Construction Cost Estimate for a Gymnasium
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a gymnasium with face brick with concrete block back-up / lam. wood arches 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 20000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a gymnasium in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of gymnasium 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.
| Gymnasium with Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Lam. Wood Arches | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Square Foot Cost Estimate | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $116.75 | $2,335,000 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $29.19 | $583,750 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $7.01 | $140,100 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $152.94 | $3,058,850 | |
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Additional Gymnasium Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| US National Avg | Union | Reinforced Concrete Block / Lam. Wood Arches | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Reinforced Concrete Block / Rigid Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Metal Sandwich Panels / Lam. Wood Arches | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Rigid Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Metal Sandwich Panels / Rigid Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Lam. Wood Arches | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Reinforced Concrete Block / Lam. Wood Arches | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Reinforced Concrete Block / Rigid Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Rigid Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Metal Sandwich Panels / Lam. Wood Arches | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Metal Sandwich Panels / Rigid Steel Frame | view model |




