Building costs

Construction cost use estimate square meter rates are a good way to get a rough idea what is will cost to build or extend a house. The best cost guides are Rawlinsons or Cordell, they produce up to date information on all costs related to construction. 






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http://www.bmtqs.com.au/construction-cost-table
http://matusikmissive.com.au/2012/10/09/the-rising-cost-of-construction/
http://www.archicentre.com.au/images/stories/pdfs/Archicentre-Cost-Guide.pdf
http://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/_Documents/Dev-Helpsheets/HS_EstimatingCosts.pdf
http://rccweb.rockdale.nsw.gov.au/eplanning/Images/Cost%20of%20Works%20Estimator%20-%20Residential.xls

Calculator:
http://homebuilding.cordell.com.au/index.php?c=survey&profile=64
https://www.mortgagehouse.com.au/mortgages/resources/checklist-tips/construction-costs-per-square-metre/

Construction Cost Table

Construction Type

Level of Finish

House

Low

Medium

High

3br brick veneer project home, level block, single level, shelf design

$1,065

$1,270

$1,630

3br full brick project home, level block, single level, shelf design

$1,090

$1,305

$1,670

4br brick veneer home, level block, single level, unique design

$1,570

$1,750

$1,950

4br full brick home, level block, single level, unique design

$1,640

$1,810

$2,010

3br brick veneer project home, level block, two level, shelf design

$1,110

$1,310

$1,710

3br full brick project home, level block, two level, shelf design

$1,130

$1,400

$1,790

4br brick veneer home, level block, two level, unique design

$1,700

$1,900

$2,050

4br full brick home, level block, two level, unique design

$1,780

$1,970

$2,250

Architecturally designed executive residence

$2,160

$3,250

$5,050

Townhouse

2br, single level brick veneer townhouse, including allowance for common property

$1,250

$1,490

$1,740

2br, 2 level brick veneer townhouse, including allowance for common property

$1,350

$1,580

$1,900

3br, single level brick veneer townhouse, including allowance for common property

$1,235

$1,475

$1,725

3br, 2 level brick veneer townhouse, including allowance for common property

$1,340

$1,610

$2,270

Units

3 level walk-up unit complex, concrete structure, ground floor parking

$1,650

$1,820

$2,320

3 level walk-up unit complex, concrete structure, basement parking

$1,615

$1,785

$2,285

4-8 level walk-up unit complex, concrete structure, ground floor parking

$1,720

$1,950

$2,650

4-8 level walk-up unit complex, concrete structure, basement parking

$1,650

$1,920

$2,615

8 or more level unit complex, including lift and basement car parking

$1,710

$2,280

$3,030

Commercial

1-4 level open plan offices, including A/C & lifts, excluding fit out

$1,480

$1,760

$2,290

4-8 level open plan offices, including A/C & lifts, excluding fit out

$1,620

$1,850

$2,400

8 levels and over, including A/C & lifts, excluding fit out

$1,880

$2,064

$2,770

Industrial

High Bay Warehouse, standard config, concrete floor, metal clad

$810

$885

$980

High Bay Warehouse, standard config, concrete floor, pre-cast concrete wall clad

$1,050

$1,110

$1,250

Retail

Suburban shopping mall area including A/C

$1,590

$1,810

$2,100

Supermarket, including A/C, excluding fit out

$1,380

$1,500

$1,670

Hotels/Motels

Single level boutique motel, including A/C, guest facilities

$2,650

$3,200

$4,500

Single level tavern/hotel, including A/C, excluding loose item fit out

$1,980

$2,350

$2,650