Overview
iKey project metrics at a glance — total cost per m², labor and material shares, and estimated durationSource: Text Query
C$794.08
Cost / m²
39.7%
Labor
38.5%
Materials
420 days
Est. Duration
Work Items
14 items iAdjust quantities or remove items, then recalculate. Click item name to jump to details.Project Context
iInput parameters, location adjustment factors, and detection confidence for this estimate Source
School
1,800 m² · 14 items
SourceText Query
Work Items14 items · 14 Categories
CurrencyC$ CAD
LanguageEnglish
Date10 Apr 2026
primary school 1800 m2 in Toronto
Cost / m²
C$794.08
1,800 m²
Est. Duration
14 months
420 days
Overhead
15%
C$169,487.28
Direct Costs
79%
C$1,129,915.20
Location
Toronto, Canada
Americas
×1.07
Estimate Overview
C$1,429,342.75
C$794.08 / m² · 14 months (420 days)
Contingency (P80)
+8%
C$120,064.79
Budget (P80)
C$1,549,407.54
recommended
Resources
65
47 mat · 5 lab · 13 equ
Overhead + Profit
12% + 9%
C$299,427.55
Pricing Methodology
Data Source:
DDC Pricing DB — English
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55,719 items
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CWICR
City Adjustment
🏛 Toronto, Canada
Your city matches the base — coefficients ×1.00
PPP Coefficients
Labor Factor
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Material Factor
×
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Equipment Factor
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Prices from a professional construction database (55,719 items), adjusted to your city using construction-specific Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). Coefficients can be manually adjusted.
Detection Confidence
50%
Cost Breakdown
iHow the total cost is distributed: labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and profit marginsC$1,129,915.20Direct Cost
Labor (40%)C$567,388.02
Materials (38%)C$550,912.39
Equipment (1%)C$11,614.79
Overhead (12%)C$169,487.28
Profit (9%)C$129,940.27
Cost / m²
| Labor | C$315.22 |
| Materials | C$306.06 |
| Equipment | C$6.45 |
| Overhead | C$94.16 |
| Profit | C$72.19 |
| Grand Total | C$794.08 |
Materials / Labor
0.97
Direct Cost %
79.1%
14 work items across 14 categories, 65 resources
Cost Flow
14iVisual flow of the total budget through work categories, showing proportional cost distributionCategories
14iCost distribution by work category — earthwork, structure, facade, MEP, finishes, etc.| Category | Cost | Cost / m² | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | C$373,773.24 | C$207.65 | 26.2% | |
| Doors | C$28,209.32 | C$15.67 | 2.0% | |
| Roofing | C$2,388.84 | C$1.33 | 0.2% | |
| Windows | C$178,472.37 | C$99.15 | 12.5% | |
| Flooring | C$194,322.71 | C$107.96 | 13.6% | |
| Painting | C$14,863.95 | C$8.26 | 1.0% | |
| Plumbing | C$14,981.60 | C$8.32 | 1.0% | |
| Earthwork | C$2,161.89 | C$1.20 | 0.2% | |
| Structure | C$57,016.05 | C$31.68 | 4.0% | |
| Electrical | C$30,306.95 | C$16.84 | 2.1% | |
| Foundation | C$79,822.47 | C$44.35 | 5.6% | |
| Plastering | C$30,582.73 | C$16.99 | 2.1% | |
| External Walls | C$291,797.51 | C$162.11 | 20.4% | |
| Internal Walls | C$130,643.10 | C$72.58 | 9.1% |
Top Items
| Description | Total |
|---|---|
| Laying air ducts made of galvanized sheet steel and alu… | C$373,773.24 |
| Laying reinforced brick walls in areas with seismicity … | C$291,797.51 |
| Installation of xylolite pavements: 15 mm thick | C$194,322.71 |
| Installation of window blocks with frames in residentia… | C$178,472.37 |
| Laying brick partitions: reinforced with a thickness of… | C$130,643.10 |
What-If Scenarios
iExplore how changes in material, labor, or equipment costs affect the total project budgetOptimistic (-10%)
C$1,286,408.48
↓ C$142,934.27 savings
Labor -10% · Materials -10% · Equipment -10%
Base Estimate
C$1,429,342.75
Deterministic
Labor ×1.00 · Materials ×1.00 · Equipment ×1.00
Pessimistic (+15%)
C$1,643,744.16
↑ C$214,401.41 increase
Labor +15% · Materials +15% · Equipment +15%
Custom Scenario: Adjust cost components
Custom Scenario Total Cost
C$1,429,342.75
Project Schedule
≈14 months Peak 23iProject timeline with critical path method (CPM), Gantt chart, and resource allocation Construction PhasesAI
Site PreparationSite clearing, temporary facilities setup, access roads64d
EarthworksExcavation, site grading, utility trenches8d
Foundation WorkFootings, foundation walls, basement slab if applicable52d
Structural FrameworkSteel or concrete frame, columns, beams, floor slabs39d
Roofing SystemRoof structure, decking, waterproofing, final roof covering8d
External Wall ConstructionExterior masonry, cladding, insulation, weatherproofing8d
Windows and Exterior DoorsInstallation of all exterior windows and doors52d
MEP Rough-inElectrical conduits, plumbing rough-in, HVAC ductwork37d
Internal Wall ConstructionInterior partition walls, framing, drywall installation8d
Insulation InstallationThermal and acoustic insulation in walls and ceilings8d
Plastering and Drywall FinishingWall finishing, joint taping, texturing, ceiling work58d
Interior DoorsInstallation of classroom and corridor doors, hardware9d
MEP Final InstallationElectrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures, HVAC units and grilles8d
Flooring InstallationClassroom floors, corridor finishes, gymnasium flooring59d
Interior PaintingPrimer and finish painting of all interior surfaces40d
Final Finishes and FixturesClassroom equipment, whiteboards, signage, hardware8d
Testing and HandoverSystem commissioning, safety inspections, final walkthrough8d
14
months
420
days
17
phases
14
Critical Path
23
Peak workers
13,293
Labor Hours
Site PreparationEarthworksFoundation WorkStructural FrameworkRoofing SystemExternal Wall ConstructionWindows and Exterior DoorsMEP Rough-inInternal Wall ConstructionInsulation InstallationPlastering and Drywall FinishingInterior DoorsMEP Final InstallationFlooring InstallationInterior PaintingFinal Finishes and FixturesTesting and HandoverCumulative Cost
Labor Hours by Phase
MEP Rough-in
4,105 hours
Structural Framework
3,030 hours
Site Preparation
2,045 hours
Flooring Installatio
1,268 hours
Plastering and Drywa
915 hours
Foundation Work
839 hours
Windows and Exterior
555 hours
Interior Painting
424 hours
Interior Doors
91 hours
External Wall Constr
50 hours
Internal Wall Constr
50 hours
Insulation Installat
50 hours
MEP Final Installati
50 hours
Final Finishes and F
50 hours
Testing and Handover
50 hours
Roofing System
20 hours
Earthworks
1 hours
Monthly Cash Flow
14 monthsiMonthly cost distribution and cumulative S-curve showing how project spending builds over time| Month | days | Monthly Cost | % | Cumulative | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | 1–30 | C$61,238.95 | 4.3% | C$61,238.95 | 4% |
| M2 | 31–60 | C$61,238.95 | 4.3% | C$122,477.91 | 9% |
| M3 | 61–90 | C$37,957.94 | 2.7% | C$160,435.85 | 11% |
| M4 | 91–120 | C$46,051.43 | 3.2% | C$206,487.27 | 14% |
| M5 | 121–150 | C$238,682.56 | 16.7% | C$445,169.83 | 31% |
| M6 | 151–180 | C$251,483.42 | 17.6% | C$696,653.26 | 49% |
| M7 | 181–210 | C$420,092.67 | 29.4% | C$1,116,745.93 | 78% |
| M8 | 211–240 | C$45,145.38 | 3.2% | C$1,161,891.31 | 81% |
| M9 | 241–270 | C$15,818.65 | 1.1% | C$1,177,709.96 | 82% |
| M10 | 271–300 | C$23,639.89 | 1.7% | C$1,201,349.86 | 84% |
| M11 | 301–330 | C$101,146.34 | 7.1% | C$1,302,496.20 | 91% |
| M12 | 331–360 | C$98,808.16 | 6.9% | C$1,401,304.36 | 98% |
| M13 | 361–390 | C$22,835.99 | 1.6% | C$1,424,140.35 | 100% |
| M14 | 391–420 | C$5,202.38 | 0.4% | C$1,429,342.73 | 100% |
Line Items
14 itemsiDetailed work items grouped by category with quantities, unit prices, and resource breakdown Cost Summary
| Direct Cost | 79% | C$1,129,915.20 |
| Overhead | +15% | C$169,487.28 |
| Profit | +10% | C$129,940.27 |
| Grand Total | C$1,429,342.75 | |
Resource Summary
65 resourcesiAggregated materials, labor, and equipment needed for the entire project Materials to Order (47)
| Resource | Unit | Qty | Unit Price | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fused periclase powder, grade PPL-95 | t | 12.55 | C$7,531.58 | C$94,491.20 |
| Polyvinyl butyral powder paint for corrosion protection and decorative | t | 1.22 | C$12,845.02 | C$15,722.31 |
| Technical magnesium chloride (bischofite) | t | 7.19 | C$1,532.05 | C$11,016.98 |
| Plaster mortar, lime, M100 | m3 | 16.22 | C$187.29 | C$3,037.39 |
| Lightweight welded reinforcement mesh made of reinforcement wire class | t | 0.97 | C$2,701.39 | C$2,625.75 |
| Bolts with nuts and washers for construction | kg | 270.00 | C$8.62 | C$2,327.26 |
| Polyurethane foam sealant (assembly foam), universal, volume 1000 ml | pcs | 168.88 | C$12.10 | C$2,042.66 |
| Wood shavings | m3 | 23.41 | C$74.32 | C$1,739.75 |
| Rubber gaskets (pressed technical plate) | kg | 144.00 | C$9.58 | C$1,379.37 |
| Pumice | kg | 7.34 | C$151.22 | C$1,110.55 |
| Edged softwood boards, natural moisture content, length RI-NE.SA m, wi | m3 | 1.60 | C$585.09 | C$935.21 |
| Petroleum solvent gasoline Nepras-S 50/170 | t | 0.06 | C$5,595.71 | C$352.53 |
| Oxidized polyethylene wax | kg | 15.30 | C$15.95 | C$244.02 |
| Hot-rolled wire in coils, diameter NE.TO-NE.SA mm | t | 0.09 | C$2,559.14 | C$221.11 |
| Water | m3 | 120.18 | C$1.82 | C$219.29 |
| Polyethylene film, thickness KA.MESA mm | m2 | 330.48 | C$0.61 | C$202.73 |
| Self-tapping steel screws, oxidized, with countersunk head and cross-s | t | 0.03 | C$5,518.83 | C$178.81 |
| Construction nails | t | 0.04 | C$3,701.85 | C$159.92 |
| Polyethylene expansion dowels, diameter 6 mm, length 40 mm | 1000 pcs | 10.80 | C$13.75 | C$148.47 |
| Natural ground chalk | t | 0.61 | C$218.12 | C$133.49 |
| Steel frame mounting dowels, diameter 10 mm, length 130 (132) mm | 10 pcs | 25.49 | C$4.88 | C$124.28 |
| Electricity | kWh | 393.96 | C$0.30 | C$117.74 |
| Plaster mortar, lime, M200 | m3 | 0.45 | C$214.11 | C$97.12 |
| Edged coniferous timber (spruce, pine), natural moisture content, leng | m3 | 0.16 | C$507.04 | C$82.14 |
| Light wire, diameter ME.ME mm | t | 0.02 | C$3,770.37 | C$81.44 |
| Glue for glass wallpaper | kg | 26.62 | C$3.02 | C$80.40 |
| Two-layer sanding paper with a grain size of 40-25 | m2 | 2.45 | C$32.05 | C$78.47 |
| Hard laundry soap 72% | pcs | 52.02 | C$1.12 | C$58.09 |
| Welding electrodes for welding low-alloy and carbon steels UONI 13/45, | kg | 8.10 | C$6.15 | C$49.82 |
| Carborundum | kg | 3.06 | C$10.27 | C$31.43 |
| Grand Total | C$139,175.74 | |||
Labor Requirements (5)
| Resource | Unit | Qty | Unit Price | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worker Category 1 | hrs | 7,250.68 | C$24.72 | C$179,236.96 |
| Average workload TO.KA | hrs | 5,657.58 | C$23.91 | C$135,261.87 |
| Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour | Machine hours | 364.86 | C$17.88 | C$6,524.11 |
| Average work load RI.DX | hrs | 20.10 | C$23.70 | C$476.37 |
| Personnel: 3 man-hours/machine-hours | Machine hours | 0.35 | C$71.88 | C$24.84 |
| Grand Total | C$321,524.15 | |||
Equipment Requirements (13)
| Resource | Unit | Qty | Unit Price | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower cranes, lifting capacity 8 t | Machine hours | 269.80 | C$41.62 | C$11,228.72 |
| Single-bucket electric walking excavators with dragline working equipm | Machine hours | 0.35 | C$4,867.68 | C$1,682.27 |
| Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons | Machine hours | 39.74 | C$25.75 | C$1,023.21 |
| Mobile cranes, lifting capacity 16 t | Machine hours | 11.21 | C$66.30 | C$743.21 |
| Single-mast hoists, load capacity up to 500 kg, lifting height 45 m | Machine hours | 19.51 | C$2.38 | C$46.35 |
| Welding machines for manual arc welding, welding current up to 350 A | Machine hours | 27.72 | C$1.43 | C$39.68 |
| Universal front-end pneumatic wheeled single-bucket loaders, nominal c | Machine hours | 0.54 | C$68.80 | C$37.15 |
| Deep vibrators | Machine hours | 60.18 | C$0.55 | C$33.13 |
| Bulldozers, power 79 kW (108 hp) | Machine hours | 0.35 | C$52.03 | C$17.98 |
| Mosaic grinding machines | Machine hours | 24.48 | C$0.71 | C$17.33 |
| Mobile mortar mixers, drum capacity 250 l | Machine hours | 23.71 | C$0.47 | C$11.19 |
| Electric winches with a pulling force of MEDX.NERI kN (2 t) | Machine hours | 6.12 | C$0.71 | C$4.33 |
| Gas welding and cutting equipment | Machine hours | 14.99 | C$0.22 | C$3.30 |
| Grand Total | C$14,887.85 | |||
Material Alternatives
iAlternative materials with approximate price difference. Percentages show material cost change relative to the current specification.Installation of window blocks with frames in residentiaC$126,625.10
Construction of reinforced concrete foundations for genC$41,973.60
Construction of reinforced concrete foundations for genC$29,981.14
Installation of xylolite pavements: 15 mm thickC$3,325.08
Construction of flat roofs using polymer mastic based oC$1,327.53
Painting with adhesive compounds: simpleC$470.76
Risk Analysis
Monte Carlo · 10KiMonte Carlo simulation (10,000 iterations) showing completion probability at different confidence levels465days
P50
50% probability the project finishes within this timeframe. Median scenario based on Monte Carlo simulation.
487days
P80
80% probability — recommended planning basis. Accounts for common delays and uncertainties.
507days
P95
95% probability — conservative estimate. Covers nearly all risk scenarios including severe delays.
+67days
Buffer
Recommended time buffer to add to the deterministic schedule. Covers typical construction uncertainties.
Base Cost (P50)
C$1,429,342.75
Budget (P80)
C$1,500,238.15
Maximum (P95)
C$1,568,179.58
Contingency
+5.0%
Recommended cost reserve based on schedule risk analysis — C$70,895.40
Recommended Budget: C$1,500,238.15
Recommended Budget: C$1,500,238.15
Deterministic 420 days
P50 465 days
P80 487 days
P95 507 days
P50
P80
P95
Based on Monte Carlo simulation with 10,000 iterations using PERT distribution for each phase duration.
Cost Risk Analysis
Monte Carlo · 5,000 iterationsMonte Carlo simulation of construction cost uncertainty
Cost Percentiles
C$1,773,809.67
P10
C$1,801,170.23
P25
C$1,835,470.83
P50
C$1,880,049.25
P80
C$1,902,847.01
P90
Cumulative Probability (S-Curve)
+2.4%
Recommended Contingency (P80 − P50)
Reserve to cover likely cost overruns with 80% confidence — C$44,578.42
Top Risk Drivers
| Category | Work Item | Risk Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | Laying air ducts made of galvanized sheet steel an | 60.3% | |
| External Walls | Laying reinforced brick walls in areas with seismi | 19.7% | |
| Windows | Installation of window blocks with frames in resid | 7.2% | |
| Flooring | Installation of xylolite pavements: 15 mm thick | 5.2% | |
| Internal Walls | Laying brick partitions: reinforced with a thickne | 3.8% | |
| Foundation | Construction of reinforced concrete foundations fo | 2.2% | |
| Structure | Construction of reinforced concrete foundations fo | 0.7% | |
| Electrical | Plastic boxes: up to 40 mm wide | 0.4% |
Sensitivity Analysis
±10%iImpact of ±10% change in each cost component on the total project costThis tornado chart shows how a ±10% change in each cost category affects the total estimate. The wider the bar, the greater the cost impact — helping identify which cost drivers carry the most risk and where tighter cost control may be needed.
Decrease ← → IncreaseImpact
Labor40% of total
±C$56,738.80±4.0%
Materials39% of total
±C$55,091.24±3.9%
Overhead12% of total
±C$16,948.73±1.2%
Profit9% of total
±C$12,994.03±0.9%
Equipment1% of total
±C$1,161.48±0.1%
Cost Summary
iFinal cost breakdown with direct costs, overhead, profit, and grand total| Labor | C$567,388.02 | 40% |
| Materials | C$550,912.39 | 38% |
| Equipment | C$11,614.79 | 1% |
| Direct Cost | C$1,129,915.20 | |
| Overhead | C$169,487.28 | 12% |
| Profit | C$129,940.27 | 9% |
| Grand Total | C$1,429,342.75 | 100% |
| EUR equivalent | €883.674,03 | |
| USD equivalent | $1,032,573.11 | |
| GBP equivalent | £769,264.76 |
Estimate Classification
AACE 18R-97AACE International Recommended Practice 18R-97
3
ClassClass 3
Typical PurposeBudget Authorization
Expected Accuracy Range: -20% / +30%
Project Definition Level: 10–40%
Cost Benchmark
School · North AmericaComparison of estimated cost/m² against market reference ranges
Significantly below range · 0.19x ratio to typical
Methodology & Assumptions
iCalculation methodology, data sources, and key assumptions underlying this estimate| Data Source | DDC Pricing DB — English |
| Confidence Level | 50% |
| Overhead Rate | 15% |
| Profit Rate | 10% |
| Items Matched | 14 |
Assumptions
- Costs adjusted by location-specific labor, material, and equipment factors
- Exchange rates are offline reference rates and may differ from market rates
- All amounts exclude VAT / sales tax
- This estimate is for preliminary budgeting only — not a binding quotation
Included in Estimate
- All labor, materials, and equipment per defined scope
- Overhead and profit margins as specified
- Location-adjusted pricing factors applied
Excluded from Estimate
- VAT / sales tax
- Permits, licenses, and legal fees
- Temporary works and site facilities
- Design and engineering fees
Prices current as of 2026-02-23 · No cost escalation or inflation adjustment applied