Conceptualization Overview

Conceptualization at an Early Stage is Key!

We wrote the book 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

Parameteric Cost Modeling for Buildings

Contents Include:

  • Textbook
  • Excel Formats
  • 2014 Database
  • Weather Data for HVAC model
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.
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