Construction Cost Estimates for Retail Store in Lake Charles, Louisiana
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a retail store for Lake Charles, Louisiana. 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:
Lake Charles, Louisiana
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
$76.09
$608,700
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$19.02
$152,200
Architectural Fees
8%
$7.61
$60,900
Total Building Cost
$102.72
$821,700
Cost Estimate (Open Shop)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$70.00
$560,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$17.50
$140,000
Architectural Fees
8%
$7.00
$56,000
Total Building Cost
$94.51
$756,000
Retail Store Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick on Concrete Block / Steel Joists
