Hello everyone,
Our architect has completed the preliminary design for us, and the approval process is currently underway (he has also prepared all the necessary documents). So far, the architect hasn’t invoiced us, and the initial drafts and discussions were basically free as a way to get to know each other. Everything matched perfectly, and we feel very comfortable with him, which is why we definitely want to proceed with the construction together. Now we have received the fee proposal, and we have a few questions:
The total fee for all phases of the project is approximately 11% of the eligible construction costs (Zone 3). Based on my research, this figure seems reasonable. The rates are below the HOAI values, meaning it is cheaper than HOAI.
What caught our attention in the offer is that the architect is waiving the preparation of a construction log. Is this common practice? We could still commission the architect to keep the construction log, which of course would increase the fee somewhat.
Relaxed lockdown wishes
Bowbow
Our architect has completed the preliminary design for us, and the approval process is currently underway (he has also prepared all the necessary documents). So far, the architect hasn’t invoiced us, and the initial drafts and discussions were basically free as a way to get to know each other. Everything matched perfectly, and we feel very comfortable with him, which is why we definitely want to proceed with the construction together. Now we have received the fee proposal, and we have a few questions:
The total fee for all phases of the project is approximately 11% of the eligible construction costs (Zone 3). Based on my research, this figure seems reasonable. The rates are below the HOAI values, meaning it is cheaper than HOAI.
What caught our attention in the offer is that the architect is waiving the preparation of a construction log. Is this common practice? We could still commission the architect to keep the construction log, which of course would increase the fee somewhat.
Relaxed lockdown wishes
Bowbow
dynaudio792 Feb 2021 22:4911ant schrieb:
Counter-question: can you imagine a more fitting answer to the ongoing discussion here about what would be included in such a construction diary than the story from your thread? It’s honestly a perfectly life-written example; no one could have made up a more parallel account. Well, I think the creator of this topic meant something quite different by "construction diary." What I’m doing is more like reporting what work was done and asking questions when something seems odd.
I’m not documenting dates, times, weather, who was present, or exactly what was done and when. I can’t know all that since I’m not on site, and I find that a bit excessive. Providing a brief daily update when something happens seems completely sufficient to me.
I was just surprised that my post was linked here. Now I understand the reason.
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nordanney2 Feb 2021 23:53aero2016 schrieb:
copied from the large online encyclopedia... but completely detached from the reality (of the architect working on a single-family house). They visit once to assess the situation but don’t produce daily weather reports, nor do they count the three employees of the shell construction team or the number of cranes on site.
Exactly. Without any mast or sheet breaks, the logbook of the Andrea Doria remains empty, and after all, she is not the Titanic ;-)
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