Residential Condominium Development
Status
Completed
Estimate Scope
Full Plumbing — Piping, Fixtures, Drains, Pumps & Insulation
Project Classification
New Construction
Location
Vancouver, BC
Project description
The 585 W 29th Avenue project is a multi-unit residential development located in Vancouver, British Columbia, requiring a full plumbing estimate covering all below-grade structures, above-grade piping systems, fixtures, and mechanical support equipment. DEKR produced a comprehensive plumbing Bill of Quantities from architectural and mechanical plans dated August 24, 2023, delivering a detailed breakdown of all labor and material costs across every plumbing discipline. The estimate was submitted on September 16, 2023, and structured to provide the project team with precise quantities needed to bid the plumbing scope competitively and accurately.
The plumbing scope encompassed a full range of sanitary, storm, vent, condensate, and domestic cold and hot water piping systems totaling thousands of linear feet across multiple pipe sizes and materials. Below-grade infrastructure included trench drains, catch basins, sanitary sumps with backwater valves, a parkade drainage treatment system, and 320 linear feet of perforated draintile. Above-grade systems included sanitary piping up to 4-inch diameter, storm water management piping, vent piping, condensate drainage, and complete hot and cold water distribution from half-inch through 2-inch diameter, all with corresponding pipe insulation.
Plumbing fixtures were quantified across all residential suites and amenity spaces, including 30 suite lavatories, 24 water closets, 12 shower units, 6 bathtubs, 11 double-compartment kitchen sinks, and specialty items such as a dog wash sink, 5 dishwashers, and 6 clothes washer outlet boxes. Mechanical support equipment included duplex sanitary and storm pump packages, an inline recirculation pump, and two 4.5 KW hot water tanks. All valves, including check valves, ball valves, gate valves, and 22 air admittance valves, were fully counted and scheduled. DEKR’s estimate gave the development team complete plumbing cost visibility from rough-in through fixture installation.
Key Details
- 3-storey residential building + roof level
- Extensive drywall and gypsum board takeoffs
- Multiple wall types (single-side, double-side, fire-rated)
- Resilient channel systems for acoustic performance
- Mechanical chase integration
- Consistent floor-to-floor system coordination
- Inclusion of general construction costs (permits, overheads, etc.)
- Bid-ready BOQ with structured cost breakdown
Trades Covered in Estimate
Structures (Below-Grade Drainage)
Takeoffs for trench drains, catch basins, sanitary sumps with backwater valves, in-line catch basins, and clean-outs for the below-grade plumbing infrastructure.
Pumps & Tanks
Quantity and specification estimation for duplex sanitary pumps, duplex storm pumps, an inline recirculation pump, and hot water tanks sized for multi-unit residential service.
Floor Drains & Scuppers
Complete takeoffs for all floor drains, hose bibs, scuppers, and P-traps across all levels of the building.
Perforated & PDTS Piping
Estimation of perforated draintile and parkade drainage treatment system piping for below-grade storm and drainage management.
Sanitary Piping
Full linear footage takeoffs for all sanitary waste piping from 1.5-inch through 4-inch diameter, including insulation on all waste lines.
Fire-Rated Assemblies
Full linear footage takeoffs for all sanitary waste piping from 1.5-inch through 4-inch diameter, including insulation on all waste lines.
Storm Water Management
Quantity estimation for all storm water piping from 3-inch through 4-inch diameter, with corresponding pipe insulation included.
Plumbing Fixtures
Full fixture schedule estimation including suite lavatories, water closets, showers, bathtubs, kitchen sinks, a dog wash sink, dishwashers, and clothes washer outlet boxes across all residential units.
