[Shop-talk] Architect Costs

[BJNoSHOV8]

The quoted hours seem high for the size of the project.  Ask the 
contractor how much drawing he needs and provide that much if possible. 

But note that costs are negotiable.  The architecture industry has been 
hit hard by downturns in the economy.  Lofs of companies have been 
laying off employees.  If this guy is working from house maybe he could 
work for $50/hour.


> It does seem high but consider what a few 'change' orders could add to 
> the job if everything is not planned out well before construction begins.
>
> And isn't everything negotiable? Make a counter offer with a price 
> you'd be more comfortable with.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>> I don't mind paying a little extra just for the fact that he and the
>> contractor work together well, but I don't want to be funding this guy's
>> unemployment either.
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