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The design began in 2006 with an 8 month construction schedule completed in mid-2008. The
facility was fully operational throughout construction. Regular communication between the
owner, design team, and contractor were cited as key to the project success. Scheduling
requirements such as night shifts and work sequencing were incorporated into the design
documents and the construction schedule to give the entire construction team a clear
understanding of the challenges of working in a 24/7 manufacturing facility.

The approximate cost breakdown for the project in 2007 dollars is summarized in Table 4.5.1-
1.

Table 4.5.1-1 Approximate Cost Breakdown for Manufacturing Facility Upgrade Project

Project Cost

Consultant Fees (Design & Construction) $200,000

Construction Costs $700,000

Inspection and Testing $25,000

Total $925,000

Average Cost $2/square foot

4.5.2 Example 2 – School District

A pilot project was undertaken to determine the magnitude of costs associated with
implementation of nonstructural damage mitigation measures in a California school district.
The pilot project addressed contents and equipment, overhead components and hazardous
materials. Nonstructural hazards were surveyed and prioritized in three groups. The highest
priority category included those items judged to pose the greatest safety risk. Among the
components included were tall bookshelves and filing cabinets, suspended lighting, heavy
ceiling systems, and hazardous materials. Roughly half of the items at risk were judged to be in
the highest priority category.

A total of seventeen schools were included in the pilot program. The current cost to address the
highest priority items ranged from roughly $20,000 per school (primarily to address tall
cabinets and files) to $400,000 per school in 2008 dollars (requiring work on suspended
components as well as floor- and wall-mounted items).

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