We have a plot of land in prospect through our city’s allocation system. Specifically, we are basically just waiting for all the plots to be distributed (we were already able to choose our preferred plot) before moving forward with the notary.
We have also approached several general contractors (GCs). I don’t think there’s much need to discuss the behavior of GCs here. Almost everyone tried to pressure us into a preliminary contract, telling us that certain discounts were no longer available, but that they would kindly extend them to us for another two weeks, and so on. One even tried to push a preliminary design plan on us (based on what, I wonder?).
To avoid further time-consuming but not really productive discussions, we would now like to request concrete offers from the GCs. However, the standard house types are hardly comparable. So, my question to the group is:
On what basis can comparable offers be requested?
Should we specifically hire an architect to carry out a feasibility study, preliminary planning, or even a design proposal? How would the architect calculate the costs for the project, on which they would base their invoice according to HOAI (official fee structure for architects and engineers)?
Do freelance architects even have an interest in handling only these initial steps?
I would appreciate some answers, as we are currently a bit at a loss.
If these questions have already been answered, please excuse me. I was unable to find anything through the search.
We have also approached several general contractors (GCs). I don’t think there’s much need to discuss the behavior of GCs here. Almost everyone tried to pressure us into a preliminary contract, telling us that certain discounts were no longer available, but that they would kindly extend them to us for another two weeks, and so on. One even tried to push a preliminary design plan on us (based on what, I wonder?).
To avoid further time-consuming but not really productive discussions, we would now like to request concrete offers from the GCs. However, the standard house types are hardly comparable. So, my question to the group is:
On what basis can comparable offers be requested?
Should we specifically hire an architect to carry out a feasibility study, preliminary planning, or even a design proposal? How would the architect calculate the costs for the project, on which they would base their invoice according to HOAI (official fee structure for architects and engineers)?
Do freelance architects even have an interest in handling only these initial steps?
I would appreciate some answers, as we are currently a bit at a loss.
If these questions have already been answered, please excuse me. I was unable to find anything through the search.
kaho674 schrieb:
The goal is to create a requirements list. For example, 2 children's bedrooms, master bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room on the upper floor; kitchen, living room, utility room + toilet on the ground floor, etc. How large should the rooms be? What are your wishes?Exactly. This allows a builder to estimate costs.
You too.