Square-foot costs for residential, commercial, industrial, military, schools, greenhouses, manufactured homes, fire stations, libraries, churches, government offices and farm buildings. Includes important variables that can make any building unique from a cost standpoint. A smart resource for adjusters and appraisers using the cost approach.

Quickly work up a reliable budget estimate based on actual materials and design features, class of construction, area, shape, wall height, number of floors, and support requirements. Includes easy-to-use software that calculates total in-place cost estimates. Use the regional cost adjustment factors provided to tailor the estimate to any jobsite in the U.S. Then view, print, email or save the detailed PDF report as needed.

Book (print) edition includes code for a free companion software download, a square-foot cost estimating program for Windows PCs. Book and software revised annually.

Software System Requirements:

• Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP (32- and 64-bit) operating system.
• PC with 1 gigahertz (GHz) or higher Intel (or equivalent) processor recommended.
• 25 megabytes (MB) of hard disk space.
• 512 MB system memory.
• 1024 x 768 or higher video resolution, video adapter and monitor.