Construction Cost Estimates for Jail in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a jail using US National Average costs from 2013 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 40000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a jail in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of jail 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.
Jail Construction Cost Assumptions
Location:
US National Average
Stories:
3
Story Height (L.F.):
12.00
Floor Area (S.F.):
40000
Basement Included:
No
Data Release:
Year 2013
Jail Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame
Cost Estimate (Union Labor)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$223.53
$8,941,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$55.88
$2,235,300
Architectural Fees
7%
$19.56
$782,300
Total Building Cost
$298.96
$11,958,600
Cost Estimate (Open Shop)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$207.94
$8,317,500
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$51.98
$2,079,400
Architectural Fees
7%
$18.19
$727,800
Total Building Cost
$278.12
$11,124,700
Jail Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
