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Quoting Commercial Electrical Fit-Outs in Australia

How Australian electricians quote commercial fit-outs including offices, retail, and hospitality. Covers lighting design, power distribution, and data cabling.

6 February 20268 min read
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Commercial fit-outs require detailed quoting to protect your margins. Here's the complete breakdown.

Scope Assessment

Lighting

  • LED panels per m²
  • Feature lighting
  • Emergency lighting
  • Exit signs
  • Lighting control systems

Power

  • GPO count and locations
  • Floor boxes
  • Dedicated circuits for equipment
  • Server room requirements
  • Kitchen/break room circuits

Data and Comms

  • Data points per workstation
  • Patch panel and rack
  • Wi-Fi access points
  • CCTV rough-in

Pricing Structure

  • Quote per point for GPOs and data
  • Quote per fitting for lighting
  • Hourly rate for complex work
  • Include provisional sums for unknowns

Contract Considerations

  • Progress payments aligned with construction stages
  • Variations process
  • Defects liability period

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