Construction Cost Estimate for an Office (2-4 Story) in Buffalo, New York
The following analysis estimates the cost to build an office (2-4 story) with face brick with concrete block back-up / steel joists for Buffalo, New York. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 20000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build an office (2-4 story) in a different city or metropolitan area, go to our index of office (2-4 story) 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 | $117.38 | $2,347,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $29.34 | $586,875 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $7.04 | $140,850 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $153.76 | $3,075,225 | |
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Additional Office (2-4 Story) Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| BUFFALO, New York | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Wood Joists | view model |
| BUFFALO, New York | Union | Glass and Metal Curtain Wall / Steel Frame | view model |
| BUFFALO, New York | Union | Glass and Metal Curtain Wall / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| BUFFALO, New York | Union | Wood Siding / Wood Frame | view model |
| BUFFALO, New York | Union | Brick Veneer / Wood Frame | view model |
| BUFFALO, New York | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Wood Joists | view model |
| BUFFALO, New York | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Joists | view model |
| BUFFALO, New York | Open Shop | Glass and Metal Curtain Wall / Steel Frame | view model |
| BUFFALO, New York | Open Shop | Glass and Metal Curtain Wall / R/Conc. Frame | view model |
| BUFFALO, New York | Open Shop | Wood Siding / Wood Frame | view model |
| BUFFALO, New York | Open Shop | Brick Veneer / Wood Frame | view model |




