ᐅ Architect / Architecture

Discover how to realize your vision together with the right architect and understand the role architecture plays in creating your dream home!

Total Costs When Building with an Architect

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dankosos•17 Jul 2020 23:33

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dankosos • 21 Jul 2020 11:48

Construction Supervision: Seeking Recommendations in the Greater Groß-Gerau Area

Der Storch•24 Mar 2020 22:59

Answers: 8

Der Storch • 19 Jul 2020 11:58

Defect Notification – Is There a Required Format?

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Andre77•19 Apr 2020 17:52

Answers: 4

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fach1werk • 12 Jul 2020 22:19

Architect needed in the Hannover region

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Kokovi79•26 May 2020 16:57

Answers: 3

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Jann St • 12 Jul 2020 15:21

Including DEKRA for Quality Assurance in the Construction Contract

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Jenz1969•14 May 2020 18:41

Answers: 6

Mycraft • 11 Jul 2020 11:07

Is the architect’s quote complete? Is the price reasonable?

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NeuerBauherr•22 Jun 2020 23:21

Answers: 54

11ant • 1 Jul 2020 15:45

Trade contractors do not provide defect remediation for developer-built properties.

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REH63110•27 Jun 2020 12:04

Answers: 10

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REH63110 • 27 Jun 2020 23:17

The developer has let us down – what should we do now?

Chriscross•18 Feb 2018 18:24

Answers: 42

11ant • 26 Jun 2020 13:52

Copyright for design or sketch

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Wilfried67•6 Jun 2020 09:15

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HausiKlausi • 7 Jun 2020 22:51

How long does it typically take for construction defects to become apparent in a newly built home?

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aldi1985•29 May 2020 09:18

Answers: 3

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dhd82 • 29 May 2020 11:10

Terminating an Architect’s Contract Due to Slow Planning?

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MaxLumoc•18 May 2020 08:32

Answers: 13

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MaxLumoc • 19 May 2020 15:56

Upper floor with overhang – experience, costs?

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Amoo1905•17 May 2020 02:01

Answers: 4

Nummer12 • 18 May 2020 08:33

Construction Consulting Almondia – Any Experiences?

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MiriamE•18 Oct 2019 16:01

Answers: 6

Tolentino • 15 May 2020 12:55

Which architectural services are required for tendering to a general contractor?

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Nicon1001•29 Apr 2020 20:06

Answers: 5

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parcus • 4 May 2020 21:00

Who can draw up my house plans for me?

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frsytiwo•3 May 2020 00:37

Answers: 1

11ant • 3 May 2020 01:27

Structural Engineer vs. Architect vs. General Contractor

MaMo78•29 Oct 2017 10:42

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MaMo78 • 1 May 2020 14:42

How many site inspections by a building surveyor are appropriate?

HeiniohnePlan•3 Apr 2020 10:39

Answers: 6

11ant • 7 Apr 2020 17:46

Developer or Architect – Costs

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Elisabeth78•6 Mar 2016 19:28

Answers: 43

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Elisabeth78 • 5 Apr 2020 19:58

Partial withholding until the trade is fully completed.

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Stefan2.84•18 Mar 2020 13:37

Answers: 5

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Stefan2.84 • 18 Mar 2020 14:20

Attic / Load-bearing Walls?

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Fabian_81•18 Mar 2020 07:05

Answers: 8

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ypg • 18 Mar 2020 13:34

Opinions on an Architect’s Proposal

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ArthHaus•13 Mar 2020 07:50

Answers: 8

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guckuck2 • 13 Mar 2020 19:07

Construction, Tool Shed, Fees, Architects

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Haribobo•6 Feb 2020 12:25

Answers: 17

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hampshire • 7 Feb 2020 10:24

Is it possible to change the architect?

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AlbertKamika•20 Jan 2020 11:51

Answers: 7

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hampshire • 20 Jan 2020 21:38

Home Construction in the Cologne/Bonn Area

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supernana•15 Apr 2016 17:50

Answers: 14

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Piotr1981 • 20 Jan 2020 11:36

Additional Construction Supervisor alongside KfW Construction Supervisor (Bonn)

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H.Harms•7 Mar 2019 00:44

Answers: 8

Vicky Pedia • 18 Jan 2020 13:25

Construction Tolerances

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plewin100•4 Jan 2020 14:30

Answers: 21

Vicky Pedia • 7 Jan 2020 09:12

How to Decouple a Side Extension (Attached to My House)?

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Johann1983•25 Nov 2019 08:53

Answers: 14

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Steven • 2 Dec 2019 11:04

Hiring an Architect – What Should You Pay Attention To?

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TraumvHaus•20 Oct 2019 14:04

Answers: 3

11ant • 21 Oct 2019 18:40

Architect Discussions / Your Opinions

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Piotr1981•17 Oct 2019 20:44

Answers: 9

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kbt09 • 18 Oct 2019 06:23

Architect? Approach & Tips

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Piotr1981•12 Oct 2019 21:41

Answers: 7

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Piotr1981 • 17 Oct 2019 20:53

Building Permit: Red Dot vs. Notification Procedure: Green Dot

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Serdar88•15 Oct 2019 03:20

Answers: 4

11ant • 15 Oct 2019 16:24

The warranty under the building code will expire soon. Is this defect notification correct?

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fraubauer•3 Oct 2019 11:41

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nordanney • 8 Oct 2019 13:19

Developer refuses to release documents

Fay1983•10 Sep 2019 21:12

Answers: 32

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HWTIGGER • 15 Sep 2019 15:19

Expert Inspection Deficiencies Experience Report

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Illya-Berlin•9 Jul 2019 23:01

Answers: 4

KlaRa • 5 Sep 2019 18:25

Is a developer required to disclose significant slope height and associated costs?

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Sony70•11 Feb 2019 10:52

Answers: 12

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Mottenhausen • 30 Aug 2019 21:15

Is it useful to hire a building inspector for a condominium purchased from a developer?

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NeuMünchner•6 Oct 2018 20:25

Answers: 11

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Ludwig Werth • 30 Aug 2019 19:25

Expert Consultant: In Which Construction Phases Is Their Involvement Crucial?

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trapjaw•7 Sep 2018 14:13

Answers: 51

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NeuMünchner • 30 Aug 2019 15:16

Quantities incorrect in the bill of quantities

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ivenh0•12 Aug 2019 14:44

Answers: 5

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Gigi888 • 19 Aug 2019 23:20

Minimum fees according to HOAI deemed inadmissible by the European Court of Justice

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nordanney•4 Jul 2019 15:09

Answers: 5

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nix zu schwör • 25 Jul 2019 11:29

Building Surveyor – How Does He Calculate Repair Costs?

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Frank82•14 Jul 2019 13:36

Answers: 17

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Frank82 • 15 Jul 2019 13:53

Detailed Design Phase – Is it appropriate to set a deadline for architects after the fact?

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VillaKubu•25 Jun 2019 16:35

Answers: 1

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HilfeHilfe • 25 Jun 2019 17:00

Quality of Building Site / Ground – Assessment

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Rob11•20 Jun 2019 21:39

Answers: 6

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Mottenhausen • 21 Jun 2019 13:20

Tips for Finalizing an Architect Agreement

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Matze999•12 Jun 2019 15:19

Answers: 2

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Fuchur • 12 Jun 2019 21:30

Architect with a fixed price agreement without HOAI fee schedule

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Stapa134•3 Jun 2019 10:24

Answers: 2

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Stapa134 • 3 Jun 2019 13:14

How many appointments with a building inspector or structural engineer are recommended?

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Bob79•9 May 2019 22:20

Answers: 5

Stahlbauer • 30 May 2019 21:05

Experiences with Building a House Using an Architect on a Fixed-Price Contract?

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jawknee•2 Dec 2018 20:01

Answers: 30

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nix zu schwör • 21 May 2019 13:02

Home Renovation / Remodeling

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Othello220593•23 Feb 2019 10:00

Answers: 3

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Othello220593 • 19 May 2019 21:13

Architect Improperly Estimates Brick Facade Area

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Schlenk-Bär•12 May 2019 10:45

Answers: 42

11ant • 18 May 2019 00:37

Building Inspector / Which Services Are Essential?

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Johnys78•11 Apr 2019 14:48

Answers: 3

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Fairplay-Haus • 6 May 2019 11:48

Where should the excavated soil be disposed of?

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Unregistriert•14 Jan 2008 18:34

Answers: 8

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Latti74 • 10 Apr 2019 15:39

Did the floor make a loud cracking sound?

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Keishadow•28 Mar 2019 14:08

Answers: 2

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Keishadow • 28 Mar 2019 17:16

Finding an Architect – Financial Considerations

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bobbelche•26 Feb 2019 12:37

Answers: 9

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Zaba12 • 27 Feb 2019 12:00

Single-family house new construction in Lower Saxony – architect’s fee amount?

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Bau_Bambi•24 Jan 2019 16:34

Answers: 21

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Bau_Bambi • 21 Feb 2019 13:36

Looking for an architect experienced in renovating historic buildings in Dresden

RomeoZwo•2 Jan 2019 14:17

Answers: 3

RomeoZwo • 30 Jan 2019 09:58

Architect’s Responsibilities Regarding KfW Funding Interest and Additional Matters

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Ruhrgebiet23•13 Jul 2018 11:44

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Niloa • 29 Jan 2019 21:42

Architect or home savings plan in house purchase advice and property condition assessment

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Strobel•27 Jan 2019 22:02

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Nordlys • 27 Jan 2019 22:07

Disagreements with Architect Regarding Construction Costs and Invoice

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AnHu18•28 Dec 2018 15:02

Answers: 3

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LuckyDuke • 29 Dec 2018 12:04

The architect and the client cannot agree on a design.

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Pyrate•27 Nov 2018 17:34

Answers: 22

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ypg • 6 Dec 2018 18:37

Architect’s Fees – Experiences

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tumaa•27 Nov 2018 14:52

Answers: 10

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tumaa • 30 Nov 2018 12:46

Surveyor change after construction completion

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blitzkid•8 Nov 2018 22:53

Answers: 3

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Mottenhausen • 9 Nov 2018 10:47

Architect – Fees – Owner Contribution

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ante8684•8 Nov 2018 13:56

Answers: 6

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nordanney • 8 Nov 2018 18:12

Is a Final Inspection by the Building Authority Mandatory for Private Houses?

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X-Eagle•22 Oct 2018 20:46

Answers: 7

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X-Eagle • 6 Nov 2018 22:16

Preparation for the First Meeting with the Architect

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Hausbauenxx•29 Oct 2018 13:30

Answers: 13

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Mottenhausen • 30 Oct 2018 20:56

Architect HOAI Additional Contract Clauses – Are They Common?

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Pyrate•16 Oct 2018 18:27

Answers: 3

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dertill • 17 Oct 2018 08:05

Architect Agreement, Fee Zones According to HOAI, and Additional Costs

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Pyrate•16 Oct 2018 18:39

Answers: 2

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HilfeHilfe • 17 Oct 2018 06:56

Regulation regarding the architect's flat-rate additional costs

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Alfista•7 Jul 2018 11:50

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Zaba12 • 10 Jul 2018 10:49

How are the billable costs for the architect calculated?

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Mia123•8 Jul 2018 14:42

Answers: 7

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Zaba12 • 8 Jul 2018 22:10

Recommendations for On-Site Quality Control During Construction in Cologne

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R.Hotzenplotz•16 Jun 2018 18:49

Answers: 1

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haydee • 16 Jun 2018 21:16

An energy consultant for a KfW 70 house costs €2,500?

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Rob1107•4 Jun 2018 22:27

Answers: 29

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Payday • 13 Jun 2018 13:38

Architect Cost Estimation and Scheduling – Experiences

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steija1•10 Jun 2018 20:36

Answers: 5

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ruppsn • 11 Jun 2018 22:20

Problems with the architect regarding fees. Who has experience?

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xyra2012•20 May 2018 14:41

Answers: 5

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niri09 • 20 May 2018 22:06

Planning Errors / Incorrect Measurements – What Options Do We Have?

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nils1985•25 Feb 2018 20:05

Answers: 22

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Payday • 24 Mar 2018 19:23

Recommendation for Architects in the Bruchköbel Area (Hanau/Frankfurt)

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Peter L•12 Mar 2018 11:38

Answers: 3

11ant • 12 Mar 2018 16:48

Problems with the architect – signing a preliminary agreement without sufficient caution

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reeneex•14 Feb 2018 12:53

Answers: 17

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Zaba12 • 16 Feb 2018 08:28

Which tasks should be carried out by an external structural engineer?

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Herr Stein•15 Feb 2018 09:23

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Herr Stein • 15 Feb 2018 09:23

Architect’s Proposals Disappointing – What Next?

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tepee•3 Feb 2018 17:21

Answers: 32

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tepee • 7 Feb 2018 21:13

Is it possible to determine the deductible costs with a rough estimate?

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mertmk3•28 Mar 2017 14:06

Answers: 55

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mertmk3 • 30 Jan 2018 08:55

Cracks in Load-Bearing Walls – Normal or Cause for Concern?

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Dimitriy•2 Nov 2017 10:20

Answers: 5

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Baumfachmann • 30 Dec 2017 19:32

Buying a Wooden House / Redesigning the Layout

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POWVorti•9 Dec 2017 14:31

Answers: 2

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POWVorti • 9 Dec 2017 21:51

Cost estimate for earthworks: approximately 60 cubic meters of excavation

sven.conzi•29 Nov 2017 07:36

Answers: 1

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Bau-Schmidt • 29 Nov 2017 08:19

Extension of a Single-Family Home to an Existing House – Stepped Foundation

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Kat097•25 Nov 2017 17:44

Answers: 2

wpic • 25 Nov 2017 21:08

Proportional Architect’s Fee in Case of Termination of the Architect Agreement

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bauherr_nrw•12 Nov 2017 11:35

Answers: 1

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CarstenCOS • 13 Nov 2017 08:45

Architect with fixed price and later general contractor (GC) arrangement

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HamoDE•26 Sep 2017 18:02

Answers: 8

11ant • 27 Sep 2017 15:39

Architect with Construction Supervision

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Kochfee3001•13 Aug 2017 16:07

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Kochfee3001 • 13 Aug 2017 16:07

Architect's proposal for design phases 1 to 4

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Ben1988•4 Aug 2017 12:29

Answers: 3

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Alex85 • 7 Aug 2017 18:49

Building a Concrete Ceiling Yourself

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Lord Monster•30 Jul 2017 17:10

Answers: 5

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HilfeHilfe • 1 Aug 2017 07:48

Parapet height above pool edge

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Archimow•6 Jul 2017 14:07

Answers: 1

11ant • 6 Jul 2017 14:27

Architect or design-build contractor?

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arnonyme•30 Jun 2017 13:17

Answers: 7

Kaspatoo • 3 Jul 2017 23:02

Construction supervision despite TÜV 5-phase inspection

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lasa64•24 Jun 2017 18:13

Answers: 4

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lasa64 • 24 Jun 2017 19:03

Architect or developer? Which is more cost-effective?

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Wildrose•3 Jun 2017 12:37

Answers: 13

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ypg • 13 Jun 2017 21:10

Issues with the Architect

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Neelche•7 Jun 2017 17:52

Answers: 25

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Nordlys • 10 Jun 2017 21:16

Construction Supervisor Recommendation for Nuremberg / Neumarkt

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sts78•10 May 2017 09:54

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sts78 • 10 May 2017 09:54

Architect Fees, Surcharges, and Additional Costs

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s.k.666•23 Apr 2017 19:47

Answers: 1

zehn0813 • 7 May 2017 14:08

Effort and Additional Costs for Verifying KfW55 Standard

zehn0813•25 Mar 2017 07:52

Answers: 1

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stefanc84 • 27 Mar 2017 01:54

Payment of the architect

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thelastscout85•28 Jun 2016 10:47

Answers: 16

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thelastscout85 • 10 Mar 2017 14:35

Reinforcement plans at a scale of 1:100

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Heinzelmann75•27 Feb 2017 19:39

Answers: 4

11ant • 28 Feb 2017 13:10

Neutral Building Consultants – Planning and Construction

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CarstenCOS•16 Feb 2017 07:53

Answers: 7

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CarstenCOS • 16 Feb 2017 15:15

Classification of Fixed-Price Architect Fee

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Pommes01•15 Feb 2017 16:52

Answers: 4

11ant • 16 Feb 2017 12:23

Additional Costs for Building on a Sloped Site and Trees

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Coconut•7 Feb 2017 19:00

Answers: 1

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Nordlys • 7 Feb 2017 20:01

Looking for a general contractor / property developer in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)

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dhd82•3 Feb 2017 20:44

Answers: 2

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dhd82 • 3 Feb 2017 23:17