Construction Cost Estimates for Movie Theater in Washington, Indiana

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a movie theater for Washington, Indiana. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 12000 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a movie theater in a different city or metropolitan area, go to our index of movie theater 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.

Movie Theater Construction Cost Assumptions
Location: Washington, Indiana
Stories: 1
Story Height (L.F.): 20.00
Floor Area (S.F.): 12000
Basement Included: No
Data Release: Year 2013

Movie Theater Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Joists

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $110.29 $1,323,400
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $27.57 $330,900
Architectural Fees 7% $9.65 $115,800
Total Building Cost $147.51 $1,770,100
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $102.51 $1,230,100
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $25.63 $307,500
Architectural Fees 7% $8.97 $107,600
Total Building Cost $137.11 $1,645,300

Movie Theater Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick on Conc. Block / Steel Joists

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Movie Theater Square Foot Cost Assuming Metal Sandwich Panels / Steel Joists

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Movie Theater Square Foot Cost Assuming Painted Concrete Block / Steel Joists

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Movie Theater Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panels / Steel Joists

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--

Movie Theater Square Foot Cost Assuming Tilt-up Panels / Steel Joists

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