What generally contributes most to the capital (construction) cost of a building? Is it materials? Construction labor costs? Is there a way to estimate the annual operating costs of a building? Research building construction and important considerations that might impact any decision on new construction?

What generally contributes most to the capital (construction) cost of a building? Is it materials? Construction labor costs? Is there a way to estimate the annual operating costs of a building? Research building construction and important considerations that might impact any decision on new construction?

Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating

4th Edition

ISBN:9781337399395

Author:Pratt, David J.

Publisher:Pratt, David J.

Chapter8: Pricing Generally

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17RQ

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