Practical guides for business owners, tenants and landlords planning a commercial build, fitout or refurbishment in Victoria. Choosing a builder, delivery models, drawings, quotes, change of use and project management, explained in plain English.
A premises that suited the last tenant may not suit your business. Check change of use, planning and building requirements before you sign a commercial lease in Victoria.
Three quotes for the same commercial job can look nothing alike. Prices vary for clear reasons, and once you know them you can compare quotes on a fair, like-for-like basis.
A client-side project manager works for you, not the builder. Learn what they do on a commercial build, and how to tell whether your project needs one.
Builders price what they can see. A commercial builder needs a complete set of drawings and documents to quote accurately. This is what to include, and what happens when it is missing.
The way you procure a commercial project shapes the price, the program and who carries the risk. This guide compares design and construct with a traditional tender for small commercial work.
Choosing a commercial builder comes down to a few checks most owners skip. Verify these before you sign, and walk away if you see the warning signs.
Use the guides for early research, then speak with Buildpoint when the drawings, permits or building decisions need project-specific advice.