[PW] Re: Archive construction

[Robert]

Steve;

Do you have a list of features you think should be included in such a
room?  Humidity control, temperature control, fire suppression
systems, etcetera?  If so, then it should be relatively easy to get
sample pricing on each element, plus remodelling costs for the room,
from specific contractors.

I work a lot with network operations centers, and I would guess there
are many of the same cost elements in constructing a data center as
there are in constructing a secure document storage facility.  I hope
this helps somewhat in defining the scope.

Robert

On 10/19/06, Newton Steve (DOS) <steve.newton at state.de.us> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> One of the Delaware public libraries has been asked to come up with an
> estimate for the cost to build a 'small archival room.'
>
> I have been unable to find anything.  The Society of American Archivists
> has several publications which seem relevant but the newest was
> published in 1994.  Somehow, I don't think that these would be helpful.
>
> I recognize the looseness of the question.  I am throwing out the number
> of 600 square feet for small but I could be way off.  (20 by 30 seems
> like a place to start.)  I can find cost per square foot to build some
> things but not archives.  I also suspect that this varies greatly by
> size.  Most of what I have seen is for entire buildings not rooms.
>
> Any leads or ideas would be much appreciated.
>
> Steve Newton
> Delaware Division of Libraries
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