Standard Fees:
All projects are unique and our fees are based on the nature and complexity of the work. However, most projects will follow the following fee structure for architectural services; which total about 8%-15% of the construction project cost.
Architectural Services:
Design Consultations:
- One time fee of $250.00.
Pre Design / Site Strategy:
- Examine existing conditions, site analysis and code search:
- Time and Materials $130.00 per hour typically does not exceed $1,500.00
Document Existing Conditions:
- Field Measure the existing spaces to be remodeled.
- Plan and Elevations: Time and Materials at $85.00 per hour.
- Approximately $1.25 Per Square Foot
Schematic Design and Design Development:
- Develop preliminary concept plans indicating the scope of work to be performed:
- Time and Materials at $85.00 per hour. Typically 2%-4% of the total Cost of Construction.
Construction Documents:
- Development of Construction Documents for the scope of work to be constructed. Typically 5%-8% of the total Cost of Construction.
Permitting Assistance:
- Time and Materials at $85.00 per hour typically does not exceed $750.00
Bidding Assistance:
- Design Studio C, Ltd. will assist you in obtaining either competitive bids or negotiated proposals and assist you in awarding contracts for the Work.
- We will also schedule and be present for a pre-bid walk- through of the project to better familiarize the contractors with the work to be completed.
- After receipt of the proposals we will compile a summary sheet of the results and meet with you to discuss each of the received proposals in detail.
- After the selection of the contractor we will assist you in preparing a contract for construction of the work.
- Time and Materials at $85.00 per hour typically does not exceed $2,000.00
Construction Consulting Options:
- Per Diem / Hourly Site Visits:
- Time and Materials at $130.00 per hour – Two hour Minimum.
Construction Contract Administration:
- Weekly Administration of the contract between the Owner and the General Contractor.
- Between 5% and 10% cost of construction.
Construction Management Consulting:
- Varies by project scope and Owner’s needs.