373 Technical Trades Building (College)

These technical trades buildings have large rooms used primarily for specialized education and vocational training. They are built of masonry, wood frame or pre-engineered steel. The walls are painted with some drywall and acoustic tile ceilings. Good lighting and many outlets can be found.

The buildings, when divided, have some classroom/lecture stations and work areas. Cost includes all necessary components but not the power wiring or equipment that may be found. The overall division of the building separates the various training specialties, which may include woodworking, graphic arts, electrical, metal, machine and automotive.

The following are not included in the costs: Furnishings and movable equipment.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 18 and 48 (Technical Trades Building).

Typical Lives:

					Class
Quality	A	B	C	D	H	M	P	S	W
Low	45	45	40	35	--	--	35	35	--
Average	50	50	45	40	--	--	40	40	--
Good	60	60	50	45	--	--	45	45	--
Excellent	60	60	50	45	--	--	45	45	--

Quality Selection Guide:

Class A (Fireproof Structural Steel Frame): and Class B (Reinforced Concrete Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Precast concrete, block, very plain	Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall ceilings, some asphalt tile	Adequate lighting, outlets and plumbing	Heat pump system
Average	Brick, precast concrete, good block, some trim	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, good slab, hardwood or vinyl composition	Good lighting, many outlets, good plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Good	Face brick, concrete, metal panels, EIFS, glass, ornamental	Plaster or drywall, glazed finishes, carpet, tile and vinyl, some lab space	High-level lighting, good plumbing, some extras	Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Brick, block, tilt-up panels, bearing walls, wood joists, little trim	Painted walls, some ceiling and floor finish, sealed concrete	Adequate lighting and outlets, minimum plumbing	Package A.C.
Average	Steel frame or bearing walls, brick, block, concrete panels, some trim	Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall ceilings, some asphalt tile	Good lighting, many outlets, adequate plumbing	Package A.C.
Good	Steel columns, web or joists, ornamental block or face brick	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, carpet, good slab	Good fluorescent fixtures and outlets, good plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Light frame, siding, very plain	Drywall, acoustic tile, some flooring	Adequate lighting, little plumbing	Package A.C.
Average	Wood frame or pipe columns, good stucco or siding with some trim	Plaster, acoustic tile or drywall ceiling, some asphalt tile	Good lighting, many outlets, adequate plumbing	Package A.C.
Good	Steel or glulam frame and joists, brick veneer, best stucco	Plaster or drywall, acoustic tile, vinyl composition, carpet, good slab	Good fluorescent fixtures and outlets, good plumbing	Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Pole frame, metal single wall	Some ceiling and floor finish	Adequate lighting, little plumbing	Package A.C.
Average	Pole frame, metal siding, some interior finish and insulation	Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall ceilings, some asphalt tile	Good lighting, many outlets, adequate plumbing	Package A.C.

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Pre-engineered, light frame, primarily exposed	Painted walls, some ceiling and floor finish, sealed concrete	Adequate lighting and outlets, minimum plumbing	Package A.C.
Average	Pre-engineered, partly finished interior, some insulation	Painted walls, acoustic tile or drywall ceilings, some asphalt tile	Good lighting, many outlets, adequate plumbing	Package A.C.