TYPICAL RATES FOR DESIGN
DESIGN CONCEPTS $ 1000 - 5000 in fees
WORKING DRAWINGS $ 3000 – 15000 in fees ( depending on the complexity , area or volume of details and specifications)
BUILDING PERMITS $ 413 - 3500
BUILDING CONSENT LODGING AND FOLLOW UP – HOURLY RATE $85 – $185
TENDERING PROCESS- 1%
OFFSITE MANAGEMENT – 1%
ON SITE PROJECT MANAGEMENT; generally a percentage 5 % to 10 %
COSTS OF PARTS OF A BASIC SHOP SHELL AND TYPICAL FIXTURES
SHOPFRONT; aluminium and glass, installed $ 300 - 400 p sq m
CEILING; tiles or gib, installed, unpainted $ 30 - 60 p sq m
LIGHTING; good quality, installed $ 50 - 85 p sq m
GIB FIXING AND STOPPING; ready to paint $ 20 - 30 p sq m
PAINTING; $ 18 - 25 p sq m
FLOOR COVERINGS; carpet or vinyl, laid $ 60 - 95 p sq m
COUNTERS $ 1500 - 6000
GONDOLAS $ 900 - 3000
APPAREL RACKS $ 120 - 300 +
IMPORTANT FACTORS NOT TO BE OVERLOOKED:
ZONING – RESOURCE CONSENTS;
SIGNAGE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
ENGINEER
DEMOLITIONS
BUILDING SAFETY ( EARTHQUAKE STRENGTHENING)
SECURITY GRILLES OR FOLDING DOORS
ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS – DOORS, TOILETS, CAR SPACES
SPRINKLERS AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
CONCRETE CUTTING FOR CABLES CABLING; PHONES, COMPUTERS, EFTPOS …
SECURITY SYSTEMS
AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, AIR EXTRACTION AND REPLACEMENT
PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SWITCHBOARD, CAPACITY
TYPICAL PAYMENT TERMS FOR SHOP FITOUT CONTRACTS:
30% Deposit;
30% Progress Payment (when installation commences);
30% Progress Payment (when installation finishes);
10% Final

