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Updated over 4 years ago, 08/10/2020

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Jon H.
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Construction Cost Unit Rates

Jon H.
  • Miami
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Does anyone have a resource they can share for construction unit rates? Whether it's at a residential or commercial level. 

It will obviously vary by market, volume of work and current material prices.  What I'm trying to get a grasp on is a rough order of magnitude for cost and comparison between different types of finishes/materials.  Part of my research for future builds/renovations.

Any info you can share what be greatly appreciated: civil work, framing, facades, interiors, MEP. 

Thanks!

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Greg Dickerson#2 Land & New Construction Contributor
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Greg Dickerson#2 Land & New Construction Contributor
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  • Charlottesville, VA
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Originally posted by @Jon H.:

Does anyone have a resource they can share for construction unit rates? Whether it's at a residential or commercial level. 

It will obviously vary by market, volume of work and current material prices.  What I'm trying to get a grasp on is a rough order of magnitude for cost and comparison between different types of finishes/materials.  Part of my research for future builds/renovations.

Any info you can share what be greatly appreciated: civil work, framing, facades, interiors, MEP. 

Thanks!

There is lots of info and data available but it's all based on averages and not super useful. Here are a couple of sites o get started 

https://www.rsmeansonline.com

https://www.nahbclassic.org/ge...

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Jon H.
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Originally posted by @Greg Dickerson:
Originally posted by @Jon H.:

Does anyone have a resource they can share for construction unit rates? Whether it's at a residential or commercial level. 

It will obviously vary by market, volume of work and current material prices.  What I'm trying to get a grasp on is a rough order of magnitude for cost and comparison between different types of finishes/materials.  Part of my research for future builds/renovations.

Any info you can share what be greatly appreciated: civil work, framing, facades, interiors, MEP. 

Thanks!

There is lots of info and data available but it's all based on averages and not super useful. Here are a couple of sites o get started 

https://www.rsmeansonline.com

https://www.nahbclassic.org/ge...

Thank you for the info, Greg.  I had found some similar sites; but like you said it's based on averages, so it's tough to interpret.  


I guess I was hoping someone had a spreadsheet of data they've accumulated. Once I know the rates and ratios of a specific market and type of construction, then I can somewhat extrapolate towards my situation. 

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