Commercial Fit Out
What Does a Fit Out Company Actually Include in Its Scope?
Design, MEP, permits, project management: what a fit out company's scope typically covers in Dubai, and what to confirm in writing before signing.
Design, MEP, permits, project management: what a fit out company's scope typically covers in Dubai, and what to confirm in writing before signing.A fit out company's scope in Dubai typically covers design development, MEP installation, joinery and finishes, permit and NOC handling, and project management through to handover. What's actually included varies by contract, so it's worth confirming the full scope in writing before signing, rather than assuming it matches a standard package.
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What's typically included
What to confirm before signing
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What's typically included
Design development, turning an approved concept into buildable drawings.
MEP installation, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work specific to the fit out category.
Joinery, finishes and fixtures through to a move-in-ready space.
Permits and NOCs, when handled in scope rather than passed back to the client.
Project management from mobilisation through to handover, under one named PM.
What's typically included
Design development, turning an approved concept into buildable drawings.
MEP installation, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work specific to the fit out category.
Joinery, finishes and fixtures through to a move-in-ready space.
Permits and NOCs, when handled in scope rather than passed back to the client.
Project management from mobilisation through to handover, under one named PM.
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What's typically included
Design development, turning an approved concept into buildable drawings.
MEP installation, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work specific to the fit out category.
Joinery, finishes and fixtures through to a move-in-ready space.
Permits and NOCs, when handled in scope rather than passed back to the client.
Project management from mobilisation through to handover, under one named PM.
What's typically included
Design development, turning an approved concept into buildable drawings.
MEP installation, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work specific to the fit out category.
Joinery, finishes and fixtures through to a move-in-ready space.
Permits and NOCs, when handled in scope rather than passed back to the client.
Project management from mobilisation through to handover, under one named PM.
What to confirm before signing
Scope varies by contract, so it's worth confirming in writing whether permits and NOCs are included, whether the penalty clause covers the full build or only part of it, and whether the trade license held actually covers the category being built, office, F&B or retail. A written scope of work, agreed before the contract is signed, is what prevents a gap being discovered mid-project.
What to confirm before signing
Scope varies by contract, so it's worth confirming in writing whether permits and NOCs are included, whether the penalty clause covers the full build or only part of it, and whether the trade license held actually covers the category being built, office, F&B or retail. A written scope of work, agreed before the contract is signed, is what prevents a gap being discovered mid-project.
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What to confirm before signing
Scope varies by contract, so it's worth confirming in writing whether permits and NOCs are included, whether the penalty clause covers the full build or only part of it, and whether the trade license held actually covers the category being built, office, F&B or retail. A written scope of work, agreed before the contract is signed, is what prevents a gap being discovered mid-project.
What to confirm before signing
Scope varies by contract, so it's worth confirming in writing whether permits and NOCs are included, whether the penalty clause covers the full build or only part of it, and whether the trade license held actually covers the category being built, office, F&B or retail. A written scope of work, agreed before the contract is signed, is what prevents a gap being discovered mid-project.
Want Your Fit Out Scope In Writing?
A written scope of work, agreed before the contract is signed, is what prevents surprises mid-project. Message the team or request your fit out estimate to start building yours with design, MEP, permits and handover covered.
Want Your Fit Out Scope In Writing?
A written scope of work, agreed before the contract is signed, is what prevents surprises mid-project. Message the team or request your fit out estimate to start building yours with design, MEP, permits and handover covered.
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Want Your Fit Out Scope In Writing?
A written scope of work, agreed before the contract is signed, is what prevents surprises mid-project. Message the team or request your fit out estimate to start building yours with design, MEP, permits and handover covered.
Want Your Fit Out Scope In Writing?
A written scope of work, agreed before the contract is signed, is what prevents surprises mid-project. Message the team or request your fit out estimate to start building yours with design, MEP, permits and handover covered.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, every FirstPoint fit out project is assigned one named project manager, accountable from mobilisation through to handover
Not always. Some contractors include permit and NOC handling in scope, others pass that risk back to the client or landlord. Confirm this in writing before signing.
Design development, MEP installation, joinery and finishes, permit and NOC handling, and project management through to handover, though the exact scope varies by contract.
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