I am looking for per square foot costs for new construction (built
from the ground) and renovation (converting an existing building)
costs in the Bay Area (San Francisco, CA, USA).
I need construction costs for the following types of buildings: Lab,
Office, Manufacturing, and Support.

If this information is not available on the net, is there some book or
service that can get it for me?

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 28 Jun 2006 10:40 PDT

Please take a look at the Building-Cost.net calculator tool 
http://www.building-cost.net/

The numbers used in this calculator are from the National Building
Cost Manual, published by Craftsman Book Company.

Click on Start Calculator.

Does this tool suit your purpose?

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Clarification of Question by dasaini408-ga on 28 Jun 2006 10:40 PDT

The most current data will be the most useful. 

Thanks in advance.

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 28 Jun 2006 10:44 PDT

Please let me know if this book would be suitable.

2006 National Building Cost Manual
 
Square foot costs for residential, commercial, industrial, and farm
buildings. Quickly work up a reliable budget estimate based on actual
materials and design features, area, shape, wall height, number of
floors, and support requirements.

Includes all the important variables that can make any building unique
from a cost standpoint.

http://craftsman-book.com/products/info/nbc.htm

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Clarification of Question by dasaini408-ga on 28 Jun 2006 10:45 PDT

Im looking for a TOTAL per square foot cost to construct/renovate
labs, offices, manuf., and warehouses ( like an industry average)

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 28 Jun 2006 10:47 PDT

Just divide the total cost of building materials, labor and equipment
costs by the total area to get the cost per square foot.

http://www.building-cost.net/

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Clarification of Question by dasaini408-ga on 28 Jun 2006 10:51 PDT

That is true, but that would be helpful to budget for construction. 
But I want an industry average to compare to and see how my costs are
doing

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 28 Jun 2006 10:52 PDT

Thank you for the clarification.

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 28 Jun 2006 10:56 PDT

See page 2 
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/NR/rdonlyres/415711F4-6AF1-41BB-92DB-F18758DEABD6/0/Factbldg.pdf

Is this suitable?

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Clarification of Question by dasaini408-ga on 28 Jun 2006 11:15 PDT

Looks good, but I was looking for the type of detail shown on page 1,
but for San Francisco.

I located a book provides  the data you're looking for.

Means Square Foot Costs 2006 Book, 27th Edition

"Means Square Foot Costs 2006 is useful to anyone who needs rapid
budget cost estimates-whether in the office, with a client, or in the
field. This is a valuable, time-saving tool that gives you clear
descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of residential, commercial,
industrial, and institutional buildings."

Reliable 2006 square foot costs for 100 "standard" structures 

The latest costs for more than 6,000 building variations,
modifications and "add-ons"-so you can keep your estimate current as
details are ironed out-and quickly price out


All-new location factors, arranged by zip code, for more than 930
different sites in the U.S. and Canada. Makes it easy to estimate
accurately for your particular locale

http://www.rsmeans.com/bookstore/detail.asp?sku=60056


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Square toot costs by major cities are provided on page 2 
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/NR/rdonlyres/415711F4-6AF1-41BB-92DB-F18758DEABD6/0/Factbldg.pdf

I hope thie information provided is helpful!

Search terms:
"building construction cost" california factory office warehouse


Best regards, 
Bobbie7

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Clarification of Answer by bobbie7-ga on 28 Jun 2006 11:25 PDT

I just saw your last clarification.

The tables on this page will give you detailed figures for San Francisco.

Average Commercial Building Cost (per square foot)
Distribution Warehouse 
Indust. Light Manufacturing 
Indust. Flex  Building 
Retail 
Discount Store 

http://www.charlottechamber.com/content.cfm?category_level_id=137&content_id=180