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Total with contingency
165,000.00
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Materials with waste and tax
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Direct cost
150,000.00
Overhead
0.00
Profit
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Cost before contingency
150,000.00
Contingency amount
15,000.00
Total per square foot
165.00
Worked out from AACE International Recommended Practice 10S-90, Cost Engineering Terminology (definitions of direct cost, indirect cost, overhead, profit and contingency) and 2 other sources.
This is an estimate built from the rates you entered, not a quote and not a bid. Real project costs depend on scope, site conditions, local labour markets, permits and what is found once demolition starts. Get written quotes before committing.

How this is worked out

2 steps
  1. Direct cost = 150000
  2. Contingency = 150000 x 10 / 100 = 15000; total = 150000 + 15000 = 165000

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