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Construction Cost Estimates for an Office, 11-20 Story in National, US

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

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