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Didn't see the difference in price per m² — how construction costs are formed in Bishkek
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A man planning a seven-story hotel got lost in the price per square meter: he didn't see the difference between a "shell" and a finished building. Now he clearly understands what the contractor actually does while he grows his business
How it usually goes
Nurlan was planning a small hotel: seven floors, each about one hundred fifty square meters. His first question was short — how much does a square meter cost
A single-number answer didn't work out. The price depended on what was included: just the shell, the shell with finishing, or a fully completed building ready for occupancy. The difference between the extremes turned out to be bigger than he expected
They worked through it at an office meeting, going over the areas and scope of work. Nurlan says that before the conversation he thought of construction as a single service
What people come to us with
People ask for the price per square meter without naming the project. Behind the same question lie different situations: one person has a plot and a sketch, another has a finished project and is looking for a contractor
If this sounds like you
- My name is Nurlan, I'm interested in how much construction costs per square meter for a small hotel
- How much per m²
- Hello, we want to build a small hotel for ski tourists, what's the price per square meter, what options are there
How it works
The calculation is based on area, number of floors, and scope of work. Timelines, budget, and responsibility for the site stay with the contractor: the client focuses on their own business instead of coordinating between the designer, site foreman, and supply team
If a project already exists, they work from it. First they calculate the estimate and show where the budget can be met without losing quality
How to prepare
Just give the area, number of floors, and city. These three numbers are enough to give a price range instead of staying silent
Most frequently asked questions
Why can't you just give the price per meter right away?
A meter of shell construction and a meter of a finished, ready-to-use building differ several times over. The number is given only after the scope of work is defined
Do you build in other regions?
Yes. For projects outside Bishkek, the first consultation is held online, and a specialist can also visit on site
The source of this case study is JBN's correspondence with clients and the company's publications. The story is compiled from similar inquiries: the name is fictional, details have been changed
This case is real — compiled from «JBN» publications. The client's name has been changed
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