Commercial Space Design and Cost Estimating
SPACE & PLAN DESIGN:
A licensed architect will need to be hired to satisfy the municipality’s requirements for plan design and permitting. Typically, local architects will have a better understanding of what the jurisdiction will require for plan and building code requirements. We can offer a referral to several architects for your consideration if you do not already have one.
The architect will direct the design team which can include several engineers, depending on the scope of the project. The architect will guide you through all of the Building Code and ADA requirements. Be sure to communicate any of the landlord requirements to the architect if this is a tenant situation. Construction time and costs will be minimized if these requirements are a part of the construction documents. The team at 90 Degree Construction has worked with several architects and designers in the Atlanta metro area. Let us know if we can help point you in the right direction to begin the design process of your project beginning finding an architect or designer you can trust.
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING:
Always ask for and expect a detailed and itemized cost estimate. A single price bid, with no details can be a sign that costs are being hidden or omitted from the estimate. Expect category breakdowns of General Condition Costs (supervision, equipment, etc.), Construction Costs (Labor & Materials), Overhead & Profit and Taxes. All contractors have those costs and should be willing to disclose the specifics. If certain finishes (flooring, fixtures, etc.) will be decided on later in the process, then an allowance amount can be included in the initial estimate. This allowance will help determine cost increases or decreases once the finishes are finalized.
90 Degree Construction will provide a detailed and itemized estimate free of charge. Keep in mind that the true final costs will be derived from the detailed drawings and engineering. It is usually best to wait until the construction plans are ready to be submitted to the municipality for first review before asking for pricing. Along with the cost estimate, expect an estimate of the time it will take to complete you project.
At 90 Degree Construction, we have the skills and craftsmanship to handle your commercial space renovation or build out, within Georgia and beyond, with expertise in execution of design plans that include the latest trends. Call us today for a free consultation and estimate on your next commercial construction project.