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Construction Cost Estimates for a Department Store, 1 Story in National, US

How Much Does it Cost to Build a 1 Story Department Store?

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a Department Store, 1 Story using US National Average costs from 2019 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union and open shop labor for a 110,000 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of Store, Department, 1 Story models by state.

NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2019 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available in RSMeans Data Online.

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Department Store, 1 Story Construction Cost Assumption
Location:  US National Average
Story Count:  1
Story Height (L.F.):  14
Floor Area (S.F.):  110,000
Basement Included:  No
Data Release:  Year 2019
Store, Department, 1 Story with Decorative Concrete Block / Reinforced Concrete
Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $98.40 $10,823,595.89
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $24.60 $2,705,898.97
Architectural Fees 6% $7.38 $811,769.69
Total Building Cost $130.38 $14,341,264.55
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $90.77 $9,984,252.94
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $22.69 $2,496,063.24
Architectural Fees 6% $6.81 $748,818.97
Total Building Cost $120.26 $13,229,135.15
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:

Store, Department, 1 Story with Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Joists

Store, Department, 1 Story with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Reinforced Concrete

Store, Department, 1 Story with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Rigid Steel

Store, Department, 1 Story with Precast Concrete / Reinforced Concrete

Store, Department, 1 Story with Precast Concrete / Steel Joists

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