I have been told to tender for the Shell Only, then run a separate tender for the Fitout (eg kitchens, bathrooms, coverings etc). Apparently, this limits the markup builders will make on Prime Cost items, Provional sums and Variations as the Shell has more certain costs associated as well as giving you more time to firm up the interior design and fitout (where most of the variation is). Other feedback is that it makes the builder price more keenly for the second part of the job.
What are your thoughts here ? Any experiences shared would be much appreciated.
Granted, it would make the job longer but we would live through the reno so rent not an issue (sanity however....)
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Forum General Discussion  07 May 2009 8 Junior Member Re: Tendering: Whole Job or Shell Only then Fitout seperately ? 2May 10, 2009 4:59 pm Really appreciate your thoughts here. Are builders unlikely to agree to this, tendering in 2 stages ? 19 Mar 2007 4,245 Sydney Gold Member Re: Tendering: Whole Job or Shell Only then Fitout seperately ? 3May 10, 2009 5:08 pm I think it will cost more, take longer and split responsibility for should something go wrong down the track. Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Whatttttttt?!!! You're almost done! How awesome does everything look. Your colours look the best to me.... i maybe bias 😉 or we both just have good taste 😉 232 11400  |
