Soft Costs vs. Hard Costs

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  • Hard Costs: Physical construction costs (labor, materials, equipment)
  • Soft Costs: Professional services and permits (architects, engineers, expediters, insurance)

Understanding the difference helps you build a complete and realistic budget.

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