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Learn more at VacuMaxVIG.com R16R16 These R the sameVolume 66 - Number 3 May-June 2022 CONTENTS COST CASE STUDIES 43 INDUSTRY NEWS 10 The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) New Exhibition Center 20 Seattle’s Stillwater Dwellings 21 Home Depot Promotes Trades Training 42 Automatic Door Maintenance Contracts 16 Focus on Project Delivery 32 Digital Twins Revolutionize Project Delivery PROJECT DELIVERY ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 24 Construction Starts Recover 26 Lumber Prices 28 Dodge Survey 30 Residential Construction Growth Solid 36 Homeowners Prioritize Home Improvements 39 AGC’s Data Digest 45 Regional Wage Rates for Major South Midwest Cities 46 BNi Building News Construction Costs 47 Cost Escalation & Regional Modifiers COVER CASE STUDY 22 7 37 CIVIC 7 Willits Fire Station 31 Vehicle Charging Station 33 Folsom Fire Station COMMERCIAL 43 Doug Justus Auto Center EDUCATIONAL 27 Stanislaus Solar PV Array Parking 29 East Bay Library Door 41 Salazar President & Advancement Office RELIGIOUS 22 Brogdon Hall RESIDENTIAL 18 Kitchen Remodel 37 Residential Entry Remodel 1833 4 /May-June 2022 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 17 VacuMax TM , by Vitro MANAGEMENT 14 Leadership in Preconstruction 24 36 16 20Hands-Free Performance doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg FlexSlide ™ Series 2022 If affordability is a concern when specifying sliding door entrance systems, the new FlexSlide ™ Series 2022 from FLEX ™ by Horton gives you the dependable performance you desire at a price point you demand. The EPD compliant FlexSlide Series 2022 automatic sliding door provides quality hands-free, contactless pedestrian access for everyday use. The attractive, economically priced sliding door is an ideal solution for a variety of commercial, educational and institutional applications. INTRODUCING www.flexbyhorton.comCOVER Photo Courtesy: Rudy Calpo Photography Publisher BARB CASTELLI (barb@dcd.com) Editor-in-Chief JOAN HAMILTON (joan@dcd.com) Editor BILL MAHONEY Estimating Consultant RORY WOOLSEY (rory@dcd.com) Art Director ROBERT WRIGHT (robert@dcd.com) Advisory Board JOHN L. JONES JR. VICE PRESIDENT ESTIMATING, SMOOT CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS: Mailing Address: Advertising, editorial, administration, circulation, and production 990 Park Center Dr., Suite E Vista, CA 92081-8352 Tel: 800-533-5680 Fax: 888-533-5680 Advertising: 800-533-5680 STAFF From the Editor This issue of Design Cost Data highlights project delivery, and we’re offering new articles and case studies that bring this subject to life, among them Focus on Project Delivery (page 16), which helps you decide which project delivery method is best for you on a project-by-project basis; How Digital Twins are Revolutionizing Project Delivery on page 32; and a square-foot cost study on a new church Fellowship Hall, on page 22. Also included in this issue is THNOC (The Historic New Orleans Collection (page 10), which tells a fascinating tale of how a construction project in the French Quarter melded restoration with new construction; and insights on how to hold on to good leaders, and their importance throughout a company’s life, in Leadership in Preconstruction, on page 14. We’re also offering our tried-and-true square-foot cost studies of new buildings and renovation projects submitted by your peers. Willits Fire Station, the cover story featured on page 7, is one of these case studies. The Station, located in the heart of Willits, California, is adjacent to the world-renown “Skunk Train” depot. The original Station was built in 1952 for a much smaller department. Since then, with increased demand for fire services, the existing building became overcrowded, and additional space was needed. Other projects covered in this issue include: • Six Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at the University of North Texas, that were purchased, constructed and installed in May 2013. As these stations are more relevant than ever, we have given you updated costs on this facility, on page 31. • Doug Justus Auto Center completed building a new automotive dealership center featuring a state-of-the-art showroom, a comfortable and inviting lounge space for customers that offers stations for web browsing the auto inventory, and new staff offices, on page 43. • A kitchen remodel in an existing home that synced with a new granny flat and garage addition, transforming an aging and dysfunctional kitchen into a modern, appealing kitchen, on page 18. All these studies include square-foot prices for divisions and regional cost trends to help you convert the total project cost to your area. Thank you for choosing this issue of Design Cost Data. 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All unsolicited material should be accompanied by SASE. 6 / May-June 2022Photo Courtesy: Rudy Calpo Photography Architect Calpo Hom & Dong Architects Willits Fire Station No. 54 Willits, California L ittle Lake Fire Protection District serves the City of Willits and surrounding rural areas covering 330 square miles, with 75% of the jurisdiction used for wild land, agriculture, or undeveloped properties; 10% used for commercial/industrial and 15% used for residential. The permanent resident population is approximately 12,350. The Willits Fire Station is located in the heart of Willits, adjacent to the world renown “Skunk Train” depot. The original Station was built in 1952 for a much smaller department. Since then, with increased demand for fire services, the existing building became overcrowded, and additional space was needed for more emergency vehicles; more administrative offices; emergency shelter capability; fitness training; overnight sleeping; public meetings; and future expansion. These are all typical programmatic requirements for Fire Stations of similar district area and emergency call volume. The existing building was +/-6,291 square feet and it is far out of compliance with seismic and accessibility standards. In 2013, the District was awarded USDA funding for a new replacement Station, but the ballot initiative with the public failed, and stopped the project. After the disastrous California Wildfires /May-June 2022 7 of 2017, public mood changed, and a second ballot initiative was approved. The site is only +/-0.44 acres, on a busy corner site, adjacent to City Hall, the Noyo Movie Theater, a Church, Residential housing, and a City Park. The District’s requirements were simple: build as large of a station that can be accommodated on the site, and within the budget set by the funding mechanism. The existing structure was structurally non-compliant with California Essential Services requirements, and hazardous with growing mold and asbestos. The existing structure was demolished, and a new station planned on the same site, with the addition of a purchase of an adjacent residential lot. With rising construction costs, CH&D Architects and the District selected a Pre-Engineered The District’s objectives of building as large of a station that could be accommodated on the site, and within the budget set by the funding mechanism, were achieved. A new addition to the station was a meeting room.8 /May-June 2022 o Courtesy: Rudy Calpo Photography Building Envelope: Taylor Metal Products, Nucor Metal Building Siding, El Dorado Stone Interior: USG Sheetrock, Kelly Moore Paint, Rokfon Suspended Ceiling, Glasliner FRP, DalTile Roofing: Nucor Metal Building Standing Seam Roofing Flooring: DalTile, J & J, Everlast Rubber Sheet Flooring, Roppe Stair Treads Openings: Arcadia Lighting: Metalux, Daybright, Lightolier, Bruck, Troy, Gardco, Lithonia, Emergilite Product Information Metal Building (PEMB) system for the building shell, but with a simple twist: The Station is actually two PEMBs, offset but connected – one building houses the offices and living quarters while the other building houses the Apparatus Bays and support area. The offsets allow for public and staff parking adjacent to the offices/living quarters, and a concrete Apron adjacent to the Apparatus Bays. The exterior is a combination of two types of Red Metal Siding and Rock, with a Standing Seam Metal Roof. A belvedere structure frames in a mechanical well and adds a distinct profile to the building. The interior includes a large Public Lobby with access to a Community Room; District administrative offices and Living Quarters for the Fire Crew and Volunteers. Materials are selected for longevity and low maintenance – tile and carpet tile floors, painted walls, suspended and painted ceilings, casework, and windows and doors. The new single-story building is +/-11,063 square feet. The new Willits Fire Station No. 54 improves the District’s firefighting capabilities, and serves as a Civic landmark for the City, a place that is already readily identified by the community. With rising construction costs, CH&D Architects and the District selected a Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) system for the building shell. An attractive entryway into the Public Lobby of the Fire Station. The public meeting room has plenty of space. The Apparatus Bay. The kitchen has all the necessary appliances for the Fire Crew.DIVISION COST % OF SQ.FT. SPECIFICATIONS COST COST PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS 564,600 12.18 51.03 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 99,392 2.14 8.98 — CONCRETE 138,279 2.98 12.49 Slab-on-grade. MASONRY 85,024 1.83 7.69 Unit, stone assemblies. METALS 83,476 1.80 7.55 Metal fabrications. WOOD, PLASTICS & COMPOSITES 217,555 4.69 19.67 Rough carpentry, finish carpentry. THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION 49,348 1.06 4.46 Insulation, traffic roof coating. OPENINGS 413,102 8.91 37.34 Doors & frames, specialty doors & frames, entrances, storefronts, & curtain walls, windows, hardware. FINISHES 565,754 12.20 51.14 Plaster & gypsum board, tiling, ceilings, flooring, wall finishes, acoustic treatment, painting & coating. SPECIALTIES 47,804 1.03 4.32 Information, interior, safety, exterior, other. FURNISHINGS 200,022 4.31 18.08 Countertops, blinds. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 794,053 17.13 71.78 Pre-engineered building. FIRE SUPPRESSION 67,146 1.45 6.07 — PLUMBING 378,921 8.17 34.25 Rough in, top out, finish trim, boiler. HVAC 418,709 9.04 37.85 Radiant flooring insulation & piping, equipment, piping, controls, ductwork, balancing, insulation. ELECTRICAL 480,650 10.38 43.45 Rough & finish electrical, fans, lighting. ELECTRONIC SAFETY & SECURITY 31,762 0.70 2.87 Fire alarm. TOTAL BUILDING COSTS 4,635,597 100% $419.02 EXISTING CONDITIONS 17,556 Demolition. EARTHWORK 276,216 Site clearing, earth moving, earthwork methods. EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS 559,307 Bases, bollards, & paving, improvements, irrigation, planting. UTILITIES 157,324 Water, sewer, electrical. TOTAL PROJECT COST 5,646,000 UPDATED ESTIMATE TO JUNE 2022: $469.66 PER SQUARE FOOT Regional Cost Trends This project, updated to June 2022 in the selected cities of the United States. Architect Calpo Hom & Dong Architects 2120 20th Street, Suite One, Sacramento, CA 95818 www.chdarchitects.com Willits Fire Station No. 54CIVIC CV220507 Project General Description Location: Willits, California Date Bid: Jun 2020 Construction Period: Aug 2020 to Dec 2021 Site: 0.44 acre. Total Square Feet: 11,063 Building Size: First floor, 11,063; total, 11,063 square feet. Building Height: First floor, 33'; total, 33'. Project Team Structural Engineer Bevier Structural Engineering 2479 Sunrise Boulevard, Gold River, CA 95670 Mechanical Engineer Sigma Engineering 3517 Marconi Avenue, #204, Sacramento, CA 95821 Electrical Engineer Capitol City Design 1751 Cebrian Street, West Sacramento, CA 95691 Civil Engineer Huffman Engineering & Surveying 537 College Avenue, #A, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 General Contractor Adams Commercial General Contracting (ACGC) 217 E Street, Eureka, CA 95501 EASTERN U.S. Sq.Ft. Total Cost Cost ________________________________________________ Atlanta, GA $278.18 $3,077,548 Pittsburgh, PA $393.79 $4,356,528 New York, NY $541.92 $5,995,223 WESTERN U.S. Sq.Ft. Total Cost Cost ________________________________________________ Los Angeles, CA $458.82 $5,075,955 Las Vegas, NV $440.76 $4,876,114 Seattle, WA $404.63 $4,476,433 CENTRAL U.S. Sq.Ft. Total Cost Cost ________________________________________________ Dallas, TX $267.35 $2,957,643 Kansas City, KS $382.95 $4,236,624 Chicago, IL $491.34 $5,435,668 For more information on this project and similar projects visit www.dcd.com Number of Buildings: One. Basic Construction Type: New, Pre-Engineered Metal Building. Foundation: Cast-in-place, reinforced concrete, slab-on-grade. Exterior Walls: Pre-engineered metal building. Roof: Metal, traffic bearing roof deck. Floors: Concrete. Interior Walls: Metal stud drywall. A plaque commemorates Willits Fire Station’s history. /May-June 2022 9Next >