teleport - transport by dematerializing at one point and assembling at another. 1  science fiction - literary fantasy involving the imagined impact of science on society. 2  transport - move something or somebody around; usually over long distances.
Actual cost is the total amount of materials, labor costs, and any directly associated overhead costs that can be charged to a specific project. This is different from the standard cost, although both approaches are often used to evaluate the profitability of a given project.
A more useful index of actual cost is price per square foot. A formula used in the industry to calculate the cost per square foot is presented on the last page of this bulletin. The real cost will vary depending on the particular application and factors associated with each job.