Construction Cost Estimates for Elementary School in Norristown, Pennsylvania

The following analysis estimates the cost to build an elementary school for Norristown, Pennsylvania. 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: Norristown, Pennsylvania
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 $134.50 $6,052,600
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $33.63 $1,513,200
Architectural Fees 7% $11.77 $529,600
Total Building Cost $179.90 $8,095,400
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $122.96 $5,533,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $30.74 $1,383,300
Architectural Fees 7% $10.76 $484,100
Total Building Cost $164.45 $7,400,400

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

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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