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Construction Costs & Prices (2026)

402 pricing benchmarks to help you evaluate your construction quote.

Price Points
402
Subcategories
21
Price Range
$0.1 – $3,200,000

What real construction quotes look like

Updated August 24, 2026 with 26 new quotes added in the last 30 days.

We analyzed 119 real construction quotes submitted to QuoteScore. The median fairness score was 60/100. On the quotes we flagged as overpriced, the median overcharge was $2,519.

Line item from a real quoteQuotedFair rangeVerdict
Mudroom Addition (Exterior Finished, Interior Unfinished)$11,000$8,000–$20,000FAIR
Mudroom Addition (7x7, unfinished interior)$11,000$7,000–$15,000FAIR
Install three helical piers for structural crack repair$9,000FAIR

Recent anonymized examples pulled live from our database. No names, companies, or addresses are ever shown.

Allowances & Contingency

Service / Item Low Average High
Allowances (% of total) (percent) $0.5 $2 $5
Artwork / Decor Allowance (GSF) $0.25 $1 $4
Design Contingency (% of total) (percent) $3 $8 $15
Escalation (annual %) (percent) $3 $5 $8
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) (GSF) $5 $20 $50
GC Contingency (% of total) (percent) $1 $3 $5
Geogrid at Hardscape Areas (SF) $2 $5 $10
IT / Telecom Infrastructure Allowance (GSF) $2 $5 $12
Landscaping Allowance (GSF) $0.5 $2 $6
Over-excavation & Stone Backfill (CY) $20 $45 $80
Owner Contingency (% of total) (percent) $3 $7 $12
Phasing / Occupied Building Premium (percent) $5 $12 $20
Temporary Heating & Cooling Allowance (lump sum) $25,000 $75,000 $200,000
Temporary Roads / Site Access (lump sum) $5,000 $20,000 $60,000
Utility Connection / Tap Fees (lump sum) $5,000 $25,000 $100,000
Winterization / Cold Weather Concrete (CY) $10 $25 $50

Building Envelope

Service / Item Low Average High
ACM (Aluminum Composite) Panels (SF) $25 $45 $80
Air Barrier / Vapor Barrier (SF) $1 $2.5 $5
Below-Grade Waterproofing (membrane) (SF) $5 $12 $25
Building Envelope (% of building) (percent) $5 $10 $18
Curtain Wall System (stick-built) (SF) $40 $75 $130
Curtain Wall System (unitized) (SF) $60 $100 $175
EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish System) (SF) $8 $16 $28
Expansion Joint Cover (LF) $40 $90 $175
Fiber Cement Panel / Siding (SF) $8 $16 $28
Fluid-Applied Air/Vapor Barrier (SF) $2 $5 $10
Green / Vegetative Roof (SF) $15 $30 $60
Insulation - Rigid Board (SF) $1.5 $3 $6
Insulation - Spray Foam (SF) $2 $4 $8
Metal Wall Panels (SF) $15 $30 $55
Precast Concrete Wall Panel (SF) $25 $50 $85
Rainscreen Panel System (SF) $25 $50 $90
Roof Hatch (each) $1,500 $3,000 $6,000
Roof Insulation (tapered cricket system) (SF) $3 $6 $12
Roofing ($/GSF) (GSF) $4 $10 $22
Roofing - Built-Up / Modified Bitumen (SQ) $500 $900 $1,500
Roofing - Standing Seam Metal (SQ) $800 $1,400 $2,400
Roofing - TPO/PVC Membrane (SQ) $600 $1,100 $1,800
Sheet Metal Flashing / Trim (LF) $8 $20 $40
Skylight (SF) $60 $110 $200
Spray Fireproofing (SF) $1.5 $2.75 $5
Waterproofing, Caulking & Sealants (GSF) $1 $3 $7

Concrete

Service / Item Low Average High
Concrete (% of building cost) (percent) $3 $6 $12
Concrete (overall $/GSF) (GSF) $10 $22 $45
Concrete Columns (CY) $600 $1,100 $1,800
Concrete Curb (interior) (LF) $15 $30 $55
Concrete Pumping (CY) $15 $30 $55
Concrete Saw Cutting (LF) $3 $6 $12
Concrete Sealer / Hardener (SF) $0.5 $1.25 $2.5
Concrete Stair (cast-in-place) (flight) $3,000 $7,000 $15,000
Concrete Topping/Overlay (SF) $3 $6 $11
Concrete Walls (structural) (SF) $15 $30 $55
Elevated Concrete Slab (cast-in-place) (SF) $12 $22 $38
Elevated Concrete Slab (post-tension) (SF) $10 $18 $30
Fiber Reinforcement (CY) $8 $15 $30
Foundation Walls (CY) $400 $700 $1,200
Grout / Non-Shrink Grout (CF) $15 $35 $65
Precast Concrete Panels (SF) $20 $40 $70
Precast Concrete Stair (flight) $5,000 $12,000 $25,000
Rebar (#4 installed) (ton) $1,200 $1,800 $2,800
Slab on Grade (4" standard) (SF) $4 $7 $12
Slab on Grade (6" reinforced) (SF) $6 $10 $16
Spread Footings (CY) $350 $600 $1,000
Tilt-Up Wall Panels (SF) $12 $22 $38
Vapor Barrier (under slab) (SF) $0.3 $0.75 $1.5
Wire Mesh (welded) (SF) $0.5 $1 $2

Electrical

Service / Item Low Average High
Conduit (EMT, average) (LF) $8 $18 $35
EV Charging Station (Level 2) (each) $3,000 $7,000 $15,000
Electrical (% of building) (percent) $8 $14 $22
Electrical System ($/GSF, healthcare) (GSF) $35 $60 $100
Electrical System ($/GSF, office) (GSF) $18 $32 $55
Electrical System ($/GSF, warehouse) (GSF) $6 $14 $28
Electrical incl. Fire Alarm (healthcare) (GSF) $40 $65 $110
Emergency Generator (kW) $300 $600 $1,200
Final Electrical Usage (allowance) (month) $2,000 $8,000 $20,000
LED Lighting (architectural) (SF) $6 $12 $25
LED Lighting (standard) (SF) $3 $6 $12
Lightning Protection System (GSF) $0.5 $1.5 $3.5
Low Voltage / Data Cabling (GSF) $2 $5 $12
Motor Control Center (each) $15,000 $40,000 $100,000
Panelboard (each) $2,000 $5,000 $12,000
Photovoltaic Solar Array (watt) $2 $3 $5
Power Distribution (branch wiring) (GSF) $5 $10 $20
Security / Access Control (GSF) $1 $3 $8
Switchgear / Main Distribution (each) $25,000 $75,000 $200,000
Transfer Switch (automatic) (each) $5,000 $15,000 $35,000
Transformer (dry type) (kVA) $30 $60 $120
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) (kVA) $200 $500 $1,000
Wire / Cable (average per circuit) (each) $200 $500 $1,200

Finishes

Service / Item Low Average High
Access Flooring (raised floor) (SF) $10 $20 $40
Acoustic Wall Panel (SF) $10 $22 $45
Acoustical Ceiling Tile (2x2 grid) (SF) $4 $7 $12
Acoustical Ceiling Tile (2x4 grid) (SF) $3 $5.5 $10
Ceiling (drywall, painted) (SF) $4 $8 $14
Ceiling (specialty / clouds / soffits) (SF) $12 $25 $50
Ceramic Wall Tile (standard) (SF) $8 $15 $28
Countertop (laminate) (LF) $25 $50 $100
Countertop (quartz/granite) (LF) $65 $130 $250
Countertop (solid surface) (LF) $50 $100 $200
Drywall (1 layer, taped & finished) (SF) $2 $3.5 $6
Drywall (2-layer fire-rated) (SF) $3.5 $6 $10
FRP / Wall Panels (SF) $4 $8 $15
Hard Flooring - Ceramic Tile (SF) $6 $12 $22
Hard Flooring - LVT/LVP (commercial) (SF) $4 $7 $13
Hard Flooring - Porcelain Tile (SF) $8 $15 $28
Metal Stud Framing (SF wall) $3 $6 $11
Metal Studs & Drywall ($/GSF) (GSF) $8 $18 $38
Painting ($/GSF of building) (GSF) $2 $4 $9
Painting (interior, commercial) (SF wall) $1 $2.5 $5
Polished Concrete (SF) $3 $7 $14
Resilient Sheet Flooring (SF) $3 $6 $10
Resinous / Epoxy Flooring (SF) $5 $12 $25
Rubber Flooring (gym/sports) (SF) $6 $12 $22
Shower / Tub Surround (solid surface) (each) $1,500 $3,500 $7,000
Soft Flooring - Broadloom Carpet (SF) $2.5 $5 $9
Soft Flooring - Carpet Tile (commercial) (SF) $3 $6 $11
Stained / Sealed Concrete (SF) $3 $6 $12
Stone Wall Cladding (interior) (SF) $20 $45 $85
Terrazzo Flooring (SF) $15 $30 $55
Toilet Accessories (each room) $200 $500 $1,000
Toilet Partitions (each) $500 $1,000 $2,000
Wall Base (rubber/vinyl) (LF) $2 $4 $8
Wall Protection (corner guards, handrails) (LF) $15 $35 $70
Wallcovering (vinyl, Type II) (SF) $2 $4 $8

Fire Protection

Service / Item Low Average High
Fire Alarm (% of building) (percent) $1 $2 $3.5
Fire Alarm System (GSF) $2 $4.5 $9
Fire Pump (each) $25,000 $50,000 $90,000
Fire Sprinkler (% of building) (percent) $1 $2 $3.5
Fire Sprinkler - Light Hazard (head) $120 $200 $350
Fire Sprinkler - Ordinary Hazard (head) $150 $250 $400
Fire Sprinkler System ($/GSF) (GSF) $2.5 $5.5 $10

General Conditions

Service / Item Low Average High
Admin / Document Control (monthly) (month) $4,000 $6,500 $10,000
As-Built Drawings (lump sum) $3,000 $10,000 $25,000
Assistant Superintendent (monthly) (month) $7,000 $11,000 $16,000
BIM / Virtual Construction (lump sum) $10,000 $40,000 $100,000
Commissioning (Cx) Agent (GSF) $0.5 $1.5 $3.5
Dumpster & Waste Removal (monthly) (month) $1,000 $2,500 $5,000
Field Office Trailer (monthly) (month) $800 $1,500 $2,500
Final Cleaning (GSF) $0.15 $0.35 $0.6
General Conditions (% of total) (percent) $4 $6.5 $9
LEED / Green Building Certification (lump sum) $15,000 $50,000 $150,000
Material Hoist (monthly) (month) $3,000 $7,000 $15,000
Mobile Crane (daily) (day) $1,500 $3,500 $7,000
Preconstruction Services (lump sum) $15,000 $35,000 $75,000
Project Engineer (monthly) (month) $7,500 $10,000 $14,000
Project Manager (monthly) (month) $12,000 $16,000 $22,000
QA/QC Manager (monthly) (month) $8,000 $12,000 $17,000
Safety Manager (monthly) (month) $6,000 $9,000 $13,000
Scaffolding (monthly per SF face) (SF) $1 $3 $6
Superintendent (monthly) (month) $10,000 $14,000 $19,000
Survey / Layout (lump sum) $5,000 $15,000 $40,000
Temporary Fencing (linear foot) (LF) $5 $12 $22
Temporary Power & Utilities (monthly) (month) $500 $1,500 $3,000
Temporary Toilets (monthly) (month) $200 $400 $700
Testing & Inspections (3rd party) (lump sum) $10,000 $35,000 $100,000
Tower Crane (monthly rental) (month) $15,000 $35,000 $65,000
Winter Protection / Enclosures (monthly) (month) $5,000 $20,000 $50,000

HVAC Mechanical

Service / Item Low Average High
AHU (Air Handling Unit) (CFM) $4 $8 $15
Boiler (commercial) (each) $15,000 $40,000 $80,000
Chiller (air-cooled) (ton) $1,200 $2,200 $4,000
Chiller (water-cooled) (ton) $800 $1,600 $3,000
Controls / BAS (Building Automation) (GSF) $2 $5 $12
Cooling Tower (ton) $400 $800 $1,500
Ductwork (lb) $5 $9 $16
Ductwork Insulation (SF) $2 $4 $8
Fume Hood (laboratory) (each) $5,000 $12,000 $25,000
Geothermal Loop Field (ton) $3,000 $5,500 $9,000
HVAC (% of building) (percent) $10 $16 $25
HVAC System ($/GSF, healthcare) (GSF) $40 $65 $100
HVAC System ($/GSF, office) (GSF) $20 $35 $60
HVAC System ($/GSF, warehouse) (GSF) $5 $12 $25
Heat Recovery Unit / ERV (CFM) $3 $7 $14
Humidification System (each) $5,000 $15,000 $35,000
Kitchen Exhaust Hood & Makeup Air (each) $8,000 $20,000 $45,000
RTU (Rooftop Unit, per ton) (ton) $1,500 $3,000 $5,500
Refrigerant Piping (LF) $20 $50 $100
Temporary Heating & Cooling (allowance) (month) $5,000 $15,000 $30,000
Test & Balance (GSF) $0.3 $0.75 $1.5
VAV Box (each) $1,500 $3,000 $5,500
VRF System (Variable Refrigerant Flow) (ton) $2,000 $3,500 $6,000

Insurance & Fees

Service / Item Low Average High
Architects & Engineers Fee (percent) $5 $8 $14
Associated Costs / Soft Costs (% of total) (percent) $4 $7 $12
Builders Risk Insurance (% of total) (percent) $0.3 $0.75 $1.5
Building Permit Fees (% of total) (percent) $0.2 $0.5 $1.5
Construction Fee / GC Profit (% of total) (percent) $2 $4 $7
Construction Management Fee (percent) $3 $5 $8
Environmental Impact Study (lump sum) $5,000 $25,000 $75,000
General Liability Insurance (% of total) (percent) $0.8 $1.25 $2
Geotechnical Investigation (lump sum) $3,000 $15,000 $50,000
Impact / Development Fees (lump sum) $5,000 $50,000 $250,000
OCIP / CCIP (Wrap-Up Insurance) (percent) $1.5 $3 $5
Owner/Design Contingency (% of total) (percent) $3 $7 $12
Performance & Payment Bond (% of total) (percent) $0.5 $1 $2
Plan Review Fees (lump sum) $5,000 $25,000 $75,000
Project Management Software (percent) $0.1 $0.35 $0.75
Subdefault Insurance (% of total) (percent) $0.5 $1.25 $2.5
Utility Relocation (lump sum) $10,000 $50,000 $200,000
Workers Comp (blended rate) (percent) $3 $8 $15

Labor Rates

Service / Item Low Average High
Concrete Finisher (hour) $40 $65 $100
Drywall Finisher (hour) $35 $55 $85
Electrician (journeyman) (hour) $55 $85 $130
General Labor (burdened) (hour) $35 $55 $85
Glazier (hour) $45 $75 $120
HVAC / Sheet Metal Worker (hour) $50 $80 $125
Insulator (mechanical) (hour) $45 $70 $110
Ironworker (hour) $55 $90 $140
Laborer (demolition) (hour) $30 $45 $70
Operating Engineer (crane) (hour) $60 $95 $150
Painter (commercial) (hour) $35 $55 $85
Plumber (journeyman) (hour) $55 $85 $130
Roofer (hour) $35 $55 $90
Skilled Carpenter (hour) $45 $70 $110
Sprinkler Fitter (hour) $55 $85 $130
Tile Setter (hour) $40 $65 $100
Welder (certified) (hour) $55 $85 $135

MEP Combined

Service / Item Low Average High
Total MEP ($/GSF, data center) (GSF) $100 $200 $400
Total MEP ($/GSF, education) (GSF) $60 $100 $165
Total MEP ($/GSF, healthcare) (GSF) $100 $170 $280
Total MEP ($/GSF, hotel) (GSF) $45 $80 $140
Total MEP ($/GSF, laboratory) (GSF) $150 $250 $400
Total MEP ($/GSF, multifamily) (GSF) $35 $65 $110
Total MEP ($/GSF, office) (GSF) $55 $85 $135
Total MEP ($/GSF, retail) (GSF) $25 $45 $80
Total MEP ($/GSF, warehouse) (GSF) $12 $25 $50
Total MEP (% of building cost) (percent) $25 $35 $45

Masonry

Service / Item Low Average High
Brick Veneer (SF) $12 $22 $38
CMU Wall (12" reinforced/grouted) (SF) $15 $25 $42
CMU Wall (8" standard) (SF) $10 $18 $30
Masonry ($/GSF of building) (GSF) $1 $4 $10
Stone Veneer (SF) $20 $40 $70

Openings

Service / Item Low Average High
Automatic Sliding Door (entrance) (each) $5,000 $10,000 $18,000
Doors, Frames & Hardware ($/GSF) (GSF) $4 $10 $22
Glass & Glazing ($/GSF) (GSF) $2 $6 $15
Hollow Metal Door & Frame (each) $600 $1,200 $2,200
Overhead/Coiling Door (each) $2,000 $5,000 $12,000
Sliding Patient/Barn Door (each) $1,500 $3,500 $6,000
Storefront / Curtain Wall (SF) $35 $70 $125
Window (commercial aluminum) (SF) $25 $50 $90
Wood Door & Frame (each) $400 $800 $1,500

Plumbing

Service / Item Low Average High
ADA Shower (complete) (each) $2,000 $5,000 $10,000
Backflow Preventer (each) $1,500 $4,000 $9,000
Domestic Water Piping (LF) $15 $35 $70
Drinking Fountain / Bottle Filler (each) $1,500 $3,500 $6,000
Floor Drain (each) $300 $700 $1,500
Grease Interceptor (interior) (each) $2,000 $5,000 $12,000
Hydronic Piping (heating) (LF) $25 $55 $100
Lavatory / Sink (each) $500 $1,200 $2,500
Medical Gas System (outlet) $1,500 $3,500 $6,000
Natural Gas Piping (LF) $15 $35 $70
Plumbing (% of building) (percent) $4 $8 $15
Plumbing System ($/GSF) (GSF) $8 $18 $40
Plumbing incl. Hydronic Piping (healthcare) (GSF) $20 $45 $80
Roof Drain (each) $500 $1,200 $2,500
Sanitary/Waste Piping (LF) $20 $45 $85
Water Closet (toilet) (each) $400 $900 $1,800
Water Heater (commercial) (each) $3,000 $8,000 $20,000

Renovation

Service / Item Low Average High
ADA Compliance Upgrades (GSF) $5 $15 $35
Adaptive Reuse (warehouse to office) (GSF) $80 $160 $300
Adaptive Reuse (warehouse to residential) (GSF) $100 $200 $375
Asbestos Abatement (SF) $3 $10 $25
Elevator Modernization (each) $75,000 $150,000 $300,000
Healthcare Renovation (GSF) $150 $300 $500
Historic Renovation / Restoration (GSF) $200 $400 $700
Interior Demolition (selective) (GSF) $2 $6 $15
Lead Paint Abatement (SF) $5 $12 $28
Mold Remediation (SF) $10 $25 $60
Restaurant Buildout (GSF) $100 $200 $400
Retail Buildout (GSF) $40 $85 $175
Roof Replacement (commercial) (SQ) $500 $1,000 $1,800
Seismic Retrofit (GSF) $15 $40 $80
Tenant Improvement - Basic (office) (GSF) $30 $60 $100
Tenant Improvement - High-End (office) (GSF) $100 $175 $300
Tenant Improvement - Mid-Range (office) (GSF) $60 $110 $175
Window Replacement (commercial) (each) $800 $2,000 $4,500

Sitework

Service / Item Low Average High
Aggregate Base Course (CY) $25 $45 $75
Asphalt Paving (heavy duty) (SY) $14 $22 $40
Asphalt Paving (standard lot) (SY) $8 $14 $25
Bollards (steel, concrete filled) (each) $500 $1,200 $2,500
Concrete Curb & Gutter (LF) $15 $30 $55
Concrete Paving / Sidewalks (SF) $5 $10 $18
Deep Foundations / Piles (each) $2,000 $5,000 $12,000
Demolition (building) (GSF) $3 $8 $18
Detention / Retention Pond (each) $25,000 $75,000 $200,000
Dewatering (monthly) (month) $3,000 $10,000 $30,000
Earthwork & Erosion Control (acre) $50,000 $150,000 $300,000
Erosion Control / SWPPP (acre) $3,000 $8,000 $20,000
Fencing - Chain Link (6ft) (LF) $15 $30 $50
Fencing - Ornamental Steel (LF) $35 $70 $120
Fill & Compaction (CY) $8 $18 $35
Geotextile Fabric (SY) $1 $3 $6
Grease Trap / Interceptor (each) $3,000 $8,000 $20,000
Landscape & Irrigation (GSF) $1.5 $4 $10
Mass Excavation (CY) $5 $12 $25
Retaining Wall (concrete) (SF face) $25 $55 $100
Rock Excavation (CY) $25 $60 $120
Sanitary Sewer (per LF pipe) (LF) $55 $145 $300
Site Concrete (curbs, aprons) (SF) $8 $16 $28
Site Lighting / Poles (each) $3,000 $6,000 $12,000
Sitework (% of total) (percent) $3 $7 $15
Soil Remediation / Environmental (CY) $50 $150 $400
Soil Stabilization / Lime Treatment (SY) $3 $8 $16
Storm Utilities (per LF pipe) (LF) $60 $150 $300
Striping / Pavement Markings (LF) $0.5 $1.5 $3
Tree Removal / Clearing (per acre) (acre) $2,000 $6,000 $15,000
Underground Detention System (CY storage) $40 $80 $150
Water Utilities (per LF pipe) (LF) $50 $130 $275

Specialties & Equipment

Service / Item Low Average High
Commercial Kitchen Equipment (GSF) $15 $40 $80
Conveying / Material Handling (GSF) $0.5 $3 $8
Corner Guards (stainless) (each) $40 $80 $150
Elevator - Hydraulic (2 stop) (each) $60,000 $90,000 $140,000
Elevator - Traction (multi-stop) (each) $120,000 $200,000 $350,000
Exterior Signage (illuminated) (each) $5,000 $20,000 $60,000
Fire Extinguisher Cabinet (each) $200 $400 $800
Flag Pole (each) $2,000 $5,000 $12,000
Furnishings (Window Treatments) (SF window) $8 $18 $40
Furnishings (general) (GSF) $0.5 $2 $6
Interior Signage / Wayfinding (GSF) $0.5 $2 $5
Laundry Equipment (commercial) (each) $5,000 $15,000 $35,000
Loading Dock Equipment (leveler + shelter) (each) $8,000 $18,000 $35,000
Medical Equipment (OFCI allowance) (GSF) $5 $20 $60
Operable Partition / Folding Wall (SF) $40 $80 $150
Projection Screen / AV System (per room) (each) $5,000 $15,000 $40,000
Specialties (signage, accessories, misc) (GSF) $1 $3.5 $8
Trash / Linen Chute (floor) $5,000 $10,000 $20,000

Structural Steel

Service / Item Low Average High
Embed Plates (each) $50 $150 $350
Light Gauge Steel Framing (SF wall) $5 $9 $16
Metal Decking (SF) $3 $5.5 $9
Miscellaneous Metals (stairs, rails, embeds) (GSF) $1 $3 $7
Shear Stud Connectors (each) $2 $5 $10
Steel Handrail / Guardrail (LF) $50 $120 $250
Steel Joists (ton) $2,500 $4,000 $6,500
Steel Lintels (LF) $15 $35 $70
Steel Stair (fabricated & installed) (flight) $5,000 $12,000 $25,000
Structural Steel ($/GSF) (GSF) $8 $18 $40
Structural Steel (% of building) (percent) $4 $8 $15
Structural Steel (fabricated & erected) (ton) $3,500 $5,500 $8,500
Structural Steel Connections (moment frame) (each) $500 $1,500 $3,500
Structural Steel Painting / Coating (SF) $2 $5 $10

Technology

Service / Item Low Average High
AV System (conference room) (each) $5,000 $20,000 $50,000
Access Control (per door) (each) $1,500 $3,000 $6,000
CCTV / Surveillance (per camera) (each) $1,500 $3,500 $7,000
DAS (Distributed Antenna System) (GSF) $1 $3 $7
Nurse Call System (healthcare) (bed) $2,000 $5,000 $10,000
Paging / Intercom System (GSF) $0.5 $1.5 $3.5
Structured Cabling (per drop) (each) $150 $300 $550
Technology Systems ($/GSF total) (GSF) $3 $8 $20
Wireless Access Point (installed) (each) $500 $1,200 $2,500

Total Project Cost

Service / Item Low Average High
Car Wash (express/tunnel) (GSF) $200 $350 $550
Church / Worship (GSF) $150 $250 $400
Convention Center (GSF) $250 $400 $600
Correctional / Detention Facility (GSF) $275 $425 $650
Courthouse / Government (GSF) $300 $450 $650
Data Center (Shell & Core) (GSF) $250 $400 $650
Dental Office (GSF) $200 $325 $500
Dialysis Center (GSF) $275 $425 $625
Distribution Center (GSF) $65 $110 $175
Fire Station (GSF) $300 $450 $650
Fitness / Recreation Center (GSF) $175 $275 $425
Gas Station / Convenience Store (GSF) $175 $300 $475
Higher Education / University (GSF) $275 $425 $600
Hospital (per bed) (each) $1,200,000 $2,000,000 $3,200,000
Hospital / Acute Care (GSF) $400 $575 $800
Hotel (Full Service/Luxury) (GSF) $300 $475 $700
Hotel (Select Service) (GSF) $175 $275 $400
Hotel (per key, full service) (each) $175,000 $300,000 $500,000
Hotel (per key, select service) (each) $80,000 $130,000 $200,000
Industrial / Warehouse (GSF) $75 $135 $225
K-12 School (GSF) $200 $325 $475
K-12 School (per student) (each) $30,000 $50,000 $80,000
Laboratory / R&D Facility (GSF) $350 $550 $800
Library (GSF) $275 $425 $600
Medical Office Building (GSF) $250 $375 $550
Mixed-Use (retail + residential) (GSF) $175 $300 $475
Multifamily (per unit, garden style) (each) $120,000 $185,000 $275,000
Multifamily (per unit, high-rise) (each) $275,000 $425,000 $650,000
Multifamily (per unit, mid-rise) (each) $175,000 $280,000 $425,000
Multifamily Residential (Concrete/Steel) (GSF) $225 $350 $500
Multifamily Residential (Wood Frame) (GSF) $150 $225 $350
Office Building (Class A) (GSF) $200 $300 $450
Office Building (Class B) (GSF) $150 $225 $325
Outpatient / Ambulatory Surgery Center (GSF) $300 $450 $650
Parking Garage (Above Grade) (GSF) $50 $80 $125
Parking Garage (Below Grade) (GSF) $80 $130 $200
Performing Arts / Theater (GSF) $350 $550 $850
Pre-Engineered Metal Building (GSF) $25 $50 $90
Rehabilitation / Behavioral Health Facility (GSF) $350 $500 $700
Restaurant (GSF) $250 $400 $600
Retail / Shopping Center (GSF) $100 $185 $300
Self-Storage Facility (GSF) $35 $60 $100
Senior Living (per unit) (each) $150,000 $250,000 $400,000
Senior Living / Assisted Living (GSF) $200 $325 $475
Single Family Home (custom, 2500 SF) (GSF) $150 $250 $450
Single Family Home (luxury) (GSF) $300 $500 $900
Single Family Home (production) (GSF) $100 $160 $250
Urgent Care / Walk-In Clinic (GSF) $250 $400 $600
Veterinary Clinic (GSF) $225 $375 $575

Wood & Composites

Service / Item Low Average High
Casework & Cabinets (medical) (LF) $350 $650 $1,200
Casework & Cabinets (standard) (LF) $200 $400 $750
Millwork (general) (GSF) $0.5 $2 $6
Millwork (healthcare/high-end) (GSF) $3 $8 $18
Rough Carpentry (GSF) $1 $3 $7
Wood Framing (light commercial) (SF floor) $6 $12 $22

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