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Understanding Soft Costs

Items included in soft costs on a construction project

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11. Advertising

By gadgetdude
Marketing and advertising cost including brochures, public relations and general marketing campaigns.

12. Loans

By Omar omar
Construction loan commitment fees, mortgage broker fee, permanent commitment fee.

13. Additional Works and Studies

Including the following items

  • Additional cost estimates
  • Surveys
  • Traffic studies
  • Geo-technical studies
  • Testing consultants
  • Professional services
  • Health and Safety consultants
  • Environmental studies and assessments
  • Home Owners/ Tenant start-up fees.

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