Construction Cost Estimates for Elementary School in Van Nuys, California

The following analysis estimates the cost to build an elementary school for Van Nuys, California. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 45000 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build an elementary school in a different city or metropolitan area, go to our index of elementary school 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.

Elementary School Construction Cost Assumptions
Location: Van Nuys, California
Stories: 1
Story Height (L.F.): 15.00
Floor Area (S.F.): 45000
Basement Included: No
Data Release: Year 2013

Elementary School Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Bearing Walls

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $128.24 $5,770,700
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $32.06 $1,442,700
Architectural Fees 7% $11.22 $504,900
Total Building Cost $171.52 $7,718,300
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $117.23 $5,275,300
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $29.31 $1,318,800
Architectural Fees 7% $10.26 $461,600
Total Building Cost $156.79 $7,055,800

Elementary School Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Frame

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Elementary School Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Bearing Walls

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Elementary School Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame

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Elementary School Square Foot Cost Assuming Stucco on Concrete Block / Bearing Walls

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Elementary School Square Foot Cost Assuming Stucco on Concrete Block / Steel Frame

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