Construction Cost Estimates for Library in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a library 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 22000
square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a library in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of library 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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| Library Construction Cost Assumptions |
| Location: |
US National Average
|
| Stories: |
2
|
| Story Height (L.F.): |
14.00
|
| Floor Area (S.F.): |
22000
|
| Basement Included: |
No
|
| Data Release: |
Year 2013
|
|
Library 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 |
|
$118.80 |
$2,613,500 |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$29.70 |
$653,400 |
| Architectural Fees |
8% |
$11.88 |
$261,400 |
| Total Building Cost |
$160.37 |
$3,528,200 |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| Total |
|
$107.93 |
$2,374,500 |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$26.98 |
$593,600 |
| Architectural Fees |
8% |
$10.79 |
$237,500 |
| Total Building Cost |
$145.71 |
$3,205,600 |
OTHER OPTIONS:
Library Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
Library Square Foot Cost Assuming Limestone with Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame
Library Square Foot Cost Assuming Limestone with Concrete Block / Steel Frame
Library Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panels / R/Conc. Frame
Library Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panels / Steel Frame
