Price per opening for office buildout

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JOHNEO99

JOHNEO99

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Hi guys

I have been doing mainly residential for the last too many years (joking). I am trying to give a budget price on a couple offices for a contactor. There arent any specs on the job so im going with the basics in the office for a budget price then will change later for the real proposal.

When I bid residential I do a take off based on price per opening with consideration of service size, square footage, special appliances, dedicated circuits, etc.

I am wondering if this would be a good way to bid these offices and what percentage I should use to increase my price per opening, ded. ckt., appliances, etc.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
John
 
Comm. and resi. are two very different animals.

I would NOT simply use a percentage increase to compensate for the differences....the differences are highly varied.
 
Before we can even discuss numbers, the parameters must be established:
Is this "new work" as opposed to "occupied office space"?
Is the building occupied at all?
Access to elevators required/desired?
Ceiling heights?
Type of ceiling?

It would probably be easier for you to just spill some beans than for me to ask the bazillion questions on the jobs details.
 
i've found that its impossible to give any type of pricing in commercial w/o the plans. usually if its going to be a finished building (unlike unfinished tenant space), it is designed for a specific purpose, and the specifics will never be the same. there are too many variables for you to hang your neck out and give a "budget price".
 
celtic said:
Before we can even discuss numbers, the parameters must be established:
Is this "new work" as opposed to "occupied office space"?
Is the building occupied at all?
Access to elevators required/desired?
Ceiling heights?
Type of ceiling?

It would probably be easier for you to just spill some beans than for me to ask the bazillion questions on the jobs details.
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New work, Vanilla box
Its a strip mall that may have other spots occupied....service there already
No elevators
10'ceilings
Drop ceiling
 
brantmacga said:
i've found that its impossible to give any type of pricing in commercial w/o the plans. usually if its going to be a finished building (unlike unfinished tenant space), it is designed for a specific purpose, and the specifics will never be the same. there are too many variables for you to hang your neck out and give a "budget price".
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Im looking to give a broad number say 10-15k and dial it in after real plans come through. Just the office basics.
 
If you really need this work, and you think there is an opportunity here then take a set of plans, do a quick layout, nothing too fancy just make sure you have plenty of general purpose receptacles and whatever else makes sense for whatever tenant will be occupying the space. Don?t forget copier, printer, and coffee dedicated receptacles. Then do a take off and estimate and submit a budget with a clearly defined detailed scope letter.

You can show your client your layout but do NOT give him a copy unless he gives you a contract, otherwise he will put it out to bid.
 
It ia a doctors office/ professional space. There is a waiting area, reception/administrative room, open office with two cubicles, break room, bathroom, file/storage room (panel will go here), conference room, and four doctors offices.
 
you are required to use the hospitol grade MC as well. make sure you take that into account. it is about 40%-60% more expensive.
 
tyha said:
you are required to use the hospitol grade MC as well. make sure you take that into account. it is about 40%-60% more expensive.
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Thank you

This job will be in the chicagoland area so im pretty sure the only thing mc can be used for is the lighting..(from j-box to drop in ) every thing will be piped in emt.
 
dr office

dr office

I am doing a dr office and there are alot more to a dr office than a regular building. I/G crcuits had to pull in seperate ground times 4 , There was 2 sides with 2/ 200 amp panel 208 three phase 800 amp service total.With a house panel for outside lighting.and 7 ac unit /w air handlers ans disconect on them all. Boy do dr. offices know how to spend money!
 
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