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Comment on Construction Cost Per Square Foot for Multi Story Office Buildings by Dean Dalvit

Dean Dalvit — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:35:06 +0000

Denis,
This data is for construction costs, not life cycle costs. Without even a conceptual design with parameters set for sustainability goals, and outline specifications for durability of materials as well as the type of building and the functions therein, it would be impossible to arrive at a life cycle running cost with any credible level of confidence. Let me know more about your project and perhaps we can discuss further. EVstudio includes life cycle cost assessment as a part of our programming for initial design as it is a critical element in the design that must be considered.

Comment on Construction Cost Per Square Foot for Multi Story Office Buildings by Denis Kirui

Denis Kirui — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:31:23 +0000

Require an average life cycle running cost for a multi-storeyed building plinth area 3,785 square metres

Thank you!

Comment on Gateway Trail from Evergreen Lake to Downtown Evergreen Proposed to Jefferson County Open Space by Wafa

Wafa — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:59:17 +0000

Those photos look amazing. Those trails remind me of this old mining area close to where I live that is all overgrown and mountainous. There's a pretty cool waterfall and tons of wildlife around out there that just make it a wonderful day to go hike through. You just have to watch out for bears.

Comment on What is a LEED Certified Home? by Alaa

Alaa — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:49:08 +0000

You are right on the mark. Our company, Sustainable Energy Associates, has seen a significant increase (in interest) from the commercial office and industrial market. Owners offering LEED certified or even Energy Star rated space are renting faster because tenants expect it. Our clients see a break even in less than two years (sometimes even 1) when we combine the maximum PG&E incentives and the Federal Energy Efficiency 179D Tax Deductions (which can be as much as $1.80/sf). Their energy bill will drop between 15% to 25%.

Comment on Change of Occupancy in the International Building Code by Ron Foreback

Ron Foreback — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:12:15 +0000

I am referring to the IBC.

Comment on Consider LED Outdoor Lighting to get LEED Points by Decorative Lighting

Decorative Lighting — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:31:27 +0000

LEED lighting is now a new trend in the lighting in the events.Led lighting are the main focus for the renewable source of energy. Best colorful light arrangements are made possible using the same technology.

Comment on Commercial Stair Design – Guidelines, Criteria and Dimensions by Clint

Clint — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:55:28 +0000

Hello all....we are building a stair case. It is 12 feet wide and has 12 steps. How far apart should we place our stringers to meet commercial code?

Comment on Construction Cost per Square Foot for a Police Station by Ann

Ann — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:02:16 +0000

Thanks, Dean, I appreciate your help!

Comment on Construction Cost per Square Foot for a Police Station by Dean Dalvit

Dean Dalvit — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:51:00 +0000

Ann,

Great question! The construction costs outlined in this post are for the building related costs, excluding land costs and entitlements, finance costs, soft costs, and FF&E costs. Basically a finished building, ready to occupy by tenants that will furnish their own FF&E..

The industry standard for measuring standards for commercial buildings is administered by BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association). Click on this Link to take you to their standards website - note that the standards are different for different building types, and BOMA also does not have a standard for smaller project types like single family homes, however the industry has some norms to follow and they are generally similar in nature to the BOMA standard.

Good luck!

Comment on Construction Cost per Square Foot for a Police Station by Ann

Ann — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:35:44 +0000

Is there an industry standard definition of "construction costs"? What is included, what isn't, and how do you reconcile active square feet and storage (attic/future expansion) square feet?

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