‘The Ralph’ cost $22 million to build by its completion, in 1973, It served us well, (and in my opinion) could continue to do so. Having worked in construction, when I was a much younger man, my *OPINION*, is that contractors ‘make up schitt, as they go along’, and people (executive types, in particular) simply go along with it. Recently, I inquired about a soffit job on my 180 degree half round porch on the front of my house. The gentleman who I contacted, stated that ‘I could easily see this costing $80,00.00’ . He was quickly, but politely, shown the door. I’m (grudgingly) going to do the job myself, for an estimated $500, in materials. (Sheesh!)