Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

The 2026 Mechanical/Electrical Square Foot Costbook compiles detailed cost data from 65 actual building projects - spanning a wide range of types and sizes, including commercial, institutional, ...

Of course, calculating and comparing price per square foot doesn’t tell you everything about the differences between various homes you’re considering. There are several reasons for this. Price per ...

Price per square foot is a metric used for comparing costs in real estate, such as rents or remodeling costs. In commercial leases, PSF helps assess value by comparing the rent of similar buildings.