A comprehensive project budget includes both hard costs and soft costs, such as design fees, permits, insurance, and administrative expenses, which often represent a substantial portion of total expenditures.
Accurately accounting for these soft costs is essential to avoid overruns and ensure the project’s long-term success.
About Steven Kuhn
After a 40-year career in commercial construction—planning and building K–12 schools, university campuses, and hospitals—and co-founding Sevan Multi-Site Solutions (serving brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and IKEA), Steve Kuhn shifted his focus to the nonprofit sector. In 2022, he launched ShareBuilt, a nonprofit that helps mission-driven organizations effectively plan and execute their building projects—filling a gap he discovered after a nationwide search.
Since then, ShareBuilt has engaged with over 25 nonprofits and connected with more than 60, nearly all through referrals and word of mouth. With strong validation of the need, Steve’s current focus is building a broad-based financial support model to scale the impact. He brings deep preconstruction expertise, a passion for service, and a strong belief in the power of community to every project.
