Expert Tenant Improvement Build-Outs Estimation
Office, retail, medical, restaurant fit-outs $200K–$5M. Full Div 01–09, 22–26. Permit fees excluded and stated.
- DemolitionSF
- FramingLF / SF
- MEP ModsSF
- FinishesSF
- General ConditionsWeeks / %
Tenant Improvement Build-Outs
Our Tenant Improvement estimating services deliver complete bid packages for commercial fit-outs across office, retail, medical, and restaurant sectors. We cover the full scope from Division 01 through Division 09 and MEP systems, with clear exclusion lists and permit fees stated separately — so there are no surprises after bid day.
Key Highlights of Our Tenant Improvement Build-Outs Services
Full Division Coverage
Every CSI division from General Conditions through Finishes and MEP is addressed, giving subcontractors and GCs a complete picture of the scope.
Interior Demo Quantification
Existing conditions are demolished and quantified separately, with salvage, disposal, and hazmat identification noted as applicable.
Partition Framing & Drywall
New partitions are measured in LF and SF by assembly type, with rated assemblies flagged and coordination with MEP penetrations noted.
MEP Modification Allowances
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing modifications are estimated by SF allowance or sub-quote format based on available information.
Clear Exclusion Statements
Permit fees, owner-furnished equipment, and any scope items not yet designed are listed explicitly so there's no misalignment at contract time.
Occupancy Type Calibration
Costs are calibrated to the specific occupancy — medical TIs carry different MEP intensity than retail or office, and we account for that.
Phased Build-Out Support
For multi-phase TI projects, quantities are organized by phase to support phased contracting and sequenced permitting.
Budget vs. Bid Reconciliation
We can structure estimates to compare against prior budgets or landlord allowances, highlighting gaps and value engineering opportunities.
At Author Estimation, tenant improvement estimates are built for the real world of commercial contracting — complete scopes, transparent exclusions, and quantities that hold up when subs sharpen their pencils.
Sample Line Items
Representative extract from a real Tenant Improvement Build-Outs estimate — RSMeans-priced, CCI-adjusted.
| Work Item | Qty | Unit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Conditions (Div 01) | 12 | WKS | $48,000 |
| Interior Demolition | 5,000 | SF | $15,000 |
| Partition Framing & Drywall | 3,200 | LF | $86,400 |
| MEP Modifications | 5,000 | SF | $125,000 |
RSMeans Online · CCI Applied · CSI MasterFormat 2020 · OH&P excluded by default
Sample Extract OnlyRelated Services
Every division estimated to the same standard — CSI-coded, RSMeans-priced.
Concrete & Demo
Demo quantities, slab-on-grade, footings, CIP walls — CY, SF, rebar weight, formwork. CCI-adjusted per state.
View service →Masonry & Structural Steel
CMU courses, brick veneer. Steel tonnage, connection plates, metal deck SF, bar joists by LF and weight.
View service →Framing & Thermal
Wood BF, cold-formed metal stud by LF + gauge. Roofing SQ, insulation R-value layering, air barrier, flashing LF.
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