For a project of building a new deck on the back of your hou

For a project of building a new deck on the back of your house complete the following:

1. List the project costs and develop cost estimates.

2. Create a cost management checklist

3. Complete the cost estimates using ROME(Rough Order Magnitude Estimate, AHE(Approximate Historical Estimate, and DE(Detailed Estimate)

cost consideration is the size and type of deck

Can build an 8/10 foot deck or 10 /16 foot deck

Building a new deck $38-$45 per square foot

I am going select 1,200 square feet deck

Multilevel or wrap-around decks will add an extra cost.

Materials:

4\"x4\" pressure treated posts=$23.25

Excavation and site preparation:

costs will vary according to the level of work necessary

Concrete:

Concrete is priced at an average of $75 per cubic yard

Stairs and railings : per piece is $47.50

Furnishings and improvement

Stain or steel:

costs will vary according to the level of work necessary

Electrical service:

costs will vary according to the level of work necessary

A pergola : few hundred dollars

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2)Cost Management checklist:

Accessory Building :

Building Permit Application

Energy efficiency Design

Schedule 1 = designer Information

Site plan location

Construction plans

Clearance from the conservation Authority

Construction plans including details pertaining to footing, framing, posts, beams, rafters, floor joists and guards

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3)Complete the cost estimates using ROME:

Medium Effort:

Hours : 80 to 480 hours to complete

Cost = $40,000 to $60,000

Duration: 2 to 6 months

Number of Resources: 3 to 5 resources

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