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Construction Cost Estimates for a Computer Data Center in National, US

How Much Does it Cost to Build a Computer Data Center?

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a Computer Data Center using US National Average costs from 2019 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union and open shop labor for a 22,500 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of Computer Data Center models by state.

NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2019 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available in RSMeans Data Online.

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Computer Data Center Construction Cost Assumption
Location:  US National Average
Story Count:  1
Story Height (L.F.):  16.5
Floor Area (S.F.):  22,500
Basement Included:  No
Data Release:  Year 2019
Computer Data Center with Brick Veneer / Reinforced Concrete
Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $273.61 $6,156,223.57
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $68.40 $1,539,055.89
Architectural Fees 7% $23.94 $538,669.56
Total Building Cost $365.95 $8,233,949.02
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $245.53 $5,524,422.52
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $61.38 $1,381,105.63
Architectural Fees 7% $21.48 $483,386.97
Total Building Cost $328.40 $7,388,915.12
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:

Computer Data Center with Curtain Wall / Rigid Steel

Computer Data Center with E.I.F.S. / Rigid Steel

Computer Data Center with Fiber Cement / Wood Frame

Computer Data Center with Metal Panel / Reinforced Concrete

Computer Data Center with Stone Veneer / Wood Frame

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