Construction Cost Estimates for College Dormitory (2-3 Story) in Des Moines, Iowa

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a college dormitory (2-3 story) for Des Moines, Iowa. 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: Des Moines, Iowa
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 $131.76 $3,294,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $32.94 $823,500
Architectural Fees 7% $11.53 $288,200
Total Building Cost $176.23 $4,405,700
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $121.24 $3,031,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $30.31 $757,800
Architectural Fees 7% $10.61 $265,200
Total Building Cost $162.16 $4,054,000

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

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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College Dormitory (2-3 Story) Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
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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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Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--

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

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
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