ᐅ Cost Estimate in Design Phase 2

Created on: 4 Dec 2013 19:30
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DNL
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DNL
4 Dec 2013 19:30
We hired an architect for design phases 1 and 2. In phase 2, we also received an initial cost estimate. This only covers cost groups 300 and 400.

Is that common practice? Or should cost group 200 also be included?
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DNL
9 Dec 2013 23:20
How was it for others?
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toxicmolotof
10 Dec 2013 18:25
That probably depends on the contract you a) have signed and b) have paid for, or will still pay for.

Which cost groups are you interested in?
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Bauexperte
10 Dec 2013 20:29
Hello,
DNL schrieb:
We hired an architect for design phases 1 and 2. In phase 2, we also received an initial cost estimate. This only covers cost groups 300 and 400.

Is this common? Or shouldn’t cost group 200 be included as well?
I assume you commissioned only design phases 1 and 2 referring to the design planning. In that case, your architect will hardly include the “preparation and development” of the plot. 😉 You should usually be able to inquire about that with your local municipality or city.

Best regards, Bauexperte
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DNL
10 Dec 2013 22:06
Yes, L1 and L2 have been commissioned.
I would have thought that at least rough estimates for 200 and 700 could be made by now.
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Bauexperte
10 Dec 2013 23:23
Hello,
DNL schrieb:
Yes, L1 and L2 have been commissioned.
I would have thought that at least rough estimates for 200 and 700 could be provided.

Didn’t you ask your architect about the scope of the service phases before commissioning? Did you clearly communicate your requirements?

Service Phase 1 – Basic Evaluation:

Clarification of the task
Consultation on the overall scope of services
Formulation of decision aids for selecting other professionals involved in the planning
Summary of the results

Service Phase 2 – Preliminary Design:

Analysis of basic conditions
Coordination of objectives
Development of a design concept including investigation of alternative solutions based on the same requirements with graphical representation and evaluation, e.g., tentative drawings, sketches
Integration of services from other professionals involved in the planning
Clarification and explanation of urban planning, design, ecology, and economy in construction and use
Negotiations with authorities to ensure the feasibility of approvals (building permit / planning permission)
Cost estimation

Cost group 700 deals with incidental construction costs. If you have commissioned your architect only for the schematic design phase – and therefore they consider only the relevant cost groups – it is unlikely that they would be required to provide a written explanation about expected incidental construction costs. Whether this is morally appropriate is a completely different matter.

Best regards, Bauexperte