Construction Cost Estimates for Library in Athens, Ohio

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a library for Athens, Ohio. 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 different 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: Athens, Ohio
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 $108.82 $2,394,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $27.20 $598,500
Architectural Fees 8% $10.88 $239,400
Total Building Cost $146.90 $3,231,900
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $98.87 $2,175,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $24.72 $543,800
Architectural Fees 8% $9.89 $217,500
Total Building Cost $133.47 $2,936,300

Library Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame

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Library Square Foot Cost Assuming Limestone with Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame

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Library Square Foot Cost Assuming Limestone with Concrete Block / Steel Frame

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Library Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panels / R/Conc. Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Library Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panels / Steel Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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