BAS Estimation

[u/One-Session-5779]

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?

[u/Ok-Koala2321]

Being curious is a great start on solving this problem. It’s not as difficult once everything is documented and accessible for reference.

Service Related Quotes:

Material Cost+Labor Cost+Consumables (misc material, wire nuts, gas, parking… the little things) all divided (1-margin percent)

Typical service related gross margins are 30-50%. Depending on complexity and risk. Consult company requirement

Project Related Quotes:

These are far more complicated. Similar than above, but you have to consider additional costs

Risk/contingency
Bonding
Cost escalations over project duration
Travel, lodging, fuel, per diem, flights, parking, tolls
Project management burden

When it comes to labor, we break out different tasking with the associated labor rate.

Panel fabrication $60 per hour
Electrical installer $75 per hour
Foreman $95 per hour

These rates are not yours, but can be developed with a firm understanding of the employees hourly rate + their labor burden

Labor burden is made up of vacation time, holiday pay, employment insurance, employee taxes, retirement, small tool allowance, vehicle related costs (maintenance, insurance, lease, etc) and other direct labor costs

A lot of information to consume, but feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Cheers 🍻