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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

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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