How do I have my AI build a commercial construction estimate?

Describe the buildout section by section, with quantity, cost and markup on each line, and your AI builds the estimate in Projul.

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Build an estimate in Projul for [Northgate Plaza Suite 210 Tenant Improvement]. Sections in this order: general conditions, permits and fees, selective demolition, metal stud framing and drywall, doors frames and hardware, acoustical ceilings, flooring and base, painting, casework, mechanical, electrical and low voltage, plumbing, fire sprinkler and fire alarm, specialties, final clean and punch list.

General conditions: [project management, 120 hours at $78/hr plus 15%]; [superintendent, 220 hours at $68/hr plus 15%]; [temporary protection and dust barriers, $1,850 plus 15%]; [20-yard dumpsters, 4 each at $675 plus 15%].
Permits and fees: [building permit $4,120, no markup]; [plan review fee $980, no markup]; [permit expediting, 8 hours at $65/hr plus 20%].
Selective demolition: [demolition labor, 96 hours at $52/hr plus 35%]; [ceiling grid and tile removal, 3,200 sq ft at $0.65 plus 25%]; [carpet and base removal, 2,400 sq ft at $0.55 plus 25%].
Metal stud framing and drywall: [3-5/8 inch metal stud partitions, 640 lin ft at $28 plus 25%]; [gypsum board hang tape and finish, 11,800 sq ft at $2.35 plus 20%]; [sound batt insulation, 4,200 sq ft at $0.95 plus 20%]; [in-wall blocking, 24 hours at $58/hr plus 35%].
Doors frames and hardware: [hollow metal frames, 14 each at $185 plus 25%]; [solid core prefinished doors, 14 each at $340 plus 25%]; [lever hardware sets, 14 each at $265 plus 25%]; [door and frame installation, 14 each at $145 plus 30%].
Acoustical ceilings: [15/16 inch grid, 3,200 sq ft at $1.35 plus 25%]; [2x2 acoustical tile, 3,200 sq ft at $1.85 plus 25%].
Flooring and base: [luxury vinyl plank, 1,150 sq ft at $4.85 plus 25%]; [carpet tile, 2,050 sq ft at $3.95 plus 25%]; [4 inch rubber base, 720 lin ft at $2.35 plus 25%]; [floor prep and moisture test, $1,450 plus 20%].
Painting: [walls, two coats, 11,800 sq ft at $0.72 plus 20%]; [doors and frames, 14 each at $65 plus 20%].
Casework: [break room uppers, lowers and solid surface top, 22 lin ft at $385 plus 25%]; [reception transaction top, $2,650 plus 25%].
Mechanical: [HVAC subcontract including 4 VAV boxes, ductwork and test and balance, $46,800 plus 12%].
Electrical and low voltage: [electrical subcontract, $58,400 plus 12%]; [data drops, 38 each at $185 plus 20%].
Plumbing: [plumbing subcontract for the break room sink and the restroom fixture upgrade, $12,900 plus 12%].
Fire sprinkler and fire alarm: [sprinkler head relocations, 26 each at $215 plus 15%]; [fire alarm devices and programming, $9,400 plus 15%].
Specialties: [toilet accessories, 6 each at $95 plus 25%]; [suite and door signage, $1,400 plus 25%].
Final clean and punch list: [final clean, 3,200 sq ft at $0.38 plus 20%]; [punch list labor, 32 hours at $62/hr plus 35%].

Apply our [Nevada] sales tax and tell me the projected total and the total for each section.

What happens

Your AI asks you to approve, then gives you the estimate number and total. Click "Estimates" in Projul to see the new one at the top as a Draft, with each section's subtotal shown.

Note: Publishing, sending and invoicing an estimate are done in Projul, not by your AI. See Which Projul features are not available to my AI yet?

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