MEP and building services estimating in Australia
MASONORA estimates building services for Australian builders and services contractors: mechanical, electrical, hydraulics and fire services. We measure from the services drawings to the requirements they call up, such as AS/NZS 3000 for wiring and AS/NZS 3500 for plumbing, count equipment and fixtures, and price labor and materials in metric units and Australian dollars.
FORMAT FOR AUSTRALIA
- Packages
- Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire
- Units
- m, no., kW; metric throughout
- Pricing
- AUD, GST shown separately
- Delivery
- Planned back from tender close
What do Australian services packages include?
In Australia, plumbing and drainage are usually called hydraulics, and the services are tendered as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire packages. We estimate each as its own package, with equipment schedules, measured pipe, duct and cable runs, and fixture counts, so the builder can compare each services subcontractor’s quote with an independent figure.
Do you estimate residential services?
Yes. For houses and townhouses, we estimate electrical fit-off, hydraulics, hot water systems, split-system or ducted air conditioning, and solar or battery provisions where shown, broken down per dwelling type.
How are fire services measured?
Sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, fire detection and occupant warning systems are measured from the fire services drawings, following the Australian Standards they reference, with pumps and tanks scheduled as equipment.
What about authority connections and approvals?
Water, sewer, power and telecommunications connections in Australia involve the local utility and network providers, each with its own requirements and charges. We measure the work shown up to the point of connection and list the authority items as allowances or exclusions, so you can confirm them with the providers before tender close.
What you receive
The full scope, process and software are described on our MEP Estimates page. Local standards for Australia are summarized on the Australia page.
- Equipment schedules by system
- Linear measurements of pipe, duct, conduit and cable by size
- Fixture and device counts
- Labor hours by item and system
- Material pricing by item
- Priced RFQ packages for suppliers and subcontractors
- Marked-up drawings color-coded by system
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MEP and building services estimating in Australia: questions answered
Do you estimate hydraulics?
Yes. Water supply, sanitary drainage, stormwater and hot water are estimated as the hydraulic package.
Can you estimate ducted air conditioning for houses?
Yes. Units, ductwork, outlets and controls are measured per dwelling from the mechanical layout.
Do you include fire services?
Yes. Sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels and detection are measured from the fire services drawings.
Do you price in AUD?
Yes. Services estimates are priced in Australian dollars with GST shown separately.
Do you include authority fees?
Authority and network connection fees are listed as allowances or exclusions for you to confirm with the providers.
Drop us a line and start the conversation today
Tell us about your MEP Estimates project. Share drawings, your deadline and the format you need, and a specialist will confirm scope, fee and delivery date in writing.
- Response time
- We respond within 24 hours
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