Construction Duration Estimator
Pick your building type and total construction area, and see a rough month range based on MEEZ Mimarlık's standard Concept → Permit → Site → Handover process.
Illustrative diagram — not the actual massing or floor count
We typically respond within 24 hours.
Let's map out your project's real timeline togetherThis is a rough illustration based on MEEZ Mimarlık's standard Concept → Permit → Site Construction → Handover process; the real duration depends on subcontractor capacity, site conditions and the official approval process, and this is not a commitment.
What determines how long a construction project takes?
A building's total duration consists of two main blocks: the administrative/design process from concept design to obtaining the permit, and the site/construction process after the permit. This tool shows a rough month range based on MEEZ Mimarlık's standard Concept → Permit → Site → Handover flow.
Your building type choice determines both the average length of the permitting process and how quickly site duration scales with area; total construction area is then adjusted with the slider.
Differences by building type
For detached houses/villas, the permitting process takes an average of 5 months, while for low-rise apartments (2-4 floors) and commercial/mixed-use buildings it rises to an average of 6 months — since these require more stakeholder approvals and technical reports. Site duration is calculated with a month range per 100 m² that varies by building type: 5-8 months for a detached house, 4-6 months for an apartment, and 6-9 months for a commercial building.
These differences roughly reflect the building type's complexity (structural system, MEP density, façade detail); exact durations vary according to project-specific technical requirements.
What it doesn't cover
This estimate is a conceptual illustration based on MEEZ Mimarlık's standard process; the actual duration varies according to contractor capacity, site conditions, material lead times, and delays in the official approval process. It is not a commitment.
In the first meeting, MEEZ Mimarlık draws up a realistic timeline based on your project's scope — so you move forward with a schedule that clarifies every stage of the process, not just a rough estimate.
Contact usFrequently Asked Questions
How long does the permitting process typically take?
For detached houses/villas, the permitting process takes an average of 5 months, while for low-rise apartments (2-4 floors) and commercial/mixed-use buildings it rises to an average of 6 months, since these require more stakeholder approvals and technical reports.
What determines site duration?
Site duration is calculated with a month range per 100 m² that varies by building type: 5-8 months for a detached house, 4-6 months for an apartment, and 6-9 months for a commercial building. These differences roughly reflect the building type's complexity (structural system, MEP density, façade detail).
Is the duration shown in this tool a commitment?
No. This is a conceptual illustration based on MEEZ Mimarlık's standard Concept → Permit → Site → Handover process; the actual duration varies according to contractor capacity, site conditions, material lead times, and delays in the official approval process.
Why does building type affect duration so much?
Your building type choice determines both the average length of the permitting process and how quickly site duration scales with area; commercial/mixed-use buildings generally require more technical reports and approvals, so they take longer in both permitting and on site.