Construction Cost Estimate for a Computer Data Center
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a computer data center with brick veneer / bearing wall 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 22500 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a computer data center in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of computer data center 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 | $197.44 | $4,442,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $49.36 | $1,110,625 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $11.85 | $266,550 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $258.65 | $5,819,675 | |
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Additional Computer Data Center Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| US National Avg | Union | Brick Veneer / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Tilt Up Concrete / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Concrete Panels / Bearing Wall | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | EIFS / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | EIFS / Bearing Wall | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Brick Veneer / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | EIFS / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Brick Veneer / Bearing Wall | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Tilt Up Concrete / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Concrete Panels / Bearing Wall | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | EIFS / Bearing Wall | view model |




