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[3] FIRST COST SAVINGS                 

The following table summarizes the overall savings which can be achieved by using access floor and underfloor air distribution (UFAD).

FIRST COST COMPARISON
(Per SF)

ITEM Conventional design UFAD Savings
Access floor $   --- $  6 $  (6)
Power cabling 8 5 3
Data, communications, control wiring 8 5 3
Air distribution 6 3 3
Outside air 2 1 1
Floor leveling 1 --- 1
Total $  25 $  20 $  5

Additional savings are also possible:

        Elimination of hung ceiling:          approx $ 2

        Plumbing installation:                               ???

 

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