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Construction Cost Estimates for a Department Store, 3 Story in National, US

How Much Does it Cost to Build a 3 Story Department Store?

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a Department Store, 3 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 95,000 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 Department Store, 3 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, 3 Story Construction Cost Assumption
Location:  US National Average
Story Count:  3
Story Height (L.F.):  16
Floor Area (S.F.):  95,000
Basement Included:  No
Data Release:  Year 2019
Store, Department, 3 Story with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Reinforced Concrete
Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $114.47 $10,874,263.99
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $28.62 $2,718,566.00
Architectural Fees 6% $8.58 $815,569.80
Total Building Cost $151.67 $14,408,399.79
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $102.63 $9,749,997.21
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $25.66 $2,437,499.30
Architectural Fees 6% $7.70 $731,249.79
Total Building Cost $135.99 $12,918,746.30
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:

Store, Department, 3 Story with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Rigid Steel

Store, Department, 3 Story with Face Brick & Metal Studs / Reinforced Concrete

Store, Department, 3 Story with Face Brick & Metal Studs / Rigid Steel

Store, Department, 3 Story with Precast Concrete / Reinforced Concrete

Store, Department, 3 Story with Precast Concrete / Rigid Steel

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