Our series considering the cost drivers of performing arts spaces visits the subject of grossing factors. Assembly spaces are by their very nature less efficient than other building types, but with good reason.

Member R. Duane Wilson, ASTC continues his examination of why theatres and other places of public assembly are so much more costly than other construction types. Here he looks at the added volume found in these spaces…. READ MORE

ASTC Member R. Duane Wilson considers why performance spaces are difficult to accurately estimate compared to other construction projects…. READ MORE

From time to time the ASTC general inquiries line receives a request from a well-meaning person who wants to know how much it costs to build a theatre. This started a bit of a discussion amongst members about the difficulty of such a broad question. R. Duane Wilson will tackle this in a multi-part series. Here’s his introduction to the issue. READ MORE…