Construction Project Budget Template

Sep 11, 2026

This document is a sample construction budget template that meticulously outlines both expenses and revenues for a construction project. The expense section details hard construction costs, estimated at $581,000 for 8,000 square feet at $97 per square foot, encompassing items such as foundation, framing, drywall, plumbing, electrical, security systems, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, HVAC, landscaping, and site work. It also includes separate line items for land acquisition ($75,000), and soft construction costs (architect and engineers fees, general fees), totaling $35,000. A contingency of $9,000 is allocated, bringing the total expenses to $894,000. The revenue section provides a comprehensive breakdown of committed funds, including various individual contributions, foundation grants, corporate donations (both monetary and in-kind), fundraising events, and agency funds, summing up to $894,000. Additionally, pending requests from foundations are listed, totaling $100,000. Detailed notes clarify the components of hard and soft construction costs, the typical percentage for contingencies, and the definition of agency funds assigned. The template also highlights that the Bivins Foundation specifically reviews the cost per square foot of hard construction costs.

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CategoryForms

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Pages2

Reading Time1 min

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Expenses

Hard Construction Costs

Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment

HVAC

Landscaping

Site Work

Sub-total Hard Costs

Land Acquisition

Soft Construction Costs

Architect and Engineers

Fees

Sub-total Soft Costs

Contingency

Total Expenses

Revenues

Committed Funds

Individual Contributions

"ABC" Foundation

"DEF" Foundation

Other Foundations

Government Grant

Corporate Donations

XYZ Corporation (in-kind)

Other Corporate Donations

Fundraising Events/Products

Agency Funds Assigned

Pending Requests

Bivins Foundation

XYZ Foundation (pending)

Total Revenues

Notes

FAQs

What is included in the hard construction costs?

Hard construction costs include site work, renovations, construction, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, parking lot, demolition, flooring, roofing, HVAC, wiring, fire and security alarms, playgrounds, and fixtures and appliances that become a permanent part of the site.

What are considered soft construction costs?

Soft construction costs typically include fees such as surveys, permits, and architect and engineer fees.

What is the typical contingency percentage for a construction project?

Contingencies are usually around 10% of the total construction costs.

Sep 11, 2026

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