Construction Cost Estimates for Day Care Center in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a day care center 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
10000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a day care center in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of day care center 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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Day Care Center Construction Cost Assumptions |
Location: |
US National Average
|
Stories: |
1
|
Story Height (L.F.): |
12.00
|
Floor Area (S.F.): |
10000
|
Basement Included: |
No
|
Data Release: |
Year 2013
|
|
Day Care Center Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick on Block / Steel Joists
Cost Estimate (Union Labor) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
Total |
|
$142.80 |
$1,428,000 |
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$35.70 |
$357,000 |
Architectural Fees |
9% |
$16.07 |
$160,700 |
Total Building Cost |
$194.57 |
$1,945,700 |
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
Total |
|
$131.75 |
$1,317,500 |
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$32.94 |
$329,400 |
Architectural Fees |
9% |
$14.82 |
$148,200 |
Total Building Cost |
$179.51 |
$1,795,100 |
OTHER OPTIONS:
Day Care Center Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick Veneer / Wood Frame
Day Care Center Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Bearing Walls
Day Care Center Square Foot Cost Assuming Stucco on Concrete Block / Wood Truss
Day Care Center Square Foot Cost Assuming Tiltup Concrete Panel / Steel Joists
Day Care Center Square Foot Cost Assuming Wood Siding / Wood Frame