This is a continuation of previous series on How to Calculate architect’s Fees. However, it sheds new lights on what the architectural fee calculation methods in Nigeria can learn from Canada.
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This is an update to the first edition of ‘How to Calculate Architect’s Fees’ which was prepared using the 1996 Architect’s condition of engagement. This detailed update has been prepared with the most recent version of the conditions of engagement by the Architect Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON).
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This post breaks down how the architect’s fee is calculated. It talks about the scale of fees and their various percentages, time charges, repetitive work and reimbursable fees. It contains practical and easy to follow methods for the fee calculation. Engineers and quantity surveyors will equally find the articles useful.
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This article provides tips for independent architects on how to get paid for designs. The tips include being passionate but also business-minded, taking your time to truly impress clients, avoiding the appearance of being overly fixated on money, having a clear and transparent fee structure, and being prepared to negotiate. The article also notes that architects often regret studying architecture, and that the profession is often underpaid and not in tune with reality.
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As an architect, it can be difficult to respond to requests for free services. While it may seem professional to turn down a client simply because they can’t afford your fees, it can also damage the relationship you have built with them. The expectation that architectural services should be offered for free or at a low cost is becoming increasingly common, making it important for architects to understand how to cope with these requests.
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I am an architect who has been busy working on residential projects. I have noticed a trend where clients are either unwilling to pay the full professional fee for my services or are shocked at how much my fee is. I am concerned that this trend is making it difficult for architects and other professionals to be well-remunerated for their work and is negatively impacting the quality of architectural practice. I am also concerned that this trend is particularly challenging for small and growing firms. I believe that raising awareness about this issue may help architects to better manage this situation.
Clients Underpaying for Your Services? How to Protect Your Fees as an Architect Read More »