Construction Cost Estimates for Warehouse in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a warehouse 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 30000
square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a warehouse in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of warehouse 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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| Warehouse Construction Cost Assumptions |
| Location: |
US National Average
|
| Stories: |
1
|
| Story Height (L.F.): |
24.00
|
| Floor Area (S.F.): |
30000
|
| Basement Included: |
No
|
| Data Release: |
Year 2013
|
|
Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick with Block Back-up / Bearing Walls
| Cost Estimate (Union Labor) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| Total |
|
$78.38 |
$2,351,500 |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$19.60 |
$587,900 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$6.86 |
$205,800 |
| Total Building Cost |
$104.84 |
$3,145,100 |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| Total |
|
$71.68 |
$2,150,500 |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$17.92 |
$537,600 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$6.27 |
$188,200 |
| Total Building Cost |
$95.88 |
$2,876,300 |
OTHER OPTIONS:
Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Concrete Block / Bearing Walls
Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame
Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Concrete Block / Steel Frame
Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Galvanized Steel Siding / Steel Frame
Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Metal Sandwich Panel / Steel Frame
Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Metal Sandwich Panels / Steel Frame
Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panel / R/Conc. Frame
Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panel / Steel Frame
Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Tilt-up Concrete Panel / Steel and Concrete
Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Tiltup Concrete Panels / Steel Frame
