Mark – Because my fees are for a specified amount of work, I will reduce the scope of the work in order to reduce the total fee. For example, my usual, comprehensive services include my involvement with the entire process, from initial site analysis through final punchlist. If a client prefers to handle the construction administration themselves and save the cost of my time, I will reduce my time for that phase of the work and still be available, as needed, on an hourly basis. If the client only has the budget for a simple set of construction documents, I will reduce my services to providing the basic drawings needed for obtaining a building permit and reduce my fee accordingly.

Often, people will not understand the value of designing and documenting the project thoroughly at the outset. So I always remain available for more complete services, if the client feels they are needed as the project moves along. A good architect and a good set of drawings will save the client the cost of those services many times over. But often they don’t realize it until the end.

Thanks.

Mark Landry

Peter Quinn