Construction Cost Estimates for Retail Store in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a retail store using US National Average costs from 2013 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 8000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a retail store in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of retail store models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on RSMeans Online - our online cost estimating tool.
Retail Store Construction Cost Assumptions
Location:
US National Average
Stories:
1
Story Height (L.F.):
14.00
Floor Area (S.F.):
8000
Basement Included:
No
Data Release:
Year 2013
Retail Store Square Foot Cost Assuming EIFS on Metal Studs / Steel Joists
Cost Estimate (Union Labor)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$90.69
$725,500
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$22.67
$181,400
Architectural Fees
8%
$9.07
$72,600
Total Building Cost
$122.43
$979,400
Cost Estimate (Open Shop)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$83.44
$667,500
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$20.86
$166,900
Architectural Fees
8%
$8.34
$66,800
Total Building Cost
$112.64
$901,100
Retail Store Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick on Concrete Block / Steel Joists
