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Detailed estimate

Which of the following are indirect costs to be added to a detailed construction cost estimate?
I. Cost escalation contingency amount
II. Permits
III. Labor unit costs
IV. Equipment rental costs

AnswerI, II, IV, but not III. This is considered as part of direct costs, which includes costs per unit of material and labor multiplied by quantities.

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