Margaret Said:How much could my home addition cost?We Answered:Now days you could be looking at around 125 to 200 per sq. ft. this would be roughly of course. Your talking about another bathroom too. Of course you've got heating and wiring. I don't know what you both can do but it would help greatly to do a lot of the work yourself if able and according to the code in your area.
I've helped people saving money by doing the wiring, plumbing and giving them tips on building. I think I spent much time running back and forth...
Willard Said:Where can I find a building consultant to help with my home construction?We Answered:Hire your own inspector instead of some fancy wording like building consultant who may know nothing except how to sit behind a desk and yes and no questions you have?Kevin Said:NPV calculation on project with investment period for more than 1 year?We Answered:Discount the construction costs for the first two years and add them together. Thats a negative amount. Then discount the cash inflows for the 20 year life of the project. Those are positive amounts. Add the costs and cash...
Pamela Said:Help: determine a model of a function?We Answered:First of all, we should know what the question is asking for: Not a "model of a function." That would be confusing!
All we are asked to do is come up with a "model" -- that is, a mathematical expression describing how much the construction project will cost -- which is much simpler.
We are instructed to express this model as a function C(x), where x = the length of the fence, and C(x) = the total cost.
The enclosed area is a rectangle with length x. Let y = the height...
Cheryl Said:sustainability in the construction industry?We Answered:a PROPERLY PLANNED sustainable (LEED certified) building will not cost anymore to construct & operate than a conventional one. It may even cost less.
It is being done everyday.
Hire a qualified architect to lead the project.Louis Said:In the Construction industry what percent of the labor cost actually goes to the laborers?We Answered:Construction cost is a result of :
Labor (at whatever the competitive rate is for the skill and the area)
+ Materials (bricks, nails, lumber, sandpaper, paint, drywall &c.)
+ Overhead (equipment, fuel, taxes, real estate, phone, lights, insurance, bad debts, &c.)
+ Profit margin...
Elmer Said:what is the labor cost for one carpenter and a helper to do new construction work on a garage 40 x 80,walls 10We Answered:Depends on where you live- Good carpenter, will run 20 to 30 per hour, helper, 10 or 12 -Keith Said:If a total new construction home cost 350k to build - labor , materials and all finishings.?We Answered:There are too many variables to answer your question. The condition of any existing house is a big unknown. What you really want in a house is also unknown. Local labor and material...
Carmen Said:What curriculum teaches students to estimate construction projects and what schools teach it?We Answered:Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas has the program you are looking for.Everett Said:Commercial Electrical Estimating?We Answered:I am an electrical contractor. I use the actual dimensions to estimate the wire. Copper wire is much to expensive to just take a guess. Start with the home-run and add the LF as you go. 1 circuit at a time. On a large commercial job I might figure a median length circuit and then use that figure for all other branch circuits.Leroy Said:How to cut costs on construction estimates?We...
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Terry Said:i want to buy a pool?We Answered:call up your local pool supplier
no one knows cuz there is no set rate everyone requires diff. amounts.
workers in diff. areas want more so labor goes up
brak out the yellow pages
good luck
:-)Allison Said:Trying to convince my parents to get a pool this summer..what are the average costs associated with pools?We Answered:Initial cost is the hardest part to overcome. Once you are past that the cost to operate a standard pool (no heater) can be less than $200 per season. If it has a heater then the price goes up quite a bit...
Victoria Said:Residential Concrete Staining. Average cost? California.?We Answered:Pancakes taste good! Just cover your floor in pancakes mam!! mmmmmmm! pancakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… ;D
(''') ( ^__^ ) (''')Scott Said:Help Me Solve an Accounting Word Problem (:?We Answered:Answer:
Annual cash inflow from rent $6,250,000.00
Less: Annual cash outflow ($4,750,000.00)
Net annual cash flow $1,500,000.00
At the present value table:
PV of an annuity at 8% for 35 periods = 11.65456822
PV of 1 at 8% for 35 periods = 0.067634543
Present value of annual cash flow ($1500000 * 11.65456822) $17,481,852.32
Add: Present value of salvage value ($8000000 * 0.067634543) $541,076.34
Total present value $18,022,928.67
Less: Estimated cost of construction $10,000,000.00
Net present value of investment $8,022,928.67Chad Said:Is this...
Seth Said:What is the average construction cost per square foot for a commercial building?We Answered:You have not given enough information. commercial buildings vary from plain shell metal warehouses to elaborate offices of fireproof steel with significant amounts of interior division or mixed use retail etc. Costs vary by materials, size, building height and number of stories and even shape of the building. They also vary by region in which it is built. Even to give an average you would need more information. In my area costs could be as low as $30 per foot or...