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RSMeans cost comparisons: office buildings and medical offices

RSMeans cost comparisons: office buildings and medical offices

SF construction costs in 25 markets.


By BD+C Staff | February 6, 2013
Photo: Pacific Medical Buildings - www.pacificmedicalbuildings.com
Photo: Pacific Medical Buildings - www.pacificmedicalbuildings.com

RSMeans' February 2013 Cost Comparison Report breaks down the average construction costs per square foot for four types of office buildings across 25 metro markets. Building types include: Office, 2-4 Stories; Office 5-10 Stories; Office, 11-20 Stories, and Medical Offices. Click here to access the RSMeans chart.

For additional RSMeans cost comparison reports, visit: http://www.bdcnetwork.com/rsm-charts.

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