Comments for Architecture, Engineering & Planning EVstudio | Denver & Evergreen Architect | Colorado & Central Texas | Blog http://evstudio.info Articles about architecture, engineering, city planning, software, construction and other fun stuff. Put together by architects at EVstudio in Denver Colorado. Fri, 10 May 2013 21:17:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Construction Cost Per Square Foot for Recreation Facilities by Dean Dalvit http://evstudio.info/construction-cost-per-square-foot-for-recreation-facilities/comment-page-1/#comment-158159 Dean Dalvit Fri, 10 May 2013 21:17:23 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=4769#comment-158159 Location? Location?

]]> Comment on Construction Cost Per Square Foot for Recreation Facilities by cecilia http://evstudio.info/construction-cost-per-square-foot-for-recreation-facilities/comment-page-1/#comment-158151 cecilia Fri, 10 May 2013 20:29:39 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=4769#comment-158151 Hi I am a business admin student working on a business plan, our business plan is a recreation center that will have a movie theater with 100 seats, a bowling alley with 4 lanes, a laser tag room (2200 sq ft), party theme rooms (4) will be located above the bowling alley, a jungle gym, kitchen and washrooms. we are hoping that you would be able to provide an estimate on such a building Hi I am a business admin student working on a business plan, our business plan is a recreation center that will have a movie theater with 100 seats, a bowling alley with 4 lanes, a laser tag room (2200 sq ft), party theme rooms (4) will be located above the bowling alley, a jungle gym, kitchen and washrooms. we are hoping that you would be able to provide an estimate on such a building

]]> Comment on Cost per Square Foot of Commercial Construction by Region by Dean Dalvit http://evstudio.info/cost-per-square-foot-of-commercial-construction-by-region/comment-page-2/#comment-156964 Dean Dalvit Fri, 03 May 2013 16:16:52 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=1812#comment-156964 Thanks Raymond, yes - that zip code makes more sense now. From what you described, I think you will be somewhere between $100 and $120 per square foot. We would be happy to speak with you about providing architecture and engineering for your project if this moves forward. Thanks! -Dean Thanks Raymond, yes - that zip code makes more sense now. From what you described, I think you will be somewhere between $100 and $120 per square foot. We would be happy to speak with you about providing architecture and engineering for your project if this moves forward. Thanks!

-Dean

]]> Comment on Cost per Square Foot of Commercial Construction by Region by Raymond Mills http://evstudio.info/cost-per-square-foot-of-commercial-construction-by-region/comment-page-2/#comment-156961 Raymond Mills Fri, 03 May 2013 15:46:51 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=1812#comment-156961 We are in Arkansas and I am looking for cost per sq ft. The building is 10,111 sq ft. The zip code is 72012. It will be a metal building on a slab. We are in Arkansas and I am looking for cost per sq ft. The building is 10,111 sq ft. The zip code is 72012. It will be a metal building on a slab.

]]> Comment on Cost per Square Foot of Commercial Construction by Region by Dean Dalvit http://evstudio.info/cost-per-square-foot-of-commercial-construction-by-region/comment-page-2/#comment-156957 Dean Dalvit Fri, 03 May 2013 15:28:54 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=1812#comment-156957 Can you tell me a bit more about the church and the site itself? Size of the congregation, functions and spaces desired, programs and amenities provided by the church? As you know, churches come in all shapes and sizes, so we would need to know more about the program in order to get a clearer picture. Are you working with a design team yet? EVstudio has provided architecture and engineering on several church projects across the country and we are licensed in Arizona, so we would be happy to discuss this project with you in more detail. Can you tell me a bit more about the church and the site itself? Size of the congregation, functions and spaces desired, programs and amenities provided by the church? As you know, churches come in all shapes and sizes, so we would need to know more about the program in order to get a clearer picture.

Are you working with a design team yet? EVstudio has provided architecture and engineering on several church projects across the country and we are licensed in Arizona, so we would be happy to discuss this project with you in more detail.

]]> Comment on Cost per Square Foot of Commercial Construction by Region by Raymond Mills http://evstudio.info/cost-per-square-foot-of-commercial-construction-by-region/comment-page-2/#comment-156955 Raymond Mills Fri, 03 May 2013 15:15:36 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=1812#comment-156955 We are planning to build a church. Could you give me the building cost in Beebe, AZ 72012? We are planning to build a church. Could you give me the building cost in Beebe, AZ 72012?

]]> Comment on Cost per Square Foot for Construction for 8 to 24 Story Apartment Buildings by Jeffrey Koster http://evstudio.info/cost-per-square-foot-for-construction-for-8-to-24-story-apartment-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-156630 Jeffrey Koster Wed, 01 May 2013 15:37:04 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=6696#comment-156630 Dean, You have answered some of my questions ,however I lost the post. I am not in construction this is the problem: Developers are making offers on our building , to take down the existing 5 story building .and build on the property.In 2007 we had 3 offers of 16 million .Now our best offer is 12 million. Our board thinks that 16million is not viable . I am trying to demostrate that it is . My argument is if a developer in 07 could build a profitable building ,The peramiters have not changed. We have 35 unit owners and need 75% to aprove the sale.The demografics of the building has changed. The zoning has change on our property creating smaller set backs. we have 55,000 sq ft with 300 ft of unobstructed water front ,on Bay Harbor islands Fl. 33154 miami beach facing Bal Harbor. There is a 75ft. hight limitation from the base flood plain 8 ft.and structures on the roof that are non habatable are not counted in thehight. Just for an example I used a foot print of 30,000 sq, ft.x7 floors 210,000 sq. ft.x $200.00 construction cost gave me a construction cost of 42 million with property purchas of 16 million a total cost of 58 million . If sold at $300.00 Sq ft would be 63 million ,$400.00 sq, ft,= 84 million .etc. I did not include demolition ,piles and pile caps Parking I think they may dig down and dry out for parking .building on a30,000 sq.ft. foot print . I thought would allow for some ground floor parking. the units would have basic finish with better finishes avalable. I did not include soft costs .What is the selling price for new construction per Sq ft. on the water for high end units on Miami Beach? and do you know what margin of profit a developer looks to make on his investment? Do we include dept service tn the mix,I know I am asking a lot from you Thanks Jeff Dean,
You have answered some of my questions ,however I lost the post.
I am not in construction this is the problem:
Developers are making offers on our building , to take down the existing 5 story building .and build on the property.In 2007 we had 3 offers of 16 million .Now our best offer is 12 million. Our board thinks that 16million is not viable . I am trying to demostrate that it is . My argument is if a developer in 07 could build a profitable building ,The peramiters have not changed. We have 35 unit owners and need 75% to aprove the sale.The demografics of the building has changed.

The zoning has change on our property creating smaller set backs.
we have 55,000 sq ft with 300 ft of unobstructed water front ,on Bay Harbor islands Fl. 33154 miami beach facing Bal Harbor.
There is a 75ft. hight limitation from the base flood plain 8 ft.and structures on the roof that are non habatable are not counted in thehight. Just for an example I used a foot print of 30,000 sq, ft.x7 floors 210,000 sq. ft.x $200.00 construction cost gave me a construction cost of 42 million with property purchas of 16 million a total cost of 58 million .
If sold at $300.00 Sq ft would be 63 million ,$400.00 sq, ft,= 84 million .etc. I did not include demolition ,piles and pile caps Parking I think they may dig down and dry out for parking .building on a30,000 sq.ft. foot print . I thought would allow for some ground floor parking. the units would have basic finish with better finishes avalable. I did not include soft costs .What is the selling price for new construction per Sq ft. on the water for high end units on Miami Beach? and do you know what margin of profit a developer looks to make on his investment? Do we include dept service tn the mix,I know I am asking a lot from you Thanks Jeff

]]> Comment on Cost per Square Foot for Construction for 8 to 24 Story Apartment Buildings by Dean Dalvit http://evstudio.info/cost-per-square-foot-for-construction-for-8-to-24-story-apartment-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-156438 Dean Dalvit Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:02:49 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=6696#comment-156438 Jeff, I'd go with the data on the chart and start with between $190 and $200 per square foot for the condo floors and $60-$80 per square foot for the structured parking. It sounds as if your parameters are pretty well determined in order to arrive at a total area. If you are seeking a fully integrated architecture and engineering team well versed in multifamily design, we would love to help. Thanks and best of luck on your project! Jeff,

I'd go with the data on the chart and start with between $190 and $200 per square foot for the condo floors and $60-$80 per square foot for the structured parking. It sounds as if your parameters are pretty well determined in order to arrive at a total area. If you are seeking a fully integrated architecture and engineering team well versed in multifamily design, we would love to help. Thanks and best of luck on your project!

]]> Comment on Cost per Square Foot for Construction for 8 to 24 Story Apartment Buildings by Dean Dalvit http://evstudio.info/cost-per-square-foot-for-construction-for-8-to-24-story-apartment-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-156437 Dean Dalvit Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:57:31 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=6696#comment-156437 Jeffrey, You will need to find a local real estate agent, appraiser or someone who knows the market in your location. We do not have that kind of information. If you are in need of a world class architecture and engineering firm, let me know and we would love to help you design your project. Thanks! Jeffrey,

You will need to find a local real estate agent, appraiser or someone who knows the market in your location. We do not have that kind of information. If you are in need of a world class architecture and engineering firm, let me know and we would love to help you design your project. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Construction Cost per Square Foot for Hotels, Motels and Apartments by Dean Dalvit http://evstudio.info/construction-cost-per-square-foot-for-hotels-motels-and-apartments/comment-page-1/#comment-156435 Dean Dalvit Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:53:59 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=5402#comment-156435 Jeff, I can help on the construction cost questions, but not so much on the real estate valuation without a lot of localized market research. The hard costs for construction will be approximately $150-$160 per square foot (see http://evstudio.com/construction-cost-per-square-foot-for-multifamily-apartments-2012/). The soft costs will be approximately 10%. So of you know your footprint and number of stories, or unit mix and count, you can arrive at a total square footage for good place to start. Valuation of the land or finished units has everything to do with local markets and does not often correlate to construction costs, so I suggest you find some comparable sized units in similar sized buildings with similar finish and amenities. We would love to speak with you about providing the architecture and engineering for this project should you convince your board to move forward with it. Best of luck! Jeff,

I can help on the construction cost questions, but not so much on the real estate valuation without a lot of localized market research. The hard costs for construction will be approximately $150-$160 per square foot (see http://evstudio.com/construction-cost-per-square-foot-for-multifamily-apartments-2012/). The soft costs will be approximately 10%. So of you know your footprint and number of stories, or unit mix and count, you can arrive at a total square footage for good place to start. Valuation of the land or finished units has everything to do with local markets and does not often correlate to construction costs, so I suggest you find some comparable sized units in similar sized buildings with similar finish and amenities. We would love to speak with you about providing the architecture and engineering for this project should you convince your board to move forward with it. Best of luck!

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