Construction Cost Estimates for Church in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a church using US National Average costs from 2013 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 17000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a church in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of church models by state .
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Construction Estimating Software
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Church Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Truss
| Cost Estimate (Union Labor) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $126.03 | $2,142,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $31.51 | $535,600 |
| Architectural Fees | 11% | $17.33 | $294,600 |
| Total Building Cost | $174.87 | $2,972,700 | |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $115.97 | $1,971,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $28.99 | $492,900 |
| Architectural Fees | 11% | $15.95 | $271,100 |
| Total Building Cost | $160.91 | $2,735,500 | |