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SBA 568: Estimating Owner Direct BAS Work for Sales

Podcast: The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology · Smart Buildings Academy

Opublikowano: 2026-10-29

Estimating owner-direct BAS projects comes with a unique challenge: What happens when there are no drawings, no specifications, and no clearly defined scope of work? Unlike plan-and-spec projects, owner-direct work requires you to uncover the project's requirements before you can accurately estimate the cost. Missing information, uncertain equipment conditions, and unexpected labor demands can quickly turn a promising opportunity into a project that eats away at your margins. In Episode 568 of the Smart Buildings Academy Podcast, you'll explore what it takes to estimate owner-direct BAS projects with greater confidence, account for the complexities of retrofit...