(a) What is the cost per square foot of the 2500-ft² lodge? (b) If you are also considering a 4500-ft² layout option, estimate your construction costs if: i. All cost items (in the table) change proportionately to the size increase. ii. The first two cost items do not change at all; HVAC changes by 50%; and all others are proportionate.
(a) What is the cost per square foot of the 2500-ft² lodge? (b) If you are also considering a 4500-ft² layout option, estimate your construction costs if: i. All cost items (in the table) change proportionately to the size increase. ii. The first two cost items do not change at all; HVAC changes by 50%; and all others are proportionate.
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Transcribed Image Text:2- You want a mountain cabin built for weekend trips, vacations, to host family, and perhaps eventually to retire in. After
46 discussing the project with a local contractor, you receive an estimate that the total construction cost of your 2500-ft² lodge
A will be $325,000. The percentage of costs is broken down as follows:
Cost Items
Percentage of Total Costs
Construction permits, legal and title fees
7
Roadway, site clearing, preparation
17
Foundation, concrete, masonry
19
Wallboard, flooring, carpentry
8
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) 14
Electric, plumbing, communications
10
Roofing, flooring
9
Painting, finishing
16
100
(a) What is the cost per square foot of the 2500-ft² lodge?
(b) If you are also considering a 4500-ft² layout option, estimate your construction costs if:
i. All cost items (in the table) change proportionately to the size increase.
ii. The first two cost items do not change at all; HVAC changes by 50%; and all others are proportionate.
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