Construction Cost Estimate for a Courthouse (1 Story)
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a courthouse (1 story) with limestone with concrete block back-up / r/conc. frame using US National Average costs from 2008 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 courthouse (1 story) in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of courthouse (1 story) models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2008 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Means CostWorks - our online cost estimating tool.
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| Square Foot Cost Estimate | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $140.3 | $4,209,000 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $35.08 | $1,052,250 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $8.42 | $252,540 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $183.79 | $5,513,790 | |
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Additional Courthouse (1 Story) Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| US National Avg | Union | Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Stone with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Stone with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Stone with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Stone with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |




