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. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:33:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Repair of Fence Post Using Simpson E-Z Mender by Jim Houlette http://evstudio.info/repair-of-fence-post-using-simpson-e-z-mender/comment-page-1/#comment-83484 Jim Houlette Tue, 08 May 2012 21:33:51 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=4070#comment-83484 It worked fairly well. It's been a while since I made the repair and it's still up. Although it's leaning a bit more. I agree that if the menders were placed on the other two faces of the post it would have most likely provided better support. It worked as a fix, but a new post/concrete footing will last longer. It worked fairly well. It's been a while since I made the repair and it's still up. Although it's leaning a bit more.
I agree that if the menders were placed on the other two faces of the post it would have most likely provided better support.
It worked as a fix, but a new post/concrete footing will last longer.

]]> Comment on Repair of Fence Post Using Simpson E-Z Mender by Mb http://evstudio.info/repair-of-fence-post-using-simpson-e-z-mender/comment-page-1/#comment-83451 Mb Tue, 08 May 2012 17:41:06 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=4070#comment-83451 Thanks so much for the tips! Quick question: I noticed the fence leaning inwards in the picture, but noticed that you put the ez menders on the right & left sides of the pole (if you're looking at it), rather than the front to back (back being side of post in neighbors yard). Did this work well? I assumed the brackets would have to be front & back (but it's been a few years since my mech engineering classes!) Also, did you backfill with dirt or concrete? Fixing my mother's fence this weekend & debating ez mender vs new additional posts. Her fence looks like your picture!!! Thanks for any feedback! -mb Thanks so much for the tips!

Quick question: I noticed the fence leaning inwards in the picture, but noticed that you put the ez menders on the right & left sides of the pole (if you're looking at it), rather than the front to back (back being side of post in neighbors yard). Did this work well? I assumed the brackets would have to be front & back (but it's been a few years since my mech engineering classes!)

Also, did you backfill with dirt or concrete? Fixing my mother's fence this weekend & debating ez mender vs new additional posts. Her fence looks like your picture!!!

Thanks for any feedback! -mb

]]> 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-82597 Dean Dalvit Tue, 01 May 2012 03:27:24 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=1812#comment-82597 Hi Jerold, You can find Cost data for educational facilities at the following post that I wrote: http://evstudio.com/cost-per-square-foot-of-educational-facilities-by-region/ I do not know the percentage increase for prevailing wages, but you can infer regional cost comparisons by the data in the charts. Best of luck with your project! Hi Jerold,

You can find Cost data for educational facilities at the following post that I wrote:
http://evstudio.com/cost-per-square-foot-of-educational-facilities-by-region/
I do not know the percentage increase for prevailing wages, but you can infer regional cost comparisons by the data in the charts. Best of luck with your project!

]]> Comment on Cost per Square Foot of Commercial Construction by Region by Jerold L http://evstudio.info/cost-per-square-foot-of-commercial-construction-by-region/comment-page-2/#comment-82583 Jerold L Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:22:39 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=1812#comment-82583 Hi Dean, What is the average cost per sq ft for building primary educational facilities in the Sacramento California region and what's the percentage increase for prevailing wage? Thanks! Hi Dean,

What is the average cost per sq ft for building primary educational facilities in the Sacramento California region and what's the percentage increase for prevailing wage?

Thanks!

]]> Comment on Price Per Square Foot Construction Cost for Multi Story Office Buildings by Architecture: Tall buildings are cheaper to build (per sq. ft.) than short buildings. Why are there so few of them? - Quora http://evstudio.info/price-per-square-foot-construction-cost-for-multi-story-office-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-82565 Architecture: Tall buildings are cheaper to build (per sq. ft.) than short buildings. Why are there so few of them? - Quora Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:50:53 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=3911#comment-82565 [...] short buildings.  Why are there so few of them?Every source I can find on the Internet (e.g. http://evstudio.info/price-per-s...) agrees that tall buildings are more economically efficient (in terms of price / sq. ft. to [...] [...] short buildings.  Why are there so few of them?Every source I can find on the Internet (e.g. http://evstudio.info/price-per-s...) agrees that tall buildings are more economically efficient (in terms of price / sq. ft. to [...]

]]> Comment on Price Per Square Foot Construction Cost for Multi Story Office Buildings by Dean Dalvit http://evstudio.info/price-per-square-foot-construction-cost-for-multi-story-office-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-82017 Dean Dalvit Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:24:35 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=3911#comment-82017 Hi Al, This sounds like an interesting project, to be sure. Something along the lines of a control tower, but without the top floor finish. You would certainly achieve the efficiency of the 18 stories, and not having any glazing certainly eliminates cost as well. The dimensions of the footprint will have a fairly significant affect on cost as the ratio of exterior skin to floor area can vary widely. Also, the location this is built in will also have a direct affect on cost. Without knowing either of those things, I would take a stab at the core and shell to be somewhere in the range of $60-$130 per square foot. This is a very liberal extrapolation though from the RSMeans data, so it would be advised to discuss the program in more detail. We have licensed architects and engineers across the country, and would be happy to talk with you more about this project and propose on the design scope as well. Let me know how we can help. Thanks, -Dean Hi Al,

This sounds like an interesting project, to be sure. Something along the lines of a control tower, but without the top floor finish. You would certainly achieve the efficiency of the 18 stories, and not having any glazing certainly eliminates cost as well. The dimensions of the footprint will have a fairly significant affect on cost as the ratio of exterior skin to floor area can vary widely. Also, the location this is built in will also have a direct affect on cost. Without knowing either of those things, I would take a stab at the core and shell to be somewhere in the range of $60-$130 per square foot. This is a very liberal extrapolation though from the RSMeans data, so it would be advised to discuss the program in more detail. We have licensed architects and engineers across the country, and would be happy to talk with you more about this project and propose on the design scope as well. Let me know how we can help. Thanks,

-Dean

]]> Comment on Price Per Square Foot Construction Cost for Multi Story Office Buildings by Al Weisbrich http://evstudio.info/price-per-square-foot-construction-cost-for-multi-story-office-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-82006 Al Weisbrich Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:17:17 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=3911#comment-82006 Dear Dean, What would be the estimated square ft. cost of a 18 story, roughly 300 ft, tall building structure that is only a shell? That is, it has only a thin exterior wall with only electric power (~ two 50 kW generators with fans/floor) to every floor level ... but no interior build-out. Effectively, a foundation, core structural steel, the exterior skin/shell (no windows), access elevators, emergency egress (stais or ladders), and noted electrical equipment. Absent is plumbing, HVAC, interior walls and amenities, doors, windows, etc, etc. Thanks, Al Dear Dean,
What would be the estimated square ft. cost of a 18 story, roughly 300 ft, tall building structure that is only a shell?
That is, it has only a thin exterior wall with only electric power (~ two 50 kW generators with fans/floor) to every floor level ... but no interior build-out. Effectively, a foundation, core structural steel, the exterior skin/shell (no windows), access elevators, emergency egress (stais or ladders), and noted electrical equipment. Absent is plumbing, HVAC, interior walls and amenities, doors, windows, etc, etc.

Thanks,
Al

]]> 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-81239 Dean Dalvit Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:35:36 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=1812#comment-81239 Hi David, While I do not have RSMeans data for this project type, we have designed warehouses in Colorado and Texas that average in the ballpark of $80-$100 per square foot. Southeastern Connecticut may have a regional premium associated, but the costs of other amenities, like office and restroom space, and level of finish would drive that more. Also, construction type will also dictate where you fall in that range. For example, cmu walls will be costlier than metal buildings. But function and value also need to be considered. If you need any help designing your project, let us know - we have an engineer licensed in Vermont and getting reciprocity in Connecticut is a piece of cake. Thanks! Hi David,
While I do not have RSMeans data for this project type, we have designed warehouses in Colorado and Texas that average in the ballpark of $80-$100 per square foot. Southeastern Connecticut may have a regional premium associated, but the costs of other amenities, like office and restroom space, and level of finish would drive that more. Also, construction type will also dictate where you fall in that range. For example, cmu walls will be costlier than metal buildings. But function and value also need to be considered. If you need any help designing your project, let us know - we have an engineer licensed in Vermont and getting reciprocity in Connecticut is a piece of cake. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Cost per Square Foot of Commercial Construction by Region by David Scott http://evstudio.info/cost-per-square-foot-of-commercial-construction-by-region/comment-page-2/#comment-81204 David Scott Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:25:56 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=1812#comment-81204 What is the average cost per square foot to build refrigerated warehouse in Connecticut (southeastern)? What is the average cost per square foot to build refrigerated warehouse in Connecticut (southeastern)?

]]> Comment on Cost per Square Foot of Construction for Institutional Buildings by Dean Dalvit http://evstudio.info/cost-per-square-foot-of-construction-for-institutional-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-80344 Dean Dalvit Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:38:00 +0000 http://evstudio.info/?p=4140#comment-80344 Question via e-mail: great data, thanks do these numbers include outfitting the building or just physical building? we are a small town in tx going for a bond we are a $265/ sq ft., 6 million, 22,600 sq ft. -Dave Answer: Hi Dave, Thanks for your inquiry, The construction cost per square foot is the direct costs for the building initial construction, from the foundation to the roof, and including interior finishes, but not movable furniture, fixtures or other equipment that have no permanent connection to the structure of the building or utilities. The buildings in the RSMeans study are finished (flooring, ceilings, interior partitions, doors, etc.), but they do not include FF&E costs (furniture, moveable equipment, or specific fixtures not permanently connected to the building). Their costs also never include land costs, financing costs or soft costs like surveying, testing, architecture or engineering. These costs are just the building, finished and ready to furnish and equip for whatever specific purpose the end user would have. I hope that helps - If you would like to discuss the programming or design of your project, let me know and we would be happy to work with you. We do have an office in Central Texas, are licensed in all disciplines, and can serve the Houston area. -Dean Question via e-mail:

great data, thanks
do these numbers include outfitting the building or just physical building?
we are a small town in tx going for a bond
we are a $265/ sq ft., 6 million, 22,600 sq ft.
-Dave

Answer:

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your inquiry,

The construction cost per square foot is the direct costs for the building initial construction, from the foundation to the roof, and including interior finishes, but not movable furniture, fixtures or other equipment that have no permanent connection to the structure of the building or utilities.

The buildings in the RSMeans study are finished (flooring, ceilings, interior partitions, doors, etc.), but they do not include FF&E costs (furniture, moveable equipment, or specific fixtures not permanently connected to the building). Their costs also never include land costs, financing costs or soft costs like surveying, testing, architecture or engineering. These costs are just the building, finished and ready to furnish and equip for whatever specific purpose the end user would have.

I hope that helps - If you would like to discuss the programming or design of your project, let me know and we would be happy to work with you. We do have an office in Central Texas, are licensed in all disciplines, and can serve the Houston area.

-Dean

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