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Estimate the total cost and cost per square foot for the installation of face bricks and CMU's required in the building shown in the

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Estimate the total cost and cost per square foot for the installation of face bricks and CMU's required in the building shown in the attached diagram. Wall ties are placed 16 in. c.c. in the horizontal direction and 24 in. c.c. in the vertical direction. Use standard bricks, 8" x 2-1/4" x 3-3/4". Cost of Materials: Bricks = $720/1,000 bricks Mortar $95/cy Wall Ties = $16.75/100 ties Cost of Labor: Carpenters - $32.50 Laborers = $23.50 Foreman - $35.00 Cost of Equipment: Mixer for mortar = $22/hr Scaffolding = $3,000 for the job Production Rate: Bricks: Bricklayers Helpers 15 hours per 1,000 bricks 10 hours per 1,000 bricks CMU's Masons 55 man-hours per 1,000 blocks Helpers = 55 hours per 1,000 blocks Page 1/2 30'4" 1'2" 40' 12'0" Wall section -Engineer brick -2' air space - Cmu Notes: 1. 8x8 x 16 cmu is used, with amortar joint. 2. Brick is placed in a running bond pattern, with a mortar joint. 3. A hip-style roof is used. 4. Window size: 3' x 5' Door size: 3' x 7'

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