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Construction Cost Estimates for a Jr. High School, 2-3 Story in National, US

How Much Does it Cost to Build a Junior High School?

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a jr. High School, 2-3 Story 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 110,000 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of School, Jr High, 2-3 Story 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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Jr. High School, 2-3 Story Construction Cost Assumption
Location:  US National Average
Story Count:  2
Story Height (L.F.):  15
Floor Area (S.F.):  110,000
Basement Included:  No
Data Release:  Year 2019
School, Jr High, 2-3 Story with Brick Veneer / Reinforced Concrete
Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $145.85 $16,043,151.25
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $36.46 $4,010,787.81
Architectural Fees 7% $12.76 $1,403,775.73
Total Building Cost $195.07 $21,457,714.80
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $130.46 $14,350,701.42
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $32.62 $3,587,675.36
Architectural Fees 7% $11.42 $1,255,686.37
Total Building Cost $174.49 $19,194,063.15
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School, Jr High, 2-3 Story with Metal Panel / Rigid Steel

School, Jr High, 2-3 Story with Stone Veneer / Reinforced Concrete

School, Jr High, 2-3 Story with Tilt-up Concrete Panels / Reinforced Concrete

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