Construction Cost Estimates for Supermarket in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a supermarket 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 44000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a supermarket in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of supermarket 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.
Supermarket Construction Cost Assumptions
Location:
US National Average
Stories:
1
Story Height (L.F.):
18.00
Floor Area (S.F.):
44000
Basement Included:
No
Data Release:
Year 2013
Supermarket Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Bearing Walls
Cost Estimate (Union Labor)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$78.57
$3,457,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$19.64
$864,300
Architectural Fees
7%
$6.87
$302,500
Total Building Cost
$105.08
$4,623,700
Cost Estimate (Open Shop)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$72.23
$3,178,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$18.06
$794,500
Architectural Fees
7%
$6.32
$278,100
Total Building Cost
$96.60
$4,250,600
Supermarket Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame