Construction Cost Estimates for Office, 2-4 Story in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build an office, 2-4 story 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 20000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build an office, 2-4 story in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of office, 2-4 story 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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| Office, 2-4 Story Construction Cost Assumptions |
| Location: |
US National Average
|
| Stories: |
3
|
| Story Height (L.F.): |
12.00
|
| Floor Area (S.F.): |
20000
|
| Basement Included: |
No
|
| Data Release: |
Year 2013
|
|
Office, 2-4 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick Veneer / Wood Frame
| Cost Estimate (Union Labor) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| Total |
|
$119.40 |
$2,388,000 |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$29.85 |
$597,000 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$10.45 |
$209,000 |
| Total Building Cost |
$159.70 |
$3,194,000 |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| Total |
|
$110.38 |
$2,207,500 |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$27.59 |
$551,900 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$9.66 |
$193,200 |
| Total Building Cost |
$147.63 |
$2,952,500 |
OTHER OPTIONS:
Office, 2-4 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Joists
Office, 2-4 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Wood Joists
Office, 2-4 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Glass and Metal Curtain Wall / R/Conc. Frame
Office, 2-4 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Glass and Metal Curtain Wall / Steel Frame
Office, 2-4 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Wood Siding / Wood Frame
