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Fulcrum Associates
5 Tech Circle
Amherst, NH 03031-2839

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Phone: (603) 673-3200
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REQUEST BUDGET ESTIMATE

The first step in any new construction project is establishing a realistic budget that encompasses all costs likely to be incurred including:

Programming & Design
Pre-Construction Costs
Local, State and Federal Permitting & Approvals
Local Impact and Development Fees
Construction & Permanent Financing Costs
Legal & Accounting Professional Fees
Broker Fees & Commissions
Moving & Relocation Expenses
Utility Connection Fees
Geotechnical & Environmental Site Assessments
Site Development & Construction Costs
Base Building Construction Costs
Tenant Finish Construction Costs
Systems Commissioning

Many of these costs are site specific, that is, they cannot be accurately be predicted until a site is selected and a thorough analysis performed. The costs for building construction, however, tend to be portable. It is possible to predict the cost of building construction and interior finishes with a reasonable degree of accuracy working with limited preliminary information.

With millions of square feet constructed and renovated, Fulcrum has an enormous reservoir of experience to draw from when preparing a preliminary budget. We utilize software and systems that allow us to take actual cost data from projects a decade or more old and adjust the price to reflect inflation and current market conditions.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

* Your Name:

Company Name:

* Email:

Phone:

Address:

City:

State:

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My role in the project is:
	Owner/developer
	Tenant
	Lender
	Realtor
	Engineer
	Architect
	Other (please specify):

When my building is complete, I would like to:
	Own
	Lease
	Lease to Own
	Partner with Fulcrum

I would like to move in to my new building in:
	6 months
	12 months
	More than 12 months

BUILDING INFORMATION

Use GroupMany buildings have more than one type of space. In this case select the category which describes the greatest square foot area.
	Medical Office/Practice	Retail
	Office	Educational
	Light Manufacturing	Industrial Manufacturing
	Warehouse

Building Performance
	Code MinimumThe lowest quality of construction that will meet building codes. Buildings in this category are characterized by the lowest first cost, highest operating cost and lowest resale value and perform at or below the 25th percentile as measured by the US Department of Energy.	Industry AverageUpgraded envelope and building systems with simple payback on performance upgrades of 3 years or less; most buildings in the market fall into this category. Buildings in this category perform in the 25th to 75th percentile as measured by the US Department of Energy.
	High PerformanceSuperior envelope and building systems with simple payback on performance upgrades of 4- 7 years; buildings in this category offer the best price/performance combination, performing above the 75th percentile as measured by the US Department of Energy. As the market demand for high performance construction matures buildings in this category will command a premium price at resale.

Height & Area

	Clear height and Floor Area Required by Use
	Width	x	Length		SF	Clear Height
Office		x		or
Medical Office		x		or
Warehouse		x		or
Manufacturing		x		or
Cafeteria/Kitchen		x		or
Classroom		x		or
		x		or
		x		or
		x		or

Environmental Conditions

	Heat	Air Conditioning
Office	Yes No	Yes No
Medical Office	Yes No	Yes No
Warehouse	Yes No	Yes No
Manufacturing	Yes No	Yes No
Cafeteria/Kitchen	Yes No	Yes No
Classroom	Yes No	Yes No
Other (describe above)	Yes No	Yes No
Other (describe above)	Yes No	Yes No
Other (describe above)	Yes No	Yes No

Building Features
	Loading Docks	How many?
	Drive-in doors	How many?
	Warehouse Windows	How many?

Utilities
	Hi capacity electrical service	Size in amps if known:
	3 phase power

I require the following interior spaces:
	Large Conference RoomSeats 15-20	How many?
	Medium Conference RoomSeats 6-15	How many?
	Small Conference RoomSeats < 6	How many?
	Cafeteria	# of Seats?
	IT RoomSelect only if your IT equipment requires independent AC
	Copy/Print Room	How many?
	Private Offices120sf max	How many?
	Managers Offices180sf max	How many?
	Executive Offices250sf max	How many?

EXTERIOR BUILDING ENVELOPE

Primary Structure Type
	Pre-engineeredPremanufactured metal buildings use structural, insulation, siding and roofing systems from a single supplier and are typically the lowest cost solution. » More Information	MasonryExterior bearing walls of concrete masonry. Masonry bearing buildings offer the best price to performance ratio. » More Information

	WoodExterior walls and roof framed with engineered wood products are recommended when a traditional sloped roof appearance is desired. » More Information	SteelSteel framed buildings offer the greatest flexibility and widest range of exterior finish systems, and are the easiest structures to integrate with manufacturing and industrial operations. » More Information

Roof Type
	Flat, internally drainedSlopes up to 2:12	Low SlopeSlopes from >2:12 to 4:12
	Conventional SlopeSlopes from >4:12 to 9:12	High SlopeSlopes >9:12

Siding Materials You may want more than one type of siding on your building, but for this purpose select the predominant material preferred. The materials below are ordered from lowest cost to highest.
	VinylTypically the lowest cost option, it is maintenance free and comes in a wide range of styles and colors. » More Information	WoodWood siding offers a very traditional appearance. It breathes well and makes an excellent envelope component when properly installed and finished. It requires more maintenance than vinyl. » More Information

	Fiber-Cement SidingFiber cement siding products are manufactured in profiles to match traditional wood materials. They are more costly than wood or vinyl, but offer lower maintenance and improved life cycle costs. » More Information	MetalMetal siding is available in a wide range of profiles and colors and are used most often on pre-engineered and steel framed structures. Panels are available with warranties against fading and leaking up to 30 years. » More Information

	Insulated MetalInsulated metal siding panels are foam filled with a metal liner that serves as a finished interior surface. They are used in warehouse and manufacturing facilities on pre-engineered and steel framed structures and offer one of the highest insulating values in a wall system. Like the uninsulated metal panel above, insulated metal panels are available with warranties against fading and leaking up to 30 years. » More Information	EIFSExterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) is a trowel applied stucco like material that is installed over rigid insulation. It makes for a very tight envelope as the outer thermal layer prevents thermal �bridging� of framing members, and can be sculpted to almost any shape There have been problems in the past with EIFS systems, mostly related to installation problems. Fulcrum uses only water managed systems on it's projects. » More Information

	BrickBrick is one of the oldest and most durable exterior cladding materials. It is one of the most expensive systems available, but it is unparalleled in life cycle costs. » More Information	ACMACM or Aluminum Composite Metallic panels are aluminum panels bonded to a composite backing and installed using a track. The panels are factory formed and assembled to your exact requirements. They offer a modern look unattainable with any other product, but are some of the most expensive cladding materials on the market. They are used most as accents and features. » More Information

Office Windows
	Ribbon WindowHighest glazing/wall ratio,least efficient due to heat loss and solar gain, most natural light.	Punched - 16%Best combination of natural light/performance.
	Punched - 10%Better efficiency, less natural light.	Punched - 8%Most efficient, least natural light.

Roofing Materials
	EPDMUsed on flat roofs less than 2:12 slope, EPDM is a continuous rubber membrane installed over rigid insulation board. Insulation thickness will be determined by your building performance level selected above.	TPOUsed on flat roofs less than 2:12 slope, TPO is a continuous thermoplastic membrane installed over rigid insulation board. Insulation thickness will be determined by your building performance level selected above. TPO membranes are white and highly reflective, which reduces solar gain and reduces air conditioning costs.
	Asphalt ShingleUsed most often on wood framed structures with slopes greater than 4:12.	Metal PanelThe default roofing material if you selected pre-engineered as your Primary Structure, metal panels are also used as architectural accents.

INTERIOR FINISHES

Office Partition Density
	100% Open Plan	25% Open, 75% Hard Walls
	50% Open, 50% Hard Walls	75% Open, 25% Hard Walls
	100% Hard Walls

Office Finish Quality
	Lowest costVinyl tile floors, painted walls (one color), commercial 2x4 ceiling panels, painted hollow core wood doors, no sound insulation in partitions or ceilings.	AveragePredominately carpet flooring with vinyl tile in wet areas, painted walls (one color), commercial 2x4 ceiling panels, painted hollow metal doors, sound insulation at bathrooms and conference rooms only.
	Above AverageUpgraded carpet, ceramic or porcelain floors in lobby and reception, vinyl tile in wet areas, painted walls with multiple colors and accent walls, upgraded ceiling panels, wood finished solid core doors, sound insulation at bathrooms, conference rooms and private offices.	PremiumHigh end carpet, ceramic or porcelain floors in lobby and reception, ceramic tile in wet areas, painted walls with multiple colors and accent walls, limited areas of vinyl wall covering, high end ceiling panels, wood finished solid core doors with premium hardware, sound insulation at bathrooms, conference rooms and private offices, wood trim in common areas.

Warehouse/Manufacturing
FLOORS
	Unfinished concreteNo finish, expansion and control joints unfilled.	Sealed concreteClear sealer prevents dusting; expansion and control joints filled.
	Sealed and hardened concreteChemical hardener recommended for heavy fork truck traffic, expansion and control joints filled.	Vinyl TileVinyl Composition Tile for clean manufacturing.
	Epoxy coatedEpoxy coating for high impact clean manufacturing.

WALLS
	Exposed structure, no finishNo finish to exposed building structure.
	Exposed structure, painted finishPainted finish on exposed building structure.
	Structure concealed, painted finishStructure is concealed behind framed walls allowing for additional building insulation. Highly recommended in concrete masonry structures.

CEILING
	Exposed structure, no finishNo finish to exposed overhead building structure.
	Exposed structure, painted finishPainted finish on exposed overhead building structure increases reflectivity and brightness of space.
	Suspended ceilingAcoustic tile ceiling reduces conditioned volume of space and increases reflectivity and brightness of space.

"The decision to work with Fulcrum was easy, and once again, was the right decision. Fulcrum was selected for this project from a field of qualified firms, not only for the qualifications they possessed; it was also based on Fulcrum?s reputation in the construction industry and their ability to be competitive in a challenging market.

Perhaps the greatest asset of the Fulcrum organization is that of its people. The Hudson project had both strong project management and site supervisory staff - ensuring what was promised and delivered. The Fulcrum staff viewed this project as the most important concern to them. Much of the finish work in the facility was self-performed by Fulcrum staff, saving time, money and ensuring excellent quality."

Scott A. Cote'
Associate Vice President of Facilities a& Emergency Preparedness
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center