Architect's fees
Project specific issues:
- Client - repeat or new (is it an SPV), trust, how much money do they have - check Companies House, who are the stakeholders, cost/quality/time, client brief, scope of works, procurement, contract type, appointment (RIBA principle 2.3 and ARB 4.4)
- Proposals - build cost and programme (benchmarking), complexity, architects' experience, size, quality, repetition, sustainability (RIBA 3.3)
- Planning - historical issues, LA policy, neighbours, change of use, environmental issues, conservation, land law (restrictive covenants/easements), party walls
Practice specific issues:
- Resourcing - staff available, their experience, how long will it take (benchmarking), project lead, technical ability required (RIBA 2.2, ARB 4.2)
- Finances - cash flow, working capital available, monthly payments, tax implications (overseas), PI cover, financial aspirations - new sector/marketing - is it in the businss plan, overdraft facilities (RIBA Guidance note 5 / ARB Standard 8 and 9.1)
- Benchmarking - previous fees on similar projects, fellow practitioners chargers, AJ 100 benchmarking analysis and data, RIBA Business Benchmark Survey
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