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Cost Estimating/Building New Home

11 years ago

I'm looking at using either Systems Estimating(accurate to

+/- 15%) or Unit Price Estimating (accurate to +/-10%.

how do i find out the published cost estimating guide for

the area i live in? were do i go to find out the labor rate

standards for the sub contractors in my area? thanks

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