Construction Cost Estimates for Office, 5-10 Story in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build an office, 5-10 story 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 80000 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, 5-10 story in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of office, 5-10 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, 5-10 Story Construction Cost Assumptions
Location:
US National Average
Stories:
8
Story Height (L.F.):
12.00
Floor Area (S.F.):
80000
Basement Included:
No
Data Release:
Year 2013
Office, 5-10 Story 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
$125.62
$10,050,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$31.41
$2,512,500
Architectural Fees
6%
$9.42
$753,800
Total Building Cost
$166.45
$13,316,300
Cost Estimate (Open Shop)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$115.37
$9,229,500
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$28.84
$2,307,400
Architectural Fees
6%
$8.65
$692,200
Total Building Cost
$152.86
$12,229,100
Office, 5-10 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
