1. Location – Climate, Local codes, labor & materials, union influence, soil conditions, groundwater, slope, existing conditions, construction staging limitations, planning & zoning requirements, environmental protection, regulatory fees, construction market
2. Design Plan shape (ratio of Perimeter to Floor Area), size, height (loads, wind bracing, elevators, fire code req’s), story height, efficiency
3. Quality
4. Type of Contract/Delivery method
5. Time factors – accelerated schedules, seasonal factors