How Much Does it Cost to Build an 11-20 Story Office?
The following analysis estimates the cost to build an Office, 11-20 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 260,000 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 11-20 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, 11-20 Story Construction Cost Assumptions |
| Location: |
US National Average
|
| Story Count: |
16
|
| Story Height (L.F.): |
12
|
| Floor Area (S.F.): |
260,000
|
| Basement Included: |
No
|
| Data Release: |
Year 2019
|
|
Office, 11-20 Story with Brick Veneer / Reinforced Concrete
| Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| SubTotal |
100% |
$134.31 |
$34,921,037.92 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$33.58 |
$8,730,259.48 |
| Architectural Fees |
6% |
$10.07 |
$2,619,077.84 |
| Total Building Cost |
$177.96 |
$46,270,375.24 |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| SubTotal |
100% |
$123.38 |
$32,078,849.29 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$30.85 |
$8,019,712.32 |
| Architectural Fees |
6% |
$9.25 |
$2,405,913.70 |
| Total Building Cost |
$163.48 |
$42,504,475.31 |
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:
Office, 11-20 Story with Curtain Wall / Rigid Steel
Office, 11-20 Story with E.I.F.S. / Reinforced Concrete
Office, 11-20 Story with E.I.F.S. / Rigid Steel
Office, 11-20 Story with Metal Panel / Reinforced Concrete
Office, 11-20 Story with Stone Veneer / Rigid Steel
