Real numbers. Real projects. No guesswork.

Many business owners and developers start the construction process without a clear picture of what things actually cost — and that gap leads to stalled projects, budget overruns, and frustration. In this post, Bear GC breaks down per-square-foot cost benchmarks for commercial office, retail, healthcare, and institutional builds across the Pensacola and Florida Panhandle market. We cover hard costs, soft costs, site work, and the variables that swing a budget by 20% or more. Whether you’re planning a 3,000 sq ft medical office or a 30,000 sq ft warehouse, this guide gives you a real starting point before you ever pick up the phone.