 2.65 3.15 3.80 4.55 Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.25 $21.00 $27.25 $35.50
Asphalt, corrugated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.60 1.85 2.15 Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75 20.25 28.00 38.50
Atrium skylight, frame and glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.75 36.75 49.00 65.00 Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 17.00 23.25 31.50
Built-up composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 2.05 2.55 3.25
Add for ornate finishes, balustrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 17.00 21.25 26.50
Cement fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 4.30 5.35 6.60
corrugated or sheet (Transite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 4.60 6.35 8.80
CANOPIES OR MARQUEES – Apply to horizontal area. For light false-mansard structures,
Composition, roll, mineral surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 1.05 1.25 1.50
Composition shingles, light to 235 lbs . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.60 1.85 2.10 deduct 50%. For greater detail, see Section 56 or 57.
heavy over 235 lbs or laminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 2.30 3.00 3.85 Wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 $25.00 $31.00 $38.50
Copper, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.45 11.05 12.90 15.05 Steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.28 32.12 40.80 51.84
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.20 11.90 13.90 16.20
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.35 10.10 10.95 11.85 CUPOLA STRUCTURES, CLOCKS, ETC. – See Section 57 or 47. For clock or bell towers,
Elastomeric or modified bitumen, single ply . . . . . . . . 2.65 3.50 4.65 6.15
see notes in Section 46, Page 7.
reinforced sheet or spray-fluid coat . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 5.55 6.45 7.55
Fiberglass, corrugated or sheet, light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 1.95 2.30 2.70
DORMERS – See Section 57, Roofs; solar rooms and greenhouses, see Section 64.
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.20 3.65 4.20
heavy, (FRP), over 8oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 4.10 5.20 6.60
Slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.60 7.85 9.30 11.00 ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS – See Section 56.
red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25 14.75 17.75 21.40
composite, reinforced fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30 5.30 6.55 8.05 ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS – Apply to total area served or use Section 58 for
Terne, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.15 10.65 12.40 14.40 detailed costs.
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 11.60 13.40 15.55 Department stores, Classes A – B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- $4.29 $5.64 $7.47
Tile, clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95 7.55 9.60 12.20
mall anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.47 3.24 4.19 -----
concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30 5.00 5.85 6.85
plastic or rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.80 4.40 5.10 5.90 Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 3.12 4.19 5.59
add for custom coloring or glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.40 1.75 2.20 mall anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.82 2.35 3.05 -----
Wood, shakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 3.55 4.05 4.65
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.25 3.80 4.40 MISCELLANEOUS BUILT-IN CONSTRUCTION – Apply to each item.
fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.25 2.70 3.25 Drive-up window, fast food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 1,000 $ 2,000 $ 3,500 $ 5,725
add for fire-resistant finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 .53 .65 .79
Pneumatic tube system, per station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,250 19,500 23,250 28,000
Add for roof insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 1.20 1.83 2.77
earth-sheltered structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26 1.94 2.95 4.47 PVC systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,200 3,875 4,700 5,675
Add for earth-sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11 1.64 2.43 3.59 Sound system, base cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 725 880 1,065 1,290
add per speaker, paging only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 93 112 135
NOTE: For underroof insulation and supporting structures, see Ceiling Extras on Page 3. For
specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51. For earthen roof cover, see Fill costs on music and voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 200 225 250
Page 1. For cold-storage insulation, see Ceiling Extras or Section 58 for detailed costs. Television security system, closed circuit, see Section 54, Page 4.

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MISCELLANEOUS BUILT-IN CONSTRUCTION – The following table is to be used to remove ATRIUM H.V.A.C.
all built-in refrigerated storage boxes and ancillary cooling equipment that is classified as
real estate and included in the interior construction tables found on Pages 3 and 4 and To price the heating and cooling of large atrium areas, simply refine the appropriate square foot
calculator costs found in Section 13. Apply as a deduction to the total floor area. system cost to be applied to the ground floor area by 100% plus 3% for each foot over the
12-foot average story height adjustment found on Page 5.
1 2 3 4
Banquet halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.88 $ 2.61 $ 3.63 $ 5.04 Example: Multistory building, atrium height of 52': Multiplier = 2.20
Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 3.63 5.17 7.37 COMPLETION OF BUILDING VALUATION
cocktail lounges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29 3.30 4.76 6.86
Dairy sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.57 8.90 10.47 12.32 The contractors’ overhead and profit, sales taxes, permit fees, and insurance during
Drugstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 2.05 2.79 3.84 construction are included in the above costs. Interest on interim construction financing is also
Florist shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.70 7.39 8.16 9.00 included, but not financing costs, real estate taxes or brokers’ commissions.
Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.66 5.10 5.58 6.10
convenience stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.34 6.02 6.79 7.66 Architects’ fees are not included and should be added from Section 99, Page 2.
mini-marts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.34 11.24 12.22 13.28
Depreciation suggestions are given in Section 97.
roadside stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- 2.76 5.48
supermarkets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.51 4.98 5.50 6.07 Fire insurance exclusion suggestions based on percentages of the total cost are listed in
Restaurants, small fast food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.70 5.43 7.98 11.71 Section 96. The portion to be excluded may be deducted directly from the segregated cost
snack bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.67 5.74 8.82 13.43 components, or omitted, instead of using a percentage of the total cost, if appropriate.
table service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.46 3.90 6.04 9.25
cafeterias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.43 3.69 5.58 8.39 Current Cost Multipliers and Local Multipliers which bring the basic costs up to date for each
truck stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.51 4.49 5.73 7.33 locality are found in the Green Supplement, Section 99.
modular diners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.49 13.22 16.65 20.98
Winery shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.71 8.94 10.37 12.03
NUMBER OF STORIES MULTIPLIER
To allow for the cost of hoisting materials, increased labor costs, and miscellaneous costs due
to high-rise construction, multiply the total Segregated Costs of aboveground portions of the
building by 100% plus .25% for each story over three.
Example: Twenty-three story building: Multiplier = 1.050

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Garages, industrial buildings, lofts and warehouses are characterized by utilitarian construction; perimeter. Such costs may be better computed on the linear-foot-of-bearing-wall basis with costs of
however, many light industrial buildings now approach office buildings in interior construction and column footings added if interior columns support a roof or floor load above.
space division. In this respect, many electronics and similar industrial plants have many loft or office Frame costs should be adjusted for partial bearing walls, as described in Section 51, using a cost
building characteristics. If the plumbing and interiors of these buildings are not priced in detail, great proportional to the load that is carried by the frame. If the frame members are visible and uniform
care should be exercised in using the typical cost ranges shown. The interior and plumbing costs enough to be easily measured and counted, they may be priced from Section 51. When a complete
included in the tables of costs per square foot of floor area include typical office and showroom frame cost is used, generally the trusses or girders would be included as the horizontal members
space necessary for the manufacturing or storage operation. They do not include office and of the frame. See explanations in Section 51 or 40. In single-story buildings where the frame
showroom space for other functions of the entire business even though these may be attached to supports only a light roof, Rating 1 might often be chosen, even in average buildings.
the structure. Many buildings of the types covered by this section are designed to support heavy
loads. Their foundations, frames, floors, and walls are heavier than most other occupancies, while Interior construction varies widely in industrial structures. The costs given are only typical ranges
fenestration is simpler. Sheds, including low-cost utilitarian storage structures, which are usually and should be used with caution. If desirable, partition costs may also be built up from Section 52;
lighter than typical industrial or warehouse buildings, should be priced from Section 47 or 64. For however, interior costs also include miscellaneous cabinets, shelves, stairs and other items.
descriptions of buildings included in this section, see Page 1, Section 14. Plumbing will vary widely and may be more accurately priced on a per-fixture basis; however, typical
Cold-storage facilities can be priced by building up the basic structure cost from this section and cost ranges are given on a square-foot basis. Industrial sinks and other specialized fixtures may also
adding costs for specific insulation and refrigeration from Section 58. be found in Section 53. Plumbing costs do not include process piping for industrial equipment.
Electrical costs do not include power wiring or panels for industrial equipment.
Foundations for Class A and B industrial buildings can be priced quite accurately on a square-foot-
of-floor-area basis. However, with Class C, D and S light industrial shell-type buildings, a perimeter Exterior walls may contain few or no windows, or they may be nearly all-glass area. Thus, the
foundation or footings may carry most or all of the load, and the cost is generally proportional to the exterior wall costs have a wide variation, depending on the amount and quality of fenestration.
SEGREGATED COSTS
EXCAVATION AND SITE PREPARATION 1 2 3 4 FOUNDATION (Continued) – ALTERNATE METHOD
Excavation, bulk (per cu. ft.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .25 $ .35 $ .48 $ .66 TABLE II. CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS – Apply to linear feet of continuous footings or
Fill (per cu. ft. of compacted earth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 .34 .44 .58 foundation walls if Table I is not used. See foundation discussion above.
Site preparation (per sq. ft. of site) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 .28 .37 .49 1 2 3 4
Heavy grade beam or stem footing
Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50 $34.50 $48.50 $68.25
FOUNDATION – Table I gives complete average costs per square foot of floor area. If a Class D, masonry veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.75 30.75 43.75 62.00
more detailed estimate is desired for Class C, D or S buildings with continuous or column siding or stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 27.00 38.25 54.50
footing foundations, use Tables II and/or III as appropriate. Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 27.75 39.75 56.50
Classes C, D and S, reinforced light-grade beam . . . 15.25 21.75 31.25 45.00
TABLE I. CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS – Apply to total floor area including basements, but unreinforced-grade beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 11.00 16.25 24.00
excluding mezzanines. Add for perimeter insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 1.82 3.32 5.57
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 2.65 4.85 8.15
Add for perimeter radon-control matting . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3.05 3.55 4.15
Concrete foundations for: Add for perimeter raised-floor skirting . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25 8.50 9.75 11.75
Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.99 $2.66 $3.56 $ 4.77 TABLE III. CONCRETE COLUMN FOOTINGS – Apply to total number of columns if Table I is
Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16 2.86 3.77 4.99 not used. Costs apply to one-story buildings. For others, add 20% for each story over one.
Class C, bearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.49 3.36 4.53 Concrete columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47.25 $84.50 $140.50 $223.75
nonbearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.77 2.39 3.22 4.35 Steel columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.00 78.75 132.00 211.75
Class D, masonry veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.63 2.21 3.00 4.08 light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.50 47.25 63.00 83.75
siding or stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44 1.95 2.64 3.58 Wood columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.00 64.00 101.50 157.25
pole-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.82 2.45 3.31 light pole-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 38.25 54.25 76.75
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46 1.99 2.71 3.70 FOUNDATION ADJUSTMENTS – Apply to base cost used.
Classes C, D and S, light perimeter foundation Add 2% for each foot of average story height over 14' base.
for open shell-type structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 .80 1.08 1.44 Deduct 2% for each foot of average story height under 14' base.
Add for perimeter insulation, ground floor area only . . .08 .14 .23 .35 Deduct .8% for each story over one, for multistory buildings.
For one story buildings with light perimeter grade beam foundations or foundations and
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 .19 .32 .50 footings formed and poured monolithically with floor slabs, use 60% of the above costs for that
Add for seismic, base isolators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.41 5.16 7.78 11.69 floor only. Add for pilings from Section 51. If foundations are brick or stone instead of concrete,
damping devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.04 4.12 5.59 7.59 increase costs by 20%. For concrete block, reduce costs by 8%.

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March 2010 SEGREGATED COST METHOD
FRAME – Apply to total floor area including basements, but excluding mezzanines. FLOOR COVER – Apply to area of described floor. 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 Access (computer) floor, on stanchions . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.25 $18.25 $21.50 $25.75
Bearing walls, wood or steel floor supports only . . . . . . $ 1.24 $ 1.49 $ 1.78 $ 2.14 full office floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.10 11.90 14.00 16.45
masonry supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.81 2.17 2.60 3.11 Asphalt tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 2.10 2.45 2.85
Composite concrete-steel, Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.38 13.14 15.18 17.53 Bamboo, laminated plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.40 10.00 11.90 14.15
Concrete, reinforced, Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.04 12.90 15.08 17.63 Block, wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30 6.30 7.45 8.80
precast, post-tensioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.65 12.29 14.19 16.38 Brick, common, in mortar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95 8.15 9.55 11.20
Steel, Classes C and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.52 5.81 7.48 9.62 Brick, industrial, acidproof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.65 15.75 19.55 24.35
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.27 5.52 7.13 9.21 Brick pavers, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.15 9.65 11.45 13.55
light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 3.48 4.47 5.76 Carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 2.85 4.40 6.70
light tubular/pipe frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.63 2.20 2.98 4.03 custom carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.70 10.70 16.70 25.65
add for fireproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 1.16 1.82 2.80 indoor/outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 2.15 2.80 3.55
Steel columns, wood beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.91 3.94 5.32 7.20 Color, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 1.02 1.29 1.62
Wood, A-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 4.40 5.54 6.97
laminated bents and arches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 5.00 6.25 7.81 Cork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.65 5.35 6.10 7.00
light arch-rib construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.53 3.21 4.08 5.19 Diato, magnesite, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 6.95 8.00 9.25
mill-type (heavy timber) construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.17 5.23 6.57 8.24 Flagstone, random local stone, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . 11.05 13.00 15.30 18.00
heavy timber/log construction, architectural . . . . . . . . 8.16 10.73 14.10 18.54 Gratings, plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.80 14.35 22.65 35.05
post and beam construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87 3.61 4.55 5.72 steel or aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.45 13.60 20.60 33.85
light pole-type construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.62 2.14 2.84 3.76 stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.80 56.00 78.85 110.95
Add for seismic/wind bracing, Class A and B . . . . . . . . . 2.39 3.38 4.78 6.77 Hardener and sealer, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 .83 1.12 1.51
open Class C, D and S frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 .85 1.08 1.38 heavy duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 1.75 2.10 2.55
damping devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.01 1.32 1.74 2.28 aggregate topping, 1/2" – 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05 5.30 6.95 9.10
FRAME ADJUSTMENTS – Apply to base cost used. *Hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.45 8.30 10.70 13.80
Add 4% for each foot of average story height over 14' base height. sports-gym floors on resilient sleepers . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.55 9.25 11.30 13.85
Subtract 4% for each foot of average story height under 14'. Linoleum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 3.50 4.15 4.90
For multistory buildings, add 4% for each story over two, to apply against the total floor area.
For craneways, use frame member costs in Section 58. Marble or granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.60 26.60 36.10 49.00
For partially framed structures, see Section 51. cast tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.30 14.35 16.80 19.60
FLOOR STRUCTURE – Apply to area of described floor or mezzanine. Melamine/laminated tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 3.15 4.25 5.75
Asphalt, on ground, including base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.85 $ 2.54 $ 3.50 $ 4.81 deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.05 7.05 8.25 9.65
Concrete, on ground (exclusive of vapor barrier) . . . . 2.98 3.77 4.76 6.02 Plastic tile, interlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.90 6.55 7.25 8.00
lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.90 10.38 12.11 14.12 Rubber fabric tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85 9.10 10.55 12.20
elevated flat slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.04 11.76 13.77 16.12 Rubber tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 4.25 5.75 7.85
pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.22 10.74 12.51 14.58 Seamless plastic, epoxy, urethane, neoprene,
precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.75 10.20 11.89 13.86 1/32" – 1/16" thincoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 3.75 4.60 5.65
precast joists, wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.81 7.93 9.23 10.75 1/8" – 3/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 6.10 7.55 9.30
cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.63 8.92 10.43 12.19 add for colored chips or glitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.60 2.05 2.55
Steel joists, flat slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.80 12.93 15.47 18.52
Slate, grouted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.30 14.45 16.95 19.90
corrugated deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.66 10.79 13.44 16.74
cellular deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 12.66 16.03 20.48 Softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 6.10 7.25 8.60
open metal grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.60 22.13 31.41 44.56 Stone plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50 14.00 17.00 20.50
precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.47 11.20 13.24 15.65 Synthetic sports surfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.05 7.45 9.10 11.20
wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.27 6.92 9.08 11.92 Terrazzo (exclusive of base slab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55 10.50 12.90 15.80
light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59 6.10 8.10 10.77 tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 18.75 21.50 24.50
Wood joists and sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.41 5.85 7.77 10.31 Tile, ceramic or quarry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.40 10.50 13.15 16.50
wood joists and bridging only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.31 4.56 6.28 8.65 custom tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.75 23.50 28.00 33.50
For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%. *Wood over concrete, hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.40 9.45 12.10 15.45
FLOOR EXTRAS – Add to floor structure costs. parquet block, prefinished, in mastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25 9.80 13.30 18.00
Vapor barrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .58 $ .83 $1.18 $1.69 softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 7.05 8.30 9.75
Super flat (level) slab on grade, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 .91 1.42 2.23 Vinyl composition tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 2.05 2.55 3.20
Each inch of slab on grade over 10", add . . . . . . . . . .38 .44 .52 .61
Each inch of sheathing over 1", (mill type) add . . . . . 1.02 1.17 1.35 1.55 Vinyl sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 3.50 4.80 6.55
Foamed concrete surfacing, 1 1/2" – 2" . . . . . . . . . . . .82 1.02 1.28 1.59 Vinyl tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 3.85 5.65 8.20
Floor insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 .75 .93 1.15 *Add for custom wood floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 10.50 18.80 31.20
cold storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.59 2.02 2.56 For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.35 11.85 16.80 23.80
for each inch over 2", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 .37 .54 .78 Add 15% for conductive floor coverings.

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CEILING – Apply to area of described ceiling. 1 2 3 4 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION – Apply to total floor area.
Acoustical ceilings, tile or panels: metal panels, Add or deduct 5% for each foot of variations from 14' average story height.
including pads and suspension system . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.35 $ 6.95 $ 9.00 $11.70 FRAME INTERIOR PARTITIONS 1 2 3 4
clean room panels, incl. suspension system . . . . . . . 9.15 10.35 11.70 13.25 Armories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.51 $15.89 $18.68 $21.97
mineral fiber, fiberglass, panels only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13 1.71 2.57 3.85 Automotive centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.07 6.78 9.05 12.10
organic fiber, wood or cane, panels only . . . . . . . . . . 1.59 1.90 2.26 2.70 Auto dealerships, complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87 4.06 5.75 8.14
Embossed metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20 6.00 8.55 12.25 Broadcasting facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.38 34.56 42.09 51.26
Fiber sports court panel with suspension system . . . . . 4.40 5.50 6.95 8.70 Cold storage facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 2.18 4.12 7.01
Gypsum board, taped and painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.69 1.89 2.11 2.36 Computer centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.10 30.38 34.06 38.18
spray-on texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.62 1.79 1.97 2.18 Creameries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44 8.02 11.83 17.45
Mirror-faced panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.75 17.50 19.75 22.00 Garages, mini-lube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.90 25.76 37.08 53.37
service, lower qualities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.93 2.80 4.06 5.88
Paint or stain, bottom of roof or floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 .67 .91 1.25
higher qualities (incl. municipal service centers) . 3.09 9.22 18.37 32.05
Plaster on lath: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.36 3.85 4.41 5.06 service shed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 .91 1.31 1.89
spray-on, thincoat with texture on lath or drywall . . . . 2.43 2.73 3.06 3.44 storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 2.13 3.13 4.59
standard, add 20% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.91 3.35 3.86 4.45 underground parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.93 2.48 3.19 4.10
add for metal lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 .47 .56 .66 Hangars, storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 1.51 3.19 5.70
Plaster on masonry soffit: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87 3.29 3.76 4.31 maintenance and offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.06 4.44 6.45 9.37
spray-on, thincoat with texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.94 2.17 2.42 2.70 Industrials, manufacturing, light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 2.39 4.39 7.38
standard, add 23% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.42 2.79 3.21 3.70 heavy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.13 19.77 24.22 29.68
Plaster panels, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.80 12.00 13.35 14.85 engineering and research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14 7.15 11.64 18.36
Plastic panels, with suspension system, laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.12 33.25 39.32 46.50
but excluding lighting (in electrical cost) . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 6.40 7.90 9.80 Lofts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 4.73 8.13 13.22
flex buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.88 3.89 6.88 11.36
Plywood (softwood) or hardboard panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 2.90 3.45 4.15 Mini-warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87 3.89 5.27 7.15
hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 4.35 5.45 6.80 high-rise facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.36 4.54 6.14 8.29
coffered or vaulted panel with molding . . . . . . . . . . 7.70 10.75 15.05 21.00 Parking structures, parkades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 1.70 2.93 4.77
custom wood, site-built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.50 24.25 28.50 33.50 Passenger terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.08 18.34 29.18 45.38
Polylaminated panels (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 2.85 3.25 3.65 Post offices, branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.32 33.93 40.65 48.70
insulated panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85 4.40 5.05 5.75 main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.01 32.77 41.28 52.01
Wood, boards or T & G, softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 2.90 3.45 4.15 processing facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.66 7.14 10.84 16.37
hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.80 4.60 5.60 6.80 Showrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25 7.17 9.80 13.38
carved, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.80 10.20 15.25 22.85 T-hangars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.06 1.40 1.84 2.43
Warehouses, storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 1.23 2.55 4.53
CEILING EXTRAS – Add to ceiling costs. For special ornamentation see Section 52. distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.93 2.57 3.40 7.56
Ceramic tile, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.10 $13.40 $17.85 $23.70 mega storage/distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 1.36 3.17 5.87
custom tile, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.25 27.50 33.75 41.75 transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.59 4.95 6.82 9.39
Custom papers, stenciling, staff, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75 13.75 19.50 27.75 Add for masonry partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% 12% 10% 10%
border or coving only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3.30 4.40 5.80 MEZZANINES – Apply to open mezzanine area. (Cost of miscellaneous items such as rail, stairs, etc.)
Extensive decorating, cust. plaster, terra cotta, add . . . 30.50 39.00 49.75 63.50 $2.28 $2.91 $3.71 $4.74
Wood furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 .94 1.18 1.48
Metal furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.53 1.95 2.49 MISCELLANEOUS – Apply to total square feet of building area, if required. These costs
vary greatly, and the following typical cost ranges should be used with caution. Built-in
If ceiling structure is required which is not equipment which is normally included under the general contract is included in
part of the roof or floor structure, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21 1.55 1.98 2.53 the interior construction costs.
Suspended ceiling, metal, (suspension system) add . . . 1.06 1.38 1.80 2.35 Laboratories, fixed equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.50 $16.75 $20.75 $25.50
fiberglass (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71 2.10 2.58 3.16
hardwood, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 4.00 5.60 7.90 STORAGE VAULTS – Per square foot of vault area, excluding doors. Add or deduct 2% for
each foot of height variation from the 14' standard. For more detailed costs see Section 52,
seismic supports, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 .31 .36 .46 Page 5.
Ceiling insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 .75 .95 1.21
vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 .96 1.12 1.31 Record storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.50 $69.50 $77.25 $85.75
add for underdeck supporting bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 .32 .38 .45 Modular vault systems, insulated/record storage . . . . . . 40.50 50.00 61.50 75.75
rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.16 1.54 2.05 2.72 CATWALKS – Apply to linear footage of walkway.
cold storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 2.40 3.20 4.30 Catwalks, steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86.50 $100.00 $115.75 $134.00
for each inch over 2", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 .38 .55 .79 wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.00 85.75 99.25 115.00
vapor barrier, plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 .16 .23 .34 Ladders, steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 18.00 24.00 32.00
For specific cold storage insulation, see Section 58. wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75 15.75 21.00 28.00

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PLUMBING – Apply Table I to total floor area. Use Table II or Section 53 for more detail. SPRINKLERS (Continued) 1 2 3 4
TABLE I – Typical cost ranges. 1 2 3 4 125,000 square feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.42 $1.80 $2.29 $2.91
Armories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.06 $ 5.86 $ 8.45 $12.20 150,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38 1.75 2.22 2.82
Automotive centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.36 3.51 5.21 7.74 200,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32 1.67 2.12 2.68
Auto dealerships, complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 3.59 5.36 8.01
250,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.28 1.61 2.03 2.55
Broadcasting facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.54 3.74 5.50 8.10
Cold storage facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 1.69 2.80 4.46 300,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.24 1.56 1.96 2.46
Computer centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.93 5.19 6.86 9.07 400,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.50 1.87 2.34
Creameries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.83 7.65 11.87 18.16 600,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12 1.40 1.75 2.18
Garages, mini-lube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.55 7.29 11.38 17.50 800,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.07 1.33 1.66 2.07
service, lower qualities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.76 2.95 4.73 7.39 1,000,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.03 1.28 1.59 1.98
higher qualities (incl. municipal service centers) . . . 2.96 4.83 7.63 11.80
service shed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 .38 .57 .85 HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING – Apply to total floor area.
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.16 1.78 2.70 4.07 Add or deduct 3% for each foot of variation in average story height from 14' base.
underground parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27 1.63 2.10 2.70 Costs are given for gas-fired heating surfaces. Add or deduct as follows for other fuels.
Hangars, storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 1.04 1.84 3.03 Oil-fired +7% Coal, stoker +7% Coal, hand-fired -2%
maintenance and offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74 3.14 5.23 8.35 For Passenger Terminals, Research Labs and Cold Storage Buildings, use costs in Section 14.
Industrials, manufacturing, light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.28 2.09 3.31 5.12
heavy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.62 5.55 6.68 8.03 Heating Only
engineering and research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.28 4.79 7.00 10.22 Electric cable or baseboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.26 $2.93 $3.81 $ 4.95
laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.65 18.27 26.40 38.14 radiant panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16 2.57 3.06 3.64
Lofts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71 3.11 5.20 8.32 Electric wall heaters (including FWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18 1.41 1.69 2.02
flex buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38 2.31 3.69 5.76
Forced air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.58 3.34 4.32 5.59
Mini-warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .76 1.49 2.57
high-rise facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 .99 1.77 2.95 Hot water, baseboard or radiators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.17 5.56 7.42 9.90
Parking structures, parkades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 1.03 1.79 2.91 radiant floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05 5.58 7.68 10.58
Passenger terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.81 8.53 12.53 18.41 Radiant heat, gas, suspended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.70 2.32 3.16
Post offices, branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16 4.25 5.73 7.71 Space heaters, gas, with fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 1.46 2.03 2.82
main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.56 4.99 6.99 9.80 steam coil, with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.77 2.30 2.98 3.87
processing facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.91 5.41 7.49 10.36
Showrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.48 4.89 6.87 9.66 steam coil, without boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.68 2.26 3.04
T-hangars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 .62 .99 1.54 Steam radiator, with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 5.17 6.68 8.63
Warehouses, storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 1.36 2.26 3.61 without boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.21 4.26 5.66 7.51
distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.96 2.94 4.41 6.61 Wall or floor furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.52 1.86 2.26
mega storage/distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 .54 .98 1.63
transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 3.77 4.89 6.35 Heating and Cooling
TABLE II – ALTERNATE METHOD – Apply to total number of fixtures. Do not use these Zoned A.C., hot and chilled water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.84 $14.35 $18.99 $25.13
costs if Table I is used. warm and cooled air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.26 8.36 11.17 14.92
Cost per fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,275 $3,240 $4,615 $6,575 Package heating and cooling, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . 4.77 6.28 8.28 10.90
Cost per tap or drain without fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 570 730 940 Heat-pump system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13 7.11 9.85 13.64
SPRINKLERS – Apply to sprinklered area. Costs include all piping for ordinary-hazard add for ground-loop heat source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32 1.92 2.79 4.05
occupancies but do not include tanks. For extra-hazard occupancies, such as hangars,
add 15% to the costs below. For supplemental in-rack systems, add 30% to 100% per level. Individual thru-wall heat pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.21 3.04 4.17 5.73
For early-suppression, fast-response system, add $ .41 plus $ .85 – $1.27 for pumps. Cooling Only
Chemical systems: see Section 53. For further discussion, see Sections 14 and 40.
Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.21 $2.65 $3.18 $3.81
2,500 square feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.55 $3.40 $4.54 $6.05
5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 3.04 4.02 5.32 Refrigerated air conditioning only, zoned system . . . . . 4.30 5.54 7.13 9.18
10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.08 2.73 3.57 4.68 package unit, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.04 3.83 4.83 6.09
15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.55 3.32 4.34 Ventilation only, with ducts & blowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 1.00 1.27 1.63
20,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.86 2.42 3.15 4.10
30,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 2.27 2.94 3.81 MISCELLANEOUS – Apply to square feet of floor area of described laminar flow coverage.
40,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.68 2.17 2.79 3.60 These costs vary greatly and the following typical cost ranges should be used with caution.
50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.63 2.09 2.69 3.46 Clean rooms, class 100,000 to 10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140 $ 185 $ 255 $ 340
60,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.58 2.03 2.60 3.33
80,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.51 1.93 2.47 3.16 class 1,000 to 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 510 615 740
100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.47 1.87 2.39 3.04 class 100 to 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710 1,230 2,005 3,165

March 2010

ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING – Apply to total floor area. Broadcasting facilities, computer EXTERIOR WALL – Apply to total wall area.
centers, laboratories, passenger terminals and other buildings with heavy demand loads Concrete or Masonry Walls 1 2 3 4
are not included in the general tables. Adobe or hollow clay block, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.96 $18.11 $20.55 $23.32
1 2 3 4 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.07 19.47 22.21 25.33
Few Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.59 $2.10 $2.77 $3.66 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.45 22.14 25.20 28.69
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.93 2.53 3.31 4.33 14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.47 24.47 27.88 31.77
Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.32 3.02 3.94 5.13 Adobe block, grouted or cavity 22" – 24" . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.72 28.22 32.21 36.76
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.81 3.63 4.69 6.05 30" – 32" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.80 30.50 34.71 39.50
Block, concrete, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.94 15.81 17.94 20.35
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.97 16.99 19.27 21.87
Average Number of Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.79 $3.65 $4.77 $ 6.23 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.10 19.40 22.00 24.96
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.32 4.34 5.67 7.40 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.25 21.83 24.75 28.06
Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 5.15 6.72 8.76 for each additional 4" of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.17 2.45 2.76 3.11
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.71 6.13 7.99 10.40 Block, grouted or cavity, 10" – 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.23 18.35 20.75 23.47
*Add for ornamented face block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14 1.72 2.58 3.86
Many Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.88 $ 6.33 $ 8.21 $10.65 Brick, block backup, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.02 20.46 23.22 26.36
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75 7.48 9.73 12.65 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.15 22.87 25.95 29.45
Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.75 8.81 11.50 15.01 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.30 25.29 28.69 32.54
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.94 10.40 13.61 17.82 Brick, common, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.18 22.87 25.92 29.37
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.79 27.99 31.61 35.70
Unfinished Areas: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .99 $1.32 $1.76 $2.35 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.42 33.13 37.32 42.03
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.24 1.62 2.12 2.78 for each additional 4" of brick, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.64 5.15 5.72 6.35
Brick, grouted or cavity, reinforced, 9" – 10" . . . . . . . . . 22.15 25.08 28.41 32.17
Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54 1.98 2.54 3.26 block backup, 9" – 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.04 22.65 25.60 28.93
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.89 2.39 3.02 3.82 block backup, 12" – 14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.19 25.08 28.35 32.04
Brick, 6" SCR modular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.19 17.38 19.88 22.75
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99 19.32 21.96 24.97
Typical costs for some occupancies: *Add for face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.47 2.72 3.00 3.30
Armories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.47 $ 7.04 $ 9.07 $11.67 Concrete, reinforced, formed, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.62 17.77 20.22 23.00
Automotive centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.06 5.76 8.18 11.62 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.83 19.11 21.69 24.62
Auto dealerships, complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.54 7.90 11.25 16.04 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.23 20.62 23.32 26.37
Broadcasting facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.32 15.57 21.42 29.46 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.83 23.46 26.42 29.75
Cold storage facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14 4.70 7.02 10.50 for each additional 4" of concrete, add . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 2.83 3.08 3.35
Computer centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.90 20.92 27.53 36.23 precast panels, 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95 14.73 16.75 19.05
Creameries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.78 6.01 9.35 14.33 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.83 15.71 17.85 20.28
Garages, mini-lube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85 7.39 11.17 16.83 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.17 17.22 19.54 22.17
service, lower qualities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.94 4.83 7.65 11.86 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.88 19.07 21.54 24.34
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.94 22.36 25.08 28.12
higher qualities (incl. municipal service centers) . . . 4.88 8.30 13.40 21.02 tilt-up panels, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.90 14.75 16.87 19.29
service shed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11 1.66 2.49 3.73 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.80 15.82 18.14 20.79
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.19 3.44 5.31 8.10 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.85 17.04 19.54 22.42
underground parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11 3.84 4.74 5.85 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.02 18.39 21.11 24.24
Hangars, storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 2.23 3.39 5.12 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.23 19.79 22.73 26.10
maintenance and offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.09 6.14 9.20 13.77 add for insulated sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.65 2.05 2.55
Industrials, manufacturing, light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.54 4.53 7.50 11.94 add for brick or tile inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 6.05 7.45 9.10
heavy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.61 13.07 16.11 19.85 Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.75 41.25 43.75 46.50
engineering and research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.48 7.99 11.66 17.00 colors or reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.00 54.25 57.75 61.50
laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.93 23.27 33.99 49.66 Local stone, block backup, ashlar veneer, 12" . . . . . . . . 32.50 37.25 42.75 49.00
Lofts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.80 6.01 9.31 14.24 rubble or rustic, veneer, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.75 30.00 34.75 40.25
flex buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.43 4.04 6.45 10.05 for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 2.45 2.75 3.10
Mini-warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.34 1.98 2.92 4.30 Local field stone, in mortar, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 26.00 29.75 34.25
high-rise facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 2.38 3.54 5.27 for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 2.40 2.75 3.20
Local stone, rough cut, solid, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.75 46.25 55.00 65.50
Parking structures, parkades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 2.73 4.42 6.95 granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.75 49.50 61.25 76.25
Passenger terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.36 14.23 21.51 32.38 limestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.00 51.25 61.00 72.75
Post offices, branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.41 12.37 16.27 21.39 for each 6" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.50 20.50 24.00 28.25
main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.22 13.47 17.75 23.40 Rammed earth, soil cement, 24" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.25 20.00 23.25 27.00
processing facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.41 18.20 24.69 33.51 pneumatic build-up, formed one side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.25 31.00 35.25 40.00
Showrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.20 9.84 13.45 18.38 for each 6" variation in thickness, add or deduct . . . . 1.10 1.25 1.45 1.70
T-hangars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22 1.80 2.67 3.95 Tile, structural clay, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.76 16.90 19.35 22.16
Warehouses, storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21 2.13 3.51 5.57 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.34 19.80 22.62 25.83
distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.83 4.60 7.25 11.20 *NOTE: The additional cost for face block or brick is the difference between the cost of face block
mega storage/distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 2.38 4.00 6.42 or brick and standard block or common brick in place as part of a wall. For the cost of
transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55 5.31 7.94 11.87 ornamented, face, or synthetic masonry veneer, see Wall Ornamentation on Page 7.

SECTION 44 PAGE 6
Concrete or Masonry Wall Extras 1 2 3 4 Single-wall Construction (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .87 $ 1.18 $ 1.60 $ 2.17 Log, up to 10" diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95 $18.40 $24.30 $32.05
Add for glazed block or tile, each side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30 5.90 6.60 7.40 deluxe, hand-hewn or oversized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.60 25.15 32.30 41.45
Add for pilasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 1.17 1.44 1.76 Plywood, boards or siding, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . 5.42 6.74 8.37 10.40
Add for bond beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.03 1.24 1.50 1.81 on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.77 5.96 7.46 9.32
Add for seismic reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 .69 1.10 1.70 Stucco, on baled straw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.65 15.20 18.20 21.85
Add for synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . 4.10 5.00 6.15 7.50 Stucco, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.63 6.77 8.13 9.77
deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.80 8.10 9.70 11.55 Synthetic plaster on rigid insul. (EIFS), on steel frame . 8.26 10.00 12.10 14.64
Add for thin masonry on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.45 11.65 12.95 14.45 Wood shingles on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.79 6.99 8.43 10.18
Add for clay tile backup in lieu of block . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 2.05 2.45 2.90 Add for exterior sheathing, per layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 1.10 1.26 1.43
Add for earth-sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 1.18 1.79 2.70 Add for interior sheathing or liner, finished . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 1.90 2.26 2.68
Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 .90 1.29 1.87 polylaminated panel (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.21 2.63 3.13 3.73
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.03 1.52 2.24 3.30 Add for stud wall backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 .74 .89 1.08
For special stonework, see Section 56. Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 .71 .87 1.05
Curtain Walls vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 .87 .97 1.08
Brick or tile panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.75 $23.75 $ 28.50 $ 34.25 rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.01 1.32 1.74 2.28
Concrete and glass panels, precast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.75 28.50 32.75 37.75 Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 .21 .27 .36
glass fiber reinforced, molded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 25.50 31.00 37.75 Wood or Steel Stud Walls
Metal and glass panels (ordinary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 31.75 37.50 44.25 Aluminum or steel siding, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.58 $13.63 $16.05 $18.90
Stainless steel or bronze and glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 46.25 53.25 61.50 sheet panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.35 12.31 14.64 17.41
Stone panels, local stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.00 40.75 45.00 49.75 Asphalt siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.18 11.90 13.92 16.28
granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.75 45.00 51.25 58.00 Cement fiber, siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . 11.29 13.31 15.69 18.50
limestone or slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.75 41.50 45.75 50.50 sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.70 12.47 14.53 16.93
marble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.50 43.50 49.25 55.75 Hardboard siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.14 12.97 15.11 17.60
composite or aggregate panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.75 30.50 37.50 46.25 sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.64 12.37 14.38 16.71
Structural glazed atrium (including supports) . . . . . . . . . 59.25 78.75 104.50 138.75 Plywood, textured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.07 11.79 13.81 16.17
Steel studs and stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.60 17.05 19.95 23.35 deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.25 13.19 15.47 18.14
synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . . 16.50 19.75 23.65 28.30 Shingles or shakes, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.41 13.46 15.88 18.73
deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.25 22.85 27.15 32.25 Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.48 13.52 15.93 18.77
wood or aggregate board siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 17.15 21.00 25.75 Synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . . . 13.42 15.87 18.76 22.18
Add for insulation, insulated areas only . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 1.20 1.77 2.62 deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.78 18.68 22.11 26.17
Pre-engineered Walls Vinyl siding or shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50 13.54 15.94 18.77
Sandwich panels, alum. or steel, both sides . . . . . . . . . $14.85 $17.45 $20.50 $24.10 Wood siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.89 12.76 14.96 17.53
cold storage, metal, both sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.50 21.25 24.35 27.95 deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.79 13.99 16.59 19.68
cement fiber or shotcrete, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.05 13.50 16.50 20.20 log veneer siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.72 15.73 19.44 24.04
fiberglass panels, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.25 17.25 20.90 25.30 deluxe, half round, full corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.86 22.55 25.61 29.09
Veneer, face block or concrete brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.40 16.80 19.65 22.95
glass exterior, metal interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.55 19.50 23.00 27.15 common brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.60 17.10 20.05 23.50
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . . 2.60 3.10 3.70 4.40 face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.70 19.50 22.75 26.55
add for polylaminated (FRP) interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 .87 1.06 1.28 mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95 19.60 22.70 26.25
deduct for gypsum or hardboard interior . . . . . . . . . . 1.13 1.23 1.34 1.46 stone, ashlar veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.65 30.10 35.30 41.45
Prefabricated building panels rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.40 24.10 28.40 33.55
aluminum or steel and glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 24.50 27.00 30.00 synthetic veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.15 17.40 21.35 26.20
add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.70 3.20 3.80 thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.90 20.80 24.20 28.15
add for block backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.65 5.25 5.85 6.60 Add for sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 .94 1.17 1.45
stucco on steel panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00 27.00 30.25 34.00 Add for seismic/hurricane bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 .51 .63 .77
veneer, block or brick, on steel panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 31.00 35.50 40.50 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 .70 .85 1.02
stone, rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 38.75 42.75 47.25 Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .24 .30 .38
Single-wall Construction Add for air space wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 .63 .72 .81
Aluminum or steel, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.30 $ 6.70 $ 8.40 $10.60 Add for double-stud walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18 1.44 1.77 2.16
on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 5.90 7.50 9.50 Add for wood stresskin sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65 4.30 5.10 6.00
add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.70 3.20 3.80
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . . 2.60 3.10 3.70 4.40 HANGAR DOORS – Per square foot of door. For fabric curtain doors, use rank 4 base costs
Cement fiber (Transite), on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.60 6.92 8.56 10.58 where costs may vary from a plus 20% to minus 10%.
sheet siding on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.06 6.29 7.82 9.73 Steel doors, small hangars, to 20' high . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.25 $22.00 $31.75 $46.00
siding or shingles on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.52 6.79 8.35 10.27 medium hangars, to 40' high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 41.50 53.25 68.25
Fiberglass light panels, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.51 5.27 6.15 7.18 large hangars, over 40' high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.75 61.00 74.50 91.25
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.59 6.26 7.02 7.86 MISCELLANEOUS – Apply to total square feet of lined area if required.
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.58 7.99 9.71 11.80 Secure compartmentalization, layered drywall . . . . . . . . $ 4.75 $ 5.50 $ 6.25 $ 7.00
light panels on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 4.62 5.41 6.33 Metal shielding, radio frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.75 27.00 37.00 50.50
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.05 5.63 6.28 7.00 radiation protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50 14.50 18.50 23.25
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.03 7.35 8.96 10.93 Ballistic shielding, fiberglass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.25 26.50 38.75 56.25
Glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.20 20.15 26.70 35.40 Cold storage, insulation board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 1.95 2.65 3.55
projected greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.50 41.75 47.75 54.50 for each inch over 2", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 .37 .54 .79

March 2010

WALL ORNAMENTATION – Apply to ornamented area. 1 2 3 4 BASEMENT WALLS – Apply to basement wall area. 1 2 3 4
Brick, split face, Roman or Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.15 $ 10.55 $ 12.20 $ 14.05 Concrete block, reinforced, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.20 $10.45 $11.85 $13.45
face, standard size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.05 11.65 13.45 15.60 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 11.60 13.15 14.90
mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.55 12.05 13.80 15.80 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.35 14.00 15.90 18.00
select common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 10.40 12.00 13.85 for each additional 4" of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 2.45 2.75 3.10
used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75 11.20 12.90 14.85 Concrete, reinforced, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.15 12.60 14.20 16.05
simulated veneer or panel, 1/4" – 3/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 9.65 11.70 14.15 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 14.10 15.85 17.85
thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.45 11.65 12.95 14.40 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.15 16.95 19.00 21.25
add for pictorial carved artwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128.50 147.00 168.50 192.75 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.75 19.75 22.00 24.50
Cement fiber siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.40 4.15 5.05 for each additional 4" of concrete, add . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 2.85 3.10 3.35
Concrete, ornamental cast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.20 24.15 28.85 34.45 Masonry, brick, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.40 17.35 19.55 22.00
Concrete block, imitation flagstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.15 9.45 11.00 12.80 stone, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 24.95 29.00 33.70
solar screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.70 10.20 11.95 14.00 for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.65 5.15 5.70 6.30
ornamental face, slump, fluted, split or ground . . . . . 8.70 10.05 11.60 13.40 Wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.40 10.40 12.85 15.85
glazed one side, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25 5.90 6.60 7.40 Add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 0.82 1.21 1.75
Cut stone, carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86.00 124.50 180.00 260.50 Add for waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 1.06 1.32 1.63
Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.00 36.50 40.25 44.25 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.06 1.56 2.31 3.41
colors or solar reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.75 50.00 54.50 59.50 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 .91 1.31 1.87
Granite, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.25 48.75 56.25 64.75 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.02 1.51 2.23 3.29
Limestone, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.00 36.25 42.75 50.00 For specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51.
Local stone, ashlar veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.75 31.50 36.75 43.25 ROOF STRUCTURE – Apply to roof area.
rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 23.25 28.00 33.50 Concrete joists, slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.91 $10.11 $11.47 $13.01
imitation precast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.15 11.85 15.35 19.85 lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.10 9.11 10.26 11.54
Marble, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.50 40.25 47.25 55.25 pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25 9.30 10.48 11.81
Metal panels, screens, louvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75 19.25 25.00 32.75
preformed wall panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 4.80 8.00 12.75 precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.81 8.82 9.96 11.25
add for curved panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 1.10 1.58 2.28 precast joists, wood deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.21 6.98 7.85 8.83
Ornamental doorways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00 102.25 176.00 286.00 cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.93 7.80 8.79 9.90
Slate, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 34.50 39.50 45.25 thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25 15.75 18.75 22.25
Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 3.70 4.15 4.65 Concrete dome, cast-in-place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.25 33.25 36.25 39.75
on masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.10 3.45 3.85 thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 22.00 24.75 27.75
add for synthetic on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . 2.05 2.60 3.35 4.30 Fabric roof, air supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.00 34.75 37.75 41.00
*built-up (EIFS) panel relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.40 5.60 7.15 9.15 tension supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.25 40.00 44.25 48.75
Terra cotta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.75 28.00 33.00 39.00 add for thermal liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 3.80 4.65 5.65
Tile, ceramic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50 13.25 15.25 17.50 Steel joists, concrete slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.65 11.20 13.00 15.05
*mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.25 20.75 25.00 30.25 gypsum on formboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.34 5.73 7.58 10.01
hand-painted tiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.25 126.50 175.00 242.50 precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.46 9.79 11.34 13.13
Vinyl siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 3.40 4.05 4.75 steel deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.55 6.13 8.27 11.15
Vitrolite (structural glass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.25 22.55 26.40 30.95 light-gauge truss joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.73 5.13 7.04 9.68
Wood, plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 2.70 3.40 4.30 steel deck, gypsum or concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12 7.95 10.34 13.44
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 3.55 4.25 5.05 wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71 5.05 6.89 9.38
siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.45 4.25 5.20 light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.03 4.23 5.90 8.24
ornamented molding or trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.90 12.00 16.25 21.95 Open steel system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16 3.13 4.53 6.57
add for treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 .53 .62 .74 light purlin supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.04 1.35 1.76 2.29
*For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.30 13.00 18.10 25.30 Steel space frame and sheathing
(three dimensional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.50 20.50 27.00 35.50
STAINED GLASS – Apply to art glass in window, dome or skylight area. These costs vary architectural (exclusive of glazing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.25 39.50 59.25 88.75
greatly, and the following typical cost ranges should be used with caution. See Section 56 Metal dome and cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.25 27.75 31.75 36.25
for complete description and detailed costs. For residential straight seams or simple glazed or translucent panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.25 63.25 78.00 96.00
bevel, deduct 50% from the Low Cost. Wood joists, wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.83 4.02 5.71 8.12
Low cost, plain, min. work or detailed bevel-etched . . . $ 58.00 $ 79.25 $108.50 $ 148.25 exposed rafters, 2" T&G sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.57 6.07 8.06 10.71
Average, simple figures and scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186.00 249.25 334.00 447.75 prefab. panels (exclusive of girders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 1.82 2.29 2.87
High cost, highly detailed work (including domes) . . . . . 398.50 549.25 757.00 1,043.50 stresskin sandwich panels (exclusive of purlins) . . . . 5.25 6.75 8.65 11.15
EXTERIOR AND BASEMENT STAIRS – Per Riser. For fire escapes, see Section 55. add for snow roof, furred sheathing layer . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 1.75 1.95 2.15
Open wood system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 2.31 3.66 5.68
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $146.00 $202.00 $281.00 $389.00 light purlin supports only for metal, wood or
Steel pans or prefab. concrete on steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.00 220.00 299.00 406.00 fiberglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 0.73 1.02 1.42
Steel or aluminum grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188.00 249.00 331.00 439.00 Lamella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90 12.00 14.50 17.55
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 83.00 130.00 200.00 Wood dome and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.50 19.25 24.00 29.75
EXTERIOR BALCONIES – Apply to balcony area. Add for seismic/hurricane truss ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .36 .46 .50
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00 $20.75 $27.25 $35.50 Add for monitor roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60% 50% 40% 40%
Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 20.50 28.00 38.50 Add for sawtooth roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40% 35% 30% 25%
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 17.00 23.25 31.75 Add for complex roof turrets, ornate trim . . . . . . . . . . . . 70% 55% 45% 35%
Add for ornate finishes, balustrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 16.75 21.00 26.25 For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%.

SECTION 44 PAGE 8
ROOF COVER – Apply to roof area. 1 2 3 4 TRUSSES AND GIRDERS – Apply to area supported.
Aluminum or steel, corr., crimped or tile panels, 1 2 3 4
preformed, light, to 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.49 $ 1.99 $ 2.66 $ 3.55 Steel trusses or longspan girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.08 $2.75 $3.63 $4.79
heavy, under 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 3.75 4.45 5.25 Timber trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26 2.99 3.95 5.23
formed seam, flat or standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 4.90 6.40 8.40 Glued, laminated trusses or girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 2.73 3.56 4.63
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.40 5.70 7.30 9.45
sandwich panels, pre-engineered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.80 7.75 10.40 13.95 CANOPIES OR MARQUEES – Apply to horizontal area. For light false mansard structures,
cold storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.55 16.95 19.80 23.10 deduct 50%. For greater detail, see Section 56 or 57.
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 3.75 4.70 5.90
aggregate finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 4.90 6.15 7.75 Wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.25 $24.00 $29.75 $37.00
thatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 15.00 16.75 18.75 Steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.50 31.25 39.50 50.25
add for interior liner, metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.65 1.95 2.30
plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.60 1.85 2.20 MISCELLANEOUS
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . . 2.60 3.10 3.70 4.40 Automotive lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 64
Asphalt, corrugated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.45 1.75 2.10 Automotive repair and lube equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 65
Atrium skylight, frame and glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.50 34.75 47.25 64.50 Automotive spray booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 65
Built-up composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.80 2.35 3.15 Cranes, elevators and material handling . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 14 or 58
Cement fiber, shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 3.90 5.05 6.55 Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 54
corrugated or sheet (Transite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 4.00 5.85 8.65 Shipping dock equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 65
Composition, roll, mineral surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 .95 1.20 1.50 Site paving and fencing, railroad spurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 66
Composition shingles, light to 235# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.55 1.80 2.10 Sound systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 52
heavy, over 235# or laminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 2.30 2.95 3.85 Storage tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 61
Copper, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.05 10.70 12.60 14.90 Truck scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 17
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75 11.50 13.55 16.00 Warehouse racks and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 65
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.10 9.90 10.80 11.75 NUMBER OF STORIES MULTIPLIER
Elastomeric or modified bitumen, single ply . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 3.30 4.50 6.05
reinforced sheet or spray-fluid coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 5.10 6.20 7.45 To allow for the cost of hoisting materials, increased labor costs, and miscellaneous costs due to
Fiberglass, corrugated or sheet, light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.80 2.20 2.70 high-rise construction, multiply the total Segregated Costs of aboveground portions of the building
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 3.15 3.60 4.20 by 100% plus .25% for each story over three.
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 3.90 5.00 6.50
Slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75 7.15 8.85 10.95 Example:
red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.05 13.75 17.10 21.25 Seven-story building: Multiplier = 1.010
composite, reinforced fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10 5.10 6.40 7.95
Terne, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.35 10.00 11.95 14.30 SPECIAL HEIGHT MULTIPLIER – TALL BUILDINGS
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.05 10.80 12.85 15.35
Tile, clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85 6.55 8.90 12.05 To allow for the cost of hoisting materials, increased labor costs, and other increased costs due
concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85 4.65 5.65 6.80 to great wall heights on major hangars or other tall single-story buildings, multiply the total
plastic or rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 4.00 4.80 5.75 Segregated Cost of these buildings by 100% plus .25% for each foot over 30 feet of wall height.
add for custom coloring or glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 1.35 1.70 2.20
Wood, shakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.30 3.95 4.65 Example:
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.47 2.95 3.55 4.30 Story height = 50 feet: Multiplier = 1.050
fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 2.15 2.60 3.15
plywood sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 1.14 1.33 1.57 COMPLETION OF BUILDING VALUATION
add for fire-resistant finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 .51 .61 .76
Contractors’ overhead and profit, sales taxes, nominal permit fees, and insurance during construction
Add for roof insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 1.19 1.82 2.77
are included in the above costs. Interest on interim construction financing is also included, but not
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11 1.81 2.86 4.43 financing costs, real estate taxes, or broker's commissions.
Add for earth-sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 1.51 2.33 3.55
NOTE: For under-roof insulation and supporting structures, see Ceiling Extras on Page 3. For Architects’ fees are not included and should be added from Section 99, Page 2.
specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51. For earthen roof cover, see Fill costs on
Page 1. For cold storage insulation, see Ceiling Extras or Section 58 for detailed costs. Depreciation suggestions are given in Section 97.
ROOF MODIFIERS – Use the following multipliers for sloping roofs 6' : 12' or greater to Fire insurance exclusion suggestions based on percentages of the total cost are listed in Section
convert the unit costs to cost per square foot of horizontal roofed area. 96. The portion to be excluded may be deducted directly from the Segregated Cost components,
or omitted, instead of using a percentage of the total cost, if appropriate.
Rise Run Multiplier Rise Run Multiplier
6' : 12' 1.12 12' : 12' 1.42 Current Cost Multipliers and Local Multipliers, which bring the basic costs up to date for each
8' : 12' 1.20 18' : 12' 1.80 locality, are found in the Green Supplement, Section 99.

December 2009

Office buildings, medical buildings and public buildings comprise a wide range of buildings from the Miscellaneous interior additives include special items found in some buildings, which are not usually
small neighborhood office to the multistory skyscrapers and huge courthouses. Within each group, included in the general contract for the building, but are a necessary part of the occupancy.
certain segregated costs may vary greatly. For descriptions of buildings included in this section, see
Page 1, Section 15. Mixed occupancies should be appraised by separating the areas and pricing each occupancy on its
individual basis.
Interior construction in most of these buildings usually can be priced very well on the square foot
basis; however, in buildings such as offices with large open areas, it may be advisable to check by Plumbing costs are given on the basis of floor area; however, it may be better in many cases to
the built-up cost method in Section 52. make an actual count of fixtures and to price them from Section 53.
SEGREGATED COSTS
EXCAVATION AND SITE PREPARATION 1 2 3 4 FRAME (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Excavation, bulk (per cubic foot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.28 $.38 $.53 $.72 Wood, A-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.01 $ 4.85 $ 5.87 $ 7.11
Seismic, dry moat (per cubic foot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 .55 .68 .84 laminated bents and arches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.55 5.48 6.59 7.93
Fill (per cubic foot of compacted earth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 .37 .48 .61 light arch-rib construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.92 3.57 4.36 5.32
Site preparation (per square foot of site) . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 .32 .41 .53 mill-type (heavy timber) construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 5.74 6.93 8.37
heavy timber/log construction, architectural . . . . . . . . 9.78 12.27 15.39 19.31
post and beam construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.28 3.97 4.81 5.83
FOUNDATION – Apply to total floor area including basements, but excluding mezzanines light pole-type construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.46 3.11 3.93
or balconies. Add for seismic/wind bracing, Classes A and B . . . . . . . 2.80 4.00 5.80 8.30
Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.30 $2.97 $3.84 $4.96 open Classes C, D and S frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 .94 1.18 1.48
Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.48 3.17 4.06 5.19 damping devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13 1.49 1.97 2.61
Class C, bearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13 2.77 3.59 4.66 FRAME ADJUSTMENTS – Apply to base cost used.
nonbearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.04 2.65 3.44 4.47 Add 3% for each foot of average story height over the 12' base height.
Class D, masonry veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.88 2.46 3.21 4.20 Deduct 3% for each foot under the 12' base.
siding or stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.66 2.17 2.83 3.70 For multistory buildings, add 2% for each story over one, above ground, to apply against total
pole-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.57 2.03 2.63 3.40 floor area, up to 30 stories; over 30, add 1% for each additional story. For partially framed
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74 2.28 2.99 3.92 structures, see Section 51.
Classes C, D and S, light perimeter foundation for FLOOR STRUCTURE – Apply to area of described floor or mezzanine. For stepped
open shell-type structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 .86 1.11 1.44 balconies, see table below:
Add for perimeter insulation, ground floor area only . . . .09 .15 .23 .35 Concrete: on ground (excluding vapor barrier) . . . . . . . $ 3.51 $ 4.18 $ 4.97 $ 5.92
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 .21 .33 .50 stepped incline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.60 5.42 6.39 7.53
Add for seismic, base isolators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10 5.90 8.45 12.15 lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.79 11.04 12.45 14.04
damping devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 2.20 2.95 4.05 elevated flat slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.08 12.53 14.17 16.03
lifeline structures (hospitals, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 4.75 6.20 8.15 pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.14 11.42 12.86 14.49
precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.64 10.86 12.24 13.80
precast joists, wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.47 8.41 9.47 10.67
FOUNDATION ADJUSTMENTS – Apply to base cost used. cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.40 9.49 10.73 12.13
Add 2% for each foot over 12' average story height. Steel joists: flat slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20 13.98 16.01 18.34
Deduct 2% for each foot under 12 'average story height. corrugated deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.14 11.95 14.08 16.60
Deduct .8% for each story over one, aboveground, for multistory buildings. cellular deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 14.21 16.88 20.07
For one-story buildings with foundations and footings formed and poured open metal grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.85 24.15 32.65 44.15
monolithically with floor slabs, use 70% of the above costs, for that floor only. precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.60 12.03 13.65 15.49
Add for pilings from Section 51. If foundations are brick or stone instead of concrete, wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.82 7.37 9.34 11.84
increase costs by 20%. For concrete block, reduce costs by 8%. light-gauge truss joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.23 6.64 8.43 10.71
Wood joists and sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96 6.30 7.99 10.14
FRAME – Apply to total floor area including basements, but excluding mezzanines wood joists and bridging only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.80 4.97 6.51 8.52
or balconies. For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%.
Bearing walls, wood or steel floor supports only . . . . . . $ 1.28 $ 1.51 $ 1.78 $ 2.10 FLOOR EXTRAS – Add to floor structure costs.
masonry supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.88 2.22 2.61 3.08 Vapor barrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .60 $ .85 $1.22 $1.73
Steel, fireproofed, Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.32 16.25 19.82 24.17 Each inch of slab on grade over 10", add . . . . . . . . . . . .39 .46 .54 .63
Composite, concrete-steel, Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.45 14.85 17.71 21.12 Each inch of sheathing over 1", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11 1.25 1.40 1.58
Concrete, reinforced, Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.26 14.83 17.95 21.72 Foamed concrete surfacing, 1" – 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 1.09 1.33 1.63
precast, post-tensioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.66 13.90 16.57 19.75 Floor insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 .78 .96 1.19
Steel, Classes C and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.04 6.28 7.82 9.74 STEPPED BALCONY STRUCTURES – Apply to horizontal area of balcony. Add for soffit
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91 6.14 7.68 9.61 finish, floor covering and electrical for complete balcony cost.
light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.09 3.85 4.80 5.99 Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.25 $17.00 $20.50 $24.50
light tubular/pipe frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.94 2.53 3.29 4.28 Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.75 23.00 26.50 30.75
add for fireproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 1.22 1.91 2.93 Structural steel and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 25.50 29.75 34.50
Steel columns, wood beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.31 4.34 5.68 7.44 Structural steel and wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.50 20.50 24.00 28.00

SECTION 45 PAGE 2
FLOOR COVER – Apply to area of described floor. 1 2 3 4 CEILING (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Access (computer) floor, on stanchions . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00 $20.00 $23.50 $27.50 Plaster on lath: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.71 $ 4.13 $ 4.60 $ 5.13
full office floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 12.75 14.75 17.25 spray-on, thincoat with texture
Asphalt tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 2.20 2.60 3.00 on lath or drywall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.66 2.91 3.18 3.48
Bamboo, laminated plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.45 11.20 13.25 15.70
Brick pavers, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.15 10.80 12.80 15.10 standard, add 20% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.22 3.60 4.03 4.51
Carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 3.90 5.85 8.85 add for metal lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 .52 .62 .73
custom carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.75 14.25 22.25 34.25 Plaster on masonry soffit: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.18 3.54 3.93 4.37
indoor/outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 2.35 3.10 4.10 spray-on, thincoat with texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11 2.29 2.49 2.71
Color, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 1.18 1.44 1.76 standard, add 23% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 3.01 3.36 3.74
Cork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 5.90 6.75 7.75 Plaster panels, decorative, panels only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.80 13.00 14.30 15.75
Diato, magnesite, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.60 7.60 8.75 10.10 Plastic panels, with suspension system,
Flagstone, random local stone, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 14.50 17.00 19.75
Hardener and sealer, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 1.03 1.38 1.85 but excluding lighting, (in electrical cost) . . . . . . . . . . 6.15 7.25 8.55 10.05
*Hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.60 9.80 12.60 16.20 Plywood (softwood) or hardboard panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 3.25 3.70 4.20
sports-gym floors on resilient sleepers . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 10.40 12.55 15.20 hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 4.90 5.80 6.85
Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.75 38.25 44.50 51.75 coffered or vaulted panel with molding . . . . . . . . . 8.90 11.95 16.05 21.60
Linoleum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 3.90 4.65 5.50 custom woods, site-built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.25 25.75 29.50 34.00
Marble or granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00 31.50 43.00 58.75 Polylaminated panels (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 3.20 3.50 3.85
cast tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.75 16.00 18.50 21.50 insulated panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 4.75 5.35 6.00
Melamine laminated tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 3.95 5.25 7.00
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.85 7.85 9.05 10.40 Wood, boards or T&G, softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 3.15 3.65 4.20
Plastic tile, interlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.30 7.00 7.70 8.55 hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 5.20 5.95 6.85
Rubber fabric tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.65 10.05 11.65 13.50 carved, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 12.00 16.50 23.25
Rubber tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 5.25 7.05 9.45
Seamless plastic, epoxy, urethane, neoprene,
1/32" – 1/16" thincoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 4.40 5.35 6.50 CEILING EXTRAS – Add to ceiling costs. For special ornamentation see Section 52.
1/8" – 3/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.65 6.95 8.55 10.55 Ceramic tile, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.30 $15.45 $19.40 $24.40
add for colored chips or glitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 1.80 2.25 2.80 custom tile, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.50 30.25 36.25 43.00
Slate, grouted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 16.30 19.00 22.15 Custom papers, stenciling, staff, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25 16.25 21.75 28.75
Softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75 6.80 8.05 9.55 border or coving only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 3.80 4.80 6.05
Stone plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 16.25 19.50 23.50 Extensive decorating, cust. plaster, terra cotta, add . . . 33.25 42.00 53.00 67.00
Synthetic sports surfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95 8.55 10.45 12.85
Terrazzo (exclusive of base slab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90 12.10 14.80 18.10 Wood furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 1.04 1.26 1.54
tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 20.50 23.25 26.25 Metal furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32 1.65 2.07 2.59
Tile, ceramic or quarry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90 12.35 15.35 19.15 If ceiling structure is required which is not
custom tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 26.25 31.50 37.75 part of the roof or floor structure, add . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38 1.71 2.13 2.64
*Wood over concrete, hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.70 11.00 13.90 17.55 Suspended ceiling, metal (suspension sys.), add . . . . . 1.28 1.59 1.97 2.45
parquet block, prefinished, in mastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95 12.05 16.25 21.85 fiberglass, (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.06 2.41 2.82 3.30
softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.65 7.75 9.05 10.60 hardwood, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 4.65 6.25 8.45
Vinyl composition tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.35 3.05 3.90
for seismic supports, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 .28 .35 .45
Vinyl sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 4.30 5.75 7.75
Vinyl tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 4.90 6.95 9.85 Ceiling insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 .80 .99 1.23
*Add for custom wood floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75 11.35 19.65 32.10 vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 1.01 1.16 1.33
Add for pictorial artwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 12.50 17.50 24.25 add for underdeck supporting bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .33 .39 .46
Add 15% for conductive floor coverings. rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26 1.64 2.15 2.80
For ceiling domes, see stained glass, Page 7.
CEILING – Apply to area of described ceiling. To convert costs to floor area for high-
pitched ceilings, use the roof slope multipliers on Page 8.
Acoustic ceilings, tile or panels: BANK VAULTS – Per square foot of vault area. Add or deduct 2% for each foot of height
metal panels incl. pads & suspension system . . . . . . $ 6.45 $ 7.95 $ 9.80 $12.10 variation from the 12' standard. For more detailed costs see Section 52, Page 5.
clean room panels, incl. suspension system . . . . . . . 10.05 11.10 12.25 13.50 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.25 $177.50 $209.50 $247.25
mineral fiber, fiberglass, panels only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.57 2.15 2.95 4.04
organic fiber, wood or cane, panels only . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.12 2.44 2.80 Record storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.25 68.00 75.50 84.00
Embossed metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55 7.30 9.65 12.70 Modular vault systems, security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00 66.00 92.75 130.50
Fiber sports court panel with suspension systems . . . . 5.20 6.25 7.50 9.05 insulated/record storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.75 48.75 60.00 73.75
Gypsum board, taped and painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.83 2.01 2.21 2.43
spray-on texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.76 1.90 2.04 2.20
Mirror-faced panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.50 19.25 21.00 23.00 MEZZANINES – Apply to open mezzanine area. (Cost of miscellaneous items such as rails,
Paint or stain, bottom of roof or floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 .80 1.02 1.30 stairs, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.80 $3.25 $3.80 $4.40

December 2009

INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION – Apply to total floor area. See Section 52 if detailed costs are MASONRY INTERIOR PARTITIONS (Continued) 1 2 3 4
desired. General hospital interiors include Group I equipment. Jails (excluding jail hardware), correctional facilities . . . $18.96 $24.13 $30.71 $ 39.08
police stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.74 20.94 27.85 37.05
Add or deduct 5% for each foot of variation from 12' average story height. Medical office buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . 35.62 41.74 48.92 57.33
Add for fixed seating from Section 65. Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.97 38.60 43.85 49.82
dental clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.52 43.34 51.44 61.05
FRAME INTERIOR PARTITIONS 1 2 3 4
Office buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.22 33.63 41.54 51.32
Banks (excluding vaults), branch, Classes A and B . . . . $35.32 $43.55 $53.69 $66.19
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.34 27.39 35.15 45.12
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.15 39.15 49.21 61.85
Outpatient (surgical) centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.07 66.46 81.70 100.43
central offices, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.16 39.78 49.21 60.87
Public libraries (excluding book stacks) Classes A and B . 36.26 47.11 61.22 79.54
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.80 35.07 44.23 55.79
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.73 40.37 54.81 74.43
Convalescent hospitals, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . 33.77 39.73 46.75 55.00
Veterinary hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.72 39.26 47.11 56.53
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.21 29.49 37.47 47.61
kennels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.34 21.62 28.60 37.83
Dispensaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.99 19.45 23.67 28.79
Fire stations, staffed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.06 31.43 44.79 63.82
volunteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.57 8.25 13.74 21.94
General hospitals, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.32 76.76 96.09 120.29
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.54 51.40 63.60 78.70
Governmental buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . 27.11 35.12 45.50 58.94 MISCELLANEOUS – Apply to total square feet of building area, if required. These costs
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.08 30.97 39.84 51.25 vary greatly, and the following typical cost ranges should be used with caution. Built-in
community service buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . 21.56 28.06 36.51 47.51 equipment which is normally included under the general contract is included in the
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.37 25.23 32.86 42.79 interior construction costs.
Jails (excluding jail hardware), correctional facilities . . . 17.26 22.10 28.30 36.24 Bank equipment, counters, vault doors, etc. . . . . . . . . . $23.50 $32.25 $44.50 $61.25
police stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.22 19.07 25.58 34.30 Jail equipment, cell blocks, locking devices, etc. . . . . . . 13.50 22.00 34.75 54.00
Medical office buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . 32.96 38.78 45.63 53.68 police stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 3.55 5.65 8.80
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.44 35.82 40.81 46.49 Hospital equipment, Groups II and III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 36.25 58.75 92.50
dental clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.83 40.34 48.09 57.34 Hospital pneumatic conveyor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 3.20 3.75 4.40
Office buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.02 31.06 38.57 47.88 Library equipment, bookstacks, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 19.50 32.25 51.50
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.52 25.19 32.51 41.96
Public libraries (excl. book stacks), Classes A and B . . 33.53 43.90 57.47 75.24
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.39 37.51 51.37 70.35 SPRINKLERS – Apply to sprinklered area. Costs include all piping and connections to main
Veterinary hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.22 36.43 43.90 52.92 for light hazard occupancies, but do not include tanks. For double sprinkler systems with
kennels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.82 19.74 26.30 35.03 heads both above and below a ceiling, use sprinklered area and 1.6 times the listed cost.
1,500 square feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.40 $4.40 $5.71 $7.39
2,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24 4.19 5.41 6.99
MASONRY INTERIOR PARTITIONS 3,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.04 3.91 5.04 6.49
Banks (excluding vaults), branch, Classes A and B . . . . $38.14 $46.75 $ 57.29 $ 70.22 5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.82 3.60 4.60 5.88
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.71 42.11 52.60 65.70 10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.53 3.21 4.06 5.15
central offices, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.81 42.86 52.76 64.96 15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.36 2.99 3.78 4.78
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.04 37.72 47.37 59.48 20,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26 2.85 3.59 4.53
Convalescent hospitals, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . 36.47 42.74 50.08 58.68 30,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13 2.67 3.34 4.18
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.25 31.91 40.33 50.97 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.96 2.44 3.05 3.80
Dispensaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.29 20.93 25.34 30.68 75,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.29 2.84 3.52
Fire stations, staffed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.05 33.96 47.95 67.71 100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.77 2.19 2.70 3.34
volunteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.37 9.30 15.16 23.92 125,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 2.10 2.59 3.19
General hospitals, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.19 80.96 100.54 124.86 150,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.66 2.04 2.51 3.09
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.65 54.89 67.49 82.97 200,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.59 1.95 2.38 2.92
Governmental buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . 29.43 37.88 48.76 62.76 250,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.53 1.87 2.29 2.81
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.20 33.50 42.84 54.78 300,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49 1.82 2.22 2.71
community service buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . 23.51 30.42 39.37 50.95 400,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.43 1.74 2.11 2.57
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.20 27.44 35.52 45.97 500,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.37 1.67 2.02 2.46

SECTION 45 PAGE 4
PLUMBING – Apply to total floor area or use Section 53 for cost per fixture. The following ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING – Apply to total floor area. General hospitals are not included
costs represent typical ranges only. 1 2 3 4 in the general tables. 1 2 3 4
Banks, branch and mini-banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.17 $ 6.59 $10.20 $15.60 Few Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.49 $ 5.87 $ 7.66 $10.01
central office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.74 6.16 9.78 15.19 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44 7.06 9.17 11.90
Convalescent hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.49 11.65 16.00 21.96 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.58 8.49 10.96 14.15
Dispensaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.66 7.68 10.43 14.16 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 10.21 13.11 16.83
Fire stations, staffed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50 9.15 14.61 22.76
Average Number of Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.29 $ 8.09 $10.40 $13.37
volunteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84 4.72 7.52 11.70
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.70 9.93 12.81 16.52
General hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.39 18.12 26.51 38.77
Governmental buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.32 8.16 12.41 18.76 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.43 12.21 15.80 20.46
community service buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.68 5.87 9.15 14.05 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.53 14.98 19.46 25.29
Jails, correctional facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.78 15.41 22.04 31.52 Many Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.81 $11.15 $14.11 $17.85
police stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.23 9.94 13.65 18.76 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.92 13.99 17.92 22.96
Medical office buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.34 9.59 14.45 21.70 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 17.52 22.75 29.53
dental clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.68 9.93 14.77 21.96 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.72 21.98 28.90 38.00
Office buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.49 4.42 7.30 11.61 For undercarpet cable systems; deduct 10% from base costs for that floor only.
Public libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.67 5.59 8.46 12.75 Unfinished Areas: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.73 $2.06 $2.44 $2.90
Veterinary hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95 9.62 13.32 18.45 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.06 2.44 2.89 3.42
kennels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.94 5.67 8.17 11.77 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.44 2.88 3.40 4.02
For seismic flexible ball joint connections, add 2% – 5% to the base costs. Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87 3.39 4.01 4.74
HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING – Apply to total floor area.

Add or deduct 3% for each foot of variation in average story height from 12' base. Typical costs for selected occupancies:
Costs are given for gas-fired heating surfaces. Add or deduct as follows for other fuels: Banks, branch, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.01 $19.72 $27.75 $39.05
Oil-fired + 7% Coal, stoker + 7% Coal, hand-fired - 2% Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.46 17.67 25.06 35.53
For General Hospitals and Outpatient (Surgical) Centers use costs in Section 15. central office, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.67 18.12 25.92 37.08
Heating Only Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.36 16.20 23.10 32.94
Electric, cable or baseboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.22 $4.60 $ 6.56 $ 9.36 mini-banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.19 22.38 30.95 42.79
radiant panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.91 3.80 4.95 6.46 Convalescent hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.36 14.68 20.81 29.49
Electric wall heaters (including FWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54 1.88 2.29 2.80 Dispensaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.43 10.70 13.58 17.23
Forced air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55 5.10 7.32 10.52 Fire stations, staffed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.77 11.33 18.14 28.32
Hot water, baseboard or radiators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.71 8.09 11.46 16.24 volunteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.41 5.35 8.26 12.60
radiant floor or ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50 7.95 11.49 16.61 General hospitals, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.06 30.24 41.46 56.84
Radiant heat, gas, suspended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32 1.91 2.75 3.97 Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95 22.19 29.05 38.04
Space heaters, gas, with fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.52 2.29 3.44 Governmental buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . 11.10 16.90 25.57 38.52
Steam radiator, with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29 7.54 10.73 15.29 Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.88 14.95 22.53 33.85
without boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.34 6.42 9.48 14.02 community service buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . 9.23 13.46 19.63 28.62
Wall or floor furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.59 1.98 2.47 3.07 Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.18 11.83 17.10 24.72
Heating and Cooling Jails, correctional facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.33 20.00 29.98 44.87
Zoned A.C., hot and chilled water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.49 $19.24 $25.54 $33.91 police stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.26 16.11 23.06 32.99
warm and cooled air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.67 12.23 17.25 24.33 Medical office buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . 8.86 13.09 19.34 28.57
Package heating and cooling, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . 5.02 7.21 10.35 14.87 Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.27 10.58 15.38 22.38
Heat-pump system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.56 9.55 13.91 20.25 dental clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.67 11.54 17.33 25.97
add for ground-loop heat source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.59 2.44 3.71 5.61 Office buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.88 13.43 23.20 37.81
Individual thru-wall heat pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.54 3.57 5.03 7.08 Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.03 10.23 17.99 29.59
Cooling Only Outpatient (surgical) centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.64 18.32 26.54 38.46
Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.54 $3.06 $3.69 $ 4.45 Public libraries, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.96 16.36 22.39 30.63
Refrigerated air conditioning only, zoned system . . . . . . 4.86 6.48 8.64 11.53 Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.38 13.35 19.01 27.07
package unit, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.44 4.58 6.09 8.10 Veterinary hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.71 11.67 15.64 20.95
Ventilation only, with ducts and blowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.40 1.96 2.75 kennels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75 8.23 11.78 16.87

December 2009

EXTERIOR WALL – Apply to total wall area. EXTERIOR WALL (Continued)
Concrete or Masonry Walls 1 2 3 4 Concrete or Masonry Walls 1 2 3 4
Adobe or hollow clay block, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.30 $21.70 $24.39 $27.42 Rammed earth, soil cement, 24" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.50 $24.75 $28.25 $32.50
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.80 23.49 26.52 29.94 pneumatic build-up, formed one side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.75 37.00 41.75 47.25
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.64 26.64 30.03 33.84 for each 6" variation in thickness, add or deduct . . . . 1.25 1.40 1.60 1.85
14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.14 29.48 33.26 37.51 Tile, structural clay, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.09 20.50 23.23 26.33
Adobe block, grouted or cavity, 22" – 24" . . . . . . . . . . . 30.15 34.07 38.49 43.49
30" – 32" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.55 36.68 41.33 46.57 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.19 23.95 27.06 30.58
Block, concrete, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.85 18.93 21.27 23.90 Concrete or Masonry Walls – Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.09 20.34 22.86 25.70
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.61 23.14 25.98 29.17 Add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.03 $ 1.35 $ 1.77 $ 2.32
16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.15 25.97 29.13 32.67 Add for glazed block or tile, each side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55 6.20 6.90 7.70
for each additional 4" of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 2.80 3.15 3.50 Add for pilasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.06 1.30 1.59 1.95
Block, grouted or cavity, 10" – 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.51 21.87 24.51 27.48 Add for bond beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12 1.35 1.64 1.98
*Add for ornamented face block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.85 2.75 4.10 Add for seismic reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 .74 1.16 1.78
Brick, block back-up, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.78 24.53 27.63 31.12 Add for synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . 4.35 5.35 6.60 8.10
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.30 27.34 30.77 34.62 deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.05 8.45 10.15 12.20
16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.83 30.16 33.91 38.13 Add for thin masonry on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 12.35 13.90 15.60
Brick, common, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.38 27.39 30.77 34.56 Add for clay tile back-up in lieu of block . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.20 2.65 3.15
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.28 32.82 36.78 41.23 Add for earth-sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 1.29 1.94 2.92
16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.20 38.27 42.82 47.92 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 .99 1.40 1.98
for each additional 4" of brick, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90 5.45 6.00 6.65 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.66 2.41 3.49
Brick, grouted or cavity, reinforced, 9" – 10" . . . . . . . . . 26.70 29.95 33.60 37.70 For special stonework, see Section 56.
block back-up, 9" – 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.29 27.31 30.70 34.52
block back-up, 12" – 14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.79 30.10 33.82 38.00 Curtain Walls
Brick, SCR modular, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.60 21.06 23.85 27.00 Brick or tile panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.25 $27.00 $ 32.50 $ 39.25
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.61 23.20 26.12 29.40 Concrete and glass panels, precast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 31.75 37.00 42.75
*Add for face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 2.95 3.25 3.60
Concrete, reinforced, formed, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.96 21.36 24.06 27.10 glass fiber reinforced, molded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.75 29.25 36.25 44.75
6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.41 22.95 25.80 29.00 Metal and glass panels (ordinary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.25 36.00 42.50 50.50
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.85 24.52 27.52 30.88 Stainless steel or bronze and glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00 51.00 59.50 69.00
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.71 27.65 30.95 34.63 Stone panels, local stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50 43.75 48.50 53.75
for each additional 4" of concrete, add . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 3.15 3.45 3.80 granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.25 49.25 56.25 64.25
precast panels, 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.73 17.70 19.93 22.43 limestone or slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.50 44.75 49.50 54.75
4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.83 18.89 21.20 23.79 marble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.75 46.75 53.50 61.50
6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.44 20.67 23.17 25.97 composite or aggregate panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.25 35.25 43.75 54.50
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.37 22.74 25.39 28.34 Structural glazed atrium (including supports) . . . . . . . . . 69.75 94.00 126.75 170.75
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.82 26.41 29.29 32.48 Steel studs and stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.05 18.95 22.35 26.40
tilt-up panels, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.78 17.86 20.21 22.87 synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . . 18.80 22.55 27.10 32.55
6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.94 19.21 21.79 24.71
deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.85 26.00 30.95 36.80
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.25 20.72 23.51 26.69
10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.72 22.39 25.42 28.86 wood or aggregate board siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.40 20.25 25.05 30.95
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.22 24.10 27.38 31.10 Add for insulation, insulated area only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 1.29 1.89 2.78
add for insulated sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.75 2.20 2.75 Pre-engineered Walls
add for brick or tile inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25 6.55 8.20 10.25
Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.25 45.25 48.25 51.75 Sandwich panels, alum. or steel, both sides . . . . . . . . . $18.25 $20.90 $23.90 $27.35
colors or reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 59.50 63.00 66.75 cement fiber or shotcrete, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.65 16.40 19.75 23.75
Local stone, block back-up, ashlar veneer, 12" . . . . . . . 39.75 45.25 51.50 58.75 fiberglass panels, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.90 21.10 24.85 29.25
rubble or rustic, veneer, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.25 37.25 42.75 49.25 glass exterior, metal interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.15 23.25 26.80 30.95
for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 2.80 3.15 3.50 add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 2.80 3.35 3.95 4.70
Local fieldstone, in mortar, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.50 32.00 36.25 40.75 add for polylaminated (FRP) interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 1.00 1.20 1.45
for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 2.80 3.25 3.75 deduct for gypsum or hardboard interior . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.35 1.45 1.60
Local stone, rough cut, solid, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.25 50.50 62.25 76.25 Prefabricated building panels,
granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.25 55.25 71.00 90.75 aluminum or steel and glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.50 26.75 29.50 32.25
limestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.50 56.75 69.25 84.50
for each 6" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.75 22.50 26.75 32.00 add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 2.95 3.50 4.10
add for block backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90 5.55 6.30 7.15
*NOTE: The additional cost for face block or brick is the difference between the cost of face block stucco on steel panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 30.25 33.50 37.00
or brick and standard block or common brick in place as part of a wall. For the cost of veneer, block or brick, on steel panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.50 35.50 39.75 44.75
ornamented, face or synthetic masonry veneer, see wall ornamentation on next page. stone, rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50 43.25 47.25 51.50

SECTION 45 PAGE 6
EXTERIOR WALL (Continued) BASEMENT WALLS – Apply to basement wall area.
Single-wall Construction 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Aluminum or steel, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.91 $ 8.35 $10.10 $12.21 Concrete block, reinforced, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.55 $10.80 $12.20 $13.75
on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.25 7.61 9.26 11.28 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 12.15 13.70 15.50
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 2.80 3.35 3.95 4.70 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.30 15.00 16.85 19.00
Cement fiber (Transite), on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.19 8.54 10.14 12.05 for each additional 4" of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 2.85 3.15 3.50
sheet siding on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.52 7.79 9.30 11.11 Concrete, reinforced, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.40 12.90 14.60 16.50
siding or shingles on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.03 8.31 9.83 11.62 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95 14.55 16.35 18.40
Fiberglass light panels, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.41 6.14 6.98 7.92 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.75 17.65 19.75 22.15
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.54 7.13 7.78 8.49 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.70 20.85 23.25 25.90
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.14 9.58 11.29 13.29 for each additional 4" of concrete, add . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 3.15 3.45 3.80
light panels, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 5.40 6.15 6.99
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.88 6.39 6.95 7.55 Masonry, brick, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.05 18.05 20.30 22.80
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.47 8.83 10.44 12.35 stone, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.80 26.35 30.45 35.15
Glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.50 26.00 33.00 41.75 for each 4" variation in thickness, add or deduct . . . . 4.90 5.45 6.00 6.65
projected greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.50 47.50 53.25 59.50 Wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95 10.95 13.35 16.30
Log, up to 10" diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95 21.95 28.40 36.80 Add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 .86 1.25 1.83
deluxe, hand-hewn or oversized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.05 30.95 38.20 47.20 Add for waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 1.11 1.38 1.71
Plywood, boards or siding, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . 6.96 8.30 9.91 11.82 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11 1.63 2.40 3.53
on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.07 7.29 8.75 10.50 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 .96 1.37 1.94
Stucco on baled straw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 16.75 20.10 24.05
Stucco on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.01 8.13 9.43 10.94 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.07 1.57 2.31 3.40
Syn. plaster on rigid insul., (EIFS) on steel frame . . . . . 10.18 11.93 13.99 16.40 For specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51.
Wood shingles on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11 8.29 9.66 11.26 WALL ORNAMENTATION – Apply to ornamented area.
Add for exterior sheathing, per layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.04 1.19 1.36 1.55 Brick, split face, Roman or Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.70 $ 11.20 $ 12.95 $ 15.00
Add for interior sheathing or liner, finished . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79 2.11 2.50 2.95 face, standard size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.55 12.30 14.30 16.65
polylaminated panel (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 2.85 3.35 3.95
Add for stud wall backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 .80 .95 1.14 mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.15 12.80 14.70 16.85
Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 .77 .92 1.11 select common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.45 10.95 12.70 14.70
vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 .93 1.03 1.14 used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.35 11.90 13.70 15.75
rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.07 1.40 1.82 2.38 simulated veneer or panel, 1/4" – 3/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 10.45 12.65 15.35
Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 .23 .29 .37 thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 12.35 13.90 15.60
Wood or Steel Stud Walls add for pictorial carved artwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136.00 155.25 177.00 202.00
Aluminum or steel siding, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.70 $17.13 $19.96 $23.25 Cement fiber siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 3.70 4.50 5.55
sheet panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.33 15.68 18.44 21.69 Concrete, ornamental cast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.75 26.00 31.25 37.25
Asphalt siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.80 14.83 17.17 19.89 Concrete block, imitation flagstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 10.05 11.75 13.75
Cement fiber siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . 14.37 16.76 19.55 22.81
sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.39 15.46 17.84 20.60 solar screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.30 10.90 12.80 15.00
Hardboard, siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.91 16.06 18.54 21.41 ornamental face, slump, fluted, split or ground . . . . . 9.25 10.65 12.30 14.20
sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.26 15.27 17.60 20.27 glazed one side, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55 6.20 6.95 7.75
Plywood, textured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.09 15.10 17.43 20.11 Cut stone, carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.25 128.75 189.75 280.00
deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.63 16.92 19.57 22.63 Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.50 38.25 42.50 47.00
Shingles or shakes, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.87 17.36 20.27 23.66 colors or solar reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.75 52.25 57.25 62.75
Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.58 17.00 19.83 23.13 Granite, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.75 51.75 59.75 69.00
Synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . . . 17.15 20.06 23.47 27.45 Limestone, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.75 38.50 45.50 53.50
deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.19 23.65 27.70 32.45
Vinyl siding or shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.59 17.00 19.82 23.10 Local stone, ashlar veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.50 33.50 39.25 46.25
Wood siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.65 15.77 18.21 21.04 rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.25 25.50 30.25 36.25
deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.60 18.23 21.29 24.88 imitation precast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.05 13.00 16.85 21.85
log veneer siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.25 20.75 25.25 30.50 Marble, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.00 43.25 50.50 59.00
deluxe, half round, full corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.25 27.25 30.75 34.75 Metal panels, screens, louvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.10 21.00 27.45 35.80
Veneer, face block or concrete brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.10 20.90 24.15 27.90 preformed wall panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 5.65 9.45 15.05
common brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.40 21.35 24.80 28.75 add for curved panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 1.25 1.80 2.50
face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 24.25 27.95 32.25
mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.10 24.15 27.65 31.65 Ornamental doorways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.00 117.00 201.00 326.00
stone, ashlar veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.25 37.50 43.25 50.25 Slate, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.75 35.75 41.50 48.00
rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.00 30.50 35.50 41.50 Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 3.90 4.40 4.90
synthetic veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 23.05 27.90 33.85 on masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.20 3.60 4.10
thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.25 25.70 29.70 34.35 add for synthetic on rigid insulation, (EIFS) . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.85 3.65 4.65
Add for sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 1.04 1.26 1.54 *built-up (EIFS) panel relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.80 6.10 7.80 9.90
Add for seismic/hurricane bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 .55 .67 .82 Terra Cotta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.25 30.00 35.50 42.00
Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 .74 .89 1.07
Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .25 .32 .40 Tile, ceramic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.35 14.15 16.15 18.50
Add for air space wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 .68 .76 .86 *mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.25 22.00 26.75 32.50
Add for double-stud walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.33 1.59 1.90 2.27 hand-painted tiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102.25 142.00 197.00 273.50
Add for wood stresskin sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 4.65 5.50 6.45 *For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75 13.75 19.00 26.75

December 2009

WALL ORNAMENTATION (Continued) 1 2 3 4 ROOF STRUCTURE (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Vinyl siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.00 $ 3.60 $ 4.25 $ 5.10 Open wood system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.48 $ 2.65 $ 4.41 $ 7.03
Vitrolite (structural glass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.45 23.90 27.90 32.55 light purlin supports only for metal, wood or
Wood, plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 2.95 3.70 4.65 fiberglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 .89 1.18 1.57
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 3.85 4.55 5.40 Wood dome and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.25 21.00 25.75 31.50
siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 3.60 4.45 5.55 Add for seismic/hurricane truss ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 .37 .45 .54
ornamented molding or trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 12.00 16.75 23.50 Add for monitor roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60% 50% 40% 40%
add for treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 .53 .65 .79 Add for sawtooth roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40% 35% 35% 25%
STAINED GLASS – Apply to art glass in window, dome or skylight area. These costs vary Add for complex roof, turrets, ornate trim . . . . . . . . . . . 70% 55% 45% 35%
greatly, and the following typical cost ranges should be used with caution. See Section 56 For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%
for complete description and detailed costs. For residential straight seams or simple
bevel, deduct 50% from the Low Cost. For ceiling domes, use low-cost range for plastic, ROOF COVER – Apply to roof area.
average for stock glass and high-cost for custom stained glass. Aluminum or steel, corr., crimped or tile panels,
Low-cost, plain, min. work or detailed bevel-etched . . . $ 61.75 $ 85.00 $117.00 $ 161.25 preformed, light, to 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.80 $ 2.30 $ 2.95 $ 3.75
Average, simple figures and scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196.50 265.25 358.50 484.00 heavy, under 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 4.20 4.75 5.35
High-cost, highly detailed work (including domes) . . . . . 426.25 590.25 817.75 1,132.50 formed seam, flat or standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.80 5.85 7.15 8.70
MISCELLANEOUS – Apply to total square feet of lined area if required. batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.60 6.75 8.20 9.90
sandwich panels, pre-engineered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.65 9.50 11.80 14.65
Secure compartmentalization, layered drywall . . . . . . . . $ 4.85 $ 5.50 $ 6.30 $ 7.15 shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65 4.35 5.15 6.10
Metal shielding, radio frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.50 28.00 38.25 52.00 aggregate finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 5.60 6.70 8.00
radiation protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50 14.75 18.75 23.75 thatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.25 16.55 17.95 19.50
Ballistic shielding, fiberglass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 27.50 40.00 58.00 add for interior metal liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 1.85 2.15 2.45
Cold storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 2.05 2.75 3.65 plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 1.70 1.95 2.25
for each inch over 2", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 .38 .55 .81 add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 2.95 3.50 4.10
EXTERIOR BALCONIES – Apply to balcony area. add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 2.80 3.35 3.95 4.70
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.25 $22.25 $28.75 $37.25 Asphalt, corrugated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46 1.67 1.92 2.20
Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.25 22.00 29.75 40.50 Atrium skylight, frame and glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 39.50 51.75 68.00
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.75 18.25 24.50 32.50 Built-up composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.73 2.15 2.67 3.31
Add for ornate finishes, balustrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 18.50 22.75 28.00 Cement fiber, shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.80 4.60 5.65 6.85
ROOF STRUCTURE – Apply to roof area. corrugated or sheet (Transite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 4.80 6.65 9.15
Concrete joists, slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.98 $11.40 $13.03 $ 14.89 Composition, roll, mineral surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 1.09 1.29 1.53
lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 10.20 11.56 13.10 Composition shingles, light, to 235 lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54 1.72 1.92 2.15
pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.25 10.48 11.87 13.44 heavy, over 235 lb. or laminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.08 2.58 3.20 3.97
precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.73 9.93 11.28 12.83 Copper, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90 11.50 13.30 15.45
precast joists, wood deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.91 7.82 8.85 10.01 batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.70 12.35 14.30 16.55
cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.72 8.75 9.92 11.25 shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.85 10.60 11.35 12.20
thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.25 18.30 21.95 26.30 Elastomeric or modified bitumen, single ply . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 3.80 4.95 6.40
Concrete dome, cast-in-place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.00 35.50 39.00 43.25 reinforced sheet or spray-fluid coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.05 5.80 6.70 7.75
thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.25 24.00 27.25 31.00 Fiberglass, corrugated or sheet, light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 2.10 2.40 2.80
Fabric roof, air supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.75 36.75 39.75 43.25 sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 3.45 3.85 4.35
tension supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.25 42.75 48.00 53.75 heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65 4.50 5.50 6.75
add for thermal liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 4.00 4.90 5.95 Slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 8.20 9.65 11.30
Steel joists, concrete slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.51 13.18 15.10 17.30
gypsum on formboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.91 7.46 9.43 11.91 red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.35 15.75 18.65 22.00
precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 11.38 12.94 14.72 composite, reinforced fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.05 5.95 7.05 8.30
steel deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.37 8.16 10.44 13.37 Terne, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.60 11.10 12.80 14.75
light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.23 6.76 8.75 11.31 batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.40 12.00 13.85 15.95
steel deck, gypsum or concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.13 10.15 12.68 15.83 Tile, clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.40 8.00 10.05 12.60
wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20 6.68 8.57 11.00 concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.55 5.25 6.05 7.00
light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.44 5.76 7.46 9.67 plastic or rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 4.55 5.20 6.00
Open steel system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.59 3.80 5.59 8.21 add for custom coloring or glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.40 1.75 2.25
light purlin supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22 1.59 2.07 2.69 Wood, shakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 3.65 4.15 4.70
Steel space frame and sheathing shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 3.35 3.90 4.50
(three dimensional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.25 24.75 31.50 40.50 fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 2.40 2.85 3.35
architectural (exclusive of glazing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.25 44.75 67.75 102.25 add for fire-resistant finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 .54 .67 .82
Metal dome and cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 28.75 33.25 38.50 Add for roof insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 1.27 1.96 2.98
glazed or translucent panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57.75 70.50 86.00 105.00 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32 2.03 3.10 4.69
Wood joists, wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11 5.38 7.03 9.20 Add for earth-sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.19 1.75 2.57 3.77
exposed rafters, 2" T&G sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 7.53 9.44 11.85
prefab. panels (exclusive of girders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64 2.02 2.49 3.07 NOTE: For underroof insulation and supporting structures, see Ceiling Extras on Page 2. For
stresskin sandwich panels (exclusive of purlins) . . . . 5.95 7.60 9.75 12.45 specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51. For earthen roof cover, see Fill costs on
add for snow roof, furred sheathing layer . . . . . . . . . 1.67 1.85 2.06 2.28 Page 1. See Section 66 for top dressing, sod and/or sprinklers.

SECTION 45 PAGE 8
ROOF MODIFIERS – Use the following multipliers for sloping roofs 6' : 12' or greater to NUMBER OF STORIES MULTIPLIER
convert the unit costs to cost per square foot of horizontal roofed area.
Rise Run Multiplier Rise Run Multiplier To allow for the cost of hoisting materials, increased labor costs, and miscellaneous costs due to
6' : 12' 1.12 12' : 12' 1.42 high-rise construction, multiply the total Segregated Costs of aboveground portions of the building
by 100% plus .25% for each story over three.
8' : 12' 1.20 18' : 12' 1.80
TRUSSES AND GIRDERS – Apply to area supported.
1 2 3 4 Example: Twenty-three story building: Multiplier = 1.050
Steel trusses or longspan girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.27 $2.87 $3.62 $4.57
Timber trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.52 3.18 4.02 5.07
Glued, laminated trusses or girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.32 2.90 3.61 4.51 ATRIUM HVAC
CANOPIES OR MARQUEES – Apply to horizontal area. For light false-mansard structures,

deduct 50% to 60%. For greater detail, see Section 56 or 57. To price the heating and cooling of large atrium areas, simply refine the appropriate square foot
Wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.25 $26.25 $32.75 $40.50 system cost to be applied to the ground floor area by 100% plus 3% for each foot over the
Steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.75 32.75 41.50 52.50 12-foot average story height adjustment found on Page 4.
CUPOLA STRUCTURES, CLOCKS, etc. – See Section 57. For clock or bell towers, see
notes in Section 46, Page 8. Example: Multistory building, atrium height of 52': Multiplier = 2.20
EXTERIOR, BASEMENT AND TOWER STAIRS – Per riser.
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $166.00 $228.00 $313.00 $430.00
Steel pans or prefab. concrete on steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182.00 246.00 331.00 447.00 COMPLETION OF BUILDING VALUATION
Steel or aluminum grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209.00 275.00 363.00 478.00
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.75 96.50 146.75 222.00
For fire escapes, see Section 55. Contractors’ overhead and profit, sales taxes, permit fees, and insurance during construction are
included in the above costs. Interest on interim construction financing is also included, but not
ELEVATORS – Apply against area served if detailed costs from Section 58 are not used. financing costs, real estate taxes, or brokers’ commissions.
For basements or mezzanines, add for the cost of additional stops from Section 15.
Banks, branch, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.16 $4.60 $6.69 -----
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 1.98 3.27 $ 5.39 Architects’ fees are not included and should be added from Section 99, Page 2.
central office, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 4.51 6.59 9.59
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 1.80 2.97 4.88
Convalescent hospitals, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 3.16 4.51 ----- Depreciation suggestions are given in Section 97.
Governmental buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 4.63 6.65 9.59
Hospitals (incl. dumbwaiters), Classes A and B . . . . . . . 3.16 4.65 6.83 10.04
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 2.04 3.24 5.14 Fire insurance exclusion suggestions based on percentages of the total cost are listed in
Medical office buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 4.52 6.58 9.59 Section 96. The portion to be excluded may be deducted directly from the segregated cost
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 1.85 3.03 4.96 components, or omitted, instead of using a percentage of the total cost, if appropriate.
Office buildings, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.03 4.44 6.50 9.53
Classes C, D and S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 1.74 2.89 4.82
Public libraries, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 1.80 3.10 ----- Current Cost Multipliers and Local Multipliers which bring the basic costs up to date for each
Veterinary hospitals, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 3.21 ----- ----- locality are found in the Green Supplement, Section 99.

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Churches, theaters, auditoriums, bowling alleys and other large recreational buildings are characterized Marquees, stepped balconies, galleries and mezzanines should be priced separately from the
by their large capacity for seating, wide clear spans, high ceilings and relatively few partitions. If any of building shell. Stage costs are listed separately from the other interior costs.
these buildings are part of a building designed for other purposes, price the church, theater, auditorium,
etc., from this section, and the balance of the building from the appropriate section. However, ancillary Fixtures which are included in the Interior costs are those permanently attached as part of the real
offices, projection rooms or booths, etc., which are normal to the uses included in this section, are property, including projection rooms, asbestos curtains, fly galleries, etc. Not included are
included in the interior construction costs. draperies, scenery, movable wings, seating, counters, kitchen/snack bar equipment or the alleys
For descriptions of buildings included in this section, see Section 16, Page 1. and pinsetters in a bowling alley. Prices of such items may be found in Section 65.
Foundations for Class A and B auditorium-type structures can be priced quite accurately on a Electrical costs include all houselights, outlets, fixtures and switchboards. Movable lights, spots,
square-foot-of-floor-area basis. However, with light Class C, D and S buildings, a perimeter border lights and cables are considered equipment and are not included. The normal criterion,
foundation or footings may carry most or all of the load, and the cost is generally proportional to the again, is whether the item is usually included as part of the general building contract.
perimeter. Such costs may be better computed on the linear-foot-of-bearing-wall basis, with costs
of column footings added if interior columns support a roof or floor load above. Stained-glass windows are not included in the wall costs but should be priced in detail from Section 56.
SEGREGATED COSTS
EXCAVATION AND SITE PREPARATION 1 2 3 4 TABLE III. CONCRETE COLUMN FOOTINGS (Cont’d.) 1 2 3 4
Excavation (per cu. ft.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.32 $.43 $.58 $.78 Wood columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.50 $74.75 $117.00 $180.00
Seismic, dry molt (per cu. ft.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 .63 .77 .94 light pole-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.75 44.25 61.75 86.00
Fill (per cu. ft. of compacted earth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 .44 .54 .68 Piers, precast footing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00 18.95 29.30 44.75
Site preparation (per sq. ft. of site) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .36 .45 .58 formed in place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.75 48.50 58.00 69.00
FOUNDATION – Table I gives complete average costs per square foot of floor area. If a FOUNDATION ADJUSTMENTS – Apply to base cost used.
more detailed estimate is desired for Class C, D or S buildings with bearing walls, use Add 2% for each foot over 16' average story height.
Tables II and III as appropriate. Deduct 2% for each foot under 16' average story height.
TABLE I. CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS – Apply to total floor area, including basements but Deduct .8% for each story over one, aboveground, for multistory buildings. For one-story
excluding mezzanines or balconies. buildings with light perimeter-grade beam or foundations and footings formed and poured
Concrete foundations for: monolithically with floor slabs, use 60% of the above costs, for that floor only.
Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.63 $3.40 $4.40 $5.70 Add for pilings from Section 51. If foundations are brick or stone instead of concrete,
Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.83 3.63 4.64 5.95 increase costs by 20%. For concrete block, reduce costs by 8%.
Class C, bearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.46 3.21 4.18 5.45
nonbearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.36 3.07 4.00 5.20 FRAME – Apply to total floor area including framed basements, but excluding mezzanines.
Class D, masonry veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.17 2.84 3.71 4.86 Bearing walls, wood or steel floor supports only . . . . . . $ 1.56 $ 1.83 $ 2.15 $ 2.52
siding or stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 2.49 3.25 4.26 masonry supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29 2.70 3.18 3.74
pole-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78 2.32 3.01 3.92 Steel, fireproofed, Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 19.45 23.65 28.75
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.94 2.56 3.37 4.44 Composite concrete-steel, Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90 17.71 21.04 25.00
Class C, D and S light perimeter foundation for Concrete, reinforced, Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.60 17.64 21.31 25.75
large open shell-type structures ............. .74 .96 1.25 1.63 precast, post-tensioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.90 16.58 19.78 23.60
Add for perimeter insulation, grnd. flr. area only . . . . . . .09 .15 .25 .39 Steel, Classes C and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95 7.45 9.34 11.70
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 .23 .37 .57 Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.65 7.10 8.92 11.20
Add for seismic, base isolators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.31 6.20 8.90 12.80 light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55 4.45 5.58 7.00
damping devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.77 2.40 3.20 4.31
TABLE II. ALTERNATE METHOD – Apply to linear feet of continuous footings or foundation add for fireproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 1.28 2.00 3.07
walls if Table I is not used. See discussion above. Steel columns, wood beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.97 5.19 6.77 8.85
Heavy-grade beam or stem footing Wood, A-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.79 5.81 7.05 8.55
Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.50 $44.00 $59.25 $80.00 laminated bents and arches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45 6.57 7.92 9.55
Class D, masonry veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.00 39.50 53.75 73.00 light arch-rib construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.48 4.26 5.22 6.40
siding or stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.50 34.75 47.00 64.00 mill-type (heavy timber) construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.65 6.83 8.27 10.00
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.75 35.50 48.75 67.00 heavy timber/log construction, architectural . . . . . . . . 11.70 14.70 18.40 23.10
Light, reinforced-grade beam, Classes C, D and S . . . . 19.60 27.25 38.00 53.00 post and beam construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.92 4.76 5.77 7.00
Add for perimeter insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 1.98 3.57 5.95 light pole-type construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.34 2.95 3.71 4.68
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 2.87 5.21 8.70
Add for perimeter radon control matting . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.64 3.10 3.70 4.36 Add for seismic/wind bracing, Classes A and B . . . . . . . 2.86 4.09 5.84 8.35
Add for perimeter raised floor skirting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85 9.15 10.70 12.50 open Classes C, D and S frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 .96 1.20 1.50
dampening devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.17 1.55 2.05 2.69
TABLE III. CONCRETE COLUMN FOOTINGS – Apply to total number of columns if Table I is
not used. Costs apply to one-story buildings. For others, add 20% for each story over one. FRAME ADJUSTMENTS – Apply to base cost used.
Concrete columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58.00 $100.75 $164.50 $260.00 Add 4% for each foot of average story height over 16' base height.
Steel columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00 93.75 154.25 245.00 Deduct 4% for each foot of average story height under 16' base height.
light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.75 53.75 71.25 94.00 For multistory buildings, add 4% for each story over one to apply against the total floor area.
light tubular/pipe frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.75 43.25 61.00 86.00 For partially framed structures, see Section 51.

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FLOOR STRUCTURE – Apply to area of described floor or mezzanine. For stepped FLOOR COVER (continued) 1 2 3 4
balconies, see table below. 1 2 3 4 Rubber fabric tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.00 $10.50 $12.25 $14.30
Asphalt on ground, including base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.19 $ 3.80 $ 4.53 $ 5.40 Rubber tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 5.40 7.45 10.20
Concrete: on ground (excluding vapor barrier) . . . . . . . 3.78 4.54 5.45 6.55 Seamless plastic, epoxy, urethane, neoprene,
stepped incline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 5.88 6.99 8.30 1/32" – 1/16" thincoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 4.50 5.60 7.00
lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.60 12.00 13.55 15.30 1/8" – 3/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.90 7.35 9.20 11.50
elevated flat slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.90 13.55 15.40 17.50
pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.90 12.35 13.95 15.80 add for colored chips or glitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.62 2.00 2.45 2.99
precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.40 11.75 13.30 15.00 Slate, grouted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.20 16.75 20.00 23.80
precast joists, wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.10 9.15 10.35 11.70 Softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.90 7.10 8.55 10.30
cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.10 10.30 11.65 13.20 Stone Plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.20 17.85 21.00 24.70
Steel joists: flat slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.10 15.10 17.45 20.10 Synthetic sports surfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.15 8.85 11.00 13.60
corrugated deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.80 12.90 15.40 18.40 Terrazzo (exclusive of base slab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.20 12.60 15.55 19.20
cellular deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 15.40 18.40 22.10 tile ...................................... 18.80 21.50 24.50 28.00
precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.40 13.00 14.80 16.90 Tile, ceramic or quarry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.20 12.85 16.25 20.50
wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.30 8.00 10.20 13.00 custom tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.10 27.75 33.50 40.25
light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.70 7.25 9.20 11.70 *Wood over concrete, hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 11.55 14.85 19.10
Wood: joists and sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35 6.80 8.70 11.10 parquet block, prefinished, in mastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.15 12.55 17.25 23.70
joists and bridging only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11 5.40 7.15 9.40 softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.75 8.05 9.65 11.50
For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%. Vinyl composition tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.93 2.50 3.25 4.26
FLOOR EXTRAS – Add to floor structure costs. Vinyl sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24 4.45 6.10 8.40
Vapor barrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .65 $ .92 $1.30 $1.84 Vinyl tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 5.00 7.30 10.60
Each inch of slab on grade over 10", add . . . . . . . . . . . .43 .50 .58 .67 *Add for custom wood floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95 12.05 21.15 34.75
Each inch of sheathing over 1", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.19 1.34 1.50 1.69 For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.30 13.10 18.45 26.00
Foamed concrete surfacing, 1ﬁ" to 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 1.17 1.42 1.72 For pool decking, see Section 66.
Acoustical floating slab, incl. pads, 3" to 5" . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 5.35 5.70 6.10
Floor insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 .82 1.02 1.27 CEILING – Apply to area of described ceiling. To convert costs to floor area for high-
cold storage (ice rink) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.76 2.21 2.77 pitched ceilings, use the roof slope multipliers on Page 8.
for each inch over 2", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 .40 .58 .85 Acoustical ceilings, tile or panels:
STEPPED BALCONY STRUCTURES – Apply to horizontal area of balcony/stadium seating. metal panels, incl. pads and suspension system . . . . $ 6.65 $ 8.30 $10.35 $12.90
Add for soffit finish, floor covering and electrical for complete balcony cost. mineral fiber, fiberglass, panels only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 2.24 3.13 4.38
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.70 $18.70 $22.25 $26.50 organic fiber, wood or cane, panels only . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 2.21 2.58 3.00
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.30 24.70 28.65 33.25 Embossed metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.70 7.65 10.30 13.80
Structural steel and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00 27.80 32.15 37.25 Fiber sports-court panel with suspension system . . . . . 5.40 6.55 8.00 9.70
Structural steel and wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.30 22.35 25.90 30.00 Gypsum board, taped and painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.88 2.09 2.32 2.57
Add for stadium support structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55 11.85 16.40 22.70 spray-on texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.82 1.98 2.15 2.34
FLOOR COVER – Apply to area of described floor. Mirror-faced panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.10 20.10 22.25 24.70
Access (computer) floor, on stanchions . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.50 $20.75 $24.65 $29.25 Paint or stain, bottom of roof or floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 .84 1.09 1.41
Asphalt tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.03 2.35 2.75 3.24 Plaster on lath: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85 4.30 4.80 5.40
Bamboo, laminated plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.80 11.75 14.05 16.80 spray-on, thincoat with texture
Brick pavers, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50 11.35 13.55 16.20 on lath or drywall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.79 3.05 3.35 3.70
Carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.54 4.05 6.30 9.70 standard, add 20% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 3.80 4.25 4.82
custom carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.90 14.90 23.85 37.25 add for metal lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 .54 .64 .77
indoor/outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.86 2.48 3.31 4.42
Color, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 1.20 1.52 1.94 Plaster on masonry soffit: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 3.70 4.10 4.61
Cork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30 6.20 7.20 8.40 spray-on, thincoat with texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.18 2.40 2.65 2.89
Diato, magnesite, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.85 7.95 9.30 10.80 standard, add 24% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.79 3.15 3.50 3.95
Flagstone, random local stone, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . 12.70 15.10 17.95 21.30 Plaster panels, decorative, panels only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.40 13.70 15.20 16.80
Hardener and sealer, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 1.07 1.46 1.99 Plastic panels, with suspension system,
heavy duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79 2.21 2.72 3.36 but excluding lighting (in electrical cost) . . . . . . . . . . 6.40 7.60 9.05 10.80
aggregate topping, 1/2” to 1” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.82 6.35 8.35 11.00 Plywood (softwood) or hardboard panels . . . . . . . . . . . 2.96 3.40 3.95 4.58
*Hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.80 10.20 13.35 17.50 hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26 5.15 6.20 7.45
sports - gym floors on resilient sleepers . . . . . . . . . . 8.70 10.75 13.20 16.30 coffered or vaulted panel with molding . . . . . . . . . 9.30 12.60 17.10 23.20
Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.25 43.00 48.25 54.00 custom woods, site-built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.90 27.00 31.75 37.25
Linoleum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 4.05 4.90 5.95
Marble or granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.50 32.75 45.25 63.00 Polylaminated panels (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.99 3.35 3.75 4.21
cast tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 16.50 19.50 23.00 insulated panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.31 4.95 5.65 6.45
Melamine laminated tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.04 4.10 5.60 7.55 Wood, boards or T & G, softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.81 3.30 3.90 4.58
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90 8.15 9.60 11.30 hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.58 5.40 6.35 7.45
Plastic tile, interlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 7.30 8.15 9.15 carved, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.85 12.50 18.00 25.50

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CEILING EXTRAS – Add to ceiling costs. For special ornamentation, see Section 52. MASONRY INTERIOR PARTITIONS: 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 Arcade buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.75 $ 7.72 $10.36 $13.90
Ceramic tile, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.70 $16.20 $20.60 $26.25 Auditoriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.00 22.23 29.06 38.00
custom tile, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.00 31.75 38.50 47.00 Bowling centers (excluding alleys and equip.) . . . . . . . . 4.70 6.70 9.54 13.60
Custom papers, stenciling, staff, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.40 16.90 23.10 31.50 Casinos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.90 26.26 34.66 45.75
border or coving only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.09 3.95 5.05 6.50 Churches with Sunday schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 25.35 32.14 40.75
Extensive decor., custom plaster, terra cotta, add . . . . . 34.75 44.25 56.50 72.00 without Sunday schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.30 29.95 38.51 49.50
Wood furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 1.09 1.34 1.65 educational wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.40 23.27 27.92 33.50
Metal furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.37 1.74 2.21 2.81 fellowship halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.60 20.94 28.12 37.75
If ceiling structure is required which is not part foyers/narthexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.60 14.59 18.36 23.10
of the roof or floor structure, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.41 1.78 2.25 2.84 Community recreation centers (excl. pools/rinks) . . . . . 24.60 30.25 37.20 45.75
Suspended ceiling, metal (suspension sys.), add . . . . . 1.28 1.63 2.08 2.65 Convention centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 28.81 33.19 38.25
fiberglass, FRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12 2.52 3.00 3.57 Fitness centers (excluding pools) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.20 12.65 19.31 29.25
hardwood, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.48 4.80 6.60 9.05 Fraternal buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.60 25.47 33.09 43.00
for seismic supports, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 .30 .39 .50 Handball-racquetball clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.30 18.83 26.66 37.75
Ceiling insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 .84 1.07 1.36 Indoor tennis clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10 5.61 7.67 10.50
vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 1.08 1.26 1.47 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.10 28.37 36.42 46.75
add for underdeck supporting bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 .36 .42 .50 Pavilions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46 2.14 3.13 4.59
rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29 1.72 2.29 3.06 Skating rinks, ice (excluding icemaking equipment) . . . 10.00 15.18 22.93 34.50
For ceiling domes, see stained glass, Page 7. roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 10.91 15.88 23.10
Theaters, live-stage presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.40 21.98 31.36 44.75
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION – Apply to total floor area. Costs do not include seating, cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.90 17.91 23.08 29.75
organs, pulpits or interior equipment, or other decoration which is not normally included
in the general contract. See Section 65 for church, theater and bowling equipment costs, Visitor centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.70 17.05 22.90 30.75
etc. Icemaking equipment and bleachers can be found in Section 67. See Section 52 for Finished basements, churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.40 16.00 19.10 22.80
special interior decorating. Add for pools below or from Section 66. theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.40 13.47 15.91 18.80
Add or deduct 5% for each foot of variation from 16' average story height.
FRAME INTERIOR PARTITIONS: STAGES AND PERMANENT STAGE FIXTURES – Apply to stage area.
Arcade buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.99 $ 6.83 $ 9.35 $12.80 Live performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51.00 $60.50 $71.75 $85.00
Auditoriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.70 20.75 27.43 36.25 Motion picture only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 31.75 40.25 51.00
Bowling centers (excluding alleys and equip.) . . . . . . . 4.02 5.87 8.56 12.50
Speaker’s platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.10 19.15 24.25 30.75
Casinos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.60 24.78 33.02 44.00
Churches, with Sunday schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.70 23.94 30.66 39.25
without Sunday schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 28.53 37.01 48.00
educational wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.10 21.89 26.46 32.00 BALCONIES – Apply to open balcony or mezzanine area. (Cost of miscellaneous items
fellowship halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.40 19.59 26.65 36.25 such as rail, stairs, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.84 $3.40 $4.00 $4.77
foyers/narthexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.60 13.46 17.09 21.70
Community recreation centers (excl. pools/rinks) . . . . . 23.20 28.77 35.68 44.25
Convention centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.70 27.37 31.61 36.50 CATWALKS – Apply to linear footage of walkway.
Fitness centers (excluding pools) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25 11.59 18.07 27.75 Catwalks, steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $91.00 $105.00 $121.25 $140.00
Fraternal buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.20 23.96 31.53 41.50 wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00 45.00 53.25 63.00
Handball-racquetball clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20 17.54 25.21 36.25 Ladders, steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.40 19.15 25.40 33.75
Indoor tennis clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.48 4.86 6.77 9.45 wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.70 16.90 22.55 30.00
Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.80 26.95 34.92 45.25
Pavilions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.17 1.75 2.61 3.90
Skating rinks, ice (excluding icemaking equip.) . . . . . . . 9.00 14.08 21.67 33.00 MISCELLANEOUS – Apply to total square footage of surface area. These costs vary
roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.55 9.78 14.60 21.80 greatly, and the following typical cost ranges should be used with caution. Built-in
Theaters, live-stage presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.20 20.54 29.72 43.00 equipment which is normally included under the general contract is included in the
cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.80 16.71 21.83 28.50 interior construction costs.
Visitor centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.60 15.79 21.49 29.25 Swimming pools, recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 46.75 $ 63.00 $ 85.25 $115.00
Finished basements, churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20 14.74 17.80 21.50 competition, Olympic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 122.75 150.75 185.00
theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.30 12.29 14.67 17.50 Ice skating rinks, complete (incl. refrigeration) . . . . . . . . 37.75 42.25 47.25 53.00

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PLUMBING – Apply to total floor area or use Section 53 for cost per fixture. Balcony plumbing Heating Only (Continued) 1 2 3 4
is included in the building costs. The following costs represent typical ranges only. Space heaters, gas, with fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.23 $1.70 $2.34 $ 3.23
1 2 3 4 Steam radiator, with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.80 7.57 9.88 12.90
Arcade buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.71 $3.57 $ 6.35 $10.50 without boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.78 6.42 8.63 11.60
Auditoriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.53 6.23 10.27 16.30 Wall or floor furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64 2.03 2.52 3.12
Bowling centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.09 2.59 3.20 3.96 Heating and Cooling
Casinos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.83 6.84 9.68 13.70 Zoned A.C., hot and chilled water (zoned) . . . . . . . . . . . $15.10 $19.69 $25.69 $33.50
Churches, with Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.58 6.40 10.61 16.90 warm and cooled air (zoned) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.10 12.73 17.80 24.90
without Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.88 5.21 8.70 13.90 Package heating and cooling, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10 8.52 11.89 16.60
educational wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.32 4.59 6.36 8.80 Heat pump system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.75 9.81 14.25 20.70
fellowship halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.48 3.98 6.21 9.55
foyers/narthexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 9.50 13.89 20.30 add for ground–loop heat source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.51 2.24 3.33 4.95
Community recreation centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.78 6.59 9.07 12.50 Individual thru–wall heat pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.82 3.79 5.10 6.85
Convention centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.94 5.43 7.48 10.30 Cooling Only
Fitness centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.06 4.24 5.88 8.15 Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.86 $3.35 $3.93 $ 4.60
Fraternal buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.54 5.86 9.32 14.50 Refrigerated air conditioning only, zoned system . . . . . . 5.50 7.09 9.15 11.80
Handball–racquetball clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 3.95 5.10 6.60 package unit, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.06 5.14 6.51 8.25
Indoor tennis clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.09 2.77 3.67 4.86 Ventilation only, with ducts and blowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14 1.51 1.99 2.63
Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.27 4.97 7.51 11.30
Pavilions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46 2.18 3.25 4.84 ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING – Apply to total floor area. Casinos, live stage theaters and
Skating rinks, ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 4.46 6.32 8.95 convention centers are listed by occupancy but are not included in the general tables.
roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.32 3.05 4.00 5.25
Theaters, live–stage presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.05 7.93 10.38 13.60 Few Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.30 $5.30 $ 6.53 $ 8.05
cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.36 4.51 6.04 8.10 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 6.28 7.66 9.35
Visitor centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15 8.01 10.44 13.60 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10 7.40 8.98 10.90
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25 8.74 10.54 12.70
SPRINKLERS – Apply to sprinklered area. Costs include all piping and connections to main Average Number of Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.95 $ 7.30 $ 8.96 $11.00
for light-hazard occupancies but do not include tanks. For double sprinkler systems with Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.20 8.79 10.73 13.10
heads both above and below a ceiling, use sprinklered area and 1.6 times the listed cost. Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.65 10.55 12.87 15.70
3,000 square feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.20 $4.08 $5.21 $6.65 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.40 12.65 15.38 18.70
5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.97 3.75 4.75 6.00 Many Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.20 $10.05 $12.32 $15.10
10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.68 3.35 4.20 5.25 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 12.25 15.02 18.40
15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3.13 3.91 4.89 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20 14.96 18.35 22.50
20,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 2.99 3.72 4.63 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90 18.28 22.42 27.50
30,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.79 3.47 4.30 Unfinished Areas: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.64 $1.95 $2.32 $2.76
40,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 2.66 3.29 4.07 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.31 2.74 3.25
60,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.03 2.49 3.06 3.76 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 2.73 3.23 3.83
80,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.94 2.38 2.91 3.56 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.73 3.22 3.81 4.50
100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.87 2.29 2.80 3.42 Typical costs for selected occupancies
125,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.82 2.21 2.70 3.28
150,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 2.13 2.59 3.15 Arcade buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.27 $ 8.21 $14.10 $22.90
200,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.68 2.04 2.47 2.99 Auditoriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35 10.04 17.04 27.50
250,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.62 1.96 2.38 2.88 Bowling centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.30 8.76 10.50 12.60
300,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.59 1.91 2.30 2.77 Casinos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.40 18.05 26.28 38.25
400,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.51 1.82 2.19 2.63 Churches, with Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85 10.98 15.37 21.50
500,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.47 1.76 2.10 2.51 without Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.60 10.43 16.15 24.70
educational wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35 7.25 9.82 13.30
HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING – Apply to total floor area. fellowship halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.97 7.30 12.27 19.70
Add or deduct 3% for each foot of variation from 16' average story height. For high-arched foyers/narthexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15 9.93 15.57 24.00
ceilings, as in churches, use wall height plus 1/2 the height from eaves to ridge to determine Community recreation centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.15 9.78 13.38 18.30
effective height. Convention centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.05 12.12 19.69 31.00
For ice rink refrigeration, see Section 67. Costs are given for gas-fired heating surfaces. Modify Fitness centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.89 6.98 9.95 14.20
as follows: Oil fired +7% Coal stoker +7% Coal, hand fired -2% Fraternal buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.82 8.35 13.62 21.50
Handball–racquetball clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85 6.52 8.77 11.80
Heating Only Indoor tennis clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.32 5.92 8.10 11.10
Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.40 15.28 22.46 33.00
Electric, cable or baseboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.30 $4.38 $ 5.81 $ 7.70 Pavilions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.60 8.31 12.33 18.30
radiant panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12 3.69 4.36 5.15
Electric wall heaters (including FWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.58 1.92 2.32 2.82 Skating rinks, ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.40 7.79 11.23 16.20
Forced–air furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.44 4.99 7.24 10.50 roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19 5.44 7.05 9.15
Hot water, baseboard or convectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.25 8.22 10.80 14.20 Theaters, live–stage presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.60 15.87 23.74 35.50
radiant floor or ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10 8.31 11.31 15.40 cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.75 11.90 16.18 22.00
Radiant heat, gas, suspended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.51 2.04 2.74 3.70 Visitor centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 11.43 16.42 23.60

September 2011

EXTERIOR WALL – Apply to total wall area. Costs do not include stained glass. EXTERIOR WALL (Continued)
For tower costs, see NOTE on Page 8. Concrete or Masonry Walls (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Concrete or Masonry Walls 1 2 3 4 Local stone, rough cut, solid, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42.25 $51.50 $62.50 $76.00
Adobe or hollow clay block, 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.90 $22.10 $24.55 $27.25 granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.75 56.50 71.25 90.00
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.30 23.75 26.50 29.75 limestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.50 57.50 69.50 84.00
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.40 27.00 30.00 33.25 for each 6” variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.30 22.85 27.05 32.00
14” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 30.00 33.25 37.00 Rammed earth, soil cement, 24” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.90 25.00 28.25 32.25
Adobe block, grouted or cavity 22” - 24” . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.25 34.75 38.75 43.00 pneumatic build–up, formed one side . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.75 37.50 42.00 46.75
30” - 32” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.25 37.00 41.50 46.25 for each 6” variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23 1.43 1.66 1.92
Block, concrete, 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.30 19.20 21.35 23.70
Tile, structural clay, 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.70 20.95 23.45 26.25
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.70 20.65 22.85 25.25
10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.80 24.30 27.10 30.25
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.30 23.50 26.25 29.00
16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.10 26.75 29.50 32.50 Concrete or Masonry Wall Extras
for each additional 4” of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.59 2.85 3.15 3.46 Add for stay–in–place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.06 $ 1.39 $ 1.81 $ 2.37
Block, grouted or cavity, 10” - 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.10 22.25 24.62 27.25 Add for glazed block or tile, each side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75 6.45 7.25 8.10
*Add for ornamented face block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.93 2.87 4.27 Add for pilasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.33 1.61 1.95
Brick, block backup, 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 24.95 27.70 30.75 Add for bond beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.38 1.65 1.97
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.25 28.00 31.00 34.25 Add for seismic reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 .75 1.19 1.84
16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.75 30.75 34.00 37.75 Add for synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . 4.52 5.55 6.85 8.45
Brick, common, 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.25 28.00 31.00 34.25 deluxe textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.35 8.85 10.65 12.80
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.50 33.75 37.25 41.25 Add for thin masonry on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50 12.80 14.25 15.90
16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.50 39.25 43.50 48.00
Add for clay tile backup in lieu of block . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.93 2.25 2.70 3.15
for each additional 4” of brick, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20 5.70 6.25 6.85
Brick, grouted or cavity, reinforced, 9” - 10” . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 30.50 33.75 37.25 Add for earth–sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 1.31 2.01 3.04
block backup, 9” - 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.90 27.50 30.75 34.00 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 1.01 1.43 2.03
block backup, 12” - 14” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 30.50 33.75 37.50 earth–sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14 1.68 2.47 3.63
Brick, 6” SCR modular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.20 21.45 23.95 26.75 For special stonework, see Section 56.
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.20 23.55 26.10 29.00
*Add for face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 3.15 3.45 3.76 Buttresses – Apply to cubic foot of buttress wall area.
Concrete, reinforced, formed, 4” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.80 21.95 24.35 27.00 Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00 $24.60 $27.50 $30.75
6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.10 23.40 25.95 28.75 Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.25 27.88 30.79 34.00
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.40 25.00 27.75 30.75 Local stone, ashlar veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.75 51.91 57.64 64.00
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.50 28.25 31.25 34.75 rubble or rustic veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.75 39.49 44.88 51.00
for each additional 4” of concrete, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 3.25 3.55 3.86
Rough cut, solid, local stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.25 47.70 56.53 67.00
precast panels, 2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.20 18.00 20.00 22.20
4” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.30 19.20 21.35 23.70 granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.25 53.31 65.71 81.00
6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 21.05 23.25 25.75 limestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.00 51.53 61.75 74.00
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 23.10 25.45 28.00
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.70 27.00 29.75 32.50 Curtain Walls
tilt–up panels, 4” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.20 18.05 20.10 22.40 Brick or tile panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.60 $27.25 $ 32.75 $ 39.25
6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.40 19.45 21.75 24.30 Concrete and glass panels, precast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.75 32.00 37.25 43.00
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.80 21.10 23.65 26.50 glass fiber reinforced, molded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00 29.50 36.20 44.50
10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.30 22.75 25.45 28.50 Metal and glass panels (ordinary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.75 36.50 43.00 51.00
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.90 24.50 27.45 30.75 Stainless steel or bronze and glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 52.00 59.75 69.00
add for insulated sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.53 1.90 2.35 2.90
Stone panels, local stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.75 44.75 49.25 54.00
add for brick or tile inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50 6.85 8.50 10.60
granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.50 50.50 57.25 65.00
Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.50 46.25 49.00 52.00
colors or reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00 61.25 64.50 68.00 limestone or slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 46.25 51.00 56.00
Local stone, block backup, ashlar veneer, 12” . . . . . . . . 40.50 45.75 51.50 58.00 marble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.25 47.25 54.25 62.00
rubble or rustic, veneer, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.25 37.00 42.50 48.75 composite or aggregate panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.50 35.25 43.75 54.00
for each 4’’ variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.59 2.85 3.15 3.46 Structural glazed atrium (including supports) . . . . . . . . . 71.00 95.00 127.00 170.00
Local fieldstone, in mortar, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.50 32.75 36.50 40.75 Steel studs and stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.40 19.30 22.70 26.75
for each 4” variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.49 2.85 3.30 3.81 synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . . 18.80 22.55 27.10 32.50
*NOTE: The additional cost for ornamented face block or face brick is the difference between the deluxe textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 26.15 31.10 37.00
cost of the face block or brick and standard block or common brick in place as part of a wall. For wood or aggregate board siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.60 20.40 25.05 30.75
the cost of ornamented block veneer or face brick veneer, see Wall Ornamentation on Page 7. Add for insulation, insulated area only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 1.35 1.97 2.88

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Pre-engineered Walls 1 2 3 4 Wood or Steel Stud Walls (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Sandwich panels, alum. or steel, both sides . . . . . . . . . $18.00 $20.65 $23.75 $27.25 Shingles or shakes, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.20 $17.65 $20.50 $23.80
cement fiber or shotcrete, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.80 16.55 19.80 23.70 Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90 17.29 20.07 23.30
fiberglass panels, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.80 21.00 24.80 29.25 Synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . . . 17.50 20.35 23.65 27.50
glass exterior, metal interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.50 23.35 26.55 30.25 deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.60 23.98 27.92 32.50
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 2.89 3.45 4.10 4.87 Vinyl siding or shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90 17.29 20.07 23.30
add for polylaminated (FRP) interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 .95 1.15 1.42
Wood siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 16.13 18.58 21.40
deduct for gypsum or hardboard interior . . . . . . . . . . 1.27 1.40 1.50 1.62
deluxe redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.90 18.49 21.50 25.00
log veneer siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.60 21.14 25.39 30.50
deluxe, half round, full corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.80 28.00 31.25 35.25
Single Wall Construction Veneer, face block or concrete brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.50 21.25 24.40 28.00
Aluminum or steel, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.80 $ 8.26 $10.04 $12.20
common brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.80 21.70 25.10 29.00
on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10 7.49 9.20 11.30
face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 24.75 28.25 32.50
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 2.89 3.45 4.10 4.87 mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 24.50 28.00 32.00
Cement fiber (transite), on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.65 9.36 11.45 14.00 stone, ashlar veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.00 38.25 44.00 51.00
sheet siding on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95 8.56 10.55 13.00 rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.50 30.75 36.00 41.75
siding or shingles on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 9.15 11.15 13.60 synthetic veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.40 23.35 28.05 33.75
Fiberglass, light panels, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50 6.33 7.29 8.40 thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.60 26.00 30.00 34.50
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90 7.80 8.81 9.95 Add for sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 1.05 1.27 1.54
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.85 10.34 12.07 14.10 Add for seismic/hurricane bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 .56 .69 .85
light panels on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.86 5.60 6.46 7.45 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 .76 .92 1.12
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.25 7.06 7.97 9.00 Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 .27 .34 .42
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.15 9.55 11.18 13.10 Add for air space wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 .70 .78 .88
Glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.30 25.70 32.55 41.25 Add for double–stud walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39 1.65 1.97 2.34
projected greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.75 47.75 53.50 60.00 Add for wood stresskin sandwich panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16 4.85 5.70 6.65
Log, up to 10” diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.80 21.80 28.30 36.75
deluxe, hand–hewn or oversized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 31.00 38.25 47.50
Plywood, boards or siding, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . 6.85 8.23 9.90 11.90 MISCELLANEOUS – Apply to total square footage of lined area.
on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 7.25 8.77 10.60 Cold storage, insulation board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.72 $2.28 $3.03 $4.02
Stucco on baled straw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 16.80 20.15 24.20 for eah inch over 2", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .42 .62 .92
Stucco on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95 8.10 9.44 11.00
Syn. plaster on rigid insul. (EIFS),on steel frame . . . . . 9.90 11.74 13.92 16.50
Wood shingles on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10 8.31 9.74 11.40 BASEMENT WALLS – Apply to basement wall area.
Add for exterior sheathing, per layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 1.20 1.38 1.58 Concrete block, reinforced, 6’’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.75 $11.15 $12.75 $14.60
Add for interior sheathing or liner, finished . . . . . . . . . . . 1.83 2.16 2.54 3.00 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.10 12.65 14.40 16.40
polylaminated panel (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.48 2.95 3.50 4.16 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.60 15.45 17.55 19.90
Add for stud wall backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 .81 .98 1.19 for each additional 4” of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.64 2.90 3.15 3.45
Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 .78 .95 1.14 Concrete, reinforced, 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.80 13.45 15.35 17.50
vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 .95 1.06 1.19 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.30 15.15 17.30 19.70
rigid board faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11 1.45 1.89 2.47 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.30 18.40 20.80 23.50
Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .24 .31 .39 16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.30 21.65 24.30 27.25
for each additional 4” of concrete, add . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.99 3.25 3.55 3.85
Masonry, brick, 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.60 18.80 21.35 24.20
Wood or Steel Stud Walls stone, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.60 27.50 32.00 37.25
Aluminum or steel siding, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 $17.40 $20.18 $23.40
for each 4” in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 5.70 6.25 6.90
sheet panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.60 15.92 18.63 21.80
Asphalt siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.10 15.08 17.37 20.00 Wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.05 11.25 14.00 17.40
Cement fiber siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . 14.70 17.07 19.81 23.00 Add for stay–in–place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 .90 1.32 1.94
sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.70 15.75 18.10 20.80 Add for waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 1.17 1.45 1.80
Hardboard siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.20 16.33 18.78 21.60 earth–sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.16 1.71 2.53 3.74
sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 15.49 17.78 20.40 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 1.00 1.44 2.08
Plywood, textured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.40 15.39 17.68 20.30 earth–sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12 1.66 2.45 3.62
deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90 17.17 19.79 22.80 For specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51.

September 2011

WALL ORNAMENTATION – Apply to ornamented area. 1 2 3 4 EXTERIOR BALCONIES – Apply to balcony area. 1 2 3 4
Brick, split face, Roman or Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10.00 $ 11.45 $ 13.10 $ 15.00 Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.90 $24.30 $31.30 $40.25
face, standard size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.80 12.50 14.45 16.70 Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.80 24.00 32.40 43.75
mortarless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.60 13.10 14.85 16.80 Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 20.10 26.90 36.00
select common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75 11.20 12.80 14.70 Add for ornate finishes, balustrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.80 19.60 24.35 30.25
used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.60 12.10 13.85 15.80
simulated veneer or panel, 1/4” - 3/8” . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.65 10.45 12.65 15.30
thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50 12.80 14.20 15.80 EXTERIOR, BASEMENT AND TOWER STAIRS – Per riser.
add for pictorial carved artwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140.00 159.00 181.00 205.00 Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180.00 $245.00 $334.00 $455.00
Cement fiber siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.89 3.45 4.10 4.87 Steel pans or prefab. concrete on steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195.00 262.00 353.00 475.00
Concrete, ornamental cast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.60 26.75 31.50 37.25 Steel or aluminum grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225.00 295.00 386.00 505.00
Concrete block, imitation flagstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.90 10.30 11.85 13.70 Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.00 103.50 158.25 240.00
solar screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.55 11.10 12.90 15.00 For fire escapes, see Section 55.
ornamented face, slump, fluted, split or ground . . . . . 9.50 10.90 12.50 14.30
glazed one side, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.80 6.45 7.20 8.05
Cut stone, carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.00 129.75 187.25 270.00 ROOF STRUCTURE – Apply to roof area.
Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.75 39.25 43.25 47.50 Concrete joists, slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.80 $12.35 $14.15 $ 16.20
colors or solar reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.25 53.75 58.75 64.00 lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.70 11.00 12.50 14.20
Granite, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 52.75 60.25 69.00 pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90 11.25 12.85 14.60
Limestone, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.25 39.50 45.75 53.00 precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50 10.80 12.25 13.90
Local stone, ashlar veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.75 34.50 39.75 46.00 precast joists, wood deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.45 8.45 9.55 10.80
cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.40 9.50 10.75 12.20
rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 25.75 30.50 36.50
thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.80 20.10 24.05 28.75
imitation precast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.20 13.05 16.65 21.30 Concrete dome, cast–in–place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.25 38.25 42.50 47.50
Marble, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.75 43.75 50.75 59.00 thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.10 26.25 30.00 34.00
Metal panels, screens, louvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 21.20 27.25 35.00 Fabric roof, air supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.50 39.75 43.25 47.00
preformed wall panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24 5.70 9.40 14.90 tension supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.25 46.25 51.75 58.00
add for curved panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 1.32 1.82 2.50 add for thermal liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.41 4.20 5.15 6.35
Ornamental doorways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 117.75 200.75 325.00 Steel joists, concrete slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.30 14.10 16.20 18.60
Slate, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.00 36.75 42.25 48.50 gypsum on formboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.40 8.10 10.25 13.00
Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55 3.95 4.45 4.97 precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.70 12.20 13.85 15.80
on masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84 3.25 3.65 4.16 steel deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90 8.85 11.35 14.60
add for synthetic on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . 2.33 2.95 3.75 4.75 light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.70 7.40 9.60 12.50
*built–up (EIFS) panel relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.97 6.25 7.90 10.00 steel deck, gypsum or concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.80 11.00 13.80 17.30
Terra cotta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.75 30.25 35.75 42.00 wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.60 7.20 9.30 12.00
Tile, ceramic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.70 14.45 16.45 18.70 light–gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.79 6.25 8.20 10.70
*mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.90 22.65 27.15 32.50 Open–steel system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 4.15 6.10 9.05
hand–painted tiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 138.50 191.50 265.00 light purlin supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.70 2.23 2.92
Steel space frame and sheathing (three dimen.) . . . . . . 20.50 26.30 33.70 43.25
Vinyl siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.09 3.65 4.25 5.00
architectural (exclusive of glazing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.00 48.50 73.25 110.00
Vitrolite (structural glass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.90 24.20 28.05 32.50 Metal dome and cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.75 32.50 38.00 44.25
Wood, plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.44 3.00 3.75 4.63 glazed or translucent panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63.00 77.00 94.00 115.00
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.33 3.90 4.60 5.40 Wood joists, wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.52 5.90 7.65 10.00
siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.07 3.75 4.55 5.55 exposed rafters, 2” T&G sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.55 8.20 10.30 12.90
ornamented molding or trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.70 12.25 17.25 24.30 prefab. panels (exclusive of girders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.81 2.21 2.71 3.31
add for treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 .54 .66 .81 stresskin sandwich panels (exclusive of purlins) . . . . 6.80 8.55 10.75 13.50
*For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 13.90 19.50 27.25 add for snow roof, furred sheathing layer . . . . . . . . . 1.89 2.07 2.27 2.48
Open–wood system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . . 1.59 2.88 4.81 7.70
light purlin supports only for metal, wood or
STAINED GLASS – Apply to art glass for window, dome or skylight area. These costs vary
fiberglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 1.02 1.33 1.73
greatly and the following typical cost ranges should be used with caution. See Section 56 Lamella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.30 14.60 17.35 20.60
for complete description and detailed costs. For residential straight seams or simple Wood dome and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 23.30 28.55 35.00
bevel, deduct 50% from the Low Cost. For ceiling domes, use low-cost range for plastic, Add for seismic/hurricane truss ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 .41 .49 .58
average for stock glass and high-cost for custom stained glass. Add for monitor roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60% 50% 40% 40%
Low cost, plain, min. work, detailed bevel–etched . . . . . $ 64.00 $ 88.75 $122.75 $ 170.00 Add for sawtooth roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40% 35% 35% 25%
Average, simple figures and scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205.00 279.00 379.00 515.00 Add for complex roof, turrets, ornate trim . . . . . . . . . . . 70% 55% 45% 35%
High cost, highly detailed work (including domes) . . . . . 440.00 615.00 859.00 1,200.00 For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%.

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ROOF COVER – Apply to roof area. 1 2 3 4 MARQUEES OR CANOPIES – Apply to horizontal area. For light false mansard structures,
Aluminum or steel, corr., crimped or tile panels, deduct 50% – 60%. For greater detail, see Section 56 or 57.
preformed light, to 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.83 $ 2.37 $ 3.08 $ 4.00
heavy, under 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 4.35 5.05 5.90 1 2 3 4
formed seam, flat or standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.82 6.05 7.60 9.55 Wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.60 $28.00 $34.50 $42.75
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.60 6.95 8.60 10.70 Steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 34.75 44.25 56.00
sandwich panels, pre–engineered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.60 9.75 12.50 16.00
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 4.40 5.40 6.65
aggregate finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.77 5.80 7.05 8.60
thatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.50 17.10 18.85 20.80 MISCELLANEOUS
add for interior liner, metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71 1.97 2.27 2.61 Bells, chimes and carillons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 65
plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.51 1.78 2.10 2.47 Built-in appliances, fireplaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 41
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 2.89 3.45 4.10 4.87 Church pews, altars and lecterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 65
Asphalt, corrugated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44 1.70 2.00 2.36 Elevators, escalators and orchestra lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 16 or 58
Atrium skylight, frame and glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 40.75 55.25 75.00 Kitchen, snack bar equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 65
Built–up composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74 2.22 2.84 3.62 Ornamental columns and stained glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 56
Cement fiber, shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.80 4.75 5.95 7.40 Specialized interior ornament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 52
corrugated or sheet (Transite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 4.95 7.10 10.20 Steeples, cupolas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 57
Composition, roll, mineral surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 1.12 1.35 1.64
Composition shingles, light, to 235# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54 1.76 2.01 2.29 Theater and auditorium seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 65
heavy, over 235# or laminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.06 2.64 3.38 4.32
Copper, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 11.80 14.00 16.60 CHURCH TOWERS
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.70 12.65 14.95 17.70
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.10 11.00 11.95 13.00 Towers frequently start at ground level and extend above the roofline. They may be an integral
Elastomeric or modified bitumen, single–ply . . . . . . . . . 2.89 3.85 5.20 6.95 part of the building, merely attached, or entirely separate. When the base of the tower is large
reinforced sheet or spray–fluid coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 5.90 7.00 8.25 enough to be used as a room, perhaps a foyer or an office, and is finished inside, that portion
Fiberglass, corrugated or sheet, light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79 2.14 2.55 3.04 should be priced with the rest of the building on a square foot of floor and wall area basis, while
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.09 3.55 4.10 4.72 a tower cost would only apply to the unfinished portion above the roofline. If all of the tower from
heavy, FRP, over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40 4.40 5.70 7.35
Slate ...................................... 7.00 8.40 10.15 12.20 the ground up is unfinished inside, it should all be priced as a tower. Towers are priced on a
red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.40 16.20 19.60 23.70 square foot of vertical surface, adding 15% to 20% to the appropriate Exterior Wall cost.
composite reinforced fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.97 6.05 7.35 8.95
Terne, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.80 11.50 13.55 15.90 NUMBER OF STORIES MULTIPLIER
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.60 12.45 14.65 17.20 To allow for the cost of hoisting materials, increased labor costs and miscellaneous costs due to
Tile, clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.40 8.25 10.65 13.70 high-rise construction, multiply the total Segregated Costs of aboveground portions of the building
concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61 5.45 6.40 7.55
plastic or rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.01 4.70 5.50 6.45 by 100% plus .25% for each story over three.
add for custom coloring or glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18 1.51 1.92 2.45
Wood, shakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.22 3.75 4.40 5.10 Example:
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.02 3.50 4.10 4.78 Seven-story building: Multiplier = 1.010
fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99 2.42 2.94 3.57 SPECIAL HEIGHT MULTIPLIER – TALL BUILDINGS
add for fire–resistant finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 .55 .68 .84
Add for roof insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 1.32 2.05 3.14 To allow for the cost of hoisting materials, increased labor costs, and other increased costs due
earth–sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36 2.13 3.28 5.00 to great wall heights on major churches or other tall single-story buildings, multiply the total
Add for earth–sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21 1.80 2.69 4.00 Segregated Cost of these buildings by 100% plus .25% for each foot over 30 feet of wall height.
NOTE: For underroof insulation and supporting structures, see Ceiling Extras on Page 3. For Example:
specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51. For earthen roof cover, see Fill costs on Story height = 50 feet: Multiplier = 1.050
Page 1. See Section 66 for top dressing, sod and/or sprinklers.
COMPLETION OF BUILDING VALUATION
ROOF MODIFIERS – Use the following multipliers for sloping roofs to convert the unit
costs to cost per square foot of horizontal roofed area. Contractors’ overhead and profit, sales taxes, permit fees and insurance during construction are
included in the above costs. Interest on interim construction financing is also included, but not
Rise : Run Mult. Rise : Run Mult. Rise : Run Mult. financing costs, real estate taxes or brokers’ commissions.
Less than 3' : 12' 1.00 5' : 12' 1.08 12' : 12' 1.42 Architects’ fees are not included and should be added from Section 99, Page 2.
3' : 12' 1.03 6' : 12' 1.12 15' : 12' 1.60 Depreciation suggestions are given in Section 97.
4' : 12' 1.06 8' : 12' 1.20 18' : 12' 1.80 Fire insurance exclusion suggestions based on percentages of the total cost are listed in Section
96. The portion to be excluded may be deducted directly from the segregated cost components,
TRUSSES AND GIRDERS – Apply to area supported. or omitted, instead of using a percentage of the total cost, if appropriate.
Timber trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.63 3.38 4.35 5.60 Current Cost Multipliers and Local Multipliers, which bring the basic costs up to date for each
Glued, laminated trusses or girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.43 3.08 3.91 4.96 locality, are found in the Green Supplement, Section 99.

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Sheds include low-cost, utilitarian buildings generally found near industrial buildings and on Such costs for light shell-type structures may be better computed on the basis of linear footage
farms and ranches. They are usually lighter than typical industrial or warehouse buildings. of bearing wall, with costs of column footings added, if there are interior columns supporting a roof
Farm buildings ranging from simple sheds to major buildings and large general-purpose barns or floor load above. Basement or pit walls are not a part of the foundation, but of the basement or
may be priced from this section. For descriptions of buildings included in this section, see Page 1, pit, which is computed separately. When basement walls replace part of the foundation, a lower cost
Section 17. rank should be considered, always including the cost for a foundation.
Grain elevators, silos, and grain and feed bins may be priced from Section 17. Interior construction costs include feed and storage bins, tackrooms, cow stanchions and stalls,
Greenhouses and lath houses may be priced from Section 17. conforming to the quality of the building, but do not include items normally classed as equipment
The costs given include professional construction labor. Farm or ranch-built buildings must be such as cages, display boxes, machinery, conveyors, etc.
graded according to the quality of workmanship, and sometimes the value of the labor is very low,
bringing the end costs below those listed. Exterior walls may contain doors and windows or vent panels, or they may have none at all. Thus,
the exterior wall costs vary widely, depending on the amount and quality of fenestration.
Foundations may be quite heavy for some large farm buildings, while in areas not under any
building codes, they may be very light, or the buildings may be supported only by wood blocks or Roof structures and covers may be quite heavy, with good venting, skylights and guttering, or
sills or column footings, where the cost is generally proportional to the perimeter. they may be very light, with no flashings or ancillary components.
SEGREGATED COSTS
EXCAVATION AND SITE PREPARATION 1 2 3 4 CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS (Continued) – ALTERNATE METHOD
Excavation, bulk (per cubic foot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.25 $.35 $.48 $.66 TABLE II. CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS – Apply to linear footage of continuous footings or
Fill (per cubic foot of compacted earth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 .34 .44 .57 foundation walls if Table I is not used. See discussion above.
Site preparation (per square foot of site) . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 .28 .37 .49
Concrete, heavy grade beam or stem footing 1 2 3 4
Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.25 $26.50 $37.00 $51.00
FOUNDATION – Table I gives complete average costs per square foot of floor area. If a
Class D, masonry veneer, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.75 23.50 33.00 46.50
more detailed estimate is desired for Class C, D or S buildings with continuous or
treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 23.25 30.00 39.00
column footing foundations, use Tables II and/or III as appropriate. siding or stucco, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75 20.75 29.00 41.00
TABLE I. CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS – Apply to total floor area including basements, but treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 17.00 22.25 29.00
excluding mezzanines or lofts. Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 21.25 30.00 42.50
Classes C, D and S, reinforced light-grade beam . . . 11.50 16.50 23.50 33.50
Continuous Foundations: unreinforced grade beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.90 8.40 12.00 17.25
Wood, treated, sills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 2.95 4.35 6.40
Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.70 $2.10 $2.60 $3.20
Add for perimeter insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 1.70 3.05 5.00
Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.50 3.45 4.70 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 2.55 4.55 7.50
Class C, bearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 2.20 3.05 4.20 Add for perimeter radon-control matting . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 3.00 3.40 3.85
non-bearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 2.10 2.90 4.05 Add for perimeter raised floor skirting/knee wall . . . . . . 7.70 8.70 9.80 11.00
Class D, masonry veneer, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.95 2.70 3.80 TABLE III. CONCRETE COLUMN FOOTINGS – Apply to total number of columns if
treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 1.90 2.45 3.15 Table I is not used.
siding or stucco, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.70 2.35 3.30 Concrete columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42.50 $73.00 $120.00 $185.00
treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 1.35 1.80 2.35 Steel columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.50 67.00 110.00 175.00
pole-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.60 2.20 3.05 light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.00 43.50 57.00 75.00
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.70 2.45 3.45 light tubular/pipe frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.75 34.50 48.00 67.00
Wood columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 56.00 88.00 135.00
Classes C, D and S light perimeter foundation for
light pole frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.50 34.00 47.50 66.00
open-shell-type structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 .83 1.15 1.65
Piers, precast concrete footing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.70 15.25 25.00 40.00
Add for perimeter insulation, ground floor area only . . . .09 .16 .27 .43 formed in place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00 41.00 49.50 60.00
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 .22 .38 .62
Column Footing Foundations Only: FOUNDATION ADJUSTMENTS – Apply to base cost used.
Steel columns, light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . $.19 $.31 $ .49 $ .76 Add 1% for each foot of average story height over a 10' base height.
light tubular/pipe frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .29 .41 .58 Subtract 1% for each foot of average story height under a 10' base height.
Wood columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 .49 .73 1.10 For one-story buildings with foundations and footings formed and poured monolithically with
light pole frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 .31 .42 .59 floor slabs, use 70% of costs above.
Piers with concrete footings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 .56 1.10 1.85 Add for pilings from Section 51. If foundations are brick or stone instead of concrete, increase
Wood blocks or sills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 .53 .92 1.50 costs by 20%. For concrete block, reduce costs by 8%.

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FRAME – Apply to total floor area including basements, but excluding mezzanines FLOOR EXTRAS – Add to floor structure costs. 1 2 3 4
or lofts. 1 2 3 4 Vapor barrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .57 $ .80 $1.10 $1.55
Bearing walls, wood or steel floor supports only . . . . . . $ 1.05 $ 1.25 $ 1.50 $ 1.75 Each inch of slab on grade over 8", add . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 .49 .57 .66
masonry supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 1.85 2.15 2.55 Each inch of sheathing or boards over 1", add . . . . . . . 1.00 1.15 1.35 1.55
Steel, fireproofed, Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.50 12.25 14.25 16.75 Slotted floors (excluding floor supports), concrete . . . . . 5.50 6.10 6.70 7.40
Composite concrete/steel, Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 11.50 13.00 14.75 metal or plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 3.95 5.20 6.70
Concrete, reinforced, Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.70 11.25 13.00 15.00 wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 3.00 3.80 4.85
precast, post-tensioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.40 10.75 12.25 14.00 Manure gutter, gutter area only (w/o grating) . . . . . . . . . 4.30 4.75 5.20 5.80
Steel, Classes C and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 4.75 6.00 7.60 Foamed concrete surfacing, 1½" – 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 1.00 1.25 1.55
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55 4.50 5.70 7.30 Floor insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 .75 .93 1.15
light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.85 3.60 4.55 cold storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.55 2.00 2.50
slant-wall frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.25 2.70 3.25 for each inch over 2", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 .36 .53 .77
light tubular/pipe frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.80 2.40 3.25 FLOOR COVER – Apply to area of described floor.
hoop-arch frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.30 1.75 2.30 Asphalt tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.75 $ 2.05 $ 2.40 $ 2.85
add for fireproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 .94 1.45 2.15 Block, wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50 6.50 7.80 9.20
Steel columns, wood beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 3.25 4.35 5.80 Brick, common, in mortar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 8.30 9.70 11.50
Wood, A-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 3.65 4.60 5.70 Brick pavers, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.20 9.80 11.75 14.00
laminated bents and arches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 4.20 5.20 6.50 Carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 2.75 4.30 6.60
light arch-rib construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 2.65 3.35 4.25 indoor/outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 2.10 2.70 3.45
mill-type (heavy timber) construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 4.35 5.40 6.80 Color, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 1.00 1.25 1.60
heavy timber/log construction, architectural . . . . . . . . 6.80 8.90 11.50 15.00 Cork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 5.50 6.40 7.40
post-and-beam construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 3.00 3.75 4.70 Diato, magnesite, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 7.00 8.20 9.50
light pole-type construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.75 2.30 3.05 Gratings, plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.20 13.25 21.00 32.50
Add for seismic/wind bracing for open, Class C/D/S frames .67 .87 1.10 1.45 steel or aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.80 13.75 21.00 32.00
stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.00 55.00 78.00 110.00
FRAME ADJUSTMENTS – Apply to base cost used. Hardener and sealer, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 .82 1.15 1.55
Add 2% for each foot of average story height over a 10' base height. heavy duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.75 2.25 2.85
Subtract 2% for each foot of average story height under a 10' base height. aggregate topping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10 5.30 6.90 9.00
Hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.40 8.40 11.00 14.50
For partially framed structures, see Section 51.
Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 35.00 41.00 47.50
FLOOR STRUCTURE – Apply to area of described floor, mezzanine or loft. Linoleum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 3.50 4.25 5.10
Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .74 $ .87 $ 1.00 $ 1.20 Melamine laminated tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 3.10 4.30 5.90
Compacted earth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 .25 .30 .35 deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 7.10 8.30 9.80
Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 .52 .61 .72 Plastic tile, interlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 6.70 7.40 8.20
Sand with crushed stone base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.65 2.00 2.35 Rubber fabric tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.90 9.20 10.75 12.50
Asphalt, on ground, including base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 2.15 2.70 3.45 Rubber tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 4.30 5.80 7.90
Concrete: on ground (exclusive of vapor barrier) . . . . . . 2.80 3.40 4.10 5.00 Seamless plastic, epoxy, urethane, neoprene,
plain (unreinforced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 2.95 3.55 4.25 1/32" – 1/16" thin-coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 3.80 4.70 5.80
lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50 9.60 10.75 12.25 1/8" – 3/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 6.20 7.70 9.50
elevated flat slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.60 11.00 12.25 14.00 add for colored chips or glitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.65 2.05 2.55
pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.90 10.00 11.25 12.75 Softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30 6.30 7.60 9.10
precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.40 9.50 10.75 12.00 Stone Plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50 14.00 17.00 20.50
precast joists, wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.60 7.40 8.40 9.40 Terrazzo (exclusive of base slab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 10.75 13.25 16.25
cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.30 8.20 9.30 10.50 Tile, ceramic or quarry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.40 10.75 13.50 17.00
Steel joists: flat slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.50 12.00 13.50 15.50 Wood over concrete, hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.60 9.70 12.50 16.00
corrugated deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.40 9.00 11.00 13.25 parquet block, prefinished, in mastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 9.60 13.25 18.00
cellular deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 12.00 14.00 16.25 softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10 7.30 8.60 10.25
ventilated deck and plenum assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 10.00 11.75 13.75 Vinyl composition, tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 2.00 2.45 3.05
open metal grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.25 20.50 28.00 37.50 Vinyl sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 3.45 4.70 6.40
precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.20 10.50 11.75 13.25 Vinyl tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 3.85 5.60 8.10
wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.60 6.00 7.80 10.25 CEILING – Apply to area of described ceiling. To convert costs to floor area for high-
light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 5.50 7.20 9.40 pitched ceilings, use the roof slope multipliers found on Page 8 of this section.
Wood: boards on ground or elevated (w/o supports) . . . 1.00 1.30 1.65 2.10 Acoustical ceilings, tile or panels:
boards or plywood on ground with sleepers . . . . . . . 1.20 1.55 2.05 2.65 mineral fiber, fiberglass, panels only . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 $1.45 $2.10 $3.00
joists and sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 5.10 6.70 8.80 organic fiber, wood or cane, panels only . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 1.85 2.15 2.55
joists and bridging only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 3.95 5.30 7.20 Gypsum board, taped and painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 1.90 2.10 2.30
For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%. spray-on texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 1.75 1.95 2.15

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CEILING (Continued) 1 2 3 4 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION (Continued)
Paint or stain, bottom of roof or floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .47 $ .63 $ .85 $1.15 FRAME INTERIOR PARTITIONS: 1 2 3 4
Plaster on lath: Cotton gins (including tunnels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.50 $26.00 $37.00 $52.00
spray-on, thin-coat with texture on lath or drywall . . . 2.40 2.70 3.00 3.35 Dairies and milking parlors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 3.95 5.40 7.50
standard, add 20% for Keene's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 3.30 3.70 4.20 Dehydrator buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 15.75 17.75 20.00
add for metal lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 .49 .57 .66 Equipment buildings, sheds and shops, commercial . . . .22 .45 .79 1.30
farm implement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .28 .41 .61
Plaster on masonry soffit:
Farm cold storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 .56 1.30 2.35
spray-on, thin-coat with texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.15 2.40 2.65 controlled atmosphere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 2.80 3.85 5.30
standard, add 24% for Keene's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 2.75 3.10 3.55 Feed handling and mixing buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 .46 .55 .67
Plastic panels, with suspension system, Feeder barns and sheds, cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .27 .37 .52
but excluding lighting (in electrical cost) . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 6.10 7.30 8.90 Fertilizer storage, bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 1.75 2.15 2.60
Plywood (softwood) or hardboard panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 2.80 3.35 4.00 bulk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50 6.00 6.60 7.20
unfinished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.35 1.50 1.65 Fruit packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 4.15 5.10 6.30
hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 4.20 5.20 6.30 Golf cart storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.30 8.10 8.90 9.90
Polylaminated panels (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 2.85 3.20 3.60 Golf starter booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.75 16.75 20.25 24.50
insulated panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 4.40 4.95 5.60 Grain storage, granary (including binss and ducts) . . . . 3.85 4.30 4.75 5.30
Wood, boards or T&G, softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.70 3.25 3.95 Hog barns (excluding crates), breeding/gestation . . . . . .84 1.55 2.55 4.10
hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85 4.55 5.40 6.40 farrowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 2.05 3.40 5.40
CEILING EXTRAS – Add to area of described ceiling. To convert costs to floor area for finishing/growing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 1.05 1.55 2.25
high-pitched ceilings, use the roof slope multipliers found on Page 9. nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 2.85 4.55 7.10
Ceramic tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 $13.00 $17.25 $22.50 sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 .88 1.10 1.35
modified sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 1.00 1.30 1.65
Wood furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 .95 1.15 1.45
Labor dormitories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 1.80 3.55 6.10
Metal furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.50 1.90 2.40 Lumber storage (including racks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 2.10 2.95 4.10
If ceiling structure is required which is not Milk houses and sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 .77 1.55 2.65
part of the roof or floor structure, add . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.50 1.90 2.40 Potato storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 3.70 7.20 12.50
Suspended ceiling, metal (suspension sys.) add . . . . . . 1.05 1.35 1.75 2.25 Poultry, cage houses, enclosed, (excluding cages) . . . . .82 1.35 2.15 3.35
fiberglass, FRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 2.05 2.50 3.05 screened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .48 1.05 1.90
hardwood, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 3.95 5.40 7.40 floor operations, breeder houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 .29 .56 .96
seismic supports, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 .27 .34 .43 broiler houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05 .13 .24 .41
Ceiling insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 .72 .91 1.15 Seed processing storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.25 2.75 3.35
vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 .97 1.10 1.30 Shed office structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 14.50 16.25 18.00
add for underdeck supporting bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 .31 .37 .44 Sheep barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 .95 1.40 2.10
rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.50 1.95 2.55 sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 .62 .90 1.30
cold storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 2.30 3.10 4.15 Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 3.55 5.90 9.40
for each inch over 2", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 .37 .53 .78 high-value (estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.40 15.75 25.00 39.00
Tobacco barns (including racks), air curing . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 2.60 3.10 3.70
vapor barrier, plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 .16 .22 .32
flue curing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 3.20 3.90 4.75
For specific cold-storage insulation, see Section 58. Transient labor cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 1.05 1.65 2.60
Turkey barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 .20 .38 .65
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION – See Section 52 or 55 for detailed costs. Utility buildings, commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 .32 .59 1.00
TABLE I. Apply to total floor area. Partition heights and materials should be considered in manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 1.20 2.25 3.75
selecting the cost column. Costs do not include items normally classed as equipment. See Vegetable buildings, environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.40 8.20 9.20 10.25
Section 58 for cold storage costs. Add for masonry partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% 13% 11% 10%
FRAME INTERIOR PARTITIONS: MEZZANINES – Apply to open mezzanine or loft area. (Cost of miscellaneous items such
Arenas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .52 $ 2.25 $ 4.80 $ 8.60 as rail, stairs, etc.). For stepped balcony structures, see Section 46.
lean-tos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 2.65 4.95 8.40
Mezzanine, finished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.60 $1.90 $2.25 $2.65
Barns, free stall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.55 1.90 2.30
Barn loft, unfinished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 .18 .27 .41
confinement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 1.10 1.50 2.10
general purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 1.70 2.95 4.80 MISCELLANEOUS – Apply to linear footage of walkway.
special purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.70 4.45 5.30 6.40
Boat storage (including racks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.40 10.25 14.50 20.25 Catwalks, steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $91.00 $105.00 $120.00 $140.00
Calving barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 1.00 1.60 2.55 wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.50 43.00 51.00 60.00
Commodity barns and sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 2.35 3.95 6.40 Ladders, steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.25 19.00 25.00 33.50
Commodity warehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 .57 1.05 1.80 wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.25 15.25 20.50 27.50

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INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION (Continued) PLUMBING (Continued) 1 2 3 4
TABLE II. ALTERNATE METHOD – Apply to square footage of partition area. Do not use Storage buildings and sheds; boat, lumber, material . . . $ .20 $ .29 $ .42 $ .60
these costs if Table I is used. Costs do not include doors, cabinetry or other interior Tobacco barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .51 .99 1.70
items. For unfinished pen wall partitions, deduct 20%. For treated wood, increase costs Transient labor cabins and shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.70 2.25 3.05
by 10%. Utility buildings, commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 .60 .81 1.10
1 2 3 4 farm buildings and lean-tos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .34 .62 1.05
Wood frame, unfinished board on one side . . . . . . . . . . $2.35 $2.80 $3.35 $ 4.00 manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 1.10 1.75 2.70
two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 3.90 4.75 5.70
Each inch of board over 1", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 1.20 1.35 1.55 SPRINKLERS – Apply to sprinklered area. Costs include all piping and meters but do
Deduct for spaced boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 .53 .65 .80 not include tanks and pumps. For fly control assemblies, deduct 50% to 75%.
Add for metal panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 .11 .15 .20 1,000 square feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.00 $3.90 $5.10 $6.60
Add for finished wood or gypsum board, per side . . . . . .58 .67 .78 .91 2,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 3.35 4.30 5.50
Add for polylaminated panel, per side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.45 1.65 1.90 5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 3.00 3.80 4.85
Add for concrete curb, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 3.55 4.50 5.80 7,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 2.80 3.50 4.45
Masonry partitions, unfinished, block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.90 6.70 7.60 8.60 10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 2.65 3.35 4.20
concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.70 7.80 9.00 10.50 15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.45 3.10 3.95
Add for plaster finish, each side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 .46 .52 .60 20,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 2.35 2.95 3.70
Steel rods pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 3.55 3.65 3.75 40,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 2.10 2.60 3.25
PLUMBING – Use Section 53 if more detailed costs are desired. See Section 17 for pipe 60,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 1.95 2.45 3.00
and pump cost. Apply to total floor area. 80,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.85 2.35 2.90
Arenas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .11 $ .62 $1.35 $ 2.50 100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 1.80 2.20 2.75
lean-tos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 1.00 2.25 4.10 125,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.75 2.15 2.65
shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .21 .36 .60 150,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.65 2.05 2.55
Barns, free stall and confinement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 .39 .75 1.30
general purpose and sheep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 .49 .98 1.70 HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING – Apply to heated or cooled area or see Section
special purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 2.50 4.20 6.70 53. Add or deduct 3% for each foot of deviation from a 10' base height.
Calving barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .37 .70 1.20 Costs are given for gas-fired heating surfaces. Add or deduct as follows for other fuels.
Commodity warehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 .62 .87 1.20 Oil-fired +7% Coal, stoker +7% Coal, hand-fired -2%
Cotton gins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 1.05 1.50 2.15 For cold storage or C.A. systems for fruits and vegetables, use costs in Section 17.
Dairies and milking parlors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 2.75 5.20 8.80 Heating Only
Dehydrator buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.70 4.05 4.45 4.90 Electric cable or baseboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.95 $2.40 $2.95 $3.65
Equipment buildings, sheds and shops, commercial . . . .63 .86 1.15 1.60 radiant panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.10 2.40 2.75
farm implement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .35 .65 1.10 Electric wall heaters (inc. FWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.15 1.35 1.55
Farm cold storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .98 2.05 3.60 Forced air, ducted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 2.60 3.25 4.10
Feed handling and mixing buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 .33 .52 .80 heaters or furnace, vented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 .74 .92 1.15
Feeder barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .18 .22 .26 Hot water, baseboard or radiators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 4.45 5.70 7.30
Fertilizer storage, bulk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 .99 1.20 1.45 radiant floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 4.20 5.60 7.50
Fruit packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 .96 1.90 3.25 boiler, piping only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.40 3.00 3.70
Golf cart storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 1.10 1.45 1.85 Radiant heat, gas, suspended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.40 1.80 2.35
Golf starter booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 5.20 6.80 8.90 Solar heat, active air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 2.25 2.45 2.65
Greenhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .26 .33 .43 Space heaters, gas, with fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 1.10 1.45 2.00
Hog barns, breeding, farrowing and finishing . . . . . . . . .55 .83 1.25 1.85 steam coil, with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.85 2.25 2.75
nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 1.25 1.80 2.70 without boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.25 1.60 2.05
Hog and sheep sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .28 .39 .55 add for fan-jet duct distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 .49 .64 .83
modified sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 .50 .86 1.40 Steam, radiator, with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 4.20 5.20 6.50
Labor dormitories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 1.25 2.35 4.00 without boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 3.50 4.45 5.70
Milk houses and sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 3.25 4.15 5.30 Wall or floor furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 1.25 1.55 1.85
Potato, controlled atmosphere and vegetable storage . . .12 .20 .32 .49 Heating and Cooling
Poultry, cage houses, enclosed and screened . . . . . . . . .45 .95 1.70 2.80 Zoned A.C., hot and chilled water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.70 $10.75 $13.50 $16.75
floor operations and turkey barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .29 .44 .67 warm and cooled air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30 6.70 8.40 10.50
Seed processing storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 .38 .69 1.15 Package heating and cooling, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 4.70 6.20 8.10
Shed office structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 3.50 4.55 6.00 Heat pump system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 5.20 6.90 9.20
Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 1.00 2.30 4.25 add for ground-loop heat source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.50 2.00 2.60
high-value (estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.40 5.90 7.90 10.50 Individual thru-wall heat pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 2.55 3.40 4.55

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HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING (Continued) ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Cooling Only 1 2 3 4 Typical costs for some finished and unfinished occupancies:
Evaporative coolers, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.85 $2.20 $2.65 $3.15 Hog and sheep sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .27 $ .39 $ .58 $ .84
coolers only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.45 1.70 2.00 Labor dormitories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.60 2.50 3.85
Refrigerated air conditioning only, zoned system . . . . . . 3.70 4.55 5.60 6.90 Milk houses and sheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 3.20 4.55 6.50
package unit, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3.20 4.15 5.30 Potato storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 .50 1.00 1.75
cooling units only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 2.25 3.05 4.10 Poultry, cage operation, enclosed houses . . . . . . . . . . . .96 1.45 2.20 3.35
Ventilation only, with ducts and blowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 .79 .95 1.15 screened houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 1.25 1.95 3.00
fans only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 .34 .41 .48 floor operations and turkey barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 .49 .81 1.30
Controlled-atmosphere, environmental buildings Seed processing storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.70 2.25 3.00
livestock, air/air exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 2.15 2.45 2.75 Shed office structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 2.70 3.60 4.80
earth-tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 4.45 5.00 5.60 Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 .91 1.85 3.30
nonenvironmental buildings, potato/fruit packing, etc. high-value (estate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 5.30 8.20 12.50
conditioned air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 2.30 2.90 3.65 Storage buildings, boat and material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 1.40 2.25 3.55
cooled air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 6.10 7.60 9.40 lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 .74 1.35 2.20
storage sheds and shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .45 .83 1.40
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING – Apply to total floor area. See Section 53 for detailed costs Tobacco barns, air curing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .33 .54 .86
of service panels and costs per outlet. flue curing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 .98 1.15 1.40
Finished buildings: Non-metallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.30 $3.45 $5.10 $ 7.60 Transient labor cabins and shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 1.00 1.60 2.45
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 4.10 6.10 9.00 Utility buildings, commercial/commodity warehouses . . .19 .51 .99 1.70
Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 4.85 7.20 10.75 farm buildings, corncribs, toolsheds and lean-tos . . . .17 .30 .49 .78
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85 5.70 8.60 12.75 manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 2.60 4.50 7.30
Vegetable storage buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 1.55 2.80 4.65
Exposed circuits: Non-metallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .98 $1.30 $1.70 $2.20
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.55 2.00 2.60 EXTERIOR WALL – Apply to total wall area.
Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.90 2.40 3.00 Concrete or Masonry Walls
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 2.35 2.90 3.55 Adobe or hollow clay block, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.50 $17.50 $19.75 $22.50
Typical costs for some finished and unfinished occupancies: 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 18.75 21.25 24.25
Arenas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .17 $ .98 $ 2.20 $ 4.00 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.75 21.25 24.25 27.50
lean-tos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 .84 1.70 2.95 14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.75 23.50 27.00 30.50
shelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .53 1.05 1.80 Adobe block, grouted or cavity, 22" – 24" . . . . . . . . . . . 23.75 27.00 31.00 35.00
Barns, free stall and confinement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .46 .85 1.45 30" – 32" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.00 29.50 33.50 38.00
general purpose and sheep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .55 1.05 1.85 Block, concrete, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 15.25 17.25 19.50
special purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 2.40 3.50 5.10 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 16.50 18.50 21.00
Bulk oil storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.75 2.20 2.80 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 18.75 21.25 24.00
Calving barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 .61 1.15 1.95 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.50 21.00 23.75 27.00
Commodity warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .56 1.10 1.90 for each additional 4" of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 2.35 2.65 3.00
Cotton gins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 1.35 1.95 2.80 Block, grouted or cavity, 10" – 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.75 17.75 20.25 22.75
Dairies and milking parlors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 2.50 4.00 6.30 *Add for ornamented face block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.80 2.75 4.15
Dehydrator buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 24.75 27.50 30.00 Brick, block backup, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.25 19.75 22.50 25.50
Equipment buildings, sheds and shops, commercial . . . .70 1.05 1.60 2.40 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 22.25 25.00 28.50
farm implement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 .56 1.10 1.85
16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 24.50 27.50 31.50
Farm cold storage & controlled-atmosphere buildings . . 1.45 2.35 3.65 5.60
Brick common, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 22.00 24.75 28.00
Feed handling and mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 .88 1.15 1.45
Feeder barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .31 .50 .77 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.25 27.50 30.50 34.50
Fertilizer storage, bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.75 2.20 2.80 16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.00 32.50 36.50 41.00
bulk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 2.15 3.00 4.20 for each additional 4" of brick, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.80 5.30 5.90 6.50
Flathouse storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 .52 .82 1.25 Brick, grouted or cavity, reinforced, 9" – 10" . . . . . . . . . 21.50 24.25 27.50 31.00
Fruit packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 2.15 3.00 4.20 block backup, 9" – 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.25 21.75 24.75 28.00
Golf cart storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 2.90 3.90 5.30 block backup, 12" – 14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.25 24.00 27.50 31.00
Golf starter booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.70 4.85 6.40 Brick, 6" SCR modular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 16.50 19.00 21.75
Greenhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .59 1.20 2.05 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.25 18.50 21.00 24.00
Hog barns, breeding/gestation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 1.25 1.95 3.05 *Add for face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.30
farrowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.60 2.50 3.80 *NOTE: The additional cost for face block or brick is the difference between the cost of face block
finishing/growing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 .90 1.20 1.65 or brick and standard block or common brick in place as part of a wall. For the cost of
nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 2.15 3.25 4.90 ornamented, face or synthetic masonry veneer, see wall ornamentation on Page 7 of this section.

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EXTERIOR WALL (Continued) EXTERIOR WALL (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Concrete or Masonry Walls 1 2 3 4 Curtain Walls
Concrete, reinforced, formed, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 $17.00 $19.25 $22.00 Brick or tile panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.75 $23.50 $ 28.00 $ 33.50
6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.25 18.50 21.00 23.75 Concrete and glass panels, precast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 28.50 33.00 38.00
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.75 20.00 22.50 25.50 glass fiber reinforced, molded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.50 25.00 30.50 37.50
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.25 22.75 25.50 29.00 Metal and glass panels (ordinary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 32.00 37.50 44.00
for each additional 4" of concrete, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 2.80 3.05 3.30 Stainless steel or bronze and glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.50 46.50 54.00 62.00
precast panels, 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 14.25 16.00 18.25 Stone panels, local stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00 41.50 45.50 50.00
4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 15.25 17.25 19.50 granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.50 45.50 51.00 58.00
6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75 16.75 19.00 21.50 limestone or slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.50 42.50 47.00 52.00
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 18.50 21.00 23.50 marble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.50 43.50 49.50 56.00
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 21.75 24.50 27.50 composite or aggregate panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00 29.50 37.00 45.50
tilt-up panels, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25 14.00 16.00 18.50 Structural glazed atrium (including supports) . . . . . . . . . 57.00 77.00 105.00 140.00
6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25 15.25 17.25 19.75 Steel studs and stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 17.00 19.75 23.25
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.25 16.25 18.75 21.50 synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . . 16.25 19.50 23.25 28.00
10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.25 17.50 20.25 23.25 deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.25 22.75 27.00 32.00
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 19.00 21.75 25.00 wood or aggregate board siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 17.25 21.25 26.00
add for insulated sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.65 2.05 2.60 Add for insulation, insulated areas only . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 1.20 1.75 2.55
add for brick or tile inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20 6.30 7.70 9.40
Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.50 41.00 44.00 47.00 Pre-engineered Walls
colors or reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.00 54.00 58.00 62.00 Sandwich panels, alum. or steel, both sides . . . . . . . . . $15.00 $17.75 $20.75 $24.50
Local stone, block backup, ashlar veneer, 12" . . . . . . . . 30.50 35.00 40.50 46.50 cold storage, metal both sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.75 21.50 24.50 28.00
rubble or rustic, veneer, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.25 28.50 33.00 38.50 cement fiber or shotcrete, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.50 13.00 16.25 20.25
for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 2.35 2.65 3.00 fiberglass panels, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.25 17.25 21.00 25.50
Local fieldstone, in mortar, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.25 26.50 30.00 34.50 glass exterior, metal interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.75 19.75 23.25 27.50
for each 4" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 2.40 2.80 3.25 add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 2.60 3.15 3.80 4.55
Local stone, rough cut, solid, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.00 45.00 52.00 60.00 add for polylaminated (FRP) interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 .83 1.05 1.30
granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.50 48.00 57.00 68.00 deduct for gypsum or hardboard interior . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.25 1.40 1.55
limestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00 51.00 58.00 67.00 Prefabricated building panels
for each 6" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 21.50 25.50 30.50 aluminum or steel and glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.75 25.00 27.50 30.50
Rammed earth, soil cement, 24" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.25 19.00 22.00 25.50 add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.70 3.25 3.90
pneumatic build-up, formed one side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.00 29.50 34.00 38.50 add for block backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 5.40 6.00 6.80
for each 6" variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 1.25 1.45 1.70 stucco on steel panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00 27.00 30.50 34.50
Tile, structural clay, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.25 16.25 18.50 21.25 veneer, block or brick, on steel panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 31.50 36.00 41.00
10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.75 19.00 21.75 24.75 stone, rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.00 40.00 44.00 48.50
Single Wall Construction – Wall curtains, see Section 17. Fabric covers, see Page 8.
Concrete or Masonry Wall Extras Aluminum or steel, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.10 $ 5.30 $ 7.00 $ 9.10
Add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .87 $ 1.20 $ 1.60 $ 2.15 on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 4.75 6.20 8.20
Add for glazed block or tile, each side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30 5.80 6.40 7.10 add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.70 3.25 3.95
Add for pilasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 1.15 1.40 1.70 add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 2.65 3.15 3.75 4.50
Add for bond beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.20 1.45 1.75 Asphalt siding, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55 4.40 5.40 6.70
Add for seismic reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 .70 1.10 1.75 Cement fiber (Transite), on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.55 5.70 7.20 9.00
Add for synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . 4.25 5.20 6.40 7.80 sheet siding on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05 5.10 6.50 8.20
deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10 8.50 10.00 12.00 siding or shingles on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 5.60 7.00 8.70
Add for thin masonry on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 11.50 13.00 14.50 Fiberglass light panels on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85 4.40 5.10 5.80
Add for clay tile back-up in lieu of block . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 2.05 2.50 3.00 sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 5.60 6.40 7.20
Add for earth-sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 1.15 1.70 2.50 heavy, FRP, over 8 oz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20 6.30 7.60 9.20
Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 .89 1.30 1.85 light panels on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40 3.85 4.40 5.00
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.45 2.15 3.15 sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.60 5.10 5.70 6.40
Deduct for plain shed-type walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30 5.00 5.90 6.90 heavy, FRP, over 8 oz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 5.70 6.90 8.40
Glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 15.00 20.50 28.50
Buttresses – Apply to cubic footage of buttress wall area. projected greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.00 31.00 37.00 44.00
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00 $19.75 $22.75 $26.50 Log, up to 10" diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50 15.25 20.25 27.00
Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 23.75 27.00 30.50 deluxe, hand-hewn or oversized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.75 22.50 28.50 36.50
Local stone, ashlar veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.00 42.00 48.00 55.00 Plywood, boards or siding, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30 5.50 7.00 9.00
rubble or rustic veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.50 31.00 36.50 43.00 on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85 4.95 6.40 8.20
Rough cut, solid, local stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.00 35.50 44.00 54.00 deduct for spaced boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 .85 1.30 1.95

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EXTERIOR WALL (Continued) MISCELLANEOUS – Apply to total square footage of lined area.
Single Wall Construction 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Stucco, on baled straw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 $13.25 $15.75 $19.00 Cold storage, insulation board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.60 $2.05 $2.70 $3.60
Stucco, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.65 5.70 7.10 8.70 for each inch over 2", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 .37 .54 .79
Synthetic plaster on rigid insul. (EIFS), on steel frame . 7.00 8.60 10.50 13.00 WALL ORNAMENTATION – Apply to ornamented area.
Wire mesh on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.35 4.05 4.90 Brick, split face, Roman or Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.50 $ 9.90 $ 11.50 $ 13.25
Wood shingles on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85 6.00 7.40 9.20 face, standard size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.30 10.75 12.50 14.50
Deduct for light farm grade panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.85 2.50 3.45 mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90 11.25 13.00 15.00
Deduct for shed walls without openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 .81 1.25 1.95 select common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.40 9.70 11.25 13.00
Add for ext. sheathing or unfin. splash boards . . . . . . . .79 .96 1.15 1.40 used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.20 10.50 12.25 14.00
Add for interior sheathing or liner, finished . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.65 2.05 2.55 simulated veneer or panel, 1/4” - 3/8” . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 9.10 11.00 13.50
polylaminated panel (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 2.60 3.05 3.55 thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 11.50 12.75 14.25
Each inch of board or sheathing over 1”, add . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.25 1.40 1.60 add for pictorial carved artwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.00 135.00 155.00 180.00
Add for stud wall backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 .69 .87 1.10
Cement fiber siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 2.85 3.45 4.20
Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 .71 .86 1.05
Concrete, ornamental cast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.50 22.25 26.50 32.00
vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 .88 .99 1.10
rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.30 1.75 2.30 Concrete block, imitation flagstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 8.80 10.25 12.00
baled straw insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 .40 .51 .66 solar screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.10 9.50 11.00 13.00
Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 .20 .26 .34 ornamented face, slump, fluted, split or ground . . . . . 8.20 9.40 10.75 12.50
glazed one side, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20 5.70 6.30 7.00
For earthen sidewalls, see Fill or Excavation costs on Page 1. For treated wood, add 10%. Cut stone, carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00 120.00 175.00 255.00
Wood or Steel Stud Wall Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.00 35.50 39.50 43.50
Aluminum or steel siding, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.25 $12.25 $14.75 $17.50 colors or solar reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 49.50 54.00 59.00
sheet panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.10 11.00 13.25 16.00 Granite, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50 45.50 53.00 61.00
Asphalt siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.10 10.75 12.75 15.25 Limestone, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.00 34.00 39.50 46.50
Cement fiber siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 12.00 14.25 17.00 Local stone, ashlar veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 29.50 34.50 40.50
sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.60 11.25 13.25 15.75 rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.75 21.50 25.50 31.00
Hardboard siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90 11.75 14.00 16.50 imitation precast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.90 10.25 13.25 17.00
sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50 11.25 13.25 15.75 Marble panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.00 37.50 43.50 51.00
Plywood, textured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.40 11.00 13.00 15.50 Metal panels, screens, louvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 17.75 22.50 28.50
deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.50 12.50 14.50 17.25 preformed metal panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 3.35 5.70 9.20
Shingles or shakes, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 12.25 14.75 17.75 add for curved panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 1.05 1.55 2.20
Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 12.25 14.75 17.50 Ornamental doorways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00 96.00 170.00 280.00
Synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . . . 11.75 14.25 17.00 20.50 Slate panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 32.00 37.00 42.50
deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 16.75 20.25 24.25 Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 3.60 4.05 4.50
Vinyl siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 12.25 14.75 17.50 on masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 2.90 3.25 3.70
Wood siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 12.00 14.00 16.75 add for synthetic on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . 1.75 2.25 2.90 3.75
deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 13.00 15.50 18.75 *built–up (EIFS) panel relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 4.95 6.30 8.00
log veneer siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 13.75 17.25 21.75 Terra cotta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 25.50 30.50 36.50
deluxe, half round, full corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.50 21.25 24.50 28.00 Tile, ceramic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.25 12.75 14.50 16.50
Veneer, face block or concrete brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.75 15.25 18.00 21.50
*mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.50 18.75 22.75 27.50
common brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 15.50 18.50 22.00
hand–painted tiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.00 110.00 160.00 225.00
face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 17.75 21.00 24.75
Vinyl siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3.00 3.60 4.30
mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.25 17.75 21.00 24.50
stone, ashlar veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.75 27.00 32.50 38.50 Vitrolite (structural glass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.75 20.75 24.25 28.50
rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 21.50 26.00 31.00 Wood, plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 2.40 3.00 3.75
synthetic veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00 15.00 19.00 23.75 shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.35 4.00 4.75
thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 19.00 22.50 26.50 siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 3.05 3.75 4.65
Add for sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 .90 1.10 1.35 ornamented molding or trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 10.50 14.75 20.50
Add for seismic/hurricane bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 .50 .61 .75 add for treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 .50 .61 .75
Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 .65 .81 1.00 *For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 12.00 16.75 23.50
Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .23 .29 .35 EXTERIOR BALCONIES – Apply to balcony area.
Add for air space wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 .60 .67 .75 Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 $19.50 $25.50 $33.50
Add for double–stud walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 1.25 1.60 2.05 Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 18.75 25.50 35.50
Add for wood stresskin sandwich panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65 4.35 5.10 6.10 Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75 16.00 22.00 30.00
Deduct for single wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05 4.65 5.30 6.10 Add for ornate finishes, balustrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 15.75 20.00 25.50

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BASEMENT WALL – Apply to basement wall area. 1 2 3 4 ROOF STRUCTURE (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Concrete block, reinforced, 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7.90 $ 9.00 $10.25 $11.75 Open wood system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.50 $ 2.35 $ 3.60 $ 5.50
8” ...................................... 8.90 10.25 11.50 13.25 light purlin supports only for metal, wood
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 12.25 14.00 16.00 or fiberglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 .71 1.00 1.45
for each additional 4” of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 2.35 2.65 3.00 Wood dome and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.75 19.25 23.75 29.00
deduct for plain, unreinforced walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 .53 .73 1.00 Add for seismic/hurricane truss ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .34 .41 .50
Concrete, reinforced, 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.40 10.75 12.25 14.00 Add for complex roof, turrets, ornate trim . . . . . . . . . . . 70% 55% 45% 35%
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 12.25 14.00 16.00 For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%.
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25 15.00 16.75 19.00 ROOF COVER – Apply to roof area. See Page 9 for roof slope modifiers.
16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.75 17.75 20.00 22.50 Aluminum or steel, corr., crimped or tile panels,
for each additional 4” of concrete, add . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 2.80 3.05 3.30 preformed light, to 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.40 $ 1.85 $ 2.50 $ 3.35
deduct for plain, unreinforced walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 .82 1.10 1.50 heavy, under 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 3.70 4.40 5.20
Masonry, brick, 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25 15.00 17.25 19.50 formed seam, flat or standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 4.60 6.00 7.90
stone, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.25 21.50 25.00 29.50 batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20 5.40 7.00 9.00
for each 4” variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.80 5.30 5.90 6.60 sandwich panels, pre–engineered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50 7.30 9.80 13.00
Wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 9.00 11.50 14.75 cold storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 16.75 19.50 22.75
Add for stay–in–place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 .73 1.10 1.70 shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 3.55 4.45 5.60
Add for waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 .99 1.25 1.60 aggregate finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.70 4.65 5.90 7.40
earth–sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 1.55 2.25 3.30 thatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.75 15.50 17.50 19.75
Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 .85 1.20 1.65 add for interior liner, metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 1.65 1.90 2.25
earth–sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 1.45 2.15 3.15 plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.55 1.80 2.15
For specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51. add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 2.65 3.15 3.75 4.50
Asphalt, corrugated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.40 1.70 2.00
EXTERIOR AND BASEMENT STAIRS – Per riser. For fire escapes, see Section 55. Atrium skylight, frame and glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.75 28.50 40.50 58.00
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 $200 $270 $360 Built–up composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.70 2.25 2.95
Steel pans or prefab. concrete on steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 220 290 380
Cement fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 3.65 4.75 6.10
Steel or aluminum grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 250 325 415
corrugated or sheet (Transite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3.25 4.25 5.50
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 82 120 180
Composition roll, mineral surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 .92 1.15 1.40
Composition shingles, to 235# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.55 1.80 2.10
ROOF STRUCTURE – Apply to roof area.
Concrete joists, slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.00 $10.25 $11.75 $13.25 over 235# or laminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 2.10 2.75 3.60
lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.20 9.20 10.50 11.75 Copper, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.90 10.50 12.50 14.75
pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.30 9.40 10.50 12.00 batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.70 11.50 13.50 15.75
precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.90 9.00 10.25 11.50 shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.20 9.90 10.75 11.50
precast joists, wood deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.30 7.10 8.10 9.10 Elastomeric or modified bitumen, single–ply . . . . . . . . . 2.20 3.00 4.10 5.60
cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 7.90 9.00 10.25 reinforced sheet or spray–fluid coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 5.00 6.00 7.20
Concrete dome, cast–in–place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.50 34.50 37.50 41.00 sandwich panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 3.05 3.50 3.95
thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.75 23.00 25.50 28.50 heavy, FRP, over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 3.65 4.70 6.00
Steel joists, concrete slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.80 11.25 13.25 15.25 Shade cover, light plastic netting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 .28 .35 .43
gypsum on formboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30 5.60 7.40 9.70 heavy fabric or canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 .78 .93 1.10
precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 9.90 11.25 13.00 Slate ...................................... 5.50 6.90 8.60 10.75
steel deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 6.00 8.00 10.75 red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 13.25 16.50 20.50
light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 4.90 6.60 9.00 composite reinforced fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 4.90 6.10 7.60
steel deck, gypsum or concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10 7.80 10.00 13.00 Terne, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.20 9.80 11.75 14.00
wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 4.85 6.50 8.80 batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.80 10.50 12.50 15.00
light–gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 4.05 5.60 7.70 Tile, clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.55 6.20 8.60 11.75
Open steel system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 3.05 4.40 6.40 concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 4.50 5.40 6.50
light purlin supports only for metal or fiberglass . . . . . 1.05 1.35 1.70 2.20 plastic or rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 3.95 4.70 5.60
Steel space frame and sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 20.75 27.00 35.00 add for custom coloring or glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 1.25 1.60 2.00
Metal dome and cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00 27.00 31.50 36.50 Wood, boards or siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 1.95 2.40 3.00
Wood joists, wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 3.80 5.30 7.50 plywood sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05 1.20 1.40 1.60
exposed rafters, 2” T&G sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.45 5.90 7.80 10.25 shakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 3.30 3.90 4.65
prefab. panels (exclusive of girders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 1.80 2.25 2.80 shingle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3.00 3.60 4.30
stresskin sandwich panel (exclusive of purlins) . . . . . 5.10 6.60 8.50 11.00 fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 2.00 2.50 3.10
add for snow roof, furred sheathing layer . . . . . . . . . 1.65 1.85 2.05 2.25 add for fire–resistant finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 .53 .65 .79

June 2011

ROOF COVER EXTRAS – Apply to roof area. 1 2 3 4 SHADE CURTAINS – See Section 17, Pages 23 and 58.
Add for roof insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .75 $1.15 $1.75 $2.65 FALSE MANSARD FASCIAS – See Section 57, Roofs.
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1.65 2.60 4.00
baled-straw insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 .44 .59 .79 DORMERS – See Section 57; solar rooms and greenhouses, see Section 64.
Add for earth-sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 1.35 2.05 3.15 ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS – See Section 56.
NOTE : For underroof insulation supporting structures, see Ceiling Extras on Page 3. FIREPLACES AND BUILT-IN APPLIANCES – See Section 42.
For earthen roof cover, see Fill costs on Page 1. See Section 66 for top dressing, sod
and/or sprinklers. For specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51.
MISCELLANEOUS
ROOF MODIFIERS – Use the following multipliers for sloping or hoop roofs to convert Stock corrals and feeding systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 17
the unit costs to cost per square foot of horizontal roofed area. Range fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 66
Farm storage bins, silos and tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 17
Rise : Run Multiplier Rise : Run Multiplier Rise : Run Multiplier
Less than 3' : 12' 1.00 5' : 12' 1.08 12' : 12' 1.42 Personnel man-lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 58
3' : 12' 1.03 6' : 12' 1.12 15' : 12' 1.60 Irrigation and water pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 17
4' : 12' 1.06 8' : 12' 1.20 18' : 12' 1.80 Water well drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 53
COMPLETION OF BUILDING VALUATION

TRUSSES AND GIRDERS – Apply to area supported. Contractors’ overhead and profit, sales taxes, permit fees and insurance during construction
are included in the costs above. Interest on interim construction financing is also included, but not
Timber trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12 2.70 3.45 4.40 financing costs, real estate taxes or brokers’ commissions.
Glued, laminated trusses or girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.97 2.48 3.13 3.93
Architects’ fees are not included and should be added from Section 99, Page 2, where suitable.
CANOPIES – Apply to horizontal area. Many farm buildings are usually built without plans or from standard plans which can be obtained
free or at a small price, and to add a full architect’s fee would be unsuitable.
Wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.25 $5.40 $6.70 $8.50
Steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.40 5.60 7.10 9.10 Depreciation suggestions are given in Section 97.
CUPOLAS – Costs are given per square foot of external surface, where no dimension shall Fire insurance exclusion suggestions based on percentages of the total cost are listed in
be considered as less than 2 feet. Section 96. The portion to be excluded may be deducted directly from the segregated cost
components, or omitted, instead of using a percentage of the total cost, if appropriate.
Wood or fiberglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15.00 $ 18.25 $ 22.00 $ 26.50
Aluminum or steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.00 45.00 61.00 83.00 Current Cost Multipliers and Local Multipliers which bring the basic costs up to date for each
Copper or terne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.00 57.00 79.00 110.00
Add for weather vanes, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175.00 370.00 665.00 1,100.00 locality are found in the Green Supplement, Section 99.

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March 2011
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
School buildings comprise a wide range of buildings, from the small neighborhood bungalow Stepped balconies and mezzanines should be priced separately from the building shell. Stage
classroom to the multistory university structure and large field house. Within each group, certain costs are listed separately from other interior costs.
Segregated costs may vary greatly. For descriptions of buildings included in this section, see Page Miscellaneous interior additions include special items found in some buildings which are not usually
1, Section 18. included in the general contract for the building but are a necessary part of the occupancy.
Interior construction in most of these buildings usually can be priced very well on a square-foot Mixed occupancies should be appraised by separating the areas and pricing each occupancy
basis; however, in buildings such as classrooms with large open areas, it may be advisable to check individually.
by the built-up cost method in Section 52. Not included are seating, audio-visual, kitchen or athletic Plumbing costs are given on the basis of floor area; however, it may be better in many cases to
equipment. Prices of such items may be found in Section 65. make an actual count of fixtures and price them from Section 53.
SEGREGATED COSTS
EXCAVATION AND SITE PREPARATION 1 2 3 4 FRAME ADJUSTMENTS - Apply to base cost used.
Excavation, bulk (per cu. ft.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.30 $.41 $.55 $.74 Add 3% for each foot of average story height over a 10-foot base height.
Seismic, dry moat (per cu. ft.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 .58 .71 .88
Fill (per cu. ft. of compacted earth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 .41 .51 .64 Deduct 3% for each foot under the 10-foot base.
Site preparation (per sq. ft. of site) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 .34 .43 .54 For multistory buildings, add 2% for each story over one, aboveground, to apply against the
FOUNDATION - Apply to total floor area including basements, but excluding mezzanines. total floor area, up to 30 stories; over 30, add 1% for each additional story. For partially framed
Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.45 $3.16 $4.07 $ 5.24 structures, see Section 51.
Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.53 3.24 4.15 5.31
Class C, bearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 2.92 3.78 4.90 FLOOR STRUCTURE - Apply to area of described floor or mezzanine. For stepped
nonbearing wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 2.80 3.64 4.73 balconies, see table below: 1 2 3 4
Class D, masonry veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99 2.60 3.39 4.43 Asphalt on ground, including base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.14 $ 3.74 $ 4.45 $ 5.29
siding or stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78 2.31 2.99 3.88
pole-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67 2.15 2.78 3.58 Concrete on ground (exclusive of vapor barrier) . . . . . . 3.78 4.53 5.42 6.49
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79 2.33 3.04 3.97 stepped incline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96 5.88 6.97 8.26
Classes C, D and S light perimeter foundation lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.54 11.93 13.50 15.28
for large, open shell-type structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 .90 1.17 1.51 elevated flat slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.93 13.54 15.38 17.46
Add for perimeter insulation, ground floor area only . . . .09 .15 .24 .37 pan or waffle slab and joist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.91 12.34 13.95 15.78
earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 .20 .33 .52
Add for seismic, base isolators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26 6.18 8.97 13.01 precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.39 11.76 13.30 15.05
damping devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 2.35 3.17 4.26 precast joists, wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.06 9.11 10.29 11.62
FOUNDATION ADJUSTMENTS - Apply to base cost used, except for insulation. cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.06 10.28 11.66 13.23
Add 2% for each foot over 10 feet in average story height. Steel joists: flat slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.13 15.11 17.39 20.01
Deduct 2% for each foot under 10 feet in average story height. corrugated deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.07 13.06 15.41 18.18
Deduct .8% for each story over one, aboveground, for multistory buildings. cellular deck and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.80 15.31 18.32 21.91
For one-story buildings with foundations and footings formed and poured precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.43 13.02 14.82 16.88
monolithically with floor slabs, use 70% of the costs above, for that floor only.
Add for pilings from Section 51. If foundations are brick or stone instead of concrete, wood sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.43 8.11 10.22 12.89
increase costs by 20%. For concrete block, reduce costs by 8%. light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.66 7.20 9.15 11.63
FRAME - Apply to total floor area including basements, but excluding mezzanines. Wood joists and sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.43 6.91 8.79 11.18
Bearing walls, wood or steel floor supports only . . . . . . $ 1.33 $ 1.56 $ 1.83 $ 2.15 joists and bridging only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 5.45 7.16 9.41
masonry supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.93 2.27 2.68 3.15 For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%.
Composite concrete-steel, Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.58 14.93 17.72 21.03
Concrete, reinforced, Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.32 14.86 17.92 21.62 FLOOR EXTRAS - Add to floor structure costs.
precast, post-tensioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75 13.95 16.56 19.66 Vapor barrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .64 $ .89 $1.24 $1.73
Steel, Classes C and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.09 6.36 7.96 9.95 Each inch of slab on grade over 10”, add . . . . . . . . . . . .43 .49 .57 .65
Class S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.76 5.97 7.50 9.41 Each inch of sheathing over 1”, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18 1.32 1.48 1.66
light pre-engineered frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 3.79 4.72 5.87 Foamed concrete surfacing, 1½” - 2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 1.13 1.39 1.72
add for fireproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 1.24 1.92 2.93 Floor insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 .82 1.02 1.25
Steel columns, wood beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.26 4.25 5.55 7.24 cold storage (ice rink) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39 1.74 2.18 2.73
Wood, A-frame construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.08 4.94 5.99 7.25 for each inch over 2", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 .40 .58 .83
laminated bents and arches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.62 5.57 6.71 8.08
light arch-rib construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.89 3.56 4.40 5.42
mill-type (heavy timber) construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85 5.85 7.06 8.52 STEPPED BALCONY STRUCTURES - Apply to horizontal area of balcony. Add for soffit
heavy timber/log construction, architectural . . . . . . . . 9.93 12.48 15.68 19.71 finish, floor covering and electrical for complete balcony cost.
post and beam construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.37 4.07 4.92 5.94 Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.75 $18.75 $22.50 $26.75
light pole-type construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.01 2.53 3.18 4.00
Add for seismic/wind bracing, Classes A and B . . . . . . . 2.76 3.98 5.75 8.30 Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.25 24.75 28.75 33.25
open Class C,D and S frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 .94 1.19 1.51 Structural steel and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.50 27.50 32.00 37.25
damping devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.48 1.98 2.66 Structural steel and wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.75 21.75 25.50 29.75

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SCHOOL BUILDINGS
FLOOR COVER - Apply to area of described floor. 1 2 3 4 CEILING - Apply to area of described ceiling. To convert costs to floor area for high-pitched
Access (computer) floor, on stanchions . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00 $21.25 $25.00 $29.25 ceilings, use the roof slope multipliers on Page 8. 1 2 3 4
full classroom building floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75 13.50 15.75 18.25 Acoustic ceilings, tile or panels:
Asphalt tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 2.45 2.80 3.20 metal panels, incl. pads & suspension system . . . . . $ 6.80 $ 8.45 $10.50 $13.05
Bamboo, laminated plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.05 12.00 14.30 17.05 clean room panels, incl. suspension system . . . . . . . 10.85 11.90 13.10 14.40
Block, wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.60 7.85 9.30 11.05 mineral fiber, fiberglass, panels only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 2.20 3.10 4.35
Brick, common, in mortar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25 9.65 11.30 13.25 organic fiber, wood or cane, panels only . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 2.20 2.50 2.90
Brick, industrial, acidproof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.80 19.55 24.15 29.85 Embossed metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75 7.70 10.25 13.70
Brick pavers, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.60 11.45 13.60 16.20 Fiber sports-court panel with suspension system . . . . . 5.50 6.65 8.10 9.80
Carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 4.05 6.25 9.55 Gypsum board, taped and painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.05 2.30 2.60
custom carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95 14.90 23.85 37.15 spray-on texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 1.95 2.15 2.35
indoor/outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 2.55 3.40 4.45
Mirror-faced panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.25 20.25 22.25 24.75
Color, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 1.20 1.55 1.95
Paint or stain, bottom of roof or floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 .85 1.10 1.40
Cork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45 6.25 7.15 8.15
Plaster on lath: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 4.35 4.90 5.50
Diato, magnesite, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95 8.05 9.35 10.85
spray-on, thincoat with texture on lath or drywall . . . . 2.70 3.00 3.35 3.70
Flagstone, random local stone, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . 13.05 15.30 18.00 21.10
Gratings, plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.05 16.10 25.10 38.60 standard, add 20% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 3.80 4.30 4.85
steel or aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.25 16.70 24.80 36.80 add for metal lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 .60 .70 .80
Hardener and sealer, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 1.10 1.45 2.00 Plaster on masonry soffit: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 3.65 4.15 4.65
heavy duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.25 2.75 3.35 spray-on, thincoat with texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 2.40 2.60 2.85
*Hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.45 11.00 14.30 18.60 standard, add 24% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 3.10 3.55 4.00
sports/gym floors on resilient sleepers . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.10 11.05 13.50 16.40 Plaster panels, decorative, panels only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.60 14.00 15.50 17.20
Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.75 40.25 46.75 54.25 Plastic panels, with suspension system,
Linoleum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 4.15 4.95 5.90 but excluding lighting (in electrical cost) . . . . . . . . . . 6.40 7.65 9.10 10.85
Marble or granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00 33.25 45.75 63.25 Plywood (softwood) or hardboard panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 3.65 4.15 4.75
cast tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.30 16.80 19.70 23.10 hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.55 5.45 6.55 7.90
Melamine laminated tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 4.20 5.65 7.65 coffered or vaulted panel with molding . . . . . . . . . 9.70 13.30 18.20 24.95
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10 8.30 9.70 11.30 custom woods, site-built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.75 28.00 33.25 39.25
Plastic tile, interlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.70 7.40 8.20 9.10 Polylaminated panels (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 3.35 3.70 4.10
Rubber fabric tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.15 10.65 12.40 14.40 insulated panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 5.05 5.70 6.45
Rubber tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05 5.50 7.45 10.15 Wood, board or T&G, softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 3.55 4.10 4.75
Seamless plastic, epoxy, urethane, neoprene, hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 5.80 6.75 7.85
1/32” - 1/16” thincoat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.75 $ 4.65 $ 5.75 $ 7.10 carved, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.75 12.75 18.50 27.00
1/8” - 3/8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95 7.40 9.20 11.45 CEILING EXTRAS - Add to ceiling costs. For special ornamentation, see Section 52.
add for colored chips or glitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 2.00 2.45 3.00
Ceramic tile, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.97 $16.42 $20.79 $26.33
Slate, grouted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90 17.45 20.45 24.00
custom tile, decorative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.87 32.30 38.83 46.68
Softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.40 7.60 9.05 10.80
Custom papers, stenciling, staff, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.76 17.15 23.06 31.00
Stone plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.65 16.60 20.15 24.50
border or coving only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 4.00 5.08 6.46
Synthetic sports surfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.35 9.05 11.10 13.65
Terrazzo (exclusive of base slab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.45 12.85 15.75 19.35 Ext. decorating, custom plaster, terra cotta, add . . . . . . 35.56 44.91 56.73 71.65
tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 21.75 25.00 28.50 Wood furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 1.16 1.43 1.76
Tile, ceramic or quarry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.45 13.05 16.35 20.45 Metal furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39 1.75 2.21 2.78
custom tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.50 28.25 33.75 40.50 If ceiling structure which is not part of the roof
*Wood over concrete, hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75 12.40 15.80 20.10 or floor structure is required, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44 1.80 2.26 2.83
parquet block, prefinished, in mastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.20 12.60 17.20 23.50 Suspended ceiling, metal (suspension sys.), add . . . . . 1.34 1.68 2.10 2.63
softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.40 8.70 10.25 12.10 fiberglass, FRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 2.54 3.00 3.54
Vinyl composition tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 2.55 3.25 4.15 hardwood, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.78 5.18 7.10 9.73
Vinyl sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 4.55 6.25 8.50 for seismic supports, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 .30 .38 .48
Vinyl tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 5.15 7.35 10.55 Ceiling insulation, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 .84 1.06 1.34
*Add for custom wood floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.35 12.70 22.15 36.30 vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 1.08 1.24 1.44
Add for pictorial artwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.45 13.20 18.50 25.85 add for underdeck supporting bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 .36 .43 .51
Add 15% for conductive floor coverings. rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.33 1.75 2.29 3.01
For pool decking, see Section 66. For ceiling domes, see stained glass, Page 7.

March 2011
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION - Apply to total floor area. See Section 52 for detailed costs. MASONRY INTERIOR PARTITIONS (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Add or deduct 5% for each foot of variation from the 10-foot average story height. Add for fixed fine arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26.54 $30.58 $35.23 $40.59
seating from Section 65 and pools from Section 66, or see Miscellaneous costs below. manual arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 21.30 25.20 29.81
multipurpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.96 26.82 31.34 36.61
FRAME INTERIOR PARTITIONS 1 2 3 4
Schools, college level: entire school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.59 42.28 50.24 59.69
Administration buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.62 $24.19 $31.44 $40.85
arts and crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.05 30.94 39.81 51.22
Bookstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.86 13.55 18.63 25.61
classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.18 34.74 40.00 46.05
Day-care centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.04 27.05 31.76 37.29
commons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.89 45.30 54.17 64.77
Field houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.67 10.11 18.23 30.36
lecture halls (excluding fixed seating) . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.33 32.92 36.95 41.48
Gymnasiums (excluding pools) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.39 17.76 23.56 31.25 science buildings (excluding equipment) . . . . . . . . . . 27.25 28.84 30.52 32.30
Libraries (excl. book stacks), academic, college . . . . . . 23.71 28.17 33.47 39.76 technical trades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.37 22.30 27.06 32.85
elementary and secondary (media centers) . . . . . . . . 18.68 22.15 26.27 31.16 Schools, vocational: entire school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.59 25.42 29.93 35.24
Maintenance buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 .51 .83 1.31
Natatoriums (excluding pools) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.36 17.67 20.33 23.39 BALCONIES - Apply to open balcony or mezzanine area. (Cost of miscellaneous items
Physical education (excluding pools) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.03 22.28 29.14 38.12 such as rail, stairs, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.00 $3.45 $4.00 $4.65
Restroom buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.79 26.77 32.88 40.39
STAGES AND PERMANENT STAGE FIXTURES - Apply to stage area.
Shower room buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.18 28.06 30.08 32.24
Schools, elementary: entire school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.13 34.15 41.45 50.31 Live performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.50 $60.25 $71.50 $85.25
secondary; intermediate (junior high) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.91 31.36 34.02 36.90 Practice only (band) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.50 31.00 39.00 49.25
high schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.88 31.12 34.74 38.78 Speaker’s platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.50 19.50 24.50 31.00
alternative schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.70 29.63 37.05 46.32
classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.18 26.29 29.82 33.82 STORAGE VAULTS - Per square foot of vault area, excluding doors. Add or deduct 2% for
laboratory (excluding equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.42 29.02 34.49 40.99 each foot of height variation from the 10-foot standard. For more detailed costs see
lecture (excluding fixed seating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.08 26.99 33.00 40.35 Section 52, Page 5.
special education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.88 28.89 34.95 42.28
fine arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.02 27.83 32.24 37.36 Record storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $61.25 $68.00 $75.75 $84.25
manual arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.04 19.11 22.77 27.13 Modular vault systems, insulated/record storage . . . . . . 40.75 50.00 61.25 75.00
multipurpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.65 24.28 28.56 33.58
Schools, college level: entire school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.61 39.00 46.65 55.79 MISCELLANEOUS - Apply to total square footage of building area, if required. These costs
arts and crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.68 28.17 36.59 47.54 vary greatly, and the following typical cost ranges should be used with caution. Built-in
equipment which is normally included under the general contract is included in the
classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.48 31.81 36.83 42.63
interior construction costs.
commons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.76 41.90 50.51 60.89
lecture halls (excluding fixed seating) . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.68 30.08 33.92 38.24
science buildings (excluding fixed equipment) . . . . . . 24.70 26.20 27.79 29.47 College commons kitchen equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.70 $ 8.05 $ 9.65 $11.60
Lecture halls, fixed seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.65 2.05 2.60
technical trades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.39 20.04 24.51 29.97 Library equipment, bookstacks, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95 15.20 21.10 29.25
Schools, vocational: entire school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.39 22.97 27.22 32.25 Natatoriums, swimming pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.75 17.90 25.15 35.30
MASONRY INTERIOR PARTITIONS Science, fixed laboratory equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.75 16.70 21.80 28.55
Administration buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.76 $26.71 $34.35 $44.19
Bookstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.29 15.29 20.71 28.04 SPRINKLERS - Apply to sprinklered area. Costs include all piping and connections to main
Day-care centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.51 29.76 34.72 40.51 for light-hazard occupancies but do not include tanks. For double-sprinkler systems with
Field houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50 11.37 20.13 33.23 heads both above and below a ceiling, use sprinklered area and 1.6 times the listed cost.
Gymnasiums (excluding pools) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.11 19.83 26.03 34.17
Libraries (excl. book stacks), academic, college . . . . . . 26.18 30.91 36.49 43.08 3,000 square feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.19 $4.09 $5.23 $6.70
elementary and secondary (media centers) . . . . . . . . 20.87 24.57 28.92 34.05 5,000 ..................................... 2.96 3.76 4.78 6.08
Maintenance buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 .60 .98 1.54 10,000 ..................................... 2.66 3.35 4.22 5.32
Natatoriums (excluding pools) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.26 19.75 22.60 25.86 15,000 ..................................... 2.50 3.13 3.93 4.92
Physical education (excluding pools) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.06 24.69 31.99 41.44 20,000 ..................................... 2.38 2.98 3.72 4.65
Restroom buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.17 29.50 36.01 43.96 30,000 ..................................... 2.25 2.79 3.47 4.31
Shower room buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.85 30.83 32.94 35.20 50,000 ..................................... 2.08 2.57 3.17 3.92
Schools, elementary: entire school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.88 37.23 44.88 54.11 75,000 ..................................... 1.97 2.42 2.96 3.63
100,000 ..................................... 1.88 2.30 2.81 3.43
secondary; intermediate (junior high) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.71 34.30 37.10 40.13
125,000 ..................................... 1.81 2.21 2.70 3.29
high schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.61 34.03 37.83 42.06 150,000 ..................................... 1.77 2.15 2.61 3.17
alternative schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.20 32.49 40.28 49.95 200,000 ..................................... 1.70 2.05 2.48 3.00
classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.63 28.94 32.67 36.88 250,000 ..................................... 1.64 1.98 2.39 2.88
laboratory (excluding fixed equipment) . . . . . . . . . 26.96 31.82 37.56 44.34 300,000 ..................................... 1.59 1.92 2.31 2.78
lecture (excluding fixed seating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.45 29.66 35.98 43.65 400,000 ..................................... 1.52 1.82 2.19 2.63
special education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.37 31.67 38.03 45.67 500,000 ..................................... 1.47 1.76 2.11 2.52

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SCHOOL BUILDINGS
PLUMBING - Apply to total floor area or use Section 53 for cost per fixture. The follow- HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING (Cont.) 1 2 3 4
ing costs represent typical ranges only. 1 2 3 4 Cooling Only
Administration buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.17 $ 6.72 $10.52 $16.20 Evaporative coolers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.78 $3.25 $3.79 $ 4.43
Bookstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 4.64 6.72 9.73 Refrigerated air conditioning only, zoned system . . . . . . 5.97 7.50 9.42 11.83
Day-care centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.19 7.65 11.26 16.59 package unit, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43 5.45 6.70 8.24
Field houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 4.91 9.19 15.57 Ventilation only, with ducts and blowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14 1.52 2.04 2.72
Gymnasiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.80 7.92 10.82 14.78 ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING - Apply to total floor area.
Libraries, academic, college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.27 6.46 9.73 14.62
elementary and secondary (media centers) . . . . . . . . 4.72 6.52 9.00 12.43 Few Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.78 $ 5.96 $ 7.43 $ 9.26
Maintenance buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 .69 1.02 1.51 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.73 7.15 8.92 11.13
Natatoriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95 9.34 12.54 16.85 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.87 8.58 10.70 13.36
Physical education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.45 8.74 11.84 16.04 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.24 10.29 12.84 16.03
Restroom buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.19 21.82 29.41 39.63
Shower room buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.45 28.12 33.72 40.44 Average Number of Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.68 $ 8.32 $10.38 $12.93
shower/locker room buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.25 12.97 18.20 25.52 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.12 10.16 12.70 15.89
Schools, elementary: entire school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.68 8.09 11.53 16.43 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.87 12.39 15.56 19.54
secondary; intermediate (junior high) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.43 7.75 11.05 15.76 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.02 15.14 19.08 24.03
high schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.27 8.72 12.12 16.85
alternative schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.86 8.39 12.02 17.22 Many Outlets: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.32 $11.61 $14.46 $18.02
classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.03 7.44 11.00 16.26 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.49 14.42 18.09 22.69
laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.87 8.85 13.31 19.97 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.17 17.91 22.63 28.60
lecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55 7.76 10.85 15.17 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.49 22.25 28.30 36.00
special education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.70 8.25 11.95 17.31 Unfinished Areas: Nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.87 $2.18 $2.54 $2.96
fine arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.79 7.06 10.39 15.31
manual arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.98 7.30 10.69 15.66 Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 2.56 2.98 3.46
multipurpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.47 8.01 11.74 17.19 Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.61 3.03 3.52 4.08
Schools, college level: entire school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96 7.89 12.27 18.82 Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.07 3.57 4.15 4.82
arts and crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17 7.44 10.70 15.39
classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44 8.14 12.17 18.20 Typical costs for some occupancies.
commons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.26 8.76 12.26 17.16 Administration buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7.81 $11.69 $17.49 $26.15
lecture halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.79 6.90 9.93 14.30 Bookstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43 10.14 13.85 18.91
science buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.33 11.80 18.47 28.44 Day-care centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.37 10.79 17.39 27.25
technical trades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.06 7.40 10.82 15.82 Field houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.23 8.39 14.60 23.88
Schools, vocational: entire school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.60 8.28 12.25 18.12 Gymnasiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 7.97 12.48 19.21
HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING - Apply to total floor area. Libraries, academic, college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.59 17.22 23.57 32.24
Add or deduct 3% for each foot of variation in average story height from a 10-foot base. elementary and secondary (media centers) . . . . . . . . 8.61 11.84 16.29 22.40
Costs are given for gas-fired heating surfaces. Add or deduct as follows for other fuels. Maintenance buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99 2.90 4.24 6.18
Oil fired +7% Coal, stoker +7% Coal, hand-fired -2% Natatoriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.04 10.54 15.77 23.59
Physical education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.78 10.83 15.08 21.00
For College Science Buildings use costs in Section 18. Restroom buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.73 9.55 15.25 23.77
Shower room buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.44 7.17 11.25 17.34
Heating Only Schools, elementary: entire school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.05 12.47 17.18 23.68
Electric cable or baseboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.92 $5.34 $ 7.26 $ 9.89
radiant panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.69 4.45 5.37 6.48 secondary; intermediate (junior high) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.19 12.24 16.30 21.71
Electric wall heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71 2.05 2.47 2.96 high schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.32 13.71 18.21 24.19
Forced air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.27 5.91 8.17 11.30 alternative schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.02 14.68 19.55 26.03
Hot water, baseboard or radiators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.22 9.50 12.49 16.43 classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.19 12.87 18.03 25.26
radiant floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.05 9.40 12.53 16.71 laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.10 15.54 23.66 35.80
Radiant heat, gas, suspended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42 1.98 2.77 3.87 lecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.05 14.93 22.18 32.95
Space heaters, gas, with fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.08 1.58 2.30 3.35
steam coil, with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 2.69 3.54 4.65 special education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98 15.12 22.80 34.27
without boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42 1.97 2.74 3.81 fine arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.72 12.20 17.07 23.88
add for fanjet duct distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 .53 .69 .91 manual arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.18 11.23 15.40 21.14
Steam radiator, with boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.64 8.67 11.31 14.77 multipurpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.06 11.19 15.55 21.59
without boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.74 7.63 10.13 13.46 Schools, college level: entire school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.07 13.20 19.22 27.98
Wall or floor furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 2.11 2.55 3.07 arts and crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.41 14.00 20.82 30.97
Heating and Cooling classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.77 12.98 19.22 28.46
Zoned A.C., hot and chilled water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.76 $20.82 $25.87 $32.15 commons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99 11.93 17.83 26.63
warm and cooled air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.96 13.52 16.68 20.57
Package heating and cooling, short ducts . . . . . . . . . . . 6.03 7.79 10.07 13.02 lecture halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.08 14.51 22.62 34.74
Heat-pump system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.44 10.28 14.20 19.61 science buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98 14.88 22.17 33.05
add for ground-loop heat source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.69 4.33 5.09 5.97 technical trades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.53 12.93 17.54 23.80
Individual thru-wall heat pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.96 3.96 5.30 7.10 Schools, vocational: entire school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.62 13.88 20.02 28.88

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EXTERIOR WALL - Apply to total wall area. 1 2 3 4 EXTERIOR WALL (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Concrete or Masonry Walls Concrete or Masonry Walls
Adobe or hollow clay block, 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.51 $22.91 $25.59 $28.58 Tile, structural clay, 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.21 $21.63 $24.36 $27.44
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.09 24.79 27.81 31.21 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 25.28 28.40 31.90
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.11 28.12 31.49 35.27 Concrete or Masonry Wall Extras
14” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.77 31.13 34.89 39.10
Adobe block, grouted or cavity, 22” - 24” . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.02 35.96 40.38 45.35 Add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.09 $ 1.43 $ 1.87 $ 2.44
30” - 32” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.58 38.72 43.36 48.56 Add for glazed block or tile, each side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.90 6.60 7.40 8.25
Block, concrete, 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.01 20.07 22.36 24.91 Add for pilasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.39 1.67 2.02
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.32 21.55 24.04 26.81 Add for bond beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.44 1.72 2.06
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.91 24.44 27.27 30.42 Add for seismic reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 .79 1.23 1.89
16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.52 27.36 30.54 34.08 Add for synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . 4.65 5.70 7.00 8.60
for each additional 4” of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.64 2.94 3.28 3.66 deluxe textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.55 9.05 10.85 13.05
Block, grouted or cavity, 10” - 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.73 23.10 25.73 28.67 Add for thin masonry on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.70 13.10 14.65 16.40
*Add for ornamented face block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.90 2.90 4.40 Add for clay tile backup in lieu of block . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 2.35 2.75 3.25
Brick, block backup, 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.29 26.01 29.05 32.45 Add for earth-sheltered waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 1.36 2.07 3.12
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.89 28.92 32.31 36.10 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 1.05 1.48 2.10
16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.52 31.87 35.62 39.80 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.24 1.79 2.58 3.73
Brick common, 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.19 29.13 32.39 36.02 Buttresses - Apply to cubic footage of buttress wall area.
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.37 34.89 38.81 43.16
16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.59 40.66 45.17 50.19 Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00 $24.75 $27.75 $31.00
for each additional 4” of brick, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20 5.75 6.40 7.10 Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.50 28.00 31.00 34.00
Brick, grouted or cavity, reinforced, 9” - 10” . . . . . . . . . . 28.35 31.62 35.26 39.33 Local stone, ashlar veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.75 52.75 58.25 64.25
block backup, 9” - 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.69 28.64 31.93 35.60 rubble or rustic veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 39.75 45.25 51.50
block backup, 12” - 14” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.25 31.52 35.16 39.23 Rough cut, solid, local stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.25 47.75 56.50 66.75
Brick, 6” SCR modular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.76 22.23 25.02 28.15 granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.50 52.75 65.50 81.25
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.89 24.49 27.41 30.67 limestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00 52.25 62.00 73.50
*Add for face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 3.15 3.45 3.75 Curtain Walls
Concrete, reinforced, formed, 4” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.36 22.73 25.38 28.34
6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.89 24.41 27.23 30.37 Brick or tile panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.25 $28.00 $ 33.75 $ 40.75
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.43 26.08 29.03 32.32 Concrete and glass panels, precast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.75 33.25 38.50 44.75
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.46 29.40 32.66 36.29 glass fiber reinforced, molded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.75 30.50 37.50 46.00
for each additional 4” of concrete, add . . . . . . . . . 3.05 3.35 3.70 4.05 Metal and glass panels (ordinary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.00 37.75 44.75 52.75
precast panels, 2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.70 18.69 20.92 23.41 Stainless steel or bronze and glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 53.50 62.00 72.00
4” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.77 19.87 22.21 24.83 Stone panels, local stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.25 45.75 50.75 56.25
6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.45 21.74 24.29 27.15 granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.50 51.75 59.00 67.25
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.53 23.95 26.64 29.64 limestone or slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.00 47.25 52.25 57.50
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.17 27.82 30.75 33.98 marble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.25 49.25 56.25 64.00
tilt-up panels, 4” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.76 18.84 21.19 23.82 composite or aggregate panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.75 37.00 45.75 56.75
6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.99 20.27 22.84 25.74 Structural glazed atrium (including supports) . . . . . . . . . 74.00 99.00 132.25 177.00
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.39 21.86 24.65 27.79 Steel studs and stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.80 19.80 23.30 27.45
10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.93 23.61 26.64 30.05 synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . . 19.55 23.45 28.10 33.65
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.54 25.44 28.70 32.39 deluxe textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.80 27.15 32.35 38.55
add for insulated sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.90 2.40 3.00 wood or aggregate board siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.55 21.65 26.65 32.85
add for brick or tile inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.60 7.00 8.75 10.90 Add for insulation, insulated area only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 1.40 2.00 2.90
Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.25 48.00 50.75 53.75
colors or reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.25 62.75 66.50 70.50 Pre-engineered Walls
Local stone, block backup, ashlar veneer, 12” . . . . . . . . 42.50 48.00 54.00 61.00 Sandwich panels, aluminum or steel, both sides . . . . . . $19.10 $22.00 $25.40 $29.25
rubble or rustic, veneer, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00 39.00 44.50 51.00 cold storage, metal both sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.05 25.80 28.90 32.40
for each 4” variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 3.00 3.25 3.50 cement fiber or shotcrete, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.80 17.65 21.10 25.20
Local fieldstone, in mortar, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.50 34.25 38.25 42.75 fiberglass panels, two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.10 22.45 26.40 31.05
for each 4” variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 2.90 3.45 4.10 glass exterior, metal interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.60 24.75 28.30 32.40
Local stone, rough cut, solid, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.50 53.25 65.50 80.25 add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 3.05 3.65 4.30 5.15
granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 58.50 74.50 95.00 add for polylaminated (FRP) interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 1.00 1.20 1.50
limestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 59.75 72.75 88.75 deduct for gypsum or hardboard interior . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.45 1.60 1.75
for each 6” variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.75 23.50 28.00 33.50 Prefabricated building panels,
Rammed earth, soil cement, 24” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00 26.25 29.75 34.00 aluminum or steel and glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.50 27.75 30.50 33.25
pneumatic build-up, formed one side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 39.25 44.00 49.25
for each 6” variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 1.50 1.75 2.00 add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 3.10 3.65 4.35
add for block backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25 5.95 6.70 7.55
*NOTE: The additional cost for face block or brick is the difference between the cost of face stucco on steel panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.75 31.50 34.75 38.00
block or brick and standard block or common brick in place as part of a wall. For the cost of veneer, block or brick, on steel panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.25 37.00 41.00 45.50
ornamented, face or synthetic masonry veneer, see Wall Ornamentation on the next page. stone, rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.25 45.00 49.00 53.25

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EXTERIOR WALL (Continued) 1 2 3 4 BASEMENT WALLS - Apply to basement wall area. 1 2 3 4
Single-Wall Construction Concrete block, reinforced, 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.05 $11.30 $12.70 $14.25
Aluminum or steel on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7.22 $ 8.73 $10.55 $12.75 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.25 12.65 14.25 16.00
on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.69 8.14 9.90 12.04 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.80 15.50 17.40 19.55
add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 2.99 3.55 4.21 4.99 for each additional 4” of block, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 2.85 3.20 3.60
Cement fiber (Transite), on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.12 9.86 11.97 14.53 Concrete, reinforced, 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.05 13.55 15.30 17.20
sheet siding on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43 9.08 11.09 13.54 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.65 15.30 17.15 19.25
siding or shingles on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.98 9.67 11.71 14.19 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 18.45 20.70 23.15
Fiberglass panels on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55 6.30 7.15 8.10 16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 21.75 24.20 27.00
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.65 7.25 7.95 8.70 for each additional 4” of concrete, add . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 3.25 3.55 3.90
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55 9.95 11.60 13.50 Masonry, brick, 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.85 18.90 21.20 23.75
light panels on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 5.60 6.30 7.10
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95 6.50 7.05 7.70 stone, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.75 27.40 31.60 36.45
heavy, (FRP), over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.80 9.15 10.75 12.60 for each 4” variation in thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10 5.65 6.25 6.90
Glass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 26.75 34.00 43.50 Wood, treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.85 12.10 14.85 18.20
projected greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.75 49.75 55.25 61.50 Add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 .89 1.31 1.92
Log, up to 10” diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.75 23.00 29.75 38.50 Add for waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 1.16 1.44 1.78
deluxe, hand hewn or oversized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.50 32.50 40.00 49.25 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 1.70 2.51 3.70
Plywood, boards or siding, on steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . 7.29 8.68 10.34 12.32 Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 1.01 1.43 2.03
on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.76 8.09 9.69 11.60
Stucco, on baled straw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.76 17.66 21.14 25.30 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.65 2.40 3.55
Stucco, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.39 8.54 9.87 11.40 For specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51.
Synthetic plaster on rigid insul. (EIFS), on steel frame . 10.68 12.49 14.60 17.07 EXTERIOR, BASEMENT AND TOWER STAIRS - Per Riser. Fire escapes, see Section 55.
Wood shingles, on wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.91 9.22 10.74 12.51 Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $177.00 $242.75 $333.00 $456.50
Add for exterior sheathing, per layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 1.25 1.43 1.63 Steel pans or prefab. concrete on steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195.00 262.00 352.25 473.25
Add for interior sheathing or liner, finished. . . . . . . . . . . 1.89 2.23 2.63 3.10 Steel or aluminum grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224.75 294.75 386.50 507.00
polylaminated panel (FRP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 3.00 3.55 4.15
Add for stud wall backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 .85 1.01 1.20 Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.50 105.75 161.25 244.25
Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 .81 .97 1.17 WALL ORNAMENTATION - Apply to ornamented area.
vinyl faced, exposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 .98 1.09 1.20 Brick, split face, Roman or Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.95 $ 11.50 $ 13.30 $ 15.40
rigid board, faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14 1.49 1.94 2.53 face, standard size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.80 12.60 14.65 17.05
Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .24 .31 .40 mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.55 13.20 15.10 17.25
Wood or Steel Stud Walls select common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.65 11.20 12.95 15.00
Aluminum or steel siding, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.78 $17.15 $19.91 $23.11 used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.55 12.15 14.05 16.20
sheet panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.39 15.69 18.38 21.53 simulated veneer or panel, 1/4” - 3/8” . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 10.50 12.85 15.75
Asphalt siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.87 14.85 17.13 19.76 thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50 12.85 14.35 16.05
Cement fiber siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . 14.43 16.77 19.50 22.66 add for pictorial carved artwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139.25 159.00 181.50 207.00
sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.45 15.48 17.82 20.51 Cement fiber siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 3.35 4.05 4.85
Hardboard siding or shingles, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.01 16.11 18.52 21.30 Concrete, ornamental cast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 26.25 31.50 37.75
sheet, embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.33 15.30 17.57 20.17
Plywood, textured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.49 15.51 17.83 20.50 Concrete block, imitation flagstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.80 10.30 12.10 14.15
deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.07 17.37 20.02 23.08 solar screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.40 11.05 13.00 15.25
Shingles or shakes, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.31 17.80 20.71 24.08 ornamented face, slump, fluted, split or ground . . . . . 9.40 10.85 12.60 14.55
Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.65 17.02 19.78 22.98 glazed one side, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.80 6.45 7.20 8.05
Synthetic plaster on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . . . 17.22 20.07 23.40 27.28 Cut stone, carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.75 130.75 190.25 277.25
deluxe, textured or aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.27 23.66 27.62 32.24 Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.50 39.25 43.50 48.00
Vinyl siding or shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.66 17.02 19.77 22.95
Wood siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.58 16.79 19.34 22.28 colors or solar reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 53.75 58.75 64.25
deluxe, redwood, cedar, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.06 18.70 21.77 25.34 Granite, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.25 52.50 61.00 70.75
log veneer siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 19.80 24.50 30.35 Limestone, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.50 39.25 46.25 54.25
deluxe, half round, full corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 29.50 31.75 34.25 Local stone, ashlar veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.25 34.25 40.25 47.25
Veneer, face block or concrete brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.20 20.95 24.15 27.80 rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 25.75 31.00 37.00
common brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.50 21.40 24.75 28.60 imitation precast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.15 13.15 17.05 22.05
face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 24.25 27.75 32.00 Marble, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.25 43.75 51.50 60.50
mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.25 24.25 27.75 31.50
stone, ashlar veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 37.75 43.50 50.50 Metal panels, screens, louvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.10 21.15 27.75 36.40
rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.25 30.50 35.25 41.00 preformed wall panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 5.65 9.45 15.10
synthetic veneer or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.10 23.05 27.80 33.55 add for curved panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 1.25 1.80 2.55
thin veneer on rigid insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 25.75 29.75 34.00 Ornamental doorways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 120.50 207.75 338.00
Add for sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 1.04 1.26 1.52 Slate, panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.75 36.75 42.75 49.50
Add for seismic/hurricane bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 .56 .67 .80 Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40 3.85 4.40 5.00
Add for insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 .74 .89 1.07 on masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 3.15 3.60 4.15
Add for air infiltration wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 .25 .32 .41
Add for air space wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 .72 .82 .93 add for synthetic on rigid insulation (EIFS) . . . . . . . . 2.30 2.95 3.75 4.80
Add for double-stud walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 1.60 1.95 2.35 *built-up (EIFS) panel relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.80 6.15 7.90 10.15
Add for wood stresskin sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05 4.80 5.65 6.65 *For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90 13.90 19.55 27.50

March 2011
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
WALL ORNAMENTATION (Continued) 1 2 3 4 ROOF STRUCTURE (Continued) 1 2 3 4
Terra Cotta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25.50 $ 30.25 $ 36.25 $ 43.00 Open-wood system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.59 $ 2.87 $ 4.79 $7.65
Tile, ceramic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.80 14.60 16.65 18.95 light purlin supports only for metal, wood or
*mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.65 22.55 27.30 33.05 fiberglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 .94 1.26 1.67
hand-painted tiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 140.25 196.75 276.00 Wood dome and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 23.25 28.25 34.50
Vinyl siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 3.80 4.50 5.35 Add for seismic/hurricane truss ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 .40 .48 .57
Vitrolite (structural glass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.50 24.25 28.50 33.50 Add for monitor roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58% 58% 58% 58%
Wood, plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 2.80 3.65 4.75 Add for sawtooth roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39% 39% 39% 39%
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 3.90 4.80 5.85 Add for complex roof, turrets, ornate trim . . . . . . . . . . . 68% 68% 68% 68%
siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 3.85 4.75 5.90 For treated wood, increase costs by 10% to 20%.
ornamented molding or trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.05 12.80 18.10 25.55
add for treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 .54 .68 .85 ROOF COVER - Apply to roof area.
*For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.80 13.90 19.70 27.95 Aluminum or steel, corrugated, crimped or tile panels,
preformed, light, to 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.95 $ 2.49 $ 3.18 $ 4.07
STAINED GLASS - Apply to art glass for window, dome or skylight area. These costs heavy, under 26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 4.55 5.20 5.95
vary greatly, and the following typical cost ranges should be used with caution. See formed seam, flat or standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.05 6.30 7.80 9.70
Section 56 for details. For residential straight seams or simple bevel, deduct 50% from batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95 7.30 8.95 10.95
the Low Cost. For ceiling domes, use low-cost range for plastic, average for stock glass sandwich panels, pre-engineered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 10.10 12.80 16.20
and high-cost for custom stained glass. cold storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.50 19.80 22.40 25.35
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.80 4.60 5.60 6.80
Low cost, plain, min. work or detailed bevel-etched . . . $ 66.00 $ 89.50 $121.25$ 164.50 aggregate finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10 6.15 7.35 8.85
Average, simple figures and scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209.75 282.75 381.25 514.25 thatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.10 17.70 19.50 21.45
High cost, highly detailed work (including domes) . . . . . 430.00 605.50 852.25 1,200.00 add for interior metal liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 2.05 2.35 2.65
plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 1.85 2.10 2.40
MISCELLANEOUS - Apply to total square footage of lined area if required. add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 3.10 3.70 4.40
Metal shielding, radio frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00 $30.00 $40.75 $55.25 add for stainless steel or textured (Galbestos) . . . . . 3.00 3.55 4.20 5.00
radiation protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00 15.50 19.75 25.25 Asphalt, corrugated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.35
Ballistic shielding, fiberglass panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 29.00 42.00 61.00 Atrium skylight, frame and glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.00 41.50 55.75 75.00
Cold storage, insulation board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 2.15 2.85 3.75 Built-up composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 2.30 2.90 3.60
for each inch over 2”, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 .38 .57 .84 Cement fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 4.85 6.00 7.35
corrugated or sheet (Transite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65 5.10 7.15 10.00
ROOF STRUCTURE - Apply to roof area. Composition, roll, mineral surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 1.15 1.37 1.63
Concrete joists, slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 $12.53 $14.27 $16.25
lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.93 11.21 12.66 14.29 Composition shingles, light to 235# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.62 1.82 2.04 2.29
pan or waffle slab and joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.10 11.44 12.97 14.69 heavy, over 235# or laminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.14 2.69 3.39 4.27
precast joists and deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.62 10.90 12.35 14.00 Copper, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.30 12.10 14.15 16.60
precast joists, wood deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.62 8.60 9.71 10.96 batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.25 13.10 15.25 17.75
cored plank on bearing walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.51 9.62 10.87 12.28 shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.40 11.25 12.15 13.10
thin shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 19.75 24.00 28.75 Elastomeric or modified bitumen, single-ply . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 4.00 5.25 6.90
Concrete dome, cast-in-place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 38.75 43.00 47.75 reinforced sheet or spray-fluid coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30 6.15 7.10 8.25
Fabric roof, air supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.25 39.50 43.25 47.25 sandwich panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 3.60 4.10 4.60
tension supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.25 46.25 52.00 58.25 heavy, FRP, over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 4.55 5.75 7.25
add for thermal liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.44 4.23 5.20 6.40 Slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25 8.60 10.25 12.20
Steel joist, concrete slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.31 14.10 16.14 18.48 red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.90 16.55 19.75 23.50
gypsum on formboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.62 8.24 10.25 12.76 composite reinforced fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10 6.15 7.40 8.90
precast deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.68 12.15 13.83 15.73 Terne, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.15 11.80 13.70 15.90
steel deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.09 9.03 11.51 14.66 batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.05 12.80 14.80 17.15
light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.92 7.61 9.77 12.56 Tile, clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.70 8.50 10.75 13.60
steel deck, gypsum or concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.98 11.19 13.94 17.36 concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.80 5.60 6.50 7.55
wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.83 7.44 9.49 12.10 plastic or rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 4.80 5.55 6.45
light-gauge truss joists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.97 6.44 8.33 10.79 add for custom coloring or glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 1.50 1.90 2.35
Open-steel system for corrugated metal . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87 4.20 6.15 9.01
light purlin supports only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32 1.71 2.23 2.89 Wood, shake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 4.10 4.70 5.40
Steel space frame and sheathing (3 dimensional) . . . . . 21.00 26.75 34.25 43.75 shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 3.70 4.30 4.95
architectural (exclusive of glazing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.50 48.00 72.50 109.00 fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 2.55 3.05 3.60
Metal dome and cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 31.75 36.50 42.00 add for fire-resistant finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 .57 .69 .84
glazed or translucent panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.25 75.75 92.00 112.00 Add for roof insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 1.33 2.06 3.16
Wood joists, wood or composition deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.54 5.91 7.69 10.00 earth-sheltered structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42 2.17 3.30 4.98
exposed rafters, 2” T&G sheathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.35 7.98 10.03 12.60 Add for earth-sheltered waterpoofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 1.85 2.75 4.07
prefab. panels (exclusive of girders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74 2.15 2.66 3.28 NOTE: For underroof insulation and supporting structures, see Ceiling Extras on Page 2. For
stresskin sandwich panels (exclusive of purlins) . . . . 6.21 8.02 10.35 13.36 earthen roof cover, see Fill costs on Page 1. See Section 66 for top dressing, sod and/or
add for snow roof, furred sheathing layer . . . . . . . . . 1.78 1.97 2.19 2.43 sprinklers. For specific earth-sheltered waterproofing, see Section 51.

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SCHOOL BUILDINGS
ROOF MODIFIERS - Use the following multipliers for sloping roofs 6’ : 12’ or greater to BELL OR CLOCK TOWERS
convert the unit costs to cost per square foot of horizontal roofed area.
Towers frequently start at ground level and extend above the roofline. They may be an integral
Rise Run Multiplier Rise Run Multiplier part of the building, merely attached or entirely separate. When the base of the tower is large
6’ : 12’ 1.12 12’ : 12’ 1.42 enough to be used as a room, perhaps a foyer or an office, and is finished inside, that portion
8’ : 12’ 1.20 18’ : 12’ 1.80 should be priced with the rest of the building on a square foot of floor and wall area basis, while
a tower cost would only apply to the unfinished portion above the roofline. If all the tower from
the ground up is unfinished inside, it should all be priced as a tower. Towers are priced on the
TRUSSES AND GIRDERS - Apply to area supported. basis of square footage of vertical service, adding 15% to 20% to the appropriate Exterior Wall
1 2 3 4 cost.
Steel trusses or long-span girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.42 $3.06 $3.87 $4.90
Timber trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.71 3.45 4.39 5.58
Glued, laminated trusses or girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 3.07 3.85 4.83 NUMBER OF STORIES MULTIPLIER
To allow for the cost of hoisting materials, increased labor costs and miscellaneous costs due to
CATWALKS - Apply to linear footage of walkway. high-rise construction, multiply the total Segregated Costs of aboveground portions of the
Catwalks, steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $91.00 $105.50 $122.50 $142.00
wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.00 46.50 55.25 65.75 building by 100% plus .25% for each story over three.
Ladders, steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.25 19.00 25.25 33.75
wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.75 17.00 22.50 30.00 Example: Seven-story building: Multiplier = 1.010
EXTERIOR BALCONIES - Apply to balcony area.
Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.75 $24.50 $31.75 $41.25 ATRIUM HVAC
Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.25 23.25 31.25 42.25
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 21.25 28.25 37.75
Add for ornate finishes, balustrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 19.75 24.50 30.25 To price the heating and cooling of large atrium areas, simply refine the appropriate square-
foot-system cost to be applied to the ground floor area by 100% plus 3% for each foot over the
CANOPIES OR MARQUEES - Apply to horizontal area. For light false mansard structures, 10-foot average story height adjustment found on Page 4.
deduct 50%. For greater detail, see Section 56 or 57. For patio covers, see Section 66.
Wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.25 $28.75 $35.50 $44.00

Steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 34.75 43.75 55.00
DORMERS - See Section 57, Roofs; for solar rooms, see Section 64. Example: Seven-story building, atrium height of 74 feet: Multiplier = 2.92
ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS - See Section 56.
ELEVATORS - Apply against area served if detailed costs from Section 18 or 58 are not
used. For basements or mezzanines, add for the cost of additional stops from Section
18.
Academic (college) libraries, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . $1.24 $1.99 $3.12 $4.80
High schools, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 1.11 1.78 2.78 COMPLETION OF BUILDING VALUATION
MISCELLANEOUS
Contractors’ overhead and profit, sales taxes, permit fees and insurance during construction are
Athletic and playground equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 65, 66 or 67 included in the costs above. Interest on interim construction financing is also included, but not
Bells, chimes and carillons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 65 financing costs, real estate taxes or brokers’ commissions.
Flagpoles and fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 66
Architects’ fees are not included and should be added from Section 99, Page 2.
Built-in appliances, fireplaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 41
Classroom and auditorium seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 65 Depreciation suggestions are given in Section 97.
Grandstands and bleachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 67
Kitchen, snack bar equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 65 Fire insurance exclusion suggestions based on percentages of the total cost are listed in
Lockers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 65 Section 96. The portion to be excluded may be deducted directly from the segregated cost
components, or omitted, instead of using a percentage of the total cost, if appropriate.
Specialized interior ornament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 52
Stained glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 56 Current Cost Multipliers and Local Multipliers which bring the base costs up to date for each
Steeples, cupolas and clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECTION 57 locality are found in the Green Supplement, Section 99.

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FOUNDATION COSTS HILLSIDE CONSTRUCTION

Foundation costs include all labor, materials and equipment plus overhead and profit for the Buildings located on hillsides have added costs because of the more extensive underground
installing contractor. footings, the higher foundation walls required on the low side, the difficulty of construction on
steep slopes, added excavation and the additional cost of transporting materials to the site. In
All foundations are normally below the level of the lowest floor. If the building has a basement, addition, there is usually a great deal of site preparation, which must be estimated separately.
the basement floor is the lowest floor. Whether there is a basement or not, the cost of foundations
should be included in all buildings. These costs, converted to a Segregated Cost basis, are in The costs of hillside foundations can run up to more than five times as much for a similar building
Sections 41 through 48 for the various types of construction and building occupancy, and they on flat land. Where the cost is being established for insurance purposes and the foundation cost
include an allowance for foundation excavation and backfill. Basement excavation must be priced is to be excluded later, Marshall & Swift recommends that these costs be omitted at the start.
Generally, reinforced concrete foundation costs will run 150% to 200% more than the costs for
separately. normal footings and walls listed on Page 2. Beam and column supports will cost 25% to 75%
In Section 51 foundation costs are directly related to size and composition, but not to occupancy. more than those shown on Pages 7 and 8. Hillside screen walls (finished one side) can be built
Specific foundation costs can be developed using this section. Foundation costs may normally up from Section 55.
comprise excavation or trenching, concrete footing, foundation wall, waterproofing and drain tile.
SUBTERRANEAN CONSTRUCTION
Foundation and frame costs are dependent on the total weight that must be supported. The
foundation cost for a one-story with basement building is approximately the same as for a two- Earth-sheltered residences and similar buildings usually require additional waterproofing; this
story building without a basement, except in very cold climates. In using the Segregated Costs, includes materials similar to those used on roofs and exterior walls of standard structures above
the total area including basement, which is supported, must be used in order to develop a ground. These costs can be found on Page 3 of this section.
reasonable cost.
WOOD FOUNDATIONS
Buildings with heavy floor loads, such as warehouses, must have larger foundations than lighter
structures. Also buildings with greater wall heights or heavier walls must have heavier The mineral content of soils, in certain areas, makes treated wood a viable and desirable
foundations even though they have comparable floor areas. alternative to concrete and concrete block for underground foundation walls (including full
basements). Costs for these types of walls are on Page 3 of this section.
SLAB FLOORS Mudsills are a substandard construction practice of resting a wood frame directly on the earth.
This is not to be confused with current terminology, where the term refers to the first wooden
Buildings with slab floors constructed on the ground usually have lighter foundations. In light framing member that is in direct contact with a foundation stem wall or slab, to which it is attached
construction in frost-free areas, these buildings may have no foundation at all; however, a cost of by anchor bolts or power pins. In this case, as well as where the frame rests on light wood
40% to 60% of the normal foundation cost should be included to allow for perimeter footings and blocking, there is little or no foundation cost and it is often included in the frame cost. In some
preparatory work not included in the slab cost. In frost-free areas, ordinary foundation costs may areas a so-called concrete mudsill is used, which is merely a thin layer of concrete spread under
be 40% lower than in cold climates. Where the slab and footings are poured simultaneously the frame to remove it from contact with the earth and give a level bearing surface. This cost is
(monolithically poured) and form one unit, the costs will be lower. usually negligible.
COLUMN FOOTING
PRECAST PIER
SLAB PERIMETER FOOTING

(monolithically poured, no
frame)
FOUNDATION WALLS CONCRETE SLAB AND FOUNDATION WOOD FLOOR CONSTRUCTION

(with interior frame supports)

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March 2011 FOUNDATIONS
BULK CONCRETE FOR FOUNDATIONS TRENCHING
(in place)
Cost per linear foot, includes backhoe, operator, backfill and compaction.
LOW AVERAGE GOOD Bucket sizes vary and costs may vary plus or minus 50%.
Concrete, plain (cubic foot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.20 $ 7.25 $ 8.25
Concrete, reinforced (cubic foot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.90 9.35 11.10 Width x Depth Soft Earth Medium Earth Hard Earth
Concrete, reinforced deep caissons (cubic foot) . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 19.15 25.05 24” x 2’ $ 1.31 $ 1.48 $ 2.24
Forms, surface area (square foot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.45 4.75 6.45
24” x 4’ 2.62 2.94 4.48
Concrete, piers, precast residential (each) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.35 20.25 43.40
36” x 3’ 2.95 3.27 4.98
MISCELLANEOUS SITE PREPARATION 36” x 6’ 5.94 6.59 9.98
36” x 8’ 7.87 8.75 13.27
SITE CLEARING . . . Cost per acre. Does not include demolition. 48” x 3’ 3.93 4.39 6.63
48” x 4’ 5.30 5.83 8.88
COST RANGE
48” x 6’ 7.64 8.75 13.46
Level with light grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 550 – $ 1,025
48” x 8’ 10.39 11.64 18.01
Rolling with medium brush and small trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,025 – 2,200
Steep with heavy growth and trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,400 – 4,725 72” x 4’ 8.06 9.04 13.94
72” x 8’ 15.62 17.35 26.32
General lot grading, cut and fill, etc., is listed in the Segregated Cost sections.
SOIL STABILIZATION . . . Cost per square yard.
COST RANGE
EARTH WORK
Lime stabilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4.75 – $ 9.25 (Cost per cubic yard)
Gabions filled with stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.25 – 216.25 Soft Earth Medium Earth Hard Earth
Riprap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.25 – 101.25
Geotextile fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 – 4.00 Cut and fill and compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.75 $ 5.50 $ 9.25
Synthetic matting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.75 – 15.00 dock height fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 9.75 12.50
hexagonal matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.50 – 17.25 Backfill and compaction, unconfined . . . . . . . . 12.50 15.25 19.50
rigid with integral drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 – 19.50 confined area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 26.25 32.75
BULK EXCAVATION . . . Cost per cubic yard, includes allowance for one-mile haul, disposal and handwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.25 96.00 147.75
return. For each additional mile add $2.05 to $3.35.
Haul and Fill 1 mile 3 miles 5 miles 8 miles
Soft earth . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 – $5.50 Clay or adobe . . . . . . $7.25 – $10.15 5-CY truck $4.30 $10.25 $14.25 $19.50
Medium earth . . . . . . . . . 4.30 – 6.05 Loose rock, hardpan or 10-CY truck 3.60 6.50 10.25 13.00
Hard earth . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 – 6.50 sand (requiring shoring) 8.25 – 13.50
Excavation by hand costs $31.00 to $65.25, per cubic yard. CONCRETE CONTINUOUS (STRIP) FOOTINGS
UTILITY TUNNELS (Cost per linear foot, includes forms and reinforcing as noted.)
Costs of tunnels carrying utilities between buildings will vary greatly depending on the depth of SIZE LEVEL GRADE SLOPING GRADE
the tunnel and the soil type, but the following costs are smoothed averages of reinforced
concrete-lined tunnels per cubic foot of tunnel, including lighting and drainage. Depth or
Thickness/Width Plain Reinforced Plain Reinforced
Wall Thickness Light Soil Medium Soil Hardpan Rock
3” - 5” $18.10 $19.90 $21.95 $24.10 6” x 12” $ 9.40 $12.15 $10.70 $ 13.90
5” - 7” 21.20 23.80 25.95 29.00 6” x 14” 10.50 13.40 12.05 15.25
7” - 10” 24.85 27.70 31.20 34.75 8” x 12” 11.85 14.25 13.15 16.15
8” x 18” 13.70 17.30 15.25 19.45
TRENCHING 8” x 24” 15.05 18.50 17.25 21.35
(Cost per linear foot, includes chain trencher and operator.) 12” x 18” 15.25 18.65 18.15 21.75
Width x Depth Soft Earth Medium Earth Hard Earth 12” x 24” 19.45 23.40 22.05 26.80
12” x 36” 24.90 29.90 28.10 33.80
6” x 12” $ .68 $ .78 $ .84
6” x 24” .70 .80 .86 12” x 48” 28.65 34.65 32.00 38.65
6” x 48” 1.15 1.37 1.46 16” x 48” 38.05 44.20 42.05 49.05
12” x 12” .84 .97 1.05 16” x 60” 43.95 51.50 48.35 56.70
12” x 24” .86 1.02 1.10 24” x 72” 68.70 78.60 74.60 85.85
12” x 48” 1.45 1.70 1.82 24” x 96” 85.70 96.70 90.90 105.00

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CONCRETE COLUMN (SPREAD) FOOTINGS SLAB ON GRADE

(Cost each, includes forms and reinforcing as noted.) Cost per square foot of slab area, includes forming and reinforcing as noted. For post-tension
Square x Depth Plain Reinforced Square x Depth Plain Reinforced reinforcing, add 10%.
3’ x 12” $155 $180 8’ x 24” $ 885 $ 1,095 Thickness Plain Reinforced Thickness Plain Reinforced
4’ x 12” 210 250 12’ x 36” 2,525 3,100 3” $2.45 – $2.60 $2.75 – $3.10 8” $4.00 – $4.55 $4.75 – $5.40
4’ x 16” 275 315 16’ x 36” 4,175 5,400
4” 2.60 – 3.00 3.05 – 3.65 10” 4.85 – 5.50 5.55 – 6.45
6’ x 16” 480 565 20’ x 48” 7,975 10,325
6” 3.35 – 3.80 3.80 – 4.45 12” 5.55 – 6.20 6.20 – 7.25
CONCRETE GRADE BEAMS PERIMETER FOOTING, monolithically poured with slab, cost per linear foot, including forms.
(Cost per linear foot, includes forming and reinforcing.) Depth Below Slab COST Depth Below Slab COST
SIZE SIZE 8” $11.25 20” $32.25
Width x Depth COST Width x Depth COST 12” 16.75 24” 42.50
16” 24.00 30” 56.25
12” x 16” $25.00 14” x 28” $39.00
12” x 18” 26.75 16” x 30” 44.75 ADJUSTMENTS: To Slab on Grade; cost per square foot of slab area.
12” x 20” 30.00 16” x 32” 46.00 Thickness .002” .006” .010”
12” x 24” 34.25 20” x 52” 70.75
14” x 26” 37.25 24” x 52” 78.00 Polyethylene vapor barrier: $.19 $.23 $.26
Depth 4” 6” 12”
CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS* Base: Gravel $.35 $ .51 $ .96
Cost per square foot of wall area, includes forming and reinforcing as noted. For walls formed on Sand .57 .79 1.50
Crushed Stone .70 .97 1.77
one side only, reduce costs by 15% to 25%.
WATERPROOFING . . . Cost per square foot. COST RANGE
Thickness Plain Reinforced
6” $11.25 $12.50 Asphalt, bituminous, built-up, 1 ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .95 – $1.25
8” 12.25 13.75 2 ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 – 1.80
10” 12.75 15.00 3 ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 – 2.55
12” 13.75 15.75 for protector board, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 – .95
16” 15.50 17.50 Asphalt or pitch, one coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 – .95
two coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 – 1.15
For stay-in-place (EPS) forming, add $.45 to $1.65.
Asphalt with fibers, 1/16” thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 – 1.30
CONCRETE BLOCK FOUNDATION WALLS* 1/8” thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 – 1.80
Cost per square foot of wall area, includes grouting and reinforcing as noted. Asphalt-coated board and mastic, 1/4” thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 – 1.85
1/2” thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 – 2.90
PLAIN REINFORCED
Bentonite clay, 3/8” thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 – 2.60
Thickness Above Grade Below Grade Thickness Above Grade Below Grade Bituthene, 1/8” thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 – 3.50
8” $ 8.70 $7.70 8” $ 9.45 $ 8.50 Cement parging, two coats, 1/2” thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 – 3.35
12” 10.30 9.35 12” 11.80 11.30 Elastomeric, Neoprene, 1/16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 – 4.85
*Note: For hillside retaining walls, costs can be 100% to 300% higher. Gypsum board, 1/2” thick thermal barrier or backer board . . . . . . . . . . .85 – 1.25
Polyethylene sheet, .006” thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 – .22
WOOD FOUNDATION WALLS .010” thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 – .25
Cost per square foot of wall area, includes treated wood, studs, sheathing and waterproofing. Add Silicone spray, one coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 – .42
for insulation and interior finish from Section 55. two coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 – .72
SIZE COST RANGE SIZE COST RANGE PERIMETER INSULATION . . . Cost per square foot.
Cork, asphalt impregnated 1/2” thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.45 – $1.65
2” x 4” – 12” OC $5.20 – $6.30 2” x 8” – 12” OC $6.40 – $ 9.45
1” .................................................. 1.80 – 2.15
2” x 4” – 16” OC 4.75 – 5.70 2” x 8” – 16” OC 5.55 – 8.55
2” x 6” – 12” OC 6.25 – 7.45 2” x 10” – 12” OC 6.50 – 10.95 Polystyrene beadboard, 1” thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 – 1.30
2” x 6” – 16” OC 5.40 – 5.95 2” x 10” – 16” OC 6.30 – 10.70 1½” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15 – 1.55
2” .................................................. 1.45 – 1.80
3” .................................................. 2.10 2.55
WOOD MUDSILLS
(Cost per linear foot, treated wood.) SITE TREATMENT, TERMITE . . . Cost per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . $.32 $.57
DRAIN PIPE . . . Cost per linear foot, includes bedding.
SIZE COST SIZE COST
4” x 4” $2.05 6” x 8” $ 6.60 Diameter 4” 6” 4” 6”
4” x 6” 2.90 8” x 8” 8.55 Cement fiber/metal . . . . $6.50 $ 8.70 Concrete . . . . . . . $5.60 $7.70
6” x 6” 4.25 10” x 10” 13.10 Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.35 10.80 Plastic . . . . . . . . . 5.90 7.25

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March 2011 PILING
EXPLANATION PILING COSTS
Pilings and special foundations must be priced as an addition to other foundation costs. The costs
COST PER LINEAR FOOT
given below are averages of total costs in place, to the user, exclusive of architect’s fees. Setting
up and dismantling a job depends mainly on the size of equipment needed and the difficulty of TYPE OF PILING PILE DRIVING TOTAL SETUP COST
access to the job. For a small residential job or boat dock where light piling is used and a mobile Untreated Wood 10” $ 6.30 $ 8.30 $ 14.60 $11,000
rig can run up to the work, setup and dismantling may amount to only a few hundred dollars. For 12” 9.55 8.95 18.50 13,750
a major dam or seawall project far from a shipping point and requiring piecemeal movement of 14” 13.70 9.60 23.30 15,750
heavy equipment, the cost might run twice the average as shown. When placement is in wet 16” 18.60 10.40 29.00 18,250
conditions, riverfront, marshland, over water, etc., the costs should be increased 25% to 50%.
Treated Wood 10” 11.15 8.30 19.45 11,000
Where light residential piles are used as common practice, installed costs have been as low as 12” 15.35 8.95 24.30 13,750
$3.30 per linear foot for one hundred 8” tapered wood piles, and as high as $10.75 per linear foot 14” 20.20 9.60 29.80 15,750
for composition wood pole and concrete lined pipe over water, and up to $23.30 per linear foot 16” 25.65 10.40 36.05 18,250
for fifteen 12” precast concrete piles, plus $7,350 for setup costs in wetlands.
For pile tests, add $115 to $310 per ton of load per test pile. Steel, “H” 8” x 8” 24.35 9.25 33.60 12,250
10” x 10” 33.65 10.65 44.30 14,250
EXAMPLE 12” x 12” 43.85 12.15 56.00 16,750
14” x 14” 54.80 13.30 68.10 18,750
A piling job requires 100 treated wood pilings, each 50’ long by 14” diameter.
Concrete, precast 10” 18.20 11.25 29.45 15,250
Cost of setup and dismantling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15,750 12” 23.65 13.30 36.95 18,000
100 piles 50’ long = 5,000 linear feet @ $29.80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +149,000 14” 29.50 15.20 44.70 20,250
Total job cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $164,750 16” 35.80 17.00 52.80 23,000
18” 42.30 18.70 61.00 25,750
SHEET PILING
24” 63.90 23.90 87.80 33,500
TYPE COST RANGE

Steel pipe, 8” 26.90 9.65 36.55 10,500
Sheeting, bulkheads, left in place, per square foot
concrete filled 10” 33.50 11.05 44.55 12,500
concrete, poured in place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.25 – $24.25 12” 39.80 12.15 51.95 15,750
metal, aluminum panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 – 21.75 16” 52.50 14.15 66.65 21,250
steel, 27# average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.50 – 37.25 18” 64.40 16.00 80.40 25,750
vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 – 12.50 20” 73.15 19.00 92.85 29,250
wood, untreated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 – 12.25 24” 87.80 21.20 109.00 33,500
treated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 – 14.25 30” 102.35 25.50 127.85 39,000
Seawalls, cost per linear foot where typically installed, 10’ - 14’ depth for small residential jobs.
For large commercial projects, costs may be 50% lower. Concrete, in 12” ----- ----- 29.45 -----
treated wood, 8” - 12”, including tiebacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $280.00 – $375.00 drilled holes 16” ----- ----- 35.25 -----
concrete, precast, 5” - 6” including ties or piling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470.00 – 785.00 24” ----- ----- 52.70 -----
masonry block, decorative, 1’ solid, including 1’ of bedding . . . . . . . 535.00 – 750.00 36” ----- ----- 94.55 -----
rubble stone, 3’, including 1’ of bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 645.00 – 845.00 48” ----- ----- 170.55 -----

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March 2011 FRAMES
EXPLANATIONS
CLASS A AND B FRAMES CLASS C AND D FRAMES
Class A and B frames are of fireproof construction, steel or concrete. In these buildings, especially Class C and D buildings may also be of framed construction where an independent frame
in composite construction, there must be some arbitrary breakdown between roof, floors, walls supports the floors and roof, and if all walls and partitions were removed, the skeleton would still
and frame. This has been done by making the frame costs residual to the costs of other elements stand insofar as vertical loads are concerned. This frame may consist of wood or steel posts and
of the building shell, or in other words, the frame costs include all supporting structure costs which girders, wood poles, Glulam arches, etc. The vertical members can be encased in fire-resistive
are not charged to the wall, roof or floors. coverings or enclosed within the walls. It is often called an open frame since it lacks the complete
The walls of Class A and B buildings may rest on the frame or may be hung on it, and usually fire resistance of a Class A or B frame. Costs are listed under Frames in the Segregated Cost
bear no more than their own weight. These are known as curtain walls since they merely enclose sections, and further descriptions and pictures may be found in Section 1.
space.
Wood, Mill Type
Steel, Not Fireproofed
CLASS S FRAMES
Class S frames are typically open steel skeleton members consisting of post and beam and/or
rigid bent configurations. The vertical members can be enclosed within the walls, but the frame Light purlin supports
is basically non-fire-resistive. Costs are listed under Frames in the Segregated Cost sections. included in roof
structured cost
Costs for light pre-engineered frame can also be found in Section 64.
Purlin supports Columns, beams and ties

included in roof included in frame cost
structure cost
Pipe columns, glulam Prefab. panelized sheathing

beams and hangers and rafter-joists included
Wall cover, girts included in frame cost in roof structure cost
and windows included
in wall cost CLASS D Pole Frame
(posts and prefab. trussed rafters) Steel and Wood
Rigid tapered plate frame Post and beam frame

FRAME COSTS section 51 page 7
March 2011
WOOD BEAMS AND COLUMNS REINFORCED CONCRETE COLUMNS

Average cost, in place, per linear foot, including bolts, gussets and miscellaneous ties. For other Average cost per linear foot. The amount of reinforcement can vary considerably based on the
sizes, use the equivalent cross section. For finished and wrapped or treated structural lumber add weight supported, and costs may vary plus or minus 15%.
10% to 20%.
CIRCULAR COLUMNS ADD FOR SQUARE COLUMNS
SIZE TIMBER BUILT UP SIZE TIMBER DIAMETER COST RANGE CAPS (each) DIAMETER COST RANGE
4” x 4” $ 3.85 – $ 4.40 $ 3.85 8” x 24” $ 48.20 – $ 54.30 12” $ 30.25 – $ 40.50 $260 12” $ 41.75 – $ 52.00
4” x 8” 6.95 – 8.80 7.05 10” x 10” 23.20 – 26.80 14” 38.25 – 52.00 285 14” 49.75 – 64.50
4” x 12” 10.20 – 12.00 10.45 10” x 20” 42.55 – 48.60 16” 45.75 – 63.00 305 16” 59.75 – 77.75
6” x 6” 8.00 – 10.10 8.50 10” x 30” 64.65 – 71.15 18” 53.75 – 76.00 315 18” 68.75 – 91.50
6” x 10” 13.10 – 15.95 13.70 12” x 12” 32.95 – 38.45 20” 62.75 – 88.75 350 20” 79.25 – 106.00
6” x 14” 18.25 – 21.50 17.15 12” x 24” 60.40 – 66.75 24” 81.50 – 117.25 395 24” 100.25 – 136.75
6” x 20” 25.85 – 30.15 22.80 12” x 36” 95.30 – 103.40 28” 101.00 – 147.75 470 28” 122.00 – 169.25
8” x 8” 14.15 – 18.40 16.15 14” x 14” 46.55 – 52.95 32” 122.00 – 182.00 540 32” 144.25 – 205.00
8” x 12” 23.30 – 27.10 21.00 14” x 28” 90.10 – 99.55 36” 144.25 – 218.00 615 36” 167.25 – 241.75
8” x 16” 31.55 – 36.55 25.65 16” x 32” 129.95 – 154.10 For ornamental nonbearing columns, see Section 56.
For posts and girders supporting the floor structure of the first floor, use costs above, deducting REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS
15%. Cost includes erection and ties. For other sizes, use equivalent cross section. Add 10% for
stressing.
WOOD GLULAM BEAMS
(Cost per linear foot.)
Average cost, in place, per linear foot, including erection, hangers and miscellaneous connectors.
For other sizes, use the equivalent cross section. For finished and wrapped lumber add 10%. SIZE COST RANGE SIZE COST RANGE
4” x 6” . . . . . . . . . . . $13.50 – $19.50 10” x 18” ........... $43.50 – $56.00
SIZE COST SIZE COST SIZE COST SIZE COST 6” x 8” . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 – 30.00 12” x 16” ........... 47.00 – 57.75
8” x 10” . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 – 42.50 12” x 20” ........... 51.25 – 64.50
3” x 9” $15.00 7” x 15” $34.05 9” x 21” $ 72.75 11” x 21” $ 92.20
10” x 12” . . . . . . . . . . . 39.00 – 45.75 12” x 24” ........... 57.00 – 70.25
3” x 12” 17.85 7” x 18” 39.90 9” x 24” 82.60 11” x 24” 104.10
3” x 15” 20.75 7” x 21” 45.90 9” x 27” 92.40 11” x 27” 115.70
5” x 12” 22.95 7” x 24” 52.10 9” x 30” 102.30 11” x 30” 127.60 PILASTERS AND BOND BEAMS
5” x 15” 27.10 7” x 27” 58.10 9” x 33” 112.25 11” x 33” 139.05 (Average cost in place per linear foot.)
5” x 18” 31.30 7” x 30” 64.05 9” x 36” 122.00 11” x 36” 150.95
Block (bond beams) Concrete Masonry (pilasters)
5” x 21” 34.65 7” x 33” 70.20 9” x 39” 131.70 11” x 42” 175.15
5” x 24” 37.85 9” x 18” 62.95 9” x 42” 141.60 11” x 45” 187.10 $10.75 – $15.00 $21.75 – $35.25 $27.50 – $41.50
PIPE AND TUBE COLUMNS

WOOD POLE FRAMES
Typical cost range, per linear foot, including ancillary items and/or welding.
Average cost, in place, per linear foot above ground for pressure-treated columns. Add wood
trussed rafters from Section 57. For untreated lumber, deduct 10%. ROUND SQUARE
SIZE COST RANGE SIZE COST RANGE
4” x 4” . . $4.05 – $5.55 6” x 6” . . . $7.00 –$ 8.35 8” x 8” . . . . . . $11.35 – $13.00 3” ................ $25.00 –$ 30.25 3” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50 – $30.75
4” x 6” . . 5.00 – 6.50 6” x 8” . . . 9.30 – 10.8512” – 14” poles 18.40 – 27.55 4” ................ 32.25 – 39.50 4” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.00 – 40.50
6” ................ 46.75 – 58.00 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 – 59.75
WOOD SILLS 8” ................ 62.50 – 76.25 8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.25 – 78.75
10” ................ 76.00 – 95.50 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.25 – 98.75
Average cost, in place, per linear foot of bolted, pressure-treated or redwood sills. For sill sealer 12” ................ 91.25 – 114.50 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89.50 – 117.50
add $.35 to $.50 per linear foot.
Add $.29 to $.43 for each inch of diameter per linear foot for concrete fill.
2” x 4” . . $1.90 – $2.35 2” x 6” . . . $2.70 – $3.35 2” x 8” . . . . . . . $3.80 – $4.05 Adjustable jack columns for residential basements cost $54.00 to $94.50 each.

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March 2011 FRAME COSTS
PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL FRAMES FIREPROOFING
Costs are for industrial-type integral roof and wall column truss frames including ties, connections The following are average costs per square foot of covered or enclosed area for fireproofing of
and/or welding. Design loads vary and costs may vary by plus or minus 25%. structural steel.
TYPE OF FIRE RATING

TYPE COST - EACH TRUSS
ENCASEMENT 1 HR. 2 HR. 3 HR. 4 HR.
Span 20 30 40 50 60 80
Sprayed fiber, beams $ 1.75 $ 2.55 $ 2.90 $ 3.30
Open-web tapered truss $1,150 $1,450 $1,925 $2,400 $2,950 $4,700
Post and web truss 1,250 1,550 1,975 2,525 3,225 4,925 columns 2.30 3.45 4.55 5.65
Post and beam 1,300 1,650 2,150 2,700 3,375 5,275
Drywall 6.45 8.70 10.45 11.85
Tapered plate 1,825 2,275 2,900 3,675 4,625 7,375
Lath and plaster 9.70 12.30 14.00 15.55
Add 4% for high profile (4:12 roof slope) buildings.
Concrete 10.70 13.35 15.05 16.50
Add or deduct 4% for each foot of deviation from 14’ base eave height.
Masonry units ----- 10.50 13.50 15.95
Sprayed fiber on underside of decking costs $1.45 - $1.85 per square foot.
To convert the amount of covered area to a cost per linear foot, add up the total number of
covered sides and divide by 12 inches.
STEEL COLUMNS AND BEAMS
Average cost per linear foot for steel H or W wide flange or standard steel frame members (I
beams). Steel weights and types vary considerably, and costs may vary from a plus 50% to minus A Wide-Flange Column (W8x40#) enclosed by
drywall boxed all around with a 2-hour fire rating.
25%.
Example: W8 cost range
9+9+9+9
low, 15#/lin. ft. beam, 8” web, 4” flange = 3.00 sq. ft. x $8.70 = $26.10/LF
12
high, 40#/lin. ft. column, 8” web, 8” flange
SIZE SIZE
(Web Length) COST RANGE (Web Length) COST RANGE
3” . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 – $ 26.25 18” . . . . . . . . . . $ 76.75 – $122.00
A Wide-Flange Beam (W8x40#) covered by
4” . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.75 – 35.25 21” . . . . . . . . . . 88.50 – 125.50
sprayed fiber all around except for one flange side
5” . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.75 – 39.75 24” . . . . . . . . . . 100.25 – 134.50 with a 3-hour fire rating.
6” . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.00 – 45.50 27” . . . . . . . . . . 110.50 – 144.50
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.50 – 59.75 30” . . . . . . . . . . 121.50 – 212.75
8+4+4+8+4
10” . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.50 – 76.75 33” . . . . . . . . . . 132.75 – 222.00 = 2.33 sq. ft. x $2.90 = $6.76/LF
12
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.50 – 100.50 36” . . . . . . . . . . 143.25 – 261.75
14” . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.50 – 110.50
For trusses, see Section 57, Roofs.

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INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION March 2011
INTERIOR PARTITIONS TOILET PARTITIONS

Costs are averages for wall construction only, per square foot of wall area of nonbearing partitions. Average cost of each unit completely installed, including door. For privacy screens, use the low side of
Additions should be made for doors from the Interior Door table without deducting for the areas of the the price range, deducting 10% to 20%. For stall shower with dressing cabinet, use high side of the price
openings. See Section 55 for basic walls, wall covers, insulation and finishes not shown here. For shear range plus 50% to 75%.
walls or double layers of gypsum or sound board, add costs from the Sheathing category found on Page TYPE COST RANGE
4 of Section 55. Laminated plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 590.00 – $1,130.00
MASONRY High-density solid plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 835.00 – 1,590.00
Marble or Corian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 980.00 – 1,720.00
PLASTER Metal, baked enamel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615.00 – 760.00
stainless steel or porcelainized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 860.00 – 1,760.00
TYPE UNFINISHED ONE SIDE TWO SIDES Wood ..................................................... 370.00 – 785.00
Clay tile, 4” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.00 – $ 9.20 $9.90 – $12.25 $11.75 – $15.25 For grab bars, add $59.00 to $140.00 each.
6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.30 – 11.00 11.00 – 14.00 13.00 – 17.00
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.50 – 11.75 12.25 – 14.75 14.00 – 17.75
Concrete block, 2” solid . . . . . . . . . 5.40 – 6.80 7.30 – 9.80 9.10 – 12.75 INTERIOR DOORS
4” solid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10 – 7.60 8.20 – 10.75 10.00 – 13.75 Average cost in place per square foot of door opening, including hardware.
6” solid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.30 – 8.70 9.20 – 11.75 11.00 – 14.75 Accordion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50 – $ 22.00
4” hollow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 – 7.40 7.80 – 10.50 9.70 – 13.50 Bypass folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 – 14.25
6” hollow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90 – 8.00 8.70 – 11.00 10.50 – 14.25 Cafe (bar) doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.25 – 19.00
8” hollow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 – 8.90 9.50 – 12.00 11.25 – 15.00 Flush doors, hollow core:
hardboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.80 – 11.00
NOTE: For gypsum board, deduct $.32 to $.69. For furring, add $.88 to $1.95. metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.25 – 30.50
For glazed block or tile, add $5.20 to $7.20 for each glazed side. plastic-clad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.75 – 27.00
FRAME wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 – 18.75
add for solid core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 – 3.75
TYPE 2½” - 3” WALL 4” WALL 6” WALL add for raised panel door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 – 5.60
add for decorative pattern or carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.75 – 36.50
Steel studs, plaster one side . . . . . $3.80 – $ 7.50 $3.90 – $ 7.60 $3.90 – $ 8.00 add for metal frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 – 3.75
plaster two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 – 12.00 6.10 – 12.25 6.10 – 12.55 add for lead-lined frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 – 36.00
plaster, solid wall . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.30 – 9.50 ----- ----- ----- ----- add for lead-lined door or glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.50 – 54.00
gypsum board one side . . . . . . . 3.10 – 4.70 3.15 – 4.90 3.15 – 5.20 add for glass areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 – 16.25
gypsum board two sides . . . . . . 4.20 – 6.10 4.25 – 6.50 4.25 – 7.10 add for Underwriters’ label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 – 14.50
gypsum board, solid wall . . . . . . 6.90 – 8.60 ----- ----- ----- ----- add for security locksets (restrooms, hotel/motel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55 – 10.00
NOTE: Add insulation to solid wall for 4” shaft wall cost. card entry, excluding monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 – 14.00
Wood studs, plaster one side . . . . 3.10 – 4.60 3.25 – 5.00 3.15 – 5.50 French doors, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.25 – 20.75
plaster two sides . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10 – 7.70 5.40 – 8.20 5.00 – 8.70 Louver doors, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75 – 18.50
gypsum board one side . . . . . . . 2.05 – 3.10 2.25 – 3.35 2.20 – 3.90 Mirror wardrobe panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 – 21.75
gypsum board two sides . . . . . . 3.35 – 4.40 3.65 – 4.90 3.35 – 5.40 Add for automatic door closers, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 – 205.00
For panic hardware, see Section 56, Page 6; smoke-activated closers, Section 53, Page 12.
NOTE: For staggered studs on 2” x 6” plate, add $1.10 per square foot to 4” wall.
For lead-lined lath, add $8.80 to $21.75 per square foot.
For gypsum green board (wet walls), add $.15 per square foot per side. INTERIOR STAIRWAYS
Apply cost to each full flight of stairs. The following costs include stair framing, finish and railings. For
MISCELLANEOUS staircases that have a large number of the same railings and balustrades along an open landing or
TYPE COST RANGE balcony, increase cost by 20% to 30%. For partial flights use proportionate costs. For every foot of floor
Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 33.50 – $ 46.00 height above 10’, add 5%. Custom-curved or floating stairways are constructed of hardwood, hardwood
color and intaglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 – 62.00 with some tile or stone or with marble, with costs ascending in that order. The width of the staircase,
Folding partitions, wood and plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 – 22.00 landings if any, overall height, along with materials used, workmanship, and complexity of design (split
acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 – 74.00 staircase), must be considered when determining quality.
add for electrical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 – 21.25
Movable office partitions, hardboard/plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.10 – 13.75 Disappearing attic stairs, slide-up pivot-type, manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 490.00 – $ 1,760.00
softwood/plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 – 18.25 motorized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,250.00 – 11,800.00
hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 – 25.50 folding type, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615.00 – 1,370.00
Metal partitions, single thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 – 20.25 aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,400.00 – 3,100.00
2” insulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 – 24.25 telescoping access ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,575.00 – 3,100.00
3” insulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 – 25.00 Spiral stairs, aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,100.00 – 5,600.00
steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,725.00 – 5,950.00
add for glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 – 2.25 wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,300.00 – 6,450.00
Clear glass, full height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.50 – 61.00 Wood, residential, with balustrade, softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,130.00 – 3,575.00
frameless, structural glazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185.00 – 235.00 hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,570.00 – 6,000.00
Metal channels, 2¼” gypsum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.30 – 10.75 spiral or curved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,250.00 – 13,300.00
Cement fiber panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75 – 21.25 add or deduct 10% - 15% for each foot deviation from 42’’ base width.
Woven wire, including doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.40 – 12.50 Custom stairways, spiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,400.00 – 18,500.00
X-ray viewing, clear-opaque lead-plastic panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165.00 – 270.00 curved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,000.00 – 46,300.00
For hospital privacy curtains, see Section 65, Page 3. floating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,500.00 – 65,000.00

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March 2011 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION
FLOOR COVERING WOOD FLOORING
(Cost per square foot) (Cost per square foot)
TYPE COST RANGE Cost per square foot, exclusive of floor structure and subfloor, including wood base at walls, sanding
Access (computer) floor, raised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15.00 – $ 30.00 and finish. Vapor barrier or building paper underlayment not included. Add $ .64 to $1.75 per square
add for ramps, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760.00 – 1,230.00
foot for sleepers. Custom patterns and/or special species may run two to three times costs listed. For
railing, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.00 – 81.00
full office floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 – 18.50 custom finishes, add $.44 to $.59 for each additional layer of urethane.
Asphalt tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 – 3.30
Bamboo, laminated plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.80 – 17.25
Block, creosoted wood, in asphalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.60 – 10.75 TYPE COMMON SELECT CLEAR
Brick, acidproof, industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25 – 32.00 Hardwood
Brick, common in mortar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.80 – 13.50
Strip, 1/2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.10 – $ 7.90 $ 9.20 – $11.00 $13.50 – $14.75
Brick, pavers in concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.20 – 16.50
Carpet, light grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 – 3.15 Strip, 3/4” - 13/16” . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 – 8.00 9.50 – 11.25 14.50 – 16.25
medium grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 – 4.80 Plank, imitation, 3/8” - 1/2” . . . . 8.20 – 9.10 10.25 – 12.50 14.50 – 17.50
heavy grade (includes carpet tiles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05 – 8.80
3/4” - 13/16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.80 – 10.00 10.75 – 14.25 14.75 – 20.25
custom (special order) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.60 – 38.00
indoor/outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 – 4.45 Parquet, 3/4” - 13/16” . . . . . . . . 9.50 – 10.50 11.75 – 15.75 16.25 – 23.75
add for pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 – 1.25 3/16” - 1/2” in mastic . . . . . . . 6.50 – 7.50 8.80 – 12.00 13.75 – 19.75
Concrete, color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 – 1.95
3/4” - 13/16” in mastic . . . . . . 7.70 – 8.90 12.00 – 14.25 15.25 – 22.75
staining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 – 4.30
Concrete, foamed, 1-5/8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 – 1.70 Softwood
Concrete hardener and sealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 – 2.00 Strip, 3/4” - 13/16” . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 – $6.40 $6.80 – $8.20 $9.30 – $10.50
heavy duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 – 3.60 Gymnasium Flooring
aggregate topping, 1/2” - 1” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.70 – 11.25
Cork ..................................................... 4.45 – 8.70 Hardwood flooring on subfloor and sleepers, per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.70 – $15.75
Diato, magnesite, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.60 – 10.75 Portable floors on 2 x 4’s and 2 x 6’s, per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.25 – 17.25
Epoxy terrazzo, 3/8” to 1/2” tile or poured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.60 – 16.50 For synthetic and other special sports surfaces, see Section 67.
Epoxy, urethane, neoprene, 1/32” - 1/16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 – 7.30
1/8” - 3/8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10 – 11.50
add for colored chips or glitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35 – 3.10 MOLDING AND TRIM
Felt underlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 – .47
Flagstone, random local stone, in concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 – 21.25 (Cost per square foot)
Granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 – 60.00
Gratings, plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.80– 38.50
steel or aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 – 37.00 FLOOR BASE
stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.50 – 125.00 Ceramic or quarry tile . . . . $8.20 – $12.00 Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.70 – $ 3.15
Linoleum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 – 6.00 Epoxy or diato topset . . . . 5.80 – 8.60 Softwood . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 – 3.35
Marble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 – 63.00 Hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 – 3.80 Terrazzo . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.70 – 14.00
cast tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75 – 22.25
ornate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 – 7.70 Vinyl or rubber topset . . 1.55 – 2.65
Melamine laminated tiles or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 – 7.90
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 – 11.50 CEILING TRIM
Plastic tile, interlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.90 – 9.00 Hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.30 – $ 9.30 Plaster, cast . . . . . . . . . $14.50 – $36.50
Rubber fabric tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.60 – 15.25
ornate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 – 36.50 Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 – 5.90
Rubber tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 – 10.00
Slate, grouted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25 – 24.00 Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.40 – 12.75 Softwood . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 – 7.40
Terrazzo, exclusive of base slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.30 – 19.25 CHAIR AND WALL RAILS
tile, 1” to 1-1/2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.75 – 29.50
Hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.60 – $8.90 Plaster, reinforced . . . . $12.75 – $33.00
Tile, ceramic or quarry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.80 – 20.50
custom tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.75 – 41.00 Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.25 – 38.00 Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 – 5.40
Vinyl composition tile or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 – 3.25 stainless steel . . . . . . . 55.00 – 92.00 Softwood . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 – 7.00
premium, designer grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 – 4.30 MISCELLANEOUS
Vinyl sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 – 8.30
Ceiling medallions, wood or cast plaster, each, small . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160.00 – $ 270.00
Vinyl tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 – 8.70
premium, designer grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 – 14.50 large, over 2’ diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345.00 – 1,150.00
Add 15% for conductive flooring. Wall niches, cast plaster, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 755.00 – 1,450.00
For exterior decking, see Section 66. Synthetic sports surfaces, see Section 67. For mantels, see Section 62.

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INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION March 2011
CEILING COSTS INTERIOR DECORATING

(Cost per square foot)
The following costs are for the highly specialized type of ornamental finishes associated with theaters,
Costs of ceilings, with the exception of suspended or dropped ceilings, do not include framing, as flat
plaster on lath is usually supported by the bottom of the floor joists or roof structure. Painting or other public buildings and some high-value residences. These figures are generally included in the costs in
finish typical of the quality and type of ceiling is included. For wallpaper, see Section 55. the Calculator and Segregated Cost Methods. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to make
For finished buildings and residences, ceiling joists are considered in the roof structure costs. In plain separate estimates of ornamented interiors. If a figure on the ornamentation is desired, the method
buildings such as industrials and warehouses, no such allowance is made, and where a ceiling exists suggested is to multiply the total area of all decorated surfaces by the costs given below.
under a roof, the cost of ceiling joists must be added, as in all instances where special ceiling framing
is needed.
The appraiser who uses these costs must ascertain the proper classification. As a guide, small or
A ceiling structure hung by wires or supports is a suspended ceiling, and the cost of the suspension neighborhood churches and theaters will usually fit into the plain category, the medium-size church or
system must be added, except as noted.
theater will be in the average category and the expensive church or major theater will normally be in the
To convert costs to floor area for high-pitched ceilings, use the roof-slope multipliers from Section 57. extensive classification.
TYPE COST RANGE

A study of the individual structures will enable the appraiser to place the type of decoration in the cost
Acoustical ceilings, tile or panels: metal panels, including pads
and suspension system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.60 – $13.25 range. Two or more of the classifications listed may be found in one building. Thus, a theater auditorium
mineral fiber, fiberglass, tiles (1’ x 1’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 – 4.25 may be extensively decorated and the foyer relatively plain. Both the extent of the decoration and the
panels (2’ x 2’ or 4’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 – 3.65
mirror-faced panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.25 – 25.50 relative cost of the medium employed should be considered.
organic fiber, wood or cane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 – 2.90
Embossed metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.70 – 13.50 PLAIN DECORATING . . . This consists largely of flat or plain color work, some border or cove
Fiberboard panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 – 2.25
stenciling, or a minimum of plaster staff or other ornamental medium.
Gypsum board, taped and painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 – 2.65
spray-on, texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 – 2.35
Hardboard paneling, 1/4”, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 – 4.95 $3.80 to $6.20 per square foot
Paint only, on bottom of roof or floor structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 – 1.45
Plaster on lath: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 – 5.60 AVERAGE DECORATING . . . This includes basic flat work and considerable ornamental treatment of
spray-on (thincoat w/texture) on lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 – 3.85
standard, add 20% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 – 4.95 openings, columns, beams and arch facings; also a limited amount of staff, terra cotta, marble or tile,
add for metal lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 – .81 such as for niches, plaques or crestings.
Plaster on masonry soffit: acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 – 4.80
spray-on (thincoat w/texture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 – 3.15 $9.80 to $27.50 per square foot
standard, add 24% for Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 – 4.10
Plaster panels, reinforced, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 – 18.25
Plastic panels, including suspension system EXTENSIVE DECORATING . . . This ranges from the upper limit of the average class to the finest type
but excluding lighting (included in electrical cost) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 – 11.25 wherein the surfaces are largely covered with intricate designs in expensive media.
Plywood paneling, softwood, 1/4” – 3/8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 – 4.80
hardwood, 1/4” – 3/8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40 – 7.60 $35.00 to $72.00 per square foot
coffered or vaulted panel with molding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.60 – 24.00
custom woods, site built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 – 39.50
Polylaminated panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 – 4.05 Detailed costs for stone and marble veneers can be found in Section 56.
insulated panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65 – 6.10
Wood, boards or T&G, softwood, 1/2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 – 5.20
hardwood, 1/2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 – 8.70 Hand-painted murals by famous artists must be valued by a qualified art appraiser, but those by
hardwood, decorative carved or coffered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90 – 28.50 commercial or billboard artists usually cost $65.00 to $100.00 per square foot. Simple hand-painted
Add for wood furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 – 1.65
stenciling will cost $20.00 to $40.00 per square foot.
Add for metal furring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20 – 2.75
Add for ceramic tile finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50 – 26.50
custom tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.75 – 46.50 Photo murals in black and white or sepia, pasted on the wall, will cost $15.75 to $28.00 per square foot.
Add for ceiling structure which is not part of the roof or floor structure . . . . 1.20 – 2.75
In color, the cost is $39.00 to $86.00.
Add for suspended ceiling, metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 – 2.65
Add for suspended ceiling, fiberglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 – 3.65
Add for suspended ceiling, hardwood decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 – 8.20 Staff, stone or wood ornamentation will usually take the same depreciation as the building, but items of
Add for suspended ceiling, seismic supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 – .49
artistic merit may depreciate little, and ornamentation which is subject to wear may depreciate at a high
For ceiling insulation or exposed plank or deck, see detailed costs in Section 57.
For art glass, see Section 56. rate. Works designated as having historical or artistic merit must be valued by fine arts specialists.

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CABINETS RESTROOM ACCESSORIES
(Cost per linear foot) (Cost each except as noted)
TYPE LOW AVERAGE GOOD HIGH COST TYPE LOW AVERAGE HIGH
Base cabinets Baby changing station, foldout . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 285.00 $ 355.00 $ 465.00
paint or print, laminates . . . . . . . $ $75.00 $120.00 $180.00 $ 495.00 stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,350.00 1,670.00 1,940.00
natural, lacquer finish . . . . . . . . . 98.00 150.00 230.00 585.00 child protection seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.00 130.00 155.00
resins, baked enamel . . . . . . . . . 635.00 760.00 910.00 1,090.00 Dispensers, air freshener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 75.00 110.00
metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00 150.00 225.00 525.00 facial tissue, surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00 60.00 180.00
for island cabinetry, add 10% to 20%; peninsula (doors both sides), add 55% to 65%. custom residential or recessed . . . . . . . . 170.00 255.00 345.00
for lazy-susan, add 10%. paper cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 54.00 92.00
for matching stove/sink fronts only, deduct 60%. paper towel, surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 97.00 600.00
Wall cabinets, 12” deep by 30” height combination waste receptacle . . . . . . 205.00 435.00 795.00
paint or print, laminates . . . . . . . $ 65.00 $98.00 $145.00 $330.00 recessed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110.00 340.00 730.00
natural, lacquer finish . . . . . . . . . 75.00 110.00 175.00 425.00 combination waste receptacle . . . . . . 180.00 565.00 1,000.00
resins, baked enamel . . . . . . . . . 490.00 555.00 650.00 760.00 sanitary napkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195.00 360.00 640.00
metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 120.00 170.00 370.00 combination disposal unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 560.00 795.00 1,000.00
for peninsula (double sided), add 60% to 75%. seat cover, surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.00 65.00 110.00
for each 6” variation from base, add or deduct 10%. recessed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.00 170.00 345.00
for under cabinet canopies with recessed lighting, add $16.75 to $34.50 per linear foot. dual unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- 355.00 -----
Full height, utility (broom, water heater, wardrobe) soap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00 65.00 115.00
paint or print, laminates . . . . . . . $ 110.00 $ 175.00 $ 290.00 $ 760.00 surface mounted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 75.00 190.00
natural, lacquer finish . . . . . . . . . 140.00 225.00 370.00 945.00 recessed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.00 150.00 215.00
resins, baked enamel . . . . . . . . . 1,010.00 1,230.00 1,470.00 1,780.00 custom dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.00 115.00 200.00
metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145.00 220.00 335.00 830.00 three station w/ liquid storage system . . 1,070.00 1,300.00 1,470.00
for storage, oven or linen, add 30% to 35%. High cost, add 5% to 10%. toilet paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 97.00 235.00
for garage storage or work benches, deduct 10% to 25%. recessed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00 65.00 115.00
Pullman or vanity bases . . . . . . . . . custom holders or dual unit . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 225.00 465.00
paint or print, laminates . . . . . . . $ 63.00 $ 98.00 $150.00 $375.00 Grab bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 54.00 65.00
natural, lacquer finish . . . . . . . . . 75.00 120.00 180.00 495.00 L shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00 145.00 185.00
resins, baked enamel . . . . . . . . . 450.00 545.00 685.00 800.00 swinging or custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195.00 430.00 660.00
Built-in desks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
fold-up seat, handicapped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.00 365.00 785.00
paint or print, laminates . . . . . . . $ 90.00 $125.00 $170.00 $365.00
Hand dryers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435.00 805.00 1,540.00
natural, lacquer finish . . . . . . . . . 100.00 145.00 210.00 450.00
Medicine cabinets, surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 170.00 395.00
resins, baked enamel . . . . . . . . . 665.00 705.00 750.00 800.00
recessed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.00 185.00 535.00
Open shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors, to 12 sq. ft., framed, per sq. ft. . . . . . 32.50 60.00 71.00
8” paint or print, laminates . . . . . $3.75 $ 8.30 $16.75 $ 76.00
custom residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.00 195.00 280.00
natural, lacquer finish . . . . . . . 4.30 8.80 19.50 94.00
over 12 sq. ft., unframed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.75 21.50 43.00
metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.30 12.50 24.50 84.00
Robe hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 21.50 60.00
12” paint or print, laminates . . . . 4.30 9.10 19.50 94.00
custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 110.00 195.00
natural, lacquer finish . . . . . . . 5.10 10.50 23.00 115.00
Shelves, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 54.00 81.00
metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.80 14.50 27.50 100.00
custom residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.00 200.00 295.00
COUNTER OR SINK TOPS Toilet seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 92.00 155.00
(Cost per linear foot. Do not deduct sink or other built-in space.) custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110.00 225.00 525.00
raised seat, handicapped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.00 160.00 215.00
TYPE COST RANGE
Towel bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 54.00 92.00
Laminated plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 13.75 – $110.00
Solid plastic (Avonite, Corian, Nevamar, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.00 – 165.00 custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135.00 430.00 655.00
add for integral sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 – 115.00 rings, custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.00 185.00 270.00
Marble, cultured with integral sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.00 – 110.00 Urns .............................. 92.00 170.00 260.00
Marble or granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110.00 – 290.00 Waste receptacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.00 225.00 355.00
Metal, stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.00 – 170.00
Tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 – 150.00 custom residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255.00 430.00 555.00
custom hand-painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.00 – 225.00 sanitary napkin disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 110.00 270.00
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 – 120.00 NOTE: Equipment and cabinet costs for some occupancies can be found in Section 65.

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VAULTS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES AND LOCKERS

Costs per square foot of floor area for poured-in-place construction are based on an average eight-foot Costs of modular steel units, 24” deep, completely installed, per box. Add 10% for custom- built units.
ceiling height, exclusive of floors and doors, but including built-in alarm systems, ventilators and interior
finish. Add or deduct 2% for each foot of height variation. Deduct 25% for aluminum units.
TYPE COST RANGE
Security vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00 – $245.00 TYPE COST RANGE
Record storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 – 83.00
3” x 5” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 82.00 – $ 105.00
5” x 5” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110.00 – 125.00
MODULAR VAULT SYSTEMS 3” x 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115.00 – 130.00
5” x 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145.00 – 170.00
Costs per square foot of floor area are based on an average 10” x 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225.00 – 300.00
eight-foot ceiling height exclusive of floors and doors, but 5” x 16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275.00 – 325.00
including built-in alarm systems, ventilators and interior finishes
for solid precast panel construction. All modular vault systems 11” x 16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445.00 – 660.00
shown are comprised of U.L. listed components. For other than 22” x 16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 980.00 – 1,250.00
ground level construction, add 30% to 40% for security vault 44” x 16” (includes 4” base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,790.00 – 2,160.00
systems comprised of laminated lightweight panels.
Security Vault Systems - Attack Resistance-Rated Components

Class M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 47.00 – $ 53.00
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Class 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00 – 73.00
Class 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.00 – 100.00 Costs for teller stations include teller cages, undercounter equipment, service counters, islands, alarm
Class 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115.00 – 130.00 systems, and other equipment not listed individually on this page.
Insulated/Record Storage Vault Systems - Fire Resistance-Rated Components
1 Hour .................................................... $39.50 – $51.00 Cost per teller station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,250 – $11,000
2 Hour .................................................... 48.00 – 53.00
4 Hour .................................................... 52.00 – 64.00
6 Hour .................................................... 63.00 – 73.00 Costs for hardened steel plates include complete installation with necessary accessories. Hardened
steel plate, per square foot.
VAULT DOORS
Costs for security vault doors include door delivered to premises and installed with time lock, day gate, 1/2” ..................................................... $ 70.00 – $110.00
sill and other hardware. Cost for insulated/record storage doors includes complete installation. Costs 1” ..................................................... 110.00 – 175.00
shown are for doors with clear opening of 78” high x 40” wide; reduce costs by 15% for doors 78” high 2” ..................................................... 160.00 – 235.00
x 32” wide. These vault doors are shown by U.L. listing. Older, unrated rectangular doors are shown in
approximate equivalence to current U.L. listings. Circular doors are no longer made; the listed costs are
normal at the time installed trended to date. For security surveillance equipment, see Section 54.
Security Vault Doors - Attack-Resistance Rating

Class M (2” - 3” thick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7,850 – $11,400 TRANSACTION EQUIPMENT
Class 1 (3½” - 6” thick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,200 – 30,700
Class 2 (7” - 9” thick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,500 – 39,800
Night deposit chutes and boxes, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,300 – $21,600
Class 3 (10” thick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,600 – 57,500
Insulated/Record Storage Vault Doors - Fire-Resistance Rating Drive-up/walk-up windows, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,550 – 17,000
1 Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,150 – $4,575 vision window only, per station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,040 – 2,400
2 Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,525 – 4,925 Pneumatic drive-up system, excluding:
4 Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,225 – 5,300 canopy, window, and other site improvements.
6 Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,925 – 6,650 For multiple installations: deduct 20% for second unit;
Circular Vault Doors - Thickness 2% for each unit thereafter. Cost per station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,700 – 35,000
8” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $124,000 – $156,000 Customer TV monitor systems, per station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,500 – 70,250
10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,000 – 168,000 add for remote cameras, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,920 – 2,400
12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142,000 – 178,000
Automated teller machines
14” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153,000 – 190,000
lobby/retail units, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,650 – 32,900
16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163,000 – 203,000
drive-up/walk-up through-wall units, stand alone island units . . . . . . . . . 23,800 – 52,250
For ATM structures, see Section 64.

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section 52 page 6
CLEAN ROOM FIXTURES MISCELLANEOUS INTERIOR ITEMS
Each clean room space is specially engineered, and costs can vary greatly; these cost ranges should COST RANGE
be used with caution. We would recommend that, wherever possible, actual contract costs be obtained.
Building directories, 6 to 12 sq. ft., per sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 155.00 – $ 420.00
Clean room space is classifed by the number of particles of a certain size present in a cubic foot of air.
The classifications used in this book are described below: 12 to 24 sq. ft., per sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130.00 – 350.00
Class 100,000 to 10,000. This cost range represents cleaned space that has no more than 100,000 Mail chutes, per floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500.00 – 4,525.00
to 10,000 particles of 0.5 microns or larger per cubic foot of air.
Mail collection boxes, single, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,740.00 – 2,220.00
Class 1,000 to 100. This cost range represents cleaned space that has no more than 1,000
particles of 0.5 microns or larger, to 100 particles of 0.3 microns or larger, per cubic foot of air. double, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,725.00 – 3,925.00
Class 100 to 10. This cost range represents cleaned space that has no more than 100 particles no Mail boxes, apartment type, 4 - 8 doors, vertical, each door . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00 – 105.00
larger than 0.3 microns, to 10 or fewer particles of 0.12 microns or smaller, per cubic foot of air.
over 8 doors, each door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 – 97.00
MODULAR ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS
horizontal, each door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.00 – 65.00
Cost each, based on an average 8-foot ceiling height exclusive of floors or roof deck, but including
post office type, wall unit, each door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 – 120.00
downflow filtered air flow, lighting and ceiling panel and wall modules appropriate for the enclosure type.
free-standing, each door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.60 – 21.50
ROOM Class Class Class Class Class Class Plaques, bronze, per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280.00 – 515.00
SIZE 100,000 1,000 100 to 10 100,000 1,000 100 to 10
Sound system, base cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750.00 – 1,350.00
to 10,000 to 100 to 10,000 to 100
add per speaker, paging only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 – 140.00
(SQ. FT.) Prefabricated Hardwall Vinyl Curtain
music and voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185.00 – 255.00
50 $ 7,900 $16,900 $ 26,700 $ 4,300 $ 6,450 $ 19,100
100 12,700 25,700 39,900 6,900 9,350 27,700 Telephone enclosures, wall hung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795.00 – 1,580.00
150 18,000 35,000 56,500 9,800 13,600 40,700
full height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,175.00 – 4,350.00
200 23,100 45,800 73,000 12,400 17,100 53,750
300 30,500 60,000 97,250 16,500 23,600 70,250 handicapped, portable amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.00 – 54.00
400 39,800 80,750 137,000 24,500 36,500 107,000 telecommunicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420.00 – 700.00
Television antenna system, per outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.00 – 185.00

For curtain tunnels and horizontal airflow, add 50% to 70%.
For waste/linen chutes, see Section 62.
For pass-thru chambers, add $405 to $3,775.
Personnel air showers, 16 to 30 sq. ft., add $15,400 to $24,500 per unit.
CLEAN ROOM EQUIPMENT

KITCHEN UNITS
Clean room storage cabinets, filtered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,950 – $ 6,450
unfiltered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,575 – 4,300 Average costs per linear foot of single-unit steel kitchens such as those found in motels, efficiency
Containment weigh station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,750 – 7,850
apartments, etc., containing sink, stove, oven and refrigerator. Add $65.00 per foot for snack bar. Add
Work stations, laminated finish, horizontal laminar flows,
3’ to 5’ long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,950 – 7,850 $315 to $940 for microwave oven.
6’ to 8’ long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,550 – 11,500
For table-mount units without base cabinet, deduct 10%. For downflow units, add 10%; vertical
COST RANGE
recirculation or negative flow, add 25%. For fire-safe plastic units, add an additional 25% to 45%. For
wet stations without hood (air flow), deduct 40%. Base section only (72” to 30”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $650.00 – $ 825.00
For general laboratory equipment, see Section 65. Base section and upper cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 890.00 – 1,000.00

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EXPLANATION SPACE HEATERS – SUSPENDED

The following costs are averages of typical installations, including cost of unit, miscellaneous Costs are for each gas-fired unit complete with propeller-type fans, including installation. High-
materials and labor included in installation, cost of roughing in necessary utilities and vents, and efficiency, power-vented units are at the high end of the range. Add $305 for blower-type
a pro rata share of contractor’s profit and overhead through a general contractor. operation. For polytube adapter, add $155. Add $190 to $310 for electric ignition. Add $88 for
Heating and cooling costs per square foot of floor area are included in the Calculator and propane-powered units. For oil-fired units, add 150%. For steam heat costs, use Section 43 or 44.
Segregated Cost Sections.
FLOOR AND WALL FURNACES RATED CAPACITY COST RANGE RATED CAPACITY COST RANGE
Costs are for gas-fired units. Add $125 to $180 per thermostat. Add $160 to $205 for electric 35,000 BTU $1,000 – $1,540 150,000 BTU $1,670 – $2,250
ignition. Add $125 to $190 for circulating fan. For direct vent thru-wall or freestanding units, add 50,000 1,150 – 1,640 175,000 1,720 – 2,450
$98 to $245. 60,000 1,180 – 1,670 200,000 1,840 – 2,650
75,000 1,230 – 1,810 250,000 2,250 – 3,075
RATED FLOOR FURNACES WALL FURNACES 100,000 1,320 – 1,960 300,000 2,600 – 3,575
CAPACITY SINGLE DUAL SINGLE DUAL 125,000 1,450 – 2,080 400,000 3,575 – 5,150
25,000 BTU $ 925 ----- $ 810 $ 905
35,000 1,010 $ 1,230 865 955 SPACE HEATERS – FLOOR
45,000 1,090 1,300 935 1,030 Costs are for oil-fired industrial heaters complete with fans, filters, controls, limited ductwork,
55,000 1,150 1,410 1,010 1,100 storage and piping.
65,000 1,190 1,490 1,100 1,200
75,000 ----- 1,610 ----- ----- RATED CAPACITY COST EACH RATED CAPACITY COST EACH
100,000 BTU $3,875 400,000 BTU $10,300
FORCED-AIR AND GRAVITY FURNACES 150,000 4,950 500,000 12,400
Average cost of installed gas-fired units with electric ignition including thermostat. Gravity and 200,000 6,000 750,000 17,500
upflow furnaces will typically be at the lower end of the cost range while downflow (counterflow), 300,000 8,150 1,000,000 23,100
horizontal and electric furnaces will be at the higher end. For high-efficiency models use higher side
of the range, adding an additional $310 for deluxe low-NOx emission high-efficiency condensing RADIANT HEATERS – SUSPENDED
furnaces. Add $190 to $275 per outlet for ducts, registers and grills. Deduct $170 to $225 for
Costs are for gas-fired units complete with piping and controls. Continuous pipe loop systems
standing pilot ignition systems. Add 10% for oil-fired or stoker-fired units plus cost for a storage tank
with reflectors and vacuum pump are at the high end of the range.
below. For dual-chamber wood-burning units, add 100%; for outdoor wood-burning units, add 110%
to 130%. See Section 62 for chimneys.
RATED CAPACITY COST RANGE RATED CAPACITY COST RANGE
RATED CAPACITY COST RANGE RATED CAPACITY COST RANGE 15,000 BTU $1,320 – $1,540 75,000 BTU $2,350 – $2,750
65,000 BTU $1,640 – $2,350 125,000 BTU $2,060 – $2,900 30,000 1,540 – 1,810 100,000 2,650 – 3,175
75,000 1,720 – 2,450 150,000 2,250 – 3,175 45,000 1,720 – 2,080 125,000 3,350 – 3,975
85,000 1,790 – 2,600 200,000 2,675 – 3,850 50,000 1,810 – 2,210 150,000 3,875 – 4,550
100,000 1,840 – 2,725 300,000 3,875 – 5,650
FANJET DISTRIBUTION
For storage tanks, add: Costs are for suspended fanjets including housing. Add $275 for motorized shutters.
275 gallons $ 785 – $ 980 1,000 gallons $1,960 – $2,450 FANJETS POLYTUBE DUCTING
550 1,270 – 1,640 1,500 2,675 – 3,350 SIZE COST EACH COST RANGE (PER LINEAR FOOT)
12" $ 710 $.55 – $.68
CLOCK THERMOSTATS 18" 860 .61 – .74
24" 1,080 .70 – .90
Single setback thermostats will range in cost from $155 to $190 plus $8 for each additional
30" 1,230 .76 – .98
setback. Multistage programmable thermostats, used to automatically raise or lower temperature
at preselected times, cost from $305 to $465. Hazardous location thermostats for controlling VENTILATION FANS – WALL
heating systems in explosive environments cost $245 to $380. Costs are for each fan unit complete with square or slant-wall housing. Automatic wall shutters
AUTOMATIC VENT DAMPERS are included at the high end of the range.
Automatic vent dampers cost $255 to $350 installed. SIZE COST RANGE SIZE COST RANGE
24" $1,080 – $1,450 42" $1,540 – $2,060
VENTILATION 30" 1,150 – 1,570 48" 1,790 – 2,380
For roof ventilators and blowers, see Section 57. 36" 1,400 – 1,860 54" 2,110 – 2,825

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SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS HOT WATER BOILERS
The following costs are averages, including all ducting and ancillary equipment necessary for Costs are for small natural gas- or propane-fired cast-iron boilers or generators with insulated
space heating either by use of liquid transfer-type or direct air-type collector systems. jackets and standard controls and include pumps and gauges. For oil-fired, add 10% to 20%;
The costs for individual installations can vary greatly and every application must be examined for electric hydronic boilers, add 25% to 40%. Deduct $170 to $235 for standing pilot ignition
its own special design costs, locational considerations, varying capacity, type of absorption, systems. For thru-wall power venting, add $420. Costs do not include piping or electric wiring. For
medium and storage facilities employed. Any conventional backup system must be priced large commercial and industrial boilers, see Section 62. Add for expansion tank below.
separately. For large commercial applications use the complete system costs only, where 5,000
to 10,000 square feet of collector area will fall within the Good cost range and 50,000 square feet
RATED CAPACITY COST RANGE
and over will normally fit the Low cost range for pricing purposes.
33,000 BTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,250 – $2,900
60,000 ................................................. 2,380 – 3,175
LIQUID SYSTEM
75,000 ................................................. 2,450 – 3,350
LOW AVERAGE GOOD 100,000 ................................................. 2,650 – 3,550
Complete system based on square foot 125,000 ................................................. 2,725 – 3,800
of collector area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.00 $ 86.00 $140.00 150,000 ................................................. 2,900 – 4,075
Cost of individual component items: 175,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,025 – 4,325
Collectors, per sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 43.00 68.00
Storage tank, per gal./capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 4.45 5.30
Pipe loops, heat exchangers, ducts HYDRONIC EXPANSION TANKS
and controls, complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,000 11,000 17,200
Costs are for high-temperature steel expansion tanks installed with a maximum working pressure
Insulation, tank and pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,270 2,230 3,700
of 100 to 125 PSI.
AIR SYSTEM 2 gallon . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140 – $195 10 gallon . . . . . . . . . . . . $305 – $425

5 .................. 195 – 285 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 – 565
LOW AVERAGE GOOD
7 .................. 235 – 345 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490 – 715
Complete system based on square foot
of collector area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52.00 $ 83.00 $130.00
Cost of individual component items:
HYDRONIC BASEBOARD HEATERS
Collectors, per sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.50 41.50 64.00
Pebble bed storage container with Costs are for installed 7" high heaters used in hot-water systems with boilers and include tubing,
gravel, 200 – 400 sq. ft., each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,690 2,700 4,425 panels, end caps and pivot-mounted dampers to regulate heat flow. Add $10 to $16 ($39 to $64
Air handler, ducts, blowers and for 1¼" tube) for each corner application. For two-tier 1¼" tube assembly, add 50%; for three-tier,
controls, complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,050 12,600 19,600 add 75%. For electric-heated hydronic, use electric baseboard costs from Page 3.
Insulation, tank and pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,080 1,910 3,225
LENGTH ½" TUBE ¾" TUBE 1¼" TUBE
HEAT-RECOVERY SYSTEMS COST RANGE COST RANGE COST RANGE
The following costs are rough averages for complete air to air heat-recovery systems. The costs 2' ...................... $ 50 – $ 61 $ 61 – $ 77 $ 86 – $105
for individual design systems can vary greatly due to the many variables involved. 3' ...................... 58 – 74 74 – 93 110 – 130
4' ...................... 67 – 86 84 – 105 130 – 160
SIZE COST/MCFM 6' ...................... 86 – 110 110 – 135 175 – 215
2,500 – 5,000 CFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,950 – $7,450 7' ...................... 98 – 125 125 – 160 195 – 245
5,000 – 15,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,225 – 6,100 8' ...................... 125 – 160 160 – 195 220 – 270
15,000 – 20,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,280 – 4,150 9' ...................... 135 – 170 170 – 210 240 – 300
20,000 – 30,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,320 – 2,330 10' ...................... 140 – 180 180 – 225 260 – 325

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ELECTRIC WALL FURNACES ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL HEATERS WITH FAN

Costs are for wall- or recess-mounted counterflow electric wall furnace and includes thermostat Costs are for 60 Hz fan-forced, ceiling- or wall-mounted heaters used in industrial, commercial
switches and installation. For rear package that directs some of the heated air to an adjoining and farm applications, and include installation, summer fan switches and thermostats.
room, add $96 to $170.
RATED CAPACITY COST RANGE RATED CAPACITY COST RANGE KW COST RANGE KW COST RANGE
2,000 watts . . . . . . . . . . $465 – $650 6,000 watts . . . . . . . . . . $735 –$1,160 3.................. $ 835 –$1,150 15 ................. $1,860 – $2,825
4,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615 – 880 8,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855 – 1,420 5.................. 905 – 1,400 20 ................. 2,330 – 3,500
7.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,230 – 1,840 30 ................. 3,150 – 4,625
RADIANT CABLE IN WALLS, FLOOR OR CEILING 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,400 – 2,060 50 ................. 4,300 – 6,400
Costs are for installed system and include cables, switches, controls and thermostats.
NOTE: For electric duct heaters with thermostat and relay, use above table deducting 25% to
1,000 watts . . . . . . . . . . $330 – $455 4,000 watts . . . . . . . . . . $ 880 –$1,270 40% from the cost range.
2,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 – 735 5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,080 – 1,500
3,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695 – 920 6,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,230 – 1,780 ELECTRIC CABINET UNIT HEATERS
Costs are for electric cabinet heaters with built-in thermostat and relays, and include installation,
RADIANT CEILING PANELS miscellaneous materials, connections and prorated share of electrical circuits. For recessed units,
Costs are for suspended or surface-mounted panel including controls. add 5% to 10%.
SURFACE MOUNTED
200 watts . . . . . . . . . . . $180 – $220 800 watts . . . . . . . . . . $390 – $425
400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 – 290 1,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 – 490 LENGTH
600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 – 365 1,200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535 – 560
KW 3' 4' 5' 6' 7'
INFRARED CEILING OR WALL HEATERS 3 $2,280 ----- ----- ----- -----

4 ----- $2,330 ----- ----- -----
Costs are for indoor heaters and include installation and prorated share of electrical circuits. For
6 ----- 2,430 ----- ----- -----
outdoor infrared installations add 10% to 20%.
8 ----- 2,525 $2,900 ----- -----
500 watts . . . . . . . . . . $235 – $345 3,000 watts . . . . . . . . . . $ 550 – $ 770 10 ----- 2,650 3,075 $3,200 -----
1,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 – 455 5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720 – 1,020 12 ----- 2,700 3,175 3,250 -----
2,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 – 600 7,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,100 – 1,580 16 ----- ----- 3,225 3,400 -----
20 ----- ----- ----- 3,500 $3,675
ELECTRIC BASEBOARD HEATERS 24 ----- ----- ----- ----- 3,875
Costs are for baseboard heaters mounted directly on finished floor and include installation. Add
$27 to $115 for wall thermostat. Add $39 to $195 for each built-in thermostat.
DUCTWORK
WATTS LENGTH COST RANGE WATTS LENGTH COST RANGE Costs are per linear foot of insulated, flexible, round polyester ducts and include supports,
500 2' $140 – $380 2,000 8’' $255 – $ 720 accessories and installation.
750 3' 155 – 425 3,000 10’' 315 – 860
1,000 4' 175 – 520 5,000 11’' 365 – 990 DIAMETER GRAY METALIZED DIAMETER GRAY METALIZED
1,500 6' 215 – 600 7,000 12’' 395 – 1,100
3" ......... $ 7.90 $ 8.30 12" . . . . . . . $15.75 $16.50
BATHROOM HEATERS 4" ......... 8.10 8.70 13" ....... 17.00 18.25
5" ......... 8.70 9.20 14" ....... 17.50 19.00
Costs are for ceiling or wall heaters including installation. Small wattage is bulb type. For ceiling
light unit, add $39 to $64. For floor or kickspace units, add $125 to $170. 6" ......... 9.10 9.70 15" ....... 21.00 22.50
7" ......... 11.00 11.50 16" ....... 22.00 23.50
WATTS WITHOUT FAN WITH FAN WATTS WITHOUT FAN WITH FAN 8" ......... 11.50 12.00 17" ....... 23.25 25.00
250 $ 83 – $170 $125 – $215 1,000 $155 – $255 $210 – $315 9" ......... 11.75 12.75 18" ....... 24.25 26.50
500 110 – 195 150 – 235 1,500 215 – 305 280 – 410 10" ......... 12.00 12.80 19" ....... 25.00 27.50
750 125 – 215 170 – 265 2,000 255 – 345 330 – 520 11" ......... 15.25 16.25 20" ....... 26.50 28.50

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June 2011 HEATING AND COOLING
REFRIGERATION EVAPORATIVE COOLERS
The rated horsepower of the motor is approximately equivalent to the number of tons of WINDOW UNITS
refrigeration. One ton of refrigeration equals 12,000 BTU.
CUBIC FEET COST CUBIC FEET COST
PER MINUTE PER UNIT PER MINUTE PER UNIT
WINDOW UNITS 1,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . $475 – $ 615 4,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 940 –$1,230
2,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . 615 – 795 5,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,090 – 1,410
3,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . 760 – 995 6,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,230 – 1,580
CAPACITY COST EACH CAPACITY COST EACH
½ Ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 830 – $995 1 Ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,300 – $1,550 ROOF OR WALL UNITS
¾ .................. 995 – 1,350 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,960 – 2,440
Costs include one outlet, add $180 per additional outlet. For farm application, deduct 15% to 25%.
For units installed in wall sleeves, the cost on new work is approximately the same. For CUBIC FEET COST CUBIC FEET COST
remodeling, add cost of making hole and repairing. Add $285 for 220-volt units. Add 25% to 50% PER MINUTE PER UNIT PER MINUTE PER UNIT
for reverse cycle (heat pump) mini-split window or wall units. 3,000 ............ $1,320 –$1,670 8,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,430 –$3,175
PACKAGE UNITS 4,000 ............ 1,540 – 1,860 9,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,650 – 3,450
5,000 ............ 1,790 – 2,210 12,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,350 – 4,300
Average cost includes single duct and outlet, or use of heating ducts. Add $180 per additional 6,000 ............ 2,060 – 2,450 14,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,950 – 5,000
ducted outlet or intake. 7,000 ............ 2,330 – 2,975 16,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,675 – 5,900
CAPACITY COST EACH CAPACITY COST EACH AIR CURTAINS

2 Ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,750 – $ 4,200 7½ Ton . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,100 – $14,700 Air curtains in place, including necessary connections, cost from $35 to $58 per square foot of
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,500 – 6,200 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,200 – 19,400 entrance opening. Add 70% to 80% for particulate filtered units and 80% to 100% for heated units.
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,950 – 10,000 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,300 – 28,500
COMBINED HEATING AND COOLING
COMPLETE COOLING SYSTEM PACKAGE UNITS
Costs are averages of engineered systems, including complete ductwork, zone controls, power, Costs are averages per installation, with single-duct system and necessary vents, plumbing,
and electrical connections. Open buildings such as auditoriums, industrials, and markets will power and electrical connections for each unit. Costs are for commercial split systems of gas-
fired, forced-air heating with gas or electric refrigerated cooling, and for heat pumps (reverse
usually have a lower cost per ton than buildings requiring a larger number of temperature zones
cycle refrigeration). Residential systems will cost 20% less for a 2-ton unit to 40% less for 5 tons.
and intricate piping or ductwork such as good offices, hospitals, etc. The costs shown are
Add $220 to $275 for each additional ducted outlet or intake, and $350 for each control to
medians in three cost ranges.
commercial systems only.
In cooler climates, heat pumps need supplemental heat. If supplemental electric coils are installed
COST PER TON OF CAPACITY in ducts, add $525 for each coil. If a complete extra heating system is used, price separately.
CAPACITY LOW AVERAGE GOOD
5 Ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,825 $3,500 $4,325 RATED COOLING SPLIT HEAT
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,700 3,350 4,125 CAPACITY SYSTEM PUMP
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,650 3,200 3,975 2 Ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,500 – $ 5,950 $ 4,950 –$ 5,400
25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,525 3,150 3,850 3 ............................ 8,050 – 8,650 7,250 – 7,900
5 ............................ 12,800 – 14,000 11,800 – 12,800
50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,380 2,975 3,575
7½ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,800 – 20,500 17,200 – 18,800
75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,330 2,825 3,500
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,400 – 26,500 22,600 – 24,800
100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,280 2,725 3,450 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,400 – 38,800 33,200 – 36,400
150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,210 2,675 3,250 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,000 – 50,500 43,700 – 47,900
250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,130 2,600 3,200 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56,500 – 62,000 54,000 – 59,250
400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,060 2,450 3,075 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,750 – 73,500 64,250 – 70,750

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June 2011
COMBINED HEATING AND COOLING AIR TERMINAL UNITS

ENGINEERED SYSTEMS VARIABLE AIR VOLUME
Costs of these systems vary greatly with climate and degree of temperature control required. Costs are each and include reheat coils, controls and installation.
Buildings with large open areas and few controls need much less ductwork and fewer control
items than buildings with many subdivided rooms with individual controls. In cooler climates CAPACITY
larger heating units are involved, while costs are listed per ton of cooling capacity. Costs are (CFM) COST RANGE
smoothed medians of three cost ranges and include the complete unit, installation, power,
100 – 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 735 – $1,020
connections, and all ancillary items.
200 – 350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760 – 1,070
The lowest-priced installation would normally be in a warm coastal climate in an industrial plant 350 – 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 830 – 1,170
or market with few separate temperature zones. The highest-priced installation per ton would 500 – 750 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 860 – 1,240
normally be found in good and excellent buildings with occupancies such as offices, hospitals, 750 – 1,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935 – 1,330
hotels, and others which require many temperature zones, in the northern states and Canada. 1,000 – 1,250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 – 1,410
To state the problem differently, the determining cost factors are the year-round ambient 1,250 – 1,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,070 – 1,490
temperatures and the number of temperature controls, plus the quality of equipment and design 1,500 – 2,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,370 – 1,930
of the complete system. 2,500 – 5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,960 – 2,800
RATED CAPACITY COST PER TON AIR TERMINAL UNITS

(Tons) LOW AVERAGE GOOD
10 ............................... $3,550 $5,250 $7,700
CONSTANT VOLUME
15 ............................... 3,425 5,050 7,450 Costs are for single-duct units and include reheat coils, controls and installation. Double-row
20 ............................... 3,350 4,950 7,300 reheat coils costs $200 to $465 per square foot.
30 ............................... 3,225 4,775 7,100
40 ............................... 3,150 4,675 6,900 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 615 – $ 860
50 ............................... 3,075 4,575 6,800 300 .......................................... 680 – 935
75 ............................... 2,975 4,425 6,600 500 .......................................... 715 – 1,020
100 ............................... 2,875 4,325 6,450 750 .......................................... 755 – 1,070
150 ............................... 2,800 4,200 6,300 1,000 .......................................... 875 – 1,240
200 ............................... 2,725 4,075 6,150 1,250 .......................................... 920 – 1,280
300 ............................... 2,625 3,950 5,950 1,500 .......................................... 965 – 1,370
500 ............................... 2,490 3,775 5,750 2,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,260 – 1,760
750 ............................... 2,410 3,650 5,550 2,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,580 – 2,230
1,000 ............................... 2,340 3,550 5,450 3,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,760 – 2,480
1,500 ............................... 2,260 3,450 5,300 4,000 .......................................... 2,050 – 2,900
DEHUMIDIFIERS
MISCELLANEOUS RESIDENTIAL ITEMS Costs are for residential dehumidifiers with built-in frost and overflow controls and automatic
Costs installed in place with necessary vents and/or connections. humidistat to maintain selected humidity. Add $35 to $69 dollars for separate hose connection
and drip tray.
Air purifier, electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,010 – $1,630
Air purifier, filtered air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 – 815 CAPACITY
Humidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490 – 715 PINTS/24 HRS. COST RANGE
Ceiling fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 – 365 15 .......................................... $465 – $ 710
add for lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 – 455 25 .......................................... 535 – 820
Sauna heater, door unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 995 – 1,880 30 .......................................... 600 – 880
rock unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,700 – 2,875 40 .......................................... 710 – 995
Attic exhaust fans and ventilators, see Section 57. 50 .......................................... 860 – 1,180

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June 2011 HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING
AIR-CONDITIONING REQUIREMENTS BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
Air-conditioning requirements are greatly dependent on the occupancy of the structure. The Commercial energy management or building automation system costs can vary greatly
following figures give typical quantities by occupancy in square feet per ton of cooling capacity, depending on the amount and sophistication of the monitoring and control equipment involved for
except as otherwise stated. Figures do not include cooling for ice making, cold storage, etc. The HVAC, lighting, automation and life safety control, and energy management capabilities.
range of areas includes approximately 80% of all cases. The following cost ranges are in some cases based on only a few projects and should be
considered as very rough guides at best. We would suggest that whenever possible, survey, bid
OCCUPANCY SQUARE FEET/TON
or contract costs should be obtained.
Fast food restaurants, small bars and taverns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 – 225 COST RANGE
Lounges and restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 – 275
Small buildings, under 10,000 sq. ft., total cost
Radio & TV stations, laboratories, barbershops, drug stores . . . . . 150 – 300 Single function, no computer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 685.00 –$ 7,500.00
Luxury high-value residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 – 450 Medium buildings, under 50,000 sq. ft., total cost
Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 – 280 multifunction, stand alone (microprocessor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,425.00 – 13,700.00
*add for computer monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,500.00 – 27,200.00
Specialty retail shops, dental offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 – 300
Large buildings, over 50,000 sq. ft.,
Churches, auditoriums, theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 – 375 fully distributed multifunction and central station
Fraternal buildings, governmental, clubhouses, country clubs . . . 225 – 400 cost per point, HVAC only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220.00 – 1,100.00
Colleges, banks, department stores, libraries, museums . . . . . . . . 250 – 450 lighting only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00 – 540.00
integrated, energy, fire, security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,370.00 – 3,075.00
Schools, light industrials, offices, medical offices, telephone . . . . . 275 – 500
Mortuaries, veterinary hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 – 475
Bowling alleys, retail stores, shopping centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 – 500
Hotels, motels, post offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 – 450
Discount stores, loft buildings, nursing homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 – 500
Dormitories, food markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 – 550
Vocational schools, jails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 – 600
Residential occupancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 – 750
Fire stations and service garages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 – 750
Food markets with energy recovery systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 – 750
Auditoriums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ton per each 15 to 25 seats
Theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ton per each 10 to 20 seats
Bars and taverns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ton per each 7 to 12 seats
HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

COST RANGE
Home automation base system, one monitor and control panel for
temperature, lighting, appliances and water heater control . . . . $ 2,210.00 – $ 5,150.00
Custom system, including security (20 – 40 zones), no camera
Structured wiring base, up to 5 additional temperature zones . . 9,550.00 – 13,700.00
two monitors, up to 20 temperature zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,900.00 – 25,200.00 SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM

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June 2011
EVAPORATIVE COOLER PACKAGE AIR CONDITIONING
WALL FURNACE SPACE HEATERS (SUSPENDED)
EVAPORATOR
COIL
HEAT
COMPRESSOR
HEAT
CONDENSOR
COIL INDOOR
UNIT
OUTDOOR UNIT
COOLING CYCLE
VENTILATION, BLOWER
REVERSING CONDENSER
VALVE COIL
HEAT
COMPRESSOR
HEAT
EVAPORATOR
COIL INDOOR
UNIT
OUTDOOR UNIT
HEATING CYCLE
HEAT PUMP VENTILATION, FAN ONLY

section 53 page 8
June 2011 MECHANICAL COSTS
PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL COST
The following table records the results of studies of many recently completed buildings, by which are given do not include extremes, but are computed to include approximately 90 percent of
occupancy, giving the percentage of total contract cost spent on the mechanical items, exclusive all cases within the given range (45% each side of the median). For electrical percentages, see
of elevators and sprinklers. The average used is the median, and the high and low percentages Section 54.
HEATING ONLY HEATING & COOLING PLUMBING

OCCUPANCY LOW MEDIAN HIGH LOW MEDIAN HIGH LOW MEDIAN HIGH
Apartments, Classes A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 5.9 8.9 6.1 8.5 11.5 7.2 8.5 10.5
Apartments, Classes C and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 4.0 7.7 6.4 8.6 12.3 7.5 10.9 15.3
Auditoriums and theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 7.6 11.5 18.1 3.0 5.5 10.6
Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 4.5 7.4 12.6 2.3 4.3 7.0
Bowling alleys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 8.6 12.3 17.5 2.5 4.6 7.6
Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 6.6 9.8 13.9 1.8 3.6 8.3
City halls, courthouses, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 7.3 10.8 15.4 5.0 7.6 9.9
Clubhouses and parish halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 6.0 10.2 8.2 10.4 14.0 5.0 7.2 11.9
Convalescent hospitals and nursing homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 6.1 8.7 7.8 11.4 17.3 8.1 10.6 13.6
Department stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 9.1 11.8 14.9 2.8 4.0 5.8
Discount stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 5.4 9.3 8.3 10.7 13.4 2.3 4.3 7.3
Dormitories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7 7.1 10.6 7.0 10.1 13.8 6.6 8.4 10.9
Fraternal buildings and community centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 8.4 12.1 17.6 4.7 7.0 10.5
Homes for the elderly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 4.8 8.6 5.9 8.4 12.5 8.1 10.2 12.5
Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 11.3 16.8 22.9 7.9 10.8 15.1
Industrials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1* 6.2* 12.3* 11.5 16.0 23.0 3.8 6.4 11.5
Libraries and museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 6.1 8.5 8.3 12.1 17.4 3.1 5.3 7.8
Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 7.1 10.0 14.2 4.2 6.1 9.2
Medical office buildings and clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 6.2 9.7 16.4 4.6 8.5 13.0
Motels and hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 4.6 8.7 14.8 6.6 10.2 13.5
Office buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 6.5 9.5 6.6 10.2 17.5 2.6 4.7 8.5
Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 8.0 12.2 15.6 5.3 9.8 13.7
Retail stores and shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 4.8 6.1 6.1 8.9 12.6 2.2 4.6 8.8
Schools, elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6** 9.0** 14.1** 10.3 13.2 16.8 4.8 7.3 11.1
Schools, secondary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 7.6 11.7 17.5 5.9 7.6 9.6
Schools, colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 7.4 13.4 19.8 3.8 6.7 12.1
Single-family residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 3.8 6.2 6.8 8.3 10.3 6.9 8.6 10.8
Telephone buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- ----- 9.5 14.0 19.2 3.7 5.5 8.0
Warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9* 4.3* 9.1* 5.9 9.4 14.9 2.0 4.0 7.2
*With office cooling **With administrative office cooling

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PLUMBING June 2011
EXPLANATION FIXTURES (CONTINUED)

In the Segregated Cost Sections, plumbing is priced on the basis of floor area or average cost LOW AVERAGE GOOD HIGH COST
per fixture. Many times, it is desirable to give a more detailed breakdown, especially in industrial
occupancies. These tables will enable the appraiser to detail his plumbing costs by type of fixture. Drinking fountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 650 $ 780 $ 940 $ 1,150
The costs listed here include cost of the fixture, labor, miscellaneous materials for rough and Refrigerated water coolers . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,200 1,410 1,650 1,950
finish, and contractor’s profit and overhead. Average amounts of water, gas, and waste lines Water coolers, hot and cold water . . . . . . . ----- 1,450 1,780 2,200
within the building are included but not exterior sewer or utility lines or meters. Floor drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 455 605 810
Industrial plumbing may be priced from this page, but long pipe and sewer runs must be added. large sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 810 925 1,080 1,240
Including all items, industrial and warehouse costs range from $2,420 to $6,900 per fixture; Gas piping, residential, per unit . . . . . . . . . 260 335 415 530
therefore, it is recommended that if they are priced from the following table, add for pipe and Hose bib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 135 185 250
sewer runs of over 25' per fixture. This should normally give a reasonable answer. Store and Hydrant, commercial wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 425 680 1,060
office fixtures have a normal range from $1,970 to $3,650 per fixture and may be priced from the Laundry tray, single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 535 695 905
table in a like manner. Toilet partitions and restroom accessory costs are found in Section 52. double . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 680 900 1,200
Lavatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 645 955 1,450
WATER HEATERS deluxe (hand painted, gold trim, etc.) . . 1,750 2,400 3,025 3,950
Residential type: 20 Gal. 30 Gal. 40 Gal. 50 Gal. 70 Gal. gold plated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,020 2,875 4,050 5,650
Minimum, competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . $680 $ 695 $ 735 $ 790 ----- polished metals (brass, copper, etc.) 1,750 2,450 3,250 4,375
Average, 5-year guarantee . . . . . . . . . 790 855 910 995 ----- marble or granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,060 2,875 3,900 5,200
Good, 10- to 15-year guarantee . . . . . ----- 1,000 1,100 1,240 $1,500 pedestal mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,320 1,480 1,650 1,870
For hot-water recovery expansion chamber, add $390. Insulation jacket, add $43. deluxe (hand painted, gold trim, etc.) 2,280 2,875 3,475 4,275
gold plated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,025 4,050 5,250 6,900
Point-of-use water heaters cost $205 – $345.
carved marble or granite . . . . . . . . 5,400 7,900 11,800 17,400
Commercial heater: Roof drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 500 705 1,040
100 GPH recovery . $2,550 –$3,525 150 GPH recovery . . . . $2,950 –$3,925 Shower, stall* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 685 900 1,150 1,480
prefabricated unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 945 1,270 1,690 2,250
Storage tank, lined Recirculating pumps metal cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 390 500 610
120 gallon . . . . . . . . 2,140 – 2,950 1 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 – 690 deluxe (add steam below) or towers . 2,280 3,300 4,700 6,800
environmental enclosure . . . . . . . . 17,800 24,300 33,600 45,900
240 ............ 2,950 – 3,900 2 .................. 655 – 935
handicapped unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,620 2,575 4,200 6,750
360 ............ 3,950 – 4,750 3 .................. 935 – 1,590 shower base only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 425 580 810
Solar Heaters, cost is in addition to that of conventional hot-water system: deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 925 1,120 1,390 1,690
Shower, over tub or extra hardware . . . . . 190 250 340 440
Liquid-heat collectors (two to three panels), 80- to 120-gallon water tank with heat exchanger deluxe hardware sets, each . . . . . . . . . 490 685 985 1,360
and pump. Where system is integrated with space heat, reduce cost by 50%. Sink, kitchen, single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 660 825 1,030
Sunbelt climates . . . $4,300 –$6,500 Northern climates . . . . . $5,650 –$7,850 multibowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 645 885 1,210 1,680
Hot-water collector, tank combination, single unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,970 – 2,875 deluxe bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,400 3,250 4,500 6,200
WATER SOFTENERS undersink, hot water dispenser . . . . . . . 230 290 340 405
water purification, faucet . . . . . . . . . . 360 500 680 905
Average cost of automatic units completely installed with necessary fittings. Rated capacity is in grains Sink, service (janitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695 900 1,160 1,500
of hardness converted per week. Commercial, per regeneration, add 100%.
Steam generators, residential baths . . . . . 1,590 1,830 2,080 2,380
RATED CAPACITY COST RANGE RATED CAPACITY COST RANGE Sump pump, 1/3 to 1/2 hp, 1-1/4 " outlet . 455 555 690 850
20,000 $1,460 – $1,680 60,000 $1,680 – $1,940 Urinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 1,270 1,780 2,550
30,000 1,510 – 1,700 100,000 1,730 – 2,060 Water closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 1,030 1,470 2,130
40,000 1,540 – 1,750 200,000 2,700 – 3,300 deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,280 3,025 4,050 5,400
handicapped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 810 1,000 1,240 1,540
WATER FILTRATION Residential type: air compressor, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,080 1,270 1,500 1,780
complete treatment system (filter, clarify, soften, refine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,525 - $8,100
electric, incinerator type . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,140 2,420 2,675 2,975
FIXTURES composting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,320 2,700 3,175 3,725
LOW AVERAGE GOOD HIGH COST Wet bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 680 785 935
Average for residential fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . $ 675 $ 1,030 $ 1,580 $ 2,430 deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,150 1,650 2,380 3,400
high value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,470 3,075 3,925 4,975 Rough-in only, for fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 435 530 645
Clean outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 165 215 305
Bathtub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 685 1,100 1,780 2,875
Vent, dryer or appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 170 230 310
handicapped, walk-in door . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,750 5,550 6,500 7,650 Add for gold-plated hardware, per set
fiberglass tub-shower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,270 1,690 2,250 3,025 (not gold finish) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 170 350 730
handicapped unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,680 2,800 4,625 7,750
*Tile, glass doors, and enclosures are included under Interior Construction in the Segregated
deluxe or whirlpool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000 4,425 6,500 9,600 Cost Sections. If separate costs for these items are desired, tile showers cost $745 to $1,320; tile
environmental enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,000 30,800 35,100 39,700 floor only, $170 to $250; shower doors, $185 to $660; tile tub surround, $420 to $695; and tub
Bidet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825 1,150 1,600 2,250 enclosure, $240 to $840. Custom shower or tub enclosures will cost from $1,510 to $13,500.
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,420 2,975 3,725 4,700 Grab bars, see Section 52.

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June 2011 PLUMBING AND WELL DRILLING
INDUSTRIAL WASH SINKS INDUSTRIAL SHOWERS
Enameled cast iron, rectangular, 30" wide: COST RANGE Average cost-in-place including rough and finish plumbing.
4 feet long, four faucets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,940 – $2,525
ENAMELED STAINLESS ADD FOR
8 feet long, eight faucets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,250 – 4,250 STEEL STEEL RECEPTORS
Add 20% for stainless steel. Column showers:
Circular, 5 person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,675 $3,700 $2,060
Semicircular, 3 person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,140 2,900 1,660
Corner, 2 person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,020 2,575 1,700
Circular wash fountains: 36" 54"
Multistall showers:
Polished cement (granite chips) . . . . . . . . $2,875 – $3,675 $3,275 – $4,225 Circular, 5 person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,250 8,150 2,280
Terrazzo (marble chips) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,975 – 3,800 3,425 – 4,375 Semicircular, 3 person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,925 6,650 1,970
Enameled steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,275 – 4,225 3,675 – 4,700 Corner, 2 person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,250 5,750 1,750
Stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,500 – 4,500 4,050 – 5,200
Emergency shower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,180 – $1,660
Semicircular wash fountains: Multinozzle, up to 12 spray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,990 – 2,950
Polished cement (granite chips) . . . . . . . . 2,500 – 3,250 2,875 – 3,700 decontamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,100 – 6,200
Add for eye wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 – 845
Terrazzo (marble chips) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,575 – 3,425 3,025 – 3,925
For exterior shower towers, see Section 66, Page 7.
Enameled steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,950 – 3,725 3,300 – 4,275
Stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,250 – 4,150 3,700 – 4,675
GREASE INTERCEPTORS
Two-person wash fountains:
As found in restaurants and meat-packing houses. Installed costs do not include piping.
Enameled steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,250 – 1,750
Stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,540 – 2,060 CAST IRON FABRICATED STEEL
For infrared control, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840 – 1,700
SIZE CAPACITY COST RANGE SIZE CAPACITY COST RANGE
7 gpm 14 lb $960 – $1,560 100 gpm 200 lb $ 6,200 – $ 8,150
INSTALLED PIPE 15 30 1,540 – 2,575 250 500 11,900 – 14,900
In large buildings with few fixtures, some consideration must be given to the length of pipe runs 50 100 3,300 – 5,300 500 1,000 19,100 – 23,300
from the fixture to the point where the pipe is stubbed out of the building. Cost of runs longer than SEWAGE DISPOSAL
an average of approximately 25' per fixture should be added from Section 62, or the following
SEPTIC TANK Average costs installed and connected in normal soil.
abbreviated table. Costs are per linear foot of run including fittings and valves.
750 gallon . . . . . . . $ 900 –$1,440 2,000 gallon . . . . . . . . . $ 2,500 – $ 3,475
1,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,240 – 1,800 4,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,450 – 6,950
GALVANIZED COPPER CAST IRON PLASTIC 1,250 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,660 – 2,210 6,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,250 – 10,400
½" . . . . . . . . . . $ 10.00 $ 9.50 ----- ----- 1,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,970 – 2,675 10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,900 – 17,400
¾" . . . . . . . . . . 12.25 11.50 ----- ----- Drainfields will typically cost 1 to 1.5 times the tank cost. Add 10% to 15% for elevated fields (for
1" . . . . . . . . . . . 16.75 14.25 ----- ----- fill, see Section 51) plus $5,000 to $11,500 for a grinder pump system.
1½" . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.50 $17.25 $ 9.80 Leaching lines, tile, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.90 –$14.25
2" . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 27.50 22.50 11.00 plastic pipe, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.40 – 8.90
3" . . . . . . . . . . . 38.50 48.00 26.50 15.00 add for gravel or stone backfill, per cubic foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 – 1.35
4" . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00 79.00 31.50 19.50 Cesspools, $695.00 plus $27.50 per linear foot of depth.
6" . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 145.00 43.00 29.00
8" . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- 67.00 ----- WATER WELLS
10" . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- 97.00 ----- Average costs of water wells, 100 to 1,000 feet deep. Costs include drilling, casings, gravel pack,
setup, testing, and miscellaneous costs up to point of actual operation excluding pumps. Costs of
WATER-SUPPLY METERS vertical turbine pumps are listed in Section 17. The low and high costs do not represent the
minimum or maximum possible, but the centers of low and high cost ranges.
Installed costs do not include piping.
COST PER FOOT OF DEPTH
TYPE SIZE CAPACITY COST RANGE SIZE LOW AVERAGE HIGH
Bronze, screwed ¾" 30 gpm $ 210 – $ 295 4" – 6" .............................. $ 21 $ 32 $ 41
1" 1” 50 295 – 360 8" – 10" .............................. 38 48 62
1½" 100 505 – 655 12" – 14" .............................. 53 68 85
16" – 18" .............................. 69 85 105
2" 160 885 – 1,100 20" – 22" .............................. 83 100 130
Bronze, flanged 3" 360 2,775 – 3,300 24" – 26" .............................. 99 120 150
4" 500 4,125 – 4,750 28" – 30" .............................. 115 140 170

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FIRE PROTECTION June 2011
FIRE PUMP EQUIPMENT

HORIZONTAL SHAFT (CENTRIFUGAL, 100 PSI) VERTICAL SHAFT (TURBINE, MULTISTAGE)
Prices include installation costs, coupling and motor or engine on a steel base, plus relief valve The following prices include a vertical electric motor with thrust bearing. Costs for diesel engines
and waste cone. Controller must be added for electric units. Diesel engine costs include battery, include a right-angle drive, coupler, metal skid, fuel tank, battery, trickle charger and automatic
trickle charger, coupling and automatic controller. Electric motors are 230/460 volt, 3 phase, 60 Hz. controller.
GPM HP RPM PUMP ADD FOR ADD FOR

GPM HP RPM ELECTRIC DIESEL
ONLY ELECTRIC DIESEL
500 60 1,800 $25,000 $ 77,500 500 50 1,800 $30,700 $ 4,075 $50,250
750 75 1,800 30,500 84,000 750 75 1,800 35,000 5,050 56,250
1,000 100 1,800 36,700 88,750 1,000 100 1,800 39,100 6,700 61,250
1,500 125 1,800 45,600 96,500 1,500 125 1,800 46,300 9,350 69,000
2,000 150 1,800 54,250 102,000 2,000 150 1,800 54,500 12,000 75,000
2,500 200 1,800 62,000 106,000 2,500 200 1,800 62,250 15,100 80,250
PUMP DRIVERS
Diesel engines with coupling, skid, battery, fuel tank and battery charger. For horizontal drive. Electric motors (squirrel-cage induction, 3-phase, 60-cycle, drip-proof).
VOLTAGE RPM HORSEPOWER
For 1000 gal., 100-psi pump $32,200 30 50 75 100 150 200
For 2000 gal., 100-psi pump 39,600 230 460 1,800 $1,560 $2,650 $4,050 $5,400 $8,000 $10,800
ELECTRIC DRIVE CONTROLLERS
Combined Manual and Automatic, Across-the-Line Combined Manual and Automatic, Reduced Voltage
VOLTAGE AMP* HORSEPOWER

VOLTAGE AMP* HORSEPOWER
30 50 75 100 150 200
30 50 75 100 150 200
220 30,000 $11,400 $13,900 $17,000 ----- ----- -----
220 30,000 $ 9,350 $11,400 $15,400 $20,200 ----- ----- 75,000 19,700 21,400 24,200 $26,400 $32,900 $41,500
75,000 17,300 19,000 19,900 21,600 $25,400 $30,200 440 25,000 9,350 11,700 15,100 17,300 21,400 25,000
60,000 17,300 20,600 24,200 25,400 28,800 32,400
440 25,000 8,650 9,650 10,700 11,400 12,400 13,800
DIESEL DRIVE CONTROLLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,450 – $8,900
60,000 17,000 18,000 19,700 20,200 21,600 22,100
*Circuit breaker interrupting capacity. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Costs per square foot may be found in the Segregated Cost Sections. Refer to the section
FLOW METERS applicable to the type of building under consideration (see discussion in Section 40).
PUMP SIZE COST RANGE PUMP SIZE COST RANGE
COST PER HEAD
500 gpm . . . . . . . . . . . $1,390 –$2,400 2,000 gpm . . . . . . . . . . $1,940 –$4,750
LOW AVERAGE GOOD HIGH COST
750 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,460 – 2,775 3,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,400 – 5,650
$200 $260 $350 $455
1,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,540 – 3,275 4,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,950 – 6,700
1,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,730 – 4,050
SMOKE- AND HEAT-ACTUATED ALARM SYSTEMS
Most commercial installations are leased. The costs below represent the installation costs charged
AUXILIARY LIGHT PACKS to the user. For in-place costs see independent detectors under Alarm System costs on next page.
For duct-type detectors use the Control Panel connected system cost range.
Average cost in place for emergency lighting, including ancillary connections. Low end of range
Commercial base cost $1,380 plus $ .43 per square foot of protected areas.
applies to lead acid batteries and the high end to nickel cadmium batteries.
Residential ionization smoke detectors cost $96 to $180 installed. Residential gas detectors—
carbon monoxide, radon, etc.—cost $48 to $100 installed. Residential battery operated smoke
Single . . . $505 –$785 Double . . . $510 – $830 Multipacks . . .$650 –$1,040 detectors cost $33 to $95 installed.

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June 2011 FIRE PROTECTION
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS EXTINGUISHERS
Buildings under 75' height. COST RANGE COST EACH COST EACH
Control panel at lobby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,060 – $1,330 Portable, 2½ gal. (pressurized) antifreeze . . . . . . . . $230 water . . . . . . . . $ 170
Add for each zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 – 305 Carbon dioxide, with hose and horn, 2½# . . . . . . . 170 20# ........ 425
Pull station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 – 510 5# . . . . . . . . . 200 *50# . . . . . . . . 1,540
Smoke detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 – 600 10# . . . . . . . . . 250 *100# . . . . . . . . 2,950
Water leak detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 – 505
*Pull station with horn or bell alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 – 170 Dry chemical, regular types, 2½# ............... 82 30# ........ 395
*Pull stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 – 100 5# ............... 115 *45# ........ 1,540
*Rate of rise, heat detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 – 185 10# ............... 180 *150# ........ 2,675
*Smoke-actuated door controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 – 345 20# ............... 260 *350# ........ 4,050
*Smoke detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 – 200
*Water leak detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 – 310 *Costs include wheeled carts.
*Use same costs for independent stations and detectors in buildings over 75' high. For all-purpose dry chemical types, add 5% to 10%. For halon type, add 100%.
Buildings 75' and above.

CARBON DIOXIDE SYSTEMS
Control panel at fire control room Flooding Systems, cost per cubic foot.
(with street access for fire dept.) 75 zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 – $18,100 TANK SIZE SMALL MEDIUM LARGE
Speakers connected with microphone at control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 – 165 (500 cu. ft.) (3,000 cu ft.) (30,000 cu. ft.)
Emergency telephone, 5 jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 – 485 Standard hazards $3.60 $2.80 $1.80
Sprinkler water flow detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 – 380 Electric hazards 4.85 3.45 1.90
Time, date, location printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,150 – 11,600 Fur vaults 6.50 4.35 2.10
Battery standby system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,450 – 12,400
Local Application, cost per square foot.
STANDPIPE SMALL MEDIUM LARGE
Costs per story, installed with necessary fittings. Add for hydrants below. (25 sq. ft.) (250 sq. ft.) (1,000 sq. ft.)
Coated surfaces $140 $ 85 $60
2" 4" 6" 8" Liquid surfaces 180 120 87
Outside installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $655 $1,410 $2,170 $2,875
Add for 1st-story Siamese connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 810 1,150 1,480 3,100 AIR FOAM SYSTEMS
Inside wet standpipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850 1,740 2,575 3,425
High Expansion, cubic feet per minute.
HYDRANTS 5,000 cfm . . . $5,200 10,000 cfm . . . $7,050 15,000 cfm . . .$9,750
1½" hose connection . . . . . . . . . . $ 245 2½" hose connection . . . . . . . . . . . $ 405
1½" gate valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 2½" gate valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480 Low Expansion, (protein), cost per tank.
2-way Siamese 4" connection . . . 1,100 2-way Siamese 6" connection . . . . 1,450
Inside fire hydrants including 75' of 1½" hose, valve, rack nozzle, installed without cabinet, cost TANK SIZE FUEL OIL GASOLINE
$655 to $925. 500 sq. ft. $9,650 $10,400
1,000 10,900 12,000
HOSE CABINETS 1,500 12,300 13,900
2,000 14,000 16,100
Steel . . . $300 – $425 Aluminum . . . $345 –$510 Stainless Steel . . . $550 –$810 2,500 15,800 18,700
3,000 17,900 21,600
PLAYPIPES HOSES
(Each) (Per linear foot) HALON 1301 SYSTEMS
Short, 15" . . . $115 Long, 30" . . . $210 1½” . . . $2.30 – $2.95 2½” . . . $3.40 – $4.55 Cost-in-place per cubic foot including ionization detection with approximately 6% total flooding of
electrical hazards. Recharging of system may or may not be viable, since costs may double.
HOSEHOUSES Acceptable substitutes, such as FM200, will currently cost about 10% more, while Inergen
systems will cost 10% to 20% less than costs listed below.
Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,240 – $1,480 Aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,650 – $2,040 1,000 cu. ft. . . . $8.40 – $10.50 3,000 cu. ft. . . .$5.00 – $6.70 30,000 cu. ft. . . .$2.15 – $3.35
Add 50% for miscellaneous hosehouse equipment.
DRY CHEMICAL SYSTEMS
EXTINGUISHER CABINETS
Restaurant Hood and Duct LOW AVERAGE HIGH COST
Steel . . . $210 – $335 Aluminum . . . $245 – $390 Stainless Steel . . . $405 – $660 Cost per nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $465 $650 $900

ELECTRICAL section 54 page 1
June 2011
SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT SWITCHGEAR

Listed costs are typical cost ranges of standard types and styles of switch and panelboard
SINGLE PHASE, 120/240 V
equipment and vary with voltage, number of circuits, number of wires and phases of current, and
Includes combination meter socket and circuit-breaker panel, circuit breakers, riser conduit safety features. Add costs of circuit breakers.
cables, weatherhead, ground rod, clamp, cable and fittings. For group meters, add $170 to $250 SERVICE SWITCHGEAR COST RANGE
per meter. Add $89 for each ground fault interrupter breaker. For underground service, deduct 5%
to 10%. AMPS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
Light Commercial Light Industrial Institutional
CAPACITY LOW AVERAGE GOOD 100 $ 310 – $ 495 ----- ----- ----- -----
30 amperes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 345 $ 420 $ 510 200 595 – 860 ----- ----- ----- -----
60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510 610 725 225 2,180 – 2,675 $ 3,575 – $ 4,000 ----- -----
100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 775 905 1,050 400 3,725 – 4,400 5,650 – 6,250 ----- -----
200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,360 1,580 1,830 600 5,400 – 6,250 7,600 – 8,500 $19,900 – $ 27,300
800 7,000 – 8,000 9,500 – 10,600 24,400 – 33,300
3-PHASE, 120/208 V 1,000 8,650 – 9,750 11,200 – 12,600 28,800 – 38,800
1,200 10,200 – 11,400 12,900 – 14,400 32,900 – 44,000
Cost includes meter socket, main breaker or switch, riser conduit, cable, entrance cap, ground
1,600 ----- ----- 16,000 – 18,000 40,600 – 53,750
rod, clamp, cable and fittings.
2,000 ----- ----- 18,900 – 21,400 47,800 – 62,750
60 amperes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,240 $ 1,360 $ 1,490 2,500 ----- ----- ----- ----- 56,250 – 73,000
100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,730 1,870 2,030 3,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- 64,250 – 82,750
200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,975 3,225 3,500 4,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- 79,250 – 101,000
400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,400 5,850 6,300
600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,900 8,550 9,200 DISTRIBUTION SWITCHGEAR (Light, Heat or Power Centers)
800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,400 11,200 12,100 AMPS
1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,800 13,800 14,900
100 $ 765 – $1,010 ----- ----- ----- -----
1200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,300 16,500 17,800 150 990 – 1,240 $1,260 – $1,730 ----- -----
GROUNDING SYSTEMS 225 1,210 – 1,680 1,810 – 2,300 $ 3,400 – $ 4,575
400 1,730 – 2,330 2,575 – 3,450 5,000 – 6,650
Grounding rod, complete, up to 10' conductor cable . $ 155.00 $ 205.00 $ 270.00 600 2,230 – 3,025 3,500 – 4,475 6,650 – 8,800
water pipe clamp system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84.00 110.00 145.00 800 2,625 – 3,550 4,225 – 5,400 8,150 – 10,800
foundation connector system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220.00 405.00 760.00 1,200 3,400 – 4,600 5,650 – 7,250 10,800 – 14,300
add for lightning terminal points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.00 115.00 135.00 1,600 ----- ----- 6,900 – 8,750 13,200 – 17,800
add for each additional foot of cable . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 2.35 5.50 2,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- 15,550 – 20,400
add for arrestor, 175 V to 650 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135.00 185.00 250.00
CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR SWITCHGEAR
Electrolytic tube system, complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,110.00 1,770.00 2,825.00
AMPERE CAPACITY
add for ground resistance tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,225.00 5,000.00 5,900.00
VOLTS 20 – 60 70 – 100 125 – 225 400 – 600 700 – 800
SAFETY SWITCHES
120 $ 59 –$190 $180 –$395 $535 –$ 855 ----- ----- ----- -----
Fused, single-throw, 3-pole, 600-V, NEMA #1, indoor type. For weatherproof boxes, add 20% to 240 – 480 200 – 375 365 – 630 690 – 1,090 $1,990 –$2,460 $2,750 –$3,700
40%; dustproof, add 100% to 200%; explosionproof, add 300% to 400%. 600 250 – 555 495 – 940 965 – 1,570 2,230 – 3,100 3,175 – 4,400
SIZE COST RANGE SIZE COST RANGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR METALCLAD SWITCHGEAR
30 amperes . . . . . . . . $240 – $ 280 400 amperes . . . . . . . . . . $2,030 – $2,430 AMPERE CAPACITY
60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 – 405 600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,225 – 3,900
100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565 – 690 800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,500 – 6,400 VOLTS 800 1,600 2,000 3,000 4,000
200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940 – 1,130 1,200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,250 – 8,450 600 $8,900 – $14,400 $16,800 – $28,200 $23,800 – $37,400 $42,300 – $63,750 $68,000 – $97,250

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June 2011 ELECTRICAL
TRANSFORMERS BUS DUCT, 3-PHASE, 600-VOLT
DRY TYPE OIL FILLED Cost per linear foot for indoor plug-in type, including typical fittings, but not disconnect or circuit
breaker-type switches to machines. For weatherproof duct, add 15% – 25%.
Single-phase, 240/480-V primary, 120/240 Three-phase or Y, 5-KV or 15-KV with taps,
secondary 277/480-V secondary
3-POLE COST RANGE 4-POLE COST RANGE
SIZE COST RANGE SIZE COST RANGE
AMPS ALUMINUM COPPER AMPS ALUMINUM COPPER
3 KVA . . . . . . . . . . . $ 700 – $ 765 150 KVA . . . . . . . . . . . $18,800 – $ 22,300
5 ............... 940 – 1,080 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,200 – 32,200 225 $73 – $95 $105 – $145 225 $89 – $120 $150 – $210
7.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,190 – 1,360 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,600 – 42,300 400 105 – 130 160 – 205 400 125 – 155 215 – 280
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,440 – 1,660 750 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,000 – 52,750 600 140 – 165 220 – 275 600 170 – 200 280 – 345
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,830 – 2,150 1,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,250 – 62,000 800 180 – 205 280 – 345 800 200 – 245 340 – 425
25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,550 – 2,975 1,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,250 – 77,000
1,000 220 – 240 345 – 415 1,000 250 – 285 405 – 495
37.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,325 – 3,800 2,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,750 – 90,000
1,350 270 – 305 460 – 535 1,350 315 – 360 520 – 630
50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,925 – 4,600 2,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,500 – 102,000
75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,050 – 5,900 3,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95,250 – 112,000 1,600 310 – 345 535 – 630 1,600 365 – 410 605 – 715
2,000 385 – 430 665 – 760 2,000 455 – 495 745 – 860
SUBSTATIONS 2,500 475 – 515 810 – 940 2,500 550 – 610 900 – 1,050
High-voltage unit substations, complete with transformers, breakers and grounding, cost from 3,000 555 – 610 980 – 1,130 3,000 655 – 715 1,050 – 1,230
$89 to $335 per KVA.
UNDERGROUND WIRING
EXAMPLES
Average costs per linear foot in place, in trench. Includes three conductors of the maximum wire
RATING COST COST/KVA RATING COST COST/KVA size and terminations for each size of conduit, trenching not included.
150 KVA $50,750 $335 1,000 KVA $122,000 $130 Excavation, backfill and compaction for the trench, assuming average soil conditions, use $ .69
500 88,750 180 2,000 168,000 84 per cubic foot.
POWER WIRING PLASTIC DUCT TRANSITE DUCT GALVANIZED

RIGID CONDUIT
The following tables may be used in lieu of actual costs. It will be necessary to spend time in the
building analyzing the power distribution arrangement–possibly making a rough sketch and SIZE COST SIZE COST SIZE COST
obtaining specifications from the plant engineering department or electrical maintenance foreman. 2" . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 2" . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75 2" . . . . . . . . . $20.50
The tables indicate an estimate of the average costs installed-in-place. They include (where 3" . . . . . . . . . . . 31.00 3" . . . . . . . . . . . 30.50 3" . . . . . . . . . 41.00
applicable) wire, fittings, hangers, bends, termination, and contractors’ overhead and profit. Costs 3½" . . . . . . . . . . 44.50 3½" . . . . . . . . . . 43.50 3½" . . . . . . . 58.00
are based on a maximum height above the floor of 12 feet. 4" . . . . . . . . . . . 63.00 4" . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 4" . . . . . . . . . 82.00
Power wiring for motors, and motor costs, are found in Section 62.
UTILITY POLE
RIGID CONDUIT AND WIRING (EXPOSED)
40' high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,110.00
Costs include three conductors of the maximum wire size in each size conduit. They also include: 5' wood cross arm with insulators and hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $295.00 each
tees, ells, junction boxes, bends, hangers and fittings.
TRANSFER SWITCHES
SIZE COST/FOOT SIZE COST/FOOT
(Automatic, single-phase, 3-pole, 600-V, indoor type)
½" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.50 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00
¾" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.25 2½" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 AMPS COST AMPS COST
1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25 3" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,450 600 ................ $20,300
1¼" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.50 3½" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63.00
1½" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.25 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.00 60 .................. 4,475 800 ................ 23,800
100 .................. 5,850 1,000 ................ 29,200
WIREWAY GUTTERS 150 .................. 7,600 1,200 ................ 33,900
(Per linear foot, without wires)
225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,100 1,600 ................ 40,100
4" x 4" . . . . . . . . . $24.25 6" x 6" . . . . . . . $33.00 8" x 8" . . . . . . $50.00 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,800 2,000 ................ 45,300

ELECTRICAL section 54 page 3
June 2011
GENERATORS LIGHTING FIXTURES

Costs of home generator sets including connection. Lower end of range is with rope starter.
TYPE LOW AVERAGE GOOD
Upper end is with battery and automatic starter. For diesel operation, add 15% to 20%.
Incandescent, surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 57 $ 120 $ 350 up
1,000 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 890 –$1,160 3,000 watt . . . . . . . . . . $1,960 – $3,300 open commercial, standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 96 130
1,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,190 – 1,510 4,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,400 – 4,000 recessed or adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 180 320
2,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,440 – 1,930 5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,850 – 4,725 pendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 77 145
7,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,925 – 6,300
vaportight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 205 295
STANDBY POWER explosionproof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 585 1,010
Emergency generators for institutional, commercial and other buildings, complete with controls illuminated exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 190 310
for immediate operation in the event of loss of the primary power source, cost from $335 to add for battery backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 250 295
$1,390 per KW. The costs vary with the size and type of driver. Chandeliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 1,220 4,275
EXAMPLES high value* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,150 17,300 33,900 up
Fluorescent, surface or pendant
RATING GAS/GASOLINE COST/KW RATING DIESEL COST/KW
DRIVE DRIVE Strip, one lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 135 205
10 KW $13,900 $1,390 30 $ 30,100 $1,000 two lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 145 220
15 17,700 1,180 100 63,750 640 four lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 200 295
30 27,000 900 150 82,500 550
100 56,500 565 300 129,000 430 six lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 360 430
150 72,000 480 500 173,000 345 eight lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 480 545
750 252,000 335 Recessed, troffer or diffused
1,000 337,000 335
two to four lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 220 335
120-volt battery systems cost $1,930 to $2,850 per KVA. six to eight lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 555 690
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS add for air-handling type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 84 105
add for emergency lighting ballast . . . . . . . . 305 335 365
The following costs may be used to arrive at a more detailed estimate of electrical costs than is
obtained by using the costs per square foot of floor area that are given in the Segregated Cost High-intensity discharge
sections. The following costs apply to convenience and lighting outlets only, not to power wiring mercury vapor, recessed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 630 935
for equipment or heating. Cost per outlet includes allowance for service, but not for fixtures, pendant, vaportight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510 585 690
panelboards, safety switches or circuit breakers.
Normal residential wiring will usually be in the low and average ranges, and commercial and explosionproof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935 1,130 1,360
public buildings in the average to high ranges. Large industrial buildings and warehouses with high bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760 1,010 1,400
relatively few outlets and long, heavy wiring runs may run much higher on a cost-per-outlet basis. high-pressure sodium, low bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 845 945 1,050
Explosionproof receptacles can run 300% to 400% more .
high bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,100 1,440 1,870
COST PER OUTLET pendant, vaportight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715 795 895
TYPE LOW AVERAGE GOOD HIGH explosionproof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,150 1,230 1,310
Nonmetallic sheathed cable (Romex) . . . . . . . . . $49.00 $ 59.00 $ 72.00 $ 88.00 metal halide, low bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 690 810 980
Armored cable (BX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 70.00 85.00 105.00 high bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935 1,280 1,690
Flexible conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.00 91.00 115.00 140.00 add for twin bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 170 225
Thinwall conduit (EMT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.00 105.00 130.00 165.00
Rigid conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.00 115.00 145.00 180.00 add for bay wire guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 79 135
Low-voltage, telephone, TV, sound . . . . . . . . . . . 32.00 34.50 37.50 40.50 Occupancy sensors, photoelectric cell . . . . . . . . 280 335 415
Coaxial cable or fiber optic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.50 41.50 47.50 54.00
daylighting, automatic dimming system . . . . . . 1,650 2,080 2,700
For ground fault interrupter outlets, add $7.20 to $14.25 each.
each extra sensor, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365 405 465
OTHER CIRCUITS (NONMETALLIC) auto switch sensors, manual dimmer . . . . . . . . 91 165 305
Track lighting, four foot track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 270 330
LOW AVERAGE GOOD
eight foot track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 500 630
Garbage disposer (includes switch and receptacle) $125.00 $155.00 $190.00
Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115.00 145.00 185.00 *NOTE: Chandelier costs will vary greatly due to the materials, finish and intricacy of design.
Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190.00 215.00 245.00 Fixtures classified by age or beauty as having antique or historical value, or designed by name
Range and oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220.00 265.00 320.00 artists, must be valued as art objects by the fine arts specialists, where the costs can easily run
Room air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225.00 250.00 275.00 seven to ten times the listed costs.
Water heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175.00 210.00 260.00 For emergency lighting fixtures, see Section 53, Page 11. For outdoor lighting, see Sections 66
For flex conduit, add 20% to 40% to circuits above. For EMT, add 30% to 50%. and 67.

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June 2011 SECURITY PROTECTION
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS CCTV SYSTEM
SENSORS: RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL COST RANGE
Point-area detectors (per opening) COST RANGE COST RANGE Camera, fixed, standard resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 700 – $ 2,090
Alarm glass (wired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 94 – $ 190 $190 – $ 550 high resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,775 12,500
Screen (burglarproof, wired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 – 365 365 – 725 for color, add 30% – 70%; for pan, tilt, zoom sys., add 300% – 500%.
Capacitance proximity detectors . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- 550 – 2,750 each simulated or dummy camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 – 295
Photoelectric, beam interrupt . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 – 915 915 – 2,750 each miniature covert camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 – 2,090
Field-of-view changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 – 94 11 – 94 mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 – 245
Stress detectors, floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 – 280 365 – 915 monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 – 1,110
pressure mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 – 365 ----- ----- multiplexer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,070 – 4,175
Trip or pull switches (wire trap) . . . . . . . . . . . 11 – 45 ----- ----- recorder, VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 980 – 6,250
Switch sensors, magnetic, (per switch) . . . . 99 – 200 99 – 550 time lapse, recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,410 – 4,175
mercury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 – 200 105 – 200 digital recording system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,250 – 16,700
self-contained (battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 – 94 ----- ----- web broadcast system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,890 – 5,550
Vibration detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 – 140 99 – 365
Volume detectors ACCESS SYSTEMS
Motion detectors, infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 – 405 140 – 725 Metal detector, wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 190 – $ 315
microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 – 405 190 – 725 walk-thru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,300 – 7,300
ultrasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 – 405 190 – 725 portable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,300 – 9,450
self-contained (battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 – 365 ----- ----- X-ray, table top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,000 – 29,300
Sound detectors, sensing units . . . . . . . . 105 – 405 190 – 725
conveyerized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,000 – 54,250
remote monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 860 – 4,575 860 – 4,575
flouroscopic letter/parcel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,525 – 11,100
Keypad locks, stand alone, (per door) . . . . . . 345 – 1,110 835 – 1,680
Biometrics, standalone, per station, palm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,775 – 4,175
ANNUNCIATORS: finger print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,680 – 3,625
Alarms, local hand geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500 – 4,025
Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 94 – $190 $280 – $ 550 retinal/iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,230 – 3,825
Buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 – 22 11 – 22 facial recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,950 – 13,900
Horns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 – 205 280 – 550 voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,410 – 3,625
Sirens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 – 205 280 – 1,830 system control monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,900 – 69,750
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 – 190 280 – 550 Access portals, bulletproof glass, interlocking door system
CONTROL UNITS (TRANSMISSION-DISPLAY): with volumetric sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,200 – 55,000
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $345 – $595 $900 – $1,840 add for facial/print recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,525 – 6,950
Remote annunciator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 – 550 360 – 1,100 add for visitor recognition system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,175 – 4,875
add for: event recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- 270 – 935 ID verification, coded badge/card base cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 – 2,090
transponders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- 455 – 1,830 add for each reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 – 415
electrical switch locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 – 550 455 – 915 add per card/badge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 13
remote transmitters, ea. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 – 69 ----- ----- add for computer system (up to 8 readers) . . . . . . . . . . . 2,775 – 4,175
standby power, battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 – 185 140 – 3,650 generic, state driver license reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,680 – 3,050
Wireless key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 – 205 ----- -----
DURESS PANIC BUTTON SYSTEMS
PERSONNEL/ID VERIFICATION SYSTEMS:
Push button, wall or desk, visual/audio console . . . . . . . . . . . $ 700 – $ 2,070
Coded badge/card access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ----- ----- $520 –$10,300
add per button station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 – 205
COMPLETE RESIDENTIAL UNITS add per station with PA speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 – 245
Wireless, location monitor/alarm console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,800 – 69,750
(Includes sensors, annunciators and controls)
add per ID/tracking pager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 – 700
Hardwired, basic economy system . . . . . . . . . $ 205 – $ 1,040 ----- -----
extensive, deluxe unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,590 – 17,400 ----- ----- NOTE: For fire alarm systems, see Sec. 53, Page 12; Building automation, Sec. 53, Page 6.
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 – 2,775 ----- ----- For security gates and fencing, see Sec. 66. For security grilles and shutters, see Sec. 55.

PHOTOVOLTAIC section 54 page 5
June 2011
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLY Unit Costs continued: COST RANGE

These solar power systems run from basic direct current systems, which consist of a simple solar Inverters, true sine wave, 125 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 285 – $ 375
module directly running DC equipment to Utility Inter-tie (UI) systems incorporating inverters, 250 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515 – 595
control panels and meters. The UI system allows the user to use the utility rather than a battery 600 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 755 – 820
bank for storage. The excess power is sold back to the utility at a rate determined by the utility or 1,100 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940 – 1,200
credited to the user through the use of additional utility meters. modified sine wave, 500 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 – 630
1,500 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,230 – 1,330
2,400 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,700 – 1,840
PRE-ENGINEERED RESIDENTIAL UTILITY INTER-TIE SYSTEM
3,600 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,960 – 2,080
Includes solar modules, inverter, panel and meter. The number of panels required is determined
grid inter-tie only, 1,000 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,260 – 2,400
by several factors including power demand, percentage of solar supplementation and available 1,500 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,775 – 2,900
square footage. For battery backup, additional components to be added from below. 2,000 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,800 – 2,950
COST RANGE 2,500 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,400 – 3,500
12 – 24 module system, installed, per module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,440 – $ 1,930 true sine wave grid-tie, 4,000 watt – 5,500 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,425 – 5,050
36 – 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,240 – 1,580 Industrial inverter, three-phase, grid-tie, 10,000 watt – 20,000 watt . . 11,700 – 24,300
72 – 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,110 – 1,360 30,000 watt – 50,000 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,000 – 52,000
Unit Costs: 100,000 watt – 150,000 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,500 – 134,000
Solar Modules, 10 watt – 30 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 – 415 225,000 watt – 300,000 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155,000 – 179,000
40 watt – 60 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 – 555 Standard deep-cycle battery, 6 volt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 – 285
75 watt – 120 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615 – 1,030 12 volt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 – 340
285 watt – 300 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,400 – 2,650 industrial deep-cycle battery packs, 12 volt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,575 – 3,625
Module mounts, top-of-pole, 1 – 6 panels, per panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 – 220 24 volt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,775 – 6,900
8 – 16 panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 – 135 48 volt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,100 – 13,100
Charge controllers, 12, 24, or 48 volt, 12 – 20 amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 – 285
side-of-pole, 1 – 4 panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 – 250
30 amp – 35 amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 – 375
ground/roof mounts, 1 – 6 panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 – 195
40 amp – 60 amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 – 650
low-profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 – 185 Battery charger, 30 amp – 40 amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 – 360
two-tier, 6 – 12 panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 – 105 75 amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 – 570
Automatic tracker, 4 – 12 panels, per panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 – 360 Transfer switch, (DC) 120 amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 – 145
Power panel, includes inverter, DC 240 amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 – 360
disconnect, bypass switch, 1,500 watt – 3,000 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,450 – 4,600 Transfer switch, (AC) 100 amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 – 345
3,600 watt – 4,800 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,400 – 6,400 200 amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495 – 725
7,200 watt – 8,000 watt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,250 – 11,500 Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 – 430
Photovoltaic AC
Array Generator
Photovoltaic
Array
Meter
Charge Transfer
Control Switch
UI Utility Fuse
Inverter/ Circuit Service
Fuse
Power Panel Battery
Panel Battery
Charger
Fuse
DC/AC
Inverter AC Load
Centers AC Loads
Run Only
on
Generators
Utility Inter-tie Basic Combination Photovoltaic Array / Generator
Combination

section 54 page 6
June 2011 ELECTRICAL
PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL COST
The following table records the results of studies of many recently completed buildings, by are computed to include approximately 90 percent of all cases within the given range (45% each side
occupancy, giving the percentage of total contract cost spent on the electrical items. The average of the median).
used is the median, and the high and low percentages which are given do not include extremes, but
TOTAL ELECTRICAL SERVICE & DISTRIBUTION LIGHTING & CONTROL SPECIAL SYSTEMS
OCCUPANCY FIRE ALARM STANDBY
OTHER*
LOW MEDIAN HIGH LOW MEDIAN HIGH LOW MEDIAN HIGH & DETECTION POWER
MEDIAN
MEDIAN MEDIAN
Apartments, Classes A and B . . . . . . 6.6 8.9 11.9 4.1 5.2 6.8 1.5 1.9 2.7 .5 .4 .9
Apartments, Classes C and D . . . . . 5.3 7.5 10.6 3.1 4.3 6.3 1.7 2.1 2.9 .5 .6
Auditoriums and theaters . . . . . . . . . 6.1 9.1 13.5 2.6 4.2 7.1 2.2 2.9 4.1 .4 .7 .9
Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 11.2 16.2 3.0 4.0 6.1 2.2 3.3 5.6 .8 .4 2.7
Bowling alleys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.9 10.6 13.9 4.7 6.2 8.3 2.5 3.2 4.2 .5 .7
Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4 9.1 13.0 2.5 3.5 5.3 3.1 4.2 6.0 .7 .7
City halls, courthouses, etc. . . . . . . . 7.6 10.3 13.6 4.2 5.5 7.5 2.8 3.4 4.4 .5 .6 .3
Clubhouses and parish halls . . . . . . 6.3 9.3 13.5 3.1 4.2 6.1 2.6 3.9 5.9 .6 .6
Convalescent hospitals
and nursing homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4 11.5 15.7 3.3 4.8 7.3 2.9 3.9 5.4 .9 .6 1.3
Department stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4 12.3 16.6 5.1 6.9 9.7 3.4 4.1 5.3 .6 .5 .2
Discount stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 8.8 13.2 3.1 4.5 7.0 2.5 3.4 4.8 .4 .5
Dormitories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 8.6 10.8 3.8 4.0 4.6 2.0 2.8 3.9 .6 1.2
Fraternal buildings and
community centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 8.9 12.7 3.0 4.1 5.9 2.6 3.5 5.0 .6 .7
Homes for the Elderly . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4 9.4 13.8 4.2 5.6 8.0 1.5 1.7 2.5 .7 1.4
Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.8 13.5 17.9 5.6 7.4 10.0 2.6 3.5 5.0 .3 .8 1.5
Industrials† . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3 10.9 16.9 3.7 5.4 7.8 3.2 4.6 6.2 .4 .5
Libraries and museums . . . . . . . . . . 8.4 12.7 18.0 4.0 5.7 8.3 3.5 4.8 6.8 .6 1.6
Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.9 13.3 16.9 6.2 7.8 10.0 2.9 3.6 4.9 .4 .7 .8
Medical office buildings
and clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4 10.4 13.9 4.0 5.2 7.0 2.4 3.2 4.6 .5 .6 .9
Motels and hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9 8.4 11.0 2.8 4.2 6.4 1.8 2.6 3.8 .3 .4 .9
Office buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 10.0 15.6 3.1 4.6 7.2 2.6 4.0 6.4 .4 .5 .5
Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 11.8 15.7 5.4 7.3 9.0 2.3 3.9 5.8 .3 .3
Retail stores and shops . . . . . . . . . . 7.1 10.0 15.5 4.0 6.0 9.4 3.0 3.8 5.1 .2
Schools, elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2 9.6 13.9 3.2 4.4 6.5 2.6 3.5 5.2 .5 .5 .7
Schools, secondary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 9.3 12.7 3.0 4.2 6.1 2.4 3.0 4.2 .5 .5 1.1
Schools, colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 9.5 13.5 3.1 4.3 6.3 2.5 3.4 5.0 .5 .6 .7
Single-family residences . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 5.3 7.8 3.6 3.9 4.5 .7 1.2 2.4 .2
Telephone buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2 12.3 16.6 3.4 5.3 8.6 .9 1.2 1.9 .9 4.7 .2
Warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 7.5 13.0 2.2 4.3 8.6 2.0 2.7 3.8 .5
†Lighting and utility outlet only, without power wiring. *Other special systems include intercom, sound, TV cabling, security, etc.

WALL COSTS section 55 page 1
August 2011
EXPLANATION
This section is not a part of the Segregated Cost Method. It is presented here to provide a
detailed cost buildup where it is felt that a specific wall being valued varies significantly from the
typical walls on the Segregated Cost pages, or where such detail is demanded. The costs in this
section differ from the Segregated Costs of Sections 41 through 48 in that each individual wall
component is priced separately, while the segregated wall costs include, in the one cost, an
allowance for each of the following components:
Figure A
BASIC WALL EXTERIOR COVER INTERIOR FACING
FINISH (exterior and interior) OPENINGS (windows and doors)

Figure B
Between this type of wall and the completely blank wall, there is a complete chain of gradations,
Some walls will be made up of many component parts, while others may have only two or three. which leaves much to the experience and judgment of the appraiser.
The examples on the next page illustrate the method to use in building up a total wall cost. The
costs are given per square foot of actual area of the various components except as otherwise Figure B shows the front elevation of a typical industrial building, where the basic wall costs are
stated. Thus, if any component, such as windows or doors, does not occupy the total wall area, applied to the entire wall, and the cost of the windows and door is applied to the actual area of
the unit price should be multiplied by the proportion of the total wall area represented by the the openings.
component. Costs include full allowance for the general contractor’s overhead and profit.
This so-called doubling of areas for computation, as in Figure B, provides an allowance for the
However, the architect’s fee must be added.
added cost of building the wall around openings.
Wall costs are the sums of the costs of all their parts. Basic wall costs for wood frame, brick,
stone, etc. and for wall coverings such as face brick, wood shingles and many others, are priced This section can also be used to test the proper rating choice in the Segregated Cost section.
for the entire wall area regardless of the number and size of openings. To these costs are added For example, the appraiser may encounter a wall which is not typical in the number of openings,
the unit costs for windows and doors. These unit costs are applied in the proportion the windows the type of interior finish, or some other feature. He may profitably build up the cost of that
and doors bear to the entire wall area. particular wall in detail and use the cost not only for that particular appraisal, but also as a guide
in choosing the proper rating number in the Segregated Costs when a similar wall is encountered
This principle is demonstrated in the examples. In Example 1, for instance, where 15% of the
in the future.
total wall area consists of windows, 15% of the unit cost for windows is applied to the total wall
area. There are exceptions to the rule above. For instance, in the building elevation illustrated in It is sometimes desirable to build up the cost of interior partitions instead of pricing them on a
Figure A, the basic wall cost would be applied only to the lower half of the wall shown and the square foot basis. Some of the component parts for interior construction may be priced from this
window costs applied to the upper half. section; however, interior doors and built-in cabinets should be priced from Section 52.

section 55 page 2
August 2011 WALL COSTS
EXAMPLE 1
7
Cost per Square Foot
of Total Wall Area
BASIC WALL
1. 2 x 4, 16 in. o.c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.88
EXTERIOR COVER 1
2. Stucco, three coats on wire and paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14
*3. Sheathing, 1" polystyrene, extruded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31 8
INTERIOR FACING
4. Plaster, two coats on gypsum lath, Keene’s cement finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
FINISH 6
EXTERIOR
5. Stucco paint, two coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 3 4
INTERIOR
6. Paint, flat wall, two coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
OPENINGS
DOORS
7. Wood, exterior, raised panel (5% of total wall area)
.05 x $29.00 = . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45
WINDOWS
2
8. Wood, double hung, insulated, double glazed, (15% of total wall area)
.15 x $26.74 = . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.01 5
TOTAL COST PER SQUARE FOOT OF WALL AREA $18.67
*NOTE: Insulation is an additive based on climate.
5 EXAMPLE 2
Cost per Square Foot
of Total Wall Area
BASIC WALL
1. Common brick, 10" grouted, reinforced, block backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.65
7 INTERIOR FACING
2. Gypsum board, 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.52
3. Furring, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26
FINISH
2 EXTERIOR
4. Waterproofing, two coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
INTERIOR
5. Paint, flat wall, two coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
3
OPENINGS
DOORS
6. Wood, exterior, flat panel (5% of total wall area)
.05 x $25.13 = . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26
1 WINDOWS
4
7. Wood, double hung (10% of total wall area)
.10 x $19.45 = . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
TOTAL COST PER SQUARE FOOT OF WALL AREA $28.14

August 2011
COSTS PER SQUARE FOOT OF WALL AREA

MASONRY CONSTRUCTION WALL INSULATION
COST RANGE
COST RANGE Aluminum foil, reflective, single ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-5 – R-9 $ .30 – $ .37
Adobe, grouted, reinforced, 9" – 11" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.60 – $22.90 two ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-13 – R-14 .43 – .52
post and girder construction, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 – 18.50 three ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-16 – R-17 .57 – .70
Brick, common, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.50 – 25.25
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00 – 33.00 four ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-18 – R-20 .68 – .85
8", block backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.50 – 21.70 five ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-20 – R-22 .81 – 1.02
12", block backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.30 – 25.25 Batts or roll, fiberglass, 1 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-4 – R-6 .42 – .60
16", block backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.30 – 29.00 2 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-7 – R-9 .52 – .76
9" – 10" cavity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.80 – 25.75 3 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-11 – R-13 .61 – .81
9" – 10" cavity, block backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 – 22.50 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-19 – R-22 .85 – 1.15
9" – 10" grouted, reinforced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 – 29.25 add for vinyl-faced high density or mineral fiber . . . . . .27 – .36
9" – 10" grouted, reinforced, block backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.70 – 24.60 Loose fill, expanded mica, in cavity wall, 1" . . . . . . . . . . . R-2 – R-3 .38 – .52
12" – 14" grouted, reinforced, block backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.60 – 28.25 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-4 – R-5 .70 – .99
8", tile backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.90 – 24.40 3" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-6 – R-8 1.00 – 1.37
12", tile backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.10 – 27.00
6", SCR or hollow brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.10 – 17.00 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-8 – R-10 1.27 – 1.79
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.80 – 18.80 in block wall, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-.65 – R-.75 .36 – .64
For brick pilasters, add to wall cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64 – 2.10 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-1.25 – R-1.35 .65 – 1.07
For each 4" additional thickness of common brick, add . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.98 – 7.20 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-2 – R-3 .97 – 1.64
For each tier or wythe of face brick in lieu of common, add . . . . . . . . . 2.52 – 3.90 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-4 – R-5 1.71 – 3.10
For each wythe of oversized brick in lieu of common, deduct . . . . . . . 1.18 – 3.49 Rigid board, cork, 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-1 – R-2 1.27 – 1.97
Concrete, formed, reinforced, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.80 – 21.40 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-3 – R-4 1.97 – 3.50
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.40 – 23.20 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-7 – R-8 3.14 – 5.15
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.90 – 27.00 fiberboard, 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-2 – R-3 .98 – 1.32
add for stay-in-place forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 – 2.16
2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-5 – R-6 1.53 – 1.97
precast panels, 2" – 3", gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.10 – 15.70
4" – 5", gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.20 – 16.90 fiberglass, 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-3 – R-4 1.18 – 1.81
6" – 7", gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.60 – 18.80 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-7 – R-8 1.78 – 2.52
add for white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.40 – 7.70 foamglass, 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-2 – R-3 2.78 – 3.32
add for ribbed or fluted openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.70 – 15.50 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-4 – R-6 3.50 – 4.41
add for exposed aggregate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.49 – 6.95 perlite board, 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-2 – R-3 1.09 – 1.48
add for insulated sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49 – 2.98 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-4 – R-6 1.62 – 2.25
deduct 10% for tees or double tees polystyrene, extruded, 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-5 – R-6 1.09 – 1.53
tilt-up panels, 5" – 6", gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.35 – 11.70 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-10 – R-12 1.64 – 2.16
add for each 2" of additional thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 – 1.18 2 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-12 – R-15 1.93 – 2.52
add for textured finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.08 – 4.52
3" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-15 – R-18 2.15 – 2.88
Concrete block, reinforced, 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 – 10.40
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.10 – 11.80 beadboard, 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-3 – R-4 .84 – 1.16
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.30 – 15.50 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-6 – R-8 1.19 – 1.71
unreinforced, 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.60 – 9.45 3" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-9 – R-12 1.52 – 2.05
12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.45 – 12.80 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-12 – R-16 1.78 – 2.25
add for split, slumpstone, fluted or ground face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18 – 4.16 polyurethane, 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-3 – R-4 1.17 – 1.38
add for sound block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39 – 2.77 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-7 – R-8 1.44 – 1.81
For concrete or block pilasters, add to wall cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18 – 1.85 1 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-10 – R-12 1.62 – 2.42
For concrete or block bond beams, add to wall cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.28 – 1.95 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-14 – R-16 1.87 – 2.69
Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.75 – 50.00 For sprayed or foamed-in-place, (urethane, styrene, etc.) use appropriate R-value rating above
colors and solar reflective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 – 68.00
Gunite reinforced, each 1" of thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.54 – 5.10 and add 100% to the cost. For wet sprayed fiberglass or cellulose, add 25% to 50%.
Gypsum block, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90 – 8.95
6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.40 – 9.55
AIR AND VAPOR BARRIER
Tile, clay, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55 – 10.30 Aluminum foil, paperbacked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.30 – $.37
6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.80 – 13.00 Air infiltration fiberwrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 – .37
8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.10 – 14.90 Air space/drainage meshwrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 – .89
Add for tile or block glazing, each side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55 – 8.40 Building paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 – .32
Polyethylene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 – .28
NOTE: For stone masonry, see stonework tables at end of Section 56. For belowgrade application, see waterproofing costs in Section 51.

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COSTS PER SQUARE FOOT OF WALL AREA
STUD CONSTRUCTION WALL COVER (Continued) COST RANGE
WOOD Plywood, exterior grade, 3/8" – 5/8", plain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.80 – $ 2.41
COST RANGE COST RANGE textured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26 – 2.98
2" x 3" – 12" o.c. $1.75 – $1.95 2" x 8" – 12" o.c. $4.06 – $4.88 fiber overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.31 – 3.18
2" x 3" – 16" o.c. 1.39 – 1.59 2" x 8" – 16" o.c. 3.08 – 3.70 redwood or select cedar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.77 – 4.57
2" x 3" – 24" o.c. .92 – 1.33 2" x 8" – 24" o.c. 1.95 – 2.36 exposed aggregates, fine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45 – 6.80
2" x 4" – 12" o.c. 2.26 – 2.52 2" x 10" – 16" o.c. 3.59 – 4.21 medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.85 – 9.20
large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.40 – 12.30
2" x 4" – 16" o.c. 1.59 – 2.16 2" x 10" – 24" o.c. 2.57 – 3.08 Rustic or log siding, veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.47 – 12.80
2" x 4" – 24" o.c. 1.18 – 1.49 2" x 10" – 36" o.c. 1.95 – 2.31 half round with full corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.10 – 16.40
2" x 6" – 12" o.c. 2.77 – 3.49 4" x 4" – 24" o.c. 2.77 – 3.49 full logs, 6" – 7" diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.40 – 17.70
2" x 6" – 16" o.c. 2.31 – 2.62 4" x 4" – 36" o.c. 2.26 – 2.62 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50 – 20.80
2" x 6" – 24" o.c. 1.59 – 2.16 4" x 4" – 48" o.c. 1.75 – 2.31 9" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90 – 22.60
For hurricane or seismic bracing and connectors, add $.41 to $.92. 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.20 – 24.90
hand hewn or oversized logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.80 – 34.75
METAL Shakes, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.98 – 4.26
Light Medium Heavy Extra Heavy Shingles, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.62 – 4.00
wood panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.18 – 5.45
(to 25 gauge) (to 20 gauge) (to 16 gauge) (C-Stud) Siding, vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.03 – 4.26
4" – 16" o.c. $1.75 $2.10 $2.26 $2.62 $2.57 $3.03 $2.87 $4.47 wood, 1/2" – 1" boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26 – 3.23
4" – 24" o.c. 1.44 1.75 1.80 2.26 2.10 2.57 2.52 3.54 select cedar or redwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.72 – 6.90
6" – 16" o.c. 1.95 2.41 2.62 3.03 2.98 3.54 3.39 4.98 Steel, galvanized, corrugated or crimped, light (30 to 26 gauge) . . . . . . 1.59 – 2.82
6" – 24" o.c. 1.75 1.95 2.26 2.57 2.52 2.98 2.87 4.06 heavy (24 to 18 gauge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.08 – 5.10
residential type, painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.03 – 4.06
EXTERIOR WALL COVER add for sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.41 – 13.40
COST RANGE add for curved panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 – 2.62
Aluminum siding, corrugated or crimped, light (.0175" – .024" thick) . . . $ 2.10 – $ 3.08 add for enameled paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 – .87
heavy (.032" – .050" thick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.54 – 5.30 add for porcelain enamel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.52 – 4.26
residential type, painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.23 – 4.52 add for stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.57 – 5.35
add for textured protective cover (Galbestos) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.08 – 4.88
add for sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.47 – 13.60 add for wall girts, metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 – 2.26
add for enameled paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 – .87 wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 – 1.18
add for curved panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 – 2.62 Stucco, on paper and wire mesh, three coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.80 – 4.47
add for wall girts, metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 – 2.26 on metal lath, three coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 – 5.10
wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 – 1.18 on masonry, two coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.62 – 4.16
Cement fiber shingle or plank, 5/32" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.41 – 3.54 Synthetic plaster, on fabric and rigid insulation board, 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.70 – 8.75
sheet siding, residential type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.36 – 3.23 for decorative texture or aggregate finish, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49 – 4.93
heavy corrugated or sheet (Transite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.49 – 4.88 each inch of insulation over 1", add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 – 1.28
sandwich panels, insulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.40 – 18.40 on fiber cement board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.57 – 5.70
Board and batten, 1" cedar or redwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.08 – 5.80 add for heavy fiberglass reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64 – 3.03
plywood with batts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26 – 3.03 Pictorial artwork, see Section 56, Page 5.
Composition siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49 – 2.36 Terra cotta, 2" – 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.80 – 39.00
Fiberglass, corrugated or sheet (4 – 5 oz.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44 – 2.41 Tile, ceramic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 – 18.50
sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.72 – 3.03 Tile, mosaic panels, minimum artwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.40 – 33.00
structural or F.R.P. panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.98 – 8.05 pictorial, excluding name art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.40 – 60.00
Hardboard, exterior grade, 3/8" – 1/2", sheet siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 – 2.98 hand-painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00 – 275.00
lap siding or shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 – 3.29 Vitrolite (structural glass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.70 – 31.75
Masonry veneer, single wythe, select common brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55 – 14.60 Sheathing, asphalt composition, 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.08 – 1.39
face brick, standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75 – 16.40 ballistic shielding fiberglass panels, 1/2" – 5/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 – 24.10
1" – 1 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00 – 73.00
split face brick, Roman or Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 – 14.90 fiberboard, 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.03 – 1.33
mortarless brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90 – 15.90 gypsum board, water-resistant, 1/2" – 5/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39 – 1.80
used brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.35 – 15.70 oriented strand-waferboard, 3/8" – 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.33 – 1.59
adobe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.25 – 11.10 plywood, 3/8" – 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44 – 1.64
cast stone, ornamental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.80 – 34.50 5/8" – 3/4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64 – 1.90
ornamental face concrete block, 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25 – 14.10 for structural shear walls, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 – .18
simulated brick veneer or panel, 1/4" – 3/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90 – 15.60 wood, solid 1" boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 – 2.36
imitation precast stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.60 – 18.90 spaced 1" boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39 – 1.75
Pictorial carved artwork, see Section 56, Page 5. stresskin sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35 – 9.10
Natural Stone Veneers, see under Stonework, Section 56. add for treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 – .87

August 2011
COSTS PER SQUARE FOOT OF WALL AREA OR OPENING

EXTERIOR FINISH INTERIOR FINISH
Epoxy or urethane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.48 – $4.41 Canvas, cloth, and other specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.62 – $ 5.85
Masonry paint, prime coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 – .60 Copper and wood veneer sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.40 – 9.85
each additional coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 – .37 Gypsum impregnated jute fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 – 3.03
Silicone waterproofing for masonry, two coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 – .83 Laminates, plastic, standard grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.06 – 5.80
Stain, on shingles or wood siding, two coats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 – 1.04
custom grades, leather, stone, wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.20 – 16.10
Structural steel paint, shop coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 – .47
prime field coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 – .54 Natural wood finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 – 1.28
each additional coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 – .48 Paint, prime coat or sealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 – .60
Stucco paint, prime coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 – .64 each additional coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 – .42
each additional coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 – .42 add for enamel, per coat of enamel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09 – .24
textured coat, one heavy coat or acrylic mod./polymer-based . . . . . .97 – 1.45 Textured finish, sprayed on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 – .43
sealer coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 – .35 Vinyl wall covering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.59 – 3.95
Wood siding, prime coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 – .64 Wallpaper, standard grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.17 – 2.46
each additional coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 – .37
custom grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.72 – 5.95
hand-painted, embroidered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35 – 18.20
INTERIOR FACING mural and aluminum specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.03 – 6.80
removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 – .57
Chalkboard, hardboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.90 – $ 11.00 Zolotone, primer and one coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.03 – 2.10
slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.90 – 23.90
vinyl finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.80 – 15.20
Furring, wood on masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 – 1.59
wood on wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 – 1.33
metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39 – 2.26
DOORS
Gypsum board, 1/2", taped ................................. 1.39 – 1.64 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
5/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44 – 1.80 (Cost per square foot of opening)
add for water-resistant or embossed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 – .28
All costs include hardware and installation.
Hardboard, plastic finish, patterned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.31 – 4.06
pegboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 – 3.70 Fire doors, hollow metal, 1 3/4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 45.25 – $ 68.00
tempered, plain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39 – 2.36 kalamein, 1 3/4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.25 – 54.00
Insulation board, prefinished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39 – 2.26 kalamein, 2 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.50 – 59.00
Plaster, two coats, on metal lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.08 – 4.21 metal clad, swinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.75 – 63.00
on gypsum lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.03 – 3.80 metal clad, rolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.50 – 54.00
on masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.62 – 3.29 weatherstripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85 – 11.80
Plaster, three coats, on metal lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.80 – 4.52 add for mechanical operation, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640.00 – 900.00
Add for Keene’s finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 – 1.03
add for electric operation, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,510.00 – 2,260.00
Plywood paneling, softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 – 3.49
hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.08 – 6.40 add for underwriter’s label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 – 11.80
custom panels and trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.80 – 15.20 for paired doors, add 35% to 50% for second door.
polylaminated panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.36 – 4.41 Gates, steel, folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.60 – 32.00
Tile, acoustical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.59 – 2.52 Overhead doors, sectionals, manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.60 – 19.00
ceramic or quarry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85 – 22.10 roll up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.70 – 27.25
custom mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.20 – 33.50 add for mechanical operation, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660.00 – 965.00
hand-painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 – 265.00 add for electric operation, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,490.00 – 2,100.00
metal, enameled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.15 – 9.65 Strip doors, plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 – 15.90
plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45 – 7.25
Traffic doors, rubber, swinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.50 – 59.00
Wood paneling, 1/2" – 1" boards, softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.70 – 5.55
hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55 – 11.40 For entrance doors, see Store Front costs in Section 56.
custom plank decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.80 – 22.10 For air curtains, see Section 53.
3/8" cedar closet lining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20 – 6.80 For hangar doors, see Section 44.
For masonry veneers, use exterior costs plus 5% to 10%. For agricultural sliding doors, see Section 64, Page 7.

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DOORS
RESIDENTIAL ORNAMENTAL DOORWAYS
All costs include hardware and installation. COST RANGE
Metal, hollow core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 16.90 – $ 24.40 Cost per square foot of ornamental opening, excluding
insulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.80 – 29.25 the entry door area.
aluminum storm and screen, stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.10 – 20.00
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.80 – 29.00 COST RANGE
aluminum screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90 – 12.10 Fiberglass, stock (no lites) . . . $ 36.00 – $ 64.00
Plastic, laminated, solid core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.00 – 75.00 wood, stock trim . . . . . . . . 46.25 – 90.00
Security, ballistic resistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.00 – 140.00 Custom wood, hand carved,
raised panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210.00 – 275.00 including lites . . . . . . . . . . . 165.00 – 340.00
Wood, hardboard, slab, solid core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.10 – 21.80
pine or fir, flat panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 – 30.25
raised panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 – 37.00
French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 – 43.00
Dutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.50 – 38.75 GARAGE DOORS
natural finish hardwood or plastic-faced overlay Single Double
flush, hollow core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.80 – 31.50 Overhead, single panel, plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.40 – $14.50 $ 6.95 – $13.00
solid core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.90 – 34.25 metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.35 – 16.30 6.40 – 14.10
decorative, standard pattern or carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.00 – 47.25 wood, plywood or hardboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.35 – 12.70 5.45 – 12.50
deluxe pattern or carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 – 75.00 redwood or select cedar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00 – 20.90 10.40 – 18.50
for sidelites, use 50% of decorative door costs custom, red oak or cherry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.40 – 31.50 17.10 – 29.00
custom hardwood, solid core, flat panel, oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 – 100.00 Sectional, plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50 – 16.90 8.05 – 14.50
raised panel, oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.00 – 230.00 metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.40 – 18.90 7.50 – 15.90
teak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110.00 – 250.00 wood or hardboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.35 – 14.90 6.40 – 14.10
white ash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.00 – 190.00 redwood or select cedar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.20 – 27.75 13.40 – 24.00
Philippine mahogany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165.00 – 350.00 custom, red oak or cherry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.50 – 39.75 24.50 – 35.25
walnut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155.00 – 390.00 raised panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 – 46.25 30.00 – 41.50
decorative, glass lites, standard pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210.00 – 280.00 Fan top, door headers, plastic, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16 – 7.85 3.80 – 7.15
for plastic or metal, deduct 40%.
custom wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.98 – 8.80 4.52 – 8.25
custom carved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255.00 – 430.00
for triple-insulated beveled glass, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.25 – 45.50 COST RANGE
for 3/4"-thick sculptured crystal glass, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.25 – 64.00 Add for electronic operator, radio control, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425.00 – $775.00
solid brass adjustable sill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.40 – 28.50 extra remote controls, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.75 – 110.00
sidelites, square foot of panel area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125.00 – 210.00 Add for electric operator, key or pushbutton, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400.00 – 660.00
half round or ellipse toplites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175.00 – 380.00 extra remote stations, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 – 125.00
rectangular toplites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00 – 175.00 Weatherstripping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 – 4.00
wood storm and screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.40 – 19.80
deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.80 – 26.50 MISCELLANEOUS
Weatherstripping, compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39 – 3.80 Entry gates, metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 18.50 – $ 37.00
magnetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.41 – 4.47 custom estate, aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.50 – 66.00
Glass patio doors, sliding or prefabricated swinging hand-wrought iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.00 – 190.00
Aluminum, single glazed, 3/16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.80 – 22.60 add for spear tops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.72 – 8.15
double glazed, 5/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.80 – 37.00 scrolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.60 – 23.60
triple glazed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.50 – 40.75 gold leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.62 – 11.70
Wood, softwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.75 – 51.00 add for electronic operator, up to 1 H.P., sliding, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,150.00 – 6,350.00
deluxe hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00 – 83.00
swinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,130.00 – 5,350.00
for exterior metal or vinyl cladding, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.60 – 9.65
add for control accessories, each, digital or magnetic card unit . . . . . . . 1,180.00 – 1,490.00
for diamond grilles, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25 – 11.80
for curved-top grilles, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.60 – 27.25 key or single push button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 725.00 – 965.00
for insulated glass, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90 – 19.50 magnetic vehicle detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905.00 – 1,280.00
for insulated Low-E glass with Argon gas, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.50 – 29.50 Basement entry, prefabricated steel bulkhead, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660.00 – 965.00
for solar bronze or solar gray insulating glass, add . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.65 – 13.50 Pet doors, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00 – 305.00
For special glass treatments, use additives from Page 7. automatic, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550.00 – 1,040.00

August 2011

WINDOWS GLASS
All costs include single glazing, trim, hardware and installation. Add 25% to 50% for double Cost per square foot of glass, including material and installation. For sloped or Low-E coated
glazed, 45% to 75% for triple glazed, 100% to 200% for impact resistant, or see glass
additives below. glazing, add 10%.
COST RANGE
Aluminum sash, projected (awning/hopper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 17.00 – $ 28.00 PLATE GLASS LIGHT AREA (Square Feet)
basement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.40 – 19.00 1/4" 10 to 50 50 to 75 75 to 100 100 to 125 125 to 150
casement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 – 24.20 Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.15 $11.80 $14.30 $17.30 $20.90
double hung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.40 – 20.40 Tinted (bronze or grey) . . 11.00 14.00 16.40 19.80 23.40
fixed, acrylic glass block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 – 36.50
greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.25 – 41.00 Single strength . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.25 Obscure, 1/8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.80
jalousie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.20 – 26.50 Double strength . . . . . . . . . . . 6.60 Obscure, wire, 1/4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.20
single hung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50 – 17.70 Crystal, 3/16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25 Polished wire, 1/4" plate . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00
sliding, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.30 – 17.20 Double-glazed, 1/2" . . . . . . . . 21.80 Tempered plate, 1/4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.50
for bronze or white finish add 15%. Bullet resistant, 1 3/16" . . . . . 120.00 Acrylic sheet, 3/16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.80
Impact resistant . . . . . . . . . . . 48.25 Polycarbonate, 3/16" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.25
Vinyl sash, solid, add 20% to aluminum costs above.
Liquid crystal, 1" insulated . . . 135.00
Steel sash, casement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.20 – 26.25
fixed, industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.60 – 24.00 MISCELLANEOUS
vented, industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.10 – 29.75 COST RANGE
Security mesh or iron bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.65 – $ 19.80
Wood sash, projected (awning/hopper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.90 – 37.00 wrought-iron grilles, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.10 – 27.25
basement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.20 – 21.50 Security shutters, rolling metal, small windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.00 – 88.00
casement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.90 – 30.25 large windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.50 – 56.00
double hung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.50 – 23.40 doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.00 – 52.00
greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 – 54.00 add for motorized operation, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375.00 – 1,090.00
single hung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.60 – 20.00 for plastic, deduct 10% – 30%.
sliding, horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.80 – 19.60 for security sensors, see Section 54, Page 4.
for metal or vinyl clad, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85 – 11.70 Shades, cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39 – 2.10
vinyl coated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 – 3.54
Large windows, crystal glass, fixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.70 – 18.90 matchstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 – 3.03
add for metal or vinyl-clad wood or solid vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.62 – 6.35 foil faced, insulated layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 – 11.90
bay or bow, prefabricated units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.75 – 47.50 add for motorized operation, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.98 – 11.80
greenhouse, window wall, 1' to 3' projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.25 – 63.00 Shutters, exterior, plain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 – 14.90
polygon or round windows, small . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.00 – 110.00 louvered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85 – 20.40
add for curved glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110.00 – 145.00 interior, movable louvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 – 25.75
add for bent (90°) glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435.00 – 510.00 for custom hardwood, add 100% – 200%.
add for opaque glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 – 2.62 Storm windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26 – 8.15
add for wire glass, clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 – 15.00 Venetian blinds, horizontal slats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.03 – 17.40
add for 1/4" plate glass, polished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.57 – 5.35 vertical steel slats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.93 – 29.75
add for 1/4" tempered plate glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.35 – 13.20 for custom or mirror finish, add 100%.
add for painted trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.33 – 1.59 Window grilles, snap-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.85 – 14.00
add for aluminized reflective glass or solar film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.35 – 7.85 Window screens, aluminum frame and mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26 – 3.08
add for double glazing (insulating glass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.93 – 7.60 white frame and mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.72 – 3.90
add for impact (storm) resistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.30 – 30.50 bronze frame and mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.03 – 4.00
add for transparent heat-reflective filament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95 – 9.80 aluminum solar screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 – 5.45
add for Low-E insulated with Argon gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00 – 18.50 bronze solar screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.30 – 18.50
wood frame and mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45 – 7.85
Basement window wells, corrugated metal, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.25 – 65.00
FIRE ESCAPES add for grate cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.75 – 54.00
Two-story building, with ladder to roof, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,925.00 –$6,300.00 4' escape well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145.00 – 195.00
add for counterbalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,700.00 – 4,050.00
Each additional story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,700.00 – 3,600.00 NOTE: For window awnings, see Section 56.

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(RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION)

STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS section 56 page 1
August 2011
GENERAL INFORMATION ILLUSTRATIONS

Stained-glass windows are in the fine arts field. Many windows, classified by age or beauty as
having antique or historical value, or designed by name artists, must be valued as art objects by
fine arts specialists.
The majority of stained glass which is installed today is the work of skilled artisans working in
shops or studios, who normally put a square foot price on their craft. The following average costs
will enable the valuator or estimator to estimate the replacement cost or proposed cost within
reasonable limits. Glass materials, design and studio prominence vary considerably and costs
may vary from a plus 70% to minus 20%.
These costs are based on the least dimension of the dominant size of pieces making up the total
window. A window, most of whose pieces of glass are 3" wide, would be priced from the 2" to 4"
column, whether 3", 6" or 12" long.
Price all windows by the area of the enclosing rectangle.
INSTALLATION
Installation costs run from $13.30 to $32.75 per square foot, depending on geographical location,
height from ground, and size and shape of window. For stained-glass overlay, costs run $24.10
to $44.25 per square foot including materials.
COST PER SQUARE FOOT

TYPE DOMINANT SIZE OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES Figure 1
Residential type, straight seams 14" and up 10" to 14" 6" to 10" under 6"
Clear glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.25 $37.50 $43.00 $49.50
Single color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.50 53.00 60.00 68.00
Multi-color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.00 57.00 64.00 72.00
Rondels and accidental designs cost $64.00 to $140.00 per square foot.
Blown clear restoration window glass cost $12.60 to $23.60 per square foot.
For single glazing over, add $5.40 to $7.45; for double glazed, $12.80 to $26.75 per square foot.
Simulated Art Glass
Acrylic resin panels cost $65.00 to $120.00 per square foot. For leading on two sides, add $18.00
per square foot.
Art Glass 4" and up 2" to 4" under 2"
Plain mosaics, regular pieces,
few embellishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 64.00 $ 79.00 $ 97.00
Contemporary abstract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 115.00 175.00
Minimum painted and fired field
and borders (Figures 1 and 2) . . . . . . . . 93.00 130.00 170.00
Simple designs, geometric patterns
silhouettes, etc. (Figure 3) . . . . . . . . . . . 120.00 210.00 375.00
Simple figures and scenes,
little detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240.00 355.00 520.00
Highly detailed figures and
Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4
scenes (Figure 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520.00 795.00 1,210.00
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August 2011 STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS
COST PER SQUARE FOOT ILLUSTRATIONS
TYPE DOMINANT SIZE OF INDIVIDUAL
PIECES
Art Glass (Continued) 4" and up 2" to 4" under 2"
Rose or wheel windows, intricate
designs (Figure 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $415.00 $690.00 $1,180.00
Detailed figures, large decorative
background areas (Figure 6) . . . . . . . . . 445.00 725.00 1,210.00
Faceted glass, 1" or less thickness,
cast in epoxy, contemporary abstract . . . 130.00 180.00 260.00
Faceted glass, 1" or less thickness, cast in
epoxy, figures and scenes (Figure 7) . . . 165.00 230.00 305.00
Faceted glass, 1 1/2", bound in concrete, add 20% to epoxy cost.
Ceiling domes, stock design up to 12’ diameter including soffit, cost $680.00 to $1,150.00 per
square foot of horizontal projection.
Etched and Beveled Glass
Minimum sand-etched design, 1/4" plate . . $ 41.25 $ 45.25 $ 48.25
tempered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.75 49.00 53.00
Simple figures and scenes, 1/4" plate (Figure 8) 83.00 94.00 105.00
tempered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.00 100.00 115.00
Intricate designs, 1/4" plate (Figure 9) . . . . 150.00 190.00 250.00
tempered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160.00 195.00 255.00
For stock design piece assemblies, deduct 20%.
For obscure glass, add 10%. Multilayered glass, add 15% to 35%.
For triple glazing between clear safety glass, add $46.25 to $56.00 per square foot.
Figure 8
Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 9

STOREFRONTS section 56 page 3
August 2011
GENERAL INFORMATION framing. Other ornamentation consists of average marble strips bordering the entrance. Because of
the small quantity, 10% to 25% could be added to the marble cost. The lighting consists of both
The costs in this section are for use in computing storefronts with the Unit-in-Place and/or average and good incandescent spots and all lights in the window and marquee should be counted.
Segregated Cost Methods. The Calculator Costs include fronts commensurate with the quality
and type of building. The entrance doors are 1/4"-tempered glass in matching aluminum frame and the display
platforms are 18" high with plywood floor and average-quality carpeting (Section 52). The display
The floor and ceiling areas in the display and vestibule are normally included in the building shell ceilings, of pegboard, displace an equal amount of marquee soffit since the marquee forms the
and are not part of the storefront, however, the display platforms and dropped display and roof of the window bays, and the ceilings are disregarded as the difference is within our accuracy
vestibule ceilings as well as special floors are part of the front. The basic wall above the front is tolerance. Display backs are average-quality wood stud walls, finished both sides.
normally part of the building shell except for interior malls, but the ornamentation is properly
computed with the storefront. Sometimes the display front is a very small part of the entire front
The marquee is good-quality plain metal on a cantilevered steel frame with architectural posts
elevation of the building and the major portion is better computed from the regular wall costs in
and girders, which may be priced from Section 51.
Section 55 or 43, adding any front ornamentation.
Typical cost per linear foot of storefront elevation = $1,250 to $1,560

If the cost of replacing an old or damaged storefront is desired, the costs of removing the old front
and making any necessary structural changes must be added to the cost of the new front. (Including display front to top of marquee only.)
The following text and pictures illustrate some of the problems and items to be priced in
estimating storefronts, while the detailed example on Page 5 covers the complete estimate.
EXCELLENT RETAIL STORE
GOOD DEPARTMENT STORE
The largest proportion of this front is ordinary building wall, with a smaller proportion of openings,
and should be priced with the balance of the walls of the building, pricing the following items from
the storefront costs. The basic front is plate glass and average bronze trim, and includes display
The storefront to be computed includes the glassed areas, entrances, marquees and bulkheads. and entrance areas.
The wall above the marquee and to the sides of the storefront is not included since it is identical
to, and priced with, the balance of the walls. If there was added ornamentation on this area it Ornamentation consists of good marble over the entire front wall and excellent marble in the
could be priced as part of the front. curved entrance vestibule. There is no special lighting for the front except in the entrance, and
the entrance doors are good quality 1/2" tempered plate glass balanced doors and hardware. The
When computing the area of the basic front, include the entrances and sides of the window bays vestibule ceiling is a dropped ceiling with plaster finish and the vestibule floor is good marble
but not the bulkhead. which may be priced from Section 52. There is a small plain metal marquee.
In the illustration above, the basic front is good-quality aluminum (anodized color) with 1/4" plate glass. Typical cost per front foot of building facade = $1,750 to $2,080
The basic bulkhead wall is steel-framed with colored aluminum ornamentation matching the window (Including entire front wall of building.)

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August 2011 STOREFRONTS
GOOD RETAIL STORE AVERAGE RETAIL STORE
This basic front is average plate glass with an aluminum-framed entrance. The front columns are
In this front, most of the wall is built of precast concrete panels which may be priced with the balance part of the building frame but the brick ornamentation is properly part of the front. One end of the
of the building walls, leaving only the windows and entrance to be priced from the storefront costs. front wall is ornamented with good local stone and the sign area is stucco on block.
The windows and doors are bronze-framed plate glass with average spots for lighting. Display There is a small metal and steel frame marquee but no front lighting.
platforms are carpeted with plywood display backs. The display and vestibule ceilings are
average plaster, and the sides of the recessed entrance may be priced from the bulkhead walls
Typical cost per front foot of building facade = $415 to $570
and ornamentation.
(Including entire front wall of building.)
Other ornamentation consists of some wrought iron above the windows and a horizontal metal
screen at the top of the building. LOW-COST RETAIL STORE
Depending on the purpose of the valuation, the awning, on city property, may or may not be part
of the building.
Typical cost per front foot of building facade = $765 to $1,010
(Including entire front wall of building.)
AVERAGE MALL STORE
The basic front has average wood trim

and glass, plus an average steel-framed
bulkhead and sign area with wood
ornamentation. The average plain
galvanized steel roll-up grille is priced
separately and is not included as an
additive to the basic storefront area. The
shallow display platforms with low The basic front has average wood trim and 3/16" glass plus an average wood-framed bulkhead.
plywood backs and gypsum board ceiling
with recessed spotlights are all of The ornamentation on the bulkhead and posts is low-quality local stone and workmanship but,
average quality. because of the small quantity, it is better to add an additional 10% to 20% to the low-cost
ornamentation as given. The sign area is priced with the balance of the building walls.
There is no front lighting and the entrance doors are low-cost aluminum with 1/4" plate glass.
There are no other items to price.
Typical cost per front foot of store entrance = $340 to $535 Typical cost per front foot of building facade = $270 to $375
(Including entire front wall of mall.) (Including entire front wall of building.)

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EXAMPLE BASIC STOREFRONT

The storefront illustrated is for a typical, small, average retail store and has display platforms and Cost per square foot of actual front including door and glass area, but not bulkhead or sign areas.
dropped ceilings in the display area and vestibule. The vestibule floor and the basic wall above For display islands and bays use area of all sides. Costs include glass.
the front were included in the cost of the building shell. Costs are found on the following pages. LOW COST AVERAGE GOOD
Wood trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.20 $20.80 $ 26.50
Aluminum trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.60 31.75 42.50
Stainless steel or bronze trim . . . . . . . . . . . 39.00 51.00 68.00
Structural glazing, no trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63.00 89.00 130.00
Greenhouse or curved glass, aluminum . . . 46.75 57.00 70.00
double glazed add 40%. Interior nonweatherized mall front, deduct 10% to 20%.
BASIC BULKHEAD WALLS

Wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.30 $ 6.65 $ 8.35
Steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.40 7.60 10.70
Concrete block masonry, standard . . . . . . . 8.40 10.80 14.10
add for face block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18 1.95 3.80
Concrete, formed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.10 16.90 21.70
Concrete, precast or tilt up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.55 11.90 14.90
add for textured finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.08 2.31 4.52
Brick masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.70 19.30 23.90
add for face brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.41 3.03 3.80
ORNAMENTATION
Costs per square foot of ornamented area. For other types, see Section 43.
Brick veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.55 $ 12.50 $ 16.30
simulated veneer or panel, 1/4" – 3/8" . . 8.35 11.10 14.70
Ceramic tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.10 14.80 18.20
*mosaic tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.80 23.80 31.75
Glass block, white or aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.50 40.25 46.50
Metal panels or screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.40 22.90 34.25
preformed wall panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.82 6.60 13.40
COMPUTATION Local stone, ashlar or panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 35.50 45.25
rubble or rustic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 27.25 34.75
Basic storefront area: [(14+6+6+20 = 46) x 7] + (9 x 10) imitation veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 13.60 19.80
Marble or granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.00 49.25 68.00
= 412 sq. ft. aluminum trim, average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ $ 31.75 = $13,081 Terra cotta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.90 31.75 40.75
Basic bulkhead area: 46 x 3 Stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 4.47 5.10
= 138 sq. ft. brick masonry, average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ 19.30 = 2,663 on masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87 3.49 4.16
add for synthetic on rigid insulation . . . . 2.10 3.03 4.47
Ornamentation area: 45 x 4 (sign area) *built-up (EIFS) panel relief . . . . . . . . . . 4.47 6.05 9.85
= 180 sq. ft. ceramic tile, average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ 14.80 = 2,664 Wood, plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.31 3.23 4.57
shingles or shakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.08 3.95 4.98
Lighting: 10 recessed spots, average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ 180.00 = 1,800 shingles, decorative panels . . . . . . . . . . 3.70 4.41 5.40
Entrance doors: 2 aluminum, 1/4" glass, average . . . . . . @ 1,560.00 x 2= 3,120 siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87 4.16 5.55
Display platform area: 6 x (14+15) + 6 x (20+21) ornamented molding or trim . . . . . . . . . . 9.25 14.90 23.60
2 2 add for treated wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 .56 .82
*For pictorial artwork, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50 15.90 26.50
= 210 sq. ft., 36"-high display, average . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ 8.60 = 1,806 carved brick, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135.00 165.00 200.00
= 210 sq. ft. carpet, average, medium grade
(Section 52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ 3.83 = 803 LIGHTING
Display ceiling area, including vestibule, 45 x 6 Add for each storefront fixture in display areas, marquees, etc.
= 270 sq. ft. dropped plaster ceiling, average . . . . . . . . @ 6.35 = 1,715 Standard open incandescent fixtures . . . . . $ 71.00 $ 91.00 $120.00
Display back area: 7 x (15 + 21) Recessed or adjustable incandescent . . . . 105.00 180.00 305.00
Fluorescent, open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195.00 295.00 430.00
= 252 sq. ft. single wall plywood, average . . . . . . . . . . @ 5.90 = 1,487 Fluorescent, diffused . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255.00 370.00 510.00
Total storefront cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,139 Illuminated exit, incandescent . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 175.00 305.00
Cost per linear foot of building facade = $645 For emergency light packs, see Section 54.

section 56 page 6
August 2011 STOREFRONTS
ENTRANCE DOORS MARQUEES
Cost per each door including glazing, to be added to cost of basic front. Cost per square foot of marquee.
LOW COST AVERAGE GOOD LOW COST AVERAGE GOOD
Wood and glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 690 $ 945 $ 1,230 Metal, ornamented, steel frame . . . . . . . . . $34.00 $43.75 $56.00
Aluminum frame, 1/4" glass . . . . . . . . . . . 1,180 1,560 2,040 Metal, plain, steel frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.60 34.00 46.00
Bronze or stainless steel, 1/4" glass . . . . . 2,650 3,300 4,075 Metal, plain, wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.80 31.50 42.75
Tempered glass, 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,210 2,600 2,975 Wood or stucco, wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . 20.30 27.50 38.00
3/4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,440 3,175 4,075
Sliding glass, automatic two-way entry . . . 13,500 16,200 19,900 For light false-mansard structures, deduct 50%. For greater detail, see Section 57.
Revolving door & cage (7' dia. base) . . . . . 28,700 39,800 55,000 SIGNS
bronze or stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,400 58,500 77,750
add or deduct 15% for each foot variation. Signs normally are not a part of the building. They are separately purchased and often are the
Automatic door opener, add . . . . . . . . . . . 4,950 5,850 7,250 property of the tenant. Most signs are custom made and costs are highly variable. We
Balanced door, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,525 6,550 9,450 recommend that you get the cost from the sign manufacturer, if time permits. The costs per
Panic hardware, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 690 905 square foot below represent national medians and are for signs hung or mounted flush on
Mall fronts, per sq. ft. of opening, excluding basic front cost. buildings without extra structure or foundation. See Section 64 for pole costs and service station
Chain or scissor closures, horizontal . . . . . 15.10 20.80 28.75 signs. For oval signs use area of enclosed rectangle. Interior nonweatherized signs may cost 5%
Grilles, roll up, plain aluminum or steel . . . 28.50 37.00 49.00 to 15% less.
bronze anodized or mirror glazed . . . . . 36.00 46.00 60.00
ornate, stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.50 57.00 74.00 SIGN TYPE AREA IN SQUARE FEET
for horizontal operation, deduct 10%.
add for motorized operation, each . . . . 1,060.00 1,480.00 2,090.00 under 20 20 to 50 50 to 100 over 100
Sliding glass panels, aluminum . . . . . . . . . 22.80 31.50 41.75 Illuminated plastic, single face . . . $160.00 $125.00 $100.00 $ 81.00
bronze, anodized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.50 38.50 52.00 double faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225.00 180.00 140.00 110.00
For ornamental doorways, see Section 55, Page 6. without illumination, deduct . . . 23.60 17.70 13.90 11.30
Metal, painted, single face . . . . . . 59.00 53.00 46.75 41.25
DISPLAY PLATFORMS double faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 67.00 59.00 52.00
porcelainized, add per face . . . 12.60 11.50 9.50 9.00
Cost per square foot of display floor area. Add for finish flooring from Section 52. Wood, painted, single face . . . . . 27.75 24.90 22.30 20.30
12" high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.30 $7.15 $ 9.75 double faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.00 32.00 28.75 26.00
24" high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.70 7.75 10.50 carved, plain, single face . . . . . 165.00 145.00 130.00 110.00
36" high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.35 8.60 11.80 double faced . . . . . . . . . . . . 250.00 210.00 175.00 145.00
ornate artwork, add up to . . 40% 45% 50% 55%
sandblasted or routed, deduct 12% 14% 17% 20%
DISPLAY CEILINGS Neon tubing, add per face
plain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45% 40% 40% 35%
Cost per square foot of dropped ceilings not already included in main store ceiling, exclusive of lighting. ornate lettering . . . . . . . . . . . . 70% 65% 60% 55%
Acoustic tile, organic fiber, wood or cane . . $ 3.80 $ 4.72 $ 5.80 Projected wall bracket supports, add 11.30 8.75 6.95 5.40
mineral fiber, fiberglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 5.30 7.25 Rotators, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00 46.75 41.00 36.00
Gypsum board, taped and painted . . . . . . 3.90 4.72 5.70
Mirror-faced panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.20 22.30 27.25
Plaster, standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10 6.35 8.10 Individual letters, cost per inch of height COST RANGE
acoustical or Keene’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45 6.95 8.90 masonite or foamboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.29 – $ 4.98
Plastic panels, translucent . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.20 9.35 12.10 plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16 – 6.30
Wood, decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.60 14.20 26.50 wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95 – 9.00
plywood, softwood or hardboard . . . . . . 4.41 5.55 7.20 steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 – 10.80
hardwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75 9.75 16.20 aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.30 – 18.00
stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.60 – 21.30
DISPLAY BACKS bronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.30 – 23.00
illuminated, Plexiglas, metal frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.50 – 26.25
Cost per square foot of back, including doors. stainless steel or porcelainized frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.25 – 34.25
Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50 $12.00 $17.00 without illumination, deduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16 – 5.45
Metal channels, 2 1/4" gypsum board . . . . 9.80 10.80 12.10 window lettering, permanent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.03 – 1.90
Single wall, plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.36 5.90 8.15 gold leaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.10 – 29.50
Steel studs, 2" solid plaster . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.30 11.60 13.10 carved in stone (raised letters, add 100%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.29 – 4.57
Wood studs, finished both sides . . . . . . . . . 5.90 8.20 11.30 Time and temperature, 18" – 24" display, cost per set
alternating, single face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,000 – 14,800
AWNINGS double faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,300 – 22,400
continuous display, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,950 – 7,550
Metal, enameled, per sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12.60 $ 15.90 $ 20.00 Electronic message, 18" – 24" single display, per lin. ft. . . . . 3,050 – 3,800
Fabric, per front foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135.00 175.00 220.00 double faced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,325 – 4,525
prefab economy units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.00 84.00 115.00 For scoreboards, see Section 66, Page 5.

STONEWORK section 56 page 7
August 2011
GENERAL INFORMATION LIMESTONE

There are a number of quarries throughout the United States and Canada producing various types LOW COST AVERAGE GOOD
of building stone. The distance from the quarries affects the cost of any of these, but most areas Ashlar veneer, 4" – 6", rough . . . . . . . . . . . $25.25 $31.00 $ 38.75
have one or two types of stone which are commonly used for facing or walls because of their local sawed bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.75 38.50 51.00
Facing panels, 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.75 38.75 54.00
availability. Costs will vary by coloring, graining, texture and finish. Large quantities of matched
Rubble veneer, 4" – 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.80 25.25 32.00
stone or intricate jobs requiring much cutting and fitting can cost twice the averages as shown. Rough-cut block, per cubic foot . . . . . . . . . 46.00 58.00 74.00
The following costs are typical ranges per square foot for locally available competitive stone, in Miscellaneous trim, per cubic foot . . . . . . . 64.00 90.00 125.00
place. For stone veneer on wood or steel studs, add $1.65 to $3.75 per square foot. Dry bed
(hand placed) local fieldstone walls will cost 50% to 100% more. For stone carving, add $81 to GRANITE
$130 per surface square foot; hand work add 100%. For precast elements, see Fountain LOW COST AVERAGE GOOD
Sculptures in Section 66. Works designated as having historical or artistic merit must be valued Ashlar veneer, 4" – 6", rough . . . . . . . . . . . $ 28.25 $ 35.75 $ 45.25
by fine arts specialists. polished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.50 44.25 57.00
Facing panels, 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.00 46.75 59.00
RUSTIC STONE 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.25 52.00 65.00
COBBLE RUBBLE – FIELDSTONE 4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.25 60.00 74.00
Rubble veneer, 4" – 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.40 29.75 37.00
Rough-cut block, per cubic foot . . . . . . . . . 41.75 59.00 81.00
Trim, polished, per cubic foot . . . . . . . . . . . 110.00 155.00 220.00
Trim or steps, sawn, per cubic foot . . . . . . 63.00 73.00 85.00
MARBLE
Marble costs can be divided into four groups, according to the degree of color variation and
structure, as follows:
GROUP A
ASHLAR FACING
COURSED SAW BED RANDOM ROUGH BED Sound marbles with a smooth uniform surface requiring no waxing or filling, best suited for
exterior walls, with little variation in texture and color. These are almost entirely local marbles and
are strongly competitive in price.
GROUP B
Similar to Group A but with less favorable working qualities and a little more variation in color and
texture. A few marbles in this group are imported.
GROUP C
Uncertain variations in working qualities, large flaws, voids, striations and good color variation.
Most imported marbles will fall in this category or Group D.
GROUP D
LOCAL STONE Marbles similar to Group C, but including those stones with maximum variations in working
(Sandstone, Brownstone, Quartzite, etc.) qualities, texture and color. This group contains many of the highly colored and variegated
marbles which are most prized for ornamentation.
LOW COST AVERAGE GOOD
Ashlar veneer, 4" – 6", rough . . . . . . . . . . . $21.00 $27.25 $ 35.50 FACING PANELS
sawed bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.60 32.00 41.75 (per square foot)
Facing panels, 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.25 34.50 47.00
Native cobblestone veneer, 4" – 6" . . . . . . 16.40 21.30 27.75 GROUP LOW COST AVERAGE GOOD
rubblestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 24.60 31.50 A ............................ $30.25 $38.75 $51.00
Cobblestone walls, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 21.30 24.40 B ............................ 37.00 46.75 59.00
each additional 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15 5.50 5.85 C ............................ 44.25 55.00 69.00
Rubblestone walls, 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.40 28.25 33.00 D ............................ 54.00 65.00 81.00
each additional 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.55 6.90 7.25
Rough-cut block, per cubic foot . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 52.00 67.00 SLATE
Miscellaneous trim, per cubic foot . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 75.00 100.00
Facing panels, 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27.75 $36.50 $52.00

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section 56 page 8
August 2011 ARCHITECTURAL COLUMNS
GRANITE COLUMNS WOOD STAVE COLUMNS
Cost per linear foot of height measured from bottom of base to top of capital. The costs of Costs are given per linear foot of standard architectural columns measured from the bottom of
architectural granite columns will vary a great deal with the distance from quarry and mill, and the the base to the top of the capital. The diameter of the column is measured at the bottom of the
following typical cost ranges should be increased where the stone must be crated for shipment column above the base.
over long distances or for foreign granite. For carved stone cladding, reduce costs by 50%. DIAMETER OF ROUND COST RANGE SQUARE COST RANGE
SHAFT AT BASE PLAIN FLUTED PLAIN FLUTED
DIAMETER OF ROUND FLUTED 6" $ 37 – $ 41 $ 42 – $ 47 $ 38 – $ 54 $ 41 – $ 58
SHAFT AT BASE COST RANGE COST RANGE 8" 51 – 61 63 – 73 60 – 83 61 – 84
8" $ 150 – $ 190 $ 305 – $ 325 12" 87 – 105 105 – 130 100 – 145 105 – 150
12" 210 – 260 390 – 435 16" 125 – 160 155 – 195 150 – 215 155 – 230
16" 305 – 350 515 – 580 20" 165 – 220 205 – 270 205 – 295 210 – 320
20" 410 – 485 690 – 760 24" 205 – 285 260 – 345 270 – 380 275 – 415
24" 560 – 670 910 – 1,030 28" 235 – 340 315 – 410 325 – 480 340 – 520
28" 760 – 910 1,220 – 1,330 32"’ 280 – 400 365 – 495 395 – 575 415 – 625
36" 325 – 480 430 – 585 470 – 675 480 – 745
32" 1,060 – 1,260 1,620 – 1,770
36" 1,510 – 1,670 2,210 – 2,340
40" 2,080 – 2,340 2,925 – 3,125 BASES AND CAPITALS
44" 2,875 – 3,175 3,900 – 4,200
Cost per each base or capital to be added to total column cost.
BASES AND CAPITALS COLUMN BASES AND CAPITALS CAPITALS

DIAMETER PLAIN MODERATE ORNATE
Cost per base or capital to be added to total column cost.
6" $ 61 $ 190 $ 280
COLUMN BASES AND CAPITALS CAPITALS 8" 70 220 345
DIAMETER PLAIN MODERATE ORNATE 12" 105 320 480
16" 150 450 665
8" $ 530 $1,030 $ 1,860 20" 215 650 960
12" 855 1,600 2,975 24" 315 900 1,340
16" 1,220 2,170 4,050 28" 450 1,300 1,840
20" 1,600 2,700 5,100 32" 655 1,840 2,600
36" 945 2,600 3,600
24" 1,980 3,300 6,250
28" 2,400 3,875 7,400 For solid composite fiberglass and marble chip columns and bases, deduct 30% to 50% from the
32" 2,800 4,500 8,600 above wood costs. For architectural interior plaster columns, add 100%. For decorative solid log
36" 3,225 5,050 9,750 columns, add 100%.
40" 3,650 5,700 11,000
44" 4,100 6,250 12,200
ORNAMENTAL ALUMINUM COLUMNS
Costs are given per linear foot of architectural nonbearing column measured from the bottom of
ORNAMENTAL CONCRETE COLUMNS the base to the top of the capital. Add for each base or capital. The diameter of the column is
Costs are given per linear foot of architectural nonbearing column measured from the bottom of measured at the bottom of the column above the base.
the base to the top of the capital. If a base and capital are used, the additional cost of each may
be added to the total column cost. The diameter of the column is measured at the bottom of the DIAMETER OF FLUTED BASES AND CAPITALS
column above the base. SHAFT AT BASE ROUND SQUARE PLAIN ORNATE
4" $ 11.50 $ 12.80 $ 26.75 $ 115.00
DIAMETER TYPE OF COLUMN BASE CAPITAL 6" 12.80 17.10 36.75 185.00
OF BASE ROUND FLUTED SQUARE PLAIN ORNATE PLAIN ORNATE 8" 22.40 29.25 46.50 255.00
12" $ 39 $ 64 $ 48 $ 83 $ 120 $ 185 $ 425 10" 33.75 46.00 58.00 325.00
14" 51 77 61 97 145 230 495 12" 48.00 65.00 65.00 395.00
14" 64.00 88.00 73.00 480.00
16" 62 90 70 115 170 260 590
16" 81.00 115.00 83.00 555.00
20" 84 115 95 170 250 365 840 20" 125.00 ----- 100.00 705.00
24" 110 145 125 250 350 540 1,180 24" 175.00 ----- 115.00 845.00
28" 135 180 155 350 490 760 1,630 30" 260.00 ----- 140.00 1,110.00
32" 165 205 185 495 725 1,060 2,320
36" 195 240 220 725 1,030 1,520 3,225 For hard-coated, cored polystyrene columns, deduct 20% to 30% from the aluminum costs above.

ROOFS section 57 page 1
September 2011
EXPLANATION TYPICAL ROOFS

The general headings for roof structures in the Segregated Cost sections include the complete
roof structure: rafters, purlins, sheathing or deck, bracing and ties. If a more detailed cost is
needed, use the tables in this section.
RAFTERS
Cost per square foot includes necessary ties, ridges and bracing. Ceiling joists should be added.
For pitched roofs, use the multipliers in the Roof Slope table. For prefabricated trussed rafters,
see Page 3, in this section.
SPACING
DIMENSIONS
(inches) 12" o.c. 16" o.c. 20" o.c. 24" o.c. 32" o.c. 48" o.c.
2x 4 $2.16 $1.74 $1.46 $1.30 $1.04 $ .78
2x 6 2.56 2.07 1.76 1.56 1.28 .92
2x 8 2.98 2.42 2.04 1.80 1.46 1.10
2 x 10 3.77 3.07 2.60 2.29 1.86 1.40
2 x 12 4.43 3.60 3.07 2.68 2.16 1.61
3x 4 3.49 2.82 2.41 2.12 1.73 1.30
3x 6 4.79 3.86 3.28 2.87 2.31 1.73
3x 8 6.05 4.90 4.16 3.62 2.96 2.20
3 x 12 8.50 6.90 5.80 5.10 4.14 3.07
4x 6 5.75 4.62 3.92 3.44 2.79 2.04
4x 8 6.95 5.60 4.72 4.15 3.33 2.46
4 x 12 9.70 7.85 6.65 5.80 4.69 3.49
ROOF SLOPE MULTIPLIERS

For roof components of sloping roofs, multiply by the figures given below to obtain the cost per
square foot of horizontal projection.
RISE MULTIPLIER RISE MULTIPLIER

1 1/2 to 12 .......... 1.01 6 to 12 .......... 1.12
2 to 12 .......... 1.01 8 to 12 .......... 1.20
3 to 12 .......... 1.03 12 to 12 .......... 1.42
4 to 12 .......... 1.06 15 to 12 .......... 1.60
5 to 12 .......... 1.08 18 to 12 .......... 1.80
These multipliers may also be used to convert the horizontal projected area to the actual roof area
for sloping roofs.
EXPOSED WOOD BEAMS
CEILING JOISTS
Costs per linear foot including sanding and finish. For rough sawn ornamental beams, add 40%.
Simulated plastic beams cost $6.55 to $8.20 per linear foot.
DIMENSIONS SPACING
(inches) 12" o.c. 16" o.c. 20" o.c. 24" o.c.
SIZE COST SIZE COST SIZE COST
2x 4 $1.74 $1.36 $1.11 $ .92
2x 6 2.07 1.61 1.35 1.12 2 x 6 ..... $3.79 4 x 8 ....... $ 9.70 6 x 12 ...... $26.25
2x 8 2.42 1.91 1.67 1.45 3 x 6 ..... 7.00 4 x 12 ....... 13.50 6 x 14 ...... 29.50
2 x 10 3.07 2.40 1.97 1.67 3 x 8 ..... 8.40 6 x 8 ....... 16.80 8 x 12 ...... 36.00
2 x 12 3.60 2.81 2.31 1.97 4 x 6 ..... 8.05 6 x 10 ....... 21.20 8 x 14 ...... 39.50

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September 2011 ROOFS
STEEL JOISTS WOOD-TRUSSED JOISTS
Costs of solid rolled or open-web joists, per square foot of roof area, including connections, ties, Costs of light wood flange with solid plywood web or open tubular steel web joists, per linear foot,
including ancillary connections.
and braces. Depth is for open-web joists.
TYPE SPAN LIGHT MEDIUM HEAVY

DEPTH SPAN LIGHT MEDIUM HEAVY
Plywood 15’ to 30’ $5.55 $6.70 $8.25
8” 10’ to 14’ ................ $1.12 $1.67 ----- Tubular steel 40’ to 70’ 5.15 6.30 8.50
10” 14’ to 16’ ................ 1.15 1.89 $ 2.67 PURLINS

10” 18’ to 20’ ................ 1.86 3.00 4.23 Costs per linear foot of purlin including connections or hangers. Light Z or C flanges for pre-
engineered metal buildings may run 30% to 50% of the structural channel costs. Light wood
nailing strips for wood pole frame buildings may run 65% to 85% of the purlin costs.
12” 16’ to 20’ ................ 1.47 2.31 3.10
12” 20’ to 22’ ................ 2.08 3.17 4.34 WOOD
LIGHTWEIGHT LIGHTWEIGHT without with
14” 18’ to 22’ ................ 1.79 2.61 3.46
STEEL CHANNELS I-BEAMS struts struts
14” 22’ to 26’ ................ 2.33 3.33 4.41
SIZE COST SIZE COST SIZE COST COST
4” .... $18.30 4" .... $21.60 1x6 .... $1.37 -----
16” 20’ to 24’ ................ 1.87 2.68 3.62 6” .... 24.50 6” .... 28.50 2x4 .... 1.69 $4.37
16” 24’ to 28’ ................ 2.25 3.19 4.22 8” .... 30.75 8” .... 35.75 2x6 .... 2.06 4.85
16” 28’ to 32’ ................ 2.88 4.17 5.50 10” .... 36.75 10” .... 42.50 2x8 .... 2.58 5.55
12” .... 43.00 12” .... 50.00 2 x 10 .... 2.90 6.50
15” .... 52.00 15” .... 60.00 2 x 12 .... 3.79 7.30
18” 22’ to 26’ ................ 2.08 3.02 4.06
18” 26’ to 30’ ................ 2.45 3.56 4.73 SPACE FRAMES
18” 30’ to 34’ ................ 3.13 4.56 6.05 The following square foot costs are averages of typical three-dimensional roof structures for
buildings requiring long two-way spans. They do not apply to architectural embellishments or
patented systems primarily designed for appearance and skylight areas. Costs include sheathing.
20” 24’ to 28’ ................ 2.34 3.40 4.48
20” 28’ to 32’ ................ 2.68 3.91 5.25
LIGHT MEDIUM HEAVY
20” 32’ to 36’ ................ 3.42 4.93 6.50
$15.70 to $23.60 $22.80 to $29.50 $28.50 to $43.25
24” 28’ to 34’ ................ 2.76 4.05 5.40
DOMES
24” 34’ to 40’ ................ 3.19 4.62 6.15
Typical range of costs of dome structures where the dome forms both roof and walls. Cost per
24” 40’ to 46’ ................ 3.88 5.60 7.45
square foot of horizontal area which is covered, for dome structure only, excluding floor, finish,
lighting, etc.
28” 40’ to 48’ ................ 2.97 5.25 6.80 Skylight cover on metal frame, D = 5' to 40' . . . . . . . . . . $53.00 to $115.00
28” 48’ to 54’ ................ 3.78 6.65 8.70 Metal geodesic, D > 70' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.70 to 44.50
Reinforced concrete, cast-in-place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.25 to 48.25
32” 50’ to 56’ ................ 3.46 5.80 7.70 Thin shell, concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 to 34.50
32” 56’ to 62’ ................ 4.23 7.05 9.50 Wood deck and frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.30 to 35.75
Domes may also be estimated by adding up the unit costs of the component parts and multiplying
36” 58’ to 64’ ................ 3.78 6.30 8.45 by an area calculated by resolving the dome into a rectangular structure as shown in the illustration.
36” 64’ to 70’ ................ 4.48 7.55 10.10
40” 66’ to 72’ ................ 4.09 6.80 9.35 30' x 30' = 900 sq. ft.
40” 72’ to 78’ ................ 4.75 7.85 10.80 4 x 30' x 15' = 1,800 sq. ft.
Apply unit cost to 2,700 sq. ft.
48” 82’ to 88’ ................ 4.65 7.85 10.70
48” 88’ to 94’ ................ 5.25 8.65 11.90

September 2011
STEEL ROOF TRUSSES WOOD-TRUSSED RAFTERS

Tapered steel girders will cost from 15% – 30% less for short spans to 25% – 35% less for long Costs are for prefabricated roof trusses common to light wood framing (12" to 48" on center)
spans (over 80'). Costs include end connections. using 2" x 4" and 2" x 6" (up to 45' span) and 2" x 8", 2" x 10" and 2" x 12" (over 45' span)
members, attached with steel plates or plywood gussets, including ancillary items and ties.
COST – EACH TRUSS For pole-frame construction (8'-14' spacing) with members 2" x 8" and larger with spans below
SPAN LIGHT MEDIUM HEAVY 50', add 20%. Add 10% for site-built trusses. For double trusses, count both and deduct 5% from
the total.
30’ .......................... $2,750 $ 3,350 $ 4,100
40’ .......................... 3,700 4,475 5,450
60’ .......................... 5,700 6,800 8,200 COST – EACH TRUSS
80’ .......................... 7,650 9,100 11,000 SPAN LIGHT MEDIUM HEAVY
100’ .......................... 9,600 11,600 13,800 20’ .......................... $ 82.00 $ 87.00 $ 94.00
120’ .......................... ----- 13,800 16,600 30’ .......................... 130.00 140.00 155.00
140’ .......................... ----- 16,300 19,400 40’ .......................... 185.00 210.00 240.00
160’ .......................... ----- ----- 22,100 50’ .......................... 250.00 295.00 345.00
60’ .......................... 325.00 385.00 455.00
INDUSTRIAL WOOD TRUSSES

Costs are for timber or glulam industrial trusses, including end connections. For finished
commercial trusses add 20% to 25%. Glued, laminated wood girders will cost approximately
25% – 50% less than bowstring trusses for short spans (up to 25'), 20% more for mid-range
spans (up to 45'), to 50% – 75% more for long-span girders (up to 75'). Glued, laminated arches
with ties, will cost approximately 15% – 20% less than bowstring trusses for short spans to 10%
more for long spans (over 80'). Cost ranges are for trusses bearing roof loads only, not for those
carrying hoists or cranes.
BOWSTRING TRUSS
BOWSTRING COST – EACH TRUSS
SPAN LIGHT MEDIUM HEAVY
20’ .......................... $ 1,020 $ 1,190 $ 1,330
40’ .......................... 2,525 2,900 3,375
60’ .......................... 4,125 4,900 5,850
80’ .......................... 5,950 7,150 8,600
100’ .......................... 7,900 9,550 11,600
120’ .......................... 9,950 12,200 14,800 FLAT HOWE
140’ .......................... 12,100 14,800 18,300
BELGIAN OR HOWE COST – EACH TRUSS

SPAN LIGHT MEDIUM HEAVY
20’ .......................... $ 650 $ 785 $ 1,090
40’ .......................... 2,040 2,575 3,300
60’ .......................... 4,025 5,050 6,400
80’ .......................... 6,550 8,150 10,200
100’ .......................... 9,600 11,900 14,600 BELGIAN TRIANGULAR

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ROOF DECKS AND SHEATHING ROOF COVER
(Per square foot of decking or sheathing) (Continued)
TYPE COST RANGE TYPE COST RANGE
Concrete: hollow precast plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.30 – $11.50 Copper, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.80 – $16.30
Lift slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.70 – 13.60 batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.55 – 17.60
Lightweight channels, 2” – 3” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95 – 9.00 shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95 – 12.50
Plank, 2” – 3” T&G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.75 – 9.00 Elastomeric, single ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 – 6.60
Reinforced slab, 4”6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.90 – 14.10 reinforced sheet or spray fluid coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.08 – 7.90
Topping, 1 3/4” – 2 1/2” foamed concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31 – 2.72 Fiberglass, corrugated or sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.47 – 2.78
lighweight concrete, reinforced, 2” – 3” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.88 – 3.88 structural or FRP panels over 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.78 – 7.10
Prestressed tees or double tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.90 – 13.10 Modified bitumen, single ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 – 6.80
Fiberboard, prefinished one side reinforced sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.82 – 7.75
2” T&G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.88 – 4.09 Slate (red slate, add 100%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50 – 11.70
3” T&G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.83 – 4.77 Steel, corrugated, crimped or tile panels, galvanized
Gypsum: 2” plank with metal edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.09 – 6.40 preformed, light (30 – 26 gauge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.47 – 3.72
2”-3” poured over gypsum board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 – 4.45 heavy (24 – 18 gauge) including prefab lock and seam . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14 – 5.45
2”-3” poured over fiberglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.83 – 4.82 formed seam, flat or standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 – 8.35
Steel:18 gauge, corrugated or crimped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.66 – 5.15 batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.08 – 9.60
26 gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.77 – 3.55 shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.67 – 5.85
Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.80 – 12.20 add for porcelain enamel finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.51 – 4.29
Tectum, 2”, prefinished one side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.03 – 5.50 add for sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.88 – 9.85
Wood sheathing: 5/16” plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 – 1.21 add for interior metal liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.47 – 2.67
3/8” plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.07 – 1.37 add for stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.62 – 5.40
1/2” plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.19 – 1.55 Terne, flat or standing seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.20 – 15.10
5/8” plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40 – 1.90 batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.85 – 16.30
3/4” plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 – 2.10 Tile, clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.45 – 13.20
1 1/8” plywood, T&G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.51 – 3.41 concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.77 – 6.95
1” spaced board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12 – 1.97 plastic or rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 – 5.85
1” solid board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74 – 2.67 Wood, shakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.72 – 5.05
1” T&G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 – 2.91 shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.51 – 4.61
2” T&G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.99 – 5.05 fiber shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.57 – 3.30
3” T&G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 – 7.45 add for fire–resistant finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 – .84
2” plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 – 5.85 Roof walkways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.08 – 5.50
3” plank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85 – 8.25 Bird spikes, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.78 – 9.75
for oriented strand – waferboard, deduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 – .17
for fire–treated wood, add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 – .76 INSULATION
Wood Stresskin sandwich panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.85 – 12.80 (Per square foot of insulated area)
Aluminum foil, single ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R- 5 - R- 9 $ .30 – $ .37
ROOF COVER add, per additional ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 – .20
Expanded mica, 3 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R- 7 - R- 9 1.10 – 1.53
Cost per square foot of roof area, including typical flashing, valleys and underlayment as Fiberboard, 1/2" wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R- 1 - R- 2 .84 – .98
required by the roofing type. Extremely steep or cut-up roofs may be 20% above the high end of 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R- 2 - R- 3 .99 – 1.35
the range. For vertical or mansard applications, add 20%. Curved panels, add $.94 to $2.62. 2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R- 5 - R- 6 1.55 – 2.01
Fiberglass or rock wool: For blown-in, use appropriate batt R-value plus 20%.
Aluminum, sheet, corrugated, crimped or tile panels 1" board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R- 3 - R- 4 1.20 – 1.83
preformed, light (.0175” – .024” thick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.09 – $ 3.82 2" board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R- 7 - R- 8 1.79 – 2.57
heavy (.032” – .050” thick) including prefab lock and seam . . . . . . . . . 3.56 – 5.55 batts or roll, 2 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R- 7 - R- 9 .56 – .78
formed seam, flat or standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.67 – 9.15 3 1/2" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-11 - R-13 .63 – .84
batten seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.29 – 10.40 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-19 - R-22 .89 – 1.19
shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.78 – 6.00 9" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-28 - R-30 1.21 – 1.63
Built–up, 2–ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10 – 1.75 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-36 - R-38 1.58 – 2.13
3–ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 – 2.16 add for vinyl-faced or wire support . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 – .34
4–ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 – 2.50 add for colored band support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 – .52
5–ply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 – 3.11 Foamglass, 1" board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R- 2 - R- 3 2.84 – 3.39
add for gravel or small rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 – .40 2" board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R- 4 - R- 6 3.55 – 4.47
add for large rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 – .50 3" board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R- 7 - R- 8 4.65 – 5.50
Cement fiber, shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.81 – 6.10 Polyurethane, 1" board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R- 7 - R- 8 1.47 – 1.84
corrugated or sheet (Transite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.42 – 9.75 2" board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-14 - R-17 1.92 – 2.72
Composition, roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 – 1.53 3" board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-22 - R-25 2.74 – 3.30
Composition shingle, light, to 235# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23 – 2.12 Polystyrene, 1" board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R- 5 - R- 6 1.11 – 1.55
heavy, over 235# or laminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.56 – 3.71 2" board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-10 - R-12 1.67 – 2.19

September 2011
SKYLIGHTS GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

Costs are given per square foot of framed area. Costs are given per linear foot of gutter or downspout. For scupper and conductor head, add
$140.00 to $240.00 each.
TYPE PLAIN GLASS OR PLASTIC WIRE GLASS
TYPE COST RANGE TYPE COST RANGE
Flat ........................ $34.00 – $45.75 $36.75 – $51.00
Pitched, without vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.25 – 53.00 39.50 – 64.00 Aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.65 – $12.10 Galvanized steel . . . . . . . $5.20 – $10.40
Pitched, with vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00 – 66.00 41.75 – 74.00 Copper or stainless steel 12.90 – 19.70 Add for mesh guard . . . . 1.33 – 1.75
Fiberglass or vinyl . . . . . 5.30 – 8.20 Add for solid guard . . . . . 4.19 – 6.95
Small Large Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.30 – 14.90
Plastic domes, fixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47.75 – $ 81.00 $35.00 – $60.00
Roof windows or vented domes . . . . . 85.00 – 135.00 60.00 – 98.00 FALSE-MANSARD FASCIA
add for blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.05 – 10.70 4.03 – 7.05
screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.80 – 14.70 9.45 – 11.80 False-mansard framework is not normally a part of the roof structure. It can be priced on a cost
electric controls, cost $410.00 to $500.00 per opening. per square foot of vertical projection, exclusive of sheathing and cover which can be added from
Tubular, cost each, 10" . . . . . . $525.00 14" . . . . $705.00 21" . . . . . . $785.00 Page 4.
add $105.00 for light kit and $280.00 for ventilation kit each. TYPE COST RANGE
Metal frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.85 – $12.90
ROOF HATCHES AND FIRE VENTS Wood frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.69 – 8.75
Cost per square foot of framed area. COST RANGE For finished soffit, add $4.19 to $6.60 for plaster or stucco, $2.67 to $5.95 for wood or $3.82
Small (under 10 sq. ft.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105.00 – $140.00 (residential) to $6.90 for metal or vinyl, per square foot of soffit area.
Medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.00 – 120.00
Large (over 25 sq. ft.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63.00 – 100.00 FASCIA BOARD
Cost per linear foot for wood, metal or vinyl fascia boards. For residential construction, use low
VENTILATORS end of range. For 1" wood material reduce costs by 50%.
Cost for each range includes galvanized steel (lowest), aluminum, and stainless steel or copper COST RANGE COST RANGE
(highest). For light residential installations, deduct 50%. 6" and less . . . . . . . . . . . $2.62 – $3.35 8" and over . . . . . . . . . . . $2.78 – $5.05
STATIONARY ROTARY
DIAMETER COST RANGE COST RANGE STEEPLES
6” $110.00 – $ 265.00 $ 140.00 – $ 355.00
12” 215.00 – 460.00 290.00 – 650.00 Costs are given per linear foot of height except where noted.
18” 335.00 – 640.00 445.00 – 930.00
24” 445.00 – 815.00 600.00 – 1,200.00 CUPOLAS
30” 565.00 – 970.00 775.00 – 1,450.00 TYPE Small (up to 10') Medium Large (over 20')
36” 700.00 – 1,130.00 935.00 – 1,710.00
48” 960.00 – 1,420.00 1,280.00 – 2,190.00 COST RANGE COST RANGE COST RANGE
Copper or terne $565 –$1,330 $880 – $2,110 $1,330 – $3,300
CONTINUOUS RIDGE VENTS Aluminum or steel 205 – 840 295 – 1,170 460 – 1,600
Fiberglass 155 – 605 265 – 960 430 – 1,510
Cost range per linear foot including screen and damper. Wood 210 – 410 325 – 650 490 – 1,000
THROAT SIZE COST RANGE THROAT SIZE COST RANGE SPIRES
(inches) (inches) Copper or terne $480 – $750 $755 – $1,180 $1,180 – $1,930
4" ...... $46.50 – $63.00 12" . . . . . . . . $72.00 – $ 92.00 Aluminum or steel 155 – 400 205 – 605 240 – 920
9" ...... 61.00 – 79.00 14" . . . . . . . . 80.00 – 100.00 Fiberglass 145 – 270 180 – 455 240 – 775
Wood 120 – 180 150 – 270 250 – 395
EXHAUST VENTS DOMES
Costs each are for propeller type in galvanized housings, including installation. For residential Cost per linear foot of dome diameter, up to 8'.
attic fans, deduct 50%. Copper or terne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $340 – $640
SIZE CAPACITY MOTOR FLAT PITCHED Aluminum or steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 – 250
(inches) (CFM) SIZE ROOF ROOF Fiberglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 – 145
12” 800 1/20 HP $ 615.00 $ 750.00 Wood or stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 – 180
15” 1,200 1/15 HP 730.00 885.00
18” 2,400 1/10 HP 865.00 1,040.00 Add for cupola clocks, per face (three to eight feet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,870 – $9,750
24” 4,200 1/4 HP 1,190.00 1,420.00 Crosses, per linear foot of height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 – 790
30” 6,000 1/2 HP 1,660.00 1,930.00 Spikes, per linear foot of height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 – 410
36” 11,000 3/4 HP 2,310.00 2,700.00 Balls, cost each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 – 750
42” 15,000 1 HP 3,200.00 3,675.00 Weather vanes, cost each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 – 1,100
48” 20,000 2 HP 4,425.00 5,050.00 For bells see section 65 Chimes and Carillions.

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ROOF SHAPES ROOF SHAPES
FRAME
HYPERBOLIC-PARABOLOIDS
ARCHED FLAT GABLE WITH DORMER
BARREL SHELL FOLDED PLATE
GAMBREL HIP MANSARD
THIN-SHELL REINFORCED CONCRETE

Cost ranges per square foot of horizontal area. For domes, see Page 2.
COST RANGE
Barrel shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.70 – $28.00
Folded plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.40 – 26.00
Hyperbolic–paraboloid, small bays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.90 – 27.00
large span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.70 – 29.50
MONITOR SAWTOOTH SHED
FABRIC ROOF STRUCTURES

Costs per square foot of floor area for permanent single-layer fabric structures completely
installed. For interior thermal liners, add $3.25 to $6.40 per square foot.
MONITOR AND SAWTOOTH ROOFS

COST RANGE
Air supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34.00 – $47.75 Costs of monitor and sawtooth roofs may be built up as with any other roof structure, adding for
Tension supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.25 – 58.00 trusses if they exist, and then pricing the vertical window sections as follows:
DORMERS
FIXED WINDOWS VENTED WINDOWS
Costs of exterior construction of dormer windows and necessary dormer structure vary greatly
Fiberglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.20 – $19.00 $20.50 – $25.50
with the size of the dormer. It may be approximated by applying 1/3 to 2/3 of the dwelling square Glass ..................... 17.10 – 21.30 22.80 – 28.00
foot cost to the horizontal area of the dormer at the dormer eave line. Wire glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.80 – 25.75 27.00 – 33.75

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September 2011
INSTRUCTIONS INSULATION
(cost per square foot)
To estimate the total cost of a cold-storage plant, determine the cost of the basic building from
Sections 14 and 17 or 44 and 47, then add the cost of insulation, equipment, and doors as Costs should be applied to the actual insulated surface area: walls (no adjustment), floors (deduct
indicated on this page. Since these components represent a large proportion of the total cost, it 35%), and ceilings (add 35%). Costs are for installation including vapor barriers, fasteners,
is advisable to determine accurately the temperatures maintained, and thickness and type of furring, framing, finishes, sealants, etc., as appropriate for each type of insulation. See Section
44 for prefabricated insulated sandwich wall and/or roof panels.
insulation. The table below is a guide to the determination of insulation thickness for maintaining
various temperatures under moderate climates. Insulation Cork- Fiberglass Foamglas Isocya- Mineral Styrene Urethane Urethane
Thickness board Board Board nurate Wool Board Board Spray-on
TYPICAL INSULATION REQUIREMENTS Board Batts
These typical thicknesses are often varied to suit the requirements of a specific installation. Some 1" $ 6.80 $5.95 $ 6.90 $ 5.90 $5.35 $5.35 $ 5.95 $ 3.86
of the items which may affect the amount of insulation and refrigeration used are: the types of 2" 7.75 6.05 8.15 6.90 5.55 5.60 7.00 5.35
commodity being stored, the frequency of removal and replacement of goods being refrigerated, 4" 9.90 6.80 10.50 8.55 6.05 6.05 8.80 8.30
and local climatic conditions.
6" 12.20 7.10 13.00 10.50 6.55 6.85 10.90 11.50
The table is based upon corkboard, styrofoam, foamglas, and fiberglass board. For mineral wool batts, 8" 14.20 7.60 15.40 12.30 7.10 7.30 12.90 13.20
increase thickness by 40%. For urethane and isocyanurate insulation, decrease thickness by 40%. 10" 16.50 8.15 17.80 ----- 7.65 7.80 ----- -----
12" 18.50 8.70 20.40 ----- 8.30 8.55 ----- -----
ROOM TYPE RATED TEMPERATURE INSULATION THICKNESS
Sharp freeze - 45° to - 25° 11" PLUS COLD-STORAGE DOORS
- 25° to - 15° 10" (cost per square foot)
Freezer - 15° to - 5° 9" Cold-storage doors are priced by the outside surface area of each door. Costs are based on
- 5° to 5° 8" completely installed, hinged infitting doors, including hardware and gaskets. For other doors, use
Chiller 5° to 20° 7" the surface area with the adjustments given below.
20° to 32° 6" Thickness To 15 Sq. Ft. 16 to 25 Sq. Ft. 26 to 40 Sq. Ft. Over 40 Sq. Ft.
Cooler 32° to 45° 5" 2" $125.00 $110.00 $ 91.00 $ 77.00
45° to 60° 3" 4" 135.00 120.00 100.00 87.00
6" 145.00 130.00 115.00 99.00
WALK-IN BOXES 8" 155.00 140.00 125.00 110.00
Large walk-in boxes containing from 50 to 500 square feet by 7½ feet high, with floors. Costs are
for prefabricated, galvanized smooth or embossed metal-clad insulated units, including DOOR COST ADJUSTMENTS
refrigeration equipment and one door. Equipment quality and ancillary items can vary and costs Stainless steel: add 50% Antifreeze heating cables:
will vary a plus 15% to a minus 10%. For outside installations, add $8.35 to $16.60 per square Vestibule doors: add 60% add $35.00 per linear foot of cable
Track doors: add 10% to 20% Pneumatic door operator, swinging door,
foot of floor area. For larger rooms, see Section 65, Page 9. Wood-clad doors: deduct 10% per side treadle-activated: add $2,750 – $3,675 each
Sliding doors, single: add 25% double doors: add $3,900 – $5,000 pair
COST RANGE double: add 40% to 50% electric eye activation: add 10% – 12%
Electric door operator, sliding doors: sliding doors: add 30% – 50% to operator
Temperature 50 Sq. Ft. 100 150 200 300 400 500 single, add $5,750; double, add $6,600 Observation window: add $565 – $740
hydraulic operation, add 15% to electric Hdware: locking, $245 – $695, panic, add $655 – $1,300
32° to 60° F, base $12,000 $17,100 $21,000 $24,300 $30,000 $34,700 $38,800
5° to 31° F, add 1,070 1,250 1,450 1,550 1,690 3,725 3,725 PLUS REFRIGERATION
(cost per cubic foot)
-15° to 5° F, add 1,690 2,140 2,450 6,600 6,600 6,600 6,600
-45° to 15° F, add 2,000 2,550 2,925 7,850 7,850 7,850 7,850 Refrigeration equipment costs are based on the interior volume of the rooms which are cooled.
Costs are for complete normal installation including wiring, switch panels, starters, piping, and
ancillary items necessary to maintain proper temperature levels based on typical insulation. Room
For wood exterior and interior, deduct 5% each; aluminum, add 7% each; stainless steel, add loads with or without much in and out traffic, highly controlled atmosphere, etc., will vary, and costs
20% to 30% each; for stainless floors, add 15%. For each additional foot of height from base, add may vary plus or minus 20%.
6%. Without floor but with screeds, deduct 17%. Where walls of the building form exterior wall of
the box, deduct $100 per linear foot. Partitions, including door, cost $245 to $440 per linear foot. Room Size Sharp Freezer Freezer Chiller Cooler
5,000 cu. ft. $2.45 $2.06 $1.71 $1.45
Air curtains, see Section 53. Traffic and stripdoors, see Section 55. Extra doors see Cold Storage 25,000 2.13 1.75 1.46 1.20
Doors. For glass reach-in doors, use 2" doors less 10%; heated doors, add 15% to 35%. 50,000 2.00 1.65 1.37 1.12
Doorway ramps, exterior, cost $365 to $760 each; for interior, add 100%; stainless steel, add 100,000 1.89 1.55 1.27 1.03
35%. Shelving costs $24 to $50 per linear foot of shelf. For cantilevered, add 50%. 200,000 1.76 1.46 1.19 .97
300,000 1.70 1.40 1.13 .93
Small display-type commercial boxes or boxes with reach-in glass fronts should be priced from 500,000 1.63 1.31 1.07 .88
Section 65.
1,000,000 ----- 1.23 1.01 .80
Subsoil heating will cost $1.56 to $2.61 per square foot of floor area. Adjust for other sitework 2,500,000 ----- 1.15 .92 .72
refinements from Segregated or Unit-in-Place cost sections. 5,000,000 & up ----- 1.06 .87 .68

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September 2011 ELEVATORS – ESCALATORS
INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION Elevator and escalator costs are lump sums to be added to the Segregated Cost estimates or as
1. Selective/collective controlled elevators are the type usually found in small office buildings, refinements to the Calculator Method costs. In order to compute the costs, information on the
hospitals and apartments. The car or cars respond automatically to the pressure of a car or number of elevators, type of control, capacity of cars, rated speeds and number of stops will
corridor button. The control system collects and saves signals and responds to them in
usually be required. The number of elevators, their associated stops and the type of cabs will all
order. They are normally used in single-elevator installations and in groups or banks of up
to three. influence the cost rank chosen.
The cost schedules in this section are based on average installations within each class. In large,
newer installations it is advisable to apply to the elevator installation company or manufacturer for
actual prices, particularly where custom cabs are encountered.
2. Selectomatic/automatic, autotronic, measured-demand and similar terms are used by
various manufacturers as descriptive names for the type of controls on fully automatic
elevators in medium- and high-speed operation. These controls not only collect signals and
give responses to banks of three or more elevators, but distribute service among them on a
EXAMPLES
balanced basis. The elevators may have auxiliary controls to allow for manual operation to
reassure passengers, to allow for guides or to prevent misuse. EXAMPLE 1 – (Passenger Elevator)
A medical building, 3 stories and basement, two automatic elevators, geared, selective-collective,
variable voltage control, 200 feet per minute with 2,500-pound capacity.
Base cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $106,000
3. Express or penthouse elevators do not have openings at each floor. For each bypassed floor Four stops @ $5,700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,800
without an opening, add the express elevator cost per floor or stop.
Cost per elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128,800
Two elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x2
Total cost of elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $257,600
4. Attended passenger elevators require full-time operator control. The high cost of operation
of this type has made most of these elevators obsolete. Because they are no longer
produced, the appropriate passenger-operated costs can be applied, deducting 10% from EXAMPLE 2 – (Freight Elevator)
the costs for manual controls. A warehouse, 4 stories, one freight elevator, speed 100 feet per minute, hydraulic operation with
8,000-pound capacity, push-button controls, front and rear openings on first floor and power
operation on all doors.
Base cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 47,600
5. Hydraulic elevators are moved by one or two hydraulic plungers under the car. They are
suitable for low-speed, low-rise operation (up to seven floors) and are somewhat lower in Four stops @ $16,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,000
cost than electric elevators in these applications. One rear-door opening (power door) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,600
Total cost of elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $127,200
6. Variable-voltage equipment includes a DC generator for each elevator. Varying the voltage
provides a wide range of speeds and acceleration levels. Automatic leveling is usually MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSIBILITY EQUIPMENT
included with this equipment. (Cost each, except where noted)
COST RANGE
Emergency evacuation, portable lifts, wheelchair, motorized climber . . . . . . . $8,650 – $10,300
power scooters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,300 – 6,100
7. AC rheostatic control equipment is suitable for low-speed, low-rise application.
chair seat, mechanical track stair climber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,575 – 3,650
seat carriers, hand held . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 – 150
Portable ramps, including railing, per linear foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 – 215
platforms, per square foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 – 83
8. Miscellaneous types include escalators, moving walks, vertical and inclined residential and
wheelchair lifts, sidewalk elevators, dumbwaiters and open personnel lifts. For braille directional signs, ADA elevator panels and visual signal panels, see Section 66, Page 10.

ELEVATORS section 58 page 3
September 2011
PASSENGER ELEVATORS – SELECTIVE/COLLECTIVE

(passenger-operated, geared, electric and hydraulic elevators)
ELECTRIC, VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL

SPEED CAPACITY (Pounds)
(Feet per minute) 1500 2000 2500 3000 4000 5000
100 $ 66,750 – $ 71,750 $ 77,000 – $ 85,750 $ 85,750 – $ 96,000 $ 93,750 – $107,000 $108,000 – $127,000 $121,000 – $145,000
150 77,000 – 84,750 87,750 – 98,750 97,250 – 111,000 106,000 – 122,000 121,000 – 143,000 134,000 – 161,000
200 85,000 – 95,250 96,000 – 110,000 106,000 – 123,000 116,000 – 135,000 130,000 – 155,000 144,000 – 173,000
250 91,750 – 105,000 104,000 – 120,000 114,000 – 132,000 123,000 – 145,000 138,000 – 166,000 153,000 – 184,000
300 97,750 – 113,000 110,000 – 128,000 120,000 – 141,000 130,000 – 154,000 146,000 – 174,000 159,000 – 192,000
350 103,000 – 120,000 116,000 – 136,000 127,000 – 149,000 136,000 – 161,000 152,000 – 181,000 166,000 – 201,000
400 108,000 – 127,000 121,000 – 143,000 132,000 – 156,000 141,000 – 169,000 157,000 – 189,000 172,000 – 207,000
PLUS
$5,650 – $5,900 $5,700 – $6,050 $5,700 – $6,050 $5,900 – $6,100 $6,050 – $6,150 $6,100 – $6,200
COST PER STOP
HYDRAULIC
(Feet per minute) 1500 2000 2500 3000 4000 5000
50 $24,900 – $31,300 $30,500 – $38,600 $35,500 – $43,800 $40,100 – $50,000 $48,400 – $ 60,750 $56,500 – $ 70,500
75 31,300 – 38,600 37,300 – 45,800 43,000 – 52,500 47,600 – 59,000 57,250 – 71,750 65,500 – 82,500
100 37,000 – 43,500 43,000 – 52,250 50,750 – 59,750 54,750 – 66,250 64,500 – 80,000 73,500 – 91,750
125 41,600 – 48,400 48,400 – 57,500 55,250 – 65,500 60,250 – 73,500 70,500 – 87,250 80,000 – 99,750
150 45,800 – 52,500 53,000 – 62,500 59,750 – 71,750 66,000 – 79,750 76,500 – 93,750 85,750 – 107,000
200 53,000 – 60,750 61,750 – 71,750 68,250 – 81,250 75,000 – 89,750 85,750 – 105,000 95,750 – 119,000
PLUS
$10,300 – $10,900 $10,800 – $11,500 $11,500 – $12,200 $12,000 – $12,800 $12,500 – $13,600 $13,400 – $14,200
COST PER STOP
ELECTRIC, AC RHEOSTATIC CONTROL SMALL ELEVATORS

Small office and apartment elevators with simple call system and push-button
SPEED CAPACITY (Pounds) control, four passenger cab, and two or three stops cost $50,750 to $69,500.
(Feet per minute) 1200 1500 2000
OBSERVATION ELEVATORS
50 $41,200 – $48,800 $45,400 – $54,250 $51,000 – $62,250
For glass observation cars, add $8,350 to $16,500, plus $1,040 per stop. Exterior
100 54,500 – 62,750 58,750 – 69,000 66,000 – 77,500 installations will cost an additional $15,600 to $19,800. Custom-designed cars can
run as much as five to ten times the cost of standardized cabs.
150 64,500 – 73,250 68,750 – 79,750 76,000 – 88,000
EXPRESS ELEVATORS
PLUS
$5,400 – $5,600 $5,500 – $5,650 $5,650 – $5,900 Cost per bypassed floor, without an opening, is $1,980 to $2,650 per floor. With
COST PER STOP
openings, use cost per stop from tables.

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September 2011 ELEVATORS
PASSENGER ELEVATORS – SELECTOMATIC/AUTOMATIC
(completely automatic, gearless machines, group-controlled elevators)

(Feet per minute) 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 5000
300 $152,000 – $169,000 $161,000 – $178,000 $170,000 – $188,000 $180,000 – $199,000 $189,000 – $210,000 $212,000 – $235,000
400 168,000 – 186,000 177,000 – 196,000 188,000 – 208,000 198,000 – 220,000 209,000 – 232,000 234,000 – 259,000
500 185,000 – 205,000 196,000 – 217,000 207,000 – 229,000 219,000 – 242,000 231,000 – 257,000 259,000 – 286,000
600 203,000 – 227,000 217,000 – 240,000 229,000 – 253,000 242,000 – 268,000 255,000 – 283,000 286,000 – 315,000
700 226,000 – 251,000 239,000 – 265,000 253,000 – 280,000 267,000 – 296,000 282,000 – 312,000 316,000 – 347,000
800 250,000 – 277,000 259,000 – 293,000 279,000 – 309,000 296,000 – 326,000 312,000 – 345,000 349,000 – 384,000
1,000 304,000 – 339,000 322,000 – 357,000 340,000 – 376,000 361,000 – 397,000 381,000 – 419,000 426,000 – 467,000
1,200 370,000 – 413,000 392,000 – 435,000 415,000 – 458,000 439,000 – 484,000 465,000 – 511,000 520,000 – 568,000
1,400 452,000 – 504,000 478,000 – 530,000 507,000 – 561,000 536,000 – 590,000 567,000 – 622,000 636,000 – 691,000
PLUS
$5,700 – $6,150 $6,050 – $6,300 $6,150 – $6,550 $6,300 – $6,700 $6,550 – $6,900 $6,800 – $7,100
COST PER STOP
EXPRESS ELEVATORS: Cost per bypassed floor, without an opening, is $2,310 to $3,150 per OBSERVATION ELEVATORS: Price with cost additives listed on Page 3.
floor. With openings, use cost per stop from table.
ESCALATORS MOVING WALKS
(Costs are averages per each moving stairway) (Costs are averages per each section, up to 2% gradient)
32" WIDTH 48" WIDTH LENGTH COST PER LINEAR FOOT
5,000 persons per hour 8,000 persons per hour
Linear Feet 24" WIDE 36" WIDE 48" WIDE 54" WIDE
RISE COST RISE COST
40 $4,600 $5,050 $5,550 $5,750
10' $140,000 10' $152,000 60 3,825 4,000 4,275 4,375
100 2,575 2,800 3,125 3,175
12' 145,000 12' 156,000
300 1,870 2,050 2,260 2,310
14' 149,000 14' 162,000 500 1,690 1,850 1,980 2,130
18' 156,000 18' 173,000 750 1,530 1,740 1,820 1,950
1,000 1,480 1,610 1,740 1,820
22' 166,000 22' 185,000
1,400 1,320 1,510 1,640 1,690
25' 173,000 25' 193,000 1,800 1,220 1,430 1,510 1,610
For glass balustrade panels or stainless steel sides, add $590 to $1,850 per foot of rise per unit. For gradients up to 20%, add 1% for each percent over two. Costs include handrails.
MISCELLANEOUS ELEVATORS
RESIDENTIAL ELEVATORS: The small handicapped or two- or three-passenger elevators found SIDEWALK ELEVATORS: With sidewalk doors, 2,000 lb. to 3,000 lb. capacity, 25 square foot
in single-family dwellings cost $16,800 to $34,000 for two stops, plus $2,310 to $3,600 for each platform, the cost is $36,500 to $52,500.
additional stop. For larger capacities over 700 lbs., the cost is $35,800 to $50,000 for two stops,
plus $8,600 to $11,400 for each additional stop. For custom cabs (decorative hardwood, brass and PERSONNEL LIFTS: Revolving vertical belts with one-man platforms cost $15,200 to $19,000,
glass, etc.), add 25% to 75%. plus $4,050 per stop over two.
INCLINED RAILWAYS: Inclined elevators (chairlifts) cost $6,800 to $10,200 for normal 14' to 17' WINDOW-WASHING LIFTS: Exterior building maintenance platforms, self-powered, 24' to 26', cost
runs. Add $100.00 per foot for longer runs. Add $1,460 to $1,870 for a two-passenger lift. Add $51,000 to $73,000. Custom engineered platforms can run as much as two to four times the cost
$2,050 to $2,950 for each turn. Add 50% for wheelchair capability. For exterior (hillside) of standard lifts. Supporting davits cost $8,350 to $10,900 per pair and sockets, $510 to $690 each.
installation, add $1,640.
DUMBWAITERS: Automatic electric dumbwaiters, 500 lb. capacity, 50-FPM, stainless steel cab,
VERTICAL WHEELCHAIR-PORCH LIFT: For 400 lb. capacity with 5' maximum lift, the cost is cost $14,800 (manual doors) to $38,200 (power doors), plus $3,325 to $4,250 per stop over two.
$8,950 to $12,800. For each additional foot of height to a maximum of 12', add $1,610 to $2,470 For 100-FPM operation, add 30%; 150-FPM, add 50%. For 200 lb. capacity, deduct 25%; 75 lb.,
per foot. deduct 50%. For hand operation, deduct 50%.

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September 2011
FREIGHT ELEVATORS
(push-button operation)
HYDRAULIC
CAPACITY SPEED (Feet per Minute) PLUS COST PER STOP
(Pounds)
50 100 125 150 Manual Doors Power Doors
2,000 $ 25,500 – $ 27,900 $ 34,000 – $ 37,300 $ 38,900 – $ 43,000 $ 43,800 – $ 49,600 $ 7,000 – $ 7,300 $13,300 – $13,600
3,000 29,400 – 32,400 37,800 – 39,600 42,000 – 46,500 47,600 – 53,000 7,450 – 7,700 13,900 – 14,300
4,000 31,700 – 35,800 40,100 – 44,600 45,000 – 50,000 50,500 – 56,500 7,850 – 8,150 14,300 – 14,900
5,000 35,100 – 38,600 42,700 – 47,000 47,000 – 52,250 52,250 – 58,750 8,150 – 8,700 14,900 – 15,600
6,000 37,800 – 40,800 44,600 – 49,600 48,800 – 54,500 54,500 – 60,750 8,700 – 9,000 15,400 – 15,900
8,000 41,200 – 44,600 47,600 – 53,500 50,500 – 57,500 57,250 – 63,750 9,250 – 9,650 16,000 – 16,700
10,000 61,250 – 68,250 72,500 – 80,000 78,250 – 87,000 85,000 – 93,750 9,650 – 9,950 16,500 – 17,200
12,000 72,500 – 80,500 84,750 – 93,750 90,750 – 102,000 98,750 – 111,000 9,950 – 10,400 17,000 – 17,500
15,000 88,500 – 98,750 103,000 – 115,000 110,000 – 124,000 118,000 – 133,000 10,700 – 10,900 17,400 – 18,300
20,000 115,000 – 128,000 131,000 – 148,000 140,000 – 159,000 153,000 – 172,000 11,200 – 11,600 18,100 – 18,900
ELECTRIC, VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL

CAPACITY SPEED (Feet per Minute) PLUS COST PER STOP
(Pounds)
100 200 300 400 Manual Doors Power Doors
2,500 $ 76,500 – $ 85,000 $ 86,250 $ 95,750 $ 97,750 $109,000 $111,000 $123,000 $ 7,300 $ 7,600 $13,800 $14,000
4,000 81,500 – 90,750 93,750 105,000 109,000 120,000 125,000 138,000 7,850 8,600 14,400 15,100
5,000 84,250 – 93,500 98,500 109,000 114,000 127,000 132,000 147,000 8,600 8,850 15,100 15,700
6,000 86,250 – 95,750 101,000 112,000 119,000 131,000 139,000 154,000 8,850 9,250 15,600 16,000
8,000 89,750 99,750 107,000 118,000 127,000 140,000 150,000 165,000 9,400 9,650 16,300 16,800
10,000 96,000 107,000 116,000 128,000 138,000 154,000 167,000 185,000 9,850 10,200 16,800 17,300
15,000 122,000 134,000 161,000 178,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- 10,700 10,900 17,800 18,300
20,000 143,000 159,000 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 11,200 11,600 18,400 19,000
REAR DOORS: For rear-door openings, add $8,800 to $9,450 for the first rear door, if manually PARKING LIFTS
operated, plus $6,800 to $7,450 for each additional manual door. For power-operated rear doors,
use $15,600 to $16,400 for the first door and $13,200 to $14,200 for each additional door. Average costs per single elevated platform stall for four-column surface-mounted automobile
storage lifts. For additional raised stall, add $1,690 to $3,350 each.
COST RANGE
SELECTIVE/COLLECTIVE OPERATION: Add 10%. 3,000 lb., electric winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,400 – $ 9,200
4,000 lb., hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,300 – 11,400
7,000 lb., hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,800 – 13,700
AC RHEOSTATIC: Use 150% – 175% of the base cost of a comparable hydraulic elevator plus PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEMS
50% – 75% of the cost per stop.
Cost per station, complete. For simple two-station systems, deduct 50% – 75%.
3" or 4" . . . . . . . $17,900 – $23,600 6" or 4" x 7" . . . . . . $25,800 – $31,500
MANUAL CONTROLS: Deduct 10% from base cost and use manual door cost for stops. For PVC systems, deduct 80%.

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September 2011 CONVEYING AND MATERIAL-HANDLING SYSTEMS
GENERAL INFORMATION GANTRY CRANES
Material-handling systems can have a wide range in costs depending on the operational loads Costs are averages of portable steel gantry cranes with a maximum adjustable height of 15 feet.
and conditions placed on the equipment. The costs listed below represent averages of standard For each foot of deviation from the 15-foot base, add or deduct $115 to $310 per foot. For fixed-
(medium) applications. For heavy or severe service requirements such as continuous and height gantries, deduct 25%. For all-aluminum construction, add 50% to 100%. Gantries with
repetitive operations at rated capacity or with heavy attachments or operations under extreme adjustable spans, add $1,290 to $2,110. Angle iron tracks cost $14.60 to $25.50 per linear foot.
atmospheric conditions, the costs may run 100% above those listed, whereas very light For power operation, add $8,100 to $12,800.
applications (e.g. single-girder bridge) can run 25% to 50% below the listed costs. For outside
operations, add 10%. For multiple hoists, use the total lifting capacity of all hoists to determine SPAN CAPACITY (Tons)
crane or craneway capacity, always selecting the next higher size. (Feet) 1 2 3 5 7½ 10
BRIDGE CRANES 10 $3,100 $4,350 $5,400 $ 6,900 $ 8,400 $ 9,750
Costs are averages for ground controlled, variable speed, twin girder, overhead cranes, exclusive 15 3,550 5,050 6,200 8,150 9,950 11,500
of craneways. For cranes with cabs, add $5,600 for minimum controls to $20,400 for deluxe cabs 20 4,025 5,750 7,150 9,300 11,500 13,400
with air conditioning and complete controls. 30 5,000 7,200 8,900 11,800 14,600 17,200
CAPACITY SPAN HOISTS AND TROLLEYS

(Tons) 20' 30' 40' 50' 75' 100' Costs are averages of hoists with a maximum lift of 10 feet. For each foot over 10 feet, add $25 to
2 $ 72,000 $ 79,500 $ 88,000 $ 98,000 $127,000 $164,000 $105 per foot to the costs and add 50% to 70% to the base costs over 15 feet. Motors are single
3 73,750 81,500 90,250 99,750 129,000 167,000 speed. Add 10% to 30% each for two speed or variable speed or direct current operation. For high-
5 78,250 86,500 94,750 106,000 134,000 173,000 speed trolleys (over 75 feet per minute), add 200%. For integral trolley hoists, add 15% to 25%.
7½ 84,000 92,250 102,000 111,000 142,000 180,000 HOISTS
10 90,250 98,750 108,000 119,000 149,000 188,000
CAPACITY MANUAL ELECTRIC
15 104,000 113,000 123,000 133,000 165,000 205,000
(Tons) COST RANGE COST RANGE
20 119,000 129,000 140,000 151,000 184,000 223,000
½ $ 185 – $ 850 $ 1,570 – $ 2,000
25 138,000 148,000 159,000 170,000 204,000 243,000
1 255 – 1,010 1,790 – 2,430
JIB CRANES 2 405 – 1,440 2,260 – 3,400
Costs are averages for self-supporting jib or pillar-base cranes with a 360° rotation, completely 3 530 – 1,840 2,700 – 4,300
installed, including mast, foundation and miscellaneous fittings. For each foot of variation from an
underbeam base height of 10 feet, add or deduct $44 to $135. For boom electrification, add $830. 5 785 – 2,625 3,725 – 6,150
For 200° knee brace, wall bracket or column mount installations, deduct 50% to 60%. 7½ 1,210 – 3,650 4,825 – 8,600
10 1,540 – 4,575 5,950 – 10,900
BOOM LENGTH CAPACITY (Tons)
15 ----- ----- 8,300 – 15,600
(Feet) 1/4 1/2 1 2 3 4
20 ----- ----- 10,500 – 20,200
8 $1,980 $2,180 $2,600 $3,600 $ 4,500 $ 5,450
30 ----- ----- 15,200 – 29,600
12 2,310 2,650 3,350 4,650 5,950 7,300
16 2,850 3,350 4,250 6,050 7,850 9,650 TROLLEYS
20 3,450 4,125 5,400 7,850 10,400 12,800 CAPACITY PLAIN GEARED MOTORIZED
(FREE WHEELING)
CRANEWAY SPANS
(Tons) COST RANGE COST RANGE COST RANGE
Crane runways bracketed or braced to the buildings’ column framing members cost from $135 to
½ $ 130 – $ 390 $ 185 – $ 850 $1,440 – $3,250
$285 per linear foot each. Light monorail trolley runways cost from $14 to $105 per linear foot. For
freestanding, self-supporting runways, add 50% to 80%. For curved runways, add 75% to 150%. 1 170 – 475 255 – 965 1,510 – 3,375
Costs may vary plus or minus 10% depending on overall length and height of installation. For 2 285 – 680 405 – 1,260 1,610 – 3,600
detailed crane- or trolleyways, use steel beam costs in Section 51, plus 10% to 20%. For electrical
3 365 – 875 510 – 1,460 1,740 – 3,800
conductor assembly, add $20 to $40 per linear foot. Curved conductor, add 25% to 35%.
5 510 – 1,350 800 – 1,980 1,980 – 4,175
EXAMPLES
7½ 755 – 1,820 1,220 – 2,575 2,240 – 4,700
BRIDGE CRANEWAY TROLLEYWAY
Capacity Cost Range/Linear Foot Capacity Cost Range/Linear Foot 10 1,040 – 2,310 1,530 – 3,225 2,525 – 5,300
2 ton $135 – $165 1 ton $14 – $ 17 15 1,510 – 3,375 2,260 – 4,425 3,050 – 6,350
10 205 – 225 2 23 – 31 20 ----- ----- ----- ----- 3,650 – 7,500
25 240 – 290 7½ 90 – 105 30 ----- ----- ----- ----- 4,800 – 9,600

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GRAVITY ROLLER CONVEYORS SKATE WHEEL CONVEYORS

Costs are average costs per section for steel conveyor sections with galvanized steel rollers and Skate wheel conveyors are used to move lightweight cartons and packages from one station to
include supports and installation. LIGHT DUTY conveyor frame capacity is 900 pounds with H- another, in warehouses and assembly areas. Costs are average costs per section for steel
stand supports on 10' centers and 1,300 pounds with H-stand supports on 5' centers. Each 10' conveyors with 2 x 5/8" ball bearing wheels on 1/4" axles at 3" centers. 10' section frame capacity
section consists of 40 2" OD rollers set on 3" centers. Each roller has a 50-pound load capacity. is 900 pounds. Each wheel load capacity is 60 pounds.
MEDIUM DUTY frame capacity is 1,400 pounds with H-stand supports on 10' centers and 3,200
pounds with H-stand supports on 5' centers. Each 10' section consists of 40 2" OD rollers set on OVERALL WHEELS STRAIGHT SECTION CURVED
3" centers. Each roller has a 250-pound load capacity. HEAVY DUTY frame capacity is
WIDTH PER FOOT 10-FOOT 5-FOOT 90° 45°
2,500 pounds with H-stand supports on 10' centers and 7,600 pounds with H-stand supports on
5' centers. Each 10' section consists of 30 2½" OD steel rollers set on 4" centers. Each roller has 6 $365 $250 ----- -----
a 750-pound load capacity. 10 425 290 $395 $260
12"
12 450 300 ----- -----
TYPE OVERALL WIDTH STRAIGHT SECTION CURVED 16 510 340 ----- -----
8 410 290 ----- -----
WIDTH BETWEEN RAILS 10-FOOT 5-FOOT 90° 45°
10 435 300 ----- -----
12" 10" $ 555 $ 365 $ 390 $290 15"
14 510 340 ----- -----
LIGHT DUTY 18" 16" 665 420 420 300 16 540 350 ----- -----
20" 18" 680 435 435 305 12 495 320 ----- -----
24" 22" 750 460 450 310 14 510 345 ----- -----
18"
16 545 365 ----- -----
12" 10" 660 410 710 515
18 590 375 ----- -----
MEDIUM DUTY 18” 16" 750 460 795 575 16 595 395 ----- -----
24" 20" 830 510 825 605 18 635 410 ----- -----
20"
30" 28" 930 550 895 650 20 665 420 515 350
24 730 450 ----- -----
12" 10" 1,380 855 825 605
18 670 425 ----- -----
HEAVY DUTY 18" 16" 1,590 960 940 680
20 690 445 680 475
24"
30" 20" 2,020 1,190 1,000 795 24 760 470 ----- -----
42" 28" 2,430 1,400 1,280 920 28 810 505 ----- -----
MICRO ROLLER CONVEYORS ACCORDION-TYPE FLEXIBLE CONVEYORS

Costs are average costs per section for steel conveyor sections with 3/4" OD galvanized steel Costs are average cost per section for flexible expandable skate wheel conveyors, including
rollers with a 30-pound load capacity for each roller and a 350-pound load capacity per section. supports. For cost of flexible roller conveyors, add 18%.
Supports and installation costs are included.
Aluminum conveyor sections with aluminum rollers of the same size have 40% less capacity and ADJUSTABLE CAPACITY WHEELS
cost 15% more. WIDTH LENGTH (Ft.) (Lb. per Lin. Ft.) NYLON PLASTIC STEEL
ROLLER OVERALL WIDTH STRAIGHT SECTION 2' – 8' 58 $ 880 $ 940 $1,020
14" 3' – 12' 58 1,600 1,680 1,870
CENTERS WIDTH BETWEEN RAILS 10-FOOT 5-FOOT
5' – 18' 58 2,150 2,360 2,550
6" 5" $ 910 $545 6' – 24' 58 2,725 3,000 3,275
1" 12" 10½" 1,060 610 2' – 8' 90 1,020 1,080 1,180
15" 14" 1,100 650 18" 3' – 12' 90 1,880 1,950 2,280
19" 18" 1,180 675 5' – 18' 90 2,100 2,525 2,675
6' – 24' 90 2,850 3,375 3,475
6" 5" 550 375
2' – 8' 120 1,260 1,360 1,440
2" 12" 10½" 605 405
24" 3' – 12' 120 2,290 2,430 2,600
15" 14" 635 420 5' – 18' 120 3,200 3,475 3,650
19" 18" 675 435 6' – 24' 120 4,425 4,750 5,000

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September 2011 CONVEYING AND MATERIAL-HANDLING SYSTEMS
BELT-DRIVEN LIVE ROLLER CONVEYORS CHAIN-DRIVEN LIVE ROLLER CONVEYORS
Belt-driven live roller conveyors are used for moving lightweight boxes and packages where product Chain-driven live roller conveyors are used for moving heavy pallets and drums.
positioning is necessary. Costs are average costs per section for a 60-FPM conveyor powered by Costs are average for a 40-FPM conveyor powered by a 3/4-HP 220/3/60 motor, with 2½" OD
a 1/2-HP 220/3/60 motor, with 2" OD rollers and 6" PVC belts, including supports and installations. rollers at 6" centers, No. 50 chain, roller to roller drive, including supports and installations.
OVERALL WIDTH ROLLER OVERALL LENGTH OVERALL WIDTH OVERALL LENGTH

WIDTH BETWEEN RAILS CENTERS 10' 15' 20' 25' 30' WIDTH BETWEEN RAILS 5' 10' 15' 20' 25' 30'
3" $5,600 $6,350 $ 7,100 $ 7,850 $ 8,600 28" 24" $5,650 $6,050 $7,700 $ 9,450 $11,100 $12,800
12" 9" 4½" 5,100 5,750 6,350 6,900 7,500 34" 30" 6,050 6,300 8,000 9,850 11,400 13,200
6" 5,000 6,400 6,100 6,550 7,100 40" 36" 6,100 6,450 8,250 9,950 11,600 13,400
12" 4,825 5,300 5,700 6,150 6,550 46" 42" 6,350 6,600 8,600 10,700 12,400 14,100
3" 5,900 6,700 7,550 8,350 9,250
18" 15" 4½" 5,500 6,150 6,800 7,500 8,150
6" 5,350 5,950 6,550 7,100 7,700
12" 5,050 5,650 6,100 6,550 7,050
3" 6,350 7,300 8,250 9,200 10,200
24" 21" 4½" 5,950 6,650 7,450 8,200 8,950
6" 5,750 6,450 7,100 7,850 8,500
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR INCLINE CONVEYORS
12" 5,500 6,100 6,650 7,200 7,800
3" 6,650 7,750 8,850 9,900 11,000 Incline conveyors are used to move product from level to level or serve as a booster in a gravity
system.Costs are average costs per section for a 60-FPM conveyor powered by a 1/2-HP,
30" 27" 4½" 6,350 7,150 8,000 8,850 9,850
115/160 motor, with a rubber top belt and a 400-pound load capacity. Supports and installation
6" 6,050 6,700 7,550 8,200 8,950 are included.
12" 5,750 6,350 6,950 7,550 8,200
3" 7,050 8,250 9,500 10,700 12,000 FLOOR-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT
36" 33" 4½" 6,600 7,550 8,500 9,450 10,400 OVERALL BELT 8' 9' 10' 11' 12' 13' 14' 15'
6" 6,300 7,100 7,950 8,700 9,650 WIDTH WIDTH OVERALL LENGTH
12" 6,050 6,650 7,300 7,950 8,650 21' 23' 25' 27' 29' 31' 33' 35'
3" 7,450 8,700 10,000 11,400 12,700 15" 12" $5,800 $6,050 $6,200 $6,400 $ 6,600 $ 6,800 $ 7,050 $ 7,200
42" 39" 4½" 6,950 7,950 8,950 10,000 11,100 22" 18" 6,650 6,950 7,200 7,550 7,800 8,150 8,350 8,650
6" 6,550 7,500 8,350 9,250 10,200 28" 24" 7,300 7,650 8,000 8,350 8,700 9,050 9,450 9,850
12" 6,300 7,050 7,750 8,500 9,250 34" 30" 8,250 8,650 9,150 9,650 10,000 10,500 10,900 11,300

TANKS SECTION 61 PAGE 1
December 2010
DEFINITIONS AND COMMENTS CAPACITY OF CYLINDRICAL TANKS OR RESERVOIRS

API refers to the standard specifications of the American Petroleum Institute. (per foot of depth or height)
ASME refers to the standard specifications for pressure tank design of the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers.
WATER TANKS are normally measured in gallons. DIAMETER U.S. BARRELS DIAMETER U.S. BARRELS
OIL TANKS are normally measured in barrels of 42 gallons each. (feet) (gallons) (42 gals.) (feet) (gallons) (42 gals.)
STEEL RING CURB is a steel ring used to hold the foundation sand or gravel in place. The tank 1 5.87 .14 32 6,016.2 143.2
bottom is then placed on the sand. All tanks do not have curb rings. 2 23.50 .56 33 6,398.1 152.3
HORTON SPHERE, HEMISPHEROID, DEWAR, etc., are types of large liquid- and gas-pressure
vessels. 3 52.88 1.26 34 6,790.7 161.6
Many special tanks found in use cannot be included here, such as those for storage of exotic 4 94.00 2.24 35 7,196.0 171.3
fuels, or those used in food or beverage processing which are in the nature of industrial 5 146.88 3.50 36 7,613.3 181.3
processing equipment. 6 211.51 5.00 37 8,041.9 191.5
The costs of the tanks listed in this section are averages of total costs in place at the site including 7 287.88 6.80 38 8,482.4 202.0
necessary foundations and tank fittings, but not pilings, pipe, fencing, site roads, etc. 8 376.01 9.00 39 8,934.9 212.7
The tanks included in this section are those used primarily for liquid and industrial storage. For 9 475.89 11.30 40 9,398.7 223.8
grain bins and silos, see Section 17. 10 587.52 14.00 41 9,875.8 235.1
The tank costs listed do not include an allowance for cathodic protection. Add 2% to 5% of the 11 710.90 16.90 42 10,362.0 246.7
tank cost when found. 12 846.03 20.20 43 10,861.6 258.6
The steel tanks listed are for carbon steel, unless otherwise noted. Add 150% - 300% for 13 992.91 23.70 44 11,374.0 270.8
stainless steel. 14 1,151.50 27.40 45 11,895.3 283.2
Adjustments will need to be made for extra warrantees or difficult site conditions. 15 1,321.90 31.50 46 12,430.1 296.0
16 1,504.10 35.80 47 12,976.1 309.0
17 1,697.90 40.40 48 13,534.8 322.3
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 18 1,903.60 45.30 49 14,104.0 335.8
19 2,120.90 50.50 50 14,685.9 349.7
1 gallon (water) weighs 8.34 pounds 20 2,350.10 56.00 60 21,149.3 503.6
1 gallon equals .1337 cubic foot 21 2,591.00 61.70 70 28,786.5 685.5
1 gallon equals .1074 bushel 22 2,843.60 67.70 80 37,598.7 895.3
23 3,108.00 74.00 90 47,585.9 1,133.1
1 gallon equals .8327 Imperial gallon 24 3,384.10 80.60 100 58,748.0 1,399.0
1 gallon equals 3.7853 liters 25 3,672.00 87.40 120 84,597.1 2,014.5
1 acre foot equals 325,900 gallons 26 3,971.60 94.60 140 115,146.1 2,742.0
27 4,283.00 102.00 160 150,394.9 3,581.4
1 cubic foot equals .8032 bushel
28 4,606.20 109.70 180 190,343.5 4,532.7
1 cubic meter equals 6.2898 barrels (oil) 29 4,941.00 117.60 200 234,992.0 5,596.0
1 barrel (oil) equals 42 gallons 30 5,287.70 125.80 220 284,340.3 6,771.2
1 barrel (oil) equals .1590 cubic meter 31 5,646.10 134.40 240 338,388.5 8,056.9
1 barrel (water) equals 31.5 gallons
TYPICAL TANK LIVES
Pressure in pounds per square inch of column of water equals .434 times the height of the column
in feet. Tank lives can vary widely depending on the storage loads and conditions placed on the
Circumference of a circle = 3.1416 x the diameter individual tank, the method of installation and appropriate maintenance and warranties. The
Area of a circle = .7854 x square of the diameter typical lives listed below represent averages under standard applications. Lives may be
shortened under severe requirements, such as extremely corrosive materials and/or atmospheric
Area of an ellipse = .7854 x product of both diameters conditions or lengthened under very mild circumstances, by special coatings, double walls, etc.
Volume of a sphere = .5236 x cube of the diameter
Volume of a cone = area of base x 1/3 of the altitude Years Years
Galvanized steel . . . . . . . . . . 15 – 20 Galvanized steel chemical storage 3 – 17
Capacity in barrels (oil) = D2 x .1399 x height Steel oil storage . . . . . . . . . . 25 – 30 Stainless steel chemical storage 15 – 30
(diameter and height in feet) Steel surface water storage . 25 – 50 Polyethylene chemical storage . 15 – 20
Capacity in gallons = D2 x 5.8748 x height Elevated steel tanks . . . . . . . 30 – 40 Fiberglass chemical storage . . . 15 – 20
Underground steel, single wall 10 – 20 Underground fiberglass . . . . . . . 30 – 35
(diameter and height in feet)
double walled . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 – 35 Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 – 35
Capacity in bushels = D2 x .6308 x height fiber coated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 – 35 Steel pressure tanks . . . . . . . . . 20 – 40
(diameter and height in feet)

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December 2010 TANKS
ELEVATED WATER TANK

SPHEROID
HEMISPHEROID
WOOD TANK ON TOWER
GALVANIZED BULK STORAGE
HORIZONTAL
PRESSURE
TANK
WELDED STEEL VAULTED ABOVEGROUND
BOLTED STEEL – API WATER TANK PETROLEUM STORAGE
SPHERE FOR LIQUID STORAGE
HEMISPHERICAL BOTTOM TANKS ELLIPSOIDAL BOTTOM TANKS
HORTON SPHEROID

December 2010
ELEVATED STEEL TANKS WELDED STEEL WATER TANKS

Costs are averages for each of the high-stress and low-stress areas. A check of local building Costs are average costs of surface reservoirs including typical tank ancillaries such as roofs,
codes will indicate which areas require extra structural strength to resist possible hurricane or ladders, painting, fittings on tank, etc. Steel standpipes (height exceeds diameter) will cost 35%
seismic forces. Costs include tank, tower or pedestal, riser pipe, ladder, and other equipment more. Sand and gravel foundations with steel retaining rings are included on those of 1,000,000
normally installed, completely erected as well as typical foundations and painting. gallons capacity, or less, concrete foundations on larger tanks.
LOW-STRESS AREAS (gallons) (gallons) (gallons)
Average costs in areas not requiring earthquake- (including zone 1 areas) or hurricane-resistant 10,000 $ 46,000 200,000 $ 275,500 2,000,000 $1,274,000
structures. 20,000 73,500 250,000 310,750 2,500,000 1,490,750
CAPACITY TOWER HEIGHT 30,000 96,250 300,000 344,500 3,000,000 1,705,750
(gallons) 50' 75' 100' 150' 50,000 131,500 400,000 430,750 4,000,000 2,080,000
25,000 $ 320,000 $ 356,000 $ 412,000 $ 535,000 75,000 172,000 500,000 505,000 5,000,000 2,432,750
50,000 343,000 380,000 435,000 562,000 100,000 209,000 750,000 648,750 6,000,000 2,774,500
75,000 411,000 455,000 509,000 632,000 125,000 225,500 1,000,000 750,000 7,500,000 3,240,500
100,000 444,000 486,000 544,000 670,000
150,000 544,000 596,000 651,000 778,000 150,000 243,750 1,500,000 1,046,250 10,000,000 3,958,750
200,000 732,000 791,000 851,000 971,000
300,000 911,000 995,000 1,059,000 1,178,000 BOLTED STEEL WATER TANKS
400,000 1,070,000 1,169,000 1,224,000 1,355,000
500,000 1,194,000 1,298,000 1,399,000 1,544,000 Costs are average costs for factory coated, bolted steel surface reservoirs erected on sand or
750,000 1,565,000 1,693,000 1,842,000 2,073,000 gravel with a steel ring curb, including typical accessories such as roof, ladders, manways, vents,
1,000,000 1,979,000 2,135,000 2,328,000 2,611,000 fittings on tank, and liquid level indicators, etc. Concrete foundations cost an additional $4.50 to
1,500,000 2,754,000 2,963,000 3,242,000 3,670,000 $6.00 per cubic foot. Tank and foundation costs depend on seismic zone. For areas requiring
2,000,000 3,522,000 3,785,000 4,150,000 4,737,000 earthquake resistant structures add 5% to the tank cost and use $7.00 per cubic foot for a concrete
foundation cost. Modular knockdown containment tanks with membrane liner and cover will cost
HIGH-STRESS AREAS 5% to 15% less.
Average costs in areas requiring earthquake- (zones 3 and 4) or hurricane-resistant structures. CAPACITY DIMENSIONS TANK CAPACITY DIMENSIONS TANK
CAPACITY TOWER HEIGHT (gallons) (d x h) COST (gallons) (d x h) COST
(gallons) 50' 75' 100' 150' 10,000 15' x 8' $ 27,750 300,000 47' x 24' $197,750
25,000 $ 405,000 $ 450,000 $ 523,000 $ 672,000 30,000 18' x 16' 49,750 400,000 53' x 24' 250,250
50,000 437,000 485,000 552,000 711,000 100,000 26' x 20' 80,500 500,000 60' x 24' 315,250
75,000 515,000 573,000 648,000 801,000 125,000 29' x 24' 97,750 600,000 64' x 24' 368,000
100,000 564,000 616,000 693,000 850,000 150,000 32' x 24' 116,250 900,000 78' x 24' 516,250
150,000 691,000 753,000 827,000 984,000 200,000 37' x 16' 145,000 1,200,000 91' x 24' 685,000
200,000 925,000 1,002,000 1,081,000 1,232,000
300,000 1,154,000 1,266,000 1,336,000 1,494,000 CONCRETE WATER TANKS
400,000 1,354,000 1,481,000 1,548,000 1,718,000 Costs are averages of completely erected surface reservoirs, including foundations, dome roofs
500,000 1,514,000 1,645,000 1,770,000 1,953,000 and typical tank ancillaries. Sitework and exterior piping are extra. Small precast modular tanks,
750,000 1,983,000 2,145,000 2,332,000 2,627,000 up to 30,000 gallons, cost $6,800 to $8,250 per 5,000-gallon module. For high-stress areas
1,000,000 2,510,000 2,705,000 2,950,000 3,307,000 requiring earthquake- (zones 3 and 4) or hurricane-resistant structures, add 30%.
1,500,000 3,486,000 3,755,000 4,110,000 4,647,000
2,000,000 4,464,000 4,799,000 5,261,000 6,003,000 CAPACITY COST CAPACITY COST CAPACITY COST
(gallons) (gallons) (gallons)
RESERVOIRS
10,000 54,500 200,000 $340,750 2,000,000 $1,294,000
Average cost of cut and fill reservoirs with concrete linings and roof structures, per unit of rated 20,000 83,250 250,000 386,750 2,500,000 1,446,000
capacity. 30,000 105,250 300,000 471,750 3,000,000 1,674,250
Roof Cover Cost per gallon Cost per acre foot 50,000 144,500 400,000 512,750 4,000,000 2,009,000
Floating $ .34 $110,750 75,000 242,750 500,000 554,750 5,000,000 2,359,000
Steel .71 230,000
100,000 287,750 750,000 693,500 6,000,000 2,739,500
Aluminum .80 259,500
Concrete .83 270,000 125,000 325,250 1,000,000 797,750 7,500,000 3,195,750
150,000 367,250 1,500,000 977,750 10,000,000 4,109,000

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December 2010 TANKS
WOOD TANKS WOOD TOWERS

Costs are averages for cedar or fir tanks completely erected on the buyer's foundation. Add 33% Costs are averages of painted towers for flat-bottom tanks, including added cost of erection of
for cypress tanks. Sizes given are typical diameters and heights, in feet. Smaller tanks up to tank above ground, footings, piping to ground, valves, balconies, ladders to balconies, and
10,000 gallons have 2'' staves, larger tanks have 3''. For elevated tanks, add tower cost. Add $46 indicator gauges.
to $52 per foot of diameter for sand and gravel foundation with retaining ring. Concrete slab
foundation costs an additional $6.25 to $8.20 per cubic foot. Add wood cover, joists and ladders CAPACITY TOWER HEIGHT
to basic tank cost as necessary. (gallons) 12' 25' 50' 75' 100'
CAPACITY SIZE TANK FLAT CONICAL CHIME WOOD STEEL 1,000 $ 5,300 $ 6,400 ----- ----- -----
(gallons) (d x h) COST COVER COVER JOISTS LADDER LADDER 1,500 6,000 7,750 $12,600 ----- -----
2,000 6,800 8,500 13,850 $21,950 -----
200 4 x 3 $ 1,700 $ 290 ----- $ 55 ----- -----
3,000 7,850 9,800 15,600 24,850 $ 39,400
300 4 x 4 2,025 290 ----- 55 ----- -----
5,000 9,200 11,800 18,650 28,550 45,100
500 5 x 4 2,725 400 $ 800 80 ----- ----- 10,000 12,400 14,950 23,300 35,350 53,650
1,000 6 x 6 4,175 590 950 120 $180 $260 20,000 19,200 23,150 35,500 52,600 78,250
1,500 7 x 6 5,325 660 1,125 160 180 260 30,000 22,750 27,150 40,450 60,050 88,450
2,000 8 x 6 6,400 760 1,300 200 180 260 40,000 25,250 30,450 45,100 66,200 95,750
3,000 8 x 8 8,025 760 1,300 200 235 320 50,000 ----- 33,500 48,700 70,500 106,000
75,000 ----- ----- 56,650 83,100 128,800
4,000 10 x 8 9,525 1,025 1,750 310 230 320
5,000 11 x 8 11,575 1,275 2,050 400 230 320 In areas subject to earthquakes or hurricanes, a rough estimate of additional cost can be obtained
7,500 12 x 10 14,175 1,675 2,325 460 290 380 from the following formulas:
10,000 14 x 10 17,875 1,925 2,800 700 290 380
12' towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,375 plus $ .040 per gallon of tank capacity
15,000 14 x 14 25,500 1,925 2,800 700 390 510
20,000 16 x 14 31,450 2,375 3,800 925 390 510 25' ................................ 2,025 plus $ .060 per gallon of tank capacity
30,000 18 x 16 40,725 2,700 4,550 1,175 430 575 50' ................................ 3,025 plus $ .081 per gallon of tank capacity
100,000 30 x 20 88,200 4,525 9,350 2,250 540 700
150,000 37 x 20 115,025 6,375 12,225 3,275 540 700 VAULTED ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS
200,000 43 x 20 138,875 7,350 15,125 4,050 540 700
Costs are average for UL-listed cylindrical internal steel tanks encased inside a 6'' precast
concrete vault, providing a 2-hour fire wall and ballistic protection. The protective concrete outer
GALVANIZED STEEL TANKS shell is precast in two sections, allowing periodic internal tank inspection. Concrete support legs
are cast monolithic with the lower section of the concrete vault. Costs include fittings and
Costs are averages of 13- to 20-gauge, coated, corrugated steel tanks, installed or erected on installation on the buyer's foundation. For supplemental internal overspill containment tank (7 to
the buyer’s foundation. Prices include conical roof with manhole, freight and typical accessories. 25 gallons), add $1,200 to $2,975. For steps and platform, add $725 to $3,125.
Deduct 15% for open tanks. Add $45 to $51 per foot of diameter for sand and gravel foundation
with retaining ring. Add an additional $6.00 to $8.00 per cubic foot for concrete slab foundation. CAPACITY SIZE SINGLE COMPARTMENT DUAL COMPARTMENT
For elevated tanks, add tower cost. For smaller tanks, see Section 17.
(gallons) (feet) Single Wall Double Wall Single Wall Double Wall
300 4½ x 7 $ 13,350 $ 20,125 ----- -----
CAPACITY DIMENSIONS TANK CAPACITY DIMENSIONS TANK
550 5½ x 7 15,075 22,875 ----- -----
(gallons) (d x h) COST (gallons) (d x h) COST
500 4 x 5½ $1,350 10,000 12 x 12 $13,400 1,000 5½ x 12 19,375 29,800 $ 21,950 $ 33,500
2,000 7 x 14 29,675 46,100 32,425 50,250
1,000 6x 5 2,275 15,000 15 x 11 16,650
2,000 7 x 6½ 3,625 20,000 18½ x 11 23,150 4,000 9½ x 13 46,550 72,300 53,650 83,700
3,000 8x 8 4,475 30,000 22 x 11 31,975 6,000 9½ x 18 59,825 93,425 67,425 105,375
4,000 8 x 11 5,425 50,000 24 x 15 46,250 8,000 9½ x 23 79,750 124,175 86,875 135,575
5,000 9 x 10 6,200 75,000 34 x 11 68,550 10,000 9½ x 29 86,875 135,575 93,500 146,375
7,500 10 x 12 8,325 100,000 34 x 15 86,750 12,000 9½ x 34 104,875 164,625 112,475 176,000

December 2010
UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE

Costs are averages for fiberglass and steel tanks, completely installed, including fittings, access manway, excavation and backfill. For multiple installations, two or more in one hole, deduct 7% for each
extra tank, considering the largest tank in the hole as the base. For difficult soil conditions, add for extra cost of excavation and bedding, as necessary. All tanks carry Underwriters’ Label. Add $6.00 to
$8.00 per cubic foot for concrete pad. Costs do not include piping. Add $3,725 to $5,675 for leakage-monitoring system per tank. Sizes are approximate averages of all tank types. For multicompartment
tanks, add $5,375 to $10,750 per tank.
FIBERGLASS STEEL (sti -P3) FIBER COATED STEEL
NOMINAL CAPACITY DIAMETER LENGTH SINGLE WALL DOUBLE WALL SINGLE WALL DOUBLE WALL SINGLE WALL DOUBLE WALL
(gallons) (feet) (feet) TANK COST TANK COST TANK COST TANK COST TANK COST TANK COST
300 3 5 ----- ----- $ 5,150 $ 7,675 $ 5,750 -----
550 4 6 $ 7,675 $ 13,475 5,950 8,850 7,675 $ 10,600
1,000 4 11 9,425 17,375 7,800 13,275 9,350 14,050
2,000 6 10 12,000 21,675 10,150 15,925 11,875 17,250
3,000 6 13 13,525 24,250 11,425 18,725 13,475 21,375
4,000 7 15½ 15,150 27,975 13,350 20,850 15,225 22,625
5,000 8 13½ 17,300 30,225 15,225 26,000 17,225 27,500
6,000 8 18 20,025 35,275 18,050 29,550 19,900 31,175
8,000 8 23 22,325 37,275 20,250 33,175 22,325 35,125
10,000 8 29 26,450 41,800 24,625 40,575 26,750 43,175
12,000 8 34 29,675 47,450 27,750 44,150 30,725 49,150
15,000 10 29 36,225 57,350 33,900 58,925 37,700 59,850
20,000 10 37 47,300 71,975 44,050 67,925 49,075 72,900
25,000 12 33 58,425 87,525 54,900 84,475 60,350 88,425
30,000 12 41 69,925 102,150 64,675 101,625 71,700 103,475
50,000 12 60 115,750 161,025 102,225 158,225 ----- 159,025
WELDED STEEL TANKS BOLTED STEEL TANKS

(API) (API)
Costs are averages for tanks erected on sand or gravel with steel ring curb, and include cone Costs include roof deck and supports, sand and gravel foundation with retaining ring, painting and
roofs with supports as needed, outside ladder, roof and shell manholes, threaded and/or flanged typical basic fittings. Sizes are approximate diameter and height of typical tanks. These tanks are
openings as needed for operation, roof vents and paint. Catwalks, stairways and platforms are obsolete.
not included.
CAPACITY SIZE TANK CAPACITY SIZE TANK CAPACITY SIZE TANK CAPACITY SIZE TANK
(barrels) (feet) COST (barrels) (feet) COST (barrels) (feet) COST (barrels) (feet) COST
2,000 30 x 16 $144,500 75,000 120 x 36 $1,130,750 100 9 x 8 $11,750 2,000 30 x 16 $112,500
3,000 30 x 24 163,000 100,000 140 x 37 1,455,000 200 9 x 16 19,250 3,000 30 x 24 127,500
4,000 30 x 32 185,000 125,000 160 x 35 1,769,000 500 16 x 16 41,250 5,000 39 x 24 147,500
750 16 x 24 54,250 7,500 39 x 36 181,000
5,000 38 x 24 204,250 150,000 180 x 33 2,073,250
1,000 22 x 16 67,500 10,000 55 x 24 219,500
7,500 38 x 36 236,750 200,000 200 x 36 2,530,250
1,500 22 x 24 92,250 15,000 55 x 36 285,000
10,000 55 x 24 291,750 250,000 220 x 36 2,889,500
15,000 55 x 36 366,750 300,000 240 x 37 3,392,250
20,000 60 x 40 433,000 350,000 260 x 37 3,769,000
30,000 80 x 34 570,500 400,000 260 x 42 4,208,750
50,000 90 x 44 808,750 500,000 280 x 46 5,017,500
Add $1,375 to $2,500 per foot of diameter for pontoon floating roof.
Add $1,800 to $2,150 per foot of diameter for double-deck roof.

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December 2010 TANKS
ABOVE GROUND FUEL STORAGE VERTICAL BULK STORAGE

Costs are averages for U.S. listed steel tanks, completely installed, including paint, manhole if Costs are averages of 10- and 12-gauge bolted galvanized tanks, including sand and gravel
needed, skid or saddles. Sizes are approximate averages of all tank types. foundations, fittings and roof. Concrete slab foundations cost an additional $6.00 to $8.00 per
cubic foot. Typical tank dimensions are diameter x height.
SINGLE DOUBLE SINGLE DOUBLE
CAPACITY CAPACITY CAPACITY SIZE CAPACITY SIZE
WALL TANK WALL TANK WALL TANK WALL TANK
(gallons) (gallons)
COST COST COST COST (gallons) (feet) COST (gallons) (feet) COST
550 $ 4,500 $ 9,350 8,000 $23,800 $41,325 2,000 7 x 8 $ 6,600 15,000 13 x 16 $21,500
1,000 6,175 11,850 10,000 25,650 43,475 3,000 8 x 8 7,925 20,000 14 x 18 26,725
2,000 10,300 17,550 12,000 27,175 48,650 4,000 8 x 11 9,050 30,000 17 x 19 38,075
4,000 20,175 30,150 15,000 33,500 56,975 5,000 9 x 11 10,175 40,000 19 x 20 49,350
5,000 21,675 34,975 20,000 36,175 68,150 7,500 10 x 13 13,050 50,000 21 x 20 59,750
6,000 22,150 38,825 10,000 11 x 15 16,075 60,000 23 x 20 71,475
HORIZONTAL BULK STORAGE HORIZONTAL PLASTIC TANKS

Costs are averages for completely installed fiberglass or polyethylene tanks, including saddles
Costs are averages for completely installed steel tanks, including saddles or legs, and fittings, on or legs, and fittings, on owners’ foundations. Sizes are approximate diameter and length of
owners’ foundations. Typical tank dimensions are diameter x length. typical tanks.
CAPACITY SIZE CAPACITY SIZE CAPACITY SIZE CAPACITY SIZE
(gallons) (feet) COST (gallons) (feet) COST (gallons) (feet) COST (gallons) (feet) COST
1,000 4 x 10 $3,825 7,500 7 x 26 $10,900 125 2½ x 3½ $ 375 1,000 4 x 11½ $1,700
1,500 5 x 9 4,250 10,000 10 x 17 13,625 250 3 x 4 475 1,500 5 x 11 2,700
2,000 5 x 12 4,800 12,500 10 x 21 16,425 500 4 x 6 950 2,000 8 x 12 3,775
3,000 5 x 18 5,975 15,000 10 x 25 19,175 750 4 x 9 1,300 2,500 10 x 12 4,675
4,000 6 x 19 6,975 20,000 10 x 34 24,675
5,000 6 x 24 8,100 25,000 10½ x 39 30,350 VERTICAL PLASTIC TANKS
6,000 7 x 21 9,000 30,000 10½ x 46 35,125 Costs are averages for fiberglass or polyethylene tanks completely erected on buyers'
foundations, including fittings and roof. Add $46 to $52 per foot of diameter for sand and gravel
VERTICAL WELDED TANKS foundation with retaining ring. Concrete slab foundations cost an additional $6.50 to $8.00 per
cubic foot. Sizes are approximate diameter and height of typical tanks.
Costs are averages for mild steel welded tanks, including sand and gravel foundations, fittings,
and roof. Concrete slab foundations cost an additional $6.00 to $8.00 per cubic foot. Sizes are CAPACITY SIZE CAPACITY SIZE
approximate diameter and height of typical tanks. (gallons) (feet) COST (gallons) (feet) COST
500 4 x 6 $ 575 4,000 8 x 12 $ 4,150
CAPACITY SIZE CAPACITY SIZE 750 4 x 9 850 5,000 8½ x 12½ 5,150
(gallons) (feet) COST (gallons) (feet) COST 1,000 5 x 7 1,125 6,500 10 x 12 6,600
1,500 7x 6 $ 6,500 15,000 13 x 16 $20,100 1,500 5 x 10½ 1,650 9,000 12 x 12 9,100
2,000 7x 8 6,875 20,000 14 x 18 27,600 2,000 7 x 7 1,950 12,000 12 x 14½ 12,075
4,000 8 x 11 9,200 30,000 17 x 19 39,400 2,500 8 x 7½ 2,350 16,000 14 x 14 15,725
5,000 9 x 11 10,400 40,000 19 x 20 51,100 3,000 8 x 9 2,775 20,000 15 x 15 19,275
7,500 10 x 13 13,225 50,000 21 x 20 62,450 NOTE: Plastic tank prices can vary plus or minus 15% depending on the corrosive strength of the
10,000 11 x 15 16,275 60,000 23 x 20 74,150 material being stored. For fiberglass underground corrosive strength chemical storage tanks see
Underground Fuel Storage/Fiberglass and add 15% to 25%.

December 2010
BOLTED INDUSTRIAL BINS BOLTED INDUSTRIAL BINS

CYLINDRICAL HOPPERS
The following costs are averages of bolted industrial bins for dry storage, installed without The following costs are averages of bolted industrial bins for dry storage, installed with necessary
bottoms on buyers’ slabs. Add $7.75 to $9.50 per cubic foot of slab. structural members on concrete footings.
DIAMETER HEIGHT CAPACITY COST DIAMETER HEIGHT CAPACITY COST

(feet) (feet) (cu. ft.) to 55#/cu. ft. to 80#/cu. ft. to 100#/cu. ft. (feet) (feet) (cu. ft.) to 55#/cu. ft. to 80#/cu. ft. to 100#/cu. ft.
9 24 1,614 $ 9,200 $10,075 $10,625
9 16 714 $10,200 $11,425 $12,025
32 2,152 11,700 12,475 13,350
24 1,250 12,550 13,575 14,350
40 2,690 13,525 14,500 15,725
56 3,776 17,600 18,500 20,250 32 1,785 14,275 15,425 16,400
72 4,842 21,150 ----- ----- 40 2,320 15,950 16,925 17,900
12 24 2,873 14,250 14,900 16,200 12 16 1,248 15,125 16,075 17,100

32 3,830 16,900 18,275 19,275 24 2,200 18,725 20,125 21,500
40 4,750 23,075 24,150 25,775
32 3,160 21,075 22,325 24,075
56 6,700 27,675 29,475 31,300
72 8,620 32,325 ----- ----- 40 4,115 24,075 25,850 27,850
56 6,035 28,450 30,250 32,250
15 24 4,485 19,075 20,350 21,525
32 5,980 23,875 25,475 26,825 15 24 3,090 24,725 26,075 27,850
48 8,970 32,825 34,775 36,750 32 4,545 29,600 31,150 33,300
64 11,960 41,325 43,675 46,275
40 6,040 33,375 35,300 37,875
80 14,966 49,400 ----- -----
48 7,515 37,150 39,075 41,875
18 24 6,456 24,800 25,900 27,325 56 8,990 40,250 42,700 45,450
40 10,760 37,075 39,175 41,175
56 15,064 48,550 51,325 54,000 18 24 4,235 31,925 33,875 36,000
72 19,389 59,400 62,400 ----- 32 6,380 38,450 41,175 43,525
88 23,716 69,950 ----- -----
40 8,535 44,400 47,125 50,250
21 32 11,725 40,725 42,800 44,950 48 10,658 49,175 52,775 55,650
40 14,669 48,300 50,325 53,325 56 12,850 53,875 57,425 61,100
56 20,531 62,350 64,925 68,425
72 26,424 74,725 78,500 ----- 21 24 5,325 39,075 41,425 44,400
88 32,315 87,925 ----- ----- 32 8,295 48,975 52,075 55,450
40 11,220 57,475 61,175 65,125
26 32 17,284 56,625 58,875 61,850
48 25,948 74,725 77,950 ----- 48 14,145 64,275 68,525 73,025
64 34,635 93,000 96,050 -----
72 43,322 103,025 ----- -----
88 52,009 121,275 ----- -----
32 32 26,378 76,825 ----- -----

40 33,006 91,475 ----- -----
56 46,264 117,650 ----- -----
72 59,521 142,975 ----- -----
88 72,778 165,725 ----- -----

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December 2010 TANKS
WELDED STEEL PRESSURE TANKS LARGE PRESSURE TANKS

(ASME design pressure, 250 psig)
Costs are for complete standard horizontal installation on legs or saddle pads, including normal Costs are averages including erection, structural supports, normal foundations and appurtenant
fittings on tank but not pipe, valves or foundation. Bulk storage pressure tank prices can vary plus equipment. These tanks are all individually designed, and costs vary greatly. Sphere wall
or minus 10% depending on shell specifications. Individual design can add 50% to 300% to the thickness will cause costs to vary plus or minus 20%. For areas requiring earthquake- or
costs, depending on size. Sizes are typical nominal diameters and lengths for storage of propane, hurricane-resistant structures, increase costs by 15%.
butane or ammonium sulfate, etc.
CAPACITY SIZE COST CAPACITY SIZE COST SPHERES

(gallons) (feet) (gallons) (feet)
DIAMETER CAPACITY COST DIAMETER CAPACITY COST
125 2 x 5½ $ 1,625 6,500 7 x 26 $ 57,825
(feet) (cu. ft.) (feet) (cu. ft.)
250 2½ x 8 2,150 9,000 7 x 35 69,575
20 4,190 $167,900 40 33,510 $493,350
500 3 x 10 3,875 12,000 7 x 45 85,500
25 8,180 237,750 45 47,715 591,850
1,000 3½ x 15 6,875 15,000 7 x 54 104,700
30 14,135 316,300 50 65,450 695,000
1,500 5 x 11 10,275 20,000 9 x 49 130,850
35 22,450 402,200 60 113,095 923,000
2,000 5 x 15 13,500 30,000 11 x 47 183,275
2,500 5 x 19 16,700 45,000 11 x 63 261,800
3,000 5 x 22 18,225 60,000 11 x 90 339,675
4,000 5 x 29 23,975 90,000 11 x 133 498,675
HEMISPHEROIDS
CAPACITY 5 LB W.P. 10 LB W.P. 25 LB W.P.
FABRIC PILLOW TANKS 105,000 gallons $234,500 $270,500 $ 314,000
210,000 gallons 333,000 393,500 474,000
Average costs of rubber- or vinyl-coated fabric pillow tanks, which lay flat when empty and
assume a “pillow” configuration when full of liquid. Costs include typical tank ancillaries. Sitework 420,000 gallons 481,500 575,000 716,500
and exterior piping are extra. 840,000 gallons 687,000 837,500 1,083,500
FUELS, OILS,
CAPACITY SIZE
POTABLE WATER CHEMICALS AND
(gallons) (feet) MILD SOLUTIONS
100 6 x 4 $ 775 $ 1,450 DEWAR TANKS (CRYOGENIC, 250 LB. W.P.)
250 9 x 5 1,000 1,750
500 10 x 7 1,300 2,150 VERTICAL
1,000 12 x 9 1,750 2,825
2,000 13 x 12 2,600 4,175 CAPACITY COST CAPACITY COST CAPACITY COST
3,000 14 x 14 3,175 5,025
500 gallons $47,400 3,000 gallons $ 88,150 9,000 gallons $176,250
5,000 17 x 16 4,325 6,725
1,000 gallons 63,500 6,000 gallons 127,750 12,000 gallons 209,000
7,500 20 x 19 5,450 8,450
10,000 21 x 22 6,425 9,950
15,000 24 x 25 8,000 12,125 HORIZONTAL
20,000 30 x 25 9,750 14,625
25,000 36 x 25 11,325 16,825
50,000 65 x 25 21,225 31,450 500 gallons $52,000 3,000 gallons $100,800 9,000 gallons $220,050
100,000 85 x 35 35,500 54,850 1,000 gallons 71,300 6,000 gallons 162,100 12,000 gallons 261,200

MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIAL COSTS secTion 62 page 1
June 2010
INDUSTRIAL BOILERS INDUSTRIAL PUMPS

Costs are for standard packaged gas- and light-oil-fired boilers, complete with pumps, controls The costs listed here are only indications of the average installed costs, since there are too many
and gauges, 15 pounds pressure for steam, 30 pounds for water. Costs do not include flue piping, types of pumps and service conditions to provide really accurate estimates. This list contains a
electric wiring, pad, gas or oil piping or storage tanks.
few basic centrifugal pumps for water or the equivalent, in normal temperature ranges. The cost
Add 12% for 125 lbs water pressure, 25% for 150 lbs steam. includes drip-proof motor, impeller, coupling and case. Vertical turbine pumps and farm or resi-
For heavy-oil- and combination oil- and gas-fired units, add 15%. dential water systems may be found in Section 17.
Horsepower Water Tube Scotch Marine Fire Tube Suction Discharge Horsepower 3550 1750 1160
4 $ 3,625 ----- ----- RPM RPM RPM
6 5,050 ----- $ 9,625 1¼" x 1" 1½ $ 1,525 ----- -----
10 7,325 ----- 12,875 1½" x 1¼" 1½ 1,925 $ 1,925 -----
15 9,625 $ 13,375 16,550 2" x 1½" 3 2,200 2,450 -----
20 11,725 15,650 19,475 5 2,525 2,700 -----
30 15,775 20,375 24,950 7½ 3,125 3,200 -----
40 18,775 23,525 28,875 2½" x 2" 5 1,975 2,975 -----
50 22,075 26,700 33,350
7½ 3,175 3,425 -----
75 29,625 34,250 41,775
100 36,700 40,500 49,825 3" x 2½" 5 2,775 2,875 -----
150 49,650 52,075 63,575 7½ 3,275 3,425 -----
200 59,600 61,800 75,150 10 3,500 3,725 -----
300 80,525 77,550 94,725 4" x 2" 5 2,825 3,050 -----
400 98,775 92,550 112,400 10 3,625 4,075 -----
500 121,050 105,725 128,700 15 4,400 5,075 -----
600 134,350 119,625 144,550
20 4,700 5,700 -----
Large high-capacity packaged boilers will cost $315 to $425 per unit of horsepower.
Examples: 1,000 HP x $425 = $ 425,000 4" x 3" 5 3,075 3,500 -----
6,000 HP x $315 = $1,890,000 10 3,875 4,325 -----
15 4,650 5,250 -----
5" x 4" 10 ----- 4,600 -----
DEFINITIONS 15 ----- 5,250 -----
WATER TUBE is a boiler in which the tubes contain water and steam, with the heat being applied 20 ----- 5,775 -----
to the outside surface. These are generally small commercial boilers with steel or cast iron bodies. 30 6,125 7,100 -----
SCOTCH MARINE is a cylindrical steel shell ‘‘fire tube’’ boiler with one or more cylindrical inter- 6" x 4" 40 ----- 8,300 -----
nal steel furnaces located generally in the lower portion, with a bank or banks (passes) of tubes 50 ----- 9,325 -----
attached to both end closures. 60 7,750 10,900 $13,025
FIRE TUBE refers to a boiler with straight tubes, which are surrounded by water and steam and 75 10,300 12,475 14,825
through which the products of combustion pass. 6" x 5" 20 ----- 6,175 -----
30 ----- 8,575 7,250
BOILER RATINGS 50 ----- 9,800 11,700
75 10,300 12,475 -----
Packaged boilers are rated on the basis of maximum continuous nozzle output, in terms of boiler
horsepower, BTU per hour, or pounds of steam per hour at 212o F. Available information can be 8" x 6" 40 ----- 9,025 -----
converted to horsepower by using the table below. 60 ----- 11,575 12,800
1 boiler horsepower = 33,500 BTU per hour 75 ----- 13,575 -----
= 139 square feet of steam radiation 100 ----- 15,575 -----
= 223 square feet of water radiation 125 ----- 16,775 -----
= 34.5 lbs of steam per hour
1 pound of steam per hour = 970 BTU per hour For costs of pumps with horsepower ratings not listed, use the proper suction and discharge size
1 square foot of equivalent steam radiation = 240 BTU per hour and adjust for the cost of the proper motor from Page 4, or interpolate. Add 50% for horizontal
1 square foot of equivalent water radiation = 150 BTU per hour split-case pumps.

secTion 62 page 2
June 2010 PIPING
GENERAL INFORMATION SERVICE PIPING
The pipe costs on this and the following page are averages of installed costs per linear foot Costs for pipe under service piping represent the plumbing, HVAC and processing systems,
including contractors’ overhead and profit, but excluding any design layout costs or fees. All sizes ascending in that order. Typical fittings are included, but valves, hangers and supports, and
refer to interior diameter of the pipe. trenching and backfill, which are all listed separately, must be added if needed.
The costs are listed under two broad categories: SERVICE PIPING, for pipe, fittings and valves
For small or intricate installations, costs may be 15% to 25% higher. For long, straight runs with
within the building lines, and UTILITY PIPING, for pipes, fittings and valves installed outside and
minimum fittings, costs may be 15% to 25% lower. For piping with mixed materials (e.g. steel with
up to the building lines.
plastic lining) use higher end of listed costs.
Each category is further subdivided into pressure lines and non-pressure lines. Pressure lines
generally carry water, gas, steam, etc., under constant pressure, while non-pressure lines, used For galvanized steel pipe, add 5% to 10% to black steel pipe costs. Use welded joint pipe costs
for drain, waste and venting, are not subject to pressure from the materials they carry. for victaulic coupled or flanged steel pipe.
SERVICE PIPE
PRESSURE PIPE ¼" ½" ¾" 1" 1¼" 1½" 2" 2½"
Copper $6.55 – $7.60 $ 7.65 – $ 9.20 $ 9.00 – $11.15 $10.95 – $13.80 $12.50 – $18.80 $15.50 – $21.10 $22.05 – $26.60 $32.50 – $39.70
Glass ----- ----- 11.75 – 22.25 14.90 – 25.20 18.95 – 29.80 ----- ----- 10.10 – 37.50 33.65 – 45.60 ----- -----
Plastic 5.45 – 5.65 5.70 – 6.30 5.95 – 6.55 6.55 – 7.00 7.55 – 8.20 8.05 – 8.95 9.30 – 10.25 10.35 – 11.65
Black steel (threaded) ----- ----- 7.50 – 8.40 9.00 – 10.65 10.90 – 13.50 12.50 – 17.75 14.60 – 20.65 18.00 – 26.75 21.45 – 33.05
Steel (welded joint) ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 15.55 – 19.20 19.20 – 23.85 19.80 – 24.90 24.15 – 30.45 30.75 – 39.15
Add for trench & fill 1.95 – 2.25 2.10 – 2.60 2.25 – 2.80 2.30 – 3.25 2.55 – 3.55 2.60 – 4.70 2.85 – 4.50 3.25 – 4.85
PRESSURE PIPE 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 16" 24"
Copper $37.65 – $47.05 $64.25 – $81.65 $105.55 –$139.55 $188.80 – $258.50 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Glass 44.05 – 60.70 55.55 – 84.20 64.30 – 134.00 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Plastic 12.45 – 14.30 15.95 – 18.70 23.60 – 30.45 28.90 – 36.30 $ 37.95 –$ 48.85 $ 48.45 –$ 63.35 ----- ----- ----- -----
Black steel (threaded) 25.30 – 40.05 33.85 – 55.30 70.00 – 96.95 121.10 – 144.65 164.70 – 199.10 219.05 – 246.90 ----- ----- ----- -----
Steel (welded joint) 36.50 – 46.80 56.90 – 73.95 74.35 – 99.35 88.25 – 118.20 108.95 – 146.75 127.80 – 173.40 $170.30 –$235.15 $335.20 – $471.05
Add for trench & fill 3.55 – 5.35 4.15 – 6.40 5.10 – 8.70 6.30 – 10.95 7.45 – 13.05 8.55 – 15.25 10.85 – 19.70 15.35 – 28.30
DRAIN, WASTE & VENT 1¼ 1½" 2" 4 6" 8" 10" 12"
Cast iron ----- ----- $10.40 – $16.65 $15.65 – $23.90 $23.55 – $31.80 $33.15 – $ 42.55 $ 53.50 –$ 72.55 $79.15 – $97.20 $111.85 – $125.85
Copper $12.60 – $17.60 13.55 – 19.10 16.35 – 23.20 36.20 – 52.75 85.65 – 129.55 226.70 – 351.65 ----- ----- ----- -----
Glass ----- ----- 19.45 – 32.45 25.35 – 36.65 54.95 – 63.05 95.30 – 108.70 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Plastic (standard) 7.10 – 7.95 7.95 – 8.85 8.85 – 9.90 14.70 – 17.30 19.20 – 26.60 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Plastic (acid waste) ----- ----- 10.80 – 19.75 15.10 – 23.25 32.50 – 42.45 36.85 – 53.40 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
SERVICE PIPE VALVES
Valve costs are averages of many types and are listed by material composition and size of pipe they serve. The costs are divided into three groups: general service (under 150 PSI), medium duty
(150 – 300 PSI) and heavy-duty service (over 300 PSI). These three classifications are used as descriptions of the pressure ratings of the valves and not as technical specifications. Most plumbing and
H.V.A.C. valves will be priced under general service. Medium- and heavy-duty valves generally represent steam and other industrial system valves only.
7VALVES, EACH ¼" ½" ¾" 1" 1¼" 1½" 2" 2½"
Bronze, general $37 – $56 $45 – $66 $ 60 – $ 81 $ 68 – $101 $ 79 – $123 $ 96 – $150 $136 – $ 171 $ 193 – $ 365
medium 46 – 61 49 – 79 65 – 102 73 – 153 94 – 208 109 – 270 155 – 379 247 – 555
Iron body, general ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 397 – 545 450 – 603
medium ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 516 – 673 683 – 944
Plastic, general 44 – 77 49 – 90 61 – 108 68 – 134 81 – 157 96 – 188 133 – 286 261 – 543
Steel, general (threaded) ----- ----- ----- ----- 110 – 150 169 – 236 214 – 294 241 – 345 292 – 441 ----- -----
medium ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 910 – 1,670 1,255 1,890
VALVES, EACH 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 16" 24"
Iron body, general $ 505 – $ 665 $ 640 – $ 815 $1,020 – $1,285 $ 1,590 – $ 2,100 $ 2,630 – $ 3,315 $ 4,165 – $ 5,260 ----- ----- ----- -----
medium 845 – 1,150 1,210 – 1,720 2,130 – 3,215 3,140 – 4,830 4,285 – 6,725 5,415 – 8,665 ----- ----- ----- -----
Steel, general (flanged) 1,020 – 1,845 1,380 – 2,365 2,350 – 3,940 4,035 – 6,535 5,630 – 9,885 7,260 – 13,545 $12,295 –$22,845 $34,200 – $46,750
medium 1,590 – 2,165 2,335 – 2,770 4,035 – 4,540 5,950 – 7,570 8,140 – 11,420 10,200 – 16,085 25,970 – 28,225 ----- -----
heavy duty 2,905 – 3,480 6,290 – 7,270 8,260 – 9,545 12,675 – 14,675 17,800 – 20,375 23,125 – 26,785 ----- ----- ----- -----

PIPING secTion 62 page 3
June 2010
SERVICE PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

HANGERS, per linear foot ¼" ½" ¾" 1" 1¼" 1½" 2" 2½"
Cast iron ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- $3.50 – $3.85 $3.60 – $4.05 $3.90 – $4.40
Copper $1.85 – $2.20 $2.35 – $2.85 $2.80 – $3.55 $3.30 – $4.05 $3.65 – $4.55 3.90 – 4.85 4.35 – 5.45 4.90 – 6.10
Glass ----- ----- 3.50 – 4.25 3.60 – 4.35 3.70 – 4.40 ----- ----- 3.95 – 4.65 4.30 – 4.95 ----- -----
Plastic 2.85 – 3.60 3.15 – 3.95 3.50 – 4.15 3.70 – 4.70 3.95 – 4.90 4.15 – 5.40 4.80 – 5.90 5.25 – 6.75
Steel (threaded) 1.60 – 1.85 1.85 – 2.00 2.00 – 2.35 2.35 – 2.60 2.60 – 2.85 2.80 – 3.20 3.30 – 3.65 3.95 – 4.30
Steel (welded joint) ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 3.25 – 3.70 3.55 – 4.00 3.70 – 4.30 4.15 – 4.85 4.70 – 5.40
HANGERS, per linear foot 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 16" 24"
Cast iron $4.15 – $4.55 $4.55 – $5.10 $5.65 – $ 6.20 $ 6.95 – $ 7.55 $ 8.45 – $ 9.35 $10.30 – $11.55 ----- ----- ----- -----
Copper 5.40 – 6.75 6.15 – 7.75 7.40 – 9.50 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Glass 4.80 – 5.45 5.30 – 6.10 6.35 – 7.95 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Plastic 5.50 – 7.10 6.80 – 8.65 8.90 – 11.20 11.05 – 13.95 12.95 – 16.50 15.15 – 19.25 ----- ----- ----- -----
Steel (threaded) 4.15 – 4.55 5.10 – 5.65 7.05 – 7.75 8.95 – 9.85 11.05 – 11.95 12.85 – 14.05 ----- ----- ----- -----
Steel (welded joint) 5.10 – 5.90 6.10 – 7.05 8.05 – 9.50 9.90 – 11.75 11.90 – 13.90 13.80 – 16.45 $17.65 – $21.05 $25.45 – $30.35
UTILITY PIPING
Cost per linear foot for underground utility lines, including fittings, an allowance for trenching and backfill and contractors’ overhead and profit. For non-circular pipe, use the average diameter of the
smallest and largest dimension.
PRESSURE PIPE 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18"
Asbestos cement $26.40 – $33.55 $32.75 – $42.75 $42.35 – $54.15 $70.05 – $86.60 $80.90 – $101.75 $87.45 – $122.15 $115.45 –$148.45 $142.25 –$199.65
Ductile iron 28.55 – 34.90 31.25 – 39.70 48.15 – 62.20 58.60 – 77.25 66.00 – 87.15 76.40 – 103.20 111.90 – 155.25 112.70 – 155.25
Concrete ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 43.50 – 55.70 52.25 – 64.50
Plastic 15.35 – 20.10 18.15– 23.45 26.85 – 34.45 32.95 – 46.95 49.15 – 61.10 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Steel 33.55 – 36.95 41.05– 47.75 51.45 – 60.80 76.40 – 92.40 89.30 – 109.25 92.85 – 116.65 109.25 – 140.25 132.90 – 171.15
Valves, each 695 – 900 1,520– 1,860 2,675 – 3,150 4,175 – 4,850 5,675 – 6,825 7,350 – 9,025 9,600 – 11,650 12,025 – 14,550
PRESSURE PIPE 20" 24" 30" 36" 42" 48" 60" 72"
Asbestos cement $161.75 – $230.00 $188.00 – $270.75 $231.75 – $344.25 $313.50 – $473.75 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Cast iron 122.75 – 170.25 132.75 – 186.25 151.75 – 216.25 189.75 – 275.75 $230.00 – $336.50 $262.00 – $384.75 ----- ----- ----- -----
Concrete 55.25 – 72.00 73.25 – 97.50 104.25 – 140.75 139.25 – 191.50 170.50 – 239.25 210.50 – 297.75 $297.75 –$429.50 $395.00 –$580.75
Steel (treated & wrapped) 141.00 – 184.00 165.00 – 219.00 209.25 – 284.00 291.50 – 400.50 400.50 – 563.00 449.50 – 635.00 ----- ----- ----- -----
Valves, each 14,550 – 17,575 20,700 – 25,700 31,575 – 37,800 44,500 – 53,400 59,250 – 72,125 77,575 – 91,600 ----- ----- ----- -----
DRAIN & SEWER 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 15" 18" 21"
Asbestos cement ----- ----- $13.30 – $17.20 $15.50 – $19.60 $29.15 – $37.10 $31.80 – $40.40 $41.50 – $53.20 $59.95 – $76.40 $ 65.80 –$ 84.15
Corrugated metal ----- ----- 15.60 – 17.95 20.35 – 24.85 30.60 – 38.90 36.20 – 41.10 46.50 – 61.45 43.90 – 59.10 55.85 – 75.30
Plastic $ 6.40 – $ 7.05 8.25 – 10.95 12.50 – 16.95 16.55 – 23.85 20.15 – 31.60 26.70 – 48.25 ----- ----- ----- -----
Plain concrete ----- ----- 16.00 – 17.30 20.00 – 22.75 24.30 – 28.85 27.65 – 33.65 29.45 – 37.00 34.85 – 44.60 44.05 – 56.95
Reinforced concrete ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 28.50 – 36.55 31.25 – 40.75 40.05 – 51.95 53.20 – 69.25
Vitrified clay 11.75 – 16.45 17.60 – 21.75 23.45 – 28.60 41.85 – 47.85 46.75 – 54.05 62.70 – 73.25 81.90 – 96.40 100.25 – 120.30
DRAIN & SEWER 24" 30" 36" 42" 48" 54" 60" 72"
Asbestos cement $ 72.25 – $ 93.00 $ 86.25 – $110.25 $123.50 – $158.25 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Corrugated metal 61.75 – 84.00 71.50 – 91.25 111.25 – 150.75 $129.25 – $176.00 $155.75 – $210.00 $199.75 – $278.00 $257.75 –$357.00 $287.75 –$393.50
Reinforced concrete 65.00 – 85.50 73.50 – 96.00 116.50 – 156.75 147.50 – 195.00 169.25 – 215.50 206.00 – 287.75 265.25 – 366.75 321.75 – 439.00
Vitrified clay 122.25 – 145.50 148.00 – 177.50 193.50 – 241.00 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
DRAIN & SEWER 78" 84" 90" 96" 102" 108" 114" 120"
Corrugated metal $315.25 – $427.50 $339.75 – $459.00 $363.50 – $491.50 $390.75 – $525.00 $419.50 – $560.25 $443.75 – $592.75 $472.25 –$626.00 $503.00 –$659.00
Reinforced concrete 388.25 – 512.00 448.00 – 585.25 4887.50 – 646.50 536.00 – 710.25 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----

secTion 62 page 4
June 2010 INDUSTRIAL MOTORS
ExPLANATION POWER WIRING
The following table includes average costs of completely installed standard motors, including con- For total electrical cost estimates, the average cost of power wiring for a 480-volt system is list-
nections and anchors, based on normal industrial installations of 500 to 1,500 total horsepower. ed. Costs include wiring, starters and/or control panels. The cost for 230-volt power wiring will be
For variations and adjustments, see notes and example below table. High-efficiency motors can up to 75% more than a 480-volt system in normal industrial installations.
run 20% to 50% more.
ELECTRIC MOTORS
1800-RPM MOTORS 4:1 VARIABLE DRIVE MOTORS
480-VOLT ADD FOR

RATED DRIP- TOTALLY ExPLOSION- POWER SLIDE DRIP- TOTALLY ExPLOSION- RATED
HORSEPOWER PROOF ENCLOSED PROOF WIRING RAILS PROOF ENCLOSED PROOF HORSEPOWER
½ $ 370 $ 430 $ 610 $ 470 $ 70 $ 1,800 $1,850 $1,975 ½
1 495 540 675 505 70 1,850 1,950 2,125 1
1½ 565 610 710 505 70 1,925 1,975 2,150 1½
2 620 675 755 550 75 1,975 2,125 2,200 2
3 695 800 825 625 85 2,175 2,200 2,425 3
5 825 940 1,020 825 115 2,450 2,500 2,700 5
7½ 940 1,055 1,250 985 120 2,775 2,900 3,125 7½
10 1,055 1,170 1,475 1,170 120 3,125 3,475 3,650 10
15 1,320 1,575 2,000 1,500 125 3,725 4,100

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