Detailed Estimates for Every Commercial Building Type
Commercial construction projects demand a level of estimating precision that goes well beyond square-footage rules of thumb. Plane Estimates LLC delivers comprehensive commercial cost estimates for office buildings, retail centers, hotels, restaurants, mixed-use developments, and tenant improvements — with the trade-level detail that general contractors and developers need to submit competitive bids and manage project budgets from preconstruction through buyout.
Office buildings and retail centers involve complex structural systems, commercial-grade MEP installations, curtain wall and glazing systems, and highly specified interior finish packages. Our estimators are fluent in commercial construction documents and price each system individually — from the structural steel frame and metal deck to the tenant lobby finishes and rooftop mechanical equipment — so your estimate reflects the full scope of work rather than a generalized budget range.
Hotel and hospitality projects present their own estimating complexity, with repetitive guestroom layouts, specialized food service areas, back-of-house MEP systems, and high-end public space finishes all requiring careful scope definition. Restaurant build-outs, whether ground-up or tenant improvement, involve intensive mechanical and plumbing systems that can dramatically affect overall project cost. We break these scopes out clearly so owners and contractors understand where the dollars are concentrated.
Mixed-use developments and shell-and-core projects are estimated with the clarity needed to satisfy lender requirements and investor proformas. We provide shell estimates separate from tenant improvement budgets, phased cost breakdowns for projects delivering in stages, and clear delineation between landlord and tenant work so lease negotiations are grounded in real numbers.
What's Included
- Office building estimates
- Retail & strip center budgets
- Hotel & hospitality estimating
- Restaurant build-out costs
- Mixed-use development estimates
- Tenant improvement (TI) estimates
Who Needs This Service?
Commercial estimating services are used by commercial general contractors preparing bids for new ground-up construction or TI work, real estate developers establishing project feasibility and securing construction financing, owner's representatives managing budget expectations for building owners, and commercial architects who need cost feedback as designs evolve. Retail chains and hospitality brands also use our estimates to budget prototype build-outs across multiple locations.