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Behind The Design 005: River House by H. Sloane Mayor of UK Architects

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Yes and as I joined with UK Architects we continue to provide a fee estimate based on construction cost and estimated hourly output with some tasks, such as meetings, billed hourly. What was the process for permitting? This was a fixed fee based on the design scope with an hourly rate for the construction period.

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Behind the Design 002:HillHouse by Zack / de VitoArchitecture + Construction

EntreArchitect

We typically bill T&M, with an estimated cap which has a percent of construction cost adjustment. We bough the old house with permits based on a terrible, contractor prepared set of drawings, we were able to start work right away, but we changed everything so we were always behind. What was the process for permitting?

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Every Architecture Project Has Four Corners

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Estimated Cost of Construction. Publish the schedule so it coincides with key project milestone activities, such as at the end of a phase end or when the most current cost estimate is released. Work with your cost estimator to make this happen. Corner 4: Estimated Cost of Construction. The Four Corners of Every Project.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

Estimate often. When we present our Schematic Designs we prepare rough, cost per square foot, cost estimates attached to each scheme. Most of the municipalities require a complete floor plan be submitted for a building permit in order to confirm that the project is in full compliance with town zoning and building codes.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 012 | My 10 Rules for Better Project Management

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Estimate often. When we present our Schematic Designs we prepare rough, cost per square foot, cost estimates attached to each scheme. Most of the municipalities require a complete floor plan be submitted for a building permit in order to confirm that the project is in full compliance with town zoning and building codes.