ᐅ The architect is interested in the additional construction costs, cost group 700.

Hello everyone,

My architect was not hired to handle quotes for experts like geologists, energy consultants, etc. We contact and commission these specialists ourselves. Now my architect is asking me for the quotes, fees, and costs of these assessments.

Is it the architect’s responsibility to take care of a comprehensive cost overview, including additional construction-related expenses?

So far, I have assumed that I am responsible for this, which has been the case up to now. Or is it possible/necessary to have the architect manage this?

Thank you for your help!

What does your contract with the architect specify, and what tasks were they commissioned to perform?

In our cost breakdown and fee calculation, it only mentioned KG 300+400, but that’s all they actually completed.

There is no information provided about the cost breakdown.
Phases 1 to 4 of the scope of work were commissioned from him, at 2%, 7%, 15%, and 3%.

Maybe your architect is just asking to better estimate or specify these costs for future clients.
Have you directly asked your architect what the figures are needed for?

The next appointment is not until next week.
Let’s see what he has to say about it.
Thanks to everyone!

DaLinux schrieb:

My architect was not hired to handle quotes for, for example, the geologist, energy consultant, etc. We contact these experts ourselves and also hire them directly. Now my architect is asking me for the quotes, fees, and costs of the assessments.
Is it the architect’s responsibility to manage a comprehensive cost overview (including additional construction-related expenses)?

The scope of your architect’s services repeatedly includes cost control (phases 2 and 3) of the construction project; this also involves accounting for expected additional construction-related costs. Therefore, it is reasonable and logical that he asks you about the costs (for services that you hire) directly.

Regards, Bauexperte