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Hospital Construction Cost Per Bed 2026
Hospital construction cost per bed averages $2.1M in 2026. Acute care, imaging, medical gas systems, and life-safety code drivers analyzed.
Lisa Chen · 2026-07-07
Public WorksDaycare Construction Cost: $265/SF for a Childcare Center 2026
Daycare construction cost $265/SF for a childcare center in 2026. State licensing square-foot-per-child rules and egress requirements.
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Sarah Torres·Jul 2, 2026
Public WorksSenior Living Construction Cost: $250,000 Per Unit in 2026
Senior living construction cost $250,000 per unit in 2026. IBC occupancy classification, NFPA 101 life-safety, and ADA accessibility requirements.
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Sarah Torres·Jul 2, 2026
Public WorksPolice Station Construction Cost: $580/SF and Why It's So High
Police station construction cost averages $580/SF in 2026. Detention holding cells, evidence storage, hardened construction, and security systems drive high cost.
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Mike Callahan·Jun 20, 2026
Key Metrics
Federal construction spending
$52.1B
FY2026