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From David Yates
Chicago and Naples, Florida here
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Thank you for hosting this
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From Youssef Gadalla
Some clients ask for total fee from inception up to start of construction and yet we do not have a project to discuss with consultants? what to do ?
From William Driml
yes
From Youssef Gadalla
Is good idea to include all consultants in our fee?
From Michele Otazua
Many of our Clients are requesting two proposals for projects, a design-build proposal and design-bid-build proposal. Is there an average percentage differential (relating to design fees) between design-build and design-bid-build proposals?
From David Yates
Fee bullet points for initial inquiries, then proposal once the scope is determined.
Bump up initial fees so you can negotiate down (giving them a deal) to get what you want
From Youssef Gadalla
Echo
From Sandra Ferrada
thank you!
From Ian Motley
https://blueturtlemc.com/blog/the-best-method-for-calculating-design-fees/?preview_id=323&preview_nonce=d1b3397a50&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=335
From Youssef Gadalla
web link says (Sorry, you are not allowed to preview drafts.)
From Nuo Hogan
the link shows an error, “Sorry, you are not allowed to preview drafts.”
From David Yates
Link not working
From Sally Turnbull
That link doesn’t work
From Jason Karam
Link is not working for me neither
From Ian Booth
Copy & paste without the numberws
From Ian Motley
Sorry. Correct link: https://blueturtlemc.com/blog/the-best-method-for-calculating-design-fees/
From Namir Amso
Is there any recommended percentage to charge clients based on proposed construction cost based on consultations in structural engineering? Thank you.
From David Yates
That worked
YES!!!!!
From peter Goern
The problem with paying consultants as part of your fee then you become a bank for the client and usually can only pay the consultants once the client has paid you. It also increases your taxable turnover that then affects your PI premiums.
From David Yates
Yes. Break down big numbers so they can see what is the more complicated phase
From peter Goern
The problem with paying consultants as part of your fee then you become a bank for the client and usually can only pay the consultants once the client has paid you. It also increases your taxable turnover that then affects your PI premiums.
From Ian Motley
https://blueturtlemc.com/blog/which-fee-structure-is-best-for-architects/
From peter Goern
We have not had a fee commission based on a % fee for more than 20 years. It seems to be always a lump sum
From David Yates
Give them a range of fees!
From Youssef Gadalla
% fee is better for large projects
From Peter Sarlos
as architects we are accused of not being estimate savvy.  that from experience is generally a fallacy as cost increases generally arise from changes in  scope.  Hourly rates and fixed fee commissions result in the Architect being under paid causing some to shortcut exposing themselves to litigation
From Sandra Ferrada
lol!!
hahah
From David Yates
Hmmm….I like that
From John McLennan
Thank you for hosting this session and answering questions. This has been terrific.
From Shelly Ziegelman
Yes a retainer
From David Yates
Payment is commitment on their part
And all paid fees are not refundable
From Warren Lee
I don’t ask for a deposit because as a philosophy, I try to keep the path to a job proceeding (at all phases) as clear as possible.
From Paul Lucas
Really useful, thank you so much.
From Sandra Ferrada
ooh that sounds amazing!
From Naama Blonder
The training is amazing! Well recommended!
From John McLennan
Thank you.
From Youssef Gadalla
Thanks all
From Sandra Ferrada
😀 thanks guys!
From Natalie Goodman
Thank you!
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Thank you!
From Annette Smith
thank you!! very informative