Facility Build-Out Calculator

New facility budgets combine build-out/construction cost per square foot, any tenant-improvement allowance, commissioning, and restoration of a prior lease.

$4,646,000 – $18,952,000

Estimated range

  • Build-out / construction (50,000 sqft @ $92–$368/sqft)$4,600,000$18,400,000
  • Commissioning (1–3%)$46,000$552,000

New facility / plant build-out ROM. Excludes land, equipment, and financing.

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How this is calculated

Build-out per sqft × area (region adjusted), less TI allowance, plus commissioning (6–10%) and any prior-lease restoration. Excludes land, equipment, and financing.

Sources: JLL/CBRE 2025; industry build-out benchmarks. Compiled August 2025.

Example estimates: low, average, high

Computed with the same model as the calculator above — not hand-written. Your own inputs will differ.

ScenarioEstimated rangeWhat drives it
10,000 sq ft · Cleveland, OH$950,000 – $3,800,000Small, no commissioning
50,000 sq ft · Dallas, TX$4,646,000 – $18,952,000Mid, + commissioning
200,000 sq ft · San Francisco, CA$21,866,000 – $89,042,000Large, + restoration

Formula & data sources

Build-out = construction $/sq ft × area × regional multiplier
− Tenant-improvement allowance (if any)
+ Commissioning (6–10%), + prior-lease restoration (if any)
Excludes land, equipment, and financing

Sources: JLL/CBRE 2025; industry build-out benchmarks. Compiled August 2025.

When to use this calculator

  • Use this to budget a new plant or facility build-out / tenant improvement.
  • Moving existing equipment in? Use Equipment Rigging for the move scope.
  • Relocating an office? See Office Relocation for the commercial move.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in build-out?

Construction/TI per square foot at the regional rate, less any TI allowance, plus commissioning. Land, equipment, and financing are excluded.

What is commissioning?

Verifying that building systems (HVAC, electrical, controls) perform to spec — typically 6–10% of build-out; we include it when selected.

What is prior-lease restoration?

Restoring a space you are leaving to its original condition; enter the known cost or leave at zero if not applicable.

Why exclude land and financing?

Those are site- and deal-specific and not construction costs; keeping them out makes the ROM comparable across projects.

Is this a firm bid?

No. It is a ROM for planning; final cost depends on design, permits, and contractor bids.

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