Construction Cost Estimates for Retail Store in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a retail store 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 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 specific 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 Construction Estimating Software
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Retail Store Square Foot Cost Assuming EIFS on Metal Studs / Steel Joists
| Cost Estimate (Union Labor) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $90.69 | $725,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $22.67 | $181,400 |
| Architectural Fees | 8% | $9.07 | $72,600 |
| Total Building Cost | $122.43 | $979,400 | |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $83.44 | $667,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $20.86 | $166,900 |
| Architectural Fees | 8% | $8.34 | $66,800 |
| Total Building Cost | $112.64 | $901,100 | |