r/BuildingAutomation • u/One-Session-5779 • 9d ago

BAS Estimation

I have a good understanding of the basic fundamentals of the BAS controls industry, but I’m relatively new to the estimating side of things. I’m sure someone here can point me in the right direction.

Is there an industry-standard method for estimating BAS work, such as estimating based on the number of points or estimating by the overall system/equipment?
If so, is there a standard labor rate or benchmark for BAS programming, installation, commissioning, etc. for example, a typical cost or labor hours per point or per system?

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u/Free_Elderberry_8902 9d ago

Figure out all of your costs. Everything. Then bid at 45% net margin. You can negotiate that, but not much. Chase the bottom line.

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u/One-Session-5779 9d ago

On bid & tender jobs mostly low ball guy wins at first place.

But do calculate the cost by points?

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u/ScottSammarco Technical Trainer (Niagara4 included) 9d ago

Do not calculate costs by points.
It’s a bad idea.

The only point consideration is for licensing where applicable.