Construction Cost Estimates for Movie Theater in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a movie theater 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
12000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a movie theater in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of movie theater 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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Movie Theater Construction Cost Assumptions |
Location: |
US National Average
|
Stories: |
1
|
Story Height (L.F.): |
20.00
|
Floor Area (S.F.): |
12000
|
Basement Included: |
No
|
Data Release: |
Year 2013
|
|
Movie Theater Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Joists
Cost Estimate (Union Labor) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
Total |
|
$123.50 |
$1,482,000 |
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$30.88 |
$370,500 |
Architectural Fees |
7% |
$10.81 |
$129,700 |
Total Building Cost |
$165.18 |
$1,982,200 |
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
Total |
|
$114.79 |
$1,377,500 |
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$28.70 |
$344,400 |
Architectural Fees |
7% |
$10.04 |
$120,500 |
Total Building Cost |
$153.53 |
$1,842,400 |
OTHER OPTIONS:
Movie Theater Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick on Conc. Block / Steel Joists
Movie Theater Square Foot Cost Assuming Metal Sandwich Panels / Steel Joists
Movie Theater Square Foot Cost Assuming Painted Concrete Block / Steel Joists
Movie Theater Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panels / Steel Joists
Movie Theater Square Foot Cost Assuming Tilt-up Panels / Steel Joists