Project Configuration
Define your construction project before estimating costs.
Project Profile
Building Characteristics
Parametric Cost Basis
Configure building type and location in the sidebar, then this section will show your $/SF basis and location factors.
CSI MasterFormat — Division Costs
Costs are auto-calculated from your parametric inputs. Edit any division directly — changes are preserved until you reset.
Total Project Cost
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Cost per SF
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Hard Cost
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NPV
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Division Cost Breakdown
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Overhead, Profit & Soft Costs
Configure GC overhead, contingency, and soft costs. These are applied on top of the hard cost from CSI divisions.
General Contractor Costs
5%12.0%25%
0%15%30%
0%5.0%15%
Soft Costs
5%15.0%25%
0%7.0%15%
Industry benchmarks:
GC Overhead & Profit: 8–15% (hard bid), 10–18% (negotiated)
Contingency: 5–10% (CDs), 10–20% (DDs), 15–25% (SD), 20–30% (conceptual)
Soft Costs: 12–20% (typical), 18–25% (complex/government)
Escalation: 4–8%/yr (current market conditions)
GC Overhead & Profit: 8–15% (hard bid), 10–18% (negotiated)
Contingency: 5–10% (CDs), 10–20% (DDs), 15–25% (SD), 20–30% (conceptual)
Soft Costs: 12–20% (typical), 18–25% (complex/government)
Escalation: 4–8%/yr (current market conditions)
Risk & Sensitivity Analysis
Monte Carlo simulation based on your estimate maturity level and construction risk factors.
Point Estimate
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P10 — Optimistic
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P90 — Pessimistic
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P10–P90 Range
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Cost Distribution — Monte Carlo (2,000 runs)
Construction Risk Factors
Estimate Maturity—
Location Factor—
Quality Level—
Escalation Factor—
Contingency Set—
AACE Estimate Classes:
Class 5 (Conceptual): ±30–50% · Class 4 (SD): ±20–30% · Class 3 (DD): ±15–20% · Class 2 (CDs): ±10–15% · Class 1 (Bid): ±5–10%
Class 5 (Conceptual): ±30–50% · Class 4 (SD): ±20–30% · Class 3 (DD): ±15–20% · Class 2 (CDs): ±10–15% · Class 1 (Bid): ±5–10%
Cost Estimate Summary
Total project cost across all CSI divisions, overhead, and soft costs.
Total Project Cost
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Cost per SF
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Hard Cost
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NPV (Discounted)
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Cost by Phase
Cost Breakdown
Division Cost Chart
Full Cost Summary
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