Construction Cost Estimates for Office, 2-4 Story in Arlington, Virginia

The following analysis estimates the cost to build an office, 2-4 story for Arlington, Virginia. 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 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on RSMeans Online - our online cost estimating tool.

Office, 2-4 Story Construction Cost Assumptions
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Stories: 3
Story Height (L.F.): 12.00
Floor Area (S.F.): 20000
Basement Included: No
Data Release: Year 2013

Office, 2-4 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick Veneer / Wood Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $112.12 $2,242,300
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $28.03 $560,600
Architectural Fees 7% $9.81 $196,200
Total Building Cost $149.96 $2,999,100
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $103.64 $2,072,800
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $25.91 $518,200
Architectural Fees 7% $9.07 $181,400
Total Building Cost $138.62 $2,772,400

Office, 2-4 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Joists

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Office, 2-4 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Wood Joists

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Office, 2-4 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Glass and Metal Curtain Wall / R/Conc. Frame

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Office, 2-4 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Glass and Metal Curtain Wall / Steel Frame

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Office, 2-4 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Wood Siding / Wood Frame

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