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Construction Cost Estimate for a Department Store (3 Story)

RSMeans Quick Cost Estimates

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a department store (3 story) with face brick with concrete block back-up / steel frame using US National Average costs from 2008 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 95000 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a department store (3 story) in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of department store (3 story) models by state.

NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2008 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Means CostWorks - our online cost estimating tool.

Department Store (3 Story) with Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
Location: US National Average
Stories: 3
Story Height (L.F.): 16.00
Floor Area (S.F.): 95000
Labor Type: Union
Basement Included: No
Data Release: Year 2008
Cost Per Sq Ft:$116.21
Building Cost:$11,040,025
 Square Foot Cost Estimate % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $88.71 $8,427,500
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $22.18 $2,106,875
Architectural Fees 6% $5.32 $505,650
User Fees 0% $0 $0
Total Building Cost $116.21 $11,040,025
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Additional Department Store (3 Story) Square Foot Cost Models Available:

LocationLaborWall Type 
US National AvgUnionFace Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frameview model
US National AvgUnionFace Brick on Steel Studs / Steel Frameview model
US National AvgUnionFace Brick on Steel Studs / R/Conc. Frameview model
US National AvgUnionPrecast Concrete Panels Exposed Aggregate / Steel Frameview model
US National AvgUnionPrecast Concrete Panels Exposed Aggregate / R/Conc. Frameview model
US National AvgOpen ShopFace Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frameview model
US National AvgOpen ShopFace Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frameview model
US National AvgOpen ShopFace Brick on Steel Studs / Steel Frameview model
US National AvgOpen ShopFace Brick on Steel Studs / R/Conc. Frameview model
US National AvgOpen ShopPrecast Concrete Panels Exposed Aggregate / Steel Frameview model
US National AvgOpen ShopPrecast Concrete Panels Exposed Aggregate / R/Conc. Frameview model
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