How Much Does it Cost to Build a Vocational School?
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a Vocational School 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 40,000 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 School, Vocational 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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School, Vocational Construction Cost Assumptions |
| Location: |
US National Average
|
| Story Count: |
2
|
| Story Height (L.F.): |
16
|
| Floor Area (S.F.): |
40,000
|
| Basement Included: |
No
|
| Data Release: |
Year 2019
|
|
School, Vocational with Decorative Concrete Block / Bearing Walls
| Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| SubTotal |
100% |
$129.71 |
$5,188,258.85 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$32.43 |
$1,297,064.71 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$11.35 |
$453,972.65 |
| Total Building Cost |
$173.48 |
$6,939,296.21 |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| SubTotal |
100% |
$116.79 |
$4,671,684.84 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$29.20 |
$1,167,921.21 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$10.22 |
$408,772.42 |
| Total Building Cost |
$156.21 |
$6,248,378.47 |
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:
School, Vocational with Decorative Concrete Block / Rigid Steel
School, Vocational with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Bearing Walls
School, Vocational with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Rigid Steel
School, Vocational with Metal Panel & Metal Studs / Rigid Steel
School, Vocational with Metal Sandwich Panel / Rigid Steel
