Expert $/SF Feasibility Estimates Estimation
No drawings needed. Building type + SF + state → cost range in 24 hours. Developer feasibility or early bid vetting.
- Structure$/SF
- Envelope$/SF
- MEP$/SF
- Finishes$/SF
- GC & Contingency% of Total
$/SF Feasibility Estimates
Our Feasibility Estimating service delivers rapid cost assessments without requiring construction drawings. Provide the building type, square footage, and location — and we return a structured cost range within 24 hours. Designed for developer feasibility analysis, early pro forma modeling, and pre-design bid vetting.
Key Highlights of Our $/SF Feasibility Estimates Services
No Drawings Required
Our feasibility estimates start from building type and SF inputs alone, making them ideal for pre-design and site selection decision-making.
24-Hour Turnaround
Results are delivered within one business day, enabling fast go/no-go decisions without waiting weeks for a full estimate.
Calibrated Cost Range Output
Estimates are presented as a calibrated low-to-high range with a stated variance, giving developers and lenders a realistic probability band.
Building Type Calibration
Cost benchmarks are calibrated by occupancy type — office, retail, warehouse, multi-family — to reflect real construction cost patterns.
State-Level CCI Adjustment
Regional pricing is adjusted using the Construction Cost Index for covered states, ensuring your feasibility number reflects local market realities.
Component-Level Breakdown
Even without drawings, estimates include structure, envelope, MEP, and finishes as separate line items for pro forma allocation.
Contingency & GC Mark-Up Included
General conditions, overhead, and contingency are explicitly included and stated, giving you a true all-in cost picture.
Pro Forma Ready Format
Output is formatted for direct use in development pro formas, with clear assumptions documented so lenders and partners can verify the basis.
At Author Estimation, feasibility estimates close the gap between land acquisition and design — giving investors, developers, and lenders a credible cost reference before committing to engineering fees or construction contracts.
Sample Line Items
Representative extract from a real $/SF Feasibility Estimates estimate — RSMeans-priced, CCI-adjusted.
| Work Item | Qty | Unit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Structure Cost | 50,000 | SF | $2,250,000 |
| Parametric Envelope Cost | 50,000 | SF | $1,100,000 |
| Parametric MEP Cost | 50,000 | SF | $1,850,000 |
| Contingency & General Cond. | 15 | % | $780,000 |
RSMeans Online · CCI Applied · CSI MasterFormat 2020 · OH&P excluded by default
Sample Extract OnlyRelated Services
Every division estimated to the same standard — CSI-coded, RSMeans-priced.
Concrete & Demo
Demo quantities, slab-on-grade, footings, CIP walls — CY, SF, rebar weight, formwork. CCI-adjusted per state.
View service →Masonry & Structural Steel
CMU courses, brick veneer. Steel tonnage, connection plates, metal deck SF, bar joists by LF and weight.
View service →Framing & Thermal
Wood BF, cold-formed metal stud by LF + gauge. Roofing SQ, insulation R-value layering, air barrier, flashing LF.
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Upload drawings and scope. We confirm turnaround and flat fee same business day — no invoice until you approve.