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A unique cost reference, updated and expanded, for architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, and managers

Green building is no longer a trend. Since the publication of the widely read first edition of this book, green building has become a major advancement in design and construction. Building codes and standards have adopted much stricter energy efficiencies. Businesses, institutions, and communities have discovered huge savings, along with health and marketing advantages, in sustainable building. Private facilities, as well as public buildings for Federal, state, and local governments are increasingly required to design and build sustainably in both new construction and renovation.

This Third Edition has been updated with the latest in green building tech-nologies, design concepts, standards, and costs. The chapters, case studies, and resources give you practical guidance on green building, including the latest on:

• Green building approaches, materials, rating systems, standards, and guidelines

• Energy efficiencies, implementing energy modeling tools

• Designing and specifying, as well as commissioning, green building projects

• Often-specified products and materials, as well as a sample spec

• Goals and techniques for health, comfort, and productivity

• Evaluating the cost versus value of green products over their life cycle

• Low-cost green strategies, and special economic incentives and funding

• Building deconstruction and cost considerations

With a new chapter on greening of commercial real estate, this reference is a one-stop resource for the latest in green building approaches and implementation.

The contributors, all prominent leaders in green building, include:

• Mark Kalin, FAIA, FCSI, author of the original GreenSpec

• Andy Walker, Ph.D., PE, senior engineer with NREL

• Joseph Macaluso, AACE, certified cost consultant

On the cover:

Kendall Square Research Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, by CO Architects. Completed in 2010, the building was pre-certified for LEED Gold and designed for energy efficiency. The curtain wall system is standardized for the entire building, with infill and suspended shading elements varying on each of the building’s four facades in response to geographic orientation. Natural light for work spaces is maximized while solar radiation is minimized. Photograph by Peter Vanderwarker.

Green Building: Project Planning and Cost Estimating

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Conceptual Estimating with the DCD Archives. Choose from over 1300 actual projects to estimate building costs in your area. Move any project to over 500 locations and cost model to 2015. Examine and change building divisions to fine tune your estimate. For More Information visit: www.dcdarchives.com

Superior Development, LLC is a dynamic New York based construction management firm with an innovative approach to providing services.

At Superior Development, we consistently deliver high-quality, cost-effective projects on schedule by employing a highly-diverse group of focused and flexible professionals.

As a team, we strive to understand and meet the unique needs of our clients’ industries, companies, and brands, whether it is new construction, renovation or restoration. The cornerstones of Superior’s business ideology are quality, integrity, and excellence.

We take great pride in our ability to adhere to these principles on all projects- large or small, simple or complex. Our clients count on our dependability, our commitment to deadlines, and our communicative abilities. We make certain that we never let them down.

When it comes to projects that require little or no margin for error, Superior Development’s capabilities are unmatched. Our skilled professionals bring the same fierce determination to each and every project regardless of size or complexity. The majority of our work is for clients we have served previously; clients who trust us and who know that we will get the job done.

At Superior Development, we look at every construction project as an opportunity to forge a strategic partnership with the client from drywall to architectural millwork, from complex mechanical installation to exterior façade. Clients count on Superior Development to help them realize their vision. It is our understanding of the expectations of our clients, from pre-construction to completion, which enables success, and allows our team to build enduring relationships.

Integrity:
Behaving with sincerity and honesty to promote trust and understanding  

Commitment:
Working together with determination to achieve agreed goals

Excellence:
Producing quality that surpasses expectations

Loyalty:
Establish and maintain valued long term relationships based on mutual respect and trust

Openness:
Willingness to exchange information and ideas to promote knowledge sharing.

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Integrating Construction Management and Construction Technology for Building Professionals and Construction Management Students. This book provide a managerial perspective for building professionals in the commercial development and construction industry-building owners and managers, facility managers, project managers as well as construction management students- who seek excellence and continuous process improvement. It also provides real world explantions of technical and management subjects, and shows how to apply them on the job right now.

Choosing Project Success – A Guide for Building Professionals

Will need to replace the fence around my (small) property — approximately 140 linear feet. Want a 6′ tall redwood fence with 12″ lattice top. Can anyone suggest a ballpark cost or a link or two for info?

Thanks!

There are many different steps to cost estimating, however the first thing that needs to be done is to determine the cost of finishing the construction job. One of the biggest difficulties in the construction industry is settling on a budget amount and trying to stay with in it. There will always be something that pops up in a construction project so making sure that they are included into the estimate is critical to avoid delays in getting the job finished on time.

Cost estimating consists of many different factors. Without all of this information, the estimator cannot offer an accurate estimate. Resources should be listed in order of importance to make it easier to follow.

The land where the structure will be built should be first on the list, followed by construction materials and the laborers that will be needed to complete construction. Usually the cost estimator will break these categories down into sub categories.

When trying to draw up an accurate estimate, the cost of land must be taken into consideration. Taxes and brokerage cost for the land must also be taken into consideration. The type of structure that is needed will determine what materials will be needed and the costs of those materials will be needed to create an accurate estimate. Equipment that will be needed to build the structure will also need to be figured into the estimate. The figures need to fairly accurate in order to avoid additional fees.

Experts have concluded that approximate forty percent of all construction fees are incurred by laborers. Laborers include everyone from the architect to the laborers both skilled and unskilled that construct the building.

The cost of the building itself will depend largely on what is going to be built. A civil engineer is the best person to determine just what it will cost to construct the building. An architect who is experienced can determine what is a fair and accurate rate for the construction by just looking at the blueprint of it.

Weekend warriors who choose to complete the project themselves usually purchase a kit to complete a deck or other home improvement project. These kits usually contain all of the information that you need to create your own estimate.

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Since the widely read first edition of this book, green building has gone from a growing trend to a major force in design and construction. This 2nd edition has been completely updated with the latest in green building technologies, design concepts, standards, and costs. It includes Means’ Green Building CostWorks CD at no additional cost. The CD contains more than 300 new assemblies (from high-efficiency HVAC and lighting, to living roofs, fuel cells, gray water systems, and much more) and over 7,000 unit price line items for green materials and products. CostWorks also offers tools like a key word index, “virtual notes” to highlight individual lines, extensive estimating reference tables, and localized costs for your geographic area.

The chapters, case studies, resources, cost data, and more, give you the whole picture on green building, including the latest on:
– Green building approaches, materials, systems, and standards.
– Energy efficiencies-with energy modeling tools.
– Health, comfort, and productivity-goals and techniques.
– Evaluating the cost versus value of green products over their life cycle.
– Specifying green building projects-complete with a list of often-specified products/materials and a sample spec.
– Low-cost green strategies-and special economic incentives and funding.
– Assembling the green project team and commissioning the building.
– With a new chapter on deconstruction-a key element of sustainable building.

Green Building: Project Planning & Cost Estimating