Construction Cost Estimates for Jail in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a jail 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 40000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a jail in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of jail 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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Jail Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame
| Cost Estimate (Union Labor) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $223.53 | $8,941,000 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $55.88 | $2,235,300 |
| Architectural Fees | 7% | $19.56 | $782,300 |
| Total Building Cost | $298.96 | $11,958,600 | |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $207.94 | $8,317,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $51.98 | $2,079,400 |
| Architectural Fees | 7% | $18.19 | $727,800 |
| Total Building Cost | $278.12 | $11,124,700 | |