Download our completely free study outlining why concrete and masonry based construction is:

Less expensive than wood and steel framing.

Pays for itself over the life of the structure.

Superior fire and damage performance

With the exception of the 2005 Fire Safe Construction Cost Comparison Study, there is no reliable published documentation available to refute the perception regarding the increased building cost associated with this approach. Based on this lack of information, and perceived changes in the code and construction environment, the design of an updated comparative study was undertaken to accurately document the increased cost associated with the use of balanced design in a common multi-family residential building. It is our pleasure to present the outcomes of this study.

The objective of this study was to develop a construction cost model to accurately evaluate the relative construction cost of a multi family building constructed using six different construction materials. The concept of multi-family would include traditional apartment type buildings, condominium style buildings, student housing, elderly housing, and others.

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