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Construction Cost Estimates for a Vocational School in National, US

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

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