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Ambulatory Surgery Center Construction Cost: $400-$700/SF
Ambulatory surgery center construction cost runs $400-$700 per square foot in 2026. What FGI Guidelines, NFPA 101, and state CON review add to your budget.
Sarah Torres · 2026-07-13
Public WorksHospital 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.
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Lisa Chen·Jul 6, 2026
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
Key Metrics
Federal construction spending
$52.2B
FY2026