Each issue of DCD magazine includes projects across the nation and their actual cost to build. Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Estimators and others use these projects to develop preliminary or conceptual estimates.

   DCD subscribers have access to the DCD Archives, a database of over 1,300 projects as featured in DCD along with DCD’s proprietary cost indices and regional modifiers to target these project to the reader’s new date and location. Subscribers use the DCD Archives for preliminary cost estimates, a quick-check for their estimates, answer “How much will this cost?” when a client asks, and more.

   DCD, in addition to the featured case study projects, also includes square foot cost guides, building cost trends, industry editorial and more. Click here to learn more about the DCD Archives.
 

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Every Issue of DCD now has Regional Cost Trends For Each Project Case Study.

Each issue of DCD includes an adjusted cost to build for nine U.S. cities giving the DCD reader a quick glance of building costs across the country.

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Building Cost Estimating & Archiving Software

D4COST Software was developed by Design cost Data and introduced to the construction industry over 15 year ago. Cost modeling with the case studies published by DCD Magazine.

D4COST is a conceptual cost estimating tool used by thousands of building professionals across the country. It includes software, a database of 1,100 historical projects, cost escalators and regional modifiers. Plus, D4COST provides a unique platform that allows you to enter your own data to explicitly target estimates on similar construction.

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