ASSEMBLIES ESTIMATING

$5.$ How much is an estimator looking at while preparing an assemblies estimate for the HVAC on a two$-$story office building of $20,000$ sq$.ft$ size. Based on the occupancy and industry standards for the area in which the office is being constructed, it is determined that $1$ ton of cooling will handle $300sq.ft$ of floor space. The historical cost data reveals that for projects of a similar size and type, HVAC cooling costs $$5,000$ per ton, including RTUs, ductwork, insulation, and piping.