The Douglas Agricultural Cost Guide has been developed over the past 10 years as a manual to assist in estimating the Replacement Cost New of a wide variety of agricultural use buildings, including:
- Dairy
- Swine
- Poultry
- Horses
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- Beef
- Feed Storage
- Machinery Storage
- Produce Storage
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The costing data is a compilation of actual construction costs, various estimates for agricultural use buildings, and other construction cost sources. The cost guide includes a physical depreciation schedule.
The developer of the cost guide, Karl Douglas, has been involved in the estimating and appraisal / evaluation of agricultural use buildings and properties for over 20 years.
The costing manual is intended as a resource for:
- Assisting with insurance coverage recommendations
- Assisting with the settlement of insurance claims
- Financial management
- Accounting functions
- Budgeting for new construction
- Assisting with obtaining financing
- Assisting in the settlement of disputes / litigation
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