New Construction pricing

[Peter Dukaj]

Does anyone have an approximate cost per sqft to build new construction. I know lumber has come down significantly and have been reading due to a slow down in the market there is over supply coming from the lumber mills. 

My question is specific to Michigan, but will take answers nationwide 

[David Ramirez]

Price per square foot for new construction varies based on location and finishes.

[Marcus Clouse]

I am from northern lower michigan and live and build in texas but I am considering building again there next year . I have gotten bids on everything around the traverse city area anits very interesting . Land in michigan is less than in texas , north texas.I will give you examples on cost differences.Material prices are the exact same price if not a little less.

texas framing price per sqft $2.00

plumbing $9500

hvac $9500

concrete Labor only $2.00 per sqft  Concrete $180yd 5 sack

drywall $10500

Electric $8000

Ok here are the michigan prices , better sit down.

framing $13.00 sqft

plumbing $25,000

hvac  $20,000

concrete is about the same for material

drywall $20000

electric $25000

Both quotes were for a 3/2/2 home with 6/12 roof hip

People in michigan wonder why houses are so expensive , its because of the sub contractors.The plumber only has about $5000 worth of material to do a whole house but yet there still asking for $25000

[Peter Dukaj]

If you had enough volume in Michigan it might be worth bringing some of these trades up. 

Who is doing the framing in Texas?

[Marcus Clouse]

Yes its an option I am considering if they would do it.I have a couple different crews that frame for me.They will typically frame a 1400sqft home in a day maybe 1 1/2

[Tony Nuttall]

Most if not all the trades in Michigan are Union. You’re gonna pay a premium up there for that.