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Construction Cost Estimates for an Office,1 Story in National, US

How Much Does it Cost to Build a 1 Story Office?

The following analysis estimates the cost to build an Office, 1 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 7,000 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of Office, 1 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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Office, 1 Story Construction Cost Assumptions
Location:  US National Average
Story Count:  1
Story Height (L.F.):  12
Floor Area (S.F.):  7,000
Basement Included:  No
Data Release:  Year 2019
Office, 1 Story with Brick Veneer / Reinforced Concrete
Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $167.68 $1,173,755.46
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $41.92 $293,438.87
Architectural Fees 7% $14.67 $102,703.60
Total Building Cost $224.27 $1,569,897.93
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $153.21 $1,072,435.80
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $38.30 $268,108.95
Architectural Fees 7% $13.41 $93,838.13
Total Building Cost $204.91 $1,434,382.88
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:

Office, 1 Story with E.I.F.S. / Rigid Steel

Office, 1 Story with Fiber Cement / Rigid Steel

Office, 1 Story with Precast Concrete / Reinforced Concrete

Office, 1 Story with Stone Veneer / Wood Frame

Office, 1 Story with Vinyl Clapboard / Wood Frame

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