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Polaris Way.

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New construction17 tradesLabor + supplementary materials

Total Contract Value

$132,170

Labor + Supplementary Only

Total Man-Hours

1,354 MH

Professional Sub/Crew Timing

Total Under-Roof

1,967 SF

Includes Garage & Porches

Cost Per Sq Ft

$67.19

Exclusive of Primary Materials

Project Financial Narrative

This Polaris Way example separates labor and supplementary materials from the primary materials supplied by the client. Its 17-trade ledger totals 1,354 person-hours and $132,170. Explore the trade details and model to see how the project is organized. These figures belong to this project's scope; your own estimate will follow a review of your plans, site, selections, and current pricing.

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Budget Composition

Comparison of total labor investment versus supplementary material allowances per trade.

Note: "Materials" here covers fasteners, adhesives, and machinery rentals; primary structural lumber/trusses are client-furnished.

Labor Intensity by Phase

Distribution of the 1,354 man-hours across the core build headers.

The framing and structural phase represents the highest intensity at 360 total hours.

Trade-Specific Financial Impact

This analysis pits the quantity metrics of the Polaris Way plan against national data rates to visualize the total burdened cost of each of the 17 PM Playbook line items.

Production Sequence Control

The build cycle is scheduled around a professional 4-man framing and exterior crew to lock in weather-tight conditions inside 10 days of structural envelope framing.

Sub-Base & Foundation 1.6 Weeks
Vertical Framing & Finishes 8.0 Weeks
Total Delivery Timeframe 9.6 Weeks

Parametric 3D Resource Dispersion

Inter-dimensional representation plotting Subcontractor Rate ($/hr), Labor Hours (MH), and Supplementary Materials.

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Deal Underwriting & Yield Feasibility Model

Explore how land cost, primary materials, and projected resale value affect this example. The calculator includes only the costs shown; financing, closing, holding costs, taxes, and selling expenses are not included. Adjustments here do not change the underlying construction estimate.

"Hawkeye" Project Allocation Ledger

Thunder Construction Scope (Labor & Supps Only)

✔ Earth excavation, base grading, and utility rough trenches.

✔ Pouring concrete footings, slab pads, and masonry block piers.

✔ Framing floor assemblies, 2x6 walls, trusses, and sheathing sets.

✔ Installing housewrap, siding runs, shingles, window units, and entries.

✔ Drywall insulation, hanging, Level 4 taping, and interior paint sets.

Investor Procurement (Client Material Responsibility)

📁 All structural framing dimensional lumber, studs, and plywood sheets.

📁 Pre-engineered truss bundles and sheathing accessories.

📁 Roofing dimensional shingles, window units, and exterior door packages.

📁 Standard builder-grade vinyl siding, trim packs, and flooring runs.

📁 Drywall sheets, cabinetry packs, countertops, and hardware elements.

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Land Acquisition Cost $32,000

Typical Lehigh Valley infill vacant parcel market benchmark

Materials Procurement (Rental Grade) $69,200

Lumber packages, vinyl siding, drywall, stock flooring, cabinet shells

Projected After-Build Value (ARV) $320,000

Standard residential listing ceiling for newly built footprint area

Thunder Labor & Supps Contract (Fixed) $132,170
Total Development Cost (TDC) $233,370
Projected Developer Equity $86,630
Projected Return on Capital (ROC) 37.12%
Yield Safety Assessment Healthy Developer Spread