Construction Cost Estimates for Retail Store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a retail store for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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
$103.11
$824,900
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$25.78
$206,200
Architectural Fees
8%
$10.31
$82,500
Total Building Cost
$139.20
$1,113,600
Cost Estimate (Open Shop)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$94.87
$758,900
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$23.72
$189,700
Architectural Fees
8%
$9.49
$75,900
Total Building Cost
$128.07
$1,024,600
Retail Store Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick on Concrete Block / Steel Joists
