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.
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.
See the Dallas, Texas moving & rights guide →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.
| Scenario | Estimated range | What drives it |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 sq ft · Cleveland, OH | $950,000 – $3,800,000 | Small, no commissioning |
| 50,000 sq ft · Dallas, TX | $4,646,000 – $18,952,000 | Mid, + commissioning |
| 200,000 sq ft · San Francisco, CA | $21,866,000 – $89,042,000 | Large, + restoration |
Formula & data sources
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.