### Question
How does ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY define cost of construction?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 8131*, **cost of construction** is defined as:

> the amount found by the Secretary to be necessary for a construction project, including architect fees, but excluding land acquisition costs

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 8131*
  - Heading: **PART VI-ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY > CHAPTER 81-ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF HOSPITAL AND DOMICILIARY FACILITIES; PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY; ENHANCED-USE LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY > SUBCHAPTER III-STATE HOME FACILITIES FOR FURNISHING DOMICILIARY, NURSING HOME, AND HOSPITAL CARE**

