Construction Cost Estimates for Warehouse in Birmingham, Alabama

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a warehouse for Birmingham, Alabama. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 30000 square foot building.

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

Warehouse Construction Cost Assumptions
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Stories: 1
Story Height (L.F.): 24.00
Floor Area (S.F.): 30000
Basement Included: No
Data Release: Year 2013

Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick with Block Back-up / Bearing Walls

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $68.19 $2,045,800
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $17.05 $511,500
Architectural Fees 7% $5.97 $179,000
Total Building Cost $91.21 $2,736,300
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $62.36 $1,870,900
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $15.59 $467,700
Architectural Fees 7% $5.46 $163,700
Total Building Cost $83.41 $2,502,400

Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Concrete Block / Bearing Walls

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Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame

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Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Concrete Block / Steel Frame

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Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Galvanized Steel Siding / Steel Frame

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Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Metal Sandwich Panel / Steel Frame

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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--

Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Metal Sandwich Panels / Steel Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
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Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panel / R/Conc. Frame

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

Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panel / Steel Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
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Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Tilt-up Concrete Panel / Steel and Concrete

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

Warehouse Square Foot Cost Assuming Tiltup Concrete Panels / Steel Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total Interested in the complete estimate?
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Total Building Cost $---.-- $-,---,---.--
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