Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 2Sep 24, 2016 11:08 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 3Nov 01, 2016 11:49 am Building Services Engineer Renovating our 1960's modernist home in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=82091 Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 6Mar 06, 2017 12:54 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 8Apr 05, 2017 10:00 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 10Apr 05, 2017 5:45 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 11Apr 17, 2017 9:27 am Building Services Engineer Renovating our 1960's modernist home in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=82091 Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 12Apr 19, 2017 10:38 am 1960sModernistHome StructuralBIMGuy AFAIK the Battlers & Punters posting couldn't care less about you justifying the services, they just struggle with Costs, Affordability, Compliance issues, Tightening Regulations,Faults,maintenance/repairs If people can't afford to do something properly, then perhaps they should reevaluate what their expectations are versus what their budget permits, and get a more realistic outcome for their situation. LOL "Yeah Sure, you blame the battlers and punters,you can't afford it,it's their fault?" IMHO...The truth is they're sick and tired of hearing the same ol' Bull$!t while being ripped at both ends..go figure If they are given the correct data & Info in the first instance,then they would be quite capable of making informed decisions about service Providers & Building Costs, best solutions,Building inspections, Trustworthiness, etc. Bad news for Architects, Designers & Builders is that clients are wanting a more all inclusive informative complaint service upfront,rather than a fake image rendering service that sucks them in with the offer, "we will sort everything out later on after you have handed over a 3% Deposit... (Come in Spinner)" Good news for clients is that Full Design & Analysis services can be automated by ENGINEERS through 3D BIM programing software & Processes, faster and cheaper. If clients aren't getting Full Plans, Models, Data, Quants, Engineering, solutions,comparisons costs, PM capabilities. etc ,etc Then they should be looking around for a better service at a cheaper price (a fair price is around 2-3% of the contract value).. OBs will easily save that amount on material costs and with 3 trade/labour quotes. New home builders will be able to query PSs items and variation changes beforehand. Clients with new homes won't be told by engineers doing structural inspections " if you upgraded your Slab/Rebar for $300 your new porcelain tiles (costing $200/m2?) might have not cracked... etc,etc you get the gist HTH BTW mate my inbox is full of messages from Battlers & Punters that agree with me Enjoy my latest post on Footing Comparison Up Grades That's info you'll only get from engineering Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 13Apr 19, 2017 10:06 pm You and I might have a different interpretation of what constitutes a "battler" but in the context of this thread, I highly doubt that a "battler" would be considering whether or not to hire an architect. When I think of a "battler" it's someone deciding whether or not to sell the TV to put food on the table, not whether to drop thirty or forty grand on an architect and another half a mill on a new house... Let's get real. I think you are being a bit overly dramatic. Building Services Engineer Renovating our 1960's modernist home in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=82091 Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 14Apr 19, 2017 10:32 pm How about those (yes battlers) that drop $30K on unforeseen engineering costs..I suppose they can go back to the bank for more money...why don't you get real. Nobody here cares about architects dwindling incomes least of all engineers. Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 15Apr 19, 2017 10:52 pm With respect, I actually AM a chartered professional engineer, and if you were too you would be aware of the code of ethics that we practice. Slandering other associated professions is not something that a respected professional engineer does, especially not in a public forum. Building Services Engineer Renovating our 1960's modernist home in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=82091 Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 16Apr 19, 2017 11:02 pm And you'd do better earning the respect of battlers than tugging the forelock at Architects HTH Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 17Apr 20, 2017 6:39 am I earn the respect of people by what I do (like designing aged care facilities, hospitals, schools and social housing) rather than spruiking BS on the internet... I'll say it again for the cheap seats. Someone who can afford to build a new house is not a battler (perhaps with a handful of exceptions), so you can stop patting yourself on the back. Building Services Engineer Renovating our 1960's modernist home in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=82091 Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 18Apr 20, 2017 10:51 am Cheap seats at the back maybe....If you want to see reality mate go to a building site where the client says to the tradies "I paid $5000 for that variation... that's $h!t" and the Worker says " Grrr..I get paid $500" Ringside, you don't want to be the Architect or Builder.. Clients would do best to avoid those situations & make Informed decisions based on data, proofs & simulations beforehand. And we can thank ENGINEERS & Google (ranking algorithm) for that LOL.If you want to mingle with Architects mate...Stick to the ribbon cutting cocktail parties.HTH Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 19Apr 22, 2017 10:26 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Architect Cost What is Reasonable? 20May 24, 2017 10:22 am vinothkumar It doesn't matter how much Architecture costs wherever it comes from.. you can give it away for free if you wish? But If the engineering and construction is of a low standard, poorly engineered and non-compliant the Battlers, Punters & Stake holders lose. BTW Australia has very tight Regulations, Codes & Standards. OT Unlike the Indian Subcontinent where Indian buildings collapse weekly I would imagine private Building Inspectors would find it near impossible to get insurance there? Here's a tip Don't leave out the engineering & Data on your client presentations..Aussie Clients hate being ripped off by post contract engineering variations because the designer/artist didn't know what they were doing HTH Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Seems good to me. I've been told $4-5k/sqm is reasonable in Perth. 2 7794 Your build is relatively simple, I believe your job can be easily done by a good building designer, you really do not need to pay for the architect. Remember, architect's… 3 8358 I've just had a look at the website. The company are just building broker's. There are plenty of similar companies that basically draw your plans (they own them so you… 8 4375 |