Is Basement Square Footage Included the Cost per Sqare Foot

In your examples on your cost estimating page, you come up with $80 per sq. ft. for the 2,000 sq. ft. house.The example you use shows 2000 sq.ft. on one level.Does the $80 per sq. ft. cost to build include a basement?If there is a basement, is it finished? BillHi Bill,The example you are referring to, is the 1st one (of 4) on the cost estimating page and the cost DOES include building the