{
  "url": "https://classa.info/topics/fit-out-capex",
  "title": "Fit-out Capex",
  "description": "How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Fit-out capex for Class A office runs USD 80–250/sf depending on market and spec tier; budget by tier (basic / mid / high-end / trophy), amortise into rent only what exceeds TI allowance, and govern with line-item visibility from day one.",
  "tldr": [
    "Bands: Basic (USD 80–120/sf), Mid (120–180), High-end (180–250), Trophy (250–400+).",
    "TI allowance covers 30–80% of base spec — anything above is tenant capex.",
    "Excess TI amortises into rent at 6–8% — treat it as rent, not free money.",
    "AV/IT and FF&E are routinely under-budgeted by 30–50%.",
    "Permit and build durations push 6–14 weeks beyond design — plan accordingly."
  ],
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is the TI allowance free money?",
      "answer": "Up to the cap, yes. Above the cap, excess amortises into rent at 6–8% — and is owed even on early termination unless explicitly carved out."
    },
    {
      "question": "How much should I budget for AV/IT?",
      "answer": "USD 25–60/sf for a Class A fit-out, depending on conferencing density and trading-floor or lab content."
    },
    {
      "question": "Lump-sum or GMP contract?",
      "answer": "GMP with shared savings is the Class A default — gives both sides cost certainty without forcing a fully-frozen design before signing."
    },
    {
      "question": "How long does a Class A fit-out take?",
      "answer": "6–10 months from go to occupancy. Trophy adds 4–8 weeks. NYC and London add 6–12 weeks via permit."
    },
    {
      "question": "Can I reduce embodied carbon without compromising spec?",
      "answer": "Yes — 30–50% reduction is achievable through re-use, low-carbon materials, and refurbished furniture."
    }
  ],
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  "pageType": "topic-pillar",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/topics/fit-out-capex), updated 2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z."
}