Research Article

An Automated BIM Model to Conceptually Design, Analyze, Simulate, and Assess Sustainable Building Projects

Table 4

Associated cost of the selected components based on R.S. Means cost data.

Description (Green Building)Unit QuantityTotal Unit Cost ($)Total Item Cost ($)Description (Typical Building)Total Unit Cost ($)Total Item actual Cost ($)

Windows
Insulating glass, 2 lites, clear, 3/16′′ float, for 5/8′′ thick unit, 15–30 SFS.F.2681$16.89$45,282.09 Windows, aluminum, awning, insulated glass, 4′-5′′ × 5′-3′′$58.64/SF$157,214
Frames, steel, knock down, “B” label, single, hollow metal, 14 ga., up to 5-3/4′′ deep, 7′-0′′ h × 4′-0′′ wEa.238$232.13$55,246.94

Roof
Structural insulated panels, 7/16′′ OSB both sides, straw core, 4-38′′ thick, roofs, including splinesS.F.6560$12.53$82,196.80Roof, concrete, slab form, open web bar joist @ 2′ OC, on W beam and wall, 25′ × 25′ bay, 26′′ deep, 75 PSF superimposed$14.91$97,809
Insulating roof fill, with expanded volcanic glass rock, 3′′ thickS.F.6560$2.44$16,006.40

Floor
Resilient Flooring, cork tile, standard finish, 5/16′′ thickS.F.14,970$12.43$186,077.1Floor, concrete, slab form, open web bar joist @ 2′ OC, on W beam and wall, 25′ × 25′ bay, 26′′ deep, 75 PSF superimposed$14.91$223,203

Doors
Doors, glass, sliding, vinyl clad, 6′-0′′ × 6′-8′′ high, insulated glassOpng3$1,540.32$4,620.96Door, aluminum & glass, with transom, narrow stile, double door, hardware, 6′-0′′ × 10′-0′′ opening$7.72/ft2$9,787
Doors, wood, paneled, interior, five panel, solid, fir, 3′-0′′ × 6′-8′′ × 1-3/8′′ thickEa.18$431.42$7,765.56

Walls
Precast wall panel, smooth, gray, un-insulated, high rise, 4′ × 8′ × 4′′ thick, 3000 psiS.F.16360$37.62$615,463.2Brick walls, 13.5 brick per square foot, 8′′ thick wall, includes mortar, 8% brick waste and 25% mortar waste, vertical reinforcement and grout, excludes scaffolding & horizontal joint reinforcement$29.97$490,309

Railing & Stairs
Stair, shop fabricated, steel, 3′-6′′ W, including picket railing, stringers, metal pan treads, excl concrete for pan treads, per riserRiser96$519.83$49,903.68Stairs, steel, cement filled metal pan & picket rail, 16 risers, with landing$5.27/ft2$67,431.4
Railing, pipe, steel, primed, 3 rails, 3′-6′′ high, posts @ 5′ O.C., 1-1/4′′ diameter, shop fabricatedL.F.132$45.36$20,548.08

Approximated Construction Cost$1,131,303.43Actual approximated cost$1,045,753