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Design Cost Data The premier provider of cost estimating data to the design and construction industry 🚧 ft. cost guides, and informative industry articles.

Design Cost Data magazine is the leading industry resource for preliminary cost estimating. Each issue includes square foot building costs from actual buildings across the nation, material cost trends, sq. Architects, general contractors, appraisers, and others use the information provided in DCD for preliminary and conceptual estimating.

🎶 This week’s Cost Model highlight: Ridgewood Music Studios, a 20,750-sq-ft renovation of a 1960s warehouse transformed ...
09/24/2025

🎶 This week’s Cost Model highlight: Ridgewood Music Studios, a 20,750-sq-ft renovation of a 1960s warehouse transformed into a vibrant hub for TAMI companies in Queens, NY.

With creative common areas, daylight-filled skylights, and flexible spaces, it’s designed to foster collaboration and community.

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In real estate lending, inspections are a lender’s first line of defense against risk. From verifying construction progr...
09/23/2025

In real estate lending, inspections are a lender’s first line of defense against risk. From verifying construction progress to uncovering red flags early, inspections ensure capital is protected and projects stay on track. Not all inspection partners are equal - lenders should look for speed, accuracy, and clear reporting to safeguard investments.

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Housing starts fell 8.5% in August to an annual pace of 1.31 million units, with both single-family and multifamily cons...
09/22/2025

Housing starts fell 8.5% in August to an annual pace of 1.31 million units, with both single-family and multifamily construction posting declines. Affordability challenges continue to weigh on buyer demand, though lower mortgage rates are sparking cautious optimism among builders. Regional trends remain mixed, with gains in the Midwest and Northeast but softness in the South and West.

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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator slipped from 8.8 to 8.5 months in August, with smaller contractors driving the decl...
09/19/2025

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator slipped from 8.8 to 8.5 months in August, with smaller contractors driving the decline. Larger firms, however, saw steady gains, pushing backlog to its highest level in more than two years. Despite headwinds from tariffs, labor shortages, and funding challenges, contractor confidence remains in growth territory.

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09/18/2025

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This week’s featured cost model highlights the renovation of two active medical clinics at the VA Medical Center in Long...
09/17/2025

This week’s featured cost model highlights the renovation of two active medical clinics at the VA Medical Center in Long Beach, CA. JXR Constructors successfully modernized over 20,000 sq. ft. of occupied healthcare space, working nights and weekends to minimize disruption to patients and staff. Careful planning, phasing, and infection-control measures ensured the project was delivered on time while meeting the evolving needs of veterans and medical staff.

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Vitro Architectural Glass is celebrating 25 years of Solarban® 60 - the groundbreaking low-e glass that set a new standa...
09/16/2025

Vitro Architectural Glass is celebrating 25 years of Solarban® 60 - the groundbreaking low-e glass that set a new standard for energy efficiency and design flexibility. With high visible light transmittance and excellent solar control, it helps buildings save energy while maximizing natural daylight and comfort. Trusted on award-winning, sustainable projects for decades, Solarban® 60 continues to shape the future of architectural glass.

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The housing market cooled in Q2 2025, with single-family construction slipping across most regions - especially in large...
09/15/2025

The housing market cooled in Q2 2025, with single-family construction slipping across most regions - especially in large metro suburbs, down 3.8%. Smaller markets, however, continue to gain ground, with micro counties seeing their fifth straight quarter of growth. Meanwhile, multifamily construction remains a bright spot, as demand for rentals surges amid affordability challenges.

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Discover the ins and outs of Cast-In-Place (CIP) concrete-filled pipe piles and how they form the backbone of modern con...
09/12/2025

Discover the ins and outs of Cast-In-Place (CIP) concrete-filled pipe piles and how they form the backbone of modern construction. From site prep and equipment selection to soil analysis and cost estimating, this guide walks through every step for accurate project planning. Learn from industry veteran Roy Huemer’s decades of experience in foundation design and estimating best practices.

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Attention construction professionals! Square foot estimating just got a whole lot easier. Access detailed cost data from...
09/11/2025

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This week’s Cost Model of the Week highlights the transformation of the Sharpsburg Community Library - from a one-story ...
09/10/2025

This week’s Cost Model of the Week highlights the transformation of the Sharpsburg Community Library - from a one-story block building into a vibrant, colorful hub that has revitalized its Main Street district.

Designed by Front Studio Architects, the project tripled the library’s size, adding dynamic spaces like a programming room, computer bar, and children’s area — all at just $206 per square foot.

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For manufacturers planning to grow, the choice between building on a greenfield site or expanding an existing facility i...
09/09/2025

For manufacturers planning to grow, the choice between building on a greenfield site or expanding an existing facility is critical. Each path offers distinct benefits and challenges that can impact costs, timelines, and long-term efficiency.

Explore the key considerations that help companies make smarter, more strategic expansion decisions...

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