Construction Cost Estimate for a Jail in Galveston, Texas
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a jail with reinforced concrete / steel frame for Galveston, Texas. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using open shop 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 different city or metropolitan area, go to our index of jail 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 | $145.28 | $5,811,000 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $36.32 | $1,452,750 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $8.72 | $348,660 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $190.31 | $7,612,410 | |
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Additional Jail Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| GALVESTON, Texas | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| GALVESTON, Texas | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| GALVESTON, Texas | Union | Stucco on Concrete Block / Steel Frame | view model |
| GALVESTON, Texas | Union | Stucco on Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| GALVESTON, Texas | Union | Reinforced Concrete / Steel Frame | view model |
| GALVESTON, Texas | Union | Reinforced Concrete / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| GALVESTON, Texas | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame | view model |
| GALVESTON, Texas | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| GALVESTON, Texas | Open Shop | Stucco on Concrete Block / Steel Frame | view model |
| GALVESTON, Texas | Open Shop | Stucco on Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| GALVESTON, Texas | Open Shop | Reinforced Concrete / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
