Construction Cost Estimates for Library in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a library 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 22000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a library in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of library 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.
Library Construction Cost Assumptions
Location:
US National Average
Stories:
2
Story Height (L.F.):
14.00
Floor Area (S.F.):
22000
Basement Included:
No
Data Release:
Year 2013
Library 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
$118.80
$2,613,500
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$29.70
$653,400
Architectural Fees
8%
$11.88
$261,400
Total Building Cost
$160.37
$3,528,200
Cost Estimate (Open Shop)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$107.93
$2,374,500
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$26.98
$593,600
Architectural Fees
8%
$10.79
$237,500
Total Building Cost
$145.71
$3,205,600
Library Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
