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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).
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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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