Square Foot Construction Cost

Seth Said:

What is the average construction cost per square foot for a commercial building?

We Answered:

You have not given enough information. commercial buildings vary from plain shell metal warehouses to elaborate offices of fireproof steel with significant amounts of interior division or mixed use retail etc. Costs vary by materials, size, building height and number of stories and even shape of the building. They also vary by region in which it is built. Even to give an average you would need more information. In my area costs could be as low as $30 per foot or as high as $300 per foot and up.

Roland Said:

What is the average construction cost per square foot in Northwest Florida?

We Answered:

I'm not sure about florida, but in Oregon, rental grade houses run about $62/SF.

Lillian Said:

Average commercial construction cost per square foot in North Carolina?

We Answered:

http://www.saylor.com/lacosts/

has a nice set of tables I found helpful for eyeballing construction costs for a variety of building types. The index is provided in LA dollars, but also includes a chart for converting to costs in different cities...

In North Carolina I believe you take the index dollar ammount and multiply by .74.

Be sure to keep in mind that these prices are just estimates, and can fluctuate quite a bit with the prices of gas, steel, and other expenses.

Raymond Said:

What is the average construction cost per square foot of a new home in St. Louis Mo.?

We Answered:

Find several local contractors in the area, and ask them for estimates. To do this properly, you will need to know how many square feet you want for your house. If you already have blueprints, that would be a big help.

Joanne Said:

What is the average per square foot construction cost for a detached single family home in Chicago?

We Answered:

Try this building cost calculator:
http://www.building-cost.net/

Troy Said:

What's the per square foot construction cost for adding on to my home in northern NJ?

We Answered:

You are probably looking at about 100 per sq ft (give or take) for a reputable contractor, and depending on the type of construction materials that you use. If you are using expensive materials such as; gold plated plumbing fixtures, tempered argon gas insulated windows, marble flooring, cedar or redwood trim and copper or stone-roofing, then the price will be significantly higher.

If you are adding on a kitchen or bathroom the price will increase considerably due to the added cost of appliances and plumbing fixtures.

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