Construction Cost Estimates for High School in Jamaica, New York

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a high school for Jamaica, New York. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 130000 square foot building.

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

High School Construction Cost Assumptions
Location: Jamaica, New York
Stories: 2
Story Height (L.F.): 15.00
Floor Area (S.F.): 130000
Basement Included: No
Data Release: Year 2013

High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $152.78 $19,860,800
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $38.19 $4,965,200
Architectural Fees 7% $13.37 $1,737,800
Total Building Cost $204.34 $26,563,900
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $139.58 $18,145,100
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $34.89 $4,536,300
Architectural Fees 7% $12.21 $1,587,700
Total Building Cost $186.69 $24,269,100

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

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High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame

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

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High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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High School Square Foot Cost Assuming Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame

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