Construction Cost Estimate for a High School in Schenectady, New York
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a high school with decorative concrete block / steel frame for Schenectady, New York. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using open shop 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 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 | $87.69 | $11,399,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $21.92 | $2,849,875 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $5.26 | $683,970 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $114.87 | $14,933,345 | |
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Additional High School Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| SCHENECTADY, New York | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| SCHENECTADY, New York | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| SCHENECTADY, New York | Union | Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Frame | view model |
| SCHENECTADY, New York | Union | Decorative Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| SCHENECTADY, New York | Union | Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| SCHENECTADY, New York | Union | Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| SCHENECTADY, New York | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| SCHENECTADY, New York | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| SCHENECTADY, New York | Open Shop | Decorative Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| SCHENECTADY, New York | Open Shop | Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| SCHENECTADY, New York | Open Shop | Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |







