Sentences with phrase «than new construction cost»

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These factors made our experience and initial cost to invest in the franchise much different than new franchisees; however a ballpark estimation would be $ 200,000 cash and a $ 500,000 SBA loan ($ 340,000 on construction, $ 325,000 on FF&E, $ 65,000 toward soft costs and $ 10,000 toward marketing efforts).

The company warned that Shacks opened in new markets «are likely to be less profitable on average than our Manhattan Shacks and may have higher construction, occupancy or operating costs than Shacks we open in existing markets.»

Related claims in a lawsuit that the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York inflated construction costs by more than $ 100 million at the megaproject, the New York PoConstruction Trades Council of Greater New York inflated construction costs by more than $ 100 million at the megaproject, the New York Poconstruction costs by more than $ 100 million at the megaproject, the New York Post reported.

A new report by NYU's Furman Center claims it might, provided hard construction costs don't rise more than 18 percent in Manhattan.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's infrastructure plans for New York state will cost $ 100 billion and create more than 250,000 jobs, according to Bill Mulrow, the governor's secretary, who unleashed those enormous numbers during a Monday afternoon speech to construction industry executives at the Mandarin Oriental.

In March, a subsidiary of Related Companies filed a lawsuit against Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and its president, Gary LaBarbera, alleging that the union's labor policies drove up costs at Hudson Yards by more than $ 100 million.

Such fast reactors are more expensive than even traditional reactors, such as Westinghouse's new AP - 1000 under construction in China and the U.S., which are estimated to cost roughly $ 7 billion apiece.

The city's Independent Budget Office estimated in early 2002 that one reason billions of dollars» worth of school construction wasn't making a dent in the crowding issue was that it cost 400 percent more to build new schools in New York City than in other parts of the state and across the Hudson River in New Jersnew schools in New York City than in other parts of the state and across the Hudson River in New JersNew York City than in other parts of the state and across the Hudson River in New JersNew Jersey.

Doubly stinging, another nearly 500 districts are seeing an increase in their required contributions to the debt service on grants they received for new construction costs, not a sizable amount for many of them, but a significant six - figure hit for more than a dozen.

Aside from hardly radical, me - too styling that left the imagination untaxed and the heartstrings worryingly slack, the new cars seemed at first blush to break faith with the company's long - standing tradition of game - changing technical innovation and lightweight construction at all costs, being larger and heavier than anything that had come from Lotus before.

Utility costs can be mitigated in newer construction apartments with energy - efficient windows, but these homes are often substantially more expensive to rent than one which was built just a few years ago.

Potential homeowners who take advantage of the renovation loan may be able to keep costs considerably lower than a traditional construction loan associated with building a new home.

It was difficult to find undeveloped land in a central area, and we decided to look for an existing building that could be retrofitted — generally more cost - effective than new construction.

In the end, I ended up buying an old adobe home, so I never got any further into building a dome than doing the research, but I still keep my eye out for interesting and low - cost methods of DIY building, and I recently came across this new (to me) construction material that seems worthy of consideration.

With an estimated $ 150 per square foot cost of construction (not including permits, site work, or foundation), SmartHomze are significantly more affordable than typical green homes that range between $ 200 and $ 250 per square foot and more in line with construction costs for an average new home that doesn't include sustainability features.

This deal has had implications for future power plant construction planning, because import of electricity from Bulgaria, at 3 - 3.5 cents per kWh, is actually cheaper than the incremental cost of producing electricity from a new thermal - electric power plant (about 5 cents per kWh).

Sometimes the HGTV «reality» home shows do a better job at suggesting practical retrofit solutions, especially those that don't require gut jobs that can cost more than new construction.

The construction of a new high - efficiency, low emissions coal - fired power station, being considered by the Turnbull government, would cost $ 2.2 billion — considerably less than the $ 3bn of subsidies handed out to renewable projects each year, a new technical study shows.

In this case, we're talking about the Maine Medical Center, which utilizes older buildings side - by - side with newer construction, the 2006 standards are only applicable if renovations on the old structures were conducted after 2009 and cost more than $ 50,000.

Utility costs can be mitigated in newer construction apartments with energy - efficient windows, but these homes are often substantially more expensive to rent than one which was built just a few years ago.

Director of Operations — Duties & Responsibilities Manage daily operation, finances and personnel of US Army dining facilities in domestic and international forums Responsible for facility and equipment valued in excess of $ 570,000 Train and supervise large staff ensuring efficient and effective food service operations Design and implement staff workflows, program policies, and meal preparation / service procedures Plan and execute breakfast, lunch, and dinner for more than 3,000 soldiers and civilians Create healthy and enjoyable menus in accordance with national nutrition standards Ensure strict compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations Oversee food / equipment inventory and orders ensuring cost effective operations Coordinate special events, field kitchens, and other special projects as assigned Manage all new construction and modification to facilities and equipment Prepare and present reports concerning finances, client satisfaction, and nutrition for senior leadership Utilize extensive military training to manage security of facilities, assets and personnel in hostile territory Consistently promoted for excellence in team leadership, dedication, professionalism, and integrity

What's not good news for homebuilders is that new - construction homes, on average, cost 20 percent more than resale and consumers who said they prefer new said...

«Secondary office markets are experiencing higher levels of investment for just this reason, somewhat greater volatility priced by higher yields, and the ability to accommodate fast - growing companies with a volume of new construction, at costs much lower than that available in the primary downtowns,» according to the Aegon report.

With lower housing inventories than ever before, a slowing in new construction, an increase in construction materials cost and banks that are still not eager to lend despite historically low rates, many investors have become frustrated.

This new, modern and efficient office building will be a «one - stop shop» for their department of public works, planning department and department of building inspection, and be constructed at a far lower cost than would have been realistic had it pursued ground up construction.

Business Tax Items • Permanently extends the 2001/2003 tax rates for adjusted gross income levels under $ 450,000 ($ 400,000 single); good for small business and home builders, 80 % of whom are pass - thru entities who pay taxes on the individual side of the code • Permanently extends the Alternative Minimum patch; again, good for small business owners who are frequently at risk of paying AMT • Permanently sets the parameters of the estate tax; positive for family - owned construction firms; codifies the 2010 $ 5 million exemption amount (indexed to inflation) and a 40 percent estate tax rate • Extends present law section 179 small business expensing through the end of 2013; offers cash flow and administrative cost benefits for small firms • Extends the section 45L new energy - efficient home tax credit through the end of 2013; allows a $ 2,000 tax credit for the construction of for sale and for - lease energy - efficient homes in buildings with fewer than three floors above grade

Land is often available to build new multifamily, and construction costs can sometimes be less than in busy urban markets.

New data, however, shows the financing costs for some green office - property developments are not significantly greater than for non-green construction projects.

And new home construction, especially in markets hit hard by the housing bust, is still moving forward at a snail's pace, since the cost to build the homes is often more than what the property ends up selling for, said Jeff Culbertson, president of Coldwell Banker's Southern California operations.

However, most new construction homes could cost you up to 20 percent more than a comparable older house.