Get a preliminary cost range before making your first phone call. Describe the project in plain language — no architect, no engineer, no commitment.
Your Location
Project Type & Scope
No technical specs needed. Plain language is fine. More detail improves the confidence level of your estimate.
Site Conditions — optional, improves accuracy
Takes about 20 seconds · No account required
Analyzing regional cost data and project parameters...
Preliminary Feasibility Indicator
Reference Projects — Similar Construction Type
Visual reference only — example projects of similar type and scale.
Estimated Project Cost Range
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Assumptions Behind This Estimate
Council Briefing Guide
AI-generated talking points tailored to your project. Review and edit before using.
Drafting your council briefing guide...
Understanding Your Path to Getting This Built
The procurement path you choose affects your total cost, timeline, and how much risk your municipality carries.
Traditional Path
Plan-Spec-Low Bid
Design and engineering fees paid before any commitment — typically 8–12% of project cost
Public bid advertising required — 12–18 months from design start to groundbreaking
Legally required to accept the lowest bidder regardless of track record
Change orders average 11% cost growth after award
On a project in this range, design fees and change order risk can add significantly to your final cost.
Alternative Path
BOT / P3 Delivery
No upfront design spend. Receive a Guaranteed Maximum Price before committing to any design dollars
Developer, designer, and contractor work together from day one — value engineering before costs are locked
Indiana BOT statute enables GMP procurement — no low-bid requirement
Cost overrun risk stays with the developer, not your municipality
Developer fee ~4% of project cost. No change orders. Budget certainty from day one.
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JBK Development helps Indiana and Michigan municipalities structure projects from feasibility through construction — on a guaranteed price, without the plan-spec-low-bid risk.
This is a preliminary feasibility indicator only, not a formal cost estimate. It is intended to support early internal go/no-go decisions and should not be used for budgeting, procurement, or council appropriations without professional verification. Actual costs depend on site conditions, design requirements, local labor markets, and material prices at time of bid.
How It Works
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Enter your location — we use regional cost data specific to your state and market.
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Describe the project — plain language is fine. No specs, no drawings needed.
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Get your range — a preliminary cost range with confidence rating in about 20 seconds.
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Get the full report — enter your email to receive a complete PDF summary.
What You Get
Preliminary cost range with confidence rating
Plain-language narrative for your context
Key assumptions behind the estimate
Council briefing guide — AI-drafted talking points
Procurement path comparison
Full report emailed to you as PDF
Good to Know
Free — always. No account required.
Not a licensed cost estimate — use for early go/no-go decisions only
More detail in your description improves confidence
Results typically within 15–25% of actual bid ranges