Construction Cost Estimate for a High School in Abilene, Texas
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a high school with decorative concrete block / r/conc. frame for Abilene, Texas. 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 2008 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Means CostWorks - our online cost estimating tool.
| High School with Decorative Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Square Foot Cost Estimate | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $79.87 | $10,382,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $19.97 | $2,595,625 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $4.79 | $622,950 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $104.62 | $13,601,075 | |
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Additional High School Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| ABILENE, Texas | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| ABILENE, Texas | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| ABILENE, Texas | Union | Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Frame | view model |
| ABILENE, Texas | Union | Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| ABILENE, Texas | Union | Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| ABILENE, Texas | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| ABILENE, Texas | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| ABILENE, Texas | Open Shop | Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Frame | view model |
| ABILENE, Texas | Open Shop | Decorative Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| ABILENE, Texas | Open Shop | Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| ABILENE, Texas | Open Shop | Limestone with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |







