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 Construction Cost Assumptions |
| Location: |
US National Average
|
| Stories: |
3
|
| Story Height (L.F.): |
12.00
|
| Floor Area (S.F.): |
40000
|
| Basement Included: |
No
|
| Data Release: |
Year 2013
|
|
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 |
OTHER OPTIONS:
Jail Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
Jail Square Foot Cost Assuming Reinforced Concrete / R/Conc. Frame
Jail Square Foot Cost Assuming Reinforced Concrete / Steel Frame
Jail Square Foot Cost Assuming Stucco on Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame
Jail Square Foot Cost Assuming Stucco on Concrete Block / Steel Frame
