Construction Cost Estimates for Retail Store in Spencer, Iowa

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a retail store for Spencer, Iowa. 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 different 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: Spencer, Iowa
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 $73.00 $584,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $18.25 $146,000
Architectural Fees 8% $7.30 $58,400
Total Building Cost $98.55 $788,400
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $67.17 $537,300
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $16.79 $134,300
Architectural Fees 8% $6.72 $53,700
Total Building Cost $90.68 $725,400

Retail Store Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick on Concrete Block / Steel Joists

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Retail Store Square Foot Cost Assuming Painted Reinforced Concrete / Steel Joists

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Retail Store Square Foot Cost Assuming Split Face Concrete Block / Steel Joists

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Retail Store Square Foot Cost Assuming Stucco on Concrete Block / Steel Joists

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Retail Store Square Foot Cost Assuming Tilt-up Concrete Panels / Steel Joists

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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