Winston-Salem, N.C., saw the largest year-over-year increase in construction costs for judicial facilities and post offices, according to the latest RSMeans cost comparisons report. Boston, Chicago, and Cleveland also saw significant increases, while costs in Phoenix remained relatively steady.
The March 2013 report from RSMeans offers construction costs per square foot for four building types across 25 metro markets. Building types include: jails, courthouses, police stations, and post offices.
Download the March 2013 RSMeans cost comparisons chart
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