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Alaska is the most challenging market for logistics and cost in the US when it comes to construction. Hard-to-reach project sites that can be accessed only by aircraft or barge, permafrost soils that change the way foundations are engineered, freezing temperatures that dictate material choice and scheduling for nearly all of Alaska, and a labor market where workers have the highest hourly rates in the country all combine to make estimation critical to success in Alaska. Concept Estimating offers Alaska construction estimating that is priced according to reality, not theory – whether you are working in Anchorage city center or building out on remote bush construction sites accessible only by bush plane.
Concept Estimating’s Alaska construction estimating goes well beyond adding an adjustment factor to a generic national estimate. Our costs estimates represent actual pricing in the Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau markets.
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Whether it is the growth of Anchorage’s commercial and residential construction, the interior markets in Fairbanks, the island communities in Southeast Alaska accessible only by ferry, or the rural communities in the Bush where all materials have to be brought in via barge or aircraft, our company will provide you with estimates that take into account the true costs of construction at your project site in Alaska.
Our residential construction estimating service offerings include: custom homes, military housing, remote residential construction, multi-family housing construction and major remodeling work necessitated by Alaska's aging home inventory. Our construction estimates for Alaska take into consideration the challenges posed by permafrost conditions in Interior and Arctic Alaska. Projects here have to rely on engineered foundation designs, including piles that extend all the way to bedrock, or foundations utilizing thermosyphons to prevent any heat transfer from the building to its surroundings. Non-permafrost regions, such as Anchorage or southeast Alaska, also pose unique challenges in the form of deeper frost line requirements, as well as heavy wind and snow loading.
Our commercial estimates in Alaska include commercial buildings built for governments and military organizations, oil and gas auxiliary buildings, healthcare facilities, retail buildings, hotels and motels, as well as infrastructural investments supporting the resource-based industries of Alaska. Commercial building construction in Alaska is among the priciest per square foot in the United States because of the cost of freight on building materials, remoteness, union labor rate, and engineering required to build a building in the challenging Alaskan climate. Trade costs estimate, equipment cost estimate, and logistics cost estimation are provided so that commercial investors can make accurate cost estimations before any investment decision.
Building cost estimates in Alaska include a thorough examination of all elements of the construction process – from land preparation and foundation, to structure, envelope, MEP systems, and other related costs like freight premium, permit fees, and project contingency, taking into consideration Alaska's unique risks. The best solution for our clients seeking to develop a building investment in Alaska is a thorough estimate that includes all costs associated with the development project.
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We provide precise Alaska construction estimating services for all CSI divisions:
Concept Estimating supports all forms of construction professionals working throughout Alaska.
Each item listed has been priced according to current market conditions in Alaska and is unique to this page.
Accurate estimates of door and window costs that meet Alaska performance requirements and include shipping. Windows and doors in Alaska must outperform those of the Lower 48 states, and Alaska's requirements demand high-performance triple-pane thermally broken systems for the Arctic environment. The premium for these products is included in our estimate of opening systems in Alaska.
Estimating for structural steel, metal buildings, metal roofing, metal deck, and other miscellaneous metal fabrication products. Commercial, military, and resource sector construction in Alaska is dependent on fabricated steel delivered from fabricators in the Pacific Northwest. We factor in Alaska freight premiums and current manufacturer lead times into our estimate of metal products in Alaska.
Comprehensive costing analysis for continuous insulation systems, vapor barriers, building wraps, and subgrade waterproofing suitable for Alaska's harsh thermal environment. In Alaska, insulation systems must surpass conventional cold climate specifications; moreover, since the freeze-thaw effect impacts all building elements in Alaska, moisture control becomes imperative. Costing of thermal and moisture protection to energy code standards in Alaska is based on current regional material cost levels inclusive of freight charges.
Professional fireproofing estimating services that include takeoff and complete costing of spray-applied fireproofing systems, intumescent paint systems, and firestopping systems. The fireproofing assembly required by Alaska structures is particular to Alaska structures; moreover, since materials must be shipped to Alaska locations, the cost of freight is a factor in costing fireproofing in Alaska.
Full estimating services for grading, excavation, utility work, paving, and drainage work. Sitework in Alaska has costs associated with it that do not exist elsewhere in the country – permafrost excavation with specialized machinery, imported gravel for filling where the native soil thaws easily, and drainage systems designed to handle permafrost melting are some of the large-cost items that will not show up on a typical sitework estimate. We prepare Alaska sitework estimates based on actual conditions in Alaska and local equipment rates.
Full cost estimating for interior painting, exterior painting, specialty coatings, and surface finishes designed for Alaska’s wide temperature fluctuations. Specialty exterior paint for Alaska has to be rated for applicability and longevity in a wider temperature range than many manufacturers’ guidelines allow, while surface preparation in a freeze-thaw climate can be much more difficult than in temperate regions. We estimate painting and finishes based on current rates and specifications in Alaska.
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Standard residential construction in Anchorage usually runs $350-$550 per SF, whereas custom construction will run up to $550-$900 per SF. Permafrost foundation systems in Fairbanks and Interior Alaska could cost an extra $40,000 to $150,000. Bush construction can easily be over $800-$1,500 per SF.
Commercial office and retail construction cost in Anchorage is approximately $450-$750 per SF. Health care facilities are usually priced at $600-$1,000 per SF because of their complex MEP systems and specialty finish materials. Industrial and commercial construction sites outside the road system could easily exceed $1,200 per SF.
Freight charges have a large effect on construction cost information in Alaska. Barging of material from Seattle to Anchorage is usually around 15%-25%. Freight cost for remote construction could be up to 20%-40% of the material price.
Construction labor rates in Alaska are among the highest in the nation. Labor cost for union carpenters in Anchorage would be about $90-$115 per hour, while electricians’ wages would be $105-$130 per hour. Remote construction will also incur extra costs for camps, travel allowances, and per diem.
Concrete foundations for residential buildings in Anchorage usually run from $22,000 to $45,000, with permafrost systems being even more costly. Structural steel products usually incur a 20% to 35% extra charge on freight costs than those offered in the Pacific Northwest market.
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All projects that we estimate in Alaska benefit from the combined expertise of Concept Estimating and its 14 years of experience in professional construction cost estimating.
We provide construction estimation in Alaska for projects in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Wasilla, Palmer, Kodiak, Sitka, Ketchikan, Nome, Bethel, and other areas in bush and resource sectors of the state.
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Yes. Our Alaska estimates include premium prices for air freight, barges, crew travel and camp costs, and other factors related to remote site logistics.
Yes. All our Alaska estimates take into account permafrost foundation construction, including driven pilings, thermosyphon systems, or insulated gravel pads as necessary.
Yes. The cost of all materials included in Alaska estimates already contains the barge or air freight premium for materials delivered to Alaska from the Pacific Northwest region.
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