Construction Cost Estimates for College Dormitory (2-3 Story) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a college dormitory (2-3 story) for Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 25000 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a college dormitory (2-3 story) in a different city or metropolitan area, go to our index of college dormitory (2-3 story) models by state.

NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on RSMeans Online - our online cost estimating tool.

College Dormitory (2-3 Story) Construction Cost Assumptions
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Stories: 3
Story Height (L.F.): 12.00
Floor Area (S.F.): 25000
Basement Included: No
Data Release: Year 2013

College Dormitory (2-3 Story) Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $113.88 $2,846,900
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $28.47 $711,700
Architectural Fees 7% $9.96 $249,100
Total Building Cost $152.31 $3,807,700
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $104.79 $2,619,600
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $26.20 $654,900
Architectural Fees 7% $9.17 $229,200
Total Building Cost $140.15 $3,503,800

College Dormitory (2-3 Story) Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Frame

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College Dormitory (2-3 Story) Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame

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College Dormitory (2-3 Story) Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame

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College Dormitory (2-3 Story) Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panels / R/Conc. Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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College Dormitory (2-3 Story) Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panels / Steel Frame

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