Conceptualization Overview

Conceptualization at an Early Stage is Key!

We wrote the book (on CD-ROM) on how to budget a project prior to design.


It follows a 6 step process to quantify
a project:
  1. Space Program
  2. Configuration Quantities
  3. HVAC Template
  4. Plumbing Model
  5. Electrical Block Load
  6. Cost Model
For More Detail . . .

Take our 6 step Tour

Determining Building Worth

CD-ROM Contents Include:

  • Textbook
  • Excel Formats
  • EST-I-MATE Software
  • 2001 Database
  • Software Operating Manual
  • Weather Data
The book also provides formats to develop all SOFT COSTS for a project, all OPERATIONS and MAINTENANCE costs, all FINANCING costs, and computations of the ANNUAL RENT necessary to pay back the investment.
You may order this by credit card from SAVE International at reduced member cost.
It is item No. A112 under their "Construction" grouping.		 Click on:
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