Construction Cost Estimate for a Retail Store in Chattanooga, Tennessee
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a retail store with tilt-up concrete panels / steel joists for Chattanooga, Tennessee. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using open shop 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 2008 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Means CostWorks - our online cost estimating tool.
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| Square Foot Cost Estimate | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $53.75 | $430,000 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $13.44 | $107,500 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $3.23 | $25,800 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $70.41 | $563,300 | |
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| CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee | Union | Painted Reinforced Concrete / Steel Joists | view model |
| CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee | Union | Tilt-up Concrete Panels / Steel Joists | view model |
| CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee | Open Shop | Split Face Concrete Block / Steel Joists | view model |
| CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee | Open Shop | Stucco on Concrete Block / Steel Joists | view model |
| CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee | Open Shop | Painted Concrete Block / Steel Joists | view model |
| CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee | Open Shop | Face Brick on Concrete Block / Steel Joists | view model |
| CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee | Open Shop | Painted Reinforced Concrete / Steel Joists | view model |







